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Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1867-03-08
Local News.


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R.RToN Town OFFCERs.-At the y
animal town meeting, in Barton, on il
Tuesday last, the following officers +
were elected:
Moderator. j. T. Skinner; Clerk,
VIM. Graves; Selectmen. Thomas
Baker, Benjamin Mosman, w. Z.
Parker; Treasurer, T. G. Cobb; !
Overseer of Poor, Geo. W. Jenness;
lst Constable, Charles HI. Dwineil; i
I'd Constable, Lewis Ford Listers,
James Boswell, Mark F. Blake, G. b.
Merrill; Auditors, E. Barnard, A. {.
Robinson, |. K. Drew; Trustee, A. c.
Robinson; Town Grand Jurors, Cy-
rus Eaton, n. FL. Fletcher; Superin-
tendent of Schools, Rev. VIM. A. Rob
inson; Town Agent, A. B. Matthew
son.
Observation-Disclosures, Emery Cock
Town Clerk, James Simonds; Select
men. Hiram Mcclellan, n. A. Blanch-
ard. Charles Marston: Listers, James
Simonds, Benjamin Hancock, David
: Cameron; Overseer of Poor, Joseph
: Dwinell; Treasurer, James Simonds;
+ Constable and Collector, John Jen-
ness; Superintendent Of Schools, E..
= Warren Cook; Town Agent, Hiram
: Mcclellan; Trustee, n. A. Blanchard,
;r Observation-Disclosures, J. I. Allen,
% Clerk and Treasurer, Royal Cum
mings; Selectmen, w. D. Crane, E.
9 H. Williams, Geo. R. Lane; Over
o. seer of the Poor and First Constable
,r Abner G. BOwley; Second Constable
p S. W. jenkins; Town Agent, Charlie:
ID :. Bachelor; Town Superintendent
". D. K. Simonds; Listers, d. f. Bisbee
he E. B. True, J. W. Sherry; Auditors
NJ Daniel True. LII. Bisbee, D. l.. Hill
~ dreth; Town Grand Juror, DAME
de True; Pound Keepers. D. F. Bi5be(
~ Russell Cummings, Geo. L. Sleeper
,n- Philander Wright, Hiram Cutting
&c Geo. r. Lane. s. NJ. Field.
IN DONATIoNs.-The friends of Rev.N
or W. Aspenwall, of Bloomington, d:
en- sembled at the house Of Mr.. |. {
ui- Smith, on Tuesday afternoon Il tn
'aS evening, Feb. 18th, and in connectiq
CO. with very pleasant visit, attribute
er- the sum of 500.
ELF The proceeds Of the donation gi
Sh- en- to Mrs. H. 5. Fowler, Of Irasburg
eat on Thursday eve, Feb. 28, amountC
tfl- to sixty. eight dollars.
- The NURSERY" is the title Of
49, new juvenile monthly magazine, pu
L9 lished by John l.. sAorey, No.
Washington street, Boston, Mass,
- forms a beautiful quarter-shapc
:, I2mo 30 pages, richly illustrate
on printed FROM large plea aad engIi
~, type, and containing original contl
-. buttons from tAe best writer's for Il
young. 1t differs from oil 9th
-, juvenile magazines in lis special a
- agitation to the tastes and capaclti
of children of a tender age. Eve
m intelligent parent, and teacher Of
infant school has felt the want Of pl
=, cisely such a work. Subscription
80 remittanecs, &c, should be sent
d Fanny p. Severns, Boston, Mass.
up, \ lively little paper has been sta
ght ed at POultncy, called The OwI
pie, A regular screecher.
'art The Editor Of this paper is hcl
ON by notified and warned that if
OF don't make his appearance at tt
'un- shebang within four days from da
It's we shall sell out and 90 West.
the MANY-DEvIIs.
'du- Barton, March s, 1867.
SUDDEN DEATH.-Charics Moult
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1867-03-08

APPQINTED.-The Senate, on Sat
urday, the 26th ult,, confirmed the
Of Arson j. Crane, of
Richmond, as Collector Of Internal
Revenue, in the Third District of Y er-
mont, in place of Carlos Baxter, re-
signed.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1867-03-08

Taking Medicine to cure diseases
occasioned by deficiency of Iron in
the blood, without restoring it to the
system, is like trying to repair build
ing when the foundation is GONE
The Peruvian Syrup "a protoxidc of
from supplies this deficiency and
builds up an iron constitution.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1867-03-08
MANY-DEvHs.
Barton, March s, 1867.

SUDDEN DEATH.-Charics Moulton
in Charleston, a young man 81 yaars
of age died very suddenly last Thurs
day morning, it is supposed of heart
disease. He had been at work the
day before with a saving machine,
and though very tired at night, felt as
well as usual. About three o'clock
in the morning, his wife was awakened
by strange noise, but before she
could procure a light, her husband
was dead. With remarkable presence
of mind she Immediately blew the
horn as signal of distress. But
this did not avail, and leaving a child
only four years of age to rock anoth-
er still younger. she went half mile
to the nearest neighbor, to procure
observation-disclosures ErDyess.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1867-03-08

Money taken at this Office.
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Miscellaneous Items.

Ex-Governor John F. Pettus, of
Mississippi died recently in Arkansas,
to which he had emigrated after the
downfall of the Confederacy. Hewas
Chief Magistrate Of Mississippi for
two terms, covering the period be-
tween 1859 and 1868. He was a
fierce rebel, being one of the chief in
struments in bringing his state into
secession.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1867-03-08

Josh Billings says there is nothing
more touching in life than to see a
poor but virtuous young man stus.
Cling with a moustache.
Brigham Young is reported 10 be
seriously i'll.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1867-03-08

A. serious riot occurred at Wilson,
N. c., on Sunday last, between an
armed party of negroes and some Of
the citizens. One white man wa
MORALLY wounded and one negro
killed.
The New York herald., 1867-02-22
NEW JERSEY INTELLIGENCE.
Jersey City.

Jersey City.
TIE LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE POLICE DEPART.
SEyr.-rhc committee appointed by the Legislature to
inquire into the working Of the Police Commission in
jersey City commenced their labors yesterday at the
station house. Tho members arc Messrs. Winfield and
Ludam Of the Senate, and Messrs Falkenburg, Nixon
and H. Clark Of tho House The examna,icn me. o. the
sis sos 50 ssans. sasssO 50 for the corresponding
period Of 1865 under tho old system The organization
Of the force character and efficiency OF The mon, well
complaints, trials and punishments were next In
qurcd into AZ half-past two O'Clock tho committee
viewed the force and expressed themselves highly
pleased When the inquiry has terminated the Affairs OF
the Water Commissioners will be inquired into
IMPORTANT ACTION LIQUOR DEAru.--Upwards
Of 100 liquor dealers from Jersey City, Hoboken, Hud.
son City and outlying districts held meeting yesterday
afternoon, at the American Hotel Montgomery street.
The chair was taken by H D. Gerdtz President Of tho
LIQUOR Dealers Association Of Hobokcn, Otto Meyer
acting Secretary The object Of the meeting to
else bill before tho Legislature and by way Of
promise. q resolution was passed to close all uQuor
Cd 1 from 1n 70 was sS re-
ing tho whole Of Hudson county During the
progress Of the meeting some bosterons individuals
remarks on the State Legislature, and using some
odous epithets. When the meeting adjourned gene
raj carousa OF the macontents ensued, and when
hnted that such conduct might bo noticed by press
10 tho prejudice Of the meeting, Of them hoarse
with Ss DO % s
vailed that these proceedings would defeat the object
Of the mcctins, aud accordingly another meeting
called for Thursday.
Newark.
EssEx CorxrY CouRrs-Thc following prisoners were
yesterday sentenced IN the Essex County Cours:Chas
Freeman, breaking. i've years state Prison. John Miller,
breaking two years State Prison. Lewis schmt break
ing two years State Prison. John Eisenhert cmbezzc-
ment one year state Prison; Isaac Jackson breaking
three gears state Prison. John Lang larceny one year
STATE Prison; Carl winchhauscr, larceny, eighteen
months State Prison; James Parcoc, malicious mischief
500 nne John setz larceny, two years State Prison
John Gerhard Breaking, three years State Prison. Robt
Mcdonald burglary, ten years State Prison. Patrick Far
ley, assault and battery and robbery, Ave years state
Prison. Several other prisoners for minor offences,
were sentenced 70 various terms In the County Jail
LINCOLN Moxunvr-A message has been received in
the HOUSE Of Assembly from Governor Ward trans
mitsns memorial from the National Lincoln Mouu.
meat Association. together with letter from Governor
Oalesby, Of Illinois The letter states that the assoca
tOn hes received $4,000 from private sources and that
Illinois has contributed $50 600 toward the erection of
the proposed monument $125 900 Is stil needed which
u H. hoped will be raised by appropriation by loyal State
Legislatures Governor Ward made no recommendation
In regard 70 the NATTER and there the anair resta
The New York herald., 1867-02-22

feet pcnstaied into lake Ps and bombardsd the bss
tories Of Curupaity that SIDE while another division
having ut Their head the admiral, Joachim jose "
nsco-who Y only IN temp rasy command during S9 sne
tance and shsed Curupaty the river side The losses
sustained by the Paraguayans said TO be very consd
srabls On the lake side their works destroyed 10
many places and their guns were abandoned but as the
allied army was not there 70 profit by these openings
things remain before On the side the clads
are said TO have made very little impression The losses
OF the Brazians, usual, stated Insignificant
Rear Admiral Ignacio reports that the Paraguayans
suffered from another explosion In the bombardment Of
the Sth instant The admiral speaks highly Of all
his officers In this city body begins 70 feel hope
the Marquis de Caxas and the present admiral in
mand viii be the great OF the countryeven vieng
with Grant and Farragut in a small way
The allied army now numbers about 4o,o0o men, and
renfcrceenss OF about 500 per week are leaving this
Vice Admiral the vscount Tamandare and Rear Ad-
mral Borrogas Baron do Amazonas-Which title no -
ceived for has brilliant exploit al Richreto-arrved N
this port Wednesday last from the seat OF war; Here
NAV remark that Tamandare has not been superseded
in his command Admiral lgnaclo but be is absent
leave As the vessel bearing the two distinguished ON
GERS steamed up bay they were told that the Empe
ror was on board transport supenten the embark
ing or troops for the south They Immediately went on
board and paid their respects 10 his Majesty, who was
pleased to receive them very gracously inviting them
10 breakfast with him board Al breakfast nls AA-
iesy had the two admiras seated at his side Taman-
dars on the right and Amazonas on the left IL Wa
very gratifying the old sailors 70 DO thus received
by their sovereign especially as the nonol was unox.
pected The first received Dy the aamra!s w.
that Tamandare had been promoted from vice admir-
~ admiral and Amazonas from admiral 70 vice ao-
mral That old English veteran, Admiral farker, NJ
also received the rank Of full admiral ana ~ ms ~
request has been placed on the retired lsl me w.
a large number Of their friends, who cheered them
iustilV
The New York herald., 1867-02-22
TINE BOARD OR HeALTN.

The Board Of Health met yesterday afternoon Presi-
dent Schultz In the chair The report Of the supsrn-
tendent which, but for the nattenon Of clerk PasnsV
might be given in detail was read and ordered g
Ole The report that during the past week shrss
yfour private dwellings and workshops and stores
had been examined by the Inspectors During their N
spectons they discovered and reported upon the follow
ing causes 0f complaint Unhealthy condition Of 49,
enty tenement houses. ten private dwellings, New
Haven Railroad trnck seventeen horse stables ssv
oral streets and alley wsys.
Commissioner Swinburne offered the following pream-
BILE and resolution which was adoptcd:-
Whereas all experience In the Administration Of quarsn-
proper protection to the public health which require
and secure the detention OF passengers who have been
posed to ccniaeoas o. Infection. diseases but are net
Of infection 10 which they have been exposed during the
voyage until By proper lapse OF time they shown b
year has demonstrated that during OF much SICK
the objects of such detention be fully attained
by the OF hulKs vessels and that their Tor
State well 10 the aud conegneos Of vesse
and s often productive Of actual increase Of dscase and
another warm season viii bring with return OF the fear
full epidemic Of cholera which appeared midst dur
past summer and the State destitute any suitabe
the disease may BE- lawfully detaned: therefore.
Resolved, That in the judgment Of the Board provion
location on land FOR the detention of psssensers undsr
quarantine who not actually Sick but have exposed
70 contagious or infectious Diseases and thai full and
Of Quarantine some other suitable officers 10 obtain ss
for that purpose bHan exercise Of the OF eminsnA
domain, n u cannot be acquired by purchase
copy Of this memorial was ordered 70 be signed By
the President Of the Board at the time announo
and 10 be Afterwards forwarded 10 the LegsiaturA
Tho Board then adjourned.
The New York herald., 1867-02-22

TO move any arnendment the address myself but II
there any gentleman who entertained a different
disposition. and to whom might without impropriety
offer recommendation, would earnestly beseech him
forbear from executing such an intention. tHear
Passing however to The subjects-the numerous and
important subecstouched upon IN the speech from the
throne am anxious TO offer some remarks para
graphs which the speech contains And first Will dwell
for that very momentous question, the cor
Kingdom and the government Of the United States, In
reation 70 questions pending between the two countries
which questions have out OF the late civil war.
And wish 10 convey an assurance 70 the noble lord
the Secretary Of state Foreign Anhis on the part OF
all with whom have had an opportunity OF commun-
he may propose TO do the subject will be judged not
in the narrow spirit Of exacting from him or endeavor
ing TO exact from him precise conformity TO the steps
we ourselves have taken, but that, as long as his
measures and his policy may in view DO consistent
with the honor and conducive TO the nterest OF the
country. everything which may proceed from MN ana
his colleagues will receive at our hands most favorable
consideration Hear, hear.)
The New York herald., 1867-02-22
THE BRITISH PARLIAMENT.

Eaali~h Report Of the Scene at the Opening
q sho scssisn--Thc Roynl Procession aud
9safe 'sTsrn Outv of Queen victoria-Dis-
sinsuished Asscmblnse In the House Of
Lords-Drcsses Of Her Majesty and the
Royal Princess. &c.
BY special telegram from London to the HERALD,
through the Atlantic cable. enabled submit to
readers the 9Th inst avery animated and
account Of the witnessed in the streets Of that
sy and within the doors Of the House OF Lords the
occsicn Of the opening Of Parliament To-day have
ehs reports OF the London journals, brosght by the
steamship Anemania embracing somc additional facts
relative 10 the
ROYAL PROCESSION
From the London Times, Feb.
Yesterday her Majesty the Qreen opened the second
Ssr now long and prosperous reign The occasion was
calculated TO excite high degree OF interest," for
pot only came after crns the most important perhaps
which has occurred since her Msestys accession 70 the
throne. ~ well In its popular bearings its politi
eal Indications, but also st period when everything
portends that the session which IL nauguraied viii
- more cventfol even than the last. Though
bus few bc actual spectators Of the ceremonial
s nous. ~ az so A., a. sens. o.
81 the principal actors IN The scene Some such
considerations alone could have induced the vast
muititudes who 1ocked from all parts OF London
yesterday 70 face rain and mud in order 10 the
Royal pageant genial Sunshine In the forenoon gave
hopes that Queens weather. would lend its aid
90 the attraction Of the coming spectacle but shortly
before twelve O'Clock rain began 10 fall, and at
half past twelve the ram came down in torrents.
Both sides Of Parliament street were densely packed
che windows Of the houses, those from
which but an Indifferent view could be obtained were
nIlcd, and every site which was suitable and many
which were NOT we're made less available Tor
Sbe erection Of Temporary stands and balconies bat
eaon Of the Greradier Guards, headed by their band
was posted near the entrance 70 the Lords and the
Coldsireems opposite Palace yard Her Majesty occu-
pied what Is termed dress carriage with eight
cream colored horses Though the downpour Of rain
necessassd the closing OF The windows Of her carriage
% that few could catch glimpse Of the Queen hats and
andkerchIefs were tumultuousy waved as her Majesty
passed along aud loud and enthusiastic cheers rose
from the voices Of tens Of thousands
The doors OF the House OF Lords were not opened t
twelve o'clock but long before that time considerable
number OF ladies' had collected, and the dim magnn
ceuce OF tho long corridors and chambers was
by the presence Of exquisite toilets IN all the richest
appnudes Of the latest fashion In few minutes ster
Che hour had struck considerable space OF the govern
ent benches occupied and from that time tI auer
one O'Clock the arrivals ncessanf Inc opposuion
benches led more slowly for these occasions this
part Of the chamber II reserved for peeresses only ana
the majority Of these dd not arrive Ill shorty oetoro
the great ceremony OF the day began.
The gallery on the nshl Of Qe throne devoted % laess
The New York herald., 1867-02-22
B Gu N


brussels (Feb. p correspondence OF Paris TcmpsI
Some painful news the details OF which have not yet
arrived has been for hours the subject OF general
conversation In this city. riot among workmen the
consequence Of strike caused by the closing OF several
furnaces has taken place to-day at Marchenne au-fon
near Charlero and one OF the most important manufac-
turing centres OF Belgium The efforts OF the local gen.
darmerv having been insufficient TO repress the tumu
detachment from the garrison Of Charleroi was sent IN
all haste TO the spot
A collision then occurred between the workmcn and
the troops, who fired and, IL Is said, killed three
There ends the information which have as yet re-
ceived this unfortunate Affair." the first cause OF
which is the financial crisis the excessive dearpess OF
Goals and consequently the closing OF several metaur
gcaI establishments and the reduction Of wages in
others.
The New York herald., 1867-02-22

Board Of COuncilMIen.
This Boad met yesterday afternoon, President Brink
man presiding.
resolution was adopted directing the Clerk Of the
Board furnish the Mercantile Library Association, tho
Cooper Union and other public libraries copy Of all the
publications anih6rixod to be published printed BY
the Common conncil o. the cty Of New fors.
drivers OF cxprcss wsgone from eolcting employment
any steamboat andsR railroad depot other dspots
from such depots. II was laid over.
PROPOSED DESCENDING or THE GRANTS or LAND FOR THE
NEW YORK POST orrcE AND BARGE BUILDINGS
Ms. CLYcRE presented q resolution 70 roscind tho
resolution adopted by tho Board OF C0uncmen Decem-
Der 13 1885, in relation 70 ceding TO the United States
government site for Post Office and Court House,
tho lower portion OF tho City Hail Park. Preceding
the resolution there was preamble reciting that the
land intended devoted the purpose before named
10 he cedcd TO the United states government o-
not equal 10 onenh ITS value that the site aforesaid Is
in the noest part Of the city, where there Is constant
Dustle and confusion the streets being crowded with
vehicles thus rendering the crossing thereof prccarous
10 pedestrians and causing at tho same time great ncon
veDience and delay.
Motions lay the paper the table and to refer
the Law Committee were lost, and IL referred TO
Special Committee composed Of Messrs Gilmore, Lamb
and Hart
Mr. GILMORE offered resolution rescind the resou-
ton adopted December 81 in relation cedug certain
portion of the Battery 70 States government
for the erection upon IL OF Barge and Revenue Office,
the Of the Common Council at that dec 81
being inconsistent with resolution previously adopted
whereby the street Commissioner directed con-
cude contract with Stephen N. Drew for completing
the Battery Enlargement the ccsson of which to the
United states would conflict with the above contract
The paper was referred 10 the special committee hereto
fore named.
wssHISGroSs BlRrnDAY
The Board consurred with the Aldermen in recon-
mending the citizens of New York appropriately OBJ
serve the anniversary Of Washngton's birthday.
After adopting number unmportant general orders,
the Board adjourned tin Monday next, at TOUR O'Clock
The New York herald., 1867-02-22
SOUTH AMERICA.
Renewed Activity at the Seat
Of War.
LOPEZ FREEING SLAVES.
Ac Ac. DC.

The steamship Guiding Star Captain socum from hio
Janero January IS arrived at this port yesterday Our
thanks due the obgng Puser for the prompt de-
livery Of our files and dispatches.
The New York herald., 1867-02-22
new JERSEY LEGISLATURE.

TnsxroS, Feb. 21, 1867
The Mercer and New Brunswick Railroad bill was lost
yesterday In the House on the alleged ground that
intended TO compete In business with the joint compa-
niee. joint meeting will be heid Wednesday next
The bill 10 create the Township OF Kearpcy out OF
HARRISON y Hadson county. psssed IN the House
The New York herald., 1867-02-22

saieidaf Dan ,oar 6toer,s ne tuo cour,es: nothine
destructive Of their best interests; and, the
time there no two countries which have u in
their power TO be more useful TO another Hear.
hcar think thcre Is only other topic In the royal
speech 10 which tho noble earl adv ered and that In
the 10 be proposed with regard TO the settlement
Of the relations landlord tenant in Ireland
do not at all wish 10 detract from the which he
properly ascrbed TO the administration Of the noble
lord the late Lord Lieutenant, and agree with him
that Of the questions necessary solved in
en sui Of so the land uasn a@s 'me % d not
anticipate the discussion Of the particular measure We
propose to bring forward II Is ready TO be LAID upon
while on the one hand her Maesiy's government
anxiously desire 70 give every facility 10 the for
benentng by his improvements, they also desire 70
interiered with without destroying the whole social
dition OF the country Iear, hearl As the noble earl
ton OF the speech, and as after waiting for little time
found that other noble lord wished 10 put
win say nothing more, bnt will content myself with
expressing nv thankfuness 20 your lordshps for the
manner In which you have received the speech and tho
address, and hope that 10 may be indication OF the
measured will bc received which will be submitted 10
the consideration Of Parliament. Hear, hearl
The motion vas then agreed 70.
In the House or Commons Mr.. DEGREY proposed and
Mr. GRAVES seconded the address
Mr. GLApsToSr, who rose amid loud cheers in the
course Of his remarks eaid:I rise Speaker for tho
purpose Of supporting the address which has bsen moved
and seconded from the Opposite benches confess that
on this occasion, independently OF much other
which the address contains and which We should wish
20 - brought out In discussion the most favorable
suspicee there three which Of them-
selves would sufhce, think, TO make any candid and
well judging reluctant TO dssenson introduced
into this debate. Hear, hear) the announce
nient OF for the union Of the North American
Provinces; the announcement OF . measure ON THAI
most important subject the state Of the relations
between landlord and tenant in IreIand-and.
must add In terms in which do MOI think the most
fastidious among nnd anything object to- and
thudly the announcement, not less gratifying than
either q the other bat even more ratlfyns, that In
the Judgment OF her Maesys government the time has
arrived when the existence Of exceptional and In one
ssnss arbitrary, power 70 ireland may reach us ermna.