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neither doing menacing injury other States engaged
the attention of the Executive Department at the close of the
war; and it has not been lost sight of since that time
not entirely dissimlar naval revealed itself dur
ing the period the Pacific The required foot
hold there fortunately secured by late treaty with the
Emperor of Russia and imperative that the
obvious necessities of the Atlantic should be
less carefully provided for good and convenient port and
harbo capable of easy Defense will supply that want With
the possession of such station by the United States neither
any other American nation need longer apprehend
injury oense from any transatlantic enemy. agree with
our early statesmen that the West Indies naturally grayates
and may be expected ultimately to be absorbed by the
Continental States including agree with them,
Also that is wise to leave the question OF such absorption
to the process of natural political gravtation.
The islands of ST. Thomas and ST. Johns, which constl-
tute part of the group called Virgin Islands, seemed to
offer the advantages Immediately desirable while their
QUESTION could be secured in harmony with principles to
which have alluded A treaty has, therefore, been
islands, and will be submitted to the Senate for consdera
tion."
1t appears that protection to American ciizens" is
of conflicting laws This will be great comfort to
the hundreds of American officers who In British
prisons. Says Mr.. Andrew Johnson:
"The attention of Congress respectfully called to sim
gular conflict of laws The Executive Department OF this
Government has hitherto uniformly held 1t now holds
that naturalization in conformity with the Constitution and
laws of the United States absoves the recipient from his
native alegance-he Courts of Great Britain hold that
allegiance to the British is indeeasibe and is not alb
solved by laws of naturalization. The British judges
cite the and law of the United States In support OF
that theory against the position held by the Executive a-
hority of the United States This conflict perpexes the
public mind concerning the rights of naurazed citizens and
mpairs the national authority abroad called attention to
this subject in my last annual message and now again re-
specty appeal Congress to declare the national Will
Enthusiastically upon this important question"
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Mexico.

Mr. uarez and his party have been perfectly successful in
all parts of the republic and having thus been emphatic
ally Endorsed by the people, he proposes go ahead and
labor for their best interests Notwithstanding there those
who ready grow and threaten at move ne makes
If he is not compelled to succumb from want of
he will his purpose and intention to assist
from the United States-Mr Juarez will probably de-
the world that Mexico has finished passing
through fiery ordeal that has searched her during
the last half century, and that republican Mexico under
republican Mexicans will yet become fixed fact Congress
convenes within the ten days. Everyone is anxousy
awaiting its assembling in the nat pqoc nn no
prorate will be revived The members at present in the
capital have already held preliminary meetings. at which
was clearly demonstrated that JuareZs friends in the
ascendency The following of reform have been
proposed and it is thought they will meet successful issue:
The issuance of military code in accordance with the
spirit of the times the abolition of the death penalty crea-
ton of penenarie that the different legislative assemblies
of the various States shall alone have the right to regulate
their domestic affairs that the extraordinary powers that
are conferred upon the President shall be restricted to him
aone that the President of the republic may the event
of the commission of unlawful acts be supplanted by the
President of congress- and he in turn by the President of
the supreme COURT that the constitution be changed to
conform with these proposed reforms.
The intense interest is felt in the action of congress
upon these reforms and particularly with regard to the
limitation of the extraordinary powers to the President The
Governors of the States have these powers which they
using to the detrmen of the interests of the people,
number of having been recently placed in solitary
confinement by their simple ORDERS without trial hearing
among whom Seniors Ava and Ochoa who recently
elected members of congress These arbitrary acts have
called forth bitter denuncatons from all sides and threats
freely comminged with Inconsistencies but without
apparent effect upon the general government the President
quietly looking firmly denying the rlghs OF lew dlsap
pointed but ambitious men him from the path of
his duty.
For publicly known the government has
ordered General Escobeda send of his best divisions
the capital There much larger force garrisonng the
city than required and this move has queer look to
but Mr. Juarez has shown his sagacy sufficiently to
to all that the measure whatever has for its object
is wise one There is much to attribute this aug
menaon of the garrison to the numerous robberes that
have recently occurred here which have been carried
in unparalleled for audacity and boldness One
pointedy illustrative of the present state Of affairs far
personal security is concerned occurred last week Three
brilliant with diamonds and other ewel called at the Office
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Prussia.

The Prlssan Keros Zeitg had editorial Thursday,
2Sh November on the conference for the settlement of the
Roman question The writer says that with the exception
of Austria Of the great of Europe has accepted
the conference The other powers have either like Prussia
exacted explanations given evasive replies
The Prussian having recently sentenced Liberal
member of the Prussian Diet for speeches made in that
assembly, resolution has been adopted by the Det-hough
only by small MISUNDERSTANDING that the constitution
guarantees liberty of speech.
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of senores Besgu situated in the prominent place
the city, and inquired for Senior Necanor Besgu stating
that they had important private business arrangements to
make with him. in reference to the great Real del Monte
Mines of which his family the owners Showing them
into private Office Mr.. B. cooy informed that his
three visitors the representatives of body of 200 men,
who banded together for the purpose of extracting what
funds they required from whom they believed could
afford such luxuries at the time telling him his life
would pay the penalty if he in any disclosed the
of their visit its object He then required
out the sum of $4,000 in gold and to show his "vstors"
to door, treating them with perfect poiteness Entering
coach that awaiting them they disappeared and have
been allowed go their way without molesaon The facts
leaked out Notwithstanding the of Mr. Bestgui and
found their way into print which alarmed that gentleman
that he went before the chief of police and made written
denial of the report but which has not satisfied the public
but served only smile at Mr. BIS fears One of
the gentlemen who recently kidnapped the Touca
road who paid $4,000 obtain his release reached his
home Monday last His eyesgh it found has been
totally ruined consequence of his eyes having been
tightly bandaged during the ten days of his capture He
that he taken town about two days ride from
Toca where he guarded constantly by who seemed
be under military discipline and appeared to number over
two hundred.
The Mexican consul San Francisco has received
spondence showing that Juarezs proposed amendments to
the constitution of Mexico will probably be adopted The
majority in Durango and adjoining States is large
Juarez received majority in every State for President.
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England.

The following additional particulars Of the explosion of
the Baubina Liverpool November 29h have
been received The Baubna Grecian steamer recently
turned over to that government and built in England
during the last year of the in the United States for
Frazer, Trenholm & Co. Her original Colonel
Lamb The explosion occurred about six in the morning.
when the Baubina getting up steam preparatory to
leaving One hundred and persons were on
killed The Baublina had large quantity of and
ammunition on board for the Grecian government.
From London learn that Messrs Warren, Halpn and
Costello, the Fenan prisoners who sentenced to i'm
prisonment for of years. were the 3Oth November
brought from Dublin Pentonve suffer their sentences
They handcufed and strongly guarded.
Another dispatch from London says that there is consider
able excitement of the Fenians An outbreak
feared Manchester where have been seized by the
police authorities Only arrest has been made Dispatches
from Cork received late the night of the 3Oth umo,
make mention of serious apprehension there Also
We are further informed that Colonel Burke up for
examination at Bow street the 30th November Massey
testified at considerable length No decision reached
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Turkey.

The Russian ambassador, General Ignae proposed to
his colleagues here weeks ago the project of note
the Turks Crete. All except England have acceeded
and it has been sent in this week. This note is designed
to be solemn warning the Porte to repent at the
which has been given by the great all the defects
and losses which have resulted from the neglect of the Turks
to follow it-and says: awe wash hands of all
responsibility for any consequences which may ensue If
you get into serious trouble don't call to help you
You have made your bed, and you must lie in it,"
question much whether this threat will have any great nu
upon the Turks but the note originated with Russia
u.s. doubt, part of connected plan, and had It's
proper place in the series England declined to sign this
note but Mr. Elliott the English ambassador has
here with project of his arrange the Crean difficulty
He proposes advise the Turks to put Crete the
footing Servia Roumaniai other words, to grant
autonomy under Christian prince This is decided adj
vance for England although believe Lord Lyons
mended this plan the Home Government six months ago.
Then it might have been accepted by the Cetans but
according the most Trustworthy private advces appears
that nothing will be accepted but annexation to Greece AS
the Cretan provisional government" well says, too much
blood has been split the has been continued too long,
winter campaign, and they will hold out If England would
urge Turkey give up and let Crete go, it would be
truly friendly advice The Vceroy of Egypt has saved
himself All his troops have been withdrawn and he leaves
the Sultan fight his own battles. But sorry to say
Turkey shows inclination to give up These horrible
scenes through the winter There help tor
it, We may be thankful for thing however-most OF
the women and children have left the island
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Austria.

The Reichsrath has passed constitution, aganS
which, it is omnousy stated the liberal party nave
Tbo fret volume of the Austrian history of the campaigns
of 1866 has made its appearance Vienna IT is puosned
by the War Office and is compiled from onclal M nus
The chapter relating to the comparative sems oi .ne
and shows how unequal were the forces engaged Prussia
had modified 1888 men, 1885, 500 horses pieces OF
struggle. The Italian army numbered zoozOo men, 4Z9oS
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Crete.

Hostes have been resumed Several battles nave oee1
fought AS usual both parties claim success IL Is oee'eo
the Greeks have been promised Russian aid
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Marrifa.

In this village Sept 3d. by Rev. NJ. A. Stevens Mr.
GEO. P. CREAsER, and Miss IsABELL GOoDklCH.
both of Mount Holly.
and Miss ADA L HASELT0N. both of Rockingham.
In Westminster, the residence Of Mr. D. Illus 18TH
inst by Rev Y. ]. Fairbanks, Mr. WILLIAM III. HILLS,
of Westminster, and Miss ALICE A. L. GROVER OF Fox
boro, Mass. -
Accompanying the above piece Of the bridal LOAF
ms remembrance 70 the printer who wishes the happy
pair full of future happiness, and hopes then
In woodstock Sept. Sth, by Rev Moses kidder, Mr..
GEORGE FLETCHER and Miss FRANKIE T. PlEhch
both of Woodstock.
In Woodstock sept 11th, by the same, Mr.. OWEN
soUTHGATE Of Bridgewater and Miss EMMA 3. MlTcH
ELL, of Woodstock
In Brisevater Sept. 18th by the came, Mr.. CHARLES
D. DEAN, Of Barnard, and Miss SOPHIA L. THURsIos
Of Bridgewater.
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Time Of Game-Two hours and thirty minutes.
Umpire. @. Merrill Rutland
At the conclusion of the game the Al
pha's invited the Chesters to their village,
and RECALLED them with a nice supper serv-
ed by G. o. Henry, the proprietor and
landlord Of the Black River Hotel. The
day was very fine and the game very in
teresiing to the large number of specta-
tors who assembled to witness it. Fitch
cd B. of Chesters) was disabled on the
Sd inning and p. Henry took his place.
The Chester boys extend hearty thanks
to their opponents for the supper so gene
rously provided them. Also to the UNI
pire for his attendance and impartial deci-
sions.
The match between the Unknowns OF
Rutland and the Chester club was played
on the Chester field, Monday, commencing
at 81 A. NJ, and ending at p. NJ. The
following score shows the result:
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RUrLASp RAILRoAp.-The retirement
of Conductor Howe has caused several
changes in the conductors of trains on the
Rutland and Burlington Railroad. Con-
ductor Downer succeeds Mr.. Howe on the
north end mail train. which is all day
work" and we con .ratulaie him on his de-
served promotion, albeit we shall miss his
sharp and good humor at this end OF the
route. but are consoled by the fact that we
have some good conductors LETT who will
take GOOD care of this end, as he is sue
ceeded by Conductor Starkey, who now
comes down on the afternoon train and up
ON the ten o'clock night. Conductor Green,
we believe, comes this way on the MORN
ing as usual, and back at six in the even
ing. while Conductor Parkhurst runs tie
east end night express, and I. K. Mars
ton goes on to the north end night express
Conductors Ruggles and Bruce run same
as before and we believe there are no 9th
er changes. Downer is now the oldes
conductor on the road, and the whole line
has a set OF accommodating conductor
fully appreciated by the travelling pubic
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Died.
Marriages and Deaths inserted Obituaries nclud
ing poetry, to be paid for according to length

In Springfield. Sept 18th, MARY ANN FELcH, aged Il
Year, and days.
In Springfield Sept I4th infants and daughter Of
James II. Mayo
In Springfield Sept l7th DAVID HA L. aged 50 years
In weathersfeld, Sept. 10th, THOMAS PIPER, aged a.
years ii months.
In Andover. Sept. 10Th. GEoRGIE N only Of Sc
vail j. and Caista Muxzy Of Chester, aged II months
In Chester, Sept. 18th, widow CHARLOTTE MORRIS
aged 20 years.
At Pensacola Navy Yard, Fla. sept, It'll, Mrs SARAH
v. SPEAR, aged IS years, wife Of Wallace n epsar
formerly Of Ludlow.
In waipole n H.. Sept 9Th. at the rssiienee Of hes
daughter, Mrs Mary D. F.xon, Mrs INEVITABLE DEN
ING, ax-d % Yeas and snonths-
In Grafton. Sept 18th, ADIIE T., wife 81 cabin stervir
sred p yeau, months and - days.
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PArRroTIc.-A gentleman. stranger,
accosted ]. ii. Lucia on the Fair Grounds
on Wednesday last and inquired if he had
formerly been a soldier, also if he was the
man whose money had been stolen by the
robbing of Mr.. Woodbridge's safe. Being
answered in the aflirma tive, he took out
his purse and presenting Mr.. Lucia with
a 81 greenback, remarked that he had
made it point since the close of the war,
to pay to every union soldier who had lost
leg or arm in his country's service one
dollar wherever he me, them, and he de-
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COUNTY FAIR.-The following is the
programme of the performances at the
Windham County Fair to be held at New
fame, next week:
Wednesday, Oct. 81, Q o'clock.-All
entries to be made at the south side of the
office, within the enclosure, including stock,
fruit, vegetable, samples of field crops,
products of the dairy, maple sugar, en-
tries of manufactures, fancy articles, &C.,
to be made at the Hall. 10-The Board
of Managers will meet to ill vacancies in
the several Committees, after which the
committees will proceed TO make their ex-
amipations. All committees for awarding
premiums are requested to be present at
the meeting of the Board of Managers at
10 o'clock of the first day at the commit
tees room. 2 p. M.-All horses for ex-
hibition must be presented to the commit
tee at the Judges stand, prepared to pass
twice around the track by order of the
committee. P. MISREPRESENTATION by
the ladies. Thursday. Oct. Sd, Q A. NJ
Exhibition of horses to continue unit
noon. p. MA trot for two prizes
2 p. M.-Address by Henry Clark, Esq
8 P. M-The society will meet for tn,
choice of officers, and hear reports o
committees on premiums. A brass ban'
will be in attendance.
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. Ransom Clark of Starksboro, VIII

- Ransom Clark of Starksboro, while
engaged in pulling stones on the premises
of Amos Eddy, was instantly killed on
Wednesday last. A party was engaged
in pulling ont rock, and had lever to
assist the OK team. In pulling it out the
rock fell back on the lever. causing it TO
strike Clark in the head, causing immedi-
ate death. Clark was about "A years old.
He leaves wife and two children.
- Mr.. C. Bradbury of Corinth, recent
ly fell from scaffold upon stake of a
hay cart, which entered his side below the
arm pit and came out at the shoulder in
front of the collar bone, making wound
some four inches in length externally
The large artery in this region was COM
pletely exposed. but fortunately was not
broken. The wound is very severe, but
is now doing well.
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A LARGE YIELD OF OATs.--The Mont
pelier Freeman publishes letter from
Mr.. Harrison Richardson of Roxbury, VT,
relative TO yield of oats raised on new
land. From one oat there came twenty
stalks, on one of which he counted two hun
dred and forty oats and the straw meas
ured six feet and four inches. He says
4" if any one figuring this oat and finding
that il is at the rate of four thousand eight
hundred bushels to bushel of sowing,
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STATE OF VERMONT, ! Tho Probate Court IN and
DISTRICT for said district To all pr
interested In the estate OF Cyrus Loeke me OF ook
,ngham, in said district, dec eased. Grsdtn{:
VyOU are hereby notified that e. stoddard, admins
traitor Of said will present his admiLstrstaon
sccount and that said court VII decide upoe
the allowance thereof and decree distribution OF ~
estate among heirs entitled the same at the sesoa
Of said court held the probate ONCE In Townshen4
in said district the Ist Wednesday Of October 1901
shall sec rause G. B. EDDY, Reg.
Sent 4, 1851. 500
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youth were caught in the act of obstruct-
ing the road Tor the fIurth time, and were
arrested. Wien arrested the boy fought
hard to escape.
A sslmon front weighing Go pounds
was caught at Glover last week.
IS. w. Monroe, the representative
elect from Salisbury, weighs 500 pounds.
- The Vermont Baptist State Conven-
ton takes place at North Springfield, De-
tober I'd.
= Barton, Orleans county, produced
ll77 tubs or 62,562 pounds Of butter
during the months o, August and Sep
TENDER.
- Gov. Hartman of New Hampshire,
is to deliver the annua! address at the SOL
diers' reunion at Montpelier, Oct "a.
- Stolen, on Sunday night. from H..
G. Ellis of Roxbury, a A year old DARK
bay mare with black name and tail, weight
900. $50 reward offered.
- Hon. ID. p. Thompson Of Montpe-
ler, the well known author, was stricken
down with paralysis, but it is thought will
recover. l.. l.. Durant of Montpelier,
was recently also attacked with partial
paralysis of the right side, and at last ac-
counts was considered 10 critical condi-
ton.
Last Monday night, George Drew,
of West Concord, died almost Instantly in
bed. He worked as usual Monday, but
complained Of feeling unwell. When he
retired in the evening, he told his wife
that he could not live long as he then felt,
and soon afterwards threw his hands over
his head, seized the head board, drew him.
self up TO it, and Immediately expired.
j - As Misses Louisa Marble and Belle
Warren were driving through what is
known as" Tafis Woods" in Woodstock
on Tuesday of last week, their horse for
some cause became unmanageable, ant
run the buggy off the high bank near the
watering trough, precipitating Misses, horst
buggy and all down among the under
brush and trees distance of about thirty
feet, but strange to say without any othel
injury than few bruises.