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Mrs. Fair 70 be Hanged.

The defence in Mrs. Fair, case has intro
duced affidavits to impeach another of the iu-
rors. Judge Dwinell said that be would hear
these affidavits, but that atiidavits in the mat-
pies Attorney that he should overrule the mo-
tlon Tor a. new trial. when the prisoners coun-
sci had concluded, and after speaking of the
long and impartial trial that she had had. sen.
fenced Mrs. Fair to be hanged on the 18th of
July. Mrs. Fair retained almost her usual
composure, but her female associates made
ostsntatious show of ~ IN pathy. 1t is said that
the Executive will not interfere.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-06-05

WHEN THE NERVOUS SYSTEM loses its tone
and vigor the whole body suffers in conse-
quence, but frequently some one organ suffers
more than the rest; hence the origin of Heart
Diseases, Consumption, Sottening of the Brain,
sc. The most direct method of cure lies In
restoring the vital principle to the nerves by
using FELLOWS COMPOUND SYRUP HYPoPHos,
PHITEs. je5th- 1w&w1t
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The ADELPHIANs.-We would again call at
tention to this popular company, which opens
at Music Hall this evening, for two nights
only. The evils of the starring system and the
consequent decline of the American drama
have been frequently and deliberately dscu ssed,
and the best way by which to remedy this fast
increasing evil has been eagerly sought. For
years it has been the earnest Gesire of every
friend of the drama to witness the return of
the good old days when stars we're less frequent
and good stock companies were to be found on
the boards of every city in the United States.
The only possible way in which this end can
be brought about, is to support literally those
managers who still strive to present sterling
and legitimate dramas with due attention to
every requisite effect Such is the worthy OBJ
ject of Mr.. John L. Hall, who has engaged
company of firstclass actors, in order TO pre-.
sent all of the very latest novelties in faithful
and correct manner The great success which
Mr.. Hall has met with, not only in this city,
but wherever his company has appeared, proves
conclusively that the people appreciate his
efforts and are willing to sustain him The
popular comedy of "War to The knife" and
favorite burlesque will constitute the evenings
entertainment. All of the favorites will ap-
poar
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AUCTION SALES.
Speci i Auction Notice.

a FrER the sale OF fine Silver Plated Goods On
"A Saturday We und the assortment 50 munh
p,oken hat we derird 10 adjourn the sale until
tuesday Morning next, at ten o'clock, when
ia sn,il ai Gu Ice assOr ent OF goods consisting
~ part OF POI ceiain lined Ice Pitchers CAKE Bas-
,i1eS ,'aln finished aud Gold lined SAVERS of all
Je5id i. O. BAILEY 4 co Anct,ra
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desirable Properly in Deering,
at Anction

ON Monday, june 5th at three o'clock p M wa
~ shall sell the desirable property N Deerrng. on
the road from stroud waller 10 reform Schn !, and
sists OF story house, rooms. go d 10. cts and
cellar, p euIv OF Va'eT; lot c1ot,ps about 1-2 an
acre on which is fruit ire S, curraDts, &c
THIS property il fin-lV lOraied with a good view
ofthe River aud surrouDdn cOu0try.
~ Must positively be sold.
For particulars apply to Mrs. Elen Jacobs, on
on the premises
je2td 70 BAILEY q CO. Auctioneers
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RHODE ISLAND.

Thunder shower and Loss of Life.
PROVIDENCE, June A violent thunder
shower prevailed this afternoon. The light
ming struck The house of Alfred Pearson in
Lansdale, coming down the the lightning rod
and Frustrating several peiso one of whom,
Smith Helgate, aged Is was killed. The house
was much shattered.
Mau Drowned,
Thomas McKeen, aged rs, was drowned at
Lansdale Sunday noon. He leaves no rela-
tons here but has two sisters 10 New JERSEY.
Base BALL
The base ball match between the Brown
U University Club aud the LowelPs of Bos-
ton, on Saturday, was won by the University,
% to H.
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A LvRGE assortment of Fans suited to pur-
chaser in beauty and price, at 297 Congress st,
-----.---- = ieGth-1W z.
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To Complete the Entire Road.
Eight Per Ceat. Mortgage Bonds

upon the Louisiana division OF 226s miles from New
orleans to the Sabine River This will pr badly be
the most valuable portion OF the whole lne as it will
De the only rail communication BY which the enor-
nous productions Of Texas can reach the Southern
metropolis.
80 important is this road considered 10 Louisiana.
tnat the State has made very liberal grants in aid OF
'ne enterprise. by direct donations by endorsement
It's oonds and by subscriptions to the stock OF the
company amounting in all to over eight million
dollars. -
The Bonds now offered are of wo nlosraa.
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A FINE line of Hosiery in Balbriggans
Heckins and British iron frame, Children and
Misses Kid gloves. also new style Hoop Skirts
and Bnstles, at C. W. English & Co. 297
Congress st. je5th 1w
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BATES Folding Vine-Protector 81 so per
dozen for sale by Kerdall & Whitney.
Einpaod-o
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BUSINESS NOTICES.

CALL at Lothrop's 152 Exchange street, and
get your Fly Screens. If
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THERE is general marking down in mill
inery at Cogia Hassans to day.
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SPLENDID stock of Parasols at Cogia Has
sans
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ATTENTION is called to the Special Auction
Notice OF f. o. Bailey & Co.
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New York Alock and Money Market.
New YORK, June 3.-NorAino.-Gold opened
steady al 1l24. Governmt nts strong.
Stocks more active.
The following are the closing quotations of Gov
eminent securities:
United States coupon 6s,
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CALICO RNIA.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 3.-The incoming
wheat crop is now estimated at one-third high
er than it was two weeks AGO The Iaadina
operators TO- day calculate the surplus for ex-
portatiOn at 150, 900 tons,
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USE Hills Rheumatic Pills, only % cts pei
box. may6tb at
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BRIGGS Allavantor cures Catarrb, IT,
TRY Briggs Throat and Lung Healer. tt.
GET Briggs Corn and Bunion Remedies
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BY A. r.. wALKER a. CO.
AncfiOneers d. Real Estate 10elts.
Off No 48 Winter Street, Boston,
POSITIVE SALE OF
Glen House /!
patu0bte Hotel Property at auction
Situated at the Foot of W.T.. Washington.

SITUATED at the Foot of W.T.. Washington.
IN FRIDAY, June 9th, 1871, at 70 O'Clock noon
~ at the Alpine House, in Cuban, New Hamp
On account Of Joseph Grafton.
VIII be sold the abovs hotel property, top.tber
WITH the furniture belonging uatcd IN Green's
Grant IN the Stare OF New Hampshire. 1t being he
same properly sold at The Alpine House, in Gorham
n ID, on TUESDAY. Nav 16th, 1871 at II O'Clock A NJ
DY order OF j. W. Weeks, admin strator
OF the estate OF the late j. M. Thompson, and
Stephen ii. Cummings, surviving partner II said
Thompson. Said j seph Grafton having tailed 10
comply with the terms and conditions Of the sale.
Inc property will be sold on his account TO the high
fst bidder on Friday, June 9th, 1871 at the Alpne
HOUSE IN 6orhaw. n. ii, at IL Ocioek noon 5000
VIII be require Of the purchaser at ihs time and
place OF sale. ~
STEPHEN Ii. CUMMINGS,
VAC -, - Surviving Partner.
Administrator Estate Of j. M. Thompson.
The New York herald., 1871-12-20

Our Relations with Spatns
From the Providence Journal Senator Anthony's
organ), Dec. 19.l
There are many people, both at Washington and
elsewhere, VINO earnestly desire to see war be-
tween this country and spain for the acquisition OF
cuba anu some OF them, we regret to say, are very
reckless to the manner In which II may begin.
But war seldom breaks out SO suddenly as the
ashington correspo ndents seem to think possible.
Our grievances with spain, SO lar as the public ls
acquainted with them, arc, al the most, not very
serious, and we have borne them so long that we
longer. We are hardly likely to go 10 war merely
TO satisfy the speculat0rs In the Cuban nsurrecti0n,
especially wnie the Geneva Conference Is In ses-
SION II there n anything warlike IN the wind
the public must know II very soon for the rumo rs
are growing stronger and more positive every day.
The New York herald., 1871-12-20
NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

The United States steamer Tlconderoga, Com
mander v. G. Badger was at Montevideo November
Is. All well on board. The United states gunboas
Wasp, Comma ander Quackenbush was at Buenos
Ayres with no novelty. The Lancaster, flagship OF
the south Atlantic Squadron, Admiral Lanlnann,
was at Rio oD the 25tn ol November.
The New York herald., 1871-12-20
ARMY AND NAVY ORDERS.

BY direction OF the PRESIDENT First Lieutenant
Samuel M. Swigert, OF the Second cavalry, Is
detailed as Professor OF Military Science and
Tactics at the Kentucky University al Louisville.
Passed Assistant surgeon d. McMurtrie has been
detached from the Vermont ana ordered TO tho
New York Navy Yard; Passed Assistant Surgeon
w. s. Bowen from the New York Navy Yard and
ordered to the Naval Hospital At New YORK rasssa
Assistant Surgeon w. s. Fort Is ordered 70 tne
The New York herald., 1871-12-20
Rules for Admission to the Civil Service.
The following are the rules submitted by the Com

Rules for Admission to the Civil Service.
The following are the rules submitted by the Com
missioners:-
l. NO person shall be admitted to any position in
the civil service WITHIN the appointment OF the
President or the heads OF departments who Is not
q cltlzen OF the United states, who shall not have
acter, health and age, and who snail not have
passed q satisfactory examination in speaking,
reading and writing the English language.
2. An advisory board or suita BILE persons to be
employed by the President under the ninth section
Of the act or March 8, 1871, entitled IAN act max
ing appropriations for sundry civil expenses OF the
government for the fiscal year ending June 80. 1872
aud for oner purposes" shall 80 FAR as practicable
group the positions In each branch OF the
duties " be performed, and shall grade each group
from the lowest TO the highest for the purpose OF
promotion within the group. Admission TO the
civil service snail always be TO the lowest grade OF
any group, and, TO such positions as cannot De
grouped or graded, admission shall be determined
a. provided FOR the lowest grade
3 4 Vacancy occurring ~ the lowest grade Of any
The New York herald., 1871-12-20
Message from President Grant Ac-
companying the Report of
the Commissioners.
TO THE PUBLIC BELONG THE sP0lS."
SynopsiS Of the Report The Rules -Competi-
tive Examinations Instituted.
When the New Order Takes
Effect.
Tho President's Message.
WAaUINCToN Iloc. 10 107


To FHB SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTA-
Tvus:-
In accordance with the act Of Congress approved
March s 1871, I convened Q commission or eminent
gentlemen to devise rules and regulations for the
purpose or reforming the civil service. Their labOrs
are now complete, and transmit herewith their re-
port together with the rules which they recommend
for my action. These rules have been adopted,
and Will 60 into effect on the lst
day OF January, 1872 Under the law
rererted to, as interpret it. the
authority is already invested IN the Executive to
enforce these regulations, with full power 70
abrtd2e, alter or amend them At his option when
changes may be deemed advisable. These views,
together with the report of the commissioners are
submitted for your careful consideration, as to
whether further legislation may be necessary in
order to carry out an effective and bene-
1cial civil service reform. II lert to me,
without further Congressional action, the rules
prescribed by the commission under the re, e,erva.
ton already mentioned, will be faithfully executed;
but they are not binding without further legisla.
ton on my successors.
Being jesirous Of bringing this subject to the
attention Of Congress before the approaching re-
cess, have not time TO sufficiently examine the
accompanying report TO enable me to suggest de.
finite legislative aclon to insure the support which
may be necessary in order to give thorough trial to
policy l0ng needed. Task for all the strength which
Congress can give me to enable me to carry out the
reforms In the civil service recommended by the
commissioners ana adopted to take effect as before
stated, on January l, 1872.
The law which provides for the convening OF
commission to devise rules and regulations for re-
forming the civil service authorizes I think, the
permanent organization of O primary board under
whose general directions all examinations OF appi
anfc ror ruhlln nff9n chou io
There Is no appropriation to continue such board
beyond the termination Of Its present lanors. /
therefore recommend that q proper appro oriation
be made 10 continue the services or the present
board Tor another and In view OF the fact that
three members Of the board hold positions In the
public service, which precludes them from receiving
extra compensation under existing laws, that they
be authorized 70 receive fair compensation for
extra service sendSu by them in the performance
Of this duty. U, ;. GRANT.
kxHcUTIvR MANSION, Dec. 10. 1871. f.
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BISHOP BAKER, OF CONCORD, ILL.,

CONCORD NJ H., Dec. 10. 1871.
Rev. Damon q. Baker, Bishop OF the Aetnodls6
Episcopai Chnrch and a resident Of this city, Is
iytnC IN an unconscious state at MS residence, and
X ia doubtful Whssher no lives throuGh the day.
The New York herald., 1871-12-20
KENTUCKY POLITICS.
LOUISVILLE, KY,

LOUISVILLE, KY, Dec. 10, 1871.
Mr.. T. G. McCreery, late United States Senator
from Kentucky. was nominated by the Democratic
Legislative Caucus ct FRANKFORT, last night to sue
caed Hon Garret Davis.
The New York herald., 1871-12-20

1t is intimated on excellent authority that the
sequel may show not only the gross carelessness
which manifest in the facts already revealed, but
chapter of secret history which Will go far to ex-
PLAIN the story OF Spanish interest and interference
at Geneva
consolidation OF Internal Revenue Districts
Refuuding Taxes-The North Carolina Sem
ntOrsbip.
The President to-day ordered the consolidation Of
the Fifth and Sixth Internal Revenue districts Of
Wisconsin.
The Secretary Of the Treasury to-day issued the
following circuar:-
The regulation ordered by this department
August g. 1859, limiting applications for reiundiug
taxes to TWO years from the GATE OF payment
the tax ana Two years II from r1 dnas AZ S,s aode ~
as TO allow the presentation OF claims now existing
until the 30tn day OF June, 1872. Y
The Senate Committee on Elections and Privileges
meet on Thursday to consider the credentials Of
Mr.. Vance, OF North Carolina, and Mr. Abbotts
claims to contest his seat. Neither gentleman is
likely to get favorable report
Plans for the Resumption Of Specie Pay.
The House Committee on Banking and Currency,
in session this morning, considered the question OF
resumption. aud finally referred all bills before the
committee Tor examination and report TO q sub
committee consisting OF Messrs. Waldron, Nunroe
and Cox.
The only bills referred to the committee 30 far
are those OF Messrs Merrick OF Maryland, and
Lynch, OF Maine. The iormer proposes to allow
the payment Of custom dues In greenbacks, and
the latter propounds an elaborate scheme for re-
suming specie PAYMENTS This bill directs that ON
and after May 1874 all Treasury notes received by
the United States Treasurer in the ordinary course
shall be destroyed, and the Secretary shall issue de-
mand notes Of the same denominations payable In
coin six months after date. All national bank notes
are after same date to be redeemed by the banks
The New York herald., 1871-12-20

W s .ifgw M
ASIA 3sv.@4 s.4 81 l-.l 81 ..s s3.& 49,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-05-04

MoETPELIER.-During the year 1870,
fifty-seven marriages were registered in
the town clerks Office at Montpelier. Of
the parties married, 101 were native, and
Is were foreign born, SO were first, 15
second and third marriage.
Barton, the Waterbury Bank burglar,
by order of Governor Stewart, has been
sent from the Montpelier Jail, to the State
Prison at Windsor, for safe keeping, as
provided by law, in certain contingencies.
"A movement towards building the
Montpelier and st. Johnsbury railroad,
is on foot.
An assessment of twenty five dollars
per share has been made on the stock Of
the Montpelier und st. Jobnsbury rail-
road, payable May 18th.
The books of the White River and
Montpelier railroad company have been
opened.
Rev L. G. Ware of Burlington, lee.
tured at Montpelier last Saturday even
ing, giving notes of bis foreign travels.
on Versailles, and The Forests of Fontain-
nebran.
AT the recent conference at Northfeld,
the Trustees of the Vermont Methodist
Seminary reported plan for raising S2O.-
600 for the benefit of the institution.
Five Thousand dollars of this amount wac
raised on the spot, and no doubt exists in
the minds of those best informed that the
full amount will be speedily raised.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-05-04

WOODSTOCK. - Orlando Richmond of
Woodstock, had three ribs broken the
other day, by his wagon striking sand
bar, breaking the king bolt and throwing
him out.
DIR. Cotton of Woodstock, was re-
Gently tipped out of his wagon, thrown
into brook and severely injured by his
horse wheeling and jumping over a bank,
overturning the vehicle.
The Woodstock Standard says that
" plastic slate" roofing in that place has
proved DOOR thing and ia hAine rAplanAd
with tin.
WIN. Fl. Smith of Woodstock, has
made one thousand pounds of sugar from
ninety barrels of sap, the yield of one
hundred trees. Ten pounds to a tree is
considerable sweetening even for this
year, but we can stand it if the Standard
can.
The undivided interest OF Gov. Wash
burn in the law library of the late firm
of Washburn & Marsh of Woodstock, has
been purchased by the surviving partner,
Charles P. Marsh. This is probably one
of the largest and best law libraries in
Vermont.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-05-04

NAsT's MAsTERPIECE.-rhom Mast
has succeeded in giving to the world the
best History of the late European War
that has appeared, through the medium
of thirty.three inimitable illustrations.
They are the best drawings he has ever
made, and embellish the popular satire
entitled "The Fight at Dame Europa's
School: Showing how the German Boy
thrashed the French Boy, and how the
English Boy looked on" of which more
than 100000 copies have been sold in Eng-
land. The portraits of King William,
Napoleon, Bismarck, and the rest, are ex-
oellent, and the cuts in which they ap-
pear are irresistibly funny. The book is
elegantly printed on fine tinted paper,
bound in cloth, at so cents, and in an il
Illustrated paper cover at 25 cents. 1t is
published by Francis B. Felt & Co, New
York. For sale by Tuttle 81 Co, and
Spaulding s. Co., Rutland, VT.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-05-04

BELLOWS FALLs.-For many year:
Bellows Falls has been a place of resort
for strangers in the summer. There are
many and great attractions for visitors, as
it is easy of access by railroad, and on the
route from Boston and New York, to the
White Mountains With its magnificent
water power, and romantic scenery, we
shall be disappointed if Bellows Falls
does not ere long, make rapid strides in
wealth and population.
st Johnsbury is about 95 miles from
Bellows Falls, and the ride up the Connec-
ticut valley is beautiful and charming be-
yond our powers of description.
-"St. Agnes Hail." a boarding and
day school at Bellows Falls, under the
direction and supervision of Miss Jane
Hapgeod, is reported in most prosper
Gus condition, and the Times attributes
its success as due to superior management
and tact of Miss Hspgood, together with
her perfect adaptation to her vocation.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-05-04

RAILROAD ACcIDENT-An accident
occurred on the Vermont 81 Massachu-
sets Railroad at the Vernon station, on
Wednesday forenoon, which caused con-
siderable detention to trains. In conse-
quence of misplaced switch the engine
and fifteen cars of down freight train
ran off the track. The engine was thrown
upon one side but not materially damaged.
The engineer, Edward B. Dodge, was in
jured in the shoulder and collar-bone,
but is not considered seriously hurt. Mr.
Horner, the fireman, also received slight
injuries in one of his arms. The cars
were somewhat broken, but as the train
was moving at moderate speed, the
damage was not very serious. In conse-
quence of the obstruction of the track,
and the long time required to clear away
the wreck, track was laid around it to
admit the passage Of trains. 1t was
thought some thirty-six hours would be
required to clear the track and put it in
repair. ........s
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-05-04

AMERICAN Observation-Disclosures
virtues the American, or white heLLeb0re
may possess, it is evidently not a good
root to 7ai5bLe. Our respected townsmen
Messrs. j. P. and A. @. Dewey tried it a
little on Monday afternoon last, and for
several hours soon following were in a
most critical condition from its poison. 1t
seems that farmer by the name of Mel
snn who came to their store to deliver a
load of potatoes, had q small package OF
the roots, few of which were accident
ally left upon the head of barrel. Mr..
A @. Dewey tasted first. and supposed
it to be spikenard, after which his brother
tried it. 1t begun to operate in about an
hour, and there was lively medical attend
ance during most of the night. They
were thoroughly poisoned and suffered in
tensely from cramps and the burning SEN
sation it produced. The physician thinks
they must have eaten nearly twelve
grains each, which is rather strong dose
even for strong man. The Deweys have
decided not to include Ihellebore in their
"flour and feed" business, nor will they
sample any more, under the impression it
is spikenard.-MontpelieJ' Freeman.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-05-04

SUDDEN DEATH.-On the 31st ult., as
Mr.. Nathaniel Greeley of Royalton was
passing through his meadow, he stopped
to light his pipe, and carelessly threw the
burning match upon the dry grass, which
instantly ignited. Mr.. Greeley immedi-
ately made strenuous efforts to extinguish
the flames, and while so engaged suddenly
fell backward to the ground, and when
assistance arrived life was found to be ex-
tinct. A post na0rtena examination was
made, and it was found that death was
caused by Justification of the valves Of the
heart.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-05-04

MORE ARREsTs.-Sheriff Collins and
Deputy Sheriff Barron, of Orange county,
succeeded in breaking up a nest of bur-
glars and recovering $500 worth of stolen
property secreted in Duxbury, on the side
of the mountain. Three arrests were
made, two of those arrested being now in
Jail in Burlington, and one, boy, having
been left at the Reform School at Water
bury. The clue to the culprits was found
in the address of letter from Perkins
and Smith (now in Orange county Jail for
horse stealing,) to certain parties in Mil
ton. Upon one of the Orange county
horse-thieves was found suit of clothes
which were identified as having been
stolen from Williston recently.