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What Did the Man Say.

Those who are in the habit of attend.
ing courts must have noticed the difficult
ty under which lawyers and judges labor
sometimes in getting witnesses to testify
in legal form. The following, which
took place in Cincinnati Court, is an
amusing and perfect example. A man
had been caught in the act of theft
and pleaded in extenuation that he was
drunk:
Court Ito the policeman who was wit
ness)-"What did the man say when you
arrested him ?"
Witness-"Hc said he was drunk"
Court-"I want his precise words,
just as he uttered them he didn't use
the pronoun he, did he? He didn't say
he was drunk"
Witness-"Oh, yes, he did-he said
he was drunk he acknowledged the
corn"
Court (getting impatient at the wit
ness stupidity)-"You don't understand
me at all | want the words Just as he
uttered them; didn't he say, i was
drunk p"
Witness-(Deprecatingly)-"Oh, no,
your honor. He didn't say you was
drunk; wouldn't allow any man to
charge that upon you in my presence"
Prosecutor-"Pshaw you don't com.
prehend at all. His honor means, did
not the prisoner say to you, i was
drunk p"
Witness Refectively)-"WelI, he
might have said you was drunk, but |
didn't hear him."
Attorney for Prisoner Blandly)-
"What the court desires is to have you
state the prisoners exact words, preserv.
ing the precise form of pronoun that he
made use of in reply. Was it the first
person l. the second person thou, or the
third person he, she or it? Now then,
sir with severity upon your oath, didn't
my client say, \ was drunk p"
Witness (getting mad )-"No, he didn't
say you was drunk, either, but if he had,
/ reckon he wouldn't lied any. Do
you s'pose the poor fellow charged this
whole court with being drunk ?"
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FOR SALE.

One mile west of Whiting Depot, on the road to
Whiting Village, SO acres Of excellent land, con.
ssting Of meadow, pasture, and wood land. There
is good sugar orchard and good young fruit or
chard, just commenced bearing. House just put
in good condition, and all buildings in good repair.
Terms, half down, and remainder or mortgage.
II. A. SEYMOUR.
Whiting, March 20, 1870. lmG
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gyELL'S

CAKBOLiC IA BLErS.
An unfalling remedy for all Bronchial Difficult
ties, Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness, Asthma, Dipthe-
ria, Dryness of the Thront or Wind Pipe and all
Catarrhal diseases.
The wonderful modern discovery Of Carbolic
Acid Is destined to become one of the greatest
blessings to mankind in its application to diseases
Of the Human Race and its great curative quail
ties in all affections Of the Chest. Lungs and
Stomach.
DR.. Wells Carbclic Tablets,
besides the great remedial agent. Carboiie Acid,
contain other Ingredients universally recommen-
ded which chemically contain producing a Tab
let more highly medicinal and better adapted for
diseases of the human race, than any preparation
ever beore offered to the public. FOR WORMS
IN CHILDREN no more eficacious remedy can
be found; in fact the Tablets a Specific and
should be promptly given for this painful suffer-
ing of our little ones In all cases where the
KIDNEYS do not perform their functions properly
they should be freely taken, when healthy action
will surely follow They are invaluable as a pre-
ventivc of all diseases Of Contagious nature, and
no family should be without them.
TRY WELLS CARB0LIC TABLETS.
Price % cents per box. Sent by mail on receipt
of the price, by JOHN Q. KELLOGG, "a Platt
Street, N. T. Sole Agent for the United States
SOLD BY DRUGGISTS. 10 ;4w
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A GENTS wANTED.-(s1O Prn pAY.)-
n by the AMERICAN KNITTING MACHINE Co.,
Boston, Mass, or St. Louis, Mo. (l3 3:3m)
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DHTS Is No HTTMRTTG

vHHIS is NO HUMBUG?
By sending IS cents, with age, height, col.
or of eyes and hair, you will receive, by return Of
mail, correct picture of your future husband OF
wife, with name and date of marriage. Address
W. FOX, P. O. Drawer No. a. Fultonville, MY
(l7;4w)
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NRANDEY Il CHAPMAN, Attor.
" neys and Counsellors at Law, and Solicitors in
Chancery Office in Post Office building
oEo w. GRASpEY. GEO. R. CHAPMAN.
40 VER9ENNES, VT.
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Baby Nell.

Written for and read to the children at School
Picnic, held in grove in Leicester, Aug 4th.
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LIFE INSURANCE..

The weekly expense Of Iniuranee for 81 900 in
the HOMEOPATHIC Mutual LIFE Insurance
>osPAsY. Of New York, is as follows
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II KINGSLEY, Dentist,
a. MIDDLEBuRY, VT.
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AN APPETITE.

If one can't eat, TO do his best,
If nothing nice the hunger rouses,
What gives him not a moment rest
Till he's devoured the widows houses!
N7:4w) DODD'S NER VINE.
For sale by all Druggists. Price one dollar.
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A V. SPAULDING Attorney and
"a Counselor, and Solicitor in Chancery,
39;tf BRISTOL, VT.
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s. B. ROCKWELL,
Agent for Addison County. SAY
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a1usinfss Cards.

S,OUTHWORTHS & SHERWOOD,
y Dealers in all kinds Of finished Marble
All Work delivered. BENSON, VT.
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NATHANIEL HARRIS, NJ. D.,
IN DENTIST. Office at Residence,
ltf MIDDLEBUR, VT.
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I IFE INSURANCE.
IL Taking the mortality in the thirty-three
companies which did business In the State Of N.
York, for four years, (65, 66, 81, 6s) asa basis,
the cost Of insuring in the CossEcrIcur MUTUAL
BENEFIT COMPANY viii be rs cents per week for
$1,000; 80 cents per week for S2,500; It being
less than one-third the cost Of insuring in any
other company In the United States.
AMOS DOUGLAS, Agent.
Middlebury, Vt. 46yl
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NIIDDLEBURY HOUSE, j. j. Soo-
wi FIELD, Proprietor, Court Street, Middle
bury, Vt.
Guests carried to and from the House free. SO
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This forest of gigantic tree is situated
in small valley, near the head waters of
the San Antonio, ,one of the largest streams
in central Calaveras, California, and FIVE
miles east Of the Falls of said stream,
which are one hundred and fifty feet in
height, and surrounded by the grandest
of scenery.
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w p. Russell, M. D., Physician
W. and Surgeon. Office Rooms over my
Drug Store, MlDDLEBukf, w;
Middebury, March 22d, 1870. 81
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II r. CLAY, Dealer in Millinery and
lLs Fancy Goods Cloaks, shawls, Furs and
Ladie5 Furnishing Goods.
MIDDLEBURY, Vt.
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4 MOS DOUGLASS, Agent for Bick-
n fords Family Knitting Machine. Price
S25 Enquire of Mr.. Heath at DR.. Harris's, or
address the Agent at Middlebury. 27;y.
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nICKINSON & CO., Dealers in
IL Watches and Jewelry, Books and Station
cry, Blank Books, &c, No. l, Severance's Block,
Middlobury, Vt.
o. S. DICKINSON. (4D L. d. MrNdER.
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I r. SAYRE. Dealer in Household
Ls Provisions, general assortment of Gro
ceries, Flour, Cheese, Lard Teas, CoGees, Sugars,
Oil. Tobaccos, DC Cash paid for Prime Butter
at my store any day in the week.
loft MIDDLEBURY. VT.
The union Democrat., 1870-11-12

Seminal emissions, the consequent ofselabuse. This
solitary vice. depraved sexual indulgence Is pracced
by the youth of both to almost uned extent
producing with unerrng certainty the following train
OF morbid symptoms unless eombated by scientific med
cal measures viz Salow countenance dark spots under
the eyes, pain in the head ringing in the noise like
the rustlng of ratn of charots uneasness
about the lons weakness of the limbs confused yson
blunted atllect loss confidence, ddence in approach
ing strangers dislike TO form acquaintance, dis
position to shun society loss of memory. hectic Pushes
pimpes and various eruptions about the face, furred
tongue ftd breath, coughs consumption night sweats
monomana and frequent insanity If relief is net OBJ
tanned the Sufferer should apply Immediately either in
person or by letter, and have effected by his
and scientific mode of treating this disease which
fails of efecting quick and radical cure, Dr. G. will
give One Hundred Dollars to any person who will prove
satisfactorily to him that he of this complaint
by either Of the San Francisco quacks.
DOCTOR GBBON is responsible and will give to each
patient written instrument binding himself to effect
radical and permsnet cure, make charge.
Persons at distance may be CURED AT HONE By ad-
dressing letter to DR. Gibbon stating case symptoms
length Of time the disease has continued have
cines promptly forwarded free from damage curos.
y TO any part of the country with full and plain drec-
tons for use for TEN DOLLARS sent in registered let
ter or through Wells. Fargo Co.
Address DR.. j. T. GIBB0N 623 Kearny Street,
OF Commercial, San Francisco, Post Coffee box 1867.
Consultation FREE. Private Entrance on Commercial
"a Persons writing Dr. Gfbon will please state the
name OF the paper they sec his advertisement in.
feb, Is, 1S6q-tf
The union Democrat., 1870-11-12
GIle anioa 9emacrat.
a Corpse Protests Eninst Esnriai-E xei,ing
sccac ia n Churehyard.

The following remarkable story is sent Us
Iva correspondent in Des Muines, Iowa !:
Margaret Anderson, girl twenty years Of
nsa. Dane i,y birth, and resident of Big
i S.vir. Station in that Stlse, was taken sud
dealy sick on the 81 Of September. and after
. severe illness Of about three weeks bid her
friends goodbye, and her spirit took its fight
10 thar bourne whence no traveller returns.
"A least the situation presented itself to
her spFriwing friends, aud to all human APP
nehrafices nobody was ever Inore really dead.
and no case more hopelessly ''past surgery.n
On the second day after she had apparently
brenssed her last, rude coffin was provided,
and the friends concluded that the remains
should be temporarily inferred upon the
prairie until such time as would be more con-
senieut to take them to permanent resting
place.
Big Springs is simply a watering station
on the Pacific road--ihere Is no settlement at
the place, and nobody lives there but those
employed by the company, consequently the
last sad rites had to be performed By the
members Of her own family, and the body
was laid TO rest by toe hands of sorrowing
friends. But just the coffin had been low
cred to its place. and few shovelfuls OF earth
thrown into the grave, an approaching train
ChHfU tue burial party 10 uuiy at tue STATION.
After an absence of an hour. the men re-
turned to the grave. and as they were about
O. resume work with their sbovels, imagine
their surprise ut hearing terrible commo-
ton as OF humping and kicking inside the
coffin. Frightened half out of their senses,
the monrners fled rrecipitately from the
grave. fully convinced that the ghost Of the
departed had taken possession Of the coffin.
OF course not one Of the spectators of the
startling scene could be persuaded to return
TO the grave. Finally. however, an incredu-
lous individual to whom the story had been
related, volunteered 10 proceed to the spot
and investigate the affair. Upon reaching
the grave side, he, too, was horror-struck at
hearing strange mntterings, accompanied by
kickings and howlings, inside the coffin Be
ing less deferred than those who preceded
him, he picked up the coffin and packed it to
the nearest residence, where the coffin lid was
removed, when, 10 aud behold, there lay the
supposed corpse with eyes wide open, and rs
sprighuy as could be expected Of person
tao days dead
This il as much of the story as is necessary
to be told. Margaret's family and relations,
who lived III another part of the State, who
mourned her as dead, received q letter from
her day or two. after the occurrence nara
ted above, written by her own hand, very
emphatcally denying that she had dispensed
with her mortal coil, and saying that she will
he with them in the course of a few days
n. ]. Sum- Oct. 18Th.
The union Democrat., 1870-11-12
Horrible Diseases.

How many thousands of persons both male and female,
are there who are suffering out miserable existence from
the effects of secret indulgence from absorbed
into the system Look at their pald emacated and dis
figured faces and their broken down constitutions dis
Qualifying them for the happiness of marriage the
enjoyment of life, In this horrid situation thousands su
fer until death closes the Let parents guardians
and friends attend te those who suffering from any
these horrible, life-destroyng maadessee that they
are cared for ant cured before it is too late Send them
immediately to Dr. Gibbons physician who has made pr
waite diseases his especial study for years. and who
tain to cure the most nveterate without mercury
any injurious drugs. 1t is important those afflicted
to those who areinterested in the welfare their friends
to be careful of the many pretended doctors who n all
Cities publishing their skill in curing all diseases
days. imposing upon the public by using of emil
nent from Europe and other places Be there
fore careful and make strict enquiry you may fall into
the hands ofthose charlatans,
The union Democrat., 1870-11-12
Ayers Ague Cure,

For Fever and Ague,. Intermittent Fever,
Chill Fever, Remittent Fever, Dumb
Ague, Periodical or Bilious Fever, &C.,
and indeed all the affections which arise
from malarious, marsh, or miasmatic
poisons.
As its narne implies, 1t does Cure, and does not
FAIL Containing neither Arsenic, Quinine, Rismuth,
Zinc, nor any other mineral poisonous substance
whatever, it in nowise Injuries any patient. The
number and importance of its cures in the ague dis
tricts literally beyond account, and believe
without a parallel in the history of Ague medicine.
Our pride is gratified by the Acknowledgements we
receive of the radical cures effected in obstinate
cases. and where other remedies had wholly failed.
Unacclimated persons, either resident in, or
travelling TIN ough masmatic localities will y pro-
tected by taking the AGUE CURE daily.
For Liver Complaints, arising from torpidity
of the Liver, it is excellent remedy, stimulating
the Liver into healthy activity.
For Bilious Disorders and Liver Complaints, it Is
an excellent remedy, producing many truly re-
markable cures where other medicines had failed.
Prepared by DIR. j C. AVER & Co., Practical
and Analytical Chemists, Lowell, Mass, and sold
all round the world.
PRICE, 800 PER BOTTLE.
Sent. s. lS1O-ly
The union Democrat., 1870-11-12

Napoleon III. has recently expressed his
him at Cassel. lie is entirely unrestricted
in his movement, with the exception that he
must not go beyond radius of twenty R:las
beyond Casssl. He is almost constantly out
in his carriage. and seems to court popularity
nv greeting out of the carriage to right and
left, waiting for anybody to salute him FIRST.
lie also wears sword, although not the
sword he lail at the feet of bis rrussian Ma
irstv at Sedan. and displays It most promin-
entity on every occasion.
The union Democrat., 1870-11-12
Ayers Cherry Pectora1,
For Diseases Of the Throat and Lungs,
such as Coughs, Colds, Whooping
Cough, Bronchitis, Asthma,
and COnSumptiOu.


such as Coughs, Colds, Whooping
Cough, Bronchitis, Asthma,
and Consumption.
Probably never before in the whole history Of
medicine, has anything so widely and so deeply
upon the confidence of mankind, as this excellent
remedy for pulmonary complaints. Through a long
series of years, ana among most OF the races Of
men 1t has risen higher and higher in their estima.
ton, as it has become better known. Its uniform
character and power to cure the various affections
of the lungs and throat, have made it known re-
liable protector against them. While adapted to
mil Ter forms of disease and to young children, it is
at the time the most efectual remedy that can
be given for incipient consumption, and the dam
gerous affections of the throat and lungs. AS pro-
vision against sudden attacks of Group, it should
be kept on hand in every family, and indeed as all
are sometimes subject to colds and coughs, all
should be provided with this antidote for them.
Although settled Consumption is thought in-
durable, still great numbers of cases where the dis
ease seemed settled, have been completely cured
and the patient restored to sound health by the
over the disorders of the Lungs and Throat, that
the most obstinate of them yield to it. When MOTH
ing else could reach them, under the Cherry Pee
toraf they subside and disappear.
Singers and Public Speakers find great pro-
lection from it,
Asthma is always relieved and often wholly
cured by it.
Bronchitis is generally cured by taking the
Cherry Pecfordt in small and frequent doses.
So generally are its virtues known that we need
not publish the certificates of them here, do more
than assure the public that its qualities fully
maintained.
The union Democrat., 1870-11-12

There will be total eclipse Of the sun on
the 2lst of December. which will, however.
be visible only in Europe, and in all its COM
rleteness, on the Mediterranean. Congress
having appropriated 900 to the Depart
,aent Of Coast Survey fer the purpose Of fit
ting out an expedition to take observations,
TIE United States party will soon sail in
charge of Superintendent Benjaain Pierce,
ef the Coast Survey. The best use has been
made oe the appropriation TO secure the re-
suits of a taeraugh observation, astronomical
aud photographs, of the phenomenon.
The union Democrat., 1870-11-12
PROMPT TREATMENT
to render Existence Desirable.

Hycu suffering have suffered, from involuntary
discharges what effect does produce upon your general
health Do you feel weak, debilitated, easily tired
Does little exertion produce papation of the hearth
Does liver, urinary organs your kidneys fire.
quenty get out of order. your urine sometimes thick
milky or focky or is it ropy settling Or does thick
scum rise to the top' Or sediment the bottom af
ter it has stood awhile. Do you have spells of short
breathing or dyspensa Are your bowels constipated
Do have spells of nng, rushes Of blood the
head, Isyour memory impaired Is your mind a.
stsntly dwelling on thisssuhject Do you feel dull list
less, moping tired of company of life Do you wish to
be left alone. to get away from every body Does any
little thing make you start jumpi Is your sleep bro
ken or restessi Is the lustre of your eye brilliant
The bloom on cheek bright! Do you enjoy your
self society we Do you pursue your business with
the same energyi Do you feel much confidence in
yourselfi Are your spirits dali and Tagging gver fits
Of melancholy Ifso do lay it to your liver or dys
pepsia. Have you restless nights9 Your back weak
knees weak, and have but little appetite and you
attribute this TO dyspepsia, or liver complaint
The union Democrat., 1870-11-12

Hon. Tod Robinson, q prominent Demo-
cratic politician and at the tine Of his death
Reporter of the Supreme Court, died at his
residence in San Francisco on Saturday last.
The union Democrat., 1870-11-12
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Medical Adv,ee.-pR. WI. X. DouERrYi

AT Medical Advice.-DR. WM X. DodERTY'S
Medal and Surgical Institute is becoming SINE QUA ION
tie the welfare of State and health of citizens
and his rapidly spreading reputation although may
cite SURPRISE is but the signal of Skill and follows the
natural effect of such We personally ac-
quanted with gentlemen who have suffered for years
der chronic disease and who had taken advantage
available that promised relief but without
until they they called upon DR.. Doherty, who incre6
IDLY short space of time, has given them entire relief 1t
gratifying this fact because the Doctor is
gentleman seeks not by defamation of Others TO
tabsh his reputation to the of his
upon the ruiz. of anothers fame. The Doctor
ducts his Institute in such that ust be ~aty
ing all his patients. He examines advises and
mens without charge and the patient. after hearing his
for treatment accep reject at pleasure In
does the Doctor make charge unless he effects
cure. This he is able to do. because he feels the CONF
which long experience has given and doubt the
consolation which appertaps to that confidence Persons
afflicted with either accute chronic disease would 10
we'll to consult the Doctor; at all events team do harm
for consultation he asks fee; does he insist
obedience his advice unless the patient places hms
under his His Offices on Sacramento street, cp
posite the Pacific Mail Steamship ofice.-S. F. News
The union Democrat., 1870-11-12
a BRll00n Battle.

The following extraordinary statement ap-
lears in a Belgian paper called the NourelieS
da Jour, from one of their correspondents at
the seat of war, which note was conveyed to
Brussels by carrier pigeon:
"PARIs, Oct l.--Nadar returned yeser-
dav to Paris. His return was not effected
without much trouble. although bis balloon
was favored by good wind since his depart
ure from Tours. But will narrate the facts
Ia their chronological order. He left Tours
at six o'clock in the morning. and the bold
Cronaut arrived in view of Paris about l.
o'clock, floating about 5000 meters above
the fort of Charenton. At the same time as
the lntrepiGe, which was the namo Of Ma
OARS balloon, appeared, q second balloon was
observed in the horizon. Nadar was seen to
display streamer with the French national
e,lors. Immediately another national flag
foated from the car of the other balloon
Vigorous hurrahs aud cries Of 'C'est Duroufr
proceeding from the garrison of the fort.
greeted the appearance of the two eronauts,
whose balloons gradually approached. When
they were within short distance Of each
other. suddenly loud report was heard in
TIE air, followed by a series of explosions.
These were at first thougbt to he demonstra-
tions or signals of victory, until Nadar was
seen 10 fling himself into the network OF his
balloon ond to cling to its sides. During
this time the other eroaaut continued dis
charging shots at Nadar, which were traced
in the sky by their luminous effects. The
Intrepide descended rapidly. and it appeared
10 the spectators below that some ineomrre-
hensible event had taken place above. But
mark what the French flag in tho neighbor-
ing balloon had come to! 1t had been re-
moved. apd black and yellow standard was
10 be observed floating in its place. Then
all was explained. Treason it is Prus-
sian balloon lie has fred on the Intreridel
Nadar is lost' were the cries that burst ST.
simultaneously from the French people. But
Nadar was safe /; for he was seen to descend
rapidly in his car, and the balloon nearly to
reach the earth. !.e cast out tie ballast ara
reascended, having stopred the hole made in
his balloon. by his adversary. Then shots
were rapidly fred from the Intrepide into the
frussian Balloon. which one, losing all pow
e., descended to the earth with giddy veloc-
itv. A detachment Of uhlans who were in
the nlain. and who had been following the
AERIAL comhatants throughout the exciting
struggle. rushed forward. and surrounding
the balloon, received their champion-God
knows in what condition and then all hast
end off at full speed to the prussian advanced
posts. In the meantime Nadar descended
safely at Charanton, he still remains. y