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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-02-19

Mr.. Walker who has been appointed
United States district attorney for the
southern district of New York, vice Dor
sheimer resigned, is II native Nermonter,
born in Pittsheld VT. He was educated
at Middlebury college and studied law in
the office of Daniel Il. Dickinson at Bng-
hamton, n. Y. After his admission to the
bar he practlced law in that town until
the outbreak of the war. In the autumn
of 1862 he was appointed paymaster in
the army and served in that capacity until
the close of the rebellion. He then went
to New York and has been engaged in the
practice of his profession until now. For
10 years he has been member of the
board of education of that city, and Is now
serving his 18th term as its president. II,
is said to be Il very good man for the new
place, and will probably be confirmed
without difficulty.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-02-19

The decline in value of the silver dol
lar is slow but sure. 1t is now worth about
~. 10 cents. These figures more than out
weigh all the arguments of the silver adj
vOcateS.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-02-19

Herr Most and the long haired crowd Of
socialistic agitators in this country are
chuckling over the riotous manifestations
in England and declare that American
workingmen are on the verge of a similar
outbreak. But in this the wish is prob.
ably father to the thought.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-02-19

BrddstrCctS is an authority on crop re-
ports. The number for January 30 pre-
sents data and calculations based thereon
to show that the visible and invisible sur
plus of wheat in the United States on
July next, will be about 5O,OOO,OOO bush
els, a famine reserve" only, in the esti-
nation of large dealers in wheat. The
United Kingdom it is estimated will in
six months from January to July / take
from us 100000 bushels, and other
countries about 26,0O0,OOO. Russia will
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-02-19

supply our British cousins with 12,0OO,OOO
bushels, India with S,00O,O00, Chilli with p
600 600 and Australia with 100000 From
which it is to beinferred that firmer prices
will rule in the wheat market before
many months.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-02-19

Mr.. Dorman b. Eatons reply to Gail
Hamilton in the last number of LipDtn-
colts Magazine, is decidedly rich reading.
Both argumentatively and as an exam
pie of the art of manly defence, it is IA
sumner Miss Dodge will probably not
tackle Mr.. Eaton again in hurry.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-02-19

There is good opportunity for the
Democrats to sustain their ancient argu-
ment against increasing the number Of
Federal officials, by depeating the bill be-
fore Congress giving each representative
a clerk
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-02-19

The House committee on coinage, after
a long contest, voted seven to five on
Tuesday, to report against Mr.. BANDS
bill for the free coinage of silver and also
refused to report against Mr.. Waits bill
TO suspend the compulsory coinage of sill
YER The silver men, it is plain, do not
own this committee.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-02-19

Men who are considered on par for
truth and veracity on other occasions will
embrace the opportunity to lie in politi-
cal campaign.-St. Adams Messenger
The Messenger undoubtedly considers
itself "on par for truth and veracity."
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-02-19

An exchange notes the fact that of the
"a men who have been candidates for pres
ident and vice-president during the last 80
years only II survive. These are Fremont,
Tilden. Hayes, Blaine, and Cleveland for
the presidency, and Hamlin, Pendleton,
Wheeler, Arthur, English and Logan for
the vice presidency. There are now only
two ex-presidents and four ex-vice-pres
dents living, one of the latter having oc-
cupied both positions. OF the men on the
four presidential tickets in the field in
1860 only Hannibal Hamlin still lives. OF
those on the two tickets in 1864 only
George II. Pendleton survives. OF those
nominated in 1868 and 1872 all are dead.
OF the two tickets in 1850, Garfield and
Hancock are dead, while the two vice
presidential candidates, Arthur and Eng
lish, both live, and from one OF the tickets
in 1884 death has already taken Vice Presi-
dent Hendricks.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-02-19

The commercial travellers are not salts
fed with the recent decision of the Su-
preme Court, relieving them of the bur-
den of the tax which has been imposed by
some States upon commercial travellers
coming within their borders, and propose
to press a bill in Congress to prevent
States or municipal authorities from tax
ing citizens of other States temporarily
engaged in business in the States or cities
concerned.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-02-19

The action of the Senate finance com
mittee in deciding to report adversely on
the nominations of Messrs Pillsbury and
Chase as collectors of internal revenue at
Boston and Portland, of course has CON
siderable significance as an indication of
the course likely to be pursued with other
similar cases. 1t amounts to notice that
the Senate will not confirm offensive
Democratic partisans put in the place of
trustworthy Republicans.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-02-19

The great food from which Boston and
its vicinity has been, and still is suffering,
will be long remembered as one of the
most remarkable-not to say disastrous
events in the history Of that city. Cnfor
tunately, it is an experience which, in
greater or less degree, might happen at
almost any time of heavy rainfall, com
bined with the breaking up of the ice
fettered streams. The inundated portion
of Boston, is situated on comparatively
low ground, at confluence of streams
many of which are extensively used for
manufacturing purposes and damned at
different parts above. In a freshet like
that of last week the channels of the
streams are unable to carry off the
volume of water, and it spreads Ovel
the lower portions of the city. 1t will
be one of the most important prob
lens with which the authorities OF
Boston have to deal, how in the future tC
keep the Hub of New England from oc
casionally becoming the Venice of Amer
! ica
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-02-19

The recent riots in London form sig
nificant comment upon the arguments of
our free trade friends, who would have us
believe that the working classes are better
off in England than in America because
manufacturers are less protected there
than in this country. Free-trade in this
country would help the English manufac-
turers but free-trade in their own country
is no panacea FOR nard times, either for
them or their employees.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-02-19
Webb the Washington correspondent

Webb, the Washington correspondent
of the Boston JOurndl, says
There are conflicting statements in cir
culation as to the attitude of Mr.. Ed
munds toward the confirmation of b. b.
Smalley OF the Democratic national com
mittee as collector, of Burlington, VT. As
every ching that Mr.. Edmunds has said oc-
Cured in executive session it is not poa
sible to verify it, but there is reason to be
lieve that he intends to treat the nomina-
ton of Smalley exactly as he will treat
any other nomination. That means un
doubtedly that he will endeavor to ascer-
tain the reasons, or rather the papers
which may have contained the charges
against Gen. Wells, who was suspended
to make the place for Smalley, and that
failing to secure that information he viii
reserve his decision. The case is still in
the hands of the subcommittee, where il
is likely to remain for some time. All OF
the suspended cases are to be treated upol
the same basis.
That is probably a tolerably correc
statement of Mr. Edmunds's attitude il
relation to this subject.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-02-19

On the third day at Gettysburg Long
street prepared with $1,000 men and 10
guns, to crush Hancock's defence. lie
artillery played upon the Union columns
for two hours, ana then came the charge.
Hancock knew that the moment was crit
ical, that some final effort must be made
to meet the blow. Suddenly. amid Il
fire of hell, :" which made veterans shrink
and vince, came the music of regi-
mental band playing The star Spangled
Banner" The crouching soldiers looked
up amazed, to see General Hancock, fol
lowed by his staff, calmly and slowly
pacing his horse down the line as if on
| dress parade. This exhibition of almost
incredible GOODNESS and bravery while the
shrek and whistle of shell and bullet
.emed to fill every cubic foot of air pro
duced ii wonderfully bracing effect upon
the troops When Longstreet's charge
was made it failed, and in the counter
charge 5000 rebels and thirty stand of col
ors were taken. The victory was won,
the enemy were routed. Then the gal
liant commander, who had seemed to beal
a charmed life all through the battle, was
seen to reel in his saddle, and but for
swift help would have fallen. He had re
oived bullet in the thigh, and though
he refused to go TO the rear he was lncapd
lated for active service for some time
NeW York TrbunC.
While the writer of the above was about
it, he might have added with equal trutl
that Gen. Hancock never went into battle
without fun brass band attached to his
person. Possibly the incident might have
been made more striking by substituting
a "calliope" for the 'regimental band :,
When Hancock dashed down to thu
front OF Doubleday's division, and proba
bly, during most of the time that he wa
flying about along the lines on the lief
centre that day, MT member of his stat
was with him, and he was accompanied
only by "A single mounted orderly wh'
found it hard work to keep up with him
Col, Mitchell of his star joined him sool
after he fell
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-02-19

Always avoid harsh purgative pills. They
first make you sick and leave you constipat-
ed Carrers Little Liver Pills regulate the
bowels and make you well. Dose, one pill
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-02-19

A Cleveland paper says: Miles has
wild man" How much was the post
Office worth 3-NeW Haven Nelps.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-02-19

Most mems lives are spent in getting
what they don't want and wanting what
they don't et.-Philddelphid Call.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-02-19
m'he Eree 2ress.

B JRLINGTON, FRIDAY, FEB. 10. 1856.
PUBLISHED BY
THE FREE PRESS ASSOCIATION,
G. G.. BENEDICT, Editor.
Terms-S2.O IA year, always in advance.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-02-19

1t will be remembered that in the fall of
1854 certain statements in reference to the
Democratic candidate for president were
made by Rev. Mr. Ball of Buffalo, and
that Mr.. Ball was violently attacked
therefor, by the Cleveland organs The
Boston HCrdId, among others published
a despatch from Louisville Ky, stating
that DR.. Ball formerly lived in Gibson
county, Ind, and was there expelled from
the church for discreditable conduct. For
this publication the Hcrdld was promptly
sued for libel by DR.. Ball. The suit has
never reached a trial but the HCrdld has
obtained some light on the subject, and,
none too early, makes the following
square retraction
We have learned that our correspondent
was misinformed that DR.. Ball never re
sided in Indiana, and, accordingly, was in
| nOcent of the conduct attributed to him.
! We are informed that he has resided in
| Buffalo for some 30 years, and is esteemed
and respected in that city. The error con
tanned in the despatch was unintentional
and we take pleasure in making this cor
/ reCtiOn.
/ If Mr.. Smalley should fail of conhrma-
/ ton as collector at Burlington, it would
somewhat demOralize the political traffic
/ in which heand Hiram Atkins are engaged.
/ The disposition of offices in Vermont by
Messrs. Smalley and Atkins has entitled
the former of the two to rejection for the
Office to which he has been appointed If
public Office is Il public trust, the official
who rewards partisan service, regardless
Of the reputation for honesty and honor of
the persons whose political claims he
recognizes is certainly derelict in duty
When the ADMINISTRATION came in Messrs
in Vermont, and the latter has been par
ticularly arbitrary in insisting upon pro
viding his favorites with postOllices. often
in contempt of the judgment and wishes
of the majority of Democrats, as well as
Republicans who were concerned in hay
ing their own postoflces well managed
such wantonness of partisanship deserves
rebuke.-B0StOn IdpCrtiSGr.
Most mems lives are spent in getting
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-02-19

a Partisan journalist has discovered the
ages of leading actresses and singers, and
gives the dates of birth as follows AIDE
lima Patti, 1s43 Zulma Bouffer 1874 !;
Pischard, 1874 Christine Nilsson, ls41 I;
Sophie Crozette, 1S4s Marie Roze, 1S49 ;
Jude, 1850 Sara Bernhardt, 1880: Paola
Marie, 1851; Theo, 1889; Hebron, 1852 ;
Granier, 1859 Jane Hading, 1860.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-02-19


less requested. The receipt of the paper is
sufficient receipt for the frSt subscription.
when Il change of address is desired, both
the old and new addresses should be given.
mhe Erse 2ress.
B JRLINGTON, FRIDAY, FEB. 10. 1856.
PUBLISHED BY
THE FREE PRESS ASSOCIATION,
q. G. BENEDICT, Editor.
Terms-S2.O0 year, always in advance.
The decline in value of the silver dol
lar is slow but sure. 1t is now worth about
~ 10 cents These figures more than out
weigh all the arguments Of the silver ad-
vocates.
There is good opportunity for the
Democrats to sustain their ancient argu-
ment against increasing the number OF
Federal officials by depeating the bill be-
fore Congress giving each representative
a clerk.
rrbo >-o,,,,,rvrort t,ss IJcrn1d tolls
the story of some citizens of that place
who sent a sum of money for an elegant
engraving of Washington" and received
postage stamp bearing the classic profile
oil the father oil MS country we'll Ihe
engraving certainty Is Sood one
,, - - 49,. -. .. Gail
Hamilton in the last numbpr of IjDDfu-
coIt Hd9"%tHc, Is ueclueulS lIcn tea'iins
bolh arGuluehlallNeIS anu as d" eA"ni-
PIE Oh the arC Oh lh"iiiS uelehce' 10
sumner MISS DouEe VIII ploo"oiS no'
tackle MI Eaton again Ill hurrS'
NJ, ..,,;,,,a1 -, ,,. Co.,
trt,th o,d ,.or'cit, ~, Tar nccnsipne viii
caI camnnion N IiLUIS NCSsruGcr.
The Ucsscu0er mechanically considers
itself son par for truth and yeracitv."
OF the field officers of the Vermont bri-
gade in its first campaign, Whiting, Lord,
roster ana StouShlon are ueaU'-h"t"tf"
H.'"'W. ,....
nT';. ,,-1I 49,,
MS Noiie III ~ Oi'i'' ~" IA
Col. LORD death
11or, >,as+ "a H. lo,,, ,,i,.ad oro,rd ~
socialist;c ,oit,tocs in mis- cnuntrv are
chrnI,Iinl, nvorth,, rio,o,s nonifectations
in EnrIond .nd dacl,ra that American
,,,or,,i,,,,r,.,, .ro ~, ,ba ,,or,,o NJ . simil.r
onthrea, Rnt in this the wish is nroh.
ahlv father to the tbonoht
a long contest, voted seven to five on
tuesday, TO report against MI biaiiu
plil Ior lhe Tree coinage vi sliNeI, anu "ia ''
refused 10 report against MI NaiV oiii
10 SUSPEND tiie coinpulsor! coinage Vi Sli-
Ner' Inc silver ileli' II - piaih' w no'
own uHIs coiiiiii''ee'
,,....a ,.,,i,.o., .,,, announcement -,
t;1 .hoo,, 49, Ia lold
,.n ~ ,uu-, ,,Io, 49,
al9' ,h ,ssaoiation - niisso,ri Woo,
-, rrI.a o,,hii,i,;,, i. ,,,,o, -, oo,,,
petl'loh from All lhe states ana territories
ana there are no entrance lees Inc ''sso
clatioh would oe pieaseu 10 nave lars'
representation from the famous wool
growing State OF Vermont.
ne oo'iliiei0i"i 'i"'e''ci arc ny Saws
hcu WIN 'ne iGCeii' "eCi'ioii VI ,ne 0o
preiie Cour'' ret!c'ins 'neii vi 'le pui
ueli Vi .iie '"A " MIN n''a oeet IMPOSED y.
eorie ''"Ce9 upon oU'i','eiO'"i t,'N eliei
to press bill in Congress to proven
States or municipal authorities from tax
ing citizens of other states temperate,
Il ht,-i I,A ts,tp 10,
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-09-02
An Ingenious Continuance.

A wealthy ironmaster in the north
of England, whose house and works
are dazzlingly Illuminated by the cleo
trio light, has adopted an ingenious
contrivance, by which he may CLEAN
some information as to what goes on
during his not unfrequent absences
from home. In several of his rooms
and in his offices there is concealed
apparatus in the walls, consisting of a
roll of Eastman paper and train of
clockwork. Every hour shutter is
silently opened by the machinery, and
an instantaneous photograph is taken
of all that is going on in the room.
On the great mans return he delights
to develop these pictures, and it is said
that they have furnished some very
strange information indeed. One
clerk, who received his dismissal
somewhat unexpectedly, and boldly
wanted to know the reason why, was
Mortified when shown a photograph in
which he was depicted lolling in an
easy chair, with his feet upon the Office
desk, while the clock on the mantel-
piece pointed to an hour at which he
ought to have been at his busiest. The
servants party in the best dining room
furnished another thrilling scene
Court Journal.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-09-02
MY MOTHER.

Still to my cheek in dreams are pressed
Those lips that kissed me first OF all:
Those eyes that watched my infant rest
In fadeless memory on me fall.
Those hands. that voice, | ne'cr forget
That smile-each look, and touch and tone
Survives. lingering sweetness yet
OF the dear life that gave my own.
Her love that soothed my earliest CRY
could not thank SO iotS ago;
\ Who sang my softest lullaby
! i was too young ahd weak to know,
NO wakeDinS reason taught me then
10 prize NY mother at her best,
AND mo her most my angel when
&; See held me helpless on her breast
20 grew mr. debt in long arrears
Till time was lent to learn her worth
Through more than fifty patient years
Beyond the morning OF my birth.
Then came the change. Watched the bed
or her who o err my cradle smiled.
The anxious love on weakness shed
, Was nine--and she was now the child.
Her weary head he'd done with thought,
Her weary heact with care and fear;
kissed her. bat she knew me not:
called her, hut she could not hear.
There wa; no pain in that farewell
pcr. bore my grief away,
Ano wiped the secret tears that fell
sn silence with the falling day.
That evening saw her breathing cease:
And round her, a babe caressed,
closed soft, like lowering arms, the peace
Of Him her faith had long confessed.
U presence missed, but undo stroyedl
l trace ,hee TO the word unseen;
And love will find thee. though the void
lie vide as Heaven and earth between
DIV mother still! thine image sweet
VIII nll my life ike light attend
Ana thou wilt know me when we meet
Where 10, IS pure sunshine has nc end
Theron BiULcn, in Youths ComDdaion
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-09-02
A BOON TO MANKIND.
Merits of n Patented Pancake Which VIII
Make Boarding Houses Endurable.

Merits Of Patented Pancake Which Will
Make Boarding Houses Endurable.
We have just received, direct from
the Patent Office at Washington, a
patent on newly-dIscovered digesti-
BILE pancake, that is sure to be boon
and blessing to the travelling public.
The weary travelling drummer has
been imposed upon by the hotel mana
gers altogether too much.
The proud and naughty hotel keeper
has fed his guests with the pale pan
cake so often, that It's beginning to tell
on the health of the people.
That is why we have patented pam
cake that will be a success as an article
of food, and good lung protector at
the same time.
That is why we have been studying
natural science and Don Pedro Sancho
for the last few days.
Our patented pancake is the combi-
nation of talent and the pulverized corn
meal and sour milk, and it surely is a
glittering success.
Our p. D. is the only pancake that
will not water-soak, and taste like a
dry boot sole.
1t is built in thorough system of
duplication of parts, SO that it can be
replaced as fast as the original disap-
pears.
1t is so constructed that it can be
taken apart without the aid of giant
powder or a crowbar, and the expense
of making is only a trihe.
1t will not rust.
1t has sober occupied set of feat
ures, and q great affection for gastric
Juice and the duOdenum.
Our patented pancake will be intro
duced into all the first-class hotels, to
take the place of the old style griddle
cake, with a stuff of dish-rags and shoe
nails.
We wish to appoint agents to intro
6uce our p. p. to the notice OF hotel
managers, and will allow a good COM
mission to the right parties.
By an ingenious and adjustable de-
vice, it can bemanufactured ut one
half the cost of the ordinary cake,
while it is the very perfection of beauty
and tastefulness.
We invite the attention of cheap
clearinghouse keepers, and all those
who are interested in pure, whole
some article of food, feeling sure that
we have an invention of real merit
UOward c. Trip, tn Hip.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-09-02
THE SNAKE EDITOR.
A Well-Posted Individual Who 1as No
Use for Common Place Stories.
els the snake editor in?''

A Well-Posted Individual Who Eas Nc
Use for Common Place Stories.
els the snake editor in?''
81 am he"
Il thought I'd tell you
Certainly, sir; what is ia sea-
serpent Or rattlesnake that barked
like dog and danced to the music of
a mouth organ?'
Neither; my neigAbor, Joshua
Riley, was--''
Il know; Mr.. Riley was walking
across pasture field, when he was
surprised by seeing a monster black
snake engaged in ripping board of
the side of a barn, with which to fan
itself. Mr.. Riley is man whose word
is vouchedfor by the best citizens of Pike
County. and can not be doubted for an
instant. That's it, isn't it?''
No, not exactly. Mr. Riley"
"Yes, that it. Mr. Riley was gath
ering eggs in his barn, when he dis
covered singular-lcoking reptile spot
ted yellow and pea-green, which had
Matched out a brood of chickens. and
was scratching around to find grub for
them. That happens every year about
this time, but 1 expected it day
earlier
''But that isn't it.
"'Tisn't, eh? Well, it must be that
Mr.. Riley recently killed large SER
pent, which he cut open, and found
that it had swallowed a circular saw,
which was still running, as well as a
coil of barbcd fence-wire and a set of
harrows, which he thought had been
stolen from him. In any event, sir.
it would be we'll for Mr.. Riley TO drink
from a hydrant for awhile, until he
can look at coil of garden hose with
out thinking he sees it swallow the
well-curb and hitching-post."
But"
Excuse me, this is my busy day.
Tell Mr.. Riley not to show up here TN
til he has found a snake that knows the
Declaration of Independence by heart
and can drink cold tea through
straw. Good-day!"-St. L0uis Whin
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-09-02
j. V. Dexter of Denver has a pai

j. V. Dexter, of Denver, has pair
of ancient pistols which. he claims, arc
the ones used by Burr when he fought
the duel with Hamilton. They arc
flintlocks; the barrels are of Eliminated
steel, heavily chased; the handles arc
of mahogany, inlaid with gold and sill
yer. The case in which they rest also
contains a flask, in whick is little
powder, and also bullet-mold. The
pistols were bought of Sypher & Co.,
of New York, who bought them of an
old New Yorker, who bought them at
the sale of Aaron Burr's effects after
his death.-Denver Tribune.