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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1867-06-18

A gentleman in p, Pa, who
had taste for "improvcd stock" pur-
chased pair Of Bremen geese, from Hare
Powell, of Philadelphia, That the spe-
culation might be sure to answer, and to
preserve the future race from contamina.
tion, all the native geese on his farm were
duly decapiIated, and the foreigners wad-
died abroad, lords of the yard and goose.
pond. But the golden eggs of hope proved
to be no eggs at all, and two or three
years were passed in vain expectation.
At length some shrewd goose oist discov-
ersd that the purchaser had staked his
hopes on a pair of gandcs
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1867-06-18

A bishop, who was fond of shooting in
one of his excursions. met with a friends
gamekeeper, whom he sharply rcproyed
tor inattcntion to his religious duties, ex-
houing him streuu9u,ly TO ''g1 to church
and read his Bible" The keeper, in an
angry mood, responded, "Why, l do
read my bible, sir, but | don't find IN it
any mention Of the apostles going a.shoot-
ing" NO, my good man, You are right"
said the bishop; 'rhe shooting was very
bad in Palestine, SO they went fishing
instead"
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1867-06-18
MISCELLANY.
Cast into a Corn Bin.

it hadn't been for England and
Chicago, don't think my left sleeve
would be empty. There's Il riddle you
can't guess. Perhaps you'll not think
much Of my riddle when the story's told /:
but you mustn't forget that it cost me my
ARMAND you'd put big price on your arm
yes upon little bit Of your little fin.
ger
"My parents, buxom, hale and
hearty couple, with hearlncss of life
and living that sweetened their food with
wholesome flavor, were small farmers in
England. They were pooi and had six
children. Children are the teeth of pow
erty, and bite hard.
"Evcn now | cannot decide whether
l was right or wrong in going to another
country. At that time we had lots of
stories of how poor people thrivcd in
America how they had little ease and
comfort and independence in that country
before they died.
g 1t was all arranged among ourselves ::
and father out of his little savings, gave
me money which | was 10 return to him
if got along finely in my new home.
But did not intend to set out on this
long and lonesome journey without taking
with me as my wife, little fair haired
lass; as modest and indusiious a girl as
could be found in the country. This lass
was Bessie Tillolt. One day spoke out
my love.
I" Bessie dear, will you 90 to America
with me! DO you love me enough for
that ,
"Shc put her arms around my neck
and looked up into my face with her
great hazel eyes.
"' Robert, she said, & will 20 with
thee anywhere, and be glad all The time. :
Then she kissed me.
So But, Bessie, girl, Tn poor you
know. And there's the great ocean to
be crossed. When that's betwixt us and
the old folks, We'll be among strangers
and have much to suffer. There's hard
work to be done, aud The worst of all =,
there's loneliness and home sickness. Eli,
Bess. can you bear hunger in many a
wayr
"'Try me! I'll 90 with thee, Bob,
and help thee ALL can, and be GOOD
Wife | knew she was as true as steel.
"One night going home from visit to
l}ess | met Tom l'rinlun. lie vas wait
ing for me ut The big elm Just at the turn
of the road. An idle fellow given to
beer drinking and low companions, he had
more money than any one in his station
in life. Where he got his money was
uncertain. Learned in horses and ipcky-
ing, he had a knack of tickling the hides
OF owners OF naGs in the neighbcrhood. -
lie was not handsome fellow by any
means but his smart ways made him Il
iavorile with both sexes. The way
came to know him was because we lived
within mile of each other, and met on
the highway and at country fairs and
irolics. l had seen him too half dozen
times at 1illott's house during the pre-.
vious year. had never liked, only
endrred him, knowing him as very
masculine fellow, good wrestler, and
no mean player with his fists; in fact.
bully, as YOU call that kind of man
in this country. lie was sitting on a log
by the road side.
"'Good evening, Bob,' he said as
came opposite him. 'Going away soon
hear.
So A fortnight hence replied, not
stopping in my walk. Seeing this he
jumped up from the log, and came after
me
"' Stop, Bob he commanded
Stop I've something to say to you; and
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1867-06-18

a newly arrived cockncy tourist re-
qnested a gentleman of Philadelphia to
Introduce him to some distinguished for
eigners with whom he might associate
without compromising his dignity-somc
who had "descenid from great hoQSes,"
The gentleman promised TO do so, and
the next day formally introduced him to
three hod carriers, who were just in the
act Of descending from great house in
process of erection. The lrishmen were
better pleased than the cockney
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1867-06-18

"Papa," said terrible infant at the
breakfast table, ''can fishes run p ''Nu,
my SON." sail papa, with due dignity.
dishes DO not run; they swim, 10y using
their fins and tails" ''Well, then, what
did cousin Sophie mean when she suI
;hat YOU looked in the morning like the
last run of shad p 1t is believed that
when cousin Sophie caught that 'tcrrible
infant alone, her conduct toward him
was not carcsSirg.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1867-06-18

Two negroes in Richmond, Va, were
so delighted at the idea of being able to
ride in the street cars, that they carried
their breakfast and dinner with them and
remained in the cars until night.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1867-06-18

When Chang aud Eng, the Siamese
Twins, were first exhibited in New York,
a curious inquirer went up to the exhib-
iior and asked, "1hese the Siamese ?"
"Yes, SIR" "Brotiers, IPrcsame = On
the whole he thought they were,
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1867-06-18

How may a man become Gorehandcd !
Ans by doubling his two fists.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1867-06-18

NEW GRAIN AND FEED STORE.
The Subscriber will keep constantly hand
OATS,
CORN,
FLOUR,
BRAN,
MIXED FEEDS,
OIL MEAL,
BUCKHHE.4T FLOUR
indian MEAL,
FLOUR OF BONE,
And various other articles. VIII sell at small
margin from cost, for cash.
V. V. CLAY.
MIldlebury. April 18th, 1866. 3tf
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-02-07
ARomantic History.

California correspondent, in a recent letter.
|gives a sketch Of one of the pioneers Of thaG
Estate, with preliminary reflection that There
must be something exceedingly fascinating in
1.-THE life OF a trapper, spent, as his has been,
among the widest portions OF the Sierras, to
induce person OF his character to embrace it,"
4 the name of this yourg man is Hartly. He is
about thirty years of age, although his fresh
features make him look much younger. He is
d ymall IN size, lull and erect in figure, with
rame knit together with sinewS of great
strenelh and endurance.
4 Yeas ago he was clerk of an importing house
n Phladelphla. BY strict economy and close
attention to business be LAID by quite nice
little property, and had as fair prospects before
F lim as any young man could desire. Then
came the crisis OF 1857, and left him penness.
q Not discouraged by reVerses OF fortune, he left
8his Eastern home and came to California, and
8daillng to obtain such situation in the city as
+ he thought himself entitled to, he went into the
mountains and established himself as a hunter
and a trapper among the Slerras. During the
fali of 1861 he built cabin on the head-waters
Iof the American river, and proceeded to fOrtity
himself against the coming winter. During that
winter the snow fell to the depth of twenty
3elpht feet and a snow-dritt covered his cabin
TWENTY-FIVE feet below the surface, and so great
was the pressure that IL required thirteen mas
sive timbers 10 support me root. de tunnelled
an entrance to the cabin which was siXty-fve
Dunng that time he tended two hundred and
seyentV-fye traps and deadialls, and he sue
Nceeded IN ODJdinlng many NdludDlS dhludlss III
1862 and 1868 he lived in the vicinity OF Castle
peak, where he remained Tor tye months il
4complete isolation. At one time, when besieged
4 by storms he WIS kept prisoner IN his CABIN
for thlrty-two days, the snow being at that time
x over fourteen feet deep oven. the surroundinE
8oountry. In 1868 he heard from some herds
men, who had been ranching their cattle IN th'
mountaine, that the country round aDout Mea
dow Lane abounded IN ledees OF some kind o
NJ etal OF what they were unable TO tel. In TN
following year NJ Uenetrated the region alone
and from one OF the high Oeaks near oy ne dis
time discovered the Great Eastern ledge, and a
once located them. he also discovered an
II located numerous other mines, which # the
nrn out as well as present appearances mo
cate will make him one OF the miIionmres o
fhe country.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-02-07
Mysterious Disappearance OF an Ameri-
can Lady.


can Lady.
Paris correspondent says:-A story ap-
peared in the papers o few days ago of a young
American lady having mysterIously disappeared
from her residence in the Champs Elysees
leaving some children OF tender years and her
servants without any knowledge OF her where
about5. The husband. who has the greatest
confidence IN his wile-a confidence, according
to all accounts, entirely justified by her char
acter-came over from America the moment he
heard the sad news, and has, with the aid of
the French police, made truitless researches.
He ascertained that she was in the habit of
going frequently to a well-kuown convent,
situated in beautiful park at Auteuil with
the osten5lble object of letting the children
play about the grounds
One day last autumn, after returning from q
drive to the convent, she put on her bonnet and
shawl and left the house, telling the servants
in tone of voice betraying annoyance, that
that she was Obliged to pay visit on business.
The newspaper not having given her name, and
referred to her as Madame X, the tale might
well have been a caDard; but now a C00ln,uniqUe
in the PyeSse infers that the police must know
something about her. The object of the COM
mUnlqUe is TO upbraid the PTesSe for having
reflected upon the vigilance of the police in
this as well as several other matters. The Ad-
ministration, 1t is SAID, with mystery quite on
a par with the disappearance OF the lady, feels
compelled to maintain an extreme reserve on
the subject, but is enabled to state that Madame
X. has not been the victim of any personal
assault.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-02-07
The President,s Reconstructlon scheme

The Presidents Reconstruction Scheme.
WASHINGTON, February 6. - The Southern
Governors anS other representative men of the
South who are here, and who prepared the plan
of reconstruction sent in these dispatches last
night, and who had been in conference with
Republican members OF the House, it appears
were under the impression that their proposed
plan would De acceptable to Congress. In this
they are much mistaken, for there is no con-
siderable number of members who are willing to
accept any modification of the Constitutional
amendment adopted by Congress.
The proposition of the Southern men has
however, had modifying effect upon the tenn
per OF Republican members, in so far as the peO-
pie of the South have thus demonstrated their
WILLINGNESS TO give suffrage to the freedmen, and
accept all the terms of the amendment save the
third section. Beyond this the plan of the
Southern Governors amounts TO nothing The
4 friends OF the measure. nevertheless, will sub
init 1t to the Reconstruction Committee which
meets tomorrow. All hopes of the adoption by
that Committee of the measure which we sug-
gested last week are at an end, and there is no
encouragement TO believe that the members can
agree upon a report to be submitted to the
House tomorrow.
The Southern Republicans here, as was to be
expected, are violent in their opposition to the
plan. In addition to what was telegraphed last
night on the subject, | may add that the propo-
siton has been sent to all of the Governors of
Southern States, accompanied by letter signed
by Governor Orr, Governor Sharkey, Governor
Parsons, Governor Worth and others, which,
f while il recommends the adoption of the propo-
sition is decidedly non-committal and very
briet. In about ten lines of newspaper print
4 they say, in effect, that the acceptance of the
proposition would virtually effect a compromise
between the President and Congress, which
Il they consider desirable.
1t is known that the President has telegraphed
10 the Legislatures of North and South Carolina
Il Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Arkansas,
which are now in session, and TO prominent men
in other Southern States, urging them TO adopt
this proposition. These kilograms he has sent
with the understanding that they shall be used
as coming from him. not in his official capacity,
# but as private citizen.
1t is expected that North Carolina will ACT
first IN the premises, and several men of promi
nence rom Georgia and other Southern States
II to whom the propositions have been submitted
have very promptly refused to render any
Opinion regarding the matter until after they
hear from the action of that body. So tar a.
heard from, the Southern press are against the
proposition as they understand it now; but a;
they nave not been able to get hold of it in it,
full details, they may change their minds. L
will be telegrgphcd all through the South to-
night.-N. 7. World Of yesterday.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-02-07

To this table the Registrar General appends
the following note:-"The annual reports of
the Registrar General tor England show the
mortality in districts which do not correspond
with the limits of boroughs; but the towns in
the above table have been selected, and the rate
of mortality obtained only for the last two
years, and they represent the respective areas
within municipal boundaries"
The Registrar also remarks:-''In England
and Wales, in sixty-thTee country districts not
entirely rural, but in many cases containing
small towns, the mortality per thousand of the
population is not more than seventeen per
annum in those districts considered healthy,
and this is based upon facts recorded during a
dong series of years.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-02-07
GOVERNMENT SALES.

~ OVERNMENT SALE AT CHARLESTON,
u 5. c.
The following ORDNANCE PROPERTY will
be sold at Public Auction at the United aS Staes
4, 1861, commencing at 10 a. Mi
About 200 200 net tons , Geannsonl Cast Iron,
half have valuable soft metal attachedl.
About 100 tons Loaded Shell.
About Is tons Scrap Wrought Iron.
About 415 tons Scrap Brass, Copper, etc.
5S7 wooden Artillery Carriages, troned.
l5O wooden Chassis, ironed
About $50 Cavalry Saddles, 75U Brides, $500
Cartridge Boxes, and quantity of other leather
work.
About 1900 barrels Unserviceabe Powder.
Also, large quantity of other property, con-
sisting principally OF Musket Appendages. Rags,
Rope, implements Miscellaneous Tools, etc.
Terms-Cash on the day ofthe sale, in United
AM Ample time allowed for the removal of the
property, at the expiration of which that not
removed will revert TO the Government
BY authority of Chief Of Ordnance
Captain Ord, and Breyet Major u. $ A.,
279l3l62O Coming Charleston Arsenal.
7 ARGE SALE OF ARMY CLOTHING.
DEPOT rQUARTERMAsrER's OFFICE.
BALTIMORE Nd February 6, 1867
| VIII be sold at Public Auction, in the city
Of Baltmore (at Government 9,,s SItoreehq9se = No
ARMY CLOTHING,
consisting of
347S NEW YORK JACKETS,
! of irregular pattern, and otherwise unsuited for
| issue TO troops.
| By reason of its long retention in store, the
material is in some instances more or less
damaged.
! sale will take place in lots to suit purchasers
Terms-Cash in Government funds, on day of
! sale.
| Three days allowed to remove purchases.
! l}y order of the @ QuartermaSter- General
A. =. kIMBALI,
| CAPTAIN and Assistant Quartermaster, u. S. A.
Depot Quartermaster.
ADREON, THOMAS & CO.,
No. is 5. CHARLES Street,
o. ut AuctiOneerS,
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-02-07
! nPoRTANT SALE OF GOVERNMENT
i VESSEL.

! aPORTANT SALE OF GOVERNMENT
i VESSEL.
DEPOT QUARTERMAsTER'S OFFICE,
BALTIMORE, Md.
January 80, 1867
VIII be sold at Public Auction, at the port of
baltimore (IendersOn's Wharf, East Balti-
mole), on THURSDAY, u Nj, February 2S,
1867, the o,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,r .,,,,, ,,.,,,,
COSMOPOLITAN,
of 770 tons; length, 225 feet; breadth of BEAM 81
ieet; depth of hold, Is feet; cylinder, 81 inches
and IL feet stroke.
A rare opportunity is afforded in the sale of
Ills steamer, to persons desiring TO purchase
really first-class vessel.
she is of light draught, the engine and boiler
are in most excellent condition, and the hull
perfectly sound and strong.
II rs believed that for size and build, the Co.'S
MOPOLITAN surpasses any vessel hitherto
Ctiered by Government for sale at this port.
Terms-Cash, in Government funds, ON day OF
sale.
further particulars may be learned on appli-
cation to the undersigned, or TO the Auction
eers Messrs. ADREON, THOMAS IL CO., No. Is
south CHARLES Street,
l.y order Of the QuarJermaster-Genera
A. $. KIMBALL,
Captain and a. q. NJ, u. ). A.
g2t27 Depot Quartermaster
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-02-07

A Green Chrisimas,-At Christmas there were
40 be seen In the open air at Bonchurch, at the
back of the Isle OF Wight broad beans In full
a great many sirawberries in flower and fruit
ing. large new potatoes, ami hehotrope in
bloom.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-02-07
KiSs Me, Darling, Ere 1 Sleep.

Kiss Me, Darling, Ere Sleep.
The sun has faded in the West,
Tired nature long has gone to rest
My eyelids close i'm slumber deep.
SO kiss me, darling, ere sleep.
Pillow'd on thy loving breast,
Dreams of thee shall make me bleast
Watohtul angels warding keep,
Kiss me, darling, ere l sleep.
Thus love through life's pathway drear
Ever watchful, ever near
When grim Death his harvests reap,
Thou shalt kiss me ere 1 sleep.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-02-07

General Joseph l.. p. Ames
formerly Chief OF Police of Boston, and Quar-
termaster IN General Sheridan, command, died
in that city yesterday morning, aged sixty
seven years.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-02-07

ITO CONTRACTORS AND MINERS.-THE
L Commissioners on the Troy and Greenfield Rail-
road and Hoosac Tunnel acting for the state of Mas
March next, for Excavatng said Tunnel at three
differ ent sections OF that work.
This Tunnel when completed, VIII be about 4a5
miles in length extending from the town of Florida,
through the Hoosac Mountain, to the town of North
Adams.
grade OF the Railroad $500 teet 24OO feet of which
Sist of an opening of about 10 cubic yards each
lineal loot the to be enlarged to section
tanning about II cubic yards TO each FOOT the remain
average cubic yards per running foo-to be enlarged
TO the ull sections making some $1,000 cubic yards to
further section of the work will also be let to the
successful bidder for the above-named enlargement
if satisfactory terms shall he offered.
The Western End Is worked from a shaft 3lS feet
deep, The eastery heading from this shaftOt about
six cubic yards to each lneal footexends 100 feet
and is to be enlarged W section containing II yards
Bids for that amount, and Tor extension in either
direction OF the heading and enlargement AT this
point, Will be received.
now 400 in depth is to be sunk TO grade 1890 feet
from the surface, requiring the removal OF about 5000
cubic yards
will require neither masonry nor supports of any
kind.
the substantial character, have been provided
| and will be furnished TO contractors.
Ample suretes will be required from parties who
may be contracted with and the Commissioners re-
serve the right reject all offers that may be made.
| Plans and specifications may be seen on appllCa-
| ton to AIVAH CROCKER. az the Engineers Office
! may be obtained from JAMES NJ, SHUPE Room No
| 10, No. l3 Exchange street, Boston, to whom pro-
pOsas may be directed - - -
| ALVAH CROCKER,
| CHARLES HUDSON,
| Commissioners,
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-02-07

Estimated Population of English and
Scotch Cities--Death Rate.
The English papers publish the following
official return OF the number of deaths and
annual death rates in 1865 and 1866 in certain
large towns of the United Kingdom:-
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" r EDICAL BOARD FOR THE EXAMINA.
M TION OF CANDIDATES FOR A ADMISSION
INTO lHE NAVY AS ASSISTANT SURGEONS.
BUREAU OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY,
NAVY DEPARTMENT,
December 30 1866
A BoaTd of Medical Officers is now IN session nj
the NAVAL ASYLUM Philadelphia for the exomi.
Laon OF candidates for admission into the Medical
Corps Of the Navy,
Gentlemen desirous OF appearing before the Board
must make application TO the Honorable Secretary
or the Navy, or TO the undersigned, stirring resi-
dence place and date OF birth Applications to be
accompanied by respectable testimonials of moral
character.
Candidates must not be less than twenty.one nor
more than twenty six ears OF age.
NO expense Is allowed by the Government TO can.
dldates attending the sessions OF the Board, as
spccessiul examination Is legal prerequisite for
appointment in the Navy. L-Ba syLrf. .L-..1
The many vacancies existing In the Medieai Corps
insure immediate appointments TO successful cand-
dates. IllL eNhll BOD
300 HHl P.,J oHORWITZ
BthlM Chef OF Bureau.
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UPRIGHT LINES FOR NEW YORK AND
II ali the Stations on the CAMDEN and AMBOY and
connecting Railroads. INCREASED DESPATCH.
TIE CAMDEN AND AMB0Y RAILROAD AND
TRANSPORTATION COMPANY FREIGHT LINES
for New York will leave WALNUT Street Wharf at g
o'clock 7. NJ. daty Sundays eXcepted).
Freight must be delivered before AZ o'clock, to be
Waraed the same day.
Returning, above lines win leave New York at u
noon, and ana p. NJ
Freight Trenton, Princeton, Kingston, New Bruna-
wick, and all points the Camden and Amboy Ralroad
also, the BslvdeTe, Delaware and Pennington, the
New Jersey, the III eehod and Jamesburg, and the Bur-
lhgton ana Mount Holly Railroads. received and for
WEideu up to z. NJ ....
Te Belyidere DeaWare Railroad connects at Phillips
burg with the Lehigh Valley Railroad, and at ManIn-
kaclunk win al points on the Delaware Laokswanna,
an0 Western hairOsd, orD aTdiug Syracuse, Buffalo
and Othlr points in estern hew NOrE. u. b..
Jersey Railroad connects at Elizabeth with
Ncy Jersey Central Rsnrsad and at Newark with the
. Morris nd Essen Railroad.
slip memorandum, specifying the marks and numbers
SHIN and ConSgDeCG mut, ia every instance be sent
with each load of goods, or no receipt VIII be given.
n. Increased facllues have been 1lade for the
TRANSPORTATION of live stOcG DrOvers invited try
tile route When socb is furnished in quantities of two
carloads more viii be delivered at the foot OF FOrteh
street, the Drove Yard or al Pier No /, North
River Us the shippers may designate at the time OF
snlpneut For terms, other information, apply 10
IN WALTER FREEMAN, Freight Agent
Is No. 22G b. DELAWARE Avenue, hilGdephia.
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THE ADAMS EXPRESS COMPANY. OFFICE,
j. NO. S20 Chksb y I street, forwards Paroles Pack.
own lines or 10 connection wh other Express Coui-
pnniea 20 all the prnclpal towns and cities Ia the United
Staes JOHN BINGHAM, superintendent. 7