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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1867-12-10

"Capltal we dhcr, Mr.. Jones, capital
weather. My wiic's got such a bad cold
she cant speak. like such weather."
a few days since. while one of the
messengers in the Treasury Department
at Washington was engaged in overhaul
ing waste paper, he discovered package
containing $4,000 in compound interest
notes, which had been redeemed and can
celed by the Department. The notes
were of no value, but we're TO be filed
away as vouchers, and were placed in a
basket in which waste paper was subsc-
qucntly thrown by mistake.
The widow Of former member of
Congress, residing in Hallowel, Me late
ly married her hostler. He treated her
cruelty, and she applied for a divorce
whereupon he dccamped, with $4,000
in bonds, leaving her in destitute clrcum-
Stances.
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Vermont has 5,00S sos acres of land
assessed at 81, l72, ll3; and collects a
total tax of 81, $50, 1875.
Richard Willard of Sutton, who
lost $500 in government bonds some time
since in pig pen, has the numbers and
has applied to the treasury department at
Washington for restoration.
--llial Flanders OF bloomington VA.
kllci on the 9Th ult, by falling upon n
pitchfork while ut work in his barn.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1867-12-10

Il AIN KILLER cures Sore Throat.
4 Favorite Medicine with all classes,
Is Davis Pain Killer
f You have Painters Collie,
Use tie Pain Killer
N Medicine is so popular
as the Pain Killer
* EEP the Pain Killer always at hand.
+ you have a cough or cold,
Use the Pain Killer.
I. OOk out and not lie caught without
hottie Of Pain Killer in the house.
l. ET every BODY use the Pain Killer
for Sprans and Bruises
Il VERY sailor should carry bottle Of
Pain Killer with him
II EMEMBEn the Pain Killer is for
both Interna, and External use.
Tie Pain Killer is sold by all Druggists and
Dealers in Family Medicines. 3j;lm
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1867-12-10

Gen. Stannard, Of the Collection Dis
irict across the Lake, is attempting army
practice, the carrying of every thing by
storm some natives having hitherto
erected a wigwam on the railroad bridge
at Rou<c's Point, he has taken possession
Of it, an! pat in it n corps of officers to
intercept conlraband goods and collect the
revenue. Next we will have the balloon
system 50 that deputy can be let down
on a boat any where on the Lake. 1t
takes live General to do things -PldtS-
Jmyh .ScaincL
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SCR0FCLA.

r. UGOL, of Paris one Of the mos eminent
hemists # Europa said
The most astounding results may he antici-
pnicd when Iodine can lie dissolved in pure
water"
DR.. II. ANpEfs, after fifteen years ,f scientific
research and experiment, has Succeeded in ii =
solving one and one quarter grains Of Iodine t.
each fluid ounce OF water, and the most astound-
lug results have followed its use, particularly in
Scrolula and diseases thcr, from. Circulars free.
DR.. II; II. Anlers' Iodine Water is for sale by
F. DINSMORE, &c Dey Street, New York, and
10y all Druggists. 30
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A LIENS LUNG BALSAM /!


C. assumption, Asthma. Group, Diseases of the
throat Bronchitis. Pains and Expressions Of the
Ct est or Lungs, Difficult Breathing, and all
Diseases OF the Pulmonary Organs.
It's action is eXrectorant, alternative, sIdo,ifc.
se'aiVc, diaThoretc, and diwctic, which render,
it one OF the most valuable remedies known fii
curing diseases Of the lungs. 1t excites eNpertor-
alton, and cares the lungs to throw off the
pcgm: changes the sccrctions aud rurcs the
blood; heals the irrita:ed parts gives strength
to the digestive organs; brings the liver to it,
proper actcn ami lmptrts strength to the whole
system. II is warranted to give entire satisfaction
even in the most confirmed casa~ OF consumption,
and not to produce costiveucsS Is do most rene
dies or effect the heat ~ it contains no opium in
any form. 1t is perfectly harmless to the most
''ii"'ie child, although an active and powerful
reme',y for restoring the system. There is M
necessity fol 50 many deaths by consumption.
when Aliens Lung Hasam will prevent it, il on y
taken in time
Sold by all Druggists. Price & per bottle.
3j;iw
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Il. II.


&C Deaths. that annually occur, arc caused BY
prcvtntib'e Disease, ana the greater portion IF
those complaints would, it Radway's Ready Re
lief or Pills (ls the case may require adniin-
s'ere'l when pain or unea .iness slight sikncss
l. experienced. he eXtcrminatei from tue svft,m
IN few hours. Pain, no matter from what cause
is almost instantly cured 10y tic Eeady Rel'e In
eases Of Rheumatism. Neuralgia. Sore Ii roat,
Dipthcria, Coils Headache Tooihache Cramps,
Spasms, Bilious Cho.ic, In fact all Pains, Aches,
and nfrmitcs either ~ the Stomach Bowels,
Bladder, kidneys, or the Joints, Muscles legs,
Aims. &C.. VIII ii few minutes yield to the
soothing Influence Of the Ready Relief
Every family shouli keep these life saving REM
cdies in the house can he used on all occasions,
where pain or sickness suddenly seizes YOU, or
accidents otcur-are sute and rapid in their effects
can lie taken used by intintsa as well as adults
and all who Use them, rJ matter how sick, or
great may be their suifrrings-a few hours in tho
worst cIscs and few minutes in ordinary COM
plants. will afford case and comfort. See DIR.
Railways Almanac tor 1867. R Il. r. sold by
Druggists 36;;2w
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~ SHATTERED Constitutions Restored
~ by llElMBoIp's EXTRACT Brcuu. 49;1v
From " Il. NORMAN FINSEY.


~ - 80. , VI -'7'NI'1Ni q IIIV 20 INOW.
MGsSrs. S. W. FowLE & Co., huston.
Being always willing To give my influence In
aii u glcat cause | checilullv testify to the
great merits of Di. WisrAR's BAisNM or WILD
CHERRY. which have had occasion To mako ms.
OF many fines during the last ten years in eases
81 Liver Complaint, hard Cough, and Splitting Of
Blood, attended with other dam cruus symptoms
ami have always found complete remedy. Nv
experience with other remedies Tor all these Dis
oaSeS, as well as with Il q trial of many prescrp-
lons OF physicians, leads me to believe that tie
b'lSim Is .Upcri'f to all OF them. Without any
hc~ltatl"n recommend this remedy as tie Lest
one eNtant Tor all Attacks If Colds, Coughs. and
Lung Diseases. Yours truly,
NORMAN FGNNEY.
Prepared by SETH W. FOWLE A son 1S
fremont ST.. Boston. and by Druggists generally
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4 MEXICAN
w A l. I II a NJ WATCI II ES.


The true value Of machinery applied to Watch
making is not that by it's use Watche, are made
rlp ilv, but that they are made correctly. Very
few people know why Waltham Watch should
he superior to any other In the first place, at
Naltham tie Watch is regarded as only machine
to he constructed Ike any other machine n me-
chanical principles, Ii tho watches are good it
Is hecaiSe the machinery is good. Of course there
mast he no defect in the principle or plan Of the
movement-uo mistake in the sizes or shapes of
the pieces ul which it is pOsed-noliing want
ng In their properties and no error in their po-
s'tiurs. These points once thoroughly settled
1t rests wholly with the machinery, constructed
with Infinite diversity Of form and function cX-
pre,SiY Tor tie purpose, to produce the finished
pieces. Br mean. Of supplying gauges aud micro
scopes tests and inspection for tile detection of
wear in II Q cutting tools and for suits and flaws
in ateel or stone arc made to accompany the work
in every stage from beginning to end As a ne
e">sarN result, the watch goes together perfect
machine. Every part is found to fit properly in
its place. Every pin may he pushed till it PITCHES
and every screw turned hunc. lnstead of a slug
gi,h and feeble action, the balance. even under
| the pressure Of tn" lightest mainsprug vihrates
with vi 10 and free motion, and the beat has the
clear Raging sound aiways characteristic OF the
Waltham Watch. The machine is iimekeeper
/ from the start
This system Of matchmaking is unknown in for
/ eign countries, aud is entirely original with the
Waithnn Company. The Company claim that
by it they pro luce watch6 that cannot he equal
| le'l tor every quality which makes Il watch valu-
able. Simple Ia plaza aud correct in principle tho
! mo ement Is not only beautifully finished, sub
stantai, accurate and cheap but is uniform in the
minute-t details not easily damaged, AMI when
repaired atwa;s good as new There are differ.
eut grades Of finish in the different varieties Of
watches made 10y the Waitham Company as Their,
are different sizes and shapes to suit an tastes and
means; but every Wac that hears the renuin,
trademark of 'Waitham' is guaranteed to he a
good one, and gobHdy need be afraid to buy it,
F EVERY WATCH Is FULLY WARRANTED.
For sale by all First-U,ss Dealers in tine United
4 - SAFES and British Provinces. g.
For further INF nrmation address the Agents,
ROBBINS & App ETON.
S6ilw 49, Broadway. n. Y
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M AN1ED.
, 0 o L A II NJ T. i, s.
A CHANCE TO MAKE MONEY.

Good wide-awakc agents wanted in every town
in the mi ell States TO engage in a very lucra-
tive business, that can lie operated everywhere
successfully. Olly n small capital required. For
full particulars and descriptive circular Address,
y " .HlTCilCOCK.14 Chambers St.. n. Y (36t4
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We tuesday, till Saturday, Jan /, ., aud 1.
On. B-No Gn'ranic Battery, or Me,merc De
cepion. DR.. Crabtre cures by means and cures
perm Hueut
TT At EUttrd. Brandon, Bristol New Haven
We rlcnrc, and Darlington, pr G. has a iir,c lit
ot patients already. II they increase for two
mo NH, more lie viii lie unal ie to attend th,m
nH. lie vW oliy lie at Middicbury ON Sundays
The DR.. lia. been the cnti,r past . MuNrns- II
C,Ltnu>A * ORLEANS CorNrILs. treating d p
eases Of long Standing:
Ljrr, Lung, & Taom Diseases; .Scyot
utt, Tickets, nNi aN Hamo,S; Fits; st.
JU0s' Dance RbenRa't,m Cdtu7A );
Dcajhc>s 7waQrS Plies D,9oy h'ii-
reg Disease an feoulc Complaints (ercpt
Internal Cance'); A7ryuin7hes !; ProhY,>us;
.U0cmM dad'Scmiaat Diseases, aad Iumts
Of tie Woo,l, sc. =.
Dr. CniRrRr has the hest suit or Offices in New
En- dan /, at al Main Street, Hartford, Conn.
where he has been i,n,'r,i wears. A competent
'.v cian i retained there while the Doctor gives
hi, own attention entirely to Chronic Di>ca,cs
y B.-lhc best people in his city and state
recommend Lin.
"lYy c'o0t he stag at A5mc, then p whincs
out an old tnult-En'lcr. BccauSe Of The
tiD0S0~"ls IN tie htod, crying,
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1867-12-10

E'NFEEBLED and Delicate Constitu.
tions, both scXes, use lIclmbold's Exir'ct
Buchu. 1t vii! give brisk and energetic feelings,
and enable you to sleep well.
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"COME AND HELP US !"

IN VERMONT, Dr. c. has been known by his
''o""dSi""" visits, since 1861. c5-All your news
papers ST. SIX well of HIM Eg- All his lalients
speak well OF him. EJ'See his lUur-pagrd Iircu.
lars for particulars.
DR.. G. vi its Families. and Brings out first
class people as his patrons which no travelling
doctor ever has done.
diseases told at Sight. Every case confidential.
EXAMINATIONS, Il treatment and medicine
from - to $40 per month. Patients unable to
call may bc visited at home.
1t w"u Il require a paper the size Of a bedouit
to copy all the good notices given the Doctor
Here are Il few for samples:
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1867-12-10

SASAr 'RIAN.-Dr. Crabtre's rooms at Titles
llotcl have been ,hrongcd with patients during
this his second vi>ii here. Last month he treated
II large number, and we are assured that they
have done we'll, The great increase now indi
Gates. A Mrs. Perkins whom he took to treat for
three or four months returned in one month and
declared herself cured. She has been an invalid
Fix wears aud two OF nonv) Physicians had
treated her for tumor>, &c.. without acnciit DR.
Criuirc uses mruS To cure Diseases amt no dis
ease ever wa really cured without means.-Or-
leans SftfHdHd
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1867-12-10

The Hartford CIurInt SAYS, in menti ming a SC.
we're case Of Scroiu'a DR.. G. cured: I'm such cases
he il remarkably uccc,st,,l"
The Herald Of Lite, q. " says: I'VE deem
him perfectly reliable"
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1867-12-10

4 MAPS CAPS
~ large stock expected thi. week-hoth in
cloth aud lur-at BARBOURS. :
Nov, 10, shift
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-09-10

MRS. WIEsLoW's SOOTHING SYRUP, FOR
CHILDREN TEETHING. greatly facilitates the
process Of tocthine. by softening the gums, re-
ducng all inaammaton-will alay all pain
and spasm odic action, and is sure TO regulate
the bowels. Depend upon it, mothers, it will
give rest to yourselves, and relief and health to
your infants. We have put up and sold this
article for years and can say in confidence and
truth Gift what we have never been able to say
OF any other Inedicne-~never has it failed in Il
single instance to effect p cure, when timely
used Never did we know an instance Of dis
satisfaction by any one who used it. On the
contrary, all are delighted with its operation,
and speak in terms Recommendation Of its med
ica effects and medical virtues. We speak in
this matter what we do know" after years Of
experience. and pledge our reputation for the
ful1ilment of what We here declare. In almost
every instance where the infant is suffering
from pain and ex haustion, relief will be found
in Is or 20 minutes after the syrup Is admins
tered. Full directions for using accompany
each bottle.
Be sure and call for Mrs. Winslow's @ooLh-
ing Syrup having the facsimile Of "Curtis Il
Perkins on the Outside wrapper. All nthors
are base limitations
Sold by druggists throughout the world.
Price, only IS cts per bottle.
Ottces-2l5, Fulton street, Now York.
205, High Hoborn, London, Eng.
AL, St. Paul st. Montreal, Canada.
all 2G--eO6m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-09-10

BASE BALL-The game Of base ball played
here on Saturday evening last between the first
pines Of the Jefferson, of Washington, and the
Pioneer, Of this city, resulted in favor of the
Jefferson in game Of six innings. Score,
Jefferson, 52 Pioneer, %. Umpire---Ad.
Wsrfeld, of the Old Dominion. The jefferson
were handsomely entertained by the Pioneer,
at the City Hotel. :. !5
A match game was played on Thursday last
between the first mines of the Osceola and Pas
time, (junior clubs), oil this city, which resulted
In favor of the former by score of SO to %.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-09-10

VII TIE SERVANTS AND BLACK -fhr Living
obtained BIZ the colorc.i laeop!e ws!.' i;w.'..ie
! is 30 rrecarious ana uUctrt:,l,. ls ~ give rise
to wonder how they live at all. Few seem to
have stated OF regular employment. The ma
iority wander about the streets picking up
chance jobs, saving wood, putting away coal,
&C., occupations which evidently do not keep
them employed a tythe Of their time. AS a
rule these wanderers will not contract TO do q
regular days work, prefertg the small and
quickly performed tasks. Women and chill
dren are seen at all times perambulating the
streets, picking up sticks for fuel, and gather
ing into bundles such odds and ends of scraps as
they can sell at the junk shops How they
will live when the pinchlng cold of winter
comes, clad in rags as they are, how existence
is to be prolonged until the next summers
sun gladdens them with its genial rays, they
probably ponder Tot, nor care, The num-
Der Of street nlendicants and house beegarS
is large and increasing, the many being
of the coIored race. Idle shifteas, wratched,
and nearly naked--what can be done With
these? Few hire them as servants, in most
cases they having proven themselves worthless,
INDECENT and thievish-utterly disqualified Tor
any position Of trust in respectable households.
This is no fancy picture, as hundreds of our
citizens can testify to their sorrow. What shall
be done? White servants are not to be had OF
native birth, and the war seems to have caused
the mysterious disappearance Of the Irish and
German house-seryants formerly SO plentiful
and useful 1.-THE tide Of emigration could be
turned this way, and we be furnished with good,
reliable servants as in former times great and
pressing want would be thus supplied. We
want good servants, reliable help, that can be
depended on, not such as will leave without
cause at the very time they can be least
spared White servants would be best suited
to the condition of things at present, when the
relations between whites and blacks are so un
settled, aud they are now sought alter BY many
househeepers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-09-10


The REGATTA. the request Of several
boat owners in other cities, who desired to en-.
ter their boats for the regatta to have occur
red on Thursday next, and have been unable
to make the necessary preparations, the regat-
ia has been postponed until the 25th instant.
By that time much larger number of boats
will have an opportunity to enter, and it is
expected that Philadelphia, Baltimore, and
possibly New York may be represented. The
rowing match has not been decided upon, posi-
lively, as yet. ....z
Seven boats are already entered, viz: the
Greyhound, Minnie Clark, Perseverance, An.
gusta, Billy. National, and Katie Of Baltimore,
which has been re6ttel, furnished with new
sails, aud otherwise improved, and great ex-
pecrations are entertained of her success in the
coming race.
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l.OCA |. NEWS.
TUESDAY EVENING. sEPTEMBEE 10

aTHE REUNION LAST NIGHT. -NotwilA'
standing the very unfayorable weather, and
occurrence, at the same time, Of several other
,. meetings. in which many of the members were
interested, "The Society Of Old Students Of
st, John Academy" was well attended, last
night Mr. John T. Hill, one Of: the Vice
Presidents presided, and the following officers
we're elected for the ensuing year, viz:
J. Fairfax Mclaughlin, of Maryland, Presl-
dent; Norgal E. Foard, Of Maryland !; French
G. Lugenbeel, of the District of Columbia /;
John T. Hill, Of Virginia; Henry J. Nevett,
Of Ohio; Singleton Ridgely, Of Tennessee !;
Martin VIM. Wigg, Of South Carolina; and
John R. Edelen, of Georgia, Vice Presidents;
james A. Clarridge, Recording Secretary !;
Norman F. Moore, Corresponding Secretary !;
Thomas Scott, Treasurer. The Chair appoint
ed Messrs. Lycurgus E. Uhler, Rudolph John
son Donald Mclean, Ernest j. Simpson and
q VIM, Hunter, to constitute the Executive
Committee. nots
The Constitution was SO amended as to
change the annual meeting from the school
anniversary September Sth. to the day OF the
annual closing exercises, the last Friday in
June, and long and amusing debate, on
the manner of notifying members, the amount
of funds necessary for carrying out the objects
Of the Society, the propriety Of having an an
nual dinner, &c, ensned, in which Mr.. H.
johnson, Of Washington, and Messrs. S. Z.
Neale, G. NJ Germaun r. L. Carne, A. Nj.
Hall, N. F. Moore, j. F. Muir and John Har-
per, of this, city, participated. @a
The meeting adjourned about ten O'Clock,
those who attended being much gra titled at
the pl oreedings. #G j#@.aS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-09-10

FALL BUSINESS We again mention that
our merchants manufacturers, and mechanics,
are laying In and opening their Fall supplies of
goods Of all kinds, and will have iull assort-
ments of all articles for country trade, to be
sold as cheaply as they can be bought in any
other market, and often at more advantageous
terms than are offered elsewhere. The facii-
ties of reaching this market by river travel, and
BY railroad, are such as to offer great induce:
ments 10 visit the market and make purchases
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-09-10

MOONLIGHT EXCURSION. The choir of the
NJ e. Church, South, advertise their excur-
sion by moonlight to come off on Thursday
evening, the 18th inst This excursion has
been twice postponed on account of bad wealth
er. On this occasion, it is hoped, the elements
will be propitious. The celebrated choir Of the
IN" Street, Washington city, Church, (Rev.
Vim. V. Tudor s)-of which JOS. Fl. Daniels
is conductor, and his daughter, so well known
as splendid singers, are MEMBERSHIPS been in
yited to ompanyy the ezcursiouists, but as
yet it is not certainly known that the invitation
will be accepted @#
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-09-10

WASHINGTON ITEMS The box office of the
National Theatre was opened for the sale of
seats yesterday Notwithstanding the very
wet weather there was quite large sale, es-
pecially for few favorle operas, chief among
which were the Bohemian Girl, cinderella"
and Norma In the last named the new
prima donna, Miss Marie Abbott, will make
her first appearance. ..
The eastern section OF the city is improving
very rapidly, and new buildings are being
erected at all points "-..
Mr.. John f. Ellis, music dealer, has just
had erected and completed, at an expense OF
$25. 900, handsome iron front building on
Pennsylvania avenue, near Tenth street. The
ground upon which the building is erected
cost originally $45, 900.
An application for the release OF johnson
enlarged with killing Smo0t) on ball. IS TO be
made. ...... 49,.
The central portion of the old penitentlary
building in the Arsenal grounds, is to be de-
molished The wings will be converted into
quarters for the officers OF the post
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l4S, KING STREET las, EIc'G STREET.
TO THE PUBLIC

Jas, KING 3TREET las, EI,iG STREET.
TO THE PUBLIC .s..
The subscriber has Just returned from the
Eastern markets. whero he has spent the past
two months in selecting and purchasing one OF
the largest and best stocks Of Goods ever offered
for sale in Alexandria, which he intends TO sell
at prices lower than the same articles can be
bought this side of the city OF New York. The
attention OF country merchants and the trade
generally, is called to his extensive stock OF
Doors and SHOES, for Ladies', Misses and Child
rem Boys. Youths and Men. Also, his as3ort-
ment OF READT-MADE CLOTHING and FUR
NIsHIHG GooDs, which is unsurpassed in this
market, all Of which having been bought at
great bargains will be sold at figures far below
current prices. In order to accommodate his
Wholesale business he has rented large ware
house, in which will be found the largest and
finest stock every offered in Alexandria
HENRY STRAUSS,
sep 2-3m 14S, King ST., corner ST. Asaph,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-09-10

LECTURE TO THE CHILDREN Mr. VIM. *.
Hunter, OF North Carolina, THE Children s
Friend" has returned to this city, and will adj
dress the children Of the Sabbath Schools to-
morrow Wednesday, pight, at /! o'clock, in
the Baptist Church, Washington street. All,
old and young are invited to attend. Parents
are particularly invited to be present. The
children will occupy the front seats ..