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David AtWOOd's Estate,

SIhI or Y ERMONI
DIsTRIcT OF CHlrTENDFN SIS.
The Hon. the Probate Court for the District Of
Chittenden, To all persons concerned in the
Estate Of Ddrid 4t,cood, late of Chm ioHe in
said District deceased, GREETING.
NNHEREAS, Amos Clark, administrator
w of tho estate of said deceased proposes
to render an account of his administration,
and present his account against said estate
for examination aud allowance at n session of
the Court of Probate, to be holden at the Reg.
is,er's Office IN Burlington on the second
wednesday Of May next.
TnEREfoRE, You are hereby notified to ap.
pear before said Court al the time and place
aforesaid, and shcw cause, if any you have,
why the account aforesaid should moi be allow.
ed.
Given under my hand at Burlington this
lllh day of April A, d. 1897.
WM. WESTON. Reg.
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TIE BUFFALO BA>Ks.-The following
seml official announcement appeared in The
Argus of Saturday morning.
We understand that the operations Of al
the Banks AT Buffalo, will by this time
have been suspended by injnncion issued
at the instance Of the Bank Commissioners
on he ground ofalegcd violations of char.
ter by each ofthcr.
IT 's deeply to be regretted that any
WING should occur TO render proceedings
against any Of the banks necessary at dis
time. when there are so many other cir
cnmstances calculated 10 nci'a'e the pub
nc NINA. MIR, S'chbirs, one Of the Com
ir 's''oners. who has lately visited these
banks, Is now in The city. and we under
e.and from him. hat neither Of the ins,itu.
lions is proceeded agains, ON lbc ground
OF insolvency, and that he has no apnrchen.
zion TINT The public or The safety fnnd, can
IN any event sustain any loss BY them.
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Mr.. J. A. FLETCHER, who has been teaching n
class in instrumental music in this place for a few
months past, will give concert nj the White
Church on Friday evening the 18Th of May, COM
mencing At early candle lighting, on which occa.
sion an Address may be expected from Rev. J. X.
Converse.
As the band is composed Of members who were
wholly unacquain'cd with their instruments at the
commencement of the school, their short time Of
experience will be considered, and the SIX HUI per.
fnrmance Of an experienced band not expected,
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VrRorNIA.--Thc late Congressional cleo.
ton in this state seems rather to favor the
protestant, interest. in the twelve dist rio, :
heard from, six Wings and six tories arc
Elected. The same district sent to the last
Congress four Wings and eight Tories -
Mr.. WIFE is re elected by ah increased
majority. What will Mrs Grundsy say
10 that
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CIlAMPLATN HOTEL.
MadM
'oNA. i!;;I;I HART.

ID ESFECTFULLY announces 10 the
E1 citizens Of Burlington and its vicinity,
and the Travelling public generally. that
he has taken. repaired, painted. fitted up
and furnl shed the ahovc Hotel. si.ua;et
near the head of The Steam Boat Wharl
ard next door north OF Mcssrs Folle,t and
l'radIeys Stone Store in a style of elegance
and convenience moi surpassed BY any
other Hotel IN the village OF Burlington.
A spacious Parlour, DINING room and
setting rooms, all contiguous. communicate
with each other aud with the front Piazza
below, ParIours and sleeping rooms above
are convenient. airy and prospcc,iv6 and
communicate by the Hall TO the Front
Plazzn above, are all inviting to travellers,
bonrdcrs and parties Of pleasure. The Bar
room, barns, sheds, and yards are arranged
IN The best possible manner to accom-.
modate the travelling and business public.
Mr. II. from long experience PROCESSES to
know how to furnish a good table and bar
and to serve mp the choicest eaables and
rarest dclicaces that the market and sea
sons afford in manner to suit the taste Of
the connoisscur, and confidently assures
his patrons and guests that his utmost
cxcrtlons will be put in rcquisilion to
serve them.
Steam Boat Passengers will be waited
on to and from the Boats and their BAG.
gage transported and taken care of. and
save their Hack hire to and from tic Court
House Square.
Stage passengers can be set down at
this Hotel without additional, fare, and
those taking the Boats will be shown on
board with their baggage free Of expense
and without incnrring any risk of being
left, by the darkness or Ia'encss of the
night or any other emergency incident to
the hurry and hustle Of steam power opera.
ton, or the fluctuations OF wind and
weather.
Horses and Carriages furnished those who
wish to call at the Banks or public offices,
or visit any part of the village, on reason.
able terms
Burlington, May |, 1887,
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ALBANY ELECTION. The Wings Of Al
bany, at their Charter Election achieved
one Of the most splendid political triumphs
recorded in the annals Of that city. The
Capitol Of the State is well known as the
Head Quarters Of that overshadowing dcs-
potism called the Albany Regency, which
holds in its hands The public revenues,
public property, and The immense party
patronage Of the Empire State. And eren
here, where the whole official power Of
New York is concentrated. have the Wings
met the drilled cohorts Of the office hol
tcrs and nobly TRIUMPnED. The Re-
gency, drcudng the effects Of on adverse
result upon the waning fortunes OF Van
Buren, in the city Of his residence, cxercd
their wole strength and power to secure
The success. Of his party. But the RIGHT
EoUs cause Of principle and patriotism has
prevailed. The Wings have elected their
ENTIRE tickets in four Of the five Wards
into which the city is divided. Troy Whig
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HOT


I-A EWOULD respectfully IT,.
fsassEF1 w form the crizens of Dor.
Es;ssA Iiog'oo aud vicinity, and the
sfa.-kk==a4s..aaS travelling public, hat he has
taken. repaired, and fitted up in good style.
the house formerly kept by Mr.. Harrington
and subsequently by Mr.. Cady, on the
East side of water street, at the head of
the Steam Boat Wharf. and opposite
Messrs FoIlett and BradIcys Stone Store.
Having had much experience in the
business Mr.. J. tiaiers himscfiha' he W i'll
be able 10 give satisfaction to all who may
favor him with call. HIS Bar and table
viii be supplied with the hest that the
marke: affords, and his house, barns and
sheds, for convenience, are not inferior to
those of his ncighbors.
Steam Boat Passengers will BE- waited
on TO and from the Boats, and their bag
gage conveyed and taken care Of free of
charge, aud stag" passengers. from every
direction, be set down at this house, with.
ou' any additional fare.
Horses and carriages will be furnished
10 any who want them 10 do business at
any part of the vlIlags or town. al reason
able prices.
Determined to spare no pains to merit
Mr.. D. hopes TO receive, share of the
public patronage.
Burlington. Nav 10, 1887.
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TO he Hon. Tie Probate Court for he District
@ChHten9en, comes lie subscriber ada,in,slra.
Tor of he estate Of Gideon Prindie late of
Charlotte IN sad district deceased, and rem
reSents That he personal estate orsaid deceased
mW noi be sufficient 10 pay lie deJh and char-
ges Mereofdnd hcreby makes application 10
said Court. for hcence 10 sell The real estate Of
said deceased for that uyrDos.
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REUBEN NJ. WHITNEY has obi inod the
benefit Of he Insolvcn, Ac,;no ono oppos
cd his petition. Was The "mons,cr" nsleep9
Where were all the Bank ars,ocrs,s -
Where HE Wing prosecutors,
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NJ a Il Il T. ID

In Lyons, Michigan. on the 10Th uh. Mr.. Joseph
Lelander, formerly Of this town, TO Miss MehelabIe
Herald, of the former place.
In Montpelier, on the Is, inst by Rev. Mr..
Smith, Hon. Z. N. Briggs, of Salisbury, to Mrs
Louisa Uuichns
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NEW GOODS.
Nav Is. 1897.

A T the Variety Shop. We have return.
IN cd from New York, will, good as
so5,mcn. and n great variety Of goods
which will enable us to pu, upon our coun-
ter almost any article that is called for at
our shop. We have made additions to
our Stock Of Watches, Clocks. Plated
Ware, Silver Pencils, Butter Knives, Jew
e|ry; Stationary, Cutlery. Musical Instru
ments, Soaps. Perfumery, Portfolios, Paris
Toys. &c. No pains have been spared to
keep up the variety. More particulars in
future advertisements.
PANGBORN g. BRINSMAID.
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NOTICE..

The Burlington Temperance Society will hold
an adjourned meclin, AT the Court Room this eye.
ming. II. p. lllCKOK, Sec.
Friday, aiay IL, 1887.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-05-12

We are requested to give notice that Eide,
CHENEY is expected to preach regularly herealie,
at the Baptist Chapel.
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NOTICE..

YNHE Burlington Mn Company, will
u offer at the Winoosk House on
the cath day of Nav next at 10 O'Clock
A. M. from Ten TO Thirteen Lots, To the
highes, bidder over the valuation fixed to
them on plan at said House.--Bv order
SIDNEY BARLOW, Clerk.
April 81, 1887,
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LATER FROM FLoRIDA.-Wc have been
30 frequently disappointed by the Florida
intelligence, twi'hsiandng Gen. Jesup.
oft reiterated "hopcs, belief" crust" &c.
that We have almost to the determination
not to publish any re"latrsti diligence
from the scnt Of War" Such however,
is the tenor ofthc suboined paragraph from
the Charleston Mercury, that we feel
as though VIC should be swcrving from
our duty, did we not promptly lay it be.
FIRE our readers.
"The most important fact in the last,
account from FLORIDA, j. that inrge negro
(eqna| 10 two small ones) had been seen
proving about Fortunately the army
did not get in his way, so that he did com
para,Ivey lutte damage. We arc not in,
formed Of his exact SIZE"
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Clover Seed.

TUST Reed from New York, q few
81 Sacks prime Clover Seed
April 90, 1887. IlrcKoK & CATttN
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Looking Glasses,
Portrait s. Picture frames &c

FNlIE Snbscriber has now ready for sale
a and will be constantly manufacturing
splendid assortment Of LOOKING
GLASSES, from % cts. to 81 8, made by
the best city workmen, and vii be sold NJ
New York prices, at wholesale or retail
Portrait aud picture frames, and all gold
work IN the line, done on shor, notice and
IN The best manner Al his factory over the
Hardware and Drug Store r. Moopy.
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STATE or TERMONT.


DIsTRicT OF CHITTENpEN SIS.
THE Hon. The Probate Court ,ciihin and far
The District of ChiHenden To The heirs of
the Estate Of narjd .4t,c ood late of Cbar
Iotte IN sa'd district decea ed and all oMe,.
persons cenCerned or nieresied in the d.
rjsion Of sid estate among The heirs there
Of GREETING.
WHEREAS, Moses Atwood of Char.
w lotic, in said District, hath repre-.
scented to said court shat he is one of tn,
heirs TO said estate and as such holds one
equal tenth part Of said estate Jointly with
other heirs thereof, and being DESTROYS to
mold the same in severa|tv he hath PRAYED
eaid Court to order a division of said es,at G
among the heirs thereof: aud to appoint a
Committee for that purpose. And The sec
ond "Wednesday of June A. D. 1887, being
set Tor full hearing in the premises: |, is
ordered by The said court that the said Mo.
ses Atwood give notice to the heirs Of said
estate, their altornics, and agents, and all
persons interested in said estate TO be and
appear before said Court at q session there
OF to be holden at the office Of the Register
Of said court in Burlington on the second
"Wednesday of June A. d 1887 to make
objections 10 such division if they see cause,
by publishing their said application torc,h
or with This order three weeks successfully
IN the Free Press, a newspaper printed at
Burlington in said District, tho last of which
publications to be previous to the day SCI,
for hearing.
E-e Given under my hand and The seal
IT. 6 Of said Probate Court, at Burling.
ton, in tho District of Chirtcnden
t.-------1 this lOh dav Of Nav. A. d. 1887.
CHARLES RUSSELL. Judge.
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White Lead.

"ICKOK & CATLIN have received
H Kegs White Lead, which they of.
fer for sale. Also the best Linseed Oil.
May l2, 1887.
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Matthew SaX's Estate.

To the Hon. the Probate Court for the district
Of Grand Isle. Ira Hill of Isle La Mott in
said district administrator of the estate of
Matthew Sax, late Of Chazy, in the State Of
New'York deceased, respectfully represents
that the said Matthew Sax, did in his life.
time enter into a certain contract 10 and with
one Joseph Bowman Of lie La Mott aforc
said to deed and convey 10 him the said .Jo>
seph Bowman the whole of lot No. &c. and
the north half of lot No. 10, lying and being
in Isle La Mott AFORESAID, which said con-
tact was at the doccasc Of the said Matthew
Sax, and still is, uncXccutod. There fore
the said Ira Hill prays the said court 10 grant
unto him liberty and authority TO deed said
land according to the terms of said contract
a!5rccably To the statute in such case made
and provided
North Hero, April 8, 1887.
ST A r T. OF MONT.)
-DlsTRl CT OF GRAND.IsLr, SIS.
T is ordered by the Probate Court for the
district aforesaid that all persons concern
ed be notified TO appear before said Court. at
session thereof TO be holden at the dwelling
house of Jed. p, Ladd in North Hero on the
third Monday OF May next one o'clock p. NJ.
TO show cause if any they have why the liberty
and authority requested in the foregoing appli.
cation should not be granted, and that for that
purpose the said application TO gothcr W it'll
this order be published in the Burlington Free
Press printed at Burlington in the County Of
ChIltcndcn. three weeks successfully as soon
as may be.
In witness whereof have hcrcunto affixed
the seal OF said Court and subscribed my name
this 4lh day Of April A. d. 1887.
JOEL ALLEN, Judge,
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VESTS PATENT CHLORINE
co S M ETC and PILLS,

EI7O r Ringworms, Satrhcum. Scald-
Ii bead and all Cufaneous Ernptions.
THIS article is net thrown into market like
most patent medicines. backed BY some
bali dozen fictitious certificates but il
comes respectfully and honestly RECOMMENDS
ded, and is, we verify believe. all that it
claims TO be: and as such. i, is offered to
the public by j. e. J. II. PECK & Co.
Sept. 1886 .9gents far The Paleniee
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NOTICE..

|HNl1IS may Certify that have given to my
N son .ANDREW T.. .ALLEN, his time
during his minority and shall pay no debts OF
his contracting nor claim any Of hiI earnings
after this date, JOEL ,1LLEN.
.Worrisiown, .March 5. 1887.
The herald., 1837-01-23

THINGS IN PHILA ADELPHIA.-Theg gods and goddesses
in the Chesnu street theatre, Philadelphia, still
tnue to kick up their divine rows inspired by Bac-
chus On the occasion of Miss Trees benefit they
upset the stove, and one Of the gods knocked god
dess down stairs. o gods! We gods
The herald., 1837-01-23

Questio Verafa.-Mr. Charles De Lavan's pre-
scntauon to the King Of England We shall look
into this matter in day two and settle it one way
or the other
The herald., 1837-01-23

EXTENSIVE FIRE AT ST. JOHNS, N. B.-A very
large and destructive fire occu red last Saturday week
at ST. Johns N. b. From so to 100 houses are de-
stroyed and property to the amount of two millions
of dollars is dest. .syed We understand that portion
Of the lost property was insured in Wall stree]
The herald., 1837-01-23

CHILDREN BuRNT TO DEATH.-The dwelling house
of Mr. Jacob Tolk, Of Elklick township, Somerset
county, Pa, was entirely consumed by fire. Tive
children, boy aged eight and girl aged six years,
were lost i'm the flames
The herald., 1837-01-23

DIvIDEND-The Savannah and Augusta steamboat
company have declared dividend of five per cent on
their capital stock for the last five months.
The herald., 1837-01-23

Il appears by letter received at the Office of the
New Bedford Gazette that there were only two mu-
nneers on board of the schooner William Writ
and they managed fasten the cabin stab the cap,
n,ch ,Sn wni,e asleep and at.aekng tne mate whose
ing him overheard. These two (ene Spaniard and
one Engllshman) let the others come up, on condition
that they would join them. They, however, watched
asleep that night the steward killed the Spaniard with
broad axe and threw him. overheard. They thed
secured the Englishman and made for Perna mbuco,.
an English brig Ivy
The herald., 1837-01-23

u The person whs left communication with the
boy respecting Gilbert Demarest can receive his mo-
ney again by application at the desk Of this Office as
ii will not beinserted
The herald., 1837-01-23

CHALLENoE-The challenge of the owner of the
celebrated horse John Bascomb to run on the Angus
ia course for 500, 900, has not been taken up.
The herald., 1837-01-23

At The corporation meets tonight There are So
veral street, land and lot specuations now on foo.
whchmay probably be decided tonight. The alder
men serve their country gratis, yet they continue to-
get rich if they long in that fat body of worthless
The herald., 1837-01-23

The CRHEKs.--A fresh irrupton of the Creek In
dans has broken out Alarm still preyalsi and abou
Columbus.
The herald., 1837-01-23

On the 10th ult. bookkeeper in Charleston, of the
name of Hagan, finding his accounts in a hopeless
condition, set fire 10 the store of his employer, but
was detected in the act The government mode Of
settling accounts is growing fashionable
The herald., 1837-01-23
New York. Jan. 20. 1897.

BRooKLyN FEnRY.-Mr Editor-I was much
pleased to find you had altogether forgotten your
friends in Brooklyn Ifthe citizens Of any place ever
suffered by bad roads, ferries bridges, surely the
people of Brooklyn must stand first the list
What is the reason ofitl Net because they do not
pay enough TO have it better, but solely for the want
of good and honest men to lead in city matters
The men who now manage the Fulton Ferry are
the same persons who were the oudest in condemning
the ferry last winter-who were foremost in calling
meetings TO put IL down-to have new boats-to ap-
ply to the Legislature for board Of commissioners
to be apponted-and who said 1--WE must and will
be Independent of the city of New York, dammc!'
But the tune is now changed. These very men
themselves have put their heads together and formed
a Joint stock company with capital of Sl00 000-
sold one thousand shares for 900 each, (he third i'm
stalment of which is TO be paid in a few days. and
conrved do all this with the assistance Of eo of
the shareholders names they improperly obtained
when the first nstament was paid say improper
ly obtained because they had previously stated that
they would look to the Legislature for the next char
ter In the paper to which they succeeded in getting
names enough signed, after they had very modestly
nominated themselves they said they should apply TO
New York for renewal Of the charter.
But, sir, these very men now come forward and tell
the people that the old bo SAFE an1 that thsre
no danger They have, it is true, got boat, in
which they manage to get up the steam by nine o.
clock in the morning to carry over the merchants;-
and thew also as they say, let the machinery get out
of order generally by dark in order to stop running
and save expenses. am also informed that John d.
Wright and the Mayor are the master spirits of
these doings Is it so2 Inquire and if these gentle
men won't regulate properly the boats on the East
River there are thousands who would be pleased if
you would treat them to an excursion up Salt River
After that lesson, they might be able to know how to
uay
The herald., 1837-01-23

u Quantities Of spurious American dollar pieces
are circulating in Lower Canada.
The herald., 1837-01-23

The RAvELs--These astonishing performers take
their farewell benefit tonight at the National Theatre
In addition to two new Ballets-new feas which, did
any but themselves announce them, might be deem
ed mpossblc-they present for the first time yau-
deville as performed with great success at Paris
French play will draw the fashionables.
The herald., 1837-01-23

FouSD DnowSED.-The body Of young man, ap-
parenty about 20 years of age discovered yester
day morning in the North River, opposite the Hobo-
ken ferry.
The deceased is about five feet six inches high with
black whiskers extending under his chin.
His dress consisted Of an olive brown coat with
velvet collar and figured buttsns-black pantaloons
double breasted blue cloth ves with velvet collar
blue striped shirt, and boots
In his pocket was found white kid glove.
He has confusion on the forehead, and appears to
have been some time in the water
We have been thus particular in order, if possible,
that it may be ascertained wko he is
The herald., 1837-01-23

A committee has been appointed in the Maryland
Legislature to inquire inte the expedency of passing
law to make the wearing Of drks, and other deadly
weapons, except BY military men while in service,
penal offence
BACKWARDS FoRwARDs.-The Missouri reVehueior
the last two years is said 10 be SlA,iss Sine eA'
pcndiinre for the same time, el3oei3 30. AL ms
rate, they will take long time TO make surplus
The herald., 1837-01-23

CHARrry.-A : Female school in Walker street have
made up eighty three flannel dresses, to be distributed
to the poor al this incement season. If the duty on
flannel had been as low as the duty on silks, they
could have purchased twice the number.
Female school ! We should lketo see the sweet
yoYng ladies Of this seminary How lovely in heart,
soul, mind, person, and sweet smiling faces they
must be.
The herald., 1837-01-23

AccIpKNT.-As one of Mr.. Durkes's coaches of the
Baltimore line was descending hill little below
Darby about o o'cock on Wednesday morning. (be-
ing quite dark) it in contact with an oyster wa
con which had broken down and been left by its dr-
ver directly in the centre of the roadone of the lead
ers passed through the wagon while of the Wheel
ers was drawn against it and instantly killed. No
injury was sustained by the passengers the least
blame attached to the driver.
The herald., 1837-01-23

ISrEnSEST ALvE.-A foreign paper gives an ac-
count of premature interment which lately took
place at Hermannstadt, in Transylvania Lieut.. Col
Elsasser Auditor General Of that city, was attacked
with cholera which apparently proved fatal and the
body was deposited in tomb without any particular
examination Soon afterwards valuable ring, which
had been an heir loom in the family was missed, and
a favorte servant accused of having taken it, The
servan, stou,y denied the theft and declared that his
master had it on his finger when he was buried
They therefore determined to open the tomb, TO as
certain the fact-ther horror may be imagined, when
they discovered the Colonel had been inferred alive
he having turned himself in his coffin, and actually
gnawed the flesh from his arms through hunger be-
fore he died dreadful death.
The herald., 1837-01-23

FIRE AND Loss OF LIFE.-The dwelling house OF
the Rev. George CRANBERRY, in Harris county, Geor-
ga, was consumed by fire lately, and his eldest child,
an interesting boy of years. perishedn the flames
The herald., 1837-01-23

DssrRzsssSa Ascuzur.--Oa the naeha Of the 3rd
inst, the dwelling house of VIM Carter, Esq of Bed
ford County, Tennessee, (near Shelbyvle,) was en-
tirely consumed by fire; and Mr. Carter, his wife, and
three children, pershed in the flames.