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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1836-12-13

SEC l. 1t Is hereby enacted by The General assembly of
the State of Vemon That the Senators represent this
state i'll the Congress OF the United States shall be elected
in the following manner The Senate and House of
Representatives in their respective houses, at time
uay agreed upon for that purpose, shall each ballot for
the number of senators to be elected; and the or
names of the person persons, so baoed for who shall
have a majority of the whole number Of votes in each
house respectively shall be entered upon the journal of
each house by the clerk secretary thereof Immedi-
atey after which both houses shall in Joint
semby, and the journal of each house shall be read by
the clerk secretary thereof and if the person
persons shall have received majority of all the in
each house, such person persons shall be declared du
elected senator senator's to represent this state in
the Congress the United States but the same per-
son persons shall not have received majority of all
the in each house, the Joint assembly shall then pro-
coed, by ballot to elect person persons for the pur
pose aforesaid and the person persons having
ority of all the votes of said Joint assembly, shall be de-
clared duly elected as aforesaid.
SEC. g is hereby further enacted That shall be the
duty of the Governor, o in his ABSENCE the Lieutenant
Governor to certify under the seal of the state, to the
President of the Senate of the United States the
persons elected to have been elected agreeaby
law, which certificate shall be countergned by the Sec
rotary of State.
Sec 8. is hereby further enacted, That act enti-
tied San act directing the mode of eectng senators
represent this State in the Congress THE United States
passed November fourth, thousand hundred and
nnety-seven, be and the same is, hereby repealed
Provided, That this act shall take effect Immediately
after the passing of the
CARLOS COOLIDGE, Speaker
of the House Of Representatives.
i d. Nj CAMP, President ofthe Senate.
| October 49, 1886.
Approved, S. H. JENISON.
goAn Act to repeal pat of AN relating Petitions the
q General Assembly.
is hereby enacted By The General assembly Of The Stat
Of Vermont, That much Of the act, entitled an rel
alive to petitions preferred to the General Assembly,
It passed March SIXTH thousand hundred anc
nnetysevcn, requires petitions to be filed in the Office
OF the Secretary Of State be, and the is hereby
~ pealcd
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ORNAMENTS;

glasses Of different kinds pocket compasFcs
thermometers pocket books and wallets; silt
and steel purse clasps; miniature settings
pearl, gilt and plated waist buckles slides;
silver do; FANCY GOODS g. CUTLERY,
very large assortment; Rogers celebrated
ponknves, various kinds; variety OF super
or polished scissors; silver butter knives and
lcreamers; pocket pistols; PERCUSSION cops;
silver and steel speoiacle7 aud eye glosses OPP
pen topt silver and steel thimbes ; silver PEN
ell cases; medallion necklaces and lockels (;
bead purses and bags; gold neck chains; co.,
al buds; tape needles; stay rigs; sealing wa>;
tortoise and shell combs, pearl, gilt and PLATED
lopt do OF different kinds, ivory toilet doi
Rogers superior English razors and razor
%trops twcezers, hair s tooth brushes; sha' :
ing boxes, cologne, otto oil rose, lavender fan
ley soaps, extract OF rose, shaving mirrors
clarionels and reeds, violns and strings, f1ui
and flies, sc. sc. Also good assortment
Eight day Timepieces.
All Of which will be sold at a small ndvanr
rom cost.
tCJ1Clocks and watches Of every desert
ton carefully repaired and warranted. T
public are assured that no pains shall be sp'
ed on our part to merit share of their patro
|age. Montpelier, Oct. 7, 1s36;63eow6
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NOTICE.
NEW s. APPROVED GEOGRAPHY
accompanied by large and splendid
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EOR Schools, Academies, aud Families,
l. by Roswell c. Smith. author Of several
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resting the mind, and necessarily and easily
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Teachers are requested 10 call and EXAMINE
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Montpelier, Nov. 90, 1886.
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22An Act providing compensation for returning the for
Senators to the county clerks
hereby enacted by the General assembly Of The Slate
Of Veron, That the presiding officers of the several free
mems meetings, which have been may hereafter be,
holden in this state for the election of Senator's shall be
allowed five cents per mile for travel each way for retur
ming the for Senators to The county clerk to whom
said votes made returnabe and it shall be the duty
of said county clerks audit the accounts of the said
presiding officers and draw orders the of
this for the by them allowed, and the treas
urer is hereby directed to pay the same.
CARLOS COOLIDGE, Speaker
OF the House of Representatives.
D. M. CAMP, President of the Senate.
October &c, 1886.
Approved, S. II. JENISON.
23An Act in addition entitled can provide for
the support of Common Schools"
is hereby enacted By the General assembly of the State
of Veron That the several school district clerks in this
state shall return the number of scholars in their respec
tive districts to the own clerks, is provided in the act
to which this is addon in the month of January an
nualy they the first day of January, any law.
usage or custom to the contrary notwithstanding.
CARLOS COOLIDGE, Speaker
Of the House of Representatives
f.. N. BRIGGS, President pro tenn.
of the Senate.
November H. 1886.
Approved, S. II. JENIsON.
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ONE CENT REWARDS

UN II CFIN M " AND!
DAN away from the subscriber on tie
leevening Of The 18th Of the present
month, an apprentice boy, about l6 years
OF age, by the name Of Lester Abbott
All persons are forbid har6oring or trusting
him on my account, as shall pay no debts
of his contracting after this date.
RUFUS ADAMS.
Brookfeld, Nov. is, 1886.
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OF this state to supernend the expenditure of any land
tax for repairing roads and building bridges in any town
in this state, and said committee have worked out and
expended said tax in whole in partand one or more
OF them have died after working and expendng said
tax, in whole or in part-previous to the presentation
and allowance of said committees by the county
court the county court before which said account or ac
counts may be presented for allowance be- and hereby
are, fully authorized and empowered to allow such com
mttee's accounts upon other evidence than such commit
tees OATH who may have become deceased as aforesaid
any law, usage custom to the contrary Notwithstanding
CARLOS COOLIDGE, Speaker
of the House of Representatives
d. NJ CAMP President of the Senate
November l6, 1886.
Approved, S. H. JENISON.
2An Act in addition to, and amendment Of entitled an
regulating and licensing vctuag houses passed Novem-
Der tenth, 1880.
is hereby enacted By the General assembly ofe State
of Veron That for all offences against the act to which
this is addition and amendment arising within the lin
its of the city of Vergennes, the attorney of said city be-
and he u.s. hereby empowered to prosecute by present.
that all fines collected within said city, under said act
thereof-any thing in the act to which this addition
and amendment to the contrary notwithstanding.
CARLOS COOLIDGE, Speaker
of the House of Representatives.
d. Nj. CAMP, President ofthe Senate.
November 5, 1886.
Approved S. H. JENIsON.
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17An Act relating the duties OF consabes in the county
Lamo and providing for the executing certain prccepts the
hands of officers the first day of December next.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1836-12-13
Approved, S. H. JENIsON
November 10, 1886.

9An Act directing the mode of eecng Senators represent
this State in the Congress of the United States.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1836-12-13

Alan Act for the compensation of County Clerks and 81
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November II, 1886.

2l-An prevent riding and theatrical exhibitions
SEC l. II is hereby enacted by the General assembly of
The State of YermOn That all circus riding theatrical
hbions, Juggling seight Of hand ventriloquism, and
magic arts shall be, and are declared to be common and
public nusances and offences against this state and
cry person. who shall hereafter engage in any such cir
riding theatrical exhibitions Juggling or sleght Of
hand ventoqusm magic arts, and shall therefor ask
demand receive any money, or other valuable thing
NAV be proceeded against by information Indictment
and on conviction thereof before the county court shall
be fined, not exceeding two hundred dollars, in the dis
erection of the court
SEC g. is hereby further enacted, That it shall be the
duty of the grand Jurors of the several towns in this state
to make presentment of all offences against this act.
SEC g. is hereby further enacted, That shall be the
duty of the several states attorneys in their respective
countless to prosecute to final judgment all offences
against this act
CARLOS COOLIDGE, Speaker
of the House of Representatives
d. NJ. CAMP, President of the Senate.
November 16, 1886.
Approved, S. H. JENIsON.
a5An Act eecuay prevent gambling within this state
SEC L. is hereby enacted by the General assembly Of
the State of Ve,non That if any person persons,
within this state shall suffer any card playing in his, her
or their dwelling house other buiding for any liquors,
of money, goods chattes, he she or they shall
loreit and pay fine, not exceeding two hundred DOL
lars nor less than dollars to be recovered by inor
nation Indictment together with costs OF prosecution
before any court proper to try the same.
SEC g. is hereby further enacted, That if any person
or persons within this sate shall win any money, goods
or chattels by of any game with cards. he she OIL
they shall forfeit and pay fine not less than double the
value of the money! goods chattcs as atore
said to be recovered by information or Indictment to
geher with costs of prosecution, before any cour prop
er to try the same.
Sec, 8. is hereby further enacted, That It shall be thu
duty the states attorneys in the several counties, ant
the grand jurors in the several towns within tins state
their respective countless to inform against and prosecute
all persons who shall be guilty of any of the offence
mentioned in this act.
CARLOS COOLIDGE, Speaker
of the House of Representatives.
Z. BRIGGS, President pro tenn
of the Senate.
November II, 1886.
Approved s. Fl. JENIsON.
26An Act to authorize the several County Courts in this stat
to allow the Of Land Tax Committees certain
y therein mentioned.
his hereby enacted by the General assembly Of the Sta
: If Vernont That in all cases where committees hay
l6ecn or shall hereafter be- appointed by the Legislator
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22-An Act providing compensation for returning the
Senators to the county clerks
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1836-12-13
Prorided That this act shall take effect immediatel
after the passing Of the same.
CARLOS COOLIDGE, Speaker
of the House of Representatives
d. NJ CAMP, President of the Senate
October 90, 1886.
AnnrOYed. S Ill IENISON
Approved, S. II. JENISON.

2lAn Act for the compensation of County Clerks and She
is hereby enacted by the General assembly of the State
of VermOn That the clerks of the several county courts
and shers when required by law to attend at the State
House in Montpelier for the counting of the votes Of the
reemen of the ate be allowed ten cents mile for trav
ell each way and two dollars for each days necessary at
tendance while sorting and counting said votes that all
laws inconsistent herewith be, and the same are hereby
repealed and the clerks of the supreme are hereby
authorized and directed to draw orders the treasurer
of the state for payment
Prorided That this act shall take effect from its pas
sage.
CARLOS COOLIDGE, Speaker
of the House Of Reprcsenatives.
d. NJ CAMP, President of the Senate
November H. 1886.
Approved S. II. JENISON.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1836-12-13

yer spoons sllVefi sll-
yer plated and Britain
MIA ware ; James Dix
on & Sons superior
Britannia metal war /;
silver plated cake bas-
kels ; plated and jap
all casiors silver pIa-
ted snuffrrs and trays;
silver s Dgiitania med
als. music boxes spy
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-08-04

The next annual meeting Of the Clut
will commence over their fine course near
Charlestown, Virginia, on Monday, Sept
20, 1886, The ball will open with grand
Match Race for $1,000, between Col. .Du-
vail'sc. C. Charley Scott by Sir Charles,
years old, and G.. Harness b. f. Florin.
da, by Star. out of the dam OF Enciero.
Second days Purse $500 four mile heats
Third days Purse 5000, mile heats, best
3 IN 5. Second Race, same day. Sweep
stakes for 8 years old, two mile heats
entrance 5000, h. flo close by the 18th
August Three entries or no race.
Fourth days Purse $500. two mile heats
Same day, Sweepstake for years old,
mile heats, entrance 500 h Ito close
by the 18th August-three entries or no
race.
The entrance for the purses will be six
per cent. The Course is an exact mile,
and has been much improved since last
wear. Charlestown is on the Rail. Road
leading from Baltimore to Winchester, s.
only miles from the Canal leading from
Washington City.
WIN. CROW, Jr. Treas.
July %, 1866
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A Copy. -Teste,
JOHN STROTHER. c.
July Ia, 1856 ON

Virginia In the Circuit Superior Court Of
Law and Chancery for Berkeley County Ju-
ly Rules, 1886.
Henry ST. George Tucker, Philip G. Pendlcton,
and John X. Cooke. exrs. OF Adam s. Dan
bridge, decd, plVs
against
Elizabeth Gartrcll, ex'x. Of Richard Gartrell,
deed, and Elisha Boyd, dsis.
IN CHANCERY.
I'VE defendant. Elizabeth GarirelI, not
having entered her appearance and given
security, according TO the act of assembly
and the rules Of this court. and il appear
ing by satisfactory evidence that she is
out of this Commonwealth: it is ordered,
that the said defendant do enter her ap.
pearance TO this suit on the first day OF
the next term. and answer the bill Of the
plaintiff. and that a copy OF this order be
forthwith published 10 any newspaper
within this county, and continued for two
months successfully. and another copy
thereof. posted at the front door Of the
Court. House Of the said county.
A Copy -Teste.
JOHN STROTHER, c.
July ID, 1s36-2m
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Z hill containing
929 ACRES
~ Office +,

g EALED PROPOSALS will be recei
= we'd by either Thomas c. Smith, oil
John X. Wilson, until the Is. Saturday il
August next. for Grading and Turnpike
ing the Main street, ia .Martinsbrg. from
opposite A. s. Chambers, northward. to
the end of the town. ANY further inlor.
nation will be given by either Of the above
named persons.
BY order Of the Board Of Trustees
July 2l.-3t S. GARARD. CIR
9%The Commissioners will attend or
the 9th day of August, until A O'Clock Z
M. for the purpose of accepting the low
est proposals that may be offered.
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FREDERICK
White sulphur Sprim 80.

rice Rlsf6S Worm 81 1tfneheSfef.
- THr subscriber most respect
ssssN fully informs the Public, that this
pleasant and delightful Retreat.
both for the invalid, and those
who are not compelled, in pursuit of
health, TO visit Medicinal Springs, was O.
pened for the reception OF company, on
tue goth of June. lie trusts from his long
experience as host, and his desire 10
consult and provide FOR the comfort. con-
senience and perfect qualification Of his
quests, to receive that share Of public pa.
justify. o. ""1 "'"' 'Aa"
TINS Delightful Tpat ring Place, is con-
r'',on''y situated. easy OF access. in a
neaithy and pleasant neig hborhood. but
enc mile distant from Stephenson,s s,on.
ping place on the Winchester and paln
mae Rail Road. where Hack and Horse.
under the superintendent Of careful
Drivers will always meet the Cara ascend.
ing and descending, for The accommodation
OF persons wishing TO visit the Springs ,
and from thence. thay can be aceomoda.
ted with hack and horses on the shortest
notice, TO the neighboring Springs. or to
Bath; so that by taking this watering
place IN their route. disappointment in d
conveyance 10 either oil the above Springs
can never happen. The public may there
lore be assured that no cxertion shall bs
spared 20 render their stay, 10 all respects
agreeable; aud that his most respectful
gratitude will be svinced for whatever por i.
ton Of patronage he may receive at an
establishment, which he hazards nothing
40 asserting, shall not be surpassed by any
In the Valley, Tor comforts and pleasures.
ROBERT FULTON.
July Ia. IS26.-hf
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ANEW LOCOMOTIVE ENGINE The Phi
hdelphia National Gazette states that on
The 18th inst, locomotive engine manu-
hcured by Mr. William Norris, of that
city. assembled the inclined plane on the
Columbia rail road, drawing With great
a;e her tender, and two passenger cars,
Nih fifty three passengers. The length
dhe plane is two thousand eight hundred
s,t, the grade three hundred and sixty
rne feet TO the mile, or an ascent of one
hundred and ninety six feet in the length
dhe plane. The experiment was tried
havery eaT ly hour in the morning, while
he rails were wet with dew and of course
not in the most favorable condition. The
lime occupied in passing from the level at
he base, 10 that at the top of the plane.
was two miputes and twenty four seconds
The experiment. was witnessed by MANY
scientific gentlemen. among whom the
opinion was general that the improvement,
Of Mr. Norris promises most important
reduction IN the expense hitherto ATTENDING
The transportation on inclined planes. The
weight of the engine with water, fourteen
thousand nine hundred and thirty pounds
load dragged on the plane, includin g
lender and fuel, cars and passengers, thlr
~ one thousand two hundred and seventy
pounds Pressure under eighty pounds TO
square inch. 1t is remarkable that the
engine was blowing Of, on her arrival al
The top. having acquired speed and power
during the ascent.-Niles.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-08-04

il S - ne pestry Of The Episcopal Church
4 If S9uested TO meet at the counting room
psr "essrs. Burkhart & Doll, on Monday
sat al 8 o'clock, P. M.
~ The Salem Union Association oil
A. A. eeular Baptist Church will convene
md aoan' zion Berkeley County on Sat
tin"ay The 18th of August. AMI will con
sa, se several days. Ministers and dele
~ rom distance will attend.
p,s ~,Ier j. Hutchinson is expected to
lsy o ~ 10 The Opequon Church on Satur.
ext. '"0 yin - ''n VI August
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-08-04
900 Acres a Poles.
TO FARMERS I'M GENERAL.

h WOULD respectfully inform the Far
Ii mers. that my blue Spike Thrashing
Machine is in complete order for
Ihrashing all kinds of Small Grain;
and is attended TO by Mr. JoHs SAILHAM
MER, who is authorized to make all ar.
engagements and engagements for thrash
ing. The tolls have again been reduced ;
and | hope The farmers tina have thrashing
TO do, will please call on Mr.. Sailhammer
who will Immediately wait on them.
would also respectfully inform the farmers
that this machine is well calculated to hui
clover seed, and those who have seed Of
this description, 10 hull or clean, will dc
well to give il trial. JACOB H0KE.
July %, lS36.-u
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:nem lsarouehes.

N Il have just received on consign-
w ment. another supply of substantial
B.AROUCHES, which we can sell cheap
persons who are in want of an article
of that kind will do well to call and ex-
anime. HAMME & STEPHENS.
July %, 1886.
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La Hayette Guards!!

PARADE in front Of the Globe Tavern, on SA.
TURDAy, the 9th day of August, at O'Clock
ARMS and AccoUTREMENrs will be rigidlv in
spectcd; and those who may NOT be able 10 at.
tend parade, are required by law, to send them
for inspection.
The Company will meet for drill, on Tues.
days Thursdays, aud Saturdays Of each week
until further notice. at Chambers Sbon. at hall
past seven O'Clock in the evening. During the
season OF noonshine there will be night street
drills on those nights.
BY order,
July 81. p. PENDIETON n G
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For. &Ngp.

The undersigned viii sell the property
now occupied by him upon reasonable
terms. He deems it scarcely necessary
to add, that it is considered, on the whole
the most desirable property in Martins
burg. for the occupancy ola Merchant.
IFS advantageous location for business
connected with the most convenient and
comfortable dwelling for Garaily, rend-
ers the property TO business man very
desirable. ISAAC S. LAUCK.
March 81.
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V irginia LA the Circuit Superior cour. ii
July Rules, 1886. N0ua'y -
oaaf'e' DOWNS -. PITT.
jacob BORON ' eriinda Frances his wife. dsfls
IN CHANCERy ''' "Vss'
IT HE defendant. valinda France. Ror.
L off, not having entered her appear.
ance and given security according d The
act Of assembly and the rules Of this conr,
and il appearing by satisfactory evidence
that she is out OF this Commonwealth: 4
is ordered. that the said defendant do en-,
ter her appearance to this suit on the first
day OF the next term. and answer the bill
Of the plaintiff, and that copy OF this or
der be forthwith published in any newspa
per within this county, aud continued fol
two months successfully. and another CO
by thereof posted at the front door Of the
Couii-Hoase Of the said county.
A Copy.--Teste,
JOHN STROTHER, d.
July Ia, 1886 --2m
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Ifmestome nann.

situate in the county aforesaid, within hall
mile Of Bunkers- Hill, on the road from
Martlnsburg to Winchester, adjoining the
lands of Gen. Boyd and others, on the fol
lowing terms, viz Ooe third in cash, the
balance, in two equal annual payments
The purchaser giving bond. with satisfac
tory security, for the deferred payments
and holding himself responsible for any
deficiency, should a second sale be render
ed necessary By failure TO comply with the
terms Of sale.
CHARLES d. STEWART,
July IA. lSS6.-4t Com
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ONO GIVEN Up.,-The Monitor, a vic.
lent Van Buren, paper in Ohio, says:
"As we have, during this campaign, es-
'maied our majority larger than formerly
those few times We have spoken Of it, we
must be faithful enough now to say tina,
appearances are stronger in favor Of our
opponents than they have BEEN"