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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-11-26
C.D.,) Selectmen
+. E.,} of the
G. Ii. town OF

Sec. g. Every peder shall pay for license the
following sums, to Wit if he travel on foot, fifteen dol
lars; if with horse other beast bearing burthen
orif with wagon, sleigh other Vehicle drawn by
one beast more, forty dollars; and if he carry and
offer for sale any plated orgdod ware ewelry, watch
cs or any patent medicine or any compound medicine,
the composition of which is kept secret from the pub
lie, one hundre dollars.
Sec. g. The amount of duty expressed in license
shall always determine the manner in which the goods
may be conveyed from place to place; and if any ped
le licensed to travel on foot, shall convey his goods
in any other manner he shall incur the same forfeit
ure as ifhe had no license whatever
Sec. 10. Any license, granted as aforesaid, shall
be in force one year from the date thereof and no
longer.
Sec. II. If any pedlcr shall refuse to show bis IL
cense, when thereto required by any one of the civil
authority of any town IN this state he shall forfeit and
pay to the treasurer Of the state, the sum of twenty
dollars.
Sec. -. The penalties and fortcituyes imposed by
this act may be recovered by Indictment or in!ormt-
ton of any informing officer or on complaint Of any
person, who shall prosecute for the same; and in the
latter case, one half Of such penalty or forfeiture shall
belong TO the person complaining and the other half to
the state treasury.
Sec -. In prosecutions for any of the penalties
mentioned in preceding section Of this act the lndct
ment, information or complaint shall be substantially IN
the forms following, to witt
Complaint against person becoming pedler with
out license.
To A. b., Esq Justice, &c. comes c. D. of
Grand Juror of Tor private person as the case
may oe) and on oath complains that +. F. Of
Tor transient person. or at
became peder without having any license therefor,
force, contrary to the form OF the statute in such
case made and provided, and against the peace ant
dignity of the state.
ID, Grand Juror, Tor private person,)
Complaint against peder for refusing to show his
license
To A. B., Esq. Justice, &C. comes c. d. of
Grand Juror of Tor private person
as the case may be) and on oath complains, that E.
of Tor transient person. being pedIer
on at refused to SHOW
his license therefor, to g. H., one ofthe civil AUTHORITY
of when thereto required by said G. H., cor
trary to the form Of the statute in such made
and provided and against the peace and dgnitY of the
state,
c. L., Grand Juror, Tor private person)
Sec. II. If any person shall counterfeit any ceas
to pedler shall alter any license granted agreea
by to the provisions of this act, Of shall alter an
publish as true, any counterfeit or altered license
he shall, on conviction thereof, be confned to har
labor in the State Prison, not exceeding ten years,
Sec. Is. Chapter 74o the revised statutes emit
tied "Of Peders," and all acts in addition thereto, ar
hereby repealed.
Approved Nov. g. 1916.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-11-26

SUIcDE.--We learn that young gentleman of the
name of B. d. Twiss in the 2Ist year of his age, COM
mitted suicide by shooting himself through the head,
at Champlain, on the 9TH inst lie had lately entered
the Vermont University, and returned home greatly
depressed in body and in mind On the evening Of
the 9Th he retired to his chamber, shot himself as a.
bove stated, dying in about ten minutes after the fam
iy entered the apartment.-Sl Adams Republican,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-11-26

REPORTED SURRENDER OF CHIHUAHUA TO GEN.
W ooL. The iolowlnS was recen ed by last evenings
mail. The intelligence may be premature. 1t Is
from the LeXngtou Missouri, Express OF Sd inst which
says
gentleman of this city informs us that he perused
letter, day or two since, Which had been received
IN Canden, giving the particulars OF the surrender of
Chhuihut IL tnc lU,c under cen. " DOL,
The ARMY, 1t seems, entered the city without resist
QucC; the American flag saiuted by tue citizens,
and after lew hours had elapsed, the American Off
GERS we've invited to partake OF splendid dinner, which
had been prepared Tor them by the Chihuahuans
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-11-26

CENTRAL RAIL ROAD. We learn that at late
meeting Of the directors of this road in Boston meas
ures were adopted, which it is confidently believed,
will result in connecting Montpelier with Boston by
railroad, within one year from this fall.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-11-26

New Mexico. Below is General Kearney's procla-
nation announcing the appointment Of territorial Off
GERS in New McxcO:--
NorIoE. B4mg duly authorized by the President
of the United States Of America, hereby make the
Mexico, territory Of the United States.
he officers thus appointed will be obeyed and re-
spected accordingly.
Here follows the names.
Gwen at Santa Fc, the Capital of lhe Territory of
New Mexico, TINS I'D day OF september 1886, and in
the list year ot the independence Of the United States
). W. hLAkNLY, Bug. Gen. U. s. Army
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-11-26

COMPLIMENTARY. The last Patriot, in speaking of
the great reliance which the democracy of this district
have placed upon Mr.. Peck's personal popularity
says 1--WE must longer rely upon this broken reed"
We are almost tempted to come to the rescue, and
save Mr.. Peck from his friends
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-11-26
TBy Telegraph to the New York True SUM-
BALTIMORE, Sunday, Nov. Is,
. II o'clock z. NJ

y IL o CLOCK +. NJ.
Later From Msrico- Forcib'e Seizure Of Money by
Santa .4nna-.fHempt ut Reuotuton in the city Of
.hcr;co- quarrel IN The .Nertcan Cabjne- Resigna-
ton Of Senor RECON, Sc,
BY the arrival of the Southern Mail this evening,
we have further intelligence from Mexico Via Vera
Cruz to Oct. y.
Santa Anna, having failed procuring funds by law,
o carry on the war hld ON his way to San Lou Po-
tosl torcibly seized upon conduca with two millions
Of dollars.
Another attempt at a Revolution had been made in
the CITY of Mexico.
An immense mob had assembled, but by cxertions
Of Gen, Sales who addressed them upon the occasion,
quiet restored.
The Mexican Cabinet had quarreled, and Senior
Rcjon had resigned.
The Mczcan papers openly charge General Ampu-
da with cowdrdice.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-11-26
AN ACE to prevent imposition and accident in
the sale of Medicine.

AN AGE to prevent imposition and ACCIDENT IN
the sale of Medicine,
IL is hereby enacted, &c.
Sec. |. Whenever any compound or mixture Of
medicine, or any article purporng to possess medci
nal virtues designed to be used for such purposes
and composed OF more than one simple, shall be sold
or exposed to sale there shall be attached to every
cask box, bottle pial or other package parcel OF
the same, written OF printed label setting forth con-
ciseIy the names of all the ingredients or simples Of
which such medicine is composed
Sec g. If any apothecary or other person, shall
sell or expose to sale either by himself or his agent
clerk otherwise any such medicine without such To-
BEL attached aforesaid he shall forfeit and pay fol
each and every offence the sum of five dollars, and
additional equal in amount to twice the price asked
or received for such medicine
Sac. 3. If any person shall knowingly and wilfully
cell any medicine with false label, he shall forfeit
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-11-26
STATE OF VERMONT.

SECRETARY OF STATES OFFICE,
Burlington, Nov. 9, 1916.
hereby certify that the foregoing twenty-one chap
ers are true copies of Acts of the General Assembly
of this State, at its October Session A. d. 1886.
McMELLEN SHAFTER,
Secretary Of Stale.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-11-26
NovEMBER-BY THOMAS HOOD.

NOVEMBER-BY THOMAS HOOD
No sumo moon
NomOrn-nO noon-
No dawn-no dusk-no proper time of day
No sky-no earthly view
No distance looking blue
No road-no street-no 'tother side the way
No end to any row
No indications where the cresents go
No tops to any steeple-
No recognition of familiar people
No courtesies for showing EN-
No knowing EN-
No travellers at all-no locomotion-
No nkng of the way--no motion
mo 60" by land or ocean
No mail-no post
No news from any foreign coast
No park-no ring-no afternoon gentllity--
No compauy-no nobility
No warmth-no cheeru ness--ro healthiul case
No coniotIbe feel in any member
N shade no shne-no buttefles-no bees
No fiuits- no fowes-no leaves-no birds
November!
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-11-26

AMMuNIroN,-The quantity of ammunition taken at
Monterey is immense as stated in the official report
There were G0,000 musket cartridges with ball, and
cannon cartridges in proportion. Besides, large guam
titles of powder and balls have since been found con-
ceaed
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-11-26

0F' The Secretary of the Treasury has issued
proposals for five millions of dollars, at six per
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-11-26
HORACE EATON.


AN ACT in relation to the collection of taxes.
IS hereby enacted SC.
Sec |. In all cases where the collector of taxes in
any town, has already, shall hereafter become dlsa
bod by sickness or otherwise to discharge his duties
such collector, and there shall be arrearage or
balance of taxes on any taxbill in his hands uncol
lected it shall be the duty of the seectmcn of such
town, on the request Of such collector to certify such
disability on the warrant tor the collection of such tax
es and in such Certificate authorize and direct the then
colecor-or IN default of such other collector, some
other constable of such town, if any; and in there
be other constable in said town. it shall be the duty
of the selectmen, 10 appoint some competent person
to collect and pay over to the proper authority all I'M
paid taxes therein and the persons authorized shall
have the same power it shall be their duty to collect
the in like manner ,he collector to whom such
taX-b was originally committed, had, or might have
done, and he shall be liable to the same penalties.
Sec. =. This act shall take effect from its pass
age.
Approved Oct. %, 1916.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-11-26

IAN ACT in addition to Chapter sixty five of the
Revised Statutes relating to sales of real estate of
minors and Insane Persons.
IL IS hereby enacted &c.
Sec. |. On application to any Probate Court for an
order to sell the real estate of any minor insane per-
son, lying within the Probate District of such Court
whenever such sale shall be necessary for the support
Or conducive to the interest of such minor or insane
person. such license may be granted notwithstanding
the guardian making such application, or his ward
both reside out of this State, under the provisions
and restrictions prescribedin the said act tc
which this is an addition.
Sec, 2 The oath before sale may be administered
to snch guardian by any Justice Of the Peace, ehc
shall have right, by law, to ad minister oaths and
certificate from such Justice that such oath has beer
administered, and the same being lodged and filed be
fore said Probate Court, shall be as good and cfec
ual as if such guardian were sworn before such Pro
bate Court, or before the Judge Register of tht
same.
Approved Nov. 9, 1876.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-11-26
pan ACT relating to married women.
Il Is herebn enncted. &c.

II is hereby enacted, &c.
When any married man is confined in the State
Prison, his wife during the time Of said confinement
shall be deemed eme sole so far that she in her own
right may commence and prosecute to final judgment
any suit where the cause of action arose after the SEN
teucc of her said husband.
Approved Nov, 9, 1876,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-11-26

msdemeanor; and shall be punished, by imprlson-
ment in the State Prison not exceeding three years.
less than one year, and pay fine not exceeding two
hundred dollars.
Approved Oct 30, 1876
ban ACT in alteration of Chapter 96 of the
Revised Statutes, entitled "Of offences against Prl-
vate property"
is here5y eadciea, &c.
Sec. t. Every person who shall commit the crime OF
larceny by stealing any horse horses, or horse kind,
shall be punished by Imprisonment in the State Prison,
not more h4n ten years, OF be fined, not exceeding
one thousand dollars or both of said punishmens III
the discretion Of the Court And every person who
shall be convicted of the offence aforesaid snail a
second conviction, be punished by imprisonment in the
State Prison, for term not exceeding fifteen years. or
be fined not exceeding one thousand dollars or both of
said punshnens in the discretion Of the Court.
Sec. 2. Every person who shall wliItuIy and mali
cionsly kill, wound main or dsfigure any horse, or
horses, horse kind cattle sheep swine of another
person, shall wiItully malicousy administer pols-
on TO any such ANIMAL or expose any poisonous sub
stance with intent that the should he taken OF
swallowed by such animal, shall be punished by i'm
prlsonment in the State Prison, not more thln five
years, fined not exceeding five hundred dollars Or
both of said punishmens, in the discretion OF the
Court
Sec 3. Sections five and seventeen of the Chapter
of which this is alteration, ale hereby repealed
Approved Oct. 20, 1876.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-11-26

ban ACT relating to the assessment of damages.
is hereby enacted &c.
Sec. !. Whenever it shall be necessary to assess
damages in any now pending in any court of law
in this State, that may hereafter occur, where no
other provisions by law made for such assessment,
the same shall be assessed by jury the request OF
either party.
Sec. 9. This act shall take effect from its passage.
Approved Nov. 9 1876
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-11-26

1Gs-AN ACT in addition Up chapter 50, of the Re-
vscd Statutes entitled "Of the partition and disEibn-
ton Of Estates"
as hereby enacted, &c.
Sec. l. IT, in case Of interstate csates after the pay
ment of debts and charges Of administration, there
shall be no personal estate, or not enough reuainhg IN
the hands Of the administrator to maintain Tie tthof
children under seven years of age, provided by
law, the Probate Court may, upon application Of such
Administrator and with the assent in writing, of all the
heirs, by themselves or guardians, residing in this
State, by decree for that purpose, authorize and en-
power such Administrator to sell at public autlon, or
private sale, as he may find necessary much of the
lands Of such estate, will raise sum of money suf
clent for the support Of such minor children, till they
shall arrive at the age of seven years, which sum of
money raised shall, under the order of the Probate
Court be retain ID in the hand Of such Administrator
for the purpose aforesaid and partition of the residue
of such estate may be made in the same manner as now
provided by law.
Sec. 2. In making such sale of lands as is by this ac
authorized, the Administrator shall be sworn to the
faithful discharge Of his trust and the rules and regu
ations SO far applicable, relative to sales of real
state, BY Executors and Administrators now by law es
tabllshed shall be observed.
Approved Nov. 2, 1886
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-11-26

l4.-AN ACT to punish unlawful attempts to cause
abortion
His hereby enacted, &c.
Sec l. Whoever maliciousy, or without lawful JUS
tcation with intent to cause and procure the mscar-
riage of woman, then pregnant with child, shall adj
minister to her. prescribe for her. advise or direct her
ous thing or shall cause or procure her. with like intent
to take or swallow any poison, drug medicine or nox-
ios thing, and whoever nalicously and without law
full Justification, shall use any instrument or means
whatever, with the like INTENT and every person, with
the like intent knowingly aiding and assisting such Of
Tenders shall be deemed guilty of felony, if the woman
die in consequence thereof and shall be imprisoned in
the State Prison. not more than ten years. essthan
five years; and if the does not die, in consc-
qucnce thereof such offender shall be deemed guilty Of
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-11-26

and pay not more than fifty nor less than twenty dol
lars and any penalty provided by this act may ne re-
covered by complaint, information or ind ctment before
any court competent to try the same.
Sec. 4. Nothing in this act shall be so construed
as to preyentany person from selling any mixed or
compound medicines, when the ingredients and pro-
portions Of the same are laid down in any medical
book, or dspensltny ordinary use; nor to prevent
any physician from administering to his patients
any medicine, whether composed of one or more
smplcs.
Sec. 5. 1t ishereby made the duty of every apoh-
ecary, physician or other person, who keeps, has in
his possession yehds any active poison, to keep or
vend tie same in box, bottle or phal of triangular
FORM with a written or printed label upon the same,
containing the of the article, and also the word
Poison, in large distinct letters and shall keep such
poison separate from all other medicines.
Sec, 6. If any apothecary, physician or other per-
son shall keep sell expose to sale, either by himself
his agent clerk or otherwise any active poison in any
other manner than is provided in the fifth section of
this act he shall forfeit and pay for each offence the
sum of twenty dollars to be recovered before any court
competent try the same.
Sec 7. This act shall take effect on the first day of
Nov ember, A. d. 1847
Approved Nov ., 1916,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-11-26
STATE OF YER MONT.


The undersigned selectmen Of the town of
in said county, hereby certify that A. B. is now a res
dent of this town, and that he has resided in this state
one year next preceding the date hereof ard in good
repute for morals and integrity.
Given under our hands this day of
A. d.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-11-26

19.-AN ACT extending the jurisdiction of Sherifs
in criminal cases.
II is hereby enacted, &c.
The jurisdiction of sherffs and sheriffs deputies,
shall be extended to give the right to serve any
criminal process within the limits Of this State reun-
able to any court within the county whee such sheriff
or deputy resides.
Approved Oct. &c, 1896
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-11-26

AN ACT to repeal an act, entitled San act to re-
peal the laws giving bounty on the destruction
Of bears, wolves and painters" approved November
g. lSl5
Il Is hTcby epacici, &c.
Sec. l. The act approved Nov. 6, 1885, entitled
Gan act to repeal the laws giving bounty on the des
tructon of bears, wolves and panhcrs" is hereby re-
peaed.
Sec 2. This acl shall take effect from its pass
age.
Approved Oct 26, 1876
AN ACT making appropriations for the Vermont
State Prison.
IL is hereby enacted, &C.
The Superintendent of the Vermont State Prison is
hereby authorized to draw the treasurer of the stdte
for such sum may be necessary, not exceed
ing ten thousand dollars, for the payment Of the out
standing debts against said prison; such drafts being
first approved by one or more of the Directors.
E. N. BRIGGS. Speaker Of Tie House Of RcpreSen-
taliUeS.
L. SARGEANT, President Of The Senate
Approved Nov. 3, 1916.
IJOR ACE EATON
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-11-26

AN ACT in addition to chapter 81 of the re-
vised statutes, in relation to religious and other So
cieties.
u is hereby enacted, &c.
Any number of persons may associate together I'M
der the provisions, and according to the regulations of
chapter 81 of the revised statutes for the purpose Of
raising, receiving holding and apPropratng funds to
assist INDECENT churchesin employing and sustaining
preachers of the Gospel
AnnrnNed Oct. g. 1876
The Columbian fountain., 1846-03-10
DEATHS.

Suddenly, OF an enlargement and ossi6cation
OF the heart, on the lst instant, at Rochester
lourneying towards Washington, Henry c.
MAYER, of Chatauque county, New York
aged "a years, leaving disconsolate widow
and two children. He was native of Mary
land, learned and highly esteemed member
OF the Baltimore bar, accomplished scholar, a
sincere friend and christian, and affectonate
husband and father; the son Of Charles F
Mayer, OF Baltimore, and son-in-law of James
w. McCulloh, Of Washington; one whose ear.
ly death is sacredly deplored by his desolate
widow, his afflicted parents, and large circle Of
admlrlpg and bereaved friends.
Al NlckSDuTg, OH tIc r0tn oIuiIv,
RICHARD JOHNSON, aged 65 years, formerly .
resident of Baltimore and of this city.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-03-10
Spring, ,46!
On SATURDAY, the 7th inst, / shal
Introduce the new Spring FashiO,

~ ON SATURDAY, the 7th inst I shall
Introduce the new Spring Fashion
ZN1SN to the visitcrs and residents of the Me-
tropolis For the peculiar graceful curve
OF the brim, the beautiful dome crown. and exce.
ing neatness Of general appearance, gentlemen Of
taste and discrimination will readily receive and
cordially welcome this most becoming style. When
seen, the many merits of this elegant Hat will at
once be conceded-is price being but an addition
to the agreeable surprise. Being provided with tho
newly invented Partisan g Contormateur the most
difficult heads are perfectly 6tted-an exactness by
any other means altogether unattainable.
Gentlemen are respectfully invited to call at INV
Fashionable Hat, Cap, and Fur Establishment. sr
doors West of Browns Hotel. w. B. TODD.
march SGT r
The Columbian fountain., 1846-03-10
SPERMACETI SOAP.
march 6-tf.

k'oR preventing or curing chapped or rough
i hands, caused by cold or windy weather, also
Tor washing infants-being remarkably mild and
soothing to the skin.
AT this season of the year, and during winter.
many people are afflicted with "chapped hands"
We have heretofore suffered much from the same
cause, and have applied almost every kind of med.
icinal preparations which were recommended to us
but without success, until we finally determined to
use Glenn's Compound Spermaceti Soap. This
had the desired sfect, and having used it constantly
Tor two or three years, we can confidently pro-
nounce it an infalible remedy.-Daiiy Forum
For sale BY tho sole agent. s. PARKER,
Penhsylyania avenue between 9th and 10th streets.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-03-10

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near corner Of Al street and Psnnsylvania avenue.
Washington, large stock of
LAW BOOKS.
Among them arc ell the elementary works; also,
The English and American Common Law and
Chanccry Reports. All the New York and Mary
land Reports: some Of the Virginia Reports. The
Law Library, SO vols, together with handsome
selection of such other Law Books as are suitable
for the Washington market.
CONGRESS BOOKS
All the Laws, Documents, Journals. Registers Of
Debates, and all books subscribed for or published
by Congress, to bs had in quantities at the sub
scribers. The
MEDICAL BOOKS &sGt
were selected by the gentlemen Of the Faculty in
the District. The collection embraces all the stal
dard and elementary works.
AMERICAN HISTORY"
Some of the American Books are very old and
rare; and all the late works on American subjects
are to be found in this Chapter.
MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS
All the current literature Of the day will be found
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handsome assortment of Blank Books, and
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