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CHAPTER III.

HOPELESS DEArHBED.
such was the retrospect that passed through the
mind OF that old man, lowering the brink OF the
great cnangc. As the morning light penetrated 10
hts he knew 1t the last time his eyes wonld
unclose TO behold It. and ne was not sorry that
so. Life had become weary burden to him and he
was wiling to lay II down In that last slumber from
which he De!ieyed there was no awakening. he was
attended by Mrs. Ashford faded and dsheartened
looking woman OF middle age. Mrs. Ashford
had been the principal al nourIsning seminary be-
fore her marriage and had accumulated several
thousand dollars Mr. Ashford was one OF her as
sisant teachers and had married her for her money.
She md loved him because he looked like O corsar
and was fine scholar. Ashford was tyrant and a
cantlng hypocrlte. He had got his wlfe's money
into his possession and reduced her to O state OF
Rsroee w,n III wssS
and their little daughter Fantasia to shit for them
selves.
Ashford hated his wife and also his child; ana the
latter returped hts hate. Family as Mrs. Ashford
called the child was bright daring little creature,
and the idol OF her mothers heart. she called her
mother Club, a contraction OF Cherub, which was
the name MIR. Ashford had called his wife before
marriage, and which ne had continued out OF sa-
When Ashford bought the Vale. and agreed to
take care OF old Mr.. Falconer as long the latter
should live, he supposed he would de IN few
years But the vindictive Old man had taken the
avaricious hypocrLte In sadly He had lived on for
twenty years. to the intense disgust OF Ashford who
nna s% nd RsSs glad was Aora
on the morning which our story opens, TO learn,
at last, that the old man wanted Mr.. whitney. the
he felt sure he should expire by the hour Of nOon IN
accordance with prophecy OF the Faiconer family.
Ashford had been for the lawyer and was waiting
for his wife to serve breakfast which she was pre-
pairing to do, when wild cry from Fanty drew her
hufrIedly portico In the rear OF the house from
which the sound proceeded.
BreafhIess with dread lest some misfortune had
happened to ner darling, Mrs. Ashford rushed out
aud saw her bending over large wicker basket on
the top OF which was written In large, clear
hand:-
"a present for AFR. aud Mrs. ASHFORD
The child exclaimed
"oh. Club. there's puppy or kitten In there,
for hear II scui1iin'. Oh myl how meet but what
did II come IN q basket fort"
In bewildcred astonishment Mrs. Ashford lifted
the basket and carried IL into the Kitchen. she
set 1t down faint wall came from the occupant,
and she gasped-
"Good heavensl II ia a childI why on earth was It
brought here OF all places In the word. and what
called her husband) will never let It stay, for he
hates children, and he has no patience with his
own"
RIO pr CONTINUED IN ouR xsxrl
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STREET QUOTATIONS..
Half.past Five O'Clock p. NJ.
COMMERCIAL REPORT.
MONDAY, Feb. s-s N.

MONDAY, Feb. Ga p. N.
CoTroY--Receipts, $40 bales The market compare
lively quiet and heavy and prices rscsded about Nc b
closing sukc for mdding upland The sales 275
bales including speculation lss for spinning cs for
export and 100 In transit For future delivery the sales
fair being 900 bales low mddns for April at 29c 200
for April and May 2ekc and 500 for February
Marrh at3O q auo
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ttons) has never received aid rom the State or any
Randel That the trust has been judicously and
faithfully administered Is appar mt from the number
OF inmates sustained BY II and Is conceded by all
min stration. An annual report OF the income OF the
institution is made 70 the Legislature pursuant to
law.
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THE LECTURE SEASON.

IMPORTANT LECTURES TO GENTIEMEN ONLY, ON
interesting Invaluable and scientific subjects showing
how 10 live and what live for delivered daily the
New York Museum Of Anatomy. Those unable TO attend
copy BY Forwarding Is ccnts 70 the secretary,
6ls Broadway.
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ward-Lost stolen. . gold hunting English lever
Watch engine turned John HARRISON maker Lverpocl No
1885, the chain heavy link side chain, with c0ncai
seal the end with side and red sone
the other was lost or stolen JAN 81 -69 at the iad-
river depot Thieth street. The above reward will be-
paid and questions asked II lott at % Chambers street
Office No. 2, first floor.
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DIT = REwARD-LOST, A GOLD GUARD CHAIN
OIL The honest will the above reward
leaving II at Hexter's Hotel, sJ6 broadway.
d. S0 WILL BE PAID AND NO QUESTIONS ASKED
sD)U return Of the Gold Watch. marked with ownerg
name, taken Saturday night Address w. Herald Office
&S0 REwARD.-LosT, ON SUNDAY EVENING, ON
wnder No l5o 2. Faivrs Perrin, Loce Reward paid and
questions asked.
LANCE, HrLLMAN 4 LANCE, GOT Pearl street.
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VeIgennes

DLAR RLDlsTLE.--L Local news here, is
at 50 low au cbb, that il would require
the fertile brain OF New \ ork Reporter
10 manufacture the smallest ''item" Our
city, iot the first time in two years, il
fortunate III the number Of it, clergymeu
every church having a settled pastor and
all Of whom are winning golden opinions
IRON their respective congregations
Hon. Geo. W Graudey preached at the
Baptist church last Sunday evening The
discourse is highly spoken Of 10y those
who had the pleasure OF listening to it,
Work ha, ceased for the present Oh the
new Baptist church but will be resumed
early in the Spring and the result will be
new and elegant ediice on Main Street,
which will not only be an ornament to
our city but a lasting monument to the en-.
ergy of those, who organized and have
encouraged the movement The plans are
from the celebrated Boston architect John
Stems ESD Mr.. f. H. Daniels is the
builder, who since his advent among US
has made hosts of Friends besides building
many houses
The latest topic Of interest here is the
new circulating Library Association, "
with the following officers President
II. {. johnson; Vice. President, Miss
A. f. Huntington--Secretary Miss c.
Sprague, Treasurer and Librarian, Col.
j. II. Lucia. The association commences
its labors under very favorable auspices.
81
Church Sociables are all the rage, and
are doing much to increase the funds of
the several denominations, and at the same
time, promote the happiness of the young
ladies and gentlemen who attend. The Bap-
lists held one last week. The Congrega-
tionalists will hold theirs this week and the
Episcopalans will "folow suit" next
week, | cannot forbear speaking of two
elegant residences now nearly completed,
one belonging to Mr.. Henry Cram, on
Green St., b. F. Young Esq. architect;
and the other belonging to Mr. Herrick
Stevens on Main Street, t. H. Daniels
Esq. architect They are unsurpassed in
in beauty and substantial elegance by any
in this part Of the State.
The creek here is frozen so that skating
is in full blast The ice prevented the
factories from carrying on their usua1
avocations for day or two But all are
in running order at present Speaking
OF our factories, reminds me that might
give your readers some interesting facts
in regard to manufactures but space viii
not permit More anon
Yours
PHL0y
NerPennes Dec 18th 1869
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' ergennes Dec, 18th 1869
Obituary

Many ot oul readers remember with
warm regard the second pastor OF the
Congregational parish here, the successor
of the venerable Dr. Merrill Though
residing here but few years he left a
record of usefulness with the church and
Of acceptableneas with the people, that
will revive now with fragrance for his
memory a. a minister and friend We
copy the following from.the New Haven
Palladium OF December 8th,
Died, in this city, December 9th at
the residence Of his sister, Mrs Chauncey
Goodrich, Rev SAMUEL G. Cor. in the
fifty first year of his age Mr. Coe was
the third son Of Rev Noah and Elizabeth
Goodrich Coe, and was born in New
Hartford Oneida county, New York
October 22d, 1919. After graduating at
Yale College in 1898, he spent two years
in the Yale Law School, and in 1910 be-
gun the practice Of law at Berlin. in this
State Soon after having passed through
an interesting religious experience, he
resolved to devote himself TO the work Of
the ministry. In lS4l he entered the
theological department Of Yale College
Leaving the seminary in 1913, he was
settled twice in the ministry, first at Mid
dlebury, VT, from July 4ith, 1914, to
October, 1851; again, with only one
SabSath's interval, at Danbury, in this
State, from 1852 to 1864, when he was
compelled to seek period of rest from
ministerial labor. He went to Ridgefeld,
Conn, where he was soon after induced
to undertake the supply Of the pulpit of
the Congregational Church, which he did
until 1868, when he came and spent the
winter in New Haven for medical advice.
During the past summer his health was so
far improved that he supplied, with great
acceptance, the pulpit Of the Second Con-
gregational Church in Cleveland, Ohio
On his return form Cleveland, he was
seized with paralysis at his brothers, in
Workers, New York from which place
after partial recovery, he came in Octo.
Der to this city, where the disease from
which he had long suffered-Bright's
disease-hnally terminated his useful and
laborious life. Mr.. Coe was an able
earnest, and successful preacher, sym.
pathizing and faithful pastor, and in his
several fields of labor, was greatly esteem
ed and beloved by his people, both for
his works sake and for his own rare quail.
ties of mind and heart
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MARRIED.

SlrELE- BRAIN ERD--At 81 Adams Dec. sth
by Rev. II. c, Riggs, Charles g. Steele Esq, d
Mddebury, and Mis- Katie " hraineTd Of 81
Adams,
Books --AlnRlcn-In shrewsbury, Dee. 18th
by Rev, Geo. :, Guernsey, Mr., Benton '. b
Brooks, and Mis-. fidolia W. Aldrich, both Of
Shrewsbury.
SMALL--BREws rER.-lu Richmond, December
sth, 1863, by Salmon Green, Esq, Mr., Amos b
Small to Mis-, Ellen 5 Brewster, both OF Hunting
ton.
! Cowm-IiALE AT Benson, Deo. sth, by Rev
II, +, Austin, Franklin " CoMee and Lucy p
Hale, all Of benson.
RooD-MEGKER.-At Hebron, y. y, Dec. sth
by Rev Cyrus Meeker, Frank NJ. Rood of liamp
ton, n Y, and Elvira T. Neeker, daughter Of tbs
officiating clergyman.
KELsEY-GRICE.-In Franklin, Nov. 18th, BY
Rev. j. II. Munsel, Calvin b. Kelsey of Whiting
and ula H. Grice of Franklin,
HoYr-ALDmcH.-In Woodstock, Dec. "a by
Rev. J. Boyden, David NJ Hoyt and Ae;t,s I
Alarich
YDE-HouGRIos In Bellows Falls Dee 9th
BY Rev Charles s, Hale, Charles b Hyde and
Mary L. Houghton. both Of Bellows Fails
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NERVINE
ONCE MORE.

The standard remedy for billopsness with the
medical profession is the Anti-Bllious Pin OF the
American PharmacopaiA. Aud its reputation
has been well enough deserved. But It Is Pill,
nevsrless, and most people OF senslbility feel
something about as big as meeting house COM
ing into their throat whenever pill Is spoken Of
DODD'S NERyINE AND INvfGORAfOR acts
efficiently on the hillary organism II irritatts
neither stomach nor intestine in its operation !;
and what is very important, as all good nurses
know, II Is Most Agreeable TO Take, being IS
pleasant to the palate IS any delicate vine. We
state Il Is excellent for certain conditions Of de.
hity, and particularly in tendencies to Consump-
tiOa and YET many Of the beat physicians decline
10 prescribe II, because 1t SO dresdfully sicksns
the patient, That, they say, makes IL do more
haunthan good. With Dodd's Nsrvins all this be-
comes obsOlsts, For sale by all Druggists; Price
81, 5swl,
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WHAT THREAD DO YOU USE 2
IMPORTANT Announcement
The Dawn of New Era in the
History of Machine Threads.

TT is with the greatest satisfaction that We are
enabled to call the attention Of the people of
New England to tho &. s. |. COTTON THREAD
now being manufactured by the WILLISTON
MILLS. This thread is made expressly for Fan.
IL use, AND SOLD BY WEIGHT. each spool con-
tanning half ounce, exclusive af peigAt of SPOOL
1t is made from the very best CONBED SEA IS
LAND COTTON, manufactured on the most i'm
proved machinery, in mills built at cost Of 81,
900 900. We do not hesitate TO warrant il eQudi
in strength, superior IA smootAaess and cheaper
Quality and quantity considered) than any So
called 200 yard Spool Cotton In the market
whether Imported or American.
We confidently believe that its introduction Is
destined TO create 4 REVOLUTION In the COTTON
WORLD" as a stern and impartial test Of same
by the most competent authority fully JustiGes ii.
highest anticipdt,ons cfits most earnest ddrocatss
We invite for this thread u thorough trial By e..
ttubodu in crested in SPOOL COTTON
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18th and 18th ....
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TIE MESSAGE AND THE PREss,-The
New York Times says OF the President
and his message; ale addresses Congress
and the people in the tone of an earnest
man, is ambitious for nothing but the
welfare of the people who have chosen
him to act as their Chief Magistrate. "
The Tribune says ave regard this as
one of the wisest and most judicious mes
sages ever transmitted to Congress, and
confidently predict for it thd hearty ap-
proval and concurrence of the American
people" The Herald says f; at is the
message Of an honest, earnest, clear,head,
ed, practical man, fully inspired with the
grandeur and glorious destiny of the
country but fully alive also to the neces.
sites and precautions suggested from the
present conditions of our domestic and
foreign relations" The Providence
Journal says: at is all that message
needs TO be. 1t is creditable to the
President and creditable to the country"
And tbs Springfield Republican says the
message has the right ring, and concludes
that ''the great merit of the whole paper
il its downright directpess Of statement
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THE ECUMEyIC.L C0USCn.-The
Ecumenical Council was opened at Rome
Dec. 8 by Pope Plus TX The weather
unfavorable, rain falling at interval:
throughout the day but enormous crowd:
filled the Vatican and lined the street
through which the members of the coup
ell. passed The Pope, followed by seven
hundred bishops proceeded to the hall Of
the council, amid the ringing Of bells and
the laundering of cannon from the Forts
St. Angelo and Mont Ayentine. The
Holy Father was in fms health The gal
leries of the hall of the council are occu,
pied by the soyereigns and princes now il
Rome, and by members Of the corps di
plomatique and other notables The cere'
monies excelled in grandeur and magnif'
cence any that have taken place In Rome
within the present century
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An attempt was recently made 10 burn
the town of JUN, Cuba and many arrests
have been made on suspicion A. move
ment toward Puerto Principe probably
10 destroy an insurgent camp, was in pro-
gress by Spanish troops at sancti Es-
pritu.
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lnANuE.-- The French official yellow
book has Just been published 1t gives a
favorable account Of the condition OF
France, and states that her relations with
the foreign powers and their relations with
one another are still more amicable since
the apnieTeace on the dispute between
Greece and Turkey was held in Paris
The situation of the North German con.
federacy is.not such as to cause France to
change her attitude in Italy. Order is
gaining ground in spite of revolutionary
movements
The book makes an important dsclar.
alton III regard to the Ecumenical Ooun'
ell This body" is says sis beyond the
the pale ofpolitical power, so the Emperor
IL resolved not to use his incontestibile
right 10 intervene In its deliberations and
through their representatives all the
Catholic powers approve this course.
The Turkey.Egyptian question is re-
viewed and the efforts made to reconcile
the Sultan and Viceroy are dwelt upon al
length.
American affairs are treated Of as fol
lows The advent Of Grant to the Presi
deney of the United States has made nc
change in the good relations existing be
tween the two nations France has assist
ed the efforts of the Washington govern
ment to establish peace between Spair
and the Pacific republics, but the sympathy
shown by the United Staes ard South
America with the Cuban rebellion ha,
unfortunately complicated the settlement
Of the above question" Winding up the
subject the book adds The French
government has no reason to violate lawi
of neutrality. The only aim of the GOV
eminent is to develop peacefully its for
eign relations aRd guard the iterests Q
France"
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Considerable dissatisfaction finds ex-
preston, over the appointment of the u,
5. Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit.
Vermonters are interettediin this appoint
mcnt, both because Vermont is in that
Circuit, and because among the prominent
candidates for the appointment were Hon.
Robert s. Hale of Flizabethtown, n. Y,
aud Judge G. l.. Benedict of Brooklyn,
both native Nermontcrs, and having many
friends in this State. Mr., Hale, who has
been for several years Counsel Of the
Treasury Department at Washington, was
early in the field for the place. He had
the support of most of the Vermont dele
cation in the two Houses, of many New
York congressman, Of Secretary Bout
well, and other influential persons. Judge
Benedict was presented lnpon no solicita.
ton or prompting of his OWN by the
great majority of the New York bar, do.
ing business in the L. S. Courts. He
was the choice of two or three members
Of the Cabinet. and in general had back
Ing of which any man might bo proud
1t has been stated, doubtless correctly,
that Judge Hale was the second choice OF
Judge Benedict's friends, and Judge Ben.
edict the second choice of Judge Hale's
friends. 1t was also understood that the
President did not wish to appoint any
man of over sixty years, as under the law
the Judge can retire at seventy on full
pay, thus securing, in the case of an old
man. but few yeurs Of service. But the
President appears to have finally allowed
Attorney General Hoar to decide the
matter, who in turn permitted himself Il
be "run, in this as in some other matters
by his brother-in-law, Mr.. Evarts, of New
York. Judge Woodruff, who has re
ceived the appointment, is sixty one year.
old. Of his fitness or un6tAess ip Other
subjects, We have nothing to say. Blu
such AZ appointment, so secured, causes
considerable feeling and whether the Sen
ate will confirm it, remains 10 be seen -
Fr Hes..
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A Word 10 the Wise is Sufficient.
DURRESGTONS VEGETABLE COUGH
.courss Of infancy aud childhood, the Group. Al.
way. keep the medi cine by you, ready for imme-
date use. 1t Is also the best article In uss for
Whooping Cough, &c. For sale by the proprie-
tor, II, II. BURLINGTON, Wholesale Druggist
Providence, 4. l. Also, by Druggists generally
Ssw4
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IONCLlAION.

There are many subjects not attended
to in this message, which might with pro-
priety be introduced, but | abstain,
believing that your patriotism and states.
manship will suggest the topics and the
legislation most conducive to the interests
of the whole people. On my part |
promise a rigid adherence to the laws and
their strict enforcement
(Signed) Us. GRANT
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A II III | E F

He has te.n travelling about humbuggius drug
gists aud private parties, mixing aud selling q
base compound which he calls WOICOTTS PAIN
PAINT, ALI OF Wolco'ts genuine remedies have
white outside wrapper C'Sh a9Hafare iaTos,)
Look out for oounterteits.
Six pints of WOLCOTTS ANNIHlLArOR tor
Catarrh and Colds In the head, OF one pint OF
Pain Paint. for Ulcers or Pain. sent free OF ex-
press charges, receipt OF the money at ISL
Chatham Square, y. Y. OF one Gallon of Pain
Paint double strength tor $50 Small bottles
sold by all Druggists.
3swi H. l.. WoLCOIT.
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GREAT NATIONAL OBJECTS.

On assuming the responsibilities Of the
Chief Magistracy Of the United States it
was with the conviction that three things
were essential to its peace, prosperity and
fullest development
First-Amopg these is strict integrity
in fulfilling all our obligations
Second-To secure protection to the
person and property Of the citizen of the
United States, in each and every portion
of our common country wherever he may
choose to move without reference to orig.
inal nationality, religion, color, or poll
tics-demanding of him only obedience to
the laws and proper respect for the rights
Of others.
Third mon of all States, with equal
rights indisiructible by any constitutional
means
TO secure the first Of these. Congress
has taken two essential steps First,-in
declaring by joint resolution, that the pub
! lie debt should he paid, principal and in
terest, in coin and second by providing
the means for paying.
Providing the means, however, could
not secure the object desired without a
proper administration of the laws for the
collection VI the revenue and an economi-
cal disbursement VI Them To this sub
ject the administration has most earnestly
addressed itself with results, ! have %
doubt. satisfactory to the country.
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NHAPPED HANDS AND FACE, SORE LIPS,
" &C. cured at once by the use of Hege-
mans Camphor Ice with GlYcerine,
keeps the hands soft in the coolest weather. See
that you get the genuine. Sold by druggists.
Price % cents per box sent by mail for 80 cents
HRGEMAN & co. New York.
Ssw4 20. Box 222s,
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I}fEtJ.


LovE--In Bennington Dec lth Hon Martin
J. Love, NJ d., aged 4s years
IlAKRis--In Bennington, Dec 4tt Charles {.
Harris, son Of Edward Harris, sged 70 yeas.
HUbBrtL--In Bennington, DeS 4th Asren I
iiubbell aged % years
BrnLrR--In Plymouth Dec -th Corjsns b It,
tier aged AZ years.
Persons who have become thoroughly chilled {, lta
any cause, may have their circulation at once re
stored by taking into the stomach tea spoonful
Of Johasoas ARodyHe Linizent mixed IN a little
cold water, well sweetened
Every farmer who owns good stock Of horses,
cattle and sheep and intends keep them through
the winter, should get at once a good stock Of
Meuddas Cardtyy Condition. Po0deTs One dol
lars worth will save at least a half ton Of hay.
Loss of teeth is great misfortune, and many
good teeth are pulled because Of ague in the teeth
and jaws, which might be cured and the teeth
saved, by useng Rennes Magic Oil This article
is good to use with brushing and cleaning the
teeth, and keeps the gums healthy.
SAVE YouR DocToRs BmLs.-When D. Wistar's
Ballsam OF Wild Cherry will cure coughs, colds
bleeding at the lungs, and arrest the fell DESTROYER
Consumption, it does more than most physicians
can do. The use of single bottle, costing one
dollar, will satisfy the ncredulous that they need
look no further for the required aid,