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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1871-01-31

This passion for riches, and this over
work Of body and mind have broader,
deeper, and far more significant meaning
than what appears upon cursory survey.
From this source springs some of the most
powerful influences to undermine the con-
stitution and health of our people. We
have set up standard of living too ex-
pensive-yes, extravagant-than has too
many wants; we have not, as people,
the physical stamina or brain power to
reach such a standard and live by it; a
few individuals may do it, but that many
cannot. Multitudes, attracted by the
prizes set before them, enter the arena,
but a few only reach the goal. This
standard is all powerful in its influence
including the fashions Of the day, the
equipage, the style and manner of living,
both of individuals and families. Its
handspring is money money money,
which, in the language of the wise man,
answered all things" = Consequently,
money must be obtained by all means, and
at whatever hazard or cost. The appeal
it makes to young people, and particular
ly heads of families, is almost omnipotent,
and reminds us of the famous lines of the
satirist, which have been not inaptly rem
dered
"My friend, get money; get large estate
By honest means; but get at any rate"
In this struggle for gain, what multitu-
des early break down in health, bring on
disease and sink in premature graves
How fast some men grow old! What
peaked and haggard countenances-what
care-worn and wrinkled features what
frail and lean bodies do we behold
What a large number of business men
now die in the prime Of life, at the age Of
80, 40 and so, when they should live to
the age of so, 10 or 80! What an un-
usual number of sudden deaths occur
among this class of men, which would not
in healthy state Of society.
How rapidly changes the organization
of young men, in this battle of life, from
freshness of countenance, vigor of muscle,
and elasticity of spirits, to the pale COM
plexion, the feeble body and languid gait
And the changes wrought in the constitu-
tions, health and spirits Of women, in this
headlong pursuit Of fashion and style, are
no less marked and deplorable. And
where is the prophet wise enough to fore
tell what is to be the result Of such a
state of things ?-Dr. Nathan Allen.
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olved they are but as vanity and vexa-
tion Of spirit to me; but would you save
my gray hairs from going down in sorrow
to the grave, skip all the rest, and come
down to the rancbero and the pig, the
horse and the zapiotes,--tell me who
whipped, and oh, tell me quickly
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n s. GIBBS & CO.,

Real Estate agents, No. 81 Massachusetts ST.
Lawrence, Kansas,
Sell Railroad and other Lands; Improved Farms
City and Town Property in Kansas any part OF
the West
Taxes paid and Titles examined.
Do a general Laud Agency business.
Money loaned or invested
$4,000 Acres Of land in Greenwood, Butler,
Marion and Chase counties, Kansas; from Sl.75
to $2,00 per acre.
Reference, Col. L. E. Knapp, Middlebury, VI
22tf
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A certain town in Kansas has some
fine residences in its outskirts. Whose
place is that?" said stranger to a
prairieman exhibiting these attractions.
THAT is the lordly residence Of Major
G's. Cost thirty thousand dollars y
"What is his business ?" "Indian agent"
"What is his salary, and how long has he
held his Office ?" 1.-Two years, at fifteen
hundred dollars year" "Why. what
did the honest fellow do with the rest of
his salary ?" 'Started his brother and two
other honest men in the newspaper busi-
ness, to denounce corruption"
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The "Music of the Union"-The wed.
ding march.
A new Democratic paper at Newport
Ind, is to be managed by Jump 4
Whalem."
A Matches editor got so personal, the
citizens had to shoot him and appoint
new one.
Waste paper dealers will be interested
to know that the "Patent Office Report"
is going through the press at Washing.
ton.
The latest venture in rural New York
journalism is called the Sandy Hill Saw
Mill. The editor expects to get his board
out Of it.
This is the most excruciuting item We
have lately seen John Fox of Podunk,
won't back up against any more circular
saws in this world"
The difference between boquet of
flowers and the bouquet" OF wine is, that
one makes a nose.gay, the other gay
nose,
There is letter at the Bridgeport,
Conn, post-ofice awaiting an owner, ad-
dressed as follows:
"please send to the lady who lives i'll
street near Main ST., with black fence
with steps Citing up
II find, Dick, that you are in the habit
of taking my jokes and passing them of
as your own. Do you call that gentle
manly conduct p ITO be sure do, Tom.
A true gentleman will always take joke
from friend"
A traveller who has crossed the Atlantic
tells story of storm, when the rain
poured down in such torrents the ocean
rose ten inches. "Theies no mistake"
said he, "besides, the captain kept mark
on the side of the vessel"
Creditor-"How often must | climb
three pairs of stairs before l get the a.
mount of this little amount? Debtor DO
you think | am going to rent place on
the first floor to accommodate my cred
tors ?
A carless man in Schenectady threw
kiss to his little daughter in the street.
Another mans wife stood in range and
thought the kiss was meant for her, SO
she made similar demonstration. Her
husband just then unluckily, came upon
the scene and witnessed the transaction
He was very mad, and his anger caused
him to thrash the father of tho aforemen-
toned little daughter. The result is an
assault and battery suit.
There are one hundred and eighty
liver-pill factories in the United States.
1t is . strong proof Of the inherent vitali-
ty of the people, that while all these
poison mills flourish, our population con-
tinuss to increase,
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The discipline at West Point Military
Academy is necessarily strict and partica.
lar. Among the entries on the Book OF
Delinquenceies are the following causes
ofcomplaints Scratching nose in ranks, ="
(caused by provoking mosquito); "sneez-
ing and coughing unnecessarily" 'coat
skirt tucked in trowsers,' ''pants on top
of boots !" "raising both hands in ranks :"
caused, as explanation says, by "bug
in ear :" stamping in ranks" The name
of Cadet Grant (son of the President)
appears with one entry against him for
persistent disobedisnce Of ORDERS An
other for Laughing in the ranks"
All men are bores except when we
want them.
An attached couple-A pair of oyster
shells.
Reversible Mourning black face in
white bonnet.
Western adoption OF the words of the
poet Loathe the poor Indian.
Thayers circus was sold so cheap that
North Carolina editor bought half OF
it.
An Indiana judge gives lawyers in his
court five minutes to finish that plea"
The stage carpenters is a precarious
life. He is always seen shifting for a
living.
Nothing conquers obstiuacy like cold
weather it brings every man to his
sneeze.
1t is objected to morning paper that
; it is two-cents-at -ational.
London Is to have a new illustrated
weekly called the Grumbler.
The prettiest girls in Utah generally
marry Young.
Old maids are described as "embers
from which the sparks have fed"
The refuse potato pomace, from starch
factories, is to be made into paper.
Salt Lake City, by the new census, has
l3,545 inhabitants, against 8,288 in
1860.
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ese labors."'
Too OLD Aud can this be,
With an eternity before me?
Too old, Ntpv, while blessed with health
and strength,
In age, whatever be its length.
Too old to clothe and feed the poor
Hungry and waiting at my door?
No not too old to do Gods will,
His acquisitions to fulfill.
Sudden the night Of death may come;
would not leave my work undone;
My hands shall work while health shall last !;
From duties known | neer shall fast.
., may work till health shall cease,
Till God from labor grants release,
For this my soul shall ceaseless pray
To Him whose love knows no decay.
HIS hand uphold both young and old,
Each member of the Shepherds fold;
And shall | lay my Armor down,
And thus endure my Leaders frown?
Dear Saviour, when my work is done,
Thou'lt take me to my final Home,
Saying, We'll done, thou chosen one,
Sit down with me upon my throne"
There shall | meet each sainted wife,
With them enjoy an endless life,
And there with all the ransomed host,
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
CHARLES CLEVELAND.
> NorE.--l passed with my first wife forty
rec years, and with the last, twenty-seven years,
king seventy yeurs of welded life. Z. c."
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~ TEWART d ELDREDGE, Attor-
neys and Counsellors at Law.
MIDDLEBURY. VT
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M TRIP Sheriff for Addison
. County. Office in Stewards Block.
4ltf MIDDLEBURY, VT
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NEW DVERTIShM ENTS

The Business Index. 81 Park Rowe, Y.
for January contain list of 30,0s0 Business OPP
portunities, West and south, pages monthly on
ly GO cts, year tt5w4l
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JRA w. CLARK, Attorney 4 Coun-
L selor at Law and Solicitor in Chancery.
Al MIDDLEBURY, VT.
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4 GENTS WANTED-(S225 A MONTD-by
n the AMERICAN KNITTING MACHINE Co., Bos-
ton, Mass, or st. Louis, No. A5 ;iw)
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Rev. Charles Cleveland, city missionary at Bos-
ton, now at the age Of ninety eight, brother of
the late George Cleveland, Esq, of Middlebury,
sent to the Salem Register, the following lines,
dated Boston, Dec. 22, 1870.
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NJ H. EDDY, NJ. D., Physician and
VI Surgeon. Residence two doors north OF
DIR. Kitches, Weybridge Street Office in
Brewster's Block Main Street.
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DOWN t.R, BOLTON & ALLEN
MANUFACTURERS OF
DOORS. SASH. BLINDS.
Mouldings, Arohitraves,

BraCk kets and Lum Der,
Which kept constantly on hand or will be
made to order on short notice.
n Planning, Wood turning, Scroll saving
Blinds painted and sash glazed to order.
Newels, Stair Rail. and Balusters on hand or
made to order.
Iaths, Shingles, Clapboards Floor boards and
Finishing Lumber constantly on hand and WORKED
if desired. MIDDLEBURY, VT
7. W. DOwSER. $. II. BOLTON. WIN. II. ALLEN
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IL W. BREWSTER, Dealer in Gold
L1s and Silver Watches, Silver and Plated
Ware, of every description. All kinds of Repair
ing done at tn" Lowest rates. Brewster's Block,
lu MIDDLEBURY, VT
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\R. S. II. ROWLEY, Eclectic Ply
- sician. At his residence on Seymour st.
9tf MIDDLEBURY, VT.
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General Agents Wanted

For Groesbeck 'syCalculating machine, rapid, ac-
curate, reliable and simple, Easily operated cheap
and beautiful Giving instantaneous additions or
substractions, taking from one to five columns of
figures at a time, carrying and borrowing its own
tens, hundreds ETC., without the least thought on
the part of the operator, address Zeigler 4 Nc
Curdy, Springfield, Mass. 45w4
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H. W. JUDD, Manufacturer and deal
- er in all kinds of American and Foreign
Marble, Granite Work, &c With Old Middle
bury Marble Co. ltf
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w the celebrated HOME SHUTTLE SEWING MA
CHINE Has the under feed, makes the clock
stitch" (alke on both sidcs,) and is fully licensed.
The best and cheapest family sewing machine in
the market. Address, JOHNSON, CLARKE & Co.,
Boston, Mass, Pittsburgh Pa, Chicago, H., or
st. Louis Mo. (45;w4)
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GUFFROY'S COD LIVER DRACEES.

A WATCH FREE for everybody and $50 per
"A day sure. No humbug. Address Latta 4
Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. (43;D
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"a kind friend, the other day, met me in my
walks, and said, you are 700 oLD to perform
these labors ~
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NorE.-l passed with my first wife forty
three years, and with the last, twenty-seven years
making seventy yeurs of welded life. q. c."
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FREE TO BOOK AGENTS.

We will send handsome Prospectus of our New
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fine scripture Illustrations to any Book Agents,
free of charge. Address, National Publishing Co.
Philadelphia, Pa. 4jw4
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-09-15
R.,ub,,e.. ~. co.v..ta...

Tho Republican State Convention met in
Baltimore on Tuesday last. All the counties
were represented with the exception OF Talbot.
The delegates from Charles were Dr.. VIM. r.
Wilmer, William 81. WEIGH and Washington
Willis. Hon. Jacob Tome, Of Cecil. was nom
1ustsd for Governor; Hon. Alex. Randall, Of
Annapolis. for Attorney General, and Law
venca j. Brsusle, Of Frederick, for Comptrol.
LEI. The nominations seem to have been
easily disposed Of, doubtless for the reason
that the empty honor Of being candidate,
With % chance Of election, was not deemfd =
priss to b vary highly coveted. Gen. Grant
wss ra.nooipated - the Republican candi-
datsf or the Presidency in ~. A long string
Of resolutions were adopted defining the views
Of the party on questions Of State and Ma
tional policy. A resolution endorsing Grants
policy on the San Domingo question. however,
WAS tabled by vote Of IS yeas to 46 nays.
Charles casting her three votes in the negative.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-09-15

Upon counting the ballots, Messrs. Smoot,
Hawkins, Cox, HALEY and Posey, having re-
csived the highest number, were declared the
nominees; and, on motion, the nominations
were confirmed by unanimous vote.
Mr.. CoMPToN. (having called GEORGE w.
CARPENTER, Esq, temporarily to the Chsir,)
addressed the Convention upon the propriety
Of nominating a full ticket, but as there was
. divefsity Of opinion on the subject, he was
willing to make compromise with gentle
men. and offered, AZ such, resolution that
the Convention proceed to nominate candi:
dates for the Orphans Court and then adjourn
subject to the call Of - Ex011
Col. SAMUEL Cox offered the y
= substitute for Mr.. CoMPToN's resolution:
Reselved, That the Convention make no fur
Their nominations, and adjourn subject to the
call of the Executive Committee.
The Convention adopted the substitute and
thereupon adjourned.
SAMUEL N. Cox, Secretary.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-09-15
Vacant Lands Of Maryland.


The Annapolis Gazette says that some at
tention is being attracted to the vacant lands
10 this State. Dr.. Hayward, Land Commits
sioner, recently issued number Of warrants
to parties for marsh lands on the Eastern
Shore, which heretofore were considered valu-
less, but, owing to the market found for the
coarse grass they produce, are in demand
This grass is shipped North, where it is used
for bedding on the floors of street cars and
otherwise. 1t brings $12 per ton.
One of the modes of taking up land is by
escheat warrant. A person believing tract
to be escheat to the State for want OF heirs,
applies to the Land Commissioners for an es-
cheat warrant to affect it. The warrant is
issued on the responsibility Of the applicant:
that is, be takes all. the risks, whether be may
at some future time be elected by the heirs,
when, as the State refunds no money paid for
the same, be loses what he may have given
the State. The survey being made, and a
certificate returned, the certificate remains in
the Land Office six months, and if no caveat
is entered against the issue of the patent, one
is issued upon the applicant, the State con-
vey;ng only the title. The price fixed by
law for these vacant lands, is so cents per
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-09-15
Our County Ticket.

The proceedings Of the Convention, on
Tuesday last, will be found 10 another column.
The nominees are we'll known to our people.
OF; Messrs. Stone and Chapman, the nomi-
nees'ior the House Of Delegates, it is needless
"a speak 1t large. They are gentlemen Of
large and varied experience 10 the details Of
legislation. and if elected. - We cannot doubt,
will most faithfully represent their coostitu-
epts. OF the nominees for Commissioners,
four are members of the present Busrd and
are we'll known a. efficient aud faithful off,
cars. The 9th, Thomas N. Posey, il gen.
tletnsn Of excellent judgment-of great firm
mess and answering integrity, and will take
ssuk second to none of bis colleagues. The
entire ticket is good one and should receive
the sctiye and earnest support Of oil we'll
~ishsrs Of the county and it, interests.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-09-15
EXECUTORS NOTICE.


Orphans Court OF Charles county, Set .
SEPTEMBER IL, 1871.
ORDERED by the Court, that FRANCIS w.
" WEEMs, Executor Of ELEANOR MARSHALL,
deceased, give the notice required by law
to the creditors Of said: Eleanor Marshall to
exhibit their claims, legally authenticated, by
advertisement published in some one newspaper
published in Charles County, Maryland, once
in each Of three successive weeks.
True copy.-Test:
JOSEPH STEWART,
Reg. Wills for Chs. Co.
NOTICE.
THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE. That the sub
l. scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court Of Charles County, Maryland, letters
Testamentary on the personal estate of
ELEANOR MARSHALL,
late Of said county, deceased. All persons hav-
ing claims against said deceased are hereby
warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof legally authenticated to the subscriber.
on or before the 18th day Of March next.
They may otherwise by law be excluded from
all benefit of said deceased's estate. Given
under my hand. this 18th day Of September.
1871. FRANCIS w. WEEMS, Exe'r
sep l5-3w Of Eleanor Marshall.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-09-15
Henninx's One Price store.


The heatest, most select and stylish stock
of geptlemsn's furnishing goods in Washing
ton City is certainly to be found at the estab-
lishment of Mr.. George G. Henning, No. 40
Seventh street, who has just received from
New York the latest novelties in ties, bows
and scarfs, and large assortment of new and
choice goods in his line. He has also recev-
ed an extensive stock of French, English and
American Cloths and Cassimeres, which be
will make up to order in the most fashionable
style, and of superior workmanship. At his
store will also be found a very large line Of
ready made garments, made in the neatest
and most durable manner, and of the highest
style Of finish. Persons patroniziug this estab-
lishment may rely on being dealt with in the
most conscientious manner, as but one price
is asked, from which there is no deviation.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-09-15

Charles County Dsmoeratio and Conserve
tive Convention
The Democratic and Conservative County
Convention, composed of ten delegates from
each Of the several election districts, was held
10 Port Tobacco on Tuesday last, the 18th
instant, and was organized by electing Hon.
BARNES CoMPToN President, and SAMUEL N.
Cox, Secretary.
The President requested that the lists Of
delegates be handed to the Secretary, which
request was promptly responded to, and the
Secretary proceeded to call the delegates.
It was soon ascertained that all the delega-
lions we're full. Urn 9a
On motion Of GEORGE DiaeRs, Esq. the
Convention took recess for thirty minutes.
Upon re-assembling, the Convention pro-
cesded to select candidates for the House Of
Delegates. Hon. F. STONE, A. 6. CHAPMAN,
ID. I. SANDERS and VIVIAN BRENT having
been nominated by their respective friends,
Mt. Sanders arose and made an able speech
and withdrew bis name in favor of Messrs.
Stone and Chapman. Mr.. Brent also address
ed the Convention, and after thanking his
friends Tor the honor they wished to confer
upon him, respectfully withdrew his name,
and spoke 10 complimentary terms Of the
first two gentlemen whose names were before
the Convention. There being no opposition,
Messrs. Stone and Chapman were declared,
by unanimous vote, the nominees for the
House Of Delegates. uses 80
A motion was then made TO proceed to
nominate for County Commissioners, which
motion prevailed.
The names Of the following gentlemen were
put before the Convention DIR. A. j. SMooT,
JosrAs HAWKINS, JOHN H. Cox, THOMAS R.
HALEY, SAMUEL HANSON, WIZ. TURNER,
THoMAs NJ. PosEY, JAMES b. NEALE and
CHARLES II. Wills. The Convention pro-
ceeded to select by ballot, with the following
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-09-15
NOTICE.
NOTICE
To the Subscribers to tie Capital Stock
Of the Baltimore and Potomac
Railroad Company.

TN pursuance of the contract entered into be-
/ tween the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad
Company and the undersigned, hereby give
notice to the original Subscribers to the Capt.
tai Stock of the Baltimore and Potomac Rail-
road Company prior to the 18th day of July,
1868, that will pay to the original subscribe
ers, the amount actually paid in by them on
each share of the capital stock of said company
subscribed to by them, not exceeding Twelve
Hundred Shares, provided the said subscribers
will agree to sell the same to the undersigned
at any time within ninety days from the 18th
of shares offered for sale to the undersigned ex-
coed Twelve Hundred Shares, the Twelve Hun
dred Shares purchased will be distributed pro
rata among the Stockholders.
THOMAS SEABROOK,
70 North Calvert street, Baltimore.
Sept. Is, 187l-3t.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-09-15

Republican Ticket I'm Prince Georges Co.
The Republican Convention, which met at
Bladensburg on the 7th instant, has placed
the following ticket in the field to oppose the
Democratic nominees: 5.-
States Attorney-Shelby Clark.
Sheriff-Reuben 8. Ives.
Register Of Wills-Richard g. Cross.
Orphans Court-Harrisons wallis, Alfred
S. Taft and Clarence B. Baker.
House of Delegates-John D. Latchford,
Peter G. Grimes and Henry H. Pfeiffer.
County Commissioners-Be Brasil
ears, Lewis Magruder. Henry Crozier, Richard
Il, Beall and John F. Watson.
County Survsyor-George w. Jackson.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-09-15

Let all. interested bear in mind that The
Officers Of Registration will meet at tho places
advertised in tho several districts, on the 18th,
18th and Goth instsnt-next Monday, Tues
day and Wednesday. We hope our friends,
the Officers of Registration, will, Is soon as
possible after the expiration Of the three days,
forward their lists to this Office, for publica-
ton a. required by law.