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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-09-24
Current Notes,

The Georgia Democratic papers are favoring
the nomination of Gen. Toombs for Govern
or. A few, however, express an opinion that
he would be more available if he would only
keep from "getting drunk"
The Louisville Courier-Journal is explain
ing its rather hasty advice to the Louisiana
revolutionists at which the '.red hots" are
now applying the scourge most vigorously.
The Aroostook Pioneer is repeating Fer
nando Woods lie about $4,000 Office holders.
We thought be stood by the ''fellers" in
Aroostook. Can't they toss him nickel?-
Portland Press.
Fernando may be as good authority and as
reliable as editors engaged in the whte-wash-
ing business.-[Pioneer.
Doubtless you know how it is yourself
the whitewashing business, we meaa, or the
attempt.
The Hartford Courant intimates that Gen.
Butler isn't courteous toward himself when
he calls himself a watch dog.
Some rascaly "anties" lowered a spoon
through the ceiling where Butler was speak
ing last Saturday night, and the audience
seemed to think it was joke. The speaker,
however, couldn't see it. He remarked that
he thought there must be ''some opposition"
The New York Tribune is not certain
whether or not the third term talk is a live
issue. 1t would like to have Gen. Grant or
Republican Conventions declare against it.
Concerning the fall agricultural, fairs the
Tribune discusses: "The farmer wears his
every day coat and baggy trousers, the color
sunburned out, except under the arms and
flaps; but the farmers SONS go in gangs up
and down uneasy in their Sunday snits of
black, butterfly bows OF red and green for
cravats, and their hats set little to one side.
They walk jauntily and talk loudly, staring
and nudging each other as men who know
the world, as the modest, rosy-cheeked Miss
Smith or Jackson goes by, perched beside her
motner on the back seat of spring wagon.
her head gay with blue ribbons and pink
roses.
Those who have expected to read the obit-
uary OF Parson Brownlow are likely to be
disappointed. It is probable be will live 10
write theirs, for he is about to revive the
Knoxville Wing. Tie Pope. Parson Brown
low, Governor Allen, Leslie COombs and the
Laureate of the Prima Donnas are good for
tue second Centennial Com
mercial.
In 1913 the Argus counted the Williams
vote for Governor as anti Republican. This
year, however, it has so tar changed its mind
as to add that vote to Gov. Dingley's as indi-
eating the fall Republican vote last year. in
order to show Democratic gain this year.
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If the food taken into the stomach is not dgested
it decomposes. In the latter case pungent gas is
developed which quotations, or else the
stomach itself secretes ali acid which rising upward
at intervals. stings the gullet Sharply These ex-
tremely disagreeable sensations attribu able to
impaired digestion. To get rid Of them or prevent
their requirement. is only necessary to tone and
late the gastric organs with Hostetters Bitters. 1t
the idea that the unpleasant symptoms will disap-
pear of themselves So far from that being the case
they almost Invariably cuiminate, if neglected in
chronic dyspepsia with its con momitauts of gDaw-
ing in the stomach dizziness perverted VISION head
ache and sleepessness 1t Is true that all these dis
agreeaeles may be obviated by course of the Bit
tiers; but how much wiser to anticipate their arrival
with one or two doses of that preventive Of n-
digestion and strengthener of the alimentary organs
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replied; "but he courted me good deal, and
he told my sister that he intended to marry
into our family"
The ties for the Nashua & Rochester Railroad
to be laid west of Epping have been brought
into Portsmouth, whence fifteen cargoes from
Nova Scotia have been sent over the Concord
& Portsmouth Railroad to Eppipg Junction A
new station house for the occupancy of the
Nashua and Rochester and Concord and Ports
mouth road is being put up at Epping.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-09-24
DIR. SCHENCK'S
PulmOnic Syrup. Sea Weed Tonic, and
Mandrake Pills.

These medicines have undoubtedly performed more
cures of Consumption than any other remedy known
to the American public. They are compounded of
vegetable ingredients, and contain nothing which can
be injurious to the human constitution.
o. her remedies advertised as cures for Consump-
ton, probably contain opium, which is somewhat
dangerous drug in all cases, and if taken freely by
consumptive PATIENTS it must do great injury; for
its tendency is to confne the morbid matter in the
system, which Of course, must make cure impossi-
BILE.
Schenck's Pulmonic Syrup is warranted not to
contain particle OF opium 1t is composed of pow
erful but harmless herbs, which act on the lungs,
liver. stomach and blood and thus correct all NOR
bid secreti0ns and expel all the diseased matter from
the body. These are the only means by which Con-
sumption can be cured, and as Schenck's Pulmonic
Syrup, Sea Weed Tonic and Mandrake Pills are the
only medicines which operate III this way. it is obvl-
Gus they are the only genuine cure for Pulmonary
Consumption. Each bottle of this Invaluable medi-
cine is accompanied by full directions
DIR. Schenck is professedly at his principal office,
corner Sixth and Arch Streets Philadelphia, every
Monday, and at the Quincy House, Boston, on the
following Wednesdays. June 10th and 24:h July 8th
and I'D, and August 9TH and 10Th.
mel2 eoddw1ysn11
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The DOMINION LUMBER TRADE.-The latest
returns from the most reliable sources show
that the'lumber trade between the Dominion
and England and South America has nearly
ceased for;the season. The lumber yards and
docks at Montreal, Quebec and Ottawa are
filled, and the mills shut down on the 26th, OF
one month earlier than usual. 1t is reported
that there is timber enough cut to keep the
mills running tor at least year, if not two.
Very few men are being sent into the pineries
to cut for the next season
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DRY GOODS TRADE IN New YoRK-A New
York special says that "there is healthier
feeling throughout the dry goods market. I'm.
porters are encouraged to open their large in
voices. The styles lately received from Lon
don, Paris and Vienna are among the most ee-
CANT ever received in this city, and as the de-
preston of last year has left the market almost
ehtireiy bare of foreign stuffs, the demand for
the new styles increases. The large commission
houses for the sale of domestic drv goods feel
buoyant in the expectation of late trade that
will more than compensate them for the dnlI-
ness ana inactivity of the past two months.
All through the dry goods and clothing interest
there is a hopeful feeling.
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THE PR ESS.
THURSDAY MORNING, SEPT. "a, 1874

EVERY regular attache of the PRESS is furnished
with a Card certificate countersigned by Stanley
fuien. Editor. ALI railway, steamboat and hotel
managers will Genie, favor upon us by demanding
credentials of every person claiming tn represent our
Journal, as we have Information that several "bum-
mers" are seeking courtesies in the name of the
PRESS, and we have no disposition to be, even pas
sivey, party to such frauds.
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DIED.

In this city, Sept. %. Jennie c.. daughter Of VIM.
A. and Lizzie F. Morris. aged weeks.
Funeral services this afternoon at 8 o'clock at
No % Bramhal street. Burial at convenience OF the
family.]
In Deering, Sept 49, Hannah Durham. aged 80
years DAYS.
Funeral services on Friday afternoon at o'clock.
at the residence of her son. Rufus Durham. Burial
at convenience of the family.
In Biddeford Sept.5 Mr.. Alexander Plaisted, aged
IS years.
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We do not read anonymous letters and commune
cations. The and address of the writer are in
ali Indispensable not necessarily for publication
ut as guaranty OF good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or reserve COM
manicatons that are not used
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-09-24

The treasuTers OF the various mills in Man
chester, N. H., met in Boston yesterday to con-
slider whether they had better run on short
time this winter or decrease the production.
The Manchester Mills and Print Works will not
be represented, as they are running satisfaetor-
lily, and some departments have sufficient or
ders ahead to keep them fully employed.
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Notice..

Il having been reported that the 'Narragansett F.
" M. ms. Co.., of Providence, H. l., has failed /
would notiiy policy holders that the company has
stopped doing business and reinsured ali its ont
standing risks in the Commercial Union ssnr.noe
are perfectly good. se'' poncies
se@1ai"sn" j. W. MUNGER, Agent.
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w H L L Els
SPECIALITY FOR DYSPEPSIA.

of such symptoms loss of appetite heartburn pal
pitation OF the heart dizziness, seepessness, melan
choly costveness, wind, mental and physical debili
soon place 1.-THE house we live in'' beyond the reach
of any remedy.
had Dyspepsia" twenty years, sometimes able
to eat only the plainest food and very little that
tried physicians and remedies without relief until
learned OF "Whites Specially for Dyspepsia" which
has entirely cured me. (Signed)
Springfield, Ms, Oct. 1S.-Mr. White, Dear SIR
The Especially is liked very much by every one who
it. We have sold it for two years, and are not
selling anything but the Specially" now for Dys-
pepsia" Yours truly, G. r. ALDEN.
Price 81 per Bottle. For sale by all druggists.
Send for Descriptive Circular to the proprietor H.
G. WHITE, Cambrldgeport, Mass.
nel6 dt&w6mos
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FOREIGN PORTS.

Ar at Otago, NJ, June 10, barque Frances. Loring
Boston via Melbourne.
Passed Straits OF Sunda July 81, ship North Amer
ica Tucker, from Philadelphia for Hong Kong.
Passed st Helena 18th ult, ship Timour, Robbins,
from Bombay tor Liverpool.
Sid FIN Zanzibar goth ult, barque Gemsbok Bunk
err (from New York; for Muscat.
Ar at Alexandra 2Gth ut, ship Canada Wood, FIN
New York.
Cid at Havre 7th inst, ship Borneo Shaw for New
York.
AR at Wexford 9Th inst, sch Hattie King Crow
ley. st John, NIB
Sid FIN Swinemunde 22d inst barque Am Lloyds
Park, New York.
Ar at Malaga 3lst ult, brig Camilla, Craig, from
New York.
Ar at Lisbon Sd inst barque Jennie Cushman,
Smailey, Boston.
Sid fin Bahia 18th ult, brig Rocky Glen, Higgins.
New York; goth, ship Zephyr, Sweerser, New Or
leans.
At Montevideo goth ult, barque Mendoza. Perry
from Portland disg, for Batavia, to load sugar tor
Boston.
Ar at Salt Cay, IT, goth ult sch Hattie Fuller,
French. New York. land sailed 23d for Bridgeport)
Ar at Pctou 10th inst, brig Ponvert Parker Calais
17h brig Elizabeth Ann Moore Portland.
Cid 18th, Darque Alexander Campbell, Bunker, for
Portland.
Ar at North Sydney 10th inst, ships Saml Glow
er Perkins, London; Alexander, Brown Antwerp
(and sailed for Philadelphia
Ar at st John, NIB. goth inst, sch Iris, Buchard,
Portland.
SPOKEN.
Aug7 lat 16 40 S. lon 4 10 w, ship Sumatra from
Manila for New York.
Sept 81 off Shinnecock, brig Kossack, from Glen
fuegos tor Boston.
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RESTORATIVE STIMULANT

Free from these serious objections, yet palatable,
even inviting to the sensitive palate which will ere-
ate no morbid appetite Tor itself and operate as an
assistant to digestion, well perform the fune-
to be found in
New-York tribune., 1874-06-01
Flower Department..

We have heyopd question tie finest
assortment Of Frencn Flower, ~ the City. - ~ . - .
OPENING THREE CASES NEW RICH FLOWERS.
WREATIIS OF BERRIES AND IVY,
Wreaths Of Roses and Buds
Wreahs o Niolets and Dsises,
Wr,aths oi Apule Blossoms
Weaths OF Mgnionete
COROHETs OF PORGBT-ME-NoTs.
Coronets Of Grapes ard Buds,
Corone;s oi Fruits
Coronets OF Wild Flowers,
Coronets of Lilies, &c.
ROSES AND BUDS
LiIa, ani LILY II the Valley,
DAISIES and Butter Cups,
Clusters of Fruits.
MontuTes and Trshng Flowers
Closing lots OF French Flowers
at lOe lJc., 2Ue., 2Jc, 3lc 40c. spray.
New-York tribune., 1874-06-01
Collars and Sets.

3 900 Linen Collars &c. ST., Zoe, lcc
l O0O0 Linen Collars, Gilt Balls, l0c - -
1000 Embroidered Colllrs, l2ae. 10 SOC
5000 Rel Point Cbcnv Thread
1000 Imported Laen Set.
cost ~, closing at Zoe.
New-York tribune., 1874-06-01
ATTENTION!

90 900 japanese Fans In
hgh Colors. at Sc each =, -
Opening Auction os 10 ha'laas
Opening Auctioa lots 10 slhA
Openiug action lots In RbbcuA
Opening Auction lots in Sssae&
Opening Aneiou lots of GlsvsA
Opening Auction lots of HoaerA
Opening Auctios lots Of IAces,
Oreaing Auction lots of kmbrsidenes.
Opening Auetisa lots Of Tn nnir ~
OpeRins Auction lots VI NslasA
10 900 Liuen Shsde Hsts
eosag oat st iSe each
10000 Burehes Cat JsS
Beaas at "a bsseA
New-York tribune., 1874-06-01
SilVer-Plated Ware.

keen none but the best goods. and
ell at less than manufacturers prices.
Porcelain lined Ice Pitchers.
Dinner and Breakfast Castors.
Soup, Draw, and Cream Ladies.
Fisb, Salad, and Pickle forks-
New designs in Forks.
Pie. Cake, and fiih Knives.
Fruit and Butter Knives.
Sugar Tongs aud sugar Shells.
Napkin Rinas, New Designs.
Nut Crackers and Picks.
Also. TO order, New Designs in
Tea Sets, Coffee and Tea Urns, &c.
New-York tribune., 1874-06-01

Nv S,lverware is all tnple.pla
on White Metal or Nickel slly
Sugar and Batter Dishes.
Cake aud Fruit Baskets.
Table and Dessert Knives,
Table snd Dessert Spoons
Trays and Salvers.
The Paten, Baking Dish.
Silver Flower Stands
Silver and Crystal Vases
Pickle Stands and Jars.
Syrup and Cream Cups,
New-York tribune., 1874-06-01
Toilet Department.

The finest assortment Of hDs
Toilet articles in tue City.
Athinson's Genuine Extracts,
White Rose and other Perfumes
Colgate's Perfumes-ViOlet
Waters, Lavender " aters, &c.
Genuine German Cologne.
American Extracts and Cologne.
Hanson's Fine Powders.
Sterhng's hmbrossa.
Aleock's Porous Plastcrs. 1Oc.
Morgan's Cleaning sapolIO, sc.
English Tooth and Nail Brushes
Buffalo aud Rubber Combs
Pine Ivory Hair Brushes
Flesh and Bath Brushes.
New-York tribune., 1874-06-01
Hosiery Department..

900 dozen Ladie,' B,,r, Bannsg,1s
Sl. cioc.et At AZ Dslr
New-York tribune., 1874-06-01
Ruffling Department.

Crspe Lace Rulings.
Real Lace Raiiinss.
SKIRT Rufinys. with Embroidery.
Csshes and Coyentry Rutiiings.
Skirt Rui'ings. lOc. ward np.
wceen Bias Tueking. lOc. yard
Cssbes' Snos-drop Trimmings.
Bsbvidery and Croche, Trimming
New-York tribune., 1874-06-01
Jet JeWelry.

AZ
Long Cut Bead Chains. 25c.
Fine Jet BandsuKs, 25c.
The Jet Lucca Necklace, J DC.
Strands of Cut Beads, zoe.
Rubber Lockets. Chains, Crosses
Bracelets, Medalions, &c, sc.
Fire Beaded SPRAYS, 2jc.
Whitby Jet Sets. zjc.
Jet Slides, Buckles. Crosses.
M.llnsly Ornaments, Sc., &c.
LOCKETs,
NECKLACES.
HAIR ORNAMENT
BRACELETS
SETS
New-York tribune., 1874-06-01


''''Nr' toISirb SlSS1 Ss IF %h.Ea EAgss 9sk .Acn,
French GSpore p Ioes. ace. s. p: lSs Ss: l2a- 2is
' r ~ French Cupure Lsee., sic, 3se, 39c yard
French Gupure Laees, 40c., 45e, 5oc yard
Spanish Scarf Laces Rich
Borders each ide soc. yard ~, p;., s.i.hr..o.
tiguaId Ceatcrs and Borders Toe.
Colorcd Silk Brussel, Nets 25c yard
ia'' "'' ' ' ~ jaw Chenille dotted tace., Soc. to So
Thread dotted laces, 81 yard
Co,ored Chenille
fsS2ei 5: fSs1y ZOE: G:''. .,s ct 81 ie s.; S.1 lO
'"A " A' ~ White Cheny Liees. with
Fringe Borders, lOc 10 25c yard
COLORED MALTESE LACES.
SPANISH LACE RDGINGs
POINT LACE EDGES.
THREAD LACEs AND BDGINGs,
yALESCENNES LACES.
Thousand. .f dozens yaeneienne'
Lama Lace ShaWlS.
Lam. Lace shawls, 9, 8 70
Lama Lsce shawl' g. sl2
lama Lace shasls, sl0, $40
Lam. Lam. Lace Lace s,s1s:: s,s3ss: s s e s. s.
Lama sseques, SIG TO s5O.
Lace Goods Department.
Bl,ck Thread Bsrtes 9se. to Al -.
Black Thread Bsrbes 90 3 -
Black Threai Barbes. - % to - oo
Lama ace Barbe 75c to 81 80.
White Thread Blrbes Zoe to II 81. .,,,,
Colorcd slA Illusions, 2jc. yard.
Duchess Laces froml Zoe. to 3lc yard
' Maltese Laces, l0e. to 40c yard.
Ap hque Laees, l5c. ~ II 20 yard
20 900 vsrIs real italian Vat
rolST rtalS s. IASE g. TAxbkhstfmIEFs, Il Hs
POINT LACE CoILARs,
Rufling Department.
c,,P; Cry L.. Lace sI7Sab. nSsior'
Meek RuGirs', loc, to slc. yac.
Neck KaBiisss. 33c. " Csc. yard
Ruhinys with Embroidery
Cssbes and Coyentry Rufinss.
Linen Cape Trimmings, zoe ps.
Skirt Runings Zoe. ward up.
Fiue Woven Tucii.gs Zoe yard.
Gs:sss l:.s,.9S s9S.SioE .Ss Esth. s%"Psa IRnni.e
sgaii sg.s P,a'.,,sI: on" P'Pf, s ..1Is. ~ widths
Collars and Sets.
8 600 Linen Collars, &C.: S., 1oc, 1ce.
1000 1000 Lace Lace col.,. d;,t los to ios.. zoe ,o.
5000 Rel Point Thread
Duchess, and Applique 29c 80 ,oooo ,.-, -, a.
cost 81 closing at Zoe
| Cocd LAnen Ses low.
Embroidery Department.
5000 yard; o11 ll;gs@lsi ga i.sss; ss s'5s c. ward
5000 ysDi; sa,1 1sSfi SsSG. sssls. ss y.d ioc var,
5000 yard, Ii.inbaigs, iete, ,,,a
! 5 900 yards Hauburg,. Ise yard.
0O0o ''ir; 1000 tSoys4si y.rss aa.sqys. ~. 2ee yard,
5000 yards lsnhurg. 22e yard
5000 y'Ea; go5 TssEsi ;ss ,Sisls. sss y:.t ,e yard
5000 yasds Hambufn 42e ,s,i
| 9 900 yards Hsmberr. 5Oc y.rt. '
5000 tS cod 1t,%Siii 5sSi, .SSss. e2s y,'s So, ,.
| 5000 yards Hamburgs 75e ,srt
Fine Embroidered Dimty Bands
Fine Worked Double Bands 2Fe
KeEnsris OF Bmbroidehes low.
White Goods Department.
LuAed Sain.coi Mu.r.:. 90. to aOe.
Fine Dotted swisse. 2bc yard
Fine Plain SwIs-es, l6e. to 4O<
White Linen Lawns for
Suitnss. yard vide reduced Zoe A., nj. .,
Fine Printed Lawns, zoe
Pine Frenoh Dmity. 25c
Pine sats striped hques,20c yard .
Orgsndies and French sxissea
s4 Pigur.e Curtain Ma,ins 25e.
~ Pine s..in sa,s ST ss;ssa g sa,s.S s-iIe. s. 20.
LINEN TABLE pssk nsMAsK n.v..r x,pv,ss
LINEN OAhfss Eassli GSfHs Ssfi1 towE1s
Dre. Linibg. ful assortment
Auction lots OF Muslin low
Wide Lace' ioreereriDg peture,
Auction French Printed
Ic', Dre,ss.. worth 4Oe, a, 25G y.rd
Swiss Mushns at 25c. yard
Fancy Goods Department.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-08-11

ing high in air in the shoI; time Of one
minute aud half. Afterwards the
company ran eighty rods, laid three hun.
dred feet Of hose, attached TO hydrant
and had IA stream of water through the
hose 10 two minutes and one half
We understand this company intends
going TO Plattsburg soon TO contend for a
prize offered to the Hose Company, which
eau run certain distance, lay three
hundred feet Of hose and attach same to
hydrant and have g stream OF water
through it in the shortest time. We
think the Vergennes boys will make it
"warm" for some of their opponents.
The Band serenaded Mayor John d,
Smith, Hon. George w. Grandey and
Hon. L. f.. Woodbridge, and short ad.
dresses we're made by these gentlemen.
The occasion was one long to be re-
membered by all who participated there
in.
Quite to the surprise OF the band and
friends their rae to and from Fort Cas-
sin from Nergenues was without expense
to them, this part having been arranged
by the lberality oil Messrs. Stevens and
Booth of the Common Council, and the
Vergennes Fire Department.
| understand friend Barnes has on
hand large number of the views taken
and is ready to supply all with them at
reasonable price. z
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MIDDLEBURY.

|dvertised Letters Samuel 4.
|pp; Alonzo Daniels; Magloire
Fly; Mrs. Isaac Remington Mrs.
bic ODDS.
Case 4 Rider have complete as.
nent of everything found in drug
$, including toilet and fancy goods, a
;e line Of perfumeries, candies, etc
criptions carefully and accurately
pounded.
We publish the premium list offered
be officers Of the addison County
cultural Society for the fair to be
here next month. We hope to see
Armers of Addison Co. sustain the
Of the society and make a rousing,
essful fair, and one that will prove
hiarily advantageous to the society.
Rev. James Mulchahey, ID. d., for
v rector of st Stephens church
pastor Of st. PauPs church, in
lily parish, New York, preached at
Stephens church yesterday, and
thed powerful sermon upon
'ch Unity through Church Organ
pm, taking his text from st. John,
chap. 2l;22, "That they all may
he, as thou, Father, art in me, and
thee, that they also may be one in
hat they may also believe that
hast sent me-. Ana the glory
h thou gavest me | have given
that they may be one, even as
re one." 1t is expected that Rev.
Hall, ID, rector of the Church
e Holy Trinity, Brooklyn, will
ia at st. Stephens church next
ay morning at 10 40, and DR..
ihahey at p. m
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DEATH OF PETER CoMsToCK We
learn of the death of Peter Comstock,
which occurred at Port Kent, y. y,
on Thursnay last. Mr.. Comstock will
be remembered by many of our elder
business men rs having at one time
had large business relations in connec
ton with the Champlain canal. and
the first TO introduce passenger boats,
known rs packets, on the canal from
Whitehall to Troy
Mr., Comstock was born in New
Hampshire, Feb. II, 1897, and was con
sequently Il years old at the time OF
his death. When quite small he came
to New York state, poor boy, near
where Comstock's landing is now To-
Gated, working for a considerable time
for Mr.. Dolly, as chore boy. Being in
dustrous and frugal, he, in the course
of time, accumulated little property,
bought a farm, ond was married at the
age of 81, to Miss Lucy Jackson, set
Ting down as a farmer.
A few years afterwards lie had the
misfortune to have his house burned,
by which he lost heavily, after which
! he began to turn his attention to other
/ branches of business. The Champlain
canal was about being built, and he ell
tered into the project with great vigor,
working himself, upon that great in
ternal improvement, which has done
so much toward developing this north
ern country. He also built the hotel
on the canal, at the point now known
as Comstock's Landing, which was
named after him, and was the first to
| introduce n line of packets, passenger
boats on the canal an enterprise which
in those DAYS was considered stipend
Gus. Here he accumulated hand.
some property, taking good care Of his
own and his wife's mother until theii
deaths. When the great financial
crash of 1887 came he was involved to
some extent in the general ruin, al
though he recovered partially and still
continued business. He built the Fran
els Saltus, the first opposition boat tC
the great steamboat monopoly, and
was also concerned in other enter
prises.
! In 1912 he served a. u soldier, al
though quite young at the time. About
| thirty wears ago he removed 10 Porl
Kent, where he has since resided. Dur
ing this time he has been engaged eX
tensively in the lumber and iron bust
nsss on both the Saranac and Ausablt
rivers, and many internal improve
ments owe their existence TO his ener
ey and enterprise. He has ever identi
fled himself with schemes which hac
for their object the development of the
resources Of the country, and our oldel
citizens will readily recall to mine
many instances in which his service
in this direction have been invaluable
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-08-11
JAMES WHITNEY
Middlebury, Aug. }, 1874.

The fall term of Fletcher Academy,
Bridport, will com nepce on Monday,
August 3lst, under the instruction of
Miss NJ. Z. Converse,
The Tenth Annual Fair oil the
Crown Point and Bridport Farmers and
Mechanics Association will be held at
Crown Point, n. Y, Wednesday and
Thursday, Sept. 10th and 18th, 1874.