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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-03-30

REAL EsTATE-L. A. x A. A. Drew b We
bought the Culbert Place on the Shell
burn road, south of the Hospital, and propose
to put up new slaughter house on it.
Thomas Roach has sold his house on Bank
street. to John Bresherham and Patrick
McInerney, for $500.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-03-30
The Prohibitory Law Sustained by IL
Supreme Court Of the United States.

The decision of the Supreme Court at
Washington, delivered yesterday in the Mas
sAchusetts Liquor cases, was one of very
high Importance, involving nothing less
than the validity Of the prohibitorY leg-la-
ton of every State which has passed a pro-
hibitory law.
The case was carried to Washington by
the Boston liquor dealers on an appeal from
the decision of the Supreme Court OF Mas
sachusctts. Itwas argued by no less able
and acute a lawyer than Caleb Cushing,
and he undoubtedly made the most possible
of his case His argument in substance was
that the United States license carries with
it the right to traffic in liquor. any State law
to the eontary Notwithstanding and that
to permit State legislation to practically an
null the license was destructive t. the gener-
al effect Of the Internal Revenue Act, Of ia
tai tendency against the integrity of the
National debt, and in palpable violation of
the Constitution, which provides that all
duti-s, imposts and excuses. shall be uniform
throughout the United States.
Attorney General Reed of Massachusetts,,
for the State. maintained on the other hand,
that Congress has never undertaken to
authorize the sale of liquor. in violation Of
the State Statue; that the States have the
exclusive power Of regulating their internal
polity; that the Federal Government cannot
constitution legalIze any occupation de-
clared unlawful by State legislation that
If the s. lie Of liquor may be declared DO
crime, the keeping Of houses of prostitution
may likewise be made legal and if these
things mag be done. there is no statute,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-03-30

was overhauled by telegraph and arrested in
Rutland, Thursday evening. He drove out
to St. Adams, purchased there fresh team
and drove on to Middlebury, and when found,
had $4,000 in gold, $500 or $500 in curren-
CIV, three horses and a wagon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-03-30

Nor SO.-We were led by an exchange
into the erroneous statement that the Brat,le-
boro Record was going to Rutland. The new
quarters fitting up for the Record arc near
its present ones in Brattlehoro.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-03-30

UNLUcKr BREAKDewS.-rhe Standard says
eleven heavy trains ON the Grand Trunk
road, loaded with height which was being
pushed across the line ON the night of the
18th inst. in anticipation of the close Of
the reciprocity treaty, were detained within
six miles Of the line. by the breaking down
of the engine on the forward train, till af.
ter midnight, and the goods consequently
all became subject to duty.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-03-30

a CLEVKR DSrrScTIoS.-A PLAIN farmer
explained the difference between Presidents
Lincoln and johnson as follows:
Mr.. Lincoln was like our old family horse
sound and reliable. going up hill or down Just
tne same, whether the harness broke or not
lie had good conscience and tough skin. Anf
no matter how much you whacked him, he'd
straight on In the right way, supposins ihsl
you were only brushing the flies oil Amp
johnson is q fractions. thin-skiuned, rough
trained Tennessee horse, with some bad habits
and % when his late drivers hit him, he up heels
smashed the dashbosrd OF the wagon to flinders;
and scared the passengers so that they jumped
IN al directions ,o get away from him."
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-03-30
1853 54-2,244 "A
NORWICH UNIvKRsIrr.-Tbe Ra,,,ab
Record says, very sensibly


Much as Norwich University has became an
ueared 10 the people Of this State, and much a.
y mas done toward educating our Young men
ior important positions in life, and in turnisbing
some valuable officers to the armies of am
country, yet We would be glad 10 nee an ,ba o.i
ersy, which the State has to put forth in such
A. ssn.erprise, concentrated upon one institution
ana since there is to be military densrtmsn,
~ .ne new Agricultural College, It wopld sem
mat al the dictates Of prudence and wisdom So
would counsel the upbuilding. in the stro as
possiole manner, ofthis larger and more imssr-
tsnt enterprise. '''s ILL p'r-
Inc demands Of the State can all be me, hv
one 81 school Of this kind, and the Agriculturci
CoIege, when taken in connection with the nth
er departments Of the University, With II. an
perior facilities in libraries, oabinets- teacbs-.
anu endowments, would seem to be he one 49,
should receive the undivided support and nv.
rShage Of the people. With these view.
snouid regard II as an act Of wisdom. e;tha, :.
ABANDON the old school altogether, or un;ts w.
strength and interest to the new College A. 80 -,
rs IL snail be permanently established.'' 'A
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-03-30

The LIoUos CASES AT WAsHNGros.-Mr.
Richardson of Boston, who is one of the
counsel for the liquor dealers in the Massa-
ehusetts cases. is to make an argument be-
fore the Committee on Ways and Means
in favor of making the U. 5. license protec-
ZION for the sale of spirituOus liquors, instead
of only permission, as just decided by the
Supreme Court of the United States.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-03-30

PossrBLY.-The Argus ana Patriot. MOTTO
ing the suicide of a former subscriber who
wouldn't pay for his paper, suggests as the
probable cause for the rash act, remorse for
having cheated the printer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-03-30

y. Z. CLAY AND TIE ST. Adams R.rprss
1t appears that Clement @. Clay. Jr.,
who is now imprisoned at Fortress Mo ,ros
with JEFF Davis, is detained in custody on
account OF bis completely with the St. Al
bans raid. His guilt 10 established bv /. l...
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-03-30

CONNECTICUT ELECTION occurs next Tues
day. Gen. Hawley telegraphed his friends
In Washington on Monday.
''Say to our friends that our ranks are un
broken, our honor bright and our course un-
shaken. Our rulers are chosen here-not at
Washington"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-03-30

Hon. j. S. MORRILL, of Vt. is honored BY
the very persistent abuse of the democratic
papers. The N Y. World makes him the
subject of leader ev cry day or two, berst-
ing him up bill and down.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-03-30
RoBBERlEs AT NV YoRK-A letter from
New York says


New York says;
Mr.. Rufus L. Lord has not recovered one far
thing Of the 81 500, 900 which was so darinsly
stolen from his office a week ago Only about
ooVO,OUO Of this great sum was not convert
bic, and therefore, the reward of 5000 900
which was offered Of course failed to induce The
rogues to bring back the plundet. They ca,
do better to keep it, provided they succeed IN
covering up their tracks so the detectives W. mi,
follow them.
A second astounding case Of robber, va.
limited at (nOthing more) by one or tvr n he
papers day or two after the loss Of s,lr. Lori
became town talk Il was an actual thing. anil
not less actual because it received no more cur
rent mention The main facts were similar to
the Lord case. Mr.. Thomas Barron Temporal
MY len his Office, and in walked Mr. Rogue ami
mad, Of with-not 81 500, 900. but $500, O0J
good, clear money; and no trace exists of the
robber.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-03-30

UNION SCHOOL DIsrRIcr.-The annual
meeting of the Union School District. takes
place at the High School, tomorrow even
ing at half past seven. A general attend
ance of those interested in the school is de-
sirable.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-03-30

ROGUE ovERHAuLED.-We learn from the
herald that man, supposed to be an ex-
press MESSENGER named Lett, running on the
Aonsreai and Portland Road, who left Mon.
sfeai last Sunday with $1,000 in stolen gold
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-03-30

Having published an Irishman's appeal
to his countrymen in opposition to the Fe-
MAN movement, we allow Fenian the OF
pOrtunity to reply; but cannO. agree toopen
our columns to a continued discussion OF the
subject. We respect the Irishman's love
for his native Isle and desire to see her free
and happy; but we can see nothing in the
Fenian business which promises any substan-
tial good for Ireland. If it is not stuprnd-
Gus swindle, it is a crazy, reckless, impOssi-
bic scheme OF revolution, with not chance
of success to thousand Of failure So
believing we adyise the Irishmen to save
their time and money for safer inves tmen,s,
and We must save our space for more p'1f-
able discussions
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-03-30

Gov. DHLINGHAN's FAST DAY PROCLAIM
rIoN, in our columns to-day, is an excellent
one both in matter and manner.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-03-30

The impression is gaining ground tha'
one Of the surest and safest ways to get rieO
b TO rob bank.-Prov. Jour.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-03-30

JuDGE CoURsoL, Of Montreal,of St. Adams
raid iniamy has been re-instatei.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-03-30
Division of the Public School Moneys of
the Cit, of Burlington for March. 1868
AMOUNT 10 Be Diridei

-fmOgnt 10 Be Diridef.
Balance Of rents, c 9O1 An
One year'sinterest on U. 5. Dep. Fund, 500 "a
State School Tax, Jan 1866, f.I5O 90
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-03-30

THE LocKEr NAN was operating last week
down in Hampden County, Mass.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-03-30

Total, So 244 IA
divided equally, s SCI 20
on average daily at
tendance including
Union District, 1853 A-2244 "A
NJ
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-08-22
OR ANY DERASGEAEST OF THE
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They create pure blood aud rem we all impurities
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North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-08-22
HELMBOLD'S
Improved
ROSE WASH

Will radically extermnate from the system Diseases
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North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-08-22
CONNECTtONs--Westward,

The MORNING TRAIN from New York con-
meets ut MANUNKA CIIC, X with lhe train leaV-
ing Philadelphia (Ken>ington Depot at 7 3O \ III
and AT GREAT BEN u with the Through Mail Tram
on the Erie Railway, with sleeping car attached,
stopping at all the principal stations on that road
apd arriving at Buff 10 at 8 10 a, m
TIL EVENING TRAINS from New York con-
meets at MAMMA CHUNK with the tram leav-
ing Philadelphia tkensington Lepot) at 5O p. m
arrives Mt Strantnn at l:30 whore 1t rem Iins till
10 % next morning, when it leaves, arriving al
Great Bend at y 55 p. m, connecting with the LAY
Express West On the Erie Raj ray.
Eastward.
The MORNING TRAIN from Great Bend con-
meets tn re with the Cincinnati Express on the Erie
Railway from the West Mt Manunka Chu with
a train for Philadelphia and intermediate stations,
arriving 10 Philadelphia at 80 p. m and at New
Hampton with "A tram for Easton. Bethlehem, Al
lentown, Reading and Harrisburg, arriving at Har-
risburg at $50 p. III.
The EVENING TRAIN from Great Bend con-
meets there with the New York Express the Ex-
press ON The Erie Railway from the West; at Ma
nuuka CHUNK with train which runs to Beviiere
where il lies over until o'clock the next morning.
and at New I a npton with Express Train flr
AHston Bethl hem. Allentown, Reading and Har-
risi,urg
Al SCRANTON, connections are made with
trpins on the L1ckawnn a nnI Bln'nshurg RrIl-
to anu from Plttsinn. king>t.n, Wilkesb Irre.
Berwick. Bl"omShurg D'nville, Northumberland
harrisburg and interim, d,te stations, and with
rains on the Delaware and lIulsnn Railroad TO
and from C.irbondale and intertnedi fe stations
WATTS COOKE, Supt,
R A. HExnY, General Ticke Agent je29f
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-08-22
M ID I x r
9 9fETEf'zta sf e !. ~ 9gAAf gAff q a MTT1lYI T \ 1lYI ~
Patented February 18th, 1860.
sALESROOM $50 BROADWAY, n, Y.
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THIS MACHINE, is constructed on entirely new
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SIMPLICITY aud PEEFECTloN COMBINED.
1t has straight needle, perpend cular action,
makes the "Loci Shuttle Stitch" which will
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of IN Iterial, from Leather to the finest Nal sock
Muslin, with cotton. linen silk thread frsm the
cOarsest to the fUest number
Having neither Cam nor Cog Wheel" and tn
l. possible friction it runs as smooth as gase
and is
EMPHATfCALLY NoIsELEss MACHINE!
1t requires fifty per cent less power to drive IL
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It's strength and "Wonderful Simplicity" Of con
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We respectively invite all those who may desire
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Onehalfhour's instruction is sufficient to enable
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Religious and Charitable Institutions uiU be Hber-
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Agents wanted for all Towns in the United State
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North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-08-22
STRANGE, But TRUE.

Every young lady and gentleman in the Unitel
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tage by return mail free of charge) by addressing
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Others will please address their ODE dent servant,
THOS. F. CHAPMAN,
eSl Broadway, New York
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North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-08-22
FINKLE & LYON
SEWING MACH NE co.
office 5Sz Ba'oadWay, .1eW 1oaX'.

Guarantee.-~Att Il fair trial if any purchaser
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We have now completed our New Mandatory at
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This proposition cannot avail in towns occupied
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Please send for descriptive Catalogue. with sam
pies of sewing. LUCIUS LYON, Sec'y
v5n26.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-08-22
New York, Philadel-
phia, Harrisburg
and Baltimore
the same isaf
Z Evening.

RETURNING, will leave Tuukhannock'on the
arrival of stages connecting with the Passenger Mail
Tram, in the evening, making connection at Me-
shoppen with stages for Towanda and other points
Northward,
Arrangements have been made for the carrying of
all EXPRESS PACKAGES. which will be promptly
and carefully delivered.
Horses and Carriages on hand at all times to for
ward Passen ers to any point betwe, n Meshopp and
Laceyvile.
p S. Having leased the above line of stagts
and horses of D. Hankinson with the mail Line
from Tunkhapnock to Wyalusing in connection with
NJ. A Ellis. We are prepared to forward pas
sengers through 1T reduced rates Being thankful to
customers for past fau RS they respectfully solicit
n cont Iuance Of the same,
Meshoppen July 18th 1865.
..... W. CORTRIGhT
M, A. ELLIS.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-08-22
USE HELMBOLDS
Fluid tract Buch u.

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In male or female from whatever originating,
and no matter of how long standir; 1t is pleasant
to ate in IL action, and
more strengthening than any of the Preparations of
Bark or Iron
Those suffering from Broken-down or Delicate
Constitutions, procure the remedy at once
Fhe reader must be aware that, however slight
may be the attack of the above disease it is sure to
sffest his bodily health, mental powers, happiness,
and that of his posterity. Our flesh and blood are
supported srom these sources.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-11-30
COLTON'S SELECT FLAVORS
OF THE CHOICE Fnr1Ts AMI sprcrs

are attracting the attention of Lovers Choice Fayos
everywherefor their delicious Favors strict Purity and
unriyailed strength Dealers treble their with them
Wholesale Agents-M. =. BURR {, CO., and GEO q.
GOODWIN & CO., Boston. n
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-11-30
8ailrpaas
Rutland & Burlington !,
mont Valley RI l.. a

IN and after MONDAY. Ill.,.
" viii run as follows: guy Oh III
MOVING SOUTH AND ,,s
Ie iS.so gParM'In M at looOA.M,, is l
Arrive a. Rutland, at l2.ssp.M,,
A. NJ. a. e'VV P,A5htl
AI ssc At 4 m bellows Pals at sa5P.M.se,.
Leave Bellows Falls. at24np
Ar'''e At ofatilesoro, atS,S0P. N i XXX, I
MOVING NORTH Am ~. !
Leave cave Brattl,eboro, At 1917 AM,1Snoss'
Arrive at Bellows Falls at llgO 4. NJ II "a
Leave bellows falls at lI.AOAM t
Arrive at Rutland at 20O,p.M %9S;Sib PIX !
leave Rutland At $50 A. NJ. 20 az !, n d
a.5 arJ h' e at Burlington a, SDAnts,,
TRAINS CONNECT As ror,or,
A. Burlington with Vermont O. -''es
railroads for Montpelier. 81 An, anlhl
treal, ogdensburgh and the We, heuess h
lor Troy Albany end New York s ~ haial3
neetsdy and the West Al Esli, sl'a sl'osA h
Sheshire Railroad for Fitchbnrs n isils VIal
boston. With Vermont yalley f.n- oOiet'ter 1
Springfield, Hartford. New 1,va 'a'','sa Fl Z
WITH sullivan Railroad for Winds S s9g hes 4
Wells ilyer y. Johnsbury, Newso,.n nv E's
White Mountains. epVf', liit4s.
Sleeping Cars run on night tr,,n.A
trei'l, and between 30, ton ana pn, i,s.ssea irg
passengers for the West viii ana i'lgon
and expeditions route. A'u 'lis achegi
For Tickets and All necessary irs
offices on the line. avn ','islor, eqd
Rutland w., May 18th. 1864. ' a. AlAl'l u,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-11-30
WHO BREAKS-PAYS."

50 nNE of the most interesting stories we have ever
~ read. 1t is q fye-ale, but unlike the trashy
stuff published such and worthy the reading of
ectual people Boston Saturday Evening Sent
postpaid en- receipt Of price, l25. LEYPOLDr HOLT,
Ash Broome Street, New York. fsf 10 @Fr