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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-30

The resignation of Gen. Wells as collec-
tor of customs and the reappOintment of
Mr.. Smalley to fill the vacancy will of
course be followed by the confirmation
of Collector Smalley; and this much
vexed case will cease to trouble the politi-
clans, whether offensive or inotiensive
partisans.
The reasons which may have led Gen.
Wells to the step thus taken by him must
of course be largely matters of conjecture.
1t is easy to see, however, that
under existing circumstances it
could not be any object to him to
hold what was at best but
the shadow of an Office. That he would
be permitted under any circumstances, to
resume the duties and emoluments of the
Office of course no one has supposed. If
Mr.. Smalley's appointment had failed to
be confirmed, the president would un-
questiOnably have Immediately re-sus-
pended Gen. Wells and appointed a new
collector and it would be in the power of
the president to continue the process in
definitely, in spite of the Senate. What
Gen, Wells has in fact resigned was
the position of IA suspended collector who
SbN'lb htN tl lSSuIlt OlIlCt ultltI Tue JItScDl
administration for any length Of time,
and to whom the position could bring
only annoyance. He was however, not
called on to resign as long as any
charges" affecting his character as a
man or collector remained on file at
Washington. His suspension being adj
mitted to be purely political one, and
the only charge remaining against him
being that he is a Republican, he could
resign with perfect honor. There was
the added motive, as far as it goes
of his nomination to the State Sen
ate. While he could say and swear
! If necessary, that he was not hold
ing" the Office of collector, still il
would be possible to raise the question of
his eligibility under the constitution OF
Vermont, if he should remain suspend
ed collector till the election. That ques
ton of course cannot now arise. In view
of all the circumstances we cannot doubt
that Gen. Wells has taken a judicious
course. And while Col. Smalley's ap
pointment was, and is, distinct violation
of the principles of civil service reform
we are free to admit that on every Other
ground we prefer him as collector, to any
Democrat who would be likely to sue
coed him, if his appointment had failed Of
confirmation by the Senate.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-30

The last and greatest work that Mr.. Morrill,
did for his constituency was in quietly let
ting the OeOmarRarinc bill in the senate go
to the committee on agriculture where it
would stand some show for its life, rather
than claim it for the finance committee,
ator Miller says, MIR. Morrill, knew it would be
defeated, or be placed in the shroudS of death.
He simply voted but did not ask its reference
to his committee, or exercise the least iniiu-
ence in that direction. st. Aibdns Messenger.
Senator Morrill, is a grand old man
far too grand to countenance the McSsen-
gers attempt to decry his colleague by
hollow hearted adulation of himself, on
false grounds. Mr. Morrill, was the first
to suggest that the oleo bill ought to 90
to the finance committee. He said at that
time that if the bill was to be considered
as tax bill it belonged to the finance
committee He subsequently said that he
considered it to be a taX-bill, and he
voted to refer it to the finance commit
tee How absurd in the face of these
facts to say that he did not exercise the
least influence in that direction The
Vermont senators took the course which
in their best judgment was the wisest one
with reference to the success of the meas
ure, and they are not such novices in
the successful management of matters in
the Senate, as the Messenger would make
acted together and it is simply ridiculous
to attempt to make a point for or against
either of them, as against the other.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-30
ACHE
NOTICE..

Whereas at the last term of the Court of
ChancerN for Chittcndcn County. Vermont, a
petition was presented by Henry 7. sinclair
and the Wlnooski Savings Btnk for the tor
obscure of Il certain mort gage held by them
against Charles LaFountain, Louis LHFOun-
tain, Eugene LaFountan, sara l.ahora, Ed
ward LaFOuntain, George l., LaFOuutain and
Estella Lafountain, all of said county, and
william c. LaFountan, Alphonzo LaFountain
and Charles f.. Lafountain OF Montreal, Can
ada and Joseph h.. LaFountan, of Harvard
Nebraska, which mortgage was alleged to
have been given by Maria LaFountaiu since
deceased, and Charles LaFOuntain to OrVille
Sinclair ON April 2Sth 1876, and to he con-
ditOned for the payment of a note for $3.50,
dated April 2sth, 1875, signed by SAID Maria
and James La Fountain, and payable to said
Sinclair or order one year after date with
petition further setfOrth that said mortgage
covered certain premises in the Village erwin
ooski, IN the town OF Colchester, Nernont,
viz. II lot of land with two dwelling houses
thereon, bounded nOrtherly by the railroad,
east by land of Christopher Gordon, south by
Allen Lane, and land of Emma c. Plat, and
west by the Congregational church property,
and that said premises are now owned. sub
ject TO said mortgage, by the defendants above
mentioned, n, by said petition now on file in
said Court and hereby referred to and made
part of this notice, more fully appears. And
whereas 1t appears that said William,
Alphonzo, Charles and Joseph reside out
OF this state, so that service OF subpoena can
not be made upon them IL is therefore or
dered that said william, Alphonso Chai les and
Joseph seVerally appear before sald Court on
the first day of term thereof next TO be be
gun at Burlington in said Chittenden county
on the third Tuesday of september, a. d.,
1856 and make answer To said petition; and
that this order be published in the Burlington
Fee Press for three weeks successfully the
last Of which publications shall he ut least
twenty days previous to said term.
Given under my Rand at burlington in the
County of Chittenden this a day OF July. A.
d., 1886. q. +. RAY, Clerk.
5,w3w
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-30

The friends of Capt. John Sheldon and
the opponents of Senator Edmunds, in
Rutland, have finally, it seems, decided to
organize bolt and coalition with the
Democrats in Rutland county, to defeat
the regular county ticket, and they will
call mass convention early in August
for the nomination of Mr.. Sheldon and
whatever other candidates the convention
may think best to put in the field 1t is
understood that Cyrus Jenuing of Hub
bardton will also be nominated for sena-
tor and run against p f. Chase of Mount
Holly, the regular nominee. The arrange
ments for Democratic support are not
fully perfected 1t does not seem posi-
bic that such Il bolt from regular nomina-
tons fairly made, and such open trading
with the Democratic party, in order to
crafty personal ambitions and spites,
can succeed. But if it should, it would
help Mr.. Elmunds in the State at large
and in the legislature for it would show
the holowness of the devotion TO the Re
publican party hitherto professed by his
opponents.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-30

A Congressman with a medical educa-
ton, has taken the trouble to present II
resolution, in the House, providing for the
collection by the surgeon general of the
particulars of every authentic case of by
drophobia reported in the country We
do not see exactly how Congress can legis-
late for the prevention of hydrophobia
but the information gained by the pro-
posed method might be of great value
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-30

Senator Morrill,, who has left Washing
ton for his home in STAFFORD by his doc
tors advice, was interviewed as he passed
tn rough New York on the effect of the
Morrison resolution to reduce the surplus.
Mr.. Morrill, said of this 81 believe that
it is full of danger. The passage of the
resolution would materially affect the ma
tional credit, in my judgment. 1t seems
to me to be an attempt to bring us little
nearer to silver basis. There are features
of the scheme, however, that might not
be Objectionable if they could be separat-
ed but if the resolution should become a
law in its present form the credit of the
United States abroad might be seriously
compromised
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-30

We are not often able to commend
Democratic nominations with as little re
serve as we can the nomination Of Waldo
Brigham of Hyde Park, for congressman
from this district. Mr.. Brigham is an
able, clean, and deservedly respected gen
tleman, and there is nothing against him
hut his politics. He is too good a man to
belong to so bad II party.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-30
VERMONT NATIONAL GUARD.


The following order in relation to the
annual muster of the First regiment have
been issued by Col. VIM. l.. Greenleaf;
Headquarters FIRST REGIMENT
VERMONT NATIONAL GUARD,
BURLINGTuN. VI, july %, 1856,
General orders No. J.
l. Pursuant to general order No. 9, A. &. o.,
this regiment will 20 into camp az burlington
on Tuesday. August =, ana remain I'VE Gays
for drlll, discipline, inspection and review.
= The cnCAmpmcnt will he known as
Camp Stannard. in memory OF the l"le MAJOR
General George j. Staunard.
3. Lieut.. VIM. Smith, K. .. NJ, Is hereby
detailed to take charge of the camping party,
and company commander. are directed 10 fer
ward him Il list of their details by the non
commissioned officer III charge.
4 dcIail OF one non-cOmmlssioned othoer
and four men from each company VIII report
to Lieutenant Smith at the Camp-grOund, at
as early an hour MS practice hie on Monday
morning, August 23rd, TO assist in laying out
the camp, pitching tents ana preparing toI
the arrival of the regiment, No trcnChlng OF
tents, setting of c\ ergreens, or other unneccs-
sary breaking OF the ground will he permit
ted.
3. Each non-commissioned officer in charge
of Il detail will toe held responsible for the con-
duct of his squad, ana will keep his men IN
camp unless leave of absence is granted by
the officer in charge. 90,
i. All orders pertaining to this regiment VIII
apply TO the FIRST Separate Company, WhlHh
has been temporarily assigned TO duty win IL
during this encAmpmcnt. 49,,
e. The following permanent detalls iou tne
encampment are hereby announced maJOnr
c. {. kinsman as instructor in skirmisn Urn
and manual of arms Adjutant NJ. d. Hreeh'
assisted by Lieutenant +. D.. Proetor as IN
ducted in accordance with the manual
adopted by General Order No. 4, series or
1883.
$. Full details of transportation, camp
duties and hours of service Will be announced
in future orders.
by order OF ,,.,,
NJ. u. GREENE
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-30

The United States Senate has taken an
Important step towards proper action on
the part of our government for the pro-
lection of American fishermen by adopt
ing Il resolution, offerd by Senator Ed
munds, directing the committee on foreign
relations to inquire into the rights of
American fishing vessels and merchant
vessels within the North American
possessions of the Queen of Great Brit
tan, and if the rights of such vessels
have been violated whether any and if SO
what, steps are necessary to be taken by
Congress to secure the protection and
vindcation of the rights of citizens of the
United States in the premises and that
said committee have power to send for
persons and papers, and to sit during the
recess of the Senate.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-30

There were more people in Albany on
Thursday than were ever before seen
there. That ancient town has changed
some since it was described by local
historian as place of 100 houses and 5000
inhabitants, all with their gable ends to-
ward the street
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-30

Some of the pictorial newspapers are
publishing likenesses of the Apache chief
Geronimo 1t is of course, impossible to
say whether these portraits were obtained
by instantaneous photography at range
Of 10 miles, or whether they are reproduc-
tons of the picture OF some Indian doctor
minus the wig.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-30

The dairymen are, of course, not alto
gether suited with the reduction OF the
proposed tax on oleomargarine, by the
Senate, from five to two cents. Neverthe
less the passage OF the bill, as modified by
the Senate will be a great help to the dairy
interest. 1t will handicap the bogus ar
ticle by a tax, and it will compel the sell
butter
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-30

Detectives have succeeded in trapping
some lawless knights OF Labor who
wrecked a train on the Missouri Pacific
railroad near Wyandotte, Kansas, during
the Southwestern strike, and they are in
way to learn that the order of "mas
ter workman" or walking delegates"
will not shield them from the penalties
established by law for train wrecking and
manslaughter.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-30
Omce-HoIding Partisans.

The Vermont correspondent of the New
York IVOrld mentions the following
Democratic iceholders who were in at
tendance upon the Democratic State con
vention at Montpelier, and adds that most
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-30

Queen Victoria has removed from
Windsor Castle to her palace on the Isle
of Wight, just when Mr.. Gladstone and
his associates would be glad of her pres
ence for formality's sake, in exchanging
the necessary communications with the
incoming ministers, But Victoria had
her vacation trip planned, and mere mat
tiers of state could not, of course, be eX-
pected to detdin her.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-30

The first anniversary of the death of
Gen. Grant has passed, and as yet no
monument is rising to his memory. If
the several cities which are raising funds
for this purpose would contribute the
amounts to national fund, magnf-
cent national memorial might be erected
at Washington, in honor of the hero. Can
they do better than to do this
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-30

Previous to the present year, the aver
age annual loss by fire in New Hampshire
has been over $S5O,OO0. The loss for the
six months which have elapsed of the
present year is not over 100000. The
question is, has the withdrawal of the out
side companies increased the vigilance of
New Hampshire property holders, or is
there such a thing as graveyard insur-
ance' of property as we'll as of persons
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-30

The Brattleboro Phuntr gives no Gre
dence to the rumor that Col. Geo w.
Hookeris permitting a still hunt to be con-
Quoted in his favor and against Gen. Grout,
in the second district. The story was a
very improbable one, on its face.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-30

Mr. Mooney, who has been appointed
postmaster at ST, Adams, is a respectable
Democrat, of the anti-McGettrick and
anti-Atkins faction. His appointment
looks as if the Democratic bosses in this
State were slightly losing their grip.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-30

The Washington correspondent of the
New York Commercial -idrcrtiscr al
ludes to what he is pleased to call the de
cline of Mr. Edmunds'S chances for the
presidential nomination. He thinks Mr..
Edmunds will never get any higher than
he is now" AS Mr.. Edmunds has never
wanted any higher office than he now
holds, he is probably not particularly cast
down over this prediction.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-30

The bill to pension the widow of General
Stannard, as passed by the House, reduced
the amount of the pension to $50 IA month.
AS the two houses disagree on the amount
the bill has gone to a conference commit
tee which we trust will restore the
amount to the sum fixed by the Senate.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-30

ard dollar, which is worth II trille over %
cents, the city of Buffalo would seem to
have made IA rather dolorous trade out of
its trade dollars.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-30

Alta meeting of the executive commit,
tee of the Vermont association OF ROAD ana
trotting horse breeders held at the Bates
house, Rutland, yesterday. the time of
holding the meeting was changed from
Sept. I, and 0 to Sept. $, 9 and TO-
The association in addition to the stakes
already closed will give 5000 purse, open
to all horses, for which entries Will close
August 20.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-30

1t is a curious fact, that some hurried
American editors actually refrain from
quoting good things from their contem-
poraries because the names of these jour
nails are inconveniently long. Long
names for newspapers are getting to be
old-fashioned.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-30

The number of railway postal clerks in
service June 80, 1856, was 4563, an increase
during the year of 116. During the year
POS have resigned who were in Office prior
to March A, 1883, and 232 who went in sub
sequently resigned DPS were removed tor
partisanship, 215 for cause of discipline,
l4 probationers were dropped and II
clerks died. making 1927 vacancies and
appointments during the year
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-30

The trade-dollar still burdens the money
market, 1t is reported that 5l59 of them
were sold at auction by the city comptroller
of Buffalo, n, Y, last week, for "A 40
cents each Considering that the trade
dollar contains more silver than the stand
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-30

a ruling made by speaker Carlisle, last
week, which practically places the entire
legislation of the House in the hands of
the three Democratic bosses, is cited as
confirming the suspicion that Messrs
Carlisle, Randall and Morrison are in
league to defeat all Legislative measures
which do not meet with the approval Of
the spoils Democracy
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-30

The liquor dealers and others in sym
patty with them began to eXult little
too soon over the new postal order per
hitting liquids to be sent through the
mails. 1t is now reported that the post
master general will modify his order so as
to exclude intoxicating liquors and thus
prevent the use of the mails to defy the
laws in prohibition States
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-30

The female crank who presents flowers
TO criminals, doomed up very prominently
al Chicago, last week, when "A fashion
ably dressed young lady presented a
huge bouquet of flowers to each of the
eight bomb-throwers on trial but had no
flowers for the mutilated policemen who
lost arms ana legs in preserving the city
from anarchy and rapine. Such false SEN
timentalism, is simply inexplicable.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-30

AS feature Of the great bi-centennial
celebration at Albany, the following in
scription has been placed on the city gate :
Ye north gate OF ye city,
Ye create road to ye Canadas.
The new eXtradition treaty renders this
inscription sadly inappropriate and out of
date.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-30

Hubert O. Thompson was perhaps the
most influential Democrat in New York
State after John Kelly's retirement
from politics Thompson was a shrewd
political manager aud an interchangeable
partisan worker 1t is suggested that the
deaths Of both Kelly and Thompson may
be followed by substantial union of
Tammany and the county democracy.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-30

The law for the settlement of strikes
passed by the Massachusetts legislature
has gone into effect. The governor of the
State appointed two members of the new
Estate Board of Arbitration and Concila-
ton, as it is called, and these two are to
select third, who shall be president of
the board. Submission to the decisions of
the board is to be entirely voluntary, but
it is hoped that this inexpensive and non
partisan method of settling differences be-
tween capital and labor will prove effec-
tive
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-30

The Republicans Iof Vermont, Massa-
chusetts, New Jersey and Pennsylvania
are now in measure committed to the
"Republican anti-saloon movement" The
idea embodied in this movement promise
to develop much strength-how much
cannot yet be definitely predicted. If by
means of it, the exodus from the Republi-
can to the prohibition party can be stopped,
the true temperance men recalled to the
Republican party and enlisted in opposition
to the saloons, it will be one of the most
fortunate steps ever taken by the friends
of law and order in this country.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-30

OF the thirty eight states, twenty eight
have legislated against the sale of what is
called oleomargarine, or imitation butter.
THESE laws usually require the product to
be conspicuously branded in Georgia
and Connecticut, every hotel or boarding
house using this product is required to
keep conspcuously posted a statement of
the fact, while Maine, Vermont New
York, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wiscon-
sin, Minnesota and Ohio prohibit the sale
or manufacture of butter substitutes alto
Rether
The failing fortunes of the Greenback
party in Vermont were made painfully
evident by the convention held at ESSEX
Junction Wednesday. A mass convention
OF less than score of members met and
| nominated State ticket but it was plain
that they saw the handwriting on the
wall, and some Of them favored dssolll-
ton and a decent burial for their party.
a few Missionaries are left to meet and pass
resolutions, but the Greenback vote has
departed this life as factor in political
calculations in Vermont.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-30

The great Northwestern plateau seems
to be the source of all our dreaded
waves of temperature, both hot and
cold. If something could be done by
science to mix them little better before
they start out, and thus save the country
from such destructive blasts of heat and
cold and such severe and sudden changes,
it would be great boon to humanity.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-30

The report that hundreds of people are
dying from starvation in Labrador and
on the northern coasts of New Found
land is confirmed. The season has been
unprecedentedly rigorous, and ice is said
to extend out from the coast of Labrador
for Assistance of four hundred miles This
of course, renders fishing, upon which the
inhabitants are dependent for the means
of subsistence, impossible. Relief has
been sought from the Canadian govern
ment, and will be afforded as speedily as
pOSSihle.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-30

Ache they would be almos priceless to those whs
suffer from this distressing complaint; but fortu'
nately their goodness does not end here, and those
who once try them will And these little pills valu.
able In so many ways that they will not be willing
70 do without them But after all sick head
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-30

Possibly, the man who went through
the Niagara whirlpool in cask was,
unintentionlly, as wise a man as Diogenes
At all events, his experiment suggests to
a Philadelphia man the idea that sea go
ing vessels ought be equipped with one
or more such casks, which, in case of
wreck ona surf beaten coast, might be
the means of establishing communication
between the vessel and the shore. The
suggestion is worth considering