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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1869-12-03

An act to provide for the employment OF reporter in
the county courts.
II is hereby enacted &c.
Sec. l. That each county may in their discretion ap-
point and employ reporter to fully report the proceed
ing5 of said court at any term thereof for the and
convenience of said court and all parties having bust
therein.
Sec. q Such reporter shall be TO the faithful
discharge of his duty before entering upon the same
and shall be responsible for the Of his le
ports and may be discharged at any time by said coun-
ty court in their discretion.
Sec 3. The said county court is hereby authorized
and empowered to audit and adjust the Of said
reporter and certify the same to the auditor of accounts
who shall draw an order for the amount allowed upon
the treasurer Of the State.
Approved Nov. 10, 1869.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1869-12-03

II Is hereby enacted, &c.
Sec l. Any person throwing into any Lake, river,
pond brook within this State any coculus ndcus.
commonly called India coccc, or any other drug or
poison for the purpose of catching destroying any
fish, shall be punished by ue 81 not less than $40 nor
than 800 for each oonse, said ne to be paid
fourth to the person informing and threcfourhs to the
town in which such offense is committed.
Sec. O. This act shall take effect from It, passage.
Approved Nov. 1G, 1860.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1869-12-03

An act to amend section one of chapter geventyone Of
the General Statutes relating to the rights of married
MS hereby enacted, &c.
Sec. l. Section one Of chapter seventy-one of the
General Statutes shall be amended TO read as fol-
Iowa; When any married man has abandoned his wife
and has not made sufficient provision for her maintcn
ance If the wife is Of the age of eighteen years. the SUI
pree Court may, her petition, authorize her to sell
and convey her real estate or any part thereof and also
nny personal estate which shall at the time have come
10 The husband by Of the marriage, and which
may remain in the State undsposed Of by him.
Sec a. This act shall take effect from its passage.
Auproyed Nov. II, 1869.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1869-12-03

a
II is hereby enacted, sc.
Sec l. When any railroad shall any highway
in this State and such crossing be considered un
safe or dangerous the public three freehold
ers IN the town where such highway is situated may
make application by petition in writing to the Supreme
Court in session for the county in which such highway
is situated and the petition, with citation for that
purpose shall be served the corporation of the rail-
road crossing such highway, and the town in which
such crossing is situated at least twelve days before the
session Of said court and the court shall appoint three
disnerested freeholdcrs to be commissioners to in
ure whether such crossing is unsafe dangerous to
the public, and whether the same can be made by
changing the location or otherwise that said railroad
may either above below the highway or other
wise render such crossing safe for the public.
Sec. 9 The commissioners shall give notice to the
petitioners and the railroad corporation interested and
the town which such crossing is situated, of the time
whom they shall make inquiry and hear the parties;
and on the report of such commissioners, the court
shall have full power to order what shall be DONE and
TO make such further orders for or against either the
petitioners the railroad company the town. and ap
portion the expenses and tax costs shall he Just be-
tween the said parties and may issue execution there
for.
SEC. g. If in the opinion Of the comm sioners the
highway should be altered the commissioners shall pro-
coed in the manner have the SAM powers and
perform the duties commissioner Of highways
in laying out altering such highway. Tie parties iu
toresed shall have the right to appear and resist
the acceptance of the report and be notified Of the pro-
ceedings, in the laying out Of highways 10y commits
sioners and the court shall proceed in the
and have the powers and duties upon reports
of commissioners of highways, and may order either
party complete such highway to and from such
ing when established within such time az II shall deem
just and may enforce all orders made under This act in
the in the Of laying cut altering
establishing hiGhwayp.
Approved Nov. lG, 1869.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1869-12-03

An act in addition to chapter trtyeight of the Gcuoi-
al Statutes in relation to new trials
1t Is hereby enacted, ETC.
Sec l. The provisions Of sections seven eight nine
ten, eleven twelve and thirteen of chapter hryeign
Of the General Statutes shall apply to judgments of the
character described in said seventh section which may
have been rendered by the recorder of the city of
lington provided that petition shall be sustained
under this act unless brought within year from the
passage thereof.
Sec .. This act shall take effect from its passage.
Approved NOV 10, 1869
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1869-12-03

Au act in amendment of an act entitled can act for
ganizng the militia" approved Nov 49, 1864, and of
an act in amendment Of the came approved Noy9,
1865
II Is hereby enacted, etc.
Sec l. In lieu of all other parades and drills Of the
militia Of this State heretofore provided for except the
annual parade and inspection Of companies in june
now provided by law there shall be annually, between
the fifteenth day Of September and the fifth day of DC
tober in each year, parade Of each regiment for drill
discipline inspection and review at such place within
the limits Of each regiment the commanding officer
thereof shall Designate and at such time as the COM
handing officer of the brigade shall direct which pa
rade shall continue three days. provided that no regi-
ment shall be called out under the provisions OF this
unless such regiment shall comprise at least Ave
ganizcd companios provided, further that an organ
lied section Of artillery shall be counted as company.
Sec All acts and parts of acts inconsistent with
this act arc hereby repealed
Sec g. This act shall take effect from its passage
Apuroyed Nov 1G 1869
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1869-12-03
RECOMMENDATIONS.

Tho following are few selected from the multitude
Of recommendations in our possession.
From W. P. Head, Esq, Bangor, Maine
Bangor Maine, 1prif I4th, 1863.
hereby certify, that have used Tobacco for thirty
years past and for the last fifteen years have used
two pounds per month l have made attempts to
leave on at different times have left on year at
time but always continued to banker for 1t till used
Ortons Preparation, which has completely cured me Of
the appetite for Tobacco. | would recommend all who
afflicted with this terrible habit to try the prcpara-
ton which viii certainly curc If the directions fol-
lowed.
w.P. HEALD.
From Joseph II. Parker ESD, Marshneld, VT
Marshhod, VI July 9th, 1869.
hereby certify that have often tried to leave OFF
the use Of Tobacco without On hearing Of Or
toms Preparation secured Boa which Las entire
ly cured Of all desire for Tobacco in any form.
believe it to be real blessing. Upon that belief and
from honest desire to assist others who wish to
break away from the sayish appetite for Tobacco Of
fer this Testimonial.
JOSEPH II. PARKER
The price Of Orton's Preparation is s. Per box
Three Boxes for s5 sent by mail TO any part of the
country securely scaled from observation with Postage
paid on receipt Of Price How To send money by mail.
Enclose the amount in Letter, seal CfHy. Money
sent as above directed at my rsk.
Address @, COTTON, Proprietor, Portland, Maine
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1869-12-03

It shCIDby cnhtttui tIt. ,,,-,--- a. -. a..
Sec l. An manufacturing establishments hereafter
erected by individuals by incorporated companies,
and ali the machinery and capital used for operating the
same together with all such machinery hereafter put
into buildings heretofore erected but not now occupied
or not now in condition for occupations and oil the cap
tai used for operating the same shall be exempt from
taxation for the term Of Ave years from the time when
such establishment shall be put in operation where the
amount Of capital actually invested shall not be less
than thousand dollars but all property 80 exempt
ed shall be appraised by the listers each year, and it's
valuation shall be stated upon the grand list, and the
exemption from taxation, and the time when such eX-
emption will terminate shall be noted against it.
Sec This act shall take effect from April lst, 1870
Approved Nov 16, 1869
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1869-12-03

The Dividends have averaged equal to any other COM
pany in good standing
Security, Cheapness, Iiberality Progress and Sue
cess mark and distinguish the management Of this
Company.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1869-12-03

An act in amendment Of section oghtone chapter ff
teen of the General Statutes relating to Jurisdiction
of constahles.
II is hereby enacted, etc
Sec l. Section oghty-one Of chapter fifteen Of the
General Statutes shall be amended to read as fol-
lows:
The jurisdiction Of constables shall be extended as
to give them the right to any process whether civ
II or criminal within the limits of this State returnable
to any court within the county where such constable
resides, provided the town eectng such constable,
the day Of such election vote to give their constable
such extended jurisdiction.
Sec q This act shall take effect from its passage
Approved Nov 1G, 1869
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1869-12-03

An act to amend section fifteen of chapter sxtythrce
Of the General Statutes, relating to Limitations Of &C.
tions.
It ia hereby enacted, etc
Sec /. Section fifteen Of chapter sxy-three Of the
General Statutes relating to the limitation of actions IL
hereby amended by striking out abe word provided"
in the eleventh line thereof and all that paTt Of said
section fifteen thereafter.
Sec Q. This act shall take effect from it's passage
Approved Nov T. 1869
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1869-12-03

An act in amendment Of section ffty-G,c Of chapter
twenty-four of the General Statutes, entitled "Of
laying out and disseminating highways and bridges 4"
IS her6Jy enacted Sc.
Sec l. Section ffty-hyc Of chapter twenty -four Of
the General Statutes is hereby amended to read
as follows:
When any highway now or hereafter laid out by the
selectmen Of any town. shall not he made and opened
70 be used within one year from the time the
laid out, If the seecmcn Of the town shall discun-
tinue such highway before the same is made and ope
ed as aforesaid, such neglect TO make and open such
highway or such disoonnuance thereof lha be taken,
held, and considered to be neglect fusal to lay
out such highway; and from and liter year as
aforesaid, or after the disconnuance aforesaid any
three more freehOders Of the town vicinity where
the highway is wanted may make application by petit
ton in writing to the county court Of the county
in the same manner and the proceedings shall in
all respects be had thereon, provided by law
in case Of petition to the county court the neglect or
refusal Of selectmen to lay out highway.
Sec 2. This act shall take effect from its pasalee
Approved Nov Is, 1869.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1869-12-03
Il. II. L D D Y,
OLICITOR OF PATENTS.

Late Agent Of the United States Patent Oce, Wash
ington, under the Act Of 1887.
NO. 70 STATE STREET, OPPOSITE EILpY sTREET,)
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1869-12-03
LAWS OF VERMONT, A. D. 1869.

Public Acts passed at the Annual Session, A. d. 1900
aud designated by the Secretary of state for pubca
ton in the newspapers.
An act TO amend section 1--WE Of an act entitled "An net
authorizing towns to establish central schools"
II is hereby enacted by the General Assembly Of the
state ofVermonts
Sec Section Eve Of an act entitled can act author
izng towns to establish central schools approved Nov
81, 1867, IL hereby amended to read follows
II the sums received for tuition arc not sufficient to
maintain such central school, and pay the expenses in
cured for such number and length of terms said
prudential committee shall direct then said prudential
committee may assess the grand list within the
limits Of said central school district for the balance
quired to pay the expenses Of said school, and issue
warrant to the collector Of taxes authorizing him to
collect the same; and the metes and bounds Of such
central school district shall be fixed by any town meet
ing, legally warned for that purpose.
Sec g. This act shall take effect from its passage.
Approved Nov. 10, 1869.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1869-12-03

An act to amend section SEVEN chapter eighty of the
General Statutes, relating to notice Of protest Of
gotiable Instruments.
1t Is hereby enacted, etc.
Sec /. Section of chapter eighty of the ener-
al Statutes il hereby amended to read as follows:
notice of the protest non-payment of any bill of
exchange, draft check promssory note shall hereaf-
ter be sufficient to charge any party to such instrument
who resides in the town to which such instrument
made payable If such notice is deposited in the post
Office nearest the place where such instrument uaya-
be directed to the party to be charged at the post
office nearest his residence, and the postage thereon
prepaid
Sec q This act shall take effect from its passage
Approved Nov 10, 1869
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1869-12-03
THE APPETITE FOR TOBACCO
DESTRCYED!!!
Lcns % thcpiny and smoking The Poisonous Wtcd,
Tobacco.
OR 0N'S PREPARATION 4!
E.5zE.yTED .sr.vrs 15Trl, 1863.

Ono box of Ortou's Pre- paraiiun ia warranted to
destroy the appetite for yTobacco in any person.
matter how strong the Ia bit may be. n il tails IN
aHg the money trH be srsfHEdsd. as ptrfectiy
safe ami harmless ia al cases. 1t is almost impos-
sine to break off the use Kof Tobacco, by the mere
exercise Of the will Some thing is needed to sist
nature in overcoming ha bit so firmly rooted. With
the help of the Prepara ton, there is not the least
trouble. HuHdreds have used it who are willing to
srsrHzEass,ar-ess1 k3xsr7rzzzS5-T1rs
bear witness to the fact, that Ortons Preparation
completely destroys the ap petite for Tobacco and
leaves the person free from any desire for it,
before he commenced its d use. The Preparation acts
directly upon the 81 4 ands and sCcreuns affect
ed by tobacco and through these upon the blood tho
roughly cleaning the poi son of Tobacco from the
system and thus aay ing the unnatural cravings for
Tobacco. No more banker ing forIobdccO dft6rusiRg
OrfoH'S Preparation. Re0c0Hect lis W0rrantti.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1869-12-03
EMattrdMre.

SPECIAL. FEATUR RES.
Al Policies Non-Forfei.abe. Annual Dividends.
The ENTIRE PROFITS of the Company dividend equi-
tably among the POLICY HOLDERS.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1869-12-03

An permitting parties in civil snits to challenge jul
rors
II is hereby enacted, etc
Sec 1. That upon the trial Of any civil cause in the
county court by jury each party shall be permitted pc
remptorily 10 challenge two Of the jurors.
Sec 2. This act shall take effect from its passagc
Approved Nov 4, 1869
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1869-12-03
An act to provide for an inspector OF lumber and s

An act to provide for inspector Of lumber and shin
giles.
1t is hereby enacted, &c.
Sec l. At the annual meeting every town shall choose
from among the inhabitants thereof one inspector of
lumber and shingles whose duty it shall be- the re-
quest of any party interested to examine and classify
the quality of lumber and shngle and to measure lun-
he shall receive reasonable compensation from the par
ty requiring the same.
Approved Now &C. 1859.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1869-12-03

Statutes, relating u proceedings against trustees,
1t is hereby enacted, etc.
Sec |. In all actions In the county court wherein any
person or corporation is summoned trustee Of any
defendant, and the defendant therein shall desire to
discharge the person corporation trusted aforc
said from liability upon such trustee process he may
file with the clerk Of the county court TO which such
process Is returnable, bond to the plaintiff In a sum
equal TO the amount for which attachment is directed
In the writ to be made with at least two surctes who
shall be worth IN the aggregate amount equal TO the
specified in the bond, and above all debts and
liabilities and property exempt by law from execution
conditioned 70 pay the plann the amount Of the judg
men If any, which the plaintiff may in the
ton against the defendant, and written notice
thereof, with the names and residences Of the suretes
may except to the sutciency Of the suretes within
twelve days after the time of said notice. and notify the
defendant thereof and demand hearing upon their
suciency, and failure so to except shall be deemed
acceptance of the bond.
Sec 2. Whenever the plaintiff shall except to the
surees In said bond they may testify upon oath touch
ing their responsibility, before any judge Of the SUI
prome Court, judge q the county court TO which
the action ia returbe The clerk of said court upon
nix days notice tn the plainn or his attorney and
when they shall Justify 10 the satisfaction Of tho ucer
before whom the Justification is had he shall endorse
his approval upon said bond.
Sec B. Whenever the plIinth shall fail 10 except
aforesaid, and whenever the sureties shall Justify and
the bond shall be approved aforesaid the trustee
shall be discharged from all further liability in the
ton.
Sec L. This act shall apply to all now pending
in any county court, and to which have been in
tituted prior to Che passage Of this act and to all
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1869-12-03

2-THlRD LOAN Premiums, WITHOUT NOTES, aud
with ANNUAL Dividends from the end Of the
third year, applied to cancel the Loans
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1869-12-03

Those who are obliged to ARTIFICIAL TFErH
will nd it greatly to their advantage to call upon DR.
o. r. POST, who has purchased the tight Of using
FoLsoMs PATENT PACKING RIDGE, for more
perfectly retaining critical work in its place
Having given it thorough trial in large numbered
cases he confidently recommends it to his patrons,
considering it one Of the greatest Improvements in
Dentistry.
OFFICE AND RESIDENCE AT THE JUNCTION or
HIGH & GREEN SITS, BRATTLEB0R0, VI.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1869-12-03


An act making provision for the support Of goyern-
mCnt
1t is hereby enacted &c.
Sec. l. tax Of so cents the dollar Is assessed on
the lists Of the polls and raable estate of tho nhab-
ants of this State for the year 1862 be paid into the
treasury Of this State by the first day of June next in
money certificates notes issued by the treasurer or
orders drawn On the treasury by authority of law
Sec. q The sum of $4,000 is appropriated for the
purpose Of paying the debentures OF the Lieut. Cover
nor the Senate and House Of Representatives, and the
contingent expenses Of the General Assembly.
Sec. g. The of 100000 is appropriated for pay
ing such demands against the State as may be allowed
by the auditor of accounts, and such orders on the
treasury as may be drawn by county cerka as provided
by law.
Sec L. The sum of $500 appropriated to pay such
orders may be drawn to pay the contingent and Incl
dental expenses Of the executive and treasury depart
ments.
Sec. g. The sum of $4,000 is appropriated for the
purpose OF paying the interest on the bonds and debts
Of this State.
Sec, c. sum not exceeding $40, 600 is appropriated
to pay the expenses of the Vermont Reform School N
be allowed by the auditor Of accounts, who shall draw
his orders the treasurer in favor of the supernten
dent on his presenting proper vouchers for the amount
more Of tho trustees Of said institution,
Sec: T. sum not exceeding $4,000 is appropriated
TO defray the expenses Of the convention called ly Tho
Council Of Ceusors, to be holden in June next
Sec g. Tho president and secretary Of the constitu-
Onal convention shall each receive So per day. and The
members OF said convention The same allowance for
travel and attendance Is made to members of The
House of Representatives. The librarian and other
necessary officers Of said convention shall each receive
three dollars per day.
Sec Q. For the payment Of the bonds Of this State
such sum ia appropriated not exceeding $3.50 O0O ~
may be in the treasury not otherwise Appropriated and
in addition thereto such further may be recciv
ed from the United States government account of
the claims Of this State The State treasurer author
lied to negotiate the best terms possible for the pay
mgnt Of said bonds.
Sec 40. For all taxes assessed by virtue of this act
and paid TO collectors of tho before the frat AN
Of February next there shall be allowed by the colo
tors TO the individuals or corporations making sucb
payment four per cent on the amount paid which al
lowanoo the treasurer shall credit settlement of Ma
tax account; provided the collector pays the money 80
collected into the treasury before the fifth day u Feb
ruary next.
Sec II. Instead Of the credit mentioned In section
siNGyfour Of chapter eighty Of the General stat
uto the treasurer shall credit the coecors onefoti
eth part of the whole contained in the warrant bv
him issued for the collection Of this tax to each on
tor who shall be accountable to their respective towns
for 30 much Of such forteh part credited as il moi
allowed by way Of attachments to such collector and this
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1869-12-03

An act in amendment Of section thirty three Of chapter
eghtyfour Of the General Statutes entitled "of col
lection Of taxes"
n is hereby enacted, &c.
Sec l. Section thiryhree Of chapter eighy-four Of
the General Statutes Is hereby amended as
follows:
Sale Of lands of non-resdCnts for taxes may be made
any time between the twenty day Of September
and the first day of March following.
Sec O. This act shall take effect from its passage.
Approved Nov. IS, 1859.