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The Portland daily press., 1871-10-27

IT might be well for some of our students of
language to inquire why people have snch an
instructive tendency to say ''gong to the
Aroostook" instead OF "to Aroostook." No
one ever thinks of saying "to the Lincoln" or
"to the franklin" nor do we use the article
in this way before the name of any other
place except whore it is an integral part
thereof. Canadians speak of going to "the
States, to be sure, but that is merely a con-
traction of"the United States" It is also cns-
tomary to speak of ''the Kennebec" and '.the
Penobscot," but only when reference is made
to "the rivers" of that name, aud not counties.
Is the article before "Aroostook" one indica-
ting supereminsuce, as if we should call the
pasttr of Plymouth Church "he Beecher'', to
indicate that whatever Beechers have been, or
shall be, or might, could, would, or should be,
none come near him in eloquence and piety p
and as the Germans fondly prefix the article
to John Pauls loved name to indicate that he
is "the only" one? Charles Rsade tells alto.
gether too much about ''the Somerset" bat
that is to denote eminence in naughtiness, and
besides it is a transfer of French idiom to
English, and of course "the Aroostook" is &C.
counted for 10 neither of these WAYS
The Portland daily press., 1871-10-27
SPECIAL NOTICES

An Explanation about the Greasy
Hose.
1t was evidently the intention Of the Committee
and the Fire Depar tment to increase the cleansing
business, and tor the benefit thoss who were un-
fortunate to get their clothing creased and all others
who hav, greasy, soiled or faded clothing have
them Cleansed and ID yed by steam, and pressed
to look as good as new, by calling at the
SEBAGO DYE WORKS,
oc27snd3t* ON PLUM STREET.
The Portland daily press., 1871-10-27

CHICAGO breathes more freely in finding
that three abstracts Of titles, in private hands,
are safe. One of these is perfect, and two are
nearly So They are priceless papers, for they
settle and quiet the title to every foot of land
in the city, the public records being lost. One
of these documents covers 100000 pages. 1t
remains only now for the Legislature to de
clare these abstracts legal evidence, and for
Chicago to own them or copy thereof. There
is a call for speedy work in this line. Just
now in the burned district, few men know
Mhether they Own THAR land or not
The Portland daily press., 1871-10-27
MARI n e n EWS
PORT OF PORTLAND.

Thursday, Oct. 26.
ARRIVED.
Steamer Car0tta, Colby, Halifax, Ms with n
passengers and mdse to John PorteOus.
Sch Olive Branch, Davis New York;
Sens Star, Currier, and Helena, Harris, Newbury.
port foI Bangor.
Sch ID p, Evans, Cberryfeld.
Sch Rinaldo. Bunker, Gouldsboro,
Sch Nash, Crowley, st John, NIB, for York
sch Palos Ober, Calais tor Providence.
Sen Flora King Cook, Calais Tor New York,
York.
Sch William Wentworth, Calais Tor Boston,
sen Susan q Pbebe, Fletcher, Machais for Boston,
Sch Robt Foster, Lewis. Mbr.dge Tor New York
Sch Wave, Chandler. Jonesport tor Boston.
sen freedom, Smith, Jonesboro tor Boston.
Sch Hooper, Parker, Steuben Tor Boston.
Sch ID Rogers, Harraden, Steuben tor Boston
Sch Agricoa Fullerton, Ellsworth for Boston,
Sch JAS Tilden Jordan. Ellsworth tor Providence
Sch SUSAN Bishop, kockland tor New York.
Schs Sarah Moore, Herrick, and Julia Elizabeth.
Candage. Bangor tor Boston.
Schs Cicero, Cooksou, and Monitor, Kellar. Bangor
tor Boston.
Sch Ousel, Gould, Bristol for Weymouth.
Schs Boxer, Southland, and Coquette, Merry. Wis
casset for Boston.
CLEARED.
steamer Franconia, Bragg. New York-Hen-
ry Fox.
Sch j Roker, Taylor Boston-Chas SAWYER.
Sch George Brooks, Humphrey. Boston -Chas Saw
yer.
The Portland daily press., 1871-10-27
N O IT i Q z .

All Parties wishing to visit Chicago, to see the
ruins OF the Great Conhagration, or otherwise,
should call al Grand Trunk Ticket Office, opposite
Preb'e House, where tickets can be had at lowest
rates.
ocl7tfsn d. u. BLANCHARD. Agt.
The Portland daily press., 1871-10-27
Hatchelors Hair DYE.

This superb Hair DYE is the best In the world-per-
fecty harmless reliable and ms autaneous; no dis
Appointments ridiculous tints disagreeable odor.
The genuine VIM. A. Bachelors Hair Dye produc-
es IMMEDIATELY splendid Black or Natural
Brown, leaves the hair clean, soft, beautiful does
not contain particle OF lead any injurious COM
pound. Sold by all Druggists.
ty11 SN D&W lY
The Portland daily press., 1871-10-27
SPECIAL NOTICES.
EOR SALE

The 9 per cent Bonds of the Leeds and
Pennington Railroad Company, Princi-
pal and interest guaranteed by the Maine
Central Railroad Co.
The Portland daily press., 1871-10-27

In ;s rather a hard sight in New York for
the defeat of Tammany. The ring not only
control the courts and all the municipal Off
ces, but its power is so necessary TO the Demo
cratic party in the State that it controls the
Stale officers. There is as much truth as hu-
NOR in Nasbys account of the Rochester Con-
vention in which he represents that Tweed
run the Convention by telegraph from his
hotel parlor, debating the organization, the
cheers for Seymour, the action relative to the
Tammany delegation, the resolutions con-
demning frauds by the government, liking Tue
nominations, and finally directing that every
democratic paper in the State should deno''n'.
the Ring in the severest terms. Tweed anu
his few fellow thieves control the Democratic
party of New York. All of the Democra'i'
reform organizations that four weeks aso W
| posed the Ring are now uniting, IN tne i"'o
of the astounding frauds laid bare, TO supper.
the nominations OF the Ring-eVen " nav ~
Tweed and Mike Norton for oehaeofS' o"o'
is modern Democracy.
AMONG the many Improvements IN clues
which the enforced rebuilding OF Chicago mas
succested is that of heating the entire town
nv steam in manner very similar to that D'
which it was formerly lghted-by means Of
nipes running under ground from some cen
trail reservoir to each house, thus doing ava.
forever with the annoyance caused by bal
coal, damp wood, kindlings, &c. 1t may b
doubted, says the New York Times, whethe
the the time is ripe for so extensive an i'm
provement; but when we remember tina
steam may be forced through these pipes t
an immense distance, with very slight d
minuation of heat and at the rate of seve
miles per minute, it does indeed seem as if II
day could not be far distant when practic
application shall be made of what has lor
heen theoretically admitted.
The Portland daily press., 1871-10-27

Ship Wild Rover, from Iquique for New York,
wrecked at Jones's Inlet was insured tor e30 Sn0
$4,000 in Bangor and $4,000 in Boston. Cargo in.
sured 1or The vessel was purchased one wear
ago by capt Nichols, and others, on the Penob-
ed ana put IN thorough order. She was in charge or
p lot when wrecked and no blame can be attached
to her master. - w ''"0neu
barque Annie Sherwood, for Cork with mahosa-
ny, was totally wrecked at Santa Anna Mex 26ih
ult. Crew saved. Partly insured - T
The Portland daily press., 1871-10-27
Wanted.
A MAN and Wife. Enquire at the JAIL, or 4.
"A IN. PERRY, Sheriff. oc27 IL

Every Day, Sundays Excepted.
GOATS. PANTS and VESTS, Dyed and Cleansed
" at FOSTERS DYE HOUSE, "a UNION ST..
nearly opposite Falmouth Hotel; Office 35 Congress
street.
Dyed Garments warranted not to smut. Garments
cleansed by the new steam process have the adyan
tage OF not shrinking and all spots grease and gem
eral detects ENTIRELY removed. sep11-nswMW&R
The Portland daily press., 1871-10-27
FIRsT& ONLY MORTGAGE
100000 Acres of Land !!

also Pledged 10 ensure the payment thereof.
The Bonds are tor $1,000 each, due March |, II
bear interest at
The Portland daily press., 1871-10-27
FROM MERCHANTS rxcu.xcr

EACHANGE,
Ar at Sagua 18th, brig Ella Maria, frsm Portland
Barque j Bradley, OF Bucksport rom Tondn,
foI Philadelphia, was run down and sunk of Isle o
Wight, 2ith inst. Part OF crew drowned,
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1871-10-10

Frank lin Nancor's estate. MOnkton-H. H.
Baldwin appointed guardian of ANN r., tar
lyle VI. ana Ruth II. Nancor consent of heirs
To sell real estate, license 10 sell real estate
granted.
NINA =. Ferris estate. ranion-will nlcd
20 Probate. Notice ordered Tor hearing oct.
7th. nj Ncrgrnacs.
Ia Strong's estate, Addison - Hiram Mer-
rill. md lcdriclt Adams appointed committee
absent heirs, Hiram Merrill Charles Merrill.
aud tdrick Adams appointed committee of
division
Kelsey Ayers estate, Vcrgennes-S settlement
administrations account. Dividend 10 Credit
ors = 3-in cents ON the dollar
Ann ralincr's estate, F,rrlsburgh VIII
Lydia Morrison's estate StarlSshoro-will
iilcd for probate. Notice ordered for hearing
October "a ISL. Mt BRISTOL
Ethan smiths estate, Monkton-Invc
fled
Herbert j. Dakln,. mlnor- Guardians lnven-
Melancthon Ferris estate. ranion-Ivcn-
tory filed.
Isaac Halick's estate. Mathematician NJ.
liallock appointed guardian for l.ottie l.. Hal.
lock-
Sarah Hopkins estate pnnion-Appica-
ton for settlement administrators account
Notice ordered for hearing October II. nj YER
gennes.
Carleton Ferris estate, Ferrshurgh -Appli-
cation for settlement administrators account
Notice ordered for hearing October lith, at
Nergenhes.
Thomas j. Barnards estate. Ilncoln-Com-
lnissioners report fled
Henry Wheeler, ninor-Resgnntlon ZIP.
Wheeler as guardian and settlement of Guar
dams, account, Hiranm Wheeler appointed
guardian.
Joel Eddy, alleged insane, stark sboro-Ap-
plicatlon for appointment of guardian, cita-
tlon issued. Hearing October ed, at StarISs-
bOro
Edward Stienhowr minor, Ferrlsburgh-J
ii. Lucia appointed guardian.
Laura A. Ross, late Minor-Settlement Guar
dams account
Eliza II. Cages estate, Ferrlsburgh--A. r.
Beach guardian for Elila l.. Collins.
Susan Spooner's estate, Monl<ton-John A.
Beers appointed agent for absent heirs april
cation for settlement nd m Illustrators account
personal notice ordered for Nov IL, 1871. nc.
ceptance ofnoiice fled
j. HAYWARD I.UCTA Repieter
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1871-10-10

The VI. BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION
met at Burlington, Wednesday. DR..
Goadby, of Poutney, was chosen Moder-
ator and Rev. S. M. Whitney of Wind
sor, Clerk, Rev. f. Mills of Rutland
Assistant Clerk.
Opening prayer by Rev. }. Picrson, of
Ludlow. Singing by the choir after
which the rules Of order were read by
the Moderator. The committee of ar
engagements reported, and the report was
adopted Annual Sermon by Rev. S. NJ.
Whiting. After singing by the choir a
collection was taken up for the aid of the
Convention. The afternoon session OPEN
ed by prayer and singing. The report of
the Board was read by Rev. G. A. Hib-
bard Of Chester. The report was on the
whole encouraging showing quite an i'm
provemcnt in the condition of the Con.
vention's work. Next in order was the
report of the Treasurer, Dea. f.. A. Full
Ter Of Burlington, which was accepted
and adopted. The report showing gain
as compared with last years report.
The commtte on nominations of off,
GERS of the Board for the next year re-
ported as President, Rev. IT, II. Arch.
bald, Bristol, vice, Rev. Mr.. Hodge, of
Vergennes, and c. A. Thomas, d. D., Of
Brandon, Treasurer, l.. r. Fuller, Brat
tleboro. These nominations we're confirm
ed by the Convention. The most inter.
esting paper or report was read by Rev.
S. A. Dunn, Fairfax, on the subject Ere.
quency of pastoral changes, their causes
and remedies, &c. Money was raised
in the Convention to defray the extra ox-
pense of printing this report in the min
utes of the Convention. Evening ses-
sion. After prayer and singing, re-
port was read by Rev. T. II. Archibald,
on the educational interests of the con-
vention, or the denomination in the state.
Address by DR.. Hovey of the Newton
Theological Institute, Mass, on the ini-
portance and necessity of liberal educa-
ton, followed by DR.. S. S. Cutting of
Now York, on the Importance of having
well-endowed christian academy, an
intermediate step between the public
schools and colleges. Rev. Mr.. Estcy of
Jericho followed, urging the Importance
of such step.
Second Day.--Report of committee on
obituaries three clergymen have died
the past year. Report of Rev. Mr..
Estey on benevolence, recommended
giving as God proposes, a regular and
systematcal form of giving. DR.. Ho-
vey made an appeal in behalf of Wo-
mems Missionary Societies; DR.. Mason
Of Boston for the Home Missionary So
ciety DR.. Child of Boston for the 81.
bic and Publication Society a mission
airy from China spoke of that field.
A committee or board was appointed
to take into consideration the education =
al movement to be made by the denom-
nation in this state. Rev. j.. A. Dunn
made some statements in regard to the
prospects of the west. The convention
was one of interest throughout, and the
church in Burlington are deserving of
the highest praise for their very generous
provision for those attending the conveu-
ton. The fact is that the Burlington
church have some men at their head, that
know just how to do things as they should
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1871-10-10
Petition for Divorce.

STATE OF VERMONT, Julius S. McAllister, of
Addison County, IS. Bristol, in the County
oil Addition, State of Vermont, having filed his
petition to the Addison County Court next to be
held at Middiebury, within and for the county of
Addison, on the second Tuesday of December, A.
u. 1871, setting forth in substance that he was
lawfully married to Nurumetta s. stulling on the
9Th day of November, A. d. 1861; that at divers
times during the three years last past the said
Nurumetta 5. has committed adultery in said
county; that the said Nurumetta s. has treated
the said Julius 5. with intolerable severity; that
the said Julius 5. has been true aud lawful hus-
band to the said Narumetta s., and has resided in
said Bristol for nearly three years last past and
praying that divorce from the said Nurannetts
). may be granted him.
And it appearing that the said Nurumetta s. is
without this State so that said petition cannot be
served upon her, it is ordered that the said Nu-
rumetta 5. McAllister be summoned to appear
and answer said petition, on the first day Of the
next term Of said Court to be held ct Middlebury,
within and for said county, on the second Tuesday
Of December, A. D. 1871, by the publication of the
substance Of said petition together with this or
der, in the Mddlebury Register, public news
paper published in Middlebury in said county.
three weeks successfully, the last of which pub.
locations to be at least six weeks prior to said
term Of said court.
Dated at Middlebury, aforesaid, Tie 2Gth dag
OF September, A. D. 1871. 29;3w
r. WAINWRIGHT. Clerk.
A. V. SPAuLDIsG, Atty for Petitioner.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1871-10-10

VERGENNEs.-The end of the bridge
and the shed on Island Mills, destroyed
by fire has been rebuilt. The factory be-
longing to Holland e. Maxfeld is in &C.
tive operation and on the ruins of the old
smithy and Garage factory, F. M. Strong
is erecting a large building intended to
include not only both of the former but
several other important shops.-IIon. F.
E. Woodbridge, wife and daughter, of
this place, are now among the glens, of
Switzerland. They intend to return in
November.-The rubbish has been re-
moved from the old cemetery and the
silent city of the dead. rendered pleasant
sacred spot to visit.-C. E. Keller is en-.
titled to our warmest thanks for this de-
sirable change neighboring farmers
thronged our walks on Saturday last, and
lined our streets with their teams. We
noticed four teams hitched to one post
butter brought 81 cents.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1871-10-10
Mr.. n r. nristol IF panto, b.. ,

Mr., II. T. Bristol, of Pauton, has a
sunHower stalk on which are one hundred
aud thirteen flowers.
MIR. James Washburn, of Starksboro
was seriously injured by fall in his bark
mill on the 25th ult., but is recovering.
Rev. George Severance, of Essex,
will speak at the church in Leicester, on
Sunday the 18th inst, at ! l o'clock, q. m.
A scholarly and able speaker.
Van Vliet & Hall, of Weybridge,
are prepared to make cider for the people
of Weybridge and vicinity on and after
Thursday Of this week. See their adver-
tisement.
The Vergcnnes Graded and High
School l.. f. Benton, Principal, has a
larger attendance this term than ever be-
fore. They now have 319 scholars. The
management of the school seems to give
very great satisfaction all around.
--Dunshee & Barnes of Bristol, ship
yed to market, last week, $500 pounds of
butter, purchased at from % to 30. j.
II. Batcheder, Of Lincoln, shipped 81
4S4 pounds, purchased at from 20 to 30
cents. From Vergennes 25,3OS pounds
TIE LARGEST YEr.-Mr. H. w. Shell
don of Salisbury showed us, on Thursday,
two huge No. 9 potatoes one of which
weighed three pounds and ten ounces, and
the other three pounds and nine ounces
making in the aggregate, seven pounds
and three ounces.
ADDISON County CoNFERENoE.-The
adjourned meeting ofthe Addison County
Conference will be held at the Congrega-
tional church in Middlebnry on the 4th
Wednesday (25th) of October Instant, at
2 o'clock p. m, to hear and consider the
report of the committee Cd Feeble
churches and to transact any other neccs-
sary business. II. F. LEAvIrT, Register.
LEIcEsTER.-Mr. Editor While 9th.
ers are permitted to tell large potatoe
stories--all true doubtless allow me to
say that Mr.. John A. Hitchcock of Lei.
cester, raised, the present season, from
two common sized potatoes, the No. 6 va.
riety, 2OS lbs, Is weighing 80 IA lbs,
and one 2 10 lbs. Modesty, if not sat.
isfed hunger should deter person from
passing his plate for third one, the last
named at least.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1871-10-10
STATE OF VERMONT-District Of

~ huulSon, -.
Chester l.. Clark trustee for heir in parts un-
known, of the estate of
MICHAEL RYAN
late OF Mddebury, in said district decoascd.
makes application to this Court for license to sell
all t." the real estate held by him in trust for said
ne'r agreeable to the statute in such case prov-
dO rcp., senting that said real estate is 50 situa
ted that 1t will be for the interest of all concerned
IN raid real estate to sell the same and put the
prVeeod- thereof Mt interest. 1t is therefore or.
dered that said application be referred to n ses-
sion OF ma Court to he held at the Probate Office
in Middlobury, on Monday, tho 23d dav Of Octo.
Der AID ISIS 10 o'clock in the forenoon, for de
cision thereon and it is further ordered that noic
hereof be given to all interested, by publication
three weeks successfully in the Middlebury Reg.
lister, newspaper printed at Middlebury. previ-
Gus to said session, that they may appear at said
time and place, any if they may have cause, object
to the granting of said License
1888 5. f. COOKE Judge
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Probate COurt..District of Addison.
Hon. S. +. Cooke, Judge.

The following are the principal items
of business in the Probate Court, for the
District of Addison, during the month of
September:
Tanner Shepard. deceased-Wlll filed for pro
bate; Court October ., 1871.
Winslow X. Eager, minor-Josiah T.. Dew =
ey appointed guardian.
Luther Smith. Observation-Disclosures OF ex-
ecutors account and decree of estate,
Asaph brakes Estate - Isaac Drake and
cyrus Il; Drake, appointed administrations
Asaph ID. Hayward Edwin Lawrence, appra-
isers and commissioners.
James L. Wings e-t'ommisioners re-
port, settling out homestead ana dover and
division OF real estate filed
Dugald Stewards estate-InvcntorN filed.
Lebens +. Rogers, deceased W al filed for
probate! Court October 8.
Susan f.. Beech's Administrator H.
cened to sell real estate
Stephen Tyler, minor - settlement of guar
dian filed.
VIM. II Baldwihs estate-Executors appli-
cation for appeal from settlement filed.
account presented for allowance. Court Octo-
her g.
Jonathan Perry's estnte-Settlement of exc
cutors account filed.
Lydia Johnsons estate Hearing on proving
will adjourned to Oct. %.
Alpheus Royce's Observation-Disclosures ac-
count presented for allowance. Court October
80.
Edward u. Barbours estate - Administra-
tors account presented for allowance. Court
October 30.
Michael Ryan's estate-Trustee for heirs
makes application for license to7scll real esta-
te. Coutt Oct. %.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1871-10-10
WOODEN GOODS


The subscriber, as Agent for the Warren Manu-
featuring Company, of Warren, Ne, has on hand
at his place in West Cornwall, n large assortment
of Wooden Goods, direct from the mandatory,
whose goods have sold for several years past and
exchanged for wool, which will sell low for cash
or for wool of the next clip, washed, unwashen, or
pulled, as heretofore. Embracing indigo Blues,
Tricos, Dagonals, Cassimeres, and Flannels and a
assortment of Doeskins Stripes, and Mixed, of
newest styles.
A large assortment of Fannels for shifting,
blanketing, &c.
A good assortment of Black, Brown, and Mixed
goods suitable for general use, Fine, Medium, and
Coarse
Any and all persons wishing Wooden Goods, by
the piece or pattern, are invited TO call and see
my stock which | warrant free from shoddy, iocks
or cotton, or aught but Good Wool at my office
am sales-room over L. NJ. Binghams store
" hile am usually a. home, it may be safer f "
customers from dista.4s 10 come on Monday,
Wednesday or fridny, and shall he at home on
th, sc days.
u. +. HASKELL.
West Cornwall, Vt. % ;3m
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~ TATE OF vERMONT-District of

STATE OF VERMONT-District Of
~ Addison s..
In Probate Court held at Mddlebury, within
and for said District on the It'll day Of October.
A. D., 1871.
Charles E. Bush and Emily, f. Hitchcock, adj
illustrators of the estate of
WILLIAM A. HITCHCOCK,
late of Shoreham, in said District, deceased pre-
sent their administration account to said Court
for allowance 1t is therefore ordered that said
account DO referred to session Of said court to be
held at the Probate Office, in Middlebury, on
Monday the 9Th day of November next, at 10 o.
clock in the forenoon, for execution and allowance
and it is further ordered that notice hereof be
given to all persons interested, by publication
three weeks successfully in the Middlebury Re.
gister-a newspaper printed at Middlebury-pre-
vious to said session, that they may appear at said
time and place and show cause, if any they may
have, why said account should not DO allowed and
decree made of said estate.
29;w3 S. E. COOKE, Judge.
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West Cornwall, Vt.
SSIGNEE,S NOTICE

( District Of Vermont IS. Az >horeham,
the % day of October, A. ID. 1871.
The undersigned hereby gives notice of his APP
pointmeht as Assignee Of James T.. Sawyer, Of
Whiting, County Of Addison and State Of Yer
mont, within said district, who has been adiudgel
bankrupt upon creditors petition, by the Dis
trict Court of said district.
1858 T BRO0KINS, Assignee,