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Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1869-03-04

JOHNsTON'S THEATRICAL. COMPANY
are billed to give series of entertain
ments in st. Adams, commencing on
Wednesday evening of next week. The
company have been performing in Rat
land and Burlington, and the papers of
those places speak of them in praise
worthy terms.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1869-03-04

REMEMBER the Bell Ringers Conccr,
this, Thursday, evening. They will
give n second entertainment tomorrow
evening.
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WASHINGTON QUlCKSTEP"
AND
" FRONTIER POLKA"

Composed by GEo. Z. KINGSLEY, and respect
fully dedicated by him to the Firemen OF st. Al
bans.
At the conclusion of the Concert, Music will
be furnished by the Full Brass Band, and also
Holmberg and Fales' Orchestra, for dancing.
Concert Tickets, 35c. Tickets admitting Gent
and Lady to Concert and Dance, $3.50.
Doors open at o'clock p. M, Concert to COM
menoe at 8. 2f*5 II
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To Advc rtiscrs. The VERMONT DAILY Trans
.lttpr has the largest circulation in st. Adams
and in Franklin County. of any daily paper and
IS ou that account, if no other the best medium
for advertising.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1869-03-04
Local Items.

OUR DAILY.-Thosc wishing to secure
copies of our daily paper can do so at
Nerrifield's and Bakers bookstores, as
well as of carriers, and at the office
Copies of our weekly paper may also be
had at these places.
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Vermont Daily Transcript
ST. ALBANS, VT.
THURSDAY, MARCH, 4, 1869.
Travellers Guide.

ARRIVAL OF PASSENGER TRAiNs
From the South and East, GAS a. M, ll,l0 am
6,95 p. m, s, 10 p. m. =,
From Rouse's Point and West, 20 a. m, H.
so q. M. G 80 y. IN.
From Montreal, IL 10 q. m, 10 p. M
DEPARTURE OF PASSENGER TRAINS.
For the South and East. 30, a. M. l2O ni.,
: 20 p. IN. a..
For Houses Point and West, sos Il. IN. 10
.. m.
For Montreal, 6 10 a. M, 30 p. M
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THERE will be velocipede race for {
silver cup, at Darr1w Hall, on Saturday
evening at seven o'clock.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1869-03-04

General Insurance Agents,
OFFICE IN
GADCOMB'S BUILDING,
NORTH MAIN ST., ST. Adams, ".
AGENCY OF THE
Loriilm rd Fire Insurance mpnny.
OF NEW YORK.
CASH ASSETS, s1,525O00
Niagara Fire lns rance Company,
NEW YORK.
CASH ASSETS. 81, 100000
sprin .held f.. & Nj. Insurance c..
SPRINGFIELD MASS.
CASH ASSESS, 100000
Hanover Fire Insurance Company.
NEW YORK
CASH ASSETS, 100000
Geimnnia Fire Insurance Company,
NEW YORK
CASH ASSETS, ;lO00,OO0.
Albany city Fire Insurance Company
ALBANY, Ny.
CASH ASSETS 100000
Mass. Mutual Life Insurance c
SPRINGFIELD.
CASH ASSETS, Il, 900
All policies in this Co., non-forfeitabc b,
Laws of the State.
Dividends annually on the contribution plai
after two payments.
Particular attention given to insuring prop
erty in ADJOINING TOWNS such as MANA
FEATURING ESTABLISHMENTS, STORES
MERCHANDISE, Village and Town property
&c.
All communications b. mail will receive proml
attention.
GOLDSMITH Il SEAVEY.
:. h. GOLDSMITH. J. II. SEANTN.
2iG~tf
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LIVE STOCK MARKET.

The seasonable change in the weather and The
light run Of stock caused the Cattle Market to
and but for the opposition of butchers, prices
would have gone mp lac. to per Id. AS it is quo
tations are little changed Few sales are re-
ported under l3c. The light supply of cattle
was unexpected, as large numbers were report
cd on the way.
MICH COWS Receipts are only half what
they were last week, so that the demand for
fine cows continues. There is little improve
ment in common.
SHEEP-Prices for fat heavy sheep are icts,
higher, and the supply not equal to the demand.
As this is the third week of small receipts,
stock was disposed Of rapidly.
NEALS firm prices still continue firm, with
large arrivals, the severe cold weather Operat
ing fayorably on the market.
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FLOUR-lhc market the past week has been
dull and heavy, and prices fluctuated, caused by
export demand. We quote to-day but little
change from our last report.
Rye Flour is steady and in fair request.
Buckwheat is steadily declining quotations
are 25c, lower.
GRAIN--Wh The last few days, the mar.
ket has been quite active, with decline, favor
inu the buyer but the last two days there has
been stronger market, giving sellers the ad-
vantage.
BUTTER Receipts have fallen of, and the
dsmand is good, especially for fine butter which
is very scarce.
CHEESE-The home trade last week was
good, with little export, and prices are advan-
cling.
EGGS Receipts are diminishing, and holders
are just realizing the anticipated rise. Our
quotation are &c. higher than last week, still
prices are unusually low for the season.
POULTRY Demand is very light except for
choice stock. Other kinds arc plenty and very
quiet,
The New York herald., 1869-11-29
PENNS YLVANiA.

General Synod of the Reformed Church.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. rs, 1869.
In the General Synod Of the Reformed Church yes
terday the Committee ON the Revision Of the Con-
stituuon reported that their work was completed.
Four hundred copies ordered to be printed for
the use OF the Synod
The Standing Committee on Overtures reported a
number Of items The third Item was the complaint
OF Rev. Dr. Bomberger against the action of the
Eastern Synod in reference to the ministry. The
complaint was laid on the table until the Committee
on District Synods reports The other items were
respectively referred to the special committees.
The Board OF Orphans Homes submitted their re-
port which was referred to the standing committee
on Orphans Homes.
In the afternoon sessOn the standing committee
ON the minutes or the last General Synod reported
that many of the committees appointed at the last
General Synod for the consideration OF various sub
jects were not yet prepared to report.
A committee was appointed TO open correspond
ence with the Reformed Churches Of Germany and
Switzerland.
The delegates appointed to the various other Evan
gelical bodies reported they had attended to their
respective duties and were cordially received.
special committee was appointed TO report on
the subject OF union OF the Reformed Church
Dutch and the Reformed Church German.
The standing committee on the minutes OF the last
district synods reported.
Adjourned till MOnday.
The New York herald., 1869-11-29

expense the prinyed evidence Of his statesmanship
and diplomatic renown. Such thing Is unheard
OIL and the more glory therein 10 Fish, But how VIII
the world get on hereafter deprived or this light liz
eraiureS What will our diplomatic nedgings and
historians do when they want to read upr Can they
wade 10 conveniently through miles OF o1cial manu-
script when they desire inIormauOnY or wil they
De allowed TO Inspect the sacred manuscrlpt AZ al
Your correspondent rather thinks not. UnqueS-
tlonably II s SAD blow for such people, and sun
sadder Tor many Of our representatives abroad,
whose ambition IL Ii TO live forever IN diplomauc
(prnted) story.
But looking at the matter seriously 1t may be
doubted whether this economical effort Of MIR. Fish
our diplomatic literature is dull reading; one Is
very apt TO 60 snoring while perusing Its learned
pages But tnen. after all it il necessary part OF
the historical records of the country Some or the
uuilest pages may In the future become OF impor-
lance as containing precedent5, the value or bearing
OF which is not now realized. And supposIDg tbls
10 DE tue case, IL Is easy TO predict how much
economy there Will be IN not publishing regular
Dook iorm as heretofore, our diplomatic c0rrespon-
uence AS or instance, every time senator or repre-
sentative wants light IN regard to diplomatic matters
no matter now ancient or how modern, he moves
that the Secretary or State transmit TO Congress the
diplomatic correspondence OF such and sucn q date
Oh sucn and sucn subject The result Is thar such
9S s9 c2reRsngRs gPeFsa pplq!sa Y ~ whereas Ten
gressonal library. look over the correspondence OF
the kind required and obtain the desired Information
without extra expense TO the government. And
II Is to be observed that this same proceeding may
occur over and over again on the same subject thus
multiplying tine cost OF publication manifold beyond
LudL lucurreu Dy tHe annual
In book form, under direction OF the State Depart
ment OF our diplomatic correspondence. Mr.. Fish's
idea Is that IT VIII be Sufficient To publish such parts
OF the correspondence as may from time to time be
called for. But this Is just the mistake he makes.
The same correspondence may be called Tor over
and over again. year after year; whlle the other
hand, II the custom OF yearly publication OF the
whole correspondence Is kept up there VIII be only
one expenditure OF money against ten or 100 or
more should Mr. Fish persist in carrying out his own
IDEA. TINS, to some extent. Is repetltious, but IL
necessary TO explain clearly the faacy OIL Mr.. Fishs
economy
The New York herald., 1869-11-29
ANOTHER PENNSYLVANIA TRAseBy.
An Unknown nIan Murdered-Arrest OF tho
supposed Perpetrators.
From the Pittsburg Commercial, Nov. 2T.1

From the Pittsburg Commercial, NOV. 27.
On Monday morning last the dead body OF man
was found at Mill run, Fayette county, Pa, on the
Conuelsvllle Railroad. The body bore evidences OF
having been fouliy dealt with. There were two
wounds in the face, the right eye, Que OF which,
bullet wound, was sufficient to cause death, the
bail having penetrated the brain. Following is q
description OF the bOdy:-SiX feet In length, weigh
ing about 1S0 pounds, dark hair, hazel eyes. dark,
sandy whskers aud light complexion. In one OF the
pockets was found coal ticket, as follows:-"Fr-
teen bushels coal for W. Campbell, October 20, 1862"
This ticket may afford clue by reference TO the
books at Mr.. Armstrong; coal ONCE.
Last evening our reporter met sheriff Walker, or
Fayette county and he stated that TWO men had
been arrested and lodged In jail at Uniontown on
suspicion Of being the murderers Their names are
Dennis sullivan and Given. The murder was
committed on Saturday night last and on that day
these two men were observed In Springfield. They
left there that evening and their previous suspicious
movements led TO their arrest after the murder was
discovered. After their arrest spots OF blood were
discovered on the coat which one OF them wore, and
this taken in connection with the confused stories
they tell OF their whereabouts on Saturday night
leads many beieve they were the perpetrators OF
the foul deed. The murdered man had not been
identified at last accounts. ID. w. Dull, Min Run,
Fayette county, Pa, can give further information 70
those who may desire IL.
The New York herald., 1869-11-29
Personal MOVEMENTS.
Father Hyaeinthe Is forty-two.

Father Hyacinthe Is forty-two
Verdi is to edit an Italian musical journal.
John Smith Is among the members OF congress
from Ohio.
General Wade Hampton Is President OF the South
Carolina Survivors Association.
Commissioner Delano, 1t is stated fayors che re-
enactment OF the Income Tax law, which expires by
limitation June 80 next.
Mr.. Bass whose pale ale has carried him to for
tune and Parliament has divided the glory OF tn6
great British beverage by taking partner He was
married few days since at Burton-on- Trent
Garbaldi who has been elected to the Italian
Parliament IL Is stated will proceed to Florence
the beginning OF December to take his seat In tho
Chamber OF Deputies.
Judge Black is in Washington. He is stu obliged
TO carry his arm in sling, and has not settled With
the railroad company. They VIII not pay doc
tors bill OF $4,000, but are ready TO pay the money
TO him. and let him do with 1t what he pleases.
The cage with miner going down the Hale and
Norcross mine at NlrgiaIa City, Nevada got io05a
and dropped go feet at q jump. making q moral
and physical Jelly OF Its passenger.
In the will OF the late Wade Bolton, OF Memphis,
the following appear5:-"f give and Dequeatn 10 th0
widow aud children OF General Thomas Jonathan
Jackson, known as Stonewah Jackson, who fell at,
tine battle OF Charlottesville, virginia $4,000. as
history tells me his Widows furniture was sold after
his death for debt"
The man who carries the mail from Knoxville
Tenn to Rutedge got a regular spree on Fri
gin mills with which Knoxville Is blessed. lie was
found in this condition by John Gibos, who brought
the mail back to the Post Ofice, While an Obliging
policeman took the carrier to the calaOoose.
The New York herald., 1869-11-29

Desperate Fight with Regulators In Pulaski
COunty-One Hundred nnd Fifty Shots
Fircd-Three Men Kiiled-Robbcry in Lou
isville.
LOUISVILLE, Nov. %, 1850.
A desperate character named Cooper. who had
been whipped BY party OF regulators In Pulaski
county, caused the arrest or OF his neghbors,
whom he accused OF administering the chastisemeut
Saturday morning was fixed for the trial. and Cooper
and his friends entered Somerset the county seat,
armed to the teeth Here the accused parties num-
bering twenty, and Cooper. with his confederates,
equally strong entered into quarrel which cum-
mated In regular pitcned battle. One hundred and
fifty snOts were nred resulting In the killing OF
three men, named Todd, Dout0n and William
Peasants and mortally wounding one, James Pleas
ants. The fight was abated by mutual consent
both parties being out OF ammunition Shortly AFTER
each party having recruited their forces, they were
about to resume the contest. when they werewarned
or by armed citizens.
Solomon r. Bezenthal's jewelry store on Market
street. near First, was robbed this morning OF gold
and silver Watches diamond rings and pins TO the
amount OF So 900 to $4,000. No clue was obtained as
to who committed the robbery.
The New York herald., 1869-11-29
HAVANA MARKET 5.

HAVANA Nov. 2s, 1869.
the following Is the statement Of the Havana mar
tet for the week ending yesterday
Sugar.-There was an absence OF business Tor
want Of stock. The market closed quiet but steady,
ana quotations were nominal Stock In warehouse
At Havana and Matanzas $1,000 boxes and 1000
bids. Exports during the week from Havana and
Matanzas, 10000 boxes to foreign ports and 5000
boxes ana 1000 hhds. to the United States.
Contracts were made at MatanZas for No.
IL Dutch standard at Sk o So reals per
Contracts were also made the North Coast for
70 good refining muscoyado at a 81 reals; also at
Matanzas at AZ reals Tor clayed moasses and 61s
a2lKo. for ticrce and 23c. 23atc for tins. Flour
easier at $40 rs $11 20. Butter quiet at 32Hc Tai
low declining; quoted at 12c. IL &c. Bacon steady
at 20c. o 21c. Honey firm at AZ reals. Petroleum
easier at o AZ reals. Hans-The market IL sup
plicd; quoted at 24c. 27c. Lumber in demand .
yellow pine, $25 a $2s per 1000. Hogshead SHOCKS
duh at 81 q ~ 12s. Empty hygshcads In demand
ar 75 q %. Frelghts duh and nominal.
The New York herald., 1869-11-29

toned an oath is required as an indispensable pre-
hmlnary al first voting.l
inose not taking the oath OF ireemen-Conneoti-
cut ana Vermont
rnose not taking oaths OF loyalty and allegiance
prescribed In the constution-florld and Missouri.
- OtheT Classes Disqualified rom Voting.
Ihose who have not been citizens ten days before
electlon-New York.
THOSE disqualified as electors In States from
whence they came-Arkansas. >.
showing the progress or American ideas In con.
s'u'iohai law it IS singular fact that the average
age OF the present American constitutions national
included, Is not more than sixteen years.
The New York herald., 1869-11-29
NEW YORK.
Accident.

Homicide in Albany-FafaI Railroad Accident.
ALBANY, Nov. %, 1869.
Alexander Mcconnell, who was kicked in the
abdomen few days since by Lorenzo Murphy, died
last night. Murphy under arrest
Christopher Wells was run over at the Central
Railroad crossing at Lumber street by train OF
cars, and died in a short time.
Michael Kelly was brought here from Brooklyn
yesterday on charge or deserving his wife. At the
police court he agreed to provide for his wife and
they went of together. When he got outside he ran
away. Shortly after woman with six months
babe In ner arms appeared, claiming to be his wife.
The New York herald., 1869-11-29

BOSTON SHOE AND LEATHER MARKET.--The boot
and shoe market Ia entirely without feature OF in.
terest. The seasonable trade Is drawing near to
its close; remote dealers are more anxious to re-
duce than to increase their stocks, and are buying
only goods enough to Keep up their assortment
are generally well sold up, and are now preparing
TO settle up their accounts and take account OF stock
Collections from the West come In slowly and goods
In that section are passing into consumption very
moderately. At the South goods are selling quite
freely and at fair profit. The New England trade
ia absorbing about the usual quantity OF nne goods
and prices are well sustained Quetness relgns In
manufacturing circles. There are no unfinished
orders OF consequence on hand IN any OF tue shoe-
the next seasons WORK; but beyond this no prepa-
ration has yet been made for getting up stocks OF
snrino goods. The leather market ID exceedingly
dul in ali departments OF the trade. Consumers are
not vet In want Of stock and OF course not incline
60 anticipate Prices are nominally unchanged; hut
bona nae buyers could obtain good lots OF leather at
very low cash prices. Commercial 6uUetin,
N0p. ~.
The New York herald., 1869-11-29
TRLECRAPHIC NEWS
E r o M
ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD
Critical Relations Between
Turkey and Egypt.
Parliamentary Victory Of the Spanish
Cabinet.
Desperate ARRAY with Regulators
in Kentucky.
~~r~~~~~cro~NU~N~~~~~
Three Men Killed and One
MOrta1ly Wounded.
TURKEY AND EGYPT.

Threatening Relations OF the Sultan to the
VicerOy.
PARIS, NOV. %, 1859.
The Put,'ie to-day makes the following state.
ment:-
q The ultfmatnm recently sent to the Khedive by
the Sultan admits Of no discussion. II the Viceroy
OF Egypt does not comply with Its demands he will
be deposed, and his brother Mustapha Fazil recog
nized in his place. There are hopes, however, that
the affair will be settled by the advice OF the Eu-
r0pean Powers.
The New York herald., 1869-11-29
VIRGINIA..
The Chesapeake md Ohio Railroad.

The Chesapeake md Ohio Railroad.
RICHMOND. Nov. 49, 1882
The stockholders OF the Chesapeake and Onio
Railroad met last night, ratihed contract with G.
p. Huntington, w. H. Aspinwal, Pliny Fisk and
their associates Of New York. for the completion OF
the road. The gentlemen named and their asso-
siates in the contract elected directors for the
ensuing year. with Joseph X. Anderson and General
Wickham. The contracting parties are to finish the
road or get nothing for their labor 1t Is stated that
Mr. Huntington Will be president, to reside in New
York, ana General Wickham, the present president,
Will be vice president, TO reside on the line Of the
The New York herald., 1869-11-29
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

FELL ovERBoARD.--John =. Daniels, o seaman
fell overheard at pier 13 North river last night and
was rescued by officer butcher, OF the Twenty
seventh precinct.
SUDDEN DEATH.-About half-past six O'Clock last
night Ann Gamble, aged forty-two, died suddenly
at SO Watts street. The Coroner was notified aud will
hold an inquest this morning.
SNEAK THIEF.-on Saturday afternoon German
woman effected an entrance to the room OF Mrs.
Ball. on the second floor or No. 80 Macdougal street.
by means OF false keys, and stole one diamond and
cornelian ring and one gold watch cham, all valued
at $3.50. No arrests.
The New York herald., 1869-11-29
MAINE.

Completion Of the Bangor and PiscntnGuis
Observation-Disclosures Closed mt Bangor.
BANGOR Nov. 2s 1862
The last rail OF the Bangor and the Pscataquis
Railroad was laid at Foxcroft Friday afternoon.
The road will be open TO regular tranic about De-
cember 15 movement will be made the coming
winter to extend the road beyond the present ter
minus.
City OF Richmond went below this afternoon, deem
lng 10 unsafe to remain. The steamer katahdn goes
down tomorrow, which WIN clear the port OF vessels
The New York herald., 1869-11-29
Great Fire i'm Pitts3rrg.

PlTTsBURG, Nov. g. 1869.
The store OF Messrs. Little Baird, Wholesale gro-
GERS In this city, was burned this morning. The loss
Is about 100000 ON stock, which was insured in
Pittshurg Offices
ION Saturday the Despatch newspaper of this city
discharged all their Union printers and put on
new force OF tl-Unl0n men.
The New York herald., 1869-11-29
COLLISION ON THE NEW JERSEY RAILROAD.

Early yesterday morning, about three O'Clock, q
Washington through passenger train. bound north,
collded with freight train on the New Jersey Rail-
road at Princeton The freight train was standing
still at the time. Its engine was badly damaged,
while that of the passenger train escaped with but
slight damage. Two OF the baggage cars, however
suffered severely, sustaining q loss OF perhaps
$4,000. The damaged cars were dropped ana the
train proceeded all right. brakemanIwas slightly
Injured, one OF his feet being bruised.
The New York herald., 1869-11-29
o . 7 r U A r Y


We regret TO announce the death OF this wen
known journalist and poet. which occurred at his
residence in Irving place at early hour yesterday
morning. He was In apparent health on Saturday
and was engaged reading magazine until late hour
in the night Before retiring ne complained OF great
difficulty in breathing. but gave the matter very lit
tie thought. Some time before daylight his respra-
ton became So dicult that his wife left the room
for the purpose OF obtaining assistance. On return
ing he was found lying on the bed with his head
thrown backwards in the agonles OF death. bries
whle later he expired
Mr.. Pray was born in the city OF Boston IN tho
year 1928 his father being the head OF the firm or
Fray X Waterston, one OF the largest mercantile
houses In the city. He received fine education az
Harvard College, whence he graduated with nonors-
selecting literature Tor profession he soon became
the school OF Isaac Mcclellan and N. r. Willis. Alter
BRIEF experience In the United states Mr.. Pray re-
sided Tor several years In England, where he was
employed III editing q magazine. While there h0
also acted upon the stage but with Indifferent sue.
cess on returning home he was employed on the
tiOn with this paper was severed was associated with
the various other CITY journals at different periods
lie also contributeJ largely 10 the literary periodi.
calls In both poetry ana prose. Mr.. Pray was
always greatly interested In dramatic matters. He
educated Tor the stage and brought out MISC
that lady, whose sudden death from disease OF the
heart VIII be remembered. he was also connected
with Mr.. Grau during Rlstoris engagement In the
United States or late years Mr.. Pray took ltVely
interest in Spiritualsm TO the Dellel OF Wnicn ne
was much inclined. He gentleman OF ability
ana culture a pleasant agreeable companion and
warm-hearted, trusty friend whose death VIII Dc
widely and sincerely depiored.
The New York herald., 1869-11-29
SPAIN.

Tho Parliamentary Vote Of Censure-The
Army in Cuba.
MADRID. Nov. 2s, 1862
In the Cortes yesterday the republicans moved
vote OF against the governmentfor arbitraey
use OF power. The motion was rejected by vote
OF 146 TO 35.
1t is stated that over 10000 volunteers in all have
been sent to Cuba.
The New York herald., 1869-11-29
ROME.

French Reports Of tho Council.
PARIS, Nov. 2s 1862
Dispatches from Rome state that the members OF
the Ecumenlcal Council will meet at the Vatican on
the 9Th OF December, and, at the conclusion OF the
preliminary ceremonies, the Pope will announce the
opening OF the Council.