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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1870-12-27
Reply to "kate."

Dear Mr. Editor, a few days ago.
No matter lust when, il you and know,
Shrewd "knte" thought to have q nice little caper,
by writing letter IT, put in your paper,
Which was so charming so cute and SO cunning
thought of babbling brooks down the hills run
ming.
But wondered little. that one of her starch,
Should forget thar said "song7 was written in
March.
Bat, Mr.. Editor, sit down at your ease,
And I'll speak Of the lady, hustif if You please
Dear "katc," it is true, spoke much in the praise
OF my own little town, and her many good ways;
And do you not know, If you'd reach the "top
shelf"
You must first my dear Kate, think well Of your
self?
The same will apply to kingdom or crown,
TO city or hamlet, to county or town.
And here lot me ask, "Did you ever outgrow
That awful punishment your mother gave you,
When with christian horror and angelic frown,
She doomed you, an exile, to our little town?
Well, that's nothing strange, for our town has long
place of correction for people of sin.
| only regret that your stay was so short
few weeks more polish would made you quite
smart;
You're not the first one who has claimed to be es-
ter,
BY borrowing wit from poor, little leicester
That 'Leicester's the place where ideas are made?
Come on to platform, if you're ready for strife,
And wei give you thoughts that last you through
life.
As for 'dilapidation and general decay
That is, only Of words, n sorry display
And if 'Bacchus' holds sway, with his brandy and
wine.
1t surely must he very near to your line,
For the Good Tempars here, (whnt | say is no
iest,)
Drove the old fellow out, and his course was
Northwest;
But cen if you call Leicester a TOPPER
She knows more when drunk than soa,e towns when
sober.
You speak of Gomorrh place of some fame,
The town on our north sometimes goes by that
name;
Please give rs credit for Just what we have,
We need no such help our honor to save;
As for 'Sntan's Kingdom the land which YOU
dread.
And from which, with your fleet footed ponies,
you fed,
Did you think, in your flight DER the sands and
tho dews,
That the wicked flee when man pursucs"
Old Cornwall will speak for herself, So you say
Heaven grant | may hear from her quecnshiT
some day.
It's no use In this world, to be second or third,
Who speaks must speak loudly, or never be heard
Nor yet will it do to wait quite so long,
As jolly yeung Kate did, to answer my Song
So | hope good old Cornwall this silence will save
And let us hear from her once more this side o
the grave NERMONTANA.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1870-12-27

The operations of the income tax are
peculiar. In nineteen States the amount
collected last year was less than $4,000
for any one of them and A. II Stewart paid
more than any one of twenty-seven States,
and more than Arizona, Colorado,
Dakota, Florida, Washington, Mexico,
Utah, Idaho and Montana combined
The whole revenue from this source was
s25,O25, O6s,S6, and seven States paid
nearly nineteen millions of this, or three
fourths of the whole. The abolition o.
the tax would largely decrease the ex
penses Of the Internal Revenue Bureau
and save enough false swearing to sink
dozen cities.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1870-12-27

The wine yield Of California for the
current year will amount TO over five
millions Of gallons.
A malignant disease has attacked the
cattle of western Kansas and they are
dying off rapidly.
After the suicide Of Major Waters,
the Norfolk, Va hotel keeper, it was
discovered that he had forged the names
of several prominet citizens.
The United States soldiers sent to
Milledgeyille, Georgia, to be present at
the municipal election, did not reach
their destination urtll the election was
over.
The society of Friends in Great Britain
have collected $4,000 and over 1000
garments for distribution to women and
children, and other non-combatant victim;
of the war in France
Christmas trees are beginning to pu
out leaf and blossom. a week hence
they will drop all sorts Of golden fruit
into multitupes of waiting laps.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1870-12-27
MARRIED..

LAPuAN-MYRIcK-In Bridport, in the Bap-
tist church, Dec, 20, 1870, by Rev. L. Gardiner
Mr. James F. Iapham and Miss Jennie A. My.
rick, both Of Bridport.
FARR-GILL-ln Middlcbury, Dec 90, by Rev
A. +. Bailey, Mr.. Frank A. Farr of East Middle
bury and Miss Margaret Gin of New Haven.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1870-12-27

Rheumatism is cured by using Renne's Pain
Killing Magic Oil thoroughly We do not say it
cures "after the joints nrc turned into chalky
substance but its early and faithful use pre-
vent. this change.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1870-12-27
A SSISTANT ASSESSOR.
u % &c X X Y

ORIGINAL oScF.
come all We hungry citizens
Who sigh Tor Bread and Pork,
At Chapman Bros you'll ind enough
To Keep your jaws at work.
They've got the choicest Groceries,
\ most abundant store
OF everything the people want
Amt just iEtrIE more!
Here Batter. lHri and Cheese and Hams
In plenty may hc found,
Goldfish and Mackrel, salmon and
Smoked nalibut 10y the pound.
Flour, Sugar. Ricc, split peis, Oai Meal
And dninlie> lay The score,
To make your wives and children
For just "a lFtTLE m"rci
win all the tyson Family.
B,acl,, SoGchuns and nohca,
TWere odd enough If they should cal
ro suit ynH tnasT .E>.
Tobacco, Nnufi, Cigars and Shorts.
Good brooms 10 sweep your foor
Aud Jugs To put Molasse> in.
And Just a LEErIE more'
Pipes Pickles, Pepper, POS aud Patls
OF every sorl and shade.
salt Soda. Saleratus, soap
And Matches -REAnN-NNnE.
In short, the best variety
In any village store.
Which they are selling uu ion iO~r
And just "A LEEILs lhor...
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u q q q .

o. +. sfrMAv's WAsnrR.-SlOO to $50 per
honth--sure pay to active, intelligent men en-
gagged in the sale OF town and county rights for
D. +. Stedmans Washer. Those wishing territory
pill address with stamp ), h, & s 5. Rockwell,
Mddcbury, Vt. 80 SIN
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1870-12-27

NllDDLEBURl =. q. Notice.
vi Until further notice the Mails will close as
folloys-Mail going East, south, and West close
at u Il. M.
Mall going North and Northwest close at 1 30
y. IN. Mail for Cornwall, West Cornwall and
Shoreham clo at I, Ii p. M. For Brdport, Fast
Middlehury, Ripton and Hancock at AS. Wey-
bridge Wednc sday and Saturday ut 10 IA. IN.
Office open from !, Il II. m 5, p M SUNDAYS
from q m. to |, p. m.
A. :. TRACY, z. NJ.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1870-12-27

FrancO-Prussian War.
ANOTHER GERMAN VICTORY.
AMIENs, Dee. -.
The German victory is reported at
Halena, Southeast of this city, over the
Army Of the North 10000 strong.
The Germans carried several villages
by storm and took 1000 prisoners.
ANOTHER VICTORY.
LONDON, Dec. u.
The French army of 10000 men were
routed by Mantuchcl yesterday near
Amiens.
Two Prussian divisions only were en-
gagged.
PANIC.
LYoSs via LoNpoN, Dee. -,
The occupation of Suits by the enemy
caused panic here.
The supply Of food in Paris is said by
attaches Of the foreign legations who ar,
rived in London Wednesday to be sufiici
ent for two months. Advices from the
French capital to Dec. II represent the
people calm and self-reliant, and firmly
confident of the ability Of the leader, G. en-
Trochu. No change is reported in thu
situation on the Loire. The Garibadian
in the East suffer severely from the cold
The Diet of Hesse Darmstadt has votet
a further war credit of 1862, 900 forms
The Kreute Zeilnng says, regarding
the Luxembourg question, that Prussi
is ready to submit her claims to arbtra
ton affecting the independence of Luxem
| bourg.
The GOlos, of St Petersburg, says tina
, Russia, in abrogating the Black Sea stiT
alations only set aside compact regard
ed as obsolete by all the parties to i
G Prussia, in consenting to enter the cor
t ference, stipulated that no question, exceT
D the revision of the Paris Treaty of 1855
shall be introduced.
J, The motion for dissolution Of I'll
}, Spanish Cortes passed that body on I'll
}, Goth, by a vote of 12G to 4, after an c,
|. treamly heated debate, in which u COZ
IS detat vas limited at in order to save Il
d King. The opposition left the Chamb'
= after the vote was taken. The followir
If day the debate was renewed with incrca
Z ed bitterness between the Republican al
j, the "Sardinian" fractions, the latter beil
a particularly caustic in their attacks
the King elect "A new postal trea
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1870-12-27

EVERY SATURDAY ruR CmRIsrMAs.-
The Christmas Number OF Every Saturday
is gallery of fine pictures for the Holt
day season. Several Of the best of these
are by well-known American artists
Gathering Christmas Greens, by barley I;
a charming portrait Of Santa Claus, by
Bush an admirable sketch of a Southern
Christmas scene, by sheppard a capital
picture of Bob Cratchit aud touchingly
beautiful face Of Tiny MIN, by Eytnge /;
and superb doubIc-pagc drawing by
IIoppin, representing Christmas party
with troops of children playing " King
George " noisily and happily. There are
several other attractive pictures suited to
the season, and a fine variety Of reading
matter by some Of the most popular Of
American and foreign writers. A copy
of this Holiday number of Every Saturday
would seem indispensable to full appre-
citation and enjoyment af Merry Christina.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1870-12-27

AMERICAN STocK JOURNAL. - the
December number comes to us with a new
and handsomely engraved cover, and an
attractive table Of contents, variod to suit
the tastes OF almost every Farmer, Stock
Breeder Dairyman, Poultry Keeper, &C.,
while the splendid Premiums offered
make it an indictment to all to work for
it. Specimen copies, show bills, &c. sent
free. Address n p. BOYER Il Co., Pub
fishers, Parkcsburgh, Chester County,
Pa.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1870-12-27

DRING in your EGGS and take tho highes
ID price, at 31;tf ANSWORTlIs.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1870-12-27

TWAS CURED OF DEAFNESS AND cATAR-
Ri by simple remedy and will send the re-
ceipt free. Mrs. NJ c. LEGdETr, Jersey City,
NJ. (37;4w)
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1870-11-24
TO BE CONTINUED.

The Chicago Railway Review con-
den, The following from the Toledo
Blaze: Baltimore is nearer to Toledo. by
existing routes, by nearly 100 miles
than New York. When the plans of
the y. and y. r. r. Co. are fully car
ried out, Toledo will be brought, by the
shortening of the line, within 500 miles
of Baltimore, giving that city zoo
miles the advantage of New York, and
over 100 miles the advantage of Philadel-
phia. which, by present routes, is about
on an equality with Baltimore as to dis
tance. The B. and o R. r. Co. are
building dock at a large expens a-60-
900 dollars for the site alone-for the
purpose of landing from vessels coffee
consigned to that rosd. In addition they
have put on tug to carry coffee from
the COCK to their own cars, relieving
buyers of drayage and heavy incidental
expenses. But Baltimore is preparing
strong attractions for our grain trade
The b. & o. r. r. are building an eleva-
tor at Locust Point on the Bay. to hold
900 600 of bushels. In about 80 days it
viii be completed. Vessel ofany capac-
lty can load, and hear our grain to ma r.
kets abroad
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1870-11-24

The vacancy occasioaed by the pro-
mott IN of Hon. Columbus Delano TO the
Interior has not yet been filled. We
had hoped ere this to have been able to
announce the appointment OF Gen. b.
r. Cowen to that position. The Inter
nal Revenue Department was managed
by Mr.. Dalano with great ability, and
have the best of reasons for believing
that it would be equally well managed
by Gen. Cowen. The Generals fine
executive abilities and well known per.
sonal integrity fit him admirably for the
compl Gated and difficult position OF
Commissioner of Internal Revenue. Nc
appointment could be made, in our opin'
ion, that would inspire more general
confidence, or be more likely to main
tain the high reputation of the Depart
ment which has justly existed under the
Administration of, Mr.. Delano. We
think we speak what We know wher
we say th at such an appointment coult
hardly fail to give satisfaction to th'
country and add strength to the Ad
ministration of General Grant. W.
write from q locality where Genera
Cowen was born and raised, and wher
every one will appreciate the justice
our reniarks ra t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1870-11-24
A Visit to the Rocky Moun:,fns.


1. was a beautiful October day. The
Sun, whose rays had all the morning
warmed and cheered the earth, was now
in mid heavens. All things having been
put in order, and provisions laid in store.
for one day at least, L said Goodbye"
to my frieods in Topeka Kas., and start
ed for the great West. Our course was
up the north side OF the Kansas or Kaw
river, on each side of which arose and
extended for may miles, ranges of smc 9th
unruffied hills. All my wanderings in
the West had been exceedingly pleas
ant and as We moved along there would
often arise in my mind the question
"Can there yet be in store for me, scenes
more enjoyable and elevating?" 1 could
hardly think it, yet a ride ofsix hundred
miles unmistakably demonstrated the
fact. We move at the rate of perhaps
twenty-five miles per hour, and pass
some small villages, the number of
or three hundred. The first point of
special interest is juno; ion City. This
City, whose Inhabitants number several
thousands, is sit lated at the junction of
the smoky Hill and Republican Forks
of the Kansas river, and is noted partic-
ularly for the peculiar building-stone
that is found in great quantities, in its
vicinity. This stone is SO
soft that when first taken from the
quarry, it can be sawed and planed into
any desirable shape, though very porous
when it hardens (Which it does when
exposed to the atmospher}, it will sus-
tain direct pressure of many pounds.
The State Capitol at Topeka, is built of
it. Leaving Junction City we follow
during the remainder Of our journey the
Smoky Hill river. AS night approaches
we pass Abilene, the point from which
so great numbers of Texas cattle are
shipped Eastward. Reaching Saliva,
The next point of interest, about eight
o'clock, number of us stop for the
night, with the intention of taking the
train. Ere day light has come
We are aroused from our slumbers, and
prepare for day of new and Interesting
Genes. The morning dawns beautiful
Y; The sun arises with all that majesty
md grandeur, peculiar to prairie suns;
Turing all the day not cloud obscures
he sky, and when evening comes we q
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1870-11-24

The Cincinnati papers ali speak very
kindly of Mr.. Starbuck, late proprietor
OF the 1tnaes and dwell on his personal
virtues and the business rewards of his
worthy nd industrious life. The Times
was his own C. cation, and it at once be-
came the architect of his fortune and
the monument OF his labor. The Week
ly Times has long had the largest ci,cu-
lation of any paper in the Mississippi
Valley, and the Commercial says, as H.
lustrating how much and in how many
ways successful newspaper contributes
to the prosperity of the community in
which il is published, that in the last
ten years more than million dollars
were drawn to Cincinnati from re-
mote regions in subscriptions to the
Weekly Times. MIR. Starbuck's estate
at the time of his death is estimated at
SS0O,00 His wealth made no change
in the man or his habits, which were
always laborious, and he set type on
the Weekly Times only the evening be.
fore his death.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1870-11-24
NUmBERING THE PEOPLE

On the sixth day of June, A. d. 1870
under authority given by the U. S. Mar.
shal, we-(a cotton umbrella pair of No
10 stogy boots and mysel0 proceeded to
enumerate the citizens of Richland and
Wheeling Townships, and in so doing
visited over one thousand
HOMES,
Many of them of beautiful exterior and
rich in their adornings, others although
of more humble architecture displaying
the hand of Ieatness, taste and love
which contribute to making home the
Fdearest spot on EARTH" We could not
but observe the numerous articles of use
aud ornament manufactured by the
hands of our fair sisters, and which ex-
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1870-11-24
n.ILRoan MEETING.

We expect to see large number OF
earnest Railroad men at Flushing on
Friday. From Conversation with some
of our citizens we are certain that st.
CIairsviIle will be represented by good
ly number of men who mean business.
We should at least have dozen to twen-
ty representatives there. Bellaire does
not intend to remsin quietin this enter
prise and let others do the work. With
her accustomed enterprise, she speaks
for the Road and we feel certain of sub
stantial aid from that quarter. Our
Flushing friends want a Railroad and
we pity those who adon't. Let every
body within five miles of the proposed
line go to flushing tomorrow.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1870-11-24
COM MMUNIcATIoNs.

BELMONT e. TOLEDO RAILROAD.
For the Chronicle.
Again the question of building the
Belmont & Toledo Railroad is brought
before the people of Belmont County. A
meeting has been called. 10 be held at
Flushing, to consider the subject, and
there seems to be considerable interest
manifested in the enterprise. The ad-
van ntages of this road to the people of
Be,mont, Harrison and Tuscarawas
Counties, must be apparent to every
thinking man, that it can be built is
equally certain and there seems to be
no reason why the wealthy farmers and
capitalists, in fact, all who have dol
lars worth of property, that will be ben
efitted byit, should not contribute their
full share toward its construction. But
it may be well for the people in the
southern part of the County to know
that there is one obstacle in the way,
which they must remove, or their efforts
will not be crowned with success. 1t is
simply this, the Impression seems deep
ly rooted in the minds of many wealthy
and influential men in this Township,
that st. Clairsviile has never meant
business in agitating this movement
but that 1t is dcne now as in time
past. merely to draw attention from the
County seat Question which is now being
brought up by the people of Belmont.
Whether this impression be true or
false, we know that it exists and that
until it is removed il will be no use to
talk to the people of Wheeling and
Flushing. townships about furnishing
money in this much needed improve
ment.. They are tired of bottling up St.
Clairsyille's moonshine, but We can as
sure the men of influence in that place
and Bellaire, that if they come in force
TO the proposed Flushing meeting to
show that they are in earnest they will
meet with hearty response. Mean
while we hope our people will thorough
ly canvass this subjects turn out in a
body to the meeting, prepare to meet
their neighbors half way, and relax no
effort to secure the construction of this
road, which will abundantly increase
the wealth of their town and country,
by opening up to the commercial world,
by railroad communication, one of the
richest valleys in eastern Ohio. If the
project fails now, it will be of no use to
talk to our people about railroad for the
next ten years. ''Now or Never" is our
motto.
FLUSHING,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1870-11-24

Sarah Z. Martin, ] State Of oI,ts. Belmont r.
VS. IS. CCITt orCnnmon
Min. N-Martin- Pleas
IHS u eltliGiiht william V. Martin is berah,e
the Undersigned He'd her petition in rhe o1sice.
OF me Clerk OF the Court OF Common Pleas in
ailu fOf tle touuty OF Be lmOnt and STATE s.s,ar
said, against sou. the object and f1r,tver ,,f 5I
Petit1oa Is ioI a divorce, the cause alleged in
St4u petition = Wl4-lui absence IQr more than
three years last past. ''-i'
Sald petition viii be for hearing at the next
term OF said Court. commencing On tile iTst Isy,
~ I -NoVelhber, =. D, le7u. Al which term am
proper SARAH Z. MARTIN
By VIM. u. Tall1nan her AffcIIS.,-
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1870-11-24

w IN6 OF LIFE

Inc great Blood Purifier and Delicious Drink,
Warmers Vinum Vitae, or Wine OF Lie il
1ree from any poisonous drugs or Impurities
being prepared for those who require a stifnu-
the finest thing in the world for purifying tbe
blood. 1t is the most pleasant and delicious
article ever offered TO tie public far SUPERIOR
10 Drandy, whisky, wine, bitters or any other
article. Ii is more healthy, and cheaper
Botn maze and tenaIe, young or old can take
lhe WINE OF Lie. 1t is, in fact, life preseryer
IIose VINO wish To enjoy good heait'I ana a free
now OF llVely spirits, will do Well TO take the
VINE OF Lille 1t Is different from any thing
ever before IN use. II Is sold by druggists; also
quart bottles. 49,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1870-11-24
FLUSHING.
ON THE WING.

For the Chronicle. Y EN-
We have just paid visit to the rising
city, Bellaire, and found it mere noisy
and smoky than ever. The people are
full of enterprise, and have struck on
the right plan to build up thriving
city. They seem to fully understand
the use of money. and strive to keep it
afioat. Money properly used will make
town grow, but to horde tup will kill
it in short time. We have too many
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1870-11-24
"shun Delays; They breed D,s.,

"shun Delays; They Breed Disease !,
No trGer saying than the above was
ever uttered. ROBtCK'S BITTERS
PILLS, and BLOOD PURIFIER have
been before the public nearly quarter
of century, and in no case have they
failed to remove the disease when to
ken in time. delays are dangerous ~
Apply to your nearest drug store: thev
always have them
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1870-11-24

An English schoolmaster, during a
conversation with an American traveller
extolled the scenery of his own country
and. of course, depreciated that of the
American" You must admit, "he added,
that there is one thing In which Hing,
land far surpasses Hamerica--her han
cient trees; Hamerica could not be hex.
pected to AVE such hold trees as weave.
your country wants hage."
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1870-11-24

A writer in the Boston Daily News
says of Wendell Phillips: "He seems as
though God had quarried, crystalline
block from the jasper walls of the New
Jerusalem" II other words, Wendellis is
q celestial brick.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1870-11-24
THE LADIES

Whose names and ages I recorded were
all handsome, and although they may
each day be growing somewhat older,
they only grow more beautiful-the re-
suit of noble deeds and virtuous actions.
The good breeding and hospitality OF
the citizens of Belmont County cannon
be excelled. Every where was treated
with the utmost courtesy and Kindness,
and l take this opportunity to tender
my sincere thanks for countless favors.
When the work was finished my um-
brella was reduced to a skeleton-and
the boots after walk of 504 miles, We're
like the man who cheats the printer
soleless.