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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-12-07

CLOSING OF NAvIGATIoN.-The ex-
cessive cold weather of last week has re-
suited in closing navigation, on the rivers
from fifteen days to month earlier than
it has before in twenty years.
The Delaware s. Hudson canal has
been closed, no boats having moved since
Thursday morning.
Ice is reported in the Welland canal,
and eight propellers belonging to the
Northern Transportation Company, be-
sides other vessels, are frozen in.
1t is estimated that the boats locked up
by the ice in the Erie canal contain A.
10000 bushels of grain, in addition to
large quantities of lumber, provisions and
other freight. There something over two
hundred, mainly loaded with apples, be-
tween Schen ectsdy and West Troy.
The ice has closed the ends of Lake
Cbamplain, and the boats, including the
Cakes Ames, have hauled off and gone
into winter quarters. The Vermont made
her last trip from Whitehall ON Tuesday,
cutting her way through ice from two to
three inches thick from Whitehall to
Chimney Point. The Adirondack went
up from Rouse's Point, finding ice for
some four miles from the Point.
On the Hudson River the loss of prop.
erty has been large. Several steamers
were caught in the ice and sunk, and 9th.
ers arc reported as seriously damaged.
The Albany line of boats are safe at the
New York dock, while the Vanderbilt and
Drew are ice bound: the latter at Kinder.
hook. with hole in her side.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-12-07

other when crossing the threshold of q
coed hotel--where Democrats and Be.
publicans may affiliate, with none to mo.
lest nor make afraid.
poor Thomas grew from bad to
worse," say the Sundsy-school rhymes,
and the verse fits closely the history Of
some fast young men land old ones tool
who were recently honored on Saturday
by modestly printed invitation, read to
them by constable G. F. Barrett, and con.
tanning the words, "By the authority OF
the State of Vermont, you are hereby COM
maHded to make your personal appear
ance before the Grand Jury at Woodstock
on the 9Th inst" Some of the knowing ones
who profess to be inside the ring, whisper
vaguely of liquor prosecutions. and there
has been a good many 'shsky limbs" since
the above parties were summoned, as per
abstract.
George A. Weston has been secured
as teacher of the school in district No.
3, North Chester, and the winter term
commences Monday, Dec. nth. Mr.. Wes-
ton stands high as a successful instructor,
and we trust that be will be master of the
situation without paying undue regard to
age or sex.
Pork took sudden rise one day last
week, and the Johnny Bull who paid
1915 for a box containing dead pig,
having purchased the same, thinking that
it contained drop of the ardent, prob
ably gave vent TO his feelings in express
ions that were sympathetic if not polite,
when he opened his treasure house and
found, slas-not whisky, but dead pork.
er of a remarkable tender age. VIDEx.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-12-07

The following business was transacted
in the Probate Court for the District of
Rutland during the month of November,
A. D. 1871.
FIRST SESSION, NOV. TIN.
Alonzo W. Ruspell's estate. List of
claims returned.
Polly Ewing's estate. Will proved on
the oath of Mary E. Savory. Grove l..
Smith appoined executor. Bond $1,000.
Nathan G. Fassett and Linus f. Colvin
appointed appraisers and commissioners.
Charlie. B. Hale, James Il. Hale and
Mary Viola Hale, minors. Nathan Smith
of Mount Holly, appointed guardian.
Bond, $500
Isasc MsDaniels, Jr.'s, estate. Order
of publication issued for settlement of adj
ministrators account and decree of distri
button on the 9th of December.
SECOND SESSION. NOV. 14TH.
Obadiah o. Smiths estate. Orson
Smith appointed administrator on petit
ton of widow. Bond $4,000. David
Wing and Andrew J. Mead, appointed
appraisers aud commissioners.
Andrew V.llsmares' estate. James
Ross appointed administrator. Bond
5000. George ". Chaplin and Hiram
Cheney. appointed appraisers and COM
missioners.
Eli Gorham's estate. Petition of ad-
ministrstor for license to sell real estate
filed. Order of notice issued for hear.
ing on 10Th of December.
Herbert O. Hadley and Mark L. Had
ley. minors. Anlon G. Foster appointed
guardian. Bond $500.
Charles III. Frost, minor. Guardian 3
petition to sell real estate fled, and order
OF office Issued for hearing on the 10Th
OF December.
John L. Marsh's estate. Inventory and
appraisal returned.
Nathan Rosnd's Estate. Account of
administrator allowed. Ephrain G.
Hulett, Fhilander G. Clark, Joseph Ran
all appointed committee 70 set out dover
and homestead.
THIRD SESSION, NOV 21sT.
Edgar L. Conkliu and Frederick Conk-
lin, minors. License TO sell real estate
granted.
Paris Russel's estate List of claims
returned.
Andrew Vallamsre's estate. Inventory
and appraisal returned. All the real es-
tate set to the widow as homestead.
Petition of administrator TO sell bone
stead filed. Order of notice issued for
hearing on the 10Th of December.
Alice Cole, minor. Henry G. Cole sp.
pointed guardian. Bond 800.
FOURTH SESSION, NOV. 28TH.
John L. Marsh's estate. Petition OF
administrator for license to sell real es-
tate filed. Order of notice for a hearing
issued December 10Th.
Julia Plaisted's estate. Amos w. War
rem appointed administrator. Bond 5000.
Sophia Herrick's estate. Will proved
by the oath of Austin s. Whitoomb.
Moses GoodelPs estate. Inventory and
appraisal returned.
List of claims returned.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-12-07
The Presidents Message.

We lay before our readers, this morn
ing, the Message of President Grant,
which is a clear, concise and decided doc
ument, giving his views on all important
public matters, which relate to the Gov
eminent in its foreign affairs, and the sew
srs questions probable to come before
Congress. The financial exhibit is indeed
aattering one, and creditable to the ad-
minslration.
The recommendation that the present
resources of the country should not con-
anue TO be taxed in order to the rapid
payment Of the debt, will strike an &C
cordant sentiment in the hearts Of our
burdened taxpayers. We regret his OBJ
servations on the reduction CT the tarlf
a. they smack too much of free trade, and
would, if carried to their legitimate con-
olusion, work material injury to the pro-
ducers of New England.
The summary of the departments show
\ healthy condition of public affairs and
and a reduction of expenditures, which is
gratifying feature. The recommends
ton of the adoption Of the postal tele
graph system is one eminently wise, and
in the interests of the people as against
what is liable to become, in time, giant
monopoly.
The plain End direct statement of the
situation of the Ku-Klux and Mormon
difficulties give full confidence that the
President understands the questions at IS
sue and takes broad and liberal view Of
them, and at the same time is prepared &c
meet every emergency with 4 firm an'
unyieldiug policy.
The tenor of the Message on genera
amnesty will commend itself to all right.
minded ciizens as a wise and equitable
view OF the case. Much interest will bt
attached to the opinions exp essed in r.
ference to civil service reform, and vii
all materially in forming the public senu
uent Of the country upon that much con
Iroverted question.
The message as a public document.
a
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-12-07

YEHuoNT ON TUE COMMITTEES Our
Sta,~ occupios good e.ciliou on the com
mittees.
Mr.. Willard Is Chairman of the Com
mi,tee on Revolutionary Pensions ano
w ,r of 1919, plso on the Committee Oh
Foraign relations.
Mr. snith - on the committees or
Banking and Currency, and Mines and
Mining.
Judge Poland il Chairman OF the Com
raittee on Iu4urreotionary States, and or
Revision of the Laws of the United States
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-12-07

GREEN MOUNTAIN PoETs.-A beauti-
full volume of new and original poetry, by
eighty of Vermont's most gifted poets.
has just been issued, containing 5l2
pages. Send $500 to A. ]. Ssnborn,
Middlebury, Vt, and you will receive q
copy by mail.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-12-07

RAILROAD ACCOMMODATIONS coup
ling Cars acoideut. Place, Saratoga; time,
Tuesday last name, John Depsey dam.
age, first joint of thumb smashed. ana
two fingers broken; residence, Castleton !;
brou xht home road, Rensselaer, q Sara
to2a. Next.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-12-07

The jury In the Clinton case 1T Lynn
Mass, acquitted John q. Clinton of com.
plioity in the death Of his wife, and be-,
was accordingly discharged.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-12-07

The Christian church a. Lincoln has taken
action in the case of Elier Milo Durfee, the
charges having been preferred by the Vermont
western Christisn cpDfereroe. He has been ex-
PEELED from the church and conference, they
thinking his love for the opposite sex too pro-
oounead
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-12-07
PROBATE Cour4.
WALTER @. DUNToN, Judge.
JOEL @. BAKER, Register.

The following business was transacted
in the Probate Court for the District of
Rutland during the month of November,
A. D, 1871.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-12-07

The Republic of Mexico has not yet repealed
- knoySn az the Fl ee Zone on the frontier OF
the United States II is hoped that thi- may
vet be done. and, ais ), that more stringent
measures will be taken by that RepuDhc lot
RESTRAINING lawless persons on Its frontiers
hone that Mexico by its own action, VIII coon
relieve this government of the difficulties expe-
rienced from these causes.
RELATIONS WITH o HsR FOREIGN NATIONS.
Our relations with the various repuolics OF
Central and South America continue, "itnout
Exception, to be cordial and friendly. recon-
mend some &C, /, n. by Congress, regarding the
overdue installments. under the awards OF Tue
VI ezuela Inns commission, OF 1Sbd. Inc IN.
ternal dissensions OF this gov, rnment present
no justification for the absence OF eHorts 10
meet their solemn treaty obligations,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-12-07
BENNINGTON COUNTY.

Fred EDDY. Esq., Of woodt I'd, slaughtered
a ten mon hs I'D pig few days since that tipped
the scale TO 746 pounds.
Widow stratton Of WoodfOrd, dug mp q two
dol ar and half god piece in the door yard few
days since. How it came there is query but
Mrs. Stratton thinks there is more coin some
where in the adj scent grounds.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-12-07

For the operations of the army in the past
year, the expense OF ma'ntain1nglr the estimates
for the ensuing year aud continuing the seA-cOast
and other improveme IS, conducted under the
supervision of the war department, re'er you tn
the accompanying report Of tn Secretary Of
War. | cali your attention to the provisions OF
the act OF Congress, approx ed March Sd, 1869,
whicn diseoatinues prnmot on in the staff corps
of the army until provided Tor by law. reoou'-
nerd that the plumber Of = hce's IN each grade OF
staff CORPS be rxed, and that Whenever the
number in any grade falls below the number 70
d1ed the vacancy may be flled by promo ion from
the traoe below. also rec mmond that when
the office of Chief of Corps becomes varater,
the d ace may be fl led by selection from the
corps lnwhlch this vac Ancy exists
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-12-07
SPAIN

The F0rty-GrSt C0pgress, at its tn I'd session,
m de prop,Iat on for the org4n'zation of a
mixe1 commission for adjud eating upon the
CLAIMS Of CllZens f the United Sta es against
pam, p1o wing ont of The Insurrect' IN in Cubs.
hat conn issinn has since been organrz-d
traosrnt teIe With the CORE spondence relating to
t. form att II and its jurisdiction. 1t is to be
hoped tnet this commission will stf1rd the claim
an < q compile remedy for their injuries.
1t had been made tFe greeahle duty of the
IN ted States t. preside over a Contt renee at
WashnetO0, he w4en plenipotentIaries Of Spain
md the allied south American republics, winch
has resnlted in an armiStice, with the reasonable
assuranca Of nermanent peace.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-12-07

There has been imposed upon tho Execlttse
of the govern meAt the execution OIL tae
let of Coppress, approve d Aprll goth, 1871, snd
commonly known as The. Ka-klux law n ma
nortlon Of the state Oh South Cal, IRE
necessity of the course parsued wlii DC as u,
ves1igate Southern outrages. Under the proVi-
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-12-07

The ratidcatons Of the con, ular and naturali-
3 ,ttnu @ > ve,ri -es with The Aust O-Hu' g4rian
.rnpre rave hoen exchanged l have been tiC-
ral'y il formed If the anLtx4'ion f The states Of
re Churcn to the kInRcom Of Italy, and the r.
mov4i ut the capital If that kingdom to Rome
L. conform ty with the ests br4I ed policy OF the
Tinted Nts1ts, } h We rect gnized thus chang
The rat fic toms of he new treaty If commerce
he VI. en- the Uni e6 States ard italy have been
pxch n ID The tu powers have agreed in their
trpsty that prt ate prov erty ut shall be ex-
emit irrm O. ptrTe IL case Of a var ba'w1en the
two powers. be Unit-d States have Jared no
rpunIt ulty of cooperating this rule INTO She
obligations OF uatinnE,
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-03-09

three declares that said board shall make requIs
tion on the Councils OF the city OF Philadel-
phia, on or before the 1st day OF December
in every year hereafter, for the amount OF money
required by them for the purposes OF the Board
OF Public Works. and said Councils shall,
within thirty days thereafter pass an ordinance
levyng a tax su11clent to raise the amount so re-
CURED Consider for a moment what this means.
Five persons are allowed to fix upon a sum which,
in their opinion, is required by them for improve
ments unlimited In extent and this sum- without
dimnuton Of one dollar, though 1t be billions shall
be met by tax 'suf1cient to raise the amounts:
end this amount, unless anticipated by regular
taxes must be covered by special ordinance,
within thirty days.
"was ever scheme 80 monstrous in its audacity,
subversive of established institutions so impe.
riops in its demands, unlimited in its control OF
money or power, launched upon city like ours?
Nevertheless, we have reason to believe that the
plottefs OF this measure already count upon the
Harrisburg legislators as secured for their pur-
poses To use their phrase, the project is already
set up > and, humiliatlng as the confession is
must say that the experience of the past shows US
that there is nothing improbable in this boast II
1t be so-if the Legislature has already lent
itself to this pTodigous job-we call upon the Gov
ernor of the Commonwealth to protect by his veto
the city Of Philadelphia from the trap thus sprung
upon her, until she recover to protect herself.
We suggest also that the people Of this city should
assemble in public meeting to denounce this infa-
nous scheme, which aims to destroy government
of the people, by the people, and for the people,
and TO give us, instead of our republican tnstitu
tiOns, the despotic sway OF an olgarchy.r
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-03-09
DIED.

PRENDBvnLE.-Ont the 9Th instant, GARRETT PREM
DEvILLB, aged 40 years.
The relatives and friends OF the family are respect
fully invited to attend the funeral from his late resi-
dence, NO. TT Griswold street, Fitzwater below
Sixth street, on Friday morning, at 81 O'Clock
STEvBNsoE.-On the 9th instant WILLIAM e. STE
vEEsoN, in the 61st year OF his age.
The relatives and friends OF the family, Meridian
Sun Lodge, A. Y. NJ, William H. Adams Relief Asso-
citation, and Washington and Lafayette B. A., are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral from his
late residence, No. 2007 Mount Vernon street, on
Friday afternoon, at O'Clock.
To proceed to Machpelah Vault -
SowDEN.-On the 7th instant, Mrs. MARY Sow
DEN, relict OF the late VIM. Sowden, aged "a years.
The relatives and friends are invited to attend the
funeral, IRON her late residence, n. w. corner Of
Thompson and Otis streets, on Friday afternoon at
O'Clock.
WnLIs.-This morning 10Th instant after linger-
ing illness, SAMUEL WILLIS, of Woodbury. N. j., in
the SD year OF his age.
Due notice will be given OF the funeral. 50
WILsoN.-on the sth instant, JAMES WILSON,
aged 80 years.
The relatives and friends of the family are respect
fully invited to attend the funeral from his residence
Kenslngton avenue and Hart lane, on Sunday after
noon, at O'Clock. To proceed to Franklin Gene
tery Vault.
WoLFER.-On Tuesday, March 7, after a long and
painful illness, JOHN V. WoLFER, aged "a years, 2
months, and 16 days.
The relatives and friends of the family are respect
fully invited to attend the funeral, from the resi-
dence OF his father .in-law, Mr. Theodore Kampen,
No. 1872 NJ Second street.. on Friday morning, at
O'Clock precisely.
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cess and Il is pity the treat was confined to such
small audience as the Union League Theatre can
accommodates We trust IL has proved pecunariy
successfu and that Sgnor Barili may be enabled to
carry out his plan OF forming an association for
amateur opera.
THE 'STAR" COURSE OF LEcTuREs.-The
following is an extract from business letter
recently received by Mr.. T. B. Pugh from d. r.
Locke, Esq. petroleum v. Nasby):-
81 notice that you close the Star Course
with the Mendelssohn Quintette Club OF Boston
The Mendelssohns were In Philadelphia year ago,
but owing to the most horribly inefficient manage
ment, did not meet with patronage worthy
their experience this time viii be
more pleasant. They ought to pack the
Academy from pit to dome.' They are not only
thorough gentlemen but true artists, and affirm
that In their department of musical art they have
superiors in the country. have heard them scores
OF times, and each time went away impressed with
the belief shat IL there is such thing as absolute
perfection in music they have attained It,
when you have heard them, you will say that
this statement Of their ability is not in the least ex
travaRant; you cannot say or do too much for
them. 1 am very anxious that they shall have a
great success in Philadelphia which rs as good q
thing as an artist or speaker can have on this oon
nent.
'"Truly yours, D. r. LOCKE"
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-03-09
CITY ITEMS.

Mr.. WILLIAM W. CASSIDY, the jeweller at No. 8
South Second street. has Of the largest and NEST
attractive stocks OF all kinds of Jewelry and Silver
ware in the city. He has also on hand fine assort-
ment Of fine American Western Watches. Those
who purchase at this store at the present time are
certain to get the werth OF their money.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-03-09

@: TRUSTEES PE6EMPTORY SALE -
E:I Thomas & Sons, Auctoneers. Well-seCured
ground rent, $50 year. On Tuesday, March L. 1871
at IL O'Clock, nOon will BE- som al public sale, with
out reserve, at the Philadelphia Exchange all that
yearly groundrent Of 81 Spanish silver milled dol
lars clear Of taxes issuing OF all that of ground
on which Is erected two story brick dwelling,
situate on the west side OF Eagle court betree
Tenth ard Eleventh and Locust ana Spruce streets
No. 49, containing In front IA feet aud ting In
depth 80 feet 10 a feet wide alev. Terms cash
NJ THONAS n SONS, AuctiOneers
1t Nos. 139 ana l4l y. FOURTH Stree,
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es ORPHANS COURT SALE on THEPRE-
Esii mises-E Estate OF WILLIAM SNYDER, De-
ctased.-THOMAS * SONS, AuctiOneers. Three
Cottage Lots, Green Street aud Goodman street,
Rising Sun, Twenty -hfth ward On THUR iDAY,
April 13, 1STl at O'Clock, will he sold NJ puDc sale
on the premises. Full particulars at the auction
Rooms M. THOMAS d SONS, AUclioneers
B91t 18 25 ap1 Nos 139 and l4i s. FOURTH St.
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G. REAL ESTATE-THOMAS h SONS SALE
Nl:i building lot, Dauphin street. wes' Of Tulip
street, Nineteenth ward. On Tuesday March 2l
1871 at 10 O'Clock noon, will he sold public sale
at the Philadelphia Exchange, all that ot Of ground
situate the south side of Dauphin street, 36 feet
west OF Tulip street, Nineteenth ward: containing
iD front Dauphin street IS feet, ana extending
depth 76 feet inches. Terms cash.
M. THOMAS a. SONS Auctioneers
391S Nos. 139 and 14l s. FOURTH Street,.
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MARRIED..

KELLER-GARRIGAN.-Mar g. 1871, In Lancaster,
Pa, at the parsonage OF Trinity Church, by Rev.
DR.. Greenwald, JOHN A. KELLER, OF Lancaster, and
Miss ANNIE GARRIGAN, OF Philadelphia
PAECoAsT-SLoAN.-AtM Marpel Delaware county,
Pa, on the 7tn instant, by Friends ceremony the
residence of the BRIDES father SAMUEL r. PAN
COAST to ELLIE B., daughter Of Malachi w. Sloan.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-03-09

seSsa THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
w. Alumni Association OF the Jefferson Medical
College will be held at the College Building, on
March H. at 12 O'Clock.
The address OF the President, Prof. s. d. GROSS,
will be delivered in the evening, at O'Clock, at the
same place.
The Alumni of the College and the members OF
the Profession are invited TO attend.
sS3t ]. EWING MEARS, M. D., Secretary.
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BURNETr's CocoAnE-A perfect hair-dresslug

GREEN GUM PLAsTERs
THE ONLY ONES which efTectually will CURE CoRNs
and BUNIoEs are manufactured by
G.. KRAUsE, Apothecary,
N. w. cor. Twelfth and Chestnut Streets.
BURNETT's KALLIsToN-The best cosmetic.
The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1871-08-16
| l.

Micoutet was almost ready TO die with
grief, working in the fields had made
his hands drier ttan so much pumiee
stone. The baker and the barber, on
the contrary, always working in butter
or soap, had hands as soft as the satin
folds Of a duchess gown. u :.
The poor rustic felt that he was set aside
regarding the forthcoming struggle
as calculated for only city gallants. The
latter, animated by e4nally well-founded
hopes, spent week in getting their
bands in proper condition, using
uugrenta Of the most modifying charac-
ter, and they became as fragrant and IS
white as possible, which stimulated their
pride to the highest degree.
Miscoutet had not even the courage
to wash his hands in the brook, SO in
ferior did he regard himself TO- these
town gentry. His grand. father Simon,
perfectly familiar with the world ever
since he had stumped through 1t On his
old crutches, and who was eoveray re-
garding him through his white eye
Iashes, comprehended his enbarrass'
ment. and came to his assistance.