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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-11-12

Jouru4l Of yesterday was read and approved
hans Of Nionkton, to incorporate the Essex &
Brandon Railroad Company; to committee on
railroads.
BY Mr. Grout Of Barton, to Incorporate the
Rlnaway Pond Railroad Company; to commit
ter on railroads.
b, Mr. Ladd Of Milton, in addition To chapter
So, :, relating 70 tax ng stocks; to commit
lee on Judiciary.
By Nj. Weed Of Shelburne. by request. TO reg
ulate railroad crossings; to committee on rail-
roads
By Nr. Walker Of Londonderry, to incorpor-
the Wautss.ique,t Valley Railroad Company; to
committee on railroads
By Mr.. Baldwin Of Hinesburgh, relating to
the descent and distribution Of intestate estates;
10 committee on Judiciary.
BY Mr. Baldwin Of Hinesburgh, resolution
directing the judiciary committee to INQUIRE in
to the e1pediency Of further legislation to me-
vent the sale by town agents Of impure and sdul-
terated liquors for medicinal purposes. and r.
port BY bill or otherwise; adopted.
By Mr.. Wed of ShebuFIe, constituting rail-
road conductors police officers in certain cases.
10 committee or judiciary
By VI Wool Of Fairhaven, 10 reueal an act
emitted AN set authorizing he Bennington x
Rutland Company TO extend i;s railroad 10 West
Rutland. approved Nov 70, 565; to committee
on railroads.
Special order H. 1856. in amendment Of
sec 30. chap 81, =. relating TO justices II the
peace vas taken up as the special order Of this
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-11-12
IGlsLi!IRE GV yFgHoaJ.
SENATE.


sAruRDAr. Nov. 9th.
Bills introduced and rcferred-By Mr. Dewey
of Washington. relating to the descent ana as
rribution of Intestate Ests;es to committee on
printing
Bills passei-H. p, in amendment Of act IN
cooperating the Fairfax Railroad Co.
Il. l20, enabling towns in counties Of Wash
ington and Orange, to aid in the construction Of
Barre Railroad.
S. 60,provdng for taxing stock in Trust Com
panies, and other Donied corporations organized
under the laws of this state
s. y, relating to Dispositions
II. l09, enabling certain towns to all in con-
struction Of Brattleboro and Bennington Rail-
road.
s. 10, creating degrees il crime of murder
S. SO. relating to Insurance Agents not actual
residents of this State. aas read the third time,
and ordered to lie and be made the special order
for TUESDAY, Nov. 9th, at II 4.
30 and ;. IS. to protect fish in futile Pond
and Silver Lake were ordered to lie and be made
special order for Nov. l0th, at , - p. III
The Senate then adjourned till Monday, At 10
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-11-12

Hearth ard lone with the FREE PREss "
be found = true comfort.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-11-12

The FUNERAL CT On. Hicks The funeral
Of the late DIR. John :. Hicks look place on Sat
was numerous attendance Of our citizens Of
all denominations gathered to pay kindly tri-
oute to the memory of one universally esteemed
and respected. Bishop Bissell and twelve or
thirteen of the clergy Of the diocese were In at
tendance. The coffin, on which lay cross and
wreath of white chrysanthemums, was borne
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-11-12

HIS TrAl4nE was extensive ana MS scholarship
accurate and thorough; and he was ever ready
with unpretending courtesy TO place his incl
lectual stores at the service of others He was
not only gentleman Of the old school, but was
a business man also, Astounding in cool. Quiet
and practical common sense; and his services
on committee and in the management of church
funds were, therefore, all the more important.
Even in the delirium OF his last sickness, his
mind constantly wandered among these, the
dearest responsibilities of his daily life, thus
proving how wholly they Absorbed ais best affec-
tons. As friend he never affected degree OF
feeling which be did not experience, and he pre-
ferred to seem less cordial than he was rather than
run the least risk Of awakening false expectations
or unreal impressions. Modesty and truthful
ness pervsded all his ways and all his work
Not naturally of a sanguine or hopeful te;npera-
meni. the handspring Of his life was found in
silent and tenacious devotion to duty. II is no
wonder that the transformations beauty Of life
Ike his, should have gained friends whoss num-
Der steadily increased. and whose regard ripened
with each passing year. resting like q beneiic-
ton upon the silvery head which is nov laid to
rest in It's long sleep.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-07-03
Cat Swamp Items.

Close of tile Public iSchool.-Our Public
School closed on Wednesday, it being the
close of the quarter, and also the expira-
ton of the school year. An examination
was held on the last days of school, and
the prize was awarded to Miss Mollie Boyd,
for recitation, good department, and pune
tuality. Miss Lucy II. Scott, the teacher,
who is from Elkton, has had charge of the
school for the last two years, and under her
charge it has made creditable progress
We believe her to be very popular, both
with pupils and parents, and we understand
those interested are anxious for her return.
Ne,o Li6rary.-A movement is now on
foot to procure new library for our Sun
day-school. Fifty dollars, we believe, is
the amount required for the purchase, $35
of which has been raised, five of the teach
ers contributing s25. We feel sure that
the fact of this little deficiency only need
be made known, to have it promptly made
up. 1t is certainly very kind in those hav-
ing charge of the school to take such an
interest in the welfare of our community,
and We, as a people, should sustain them
in their good work by personal labor, and
liberal contributions as well.
Mumps-This disease prevails hereabouts
to a considerable extent. 1t is not unfre-
quent to see swollen jaws land eyes, too
in this vicinage, but we must confess that
they are more numerous now than we ever
before knew them to be.
Hrrest.-Our farmers are busy with their
harvest. The wheat, in most instances, is
quite heavy, whilst the same can be said of
oats and grass.
The Hemizer- WHO is He?-We would
like to crafty curiosity, but can only par
TALLY do SO. Some persons say it's "Dave,"
the mile; others, "Ike,' the colonel ;
whilst still others assert that it's ''Stephen."
mot the Overseer,) the trucker. You're
not within a mile of it, friends Keep on
guessing, and perhaps you'll find OUT
and perhaps you won't. More anon.
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Chesapeake City Items.

July, the glorious noontide of the year,
is upon us, and with it the schools are
closed, and the teachers are not sorry: for
sure i, IS Il weary task III warm weather,
flushing on the stupid ones.
Driving on the lazy,
Tolls like these upon the brain
VIII surely drive one crazy.
ErH Correspondent.-The Chesapeake
correspondent having finished her labors,
purposes travelling to some far-dstant cline,
leaving the peaceful inhabitants to slumber
for awhile, at least, with her best wishes
and thanks for many kindnesses rendered
during her soiourn in the "village of indus
try and prosperity
Improeements-W r. Emmons has in
process of erection large and commodious
frame building, intended for Il hotel. 1t
will be quite an improvement and orna-
ment to the town when completed; and
surely the one thing needful in this place
is a well-kept public house. A new Ma
sonic Hall is also about being erected p
c. Strickland, of Elkton, contractor.
Pic Nics.-H. Mullen, Principal of the
Academy, with his school, held quite Il
pleasant basket pic mic, in Bayard's woods,
on Tuesday of this week. Quite a number
were present. The weather was favorable
Ice cream, lemonade and cake were the Or
der of the day, and with the sports and
passed off pleasantly. On Monday, July
9Th, the NJ. E. Sabbath-school purposes
having an excursion and pic mic combined,
under the supervision of VIM. Lindsey,
Sup't. All anticipated a joyous time.
Temperance Mass Meeting.-The Lodge
of I. o. G. T. intend holding a grand Mass
Meeting i'll the woods, just outside of the
town, opposite the celebrated Spaa Spring,
on July 22d. Those wishing feast of
reason and flow of soul, with many dain-
ties for the inner man, should attend.
4 Norehy-The playhouse of Miss Charll
Pcrdeau, built for the little Miss and her
numerous dollies, where she invites her lit
tie friends one and all to call and see her
i'll her new residence.
Some Potato.-Wm. Lindsey, of this
town, has new potato, of his own raising,
which measures seven INCHES in circumfer-
ence. 1t is of the Early Rose Species
Who can beat it?
Disappointment to illness of the
Principal of the Bayard school, the exami-
nation was not carried on, and school closed
two days earlier. Those contcnding for
prizes were disappointed. They will be
awarded in January next.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-07-03

Close Of the Public Schools. edncsday
year, and we presume most of the schools
throughout the county closed on that day.
The Elkton Public School, S. J. Tammany,
Principal did not close, however, until
Friday. Some of these institutions of
learning have been kept prominently before
the public, whilst of many others little has
been published, among them our Elkton
school, the largest in the county. For the
past year, this school has been under the
charge Of the efficient Principal, Mr.. S. J.
Tammany, who, with his able corps of as
sistants, has devoted his entire energies to
the prosecution of his profession and not
without a favorable result, either, as the
progress made by the children will fully
testify. The latter part of the week was
occupied by public examination, and on
Friday the exercises terminated with the
reading of compositions and recitations by
the children, all of which was very credit
able.
1t is to he lamented that the parents OF
the children manifest SO little interest in
their school duties. tits seldom the parent
is ever seen in the school-room. to speak a
word of cheer and encouragement to the
teacher, or pupils, Or to exhibit any signs
of kindly and lively feeling toward the
cause of education. Even at public ex,
animation the parents will not attend, thus
showing how little they appreciate the eff
forts of those who endeavor to impart in
struction, and the progress made by the
children.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-07-03

Gov. Senter, of Tennessee, is preparing
to play the role in that State that Tom
Swami did in Maryland, which will end by
Rebels. Col. Stokes is the opposing can
didate, round whom the acknowledged Re
publican party are rallying, while the ex-
rebels, Andy johnson and Fowler are de
claring for Governor Sentcr.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-07-03

Two thirds of the thirty-fve hundred
newspapers of the United States are Re
publican in politics. Republicans are the
reading portion of our populations and it is
they who give life and vigor to all the cdu-
cational and intellectual undertakings of
the day. The Democracy alwrys claim to
have the majority of the population on a
fair count. Now, if they have, it is a ma
jority of ignorance.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-07-03
Special NOTICES.
Deafness, Blindness & Catarrh.

J. 1SAACS, NJ D. sos Arch Street Philadelphia,
ocust and Aurist Professor in the Medical College
Prnsy raa of the Ely and Ear Persons afflicted with
diseases of the EYE, EAR. or CATARRH will he scir,i-
tflly treated and cured if durable. lie has been per
maenty located in the city for years and make. the
above, spectlitcs in his practice The Medical faculty
is invited. as he has secrets in his mode of
Artificial eyes inserted without pain. No charges
made for examination
IAN .. lSia-lY
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-07-03
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

The Fourth Everybody should observe
the Sd and 9Th, and every other day there
after, by calling at the Cheap Cash House
of GALLAHER & BRO, Main street, where
they will find the largest and best selected
stock of Goods in Elkton.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-07-03
rs Netil ", hia
ELKTON, JULY 3. 1869.

Is Mr.. John c. Hindman is our regll-
larry authorized Agent and Collector to
procure subscriptions and advertising for
Tie Wig.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-07-03
Conowingo Itsnls.

Crops.-Thc last few hot days have made
decided improvement on corn. The
wheat crop never looked better, the farmers
have commenced harvesting it. Oats will
be an average crop. Potatoes look "splen
did,
Frua.-This important crop is quite
abundant l think the largest crop Tor
five years.
-1ccidcnt.-George Brown had his right
ear severed i'll two by making misstep
while walking with an axe OH his shoulder.
Sale Of Real Estate.-John G. Smith sold
his farm containing 101 acres to David Ben
tye. Price, $4,000.
School Eramination.-Mr Warner teach
CT of Public School No. 3, Sth Dist, Pilot
Town, held quarterly Public Examination
on Friday of last week. The pupils &C
quilted themselves very creditably in their
exercises. Mr.. Warner has a flourishing
school of so pupils; his A class appear to
have pretty thoroughly mastered Brooks
written and mental Arithmetic. B class
examined as far as Proposition. After ex-
animation there was some very fine Decla-
nation by the pupils. The whole was en-
livened by fine music by Mr.. Lewis Band.
There was some hundred and fifty gentle
men and ladies present. After the exer-
cises they adjourned to grove where there
was platform erected and had dance
EXPLOSION OF POWDER MILIs.-Two of
DuPont's powder mills exploded on Thurs
day morning last, about 81 o'clock, killing
two men named Peter Massey and James
Mulloy, and spreading general disaster all
around. The mills are located on the
Brandywine, about four miles from Viii
mngton, and the shock produced by the
cxplosian was severely felt in that city, and
to greater or less degree for many miles
in the surrounding country. The loss to
the manufacturer is not very heavy. There
is nothing said as to what caused the ex-
ploSion
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-07-03
A FAIR and FESTIVAL

Will he held at the NEW MEETING HOCSE about 2
miles south of Bay View. Reeds school house. for
the benefit of the church. TO commence THURSDAY
the 9Th If August. Dinner served on that day. The
Festival 10 continue Thursday Friday and Saturday
evenings. june 26. 1S69-6w
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-07-03

CLEAR. SMOOTH SKIN sud BEAUTIFUL COM
PLENIoN follows the of IirLMBoLD's CONCENTRATED
EXTRACT SAGSAPARILLA.
1t remove. black spots lmple- and all eruptons Of
the * in.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-07-03

of Rev. l.. c. Matlack will be glad to hear
of his prosperity. llo reports from Amcs
Chapel, New Orleans. His congregation
began, seven weeks ago, with 100 only
The highest figure reached 100 Some
times the evening congregation is not more
than IS. Full members, So; probationers
16 He rejoices in the addition of 5 new
members. Over so persons are present at
the weekly prayer meetings.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-07-03
FOR SALE.

A SUPERIOR No-Top Buggy, with Pole and
Shafts. Also, set Of fine DOUBLE HARNESS, made
by Lacy, Muker Co.. Philadelphia.
TIIOS. b. MARRETT.
june l6, lSGy-Sw EIkton.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-07-03
NOTICE..

Ny wife. CATIIARINE D0UTY, ing left my bed
and hoard without just provocation all persons
hereby warned not to harbor trust her my
account as will pay debts of her contracting
june u. 1S69-3w* HENRY DOUTY.
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Sunday-School Pic Nic.-As previously
announced, the Elkton NJ. f. Sunday school
will hold a pic mic in Merrey's grove, on
Monday next. AS it is for the benefit of
the school, refreshments will be for sale on
the ground. We believe Monday next will
be generally observed, i'll this vicinity, as
the 4th, and as we know of nothing else
going on here on that day, we presume the
pic mic will be well attended by the public,
to whom a cordial invitation is extended.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-07-03
Hydraulic Clothes Washer
THE GREAT PREMIUM MACHINE.

This superior WASHING MACHINE is for the first
time offered for sale in this county Well of the
prejudice which many worthless machines have created
in the public mind against all machinery intended for
washing clothes. e present the
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-07-03
Arrested for Selling Without License.

Arrested Tor Selling Without LiceDSe.-
4 man calling himself John Hicks, was ar
rested on Tuesday last by Constable Lewis
and brought before Justice Brown, charged
with selling goods without license
Hicks claimed to be the agent of 4 firm in
Baltimore engaged in the manufacture of
ware, such as stone china, c. c. ware, ETC.,
and showed papers to establish his claim,
but the papers appeared to be informal and
he was given till Thursday to return to
Baltimore and have them corrected, his
wares being held as security. His mode of
operating was to bring hogshead or two
of assorted ware to town and offer them
to the merchants at wholesale, if they were
not purchased he sought shade tree on
the street and spread out his china and
crockery. Selling very much lower than
the stores he had brisk run of custom, and
was closing out his second invoice here when
some of the merchants came down on him
with writ demanding his authority to
trepan their customers with his tempting
low prices.
On Friday he returned with his papers
all right, and an additional stock of wares,
and opened out on the green.
Broke Jail.-On Monday last, about
noon, we saw from our sanctum window
men and boys scampering toward the Jail,
and some person cried out g Where's the
Sheriff? man out Of jail After the lapse
of a few minutes the Sheriff with Makinson
onhis arm and crowd at their heels came
back, and the escaped individual was again
locked behind the bar. 1t will be remem-
Lered that Mr.. John Makinson, on account
of mental arrangement, having in a fit of
insanity shot and severely wounded one or
two parties at Port Deposit few weeks
since, was confined in Jail. Makinson is 4
tailor and had been supplied with some gar
ments to make up while in Jail by w. c.
Crow. He had either cut the stuff which he
had to make or took he lining ofhis own coat,
and formed canvass rope by sewing the
strips together. This rope he tied to a large
pair of shears and threw the shears over the
top of the Jail wall where they caught in the
coping, and by his canvass rope mounted
the wall and got down on the outside. The
escaped prisoner was taking things easy and
walking about the depot when retaken.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-07-03

TO whom 4 cOruldl lHFltstlOu Is cAteuueu.
Harvest.-The busy season of the farm
ers is now upon us, and the rattle of the
reaper and moving machine is heard on
every hand. The most of the wheat in the
county has been secured in shock or barn
tie present week, and from every one we
hear that the crop is large and grain very
fine. The weather has been unfavorable a
great part of the week for harvest work
and doubtless has retarded the farmers
very materially. The frequent showers
have been particularly disadvantageous to
the hay crop, and doubtless much hay has
been injured by wet There is at least a
weeks difference in the ripening of crops
in this county. Wheat is ready to cut in
Sassafras week or ten days before it is fit
for the reaper in the northern parts of the
county The distance is not more than 80
or 36 miles by straight line, but the as
cent toward the Susquehanna from the
Chesapeake is very considerable, and very
distinctly marked by vegetation.
Cecil County Case Decided.-The Court
of Appeals has just rendered a decision, re-
versing. the decision of the Orphans Court
of this county. in the case Of Mary A. Rid
die VS.. John w. Falls.
The facts Of the case are these:-Mary A..
Riddle filed her petition in the Orphans
Court claiming the proceeds of sale of a
yoke of young oxen and carriage, belong
ing to the estate of her husband, Humphrey
Riddle. The foundation of the claim was
a clause in her husbands will, which be-
queathed to her " whatever personal prop
erty she might need to carry on farming
with" The Executor, Falls, resisted this
claim, and the Orphans Court, after argu-
ment, refused her prayer, and dismissed
her petition. Mrs. Riddle then prayed an
appeal to Annapolis, and the decision just
rendered reverses the decision of the Or
phans' Court, orders the Executor to pay
over to Mrs. Riddle her full claim, and, in
conclusion, directs the Executor, Falls, to
pay the expenses.-Albert Constable, Coun-
sci for Mrs. Riddle; w. ]. Jones, Counsel
for Falls
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-07-03

None genuine unless done up in steel-engravet
wrapper. with fac-simile Of my Chemical Warehouse
and signed ii. I. HELMBOLD.
june III lS69-2m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-26
AUCTION SALES.
IN 9 "a porrnft AucfiOueer.


COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUA-
decree Of the Circuit Court of Alexandria CO.,
in the case of d. 5. Gwin 81 Son VS.. Washing
ton & CO., and John T. Price, we will offer tor
sale. at public auction, in front Of the Mayors
Office in the city of Alexsndria, on WEDNES-
DAY, the 9th day of January, 1862 at twelve
o'clock m, the following REAL ESTATE, in
the CITY of Alexandra:
mol A LOT OF GROUND, with the E.sTss
three.story BRICK BUILDINGthereo lIl4A
lying on the west side of Union, between King
and Prince streets. For particular description
see deed from Jane Deakns to John L. Price,
recorded in Liber z, No. 8, folio %.
No. z: a LOT OF GROUND IN the square
formed by King, Union, Prince and Water sts.'
and binding on twenty feet alley and ten
feet alley. See deed from McVeigh and wife
to John T. Price, recorded in Liber r, No. g.
folio ITO.
No. 3 A LOT OF GROUND in the same
square, and binding on twenty feet alley and
q ten feet alley. See deed from c. G. Smoot to
John 7. Price. recorded in Liber S, No. 3, 70
Ito 70.
square, and binding on twenty feet alley. See
deed from +. s. Hewitt and others TO John T.
Price recorded in Liber U, No. 3, folio 3l8
TERMS-One tenth Of the purchase money
cash; the residue in three equal payments at g.
II and Is months the deferred payments TO be
secured by the purchasers negotiable notes
we'll endorsed and retention of the title 10 the
property sold until the last payment has been
made. Stamps and deeds al purchasers cost.
D. l.. SMOOT,
g. L. STUART.
dec 28-ts Commissioners of Sale
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-26

Police REPoRT-MAYoR's OFFICE. -Sev-
eral parties were fined and discharged for vio-
.ation of the Sunday liquor ordinance.
William Douglas, colored, for disorderly con-
iuct and for resisting the officers in arresting
aim, was fined and discharged.
MAGISTRATES OFFICE. Howard, 81. Willis
md Charles Bows, colored. for stealing leather
rom the lanyard of Messrs. Smoot s. Sons,
we're examined before Justice Moore this morn
ing, and Bows held to bail in the sum of 800
FOR his appearance at the next term Of the
Court. Howard and Willis were discharged,
out recognized to appear as witnesses.
WATcH REpoRr.-Night clear and cold, but
moderate toward morning. Only two dodgers
n the Watch House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-26
Louisiana.
Extensive Fires.

LYNN, MASS, Jan. ga fire occurred
last night in large brick block on Monroe ST.,
occupid by johnson, Nichols and Sanborn, and
Johnson's shoe manufactures, and Phillips
needle mandatory The flames rapidly ex-
tended to the shoe mandatory of Harrison
Newhall, Richardson & Son, Hapley, Aborn Il
Co., Downing, Nourse & Son, The first five
stores with their contents were.eptirey destroy
ed, the others partially, Stocks of leather much
damaged. Total loss about 100000 Insur-
ance not ascertained.
TROY, N. Y, Jan, 26.-Daley & Stanton S
brewery was destroyed by fire last night. Loss
$4,000. Insurance unknown.