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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-07

A day or two since, rural person at the Hart
ford depot, caught sight of the dial on the tick
ct office OF the Providence railroad, which indi-
Gated that the next train for Waterbury would
leave at 10. He gave a sudden start and
then pull at an immense watch which came
out of his pocket with bound. 81 swow to
gosh," said the rural person, as he found that
his watch accounted tor only three O'CLOCK III
nv watch haiut lost more n an hour sence morn
ing" The hands of the lever were of course
put ahead to meet the exigeney of the occa-
sion,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-07
VOL. XVIII.
OLD GRIMES.

All will have a pleasure, we doubt not, i
irving "checrlul thought to Grimes memory,
Is the following record goes the rounds of tn
papers again. His exemplary character-some
what oddly described in connection with his per
,onal appearance-loses none of its lustre, Il
comparison with the notables Of the presen
lay and may be proflobly contemplated b
lis survivors:
Old Crimes is dead-thnt good old man
We ne'er shall see him more;
He used to wear an Old blue coat,
All huttonod down before.
His heart was open rs the day,
His feelings a were true;
His hair was some Inclined TO grey
He wore !, in Il cue.
When e'er wa. heard the voice of pain,
His breast with pity burned
The large, round'hoad, upon his cane,
From ivory was turned.
Thus ever prompt at PHYS call,
lie knew no base dcsign-
Ills cyos were dark and rather small;
His nose was aqune.
lie lived at peace with all mankind,
In friendship he was true
His coat had pocket-holcs behind;
His pantaloons were blue.
Unhnrmed--thc sin which earth polutes,
lie passed securely Ger;
And never wore pair Of boots
For thirty years or more
But poor Old Grimes is now Mt rest,
Nor fears msfortunc's (rown;
He had douhle-breastcd vest
The stripes ran up and down.
He modest virtue sought to find,
And pay it its desert;
He had no malice in his mind
No ruflles on his shirt
His neghbors he did not abuse,
Was sociablc and gay;
He wore large buckles in his shoes,
And changed them every day
His knowledge, hid from public gaze,
Ie did moi bring in view;
Nor make a noise town-meeting days,
As many people do.
His worldly goods he never threw,
In trust TO fortunes chanccs
But lvcd-as all his brothers do
In easy circum stances.
Thus undsturbed by anxious cares,
His peaceful moments ran;
And everybody said he was
A fine old gentleman.
Good people all give cheerful thought
To Grimes memory;
As doth his cousin EsEK SuOET,
Who made this poetry.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-07

A patriotic landlady in her desire to emulate
the generosity of city governments and other
corporations in continuing the wages Of absent
soldiers, has given notice that II any of her
boarders wish to enlist she would allow their
board to run right on, all the time they are
gone, the same as if they remained. Can the
Shirt of generous devotion to the intereets OF
the country go any further than thisP
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-07

A soldier writing from the Potomac about
his feed says, we get a substance for soup
called pressed vegetables 1t looks a good
deal like big plug of dog leg tobacco in shape
and solidity, and is composed in part of pota-
toes, onions, BEANS lettuce, garlic, parsly, par
snips. carrots, etc. / acknowledge eating two
China tin plates full without any convulsions of
nature, and can now speak the German langu-
age with fuency
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-07
IIST OF AGENTS.

10 whom payments for THE VERMONT PHGNIX, for 1861,
nhay be made -
Wist Bratt5boro A DUNKLEEj Brookline, G. W sTBB
BINsi Dover, LYMAN BuRkj W. Dover, WM. II. JONES'
Duinnerston, X. A KNIGHT West Dummcrston, s. W.
WILSON Grafton, BENZ. W. DEAN Guilfori. ELMER
MASJN Guiorj Centre, 3. l.. SlBIiEY Green River,
j. u. DICKINSON Jamaica, ID. q. DEXTER Hall
fax STEPHEN NILES; West Halifax, A. II. fuckers
londonderry, CllAS. W WHIrNEYj South Londonderry,J
H. PIERCE; Marlboro, W W. LYNDE Fayetteville, J.
BUNKLEE, JR.; wlliamsvilc SAMUEL BROWN Put
ney, WM uOUuHr0N; Sdxtons River, g. W FAIR
BRJrIlER Cambriigeport, A. A. WYMAN Somerset @.
X. MORSE; Stratton, MELVIN A. KNOWLT0N Towns
hanI, .. BUTTERFIELD West TOwnshend, l.. W. PAGE;
Vernon, ADDISON WIIIruEDi Wardsboro, HOL-
LAND PLIMPrON; West Warlsboro, llREkrf WILDERi
LANE; Westminster West u. W. HAMBlINi Mhitingham,
H. n. UtX; Jacksonville, REUBEN HATCIi Wilmington,
WELLS sNJwi Win lham, wM. HARRIS, JR.j South
winlham EZRA PIERCE, JR.j Chesterfield, N. H., II. o.
COOLIDGE; IIns lle N. H., g. j. AMlDoN Winchester,
N. H., Il. NJ. FORBES North Bernardston, Mass N Z.
CHAPLIN.
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BUSINESS CARDS.

A ID. & A. G. NOURSE, Manufacturers of
a. Doors, sashes and Blinds. and Dealers in Lumber.
Steam Min for Planning, Saving, Muullings, SC, &c.
Estey d Green's Building
BRATTLEBORo, VT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-07

A MERICAN HOUSE, BRATTLEBORO,
IA Vt CHARLES Il. sIMONDs, PRoPREroR.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-07

DUTLER & WHEELER, Attorneys and
ID Counsellors Mt Law and Solicitors In Charcery.
JAMAICA, VT.
J. T. Butler. II. H. Wheeler.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-07

ID Opposite Revere House, BRATTLEBOR0, VT
Wnant's Celebrated Slate and Wood Bed Taoles with the
New style Cushion. Or Closed at 10 =. NJ.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-07

DRADLEY & KELLOGG, Attorneys and
Counsellors mt Law and Solicitors In Chancery. Office
opposite the Brattleboro House, Bratttchoro. Vt.
J. II. Bradley. Geo. B. Kellogg
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-07

G. MEAD, Attorney and Coupsello
L. at Law practieng In the Courts of Vermont and New
Hampshire, AGENI or rus lET'NA Fire InSWdHe' CoDlPa
Hy,and WadhaB County Mutual do Also, Agent TO pro
Pensions and bounty Land commissioner for tbs
States of Nav York and New Hampshire caifornio and
Notary Public.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-07

4 r HOW WE'S Picture Gallery
"A Daguerreotypes Ambrotypcs, Sphereotypes Photo,
graphs Pictures made at this establishment are mounted
by the different patented metho and warranted to sanu
the test Of time anl climate. Brattleboro VT
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-07

E c. EDWARDS successor to l.. ID. SAILS
Il BURY, Book Binder, and Manufacturer of Blank Books
and dealer in all kinds of Writing and Wrapping Papers,
BRATTLHBORO VT.
" The hgtest prices in Cash paid for Rays, Cotton
Waste and all kinds of Paper Stock.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-07

TLAGG & TYLER, ATTORNEYS AND CoUN-
Il sELLORs AT LAW, WILMINGTON, VT.
5. FLAGG. ".
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-07

TITTREDGE HASKlNS, Attorney and
IN Counsellor at Law and Solicitor In Chancyry, Will
LIAMSSILLE, VT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-07

~ +. GALE, Surgeon and Physician
VI. Office No. Granite Row, directly opposite Brate-
boro House. Brattleboro, Vt.
Residence, Elliot ST.. 3d door West Revere House.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-07

I IL. e. w. H. ESTERBROK
Manufacturers and Dealers in Empire State Victor
Stewards and Genesee Valley Cook Stoves paror and Box
Stoves and Hot Air Furnaces.
Also; Pluws, Cuitvators, Road scraper Churns, Iron
Sinks Russia and English Stove Pipe and all kinds Of Stove
Furniture, Japan and Common Tin Ware.
No. l Exchange Block BRA1TLEBORO, VT
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-07

I RErrING, CABINET MAKER AND
~ Carver Manufacturer aud Dealer In all kinds Of Gus
made Furniture. Picture Frames descriptions at
wholesale and retail. Carving aud Repairing Furniture
doae short notice. and all work warranted give satsac
tOn. Corner Main and High Streets.
Sign American Eagle.
DratleborO. VI.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-07

DRATTLEBOROA ACADEMY,
A Boarding and Day School for Boys ami Young Men,
Mn Il Mrs. 4, r.. LgAvENwORTn, Principals.
West rr i,ueDoro, May /, ls6l-hlS
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-07

GEORGE HOWE, Attorney & Counsellor
~ at Law, and solicitor and Master in Chancery,
BRATrLEBORO, VT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-07

II ]. HIGGINSON, NJ. d., PHYSICIAN AND
IL Surgeon, Green Street BRATTLEBoRO.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-07

Dust & PEARSON, DENTISTS,
pay particular attention to the preservation OF the
natural Teeth Asn insert Teeth I'd, Patina, Rubber
or silver patelse Electricity extracting teeth and treat
Irregularities In Chlldren's Teeth successfully.
ne anl Risi-nie nearly opposite the Congrega aonal
Church-former resi- 'ence Of the late q. G. Hall,
BRATrLEBOR0, VT.
o II. Posr. f. N PrARsoN.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-07

MORSE & NASH'S Livery Stable,
M in the rear OF the Brattcboro House, Main Street.
Bratteboro, Vt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-07

ID SIMONDS, Manufacturer and Dealei
In Ladies' Misses, ohdrens and Boys Boots Shoes
Caters and Rubbers, opp the Post Once an-st Bratte
hor
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-07

WOODCOCK & YINToN, Paper Manu-
w faoturers All kinds Of Printing Paper made to or
DIR Cash paid for White and Brown Rags. Brateboro
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-07

WIN. S. HOUGHTON, Harness,
w Trunk and yalIse Manufacturer and Carriage Trim
mer. PUTNEY. VT.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-12-27

Our young friend ALLEN communicates an
interesting story, which will be found oD the
first page. 1t iS appropriate to the season
should be perused by oll-and its precepts car
ried into practice. The "home poor are ever
with us-tho demands upon the charitable have
always especial force at this season Of the year
but the peculiar circumstances Of the cOun-
try, requiring the calling away OF the heads
of many needy families adds greatly to the
number of cases demanding attention, and
gives unwonted potency to the call upon
those who are able to minister TO the wants OF
others without discommoding themselves
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-12-27

To TIE sIcK.-Consumptives should try
Dr.: jackson.
Threat Diseases successfully treated by DR.,
jackson.
Rheumatism is cured by DR.. jackson.
Scrolula is cured by DR.. Jackson
Salt Rhcum is cured by DR.. Jackson.
Skin diseases are cured by Dr. Jackson
Palpitation Of the Heart IS cured by DR. Jack
sou.
Dyspepsia is cured by DR. Jackson.
Liver Diseases are cured by DR.. Jackson.
Ncnralgia can be permanently cured by Dir.
Jackson.
Scrofulous Sore Eyes cured by DIR. Jackson
All Diseases of the Kidneys are cured by Dr.
Jackson
Prolarsus Uteri is cured by DIR. jackson.
Physical Weakness is cured by DIR. Jackson.
Nervous Debility is cured by Dr. jackson.
DIR, Jackson can be consulted at the Amer
lean Hotel, in DcIawafe, on Thursday, Janua-
ry 9th.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-12-27
Tee. -, ls61-
G EVEN TIETH YEAR.
CIEGIN MATT
WEEKLY GAZETTE
For 1869.

The great war in which engaged for the
integrity Of Union and the indivisiblty OF
country, VIII render The coming year Of the
memorable and eventtul in tho history Of nation
The readers Of the GAZETTE may rely upon reeryipg
each week the fullest possible summary Of the current
aedets and evtnts marking the progress Of this ggn
sraggle well Of all matters of interest from
other quarters tho world while the peae fui pursuits
Of life shall receive such their importance
may dehilnd, and The exgencics of the admit or
Under the presshfe Of news now existing, the large
si1 If the GAZETTE is imporlant consideration
these who take only weekly paper, enables them
To obtain much more complete and satisfactory view
Of the tield. No paper Fast West publishes graitrr
amount of reading matter, and is furnished
luwcr prices in proportion the and variety Of
is contents. Il also has tn" advantage Of laying the
telgraphic reports fore western Subscribers several
days Ill advance Of thh time thay be had thrsng
the East press. Our fun Special Dispatches from
Washington give us all the important information fr,Jn
there early it reaches New YORK. We also claim
that it is much better adapted 10 the wants Of Wcstsn
readers than any paper be that published il ao
thrr section of the cou-'ry, and respectfully iuyc
camparisiE Of IN rits viii thea of ans
orarcs. Our extensive Special srA,donce from the
various divisions and ercampmens Of the Western Nj
tars ntpIrn nts will form fcaturo cf particular in
and value th.sc having latiys friends in
the army.
pains will ,, taken max" tn, Commercial ard
Agricultural departments valuable and int rrcstng %
Subscribers An important feature in this connect N.
Will be rcliabc report in detail 0f our Live 81 ck
Markets, prepared express for the GAZETTE, tegftcr
with ful summary Of all the leading attic Markets Il
the eJu:.try, rates Of ifcislit on stock, &c.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-12-27
Mexican 1IrslarE Linintnt

Intrinsic virtue alone could insure the sue
cess which this article has attained. For
Rheumatism, Salt Eheum, Burns, Bruises, Stiff
Joints, Calls, Sprains, Poll Evil, and Swell
ing uron Horses it has nc equal. No person
will he without Il who has once tested its value.
JIr. John Daniels, of Montgomery. Ala. sold a
negro for $500, raised frum uscesSness by the
Mustang I.iliment l.. W White Esa Ridg-
field, Conn. says:-"I can checrfhll} say no
article ever before effected such cures in our
vicinity" Mrs. Lcich, Hyde Park, Vt, -
writrs:-The horse was considered worthless
(his case was SPAWN but since the free us5 of
the Mustang Liniment, / have sold him for
Sl50i" Such facts are reaching us daily. It
should be in every house and stable But be
sure you get the genuine; it has been counter
fcited by inscriptions parties in st. Louis -
Each wrapper will hereafter bear the signature
of D. S. Barnes, Proprietor, and G. w West
brook, chemist, with the protective words.
Trade" Mark in two Medallious of the
Federal currency Tie genuine it sold by
respectable dealers every where
ID. s. BARNES New York
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-12-27
Dsr Twenty One Years Ago.

Mr. C. C. BRisTuI distinguished Chemist ans, Drug
gist of the city OF Buaalo n. Y invented and manuiac
tured compound known i}ristcs BaiSa'R Of Thar
hound, which is perfect for COUGHS, COINS
any nRoNcHnL or LrNG PirPUULrHS arising from damp
cold, or sudden clutnge OF tbc weutRet.
Every perssat who has taken BEAsrbH's BALsAM
OF lloARnoUNp pronounccs il the best article ever R-
vented and 50 Justly celebrated has It become that
the market is Rlready iull Of limitations rountcrfcts
and most dangerous compounds under the name Of Bal
sam oi iloarhound Phcreioro, always bG careful TO
call for Bristols BInn that his WRITTEN sig
nature is on the outside label of tho bottle.
MARE.-Ihis invaiuabie Modeire has been now some
twenyone years befoye thc public, and without auy
effort ON the part OF the proprietor its sale
very extensive, sud is daily increasing The low price
at which the Medicine Is sold 26 CErs) onabcs ALL to
pSrtake of its healing qualities.
G. CROSBY, BUFFAro, y. Y.
Sole manufac er6r, to whom all orders should bo ad
dressed.
For sals by all respectable Druggists. oct loIy
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-12-27

The friends and acquaintances oF J. YAx
DIxE Esq. will fad on the FIRST page a letter
giving an account OF his journey to his new
home in Iowa. MIR. V. was one OF the old resi-
dents Of cur connty but most OF bis children
having settled in the West, he sold cut the old
homestead and followed them, and weore grat,
iiied TO icarn is pleased with his rev location.
We are at loss to know, since he has left.
what is TO become Of that small though here
tofore steadFast band known as the "Deulocra-
cy of Kingston" Of which he was so long the
stay and support and acknow'e Iged chief Ills
place certainly cannot be easily filed; and we
fear the results OF his removal on the fiock
will prove disastrous. I6orgh a strong and
nneompromising partisans he has always been
a frank, manly and honorable opporent lie
has been for many years one of our regular
and prompt paying subscribers and on leay-
ing for the West ordered the Gazette to be
continued to his address.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-12-27

TIssEbY WARNING.-E Every ni9t!,er slrurTt be
prepared to act in the capacity Of both nurse
and physician to her chidren: shc can if SHE
will, discharge these duties mach better thar
any one she e'n employ. If She docs not, she
onght to know that there is p II edisfnc prcp,r-
ed by an old iltrsc and female physician, which
has stood the test Of MANY, MANY years. and Is
the most Perfect thing On earth fr children
tecthing; it also cures Wind Collie, EySentcry,
Dianhoct and is sure TO regulate the bowels
Ne fay TO cv,Iy mother, do not let your own
prcdjudiccs, the prcdjudiccs of others, stand
in the way the Of the relief that will he sure
yes, absolutely sure--to follow the lIaE of MRS
WINSL0W'S s ssooth ing syrup 1t is sold every
where, at % cents a bottle OAcc, Is Ced.sr-
street, Scw-Yorl
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-12-27

TO PREsE RYE YorR HNsBAND's TEMPER.--
Ladies, ifyou would always have your husbands
come home 10 their meals in good humor, use
only ID. B. De Land & Co.'S Chemical Saera-
tus, and then you will be enabled at all times
to place before them perfectly light, nutritious
and healthy bread, biscuit DC, If you doubt
it, get paper and try it. IT is manufactured
and for sale by the proprietors, at Fairport,
Monroe county, n. Y, ana for sale by all good
grocers and dealers in the country.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-12-27

fzg@ Bf PUSCruAL-T Those desirous Of con
suliing DR.. Jackson should be punctual in
calling on him, as he never disappoints Mark
we'll the day and date of his appointment, and
call early, as he win remain no longer than the
time specified. DR.. J. has always endearOretl
to deal fairly with his patients and those who
come to him must expect the plaih truth, as
he viii never aatter deceive or make false
promises of cure when ne knows it is i,npossi-
BILE. If he can cure he plainly says so. DR..
Jackson will be at the American Hotel, fB7ffr.-
ware, on Thursday. january 9Th.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-12-27

The Atlantis Monthly, for January, has been
received, The following is list of articles
and contributors:-M Methods of Study in Nat
ural History; Prof Louis Agassi2; Agnes of
Sorrento. Mrs. H. B. Stowe; The True Hero
inc; Jefferson and Slavery, Prof A. D. White,
of the University of Michigan; A Story of
To-day, by the author of Life in the Iron
Mills James Fenimore Cooper, George S.
billiard; Per Teunebras. sIiumina, Mrs 4. d.
T. Whitney; Love and Skates, the late Major
Theodore Winthrop; Light Literature, Rev.
p. a. Wasson; Pilgrimage TO Old Boston,
Nathaniel Hawthorne Autobiographical
Sketches of Strength-Seeker, DIR. George b.
Windship; Frcmonts Hundred Days in Mis-
souri,, Wm. Dorsheimer; Birdofreedam Sawin
by James Russell Lowell; Old Age, by Ralph
Waldo Emmersoni Reviews and Literary No
tees.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-12-27

The MolsTAR FLEET Commodore Porter's
fleet will be ready to sail the latteF part of this
month. The schooners and brigs, twenty in
number, are now receiving extra timbers at
New York.ship yards. The mopiar bed pIntes,
upon which the ponderous ordnance will rest.
are now in process of manufacture at New
York iron works. Each vessel will carry one
mortarof the largest dimensions, supplied by
the Government. The tlraught of the vessels.
equipped, will range from nine to twelve feet,
especially adapting them for service in shallow
waters. Their destination is known only to
the Government.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-12-27
he purchase By the c. c. & c. Compau

The purchase by the c. C. & c. Company
Of the finished portion of the Springfield Mt.
Vernon & Pittsburgh Railroad, extending
from this place to Springfield, was shrewd
and polite movement on the part OF the Di-
rectors of that company. and viii doubtless be
ratified by the stockholders. Itgiyes the pnr-
chasing company control of the shortest and
most direct route between Cleveland and Gin
cinnati, adds materially to the length of the
road, viii bring TO the road large increase of
business and most important Of all, will ena-
ble the Company to protect itself against in
furious combinations among rival roads for The
purpose OF throwing business which legitimate
" belongs to it upon other lines, The pur-
chase WAS made at a very low figure, and it is
said that about the time the necessary sigma
lures to complete the purchase were being at
tacael to the papers in New York despatch
was received from the officers Of the Little Nj
ami road, offering 100000 more for the road
than the C. c. & C. company has agreed to
pay.
The Cincinnati Commercial Of Monday has
the following article on the subject:
The Board OF Directors of the Cleveland,
Columbus and Cincinnati Railroad, have all
dressed to the stockholders Of that road circu-
lar calling for ratification of their purchase of
the Springfield. Mt Vernon and Pittsburgh
Railroad. There is not much dOubt that their
act will be approved, since they have made
capital bargain. That portion of the S. Mt
'. & p. road that is proposed 10 be sold is all
that viii probably ever be completed, and
lies between Springfield and Delaware, forty
nine miles in length The contract price is
SI40.000, covering the road bed four locomo
tiycs, sixty-seven. freight and passenger cars,
twenty-four gravel cars machinery, shops, &c
The terms ofpayment are 100000, cash S4O,-
coo in bonds at = per cent. having fifteen years
to run. So goes road that cost in stock,
bonds and floating debt, s. ,45O GOO. The sale
under mortgage judgment short time ago had
cleared all those claims of, making only an
insignificant dividend to the bondhoLlers
The Z. G. &s c. road in this purchase, gets
bod OF an arm Of oil competitor Of portion Of
its line and OF the L. NJ. & G. & " road, and
of course fortilies itself against a future cont
ingeECy o. the sort.