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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1872-12-31
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TUESDAY. DECEMBER ~, 1879.
The Electoral College.

The bills which have been introduced
into congress this session, providing for
the abolition Of the Electoral College,
and substituting direct vote Tor presi-
dent T., the people, has brought the sub.
lect prominently before the country again
and it Is getting pretty thoroughly dis.
cussed. People have been in the habit
Of remarking in regard to this institution
Tor the election of president, that if it
was OF no use it did not do any harm, and
was perhaps as good as any other way
But the death OF one of the candidates
between the time Of casting ofthe popular
vote and the meeting of the Electors, has
exhibited some new phases of the qucs.
ton AMI Is suggestive of many grave ext
gencics that may arise in the working Of
this complicated machine. 1t was evil
IDENTIFY instituted by the trainers Of the
constitution in suspicion Of the people.
1t was evidently intended by them to
make provision, whereby the people
might choose certain number OF mon
who enjoyed their fullest confidence for
integrity and sound judgment, and that
these men should be left untrammced in
choosing president. This is the Electo-
raj College in theory; but every one
knows that in fact it is but a mere ma
chine that its action is lorestalled by
the people. and that the members are
limited in their choice by the mandate Of
the party conventions, often manipulated
by professional politicians and dema-
gogues. If they do no harm, 1t is time
to inquire what good they do. Should a
cumbersome institution be sustained simp.
ly because 1t does no harm i?
And can an electoral device be called
harmless, which makes it possible for a
president to be elected who does not re-
ccive the popular vote? The expert.
ments now being made with cumulative
v,ting and other methods Of securing
minority representation may clucidate
some method for correcting this last evil,
allowing the Electoral College still to
exist, but for the present the people seem
prepared for the abolition Of the College
and trial of the more purely democratic
method of dir, ct vote by the people.
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SAN FRANcIsco. Dec. OLA disast-
Gus confagratiou occurred yesterday at
Portlanj, Oregon. The fire brokcout
III Il Chinese wash house on the east side
OF Front street, between Alder aud Nor
rison, and burned the entire block be.
tween Alder and Morrison, and nearly
the entire block on the west size of Front
street, between Alder and Morrison street.
The loss is estimated at $3.50, 900; insur.
ance, $4,000.
HELENA, Ark, Dec. "a "A distruc-
i've fire broke oct here about 1 o'clock
Yesterday morning, aud before the fire
department. could reach the spot it had
destroyed about half dozen buildings.
and before it was arrested burned three
Iourths Of the block in which it originated
on the east side OF Main street, between
Porter and Fighter.
New YORK. Dec. 24.-Thc new Pub
lie Schol building No. 5,Jersey City,was
partly destroyed by fire last evening
The loss on the building and furniture /.
estimated at 100000; insurance, $40, 900
About $50 girIs,in the school at the time
escaped without accident, also members
of the Board of Education then in ses.
sion.
CONCORD, N. H., Dec. ga fire in
East Canaan yesterday destroyed proper.
ty to the value of 10000; insured for
about half
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. "a The Stan
dard Carpet Mills, on Blair street AL
ler's carpet mauufactory, and Rings
yarn-spuning establishment were totally
burned last evening Loss $4,000,
New YoRK, Dec. "a --Barnu m :.
Museum and Mcnageriie, on Fourteenth
street, near the Academy of Music were
burned this morning, Particulars moi
yet obtained.
The German L Episcopal Church, which
adjoiDs Barnums Museum, was also burn
ed last night Loss heavy.
Luck's box factory and Fuuks piano
factory, on Nineteenth street, were burn
ed last night Loss $4,000. insured.
BArber's elevator, in Brooklyn, wa,
burned last night. Loss $40 900.
CHICAGO, Dec. PA fire at Fonc
du Lac, Wis, early Oh Sunday morning
destroyed the storer of D. Mickey and S
Fowler, grocers; II. P. Brown and j. F
Susan, agricultural implements dealers
q. A Trowbridge, jewcler; G. E vii
kins, photographer, aud several Offices
Loss, SIS 900; insured about one-half.
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Old nm New.
EDITED by EDWARD + Hale

The large resources placed iu the hands
of the o. aud New, by the public aud
by the proprictors, enable them to au-
nounce volume Of wider interest than
they have ever published.
Mrs Greenough's story, Pythonia,"
and Mr.. Hale's story, " Ups and Downs"
will be continued and completed in this
volume.
A series Of short stories by Miss Mer-
edith. Mrs. Stowe, Mrs. Whitney, Miss
Hale, Mr.. Perkins, Mr.. Loring, aud 9th .
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ued in papers on The Church and it,
Exclusive Claims" Scripture. aud the
Limits of its Authority" God in HUI
mainly" &c.
The series Of articles on Political Sci.
ence, by gentlemen Of recoguiz ID ability.
will comprise papers on " Railroads, Ser
wants or Masters ?" The Ballot in Eng.
l.nd," " Land" The Law of Maritime
Jurisdiction" = The Iudian Question"
:" The Suffrage of Women" " Equal Tax.
ation." "T.riffs and Protection What
the New Administration must do" " La
Dor and Wages Question"
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ural History and Philosophy will be H..
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in their lines of research. We shall soon
have the pleasure of printing papers,
among others, by Prof. Lesley, Mr.. Dali,
DR.. Kellogg, DR.. Gray, and President
Hill
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The New Bounty Ban,
The BILL, GIVING 100 ACRES TO ALL SOL
DILRs OF THE LATE WAR, As 1T Passed
THE House on THE loTu

The BILL, GIVING 100 ACRES TO ALL SOL
DIIRs OF THE LATE WAR, As 1T Passed
THE HOUSE on THE l2TH.
SECTION |. Tina; every private soldier
musician and officer who served in the
army Of the United States during the late
war for ninety days, and was honorably
discharged, including troo. mustered
into the service Of the United States by
virtue OF the third section of an act en-.
titled "An act making appropriations for
the detences of Washington, and for other
purposes" approved February 49, 1862,
and every seamen, marine and officer, or
other persons who served in the navy of
the United States or in the marine corps
during the late war for ninety days, and
who was honorably discharged, and the
widow of any such soldier, musician
seaman or officer, or if there be that such
widow hac orphan chilAron undor u yoars
OF age, shall be entitled to enter a guam
tlty OF public lands, not mineral, not ex
ceedlnS lGO acres. which shall be CON-
posed OF continuous tracts, according to
legal subdivisions, including alternate re-
served sections Of public lands along the
line of any railroad or other public work,
or other land subject to entry under the
homestead laws of the United States, and
receive certificate Of such entry without
the payment Of any Government fees
SEC. . That such entry shall be made
10 the namo Of the person entitled as
above TO make the same in person or by
agent, under such regulations as the Sec
rotary OF the Interior shall prescribe, and
the patent for lands so entered shall be
Issued only to such solkicr, musician,
seamen or officer, or to his widow or Or
phan children, provided for in the first
section OF this act but no sale of such
land or any interest therein, or the power
OF attorney authorizing such sale or other
contract or agreement in any wise affect.
ing or concerning any such land made.
Executed or en- tered into prior to the is.
'ulng of the patent therefore and the act.
ual delivery Of the same to the persen to
whom issued, shall be o: any effect what.
ever, but shall be null and void.
SEC. 3. That the Secretary of the In.
terror shall prescribe rules and regula.
lions to carry the several provisions of
this act into effect
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Earpe1's BaZar.

Harper's Bazar is a Journal for the Home. 1t
is especially devoted to all subjects pertaining to
Domestic and Social Life. 1t furnishes the latest
Fashions In Dress and Ornament with patterns
describe indoor and outdoor Amuscments; con.
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" OndeIfuI Cures.

DR.. Crann, Of Boston, who has made so many
wonderful cures of cases supposed incurable, in
almost every county in Vermont for the last u
years. will visit Mddlebury, (at Addison House, J
on the 18th and 10Th of each month Every in
valid should sec him for his cures are wonderful.
Consultation free.
Read he following from the Newport Express:
~ TTp.~r Wo ioere to .aII the attention of
all invalids to the advertisement of DR.. Urann,
from which it will be 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 abiding to several remarkable cures
he has effected in this place. Mrs. L. 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. II is no humbug and we
reicr to the parties thus restored to ccrroborate
our statements. 52;3n
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CAsroRIA-a substitute for Castor Oils a
physic which does not distress or grippe but is SURF
to operate whcn all other remedies have failed
You may confidently rely rely upon the Castoria
In stomach Ache, Constipation. Flatuleucy Group,
Worms, Piles or deranged Liver. 1t contains
neither Minerals, Morphine, Opium nor Alcohol,
but is purely vegetable preparation, perfectly
harmless, and above all, pleasant to take The
CastOria soothes and quiets the system, and pro-
duces natural sleep. 1t is wonderful thing to
assimllate the food Of children and prevent them
from crying. 81 cent bottle will do the work
or family. and save many doctors bills. 37;4
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What Do You Want =!
Styles Gallery,

and you will get 1t
Liberty, who has hired said gallery for time,
and who has for the past seven years worked at
Photographing, guarantees to give satisfaction to
all who will give him trial. lie is prepared to
make all classes pr pictures in the best styles at
styles Gallery. All the popular styles and sizes
are regularly made as they become known.
Careful attention will be given To making cop
les of other pictures.
Enlarged pictures may be made as large as life
pr the tiniest locket picture, and made in every
way satisfactory.
photographs from nature or other pict res
colored in the best styles, in Oil, Water Colors
Crayons, Pestel or Ink can be had at Styles
Gallery, Mt rates to suit all circumstances.
49, LIBERTY. Photographer.
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ID ED.

| In Ticonderoga, n. Y, Dec 3d. Rollin W. De-
ano, formerly of st. Paul, Mimi, Of consumption,
bged 20 years and | months.
In Chester, Dec. 3, joseph P. Barneo, aged 80
years.
In Benson, Dee. 23d, Mrs. Edna, wife of L.
Priest and daughter of Luther Reynolds of Ben
son, of consumption, aged % years
In Lodi ILL.,, Dec 49, Eli Root, aged 81 years
and months, formerly Of Benson. VI.
In Brandon, Dec, 10Th, Mr.. d, F., Rust, aged
CT years
by the removal of this man by death, great
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NATURES REMEDY.
" rs y1ESt III Il M
TIE GREAI Blood PURIFIER y

NtuErlNE is made exclusively from the jul
ces of carefully selected banks, Tocfs and herbs and
50 strongly concentrated that il will eiectually
eradicate from the system every faint Of >crofua,
Scrufulous lumoT, Tumors, Cancer Canceruus
llumor, Erycipelas, salt kheum, syphilitc Dis
cases. Caus.r, Faintncss at the stomach, and al
diseases that arise from impure blood. Scatical
lntamnatoTy and Chronic Rheumatism, Neural
ga, Guut and spinal complaints, can only be ef.
i,ctually cured tnr, uah the blood.
For Ulcers and Eruptiye diseases Of the skin,
Pustues pimllvs, biotcnes, Boils, letter, Scald.
head and Mmgwurn, NLGFIINE has never failed
to eject permanent cure.
For Pains ia tho back, Kidney Complaints
Dropsy, telnalo Weakness. Lrucorrhma, arising
from Internal liberation, and uterine diseases and
General Dcbility, NEGETiSE acts directly upon
the cause of these complaints 1t invisorates and
Strengthens the whole system, acts upon the secic-
tive organs, allays Inflammation, cures liberation
aud regulates the bowels
For Catarrh, Dyspepsia llabitual Costiveness,
apitatiOn of the Heart Headache, Piles Merry
uusuess and General prostration of the Nervous
System no medicine has ever given such ptr,ect
satisfaction rs this NEGEIiSE II puriies the
blood, cleans all of the organs, and possesses a
controlling power over the Nervous system.
The relnaik ablo cures effected by VEGETISR
have induced many physicians and apotheearies
whom We know to prescribe and use it in their
own families.
In fact, the VEGErISE is the best remedy yet
discovered for the above diseases, and is the only
reliable Blood P@.fo yet placed beforr the pub
lie.
Prepared by II. R. sTlyENs, Boston, Mass.
Price sl.2S. Sold by all Druggists. 47ieow
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chnsn Is mtde not only in tho family and in tho
church to which he belonged, but in the cornmuni.
ty, including both Addison and Rutland counties
where he has passed. the years of his lifo, and
where he has been 50 long nm active citizen. Mr..
Rust was characterized for his cheerful and ener-
getic demeanor and being considered man of
good judgment and kind heart, his counsel and
aid were sought, and in return, they were readily
given. While no was ardently attached to his
family, and ever considerate of their usefulness
aud comfort, he did not lose sight Ut tho welfare
OF others. lie was OBJ oNa It OF the scripture pre-.
cepts, use hospitality ono to another without
grudsng,' "And to do good and to communicate
forget not. Mr.. Rust tho subject of a chron-
lc disease of the heart which, during the last lev
"eehs OF his lie, rapidly eliminated in connection
with great bodily suffering all of which he en-.
iur,d with submission AMI pat cnce. lie leave.
wife, who shared with him, for many years til,
trials, joys, aud sorrows of life aud who has
oecn to him truly helpmatc. Three chill hei
also survive him; Henry Rust resident and al
active citizen of Brandon; Henrietta Rust FUR
ill, the wife of DR.. Henry Turrill now Of Mid
ilebury, and Mary Ann Rust Douglass, now ol
springfield, Mass. May these near relatives oi
the deceased, and the muro remote connections
md all who are afflicted by this death ,bc spiritu-
ally benchtted. Cow.
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Corns,

C0rns 1ss'" s ss S: . s s%a , aS. s s
Cancerous iIunors, Piles, etc, skillfully treated
at the Groat Central Healing Chiropodical lnsti-
tute No. 697 broadway, New York. DIR. j.
BRIGGS co, Proprietors Sold in Middlebury
by Case 4 Rider, W. NJ. Day; in East Middle
bury by II Persons. Mrs. A. Z. upper. J. p.
Champllni in Salisbury by waterhouse Thorn
as. dolly
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OUSE AND LOT FOR SALE.

The subscriber offers for sale desirable piece
If property in West Cornwall, Vt. The property
consists of story and half house, nicely paint
"a and blinded, with all the conveniences, such
hs wood house horse barn, hog pen, well, cistern,
&c., and IA acres Of land on which are so apple
trees in bearing. Also, another lot. containing 3
acres of excellent land, with house barn, shed and
other conveniences. For further particulars call
upon II. A. PlNNEY.
West Cornwall, Oct. g. l-72. 29;tf
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STARTLING TRuIH.-rhvusands die annual.
ly from neglected coughs and colds, which soon
ripen into consumption, or other equally fatal
diseases Of the lungs; when by the timely use Of
single bottle of DR.. Wistar's Balsam of " lid
Cherry their lives have been preserved to green
old ave.
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Piles,

Di1oc INTERVAL EXTERNAL. BLEEDING OR
4 AAO0j lrcHISo.-The intense su Iering occa-
stoned BY the distressing disease, in its various
firms, is known only to those who are unfortun-
ate enough to be awictsd with it The sleepless
nights, the uncomfortable days, the haggarl looks
Of the sufferer bear witness of the intensity Of the
pain experienced when troubled with this prevail
ing disease. The success Briggs Pile Remedy
a positive cure is unequaled in the annals Of
medi1ine. Relief is immediate when used as di.
rected The immen.e demand for this great rem
edy is unparalleled. Thousands arc using it with
the most satisfactory results. Sold by all drug
gists.
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WEEKS MAGIC COMPOUND cures colds, coughs.
and all affections OF the throat and lungs. 1t will
relieve, and when taken in season, cure more
cases of lung disease than any remedy ever known.
Sold by all druggists 37:2m
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21000 REWARD will be paid for case of
CAVOV Catarrh, Headache, or Neuralgia
which cannot be cured with Briggs Allevantor, a
pleasant, agreeable and never-failing remedy, if
used according to directions. It's new combin.
alton of the most reliable ingrc dents known for
subduing the various diseases for which it is rec
commended. Sold by druggists
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COrns

Gorv,c How they sting, throb, ache smart
WI AAS' and burn upon feet. In val
we beg, We threaten, we curse, we flourish the
sharpest knives above their heads we burn we
cut hack, how and fell, and still the pesky corns
remain thing of misery. Useless are entreates
tears, curses. groans; nothing can remove our
corns but Briggs Alleviator and Curative. a sure
cure for Corns, Bunons, Ingrowng Nails, and all
ailments Of the feet. Sold by druggists.
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competition in every department. the
chromos will be found correspondingy
ahead of any that can be offered by 9th.
or periodicals Every subscriber will
receive certificate over the signature
Of the publishers, guaranteeing that the
chromos delivered shall be equal to the
samples furnished the agent, or the mon
ey will be refunded.
The Literary Department will confin-
ne under the care OF Mr.. Richard Henry
Stoddard, assisted by the best writers aud
poets Of the day, who will strive to have
the literature OF The Aldlue always It,
keeping with its artistic attractions.
TERMS:
So per annum, in advance, with o.
Chromos free.
The Aldine will, hereafter, be obtaina-
BILE only by subscription There will be
20 reduced or club rate cash for sub
scriptions must be sent to the publishers
direct, or handed to the local agent, with.
out responsibility to the publishers, ex.
cept in cases where the certificate IS Civ.
en-, bearing the fac-simile signatures Of
James Sutton IL Co.
AGENTS WANTED.-Any person wish
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by applying to
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The Committee Of Seventy has not as
yet prepared a charter to be submitted
to the Legislature, though an outline
has been drawn up by Gen. Solomon
Dorman b. Eaton, and Jackson S
Schultz. 1t was not proposed that this
should be considered by JOINT committee
of the Committee Of Seventy and the Re.
publican Central Committee, but at a
meeting of the Committee of Seventy this
was objected to and it is understood thpt
in general the Committee does not wish
to commit itself to any party. At the
next meeting it will be decided whether
or not 20 consult with outside orgauiza.
tions, aud the work will tken be pushed
to speedy conclusion.
And now Connecticut must be added
to those States DESTROYS of effecting con-
stiiutional changes, aud contemplating d
convention to revise the organic law. The
system Of town eprescutatiou-which ha,
no reference TO poruation-is though
to be defective, aud the questions OF 6icn
| ,ial n nnfinnv ura bahia, u,,,t.t.J