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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-20

BENAINGToN.-The to tai amount sub
seribed for the benefit of the sufferers by
the calamity at Bradlo I'd & Co.'S mill, in
eluding the amount emit by Hon. 7. W.
Park. is about $4,000
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-20

VERcE>NEs MARkET.- On Tuesday, SOB
lbs. Of butter were shipped. Butter sold
Cor 20 to 39c., cheese, II to lGc-; eggs, 25c'
poultry, II to l6c.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-20

From the St. Adams Messenger and
various other sources, We learn that there
has been during the past week transfer of
large part of the rolling stock of the
ogdensburg and Lake Champlain Railroad
Company to this side of the lake. 1t is
SAID this step was taken by the officers of
the Central Vermont on account of an action
having been brought by Attorney General
Pratt of the State of New York, against the
ogdenburg and Lake Champlain Railroad
Company, to break up the contract under
which their road is now run by the Central
Vermont.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-20

SATURDAY was St. Valentines da and as
the Boston Trareler says the enerable
bishop had it pretty much to hi nself. 1t
has losI much of ITS note, an is ist going
into obscarity. BY and by it will be re-
membcred principally becau SC the name G.
longs 70 one of SCOTS no, els, the last of
his trs,-r;lte productions and from Il nc
fair r'iolrl' : minstrelsy.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-20

ST. Ara,>, Butter MARKET, Feb Il
The market was firm. with limited offer
.rr-. Fair grades, 3jc; medium to good,
s-t. g3.. choice. ias. selections i3c. The
market Tor cheese continues firm, at II to
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-20

The Addison House at Middlebury, has
been sold to {. ii. Scoheld by Darwin
Rider.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-20

Platt-burgh is without small pox and the
scare is over. There were never over eight
genuine cases.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-20

Wa~hington's birthday will this year be
postponed to the 23d Of Feb.-the 22d fall
ing on Sunday.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-20

Tas Lake Champlain transportation
Company are binding a large dock at
rcaul-~an in preparation for the time
when "Ii' Will be the head of navigation,
900 lie completion of the New York and
Canada Railroad, from Whitehall to that
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-20

Three Senator's and four AssemplYmen Q!
the California Legislature are natives oil
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-20
DIED.

SHERMAN-WELLER.-A Hinesburgh, Feb. 18th,
by Rev. Z. G. Perrin, Martin Ii. Sherman and Ellen
r Waller
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-20

DISTRICT OF VERMONT. Sat- Newport,
J this sd day Of January AID. l,l3-
The undcrsi- ned hereby gives notice q his
appointment as Assignee 81 Edgar 4. Merrill, %.
Charleston. in the County Of Orleans. and State
OF Vermont within said District, who has been
adjudsed Bankrupt upon creditors petition. by
the District Court Of said District.
CHARLES CARPENTER, A..i..us,s.
WILLIAM Il. ELhlNS,
31N.y
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-20
by Telegraph.
New York Money and stock Market.


Treasury disbursements $4,000; customs re-
ceipts $4,000; produce exports for the week were
Si,3i5.5g0.
MONEY closed at pet cent on stocks and on
governments.
STERLING very dull; Ash for GO days; 4s7.G4ss
for sight.
GOLD ranged from ll2lGil2i,closed at 1928; car
rying rates 2Gi!; fiat for borrowing; clearinys
SiS,00OOOO.
STATE BONDS quiet; Tennessee old and new
higher.
GOVERNMENTS closed firm and steady
STOCKS opened strong, continued in advance un-
til after the second board. During the afternoon a
reaction Of !ds occurred, but in the final dealings
the market was strong prices generally at the high
est point ofthe day. The advance was to q, Iiar-
lem making the greatest advance Next follows
Western Union and Wabash; the other Vanderbilts,
st. Paul and Union Pacific, also strong. Sales
between 10 and o'clock amounted to li2,0O shares
Of which 900 were Western Union 1900 Union
Pacific 1850 Lake Shore; 10000 Northwestern;
3,jW Harlem. Closing quotations:
L. 6s 81 reg.i2D4 Do. ,67 reg July I1ai
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-20

tRcu.-Capt r. II. Start viii read
paper before Post Cummings, No. b, G.
A. H.. Thursday evening, February 10Th.
Ills subject is To he " From the Chickaho-
miuy to the James, or, the Seven Days
Eltte before Richmond" lie Is spirited
speaker, and with subject 50 fun Of in
iere-t, his paper cannot fail to draw full
-.-LLnnnn
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-20


On the evening of the 10th inst, thu
Richmond Band and Dramatic Club gave
one of their best entertainments at this
place. After excellent music by the band
the drama entitled the Maniac Lover" in
five scenes was played. The scenery repre-.
senting each act was perfectly adapted to
the play, and all the characters well
persOnated. Especially Michael Earl by
| {. W. Jacobs, "De Arville" by Z. Z.
Jacobs, MARY Woodward" by Mrs. Z. T.
Jacobs. Mrs. Christian. Miss Jones, Messrs.
Greens, Gleason and Jones, were all in
their right places. The closing piece of
Turn Him Out was mirth provoking in
the extreme. Mrs. Jacobs, Mrs. Christian
and Z. j. Jacobs brought down the house
with laughter at their many hits. After
the play was concluded party of nearly
one hundred returned TO the Bostwick
House and partook of one Of Dixon's best
Suppers. After supper Bryants band Of
Richmond was found among the guests and
the remainder Of the evening was spent in
dancing. What contributed largely to the
enjoyment Of the occasion was the presence
OF three popular Chittenden county land
lords, Love of the Richmond Hotel, Cooper
Of the. townsville House, and NINE host of
the evening. What they could not do to
entertain 50 large party, others need not
try. The whole affair was one of harmony
and good feeling, and the dramatic enter
tainment at the church vas well received
by large and appreeiatiye audience.
We notice our Town Fathers &c have
an article in the warning for March meet
ing, providing for the construction Of
town foek mp. The State prosecutions on
the 18th inst. would Indicate a necessity
for such action.
4 well-to-do farmer Of this town has
twice been detected by Postmaster Terrill
IN eyading the postal laws, by using can
celled stamps, and We understand District
Attorney Field has the matter in hand
for adjustment.
W. NJ. Naramore, has purchased the
stock OF goods belonging to the estate of
L. p. Carleton, bankrupt, and they make
fine addition to his stock in the brick store.
During time Of financial embarrassment,
MIR. Naramore faced his troubles, and by
his manly and honorable course has won the
esteem Of the entire community.
The church at Pleasant Valley ought to
be built upon wheels. 50 that it might he
moved to accommodate the subscribers to
the building fund.
The Green Mountain Academy at the
Centre Village closed it: winter season on
the 18th inst. The school has been a sue
cess in every particular since Miss Ednic
j. Bicknell assumed control in September
last. The pleasant school room was filed
with the friends and parents of the scholars
and all were delighted with the closing
exercises of the term.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-20

The .otsl number of gra ages in Vernon
up to Feb. 18th, was -.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-20
LamOIlle County.

An investigation of the burglary at Mr.
Cordilla Walkers in Morristown, has result.
ed in full proof of guilt of the suspected
parties and restoration of some of the stolen
goods. The guilty parties are John Knapp,
who is now lodged in Montpelier Jail, and
one Horace Day, who succeeded in furnish
ing bail and is now at large. Knapp was
from Morristown and Day from Wolcott.
They are brothers-in-law
II. d. Bryant. of Morrisyillc, has sold his
residence on Portland street to Hull Patch
formerly of johnson, but latterly from
Canada. Mr.. Patch is man of wealth,
and it is understood he will remove his
family to Morrisville.
The M0rrisyille Dramatic Club are re-
hearsing Bulwer's standard drama, 1.-THE
Lady of Lyons" and will put it upon the
stage early in March.
There is quite temperance movement on
foot in Morrisville, and the churches are
united to form a strong anti-lquor organi-
zation.
The County Teachers Association is to be
held in Johns.n three lays this week, be-
ginning Tuesday. Dr. french, Secretary of
the Board of Education, is to be present.
The snow has all gone and business iscon-
sequently dull There are hundreds of cords
of wood to be hauled yet, and appearances
indicate that it must be drawn ON wheels
CANBRDGE.-The lecture Of l.. T. Wilbur
of Jericho, at Cambridge on the 18th inst,
was well attended. His subject was
Temperance" and he treated it clearly and
forcibly, and left a good and lasting i'm
preston on his hearers. Such worker in
the cause cannot fail to have good effect
on the minds of all lovers of the temperance
reform. May we have more of them
The Good Templars of Cambridge gave 4
dramatic entertainment on the 10Th inst,
to a crowded house, who were made up
from the first citizens of this and adjoining
towns The two plays 1.-The Last Loaf
and ''Solon Single were 50 well rendered
and received that by request that they were
repeated on Thursday evening.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-20

NTE want four or five men to sell our Sulky
w Wire Tooth Rake. - teeth Rakes 10 inches
wider than any other; DOES NOT SCATTER AT THR
ENDS. Apply for territory at once, 10
J. s. & A. C0RBIN.
Feh 2O-5lwu Gouverneur, \. Y.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-20
SPOOL COTTON 1!

There is always more or less demand FOR bargains
va do not usually belicYs IN the name. hut nov
we propose to offer what We consider real bar gain
viz. A lot Of good C. SIX cord Spool Cotton, A
yards. at the low prizes Of li) four cents spool
Some peoplc consider this COCA machine thread, bu
we only recommend it for other purposes.
We also sell COATS, CLARK's. BROOKS. bes
six cord Spool Cotton at the low price o. six cents
Our stock OF
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-20


MILToN-A Canton W, GneSday eve
ming, Feb. IIth, at the annual risit and do
nation for the benefit of Rev j. u Beeman
and family, the NJ. T. Church 1T Milton
Fall was well filed The friends were en-
tcrtained with an interesting lectuI c by the
Rev l.. y. Beaudry, of Shelburn, sin. ging
by Rev. j. d. Beeman a nd Miss Jennie Clm-
stock, and music by the Milton Comet
Band The whole amount received wa
about $50. The ladies of NJ .'lton pre- ented
Mrs Beeman with five eleg ant pieces OF
silver. valued at SIS.
1t was pleasant occasion for all. with
gratitude shall we remember tn C people OF
Milton, and hereby tender on thanks to
all the kind friends.
j. ID. 'EEpAN.
| s4sFNAN
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-20

Extensive FIRE AT IIoosIc CORNERS, y.
l.-The hotel at Hoosic Corners was
destroyed by fire on Sunday morning last.
together with barns. sheds and other out
buildings. Six horses were burned: besides
a number of carriages, wagons, sleishs and
farming tools. The loss of hay and grain
was heavy. The morning was severely
eold-thermometer Is degrees below zero
which retarded the efforts of citizens to
save the burning buildings. The insurance
Is entirely dlsproportiOnate to the loss.
There Is no doubt that the fire was of an
incendlary origin, as the building was fired
in two places
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-20

STATE TANEs.-Notwith>tanding the cur
rent talk about hard times, State Treasurer
Page authorizes the statement that a larger
proportion of the State tax was paid into
his Office before the fifth inst. - the time
when the discount of four per cent to col
ieetor- expirc--than has been paid at this
date during any year of his eight years
-eryico as State Treasurer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-20

IRA Russell, Church street. has just COM
p.a,el an enlargement of. his grocery store,
masins it altogether the handsomest and
most Convenient for that line Of business in
.c city. The dimensi- rs Of the main store
are now sc by % feet, and Mr. Russell con-
templates erecting another story as soon as
the Spring opens, which viii bring his
building even in height with IIerrick store
he then VIII have three spacious floors for his
large Increasing trade, besides fine dry
cellar
SIX MIEs on A HAND SLED Mr.. Nelson
Jones, of thi, city, found himself at Port
Kent, saturday morning, after the stage
had gone, and much desiring to get home.
gladly took up an offer from Port Kentian
TO- take him across the lake on a sled. Put
ting on his skates and seating his passenger
with the tongue of his sled over his Shout
der, convenient Tor pushing, the &" locomo-
Tor" started; and with clear field Of ice
before him, and no large cracks. landed
Mr. Jones On Appetrec Point in thirty
minutes.
\ magnificent crayon portrait of Henry
r. Hickok, President of the Merchants
National Bank. for the past twenty-one
years. has Just been completed by the artist
Hardy Of Boston. 1t is splendid likeness.
and Of exquisite tone and finish. 1t was
ordered by vote of the stockholders at
their last annual meeting, and makes a
handsome ornament to their fine banking
house.
TnE QUEEN CRY ORCHESTRA, " ich pro-
mises to be such fine addition to the mus
zeal resources Of Burlington, j. composed
as follows
Ed T. Paige. Leader.
&. Frank Wing, Ist Violin.
+. Narcotic. % Violin.
W. {. Waite, Piccolo.
j. Fireman., Clarionett
Geo. f. Styles. Trombone.
D. d. Miller, Basso.
All are good performers on their respec-
ave Instruments, but the organization are
iortunate in having 50 skiful leader as
MI Page who is one of the best if not the
HIs' cornet player in the State The sounds
Vi Ms eornet at the leyec Tuesday evening
were inos' Welcome and particularly admir-
cd as was the elegant playing of Mr.. Waite
on the piccolo The inspiriting measures
oil the Portland Fancy were Mr.. Paire's
own composition.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-20

Manuscripts for the press should be ,rri,-
90 onc sud Of the sheet only, which must
Doe little larger than commercial note
Unless the writer Is sure Of their publica-
ton he should incloze stamps for return
postage. II this is done he is likely to
know promptly whether they are accepted
or rejected. But no newspaper Office holds
itself responsible for the return of manu-
scripts it is merely a matter Of courtesy,
and if the manuscript is Of value the safer
COURSE for the writer is 10 keep a copy.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-20

PRor TABLE IIENs.-Mr. George W james
of Charlotte, sold last yea from seventeen
hens, eggs and chickens to the amount oil
500 40
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-20

NFGgrNr s. composed o.. the best vegetable 'n-
-rcd.euts Gle dspcu.ary o., Nature iuru shes. Wit
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-20

Monk 'oN.-A. Dea has cat l3 years OF
age. in an active and ,ealthy condition.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-20

SALIsm RY.--Or the 18th inst, the dwell
ing house of Chester kingsley. ESD. took
fire by Il y removal Of burning piece OF
wood fro n Tue stove, which caused the ig-
milton of ;havi7gs near which it was thrown
BY prom It and ctive effort the house was
saved fra n 1estruc ion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-20

IRA RUssELL.
A. B. HALHrEr. 'Caluiy Comm ttcc.
J.. ". uUgrHREY.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-20

E-sEy Jr>TioN.-Thc eighth lecture Of
the E-~cz junction Lecture Course was
given on Tuesday evening. the 10th inst,
hy ur T.. C.. Butler of Essex, on the Uses
and Abuses Of Alcohol. While all the lee
tar.- of the course have been Of value none
ta, indicated greater research into the sub
Ieet Ia hand than Dr. Butlcr's. 1t was
given in the Doctors happie-t style, and is
most valuable lecture, which would do
much good 10 any community.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-20

Mr.. Cabana's nomination was made
unanimous
Ward officers We're then nominated as
follows: For Clerk. VIM. H. Lee Inspec-
tors of Election, Nelson Bacon, Fred Short
sleeves and Michael Madigan.
After pure democratic speeches by Alder
man Wing ,Messrs. o Neil. Cabana, Post and
Lemon, the caucus adjourned
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-20
NfD GLOVES (,

i OST-On wednesday eve. Feb. 18th. between
Il THIS city and Essex Junction. a lady's Boa. \
suitable reward will be given by leaving it at this
ofice.-Feh H. dlt4wlt
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-20

On Friday night the ice damned below
the trestle bridge on the Wnoo~ki al Wa
terbury and the water settled back taking
out some of the props. The night freight
was the first train to reach the bridge. after
the accident. The engineer of the locomo-
tive put on steam and with the fireman
jumped off, and the train went across the
bridge in safety. The 30 ton night express
was the next to arrive and that passed over
all right" at the usual slow rate Of speed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-20
Medium cIas.. s5o.oo per year.

r. Permit for Foreign ColstWiso Wy I-c, VIII
est rom ; to ;. per 81 go add tonal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-20

SERIOUS AcclDENT.-Ne regret TO learn
that our Il wnsman p. K. Rowley, met with
quite ser ious accident yesterday morning
in coming down the stairs of Nickery 5
wagon -hol on Pearl street. 1t seems Mr..
Rowlcy IN -sed his foothold and fell the
whole ler 9 Of the stairs. disloeatng his
shoulder, and receiving other serious
bruises. lie will probably be confined to
the house for several DAYS.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-20

SERIOUS AccrDENr.-On Wednesday eve
ming Frank ". Brown. of Rutland, while
caring for his cows. made a misstep and fell
from the scafoldiDg from which he WIS
throwing hay. He was precipitated dis
lance of loor y feet, striking the bay beam
and rolling thence to the floor. lie was
picked up insensible and carried into the
house. At last accounts he remained in
sensible and his friends entertain but little
hope Of his recovery
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-20

SuuuJ ,S.--Our High School, taught by
Mr. C.. r TuTrill. closed its Winter term
last Friday with very interesting literary
exercises The attendance during tie
quarter has becn large. and the progress Of
the pupils highly eommendable. Mr.
Turrill mas made an excellent impression
upon his school and the community We
want moro Of such young men to man the-f
clucationa posts throughout the State and
nation. Mr.. Turrill viii begin his next
torn on Ne nday. the 23d inst.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-20

Preferred Glass includes Clergymen. Editors
wyers. Merchants. Clerks, Bankers, Physicians
81 kaeuars
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-20

=. sth. Mrs. Mary
Mrs. Jones was a
/, who formerly
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-20
Spetial N0tites.
ZOE CnNsTMprioN

And au Diseases % the THROAT. CHEST and
IL NGS The only medicine Of the nd IN the
wurld.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-20
HAY RNhES,

Feb. % lS7i-d&wtf
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1874-07-11
A Fact or Two.

Is it not fact that the Repub ican
party has brought disgrace upon itself?
Is it not Il fact that this disgrace has
been partly brought about by the dc
ception practiccd BY some of its leaders !?
Is it not fact that from pure grecdi,.
ness Republicans commenced qnarrel,
ing among themselves directly after the
party's organization
Is it not a fact that the Democrats
watched these discussions closely, aud
resolved to profit BY them?
Is it not ii fact that our disputes have
been growing year after year, till now
they almost threaten to swallow us
up?
Is it not a fact that base and design
ing leaders should be watched and
thrown overheard and our splendid
party preserved?
Is it not n fact that the disaifection
of some men in our ranks proceeds
more from their Democratic proclivitics
than their alleged aversion to dishon-
cstyY
Is it not a fact that these men arc
spotted, and will bo spurncl from us
when the first opportunity presents it.
self?
Is it not fact that some men who
have boarded up their ill-gottcn gains
think more of Democratic vote to day
then they do of the solid support or the
party2
Is it not a fact that they do this now
because they itch for kind Of yuasi
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1874-07-11
Solicitor lsuttx.

Is going for Congressman Cain. II c
has already been indicted for perjury
larceny, &c, and now for. libel. This
makes the matter pretty hard. In the
beginning Cain was bad fellow, for
when his father went out To offer y
sacrifice, the old lady, Abel AMI his
daughters, Joined in prayer. but Cain
WAS stubb, rnly silent as will be sccn by
the following dialogue:
-A"om-Son Cain, my first born,
wherefore art thou silent
Coin--Why should speak
-A""m-- To pray.
Cm"- Have yc not pray'l?
Alum, We have, most lorvently.
Cain And loudly: | have
heard you.
Adm will God, [ trust.
.ldcl-- Amen
A'lom-But Il ol, my cldcs born, art
silent still.
Cain-'Tis better [ should be 50.
Adom-- Wherefore 50!
uu:n-I have raught to ask.
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1874-07-11

We have our little story to tell about
the President. We dedicate it,o the
contemplation of the Radical horlcs -
C"iHHtbm Phonic.
Don't dedicate your stories" to the
Radicals, brother Ia4uir, for 'hey will
rcrndiatc them. There are men in your
party who relish such things, to Judge
from your editorials: so don, throw
away 4 good thing. Over yourelitor's
desk would be an appropriate place,