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o. aregoas paper haEinga ercalation Of over three
tsoutand-
Writes to the Agent from Adrian under date OF Oct
9Th. 1873, A. follows Aars rot been cisar from IA
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he fe,., ~ IA E,ii i. y. rao',o 80
Fi,tor N ,hc Sr.s ~ r,,r w. ~, $500
Ion, rrvod ~ G,l,,, 49,. ,ea-,a III - 80
800, 20 ~. ~.
with Land,sd. ~ &c. ,ra an s,,.Sed ~, ~ 4
tbe oxIy mediene thst Gao be relied non 10 cnr that
cnr,I,;n, - - -f'0' ~ s"'s ''-'
Us ,5d- that h ,.,,on IN bci;.,. ms, ,hs
cure is permanent and radical a. he has no symptoms
OF Asthma len. lie concludes by saying, that he
makes ms public statement 70 view Of the ihskAsuR
AHLl relief ~hich ne mas obtained, ano tor the good
Of suffering humanity
In lats letter 10 hes DIT DFc" OF hngnsa, Maine,
he says u have not aken hall bottle and am well,
snd nave no Ieafs o. sthnl asa mas nuen a. nave
of me last t"o fnonths bcen exposed 70 az aines Of
Neathefi Aha am lfee from that complaint winch nas
miSe me .enefe, thtonsh long uieAfl years
he'. Mf Drew halof o. the oosPei bahneF, gse'
te result OF an experiment win his as ioi.
lows Out o. sevenieen eases y renewed hiteen al
once and 'he oihef TWO we're desperate cases, con
neeied win other compliant and OF course would re-
9Aus ~ s,,,s sol nr 70 s,es' a.,
si' sssas o. Detoit sta'es ~, sns nSn me As.n-
se1e,ss % ~ nsasa y,
O'clock al niyht and Lasting tvo or three hour, md
that she nov owes comfortable life 10 the medicine
To these might be sdded HUNDREDS Of tes,imonisi,
and eerhcaies, but the following from the Editor Of
the SraR Of Cincinnati Ohio Who sner.onallv f,mibs,
with the effects Of the medicine is worthy Of particu
lar notice.
Tux AsrHnA MEnIoISE-penonsl fequeutlywritr
letter. of inquiry about this medicine 10 know il il
is really what il claims 10 be- We can only saw that
the CERTIFICATES in the Star are g,nuin.-,o which
might be added many more Of similar Character
Our own opinion H. that il will permanently cure al
least eight out of even ten who are troubled with he
spasmndic asthma II Is certainIy a very remarkabe
medicine although we know nothing of the Ingredient,
Of which it is composed Il Is the lint medicine We
believe ever made known that will cure the Epasmodc
W. will only all som.
~, a., 1a.y a.. sv .t,
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DANIEL LAWRENCE,
ONLY MANUFACTURER or
MEDEORD RUM.

NoLD at wholesale and retail at his Distillery,
- and warranted pure.
ALSO, by wEs'rEN HOPKINS, Brattleboro
VT, and Reed Lovcjoy, Nashville, n. H.,
DANIEL LAWRENCE
Mcdford, Jan. LIST, ls49
90 Liquor Dealers in this vicinity can be sup.
piled with the pure MEDFoRD RUN, II they choose
on the most reasonable terms, by applying TO
w HOPKINS,
One door Souih Of C. O, Haifs Store
a good supply of the extra OLD MEDFORD
Rum now on hand.
Brattleboro Jan. !, lsl9. 3
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FOREIGN FRUITS,
NUTS. &C.

0RAN G E s and Lemons, Raisins, all kinds /;
" Figs, Dates Prunes, Citron, Tamarinds, Al.
monde, CuTrants, Brazil Nuts, Pea Nuts, Filberts,
English Wanuts, Preserved Ginger, Peaches,
Pears and Ounce, Mixed Pickles, Gerkins, Pepper
Sauce, Olive Oil, Lemon Syrup, Olives, Sardines,
Catsup, French and American Mustard Rose Wa.
Ter, Bay Water, Orange Water, Extract Lemon,
Vanilla, Peach, &C.; Maccaroni, Sage, Tapioca, Sc.
---ALso,-
Just received from New York and Boston. a few
Hhds. of Porto Rico and St. Croix SUGARS. and
choice selection Of TEAS, of all kinds which
will be sold cheaper than can be bought in this sec
lion OF the country, at wholesale or retail.
q Remember he pldce,--one Door south Of @.
c. Halls Store
W HOPKINS
Brattleboor, Sept 81
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STATE or VERMONT.

District Of Westminster, SIS
The Hon. the Probate Court for the district of
Westminster To all persons interested in the
estate of LEANITr II. ROBERTS, late Of
Putney in said district deceased niestaie,
GREETING
M HEkEAsi John X. Miller, Administrator of
w the said deceased proposes rendering an
account Of his Administration, aud presenting his
account against said estate for allowance Of a SECS.
sion Of said Court 10 be held at the Inn of Charles
Dickinson, in Rockingham, IN said district, on the
last Wednesday Of March, ls49, Therefore YOU
are hereby notified to appear before said Court at
the time and place aforesaid and show cnuse II uny
you nave, why the said account should not be al.
lowed. DAVID CHANDLER, judge.
SaXtons River, Feb. 24th 1919 os
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/ NJ 4 j
A-i---A----,3-- such astonishing success in France
and England for the last twenty years, is now aud
has been for the last three years. performing the most
wonderful cures record in this country II is
universally admitted 70 be specific in the follow
ing diseases in Horses and Cattle In Horses Heayes
Chronic Cough aad Common Colds, Affections of the
Bronchial Tubes and Glands, Horse Dstemper Fourak
Of tho Chcstand Limbs Bolts and Worms. And IN
all where inflammation also where general
Condition Medicine isncededs-ln Cattle, Bolts Chol
ic, Loss Of Cud, Jaundice Yeows, Fever Stageers
Horn Distemper, Dysentery, Scun, or Scab Rack
Tongue, Milk Fever, Coughs, Colds, and when Cattle
out Of Condition II has been also used with like
success In the following diseases among Sheep-Scah
Staggers Fever and Dropsy. It's also sure cure for
Measles and Murram a. Leprosy In Swine
Give the article trial and il will comm md isel
GTCAUNON. We caution the public against all
"Heaye Powderu," or "Hoave Compounds'' that have
not the written signature Of j. r. Grant on the inside
of each wrapper. Be Gure to ask for DILIOW'S
CURE and UNIVERSAL CONDITION MEDICINE,
BE careful and see that you get H. IL Is the only rem
edy that you depend upon TO thoroughly eradicate
the above dseases..l
FORD g. GRANT, Sole Proprietors, ALBANY NJ Y.
Price, % cts per package, Read a. Cutler Druuqists
81 Chatham Street Boston, General Agents for the
New England States.
WHOLESALE ADMINISTRATION, Reed & Cutler.
Springfield, G.. G. Sogur, III. a. c. Brewer; Brattlebo
70, BUTTON A. CLARK West Bnttleboro. Orien
Pratt & Co. 4, Dnnklee and by other druggists
WfonRhoui INC " D q6wg6
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WHEREAs, John r. Miller, Administrator
Mount EagIe Trinali.

A NEW and superior article for cleansing and
IN polishing all finished metallic surfaces, such a.
silver Plate, Brass, Britannia and other wares
Also, ior cleansing glass windows, mirrors, &C.
d. For sale in large or small quantities by
BUTTON & CLARK.
%iettieooIOi yet <ol 1915. 10
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FARM AT AUCTION.

w ises, on SATURDAY., tine oath Of
Hnnrch next at nine O'Clock a. NJ, the Farm In
lialtlcboro Of which Daniel Mixer died seized
containing l33 Acres, consisting Of a suitable
proportion Of Woodland Pasture, Moving, and
'riliage, will be put up in two separate al.
visions as follows, viz:
90 Acres Of land with the buildings 10 ono lot
and the remaining ~ Acres in n separate division
Of which 25 Acres are Woodland, lying on the
Stage road, and the remainder Pasture.
ALSO. will he sold At the same time and place
25 Tons Of Hay, 100 Bushels Of Oats, to . Tons
Of Dat Straw, half Of Pew No. in the Universal.
ist Church, West Brafilehoro, aud many articles Of
Household Furniture
~ Terms Of payment made known at the time
aud place Of sale
ROYAL MIXER, g.
LYMAN MIXER, 1'''' ~
Braiileboro, Feb "a, Is4s. 4w2s
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Pies, Cakes, oysters, &c,
FOR SALE.

A BOUT 80 feet 2 inch LINE SHAFT with
IA Gear Wheels, Pullies &C. Also, small lot
Of round and square Bars of Iron and Steel, 3
Blacksmths Vices, &c All al very low prices
Dec. 2s, 1915. ll9l j STEEN.
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Files aud Rasps.
uATINcs sALooM.

FTNHE Subscribers would respectfully announce to
Il the lovers Of good outing that they have taken
the stand formerly occupied BY @Soddard& Leland >
whore they viii DC happy at all times 10 wait upon
them, with the best variety of
Pies, Cakes, oysters, &c,
prepared TO suit the taste of the most fastidious
and all "Cheap for Cash. or CALIFORNIA GoLD
Dust MILLER & SIMONDS.
January 18th, le49. 20
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Carpenters, Tools.

DENCH and Ornamental Planes, Augers, Braces
I'D and Bit Anger Bits Hand Axes, Chisels
Levels and Plumbs, together with general assort-
ment Of Mechanics Tools recently purchased and
wfLLIsToN 9 TYLER
February i, is4e- M "a
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FOR SALE.

I'll FAHE House on High Street known
&f1TTlfA il as the ssvyarren House."
Npl ikik The above property is pleasantly 10.
fl17l ~. Gated on High Street, (but few rods
: from Main, Is Conveniently arranged
for two families aud contains sufficient front laud
for another good building lot The above will be
sold low by immediate application to either of the
undersigned &C. HALL,
CALVIN TOWNSLEY.
April I, 1919. tf32
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Pew Gnr Sale.

THE Subscriber will sell at private sale ,be sror,
IL body Pew in Rev. Mr. Clapp's Church. In Brat.
ueboro, belonging 10 the estate of Cynthia KINGS.
ley deceased, and occupied by De. K. +. Dwinsll.
January II, lsi9. .,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-16

M No TIIlTK ITIE sIFEI IITET ETt UVN 7 VKtC
n could DO no more
Bath Me, Feb. -, l6i5
ID. Bsadise-sir--l take pleasure IA giving you q
statement of the beneficial effects uf Bnchans Hun.
garitn Blsam ny daughter, vho hid been for
number Of years AFFECTED with bad coug p1n in the
side, raising blood. and Al thoso pains and troubles
which attend that insidious disease. consul Mr.
TON employed several distinguished physician,
at great expense who amer nuInerous visits I'D many
experiment. finally declared that
They Could do no More
was thea advised by friend TO Try Buchsns Hun
aaran Balsain I'D - and The result has been
astonishing My dhngicr Is sHfFfls q, aad Is
ending 10 her accustomed duties paid Two Hun
dfed Doiars for Physicians and Medicine wiihout any
sort OF bcn~ht while Six dollars worth % Hunganan
Basam has removed the isrtse restored the strength
and brought on a healthy action
am gratefully yours, JOHN YOUNG
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-16
The Vtgetabh Pie Eisetuay,

The Vegetable Pie Eietu@y,
Invented BY ORA upham. distinguished physician
Of n Y city, 10 the only really auceessiuI remedy fo
That dangerous and distressing comp the Piles ev
offered to the American public
Marx this Il Is Internal Reaedv--not an erter.
nal application, and will cure any case Of The Piles ei
ther bleeding Blind Internal or Erternal ana prob
ably the only thing that will There s no mistake about
H. Its positive euFe-spefdg and permanent I'm
also convnnent medicine 10 take and improve, the
general health IN remarkable manner.
Each box coains y doses At 81 Cts per dose Il IL Of
very mid ~ lis operation aud may he aken in cases OF
the most acate Inflammation without danger. All ex
iernal applications are 10 the highest degree dsagreea
bic, ineonsenient and offensive ard from the very na
ture a. tho disease, temporary in their effects This
medicine attacks the disease at its source and ren.or
~ cause, rsnders the cure CERTAIN and PER-
Care far Life Gnaraatied.
The Eleclaay contains no Mineral Medicine. no
dioss colocyntb, Gamboge, or other powerful and h
rtltng PurgAtye No fear oftaking cold while yndet
h nhuonce, change 10 diet necessary If taken ac
GUARANTEED.
Pamphlets giving valuable information respecting
ihis medicine, may be obtlined Of Agents gratis.
-. y BRADLEE, $50 Washington ST., Boston, Gen
efal Agent Tor the New England States.
Observation-Disclosures, BUTTON 4 CLARK
Rellows Falls, Nichols & Watkinai Bennington, s. r.
Peck Walpole It. Sewer q Son Montpelier, s. K
Collins and by The dealers IN Medicine, generally,
throughout New England. 6ng
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STRAW oUrrrRs.

A IL sizes and kinds Of Straw Cutters. Also,
~ ! Smut Mil For sale by
. Dee = ToWNsLEY SONS
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The Piles.
A Cure fer Life Secured!

DIR. UPHAHsS Internal Remedy
For the Of Piles, inflammation Of the Liver and
Spleen, Inflammation, Soreness and Liberation OF
the Stomach, Bowels Kidneys and Bladder, Inham
matofy and Mercunal Rheuma,iSm, lmpunty Of
Blood, Weakness and Inflammation of The Spine.
and tor the relief Of Married Ladies'
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gars together with the various other kinds.
Old Hyson,
Extra Young Hyson
Young Hyson, TN A e
Touka II AZAOs
Nngyong and
Souchong &c,
A first rate pure beached Sperm OIL.
do. Winter strained Whale and
Elephant Oils
Flour, Rice, Spices Of all kinds, Saleratus, Gin
ger Chocolate and Shells prepared Cocoa
Salt Pork and Beef, Lard Butter, Salt, Sweet
Potatoes, Dried Fish, Mackercl Shad, Salmon.
Also, Smoked Salmon and Herring.
MOLASSES.
Extra Porto Rico and St Croix.
Also, Stewards Syrup for table use.
Also, extra quality Of imported SPaHiA O.
CARS. Extra Chewing and Smoking
TOBACCO.
Also Oronoco Tobacco
Extra English Ride Powder; common do.
Shot OF all sizes. Percussion Caps.
Day and Martins Backing.
Connecticut Cranberries and Ounces.
Fresh Malaga Grapes
Demijohns and bottles Of various sizes.
Also CASTLE, Soda and Bar Soap. Butter.
fields Labor Saving Soap which will cleanse the
clothes from dirt without the use of the dashboard,
and make them clean and white, aud is warranted
not to nure the clothes the colors in the least
Soda is not used in its manufacture.
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Crayestones and Monuments,

TINiE subscribers. ia order 70 meet demand
Il which has long existed in this community, for
an establishment where good MARBLE MONU.
MENT5 and GRAvESTONES may be obtained,
without depending upon irresponsible agents for
manufactures at distance have opened shop in
this village, door south Of J. Rsty's Lead pips
and Pump Mandatory where they win constantly
keep on hand large supply Of superior stones
which they will furnish to order etiered in the best
manner, on the most reasonable terms. They are
supplied with extensive assortment Of the finest
Rutland Marble, acknowledged 10 be the best the
United States. Also, Slate and the coarser kind.
Of Marble
Gy-All orders promptly attended to-
MCDONALD ESTY
Bntileboro, June, is4s. IS
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AxesI Axesl.

ANesi ANeS!t
IN DOZEN celelgafed Pratt's Axes; do. Col
lUlins do. at the sign of the Elm Tree.
ToWNsLEY & SONS.
January n, 1919, ~
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ESSlsIy! ESlsIzEEl
ONLY SURE REMEDys IN THE
WORLD1

A REMEDY has finally bceap<Aacovered un.
will the Spasmodic Asthma, az has been demon.
straied 10 hundreds Of Instances th II s Longer
true Physicians have said that 81 incurable dis
Let the public read and Judge
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PNEW ARRIVAL.
Miller A. Ward


HAVE just returned from Boston with largo
III assortment Of Goods Of the best quality
5000 Yards heavy Sheetings;
1000 4" fine do, at prices which can
not fail to give satisfaction.
4cOo Yds Prints, from ~ 10 l2t cts. per yd., EN-.
bracing every variety Of styles
New and beautiful styles Of Nous. de LANES, at
very low prices. Isadora Stripes, Changeable Lus.
tres, Brocades, Bnlhanteens, Chameleon Silks, ele.
giant patterns.
Broadeoths, Doeslsins, Cassimeres, Satinetts,
Coat, Pant and Vest Trimmings large asson.
ment.
2 Cases new style Hats Cases Caps, Buffalo
Robes, Nuts, Sc, 200 Pairs Ladies' Shoes, from
AZ cents to Sl,75.
CrOckePy and Glass Ware.
WEST INDIA GOODS Of all kinds and Of the
best quality. As many pounds Of Sugar, Tea
Coffee, or any kind Of Spices for 81 90 as eau be
found in the State Of Vermont.
All who are buying Goods in this vicinity will
find it for their interest TO examine our Stock
01-Every kind Of Produce taken in exchange, foi
which the highest prices will be paid.
MILLER & WARD
Newfane, Feb ~, ls49 26
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Important
10 Owners OF Horses a. Cattle,

. n nfLLOW'S CELEBRAT.
pJ1N Al4S<sA \ vRRSAL CONDITION MEDI.
| ~ H HNClNE, which has been used with
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Wines and Liquors.

wines ana Liquors.
Old Port,
Sicily Madeira,
French do. gveagpSlpyep 81
Brown Sherry, w sA&s s9aSa
Saline and
Sweet MalRga
Ofard,
Old Lemon Cories
Rastaeu and HRANDY.
Common proof,
Also, old Peach
Old Clover Leaf,
Pine Apple, Holland Gin.
Eagle and Hour Glass
" $;. s Il ls sss ia New Rum.
Virginia Apple Brandy and High Wine Cider
do, American Gin, so per cent Alcohol, and Mo
nongahela Whisky.
Tavern keepers and others supplied with the
pure article OF Liquors on the most reasonable
terms
For sale cheap, at the store one door south Of G..
c. Halls. DONt forget he place.
Brattleboro, Oct. 4.
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II this preparation OF SNRsAFARILLA TO its present
state OF perfection; and the experience Of fourteen
years has furnished them the most ample opportunity
to study In their various FORMS the diseases for which
II is recommended and TO adapt il exactly to their
lief and cure. Patients Who wish REALLY GOOD
Medicine are invited Ia give trial and sstsJ them
selves Of is superiority, and the invaluable property
possesses Of arrestng and curing disease. The bottle
has been enlarged TO hold QuART, and in it. pres
ent Improved form may safely claim to be the HEsr
and CHEAPEST medicine Of the age. Ifa progress 10
the fame il has attained may be traced by long line
ofc,s and cures that stand as landmarks and heaeons
for the invalid. pointing The way the haven Of health
and what II has already done for the thousands who
suffering and struggling with disease. II purihes
cleanses, and strengthens the fountain springs Of life
aud infuscs new sigoF throughout the whole animal
frame.
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wGIgS.
BRANDY.
New Rum.

Holland Gin.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1849-10-27
Hooked and Landed.

1t is commonly said that liars have need
Of good memories. The saying is as APP
plicable to rabid and inscriptions parti-
sans IN politics as to liars of which truth
we have noticeable illustration in the re-
cent case Of the Washington Union, lust
at this time the most rabld and unscrupu-
lous in partisanship of all known journals.
Some time ago there appeared in the
Richmond Whiga letter from Washington,
suggesting among other things, that the
friends Of the administration in Virginia
should promote the work of removing from
office such persons as ought TO be removed,
by noting the department and character OF
Office holders, and making report confidcn-
TALLY to heads ofdepartments at Washing
ton. Then what flare up was seen in the
columns of the Union!
The capacities of types and printers
ink were unequal to the task of uttering
its horror, establishment and Indignation as
it nns the charges upon espionage, lin
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1849-10-27

TIE NATIONAL Common School Con
vHNTIoN was in session last week in Phil
adelphia. 1t adjourned on Friday evening
The business transacted is important to tn.
whole country, and we presume pamph.
let of the proceedings will soon be issued
The convention considered the following
topics, reported by the business committee
relating to the organization ola system o.
public instruction throughout the United
States:
I. Territorial or civil subdivisions Of
the States involving the extent to which
the district system should be carried, anc
the notifications of which the same is sus.
ceptible.
2. School misunderstanding the
location, size, modes of ventilation, warm.
ing and seating, &c., of buildings intended
for educational purposes.
3. School MISUNDERSTANDING the
school age of children, and the best mode.
of securing the regular and punctual attend
ance of children at school.
4. Grades OF scholastic number anc
character OF each grade.
s. Course OF nstruction-physical, in
tellectual, moral and religious, eshetical
industrial. Studies, books, apparatus
Methods.
6. Teachers their qualfcations-Nor.
NAL schools, teachers 1, institutes, books Or
the theory and practice oil teaching.
7. Support-tax on property, tax or
parents, school fund.
8. Supervislon-State, county, town.
9. Parental and public interest sup
plemtary means library, lyceum, lee
lures,
After much debate, on Thursday, it was
resolved to hold convention in Phlladcl-
phia, in 1850, on the fourth Wednesday
in August to appoint committee of five
to make arrangements for the meeting OF
that conventions and to appoint a commit,
the Of five to draft plan for the organiza.
ton of National Association. 80
A resolution was also adopted directing
memorial to be addressed TO Congress
asking the establishment of bureau in the
Home Department for the collection O
educational information from the States o.
the Union.