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From the Army

The Steamer Palmetto has arrived at New
Orleans, bringing one day later news from
the Brazos, Nothing definite as regards the
battle has been received, yet every thing in
dictates that one has taken place.
The hardy frontier men Of Texas are or
ganizng themselves into rife companies.
They will place themselves under the COM
mand of Col, Hayes,
News had reached the Brazos that Gen.
Taylor had made good his retreat to Monte
rey, with the loss of six pieces of artillery at
the Rinconarda. Nothing is known with Ger
tainty Of the loss on either side
The numbers OF the enemy are said to be
overwhelming, and commanded by Santa
Anna in person. No doubt is entertained but
that Gen. Taylor can sustain himself in Mon
terey, while his supplies hold out; but it is
said to be beyond dispute that all communl-
cation is now cut of
All the citizens of Matamoros are called
upon by the Flag to take up arms and aid
in the common defence. They are addressed
in terms of rebuIe for their apathy in the
face ofapproaching danger, All the defences
possible are being thrown up at the several
towns, at the mouth Of the river, and on the
Brazos.
The enemy were said to be in considerable
force at different points about Matamoros,a and
were hourly expected in that city. The
military force under Col. Drake was entirely
Inadequate for the defence of that city.
The Flag says there are an abundance of
arms, and if the citizens do not take them up,
Col. Drake is advised to give them free
passage to New Orleans, in order to get them
out OF the way. The opinion is expressed that
before this time several towns on the Rio
Grande, and perhaps Ilaamoros itself, are
in the hands Of the enemy.
BY the annexed letter from COL Curtis com
manding at Camargo it will be seen that
call for large number of volunteers is to be
made for the defence of the Rio Grande. We
have no time for comment,
HEADQUARTERS, Camargo, March 2, 1917.
Sir Il send an officer to Headquarters, at
Washington, making a requistion on the
President of the United States for fifty thou
sand six months volunteers. All communica-
ton has for several days been cut of between
this place and the army above, and | see no
adeuuate relief this side of New Orleans. l
request you, therefore, to call out ten thou
sand men Of this character of troops, and |
anticipate they will be recognized under the
call of the President.
As fast as any considerable force can be
accumulated, let them be forwarded to Bra
zos Santiago All troops,as far as practicable,
should be armed before leaving the United
Ptates,and the officers commanding companies
should take in charge ammunition enough TO
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WASHINGTON March %. 9P. N.

PAINFUL INTELLIGENCE FROM Fort
LEAvENwoRTH, &C.. &c BY the Western
mail we have painful intelligence from small
party of transfers from Santa Fe, 60 in num-
Der, who arrived at Fort Leavenworth in a
most distressing condition, being almost starry
ed.
Six of their companions were frozen to
death on the road,
A great fire occurred at Columbus, Geo.,
on Monday last. 1t broke out in the cotton
warehouse Of the Lowell Factory agent. Loss
estimated at about 10000 bales
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FARM FOR SALE.

TENHE undersigned has farm, consisting of
< about sixty acres, on which are a GOOD
Dwelling house, and two barns, and other
small out-buildipgs, which he Will sell on rca-
sonablc terms.
The said land is well watercd, and has q
on it a good orchard. A large portion of it
is well fitted for meadow and ploughing pur.
poses and the remainder is pasturagc and
wood land
This farm is located on the old Stage road
leading from Brandon to Salisbury about
five miles from the former place, and most of
it lying in the town chichester
Ea3' For further Particulars enquire of the
Subscriber residingon the said road about a
mile and halfsonth of Salisbury Village.
HARVARD ATWOOD.
Leicester March 80, l847.
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DR. TAYL0R's BALSAM OF LIVERWORT

One of the greatest discoveries of the age,
is Doctor Taylors Balsam of Liyerwort-
LISA medicine that should always be in every
body's house, rich or poor; it will prevent
coughs and colds becoming settled on the
lungs if taken in time 1t has cured so many
cases of tubcrcular consumption, and the
proof is SO strong, that all who will take the
trouble to inquire can be fully satisfied, and
the countcrfeits and limitations under various
names and forms, are no slight proof of its
superior excellence. One Of our public in
stitutions, where it has been exhibited with
unparalleled success, have rendered the Doc
tor strong and conclusive testimony of their
faith in its perfect efficacy in curing pulmo-
nary and tubercuar consumption, bronchitis,
asthma, liver complaint, dyspepsia, dropsy
coughs, colds, splitting Of blood, &c. ] am
rejoiced to hear of its increasing use by the
public. They should in all cases see DR.. Leeds
signature to the elegant label on each bottle,
and if possible buy only of the Doctor, at 10
Bowery. The agency in Brooklyn is 1879
Fulton-st,, and there is no medicine kept in
family that can compare with it, and is a
chrono-thermal medicine. A FATHER.
V. Ross, Agent, Brandon.
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The Boston Daily and Weekly
Bee.

Are Published al No. Siate-Street,
BY THE PROPRIETORS, VIZ:
S. A. Bradbury, j. +. Marsh
Albert Harmon, S +. Carll
n. L. Pcnnell, Lewis B. Wilson,
Isaac T. Shepard.
Business conducted under the firm Of
BRADBURY, HARMON & COMPANY.
The Daily Bee is distributed by Carriers
and Agents throughout every section of the
city, and in all of the large towns and villages
for many miles around. Terms IA cents
per week, by the newsmen, or mailed to sub
scrbers at SD co per annum, in advance. Its
immense circulation, which is superior to that
of any other paper in New England, renders
ii the most desirable advertising medium in
this vicinity.
The Boston Weekly Bee is now the cheap
est and best family newspaper in New En-
gland, and is mailed to subscribers at only
81 80 per annum, payable in advance-or
may be had at our counting room, at the pc
riodical depots, and Of the ncwsmen, at three
cents per copy.
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such directions as enabled the owner to re-
cover the lost pocket book, papers, &c. I'M
der the peculiar circumstances Of the case
it being the first derclection from duty
on the part of the prisoncr-ho having be-
fore borne good character and his appar-,
ent sincere repentance for the commission of
this offence, herTwas let Off on arranging for
the balance of the money with the loser, and
being put under bonds Of one hundred dollars
for his appearance at court to answer to SUIT
in behalf of the State. Upon procuring bail
for this latter sum, he was discharged, deep
" impressed, doubtless, with the truth of the
old adage, that " honesty is the best policy"
-I3U!uad Herald.
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distribute, in case of emergency, forty rounds
at least
Very respectfully, your obcd't servant,
SAMUEL X. CURTIS, Col, CONG
70 The Governor Of Louisiana,
The Americans residing in NIier evacuated
the town on the approach Of the NleXicans.
Previous TO leaving, they made a surrender of
their goods to the alcalde, and took q receipt
therefor.
Col, Curtis was determined tomalle strong
defence at Camargo. To make an opening
for the play Of his artillery on the approaches
to the town, he ordered two houses to be torn
down. The order was executed by setting
fire to them. A strong wind arising the flames
were communicated to other buildings, and 4
great many consumed, principally Jacdics of
no great value.
The Flag discredits the reports that Mexi-
cat have crossed the Rio Grande.
From the Galveston Civilian we learn that
Capt Symptom, famous Gulf pilot, left Gal
weston on the 9Th inst. via BIazos Santiago,
for the American squadron before Vera Cruz
He was sent for by the Commodore, and will,
it is presumed, be employed in the operations
near Vera Cruz, carrying dispatches, disem-
barking troops and succoring vessels in dis
tress, If necessary.
COL Harvey and staff, left the Brazos on
Friday,th 9th, after having constructed forti-
fications at the Brazos From news received
on Saturday, an express was despatched to
request him to disembark, but the ship had
sailed. Major Thomas arrived and took COM
mand on the 9Th and the Brazos declared
under martial law, All citizens were enroll
ed, armed, etc.
On Sunday morning an express arrived
from the mouth of the Rio Grande, stating
that an armed force of the enemy were march
ing from San Fernando to attack that place,
with battery of two Founders. They were
1900 strong under Canales. There being
not musket at the mouth, guns and ammu-
milton were sent round on the eth, and Ma
.or Thomas accompanied them. Amid the
many false alarms which have been created,
there seems to be no doubt from the defenceIess
position Of those points, that there is reason
to apprehend this attack.
The schooner Sylvia Wilds, sailed on Sun
day, 9TH, with bearer Of dispatches for New
Orleans. Two companies Of North Carolina
Volunteers arrived on Saturday, 9th, which
has caused much satisfaction at that port.
The Tmpico correspondent of the Picayune
Feb 28th, writes -
at is known here that the enemy are pre-
pairing to give us warm reception on land
ing Cat Vera Cuz) In the rear of Anton
Lizarao they have built strong Notifications,
too far for the guns of our squadron 10 bear
upon them, but in reach of Che point of land
ing. On these Notifications very heavy guns
are mounted, and other arrangements are
made and being made to make desperate
stand against the landing ofour troops II is
also to be expected that the city of Vera Cruz
is in a condition to make a bloody resistance
But few days, hope will tell the tale, and
make all speculation unnecessary, Who doubts
the issue?
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DIED.

In this village, March 10Th, Julia Anna, daughter
Of George 0. and Joanna p. Rice, aged years and
six months.
This lovely flower so young and fair,
Called home by early doom,
just came to show how fair a flower,
In Paradise would bloom"
Immediately after the death of this little girl, DR..
Dana gave it as his opinion that an inward abscess
caused the death. On opening the body the cause
was found to be an abscess on the lungs.
In Whiting, on Thursday last, Of CONSUMPTION,
Joseph Simonds, Esq, aged 81 In the death of
Mr. Simonds the people Of Whiting and vicinity
have truly sustained loss he was highly esteem
cd wherever known.
In Auburn, March IS, John Clark, Esq,
AT the Insane Asylum, on the 18TH inst, Miss
PhPair.
In Leicester, March 18Th, Isaac Atwood, aged 81
years, lacking II days.
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WILSON HEIRS ASSOCIATION.

OFFICERS.
President, Porter Howe, West Rutland, Vt
Treasurer Jeremiah Boynton, Orwell,
Corresponding Secretaries,
Curtis T.. Locklin, West Rutland,
William II. Law, Cambridge,
Eycrard G. Eels, Sudbury,
Giles H. Whitney, Tcmplcton, Mass.
Those who claim to be heirs of one Bcnia-
min Wilson who came from England to this
country about the year 1864, are earnestly
requested to become members of the Associa-
ton and communicate to one of the Secreta-
ries such evidence of heirship as may be in
their possession, and such as they can obtain.
Terms of admission to membership, IS 90
All communications, addressed as above, to
be post paid.
N. b. Should the property claimed be OBJ
tanned, to those who fail to substantiate their
claim to heirship, the fee of membership will
be refunded by the Associations
BY order Of the Association,
Il. G. EELLS, Sec'y.
p. S. Newspapersin Vermont, New IIamp-
shire and Massachusetts,, will please copy the
above. SO i. c. Z.
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DESIGNATIONS,

"A M FRACTURES sreduccd with safety
L and celebrity, by means of DIR. Jarvis
SURGICAL ADJUS1ER
And with less pain than any other known
method.
All the most eminent living Surgeons of
Europe and this country, who have seen this
apparatus, have spoken Of it in terms of the
most decided commentator.
ITs MERITS ARE
l. 1t admits of free motion Of the limb during
the application Of force.
2. Any amount of force can be applied in
the direct line of the shaft Of the bone.
3. The force may be applied gently and Stcdd-
ay; rapidly or s'02r}y; retained permanent
ly, Or relaxed iaStdniane0uSly; and is at all
times under the perfect control of the
surgeon without the remembrance of assist
ants.
A, The points ofextension and counter ex-
tension may be confined within the linz
its of any round bone.
s. The extension and counter extension
may be applied in any position Of the
limb.
G. Fractures of the neck Of the thigh bono
can be so managed as to ensure the com
plete use of the limb, and at the same tinie
give the patient the great relief OF resting
himself by change posture during pros
cess Of cure.
Even dislocations of long Standing and
many such have heretofore been considered
irreducable can, by means OF this apparatus
be reduce with ease.
The subscriber having purchased the Id
ulster, is prepared to apply it.
CIfAS. L. ALLEN.
Middlebury, March 8th f847. 40.
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NEW YORK. March 26

FROM THE SEAT OF WAR. We have re-
ceived the Savannah Republican which has
advices direct from General Taylor, who, with
5000 effective men, was retiring quietly upon
Monterey, and his outposts were constantly
retraating before Santa Anna'S advanced
guard.
At Monterey, the whole number of rations
for the soldiers would last Que hundred and
twenty days.
REQUIsITIoN RUFU5ED. The Governor OF
Louisiana has concluded not to call out any
troops upon the requlsition of Col Curtis.
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FLOUR ! FLOUR /!

THNIIE subscribers will keep FLOUR con,
don, or Mt their MILL in Shorcham, and at
Luther Daniels, in Rutland by the load or
barrel--much cheaper than Western Flour.
They make two sorts,-ono 2-5 winter,
mixed with So Black Sea wheat and the 9TH
or all Black Sea wheat both of which except
in looks are equal to Western Flour.
G. & Il. S, RICH,
Shoreham, Feb, %, 1917. SO
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FARM FOR SALE.

'ENlIE undersigned has FARM, consisting
of one hundred acres; seventy five oft
good Pasture land, and the remainder well
timbered, which he will sell on reasonable
terms. Said land is located in the eastcrly
part of Goshen; about one hundred rods
from the Turnpike leading from Brandon to
Rochester, and one mile and half west of
Q, Chailee's Inn. A good 80 by 40 feet,
framed Barn stands on the said premises, and
an abundance of good water is always at
hand. Farmers in this vicinity who have
more sheep than pasture, may find it to their
advantage to exchange portion of their wool
for this pasture land. A good bargain can be
made. Call and see.
ABNER 3. CARR.
Goshen, Feb. %, 1S47. 37:tf
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NnrLh BLonhein Mnrch 1G,

Movie B7cNNeln Marcel TO, 1910
Shocking Calamay-Our village was last
night visited with a most awful calamity.
Two buildings belonging to Major II, Dicker-
man were destroyed by fire and six persons
persisted in the flames mother and five
children. The sixth child, an interesting
young lady, now lies at my house so badly
burnt that there is no probability of her re-
coyery; making seven in all !! have learned
no cause ofthe accident Yours,
NYm. FINK,
P. S.---The unfortunate sufferers are the
wife and children of Hezekiah a. IIoldrige.-
ADany Alg"S.
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White Plains, N. Y, 1{drch q.

THE Bronx RIVER POWDER MILLS
BLOWN UP, AND LOSS OF ONE OR MORE
LIVES. At twenty minutes past two o'clock
this day "wednesday one Of the Mills of the
Ilaubod Powder works. called the Drying
House, containing about nine hundred pounds
OF powder was blown up, and its timbers
strewn in u thousand directions How fire
was communicated to the building, is impossi-
bic to tell but fortunately, only one man
was in it at the time, and he was killed on the
spot. Two others were severely injured and
one woman who was within o few hundred
yards Of the place, received severe bruises,
but none that may prove mortal. The injur-
ed men are tolerably well but the legs Of
one, we understand will require amputation
to preserve his life The companys car house
was damaged, and several other buildings are
more OR less demolished. The boarding house
which stands at some distance from the mills,
was shaken terribly, and its walls cracked in
many places Other injuries have taken
place, but they are slight and unimportant.
The life Of one person is certainly some
thing; but we have every reason to be thank
full that the lives of many more were not sac
rifced.
1t is said that timbers and brick bats flew
through the air mile from the spot where
the explosion occurred; and that the windows
in the ncighborhood were shivcred by the
conclusion. Had the fire communicated to
the store house or magazine, in which are de-
posted five tons of powder, the consequences
that would have ensued no one can form the
least idea of.
The Pennsylvania canals are open, and the
first boat with goods from Philadelphia, ar
TiJn1 Ioc, ErtIoyr tEa Otl ;rr+
Bost Wig.
FIRE. On Saturday morning last, about
five o'clock, the cry Of freaw many Of our
citizens from their refreshing slumbers Three
years had fled, and no sound of the character
had disturbed the dreams or arrested the bu-
sinesS Of our lellow-citzens, and it was diff
cult to make them realize that the fiery ele-
ment was devouring the property of their
neighbors. When, however they reached the
spot, they found the main buildings, together
with the machine shop, belonging to the well
known Furnace of Fitch, Barry & Co.,-for-
merly Backus, Fitch & Co., and the Tannery
owned by Mr. E. II Graves, on fire And SO
rapidly did the fire spread, and SO difficult was
it to procure water, that every thing in the
building was totally destroyed the Engine
however, together with a few patterns was
saved. The Ware-room was not DESTROYED.
The Tannery was entirely consumed
Most Of the hands employed in the Furnace
lost their tools; worth it is estimated, about
$3.50. The whole damages, is estimated at
So, 500.-BrOchpoH Vatchman.
ARREST. Mr. Sheriff Edgerton made an
arrest on Friday last, of Mr. Woodward ON
the charge Of having found and sccreted the
pocket book and money lost some time since
by Mr. J. NJ. Hulet, and for which a reward
of $50 had been offered On his arrest,tho
prisoner admitted his guilt, and returned
to the officer $40 of the money, and gave
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CONJILST0NERS NOTICE.

w II the subscribers, being appointed by the
w Hon. Probate Court for the district of
Addison, commissioners to receive, examine
and adjust all claims and demands of all per
sons against SIMEON w CLIFFORD late
Of Salisbury, in said district, deceased, repre-.
scnted insolycnt, and six months from the Sd
day Of March, 1917, being allowed by said
court for that purpose, we do therefore
hereby give notice that we viii attend to the
business ofour said appointmcntatF Frederick
Seofed's Inn, n Brandon, on the Sd and 4th
Mondays of May next, from nine o'clock \.
NJ until four o'clock, p NJ. on each of said
days.
Dated at Brandon this 10th day of March
1S47. 40
R 3 y FIEI FD1RRINGToN' co~m'y..
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O." The coinage at the Mint in New Or
leans during the month Of February, amount
ed to 100000, viz: $4,000 gold eagles, and
340,0 silver half dollars.
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BOSTON, WGEKLY WING.

An EXCEED1NaLY cheap news paper. Is
published every FRIDAY, and will be fur
nished at the very low price Of 5 80 Per An
num in 1dcuacc.
Single copies 4 cts.
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OPINION OF THE PRESS.
UlINION OF THE TELSS.
From the Sentinel and letOrIner, Worcester, Mass
June. 1915.
DIR WISTAR'S GENUINE BALSAM OF WILD
CHERRY

CHERRY.
The beneficial effects of this remedial composition
are astonishing to tle World, and make it one OF
the most popular medicines now known. For Coughs,
Colds and Consumptye cases its curative powers are
established by numerous Testimonials Of tie highest
character. In the first stages Of tie disease termed
Catarrhal Consumption, originating from neglected
colds it has becu used with undertaking success and
hundreds acknowledge they owe the restoration OF
health to this invaluable medicine
None genuine, unless signed l. BUTTS on the wrap
per.
For sale by E. j. BLISS s. Co., Brandon, and by deal
ers Of Medicines generally.
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RELIEF MEETING. At this meeting there
were but few attended except the Irish popu-
lalion. The feeling which was manifested by
them on this occasion, was that which did
honor to a nation who are proyerbial for their
warm-hearted generosity. a deep commits
GRAFTON for the furnishing population of the
father-land seemed to have absorbed their
whole souls and drank up their spirits. We
understand that the Irish in this vicinity have
already subcribed to the amount Of about
$1G0--a large contribution for men who toll
from day to day for their daily bread-and
shall the people of Nliddlcbury be deafto the
cries for bread which by every arrival from
Europe grows more awful and heart-rend-
ing ?-Nouhern Galary.
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Our RAILROAD The work goes on
finely in This place. The workmen are TAX
inc the bristles off the Hog Back" in real
butchcring style, and the way they are
maliinga cut on the Westsidc Of the Jewell
Brook is caution There are three COM
panics now in active operation, numbering
in all near 10O.-Ludloao Genius Of Liberty.
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LIBERATION.

LIBERATION.
4 HEREBY relinquish to my sen ASA NJ.
SMITH, now under the age oftwcnty ore
years, all his earnings from this day, and l
will hereafter claim no wages or services of
his, and will pay no debts Of his contracting.
ALVAH SMITH.
Benson, March 10, 1917 SO
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AMERICAN HOTEL.
". IT. UAGADORN

WTOULD respectfully inform the travelling pubb
mery owned by f. Ingalls, situated on Williams street.
in the village Of Whitehall, just south Of the Upper
Bridge and has furnished and repaired it in complete
STYLE and is ready TO attend to the wants of thOs0
who may feel disposed togyc him their patronage No
pains viii be spared TO render the stay Of tie traveller
pleasant and agreeable.
THE 4 NERICAN HOTEL
is large and commodious and has excellent acconino
dGtions, and in q most delightful location The table
vii, at all times be furnished with the e"bantals and
uNuies Of the season, and tie Proprietor feels conf
dent that those who cali once will he disposed to do SO
again Please cal ant Ste far yourselves
MEAIS-lGeaktast . shillmgs. Dinner shilings.
TAKE NOTICE
Carriages always in attendance to convey passenger
to and from the house, free ofcharge.
Whitehall, FtJ "A, 1871, 6319m
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EEerds Grass Seed, good article, for sale
Ell by L j. BLISS & Co.
March 20, 1S47. Al