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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-10-01

ADDISON Co.-Mrs. A. NJ. Beckwith.
Bennington Co.-Miss 5. L. PARK.
Caledonia Co.-Mrs. NJ. E. Fairbanks.
Essex Co ---
Franklin Co. Mrs. t. 3. Whiting.
Grand Isle Co-Mrs A NJ. W heeie-
Lamoilie Co.-Mrs A NJ. NoyeS.
Orange Co.-Mrs. Laura A. Davis.
Orleans Co.-Mrs Martha II. pease.
Rutland Co.-Mrs. VI. B. Rowell
Washington Co.-Mrs. j. NJ. Poland.
Windsor Co.-Mrs. IL. a. johnson.
Windham Co.-Mrs. &. L. Thompson
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New Work M"u-v aud stock Markets.
NEW YoES, sept. ~.
MONEY closed easy At l. a.
PRIME Mercantile Paper at 5llI- per ceLt
STERLING heavy. at 5--uf-1.
dOLb cpen d At l;ti. anu closed 40 10 10
tLEsRINGS s.S-l-.uu
CUSTOM RECEIPTS s4.5.pW.
TNEA>I Rl disbursements s-ifttu.
GOVERNMENT BON rs firm
STATE bon Us are dull.
RAILROAD BONDS FIN.
SFOthS-Airset opened strong aat d. CHER with
general advaLce III prices. Improvement ranged
ieom TO per cent as compared with closing quo
taiions o. yesterday. The extreme advance was in
Mich IAN Cel,ra which rose to - Pac o., Mail ad-
vancef from ;1s 10 IS. Western WHOM -. TO ia.
Lake shore . ~ 81 Northwest 53i 10 go. st. Paul
"a 70 3ii Ohius from d.. e. o.. Wauash from st to
g.. Hannibal 90 t. lsl. and Missouri i4l 20 Isl At
second cali market declined from to per cent.
uWiu- to rumors Of failures which upon inyesti za-
tiou. proved TO be without foundation. and at the
ast hour OF business stocks He.e active and irmer
with recovery az to per cent AZ the close there
81! Zht reac- lion but moss quntai we're near
j. al! .ker than those ~ last NJ h Pacific Mail
ranged between 81. AM 3, and finally closed 70!
I3i. Michigan Central advanced fI0m - 10 81 ana
closed a. 5Gi. Lake Shore from 5l t. so with
TIE last sales at $50, Western Union RANGED between
' and 7ts closing 4: IS, Ohi0s advanced - l. and
closed at N3rtlwest was more prom ne Mt than OF
ate and advanced 40 win q hual close at s..
Transactions aggregated 26i.tN1 shsres with prin-
cipal dealings a. follows. Erie, 10 300 Lake Shore
- go; Northeastern. co; Pacific Mail, 1913, 100;
Ohos. $500; Western Union. $500. and wabash,
1900.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-10-01

ITzT:1x-yvl Ifyou would $50 exsmplifed
,!sS5ss..I =.ee-l Tho ancient golden rule.
sA.lAasHlal Unwind, without delay, | pray.
k1yxiN EUsExA's silkon spool.
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-10-01

Janis +. Burrows, for many year one Of
Aermont's representative men. and we'll
known Throughout: New England, died at
his home, in Vernon, Thursday morning,
a. the age of IS
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-10-01

was also made yesterday resulting in some
handsome contributions Of money ana sap
plies to which additions will doubtless be
made hereafter. the uniAyorabe weather
preventing the attendance OF many generous
friends OF the lns.itltion
We subj1in list OF the present
officers Of the Home To each OF them
the thanks Of the public are dac Tor their
self-sacriGcing labors; but above all those
thanks are due to Ms. Dr.. Hickok. the
president OF the board. Her outlay Of time
and labor ard thought, freely given to the
Home, to an extent Of which few have any
comprehension her watchlul care Of its
af4irs her unselfsh devotion to its inter
ests, cxto1ding to and enlisting al, the other
members Of her own family, are beyond all
DraiSc
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-10-01

\ HUDSON boy stole some apples and hid
them under hi~ shirt then horse kicked
him ami .heeppe- saved hi- life, which Is
a sorry nat 90 be told in the Sanlay-schools.
81. ALLAN BUrrEa MARrrr. September
IS - The market was quite active We
quote common to fair Is to 20 cents .air
TO good 20 to % cents selections IS to 80
cents gilt edge 30 cents and several
eAaLta La:s wero sold for 81 cents.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-10-01

Springfield enjoyed the novelty Of e.
clone On the lj;h. 1t swooped the water ou.
Of the river at one point, stopping tie how
for nearly minute, and carried 1t in cone
shape many feet into the aiE. No damage
OF c0nsequenee wa. done.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-10-01
Natron-Mrs. Mary Bragg.
COUNTY MANAGERS.

feacher-Mlss Selinda Bailey.
Assis;ants-Miss Amanda Wright, Miss
Minerva Booth. Miss Ellen Harlow.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-10-01

Eicm3SD BurTsR MARkEr, September
., The market was active Butter sold
tor 20 10 - cents fairto good - to Boz, for
choice, and 30 TO 81 for selections. Cheese.
fam dair.1s . to IO., sage II to liz.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-10-01
B0SrON SIAItkETs

WEDNESDAY,, sept. .. 1875.
fLOUR-Thc Flour market IS Sill quite mo .erate
sales at 81 20 "a % FOR Western suDerfine
s. 501 Tor common extras 80 p a - Tor Wis
cousin and Minnesota extras; a. - a 1u To- white
wheat Ohio. lufiana and Mchi zau, 8 40 as 80 Tor
Illinois, and 8 - ~ 400 Tor ST. Louis. Including
choice and iavOTite brands. Corn Meal - quiet
and has been selling al 81 % n , = T. Dbl.
Cat Meal ranges FROM 8 80 2 = e Dbl. 10 the
quality.
GRAIN The market or Corn has been quiet
during the week. sales have been at sra Sc Y
bushel Tor mi1sd and yellow. Oats have been
Timer. The Gales haze been * - a SOC 4,
busnel fo- mixed ami white. In bye sales at
60 2 hushel- Shorts have been selling st
so 50 E ton and Fine Feed and Middllngs
a; 5 a - e ton. In Barley nothin. hss been been
done and prices are quite nominal.
PROVISIONS. PORK has heen quits firm. and
prices are we'll sustained The "a Is have been At
$50 sc 20 Dbl. 20. clear and extra clear, to
quality bee, is firm and s il demaGd. with
sales al 500 Gsl2 for rnsss and extra mess, and
81 a. u 80 !uf family Ltrl j. arm prices sas de
hi cher. Tbs saies have been az = q Sc b 70 for
steam ami kettle rendered. Sm0kei Hams are
selling AZ 4 q 5sc & q :1r Boston ana Western.
PRODUCE. Choice grades u Butter are scarce
ami IN demand The sales VI choice New York and
Vermont lairles have been az B. a &c, AMI common
q good range rom - % ~, . %. as - quality.
cheese is "a good demand. Saies have been at
di@ir w. White Beans al 81 sp94 80 Z bus1el
ier me4ium' extra pea at = - Z -. and
yellow eyes at g y a. 30 = bush. Eggs n "a &c p
doz- Tor Northern AMI Eastern. Potatoes at 80
l,3ic Z busael. Apples are selliu- 80 : goo a 70
g bol
WOOL. There has been f,.7 deinsni i.T domestic
leeces and c1moiu- and delsns selections. Manu-
lecturers are buyiu- all grades more freely. Sales
comprise 90, w ms comnn- and della ne teeces al
tOG toc log washed. and i4Gi5c gib for unwashed;
25JeD ibs ONO and Pennsylvania .heeces At $50
80, T. 2 i7b,tsl r. unWasiied Ind unmeFclantable
reeces ~ o. u So. sou - Iicn -sn sni other
feeces ~ 81 a Use Fio.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-10-01

Great God g. thee We 0ls7 now
This place 10 c1nsecrate ana b.e.-
For thou art helper 10 the poor
And Father o. the fatherlrss.
From lswly homes q want and pain.
Prom Aaul;s ~ wru;cheduess AMI sIn,
From every lore aud lost estate
Oh bring the little children ia.
Ger al the house, from morn till night.
ph Jet thy loving presence rest
Let common iasS, and daily toll.
Be done u tbs ceag name, AM Aiest.
But. more than al. this grace hestoN.
That, tau mt ana nuriurcl q tly love,
Zach orphaned one We cher si here
Nav find o Fathers house above.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-10-01

MUTE v EDDINo Harrison Burt Of Ticon-
ieroga, AMI Martha Maxwell Of Troy. both
deaf mutc-, were recently married in the
latter place The bridesmaid and grooms-
u.an We're, also, deaf mutes, and tine mar
ragc service was rendered in the mute
language by Rev Mr. Gaudalet, principal
It the Deaf Mute Mission in New York city.
olc George 4. K E.zsell and Mrs
Peters, living ia the north part of the town
OF Rutland, have been arrested on an in
diclment found by the Grand Jury for
adultery. and IN default Of bail were com
mitraiio the county jail
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-10-01

Bc-roL.-Our building enterprise Is not
ylTy active this year. Only two building.
s-s being erected. one being built By W
Mcliee, corner Of Main and Basin streets
and tue other hy Mr. Narnay, on Academy
g.. rent
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-10-01

We learn that the oyere1at left on boar!
TIE Adirondack by the man who fell or
ilmpel from that steamer, on the ljsh
inst, ha. been identified as the property Of
"a m1n named S1rele. who has lived at Au-
>able Forks. y \ ., and who was insane -
consequence of domestic iniclicity This
explains tbs mystery, and leaves no doubt
that twas case OF suicide
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-10-01

Reso!t.i That in the sudden call oil our brother
H. H. smith, from the bar o. this court 10 a higher
We are impressiyey remin ied OF tue uncertain Ten
ure OF our lives. and the need OF having our Cwn
case vel made up for the great assize.
Res0irsd, That for the private and social virtues
the courteous demeanor. the well ordered life OF Mr.
Smith AS q man and citizen. and for his fidelity and
ability as a lawyer his memory will ever he cherish
ed by us and by those who best knew him.
Resolved, That as mark OF respect To- the mem
cry OF our deceased BROTHER and the deInani Of
tho OCCASION these resolutions be presented 10 the
court with a request that the same DO entered on
the records ana that the clerk he directed 10 fur
nish a copy Of the came To the widow OF the de-
ceased and that the members o. this bar will, in
body, 50 lar as practicable, atteod his funeral.
DANIEL RDBERrs,)
e. " WRITER'S tconmtLtee
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-10-01

BCRLl,Gr0N HARMONIC SOCIETY. At the
animal meeting Of the Burlington Harmon
3; s,t.ey the following officers were
elected
President George ". Hinie>.
kirt- Pre-idont-Walter : Vincent
Secretary Charles f. Allen.
lrcaSurer-E iwarl F. Shaw
Managers-Wiliiam 4. Crombie. \ r..
tonant. sam. {. Moore, Charles F Wheeler.
d. Hodge
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-10-01

NOE adav guaranteed using eur WILL Au1EK
DZO AND DRILLS. slJd month pad to good
Agents. Augor hook free. JLz AuGEE 90. ST.
Iouis No. sept =. fd8wiw
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-10-01

The whole day yesterday was occupied
with the testimony in the case of Prentiss
vs.. Powell. The trial will probably be con-
cluded to-day. Immediately previous to the
noon recess. meeting of the bar was called
to order by States Attorney Il. p. b.
Hewitt. and c committee consisting of Hon
Daniel Roberts. G. ". Writer'S. Esq. aud
Hon. Torrey E. Wales. was appointed to
prepare suitable resolutions. in respect 10
the late Hon. ii. B. Smith. The meeting
then adjourned subject to the call OF the
committee. At the conclusion OF the ses-
sion in the afternoon. Mr.. Roberts. in b.
half of the COMMITTEES. reported to Il meeting
of the bar called Tor that purpose the fol
l,uipu
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-10-01
WELLS CaasOLsc TABLETS.

Put up only in BLUE boxes tired and sure
remedy. For sale by druggists generally. AMI
GEO. c. GOODWIN a 60, Boston, Mas
Sep. p, tdAg4w
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-10-01
BLACK CASHMERES

We have. in very large assortment, all pF!ees.
qualities, and widths, from 90 cents yard up. We
bought these goods at close Inside prices and offer
them at very small advance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-09-06
A DTEL RETUETN JOURNALISTS.

A p,sCUssIo, OVER JEFFERSON DAVIS THE ORIGIN
or Tur FIcHi-A DLoODiLSs DUEL
ST. Louis, Sept. 5.-.Majcr John n. Edwards
OF The ST. Louis Times aud COL Emory = Foster OF me
Journal LETT here Friday ught with great secrecy to hg
a duel in WnncbagO County Col. H. H. Branch ana VI.
d. W. barnard accompanied them as seconds respect
ivc., The affair grew out Of comments by The Times
u1on the refusal OF citizens Of Wnncbago County TO ao"
JEFF rson Davis speak there The journal replied Ill
exceedingly severe terms Tc duel was fought yc.los-
day afternoon. The exchanged one shot ut twenty
paccs both making line shots but firing too high. Mai T
Edwards demanded another shot. but under tie
agreement to igh a second shot could net he mad unless
demanded by both parties, and n Foster eonsdcftu
thai r mad given all the satisfaction required of hi ne
dcclin ID 10 join tho demand ior another shot, ana tnc
ina er was settled without further difficulty. loin Stl
liz men behaved DTavey. TIE weapons u I'll were Cot
navy .eyOlycrs Major Edwards and friends a!ier ie"N
in The field To Beuit, Wis. ana VIII return nome
hy way of the Iowa Central and North Missouri RAILROAD
Tine wheiab Of Col Foster and party are not nii
toned. Major Edwards the challenging party Ia the
ailIr.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-09-06
PUBLIC OPINION.

Henry Wilson in the Senate in place of
boutwell, would be star where there is hole IN
She sky Boston Herald tindl
Thurman is q great man. trne man. and a
bold man Ne is wrong the question. bur he
stands by his party with q splendid DEVOTION Richmond
Wing Deml
The Democratic victory in California gives
tat pqrty majority of St1tos in the II x Conr So a,
D. insure TIE election OF their man Tor President ~ te
very improbable contingency or there belnS no cnOce ny
tie people.-fspnngdeld Republican (IndJ
The probabilities in Ohio are becoming highly
Interesting la lvania ltc election day IA tnc
former aIroactes The moral eff CT OF the result upon
the p0tics Of this State Will he emphatic, and Erie
should prepare for the worst. very strong cke VIII
b. necessary il OHIO elects Hayes Philadelphia Times
UDdJ
Our friends in Maine need give themselves
unoasiness on MOrtOns account. In the fSt place
Morton j. 6tlnagOgUe; in the second place he * u
coat AID can slow bot and cold in the breath in
The third place lie is such bundcrer III ponies as 10
make himself general laughing STOCK. lie Is cmPhdt
eallY played out Cleveland Plain Dealer tDem.l
There il a way of making money as plenty
Tor The pnUr who need for tae rcJ WAC eed not IL
10 authorize every person TO issue his nor oi iad anu
70 make legal tender. This Is the perfected monetary
system. We commend IL to those ieebenlnuci laiols
who are running the Ohio canvass on the nDatiOn piaI
iorn-lCincinnati Gazette (RepJ
We hope it is true, as reported from W ASH,
ngon that the President mas determined 10 receu,nu
" Congress- at next session, the transfer OF tno
management u Indian affairs from the Interior 10
ny Prot Marsh aud others. regarding the rascaes oi
iIdsn Agents ami contractors ought 10 open thc eyes
VI the doycrDincnt " the necessity VI aehahse'-tOn
sago Journal lRepJ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-09-06
THE DRAMA.
wAILACK'S TUEATER-JULIA MATHEWS AS THE
GRAND DUCHESS.

GRAND DCCHEoS.
In Wallacks Theater, on Saturday evening,
Miss Julia Mathews appeared the GTi DucheSs and
gained the merry liking Of o small audience. TIE
bodIment presented the attributes OF plump beauty,
rttty costume roguish dcmeanor and skifu and spur
tied sing ig The weknown saber song was given VIII
vim, precision and rOuSing eLrc Miss Mathews 10 not
rs brilliant III the character oi the Duchess s hcr french
predecessors, 1c3tte. lima and Aimee but she Is NV
graceful and pleasantly froicsOme, and her mtirinent
-huwsUever knowing and sangy-s that ot the sprignty
ana mi,chieyous ronp rather than the luxurious wanton
We get impression TIA; Miss Matthews IS cl yer, cX-
peIienced ecUnt general actress ana particularly wei
suited for tho singing chanDeilnaids OF cuiastiohea
comedy and farce We DO not find her o be brilliantly
cxceIonal performer whether on the score Of natural
taents acquired ability Tae character Of Genc' IL
B0uu was made ludcrous, ia the good old BontuStes
FuiOSo style by r Macdcrnott who delivered mis- songs
with explosive energy, and went through his COMIC
business with amusing earncsncss There remains but
little to be commended, IN the general quality of the
representation The band and the chorus are good Tle
nc Gus players are o. the utility order AMI OF poor
calDer The performance would be more enjoy able were
the performers less prone to worry every prank ana
nser ovcs every detail and bore the spectator with tt
Lorse-pay which enjoys popularity IN England under nc
name Of downing Rapidly OF movement, elegance OF
execution refinement OF tone spontaneous GroleTy, and
bill int voc.lism appear, To our Judgment the indisen
sable Of comic opera. Thoy are not attained by
the Lila Mathews Troupe although, as we nave sad s
leader Is an accomplished and winning actress. She wds
often agpauted Saturday evening. an several times
had to reeat her songs, and for her the occasion was
quite little festival of triumph Upon the taint o gross
indecepcy in the opera OF " The Grand Duchess we
need not pause Almost all the WORKS Of this CLASS
which, have been brought from the French stage are
offensive unpardonaby filthy, ond insldiousiy his
cb;evnus Having said ali TINS many times and in many
vays however, we tire OF icratins the truth unnap
pily-as ex peienced observation IA a"ae-vcness 81
be with pleasure is not IN Obstacle 10 popu
ItlIIy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-09-06
MIsnrI1ANIOrs NEWs.

Mr.. Davenport will continue to act IN inc
Grand OpertLonse, and will appear us 1"eoem, ""D'
OL.eio Richard Blu sykes AID Don Cesar. Two ih d
tar tbe Lyceum AMI tie Park. Will he opened FOR the
regular season tonight 1T the Lyceum VIII De gwen
the French opera boiire Of Madame LArc!hdlo' Al
tho Park dr. ana Mrs Florence will emerge in the new
American piece called 1.-THE Mighty Dollar mot at
mirhty."as was first anDounced) Col T. All6ton Brown
will offer new and surprisingly fill and nne variety
bill at the Theater Conique. Inc SeXleah 'u'cnno
O.. RIFF. Company remains o while longer ut the
t,h wanna Tseatcr. Tho san Francisco Ministries nave
onued the season gayly and they continue to lead the
minstrel business In New-York. At tho Union square
Tnc1ter the Academy of Music, and Robinson ian osao
ushed attractions remain unchanged There Is constant
o,versfcaon in tho prog OF the olympic ara 'ne
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-09-06
THE FIRE RECORD.

LOSS OF $4,000 AT SOUTH DEERFIELD, MASS.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Sept. 5.-An incendiary
i've, which broke out In the carriage factory OF John
Ockington Elmst. South Decrfeld, on Saturday
night destroyed the factory and the livery stable Of
Frank Warren, the Bloody Brook House. owned by C. T.
Aldrch, Hayden's Hotel, with barns attached, and the
residence of Loren Hayden while two or THREE other
buildings considerably damaged. The total loss
il estimated at $50 900 and the insurance at $4,000 d.
vided among the following companies: Ktna OF Hartford
81 OBG National Of Hartford. $1,000 First National Of
Worcester, 1880; nth British OF London, 81. 1885,
Niagara Of Niagara $500; Hartford OF Hartford
S20IU; sprin gheld Fire aud Marine, ~ ,07J; Manu-
facurcrs OF Newark IL 07J; Germor American OF New
York, $l,i5O; Continental OF Now-iork. 500; Mer-
chants OF Providence, II 900; Conway Mutual, $500
Abingdon Mutual, Fl 900 The heaviest losers are H. r.
Adrch $4,000, insurance $4,000 Lorcn Hayden
$50 900, Insurance S1435O; Cbas HAYDEN S3ooO III
sirince 81. 800; W. b. q j. Houston SlZOo insurance
~ 900 There were number OF stores IN the Lotei
building tho prOpriotors Of which are small losers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-09-06
OPERATIONS OF THIEVES AND BURGLARS

The following robberies wcro reported to
superintendent Walllng Saturday and yesterday
Herman Brewer ~ No 1916 Henry st. lost $50 worth or
clothing, and MIS-. BauShan OF No. BOZ BOwery was
robbed OF clothing valued at $50 by sneakthieves.
Burglars entered Henry Robortss lager beer saoo at
No 20 Princcst.. Saturday morning. and stole go
worth Of cigars Rvcrthicyes carried off Sl5 worth Of
clothing from the schooner Eqnal at Pier No "A East
River sneakthieyos stole S37 worth Of clothing from
H. G. Garthwate, at No 81 Duane-s, on Saturday morn
ing; Others carried off 80 worth Of clothing from the
bo house of Michael COughn, ut No % Varck5t
Charles Schorb Of No % Firsave. lost S233 worth OF
cotng and $50 I'm money through thief who got INTO
his ,paltments by means OF the iic-cacape. Nathan
Gabriel OF No. 392 Last H0ustUnSt. was attacked by
four men, at Seyeutlly and Thirty ith-st, and r0uDed
OF 5IJ early on Saturday morning
Mrs YOIIngS OF No. 40 EiEn.n-avc let one OF her
apartments tO young last week, and on Friday he
Disseminated with about 500 worth OF her clothing.
BIreirs entered the OAce OF Zinsser 4 Co, varnish
dealers at No. 1877 Wam-st., during Friday night or
saturday morning. by the cOnd floor window, and
fucrd open safe but failed to any booty. Tho
burglars however, damaged the premises to The extent
of about $50. The residence Of Mrs. Mary A. Roach at
Fifth-aye and E,ghyfourthst, was entered early yes
ttay morning by burglars, during tho absence OF tue
family in the country, ard considerable amount OF
property was taken The police chased the burglars
some distance, but finally lost sight OF iheni
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-09-06
WESTERN UNION APPOINTMENTS.

Abiiah X. Brewer has been appointed Secre-
tary Of the Western Unicn Telegraph Company, and John
C. Uinchman has been appointed General superntend
cn OF Division, in tho place OF George H.
Munford deceased Mr.. Brewer became an operator at
Trrn.on y j. in 1854 and for nearly five years served
thC nnanv in that position Trenton and Other aces
lie then years. occupied an important position ia
tne General SIpcrincndenTs Office at Scw-forh, from
which, i'll 1872, he was appointed secretary 10 the lac
Vce-Presidcnt aud Secretdr! Mu,nfoid He held tEis
place until his appointment as Secretary OF the Comp
Mr Hlnclirnan was superintendent of tie New York
district for American and Western Union Companies
for several years aud February last ne became AS
s ant General SUI e.iniendcn OF the division 0f wLicn
h, now has full charge. TIE division embraces all the
lines east lud northeast from Hew-Yo.k City.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-09-06
IAMEl A HERMAN.

Gen. James Augustus HERMAN of Jamaica,
T. L. died at his residence Ia that village about ! D.
Oh Friday after long Illness Gen HERMAN was los
number Of years Secretary Of the Board Of Port Warlen
or NewYor position to which he attained through tie
iuau.Ice of Gov. King and which he retained until the
year 1870 Anticipating his death. he prepared la-t
December minute directions regarding the conduct OF his
funeral, and selected an undertaken. Fix cOlOrcd men,
who hay We from time to time been 10 the employ OF the
family are designated 10 handle the c"fn and the dress
which they arr Ia wear is d, soribcd. Articles
longing t. his wire, WHO died some ID years ago. and
hich had carefully preserved rs menentoes, We're
ordered To he buried with lin In the cOftlp The Hon.
John A. King, John NJ Crane cashier OF The Shoe and
Leather Bank IN this city, Wm b. Ccgswell, formerly
President OF Jamaica Village and Others are dcennaed
as pal-earers. The funeral Is appointed loi tofy AT
o. H., from the Generals late resilence On Fuitcnst