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A FARM TO LET.

TE'EIE subscriber has a FARM with good
u buildings well fenced and well watered,
containing over two hundred acres, with an
out pasture sufficient for all the stock of the
farm five months.
This Farm and Stock, viz. 800 sheep, or
more cows, pair Of horses, and yoke of
oxen, with swine, &c. will be let either on
shares, or for annual rent for a term of years
not less than five nor over ten, on terms that
will afford the tenant an equitable chance for
profit with the landlord.
Not less than so acres of this farm is plow-
land, and is all fit for wheat.
An experienced, careful farmer is wanted;
one who is willing to adopt modern improve
ments, and do all the work which the farm
may require to insure profitable returns.
If not let by the 10Th of February, pro-
pose to hire by the year, suitable man to SUI
perntend the work for me. Application
may be made by mail Or otherwise.
JOHN A. CONANT.
Brandon, December 10, 184G. 26
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Ivory. Ivory is softened in the following
manner: put yom article into mixture com
posed of three ounces nitre and fifteen of
spring water. In three or four days it will
become so soft as to obey your fingers. In
this state it may be beautifully colored by
plugging it into spirits Divine, in which the
d ,sired color has been previously dissolved.
When suticicntytolored, extract. and give
it any form you desire. The piece may be
then hardened by wrapping it up in piece
Of white paper, and covering with old common
salt, very dry. 1t should remain in this stu
alton for twenty-four hours. Ivory is marked
with the following fluid: Nitrate of silver 2
parts nitric acid one part water seven
parts Nix
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A BASE CRIME. DR.. Paschal Brooks, of
Manchester, NH. aged Al, recently deserted
his wife and 8 children to elopc with Miss Har-
riet L. Davis aged % wife Of E. d. Davis, a
worthy young Printer of Manchester Mr.
and Mrs D. had been married Is months
but childess. The Doct. had abused an in
timacy occasioned by the sickness of Mrs D..
on whom he attended. They we're discov-
cred in Boston few days afterwards, having
changed their Hotel several times to avoid
discovery. The Doct. was allowed to run,
on paying one thousand dollars to his filmily
and giving one thousand to Davis who at
first refused and finally accepted it,intending
to devote it to the maintenance of his wife if
she behaved herself She went back to N. II.
while Mr. Davis took his winding way
Texas ward. 1t was at first intended to send
the rascal to State Prison. but Mrs. D. in
sisted that she would 20 too if he did She
refused to live with her husband even if he
wished it.--N Y, Tribune.
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THE PLATTsBURGH MURDER. 1t appears
that Mr. Levcrt, Canadian, keeps Meat
Market and with the AK he used in his slaugh-
ter house he killed his wife The act was
done about three miles out Of the village, in
open day, and within few rods of where a
man was at work, though unseen. His con-
duct after gave evidence Of being under in
fidelity to his wife, the alienation of his af-
fections and preference for a certain girl is
supposed to be the cause Of this dreadful
catastrophe.
The jury found that Mrs. Lcvert was
murdered by her own husband, Joseph Lev
ert who is now Jail awaiting his trial at the
February circuit
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CHAMPLAIN AND CONNECTICUT
RIVER RAILROAD.
Notice to Contractors,

PROPOSALS will be received until the
first day of January l847, for the grading,
masonry and bridging of that part Of the line
of the Champlain and Connecticut River Rail
Road, extending from its termination at Bel
lows Falls, up, to and including the summit
at Mount Holly, a distance of about 81 miles
and also from the termination at Darlington
to the village of Brandon, distance ofabout
so miles.
Maps, proiles and specifications of tie re-
spective divisions will be found after the 18th
of December in the Office of the Company at
Burlington, and at the Office of Hon. William
Henry, Bellows Falls, where every necessary
information will be given.
The line will be divided into sections of
convenient length for contraction, and from
those to whom the lettings may be awarded,
satisfactory security will be required.
By order of the Board,
L. FOLLETT, President
Office of the Champs Conn.
River r. r, Co., Burlington,
Nov. 81, 1916. %
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GOSHEN Cows--wHo BEATS Mr.. Joel
Parker, of Goshen, has made from the milk
of two cows from the goth of March last to
st of January, six hundred lbs. of butter, be-
sides cream necessary for the use of his fami-
ly The cows are SMALL and native breed ;
they had no extra feed except three quarters
of a bushel of Indian meal per month, given
daily in water with q little salt. The most
made for given time was one hundred and
five lbs. for thirty days in June. I.
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STRAY CATTLE.

EAME into the enclosure of the subscriber
" on the first of October, three yearlings,
viz. one large Brown or Brindle STEER
one bright red middle sized and rather low
STEER--and one HEIFER, ligh red, with
white on the belly and tail, star in the face
and white spot over the left hip, and the
left horn lopod. The owner is requested TO
prove property, pay charges and take them
away. ARA +, WHITNEY.
Goshen, Nov 20, 1916, %
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GENTLEMENS' and Ladies' Inlia Rub
~ Der OVER SHOES, a superior article,
BY E. J. B. & co.
ANNUAL MEETING

OF THE CHAMPLAIN AND CONNEC-
TICUT RIVER RAILROAD COMPANY.
The annual meeting of the Champlain and
Connecticut River Railroad company will be
held at the Court House in Rutland on the
second Wednesday, being the 10 day of Jan
uary next at / 0 o'clock in the forenoon, for
the election of Directors, and for the transac-
ton of any other business, which may be
thought necessary.
SAMUEL SWIFT, Clerk.
Middlebury 9TH December, 1916.
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Salvation is of the Jews"

We are glad to learn that Rev. G. T. Frey
generally known as the converted jew, will
make visit to part of this State as the A
gent of the American Baptist Society, for
evangilizing the Jews. BY divine perlnis
sion he will preach on the past and present
state Of the Jews and their future rcstora-
ton and conversion. AT each place col
lection will be taken up in aid Of the above
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A New TERRITORY Mr.. Martin of Wis
consin, has brought bill in Congress for es-
tabliShing new territory beyond the limits
OF that State. 1t is to be called Minnesota
This is the beginning of a new State, which
will be soon applying for admission into the
Union.
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DEATH FROM INTEMPERANCE. Mr.. Jona-
than Houghton, an aged man, of ..Readsboro'
Vt, was found on Thursday morning last, by
the side of the road dead. He left Caneda's
Tavern in Readsboro late in the evening be-
fore, considerably intoxicated, and tits sup
posed fell from his horse and was killed.
North adams TRANSCRIPT.
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DEATH OF GEN. Roof. We arc panied
to announce the death of Gen. ERAsTUs
Roof, Of Delaware county, who died in New
York on Thursday last, aged 20 years.
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FREEDOM IN VIRGINIA Gov. Smith of
Virginia in his recent message to the legisla-
tuve recommends the punishment of free
negroes from that State. He speaks of them
as moral lepers,' and .egards itas one of the
highest dnties' of the citizens of the Old
Dominion. to get rid of them The free col
ored population of that State comprises nearly
$4,000 souls. The wing press of Virginia
condemns the proposition in the most pointed
terms The Richmond Times says, the idea
of driving this population from the State is
shocking to tie public sense of Justice The
Richmond Wing declares the 'inhuman
suggestion to be revolving alike TO every
principle of justice and TO every feeling OF
humanity
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LET ALL WHO ARE AFFLICTED WITH ASTH-
MA READ TbE EOLLOMIhG LETTER.


MA READ The FULLOWIkG LETTER.
Mr. Seth W. Fowe
Sii-Haying been afflicted for more than thirty years
with the asthma at times SO severely as to ncapacate
me rom attendance to business and having adopted
many medicines without any, but temporary relief
purchased about three years since of Mr. Edward Ma
your areh i'll this city several bottles of Wistars
ta.sam Of Wild Cherry, fion the effects Of which
obtained relief than from all the medicines had
taken for that distressing disorder have by the
repeated Of your valuable Balsanl been more free
ofpressure for breath, and oppression the lungs,
than had anticipated and indeed conceive myself
cured OF this most diSheartening malady.
do most cheeriuiy tender YOU this acknowledgment
Which you will use your judgment dictates.
C. ID. MAYNARD.
Agrus Office,
Portland, March rs, 1916.
None genuine, unless signed l. BUTTS on the wrap
pc.
crS OF Medicines generally.
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HIGGINS

A 7 the " one price" cheap Cash Store" has
Anow on hand the LARGEST, Cheapest and
BEST assortment Of goods in Rutland or Addi-
son County, which were bought at such ocoa-
derfulty l5w rates that they will be sold at
prices that CANNOT fail to suit the closest buy
ers.
Those in want of Goods by calling at Zig
gins will be satisfied that" is " the place
to buy" GOOD GOODS CHEAP"
j. L. H. is determined his store SHALL
MERIT the name of being the CHEAPEST
CASH STORE in the two Counties. %
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BRIGHTON MARKET-DEC. 81.
Reported for the Boston Traveller.

At market, 715 Beef Cattle, Is yokeS Working Oxen
81 Cows and Calves, 1000 Sheep, $50 swine
PRICEs-Beef CataeEXtra SIS 5O first quality SIS o.
second quality, S475 10; third quality, 1900 IS
Working 0gsm-Sale noticed SI2, $7s, $50 and sos
Stsep-At CSC, 81 70, 81 IS, and So go
St9irt-O Old hogs at Wholesale, l12c s. At re
tail 1-9 e S AIDS 1g.c
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MARRIED.

In Iil'bbardton, Dec. 81, by Rev. James S. How
land, Mr. Samuel S. Smith to Miss Mary A. Peters,
all Of Hubbardton.
In Middlebury, 10th Dec. by z. Bass, Esq. Mr.
Jonathan Wainwright to Miss Hannah II. Sessions.
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TYPE FOUNDRY. s, N. DIcKIy.
SON Il Co., offer their services TO tie
Printers throughout the country as TYPE
AND STEREOTYPE FOUNDERS. TEey
can furnish fonts Of any required weight, from
Diamond to English. They warrant their
manufacture to be equal to l. at of any other
foundry in the country Their prices are
the same as at any other respectable foundry,
and their terms will be as favorable as can be
found elsewhere.
They cast very large assortment Of Job
Type, Leads, Cuts, Metal Furniture, Quota
tions, &c. &c. They have just got up a Com
bination Metal Stereotype Block, which will
be found ofgreat utility to Book Printers, and
altogether the most economical Block in use
Constantly on hand, Brass Rule, Metal
Rule, Composing Sticks, Cases, Chases, Stands,
Galleys, Furniture, &c, &c. Entire Offices
furnished at short notice.
They have just got up n series of Text let
ter, suitable for the headings Of newspapers;
and as they are continually adding to their
assortment, and to their facilities for Type
Founding, they would respectfully ask the AT
tention of Printers to their establishment, at
No. so Washington street, Boston. 6tf
~ The type on which this paper is print
ed was furnished by S. n. Dickinson & Co.,
and they have the liberty of referring to the
proprietor for any information that may be
required.
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Loss OF THE PACKET SHIp THOMAS p.
COPE OF PHILADELPHIA. The ship Wash
ington Irving, arrived at this port yesterday
from Liverpool, brings intelligence Of the
loss of the packet Thomas P. Cope, which
was struck by lightning on the evening ofthe
Goth ult, in lat 4 Is, lon IS, set on fire and
destroyed. Her cargo consisted of hemp and
tallow. The Captain, crew and passengers,
were taken OF by the ship Emigrant, from
liverpool for ST. John The Emigrant be-
ing short of provisions and water when spoken
by the Washington irving, Capt. Caldwell of
the later consented to take on board the
Captain, crew and passengers Of the Thomas
P. Cope, cighy-two in number, and bring
them to this city. He also supplied the En-
igrant with several barrels of bread and flour
The Thomas P. Cope was a very fine ship Of
about 1000 tons.-B0St Mail.
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ELECTION OF PRESIDENTIAL ELECroRs.
A bill to give the people Gnstead of the leg
islature) the right to elect the Electors for
President, and Vice President, has been re-
jected by the Senate of South Carolina. by
the adoption of motion to indefinitely post
pone it--ayes 90, nays &c.
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FLOUR !!

Gcnesce Flour constantly on
- hand and for sale by
r. j. BLISS & co.
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SHOCKING. A rumseller of New Bedford,
Mass has been indicted for manslaaghter for
causing the death Of Philip G. Simmons. 1t
appears that he had furnished Simmons with
brandy until he fell senseleSs on the floor,
then dashed cold water upon him, and after
wards placed his head within fourteen inches
OF, very hot stove, leaving him there for the
night. In the morning he was corpse. The
verdict of the inquest was, that he died from
the cause mentioned. As might be expected,
the event caused great excitement in New
Bedford. A town meeting was called, and
energetic steps were taken to suppress the
sale Of Intoxicating drinks.
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Qua

will be kept constantly on band and for sale
ga Wood, Lumber, and most kinds Of
country Produce viii be taken in payment.
J.J. STACKS.
Brandon, Sept 10, 1916. IS
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SOFAS, SECRETARIES,

COMMON AND DRESS BUREAUS,
Dress, Dining and other TABLES; Light
and Wash STANDS; French and other
BEDSTEADS, are among the many articles
of CABINET FURNITURE which will be
found on hand, OR made on short notice The
above named, and all the articles manufactu,-
ed at this shop will be warranted of as good
material, and as we'll made, as can be found
at any shop in Rutland or Addison County,
and will he sold IN fair terms
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THE PARKERsBURG CASE. The Gener-
al court of Virginia has ordered the discharge
Of the three citizens of Ohio, who had been
arrested for kidnapping slaves from Virginia.
A majority Of the court decided that the Of
fence was committed beyond low water mark
on the Ohio, and therefore not within the
limits or jurisdiction of Virginia.
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AN ESCAPE. Tho foreign correspondent
Of the New York True Sun, mentions an at
tempt of the minor German sovereignties to
export a gang Of criminals to the United
States, which fortunately for our coun ry was
foied by the energy of the Hamburger police.
1t seems that these would be emigants, came
from Macklenburg, and were ten of the worst
Of criminals, who had been partly condemned
to Imprisonment for life, and partly to twenty
years, but had been liberated by the govern
ment who furnished them with funds to reach
Texas, on condition of their embarking i'm,
mediately on the ship Albratos, Captain Rau-
ret, which was to sail for Galveston, on the
18th of October Before their dismissal from
prison, according to their own confession,
they had to promise to let no one know who
or what they were, until after the sailing of
the vessel. Their personal appearance, the
similarity Of their dress, and the cut of their
hair, as also their ruiian look, betrayed them
to the Hamburger police, who thus spoiled
the infamous object of the Macklenburg gov
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DURE WINTER Strained Sperm Oil at
HIGGINS.
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CABINET SHOP.

FENHE subscriber having taken the CABI-
h NET SHOP recently occupied by Jesse,
Batchelder, and situated in the easter y part
of this Village, hereby announces to the pub
lie that he is carrying on TIE above business
in its various Departments.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-12-31

Loss OF THE STEAMER MoHEGAN.-The
steamer Mohegan, belonging to the New Jer-
sey Steam Navigation Co., and formerly one
Of the boats running in their Boston line, lefi
this city on Saturday. abou, noon, for Bridge
port, with large cargo Of freight and ten
passengers. She had been chartered for o
few days by tho Housatonic Rail Road Com.
paDy, in consequence Of the great amount ol
freight accumulated by the closing Of the
Hudson River. At about half past one she
struck upon a rock, known as the Gsngway
Rock. situated between Throgs' and Sands
Points. The vessel Immediately began to
ill, and Captain Manchester ordered her to
run ashore on the Long Island side. from
which she was distant about a mile. She
had just reached tho shore when she was fill
ed to her decks, and sunk, leaving only the
state rooms, smoke pipes and wheels above
wate:. The passengers and crew were land.
cd in the boats belonging to the steamer.
The steamer Mountaineer, Nimrod and
Cricket came to the aid OF the Mohegan an d
gave oil the assistance in their power, and
the Nimrod took some Of those who were on
board to Bridgeport, while others returned 10
this city, The steamboat Samson arrived
from the wreck last night, bringing a portion
Of the freight.
The accident is said to have occurred in
consequence Of the extreme low tide. There
was Bridgeport pilot on board at the time,
and likewise another pilot.
fthe weather should continue moderate,
there is . probability tha, the vessel will be
got of.--.N Y. Commercial OF Monday.
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FRENcH SPoLIATIoNs.-The Presidents veto
of the last session, and the avowal contained in
his late message that he will sanction no appro-
priation. during the war, for any purpose dis
connected with the administration Of. the gov.
ernment Indicate that there can be no we'll
founded hope for the claimants under the French
treaties, SO long as the present dynasty remains
in power. Nevertheless, the advocates of these
claims seem determined not to permit them to
be altogether overlooked and, accordingly.
propositions have been submitted in both branch.
es of Congress- to refer them to special Com
miltees In the Senate this was done by the
Hon. John M. Clayton, who at the same time
was excused, at his own urgent request, from
serving on the committee thus raised. The fact
that Mr.. Clayton, declines to act on this com
mittee, NUT not be regarded as involving any
change of views, for We have reason TO know
that his convictions of the justice Of these claims
and the dishonesty of Withholding them, are as
strong as they have ever been hut having
covered the whole ground in the very mastery
argument he delivered last winter, he feels, we
suppose, there is nothing new for him to accom-
Iplish on the subject, and therefore leaves it to
lothers.-NOrh american.
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APPOINTMENTS sr THE PsEapssr-B

APPOINTMENTS Br THE PREs,pENr.-By
and Wih The adcice and consent Of The Senate.
George Bancroft. of Msssschuse,ts. TO be
envoy extraordinary and minister plenipo,en.
tissy Of the United States at the Court of the
United Kingdom Of Great Britain and Ire
land, in the place of Louis McLane, at his
own request recalled.
John K. Broadhesd, Of New York. tn be
secretary Of the legation Of the United States
near her Britannia Majesty. in the place oi
james MclIenry Boyd, resigned.
Nathan Clifford, Of Maine. 10 be attorney
general OF the United States, in the place o
John Y. Mason, resigned.
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today at 3 o'clock. The House then went
into Committee .: the Whole on the Presi.
dents Message. -agrr n

WAsnlNoroN, Dec. %, I646.-The French
Spoliation bill, reported to the House of
Representatives on Monday, proposes the
establishment OF Government commission,
and an appropriation Of $5,0O0000, to be
paid after twenty years at the option Of The
General lGovernnent-the stock in the mean
time bearing an interest Of a 2 per cent.
Mr. Seaman, Of New York, Is the author Of
the bill.
The New England Society OF the CITY Of
Washington celebrated the Anniversary Of
the Landing Of the Pilgrims lss, night with
. public dinner, at Co'eman's Hotel.
Corr. Bait. American.
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d f A II II s.

In this town, on Wednesday 23d inst, OF
scarlet fever, Susan Udora Hull, daughter OF
Mr. Joseph Hull, aged years, months and
II days
In this town, on the Goth inst, Mrs. Rebeccu
Potter, wife of the late Mr.. William Potter
aged SIS years.
In this town, on the 5th inst, Margare,
Grimes, aged 72 years.
In Portsmouth, Sd inst, Mrs. Ruth Smith
widow of Mr. Simeon Smith, of this town, and
daughter of Abraham Anthony, OFF.
In Providence, on the Goth inst Horatio N
Williams, aged 10 years, son of Horatio N. ant
Waity A. Williams
In Providence, on Sunday evening last, Mrs
Hope Hawkins, wife of David Hawkins, aged
SO years. Same evening, Mrs. Mary M. Sher
den, wife of James G. Sherden, aged 40 years
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CLOTHES CATCHING rIRs.-The moment you
see that your clothes are on fire, remain still
and collected do not on any account, run
away in fright. If there be a loose rug, car.
pet or tablecover at hand, take il and roll i
tightly about you. If you can get this done
smarlly, the flames will Immediately be extin
guished. Should no cloth of any kind be al
hand, and no one be present TO give assistance
lay yourself down on the floor, and try to ex.
tinguish the flames by rolling yourself about
always taking care to keep. the garments as
close together as possible. lf man be present
let him take off his coat and wrap it round you
and if woman, her shawl will answer the same
purpose. BY one or other means, such as are
here pointed out, the fire will be stifed, and
perhaps the only personal injury will be some
Slight scorching of the hands, which must not
be regarded in averting an infinitely greater
evil.