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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-02-12
We have received the following letter

We have received the following letter
from S. R. Hall, [. L D., of Browning
ton. author of Halls Alphabet of Geol-
ogy, or First Lessons in Geology and
Mineralogy," GEOGRAPHY and History
of Vermont, . and other valuable works.
As Mr.. Hall is one of Orleans most solid
and substantial men, we think his opin-
ion is worth having:
EDITOR OF THE ORLEANS COUNTY Mon
IToR.-Ssr. have just risen from the
careful perusal Of the third number of
your paper and feel bound to thank you
for giving the community sheet so leg
ible and so well prepared to be useful,
to that class of readers which will be
most likely to patronize the 'new paper"
Both old eyes, and very young eyes re-
quire plain, distinct and clear type.
Though the aged may look through spec
tacles that may make a small letter seem
large, and though young eyes may read
blurred page, it is at cost, with which
such ought not to be charged. Many
eyes are injured, and some nearly ruined,
by an attempt to study Greek and more
would be injured, if put to that study,
while very young A book for children
should always be printed on white pa
per and plain, clear type. In your choice
of paper, and type, you are justly to be
commended, and / hope will continue to
be while you issue the Monitor. have
been highly pleased with the selection
of matter and the moral tone of its pa
ges. Many of the secular papers of the
day, pander quite too much to the de-
PRAYED taste of many of the young, who
cultivate taste for romance and story
reading, and who pass over every thing
really instructive and useful. While
some stories may be worth the reading,
such as are usually selected for the New
England Farmer, and few other papers,
most are not only useless, but injurious.
[ thank God, that my own youth was
passed before the mania for light read
ing commenced. Allow me to say, that
I think many of our secular papers
might be greatly improved, by a fan
greater amount of scientific articles. In
the transactions of scientific associations
there is an amount of scientific intelli.
cence. that would be both interesting
and highly useful to be spread before
the rising generation. [ will, if life ano
health shall be prolonged, furnish fol
your columns, few of the geological
and neurological facts which | have
found interesting to both the elder and
Younger members of community; facts
which ought to be known by every one
because they explain many things O.
great interest to every class of commu
nifty. l hope and believe your enter
prise will be profitable to yourself ant
beneficial to others.
Yours, &c.
S. r. HALL.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-02-12
ORLEANS COUNTY COURT.

The February term of the Orleans
County Court commenced on Tuesday
the 9Th inst.
Hon. Timothy P. Redfeld, Judge !;
Hon. Lyman P. Pinney, and Hon. A. G..
Joslyn, assistant Judges.
After prayer by the Rev. Mr.. Melon
aid and the usual proclamation by the
Sheriff, the names of the following iu-
rors were called by the clerk:
Albany, Lewis Smead, James Vance
Barton, Lewis Ford, Guy E. Rowell
Bloomington, S. S. Tinkham; Charles
ton, r. P. Stevens, David Driver; Gov
entry, Allen M. Ripley, N. P. Gray ;
Craftsbury, VIM. S. Marsh, Carlton
Udall; Derby, G. R. Colby, Emara
Kingsbury; Glover, John Clark, Hiram
Phillips Greensboro, VIM B. Sawyer
Holland, Andrew Hall Irasburgh, John
s. Smith, Salmon Dodge Jay, FL. l..
Page; Lowell, Edward Stephenson
Morgan, Adm Wheeler Newport, Ken
drick Richmond, Philander Wright; Sa-
lem. David A. Glib; Troy, H. A. John
son, VIM. Williams Westfeld, Calvin
Reed; Westmore, Harry Cheney.
Tuesday.-There were no cases tried
Wednesday.-The first case was Moore
VS.. Davis This was an action of eject
ment. Plea General Issue; trial by iu
ry. After hearing the proof the cour
directed verdict for the plft. to recover
rent for one year, lacking two days, a
the rate of $1l per month and interes
on each monthly instalment.
Allen, Edwards and Dickerman fo
pltf. Josiah circuit, Jr., w. W. Circuit
for detf. This was the only jury tria
on Wednesday which occupied about tw'
hours in the morning. No session in tn,
afternoon.
Thursday.-Octavia Gardner VS.. Chas
III. Reed. This was an action for breacl
of promise of marriage. Plea Genera
Issue. The trial thus far has been on
of interest, though the case has not We
been given to the jury.
Since the above was in type we lear
that it was decided that defendant shout,
pay plaintiff $500.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-02-12

The sale of revolvers for the past fort
night in New York has been larger than
ever before known in the same length of
time. -. A brilliant reception was given
in homer of Horace Greeley, in New York
on his sixty-frst birthday, which was
Feb. End. =. Counterfeit Sos on the
National Bank of Norwich, Conn, are in
circulation. . .. An unfinished church
steeple fell in Memphis last week and
killed three men. A London clergy
man has been found guilty and sentenc-
ed to death for the murder of his wife.
IA young man named Laford, at
Halifax, n. S., Jan. Is, came up behind
a man by the name of Butler and shot
him between the shoulder blades, killing
him instantly. Butler had arranged an
elopement with Laford's sister. A
gay and festive German by the name of
Seitz, has just been arrested in Philadel-
phia, for following a little too closely in
the footsteps of Brigham Young. Itwas
proved that he had wives in Germany,
New York, Cincinnati, New Orleans and
Sacramento. :. VIM. Lloyd Garrison,
comes out squarely in favor of Grant
and says that Greeley's opposition is due
to the philosophers own aspirations af.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-02-12

ter the highest Office in the gift of the
people. Five powder mills located
near Yellow Springs, Ohio, exploded
Feb. 9th, killing six men. The ground
was strewed with timbers and debris for
half mile around. A rejected suit
or in Norwich, Conn.,, by the name of
VIM. Erving, last Monday, discharged a
double barreled shot gun into the face
of Jane Johnson; broke the gun over
her head knocked down her mother and
then cut his own throat from ear to ear.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-02-12

WHITTAKER's MAGAZINE for Feb
ruary is fine number; the stories
are choice, and the poems and short
articles are gems Of beauty abound
ing i'll wisdom, and yet sparkling
with joyiality. It is Western pub
ication, entirely different in its make
up from any other monthly published.
1t is original and first class, and fills a
place in the literary ranks before un-
occupied. Specimen copies sent tree.
Address Whittaker's Monthly, Mil
waukee, Wi.
THE BEE-KEEPERs' JOURNAL AND
NATIONAL AGR1cULTURIsT for Febru-
airy is alive with fine engravings and
choice reading. The bee department
contains fine illustrations of queens,
drones, workers and their cells. The
agricultural department has an illus
tration of the root, stalks and seven
ears of Mammoth Dent Corn, all the
product of one kernel. A splendid
engraving of a scene in Switzerland,
adorns the Youths page. Samples
free. Three months on trial, ten
cents. One year with a forty cent
book, 81. Address H. A. King 81 Co,
IA Murray ST., New York.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-02-12

THE STATE FA1R-The farmers
met at the St. Johnsbury House on
Tuesday last to hear the report of the
committee appointed to confer with
the State Society Committee. A. @.
Chadwick reported the result of the
conference, and the terms agreed on
for holding the State Fair here next
fall Mr. Brainard of St. Adams, on
the part of the State Society, made
some remarks relative to the fair last
fall, regretted very much the mistakes
which he admitted were made, show
ed the importance of perfect harmony
and good feeling between the State So
ciety and every locality of the State.
Henry Chase read a list of the premi-
ums as altered to suit the farmers of
this section. The best of spirits was
manifested on both sides and resolu-
ton was passed unanimously to invite
the State society to exhibit here next
fall. We think this is a very wise
conclusion The State society will adj
vertise their programme, have already
changed their premium list to suit
our stock, and we believe our farmers,
under this arrangements, will take hold
of the matter with an earnestness
which will ensure the best fair ever
held in the State. And after this,
our county fairs, the grounds having
been visited by so many strangers,
will be larger and more interesting
than ever Let every town in this
corner of the State take this matter
to heart, and furnish something for
the exhibition. Let it be the especial
pride of all to reflect credit upon this
corner Of the State, and convince the
thousands of strangers who will visit
us on that occasion that North East
ern Vermont is an enterprising, intel
ligent and wealthy agricultural coun
try.- Vermont Union.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-02-12

times by the audience, and their import
ance dwelt upon by the teacher. We
were shown that it was better to learn
that a class of words were Of the same
character, and therefore name was nee
essary to designate them, rather than to
learn at first that ga noun is name, :
and "a verb is to do, to be, or to suffer. >
Now you will see that here are the es-
sential points of grammar, and if these
rules and suggestions are followed, the
English language will be spoken and
written correctly. Z. E. JAMESON.
Supt common schools in Irasburgh.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-02-12
Up DINSMORE, Proprietor,
No. SO DEY ST, NEW YORK.
Sold by Druggists generally.

1T has done more for me than all
other medicines, " is what we hear said
almost every day, in regard to Weeks
Magic Compound
The most unhappy person in the world
is the dyspeptic. Everything looks dark
and gloomy: he feels''ou of sorts" with
himself and everybody else. Life is q
burden to him. This can all be changed
by taking Peruvian Syrup "a protoxide
Of from Cases of p years standing
have been cured by it.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-02-12
Ia ii gHE BLOOD
MAKES The WEAK STRONG.

The Pe9aGUiG7l Syrup, q Protect
ed ISOLATION OF the Frotocide of
IRON, is SO combined as to hare
the character of an Gti71se7lt, as
easily digeSte6 and 0SSi7lEiLGted
auth the blood as the simplest
food. 1t increases the quantity
of Natures OaC13 VitGJizi7sg
agent, Iron an the blood, and
cures "a thousand ills, y simply
s6y TO7eilIg gtp, I7sUigOrGti71g and
VitGLiSi7lg the System. The en-
7iched and UitGEized blood per-
n1eGtes eCe7'y part of the body.
repairing damages and 9UGSte,
searching 0ltt morbid Secre-
tons, and Tearing nothing for
disease to feed aEpO71.
This IS the secret of the aUO7a-
deTTaI success of this remedy an
curing Dyspepsia, LiUel- Conn
plant, DrOpSy, Chronic Did7-
9'hoe0, Bolts, Nervous affections,
CEtiELs and Fe0e2,S, Hu1nOrS,
Loss of Constitutional TigO1',
Diseases of the Kidneys and
Bladder, Female Complaints,
and all diseases originating IN
o. bad state of the blood, or Gc-
cOnep0asied by debility or q LOtO
state of the system. Being free
from Alcohol, i9I any form, its
e1aergising effects are not fol-
JOaced By corresponding 7'eGc-
ton, BAIT are permanent, i99fst-
sing strength, UigOr, and 71esO
life into all parts of the system,
and building up an Iron Con-
StitaGtiO7l.
Thousands haze been chu7lged
by the asse of this remedy, from
a0eGE, sicIeEy, suffering c1'eG-
lures, to strong, healthy, and
happy men and aU0Iaeft; and
S9eUGLidS cannot reasonably hes
atGte to giUe 1T q trial.
See that each bottle has PERU
WAN SYRUP 6LoaOsa Ia the glass.
Pamphlets Free.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-02-12

The Democrats of Connect
cut held their convention at
New Haven last Tuesday, and
nominated Hon. Richard D.
Hubbard of Hartford for Gov
ernor.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-02-12
Although we do not intend


to NEEDLE much with politics,
we cannot refrain from saying
word or two occasionally, as
opportunity offers itself We
have an opinion of our own, as
well as others, and it is well
enough that we should express
it. Although we are a Repub-
lican, we are not one of the
savage kind, that draws down
his eyebrows whenever he sees
a man who thinks differently.
We take the Democrat by the
hand just as cheerfully, and
think just as much of him per-
sonally, as the Republican, and
would help him in time of
need, all the same. This is a
free country, where every man
has a right, and it is expected
that he will think as he pleases;
and as long as he expresses his
opinions candidly and nationally
we believe there is but few who
will take offense. We like to
see a man stand up for the
right, or for what he thinks is
right, no matter what the odds
are against him, and put his
shoulder to the wheel and lift
with all his might, as though
his soul was in the work !; but
we do not like to see a man so
selfish as to shower down upon
the head Of his neighbor curses
loud and deep, because he does
not happen to think exactly the
same. But we did not take up
our pen to censure one party
and extol the other; but sim
ply to say a word to our Re-
publican friends. The presi-
Dental campaign is but a few
months ahead, and as the time
draws nearer, the people natu-
rally enough begin to inquire,
EWho shall be the coming man?
Who shall receive the Republic
can nomination ?" We are
sorry to say that there are even
a few, who would say to the
brave General Grant, "Stand
one side, sir, and give some of
us a chance, that have more
brains than you have. What
great things have you ever
done that you should be here
You can't make a speech. "
No, sure enough, he don't make
speeches; but actions some
times speak palmer than words.
We once saw party of roughs
in New York engaged in one
grand row. Knives and pistols
were freely used, and we fell
like getting out" of that street
as soon as possible. Just ther
along came a policeman
great, noble looking fellow, who
understood his business. HI
did not stop to make a speech
or say "Hold on there, nov
DON'T" but he just walked in
to that pack of drunken, worth
less creatures, and with his lit
tie billet, he laid one to thu
right and another to the left ant
IN no time the row was over
and all was quiet. Now, Gen
eral Grant went at the rebel
just as this policeman wen
among the rowdies. He neve
stopped to make speeches O
issue proclamations, but pro
ceeded at once to business
He raised his sword at Donel
son and there was an "uncon
dltlonal surrender" again, an
Shiloh was won; and at tn
nextstroke Vicksburg was our,
Then, as the glad tidings ra
along the wires, every countr
bell was rung loud and long, t
tell all within it's sound tia
"good news was on the wing.
But General Grant did not sto
to listen to the compliment
nor to catch the boquets tn;
were showered upon him. Fl
took charge of the Potoma
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-02-12

We notice with pleasure that |. d.
r. Collins, Esq, of Craftsbury, is en-
gagged as the agricultural editor of the
Monitor. We congratulate Mr.. Web
ster on securing the assistance of so
able and practical man, one able not
only to farm scientifically, but also to
write upon farming in an instructive
manner. We regard these "Agricul-
tural Departments" in our local papers
when well conducted, as nurseries of
taste for reading on rural subjects
among our farmers, and consequently
as feeders rather than rivals to the
distinctively agricultural press. This
department in the Monitor, under SO
good an editor, gives it great and
peculiar value as a county organ, and
should decide the choice of farmers
who wish to take but single paper
- Vermont Farmer.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-02-12

him, NOW or never, and who
served his country, walking up
Pennsylvania Avenue with a
gold headed cane and a very
fine cigar. In the language of
"Dick Daily we exclaim, ''No
sir ee." Grant has served us
well, through thick and thin.
Let us show to the world that
we respect brave man a man
who dares to do right.
According to all reports,
there is some confusion in Lon
don just now, over the differ
ence between the United States
and England, on the Alabama
claims, and that England feels
disposed to back out of her
agreement to leave the ques-
ton to Board of Arbitration
at Geneva, and has asked our
Government to withdraw it's
claims, which the New York
Herald says is an insult to our
nation, and that a deplorable
war must almost inevitably be
the consequence of the evasion
of an honorable settlement of
the difficulty between the two
nations under the tribunal
which they themselves selected.
1t seems that the claims which
England expected America to
put before the Board of Arbi-
tration at Geneva, were the di-
rect losses growing out Of the
destruction of vessels and their
cargoes by the rebel cruisers
fitted out in England. In adj
dition to those the American
case, as submitted, includes the
cost of pursuing the cruisers,
the increased payments of in
surance, the loss in the transfer
of American commercial ma
rine to the British flag, and the
additional expenditure caused
by the prolongation of the war
by reason of the aid and COM
fort given to the rebels by Eng
land. Gen. Grant is firm in his
determination that the case as
presented by our government
shall not be withdrawn OF
amended. He regards the &C.
neva Commission as a court
and feels that America has q
right to go before that court
I. like any other party to an &C.
ton, and leave the question te
its decision. Mr.. Sumner says
) that the idea of asking with
drawal of the case of this coun
try is a novel one, and can nev
er be thought of. It would b.
bartering American honor ano
dignity. Some reports say tina
} the buster is gotten up for pc
litical purposes in England
, others that it is designed to op
: crate on the fears of the arbi
5 traitors and prejudice then
t against the American claim.
r The latest news is that w
shall probably have peace.
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Notwithstanding the great loss with which we have.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-02-12

EE WANT AND NEED THE MONEY.
or lbs equivalent, and wheH you get any please rereu
Der the circumstances in which we are placed
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STOVES, PUMPS, SINKS,

stove findings sugar tools and h0llow-ware, tin shee
iron, copper, glass and wOcden-wares brass kettles
lead pipe and many articles numerous to mention
Give US a call. You obtain great bargain on an
kind of stove. To all those who are indebted to us W
would say,
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o r CIR E ENB ACK S

and also any other plumber that you have to dispose
We want all kinds Of barter, and will pay money o
goods for it. Respectfully yours,
WARNER BROTHERS.
Barton, January IL, 1872.
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give Us YOUR ETTegTE0M
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BRING IN YOUR WOOL

pelts, hides, iron, rags dairy SKINS COPPER brass
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and you will find us
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FIRE AND Loss OF LIFE IN BATH,
n. H.-A fire was discovered on the
morning Of February LIST, in Bath, n.
H., in shoe shop owned byJ. L. Carl
ton, which spread rapidly and consum-
ed every building between the bridge
and the residence of Gen. Bedel, with
the exception of the hotel stable
More than half the business portion of
the village was in ashes before the
fire was checked. The buildings de-
stroyed were the dwelling-house of L.
Liet and owned by ]. L. Carlton, loss
$500; no insurance; Z. G. Georges
dweliing-houSe loss $500 insurance,
$500; the Congregational church,
loss, $4,000; no insurance; o. Carl
tons store, loss, 5000; no insurance,
and the hotel and stage stable of E..
Carlton, loss, $4,000; insured in
Worcester and Fitchburg companies
for $4,000. The hall and north stable
attached to the hotel were saved III
damaged condition. Most Of the fur
niture and store goods were saved.
The arrival of the Wells River fire
engine company saved the hotel sta
BILE and arrested the further progress
of the flames. Deputy Sheriff Nor
rison received serious internal injuries
from inhaling hot air. A young man
named David Chase had his skull bad
ly fractured by falling bricks, and has
since died. VIM. Minot also disloca-
ted his shoulder by falling upon the
ice.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-05-11
SURGERY
j. w. WASHINGTON'S
GRAND BARBER SHOP.

The old permanent shop of the town
We decline the boast, but Mt the same time
consider that the mighty truth maybe seasona-
bly, spoken without manifesting an uncomforta-
bic amount OF vanity and ambition.
Just twenty years ago | began my business
career in this place-half my lifetime thus far
spent, have stood upon the floor of our shop
day after day, and night after night, and applied
the sharp blue cleaning steel, and within that
elapse of time embraced by the mighty folds of
that eventful period have l shaved nearly every
body in the country Gin common parlance) and
to oblge the public interest we herein publicly
announce to our patrons old and new that we
are ready to shave them all again thrae hundred
thousand times or more.
Come when you please, just in time is the max
im-we are always ready to. work, forenoon or
afternoon, to shave you, hair cut YOU, shampoo
you, whisker dye you, or perfume, comb and ar
range the hair with artistic skill, in the "water
fall'' or water raise style to suit the customer
We work to please, not please to work.
Stop, don't go past our shop to get shaved on
the basis of ablity-because we do 1t as well ns
It can be done or ever could be.
A chance is all that we demand
To give the proof We hold in hand.
: few door above Depot, near Market street.
Oct. I, 1870.