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The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1875-01-06

Council met in special session last
Wednesday evening, Mayor Elder in
the chair.
The Mayor stated the object of the
meeting was to receive the report of a
committee appointed to fill the blanks
lett for the Assessor name in the
ordinance for the assessment of city
real estate. The committee reported
recommending that the blanks he
filled with the name of William II
Bradbury
Amotion to substitute the name of
Lewis Baxter, the Assessor elect Of
personal property, was voted down.
The report of the committee was
adopted, and the blanks filled with
the name of VIM III. Bradbury.
The ordinance was passed to the
third reading and passed.
Nestor stated that the Linden Hill
matter should come up to- night
The resolution which was adopted
at the last meeting for the withdrawal
and dismissal of the Linden Hill mat
ter. and agreeing not to institute pro-
ceedings for the annexation of said
territory until the city is prepared to
extend the conveuiences of the city to
the citizens of Linden Hill, was re-
read.
Messrs. Burchenal and Whitridge
were allowed TO give their views on
the matter. They had no advice to
give in the matter. but Mr.. Whitridge
gave a history OF the case, stating that
he understood that the attemps TO in
corporate Linden Hill as a town was
prompted more by desire to prevent
the premature annexation of the rop-
erty to the city, and not by any special
desire to make it separate town.
He aud Mr.. Burchenal had been en-.
gagged in the matter for a year, and if
they both continued to have good
health they might possibly be engaged
in it for another year The city of
Richmond is actually not party to
the suit, but having a direct interest
in the case, it is virtu; lily party to
the suit
Mr.. Burchenal being again called
on said that he did not feel any inter-
est IN the case as an attorney, but as
private citizen, ne felt that farther
prosecution of the case would not re-
suit in the advantage Of the city. He
believed that the incorporation of
Linden Hill, as separate town, would
be disadvantageous to the city, and
that as the matter could now be ad-
justed so as to quietly annex the ter
ritory at the proper time, it had better
be done
On motion, the petition and resolu-
ton were laid on the table
Mr.. Nye offered a preamble and
resolution, setting forth that the city
was willing to unite with the citizens
of Lind N Hill in presenting to the
courts a full and impartial statement
of the facts in the case so that an
early decision could be obtained.
This was also laid on the table.
2 Mr.. Whitridge, by permission, stat
ed that as the matter now stands it
will be passed upon by the Circuit
Court within two or three weeks, and
that, in his opinion. the most satisfac-
tory way of dealing with the case
would be to quietly leave it alone.
The Mayor presented the bill of G.
Stewart for the paper on which the
Assessors blanks were printed. which
was allowed.-Telegram.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1875-01-06
still They Come

SlA1l TINY SOhHC
To the Richmond Furniture
Store, and go home with loads of
the best of Furniture this market
affords well pleased with their
bargains. The finest assortment
OF Furniture always can be
found at the North Franklin
Street Furniture Depot, adjoining
the First National Bank Building.
Get the Best
Soft Coal Burners, at Potts
Stove Store, Main street, No $50.
Fine Assortment
Of Jeweliy Just receiving, also a
fine display of Silver and Plated
ware at No. 3O6 Main street
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1875-01-06
For Soft Coal Burners.

OT SUI NONE buFHeFSs
Go to Potts Stove. Store, No.
$50 Main street.
Fresh Family Groceries
At John Peterson's Grocery
Store, opposite Richmond National
Bank, at the old Strattan Corner
Fruit and Vegetables always to be
had there
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1875-01-06
A Good supply
Fall and Winter rashfon..

Of pre- paid Envelopes and Postal
Cards now at the Postoffice.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1875-01-06

Clothing, ALWAYS at J. S. Starr &
Some S, No. 241 Main street.
A Complete
Revolution Stove, very supe
rior article. at Potts Stove Store,
Main street, No. $50.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1875-01-06

Swellings, Ulcers, Erysipelas, Swelled
Neck, Goitre, Scrofulous Infammations,
Indolent determinations, Mercurial affec-
tons, Old Sores, Eruptions of the Skin,
Sore Eyes, etc. In these. as in all other
constitutional Diseases, WALKER's VIM
EGAR BITTERs have shown their great cur
alive powers in the most obstinate and
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1875-01-06

NALL AND WINTER. ls74.
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Persons calling for these letters will please
say "advertised," and give the date OF this
list. b. w. DAVIS. P. NJ
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1875-04-20

is leaving you says Peter ; aud again
low chorus Of compassionate pity mur-
INJURED through the wide cabin.
"Well, | am nearly done now says
my father. There's one little spot Of
ground remaining. and put it on you,
Peter-as you wish to live good man,
and die with tho same easy heart that
do now-that ye mind my last words to
yc here. Are yo listening? Are the
neighbors listening? Is Billy Scanlan
listening2"
"Yes, sir Yes, father, va are all
listening" chorused the audience.
well, then, it's my last will and tesla
ment-give me over the jug"--and here
he took long drink-"and mag that
blessed liquor be poison TO me if am
not as every other part of the will, |
say, then, | bcqucath the little plot ut
the cross roads to poor Con Cregan-lor
he has a heavy charge and is as honest
and hard. working man as ever | knew.
Be friend to bin, Peter, dear. Never
let him want while ye have it yourself
Think of me whenever he asks you for a
triae. Is it down, Billy Scaalan the
two acres at the cross to Con Cregau and
his heirs forever. All blessed be his
saints but feel my heart grow lighter
after that. a good work makes an easy
conscience And now I'll drink the
peoples good health and many happy re-
turns"
What he was going to add, there is no
saying; but Peter who now, terribly
frightened at the lively tone the sick man
was assuming, hurried all the people into
another room, to let his father die in
peace,
When they were all gone, Peter slip.
ped back to my father, who was putting
on his brogans in corner. Con- says
he "ye did it well. But sure that was a
joke about the two acres at the cross ?"
"Of course it was, Peter" says he !;
Sure it was all a joke, for the matter of
that. Won't make all the ncighbors
laugh hearty tomorrow when | tell them
about the two acres at the cross ?"
"What ?" exclaimed Peter in amaze.
ment. Tell 'em all about it ~
Faith, and why shouldn't 1 ?" return.
ed my father, drily.
you wouldn't be mean enough to be.
tray me ?" says Peter, trembling with
fright.
Sure yc wouldn't be mean enough to
90 against yer fathers dying words ~
says my father-"the last words he ever
spoke ?" And here he gave low, wick.
ed laugh that made me quake with fear.
VERY well, Con-" says Peter, hold
ing out his hand, "a bargains bargain.
Ye deep fellow, that's all !"
Father only chuckled little at this,
but said nothing. And so it endod, and
my father slipped quitely over the log,
mighty well satisfied with the legacy he
had left himself And this We became
owners of the little spot known as Con
Acre"
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A Dangerous Cradle.

Here is a true duck story One OF the
wild ducks that swim in the pond near
me had il from an elder duck who has
seen the cradle. Away oil at the north
of the north coast Of Scotland are the
Shetland islands so steep, cold, barren
and lonoly that Racks nf sea-hirds 60
there at certain times of the year to bni.d
their nests aud lay their egg, thinking
that they will not be disturbed ip such Il
place. But the eggs have lheir value
so the icw aud poor inhabitants Of the
bleak aud rocky islands are willing to
descend the most dreadful precipices aud
climb the most difficult heights to dod
them.
Near the coast of one of the islands,
but separated from it by tempestuous
channel, stands a very high and perpen-
dicular pillar of rock Here, GU this
steep and desoatc height, the sea-birds
come in great numbers year after year
but at last a man, who could climb even
more dreadful precipices than the hardest
Shetlauders would dare to scale, went in
a boat to the foot Of this rock, and climb.
ed its steep sides. carrying with him
pulley aud a very strong rope, one end Of
which was already fastened on the high
est point OF neighboring island on the
side nearest the pillar. Arriving, after
much toll and danger, at the summit OF
the pillar, the man managed to get the
rope through the handles Of stout bas-
ket, and then fastened the pulley to the
rock Here then was way by which
the islanders could get over to the pillar.
BY getting, one at time, into the bas.
ket, and swinging at this dizzy height oy'
er the ioaming channel, the islanders
could pull themselves across by means Of
the rope and pulley to obtain the egg.
forgot to say that the pillar of rock is
called the "Pillar of Moss" and the bas-
ket is called the Cradle of Moss
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4 CENTRAL VT. RAILROAD.
y RUTLAND DIVISION.
WINTER ARRANGEMENT,

MOVING N0Rru-Night express leaves Bellows
Falls at ll;2j p III; Chester II IN; Ludlow l2.3j
n m; arrives ut Rutland at :4j a M. Leaves
Rutland l:50; Brandon 2;2S Mddlebury ;0T; ;
Vergennes 40; arrives in Burlington at A 80
Accommodation-Lea Rutland at Gao m;
Brandon 1926 Miidlebury $40; Vergennes
S;tT; arrive in Burlington at $50 a IN.
Mail-Leaves Bellows Falls at ll:5i IL IN (;
Chester II 20 N; Ludlow ! arrives in Rutland
at 205. Leaves Rutland at , 10 p M Brandon
2:4S; Middiebury ;25 Nergenncs 80; arrives
in Burlington at 4;l2.
New York Express--Leayes Rutland at e:l0 y
N Brandon PAS; Mlddlebury 25i Nergenncs
$3.50; arrives in burlington at 4:i2; and only
stops at the above stations except 10 take pas
sengers going north of St Albans
Mixed-Leaves Rutland at . Is IN; Brandon
3s2; Middlebury 4;jO; Nergennes C:Ol arrives
ia Burlington at :55 NJ.
Mixed-Leayes Bellows Falls at 3:aj p IN I;
Chester 4;35; Ludlow j;i0; arrives in Rutland
at pm.
MOVING SoUrH-Mail leaves Burlington at
500 n m; Vergenres 9;2O; Middlebury 10;
Brandon 1880; arrives in hutland at ll:lO.
Leaves Rutland at ~ M; Ludlow l;OO p IN;
Chester :i2; arrives in Bellows Falls at 225 pm.
New York Express-LeaVes burlington at p
m; Vergennes 2:5l Middlebury %; Brandon
AZ; arrives in Rutland ht 40 pm
Night Express-Leaves Burlington at . ;05 y
m Vergennes lO;l4; Middlebury l0:5G; Bran-
don ll:5O. arrive In Rutland at I2;35 II IN
Leaves Rutland at 1880 IN; Ludlow 2 90 ;
Chester 2;i0; arrives iu Bellows Falls 20 a m.
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Josh Billings Wisdom.

don't think that any one has ever re.
allied the amount Of happiness Or misery
he anticipated,
Very few men have ever made an oc-
casion, but occasions have made many n
man.
Ii we were going to exist forever in
this world even, there would be poor
excuse for the manner in which the most
Of us live.
There is so much learning in the world
just now, that good, old.iashioned, com.
mon sense looks like iooishness.
If man will do the best ho can on
any kind of a job he undertakes, he will
not only surprise everybody else, but he
will surprise himself, too.
When man reaches the top round in
the ladder of fame, he thinks he owns
that round, and he cannot make any room
on it for anybody else.
1t is comparatively easy to see ghost
when you don't want to; but nothing is
harder than to find one, by hunting for it.
have seen plenty of dogs that you
could not flatter, but | do not think |
ever saw man bat what would take q
little Of it kindly.
You cannot bury lie so deep but
what it will sprOut,
No man can expect to be happy whose
thoughts all center on himself,
Moral suason and catnip tea are both
good in mud cases, but when the disease
is acute, the knife and the blister mus
be adopted.
No ran who Is unacquainted with him
self can be well acquainted with others
Laziness is terrible burden, and one
which man cannot drop if he wants to
What man does not need is dear al
any price,
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Those Wicked Rats.

Having read that coal tar would drive
away rats from a dwelling, | would like
to give chapter from my experience
with it.
Some yeara since, after an epidemic
which killed all our cats, our house be-
came infested with an army Of rats.
They gnawed holes il nearly every room,
made havoc generally, and scampered
abou; day and night ill We were nearly
ready to "burn up the house and run
away by the light Of it."
Just then We read an article on the
many virtues Of coal tar, in which the
writer, noted college professor, told the
same story, Put tar in the holes they
would be disgusted and leave e,l mqSe. "
We supposed 1t must be true SO we sent
twenty miles for coal tar. lloolishly |
had spent the day it came in giving my
pantry an extra cleaning.
At night my husband made a swab
aud applied the tar 10 all the holes. We
retired, thinking what blessing that
somebody was wise enough to tell US just
what to do to get nd OF such nuisance
But in the morning-oh, horrors, such Il
pantry! | should have supposed every
rat in the ueighbolhood had wadcd
through the filthy stuff and danced a jig
ON my clean shelves and floor Ia every
room to which they had access we're theil
black tracks visible, From the bach
kitchen to the front door Of the hous,
was flied with the abominablc odor Il
took weeks to clean the last Of thost
tracks, and month to rid the house 0
the detestabe perfume Words laIi t.
describe the horrors Of that extremity
can think Of only one thing worse-a Wis
itation of smallpox. Aud, to cap tn
climax. not II rat left the house The
seemed to stick the closer Depend upo
it, the only sure cure for rats is goo
cat with family OF smart kittens.
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Solomon Brown at Lexington.

If have been correctly informed, the
18th of April, l775, occurred Oh the
Sabbath. Near its close in the town Of
Lexington, Mass, might have been seen
twelve British dragons from Boston
leisurely vending their way towards Con-
cord
In those days, with threatening army
only twelve miles distant, every onc was
self-constituted picket, and though all
knew that at Concord there were public
stores, it was preposterous to think they
were the object of those twelvemcn.
The inquiry ran rapidly, What now I?
what is up what is their business ? No
one could answer, yet there was one un.
animous conclusion they were the har-
binger Of mischief. To learn their inten-
suit of whom, Solomon Brown, lad of
nineteen, was one.
These boys being green in the art of
war, did not have to ride many miles when
they found themselves mbushed-taken
prisoners with many others duripg the
highland held captives till early dawn,
when they were released,
The Britons were not go fortunate with
every passing boy. One young fellow, on
his way to his lady love, being mounted
on spirited horse-knowiLg the condi-
tion Of the marshes and seeing his enemy
closing in, front and rear wheeled his
horse jumped the road fence and by fol.
lowing an intricate, devious path ran the
blockade, while his pursuers got stuck in
the mud.
After their release it will be inferred
the three boys were not long in getting
home, when We know the night was SO in
tensely cold. with strong northeast wind
as to freeze the puddles in the meadows
strong enough to bear man.
Young Browa, OF whom we have to dc
alone, hastily eating Il lunch, seized his
gun made across lots for The meeting
house, where a few had formed to oppose
their advance. But the van of h,
British column was before him. Entering
dwelling by the back way he passed t
the front door, opened it SO as to admi
the muzzle of his gun, aimed, as he sup
posed, at an officer, and fired He thel
went out by the back door with the in
tention Of getting in the rear. But a
soon as he came out from behind tn,
buildings aud fences he became exposed
to the fire of the whole regiment, o
which most took advantage. Seeing h,
could not gain the rear of the column h,
turned to the left and made direct lin
from them, but in his haste stepped on
piece of ice, fell back ward, throwing hi
"accoutrements," as they were then call
ed clean over his head. 1t was then tn
shout o. triumph long and loud there W
got him, there we got him." went u
from that British regiment. But the,
were mistaken for he had not got
scratch
They soon moved on and he failed 4
gain the head. but from behind walls az,
other objects continued to harass the rea
to good advantage. He subsequent,
enlisted and was honorably discharge,
at the close of the war, and paid off il
continental cash, the whole of whicl
would not purchase supper for one
About the year 1875 OF 1856 ho move,
to New Haven, VT, where he reared
large family cleared farm and lived t
see his eighty-third year.
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Lines
For THE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION AT LExiSo-
TON, APRIL 10, 1875.
ny GEORGE W. BROWN.

ny GEORGE ". brown.
One hundred years have passed away
Since first the bugle note was heard
That called to arms, in battle array,
Our fathers, friends and kin.
At Lexington, that sacred spot,
First stained with Briton's blood,
They faced the foe, and faltered not,
With answering faith and trust in God.
Resting their cause on His right arm,
Through blood, and strife, and treachery,
They toiled and struggled through the storm
To conquer, and to victory.
Most noble souls, united stood
For freedoms illustrious name,
Stamped on the nation, approved Of God,
Their right forever to maintain.
With glittering sword and brilliant plume,
In boldness, and with every breath,
Though at the gateway Of the tomb
Declared for liberty or death.
Illsstrious thy name. braye patriots
= Of glorious deeds, 20 nobly dono,
For ages since thy sun has set,
Historys page has brightly shone.
Wrapt in the flag of thy country's splendor
Thy ashes rest, in a hero's grave,
We come to sing, so kind, and tender
y requiem Of honor, love and praise.
We come to commemorate thy fame,
Unsullied by fleet time, that's gone.
Unsullied still, may it remain
Through countless ages, yet unborn.
Boston Hghiands Mass.
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The Sophs' Tale.

Listen moment, yc readers dear,
While | unfold a tale
OF grief and woe unparalleled,
Which II make your ears turn pale
This heart-rending narrative
I'll try to tell in rhyme,
So you'll see how two Sophomores
Got in scrape one time.
The haaasomcN of these two youths
Was appellated "Bil,"
Because of many 'Bulaloes"
lie said he used to kill.
The other poor "unfortunate"
just to make good the metre,
And not because twas his real name,
Well designate rs "Peter.'
These pious youths had journeyel lar
From their old "Alma Mater
To bring to NJ. the " "Evanyshsf,
The Junior roasDaicr.
Quite late in old historic "Ti"
They sought their lowly beds
And closing each "Soph' 'uoric" eve,
They rest their weary heads.
The clock had struck the hour Of two,
And all was dark aud STILL
Save the mclodious sounds that cam1
From the nose Of "Butialo Bill ~
When bark, What sound doth greet the ear
Causing the blood to chill,
It is 1t is the cry of "lirc"
New God save Buffalo Bill
Then there was tumbling ont OF bed.
And dressing in hot haste,
And Bill went flying out the door,
His pants tied round his waist.
A Il night long tho fire did rage,
Likewise this Sophomore.
And covered himself with glory, mud,
Ana Tea from a grocery store.
As he rushed into blazing house
A female voice was heard
'oh, stranger can you! rH you ,No
My dear canary bird ~
The bird he saved, and then he ay,lai
From this fair frightened one,
a queer concern the lady used
To keep her stocking on.
When questioned by the other soph.
lie said with no remorse,
"a good surcingle twill make, Sou ,ee,
10 use On the Doctors horse.
And numrous other funny things
Happened these Sophmorcs then.
For further particulars, reader dear,
Apply to -. X. n"
MArAtHtl
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1875-04-20

Yesterday was indeed an eventful day
in the life of Il lady on west Jackson
street, During trip on the street cars
to State street and back. sho saw the
loveiest polonaise pattern she saw in her
life, the handsomest fellow she ever saw
in her life, the homeliest woman she ever
saw in her life, got the worst fright she
ever had in her life from the drunkest
man she ever saw in her life, never was
so insuted in her life as she was by "a
young man who spoke to her on the car,
aud finally got home feeling more tired
than she ever felt in her life.
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.NARM FOR SALE.

1 A superior farm of about 30 acres situated
in the east part Of Shoreham, formerly known as
the Stickney Farm Said farm ia in good state
Of cultivation, good grass and grain farm, with
good orchard, besides variety Of smaller fruits.
The farm is well fenced; buildings in good re-
pair one barn 30xi0 with horse-shed attached; :;
one sheep barn, nearly new, 2ixiO. with running
water in the barn and yard. A good house, with
shade trees in front, aud an excellent well of
water; situated near school and two miles from
church, store AND post-olce. Farming tools and
team will be sold with the farm, if desired
For particulars and terms inquire of
Mrs. GEO. FARNHAM,
Aatf Shorab.,n ~
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The repair shops Of the Southeastern
railway, at Richford, have been closed.
The superintendent's Office Is also re.
moved, and several engineers, fremen
and other employees, who formerly made
that place their headquarters, will do so
no longer
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1875-04-20

The Pennsylvania society for promot-
ing the abolition Of slavery and for the
relief OF free negroes unlawiully held in
bondage, and for improving the condition
of the African race, will celebrate their
centennial anniversary at Philadelphia
April IA, by reunion of the representa-
tives OF The cause. Vice President
Wilson will be present.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1875-04-20

1t is related Of certain minister, who
was noted for his long sermons with
many divisions, that one day when he Was
advancing among his teens, he reached at
length kinl Of resting-place in his dis,
course, When, pausing to take breath, he
asked the question "And what shall
say more ?" A voice from the congrega-
tion earnestly responded, Say Amen ! ~
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Middebury, juno ], 1874. II
,TORE AND GOODS IN Bird.

The store and gods formerly owned by +. p.
Fletcher, deceased, for sale. and an opportdn-
ity is now offered to purchase old and estab-
lished business with the good will of customers
extending over period of fifty years. This is n
rare chance for some young man to go into busi-
ncss, and one that will not require large cap
tal.
The store can be rented or bought For terms and
particulars application must be made soon. In
the goods are not sold to some party desirous
of taking the business they will be closed out for
cash at cost. win sell at cost until an opportun-
ity as above preseLts.
48tf GEO C. CHAPMAN Admir-
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During their forty years of wandering
in the desert, the clothes Of the Israelites
did not wear out aud more than one tai
lor hereabouts thinks that some similar
phenomenon can alone account for the
dullness Of trade in their line.
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Don't call on me for three days" is
what an Ashland girl posted on the front
gate, and she further added "Im going
to eat some onions this week if | never
have another beau"