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New-York tribune., 1873-02-19

What's in q name Not much, perhaps; but we
notice that widow named Ruth Plum in Middle
town. Conn. has given 81 900 TO the Second Congre-
gational Society of that village. Ruth is a good
by itself; but Ruth Plum is almost pleonasm
of goodness.
New-York tribune., 1873-02-19

There will be, at least, an official sanction
given to the Asiatic cable project by the bill
which has now passed both Houses of Con-
gress. The Company only asked that they be
permitted to land their cables, and that one
or two naval vessels be detailed TO make the
needed soundings on the line between the
American and ASiatic shores. This has been
granted, and the scheme to complete the
electric girdle around the earth seems to have
assumed q tangible shape.
New-York tribune., 1873-02-19

The Scannell trial, which is just now the
murder case of the hour, has proceeded so
rapidly that something of the character
of the defense is already fOreshadOwed. The
insanity plea has not been brought into requi-
sition 30 often of late as heretofore; it is pos
sible that this desperate resort will be used
by the defendant in this case.
New-York tribune., 1873-02-19

Erie Railway affairs yesterday engaged
goodly part of the attention of one branch of
the Legislature to some effect. The investi-
CATION which has been ordered by the Senate
is the result of serious charges. People will
want to know if the repeal of the Classifca-
tion Act was bought through tho Legislature,
and if corrupt means were used to secure
change in the Board of Erie Directors, last
Spring To be sure, it is said that the lobby
is most anxious for an investigation; but pub
lic morals require such an inquiry, now that
grave allegations have been brought against
the movers in the Erie revolution, who had
the Attomey-G General of the State and the
Speaker of the Assembly in their employ.
New-York tribune., 1873-02-19

1t is painful to think of the loss the great
cause of Postal Telegraphy has suffered. The
Honorable Mr.. PomerOy was its most pertina-
cious if not its ablest defender in the Senate.
New-York tribune., 1873-02-19

The Vice-President said he could not have
received the $1,000 from Oales Ames, since
such an addition to his income was so un-
usual that there would have been no posi-
bility of his forgetting it. Oakes Ames there
upon produced the check. He still denied it.
Then his bank account was found to reveal a
deposit Of the proceeds of the check. He took
some weeks to answer this, and finally said
that he received that money in two sums,
5000 from his stepfather $1,000 from Geo.
Nesbitt of New York, a comparative stranger,
in a single bill, sent by mail, in an unregis-
tered letter. Now his bank account is found
to show the deposit, not of a note but
of check for 81 900 from Mr.. Nesbitt,
and this deposit was made two weeks before the
fatal 81 200 CheCk-another, for like amount
from the same source, having been deposited
some months earlier. HereupOn Mr.. COlfax ex
plains that he did receive these checks but that
he also received the note from Mr.. Nesbitt, still
a comparative stranger, by mail, in an unregis-
tered letter as previously sworn, and that he
Will presently explain further. We do not
know that we have any comments to make.
New-York tribune., 1873-02-19

Perhaps the woful condition of the streets
of New-Y York is a more eloquent plea for some
means of rapid transit than any mass meeting
can possibly be. Every person who goes out
doors now sees that one of the most pressing
needs of the times is some mode of convey
aHce which shall be rapid, comfortable, and
;nornensiye. We have nothing of the
cont The arguments brought forward
at the mass meeting in favor of
rapid transit last night are u every
New-York tribune., 1873-02-19

A knottier problem than the Louisiana case
has not lately engaged the attention of Con-
gress. We are yet without any solution of it;
but it is evident that the Senate Committee
which has had the affair under investigation
will advise that a new election be ordered.
This would sweep aside all of the existing
State Government, Legislature, United States
Senators, and Congressman. There may be
minority reports in favor of each of the con-
testing candidates; but it is difficult to see
where any one of the candidates can find any
legal color of authority they must stand or
fall with the Returning Boards and the Com
mittee has already reported that no legal can
vass of the votes had been made by either
Board.
New-York tribune., 1873-02-19

Mayor Havemeyers letter to the Chairman
of the Committee of Seventy, published in THE
TRIBUNE to-day, is a clear and fOrcible state
ment of the leading objections to the Custom
house Charter Mr.. HavemeYer shows that the
Mayor is practically made dummy in the
most impOrtan mt matter of appointing Heads
of Departments. The sole power of ap-
pOintment and removal is virtually In
the hands of an irresponsible body OF
men. Under the new scheme we have the old
Ring machinery kept on hand, but with new
engineers. The old Board of Apportionment
swindle, for example, is shown by the Mayor
to be almost identical with the new one.
Other vicious provisions, notably that which
relates to the Superintendent of Police, are
lucidly discussed; and no candid man can ex-
anime this critique on the impending Charter
without conviction that it is also an I'M
pending danger,
New-York tribune., 1873-02-19

Mr.. Pomeroy gained yesterday a deceptive
victory in the Senate Investigating Commit
tee. He was able to procure ruling which
confined the Committee to the single allega-
ton that he had bribed Mr. York. That he
was greatly relieved when he thought he
had only one mans unsupported testi-
mony to meet may be imagined. But one
B. f. Simpson, for whom Mr.. Pom
erOy has profound aversion, petitioned
the Senate that the special object OF
inquiry be broadcned to include the whole
Kansas Legislature. This is not the feast to
which 0Ir. PomerOy invited himself; but he
is forced to sit down to it, nevertheless We
observe that Senator Nye does not like the
witness York he calls him Mr.. Whats-his-
name, and otherwise treats him with con-
tumely. This is severe but Yorks Offense is
that he has brought great tribulatiOn into the
Happy Family of which Mr.. Nye has long
been a merry and prosperous member
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-10-04

er, and he gave the alarm, Whereupon
Mr.. Bailey caught up the burning ma
terial, threw il out OF the building aud
dipping water from the :istern close
at hand, extinguished the Ere,
which by this time streamed nearly
TO the ceiling overhead. 1t may be
interesting TO those who are keeping
this dangerous material in their stores
to know that chapter Al Of the laws
OF New Hampshire passed June ses-
sion, 1873. provides that no person
shall keep for sale Illuminating oils OF
compounds made from coal or petro-
leum, which will evaporate gas un-
der 100 degrees Fahrenheit, or ig-
mite at temperature of less than 100
degrees, and prescribes as a penalty
for so doing a fine of 500 or one
months Imprisonment. The same
penalty is also prescribed for keeping
Naphtha under false or assumed
name. 1t is but justice to Mr.. Bailey
to say that he knew nothing Of the
explosive nature of the material he
Was keeping, and had kept it but q
short time. lie don't keep it any
more.
We are panied to announce the
death of Lewis Chandler Porter, at 5,
Johnsbury VT, native of Lancaster
and son of Warren Porter, ESQ.,, al
the age of So. Mr.. Porter was for .
long time known to the people of this
vicinity, and his record is Il good one
Perfectly honest and gentlemanly he
secured friends who greatly regret
that his life could not have beer
spared to a ripe old age. He was foI
several years connected with r. p
Kent Esq. as merchant, under
the firm of Kent & Porter, then OF
the firm of Carlisle & Porter, and theI
of the firm of Cargill C Porter, afte
which he went to st Johnsbury il
1915, since which time he has beer
engaged in the extensive mercantile
business OF the Messrs. Fairbanks
Mr.. Porter, married daughter o
the Rev. Jeremiah Glines, of Lunen
burg, who with two children mourn
the loss of kind husband, affection
ate father and noble man.
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Local News.
GuildhaIl.

Guildhall.
The starch factory here is not in
operation this season.
The school here, under the instruc-
ton Of Miss Thyng, appears to be in
fourishing condition.
A large number of persons from
this place, attended the circus ut Lam
caster ON the End inst, and all join IN
pronouncing the show one OF the best
of the kind they had ever seen.
On Thursday last hearing was
had before Hon. w. III. Hsrtshorn'
Judge of Probate for Essex County.
on the petition of LOOMS Wells and
others, OF CRANKY, for the removal OF
S. T. Dudley, guardian of Jennie L.
Griffin. A large number OF witnesses
were in attendance for both sides.
The decision was not announced, the
Judge desiring time for considera-
ton of the case. 1t will be remem-
bered that considerable newspaper
comment was made by the removal
of A. j. Dunn from the guardianship
of this same girl some two years ago.
In the last hearing Hon. VIM. Hey
wood appeared as counsel for the pc
titloner and o. b. Boyce Esq., for the
petitioners.
The autumnal tints upon the foliage
this fall are more brilliant than usual
and to the admirer of nature nothing
can be more beautiful.
The heat Saturday and Sunday
was as oppressive as any days during
the summer. Sunday the thermometer
Indicated 95 deg. in the shade.
See the new advertisement ofMesrs
Spaulding & Lane. They are
daily receiving new invoices Of goods
and their stock is of the best the
market affords.
We with pleasure call attention tc
the adv ,rtsement of G.. A. Martin
in another column. Mr.. Martin is
thoroughly competent to, and makes
q specially Of repairing fine watches
and his stock of jewelry, for styles
and prices, cannot be surpassed ii
Northern New Hampshire.
We call attention to the posters this
week issued, for the great sale by
Auction of Horses, Carriages, Sleighs
Harnesses, Robes &C., by Francis
Richardson of Lancaster, N. II
Mr.. Richardson wishes to re-stock his
livery in the spring, when he will make
his business in this line more perfect
than it has been before. The sale i:
positive, and any and all that wish t.
purchase horses, carriages or any
thing in that line will do well to at
tend this sale, ON Saturday, Oct. II
1873.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-10-04

STATE OF VERMONTl In Probate Court,
EsstT District. SIS. held ut the Probate
day OF September, A. d. 1873
Samuel n. Buzzell, administrator on the es.
Tate OF George Wells, late of CRANKY, in said
district deceased, makes application to said
court for license to sell the whole of the real
estate OF said deceased, representing that a
debts ana charges OF administrItion, ami
would be beneficial to all int rested therein
Whereupon 1t is ordere by said court that
SAM application come under consideration
Il ID be heard or the 18th day OF October, 1873,
~ lne ProDa'e office in Guildhall. And it is
Infther ordered that all person interested be
notihed hereof by publicatlot of notice OF
SAID application and order thereon, three
weeks successfully in the Essex County Her.
OF hearing. that they may appear al said time
anu place, and ii they see CAUSE object
thei etO.
WM Fl. HART>HORN Judge.
a true copy of recorl Attest.
% WM H. HARrSnORN, Judge
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-10-04
Centaur Liniment.

There is no pain which the Ccntaur Lini-
ment will not relieve, no swelling it will not
subdue, and no lameness which it will not
cure. This is strong language, but it is true.
marvellous. 1t has produced more cures of
| rheumatism, neuralgia. 'lock,juw, paJsey.
sprains, swellings caked. breasts, scalds,
burns salt-rheum. ear-ach, &c, upon the hu.
man frame, and of strains, spavins. gals, &c,
upon animals in one year than have all
other pretended remedies since the world be.
gan. 1t is n countcr.irritant, an all-healing
pain rcliever. Cripples throw away their
clutches, the lame walk, poisonous bites are
rendered harmless and the wounded are heal.
ell without scar. 1t is no hulnbug, The re-
cipe is published around each bottle. 1t is
selling US no article ever before sold, and it
sells because it does just what it pretends to
do. Those who now suffer from rheumatism
pain or swelling deserve to suffer If they will
not use Csntaur Imminent More than 1909
| certificates of remarkable cures, including
frozen limbs, chronic.rheumatism, govt, run.
ming tumors, &c, have been received. We
will send circular containing certificates
the recipe &c, gratis, to any o,e requesting
It. One bottle ofthe yellow wrapper Centaur
Llniment is worth one hundred dollars for
| spawned or sweenied horses and mnles or
for screw-worm in Sheep. Stock ownnrs-this
liniment is worth your attention. No family
should be without Centaur Liniment. ] r
! Rose 4 Co., New York
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Berlin.

Berlin.
The Berlin Mills Co. continues to
make Improvements. They have
lately supplied their premises with
an aqueduct, bringing water three
fourths Of mile from large boiling
spring They have also built boat
house near the head Of the pond.
Their store, lately remodled, is made
the neatest and most extensive in the
County. Eight houses have been
built in the Village. The one built
by John Wilson, makes 4 marked
appearance, The Company have
commenced to pile out logs for their
saving. Everything has the appear.
ance of thrift, Notwithstanding the
low water.
William NJ. Wilson is laying water
works to supply the north side Of
Fall Village.
Reuben H. Wheeler has completed
his capacious starch mill. Jackson
Howard, from his home farm, will
supply over two thousand bushels d
fast class potatoes.
The new dam at lower fails is com
pleted entirely across the river.
George R. Eaton, Esq, has pur
chased fine store and business a
North Stratford. We regret that hi
is to leave us and ornament any othe
town.
Twelve houses have already beer
built here the present season.
Cyrus Wheeler and Chester Bean
continue to catch bears and vii cats
II. A. b.
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COOS COUNTY, N, II,
Lancaster,

LaucaStcT,
Charlie Nutter has opened gro-
Gerry store, fruit and news stand, in
the old Sweet store ON Elm street.
Sixty-eight persons signed the
pledge of total abstinence at the meet
ing of The Temperance League Sun
day evening last.
Whiting & Streeter have a machine
for renovatlng and cleansing feathers,
in operation at H. M. Grants old
ca riage shop on Mechanic. st.
We are glad to learn that Mr.
Powell, who was injured in the melee
at the fair ground, has nearly recover.
ed from his injuries.
Geo. 4. Chandler succeeds w. r.
Fisher in the meat business, next
door north of r. w. Bailey's, anC
advertises to sell good meat clrear
for cash.
Our popular station agent, B. F
Hunking. while coming out of an eat
ing honse in Boston, asst Friday night
was knocked down by rough. The
interference of policeman evidently
saved him his watch and money.
A day or two ago an Osprey Or fish
hawk, was shot by Mr.. Samuel Kim
ball, who, with Geo. w. Blair. wa,
hunting. The Osprey measured
feet Z inches from tip to tip of its
wings. They are some what rare in this
vicinity, living mostly upon the sea
cost oil on the borders of our great
lakes and rivers.
Sunday morning partridge, pur.
suing its fight with some doves, went
with such force against the end Of
the old r. r. Store, occupied by Cleve.
land & Powers, as to hreak it. neck.
The doves wheeled in time to save
themselves, but partridges are moi
good on short tack.
The Annual Session of the Teach
ers Institute for Coos County will be
held at Whitefield, commencing Mon
day, Oct. 9th, at 2 o'clock P. NJ, and
continue through the week. The
suspension Of public schools duling
the week of the Institute, is recon.
mended by the Superintendent Of
Public instruction.
An alarm of fire was sounded If
the street at about eight o'clock last
Saturday night, and iu less time th:r
it takes to tell it the street was filled
with an eager crowd, inquiring where
the fire was. In the next breath
however, it was announced that it was
call Out. The circumstances which
caused tho alarm are as follows:
A man called at II. w. Bailey''
store for gasoline, which was being
drawn by the clerk, Mr.. Baker, whel
som of the fluid spattered upon til,
lantern, which sat upon the floor, ant
Immediately ignlted. Baker pulled
off his coat and attempted to smothe
the flames it WAS insufficient howev
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-10-04
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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-10-04

Some six weeks ago Mr. +. b. VIII
son, a night employee of the G. L. r.
in stepping from passenger car while
in motion, wrenched his legs so seri-
ously that he has been unable to per-
form duty since. He is obliged to
use crutches and says his lameness
has been extremely painful. Mr..
Wilson has ever been faithful en-
ploye and he has the sympathy Of
his fellow citizens.
cartridges are plenty this fall.
The down passenger train, Tuesday,
ran over and killed one, and a man
in Shelburue, killed another that he
found roosting on his barn.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-10-04
NOTICE TO CLAIMANTS AND SALE.

we following described properly was seized
i ny officers OF the Customs for violation of
W.T. A, Canaan, Vt. september 49, 1873, Red
Three Years Old Steer
ANY person or persons claiming the proper
" SO selzou are hereby notified TO appear
M munln twenty days from the first publication
hereof and 1le with the Collector Of Customs
ior>the District of Vermont, a claim, Stain :
MS or her interest in the property seized; al.
SO TO execute bond to the Uniet States, in
accordance with the provisions of the 10Th
Sec, Act 10 July, 1876.
Pursuant the provisions OF the 18th Section
OF aforcnatned act, the above described
steer VII! be sold, ut the Custom House,
Cannan. Vt, mt p bic auction. on Saturday.
october ii, 1873, at IL O'Clock A. NJ.
WILLIAM WELLS.
Collector Of Customs
Custom House, District Of Per1,ont q,
Collectors Office, Burlington, Sept. 30, 1873
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-10-04
NOTICE TO CLAIMANTS AND SALE

TINE following described property was sciz.
L ell by Officers Of the Customs for violation
of the Revenue Laws of the United States to
ONE HORSE, ONE WAGON. ONE HARNESS.
TWELVE GALLONS RYE WHISKEY. ONE
GALLON IlIGH-WINES. ONECASE BRANDY,
Any person or persons claiming the pi op.
within twenty days from the first publication
hereof. and file with the Collector of Gust oms
for the District Of Vermont, n claim, stating
10 execute II bond to the United States in ac.
cordance with the provisions of the 18th Sec.
Act 10 July, 1885.
Purs iant the provisions of the 18th Section
of the above named Act, the above described
property will be sold at Public Auction Mt
the Custom House, Island Pond. on Saturday,
October IL, 1873, ut II, O'Clock. IN.
WILLIAM WELLS.
Collector Of Customs.
Custom House, District Of Vermont
Collectors Office, Burlington, sept 80, 1873 80
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1 c. an. r.. R. TINE TABLE.

Trains leave Lancaster, going south Al 80
nnd as 4. NJ, and 3l03 p. IN.
Arrive At Lancaster, from the south, 81 III
Ia 81 aad y. IN.
Trains run between Lancaster and Grove
ton a. follows:
Leave Lancaster for GrovetOn at 80 and
I'm IS n IN; l2.2l aud Pun. Leave GroVstOn'
II for Lancaster 3 90 a. m. LIS, and 1.5
Trains leaving Lancaster AZ 80 a. IN, con
acct at Groveton with train Tor Portland
|Train leaving Lancaster at 2sl and 500 y. -.
'connects at Groveton with train for Montrael
and Quebec.
Tram leaving Groveton at 900 a. m, con
aects with train nom Montresl anu quebec
.nnd runs through to Plymouth. connecting
at Plymouth with train for Boston nj l245
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GOrham.

There was a social hop at the Cor
ham House hall Oh Friday night, and
general good time is the verde fot
those i'll attendance.
c. D. Robinson, Esq, who has
been connected with the Glen House,
as their agent. Tor several years in
tends to give readings this winter in
Vermont and Canada. Mr.. r. is Il
gentleman Of rare power and ability,
and needs no comments to make him
popular where he is throwG.
Mr.. Geo. Wilson, of the firm of
Perkins & Wilson, blacksmilhs, on
coming down stairs some time ago.
st pped OH stick Of wood which
canted and caused his ankle to he
sprained badly. He has been con IL
ed to his house in consequence, and
Of late strong symptoms of rheu-
matte difficulty have set III. George is
good citizen and clever fellow, land
we hope his troubles are only tempo
airy.
The awning to the store which Mr..
j. G. Evans, jr., occupied this summer,
but is at present closed, was torn
down one night last week by some
unknown scamps. The damage done
amounts to $500. johnny cares
but little about this in view of the UNI
friendly disposition which he did not
believe existed against him among his
acquaintance. Such acts, however
smart they be considered by the per.
petrators, are contemptibly mean and
are very marked outlines Of ill-breed.
ing and bringing up.
Our Sheriff was too sharp to take
stock in report that Cotton, the
Maine torger and counterfelter who
escaped from South Paris officer
had passed through Gorham in a gig
and by pursuing quickly he could bt
overtaken. John was in possession
of different information and smiled il
his sleeve at their ignorance. CottoI
was found at his home in Maine
Best to let Sheriffs alone generally
for they are supposed to he close
mouthed and know their business
best.
We are sorry to hear of so man,
gases of drunkenness. especially with
the younger class. Boys we Learn
have been known to be in SO sad &
state Of INVESTIGATION as to be found
in the road at night Supplied. This
Is lamehtahle indeed. Some meas
ures should he taken to arrest the
young from this dread habit, which
seems to be growing instead of lessen.
! ing. Is all this to be wondered al
when no better examples are set? II
is seldom drunken child merges
from the parental roof, where somety
is preached and practiced. Without
these neediul precautionary steps
evils are apt to follow which brings
disgrace and ruin upon both parents
and child.
;. BY invitation, the "K. X. K."B. B
Club Of thus place, visited the ''PloN
Boy" b. b. Climb, of w est Paris, Me.
and played them friendly game
September 18th, 1873, which resulted
as follows:
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-10-04

Castoria is more than q substitute for Castor
OH; 1t Is the only SAFE article in existence
which Is certain to assimilate the food, regu.
late the bowels cure windcoic and produce
natural sleep. 1t contains neither minerals,
morphine or alcohol, and is pleasant to take
Children need not cry and mothers II ay rest.