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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1866-01-03
OBITUARY..

! lion. Joseph Warner, Cashier OF The
National Bank of Middlebury, Promi.
nent citizen and well known throughout
the state and country, fell dead in the
street but few feet from his own door
on Sunday evening Dec. 3lst 1865. lie
had attended church all day, listened at
tentivey, and was apparently well as
usual. About o'clock =. NJ, he
walked out with his usual sprightly step
hand was returning half an hour later,
when near the house he was seen to fall.
Those who first came to him say that one
gasp or sti1cd groan was all the evidence
of life they could obtain after he fell
Heart disease is supposed to be the cause
of his death. This is the severcst blow
Nliddlebury has felt in many years. lie
had won the hearts of the people by his
gcntlcmanly department, his obiging dis
position, his never failing good sense, and
his upright dealing.
Mr.. Warner was born in Sudbury in
1903 where he resided nearly thirty years
and became prominent man, filling ma
ny offices of honor and trust lie repre-
scented that town in the legislature four
years, from 1928 to 1881 inclusive In
1882, having been elected cashier Of the
Bank of Middlebary, he came here and
since that time has identified himself with
the interests of this community; he rep
resented Middlebury in the legislature
four years, 1912, '43, IA and 80, was
Senator for Addison County in 1855 and
1856, has been cashier of the bank since
its organization, nearly thirty -four years,
was member of the Congregaiionalist
church and Society, opened his heart and
his purse for every benevolent enterprise,
took an interest in every branch of indus
try and public economy, and in every
way showed himself man of the finest
talents, the warmest sympathies, and the
most refined sensibiitcs.
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The January thaw is capital institu-
ton for producing Colds Coughs and
kindred ailments much worse than severe
cold weather, and we advise our readers
particularly those predisposed to any pull
monary weakness, TO see that they are
well shod, and allow no change of clothing.
II any one is so unfortunate as to contract
a cold, cough, hoarseness or other pulmo-
nary disorder, we know Of nothing so eff
cient as Goes Cough Balsam. Our adj
vice is, take little and often.
To those who have been living on the
fat of the land through the holidays, and
have got their stomachs out OF order, we
would prescribe Goes Dyspepsia Cure !
it has cured some very bad cases Of Dys-
pcpsia. w. z. Russell, Agent.
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cylt has been reported that Napoleon,
during the last half dozen years of peace,
has by his peculiar attitude toward En-
gland caused her almost as much trouble
and expense as though she had been at
war.
1t seems to be our turn now to be hui.
lied by the Emperor. His attempt to cs-
tablish an Empire in Mexico under the
protection of an European government, is
n threat to us. The complication of af-
fairs in South America is rothing more
nor less than the carrying out of Napole-
on's plans. 1t is establishing precedent
for the interference of European dcspots
in American affairs, for the furtherance
Of the Napoleonic idea of empire, and in
opposition to the Monroe doctrine. Shall
we connve at the attempt to legtimatize
usurpation' Shall we allow ourselves to
be bulied ms England has been Are we
to live under lhrests to subject our in
dustry, our pleasures, our expenditures to
the within of Napoleonl Let Congress
consider. There are evils quite as unen-
durable as war. There are humiliations
too great to be the price ofpeace.
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JACoB SrRAwS, TIE ILLINOIS FARMER
jacob Strawn, of jacksonville, Illinois.
died suddenly on the oath of August,
1860. Starting in farming and cattle
buying at an early ag., with n capital OF
fifty cents in silver, Mr.. Strawn came to
be king farmer of the west. His acres
spread over almost whole counties, and
it was no unreal thing for him TO sow a
field Of wheat or plant corn over space
twice the size ola German kingdom. He
had sheep and kline upon thousand hills
or would have had if the hills had been
there. He built pretty much the whole
of the village of Jacksonville; he repre-
sented his district in the Legislature.
where he was noted for direct and avail.
able good sense, and in all positions filled
the ideas of Il good citizen. His 'little
garden patch" at the time of his death
embraced nearly thirty-fvc thousand
acres, worth ut least 81, 10000 without
improvements. He wac twice married.
and leaves seven sons and one daughter
In person he was Daniel Lambert,
weighing about three hundred and fifty
pounds During the war he was an ac-
tive and liberal friend and supporter of
the Union cause Many interesting incl
dents have been related respecting him
among which are the following:
lie began life for himself by raising
sixteen acres of wheat, which he traded
for sixteen steers, which he sold at pro-
fit, After this he dealt mainly in cattle
lie was a rapid talker and keen Judge
ct human nature, a prompt actor, knew
how TO drive bargain and always made
money. He seldom came TO town, WAS
busy every moment, and was always in
the field or in the saddle, going from place
to place. Until within few years he
was his own accountant and his own
banker, and strange as it may seem, kept
no books, trusting entirely to his memory
which never failed him. In physical
labor he excelIed in every department.
With n common hand sickle he has been
known to reap, bind and shock sixty dog.
en- bundles Of wheat in day. Farmers
will understand this to be what not more
than one man in thousands could perform.
In earlier days he carried large sums Of
money upon his person, and on several
occasions his life was attempted as he rode
alone through the country. At one time,
near Alton, he was attacked by three
robbers, whom he thrashed and put to
fight with his cattle whip. He was a
man of wonderful muscle and activity.
lie could spring over the highest fence
by merely placing one hand on the top
rail, and on one occasion he caught an
infuriated bull by the horns, who was
charging him in an open field, and throw
Ing him on his back completely subdued
the animal.
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|N~N~=N~O"O0N|O@~TN-O0 -~-(N~-(N(~TOOOOOOO-
WR GHT.-MCLEoD. - in this Village, January
LIST, 1856, by the Rev. G. Graves, Mr.. WM. J.
WRIGHT, of Cornwall, and Miss MAGGIE Nc
LEoD, Of Nliddlcbury.
OLAsrED-WHIlSEr I'm Rutlsnd, Dec,
9th. 1865, by the Rev. Roger :. Howard Mr.
WALDO OLMsTED, of East Middebury. and Miss
Miss JUtIA Z WHITNEY of Rutland.
r BBISs-SARTwELL In Cornwall, Jan.
LIST, by Rev. d. Eaton, JAMES ". ROBBINS. Of
weybridgc. and liARaILr NJ. SARrwELL, oil
Crown Point N. Y
WEAVER CALLAHAN In Bristol, Dec 25th,
by Rev. c. Morgan, Mr.. Cn,uLEs W. WEAVER
and Miss JUl.IErrK E. CALLAHAN.
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" IN Z L A N d .

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FARM and FRUIT LANDS in . mild and
beautiful climate. Thirty miles south Of Philadel-
phia by Railroad, in New jersey, on the same line
of latitude as Baltimore Md.
The soil is rich and productive, varying from .
clay to a sandy loan. suitable tor Wheat Grass.
Corn, Tobacco, Fruits and Vegetables. This Is =
great fruit country. Five hundred Vineyards and
Orchards have been planted out by experienced
frut-growers. Grapes. Peaches, Pears, &c., pro-
dscs immense profits. vineland is already ne Of
the most beautiful places in the United States.
The entire territory, consisting OF fifty squsre
miles OF land is laid out upon general saytem Of
improvements. The land is only sold to actual
settlers with provision for public sdorument. The
place. on account OF its great beauty. - wei Is
other advantages, hes become the resort OF Taste.
II has increased tive thousand people within the
past three years Churches Stores, Schools, AGA
denies, Societies Of Art and Learning, and other
elements Of refinement and culture have been in
troduced Hundreds Of people are constantly
settling. Hundreds Of new houses are being con-
structsd. Prize Of Farm land, twenty acre lots
and upward, s25 per acre. Five and ten acre and
Village lots for sale.
fruits and Vegetables ripsn earliar in this dis-
trct than in any other locality north Of Norfolk,
Va. Improved places Tor sale. 81. tar1
Openings OF all kinds Of business. Lumber
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For persons who desire mild winters, healthfub
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Improved asoandng in fruits, and possessing ali
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Letters answered and the vmehnd Rural, \
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Address CffAS. X. lands, vineland p o,
Lands Township, New Jersey lllt.
From Report OF Scion Robinson, Agricultural
Eiitor u the Tribune, 1t Il sae Of the most ex-
tensive fertile tracts in an almost lsyel position
and suitable condition for pleasant farming that
We know Of this side Of the Western Prairiss
Now 8, 1865. 33;6m
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WILLIAhsoS.-In Palatine Cook Co., Ill.
Nov. 10th, 1865, At the residence of her son-in-
law. Mr.. C. II. Stewart. Mrs. SAMUEL B.
WILLIAMSON. aged 81 years and is days.
She was a resident Of Cornwall. VT, for
near y 40 years, In 1858, she went west to
visit her children ; was so much attached to
the christian people there, she conc uded to
make that her permanent home she was a
true mother in Israel, always ready for the
coming Of the master. She nee ed no warning
at last. Hers was painful but fitting close Of
long and happy christian life.
JoHrsoS.-In ShOreham, August 18th, 1865,
WIN. JOHNSON, aged SO years.
Well known, respected and christian be-
lever.
JoHNsos.-In Shoreham, Dec. 21st, 1865.
Of Typhoid fever, EDWARD, son Of Dca. Edwin
and Mary Ann johnson, aged 81 years.
A young man of much promise, honored and
beloved-and who had often becA heard TO pray
in his chamber, while in health,
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Olive Logan, the actress, gained her
divorce case, and her late husband is
strangely Submissive.
Louis Napoleon gave one of Che pretty
young lmlies Of his court a dowry of two
million france
Joe Goss and jim Mace nre to pound
each other for the championship Of Eng
land.
When two men are killed in Virginia.
Nevada, and fifty shots fred in the streets
In one day, times are said 10 be lively.
The western farmers continue to hold
conventions and resolve that they ought
to have better freight communications
with the east. r.
NJ. Gerome, the French painter, Al
years old, has been elected member of
the academy ID fine arts, at Paris, by a
vote Of 10 10 ~
phe pleasing spectacle Of woman
cowhldng nan and the man meekly
submitting, was witnessed in the streets
OF Philadelphia the other day.
The Indiana legislature adjourned sine
die On Friday, and just before, tabled Il
resolution against the pardon in favor of
the hanging of jeff Davis.
john +. Gamble who was tried for
treason by Judge 1rigg of the United
States district court in Tennessee. was
found not gritty on the ground of lack of
reasonable intent.
Walter ;. Frazier, assistant postmaster
at Chicago, is missing, and there are bad
stories of official malteasancc.
w. ii. Herndon of Springfield. H..
who was Abraham Lincolns law partner
for twenty years. is lecturing about him.
A lot of elegant furniture, including
twcnty-one pieces, has been pl resented TO
Mrs Gen. Robert L. Lee by some Bal.
timorc ladies.
The correspondence of Chicago amounts
TO seventeen millions Of letters, annually,
which Is more than st. Louis, Cleveland,
Cincinnati Or Baltimore can boast
The Springfield RcpuJHcon advocates
the consideration by Congress of the pcti.
ton of women for the right of suffrage.
Is the editor insane
| The daughter of the confederate envoy
Sldell, who was married recently to n
wealthy Frenchman, NJ. Erlanger, has
left her husband and returned to her faith
| err.
There were Csc murders and only %
executions in this country in 1854, since
when the crime has rapidly increased
without corresponding increase in the
hanging.
Some brave New York girls have
'Resolved, that if we, the young ladies
of Senaca Falls, don't get married during
the year to come, somebody will he to
blame"
At a recent city election, Pit-Hole, Pa.
claimed 12,000 inhabitants, polled only
II legal votes. The ''oldest inhabitant"
had hardly been there long enough to
vote
The pope sent the last Spanish princess
Ga portion of the Savor's holy crib" and
the queen sent lack magnificent golden
tiara valued at $4,000.
A sprightly pair of lovers, both nearing
three score anil ten, recently eloped from
Bellair, Md, because their cruel children
didn't approve Of the match, and were
triumphanily married.
Gen. Grant opposes the retention of the
remaining invalid corps officers in the
service. If any men are 10 be retained,
he clrims the country should have the
service only of such as are able.bodied
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Mr.. Bsecbers address in the represent
tives' hall, in behalf OF the freedmep's aid
society, Wednesday evening, was well
received. He argued that reconstruction
cannot take place an hour too soon, 40
that it be thorough and on the basis Of
justice to ALL He declared strongly for
equal suffrage, including women. Dur
ing the preliminary prayer by Rev. H.
II. Ganett, colored divine, a mean
white woman screamed out in a loud
voice, "You impudent niger, to preach
to white audience" She then retreat
cd, and was taken in charge by the police.
Henry Winter Davis, the boldest and
most brilliant politician, lawyer, orator,
statesman of Maryland, died on Saturday
at baltimore, very suddenly, of pneumo-
MIA.
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RUTLANDS BURLINGTON RAILROAD.
AGRICULTURAL MEETING.

The Annual Meeting of the Addison County
Agricultural >ocicty, for the election of i1i icrs
and tor the transaction of other business will
be held As required by the Constitution, on the
third Wednesday Of January, being the eth
inst At ID o'clock, a NJ. in the Court House
in Miilcburv.
The committee on Field Crops will meet ut
the addison House on Tuesday, tn. 10th, to
examine samples AMI specifications.
n. A. SAX)N, Pres.
Rufus Mead Sec
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NEWS OF THE WEEK.

FoREiGN Affairs steamer City
Of Washington left Liverpool on the 18th
and arrived at New York on the 9th ult.
Gov Tyres OF Jamaica who sanctioned
the late negro massacre has been suspend
ed and his position is that Of Governor
ON leave. Sir Henry Storks is appointed
temporarily in his place. A commission
to investigate the late massacre has been
appointed and consists of Sir Henry Storks,
Sir Edmund Head, late governor of
Canada, and Charles Livingston. The
Fenian trials continue. One Donovan
occupied a whole day in his own defense,
md was insolent and unyielding. lie
was sentenced TO Imprisonment for life. 1t
is said that France has given England
six months notice to terminate the Extra
dition treaty, because of the strict formal
tiles required before French offenders are
given up. England and France have
cent a JOINT note to spain proposing certain
terms for the settlement of the Chilian
difficulties. The overturcs are said to be
iavorably received. The steamer Atlanta
recently from Aspinwall, arrived at New
ork last Sunday with news from the
Southern Pacific. On the 2Sth of Nov.
a CHILEAN man-of-war captured Spanish
gunboat. The engagement lasted half an
hour,and fourteen Spaniards were wound
ed and two killed. Prisoners taken were
seven officers and one hundred and ten
men. Other Chilian successes are re-
ported.
Mexican adviccs are favorable to the
Liberal cause. The Empress has gone
TO Europe and report says Maximlian
will soon follow and desert Mexico entire.
ly; also, that Napoleon has sent a mes
scngcr TO Maxinilan to dissuade him
from abdicating. Gen. Wetzcl and the
French Gen. Mejia hive had more cor
rcspondcnce about the Imprisonment of
Americans by the latter, but Mejia insists
that the persons imprisoned were in arms.
SOUTHERN News. - The expected
Christmas riots among tine freedmen did
rut occur. The riot at Alexandria, Va,
was more an affair of the whites than Of
the blacks, and more Of bad whiskey than
either The Georgia legislature before
lis adjournment adopted resolutions of
gratitude to President johnson for his
course on reconstruction, Reports from
all parts of the South show that the
presidents message to the Senate is hav.
ing an excellent influence on the Southern
people.
Many Of the freedmen of Mississippi
have been raising cotton for them selves
with great success and Gen. Howard has
set aside the act Of the legislature forbid
ding she freedmen to lease land. Wher-
ever the blacks nrc treated with any show
of fairness tl,eIc is no difficulty but that
they will work and earn their own living.
Texas and Florida are now the only
states which are governed by provisional
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EoR SALE
l. Fifteen Spanish Merino Ewes, which |
purchased in Vermont in 1866, from $50 to
sl25 per head. They are in good health and
condition. and will be sold at bargain if called
for soon. Address
G. s CHAPMAN,
4O:Sw Malone. N Y.
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The easiest and best way to expand
the chest is to have good heart in il.