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entirely destroyed besides all the Public
Buildings with the exception of one hired
for Public Offices. Twenty four houses
are severely and Thirty nine partially
damaged.
2. In the Country parts of Tortola most
OF the dwellings Of the laboring popuIa-
tons have been swept off the face of the
land. All the Sugar works except two
are destroyed. All the crops are blight
ed. The only country residence that was
LETT In Tortola, Joes Hill is entirely car
ried away.
3, Thirty seven persons have persisted,
viz: twenty three in Road Town, six in
the country district of Tortola, six in
Spanish Town and two in Peters Island.
4. After the cessation of the Hurricane,
the face of Nature as by a miracle was
transformed, it appeared as if winter had
visited the Tropics, for the few trees that
stood and all vegetation were blighted
by the desolating blast.
5. Anegada has escaped with little or no
damage and forms an exception to this
tale of Woe.
6. | hoped to be able to visit the differ
ent islands on Captain Vesey's return
from 81. Thomas in Her Maiesty's Ship
"DorlS," but an overwhelming pressure
of business has kept me in TortoIa, my
presence has therefore been indispenSa-
BILE.
7. About one hundred houses are re-
ported as being destroyed in Virgin Gorda,
and considerable restitution prevails there,
had not a boat at my disposal to send
supplies Immediately after the arrival of
the schooner sent to our relief by yOur
EXcelIency and as Mr.. II. Il. SEMPER the
Scripture Reader and only Resident Ma
gIstrate of Virgin Gorda reported to me
IN PrlVy Council that there was no imme-
date occasion for despatch Of provisions
| prepared a supply TO be forwarded by
him on his way back from St. Thomas.
Captain VeSey however arrived before
MIR. SEMPER'S return and | arranged with
him that he should proceed thither at
once ana give temporary assistance.
s. From Jost van Dyke twenty five
houses arc said to have been DESTROYED
according to a Statement which was furn-
lshed to Captain Vesey by some of the
inhabitants. l very much regret, that
the lmpoSslbllltles of procuring a boat
caused some delay in supplying them
with provisions, but it was reported to
me that some of their boats had escaped
and kept running TO st. Thomas instead
OF coming here, it was evident that relief
was not urgently required there. have
sent a supply since they received the
Stores from Her Majesty's Ship "Doris"
and yesterday ! again sent off a fresh one,
but the boat returned having been unable
to communicate with the shore on ac-
count of the heavy Ground swell, the OBJ
stacles which | have to encounter in the
transmission of supplies, &c, are innu-
merable and the most exorbitant charges
are demanded for their conveyance.
9. feel most profoundly the misery of
so many individuals and families, but I
am sure that your Excellency will recog-
nize the utter impossibility of immedi-
ately applying a remedy. l have no desire
to avert the exercise of a just or gene
rous sympathy, but every one acquainted
with the West Indies must know what
gross fabrlcatlons the negro will make
when he entertains the hope of gaining
bread without exertion. MANY who are
, 1867-12-10

ToRToLA, November 18th, 1867.
SIR,-With reference to my despatch
separate of 3Oth October, | have now the
honour to report that in the town of
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500 the Connecticut, 1880; the Loril-
lard, sls75O, and 100000 in Boston
Mutual Companies. Two thousand per-
sons are thrown out of employment.
These mills turned out about $4,000
yards OF carpeting last month; There
were 100000 pounds Of Valparaiso wool
in the basement OF the power loom mill,
which was destroyed. The Brussels
carpet mill, in which the best carpets Of
the company are made, could not be
saved, owing to the flames spreading
within, and nothing but the walls are
now standing. This makes eleven large
buildings belonging to the Carpet Com.
pany which were destroyed. In fact,
nothing is left Of the village but one or
two storehoHses and few dwellings.
The steamers from Westfeld, Mass, ar
rived at 3 o'clock, and with those from
Hartford, did good service in the saving
Of some of the city property. The loss
will involve some of the city insurance
companies heavily. The loss to the
Carpet Company will be fully 81, 900 900
over the insurance. The loss falls heav-
lily on Hartford, as most of the stock is
held there. The stock OF the company
sold last week at $500 per share.
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EURoPE.-News by the cable from
Europe is to the 10th instant, France
and Russia still pour fourth congratula-
lions TO the Gar on his escape. The
Italian Parliament rejected the plan OF
the Minister of Finance for raising loan
based on the proceeds of a church pro-
perty tax. Two Fenian colGnels from
America have been arrested in Ireland.
An English expedition has sailed for
Africa to search for DR.. Livingstone.
The London Stock Exchange was closed
for q holiday. Cotton decline ! Of
penny in Liverpool, closing with mid
ding uplands at II 10 pence Bread
stuffs quiet and unchanged. Provisions
dull. Advices by mail from st. Peters
burg, dated on the 23d Of May, details
the progress of the negotiations going
on between the United States and Rus
sian governments for the trading off Of
the MiantOnomoh and other irst-class
American iron-clads against portion OF
the purchase money due for the territory
Of Russian America. The writer also
explains some points of difficulty which
may arise in the transfer Of Improperly.
The members of the joint commission,
Russians and Americans, who will be
authorized to deliver and receive the
property, are likely to have to discharge
some very tedious formalities Their
duties will cause them to wintelin Sitka.
The following telegram from Cork,
dated May p, is published in he Lon
don journals :-"On Thursday night a
military force was attacked at litchels-
town by large Fenian free, wlo fought
with bludgeons and slaves. A desperate
ensued, in which many on btth sides
were seen to fall. Ultimately Tie mill
tary were driven off the field"
EMIGRANTs. Large numbers Of Nor
wegian emigrants are arriving a Quebec,
destined for new homes in the Western
States.
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Local and state Items

A New CAsHIER.-Henry F. Yield, Tel
Ter Of the National Bank of Rttland has
been elected Cashier Of the Rutland
County National Bank, in plaG of James
Merrell, Esq, resigned. This is an ap-
pointment which will give great salts
faction to the public, as Mr. Field is a
young gentleman well qualitd for the
position, and will be q successful and
efficient officer. His worth and many
genial qualities have made or him a
host Of friends in this community, who
will rejoice at his promotion this post
of honor and responsibility.
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SERIOUS ACCIDENT.-David Chapman
Of Bellows Falls, brakeman employed
on the Rutland & Burlington Railroad,
while employed in Stacking cas- in the
depot yard in this place yesterday, had
his head caught between feight car
and stick of timber projecting from a
platform car, and terribly jammed. He
was taken up in an insenible condition
and conveyed to the Central House,
where medical aid was called, and every
thing possible done to alleviate his suf-
fyrings. He was quite comfortable last
evening though doubt are entertained
Of his recovery.
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MIDpLEBUR1- The Addison House has
been receiving material alterations and
repairs. A thorough application OF
paint and varnish has been made to the
whole house. MIR. Rider seems to be de-
termined to keeping everything about
the house in the best possible condition
for the comfort and convenience Of his
guests, and he is eminently successful
Professor Henry NJ. Seely, Of Middle
bury College, is to sail for Europe, on
Saturday June Is. He expects to remain
abroad from eighteen months TO two
years.
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A NATIONAL MEDICINE

one can hardly pick up newspaper o.,
street corner nova days that he doe.
find, staring him in the face, the announce
that Prof So-and-so mas just discovered an.
cine which is a panacca for all the ils thar
is or may be heir 10. These "wouderfg
coyerics usually have an existence OF
months, then disappear from public III
The reason Of their sudden extinguishm-.
apparent, They were humbugs. At,hc u.
all medicinal preparations have an cqua. Oh.
for success, as all are equally unknown
the chat. is soon winDowed from the ,rs
the practical ties, which an uuprcjudicelr,
applies 10 all things There are but few r..
rations of medicine which have wi,ts,us
impartial Judgment of the people for any B.
of time. One Of the few which we have Gu
III ind, and which has been a long tine ian
to nearly every household in the land.
celebrated HOSTETTER'S STOMACH /
TIERS. Their almo-; universal sale an.
and their emphatic endorsement from
ii ous of,hc country, compel the adnlssia-
they mus ne a specific for the ailmv.
which they axe recommended. Letter. P.
rs attest their chlcaCyin diseases Of the q,
bowels and liver. In that truly terrible
plant, dyspepsia, they are regarded as
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PERsoNAL.-The letter of Rev, Henry
NJ. Grout Of West Rutland was read to
the Congregational Church in West
Springfield, Mass, last Sabbath, accept
ing the pastorate, and signifying his
desire to commence his labors early in
July.
&C. H. Blinn of St. Adams left for
Washington on Saturday evening, as a
witness in the Surratt trial.
George Law has purchased fine
summer residence at Cola, Washington
county, N. Y. Mr.. Law is native OF
that place, his father being well-known
thrifty Scotch farmer, called Butter
Law" from the fact that his dairy pro-
ducts were quite famous.
The venerable Josiah Quincy Of Bos-
ton, Gen N. Martin Curtis, the hero of
Fort Fisher, and Col. Andrew n. Nc
Donald, late Of the 106th N. Y. Vols,
were among the notables in Burlington
on Monday.
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Cen tennial Celebration.
We understand that the Centeni,

We understand that the Centennial
celebration exercises in Westminster
East, holden by the Congregational
church, June 18th, We're largely attended.
The historical discourse was preached by
the Rev. Pllny II. White of Coventry,in
which he gave complete account of the
Church from the time of its organiZa-
ton, with brief sketch of their several
pastors and acting pastors Goodale, Bull
len, Sage, Chamberlin, Beardley, Arnold,
Estey, Gilbert, Pierce, seabury, Park,
Foster, and Fairbanks. This finished
discourse was followed by very inter-
es ting historical account OF the Church
in Westminster West by the Rev. Alfred
Stevens in which he gave short but full
biographical sketches of the labors Of
the Rev, Messrs. Emerson, Brown, Field,
Taylor and Williams, who have been
pastors of that church. Mr.. Stevens has
been the faithful Pastor Of that society
in Westminster West since 1912 and the
Rev. Francis J. Fairbanks has been the
acceptable pastor of the church at West
minister East for the last three years.
The other exercises at the church were
Of unusual interest and the music quite
inspiriting.
After the religious exercises, an ex-
cellent free collation. was served in the
basement Of the old meeting house after
which several speeches were made in re-
spouse to appropriate toasts read by the
Rev. F. J. Fairbanks who presided.
The day was remarkably fine, and the
whole celebration is reported as having
been in all respects successful.
The representatives. OF the press pres
ent, the Rev. Nelson Bishop, Of the
Congregationalist and Recorder, Boston,
and A. n. Swain, Esq, Of the Bellows
Falls Times, will undoubtedly give full
reports of the celebration, but we learn
with pleasure that carefully prepared
report of the whole exercises will proba-
bly, be published in pamphlet form at no
distant day. AS Westminster is his
toric town this publication will be es-
pecially welcome to all Yermonters.
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WHITEHALL. - As the evening train
was approaching Whitehall, some four
miles South Of the village on Saturday
evening, it passed over a man asleep on
the track-cutting of his left foot and
rendering amputation necessary. He
gives his name as Kirby and says he be-
longs in Connecticut. He was taken to
the Lake House, kept by Mrs. Dill,
where an amputation was made by Drs.
Lang and Holcomb. He was doing well
at last report
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there were also seven men seated on the
top of the coach at the time of the casu.
atty. Several OF the passengers were
more or less injured. An aged gentle,
man, a Mr., Hicks, of that town, it is
supposed is quite seriously hurt. The
driver was sitting on the foot board at
the time, having given up his seat to the
passengers; hence the accident, as the
horses could not be managed for the
large load aboard,
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ST.. JoHNsBURY AND MONTPELIER RAIL
ROAD.-Walton's Journal in reply to
some illusions made by the Freeman to
the motives which governed the appli
cants for the bill providing for assent to
town subscriptions in aid of the Mont
pelier and St. Johnsbury railway, other
than in open and legal town meetings,
says:
I'VE have no doubt that the Freeman
is perfectly correct in saying that the
friends of the Montpelier and St. Johns
bury Railroad WIRE moved by no bad
motives in providing that the assent Of
tax PAYERS TO town subscriptions may be
given otherwise than in open and legal
town meetings. Their bin was copied
from another, and doubtless the objec
ton to it we have named did not occur
to them; for, if it had, certainly it
would have been for their interest to
avoid it in drafting their bill. The OBJ
lection did not occur to g good lawyer,
a member of the Senate, and he RETAINED
from proposing the amendment only be.
cause the delay it would occasion might
defeat the bill,
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Dismission of Rev. H. vi. Crout.

In response to letters missive, an ecCle-
siastical council convened at the chapel
of the Congregational Church in West
Rutland, June 6.
After hearing the case, and after due
deliberation, II was voted unanimously
that, in accordance with the request OF
the pastor, and the action Of the church,
the pastoral relation Of Rev. II. NJ.
Circuit to the Congregational Church at
West Rutland be, and is hereby dissolv-
ed.
In coming reluctantly to this result,
the council would express their entire
confidence in the good christian charac-
ter and ministerial standing of the Rev.
Mr.. Grout. For five years past, he has
been a brother beloved in the Gospel
ministry, in this and the neighboring
churches and we cordially commend
him to the confidence of the churches of
Christ, with whom he may be called to
labor
We texpress our sympathy for this
church now deprived Of beloved pas
tor, and commend it to hegracious care
Of the Great Head OF the church; trust
ing and praying that he will keep its
members Of one mind and lead thom to
seek a new pastor from the Lord, in
whose ministrations they may be great
ly blessed.
SILAs AIKEN, Moderator.
W T HFRR1CK Scribe
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THE MASON & HAMLN CABINET ORe,,
Those who are at all cOnyersant with NAY w,
matters have heard Of the Mason N H.,
cabinet Organs, which may be said to N n.
achieved celebrity in q short time, COMMAS
attention in foreign countries as Wei 81.
home. These makers had noted carefnnn .
imperfeCtions and the need of the reed n, J. y
ments, and directed all their practical g,l
rienCe and the knowledge derived from a, y
tended series of experiments, to the corr an Z
OF such impertections, and to the supplyir.
these manifest needs. Their experiHsrts
the single point Of the reeds has resulted io .,
production of quality Of tone which s..,s
late so closely TO the pipe organ quality fb-a
is difficult to distinguish betw cen The lWo "a
is a most important development of lhs =.
instrument, a. il ohviates the popular obitc1'
10 the former reedy thin nasal quality ny
struments of this Class, and adapts Ii M,
markable degree 10 the services of the chm.
and 10 vocal accompaniment and wOrsb1
hOme-Ntty York ITtbuRe.
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BEEF-Per 100 lbs. on total weight Of
tallow and meat; extra IS 000l5 80; first qua
1450014.75, second quality Il. 75Gl425, .
quality - 000l35O, a few single pairs 'o
COCO, sQme of the poorest bulls &c, u
1872.
WORKING OXEN 2OO03O0, or mud
CordiDg to their value for beef
HANDY STEERS 160G20O, or aCcordI
theirvalue for beef
COWS AND YOUNG CALVES-fair q0'
$60075, extra 8001l5, farrow and dry 45G"
SHEEP-Per h live weight, 60SC., e1
SHG9. Sbeared 61sC q II.
FAT hOGS-Per II 740Sc, live wciGa.
SHOTES-WhoIesale 816Oc.; retail
SPRING PTGS-Per n 1OI@12]lc.
VEAL CALVES SOLO.
HIDES Brighton, 10611c. q ID CO"
lots 909]%C Calf skins 20022C
-TALLOW-Brighton, 7H08Kc. 2
country lots, 6h01h.
PELTS--Lamhs SOC; sheared 25C,
WOOL-2.2jG2 IS.
REMARKs.-For once revolution has .
backward, in prices which advanced one d'
a huudred pounds on the dressed beef
week have been gradually receeding all
week, and at the close of the market TO
prices were about the SAINT as week before
Mr.. Lambert Hastings, who at this seasoI
tends the markets once in two weeks think
did even better two weeks ago than now eXl
ing one fancy pair Of oxen-14c u h was
highest bid he had received for his best six
heavy oxen, his premium pair brought loc
had sold a fair pair at 13c. About 450 head c
by the Northern roads, or more than twic
many as last week. From Albany the rec
were also more THAI doubled. OF the Yves
quite large number arrived, and were sol
Saturday. These were disposed of on b.
terms than those which arrived yesterday o
Saturday cattle.
Mr.. ScOllans sold about $50 at 15Hc, bu,
terday he sold only one lot as high as 15c
quite number at "A, AK, 14Kc, and at
TWO lots at 1870.
c. Robinson s. Ritord sold six oxen at nc
one cow for 800
A NJ. Bowman twelve oxen partly eng
last week at 14]9c, and four at dc, two CO"
re. We have attempted to average price
the week in quotations. The closing price
lower than the figures in out list of prices r'
sent. The receipts of sheep are also
larger than last week, and we think the ma
is not as good.
One let of $50 Western sheep, sc pounds
sold at ga q IL, others from &c to &c,
Sabine sold twenty at Sc. j. Samson ten
cosets &c. Pratt 81 Luce thirty-two wool 81
at SIC. Dr. Wolf s Proutz sold at &c TO
VeaIs unchanged, Fat hogs dull.
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Destructive FIRE-Two THOUSAND
PERSONS THROWN Our OF WoRK.-A very
destructive fire broke out about half
past six o'clock on Monday morning in
the Spinning Mill of the Hartford Carpet
Company at Tariffville. 1t caught in
the picker room. The fire ragged with
terrible ferceness, destroying all the
buildings of the company save two or
three. There were in all ten factory
buildings destroyed, twelve dwellings,
one store and one barn. There was no
fire engines in the village, and steamers
from the city were sent to the rescue.
The fire was got under control about
two O'Clock. The loss is estimated at
from a million to million and half of
dollars. The insurance, as far as ascer-
tanned, is $4,000. The International
and Home Offices of New York have each
s37, 500 on the property the Etna, $751;
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GRBEN MOUNTAIN AssocIAT1oN.-Ar-
rangements have been made with the
Rutland & Burlington Railroad SO that
persons attending the meeting of the
Green Mountain Association of Univer-
salists atLudlow, Wednesday and Thurs
day, June 10Th and 18th, can return to
Rutland free by procuring return checks
Of the clerk Of the Association.
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WEST POINT GRADuATEs.-The New
England members Of the graduating
class at West Point, are Crosby P. Miller
OF Pomfret, William j. Sartle Of Barton,
Vermont and Thomas futile of Massa,
chusetts. The number in the class
graduating is sixty.three.
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To BALL PLAYERs,-ACcording to the
amended rules o. the National Associ-
alton OF Base Ball Players, the law re-
garaing pitching is as follows The
arm must be kept straight, and it must
swing perpendicularly and free from the
side
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REAL EsTATE.-Mr. William B. Bry,
ant Of Weston has purchased building
lot, 100 feet front by 165 feet deep, Of
the editor of the Courier for $780, The
lot is on Cain street, west of Gen. Bax-
ter's, and east Of Mr. Tylers new house.
Mr.. Bryant intends erecting residence
on the lot which win cost some $4,000.
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The CAYAL.-The Champlain Canal is
unfortunate this Spring. The boats
only commenced running week ago,
and on Thursday an extensive break &C.
Cured in the canal at Moseskill, Eight
or ten thousand yards of filling are re-
quired, and three days will be occupied
repairing the damage,
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BASE BALL MATcH-If the weather is
favorable match game Of ball will be
played in Brandon, June 18th, at one
O'Clock p. M, between the Rutland Base
Ball Club and the Fearnought Club Of
Middlebury.
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A SERIOUS AFFRAY AT RYEGATE-
Walton's Journal says cone night last
week two young men, named McLam Of
Ryegate, went out upon Semmes' Pond
to fish. Just as they started OUT Geo.
W. Leach came up and wanted to get
aboard. His request was refused, and
the McLams rowed on, did up their fish
ing and returned. When they landed,
Leach, who was lying in wait for Them
sprung up and blew out their light, and
attacked one Of the young men, pound
ing him senseless. He was conveyed
home by his brother, when DR.. Downs of
McIndoes was called. On examination,
it was found the injuries were serious,
and the Doctor expressed doubts of his
recovery, Leach, as late as last Satur-
day, had not been arrested.
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CoLLECToR's REPoRT.-The following
is the Collectors report Of the port of
Whitehall for the week ending June 7,
1867
Re ceipts at the Collectors office for
tn week ending June Z. 1866. ....... g 666 60
Receipts for the week ending June :,
1867 .....,.,.................. 1880 81
Decrease. Observation-Disclosures. $I,4l6 %
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CHITTEYDEN COUNTY TEACHER's Asso.
CIATIoN.-The semi-annual meeting of
the Chittenden County Teachers Asso-
citation, will be held at Underhill Flats,
June 2Sth and 10Th.
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FIRE.-The wood shed and kitchen of
Charles Nellis on King street, Burling-
toD, was destroyed by fire early Tuesday
morning. His brick dwelling house
was saved ny the exertions Of the fire.
men. The origin of the fire is unknown.
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PoIsoNED,-On Thursday Of last week
a daughter Of Mrs. Wealthy Merritt,
West Cornwall, aget six years, was
poisoned by eating candy, causing her
death in a few hours.