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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-03-10
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Fatteniug Reef Cattle,

1 am asked what consider "a fair
gain, il the winter, per day, on 1900
pound steer" Some years ago l placed
in my yard sc. Of platform scales that
would weigh up to three tons, and allow.
ing my neighbors the free use of them,
they soon began to drive their fatteniug
cattle aud young horses to these scales
that they might note their growth from
time to time, and that the value of their
beef cattle ght be known to the feed.
ers when they were ready for the mar
ket. Some quite marked results fol-
lowed the use Of these scales. The buy.
ers of fat cattle did not like to have the
feeders know the true weights of their
animals. because, in the absence of exact
knowledge on the part of the seller. the
superior Judgment of the skilled buyer
gave him great advantage in the trade.
| digress here to say that the skill 40.
CURED by long practice in buying and
then slaughtering cattle is wonderful. l
know 9 man who can give the value of q
single stee- by merely seeing and then
examining him, without weighing-with.
10 one dollar, as the same shall be de.
termined when he is slaughtered, and all
his beef hide and tallow determined by
actual weighing-and if ten OF more
steers were to be included in the trial, he
probably would come within half dollar
Of the average value; that is, he would
come within five dollars Of the real value
of the ten animals. Against the judg.
ment of such a man who. as he would
express himself, "buys by the dollars
that is, offers q round sum, or asks q
price in dollars-ths ordinary farmer who
fats few steers or oxen, has but poor
chance, unless, he weighs, either before
or after the beef is slaughtered. So thu
buyers generally are not in favor Of far,
mers having the means Of determining
the true weight of the beef cattle they
may have to sell and this l soon learned
after the scales had been brought into use
The more important knowledge derivet
fsom these scales was that oxen that hat
been worked all summer, when put upol
feed, to fit them for the butcher, woul'
usually gain quite rapidly for some two
three, or moro months; then, as the ami
NAL became well filed out, the rate o
gain would generally fall of, and tn
eouipg Of Geld weather would general,
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-03-10

Time is short, and if your cross he
heavy remember you have not far to
carry it.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-03-10

A great hardship-An iron steamer,
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-03-10

A letter is published from Catherine
Waller, alias Kate Wallace, alias Cath.
crime Mckenzie, to the effect that Mrs
Waite, recently charged in Portland with
b:gamy, was never John Walters wife
but that she is Mrs. Waller, having mar
ried Waller, May 20, 1862, and that hel
children were born, February "a, 1868
and September 2. 1864; that she loft
him four years ago because he abused her
and that she had scar on her arm where
he cut her with an axe, and one on hel
left temple where he struck her with 9
block OF wood. Furthermore, she says
she will have her children before long il
she has to steal them.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-03-10

Rooted sorrow-An aching tooth.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-03-10

The Omaha merchants clue has passed
resolutions that the murders by the Sioux
near the Red Cloud agency arose from
merely local difficulties, that there had
been no hostile movement made or ccn
templated in Nebraska or Wyoming, and
that the control of Indian affairs ought t.
be transferred to the department of war
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-03-10

A legislative committee has been look
ing into the expense Of the unfinished
San Francisco courthouse. and finds that
q debt of about s2,750,000 must eventu.
ally be saddled upon the city to save the
1900, 900 already expended and con-
tracted for.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-03-10
CENTRAL VERMONT AND RUT.
~ LAND RAILROADS.
WINTER ARRANGEMENT.

WINTER ARRANGEMENT.
On and after Monday, Dec. g. 1873, trains will
run rs follows Sundays excepted
GOING SOUTH AND EAST.
Leave Middlebury at 9.52 and ll.30 .. m, 10
and HOO p. m.
MAIL.-Leaves ogdonsburgh at 7.20 p. IN, ST.
Adams at ego a m, Burlington at s. 10 u. m,
Port Henry $50 a. M, Rutland 10 p. m, Bel
lows Falls 2.3O p. m arriving at New London at
$50 p. M, connecting with steamer for New York.
NEW YORK EMPRESS Leaves st. Adams at
$ 80 IN, Burlington 1905 a IN, arriving in Rut-
land at 1880 pm,
NIGHT EXPRESS.-Leaves Ogiensburgh at
1900 m, Montreal $3.50 IN, st. Adams 40 p
m, Burlington $40 p m, Rutland 1880 II m,
Bellows Falls 3. % a III, arriving in New London
at Ills n m.
MINED TRAIN.-Leaves Burlington at 200
p III, arriving in Rutland at 100 pm Leaves
Rutland at 1920 m. Bellows Falls G,35 n IN,
accommodation train) arriving at New London
at 80 pm.
MINED TRAIN.-Leaves Rutland at $40 p
IN, for Bellows Falls and Brattleboro.
GOING NORTH.
Leave Middlebury at 3l3 and al a m, and
$50 and 90 IN.
MAIL.-Leayes New London at > a M Spring
field 500 m. Boston 100 m, Bellows Falls at
ll.5O IN, Rutland 2.30 m, for Port Henry, Bur
lington, St Adams, Montreal and Ogdensburgh
irving at Port Henry at 500 m, and 81 Adams
at 9.25 pm.
NIGHT EMPRESS Leaves New London 2.45
p m, Springfield at $40 IN, connecting with
train leaving New York at 800 m, Bellows
Falls l.20 p IN, connecting with train leaving
Boston at $50 m, Rutland l.i3 m. for Bur
lington, st. Adams, Montreal, 0gdensburgh and
the West.
MIXED TRAIN. Leaves Rutland at $40 a
m, for Burlington, ST. Adams, st. Johns and
Malone, NY.
MIXED TRAIN-Leaves Bellows Falls at 80
a IN, arriving in Rutland at 9. 20 m.
ACC0MMODATI0N.-L New London at
$40 IN, Bellows Falls $50 MARRYING in Rut-
land at HOO pm.
Trains leave Burlington going East, for Mont
peler, &C., at $50 a IN, 1870 m, and $50 m
Trains leave Bellows Falls going north for
White River Junction, &c, at $50 a In, ll.50 m
and $50 and H. 20 IN.
CoyyEcTIoNs.-At Rutland with Rensselaer, 4
Saratoga and Harlem Extension Railroads; at
Bellows Falls with Cheshire Railroad; at South
Vernon with Conn River Railroad.
p Sleeping cars are attached to night trains
between ST. Adams and Troy and Burlington and
Boston.
J. W. HOBART, Gen sup,.
ST. Adams, Vt, Dec. 1, 1873.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-03-10
YARN FOR SALE CHEAP.
TOR SALE.
Pasture and Wood Lot,

IN PITTSFORD, VT
Two miles from Railroad. between 400 and 500
acres, about half cleared. Several acres of tilla-
BILE land with an Orchard and some meadow the
balance heavy timbered. Easy of access; four
miles from brandon Village. To person ac-
quaintod with the Lumber and Wood business this
is n chance to make money.
A long pay day given if desired.
OZR0 AEACHAM, brandon, Vt.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-03-10

As twice eleven is twenty-five, how
can twice ten be twenty too?
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-03-10

The Oxford, Me-, Democrat gives q
dish.lfter as an inducement to subscrib.
crs
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-03-10

Why should artists drink paint? BE
cause il suits their palate.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-09
FRESHETs In PENNSYLVANIA.
Flood In tho AliegH eny and monong.-
hels Rivers-The Steamboat Hercules
sunk-On City Submerged.

Flood In tho Alleg Heny and monong.-
sunk-On City Submerged.
PTrTsBUR0, Jan. 8, 1874.
The heavy rains Of the past three days have
caused q treshet In the Allegheny and MonOnga-
hela rivers, and the former this evening showed %
feet In the channel-a very high stage Of water.
The Monongahela is very high, and fears were en-
tertained that portions OF the coal feet would
be swept away and lost: but fortunately the coal
boatmen were expecting the freshet, aud thus Ir
the Meet has escaped with only the sinking OF
few barges.
The steamboat Hercules, Eoored at Mononga-
bela wharf, however. was sunk this morning in Is
feet OF water. She belongs to Joseph D. A. g. J.
8. Mcdonald and was valued at $50, 600, and par
TALLY insured IN TINS city, Cincinnati and Wheel
ing. The steamer had about 5000 bushels OF fuel
Oh board, having been coaled preparatory to leav
Ing with tow OF coal.
portion OF the Eighth ward Of Allegheny City
was overlooked ana the lower parts of tile dwell
ings submerged, the occupants taking up their
quarters in the upper stories or attics.
At Oil CITY 1t rained two days and nights, and
the river rose IA feet, flooding cellars IN seneca
and Centre streets, causing moving and much con-
fusion. This Is the third neavy Ireshet which mas
visited that place within the last six months.
The Atlantic and Great Western Railway track
was flooded Tor some distance about two miles be-
low Oil City. There has not been much detention
OF trains, however.
The water above and at this point is now falling
slowly, and rivermen eel confident that ali danger
Is over.
The Freshet in the schuylkin subsiaing.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 8, 1874.
The freshst in the Schuylkin is subsiding without
serious damage.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-09
TAmmlNY GENERAL COMMITTEE.
Meeting u the New Delegates for Organ
ixatiOn.

Meeting u the New Delegates for Organ.
fxation.
The Democratic General Committee met last
evening at Tammany Hall for organization. John
Kelly called the meeting to order and in few re-
marks congratulated the committee upon assem-
bling in such full numbers and presenting such
highly respectable representation Of the democracy
Of the city. What had been accomplished in the
recent past was q sure indication OF what they
might trust to for the future. He concluded by
nominating John W. Chanler as temporary chair.
On taking the chair MIR. Chanler said that the
honor now conferred upon him showed that his
conduct toward the party during his official con-
fore cherished this honor. The Chairman then an
nOunced that the meeting was ready tor business.
TN motion OF John Kelly Messrs. Quincy, Ack-
ert and Feitner were elected secretaries.
The reading OF the names OF the delegations
from the 81 Assembly districts and the two Vest
chester wards was nsn Ss with the
sixteenth and Nineteenth Assembly districts, and
from the Twenty-third ward (Westchester).
priei recess was .nen taken, IN ORDER TO allow
resolution of Colonel Fellows, 70 appoint from
their numbers committee Of two from each AS
sembly district to act as committee on contested
On reassembling the names Of this committee
were read out, and the Twenty-third ward, In
which only one member was contestant, was
decided BY the Chairman to be entitled to repre-
sentation on the committee.
1t was announced that the Committee on Con-
tested Seats would meet this afternoon, at four
O'Clock, at Tammany Hall,
The call for the noidng of primaries for the cleo
ton in the Twentyhrst Assembly district was
inst. and the Convention on the 18th inst.
On motion OF senator Fox, 1t was adopted that
each member OF the General COMMITTEES be as
sessed $40 {as was done last year, for the purpose
or defraying current expenses
The committee then adjourned.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-09

and said 1t was not the first time that men in New
Orleans had sent a telegram here. He moved it be
laid on the table.
Mr.. HAMILTON shought 1t like any other petition,
and should be referred.
Mr.. CoNKLlNa said the shortest way to dispose OF
II was as suggested by the Senator from Indiana
(Mr. M0rton). As one member Oh this body, he did
not propose to SIT here and let this telegraphic
despatch 60 to the committee. People had right
to petition Congress, but not by telegraphio de-
spstchea. He hoped the matter would lie on the
table, IL having been read. The despatch was laid
on the table by vote Of 20 yeas aud 20 nays
IMPORTATION PROM THE TREASURY.
The CHAIR laid before the senate o communities
ton from the Secretary OF the Treasury giving q
list OF persons OF that department using official
postage STANDS.
Also q communication from the same onncer In
regard TO the expenses incurred in the construc-
ton Of railroads and canals. LAID on the table.
FURTHRR TALK ON SALARIES.
The Salary bill was again taken up, and the
amendment OF Mr.. Morrill, was rejected by vote
OF SO nays to 30 yeas.
as to provide that mileage shall not be allowed for
the arst session OF the Forty.third Congress.
Adopted. -. - -.sa
The amendment Of Mr.. Hamilton Was then
ADOPTED, by vote OF 81 yeas TO 20 nays.
Mr.. EDMUNDs moved, as an amendment that the
reduction OF salaries herein provided for shall take
effect on the 4th day OF March, 1873, and the ac-
counting officers OF the Treasury shall compute
the same accordingly, and shall make ratabe
necessary to ehectuate these provisions within
nine months next hereafter.
Penilng vote on this amendment, at ten
minutes past i've O'Clock the Senate went into
executive session, and at hall-past five the doors
were reopened and the Senate adjourned.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-09
Two Bridges Carried Away-Wostport
Inundated.
WEsTPoRT, Conn.,, Jan. s, 1874.

WESTPoRT, Conn.,, JAM 8, 1874.
The Saugatuck river, over which are four heavy
bridges, passes through Westport. Tide water ex-
tends to 1t, and a hall mile above. Early this
morning people in the village were awakened by
the falling rain, which came down with more force
than II had seemed to do "a hours previous. 1t
was soon discovered that water was accommodating
In cellars, and as day dawned some OF the streets
were found to De under water. Nearly every cellar
In the village was filed with water. which, rush.
Ing down the valley, poured through the streets
and created CONFUSION generally. AT one time
moor, and the water actually oozed mn through the
noors from the cellar into the hotel parlOrs. The
livery stable near by In which were 10 horses, had
great depth OF water OIL its floors. and the
hostlers felt compelled to remove the horses. Mr..
Joseph Atps, mAu route agent i0y this locality,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-09
EFFECTS OF THE RECENT RAINS.


PoUGHKEEpsIE, Jan. 8, 1874.
The heavy storm OF rain which has prevailed
during the past two days and nights has
carried away the north abutment OF the
Croton bridge, on the Hudson River road.
Two spans went at the same time. The bridge
has, however, been 20 far repaired that all trains
are again running regularly, the first to go over
Reports from the East tell Of slides on the Con-
necticut Western Railroad, all the trains on
that line beng far behind. There are heavy
freshets In all the creeks Of the Hudson. A land
slide has also occurred on the Poughkeepsie and
Easton Railroad, near Boston Corners, and another
on the Duchess and Columbia Railroad az Hustled.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-09
DENIAL OF A REPORTED DBPALCAT1oN.

LOWELL, Mass Jan. g. 1873
There are rumors anOat that John Buttrick,
Cashier Of the Wamest National Bank. has dis
crepancy of over $4,000 in his accounts. An ex-
animation has been going on for several days.
Buttrck informed Of 1t last night az the close
OF the examination, when he declared that 1t was
not So naty denying it. II is now stated that the
error was made In the figures Of the Examining
Committee, ana that neither the bank nor But
tricks bondsmen have suYered any loss. Colonel
Needham, Bank Commissioner, wiz investigate
the matter.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-09
KILLED BY A FALL

John Wade, a German, SO years Of age, died yeN
terday IN Bellevue Hospital from the effects Of M
juries received by accidentally falling down night
OF stairs at his late residence, No. 50 strcet
Coroner Kessler notified to hold an inonest ~
the body,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-09

Mr.. HAMILTON, Of Maryland, moved that 1t be re-
ferred TO the Committee on Privileges and Elec-
lions.
~ MORTON. Of indiana opposed tpat reierspsa :.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-09

was out early to begin his daily duty. In attempt
ing to cross the village bridge with ms horse aud
stage, he found that portion OF the structure at
the west end, next the First National Bank was
carried away. The rushing waters, which had
bridge, and there WAS no possible means OF get.
ting across. except Tor pedestrians. The upper or
what Is iam,ary known 9S as the old bridge had
is very great, ana cannot be repaired for
some time TO come. Ttravei by carriage Is entirely
lage and the railroad depot Is effected via the
Compo Road and saugatuck carriage bridge-that
bridge we n. Ss courts 70
for 20 years. During the day the rather singular
operation Of pumping out cellars with fire engine
took place. Many citizens were obliged 10 call on
the engine company TO assist them in their dis
tress.
Tho Housatonic and Naugatuek Rail-
roads submerge d--No Trains Running.
BRIDGEPORT, Conn, Jan. 8, 1874.
The rain has made itself felt in serious damage
to property hereabouts. The Naugatuck and
Housatonic railroads are the greatest sufferers.
No trains have passed over either OF them
to-day, and may not for days to come. Passengers
from New York, via Housatonic, reached point
three miles north OF the city this morning, and the
train conveying them had not been able 10 proceed
late last night. serious break in an embankmens
near the wO0llen mills was the cause. 1t Will be re-
paired when the waters subside.
NAUGATUCK ROAD.
No trains over THIS road nave reached the CITY
to-day. BY reports just received the road bed
which follows the bank OF river for 20 miles, and
under which numerous small streams from the
hills and mountains OF the hack country pass, IS
quilted and torn TO a fe arful extent. Two trains
which left this city at seven and ten
O'Clock this morning, are at this hour-six +. Nj
standing on the track below Davis Brook, two
miles south of Derby Junction, waiting for the
water to subside; but they must wait some time
yet before they can proceed. The tracks are actu
ally submerged at Derby At that point the water
IN the river has risen IL feet. Communication be-
tween Derby ana Birmingham Is kept up by
boats the causeway on either side OF the
river being under water. Looking from
Birmingham up the HOusatonic River, the
fall at the great dam appears to be about three
feet, but it is undoubtedly more. At Ansoma the
Nangatuck road has suffered severely The water
rose great height, and at ten O'Clock this fore
noon was even with the top OF the depot platform.
Travel beyond this point Is entirely suspended
WASHINGTON BRIDGE
The west end OF this bridge, over the Housatonic
River, at StratfOrd, below the railroad bridge, IL
under water, and has been so Tor 10 hours. A
greater ireshet than ever before known at this
season OF the year Is now running. 1t il fortunate
Or properly owners that there Is no floating ice in
the river With that to contend with there is tell
ing what the extent OF damage might be, The low
fields everywhere In StratiOrd and Milford are
covered with water.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-02-07

E. H. Talbot, Esq. formerly one of the
editors and proprietors Of the Chicago
Mai. but now attached to the Inter- Ocean,
is now on a professional visit 90 this city.
The Inter. Ocean Is one of the most infiu-
entail journals now published in the
Northwest, which fact. coupled with the
other that Mr.. Talbot is here taking notes,
renders it important that we should all
be on our good behavior. Furthermore,
we have reason to warn a certain class of
our people who entertain mistaken notions
OF things, that such hospitality as an oc.
caslonal dinner at restaurant, thanked
with bottle Of cheap wine, is not gener-
ally accepted as an imposed obligation
to call things by wrong names. Per-
Saps i: will be as well to understand
III advance that a faithful correspondent:
does not reconcile it with his sense of
duty to suppose tina: little attentions to
himself personally are to be taken as
sort Of bride to speak we'll of those who
do not deserve it. nor conceal defects
which peep out from behind such thin
covering. Mr.. Talbot will doubtless be
faithful to the duties he has imposed upon
himself. though We hope he will be as
!enient as he can consistently, with due
regard to accuracy in material points.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-02-07
CARPENTERS NEW ELECTION BILL.

The introduction Of the election bill
into the Senate by Mr.. Carpenter is 70 us
somewhat unexpected. I've have supposed
the Senator from Wisconsin would be dis.
couraged by the recent apathy of the
Democratic members. more than by the
opposition Of the Republicans. Carpen.
ter is too good a politician to wish to ap.
pear as the champion of losing cause.
and we have given him the credit for
sagacity enough to perceive the dominant
opinion on any question. How far we
are correct in our surmises We are not vet
able to say. The Senator has introduced
his bill, and rafting one it is; the in
ference is that he feels confident of his
ability to crowd it through the Senate, at
least. There has been protracted dis.
cussion. He. as well as other able men.
has spoken upon the question. But it is
significant fact that horton atone, Of all
who have spoken. takes open issue with
Mr.. Carpenter. and even the President
and General Butler are said to concur
with him. 1t should be remembered that
the author Of this election bill is the
President of the Senate. politician whose
term OF office expires ia less than two
years, and who has no time to waste on
improbable experiments.
We are aware that the above are oniv
signs, not perfect evidences. but yet they
may be useful to the Louisiana politician
who is in a state Of doubt. and yet wants
to be found on the winning side. For
some reason or another, or Cor none at all,
the Louisiana question has come to be re-
garded as nuisance and bore at the
North. Little politicians. who could not
find this State on a map. are required to
be fright" on this question before it
receives popular favor. and the ignorance
of what is required Of them increases the
perplexities OF the situation. And so.
there is general disposition to settle it
out OF sight in some fashion, no matter
how. For instance, the Boston .id1.er.
tiser, conservative Republican journal,
demands the substitution of McEnery and |
his crowd, in lieu Of the Kellogg govern.
ment, on the ground, we suppose, that a |
change would add zest to the sensation.
But the majority of those opposed to the |
Republican government favor new cleo |
ton. The only question we feel an inter-
est in at present is, whether or not they |
are numerous enough to carry their point
1t is evident that Carpenter, who is a
famous canvasser of opinion, thinks so,
and has begun the war on that basis. 1t
will be his fortune or ruin, and he will no
doubt make heroic fight. We shall see
whether he will win or lose.