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Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1869-04-16

DAILY ARRIVAL OF STAGES AT ST. ALBANs.
From Sweetsburgh and Franklin, 100 p. m
From Richsord and Sheldon, 500 p. m.
From Sheldon, 10 90 a. III.
From Bakersfield, II 90 a. IN.
DAILY DEPARTURE OF STAGES FROM ST. ALBANs
For Franklin and Swcetsburgh, I 30 a. M.
For sheldon and Richford, s 80 a. M
For Sheldon, % p. IN.
For Bakersfield, 90 p. IN.
Stages call at the several hotels III town. stage
Offices at the fremont House.
CLOSING OF I'M MAILS.
Mails Tor New York close at 90 II. IN. and OC
=. III.
Mails for Boston close at Il. m. and 30 pun
Mails for Albany and the West close at w III
Mails for Canada close at D 60 am.
Southern and Northern way mail close at D W
4. III.
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Hon w. c. WILSON Presiding Judge.
Hon. w. c. STEVENS, Assistants.
Hon. JOHN X. WHITNEY,
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BUSIEEsS DIRECTORY OF ST. AL
BANS. We understand from Mr..
Marsh that the plan proposed for a di-
rectOry is essentially this To hare it
include the name, residence, business,
and place of business of every citizen of
st. Adams the business firms of every
town in the County, and such advertise
ments as parties may wish. An edition
of 500 or more to be issued, and one copy
furnished free to each post Office and
hotel in the County, and to advertisers
and subscribers by agreement. The
conditions on which it will be publish
ed are That arrangements are com
pleted to have the residences and bust
ness houses numbered, and that there
are enough advertisers and subscribers
to pay the expense of publishing.
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Claim Agency.

Claim Agency.
RG recent enactments of Congress, all Sol
ID diers who have served three years and have
received but 500 bounty from the United States,
or who, having enlisted for three years, were dis
charged in consequence of wounds, and the Wild
ow, children, or parents of any soldier who en-
listed for three years, under promise of only
500 bounty, and who died in the service, are en-
titled to AN additional bounty of ONE HUN
DRIED DOLLARS
All invalid pensioners who have lost hand or
foot, or have incurred disability equivalent to
the loss of hand n foot, are entitled to large
increase of pension.
All pcnsioned widows of soldiers or sailors are
entitled to an '1crcased pension of two dollars
pormon,h for each child under sixteen years of
age.
Claims of the above nature, and For arrears OF
pay, officers extra pay, for horses lost in the IT,
S. service, Communication of ratons of prisoners
of war and prize money, will be promptly prose-
cuted by application by letter, enclosing DIS
charge from service will be attended to and the
necessary papers returned to plicant for sig.
natures, &c. L. A. SOWLES,
Office over the First National Bank,
st. Adams, Aug. 18th, 1866. l25-ti
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TIL New York Circus will visit Ben
n ington some time next August.
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NEW YORK, 10th.

A>GN Ohh, IOVIl.
The aurora borealis last night was
magnificent beyond description, surpas.
sing in grandeur any similar phenome-
non since 1859, both i'm respect to the
display and the disturbing influence on
the telegraph wires.
A Harrisburg despatch says, the Pa.
Legislature held it's last business meet
ing last night. The occasion was one
OF confusion, and the winding up of the
session of 1869 was fitting close to the
almost daily disgraceful scenes which
have taken place in that body since
January.
ST.. LOUIS 10th.
1t is reported that the grand Jury in
the U. 5. District Court here has in
dicted Gen. Burbridge, of Kentucky, for
bribery. The particulars have not vet
TRANSFERRED.
Gen. Burbridge was at st. Louis some
weeks since, as an agent ofthe Revenue
Department.
The st. Louis Grain Association met
at the Southern Hotel last night. Ad-
ditional subscriptions to the stock were
reparted.
New YORK, 10th.
Private advices from st. Marc to the
Goth ult. have been received.
There were 20 vessels of all kinds in
the harbor at st. Marc. princ ipally car
rying French flags.
a French war steamer arrived at st.
Mare on the 10th from Aux Caves.
bringing news ofthe taking ofSalnave's
blockad aiding steamer, the Galatia, by the
Insurgents. She was sunk by con-
eealed fort erected on the shore.
A body of troops left st. Mare on the
10th, to reinforce the beseiging force at
Gonavies, and to take that place if DOS.
sible.
1t was reported that many of Salnave's
pickets had deserted his cause and gone
over to the rebels.
New York, Is h.
A lawyer named Anderson, practic-
ing at the Tombs' kpolice court, was
yesterday committed to prison on
charge of swindling client, under al
legged aggravating circumstances.
WASHINGTON, 10th.
MI. Phimb, our Consul General to
Havana, will at Ouce demand the re-
lease or speedy trial of all American
citizens, and full reparation for past in
Juries and at the same time will de-
clare that the United States Govern
ment will maintain strict neutrality on
questions arising out Of the revolution
in cuba.
Letters received here from prominent
Cuban leaders, in which the utmost
confidence i'm ultimate success is eX-
pressed.
BosTON, 10Th.
Col. Charles o. Rogers, proprietor and
manager of the Boston Journal, died at
his residence last night, aged so years.
Col. Rogers has been in declining
health for some time.
The opposition to the confirmation of
Gov. Hartman, of New Hampshire. as
naval officer for this port, is growing
stronger as the friends of the present in.
cumbent, Gen. Osborne, rally to his
support.
Coli lS2s.
a
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N OTICE E.

TICE.
I $ hereby given that the books for receiving
/ subscriptions for shares of the capital
stock in the National Trust Company, charter
ed by the General Assembly of the State of Ncr-
mont, and approved November 10Th, 1868, will
be opened ut the banking rooms of the Yer
mont National Bank, in st. Adams, on Tuesday,
the ith day OF May, 1869, and continue open
from 10 o'clock am. till 4 o'clock pm, each day
[Sundays excepted for the space OF ten days,
and thereafter until one thousand shares shall
be subscribed
The subscribers shall, at the time of sub
scription, deposit with the Commissioners, ten
dollars on each share by them subscribed.
st. Adams, April 1st, 1869.
WOrthingtOn {. Smith,
Bradley Barlow,
George G.. Hunt,
James SAKE,
sforatio n. Barber,
Adds o. Braincrd,
Jasper Rand
Martin a. Seymour.
Lawrence Braincrl, Jr.
samuel Williams
Abncr Forbes,
+. stewart Stranuhan,
John w. newton,
Guy G. Noble,
John {. Farrur
John j. Burgess,
*+274-tillMa George G. Smith.
Commissioners.
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AMONG the nominations sent to the
Senate on Tuesday was Horace Rublee.
Esq, of Wisconsin, to be Minister to
Switzerland. Mr.. Rublee is a native of
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RAILROAD MEETING AT SwANToN.-
There was a spirited Railroad meeting
at Swanton Falls yesterday, the object
being to see if the town would change
the conditions of the bonds of the town
to aid in building the Lamoille Valley
Railroad. The question was decided in
the affirmative by thirty-ole majority.
DR.. George NJ. Hall presided over the
meeting.
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Franklin County, and has for many
years been leading editor in Wiscon-
sin.
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The Congregational Church at Swan,
ton Falls is to be enlarge at an expense
of S., 900 or $4,000.
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Cheapest and Best Route |!

Be sure and see the Agents of this Line be-
fore you buy your tickets.
A0-Trusty men will always meet Passengers
at the Depot in OgGensburg. to take checks and
rc-check baggage for this Line.
Ask for tickets via the NORTHERN
TR ANSP ORT ALTON CO.'S Steamers,
the only American Lines leaving Ogdensburg.
We will make 1t to the interest Of every Tray
cller to see the Agents Of this Line before pur-
chasing elsewhere.
One hundred pounds of baggage free to each
passenger.
Baggage ChecAed WrouyA 30 M Points.
Through Tickets to all Points in the Great
West. North West and South West, cheaper
than the cheapest, on application to
G.. A. EDDY, Managing Agent.
Clicc v'Steamers Landing, Ogdensburg, NY.
GEO. W. SMITH, Genl Ticket Agent
Office Cor. Ford ana Patterson SITS, opposite
Johnson House, Ogdensburg, NY.
IL. $. GOODNO Passenger Agent. 2Gl
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BAILEY'S BUTTER TUB.
w "A N r e ID a.,

900 Dairy Skins,
10000 Veal Skins,
LOTIONS odd Bones"
400 Rows to pick up all the OLD BONES
4OU DOyO in Franklin County. We will
pay SIS per ton cash. Farmers can save 10 cents
paid to a ents by selling their DAIRY SKINS to
We are HEAD QUARTERS on SKINS and
BONES.
Remember the place
Old Tin Shop doors north of the American
House.
MCGOWAN ~ co.
st. Adams, Feb Is, 1863. t257-Gm
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NJ O r Z c; e

/ will pasture the coming summer thirty or
L forty Cows on the Whittemore Hill pasture
heretofore occupied by \. VI. Clark, at ten dol
lars Cow for the season. Good running water
at al. times in SAID pasture.
PATRICK O'NElL.
St, Adams, April II, 1869 *t3w 2Gi
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NEW HOTEL AT BENNINGTON.-Thc
Banner says " A mammoth hotel en-
surprise Is Oh foot, which, if carried out,
will give to Bennington hotel accom-
modations fully equal to any town Oft
size in the country. We have not yet
learned sufficient to allow of our speak
ing more definitely, but can say the
enterprise is in the hands of men who
never look lack after once taking hold
of the plough
INFLUENCE OF VERMONT SENATORS.
The Washington correspondent OF
the Free P1csS says: Vermont gets
few appointments, the prevailing i'm
preston being that Vermont has already
more than her share of the offices.
This was stated To our delegation by
Secretary Fish when the name of En-
Governor Dillingham; was pressed for
an important appointment. There is
considerable Jealousy felt, TOO, by some
Senators at the great influence of the
Vermont Senators, and failing to check
it in the Senate they try to lessen it at
the Departments
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Mrs. S. A. Aliens Improved Hair
RestOrer and Dressing. The attention
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wool SCARFS OF every description, just..re
w ceiyed al WM. n. SMITH. q cos.
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April Term, 1869,

Ei.nuhiin county cart.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-01-28
SECRETS OFTHE GRAVE.
An Explanation Of the Recent Alleged
Case of Premature Burial.

Don Piatt, OF the Cincinnati Commercial,
tries to explain those causes in which there
seems to have been return to life after burial.
Speaking of the recent melancholy case IN
New Orleans, he says:
read friehtful statement OF burying alive
that .s said to have occurred III New orleans.
The mother Of the unfortunate, it is claimed,
was informed OF the horrible event through
dream, and insisted on having the body disin-
TERED for investigation. On opening the grave
the horrible fact vas manifested. The glass
over the face waNbroken. the face was mutllat-
cd. and the fingers wounded. 1t would be vel!
to let this pass as q warning to the Thought
less who bury dcad bodies IN their graves
before positive assurance that ire IS cA-
tiuct. But the case is so horrible that it ls
letter to know the truth. The corpse had
been encascd III an iron coffin-callcd casket-
made air-tight. The consequence ls that tho
gases generated by tho dccaying body produco
the most frigutful disGguraton, and IN some
cases shiver the glass over the face. know
all about this, for nnd C ,so como under my
Immediate observdtion-the death OF 1riena
in the country, caused b" an accident SO Std
den aud unexpected that few Of the friends and
relatives couli be called to the IN .eral within
tho ordinary time incident to such occasions:
An iron coffin WIS procured, the Dody piacou
in il. and the lid scaled anil screwed down IN
the usual manner, with thick glass plate over
the head. 10 those who watchod lhe loved
lace through tears, Lh re soon appeared q SIN
sular change the veins OF the forehead began
to swell, aud soon stood out like cords. The
face began to swell, and SION the eyes partly
opened aud tho lips fell apart, giving to the
face q wrathful, horrlfed expression that was
painful to look upon. These changes contln-
ued until the dead seemed to be striving TO
breathe and speak, aud noises were heard
inside. Women shrieked and tainted,
and at last cloth was thrown over the glass.
and persons were forbid looking in. During
the night Of the second day Ut remcmoer
correctly) on explosion occurred, accompanied
by the sound OF broken glass, and it was found
that the plate over the face waa sh'vered, and
the room filled with the most slckenlng stencn:
The dead body was horrible to look at, and 1t
required nc active stretch Of the lmaglnatlGu
to boIioye that life had returned and struggle
ensued. doubt whether one could return to
life from the counterfeit condition that had
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-01-28
CONGRESSIONAL.

WASHINGTON, January T.-M TIE SENATE,
a petition was presented asking for the appoint
ment Of an official phrenologist to examine
the heads Of applicants for places in the Reve'
nue. Department.
Senators Sumner and Chandler presented
memorials in favor Of woman suffrage
Henderson introduced q bill allowing half
dozen Indian tribes to become citizens OF the
United States.
Pomeroy introduced bill reviving the grant
of railroad from Selma to Gadsden, Alabama.
A motion to take up the bill of the central
branch Of the Union Pacific Railroad failed.
The bill was, later in the session, defeated.
Trumbull introduced q bill Furnishing the
Illegal acceptance OF Office by not more than
five years. Imprisonment, nor less than $4,000.
In THE HOUSE, in the contest for precedence
OF business, the Speaker said that the matters
pressing for action were to provide for the re-
sumption of specie payments, the constitution
al amendments regulating the suffrage, the
Georgia election case, the business from the
Reconstruction Committee, and the tariff.
The discussion OF thu Suffra ge bill was re.
sumed. and several substitutes were offered
That of Mr.. Bingham makes all persons voters
except such as may hereafter engage in rebel
lion. That of Shellabarger allows the disfran-
chisement of those heretofore engaged in
rebellion. No action was taken.
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M1Dw1SrEn FAsuIoSs.-rh The new fayorite
shade Tor full dress is q warm tint OF salaon,
known as melon, or more correctly, c1utcloie-
color, which looks well, and suits a variety OF
compIex,ous. This casts lnarigo!d and corn
color quito into the shade. Tho splendid un-
cut velvet is to DO had in cantelope, rose-coor
and Sevres-blue, for reception dresses, at
seven dollars yard. They arc by, no means
adapted to young ladies', though they have
been chosen even for bridal dresses: Ame-
thyst, violet and aurcl-srccn, are fashionable
coiors for silks and satIns. Black broeaded
with ,actus-crimson is elegant. Sttin ribbon
for sashes now comes in all colors, with double
face-the same on one side as the other. The
width is twenty inches. Algc ian sashes.
striped with many colors, are newer than the
Scotch plaid, and are handsome with dark
dresses, for the daytime though not consider
ed full dress. Jet aud gilt are no longer TO
be used for trimming of any kind; tho dull,
heavy gimp aud fanciful frlngcs show best on
the elace silk and satin now worn: Chenille,
feather aid quill fringes are fashionable, and
there is O new fringe of satin loops, exceeding
" rich, The marabout braid is kind OF silk
plush in all colors, initiating border !f tips
Of colored feathers Wreaths Of satin foliage
and flowers in applique and embroidery are the
shogiest trimmings for poM de s0te.
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extend to him an invitation to occupy seat
upon the floor of the Senate.
MIR, Leslie was aD aDpointed committee OF one,
in accordance with the above resolution, to
wait upon the Hon. o. F. Winchester, and IN
vite HIM to occupy seat upon the floor OF the
Senate.
Mir. Leslie announced the presence of Hon.
o. F. Winchester, who was thereupon invited,
and took q seat upon the platform.
MIR. Corbins bill to determine the value OF
contracts made in Confederate States notes or
their equivalent, was taken up for second
reading, considered by paragraphs and ordered
10 be engrossed for thlrd reading.
A bill to authorize the renewal OF State
stocks and bonds also received its second
reading, was agreed TO, and ordered to be en-
crossed for thirl reading.
The bill to punish persons obtaining proper
ty under false pretences. received its second
reading was agreed to, and ordered to be en-
crossed for third reading.
A bill to alter and amend the charter OF the
Kings Mountain Railr DAD was read by its title
AID referred to the Committee ON Railroads;
A bill to facilitate the trial OF causes by
magistrates and justices OF the peace was Or
dered to lie on the table.
A bill authorizing the building of bridge to
connect the islands of Wadmalaw and johns,
was read second time, considered, agreed to,
and ordered to be engrossed tor q third read,
SN@e
bridge shall not exceed two thousand dollars. :"
. bill to authorize courts OF arbitration; also,
a bill to empower the Attorney General to
change the venue in State cases, were ordered
to lie on the table.
On motion OF Hayne, the Senate took up for
consideration resolution instructlng the Ju-
dietary Committee to report on bill to protect
laborers and persons working under contracts
on shares of crops, referred to that committee
at the special session. The resolution was
read, considered and agreed to.
Un motion of Wright, the Senate took up TOR
a second reading and consideration bill to
amend an act entitled can act 10 close the
Bank of the State OF South Carolina" On mo.
tlop, the bill was read BY it's title, and referred
to the Committee on tbe Judiciary.
Tho Senate, at 2:i5 P. NJ, on motion OF
Rqney, went into Executive session.
The Senate, IN Executive session confirmed
tho nominations by the Governor, OF G. IL.
Baldwin, Robert Lewis and W. b. Nash, as
Board of Directors for the South Carolina PEN
itcntiary
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WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, January 27.--The Supreme
Court was engaged to-day in discussing the
validity of the acceptances issued by the Hon.
Jno. B. Floyd while Secretary Of War.
The defeat Of the Branch Union Pacific Kali
road bill involves the loss Of subsidy OF two
millions.
The Senate Committee on the District OF
Columbia was addressed by three women this
morning, in favor of female suffrage in the
district.
The Secretary of the Treasury recommends
the disposal, to the best advantage, Of the
branch mints in North Carolina, Georgia and
New Orleans.
The House is lr session tonight for general
debate
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-01-28
SPARKS FROM THE WIRES.

The Paraguayans. though badly defeated OF
villetta, still possess the stronghold OF Angos-
tura.
It ia reported in Atlanta that the Constitu-
tional Convention OF Georgia will soon reas-
semble.
Governor Bullock, of Georgia, is in dread
full suarl about the alleged unauthorized ap-
preparation by himself of the States funds.
Rsverdy Johns has received and accepted
an invitation to ne wi b the corporate au-
thorities at Manchester some tune Ii fep'
Iuary.
Th. Western railroads are giving notice that
they will pass the delegates to the southern
Press Convention, at Mobile, free over tneir
respective roads,
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s3,- WHAT ARE YOU TAKING?-PRo.

Hs- WHAT ARE YOU TAKING?-PROBA-
BLY, twohrds of the adult population of tue United
States iudul,e, moro or less, in bar room stimu-
lant; Hot alcoholic beverages are habituay i'm bib
cd by thousands of people in the winter months 10
"kecp ou. the cold." The alcoholic material Of oil
these drinks is more or less poisonous. AID is ren-
dered all the more deeterous in consequence Of be-
ing taken warm.
A Ole these dangerous e1cltants. Shun, as you
would shuu the deldliest drug, oil tavern stimu-
lanls They paralyzs the digestion. conSest the
liver disturb the natural action Of the kidneys, irri'
tate the bowels, shltter the nerves, and impair the
reason.
The operation of HOsTErTER'S STOMACH BIZ
TIERS is dilmetri ally opposite to this They spur
10 oorgan into unnatural activity; but they tone and
regulate ALL If The digestion Is feeble, they awaken
the do. mant energies of the stomach, and promote
the work OF assimilation. Ii the liver Is sluggish
and torpid they regenerate it. If the kidneys fail
to perform Their functions properly they are regu-
lated without being irritatei II the bowels ore con-
slipated, the perisailic action is moderately IN
creased, and the discharges become natural and reg
uar If the nerves trenulous. they are strength
cned. If The mind is clouded. the BIfrERS tend tc
disperse the gloom.
These are the effects of the great VEGETABLE TONIC
AND CORRECTIVE. which for twenty years has been
staple m .dici &C in this country. and the demand for
which stcldiy increases in oil parts OF the Western
Hemisphere.
It is not offered as q beverage, but a. mesicins;
nor will il cvor be used to sltisfy craving for al
cohoic slimulants because its ecs is to check, not
to creaIc, false appetite for excitartS-1hs cham
ploas of temperance will do Well to m'rk this pccu-
larity aud 10 recommend it as til, only 'aio prepa-
r,on containing alcohol that can DO usel for medI
c;n,1 nnrn se, G D4c January %
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-01-28
THE FLORIDA IMBROGLIO.

TALLAHASSEE. January 27.-In tho House OF
Representatives to-day. it was declared that
tho evidence submitted by the investigating
committee was insufficient to convict Governor
Reed of high crimes and misdemeano1s. The
majority Of the Legislature went to the Cover
nor's mansion to con graduate him. They rails
ed him on their shoulders, and for some time
cheering and singing were in o,der.