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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1872-04-16

GENERAL JOIN F. HARrRANFT. This
gallant soldier aud faithful citizen, hay
ing been selected to lead the Republican
hosts of the keystone State to victory
next October, thereby insuring a still
grander triumph the following November
a brief reference to his past career is in
place. General Hartranft was born in
Montgomery county, Pennsylvania, Dec
16, 1880, and graduated at Union Col
lege, Schenectady, N. Y, in 1858. He
first adopted the profession of civil
engineer, but abandoned it for the law
being admitted to the bar in 1860. OF
q military cast of mind, he was at this
time Colonel of a militia regiment; and
when the call to arms came, Democrat as
he had until then always been, he was
among the first to tender his services to
the Government, and was mustered in as
commander of the Fourth Pennsylvania,
Volunteers, three months men. At the
battle of Bull Run, the term of his regi.
ment having expired he received his
baptism Of fire as volunteer aid on the
staff Of General Franklin. Fastening
home, be raised three years regiment
which was mustered into service as the
Fifty.frst Pennsylvania. Going immedi-
ately into active service, Hartranft was
then until the close of the war in the
front Of battle. First attached to the
division of Gen. Reno, he was in the
Newbern campaign of Gen. Burnside in
North Carolina, afterward with Pope in
Virginia, where he behaved with the ut
most gallantry at the second Bull Rur
and Chantilly. The tide of war rolling
northward, Hartranft won new glory a
South Mountain and Antietam, and hi,
labors for that eventful year closed witt
fresh heroism at Fredericksburg witt
Burnside. Next year he shared in thu
Vicksburgh campaign, and subsequently
with Burnside at Knoxville. The mex
spring, commanding brigade in tn
Ninth Corps, he went with Grant through
the Virginia campaign Of 1864, partici
pating in the battles of Wilderness, Col,
Harbor, Petersburg, Hatcher's Run an,
Poplar Springs, besides being in almos
innumerable skirmishes.
At the famous assault on Fort Stead
man, Hartranft commanded the Thir'
Division, Ninth Corps, where his skill an
bravery earned him the personal designs
ton of "the hero of Fort Steadman.
Returning to his home at Warrentown
Pa, with the restoration of peace, he re
sumed the duties of civil life, but WI
speedily called again to the discharge
public duties, being elected six years ag
to the Office Of Auditor General of III
State, which he yet holds.
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See what Daisy f cbright says Of the
Blanchard Chuu n the Country Grn.
tleman
BLANcnARD CncRN.-"A Benighted
Westerncr," page 300, desires some light
upon churus-ihc best one in use in the
Eastern States. Tho general verdict is
in praise Of "Blanchard Churns." No
dairywoman should hc without one, on
account of the case with which they are
managed, the facilities they possess in
working out butermiik and working in
salt, and tn, simplicity Of their machin-
cry. There are no iron wheels to bee me
rusty and unmanageable--no cracks or
corners that will fill up with cream or
butter. The churns are made Of the
best seasoned wood, and the best non is
used for the crank so they will not get
out of order, become disabled or break.
They are cheaper than most other churns,
and to my mind, possess all the desirable
tiles for butter making. A child can
bring the butter but it takes n strong
man to reverse the crank, thereby work.
ing out all the buttcrmilk and aftcrward;
working in the salt. Twenty pounds Of
butter can be made and worked over
ready for the table, in less than half al
hour. When first used, soak the churr
in sour milk, (swcet will not do as well,
over night; then turn out and scald thor
oughly before using. This takes out al
the piny taste which will always cling t.
wood until it is used.
DAISY EYEBRIGnr
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steamboat Explosion.

Sr Louis, April II.
At four o'clock this morning the steam
or Oceanus from Red River to St. Louis
when 80 miles above Cairo exploded her
boiler blowing her upper works almost
entirely off. Immediately after which
the wreck took fire and burned to the
water edge. Thompson a pilot Of steam
er John Lumsden, which was lying be-
low, on seeing the light from the burning
wreck manned yawl and proceeded up
the river to ascertain the cause. He
found small party of survivors Oil Head
Island but passed on to relieve those on
the wreck, 10 Or II were clinging to the
wheel, but the wheel dropped before he
reached them and all but four were lost
lie found passenger, name unknown,
near the shore badly scaldcd and who
died before their arrival at Cairo.
The steamer Belle, of St. Louis, bound
up, took nearly all the survivors.
The officers Of the Strive state that
there were about thirty cabin and thirty
five deck passengers, making, with the
crew, one hundred souls, about eighty OF
whom are supposed to have been lost, the
greater portion of the survivors being on
the Belle of St. Louis No names of
passengers nor any reliable estimate OF
the number lost can be obtained except
from her.
Fisher describes the effect Of the ex-
ploson as terrific beyond conception, the
whole upper works being lifted bodily
and falling on the boat and into the
water completely shattering her. llC
saved himself by securing a plank and
floating until rescued by the yawl from
the John Lumsden. He WIS in bed a
the time and although covered Will
bruises was only slightly bruised.
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REUNION OF THE CAVALRY ARM. "The
Society of the Cavalry Corps of the
Armies of the United States" formerly
the Society of the Cavalry Corps of the
Army of the Potomac, which is now ex-
tended to include the troopers of all the
armies, will hold its annual meeting on
the 9Th of May, 1872, at Cleveland,
Ohio, the day after the Meeting of the
Society Of the Army of the Potomac.
The officers of the Society are; President.
Gen. Philip II. Sheridan Vice Presi-
dents, Generals David Mem. Gregg Of
Pennsylvania, Horace Binney Sargent Of
Massachusetts, John b. Mcintosh Of New
Jersey, b. H. Grierson of Illinois, Geo.
A. Custer of Michigan, Judson Kilpat.
rick of New Jersey, James II. Wilson Of
Illinois; Major Gerard Irvine White
head 20 Nassau street, New York City
Secretary; Major R. r. Corson, Norris
town, Pennsylvania, Treasurer. Entrance
fees and annual dues are each one dollar.
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ANDY JOHNSON FOR CoNGEEss.-Ihe
Encouragement Of the Congressional Dis
tricts of Tennessee, which were made by
the last Legislature of that State, is like
ly to result in the election to Congress of
ex-Presidcnt johnson, rs the successor of
Mr.. Wisencr, who now represents the
First District. Mr. Wisencr is 4 Repub-
lican, and was elected by 81 majority,
but enough Democratic towns are now
included in the District since the rear
rangement, to insure his probable defeat
and the election Of n Democrat. John
sons friends are making strong effort
to secure his nomination from that Dis
trict and if they do, the Republicans will
have hard work 20 defeat him
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DIED.

In Weybridgo, April 18th, of consumption, Mrs
Harriet Yale Lawrence, wife Of Mr.. Edwin Law
renee.
In Rochester, n. T., March %, Mrs. Deborah
W. lngraham, wife Of the late Roy Ira Ingra-
ham, formerly Of Orwell and Brandon.
In Panton, March Path, 1872, Amanda Me-
Laughlin, daughter of John Mclaughlin, in the
18th year of hor age.
In Salisbury. March -, Mrs. Amelia l..
Brown, wife Of Henry Brown, aged 80 years.
In pitisiord, April sta, AT the residence of his
grandfather, S. pannclcc, johnny Adams, only
child of Helen =. aud the late John A. Merrmau
of Chicago, aged months.
In Pittsiord March II, Mr.. Joseph Kelley
aged z years.
"a sleop in Jcfus' blessed sleep
From which none ever wake to weep"
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SPAlN.-MApRp, April o. General
Zabalic was appointed to succeed Gener-
al Del Rey as Minister of War to-day.
and took the oath OF office. General
Baldrich has resigned, out his resignation
has not been accepted by the King
Captain General Catalonia informs the
Government that large forces of armed
Carlists appeared near Barcelona and
Corona. Flying columns were sent in
pursuit Of them.
Disorders are also reported in Galicia.
An attempt was made to shoot the Gov
ernor of Oreusc His brother by his side
was wounded, but the Governor escaped.
The bandits who pillaged train on
the Madrid and Andalusia Railway week
before last have been captured. The
chief Of the gang belongs to a distinguish
ed family.
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A NOTABLE WILL CASE DEcIDED.-The
Miller will case was decided in the cir
cult court at Richmond, Va, yesterday,
by Judge Wexford. The case involved
property valued at $4,000, 900, the great
er part of which is given to charitable
purposes. His heirs endeavored to have
the will invalidated. Judge Wexford
however, held that the will was valid, but
that legislation is necessary on the part
of the state to make some Of his requests
available, and ordered that the bill filed
by heirs be dismissed.
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Loss OF THE STEAMSHIP DAcIAN.-T'he
Anchor line steamship Dacian, with a
cargo valued at over halfa million dol
lars, from London for Halifax and St.
John, went ashore on Flint Rocks Clam
bay, about As miles from Halifax, Tues
day morning. The crew, passengers, and
part of the cargo were saved The YES
sci is a total loss. The Dominion steam
or Lady Head, with a party Of divers
and customs officers on board, has been
sent to Clam bay to the wreck. The Da-
clan had 1900 packages of goods for Hal
flax and 500 for st. John. Many of the
Halifax dry goods men had most Of their
stock on board.
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In his parting message to the Illinois
Legislature, Gov. Palmer said that body
has been distinguished for its patent in
dustry, for its fidelity to constitutional
principles, for its freedom from the slight
est suspicion Of corruption, and for amin
dependence of action looking only to the
maintenance of its own just authority,
without Interference with the proper
functions of the other departments Of the
Government.
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Dr. Tram, of Boston, who has made many
wonderful cures of cases supposed incurablc, in
almost every county in Vermont for the last IL
years, will visit Middlebury, lat Addison House,)
on the 18th and 10th of each month. Every in
valid should sec him for his cures wonderful.
Consultation free.
Read the following from the Newport Express:
DR. UnANN.--We desire to call the attention Of
all invalidS to the advertisement of DR.. Urann,
from which it will be seen he is soon to visit New
port again. In Justice to the doctor and for the
benefit of the suffering, unsolicited, we cannot re-
frain from alluding to several remarkable cures
he has effected in this place. Mrs T.. b. Shaw.
for ten months confined to her room, unable to
bear her weight upon her feet. Mrs Leonard
Field. for several months an invalid and Miss
Maria Daggett, for four years unable to walk,
have, under his treatment, been restored to health,
can be seen walking out every day, and are able
to perform light work. 1t is no humbug, and we
refer to the parties thus restored to ccrroborate
our statements. 52;3m
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County commissioner.



l. Rufus Wainwright. Clerk Of said County,
hereby certify that on the second Tuesday of April,
1872, | canvas,ed the votes for County Commits
sioner, as returned to me by several Of the town
clerks in said County, and declare Cyrus W. Wick
er to be elected County Commissioner for said
County, Tor the year ensuing
No returns were received from tho towns of
Granville, Leicester, Panton, Salisbury, Starks-
boro, Ncrgennos and Weybridge.
Dated AT Middlebury, in said County, this 9th
day Of April, A. D., 1872.
RUFUS WAINWRIGHT, Clerk.
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The well known tavern, "Hole in the
Wall" having been used as headquarters
by the Republicans of London, has been
refused license by authorities. New
rooms, in consequence. have been secured
for their meetings by the London Patri
otto Society. Hon. j, Stuart Mill has
sent letter to the President of the AS
ISOLATION enclosing 600 as a contribution
towards the expenses of its change OF
quarters, and expressing approval Of the
resistance of the organization to an at
tempt by the government to prevent by
indirect means, discussion of subjects,
which it is thought too hazardous to
openly suppress.
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MARRIED..

In weybridge, April 10th, 1872, by Rev. L.
C. Partridge, Mr. Charles Peck and Miss Mary f.
lIallock, both Of Waltham.
In Fairhayen, April ), by Rev. X. V. Griffith,
Dir. Robert W. Jones and Mrs. Lewis, both OF
fairhavon.
In Bridport, April 10th, by Rev. w. W. Win
chester, Mr.. Clark W. IIuntey and Miss Anna
L. Brown, all of Bridport
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The Washington correspondent Of the
New York Herald says Senator Fenton
is the head and front Of the Cincinnati
movement at the capitol, and that he is
pushing Trumbuli for the nomination, who
all the reports to the contrary, is in full
sympathy with the movement and anx-
ious to be considered candidate.
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The boiler of the Phenix WOODEN mills
in Stafford, Conn, exploded at eleven
o'clock yesterday morning, and the en-
gineer, John NJ. Edison, was very serious
" and probably fatally injured. Two
other men were injured, but not seriously.
The building was completely demolI he'd.
Loss $4,000 uninsured.
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The we'll known reliable and harmless remedy for
Brown Discoioratons Of the face. Prepared only
by DR.. 3. c. Perry, Dermatologist, 40 Bond st.,
New iork. Sold by Druggist everywhere.52 en-
Editorial Notices are common that it is al
most impossible for an editor to express his hon
est opinion Of the merits of any article without
being suspected of interested motives. This fact
however, shall not deter us from saying what we
think of Il new addition TO the Materia Medica to
which our attention has been recently directed
We refer to Dr. Walkers California Vinegar Bit
tiers, a remedy which is making its way into more
families Just now thun all the other advertised
medicines put together. There seems to be no
question about the potency of its tonic and alter
alive properties, while it possesses the great neg
alive recommendation of containing neither alco-
hol nor mineral poison. That it is spiciGc for
Indigestion, Blliousness Constipation, and many
complaints of nervous origin, We have reason to
know and we are assured on good authority that
as general invigoraut, regulating and purifying
medicine, it has no equal. 1t is stated that its
ingredients obtained from the wilds Of Califor-
nia,) are new To- the medical world and its OK
traordinary effects certainly warrant the conclu-
sion that it is a compound Of agents hitherto I'M
known. If popularity is any citerion, there can
be no doubt Of the efficiency of the Vinegar Bit
tiers, for the sale Of the article is immense and
continually increasing. diva
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The Echo contains an article upon the
union of Canada with Great Britain, in
which it hints strongly that the connec-
ton between the two countries is merely
artificial, and intimates that Lord Duff
erin is probably the last viceroy of the
Dominion.
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A Pennsylvania editor, in acknowledge
ing the gift of a peck Of onions, says 1t
is such kindnesses as these that bring
tears to our eyes. One peck Of onions
make the whole world kin. We have
trusted in Providence, and this is our
reward. We would like little kindling
wood and some good turnips, but that
would be asking too much, so we will try
and do without them.
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The comedy of Investigation" as per-
formed by tho Senate arms committee, is
really becomming funny. All that was
needed to give it dramatic completeness
was the appearance upon the stage of
Lovely Woman, and here she comes in
the person of Mrs. Mason, alias Davis,
who passes herself off upon Mr.. Wizard,
alias Morton, as friend of those dis
tinguished officers, Gems. Dyer and ingalls,;
and talks as coolly about getting him
few hundred thousand Springfield rifles
as though it were question of yard of
lace, or box of bonbons. The effect OF
this rustic Of silk, breaking in, as it does,
upon the clang Of rcsounding arms and
CHATTER Of senatorial tongues, is very
striking, and suggests some very interest
ing questions.
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The Hon. George W. Julian, Gep.
Harrow, Coils. Cyrus Allen, r. w.
Thompson and Il. Il, Rose are mentioned
as among the Indiana delegates TO the
Cincinnati Convention.
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Pcrys improved Comedone and Pimple Reno
dy.--The skin Medicine of the Age. Is warrant
ed to cure flesh worms, pimples. cruphons and
blotchcd dshgurations of the face. Sold by all
Druggists Depot 40 Bond St. New York,
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Erastus Corning died at Albany, n.
Y, late Monday night, after long and
severe illness. His name has not appeared
prominently Of late years, but generation
ago few names in the country were more
often heard either in political or business
circles. A native Of Norwich, Ct, of
humble birth, he was brought up by an
uncle at Troy, N. Y, and early cvinced
that talent for business which made him
so successful and enabled him to leave
fortune variously estimated at from eight
to ten millions Of dollars. He was the
organizer Of all the system of railroads
now known as the New York Central
having taken hold of the first link, the
Albany and Schenectady railroad, when
the enterprise was young and small and
he was equally successful as merchant
and banker OF course a man of such
immense activity had to be in politics,
and he was one of the most prominent,a las
he is one Of the last, of that "crowd" Of
politicians which so long marshalcd the
democracy of the Empire state. He was
sent three terms to Congress, besides hold
ing many other offices. Mr.. Corning
came upon the stage at time when, and
a place where, the opportunities were
great, and nobody will be disposed to say
that he did not make the most of them.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1872-04-16

The Hon. August Belmont, chairman
of the Democrat National Committee has
notified his associates that there will be n
meeting ofthe Committee on Wednesday,
the sth of May next, at the residence Of
the chairman, 100 Fifth avenue New
York,
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Success BASED UpoN MERIr.-It is
subject Of general remark, among both
wholesale and retail druggists, that no
medicine introduced to the American
public has ever gained such a popularity
and met with so large sale in all parts
of the land, in the same length of time,
as has DR.. Picrce's Golden Medical Dis
covery. This cannot depend upon its
having been more largely advertised than
any other medicine, as such is not the
case. The correct explanation, we think
is found in the fact that this medicine
produces the most wonderful and perfect
cures Of very bad cases Of bronchial,
throat and lung diseases, is undoubtedly
the most perfect and efficient remedy for
all kinds Of Coughs that has ever been
introduced to the public, and at the same
time possesses the greatest Of blood pur-
flying and strengthening properties that
medical science has been able to produce,
thus rendering it a sovereign remedy not
only in the cure of Consumption, Bron.
chitis, Hoarseness and Coughs, but also
for all diseases Of the liver and blood,
as scrofulous diseases, skin diseases,
blotchcs, rough skin, pimples black
spccks and discolorations. 1t has there
fore wide range of applications and
usefulness, and it not only gives the most
perfect satisfaction to all who use it,
but far exceeds the expectations of the
most sanguine, thus elicting the loudest
praise and making permanent Hring adj
vertising mediums of all who use it. For
these reasons it is that there is not per.
haps druggist in all the vast domain Of
this continent, who tries to please his
customers and supply their wants, thai
does not keep and sell large quantities
Of this most valuable medicine. 800.
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New Crop Field Seeds

HERDS GRASS,
RED Tor
ORCHARD GRASS,
KENTUCKY BLTE GRASS.
III NGiRLiN GRASS.
LARGE NORTHERN CLOVER.
MEDII'W NORTHERN CLOVER,
ALSIKE CLOVER.
WHITE DUTCH CLOVER,
LUCERNE CLOVER,
MILWAUKEE CLUB WAEAT
WHITE POLAND WHEAT
SNOW PEAKR WHEAT
CANADA PEAS,
YELLOW DiNVERS ONION,
THE LANE BEET SEED,
NEW BRUNSWICK OATS, So,
A full stock Of choice seeds in store and for sale
By L. NALLErIE.
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Dressmaking.


Dressmakers and others Interested in the dress
reform, are notified that Miss NJ. L. Church late
ly returned from New York, is prepared to teach
the System invented by L. 7. Taylor, Importer of
Ladies Fashions, SIG Broadway, with the latest
improvements as it is now taught ut Clinton
Place
Ladies will bear III mind that this is the only
perfect system for cutting Ladies and Chldrens
garments. Its real value can only be appreciated
by those who are blest with perfect knowledge
of it, and the distinction acquired for the profess
sion is one unheard of in the past. The system
is reduced to mathematical certainty by the use
of Graded Scale governed by actual measures,
and wthom the use of models or charts.
Systems, including teaching, $50.
Wanted, a reliable business for every town in
the State, as local Pattern Agents, To teach the
system and receive subscriptions for the imported
journals lie Bon Ton, LA France E!egante and
Die Modtnmeh.
New and beautiful patterns imported from
Paris and Berlin weekly.
Parties wanting Systems, Cutting Gauges, Ira
cling Wheels, Tape Measures or superior SHears,
should order them of NJ. L. CHURCH,
West Salisbury, Vt, State Agent.
For full particulars address as above. 2;y
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FRANcE-PARIs, April .. Octroi Of
fcers discovered and seized yesterday
sixty shells and grenades concealed in
two market wagons, which entered the
gate of Montreui.
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A UCI'lON
CIRST COLLECTION DISTRICT
Il OF VERMONT.
u. S. Assessors Notice.

hereby give notice to ell whom it may con-
Germ, that | will attend at the United States Court
House, in Rutland in the County of Rutland, on
Tuesday, April 23d inst, at o'clock p. NJ, and
on Wednesday, April oath inst, at o'clock A.
NJ, to hear and determine all appeals relating to
erroneous excessive valuations, assessments or
enumerations by the Assessor or Assistant Asses
sors, within and for said District returned in the
Annual List in the month of March, 1872, under
the laws Of the United States relating to Internal
Revenue
WIN. 5. SOUTHWORTH,
Assessor LIST Col. Dist. of Vt.
Bennington, April 4th, 1872. 1w