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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-24

ofthe distric delegates, aud there could not
he better choice. John w. Stewards
friends are by no means confined to Add.
son county, and as it is conceded that the
delegation should comprise ono or two men
who have had experience in former oonven-
tions tbs remark which is frequently made
that he and General Mccullough have been
so we'll honored IN this way heretofore, that
they should now give way to new mon, has
loss force. His friends are not providing
him on tho public attention, but il chosen
he would probably be willing to go to the
convention. In this county, to the names
heretofore often mentioned Of, Hon. w. l..
Burnap and Smith Wright has heen added
Of late, that OF lion. Robert Roberts, who
is leading young republican and has a
host of friends in Chittenden county and in
the State at large. Grand Isle county will
ask for recognition by the selection, to
which no exception can be taken, OF Hon.
N. W. Fisk for a district delegate. On the
east side of the State the names OF Hugh
Henry of Chester, L. NJ. Read of Bellows
Falls, L. p. George of West Farlee, and
Josiah Grout of Derby, are canvassed with
much favor. From all these good names it
will lie impossible to mako up deleg CATION
that will not command respect and WORTH
ly represent the republican party OF Yer
mont.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-24
The Governor Question.

The attitude of many of the leading mon
on this eide Of the State on this question has
been thus far one OF waiting for tue pref
erences of the republicans of the east side to
concentrate, as between the several good
republicans and worthy citizens
named for tue nomination. In
the opinion OF well informed persons
in four of the largest counties on the east
side of the mountain, the indications of
preference at this time are decidedly in favor
Of Col. Fuller OF Brattleboro-based upon
his high personal character, his liberality
and public spirit and determined largely by
the belief that his wide acquaintance in
other States and bis energetic interest in the
farming and manufacturing industries of
our State, can be and will be Of great ser
vice to the material interests Of Vermont,
especially during the period Of strong COM
petition and development attending the
great Columbian exposition. Such con
sderations as these are the influences which
should decide the question, rather than the
manipulations Of wire pulers, or the per-
sonal ambitions of individuals. The ques-
ton, however, is still open, and is likely to
be up to the meeting of the convention.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-24

David Bennett Hill is in trouble again
The bitter criticism which was evoked by
his retention OF the offices of governor OF
Now York and United States senator at the
same time led him to decline to receive
his pay as senator for the period covered
by his dual official existence. 1t has been
discovered however, that il this money is
rejected it must be credited to the "Con-
science fund" which, as the name sguitlea,
is money that has been received by fraud
or in some other way improperly, and has
boen returned to tho government to relieve
the pricking conscience Of the receiver. The
question arises, will Hill be willing to admit
in this connection that his conscience
troubles him?
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-24
The Old Village Church.
Written for the Free Press. !

Alone it stands. deserted, old and bare,
Its ancient sp;re towering nigh in air.
Like huge finger pointing to the sky,
AS il in warning TO the pasSer-by,
To tender to the tickle world less love,
And more to the Omnipetcnt above.
The huge pine door before me, seems to stand
Like q grim guard, solemn, stern and
grand,
Who ere pass and view Lis sacred trust
Must free myself com plets from earthly dust
And ore / enter. leave all thought and care
OF worldly things before the entrance there.
IT'S done. enter and once more l see
Those dear old walls made doubly dear to mo
BY fond remembrance OF those days gone by,
Which from the ueart calls forth both smile
and sigh,
And leads mo from realities stern powers
With gentle hand, TO youths fair shining
hours.
Again, upon tho pleasant Sabbath day,
A careless, happy boy, | wend my way,
Along the village street, beneath the trees,
Whose wide spread branches catch the muir
muring breeze.
Until at length, reach the little gate,
And hasten In with fear, lest be late.
Within Hle village maids In sunday dress,
Are vRiperfns secrets, without thought of
In one auother's eager listening ear
The country SWANS. in two's and three's stand
by,
And often glance at them with stealthy eye.
Their elders with moro dignity possessed,
And with much more OF piety expressed
In their commanding forms. and features
grave,
Are thinking OF the souls which which might
be saved,
II all would come believing, and would give
Their love to Him who died that they might
live.
The door is opened, once again we turn,
And soon our pastors reverend form discern
Whose kind and cheerful face, unmarked by
ain,
Reveals the holy, pure heart within,
With friendly word. and smile, his flock he
Rreets,
Then, in the ssraightbA pows we IKE our
That oh-time sermon, time cannot efiace
From msuory's page, its ever ciinginz trace.
And though that reverent form, 80 full OF
Love.
has long aimee taken n'sht to realms above,
Yet still Ills deeds remain, stamped on the
heart
And win these words sppeal,-do well thy
part.
W. 4 TONNE
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-24
Army Reorganization.

Senator Proctor's administration Of the
war department was characterized by the
institution OF number of sweeping reforms
and bis services as secretary of war have
made him recognized authority in military
matters. 1t is not surprising therefore that
the Senate committee on military affairs
should approve the plan embodied in bills
introduced by him for the reorganization OF
the artillery and infantry of the regular
army. Senator Proctor presented separate
bills for the reorganization Of each service,
but it was thought better in the committee
to embody the two bills in one, and accord
ingly new bill was prepared in which the
original bills figure as sections
According to the provisions Of the bill the
artillery force which now contains Ave
regiments is to be reorganized into seven
regiments of not more than twelve batter
| les each, each regiment to consist of one
colonel, one Lieutenant colonel, three ma
Jors, twelve captains seven first and ten
second lieutenants and the enlisted men au-
thorized by law. The second section pro-
vides that the twenty five regiments Of in
fantry may be organized into three batta-
ion regiments. Each regiment Of infantry
is to consist Of one colonel, one lieutenant
colonel, two ma jors, twelve captains IN
stead OF ten as at present, ten first and
eight second lleutenants and the authorized
number Of enlisted men.
1t is to be noted that although the pro-
posed bill does not in form actually estab-
lish perfect three battalion regiment. it in
effect declares tho principle, and at the
same time, without any material increase OF
expenditure, secures many OF the principal
| advantages claimed in behalf of that organ
ization. In the exhaustive report which
accompanies the bill the committee says that
every civilized nation has adopted this or
ganzatiou for infantry AMI every military
authority insists upon it, 1t is stated even
that war attempted to be waged with the
single battalion formation would be nation
al suicide. Tue report urges Congress to
take speedy action in the matter so that the
army as the model for the militia and the
rallying point for the national guard may
be made as effective us it is possible to make
it. The bill is also approved by leadin:
authorities in this country and it will in oil
probability be passed and receive executive
sanction.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-24

Between ex- President Cleveand's letter
to Gen. Bragg and Senator Hill's presi-
dental swing round the Southern circle the
democratic camp is stirred up to an I'M
wontod degree just at present. 1t is notice
able, however, that Mr.. Cleveland's single
letter has provoked more discussion than all
the speeches made thus far by his rival in
the South. ard there is good and sufficient
explanation Of this fact. 1t has been pain
fllly evident for n long period now that
Mr.. Hill desired tho democratic nomination
for the presidency and his Southern tour
has little political significance outside Of the
fact that it enables him to show himself to
new people and at the same time make a
series Of speeches which produce the impress
sion upon the average reader Of having been
heard before.
The publication of Mr.. Cleveland's letter
on tho other hand appears TO have been q
noteworthy event in the field OF politics,
Judging from the effect it has
produced. 1t was clear before tho ap,
pearanca of this letter that the ex-presi
dents friends were greatly discouraged.
Although it was generally understood that
be was candidate thsy GAINED TO have
heard nothing from him and to have beer
experiencing all the Disadvantages OF work
ing in the dark. They even say that they
did not know whether or not he would &C
cept nomination il it should be rendered
him and thus they were obliged to fgh
against heavy odds.
1t is significant, therefore, that in spite o.
the fact that Mr.. Cleveland in his letter dis
tInotly inveighs against the practice Of thu
man seeking the presidential Office his frionli
Immediately accept the contents Of this mis-
siyo as notice not only that lie Is q candi
date for tho Office, but also that his nam,
will go before the convention. Az a rssul
It Is announced that Mr.. Cleveland's fol
lowers have been greatly encouraged by hi
letter, which has infused nav life and a. ii
into them and 81 the same time carrio
CONSIDERATION into Tho camp on the hill
side.
Among Vermont democrats even, nh
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-24
For Delegates to oIinneapolis.

Interest in the selection OF delegates to the
republican national convention has been
somewhat lGsseaed this year, in Vermont as
in other States, by the withdrawal of Mr..
Blaine, and the great probability that there
viii! be no SeTiouG contest in the convention
OYER the nomination fer president. It Is,
however, now and always, important that
Vermont should send a delegation OF strong
and good mon 20 the convention for no one
knows what contingencies may not arise;
and the republicans OF Vermont Wish to DO
well represented. As preferences crytalze
II seeMs to lie apparent that the suggestion
OF Hon. William Z. Dillingham; for delegate
at largo ia generally acceptable. That
Hon. y. II. Powers would make au influen-
tih and excellent delegate is also generally
conceded: and no exception is taken, so far
as We obss-ye, TO The suggestion Of the name
OF MAjor Childs OF Franklin coun-
ty. General Mccullough seems to be
stu the leading nanlo from Benning.
t9p county, though Major valen-
tire Is vsry often and fayorably men
toned. Il ip probab,a that William
Is. Pssa 81 Hutland, will DO prsssn ted by
M rsSufsaeans of Rutland county for one
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-24
Bellows Falls, March 81, 1892.

SEER.

insulting the Democracy of Vermont.
From the Bennington Rcformer.
Tie artful purpose of Hiram Atkins in
calling the democratic State committee to-
gether at his own home in Montpelier, to
III the place and time for holding the next
State convention, whereby, through the
free use of champagne and other appliances
SO long-too long-practiced by this defiant
manager, he has thwarted, temporarily,
the expressed demand OF the last State con-
venton that se State convention OF this
year be held in Rutland, is too palpable for
even the meenest student OF democratic
principles to applaud.
Tine days of packed conventions filed
with delegates without a constituency,
shorn of proper credentials manipulated by
the undemocratic methods of a manager for
revenue only, fed upon the bounties OF free
passes-or mileage-are on the wane, and
the brand upon the hirengs OF such dom
nation will not much longer prove pass
port to the rewards of the democracy of
Vermont.
All selt-respecting democrats are con-
WINGED of the discredit OF such a leadership,
as shown by the diminishing democratic
vote in Vermont, while every other State in
the Union is gaining-every year-largely
for the democracy.
The times are ripe for revolt of vast
proportions; for reform that shall enlist
the support and enthusiasm of hundreds aud
| thousands of honest men in Vermont, who,
for years, have turned away from demo
cratic management in Vermont with shame
and disgust. No longer will the shameful
and baueful practice of trading votes for
Atkins for credentials to national conven'
tions of other State or national offices be
| tolerated by the masses Of the unpurchasa-
BILE democracy of Vermont. The days Of
Vermont bossism and machine rule are nun
bered the days of democracy are just dawn
ing, for democracy means freemen, not
| slaves.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-24

The name OF Judge E. B. Andrews OF
Richmond is favorably mentioned for State
senator. His friends suggest that Hun
tington, Hinesburgh, Williston and Char
lotte have all had senators since Richmond
that Shelburne has now side judge; and
that Mr. Lawrence of st. George, who re-
ceived considerable support for senator in
the county convention two years ago. OK
poets this year to be a candidate for assist
ant judge, to succeed Judge Weed, and
would be an excellent man forlthat position.
DIR. Andrews is we'll known as a sterling re-
publican, and an honest and capable man
and the suggestion of him for senator will
be well received by many republicans.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-24

but short time since, were exhibiting a
marked preference for the New York senator,
there has been notable revulsion Of feeling
in favor Of Cleveland within few days
But all this may mean little as far as results
are concerned. In tho West, which with
the South will largely control the conven-
ton, so far as can be judged from the
press and public uttcranoes, a large proper
ton of the democrats are still waiting to sea
what candidate will get down on the free
side of tho silver fence.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-24
SONS OF VETERANS.
New Camp to be In.tituted in Several
Vermont Towns.

~ - -, =, - >,
Ne" eanps Vi 'ne SONS OIL Veterans are III
process oi ORGANIZATION at BRISTOL ESSEX
ou"o1'op, Nor'nIieiu an" Dorset ana 'nrre
m'n prooaoiy Oe one o"anton' 70.
% oi 'ne ',ons o, veterans guhus Is aoo"O
" 10 Vi sa"'A9u III ~ oouo"rS camp
m ,.Ir % ha.re' ana 'aiies a'a soo'e'ies
" W." pl0D"o,y soon 10 e',ao'lSn'u iuc'' az
NJ 10 ''u, "esc Na"uo,pn, vi "eii anu
, ioc.oisN'He' O''' IL o. roster IS using
us u'uio'' e',ue"No vi 70 circuits auisu ihlet
e o., ~ .'ie W ue' '"i o"s"ouv 'ue N'h'e. III
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-24

The Bratte boro Reformer quotes the
statement Of the FREE PRESS, that if the
taxpayers of Vermont consult their own in
terest they will ask Auditor Powell to accept
a denomination and elecDOl, and it CON-
ments as follows:
There can be no question Of this. Little can
be found to commend in the iepublican mis-
rule of Vermont, but of that little the pains
taking, efficient and incorruptable service Of
Col. Powell forms a chief feature. To allow
him to drop from Office would be TO intensity
and multiply the need OF Il house cleaning in
our Vermont politics."
Our esteemed democratic contemporary
mixes in considerable chafr with its grain of
truth concerning Auditor Fowel's merits
but it evidently knows a valuable public
servant when it sees one and is frank enough to
say SO regardless of political considerations
AS regards the alleged need OF house clean
ing in Vermont politics the Reformer evil
IDENTIFY has in mind the turning out of the re-
publican State officers to give place to dem
ocrats. Ii the Reformer's statements are
| true, however, concerning the adoption of
GILL tactics" by the democratic State
committee in locating the State convention
it will be some time before our political
friends the enemy will be able to put
their own house in order, aud this will! be
essential to demonstrate their ability to look
after the State house. "Ropublican mis-
rule has given Vermont the most economic
cal State government in the Union, her sizt
being taken into consideration, and State
Auditor Powell has had not little to do il
accomplishing this result.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-24

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-24

1t is announced that exSecretary w. C..
Whitney of the navy is engaged in getting
up a campaign fund with which to fight
Hill and has himself promised TO give f20,-
600 to this fund. When the Hill men thinl,
of the Standard Oil company and the other
monopolies with which Whitney is actively
connected and realize the resources of these
organizations in the matter of funds and
power they must conclude that the war
against Hill in New York may amount to
something after all
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-24

Gen. Alger has replied to the critics Of
his war record He says that he rendered
his resignation in the regular way and that
1t was accepted in accordance with instruc-
tions from President Lincoln previous to the
date of his alleged absence without leave.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-24

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-24
UNITED STATES DEPOsIrARY.

general Banking Business transacted.
Our large resources md specal fac titles en-
able us to receive on favorable terms, ao-
counts OF individuals, firms and corporations.
Ladies' and family accounts are especially
invited.
Depositors are favored with Safety Deposit
Boxes In our vault, without charge.
Sterling exchange and drafts on France,
Germany, ireland and Italy, bought and sold.
European Letters OF Credit payable in al
parts of tue world, issued upon deposit Of cash
or satisfsct tory security.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-24

Our English cousins are patternng after
many of our ways In spite of our alleged
prov;ncialism. The latest instance is the
PRODUCTION OF Pullman cars upon the Eng
lish railways in place Of the Anticipated first
class coaches.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-24

The Brattleboro correspondent of the
Springfield Republican says that Rudyard
kipling, the novelist, who with his wife has
been visiting her old home in Brattleboro,
was greatly pleased with the town and he
formed so strong an attachment for the
place that he win return in year with the
possibility of locating there. 1t is not sur
prising that the novelist should be impressed
with Brattleboro's attractions. 1t is fine
town, but it is only one of Vermont's many
beautiful places. Our State has attractions
for multitude of people and those who can
not follow Mr. Kiphug's example by locat-
ing within our borders should come as sum
mer visitors. Mrs. kiplinz's success sug-
gests new way Of securing residents from
abroad for our State, and our young women
will probably not be glow to take the hint.
1t is safe to say, howevor, that only very
limited number OF the Green Mountain girls
will be permitted to do missionary labor in
this manner, owing 10 tie homo demand.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-24

The Farmers alliance seems to be "play-
Ing in hard luck" this season. The Mime
sofa division OF the alliance 10 now hopeless
~ split aud the chances are strong that the
new party will count for very little in the
coming national election.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-24

it Is conceded that Vermonts material
interests are making marked progress. This
prosperity explains why SO few Vermonters
are now leaving the State for the great but
unsatisfactory West.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-24

In addition to the endorsement of Presi-
dent Harrison, the Iowa republicans in their
State convention came out squarely for "a
sound currency every dollar of which shall
be equal to every other dollar This is
the kind OF doctrine which should sweep
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-24

Here is suggestion for those who are
trying to boom our State. Once get desira-
Bile people to visit Vermont and her attrac-
tions will do the rest.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-24

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-24

Ex- Postmaster General Dickinson ex-
presses the opinion that Mr.. Cleveland will
be nominated at Chicago beyond a question.
Hill evidently does not think SO beyond a
question else he would not be looking after
his presidential chances through the South
just at this time.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-03-24

The attack upon the new ballot law adopt
ed by Pennsylvania recalls the extraordi-
nary success Of this reform movement.
Thrty-three OF the States will vote next
fall under some modified form of the Aus
tralian ballot system and nearly all of these
laws are what may be called good, that of
Now York forming a notable exception.