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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1866-11-20

NOTICE.
4 The nonresident propretors of the Town
oi Ripton. in the County of Addison, are hereby
notified that the taxes assessed by said Town with
in the wear next prccc'in; this date. remains.
either in whole or in part unsettled on the follow
ing described lands in said Town, to wit:
Aldridge lvman-l-ot No. 1873, 1st division OF
Cyrus lla wiley.
Atwcll. Jamcs-lj acres lies on north side Of
Middehury river near the Big Bend, Mid
dlchurv part.
Brown. LOYAL R.-Souih - of divi ion of Elisha
Sheldon. NJ ddicbury part
Dow, jeremiah, and the Estate Of Seth Hod-,cs-
West . of lot No. 100, LIST div. of Abraham
lnlcrhill, and Is acres ofthe southerlv rart
Of No 100. lst div. "fJonaIhan Beers.
Dart, John CO of west = OF 81 div. Of Turner
4 Chitcndcn, Midleburv rart.
Dui'anv, Mlchcl-Norh Z, OF No. 20, right of
Robert Mason. Goshen part
lapham, Nathan-l4 OF No. Go, Sd div, Of John
French.
Rider, Ilram-3l division If Field & Wentworth,
and 30 acres of East 4. Of Ebcnezcr Field,
Middlelury part.
Saunders Hiram-97 acres of No. 6l, 1,t div. Of
l.cmne liearisley; No. g.. LIST div. and
Fast 2 Of No. Go, I'd div. Of David Ilawlcv.
Nhitcomb, Albert-West - acres of No. 3. list
div. Of David Ely. The homestead of Mar.
linda l.. Hale. estate Of
And so much Of said lands will he sold at public
auction, at the Green Mountain House in said
Rlpton. on the 9Th day of December next. 1866,
at ten o'clock, 4. NJ, shall he requisite to dis
charge said taxes with costs, unless previously
paid.
Dated at RiPton, this ID day of November, A.
ID. 1866.
32;3w II. T. RIPLEY, 1st Constable.
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4 ARRIAGE GUIDE. = YorNc's

ANI GREAT PHYSIOLOGICAL WoRK, Of Every
one bis own DISTRIBUTING n Private Instructor
for Married Persons or those about to Marry, both
Male aud Female, IN everything concerning the
physiology and relations Of our Sexual system
and the Production or Prevention Of Offspring, in
GLIDING all the new discoveries never before given
in the English language, by WM. YOUNG, NJ. ID.
This is really valuable and interesting work 1t
Is written in plain language Tor the general reader
and is illustrated with upwards OF one hundred en-
cravings. All young married people, or those
contemplating marriage and having the least i'm
pedimcnt to married lie, should read this book.
IL discloses secrets that every one should he ac-
quanted with. Still it is a book that must he
locked up, and not lie about the house. 1t will he
sent to any on the receipt OF Fifty Cents. Adj
dress Dr. WIN. YOUNG, No. 419, Spruce Street.
above Fourth Philadelphia 2l:iy
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ME CONFESSION AND EXpEr

Il HTENUE Of An TNNALID.
Published for the benefit and as u CAUTION TO
YoUSd MEN aud Others, who suffer from Nervous
Debility, Premature Decay of Manhood, &C., sup
plying at the same time THE MEANs or SrLf-
CURE BY one who has cured himself after un-
dergoing considerable quackerv. BY enclosing
postpaid addressed envelope single copies free Of
charge. may he had of the author NATHANIEL
MAYFAIR, Esq, Rrook1yn Kings Co, N.Y.4I;Iy
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A advertisement.


Matters of basinesa have kept us for nearly five
weeks from the Bread Loaf, but again We have
returned to the spo; and hope no more 20 leave it
Tor any such length of time. We have now our
arrangements nearly completed for the addition OF
wing to the Hotel, so that another season tbeIs
VIII he room sufficient for a full company Of
bo''rders. In this connection, We are happy to
say that, already, large number have spoken to
Ne for board during the next season, among them
those OF both sexes whose social qualities u.ust
add much to the attractions Of the place.
In the meantime, the Inn will be kept oren and
Oyster Suppers can be had through the wime,
with all tho accommodations Of the Inn. Change
per couple, %. or - each to family parties
JOSEPH BAlTElL.
RiPtcn, VI, October 2c.h, 1866. SIu
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CTRANGE, BUT TRUE.

CTRANGE, BUT TRUE.
- Every young lady and Gentleman in the
United States can hear something very much to
their advantage by return mail Gree OF charge bv
addressing the undersigned. Those having f5ar,
of being humbug;ed Will oblige by hot noticing
this card All other will please address their q e.
dent servant,
TIlOS. f. CHAPMAN,
39;1v Sjl Broadway, New York.
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Mr. Beechef's breach with The indie
pendent is sharp and full. His sermons
will be withdrawn from its columns after
the three months notice, which he was
Obliged to give by contract, expires, and
then they will appear alternately in the
Methodist and Examiner and Chronicle
Q'apiist)' one in each fortnigbtly.
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pEASONS WHY THE
AMERICAN WATCHES
Made at WALTuAM, MASS,

Is THE BEST.
1t is made on the best principle. Its fame
is composed OF SnIIp PLATES. NO lar can
interfere wi the harmony Of its workin.. and no
sudden shock can damage its machinery. Ever,
piece is male ani finished hv machinery Gtsrll
famous for it, novelty, well rs for its effective
nc>.) and is therefore properly made. The watch
Is what all mechanism should havc-ACCuRATE
SIMPLE, STRONG AND ECONOMICAL. Except
some high grades too costly for general use
foreign watches are chiefly made hv women and
boys Such watches are composed ol several
hundred pieces, screwed and riNeted together, and
require constant repairs to keep them in any kind
Of Order All persons who have carried ..ancres "
''lepincs and English Patent Levers. are per-
iectly well aware Of the truth of this statement
AZ The beginning of orr enterprise more then
ten years ago, it was our first object to make a
thoroughly good low pricel watch for the Million
to take the place OF these foreign inn ositon> the
refuse Oi iure IN factories, which were cutic un
Saleahlc at home and perfectly worthless every
where.
How well We have accomplished this. NAV bc
understood from the tact that after 81 many cars
OF public trial, we now make MORE THAN HALE OF
All. THE WAr,IIfs SOLD ~ THE UNITED STATES
an! that no others have ever given such universal
satisfaction. While this department of our bust
ness i continued with increased facilities for per-
lect work. we ar at present engaged in the manu-
iAtturc "i watches Of the very HIGHEST GRADE
KNOWN TO CnI,oNoMETRY, unequaled by ANYTHING
hitherto made by ourselves and unsurpassed hv
anything made in the world. For this purpose we
have the amplcst facilities. We have erected an
addition to our main building expressly for this
branch OF our business, and have filed ii with the
best w0Ikinrn in our scrN ice. New machines aud
appliances Lave been constructed which perform
their work with consummae delicacy and exact
ness The choicest and most approved materials
only are used, and we challenge comparison be-
tween this grade Of our work and tho finest i'm
ported chronnmeters. We do not pretend to sell
our watches Tor LESS MONEY than torc IN watches,
but we do assert without fear Of contradiction that
Tor TIC SAME MONEY our product is incumpaTahlv
superior. All our Watches Of whatever grade
are fully warranted, ana this warrantee is good al
al times against us or our agents in all parts of
the world.
CAuTIoN.-The public are cautioned to buy only
OF respectable dealers. All persons selling coun-
terieiiS will be prosecuted.
ROBBINS & APPLETON,
AGENTS FOR THE AMERICAN WATCH COMPANY,
olilm 1872 Broadway, NY
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The JrDILATE: A collection of Sa-
cred Music Tor Choirs, Singing Schools,
Musical Conventions, &c. by l.. O..
Emerson, Author of the "iIarp of
Judah;" "Golden WREATH" CHERRY
Chimes" &c. Boston. Published hy
Oliver Ditson e. Co. Price Sl.3S;
per dozen $1,000.
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UAMMONTON FRUIT LANDS.

The Icst opportunity to secure a home; mild
and healthy climate; soil suitable tor all crop,
tho l'Lsr FRuT LAND ~ THE UNIuN; best Of
mirkrts-bcing New York and l'huielpla from
:2oo to SoOo per acre cleared from small fruit a
larg" population already located hundreds are
settling; good society; perfectly healthy sor.
water; al advantages. Lands TOR sale in ami
around the Iamoua lIammonton Fruit settlement.
30 miles from Philadelphia A large tract is now
uvicd into Farms to suit the actual settler
Frico Tor 20 acres and upwards from $50 To $50
per acre. Five and ten acre lots for sale Terms
liberal; title perfect + full inlorma ton address
BnrNEs JoNi:s llammonton, New Jersey. All
letters aI!sw cred.
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TIE AMERICAN COOKING
ITO CONSERVATIVES.

ITO CONSERVATIVES.
l. The advertiser, having been restored to
health in u lew weeks bv very simple remedy.
after having suffered for several years with severe
lung affection, and that dread disease, Consump-
iion-is anxious to make known to his fellowship
lerers the means OF cure
To all who desire it, lie will send a copy Of the
prescription used Gree Ul charged with the dircc-
lions Tor preparing and using the same which they
will find sure cure for CONSUMPTION. ASTHMA
BRONCHITIS, CoUGtIs, toLbs, and all Throat aud
Lung Affections. The only object of the advcrt-
scr in sending the Prescription is to benefit the
afflicted. apA srrral Information which he con-
.,,- 90 ..Nt. '.lr .' o. '.r loic~ every srrcr
viii Try la, rnict,. IT, IL vii Gust them nothing
and may prove blessing.
Parties wishing t. prescription, free, by return
mail, will please address
Rev. EDWARD 4. WILSON.
391y Wliam,Lurgh, Kings Co., y. Y.
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CrA1E OF VERMONT. - Addiso,

~ County -.
To the For. s prcno Court. to he held at Middle
ufy, wi hin and for the County OF Addison,
on the first Mondr after the | Tuesday Of
January, a. u. 1867.
The petition VI Helena Francis, Ct Middlebury,
IN said County Of Addison, hnmhlv shcw eth that
on the 2lst day Of March. a. ID. 1861, at MaitouI
J. the C-rnly Of Coles, In the State OF Ilinois,
she, by the name Of Helen A. Smith. was married
TO one Plincas I. Fra els. of snid Mattoon, by
Hev. w OIL tlen minister of the Gospel.
oiliriaiing rs such and II ing at that time Ia
sad Nathan; aud that for more han three year,
last pa she las resided at said Middcbur, and
IRON her sad marriage to the present time, has
lived With the s,id Phincns T. Francis rs his law
inl wife, IN tho fitl tul Ill chnrc or all tho dntic.
Of the m ,rlic'l relation; aud that the said 'nca-
T. Francis, during the sai'l thur, treated her win
W'"'cydJh scr6iiiy.
Aud shc further rcprctcr,s that she is tho
mollcr, by the said 1'hnrrs =. Francis, Of iva
children, who nrc minors, n the respective ages nj
i've months aud three nnd-onc-lul YER. Aud sl,e
furthcr represents, that the aid l'hincas 7. Frau
els is worth as she lns been Informed and h,cve,,
in money, notes, aud zeal cstntc, the sum Of t.i
thousand dollars. That since tho birth Of the
Youngest child above n.ine1. the said Phincas +.
FRANCIS has refused to furnish anything for ths
surnnrt If herself and children.
Nhcrcto c, she pravs the Hon. Supreme Cou,t
to order and decree that slr lie divorced frotn il,
said l'hineas J.. Francis aud declared to | G ,ulo
and single and unmarried; That Size he entitled to
'le care ara custody ui Saii minor children until
they shall arrive at iull age; That n suitable noI-
tion Of the estate Of said liincas T. Francis he as
signed tohe us her just alimony, and as in duty
bound will ever pray.
Dated at Alildlcbury, this 30 day of October,
\. ID. 1866.
HELEN A. FRANCIS.
Bv her 1ttorneys. STEWART & FoOr.
II having hccn made TO appear to me. that the
said llincas l.. Erancis is without this State and
hcyond the reach Of process. do. therefore. order
Thai the said foregoing petition together with hi.
order lie published three works SUCCESSFULLY in tho
Ml'llelurv l'esiSter--a weekly newspaper PUBLISH
ed at Midilehurl the last of which publication
shi he at least six weeks prior to the session ct
the Court to which said petition is preferred; AMI
said publication shall he held aud dccmsl sufficient
notice to said Phincns T.. Francis to appear mt said
Court and show cause, il any he has, why tho
PRAYER OF said petition should net he granted
Given under my hand at verscnncs. in sail
County, this 2jtl day of October, a. u. 1866
3j;3w j. PlElPOlNT, Judge Sup. Court.
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NEIY NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..


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4 PRESENT TO ALL.

OF $50 90 value Of your own selection for one
or two days service in any town or village. Also
gilt sent free, 10y addressing, with stamp,
W. FISK & CO.,
QD}liiw Box l, 100 Boston, Mass
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( q, 100 ACRES or LAND WAR
A RANTS Wanted. at hi hest cash rates. by
lihRAllO WOODM\N, No. % Railroad, Court
Square, Boston, Mass.
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4 IL CAN HAVE BEAUTIFUL HAIR"

- LII CAN HAVE BEAUTIFUL HAIR"
"a Chcvalicr's Life for the Hair restores
gray hair to its original color and youthful beauty
strengthens and promotes the growth ofthe weak
est hair, steps its falling out at once, keeps the
hea! clean and the scalp healthy: contains moth
ing injurious a delightful hair dressing for child
rem as well as elderly persons. Physicians and
chemists consider it wonderful triumph Of science
Sold bv all druggists and intelligent lair dressers,
and at my office, No. ll23 broadway. y. Y.
At wholesale in BostO" 10y Geo. e. Goodwin &
Co. Weeks K Potter, NJ. S. Burr 4 Co., Carter &
Wiley. SARAH a. CIiEvALIER, NJ. ID.
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DOOK AGENTS WANTED

~ Now ready for d, livery, a great National
Mork-not political or sectional (nO rebellion IN
it,)-is standard will never lore Its interest !;
has no competition; eight distinguished literary
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commencement to close, over four Ncars is en-
d."r'cd and highly commended bv tie most cclc-
bratc,l literary and scientific men in the country,
including over twenty presidents OF Colleges is
equally interesting and useful To- all clns.cs. i,
worth more than its weight in gold to every fam
NY or young man. We have sold books ri.ter
than any one Subscription Publisher, vet moc
subscribers are taken for this W, ik Der Agents
sent ont, than any book We ever sold. In addition
10 Tue largest commissioner pay ircislt>, leaving
nothing but personal expenses; also a LonuS to
Agents OF fifty dollars fni every Camvasscr tie,
start who sells one hundred copies. Experienced
and successful Agents wanted; Others need not
apply. Fol full description and terms address
l.. STEBBlNS. Hartford Ct
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DING BONE AND SPAWN on
~ Horses radically and permanently Cured.
by RooF's RING-BoNE CURE, for particulars in
quire Of the agents.
w 7. & +. Z. Russell
Midllebury, Nov. 8, 1866, 80; GIN
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1866-12-08

We were struck dumb with amazement.
absolutely speechless with astonishment. one
day this week, by the unaccountable pro-
ceedings of several gentlemen. who. with un-
paralleled generosity. offered to pay their sub
scriptions! We were SO completely over
whelmed. SO surprised by the novelty of the
proposition, that for some moments we were
incapable Of moving. and gazed at them in
silent wonderment. By a strong effort, ho::-
ever we recovered sufficient presence of mind
to make out their receipts; but it was not
until we felt the weight of the coin that we
were convinced we were not laboring under
a mental hallucination. Still fearing there
might be some trick about it, and as we had
forgotten all we ever knew about the value
of the different coins, we asked the opinion
of gentleman versed in such matters. who
pronounced them genuine. and informed us
how much they were worth. Sudden joy
sometimes kills; we lived through it, but the
boisterous. hysterical manner in which we
evinced our glee afforded the compositors
great deal of merriment. Gentlemen, be more
guarded in the future.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1866-12-08

Rich STRIKR.-Messrs.L .Latimer & Co. have
for some length of time been opening their
claim, called the "Merrimac." located on
Central Hill, and some ten days ago struck
into the old channel, running through Cf Ill
Gulch and Stuart's Hill, and with the labor
of five men. six days. took out los ounces OF
gold, worth nearly $4,000. The claim is ex-
tensive and promises fortune to Its lucky
owners. The Monitor claim. located adjoin-
ing, below. on the same channel. is being
worked with Aattering prospec: of rich
reward. Many experienced miners place a
higher value on this claim than any other
in the district. There are many other claims
in this vicinity paying cleverly for the labor
done upon them. A company also has struck
rich quartz, and took out, in hand mortar.
81, 800. This was the result of two mems
work for ten days. These developments should
give encouragement, and it is to be hoped
that it will have the effect to start out from
the many whiskey stores. some of those lazy
croakers who sit there day after day, with
their feet cooked up. groaning and growing
about their bad luck.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1866-12-08
THE PEOPLES FRIEND,
Perry Davis
VE1ET -RIf PAIN KILLER.

The Greatest Family .Mediei,se Of the .ige !!
Taken internally. it cures sudden colds.
coughs. ETC.. weak stomach. general debility.
nursery sore mouth. csnker liver complaint,
dyspepsia or indigestion. crsmp and pain in
the stomach. bowel complaint. pointers collie.
Asiatic Cho era. diarrhea, and dysentery.-
APPLIED EXTERNALLY. curee felons, oils and
Old sores. severe burus and scalds. cuts. bruis-
es and sprains. swelled joints, ringworm and
letter, 1roken haeasta. frosted feet aud chill
blalns, toothache. pain in the face. neuralgia
and Fheumatism. It lie . suls REMEDY On
AoQS ANp CHLls AEp Fxysn. dim.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1866-12-08

@ The Best Remedy for Puri.
fling the Blood. Strengthening the Nerves.
Restoring the Lost Appetite, is
FRESE'S HAMBURG TEA.
II is the best preservative against almost any
sickness. If used timely. Composed of herbs
only. it can be given safely to infants. Full
directions in English, French. Spanish and
German. with every package. TRY IT!
For sale at all the wholesale and retail
drug stores and groceries,
EMIL FRESE. Wholesale Druggist,
Sole Agent, 41O Clay street.
San Francisco.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1866-12-08
Report of the Grand Jury.
To the Honorable, the County Court of CAL
averas Counfv. Sfsfe AZ California:

To the Honorable, the County Court Of CAL
averas County. State Of California
The Grand Jury II said county, convened
at the December Term Of said County Court
having completed the business before them,
beg leave to submit the following Report:
We have had under ouf consideration dur
ing our session, six cases, a. follows:
+ Three for murder; one for breaking house
in the daytime; one for grand larceny one
for an assault with intent to commit rape.
In which we have found true bills of indict.
ment for murder. one for breaking house
in the daytime. one ; and have ignored one
for grand larceny and also one for assault
with intent to commit rape.
Two of the parties against whom we have
found bills OF indictment for murder, are still
at large. although energetic measures have
been taken by our officers to secure their ar
rest. And we would most respectfully re-.
quest the Governor to offer suitable reward
for their apprehension. and desire the District
Attorney to give him all the information nec-
essary to enable him to do so. In conse-
qu' nee of the distance of the county Jail and
hospital from the county seat. we have not
visited those institutions but we have learn
ed from reliable sources that both are in ex-
cellent condition and well conducted.
LEARNING that no temporary building for
county Jail has been provided at San An
dreas. and that the old county Jail at Mokel-
umne Hill has been disposed Of, at public
auction. we have thought it necessary to as
certain if the county will be subjected to the
expense of rent. and we learn from the Board
of Supervisors that no rent will be exacted
from the county until a permanent Jail is
erected.
We have also been informed by the Board
of Supervisors. that $4,000 in gold and sill
yer coin. raised by the people Of San An
dreas, for the erection of county buildings at
that place. is now in the County Treasury,
and set apart as special fund to be appro-
priated to the sole purpose for which it was
contributed.
We tender our thanks to the District At
torney for his close attention to business dur
ing our session. DAVID McCARTY,
Foreman,
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1866-12-08

New YEARS EVE BALL.-The citizens of
Mokelumne Hill will give grand ball, on
New Years Eve. Monday. DECEMBER Slst. at
Leger's Hall. A Committee of Arrangements
has already been appointed. and the gentle
men who compose it are making all the need
full preparations for the occasion. The rep
utation which our citizens have so long en-
.joyed and fairly earned. of giving the most
elegant dancing parties of any mountain town
in the State. is sufficient guarantee that the
ball on New Years Eve next will be very
fine affair. The object for which the ball is
given is one in which we are all interested.
and our citizens should assist. by every means
in their power, in rendering it success. The
music will be furnished by Messrs. Church.
Jones and Kay.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1866-12-08
Medical Card.-Succras is said to b.

Medical Card.-Succ-ss is said to be
the crit rion of merit. If this is so DR.. Do
heity is not the exception to the rule. OF
the many physicians who advertise to cure
the particular branches which he has de-
voted his particular study, none has attained
that wondrous and general practice which
daily attend at his Office. The great Ricord.
of Paris. specially devoted his attention to
the pa iicilar branch of medicine denomina-
ted Specific and Chronic. Dr. Doherty has
determined to do the same. Read his adver-
tisement ia another column and the sworn
stat nen& Of cures.
DR. W. K. DOHtRTY,
Priva Medical and Surgical Institute. Sac
ramento street below Montgomery. San
FrauciscU. s29:3m.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1866-12-08

FIRE.-About ten o'clock, on Sunday
morning last. our citizens were startled by
the cry of 4" fire!" The alarm was immedi-
ately sounded by No. is bell, and the whole
fire department turned out with exemplary
promptness. No opportunity was afforded
the boys to show how quick they could
squelch the flames. ii they ad chance, as
the fire. which originated in Chll, mo house
on Centre street was extinguished with few
buckets of water before they could get a
stream on.