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History in the Names of Towns.
Trench, in his admirable Essay on the
Study Of Words, justly remarks that sin
gle word often contains great deal ofhis-
tory. The whole fruits of campaign, the
entire results Of a theological controversy.
all the effects of an important political
movement may record themselves in some
word to which they have given origin.
His illstrations of this fact are numerous
and interesting There is a department
of the subject which has had little, ifany,
attention from writers: the history en-
bodied in the names of towns, The evil
dence that Washington was first in the
hearts of his countrymen" is not more in
dellibly recorded on the pages of printed
history, than in the ever-apparent fact
that scores of towns throughout the coun.
try bear his name, and keep it continually
in the mouths and minds of the people.
The comparative popularity of the vari-
GUS statesmen and candidates for Office,
who, are, from time to time, prominently
before the country registers itself in the
same way. But the idea of this article
will be most clearly developed, ifillustra-
tions are taken from towns with whose
history the writer is somewhat minutely
acquainted-towns in Vermont.
Some of them tell to coming genera
tions from what towns in other States the
original grantees or the early settlers
came. Thus, Londonderry in New Hamp-
shire, Salisbury, Pomfret. Coventry and
Weathers6eld in Connecticut, and Barre.
Braintree, Newbury and Waltham in
Massachusetts,, have given their names to
towns in Vermont. Ryegate, originally
settled from Scotland, bears witness to
that fact from its name. An incident
connected with the naming of the town of
Barre may amuse the reader if it does not
instruct him. That town was at first CAL
led Wildersburgh. In 1898, the name
having become unpopular, town meeting
was held to determine upon some other
name to be proposed to the Legislature
for adoption. Various names were sug-
gested, but opinions at length concentra-
ted principally upon Barre and Holden,
and as Joseph Thompson from the latter
place, and Jonathan Sherman from the
former, were most conspicuous in urging
the merit Of the respective names, it was
finally agreed that the question should be
settled by boxing match across a pole
till one was knocked down, when they
might continue the struggle in their own
way. The meeting then adjourned 10 a
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Such an education as 1 have briefly
sketched, must qualify every young lady
Of average natural capacities, to act her
part in society gracefully, efficiently and
nobly. And the degree and proportion in
which such an education may be secured,
will, in most cases, be the gauge and meas
ure of her future fortunes" In these
days our Horoscopes are cast an the school
room.
WHERE SHALL OUR DAUGHTERS BE Epu-
GATED?
A judicious answer to this question with
reference to any particular family, would
require previous knowledge of its loca-
ton and circumstances. Generally, how
ever it may be said, when the Primary
School and home education have advanced
the pupil pretty well in the rudiments or
first truths Of science and she has progres.
sed far enough in her teens" to begin to
be self-reliant, and to desire better facili-
ties for learning, let her be established at
some well-ordered Boarding School, where
thoroughly detached from the associates
and associations of her childhood, and free
from the scarcely avoidable Interruptions
of home, she may be helped to form schol-.
arly and vomanlv habits. and NAV pros-
ecute her studies with the best success,
during that period of her youth, at once
the most valuable for study, and the least
important to the family and society. At
home it is but too probable that she will
find interruptions fatal to her progress in
learning and discipline, if indeed she is not
hurried away prematurely and uneduca-
ted to her destined place in society.
J.E.K.
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POETRY.
For the Register.
Christmas Morning.

The star of morning brightens in the east,
The azure heavens with new-b born beauty glow
As Bethlehem's rising star first dawned on earth
With tdings glorious, many years ago.
This dag, the dearest to the Christians heart,
Comes to the joyous with its songs of praise,
And TO the mourner, grieving for the past,
1t comes, messenger of other days.
No lingering sunbeams came to cheer the way,
Bui years of pain and sorrow are forgot
In the glad dawning Of this Christmas day.
Again we hear the morning stars that sung
Together when the Christ Child came to earth,
And lowly hearts re-echo back the notes
OF angel harps, that celebrate His birth.
'Tis not with costly gifts we come to-day
To worship Him, as they Of olden times,
But songs Of praise and love are blending now
With the sweet melody of Christmas chimes.
And glory to the Highest-Peace on earth
Goodwill to all-the burden of each song,
In anthems joyous, rise 10 the blue heavens
And angels bear the tide of praise along.
The Bethlehem star glows brighter in the east,
And Faith has risen with stronger wing,
And love more earnest seeks His presence Eow,
On this the festal birthday of our King.
Orwell, VT. J. A. B.
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For the Register.
Female Education.

WHAT SHALL YoUNa LADIES BE TAUGHT?
1 answer First, and with great thorough
ness, those English branches too lamentably
an common" in all the schools, Spelling
Reading, Writing, Geography, History,
Arithmetic and Grammar and I would
add to this fundamental and practical de-
partment, Bookkeeping. Advancing to
the higher departments of study, they
should, by natural and well graded route
be conducted through the entire Scientific
and Literary Course prescribed in the
Colleges, abating perhaps, the more abb
struse mathematics. Moreover, l know
not by what fair reasoning, the young
men should be allowed to arrogate to them
selves the study of other languages than
their own. This branch of study, to them
so invaluable for discipline, acts quite as
favorably in the development of the mental
faculties of the girls as the boys.-Let, if
possible, at least one ancient or modern
language and its literature, he thoroughly
acquired. As every young lady is q pros
pective Teacher, therefore Normal In
struction should not be omitted in her ed.
ucation; that is, she should be taught
show to teach" Meanwhile, to form her
taste and to afford her elegant and delight
ful recreation, let her be duly initiated
into the graces and mysteries of one or
more of the Fine Arts, or the so-called
Ornamental Branches-not to the neglect
of the practical, but let culture in these
lighter branches be gracefully coupled
with the pursuit of the severer studies.
l have taken for granted as too evident
TO need statement, that, inseparably from
the daily instructions of her entire course
endeavors must be made, the most discreet
constant and persevering, to form the
morals aud the manners of the student up
on the pure and exalted basis Of an en-
lightened christianity.
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and rocked again with their tramping and
their terrible strife. 1t was the work Of
a single, moment; one of the beasts,
could not tell which, of them, how
ever, as if conscious of his position, made
a violent, desperate plunge forward, and
pressed his antagonist back-back-till
there was but another step of the plank
behind him--between him and nothing
The moment was one of intense interest to
us juvenile spectators. Never was an
amphitheatre of Rome the scene Of more
exciting combat. Another step backward
yes, the unfortunate bull was forced to
take Back he is pressed and over he
goes.
Such a sight never saw shall prob
ably never see again. Imagine bull
pitched backward over bridge, and fall
ling at least thirty feet, over and over
He turned once or twice, probably; I
thought he turned fifty times, there seemed
such a confusion of horns and feet revolv-
ing flying through the air. But down he
went; the water was deep, and he disap-
peared, and leaving a whirlpool of foam
behind him, and making the river undu.
late far and wide with the conclusion of
his ponderous bulk.
The other bull. did not laugh, merely
because bulls, as l suppose, could not.
But we laughed and shouted our applause.
There stood the victor, looking directly
down into the abyss below, into which he
had hurried his unlucky foe. He stood,
however, but moment, and then, as if
frightened at the prospect, he began to
snort and step backward. Back, he re.
treated, with his head in the pugnacious
attitude as when in combat--back-s
another step back-ani over he too went,
on the opposite side of the bridge, per.
forming just as many and as ludicrous
summersets as his adversary had done
moment before.
1t was scene to remember, and the
performance called forth immense applause
from the group of juvenile amateurs who
witnessed it.-In about five minutes both
bulls might be seen, we'll sobered by their
ducking, dripping wet, scratching up the
steep, gravelly bank, each on his own side
of the river. "Those bulls will never
fight any MORE" said boy behind me-
His prediction turned out correct, for two
more peacably-disposed bulls than they,
ever afterward, could not have been found.
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TX MARvEL-TnE RIGHT KIND OF TALK

TX MARvEL-THE RIGHT KIND OF TALK.
Everybody, and the rest Of mankind,
have heard of Tx Marvel's /" Reveries of
a Bachelor" and those who have read it
may imagine Donald G.. Mitchell (Ik
MarveD still a dreary bachelor. But
such is not the case. He is estab bished
on good farm near New Haven, Conn,
and has 1--WE suppose) growing family
around him. He works at home, but is
sometimes called out to talk. Hear him.
(We quote the closing paragraph of his
address before the State Agricultural So.
ciety, in Hartford y
"But there is something worth living
for besides money. That is very good but
it is not all. With the rest let us raise q
crop of good ideas. While you are a
farmer, remember that you are man
with duties and responsibilities. Live
down the old brutal notion that farmer
must be uncouth, uneducated, ,and unthink-
ing-a mere plodder.
You are brought into immediate contact
with the great heart of civilization. You
cannot get out of the buzz of the toiling
world. The trill of the wonder-working
wires, and the rumble of the locomotive
(the thunder threat of nations) come to
your once secluded hillside.
Move toward a better life. Dc not
keep your boys corn-shelling in the long
winter evenings. Make your farm place
that your sons and daughters cannot help
loving. Cultivate the trees--they are
Gods messengers, Don't say that you
care nothing for looks. You do care, else
why did you build that two-story white
house, with blinds and cupoIa into which
you never go7 Or why did you, years
ago, carefully brush your coat, and pull
up your shirt collar, when you were start
ing on Sunday evening to visit the good
woman who now shares your home
Care much more for books and pictures.
Don't keep solemn parlor, into which
you 60 but one month, with the parson
or sewing society. Hang around your
walls pictures which shall tell stories Of
mercy, hope, courage, faith and charity
Make your living room the largest and
most cheerful in the house. Let the place
be such that when your boy has gone to
distant lands, or even when, perhaps, he
clings to single plank in the lonely wa.
tiers of the wide ocean, the thought of the
still homestead shall come across the des-
olation, bringing always light, hope and
love.
Have no dungeon about your house--no
room you never open-no blinds that are
always shut.
Don't teach your daughters French be-
fore they can weed hower-bed or cling
to a side-saddle. And daughters do not
be ashamed of the pruning-knife. Bring
to your door the richest flowers from the
woods; cultivate the friendship of birds
scorn the scamp who levels his murderous
gun at the blue.bird or the robin. Study
botany, learn to love nature, and seek a
higher cultivation than the fashionable
world would give you.
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T. G. O. REDINGTON,

OGDENsBURGH, n. Y.
Teacher of Vocal and Instrumental Music.-
AGENT for Piano Fortes, Organs, Melodeons, Mu.
sic Books, Sheet Music, and all kinds Of musical
merchandise. Pianos and Melodeons of any man
uiacturer furnished. Mr.. R. agrees to be neld re-
sponsible for every instrument selected by h'm-
self. (besids the warrant of the manuiacturers).
Terms. the usual retail prices. Mr.. X. purchases
at wholesale prices Ia thing which none but agents
and dealers crn do) and delivers, sets up, and
warrants, for the same prices which purchasers
would be forced to pay at the manufacturers
places of business
Middlebury, Sept l, 1858.
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A Bull Fight.

l remember once seeing, when lad at
school, fight between two bulls. Al
though l could not have been more than
eight years of age, I shall never forget the
spectacle. 1t happened in this wise Close
by the School-house-a very unpretending
edifce it was-ran deep and rapid river.
Across it had been thrown high wooden
bridge, the hand-railing of which time and
the winds and weather had entirely des-
troyed. The lands on the opposite sides
of the stream were owned by different per-
sons, and farmed by them respectively.
One bright summer day. remember it
as it were yesterday-the hour Of noon
had arrived, and frolicksome fun seek.
ing troop of school-boys were let loose for
an hours recreation.
All at once, the believing and roaring
of two bulls that had broken out of their
inclosure on each side of the river, attract.
ed our attention. The animals were not
yet in sight of each other, but were ap.
preaching along the highway at rate of
speed which would cause them to meet
near the centre of the high bridge which
I have described, and beneath which, at
some thirty feet, ran the river, between
steep banks. The more daring of us gath
cred near the bridge, lining it, to see the
anticipated fight. We were not disap.
pointed. Nearer and nearer they ap-
proached-the proud, paving combat.
tants.-Bashan never produced two brutes
of fercer aspect. They lashed their sides
with their tails; they tore the ground
with their feet. Occasionally they kneel-
ed down, trying to gore the earth with
their horns. And as yet they were con-
cealtd, each from the other, by the ascent
Of the bridge at either end.
Presently, as the simultaneously as
cended the respective abutments, they
came in full sight of each other. The
roar was mutual, ,end actually tremendous.
Every urchan of us sprang into the fields
and ran. Finding however, that we were
not pursued, we hastily retraced our steps.
There they were, the ferocions duelists,
quite as sensibly employed as some of their
human imitators. Front to front, their
horns locked, every muscle strained, they
were fighting as only bulls can fight. 1t
seemed an even match. Now one would
press back his opponent few PAGES, and
presently you would hear quick, sharp,
short, steps, and his adversary would be
pressed back in return. The struggle was
hard was long, was savage. For awhile
neither obtained an advantage.
Hitherto they had been pushing each
other lengthwise of the bridge; suddenly
they began to wheel, and in a moment
were facing each ether crosswise. They
were at right angles with the length Of
the old bridge, which shook and creaksd
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DIR. G. GLEIWITZ,
Dbuoioian and SURGEON,
A. w. P o w E r s =,



CENT for BoARDMAN, GRAY u CO.'S cele-
~ brated Dolce Campana attachment and cor
rn,-Sted Sounding Board Piano Fortes, which for
purity and richness of tone, durability and ele-
ennce Of style and finish challenges competition
MIR. Powers continues to give careful attention
to tuning and repairing Piano Fortes, and from
several Years successful experience is confident
of his ability TO give satisfaction in every respect
All orders by mail or otherwise promptly and
faithfully attended to. ze
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COLLAPSE OF IMPERIAL CRINoLINE.-
The following intelligence is from a pri-
vate letter dated at Paris, Nov. 25 (:
The Empress created great sensation at
Compiegne last week by appearing in a
dress without crinoine, very small at the
top of the skirt, with the immense old
fashioned hoop at the bottom, Next year
the ladies will be wearing the dress of the
old pictures of the days of Louis XIV.
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H. KINGS LIE Y.

Surgical and Mechanical Dentist,
Rooms in Brewsters Block, Main ST., one doc.
North of the Post Office.
All operations upon the Teeth will be perform
ed in accordance with the latest Improvement in
-he Art and warranted. H.
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n. HARRIS M. D.,
surgeon and Mechanical Dentist

Teeth filed with Crystalized Gold, alloperations
lone in Dentistry as usual, office at his residence on
pnrk Street. west side of the little Park.
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DIR. JEN N | N G S

Would take this method to inform the public
that he has concluded to make this place his res
iIence, and would here express his gratitude to
bis numerous patrons in this, as well as the sur
rounding towns, and hopes he may stillmerit their
patronage.
DR.. JENNiNGs, would inform his patrons
that he has again taken rooms at the Addi-
son House, where lie will give his undivided
attention to all who give him call.
Middlebury Nov. 25th 1867.
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TINTED STATES PATENT OFFICE,

ON THE PETITION Of " A. wemplo Westinghouse
former OF Chicago Illinois, the schenectady
Psyng os the extension Of patent granted them the
18TH on july 1874 for an Improvement In machines
and cleaning gram for years expiration OF said
pasnt which sakcs place on tho lSth day Of July, 1866
ordered that tho said petition once
Monday the Ah Jn next at IL O'Clock persons
nncd 70 apS and show they have,
ought not 70 be granted.
opposing tho extension required 10 n the
once mer objections specially forth writing,
days before the day hearing all testimony party
DO usea Al mo said hearing be taken
ton. "a Ell -7a7 n - $50
Tho Testimony IN Tho case win Of July
dcposons and other relied upon
" any, within nvc days thereafter. ~
Ordered also that this nocc he Published Union waiting
ou, e. and National Unsu Chcsgo Illinois
successive erst of sAd qualifications sixty
days before 'hs 18th Of jrly ncxt the day q hearing
- Commissioner Of rAents.
Editors q the above papers viii please opy their
e. 70 e rnfsns Once with containing shh
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United states Patent once,
$40 Warrington, May IL, 1883.

nN the petition of Erastus f. Cole, of Somers-
~ vie Massachusetts, praying for the extension Of
granted him the 1h OF September 1884,
mschines for cutting or piles under years
September, 1855 3e Ae 3N
ordered TINT the sad petition DO heard
Monday the l0h OF August IL O'Clock
nosd to appear and show they have why said petition
Persons opposing tho required
omcc their objections specially forth writing twenty
days before the day Of hearing all Testimony filed BY either party
be used 1t the said hearing
sne with The rules Of the oc which will be furnished sppa
u
The testimony the will be closed the Cd Of August
deposfos, and other relied
be ned In the Office before the morning that
ments any, within days thereafter
Ordered also that this notice be published the Union
ngton c. and Post Boston, Massachusetts
first OF said publications to be at least sixty before
the 10th Of August tho day " hearing. JOS HOLT,
fif Nlslat. Commissioner Of Patents.
siors Of tho above will please copy
bills 70 tho Patent Once with paper containing
May I8-tAx3w ~ IVY " go tNaNf
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PROPOSALS FOR NAVAL SUPPLIES.

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p,,e.u m fcn.sy -, &C.
~t'ss sssI,, rsss
~ - 100
CEALED PROPOSALS TO furnish naval supplies for
~
until O'Clock D. m Of tbs Ieh Juns mart 1s urouoexs
must bo endorsed frouaI, for Nar Ss~s.s a,a ~ ftye
ron that thcv NAV h. - ~ sst ist,r.
axiss embraced in hs classes named arc par
onAry o. vhh v n
dsuirs 70 or On apuaon tbs ~ he
apecye yards or 10 the agent nsacs. so And to,s Il ii
the Application this bureau Tis dvo. into
dealers ia each suc All BIO fur
aotualy required btds ~
agent Of each station win have oopv 4 the ss.s ~ ,he hcr
only DO Judged whether
viii 10 Application for them ~ MY
for he whole OF c.s. n any ward pon
schedules or In esc CONFORMITY az ev viii
not be considered. Jt 80 80 -t 1,gg
awarded the low cat i~r who
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LIMITED STATES PATENT OFFICE,

ON THE PETITION Of William Field of Providenee. Rhode
praying for The extension OF him Of
August 1874, for
figures % pattern, for years from The
patent which takes place the 7th day August 1885,
II is ordered that the said petition hoard the Patent
Monday tho I'd Of August o'clock M; Ill persons
notified appear and show
ttion ought 70 be granted ei ca 'aF4fy ~ TIlf'
Persons opposing the extension required
ONCE their objections, specially forth writing at least twenty
days before tho day OF hering all testimony sd By party
be scd at tho said hearing be
with the rules OF the Office which will appca
~ - +
dcposihcs and other relied Testimony
in the office on or before tho morning Of that day. the arguments
any, within thereafter. T'it AZ VI lIl'
Ordered ALSO that this be published Upou Washing
ton, c. and Post Providence Rhode Island
successive hrst said publications sixty
days before the I'd Of August next tho day Of hearing
JOS HOLT
LIZ Nt .Iatf t}taf Commissioner a.
Psdors Of tho abovc will please copy
bills to The Patent Once with paper containing this
May 1l-1aw8w
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E,REsH BEEF AND VEGETABLES FOR THE
NAVY A0rsT's OFyiCx,
Washington. Aprii 27.

e' NAVY A0rSr's oryItx,.
Washington, April ~ 1858.
SEALED PROPOSALS will DO this until Thursday
the 9th day Of Nay 1852 f the supply
OF fresh beef and vegetables DO required the Washington
station during the fiscal year commencing July
next, and ending on tho s0th June, 1889.
The beef vegetables be Of quality
Affords each article be pound
Bond with approved security Will be required the
mated the contract and twenty
withheld
erA security for the due performance OF tho which
account be paid until IL is fully cssnpIed with
Every offer made be directed the
Congress- making appropriation for the naval for
10th August 1846)
responsible tho effect that he they undertake that
bidder bidders will his their bid
obligation within nvo days. with good and sufficient
nish the articles proposed. ~ ftf 2
antec. ~ a- fit +tt VIM. FINN,
Ap 2S-law4w Navy Agent.