Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1861-05-10
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JESSE COOPER.

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ABOUT HoGs.-Essex county can't
be beat in raising hogs. Hiram Blanch-
ard of Canaan killed hog that weighed
when dressed, eight hundred and thirteen
lbs. The hog was 81 months old.
FEcUNDITY.-In the spring of 1860,
an eve belonging to Theron Sturtevant
OF New Haven, had a pair of twins, both
of those lambs had three each, and the
mother of them twins again, all within
the space of y hours. Within the same
time Mrs. Sturtevant presented her hus-
band with a daughter, All doing well.
- Vermonter.
g. The ladies Of st. Adams turned
out en- masse to fit and supply the Ran
som Guards with such apparel as they
had no time to procure themselves. The
Messenger says; Wives are bidding
God-speed to their husbands, and Moth
ers to their sons, as they hasten their
preparations for departure. This is the
condition of public sentiment, and what
is better, of practical action here. The
Ransom Guards, preparatory to their
departure for the defense of the govern
ment, very appropriately assembled at
their armory the Rev.J. f. Rankin of
iiciating as chaplain, to recognize their
dependence on the blessing of God in
their patriotic enterprise. Several ladies
have offered their services to accompany
the Guard as nurses"
Ga Lamoille county means to keep
its reputation for being spunky Some
Of its citizens, tired of waiting for the
slow process of enlisting a home compa-
ny, have started Immediately for some
town where a company was already or
ganiaed, expcoting to get INTO IT'S ranks
A volunteer company is enlisting at Nor
ristown, and the last NewsdeaIer prints
the names of forty-fye who have al
ready joined.
g. The citizens Of Cabot met on Sat
urday evening, 4th inst. Quinten Cook
was appointed Chairman and Z. Put
nam Secretary. Considering that the
times demanded action and men more
than speech making, Nathan Perry, Jr.,
was unanimously requested to raise
company in this and adjoining towns i'm
mediately, that would be prepared to re-
spoad to the call Of the Government
for the suppression of rebellion; and
they pledged their means to sustain the
the company in every way necessary.
Twenty-Five good and true men came
forward and gave their names, and if
need be, their lives for their country
One of these, Horace Carpenter, is 81
years of age good example for young
men, Wahons Daily Journal
ca Large Union meetings have been
holden in Fairfax and Georgia.
GEThe people of DanvilIe met in
large numbers on the goth, and pledged
their lives, their fortunes, and their sd
cred honor for the flag of the Union.
ca The young ladies Of Nevbury
Seminary have prepared a handsome
flag, which now floats over the Seminary
buildings.
MLToN.-At a war meeting on the
9th, twenty-ohe men enlisted.
RICHNoND.-Thirty men have enlist
ed into light infantry company.
Ga A Mr.. Chandler, of Gilmore, was
arrested on complaint of L. Scott, to the
Town Grand Juror, fer maltreating his
daughter, girl twelve years of age, and
fined SO and costs, which amounted to
S21, 50.-NeWSdealer.
ARMS FOR VERMoNT.-Fifteen boxes
containing 800 rihed muskets for the
Vermont Regiment, arrived at Rutland
on Friday directed to Adj. Gen. Baxter.
DIPTHERA CURED BY EEKs' MAGIC CON-
PoUND.-I think, taking Weeks Magic Com
pound altogether, it is the best thing I ever
knew. know ofseveral persons who have used
it in severe attacks of Dj9the,1a, and have been
entirely cured by it. have purchased over two
dozen bottles for friends who have used it with
the utmost satisfaction.
1t is gaining public favor every day. Those
who have tried it once will be sure to have it
again.
S. J. MESERVEY.
Hslloweu, Ne Feb, 1861.