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Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-13

CoRoSER's INouEsT.-0n Saturday, Deputy
Coroner Groves held an inquest on the body OF
Mrs. Sarah Finlan, found dead on Friday eve
ming alongside of a fence in Brandywine Hun
dred near Claymont. Mrs Finlan had been a
widow since last April, and was about rs years
Of age. She resided in a little cottage on farm
belonging to Henry 8. McComb which had been
decided to her and her husband during their
lives. Mrs. Finlan, since the death of her hus-
band, has lived by herself and was known to re-
cieve from the Directors of the Poor of the
county 50 per week for her maintenance, while
at the same time the neighbors, who sympa-
thized with her loneliness, contributed consider
able for her support. DR.. Oardeza made an ex-
animation of the body and finding no marks or
symptoms Of violence decided the deceased died
from disease Of the heart. Upon an examination
Of her clothing S42 in currency and notes was
found sewed up in the bands Of her gown. Faith.
er Reilley of st. Marys Catholic Church, of this
city, took the body in charge, and had it decent
ly inferred yesterday.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-13

GEOGRAPHY OF THE PENINSULA IN THE PUBLIC
SoHooLs--A special meeting of the State Board
Of Education was held at Dover, during the in
perfected for the introduction into the public
schools OF the State of the Geography of the
Peninsula. State Superintendent Groves and
Prof. Purnell have prepared this Geog-
raphy with reference to both it's physical and
political relations, and also q map which
will accompany the pages Thus prepared, this
addition will be put into the Geography now in
use (Warrens) by Cowperthwaite & 20. 1t is
the only history Of the kind extant in the schools
of any State in the Union, and will be an impor-
tant feature in our Delaware schools, inasmuoh
as it will impart to our own children better
knowledge Of their commonwealth embracing
its early settlement &c.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-13

THE DEAD WOMAN AT CLAYNoNT.- Coroner
Groves held an inquest on Saturday, over the
body of Mrs. Michael Finland at her late resi-
denoe, adjoining the farm of Col McComb,
about one mile west of Clsymont On Friday
ivnr along fence uoon DC her her own nremises nesr
her dwelling. 1t is supposed she had fallen
there and died several days previously. DR.
Cardeza WAS of the opinion that death re-
suited from heart disease and 30 the
jury said in their verdict Mrs. Finland
had lived alone in her dwelling since the death
of her husband, last Spring, being maintained
principally by weekly stipend from the Com.
missionsrs Of the Poor. Her house was decided
to' her and her husband by the ;owner Of the
farm from which Ii was taken prior to Its com,
ing into the possession of Col McComb. Mrs.
Finland was about 10 years Of age. Something
over $40 in greenbacks was found sewed up ID
her dress. Father Kelley took charge Of tho
body and gave it decent burial
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-13
what carl Shurz Thinks.

Carl Schurz has informed a reporter Of the
New York Tribune that he never had anything
to do with the whisky prosecutions at st. Louis.
He believes the President personally clear of
all implication" and lays the blame on 'persona
who have abused the Presidents confidence"
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-13
Tweed,s B0ndsnnsn.

BAIL ToRFKITRD TO THE AMOUNT on EI0Hfntx
.l.s 5. THOUSAND DoLIA1s.o1g juoes1I
nda u Associated .Prsss spseiai gs'tves~il4 ia--
IL g,4,o ,ai.ateia .qss NEW YoRKs pee.lSa
Judgment for $4,000 Was entered JIM the
Court of Oyer and Terminer,' this morning.
against Charles Devlin and Albert b Sands,
Tweeds bondsmen in eightesn raaSes, ini vhaeh
he had been indicted 5 iuon.sg.1aial i.a.a
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-13

We can't all be Presidents Of the United States
but any.one of US can throw ashes on the icy
spots and help human nature along unrufiled By
a sudden sit down.--DstroE Press.
conference between the iron manufacturers
and puddlers at Pittsburg, on Saturday resulted
in q compromise. The Puddlers are to receive
$4.75 per ton. and the arrangement is to last un-
til February H.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-13

FIGHT AMONG SEAMEN.-Yesterday several Of
the Seamen from the U. 8. steamer Potohatan,
which is lying in the Christiana, near the Chris
machinery by the Il. L Il. g., We're permitted
to come on shore and as result they became
pstriotically drunk and quarrelsome. Notwitli-
standing the Sunday law. one or two saloons
in Front street, East of Market which the
authorities will find no difficulty in having point
ed out, sold the desired liquor, and in "Ohick y
Foy's Green House restaurant at Front and
King street, violent fight sprang up from q
quarrel among the seamen. Stools, chairs and
every movable thing made telling blows on each
others heads, and for time things seemed seri-
ous, until the proprietor quelled the disturbance
with stout club. One arrest WAS made, but
the party was afterwards discharged.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-13

PREAcHERs' ASSOCIATION REvIvED.-Ths NJ. E.
Preachers Qtinerant) Association for Salisbury
District having iapsed through removals and
other causes new body was formed at Sails
bury, last week. The following officers were
elected President, Rev. N. M. Browne Vice
President, Rev. W. Uric Secretary and Treas
urer Rev. d. O. Ridgway, Curators, Revs. P. Fl.
Rawlins, VIM. ]. Balm and ]. Shilling. Reports
we're made from the several circuits and stations
in the District which was Of a character to cheer
the hearts and excite the goodly ambition of the
ministers. The usual papers and discussions
upon a variety Of subjects were held.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-13

SALE OF STEAM lFLoua MILL-Mr. II. H..
Dashiel, of Princess Anne, has purchased the
steam -four and grist mill OF Messfs. Dale, Hearn
and Flemming, at Newtown, in Worcester couii-
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-13

DEM-REps IN CoURr.-Last night, the police
"pulled" the house kept by Mrs. Lula Wilson. at
4th and Walnut. Complaint had been made
against her and her household by the neighbors.
1t was therefore gratifying spectacle to be-
hold the mistress and her fair enchantresses az
they filed out between the Gordon of policemen
sent to make the arrests. Upon arriving
at the hall, the female prisoners were shown
to the upper room for tramps, where they
spent the night all together. This morning Mrs.
Wilson was fined $50 and costs for the mainte-
nance on the premises. No charge was made
against her girls and they were permitted to de-
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-13

SOCIETY ELEorIoN.-St. Mary's Benevolent
Society elected the following officers, last even.
ing President VIM. McMenamin Vice. -Presi.
dent. John splaine; Treasurer, Michael Wheelan;
Secretary, William Houck
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-13

"rHE School QUESTION" AT New CAsTLE-A
large congregation assembled at the M. E..
church, in New Castle, last evening, to hear Rev.
J. B. Mann I" On the Bible in the Free Schools. "
He held the audience for an hour and quarter
In an earnest plea for education "fouuded on
the principles of Gods law 'f4-
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-13

DORCHESTER & DEL R. R.-The annual meet
ing of the Dorchester & Delaware R. R. was
held at Cambridge on the 9Th instant, when W.
Wilson Byrn, Esq, was unanimously re- elected.
President, and Mr.. Thos W. Anderson Secretary.
The last board of directors was also reelected.
The annual report, soon to be printed, will belt
is said, the most encouraging that has ever been
nut forth
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-13

ART SALE--The chromos and imported oil
paintings to be sold at 807 Market street, by L.
W. Stdham & Son, are eaid to be " strictly first
class and worthy the attention OF Che lovers OF
fine arts" The sale will begin on Wednesday
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-13

Although still suffering from the effects Of
his late indisposition, Rey. ]. NJ. P. OTIS admin
istered communion at the West church, yester.
day morning. Rev. Mr.. JONES' of the Brandy
wine church, preached in the evening
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-13
Com nlercnnl Reports.

PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.
Associated Press Special Telegram.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 13.
Flour depressed; western family $6.75@6.50;
Penna. do. %. @6. rs; high grades e7@850. Rye
-four &5.l2]3. Wheat less active; Pennared 81
88@1. 40; western do. 81.@1.20; amber S1.40@
1.43; white 81. .42@1 80. Corn freely offered, old
yellow 71@72c; mixed Ito. Oats in better re-
quest, and very scarce; white 45@52c; mixed
4O@43. Whiskey steady st $1.l6 for western.
PHILADELPHIA CATTLE MARKETS.
Beef cattle dull and lower at e%@61<c for
Penna. & Western steers, 711c for few choice,
yf@6J1o for fair to good do. and aH@5c per
lb. gross for common as to quality. Sheep un-
changed. Hogs dull at $10@11.60.
QUOTATIONS AT THE BRANDywINE MILLS FOR FLOUR
AND anAIs-oORRKcrED DAILY.
Family Flour. r....................... .$s 0O@9 90
Extra Flour. 6.75GD8 80
Superfine Flour. r.................... 4.75@5 rs
Wheat ....,.,.......... 18
Corn, Old, 73c
New,.. DOC
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-13
z he Prince Of wale

e The Prince OF Wales s.9
FTTHUsIAsTIo RECEPTION AT MADRAs- 10
Associated Press Special telegram eil9
MADRAS, Dec. IS.
The Prince Of Wales, with his suite, arrived
here, this morning. He was enthusiastically re-
ceived. 80
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-13
PRICE TWO CENTS.
FIFTH EDITION, i !,
14 4|i a44 Iaatl s1saN .sa ~ T. rs4N..a
Heavy Failure An Best4n.l mI
FRKELAsp, HARDING 4 co., 60 UNDxR ron $780,
-afasJA lsfsa.lf l4.- nm ctait1ls X ~ t&sa

FRKELAND, HzhDfNd CO., 90 DNbXE JOB $76U, ;
-''h''A ssN.at' l"- OO0 st'ii-le'N Nss~ As4'a'
Associated Press Special 7tlaorswt. -
BosroN, pec. 1s;
Freelsnd, Harding 4 Loomis. extensfvs
Wholesale clothing dealers. here. have failed.
with liabilities estimated At e7b0, 900. @. N.
Freeland, a, special partner, 10 also reported
failed, having indorsed for the Arm fosl half =
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-13

SECOND Baptist CHURcH.-There were seven
baptisms at the Second Baptist church, last eve-
ming. A very quiet and undemonatrative revi-
val Is in progress there, which is marked by
deep spiritual Manifestations, the influences Of
which are noticeable in many persons.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-13

DROGRAMBIES FOR CONCERTS AND
Il Sunday School entertainments quickly printed,
with clear type on tinted paper, at the ConHKRoIAi
ofnoe. at prices slightly above nnst.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-13

ENINE FARINA COLOGNE WATER,
IL Imported Farina Cologne, Lavender Flower
Water, Violet Toilet Water, Florida Water, Bay
Rum ROsadora Multinora and other Toilet Waters,
holce Extracts for the handkerchief, Perfume
Spray AtomiSers, &C., for sale by
4. BRlNGHURST d CO., Apothecaries.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-13
FOURTH EDITION.
The virginia Deadlock.

TnREE MORE BALLOON, THIS MORNING., WITHOUT
frsU1lT. = |
associated Press Special Telegram.
... a., RcHMoSD, VA, Dee. 13.
The balloting for Senator continued, this
morning, and three more ballots were taken
without any choice being made. '..I -..i.-4lr
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-13
Death i'm = Church /.

AcoLoRED WOMAN FALLS DEAD DURING THE OPEN
issA .'A,.1, lA@ Ano sK1vIoEs.P 'si4 .'ss 's-4
q s Associ ated Press spseiaE 1sssgrsw.s' "-A,'
w -. - s>4BALrrxbsr, Nd, Dso. Is:
During the opening servicesi in the Ebenezer
African church, yesterday morning, Elisabsth
Cole fell dead in her pew from heart disease.
Mrs. Cole had been suffering from, the diseess
for some time, but felt better yesterday morn
ING
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-13
naMciaI.

PRICE OF GOLD TO-DAY.
Associated Press Special Telegram.
NEW YORK, Dec. 10.
Gold opened, this morning, at $1.l41l.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-13

CHEQU BOOKS ON CHEMICAL
\ CoxnHadrAL once, cAsap~ nan slssssk1vs
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-13
THIRD EDITION.
weather NJ eCOrd.

weather Record.
REPORT OF THE SIGNAL sRvIoE.
Assoctated Press Special Telegram.
WARRINGTON, Dec. 49,
Probabilities-Fo Southern portion Of Middle
States, increasing Northwest winds, rising ba-
rometer, slightly cooler, and clear weather.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-13

ENTERPRISE COAL.-IN ORDER TO
~ better accommodate my increasing trade, !
have again opened a coal yard, at West and Water
streets, which l intend to conduct IN connection
with my yard at the wharf of ]. Morton Poole 4
Co., and am now stocking both yards with all the
such universal satisfaction wherever used, after
trial, al people want to know, is where to get 1t
and they will buy no other.
Ofices West and Water streets, and Orange and
Water. -
apr17-1yof JOSEPH FOUT.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-13

DISTRACTIONS PLACED ON THE DELAWARE RAIL
ROAD TRAoK-THE PASSENGER TRAIN FoRTU
NATELY STOPPED IN TIME.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-13
Teiu advertisements.

NORTH FRANKLIN RED ASH COAL
IN FOR OPEN CRATES MAKING A QUICK
FIRE, WITHOUT DUST OR SMOKE. PRICE$1.0O
CASH. ALSO, PRIME HICKORY WOOD.
GEO. ". BUSH q HON, ETenCh St. Wharf.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-13

SPECIALS rRoM THE CAPITAL TO THE NEW YoRI
PAPKRs OF THIS MoRNINo-THE HOUSE COMMIT
TEke-THE DEMOCRATIC OAucua.
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gem Establishments.

No Person cnn take these Bitters aecor,
Ing 10 directions, and remain long unwsI nv,
Nled their bones are not destroyed by min.rsT
poison or other means. and vital organs sas,,s
beyond the point OF repair.
Dyspepsia or Ind gesti0n, Headache p,t,
In the Shoulders. Coughs. Tightness Of the Che.-
Dizziness. Sour Eructations OF the Stomach ~
Taste in the Mouth, Bilious Attacks. Palpitation Il
the Heart, Inflammation OF the Lungs Pain b. 10
region OF the kldneys, and q hundred other p.nfS.
symptoms. are the offsprings OF Dyspepsia Ona
bottle will prove better guarantee OF its merit,
than lengthy advertisement.
For Female Complaints, In young or Ola
rsarried or single, at the dawn OF womanhood 4,
the turn OF life. these Tonic Bitters display % a.
eded an influence that improvement Is soon Der
cepibe.
For Inanmm nj tory and Chronic Rb.u.
mafisin and Govt Bilious RemltteRr and IDfsr-
niittent Fevers. Diseases OF the Blood Liver Tti
neys and Bladder these Bitters have no eau,,
Such Diseases IRE caused by Nltiated BloOi
They nre IN gentle Purgnfive as well m.
Tonic, possessing the merit OF acting 4. .
powerful agent in relieving Congestion or in-sn
nation OF the Liver and Nlsceral Organs AMI in
EiliOus Diseases.
For skin Diseases, Eruptions letter. SAT-.
RheE-n. Blotches, Spots, Pimples Pustules g1-,
CarDuncles. Ring worms. Scald- Head sore -
ErySpelas, Itch Scuri5. DiscooraiiOns OF the -
HumOrs and Diseases ofthe Skin OF whafeysrn1--s
or nature are literally dug up and carried out
system in q short time by the use Of these Biits-
Grateful Thousands proclaim yiSEgaR m
TERs the most wonderful lnyigorant that ever "a
tanned the sinking system.
X. II. MCDONALD & co,
Druggists and Gen Agts.. San Francisco Cal a
s,r. % Washington and Charlton Sts y Y
SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS a DEALERS
July 2-tdAwIy
A FORTUNE IN 1T. Every family Inv. I, -,
N by Agents Address q s tsfke- So 80
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ne AlNHiNA 70 So NfT itt7.A- a. =.
COMPANIES fsqreseu,sa 81 thi5 A-ea,y
ROyGT Insurance Company,
or ENGLAND
Assets. Ss0!ii..-..... SIS. ESQ 600
Comm ercigi Union AssnTdnce
Co..
os ENGLANn.
Assets. e:Oisl, .......... So. 00o.oOo
ROEdi Cgll0di1il IIiS. Co.,
OS MONTREAL,
Capi3;Et. ....-..-...-.---. 5000, 600
Er0nh{iN Fire Insurance Co.,
cF PHILADELPHIA, "a.
Assets. ---- --.-..-.Ss, 800, eco
PennagIVGHiG FIRE ms. Co.,,
OF PHILADELPHIA:
Assets. 81. $50, goo
.AmeFicG., Fire ms. Co.,
or PHILADELPHIA.
Assets ...-.-.--.....-.-. Ss,0oo.Ooo
National Fire Insurance Co.,
OF Hartford, or.
Ss>efS. .....-... S3SO,OJ3
Connecticut Fire ms. Co.,
OF HARTFORD, CUNN.
Assets Observation-Disclosures. Ss!5-G0O
.AtGGx Fire Insurance Co.,
~ HAETFJKD, COM.
Assets .-.......... 100000
-dUen9Gi,niG E.i'c ms. Go.
OF PlTrsBuRG, PA.
Assets ,OGS
Westchester Fire ms. Co.,
OF NEW YORK CITY,
Assets .-..----.... .--...--. 800 200
Peoples Fire Insurance Co.,
UF NEWARK
assets -.-.--.. .......-S sVc, OOS
First National Fire I1s. Co.,
OF WOAC zSTER MASS.
Traceicrs Lie and Accident
Insurance a..
90 HARTFORD CT,
Assets ..--......,.-.. coo. 600
.HGsSrcb;tsetls Mutual Li(e
ms. TO-.
Assets .-..-.... $1,000. 900
HW,iSOn Insurance Co..
OF JERSEY CRY. y. J..
Assets OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES $500, 900
Hiiirjiie Mutual Marine md
Fire las. Co.,
or AILLVILLE. N. j.,
Assets. .........---...Sf 81, 3o3, $500
And other reliable Companies Parties desiring |
Insurance in the MUTUAL COMPANIES OF THIS |
STATE, can have their applications made out at
this Office, and policies specify obtained.
Tho Travellers Insurance Company SUI issue |
their ACCIDENT POLICIES Tor the month or
year and NJ PRISON sgGuLD BE- wI1u"Ur ONs.
The ~ ,sSAC1UsEtTs Lice irsU HANCE /
COMPArY issue N'iN F1hfniF!>G tOLlCf, !
pecul ar 20 the Com % that stats - aaaoHnt
oi their Insurance LtsI OFFERING 70 THE IN /
nUKEK As GOuU CpNTRACr As CAN BE |
UBTAISED ANTNuf RE-, AM PAYING DlNI- |
tENDS AFTER Tie FsR'r YEAR.
GLL LOSSE- ApIUS H. AND PAID AT THIS |
Utf0E,
~ IuE 80 IEb ~ raH EXPIRATION OF |
i<StRANJh ALWAYS GIVEN.
Orter- b., Gtil aii izs-!.e cirsiul and faithful
attention. T. :. PfCk,
Dec asst Zeal. ins. z-...
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rscoS.~ nr.och. cmumcm srmI;Er.

"H'"N "'-"' "a
receiving Il. nsut. large supplies o. ElIr
foods ana sell ~ tArn At yers small ais auce
ON the actual Gust ui tAe rew material. winch ac-
counts Tor tho extensive trade ere nog getting
for those Goods. Our pres lisJ Is stiil logger.
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PERSONAL.

Gen. D. A. Ncvin, of Ogdensburg.l has
relieved George T. Morehouse, as Special
Agent of the Treasury Department at St.
Adams, Mr.. Morehouse going to Rouses
Point
The New York Herald says: Julian Scot
having despatched his Battle Of Williams
burg" to the Academy, has turned his at
tention to portraiture. lie is giving the
finishing touches to a portrait of General
Thecdorus Bailey, the second Postmaster OF
New York, who is dressed in the old fash
Toned costume Of his period. Mr.. Scott is also
at work on portrait of Winslow Homer.
Rev. " II Collins has accepted the rec
torship Of ST. Mlchael's Church. at Brattle-
boro.
Judge james j. Roosevelt, who died in
New York. On Monday. was one Of the
genuine Kuickerbockers. His fathers house
was on Bowling Green, at the very lower
end ol the city, which was then the fashion
able quarter. The ancestral Roosevelts
owned farm in what is now the lower
part OF the city, which was the foundation
of the great wealth Of the family.
Gen. S.ark. the well known manager OF
the Boston and Lowell Railroad. has re-
signed. 10 consequence of differences with
the directors, and has been succeeded by
John B. Winslow, who was formerly for
many years superintendent of the road.
The case of Professor Walker, Of Brook
Ign, who died, last Saturday, from the
effects Of hemlock. or extract of conium,
administered By himself, attracts much no,
tiee. lie had long suffered from spasns and
contortions of the facial muscles, from which
he could get no relief. At last conium was
tried, and lie was warned to desist from
taking it the moment any dizziness or re-
taxation of the muscles was felt. Never
theless, be continued taking it at intervals
of half an hour, and dictated to his wife a
minute account of his feelings at different
stages of its operation, almost to the mo-
ment of his death.
The Oldest lawyer in the country, and
perhaps in the world, is Hon. Ebert Her
ring. Of New York, who has celebrated his
ninety-eighth birthday. lie remembers
New Yo75 when the city did not extend
much beyond Ann street. and when the
best people resided below Wall street. and
when Bridewell jail stood on the site of the
City Hall, and when the city was not hall
the size OF Newark Mr.. Herring has lived
in New York for more than ninety years,
was admitted to the bar in 1898, and was a
Judge of the Marine Court the year Napo-
leon became Emperor Of France. Charles
0'C0nor was student in his Office.
The docket Of the Franklin County Court,
April term. contains 300 law cases and As
Chancery cases. The jury calendar shows
IS eases set for trial by Jury. and Il court
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MIDpLEBURY. - WoMEN's TEMPERANCE
MEETNG.-The ladies of Middlebury. to-
gether with delegation from Rutland and
Vergennes, assembled at the yestry OF the
Congregational Church, Wednesday. for the
purpose Of organizing Woman's Chris
tian Temperance Union. Mrs President
Ritchel was appointed chairman pro fem'
and Mrs. Z. A. Sturtevant, Secretary. Inc
Secretary then gave a short address OF well
come to the ladies from abroad, alter winch
the hymn Nearer my God to Thee was
sung. Scriptures were then read by Mrs.
W. Ii. Meeker, and prayer offered By Mrs.
Haven, of Rutland The chairman then
stated the object of the meeting and call
el for an expression of opinion from the
ladies of Middlebury in regard to organ
izing temperance society in this place.
A goodly number responded. There seem
ed to be a unanimity in the opinion that
the time had fully come for action. Mrs.
E. B. Stewart, of Vergennes. being called
upon, gave an account of the doings OF
the society at that place. The question,
Shall we organize Woman's Temperance
Society at MiddlebGry came up and unan-
imous vote liz the affirmative was the re-
suit \ committee of three was appoint
ed By the chair, to draft constitution,
consisting of Mrs. Gardiner wainwright,
Mrs. Charles Steele and Mrs. Prof. Seeley.
4 constitution was presented and adopted.
The chair then appointed committee on
nomination who reported the following
names for officers OF the Society. and they
were duly elected
| Presldent-Mrs President kitchel.
Vics-Presidents-Mr Z. 4. Stnrtevant. Ms Rev.
Corresponding Sec-Mrs. DIR. Eddy.
Recording Sec-Miss Mary Stee'.
Treasurer-Mrs. Rufus Wainwright.
An executive committee of twelve was
then appointed, OF whom Mrs. 5. L. Rock
well was chairman; also an advising com
mittee of six. consisting Of gentlemen. Sew
enty-four names were obtained as members
of the union. 1t was decided to adopt the
voluntary contribution plan as the means
of raising money, and little over S27 was
raised on the spot.
Business being completed, ladies from
abroad were called upon for remarks. Mrs.
Haven, of Rutland Mrs. Stewart and Mrs.
Young, of Vergennes. responded. Re-
marks were also made by several ladies
from Middlebury, all expressing their de-
sire to cooperate in this work, to speed on
its way. Their hearts were manilestly in
the work. The President and Secretary
rendered their thanks to those from abroad
for their presence and assistance.
After singing, prayer was offered by Mrs.
Stewart, of Nergennes. and the meeting
was closed by singing the doxology, after
which nearly all repaired to the Addison
House where an excellent dinner had been
prepared for the occasion. The social lea
lures of the occasion were prominent and
very enjoyable.
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RAILROAD LITIGATloN.-Thc appeal ofthc
Ogden>hurg and Lake Champlain Railroad
Company against the Vermont and Canada
Railroad Company and others, comes up
before the general term Of the Supreme
Court. in Albany, this week. The case Is
to be argued for the Ogiensburg Company
by l.. llasbrouck, Jr.. of Ogdensburg, and
for the Vermont and Canada by Col. E. C..
james. The term Will be held by Judges
Larned, Boardman and James. Another
motion. it IS understood, will be moved by
Mr.. James for the respondents, that mas
much as the Ogdensburg Company have re-
ceiycd their rents from the Vermont and
Canada since the entering of the action,
they have thus dehirred themselves from
going into court.