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Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-04-19

How TO VALUE DIAMONDS. give
the best possibly answer to a most diff
cult question we can only quote as au-
thority Harry Emanuel's well-known
work on this subject. He says
8 & is impossible to lay down any
rule by which to calculate the value ac-
cording to any arbitrary connection with
the Welghts as any particular size is in
demand or not, so does that size aug
meflf IA price or diminish for instance,
at the present moment perfect one
carat 6tone is worth els, but a five-carat
Stone Is not worth 9450, which is the
value II would have according to Jeffries,
but $50, and so on. It is, therefore, O
matter Of infinite difficulty to fix price
which hall be a reliable one both to buy
q aud seller"
While the principle by which dia-
monil4 are valued remains unchanged,
prices now are much enhanced. The
present Standard Of value in Europe fol
. one carat stone of average quality il
about 635 sterling, wholesale that OF &
five carat stone, about $500.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-04-19
NEW BUSINESS, 1870.

BY this We observe that its business
for 1870 reached the enormous figure of
$40, 295, 100, being 81, 900, 900 larger than
that of any company in the world.
The Equitable is mutual company,
on the cash basis, making annual returns
to its policy-holders of all the profits
which arise in the course of its business.
The mention of one very favorable fea-
ture must not be omitted-we refer to
the ability of its agents and the courtesy
of its officers, by which every inquired
information connected with Life Assur-
ance can be readily obtained. The
executive of this company can always be
easily approached, and this tends much
to its popularity.
II is thus easy to understand why the
Equitable has reached its present pre-
eminence Starting from the first day
of its organization, under the best aus
pices, ia 1866, there were but FOUR COM
panles that wrote larger amount of new
insurance; ia 1867, but THREE III 1868,
but TWO in 1869, the Equitable's trans
actions were the largest, and IN 1870
it still maintained its supremacy, as the
table given above shows. By this time
it had issued over GO, 900 policies, insur-
ing more than $3.50, 100000.
We are not aware whether the Equit-
able Life Assurance Company is repre-
sented here or not, but we would strong
ly recommend those DESTROYS of working
in the field of Life Assurance, to place
themselves at once in communication
with the home office, with the view OF
acting for them as agent, as there is per-
haps, no other company that could Offer
better inducements.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-04-19

LEAD AND ZINC Poison OR IRON Rust
are all avoided by the use of the Tin
Lined Lead Pipe. 1t is the best Water
Pipe made, and is highly recommended
by water boards, architects, chemists and
physicians. Price 10 cents pound, for
all sizes. Circulars and sample of Pipe
sent by mail free. Address the COZ
WELLS, SHAW & WILLARD MIRO. Co., No.
213 Centre Street, New York.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-04-19

A CoNTRETEMPs AT A WEDDINd.-A
wedding ceremony, locally looked upon
as of unusual Importance on account of
the high standing of the parties, took
place at Newport, KY, at midday recent
ly. To give greater impressiveness to
the scene, the church had been darkened,
and as the organ began to roll forth the
wedding march the happy couple started
to approach the altar. The lights were
burning dimly, and the sexton at the
moment attempted to turn on the gas ;
but alas nervous and excited, he turned
the wrong way, and in an instant the
clergyman, the wedding party, and the
assembled friends were in total darkness.
At this iuncture, happily, a gentleman
who stood near window at the right OF
the altar pulled down a blind from the
top, and the bright sunlight streamed in
and rested on the bridal party. The
rest of the assembly being in gloom, the
effect was magical and beautiful, and
what at first seemed well calculated to
vex and annoy was looked upon as G
most happy omen.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-04-19

A DoDOE, reported new, is now being
tried by sharpers ON the railroad. IL Is
said that these fellows wear caps with a
band ON them resembling those worn By
conductors, and ON which the word " con
ductor is stamped. Over the band is
a short piece, which they draw hack, and
which exposes the title when they want
10 operate ON their victims
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-04-19

The RHODE ISLAND ELEonoS.-The
complete returns of the State election
give Padelford, (Rep.,) for Governor,
S,Sl9 Steere, Dem, } 5,3I5. The SEN
ate stands 20 Republicans TO Demo-
Gratis, and l no choice. The House
stands 81 Republicans to 10 Democrats,
and no choice.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-04-19

ON THE FENcE-A lady interviewed
a Governor on a railroad question. He
asked her which side she was on, when
she replied that she was on the fence.
The Governor calamity responded,
" Then, madam, wish no more agreea-
ble position than to he sitting by your
side"
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-04-19
For Dyspepsia,

Indigestion, depression of spirits, and
general debility in their various forms /;
also, as preventive against fever and
ague, and other intermittent fevers, the
"Ferro-Phosphorated Elixir of Cali
saya, made by Caswell, Hazard q Co.,
New York, and sold by all druggists, is
the best tonic, and as tonic for patients
recovering from fever Or other sickness,
it has no equal.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-04-19

CALIFoRNIANs report that many of their
small birds have been shot or poisoned,
and that, seemingly as consequence,
many kinds of insects, before unknown
or unobserved, have abounded in the
coast valleys, and have done much in
jury in the gardens, vineyards, and
grain fields.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-04-19

PROTECTION OF FISHERMEN Two or
three vessels will be dispatched to the
Fishing Banks this Summer, as usual,
but it is probable that it will be neces-
sary to await the arrival here of some of
The vessels now in European waters, be-
cause of the scarcity of men, the complete
number allowed under the existing APP
preparations being employed at the
present time.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-04-19

THE METHODIST, Of New York, has always been edited
with marked ability by Rev. Dr. Crooks. Its enterprs
ing have just added to its editorial CORPS DIR.
Abel Stevens, the historian of Methodism, and expe
renced journalist They have also engaged contributions
success and popularity are almost uneXampled THT
METHODIST sbounds in good things is never dull or dry
thing for everybody They offer for years subscrp-
ton $3.50 TO send it from now until July list, 1872
Specimen copies free.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-04-19
ag- A DOZEN REASONS ga
WHY THE
BEST FAMILY MEDICINE Of this AGE

And ,ehy Il should De kept Arrays near at hand -
lst-Paiu- Killer. is the most certain Cholera
that medical science has produced.
2nd.-Pain-Killer, as Diarrhea and Dysentery rem
edy, is unequaed. II seldom if ever fails.
3rd-paIn. Killer will cure Cramps or Pains IN any
part OF the system. single dose usually effects
4th~Pain- Killer will cure Dyspepsia and Indiges-
ton il used according to directions.
5tb-Pain- iIIer is almost never-failing cure for
Sudden Colds, Coughs, &c.
0th-Pain- Killer has proved itself Sovereign Rem;
edy for Fever and Ague, and Chill Fever it has cured
the most obstinate cases;
Frost Bites Chilbains Burns Bruises Cuts, Sprains,
&c, no Physician can do more than it, .
and Neuralgia after years standing. w.
9th.-Pain-Klller will destroy Bos, feons, Whit
lows Old Sores and Swelled Joints, giving relief from
Pain after the first application:
l0th.-Pain- Killer cures Headache, Toothacne, ana
Neuralgia Pains in any part Of the body sotess and
many Dollar in time and Doctors Bills
l2th.-Fain-K Killer is purely vegetable preparation
safe to keep and to use in every family Inc simplicity
attending its together with the great variety OF ds.
amount of pain and suffering that can be aieviated
through its use make imperative upon every person 70
supply themselves with this valuable remedy and to keep
IL always near at hand. -, -,-,
in every quarter OF the Globe. Physicians recommend
in their practice while all classes OF society have found
in il relief and comfort
Don't be- deceived or induced to buy the many
worthless Nostrums offered by unprncpled men travel
Be sure and buy the genuine Every Druggist, and
nearly every Country Store Keeper and Grocer through
| out the land keep IL for sale
For sale by all dealers in family medicines
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-04-19
A TRULY eccentric will was that mac

A TRULY eccentric will was that made
by Mr.. j. Marsh, an old bachelor of
Passaic, N. j., who died few days ago.
He left the best part of an estate of
$400, 900 for the benefit of six old horses.
A farm of eighty acres is set apart as
their happy hunting-ground for ten
years, $500 a year each goes to feed
them, an ostler will receive 81 200 yearly
for ten years for grooming them, and
two gentlemen get $4,000 each to see
that the provisions of the will are fulfill
Il .
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-04-19

Showing increase in reduction Pub Debt $l7ss 27
During the two years from March /,
1869, to March 1, 1871, the amount of
the reduction of the Public Debt has
been, as above shown, 1904, 754, Alb %,
most of which has been in the purchase
and cancellation of bonds bearing inte-
rest in coin, and in the payment of obi
cations overdue and convertible into
Understanding bonds or certificates
The amount of interest which will here
after be saved to the Government on debt
actually paid is 81, 537, 461 annually, or
1861, 455 90 monthly, mostly in gold
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-04-19

Col. HENRY r. FORBES, says Western
letter-writer, went to Cheyenne recently
to lecture on the evils of intemperance
but the inhabitants, regarding the sub
iect as a personal affront, rushed into the
hall, extinguished the lights, and drove
ole Colonel ont of town.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-04-19

Many, many people suffer from they know not what
They not sick-they not well. There is no name
for it, 1t is simply Weakness breaking down of the
vital forces. Whatever it's causes (and they innum
erabe), its symptoms in the main the same Among
the most prominent are extreme assude loss of appe
tite loss of flesh and great mental depression. dges
ton and stomach cough also frequently concomit
ants of this distressing state of body and Of mind The
remark in relation to persons in such cond-
ton is that they consumptive, Now, whatthese
fortunates really want is rigor, rit strength and
tanly dawn succeeds darkness they reouperate
their systems and regain perfect health by resorng
Hostetters Celebrated Stomach Bters. II is clear
that lifereviyng tonic is required in such cases.
that the dying flame of empty lamp requires to be
revived with supply of OIL Perfectly pure and
innocuous, containing nothing but the most genial
etsble extracts and combining the three grand elements
Of stomaehic, Alternative, and genial nvigorant
Hosteters Bters suitable to all constitutions, and
applicable to the diseases and disabilities Of the
feebler sex as to those of men.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-04-19

doctor, as my little boy gave the
measles to all my neighbors' children,
and as they we're attended by you, I
think you can afford to deduct ten per
cent. from the amount of my bill for the
increase Of business we gave you"
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-04-19

JoHSsoS's ASoDYSR LINMENT may he adj
ministered to children with perfect success, in
cases of Group, whooping cough, influenza,
and almost any OF the diseases to which they
are liable
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-04-19

A SAN DOMINGO FIeHT.-General
Garcia, of the Santo Domingo army late
ly attacked Cabral's troops on the north
west frontier of Hayti. The engagement
lasted for two hours. General Rodrigues,
of Cabral's army, was taken prisoner,
together with five men. Seventeen
others were killed and twenty-one wound
ed, although Lupersons forces cutnum-
bered Garcia's by three to two.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-04-19
The National Finances.

RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES OF THE GOV
EMINENT FOR THE PAST TWO YEARS.
The following comparative statement
of the net receipts and expenditures of
the United States Government for the
two years. from March /, 1867, to March
l, 1869, and the two years, from March
l, 1869, to March l, 1871, has just been
issued from the Treasury Department !:
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-04-19
Horace Greeley's New Book.
JUST PUBLISHED
WHATIKNOW OF FARMING G..

By Horace Greeley Editor Of New York Tribune.l
This is one of the best books published upon the
subject II does not consist Of lot of dry, dull essays
mon Agriculture that be interested in but
work written by OF the greatest writers in the world
in his best and most agreeable manner. ,
Farmers will gather from its pages great deal of val
liable information useful for them in their vocation and
the general reader will find il exceedingly fascinating
from the pleasant style OF treating the various topics
The book is beautifully printed and bound Price Sloo
my. The above books sold everywhere and sent by
mail postage free receipt Of price, by the Publishers
G. W. CARLETON & CO., Publishers,
MADISON SQUARE, N. Y. City.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-04-19

We have no doubt the land will pay
the interest on this sum, if nothing
further be done for it. By sowing grass
seed, top-dressing, and further draining,
it can be easily made to pay the interest
on three hundred dollars an acre. One
of the largest crops of hay we ever cut
upon this kind of meadow was from a
top-dressing of mud, taken from salt
water ditch. This mud lies in inexhaust-
ible quantities within stone's-throw of
this reclaimed meadow. Three tons to
the acre are not large yield of hay for
such top-dressed land. Hay is now sell
ing in this locality for thirty dollars q
ton. But at twenty dollars the crop
would be worth sixty dollars an acre, and
the cost of haymaking in good weather,
with our improved implements, is not
over three dollars q ton. We are glad to
notice the progress that is making in this
class of improvements. Exchange.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-04-19
A Reclaimed Salt Marsh.

In the Summer of 1869, e. Cheseboro
reclaimed about ten acres of salt marsh
at Stonington, CT. The principal part
of the work was dyke, eight or ten rods
long, thrown across the narrow neck of
land that connects the marsh with tide
water. This and the tide-gate cost about
three hundred dollars. Previous to the
improvement the marsh was overlooked
in the high tides, and produced but two
or three loads of black marsh grass, very
good for bedding and manure, but of
little value for fodder. The past season
it has yielded three or four times as much
hay as before, and of much better quality.
The blue grass is every where making
its appearance. Formerly COWS dld not
care to go upon the marsh to Craze at
all. Now they crop the aftermath with
great relish. 1t only remains to top
dress with a light coat of soil and to SOW
grass-seed, to transform the whole into a
productive meadow Mr.. Cheseboro
considers the question of retaining as
fully solved. The following figures will
very nearly represent the expenses and
profit of the enterprise
To 10 acres of marsh, $40 per acre, Dr.. 5000
To cost OF retaining. Acknowledgements. 3OO
BY 10 acres of reclaimed meadow, at
5000 per acre .....,... ..,...,..... 2000
:. go
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-04-19

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SIS D.. AnoAk ThEhAlAf ~ hfazisag. n Y.
GsARLo> LANzA-GENERAL PrsaaeS
" tl11lllsHl1n NfEFHEEI Erd MnEufHlsaEaTH aff1f.
uEsfs "a M.sainrs1ars 20 hlr a1e Hasia'z. "a.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-04-19

TirO gears from T,oo gears from
March |, 1867, March l. 1869, TO
Sources Reu March l, 1869. March 1911 Net increase
Customs $685. 452 $40 O7 $685. 855l6T "a 55 402 2 G.
Lands 1878 659 &C 5,S79,960 80 zoos, 29l 80
Inter. Rev 294,Oll2O2 SO 33s,3l0s53 rs A29965l 0s
Miscellane's 63,061,629 81 l,354,509 SO
Total 1904 4 442 Is $40 49l 80 $IOI 707 10 Os
Decrease rev. from mscellaneos l67l3,l20 "a
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-04-19

VNOULDST KNOW WHAT DAME
w Fortune has in store for you, send name, age,
complexion, color of hair with Address and 80 cts to
ID. HOUTH. Wayerly. Tenn.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-04-19

NY Ne. April % Nole
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-04-19

And send Twenty-Five Gents for Ticket and draw
Watch Sewing Machine Piano or some article of value
No blanks. SIX for One Dollar. Address,,
PACKARD a Co. Cincinnati, Ohio
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sister should not leave the park with him that
night; he must first convince her of the mar
rage by documentary evidence. Not desiring
to create any difficulty, and as IL was now iate
advised his wife to go with her sister, and he
would call for her the next dav. He was as good
as his word, and yesterday, after having securee
the certificate, proceeded 10 the residence OF his
wife, near Green Springs, and brought her TO
town. The young man resides here, and is en-
ployed in the Bureau Of Printing and Engraving
IN the Treasury Department.
LIEUT.. y. L. Essex. who has been taking a
lew weeks leave OF absence, has returned, and
assumed charge of the third police precinct.
SALE OF REAL FsTATE.-.James l.. Davis,
real estate agent, sold on Saturday, for Mr.. w.
III. Tenney, his three-story brick dwelling on
$500.
MILL MISUNDERSTANDING H. Tenney &
Sons have just completed the repair OF their
mill, aud Will resume operations as usual to-
morrow morning. The old shaft has been re-
placed with new one, Is 4 feet in length, Is 4
inches in diameter, and weighing 400 pounds.
1t was made by Messrs. Pool & Hunt, of Balti-
more, and the work of putting it in was done by
MI: Hoxie, Of this city, and Mr.. Danigan, of
Baltimore. The job is pronounced a very COM
plete one by competent judges.
The CANAL.-The canal is again full of water,
and boats are arriving and departing in large
numbers. Up to last night the number of loaded
boats arriving since the LIST instant was LOIS.
About 60 more will be In by to- morrow night
thus making the total number for the month of
August ,075, against 500 last month.
MERCHANTS EXCHANGE.-There were no
offerings of grain to-day, and consequently no
sales.
SHIPMENTS OF FLoUR.-A. Ross Ray & Bro.
ship to Norfolk for Boston to- day. per steamer
Lady of the Lake, 100 barrels of -four; Herr &;
WEIGH ship per same steamer 20i barrels-lO0 of
which 60 to Boston.
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GEORGETOWN.

GEORGETOWN PUBLIC SCHooLs.-The Board
OF Guardians OF Public Schools have ordered
the establishment of two additional secondary
schools-one male and one female. 1t is al.o
ordered by the board that hereafter Primary
NO. i, (male,) Miss NJ. 1. Tucker, teacher, be
located in the Montgomery street buildjno. Pri-
mary No. 2, (male } Miss Laura Thorn. Teacher.
in the same building; Primary No 8, (female. 4
Miss T.. l.. Cooley, teacher, in the High street
building; Primary No. 4, (female,) Miss F. P.
ing; Male Secondary, Miss A. f. Craig, teacher.
IN the High street building; Female Secondary
Miss Jennie Bates, teacher, in the Prospect
Iu turner, teacher, In the Montgomery street
building; Female intermediate, Mrs. nj. j.
Edmondston, teacher, in the Prospect street
comb M tesch Grami IN ar MI. VIM G. Lips
building; Female Grammar, Miss Laura A
Reed, teacher, in the Prospect street building.
ahe schools reopen ON Monday next, and when
for each SCHOOL, viii accommodate six hundred
children.
FoRsor HIS MARRIAGE CERr1r1cArr-At
the picnic OF the Greenleaf Socials at Green
Springs, on Monday last, " there might have
been seen" young lady who entered with great
zest into all the amusements Of the day. In the
evening, while she was partaking Of dish of
ice cream with one of our Georgetown galiants.
another young man appeared and clipped her
the wink" upon which she hastily left her at
tendant Ia, ana joined the newcomer, remarking
come back, and we will tell you something that
will astonish you!" The couple then drove
rapidly to the residence Of the Rev. Mr.. Sweet.
on Gay street, near Montgomery, where the
twain were made one flesh by the reverend gen
tleman. They then returned to Green Springs
and told their friends what they had DONE but
the sister of the bride refused believe the story
and demanded to see the marriage certificate.
Unfortunately, in his haste, the young man had
forgotten to ask the minister for that necessary
document, and as he had given the minister the
license, he had nothing to verify his statement.
The brides sister Waxed wrotl denouncino tho
story Of marriage as false, and declared that her
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road Company % Locate and grade their sad road
a. 10 prepare for ate surcrstructGre, nov, there
SIC. !; NSa - esa,'ss cat. provided that this
act shan Be suttte 10 tie paarie Al the next gen
y0ies =, -nd ssah receive q m.laii,s :. "
Al such election; kHf ss-tfsf ~. That this act
ma. - ~, r,l s, H s,ar, - ~, -
and he s herebl auihor.zea % sueseTie,, IN the
Of the Pedroni sud Potoulac Rsilrcsl CSinpsny, %
an AMOUNT DIT p eeedi sN hundrSd taonsant I,
l. made ss,i.fsc.ory cyaencs shall h. iarnishsi 10
the Board Of Puhlc Works that such suhscription
gradine Of ssid road. add SATISFACTORY guarantees
shall be given % said Bard that the amount sub
that said work will be eompless.a within the time
necessary O. avail q; said guarantee IL the Peunsyl
'TTfis,. That said road shall be oonstruciei from
some point On the Po,ensc river ~ Georcstewn
nhieh shall lie satisfactory 10 said Board 81 Public
SIC. 2 Aas bsu gr-;As- srsass. That IN order 70
Governor l. hereby authorized % issue ne regis
which shail eS prs. the object q their issn on their
isce, snsl % sgnsd ey ihe @, erner ard scretsry
after date and bear six ceutum Interest PAYABLE
Dali yearly 20 an amount necessary O. provide SAID
bonds and pay the proceeds thereof 20 aid Pied
mont and Potomac RAILROAD 1mpany, AZ such times
Eress Of The work aiorsssid Pror1isa. Tina, ais
bonds shall nat be sold ~ lower rate than ninety
SIC :. AEd est tsrtsa esa,ief, That IN order 20
meet the luifreFt 70 accrue ON sad bonds thGro
shall be- levied annually tau q six per cent ~
such lower rate NAV suffice. on every hunlrrf
dollars 81 the assessed value q rial and rersrral
estate in said District, the proceeds 81 wltch tax
shall constitute special fund pledged for the psy
ment IL said interest
SEc. 4. And o. az fu-fhcr esarfsd. That the Gov
ernor l. hereby requested 90 fhs D. duly
published before the next general election.
Guired by the furecnth section of the charter -
The District g Columbia. TACT 81 Congress q Feb-
ruary twenty one. eighteen hundred ana seventy
one and by suitable proclamation a. submit thu
II shall lie voted upon.
CHARLES 4. HULSF.
Speaker q the Hons q u. --ateS
WILLIAM STICkNEN.
President Of the Council.
Approved. August 10. ISL
". n COOKE. Governor. ausl I'm