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made toar Of the United States and was
every where received with great attention.
The Boston Peace Jubilee, beginning on the
18th of June and ending on the 4th of July,
was musica success but financial failure,
Not much progress has been made against
the Mormons during the year. Brigham
Young was arrested on the I'd of January
charged with completely in an old murder.
but was released on bail. The approach of
the Hoosac Tunnel to within half mile of
completion has attracted new attention to
this expensive enterprise which has for so
maay years been under contract The assas
slnation of James Fisk, Jr, on the 9th of
January, was the great sensation of that
time. The snubbing of Senator Cameron of
Pennsylvania by General Grant in the mat
ter Of appointing Mr.. Fairman postmaster
OF Philadelphia in conformity with the civil
service rules might properly have been men
toned in our record of progress.
On the 9th of October the destructive borse
disease know as the epizootc influenza be-
gun its ravages in Canada, spreading rapidly
to all parts of the United States excent
the Pacific coast, interruptipg travel
and business and inficting in some. place.
great loss. The latter months of the wear
have been rendered remarkable by the prev
alence of small pox as an epidemic in Boston.
and its spread to the neighboring towns and
to Portland and some of the other cities and
towns of Maine. The cold weather of last |
week, the mercury going down to forty be-
low in some parts of Maine, was almost with
out precedent.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-11-01
OvSli the River.

HANOVER ITEMS The horse
epidemic is raging among tire horses
in town. The livery stables are
closed in consequence. In Ira Al
lens stable alone, there are twenty
one horses afflicted. No eases as
yet have proved fatal.
The Anniversary Graduating Elk
ercises of the Medical College were
held in the College Chapel Oct. so.
Addresses were delivered by the
President of TIE College and by Dr.
Leonard French of Manchester, n.
H., delegate of the New Hamp-
shire Medical Society. The exer
siscs were Of a high order, and the
Graduating Glass, numbering TWEEN.
ty, made a fine appearance. This
Department of the College is in a
very prosperous condition.
Prof. j.; G.. Proctor intends to sail
to Europe the last of November,
and will be gore about a year.
Geo. Macdonald, Of London, Che
famous Poet and Novelist, author OF
"Winfred Cumbermede," &c, will
lecture in College Church, Nov. 4th.
His theme is Tennyson the Poet,
Laureate of England.
The Lecture Course, conducted
by the Senior Glass, has met with
good success; the ablest speakers
in the country have been furnished,
and the class we'll deserve thanks
of the community. y
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-11-01

ARREST, Monday morning of
last week, Deputy Sheriff l.. p. Bar.
ron. of Washington, arrested John
Webster OF Orange, on "A charge of
assault on HAL Smith and Emily b,
Huntley the 9th Of September last,
Webster having been hiding from
hiding from the officers since that
time. He was arranged before II.
+. Patterson, Esq, who, after fair
trial. sentenced him to the Reform
School.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-11-01

CHELsEA.-A young man by the
name Of Dennison, of the firm of
Slack & Delnison, butchers in Chel-
sea village, went to the barn to feed
his horse in the evening of the 10th
inst. and while upon the hay loft,
he accidentally fell through a scut-
tie hole some nine or ten feet and
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-11-01

SOtTH RYEGATE.-We have a
smart old lady III our village, Mrs.
Bailey, 81 years old, who has done
for q number of weeks, all the house
work for herself and sou, and had a
two weeks washing out on the line
at 10 o'clock, Monday mornibg.
The connection between Rev. w.
J. Mcdowell and the Reformed
Presbyterian congregation of this
place is dis, olved, and he will
preach here for the last time the last
sabbath of this fnsnth. His depart-
IRE will he regretted by a large
number o. friends, who will miss
him both in the charch and the
community.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-11-01

after about an hours hard work
leaving the lower part of the house
not much damaged by fire.
The property was insured fUl
slO0O-probably sufficient to cover
the loss.
The house was occupied by r.
w. Stanton, and Mr.. Mansions
household goods were also IN the
house, but none Of the contents
were burned.
One more northumberland is,
unfortunate in not not having
brains enough TO teach him better
than to send Sl0to the counterfeit
money swindlers. He declines to
pay the G. q. ID. bill of $40 on the
box Of sawdpst, awaiting him at the
express Office. This one lives at
Waits River. What place puts in
the next bid for first premium on
fools I?
The horse epidemic has made its
appearance in town, and quite a
large number of horses are on the
sick list. All of the horses in 4. S.
Peaslee's livery stable are sick and
G. +. Peters has several sick in his
stable. From what we can learn,
the best treatment for the discas"
is to keep the horse warm, feed him
no grain, but give him warm bran
mash, keep the bowels open, have
the stables well ventilated, and give
the horse gentle exercise when it
can be done withor' exposing him
to the cold. rae less drug sing the
better f.. the horse. They should
hc; be used anti fully recovered, as
in case OF over fatigue or slight
roil, they nave relapse when
generally proves fatal
ANOTHER BRIDGE MURDER. "A
cattle drovcr by the name of Good
nrh, while standing upon the top
of the rear car Of the cattle train
on Monday, was struck by the brige
one mile below fairlcc, and instant.
IL killed. He was 4 resident of
Hand wick, We believe.
AS our law makers are now in
session. we put This in as enc more
plea in favor Of a law which will |
compel all railroads in the State TO
raise their covered bridges SO high |
as to prevent the possibility Of such
accidents.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-11-01
George lIatcli's Estate.

The subscribers, having been appointed by
the Honorable Probate Court for the District
of bradford Commissioners, to receive, ex-
anime, aud adjust iill claims and demands OF
all persons, against the estate Of Geo Hatch,
late of cwbury. in said District, deceased.
months from the 23l day of September, 1872,
being allowed By said Court to the creditots of
said deceased. to exhibit and prove heir re-
spcctve claims before us Give notice that
we will attend to the duties of orfr appont
ment at the office of Leslie 4 Rogers in New
bury, III said District, on the 20th day of March
next. at ii O'Clock in the forenoon Of said day.
GEORGE LESLIE Commissioners
JOHN BAILEY, Jr, COMMISSIONERS
Sept. 3d. A. d.. 1872. 20w3
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-11-01

WELLS EIvER.-Frank Deuling
has sold to G. D. ennimau il lot on
the back street, for : 100. Pcnniman
intends to build, probably, this sea
son.
" hen Carpenter & Jones began
business, they leased the baldwin
building for five years, with the
understanding that any time dur
ing the term they could have the
building for g, 800 The lease OK.
pircs neEt Monday, and just before
it runs ont they will take a transfer
Of the building.
G. ID. pcnniman has sold his
house to VIM. Uazeli of NcWbury
Street price, 81 soc.
Two daughters of John Bailey
came near being killed on Monday
evening last. They Went to New
bury village, and coming down the
Ingalls, hill the harness broke, let
ting the wagon against the horse
4 runaway fnllowed, and the girls
were throw out and badly injured
bat no bones brokem.-Uni0n.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-11-01
Buckingham's Dye.
FOR THE WHISPERS.

AS our Remover III many cases
requires too long a time, and too
much care, to restore gray or faded
Whiskers, VIC have prepared this
dye, in one preparation which VIII
quickly and effectually accomplish
this result. 1t rs easily applied,
and produces a color which will
neither rub nor wash of. Sold by
all Druggists. Pricc Fifty Cents,
Manufactured by r. P. HALL 4 co.,
NASHUA. NH.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-11-01

The trustees Of the Bradford Savings Bank
and Trust Company have declared a dividend
OF three dollars per share on the Capital stock
of said institu ion, payable on the first day OF
November, 1872, at their Banking Rooms in
Bradford. l.. +. HALE Treasurer.
Bradford, W, Oct. sth, 1872.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-11-01
CLARA KNIGHT stHte of Vermont
ZENAS KNIGHT } Orange County

| ZENAS KNIGHT orange county, ~
TO the Honorable County Court next to be
holden ut Chelsea, within and Tor the county
of Orange on the Third Tuesday of December
next, comes Clara Knight, of West Fairlee In
the cotnty Of Orange. and shows said Court
that IN the 9TH day of December, A. D. 1857,
at Thetf0rd, in Orange County aforesaid, she
was lawfully joined in marriage to Ienas
Knight by Ell Clark, IN ordained minister
Of the gospel. and from that time I'LL May A.
| y. 1871, she lived with the said Henas Knight,
In Vershite In said Orange county, In strict
| observance of all the duties enjoned and alb
staining from all things prohibited by the
marriage covenant.
Your petitioner further shows That the said
Icnas Knight hns not observed the duties en-
Joined upon him by the marriage covenant.
but on the contrary has treated her with great
and intorable severity. So that at times your
u.tit
10 b,en fear for her ie' about
Knivht loft YOUR pet,iohof ior parts Unknown
and has moi il we'd WIN hef si,oe' ana that be.
ore anu s'nce sufficient pecuniary oh;, SUI" ~
nclhs was .. n,e maintenance for uour 9so, ~
IroN,o' 'n,' a.. yrogsly and cruell,v ra,ppsal
WI A,, o' -. 20 do and your petition bos
been beer sencndant upon her own personal labors
for her support.
Your petitioner further shows that ever
since her marriage with the said Ienns, she
has been n resident of The County of Orange
and she further shows that the said Zenas
Knight resides without this state. and In parls
unknown to your petitioner
Your petitioner therefore humbly prays that
the bonds of matrimony between her and the
said Ze,as Knight may be dissolved, and
bill of divorce granted her. And she further
prays this Court to grant her such suitable
alimonv from the estate of her said husband
as to said Court shall seem meet and as in
duty bound your petitioner will ever pray.
Dated M West FHirlee, in the County of
Orange Sept. Plat 1872.
CLARA Knight. !
sr orange Ss c yh"HSS IS
The foregoing libel having been presented to |
the undersigned and it being made to appear |
that the said ZenaS Knight resides without |
this State. 1t is therefore ORDERED that the |
said 2enss Knight be summoned to appear
and answer to said petition at the term of the
Orange County Court next, to be holden at
Chelsea. within aud for said County, on The
third Tues day of December next, and show
cause if any he have, whythc prayer of said pc
toner shall not be granted. by the publication
of said libel and this order thereon, in tht
National Opinion. weekly newspaper, pup
lishcd at bradford. in said Orange County,
three weeks successfully, the last of which
publication shall be- AZ least six weeks before
said term of the said Court
Dated this Eth day of October, ls7s
ASAHEL PECK,
Judge OF the supreme Court
ORIN GAMbFII Jr. ATTY l2-W3
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-11-01

SrRArroRD.-The Squirrel Hunt
which came off here was a perfect
success. The an cunt Of game
caught being quite large, including
1853 Skunks, 4 Porchpines, and II
Racc0Ons. The cunt stood as fol
lows:
ID. {. lIyde's side, 1925
j. +. MOrrill's. lob
After the count, the hunters, 40
in number. retired to IIazeltun's no
tel, where most excellent supper
was prepared for them by the de-
fcated side.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-11-01

VERsHlRE.--Winthrop Davis
Esq, the father of AlOnzo w. Da,
Wis, who was shot last June by his
uncle, John Carlton, has sold his
farm and removed from the place.
Measles and whooping cough are
all around town, and in fact, through
the whole vicinity. They are not
usually thought to ego hard' this
season, but some children having
both at once, or one Immediately
following the other, have died
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-11-01

NEWBURY.-Thc Morris Brothers
gave an entertainment at Seminary
Hall last Thursday eve. The in
strumcntal music was good.
Chambcrlm is moving into the
Spring Hotel.
All of the horses at the Livery
are affected with the horse disease,
as are also several others in the vii 4.
lage.
Mr.. ". X. putnam, Of Newbury,
raised this season some branching
corn which arrived at maturity, and
he has shown us five stalks which
he says grew from one kcruel OF seed,
the five stalks bearing 81 ears of
corn. # is the first of the kind we
ever knew TO amount to anything.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-11-01
Local Items.
a bout Gown

Tho question Of the hour, Flow
is your horse 7
A. j. Russ is building the new
road over Sharp's Hill, aud has it
about half completed.
Il. 8. Peaslee informs us that he
will probably be able to resume bus
ness ut his livery stable next Mon
day, as his horses are now recover
ing.
Pickett u Co. have at last got
theiI logs mostly out of the high
way at the hill in front of A. r.
Clarke's, and the road has been put
in good condition by tie construc.
ton of new culvert, &c.
The Selcctmen advertise the sale
of the contract for building a new
road from Noah Martins house to
Il. w. RobieS'S, out on"M;nk Hill"
The sale will take place at Noah
Martins house, Nov. 4th, at O'Clock
l.. NJ.
IN publishing the premiums
awarded at the late Orange County
r,;n uo ir,dco,to,t,y om;,,od ,ha
'.';,,n, NJ, ~ cts or,ordod - Mi..
- cin,,..,. - na',,,..,, g..
w,,,.,. u.'., "
'''
p.,,,,Iioo.s pau pi,aors viii
AID. an entertainment At Tovr
!I,5 ~, S,,nrJ,, .vering N,v q
u,. / u E,loy ,Le I onlo, Star
..r,,,o1;.n ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, a..
,,ornc
Jas. II. MirarA has shown rs q
d.cd oiycn Lv David Tryon .of
Iliddletovu in the couuty of Hart
tnd and Cnlony Of Coupocticrt
"a st,.c. ra.,dn,n !, =. ,,,r
l-q7 .or,a,i,n .,.,,+ g .,.'n,,
,,,.l }.... r.o ,r,.., ~.
,....;.
Result CO (OUNCIL.-RcV. J.
X. Williams # Bradford, after
liIstorarr of ak Years. was lis
missed ,nt 221tl inst. The Result
ot Council wiz as follows, This
! ,n,.u with L.,yin, Lun,tl, sul
r,i.siva IN the will of God ~ the
,o,,,,,.;o,, of l,oln,..,l ,,ost.., r,,n,
,., ;.,. .I, :, 49,, III.
, -. !
a.o, ,a,,o. 81 .ho no;o,lor;,o
,,,,no1,o,1n r,o;. 20 ,o hio,lr
o.t,,, nraaener ar Chrls,
sin we re;oico in heinr nermitt>
~ +, r.corniya IN onr Rev. hrothor.
q sound and faithful minister of the
rrnss devoted as dlsciple of the -,
Master and an eminently christian
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-11-01


During the spring of 1871 Albeit
Huntington, formerly Of Orange,
but at that time xathe employ oi
Col. Orange FidAa' of Montpeu b
forged tho name OF the Golorrf to
an order for clothing, on S. L. Rob
inSon. The forgery being detected
Huntington was arranged for the
offence and committed to jail, from
which he was released on bail. given
by l.; T. Mallory. Soon after, he
decampeh, leaving Mallory in the
lurch. About fortnight since 1t was
aSccrtainpd that he vas in Green,
field. y. H.. aud OH Il reGuiSition
from the Governor Of this State he
was arrested and retained to Yer.
mont.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Holman,
of West Randolph, was travelling
on the branch road leading north
westerly from that village, last Sat
mday evening, when he was attack
ed by man who sprang from the
bushes, and evidently intended mis-
chief. Mr.. Holman fortunately re-
leased himself, and made his escape.
Some doubt is entertained as to
whether somebody meant it ''ior
fun" or whether it Was really the
"ku KluX.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-11-01

struck his head upon the barn lloor,
causing severe wound. When he
was found some hours aftcrward he
was In senseless condition and has
remained so, except at short inter.
walls, to this time, 10Th inst.
Hopes of his recovery are entertain
ed.
Another shooting accident occur.
red at Chelsea the 2lst inst. Two
little boys about 10 or IL years old,
were ont sporting with a pistol.
Ono of them came home with a
charge of shot in his face, about
the mouth and chin. The boy that
was shot was the son of John Is.
Bacon, a merchant and postmaster.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-11-01
HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE

The Subscriber oilers for sale Iris Houseand
Lot situated on tile Upper Pldin, 1T tie North
end of Bradford village There are atout four
acres OF land with nearly new House and Ba RI
All in Perfect Order.
with thinning watet froir never-iaiing spring
at house ami barr. Also a fine garden with
fruit trees, small fruit &c.
This is one of the most pleasant locations in
the vicinity, and will he sold at Il reasonable
price on easy terms.
n. X. DOE
Bradford, w., Oct o. 1872.
For particulars nPire OF b. p. Chanberln,
Bradford, VI.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-11-01

FPresilential Election Tuesday.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-11-01

CTATE OF VERMONT Bradford District,
- ). 5. III Probate Court. holden at New
bury, on the 9th day of October A. ID 1872,
Leyiua T. Perkins Administrator of the es
tate of Winthrop g. Perkins late Of Bradford,
in said District, deceased, makes application
to said Court for license to sell all of the real
estate of said deceased. representing that said
sale is necessary for the payment of debts of
said deceased. Whereupon it is ordered by
SAID Cont. that said application come under
considerable ion III be heard on tho End Tuesday
of November A. D. 1872. at the Trotter House
in Bcad'ord, and, it is f}irther ordered, that all
persons interested he untititl hereof, by pub
heat ION ut notice OF this application and or
der thereon, three weeks succcssivelv in The
NtTiONkL oriNiuN. newspaper published ut
bradford, bhfurt sdid TIME Of hearing, and if
they see cause object thereto.
BY the Court Attest.
20w3 II. W. BAILEY Judge.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-11-01
CLARA Knight.
STATE OF VERMONT, I
Notice..

JuUgr OF INC Supreme CUHl
ORIN CAMPBELL, .r., Atty. 22w3
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-11-01

FIRE.-The dwelling house of
Geo. Manson. was discovered TO be
on fire at about 5 o'clock on Tues
day morning, aud the fire alarm be
Ing sounded, soon brought the fire
engine and a large crowd of people
to the scene. The fire caught from
chimney burning ost, and before
lie engine got TO work it had made
such Roadway that ell the upper
portion was on fire inside. The op
tratinns OF the fire department were
well directed * under the good man.
"s"nlrnt OF chief engineer, Col. ID.
l. Andross. the hgr was subdued.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-22
FASHION NOTES.


Sealskin still holds its own as the
fashionable fur.
1t is now fashionable for brides to
dress in colors. a r.
4 Minute diamonds are now worn for
vest buttons in full dress.
| Natchez is said to have the best society
of all the Southern cities,
Spotted short wells or veillettes have
quite gone out of fashion.
i Richmond, Virginia, is becoming a
haven for Northern bridal parties.
! A boa and small round muff is the
proper thing; cuffs are obsolete.
| One clock seems to be the fashion
able hour for wedding this season.
j. The styles for ladies' wraps are inf
mite, but the Dolman is the great rage
just now.
Bohemian garnets set in silver are be-
coming fashionable for demi-toilette
jewelry.
Long trained reception dresses are cut
in blocks or points on the bottom, Ia
Josephine.
| The latest thing in fruit dishes is a
huge silver watermelon cut in points and
lined with gold.
Roman scarf sashes continue to be
highly fashionable, and young ladies
| from Paris tell us they are all the rage.
The work young lady of society goes
through in the course of gay season
would kill an ordinary day-laborer.
The light colored sacque now worn on
the promenade by ladies were intended
and are only appropriate for carriage
wear.
The first exclamation of an American
belle on entering the cathedral at Milan
was, Oh, what church to get married
inl"
The red leather belts wore for the
past six months by our fashionable
women are going out of style quite as
rapidly as they came.
The shortest admissible glove this
season for full dress will be eight but
tons. Moral Don't make bets of kid
gloves with your lady friends.
Lace shawls appear to be again IN
style. At the opera we have noticed
many of white lace worn with fine effect
over light colored silks.
Hats are now worn of the forehead,
showing the front hair, instead of over
the eyes, as formerly We owe this in
novation to the Rabagas hat.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-22
Attachment Notice.

William Fitzgerald ! Before John Spelman.
VS.. Justice OF the feace
Bill Stevers. for Shelby CO.. Tenn.
TN THE ABOVE NAMED SUIT AFFIDA-
Il Wit for attachment having been made under
section 1856 of the Code of Tennessee, that the
said Bill Stevers is n nonresident of the state
of Tennessee. or is about to remove, or has re-
moved himself or property FROM this State, or
has removed or is removing out Of the county
privately, or conceals his property so that the
ordinary process of law cannot be served upon
him, or has absconded, or is hbsconding, or
concealing himself or property, or has fraudu-
lently disposed of, or is about fraudulently to
dispose Of his property. and that the said
defendant, Bill Stevers, is indebted to the
plaintiff in the sum Of sixteen dollars and
Fifty cents, that the claim is just, and an
attachment having been issued by. me and
returned by the proper officer, levied, ETC.; II
Is therefore ordered that the defendant appear
before me at my office, No. 40 Adams street,
in the city of Memphis, Tennessee, on satur-
day, the Both day Of November, A. ID. 1872, at
IL o'clock am, and defend this suit or the
same will be proceeded with ex parte, and that
a copy Of this notice be published once week
for four consecutive weeks in the PUEBLO
LaDGER. JOHN SPELLMAN, j. p.