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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1875-02-16

legislative jobbery and corruption, illus.
tratiug the general principle by rcierep.
ces to the Northern Pacific Railroad
scheme, the Credit Mobiler aud the Pa.
cifc Mail subsidy. lilo illustrated the
arguments ordinarily used in favor Of pro-.
noting private business enterprises by
the aid of public funds by supposing him
self an attorney appearing before Con.
gressional Committee in behalf of great
and glorious enterprise designed to de-
vclope the vast resources of this vast coun.
try, scheme of TO less Importance than
The great ADthro-polar-tropic Family
Demonstrating Company of Alaska" ask
ing an appropriation Of msn ny millions to
build grand marble hotel to cover a
mile square Of ground, and to be raised
ten stories high. He recitcd the stereo'
typed arguments used in soliciting aid for
jobs of this sort, of course adapting them
to the particular job under discussion.
His reference to the tariff shows his SYM
pathy with the principle OF having a
tariff for revenue only. There was II
good audience and his lecture was vel!
received.
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NOTICES..

$4,000 heart shingles for sale al
Chapman Bros.
Two carloads of -four just received
at Chapman Bros. No, l spring wheat
-four $3.50.
Chapman Bros. mean business il
selling dress goods at cost and less thar
cost they must be sold.
Persons having unsettled accouts
with Sheldon g. Co, will confer favor
by calling at once and arranging by cash
or note.
Case & Rider have complete as.
sortment OF drugs, druggists sdndries
perfumeries. toilet and fancy goods and
everything kept by druggists. Prescrip.
lions compounded at all hours, from pure
materials.
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ant didn't remember anything worse since
the boy dropped his thermometer aud
said lit got down to tho door step But
Saturday morning % deg. below zero
marked its resting place.
The union religious meetings continue
and give promise Of much good
A Mr.. Wheeler enlisted from this
town in Company &c" of the 9th VT,
Reg. and served in the late war. In the
battle Of the Wilderness he was wounded
and reported killed, and his friends here
knew nothing but what he was killed un-
til quite recently, when he returned to
his native State, He is now with his
friends on the east side. 1t appears he
was captured, taken to Andersonvilc,
Ga , and there cared for and nursed by a
Union woman in the vicinity. There is
no Enoch Arden about it, however, and
those who want love in their romance
must 90 elsewhere for it.
BR1sToL.-Dr. Kiddcr of Vergennes
illustrated before tho Bristol Scientists
The Popular Humbugs of the Day."
last evening DID he exhibit any of his
little pills? Not much.
The average Bristol thermometer goes
down to 29' below zero on the slightest
provocation. Last week Sunday morning
gave an illustration.
That very original and witty remark
which has been floating about the State
newspapers for weeks, and at last got
into that very witty Burlington Sentinel
advising skaters not to skate into air.
holes, as most of them are damp, wasn't
sufficiently impressed upon young gen
tlcman Of this town, and the consequen'
ces were not pleasant especially as the
thermometer had got on tear and was
down revealing among the twentes.
Nellie Daniels rung her bells and
played her cornet at Bristol, on Monday
evening of last week.
The Rocky Dale Dancing Associa'
ton" met Thursday evening at the Elk
celsior building for the purpose Of trans
acting the following business LIST, tC
take some measures to prevent the Asso
citation from dying natural death oil
at least, if it dies to keep the body ou
Of the hands of the clergy and undertake
er. ID, to raise an assessment to finish
paying the South Bristol fiddler, Sd, i
worst comes to worst, to organize clowr
and dramatic club for the benefit Of tn,
Bristol Cornet Band out of the phmniz
dust. ith, to order Lieut.. Col. Boxoi
to secure at once the medical attention
of Dr. Prime, or at least to engage nont
but Philadelphia graduates. 9Th, TO di,
before the doctor gets there.
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State NE US.

Rev. j. Isham Bliss, rector of the
Episcopal church at Bennington, last
Thursday sent in his resignation to take
effect Immediately after Easter. He
will retire fIom the pulpit, and take up
his residence at Burlington.
j. Y. Green, of Newport, believes
that his buildings were saved from fire
at the time Major CIRCUITS buildings were
burned, through the power of prayer
He says that if he ever prayed fervently
it was then, and the wind very soon
changed and his buildings were saved.
Mrs Ruth Sabin, mother of Daniel
Sabu of Williamsville, met a shocking
death on Wednesday morning. She rose
about 4 o'clock and after kindIing fire
in the fireplace, in some manner fell into
it, received such a terrible burning as to
cause her death soon after. She was SO
years old.
1t is related of Mr. Elias Truax. of
Franklin, who died on the 4th inst in
his l03d year, that when he was 81
years old he skatcd across Franklin Pond;
and when he was 100 he made several
small pals and walking caLes, his eye
sight being so good as not to require
glasses. He made trip TO Montreal
last summer.
Mir j. X. Mclean, recently bust
ness manager of the Rutland Globe, has
accepted a situation in the government
printing Office at Washington.
Miss Mary A. Worcester of Castle
ton, has been retained by Messrs ID. APP
peton & Co., Of New York, to write au
article on Slate Pencils, for vol, ID of
their Cyclop@dia.
Judah Dana, the principal of the
Rutland Ora ded School, has received the
appointment of school examiner under
the law Of the last session, for the first
district lie takes the place of A. L
Leavenworth, who has become principal
of the State Normal School at Randolph.
Bethel is enjoying one OF those in
teresting contests known as a post.office
fight, there being two aspirants.
Caroline NJ. daughter of the late
Gov. Williams, died last Monday even.
ing at the residence of her mother, IN
Rutland, after lingering illness of sew.
eral years She was a sister Of Chaun-
cey X. Williams, Esq, of the Rutland
Globe, and Of Samuel Williams. formerly
treasurer Of the Central railroad
-Ex.Gov, John Gregory Smith has
an insurance Of 800 900 on his life, and
ex Gov. John B. Page one of $4,000
on Lis,
Rev q. II. Rowley has resigned the
pastorate Of the Congregational church at
Sheldon.
While the average amount Of money
collected for fare on the cars of the Cen.
trail Vermont railroad was $4,000 a
month during 1874, the amount was only
$4,000 in January, under the new rule by
which 5 cents is deducted from the fares
when the tickets nre bought
Miss Brooks of Mortified recently
horsewhiPped Il young fellow by the name
Of Kelley, IS years old, in the street for
throwing an obserne publication iu,o her
sleigh,
Miles Weyman of Chester has been
bound over for trial for committing rape
upon Addie Williams, 10 years old, the
daughter OF his wife by former husband.
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CRY NEws.-Tho Vergennes Mctho.
dists nave donation oyster supper in
the basement of their church, to morrow
evening, to help the church pay their
minister. 1t is announced "for the bene.
fit Of Rev. A Heath, the pastor"
The legal voters Of "the Oldest city"
are warned to meet tomorrow to have
another set to with the water question.
This time it is technically with reference
TO the sale Of the Hawley mill lot, on The
west side, authorizing tho sale of the shop
and land between n. G. Norton's mill
and the bridge, to appoint committee to
audit accounts growing out of the build
ing Of the new pump house and the author.
ization Of 20year city water bonds. 1t
is now though. the 'goodish" feeling pro.
duced by the location Of the Reform School
there will help fix up this vexed question
The Vergenncs Musical Union are &c
give, or "scl," an old folks concert OIL
the evening of March I'd, at their School,
House Hall and at Bristol, sometime, il
they don't change their mind.
His Excel cncy, the old bachelor, made
the Vcrgcnnesers short visit, in com
pany with the trustees Of the Reform
School, on Tuesday last. OF course he
received the proper attentions
The Flanders pump, the "blarney
stone" of Vergennes, is really receiving
the recognition which It's merits demand
A delegation from Whitehall has been tt
to the city to inspect its workings, enc
find it all they could wish, and the city
of Peckskill has actually ordered two o
them for their own use.
A No. / beeisteak is a drug in the cit
market at 16 cents Where are all thos,
fellows who want nothing better thai
"bane and bafe."
The Vermonter of last week, has an
other instalment Of the Copeland litcra
ture, this time from the pen Of Rev. H
f. Austin Of Rutland. This photograph
gives rather dark picture Of this Rev
Rascal, as did the one painted by Pre-
siding Elder Gregg Undoubtedly the.
"serve him right"
The remainder of that cider, left b,
the Legislature at the Arsenal buildin gs
about 200 barrels, is now offered for sal
at the low price Of Sc per barrel. VIVA
a paradise for cider guzzlers.
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SUNDAY School WoRK.-The third
convention of the Addison County Sab.
bath School Association for 1875, was
held at the Congregational church in
Bridport on Wednesday last, Feb. 10th.
The President of the Association, Rev.
+. p. Hooker called the meeting to or.
der. A season was spent in reading the
scriptures, singing and prayer. After
these devotional exercises the topic
What the family may do for the Sunday
School," was discussed as announced
Rev. W. N. Bacon of Shorcham, opening
the discussion, He was followed by Rev
+. ID. Graf. of Addison and others.
The second topic was taken up What
the Sunday School may do for the fami.
ly." Mr., o. P. Mead of Mi6dlebury
opened the discussion, referring to the
well known fact that many families have
been reached, for the purposes of relig.
ious influence, through the Sunday School
Mr.. j. l.. Barker of Middlebury follow.
ed in remarks upon the influence exerted
on wicked and irreligious parents through
the children. Rev. Mr.. Bacon, Dea. A
j. Benedict of Cornwall and Mr.. S, b
NJ. Cowles Of New Haven, referred tc
the influence Of religious music.
The convention adjourned for dinner
and all were invited to the town hall neal
by, where the ladies of Bridport had pro-
vided literally for the guststory wants OIL
those attending the meetings.
The afternoon session like the morning
was opened with devotional meeting.
The topic announced was taken up
Teachers are to labor and to expect t
bring their scholars to Christ and into
the church" and opened by Rev. NJ. l.
Severance of Orwell, referring to the i'm
poTtance Of laboring for special object
and that object to promote the well being
OF the individual, tho progress of Christ
work, the efficiency Of the church and tn,
glory Of God. He was followed by Rev
Il. G. Partridge of Salisbury, Rev. Il 2
Hooker OF Middlobury, Dea. S. James o
Weybridge, Rev. Mr.. Winchester. Mr.
S. b. NJ. Cowles, DR.. f. Bond of Corn
wall, Prof II. NJ Seely Of Middlebury
Dea. S. o. Wright of Wcybridge, anc
others.
A praise aud promise meeting close,
the afternoon session.
Supper was served to such as chose t
remain, at the town hall.
The above was in type before the off 81
al report was received, bus the remain
der is in the language Of the Secretary
Of the society. In the evening the con
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1875-02-16
RAILROAD TINE TABLE
TRAINS LEAVE MIDDLEDURY
POST OFFICE NOTICE.

MAILS ARRIVE.
Closed mail from N. York & Boston 40 A. NJ.
Way mail fro.1 north 1915 A. NJ
Way mail from south, east 4 west, 3:4j p. NJ.
From Ripton, Granville, Hancock,
East Middlebury, Cornwall, West
Cornwall and Bridport $3.50 A. NJ.
WALLS CLOSE.
Going touth, east and west $40 A. NJ.
Going north. also west and south, be.
You'd Rutland via Burlington, 800 P. NJ.
Closed mil for Boston and N York. 700 =. NJ.
Mails for Ripton, Granville, Han
cock, Ess Middlcbury. Cornwall
West Cornwall and Bridport $3.50 p. NJ.
A. S. TRACY, p. NJ.
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MONEY MONEY i
Responsible agents wanted for the sale Of terrific
rial rights and for the introduction of tho
Blanchard Rejecting Corrugated Lamp
Chimney,
Excelsior Coffee Pot!

E1celSlor Coffee rot!
The lamp chimney is certain to carry the trade.
1t is at least two hundred per cent. stronger than
any heretofore found in the market, and is war
ranted to increase the light of the lamp to which it
is applied from 20 to rs per cent. The demand
is already beyond the means of supply.
The coffee pot is warranted to make coffee free
from fannie acid, and to extract the elemental prin-
ciple from the coffee so perfectly that an actual
saving in coffee is realized of one-thrd over any
other form in use 1t is warranted to do this.
The coffee is as clear as amber without using any
foreign matter to "settle it," and the aroma is all
retained. It is perfection ITSELF
Any one who wishes a sure chance to make
money will find it for his interest 10 apply to the
subscriber, VIRGIL W. BLANCHARD,
LIT Mddlebury, VT.
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La Creme de la Creme.

Published Monthly. Price, 81 per annum. Sin
gle copies so cents. Each number contains about
- worth of difficult piano music by such authors
as Heller, Wagn'r, Thalberg, Mendelssohn, Lizt,
etc etc.
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THE GREAT CAUSE OF HUMAN
MISERY

Just Published, in Sealed Envelope. Price six
cents.
lecture ON the nature, treatment, and radical
cure Of Seminal Weakness, or Spermatorrhma,
induced by self-abuse, involuntary emissions, i'm.
potency, nervous debility, and impediments to
marriage generally Consumption. Epilepsy, and
fits; mental and physical incapacity &c.-By
ROBERT J. CULVERWELL. ". D., anthor Of
the "Green Book &c.
The world-renowned author, in this admirable
lecture, clearly proves from his own experience
that the awful consequences Of self-abuse may be
ehectually removed without medicine, and with
out dangerous surgical operations, bougies iu-
struments, rings, or cordial; pointing out a mode
Of cure at once certain and efectual, by which
every sufferer, no matter what his condition may
be, may cure himself cheaply, privately ank
radically.
81 This Lecture will prove boon to thousands
and thousands.
Sent, under seal, In plain envelope, to any
address, on receipt of six cents, or two postage
stamps. Address the Publishers, CHAS. j. 4.
KLINE CO., 1877 BOwery, Now York; Post
Office Box, 1856.
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EOR SALE.

IL farm of $50 acres, situated about I ~
miles south Of Salisbury Depot, belonging to the
estate of William P. Dewey, late Of Salisbury. dc
ceased. l7S acres of tina same in meadow, tho
bulance.tillage and pasture laud, with wood suii !
cient for use Of farm. Abundantly watered, and
buildings and fences in good repair. A first class
dairy farm. Terms of payment win be satisiae-
tory. Apply to Rebecca L. and William p. Dew
ey, admrs., Salisbury, VT, or samuel f. Cooke.
Judge OF Probate, Middlebury. 2sy
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AZ IL is ertraragam TO buy Sheet -5SS
az Music when you can get sir5>s
1E-timeS as much Music for your-Sss
xrmoleg By subscribing for one ofISs
az Peters Musical MagazineS.--Es
az Sample copies mailed post.p paid, Iss
sr-on receipt Of 80 Cents. -FS
Address
]. l.. PETERS,
45w4 500 Broadway, New York
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COR COUGHS AND COLDS.
HAVE YOU EVER TRIED
DR.. Hatch's FeJryuge Cough Nurture?

DIT IIattNS Fe0TVhye Cough MtIfNFe!
If not, you have neglected
THE BEST COUGH MEDICINE KNOWN
and one that ought to supersede all others.
Druggists and dealers all keep it.
Most Of them ,oH Join in this accommodation.
Price reduced to thIrty-fve cents. Send for
circulars, with certificates, to
BUTCHER a SONS, Proprietors,
st Adams, VI.
For sale in Middlebury by Case 4 Rider. 45mS
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EARM FOR SALE.

DARN FOR SALE.
Il superior farm of about 30 acre., Situated
in the east part OF Shoreham, formerly known as
the Stickney Farm Said farm Is in good state
Of cultivation, a good grass and grain farm, with
good orchard, besides variety Of smaller fruits.
Tho farm is we'll fenced; buildings in good re-
pair one barn 30x40 with horse shed attached ;
one sheep barn, nearly now, 25xiO, with running
water in the barn and yard. good house, with
shade trees in 'front.' and an excellent well Of
water; situated near school and two miles from
church. store and post.ofhce. Farming tools and
team will be sold with the farm, II desired
For particulars and terms inquire Of
Mrs. GEO. FARNHAM,
4stf Shoreham, Vt
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D Q L L A r. S

TO THE AMOUNT OF TWO MILLION FIVE
HUNDRED THOUSAND ARE TO BE DIsTRI-
BUTED ON THE 9TH OF FEBRUARY BY
THE PUBLIC LIBRARY OF KY, UPON THE
OCCASION OF THEIR FIFTH AND LAST
CONCERT
DraWing Certain or Money Refunded.
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Published Monthly. Price, 81 per annum. Sin
gle copies so cents Each number contains f.cm
six to seven easy ard moderately difficult piano
pieces by kinkel, Noryel, Allard, Paeher, viii
son, Becht, vilbre, etc., etc
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NOTICE.

NOTICE
Having purchased the Saloon formerly kept BY
VIM. II. Ellis, it is my intention to keepa
FIRST-CLASS BOARDING HOUSE.
Hot and cold meals ut all hours, and all the lux
uries in their season. hope to merit the pat
rontge of the public which I solicit.
JASPER DUNN.
Middlebury, June l, 1874. ii
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PUBLIC LIBRARY OF KENTUCKY.

Whole tickets $50. Halves S2j. Tenth, or each
Coupon, So. Eleven whole tickets, $500.
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joins L. CAIN, SecreGy

For tickets, or information, address
THO. L. BKAMLETTE, Agent and Manager
Louisville, Ky, or Tll0S. IL. HAYS Il CO, COS
Broadway, N Y.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1875-04-28

Bayley and in loud, clear voice read the
message in Latin from the Pope to the Ven.
CRADLES Frater, the Archbishop of Balti-
more, setting forth the reasons which in
duced him to confer the Cardinalate on
Archbishop McCloskey, ard at the close
handed him the sbrief," authorizing him
to confer the Berreta on this newly ap-
pointed Prince of the Church The Arch
bishop, having replied in Latin, passed the
"brief" over to Father Mclean, deacon
of the mass, who then read It. Count
Marefoschi then surrendered the Berreta to
Monsignore Roncetti, who handed 1t TO
Archbishop Bayley, who then walked over
to the Cardinal and placed the cap on his
head, at the same time addressing him in
Latin as " E'n1enentio Iaxd.' The Cardi-
nal made suitable reply, also in Latin,
and after intoning the Ie DeatDa, retired
to the vestry and put on the crimson robe
of his Office and returned to the altar while
the choir sang the TIE Dsuna. At the
close of the hymn the Cardinal gave Pom
.ificsl Benediction and the cerem onies were
ended, and the rest of the congregation
passed out of the Cathedral.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1875-04-28
NEWS
BY TELEGRAPH.
WASHINGTON.
Sam. Bard's Resignation Accepted.
Lieut.. 7. T. Thornburgh Appointed a
Paymaster in the Army.

WAsHINGToN, April 27.-Sam Bard's
resignation accepted, to take effect the 1st
of June, which closes his quarter.
The President appointed Lieut.. III. T.
Thornburg and VIM. Mayandier Paymas-
ters in the army There are technical stops
to these gentlemen exercising their func-
tions, which involve a ten thounsand dol
lar fne and other penalties.
In contradiction of half dozen reports
that he had, it is now sure that the Presi-
dent to-day has signed Conley's Commission
as Postmaster at Atlanta. John Lee Is ap-
pointed Postmaster at Chester Court House,
South Carolina
re Court OF Claims was to-day occupied
with hearing a preliminary discussion OF
the report of Commissioner Evelett on the
claims known as the Natchez and
Vieksburg cotton cases, which were last year
grouped together and referred to him for
examination. The arguments concern
ng them will be formally presented to-
morrow.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1875-04-28

\ IN. BLACKBURN, Attorney at Law and
y. Solinitor in ChaneeTy, Brownsville. Oregon
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1875-04-28
MltOn-Beecher Trial.

The counsel in the Tilton- -BeeeheI
trial are talking about an adjournment
for week after all the testimony shal
be in, and previous to the summing
up, for the purpose of arranging theil
either business which this trial thew
say, has greatly disturbed. The res
taurant keeper at whose place Mr..
Beecher dined on the day of the alibi
has been found by the counsel for the
defense. He was struck by reading
Mr.. Beecher's testimony that about
the time mentioned Mr.. and Mrs.
Beecher took lunch together in his sa-
loon. He had made a memorandum
of the circumstance at the time. On
looking over his books he found that
the date correspondent with the one
by Beecher. He has sent
word that he is willing to testify,
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1875-04-28
The Charley Ress Cas..

The Philadelphia Inquirer says there
is another gleam of hope that Charley
Ross may yet be recovered. Some
days ago j. Westervelt, the brother-in-
1aEEr.af .af a-hnr2laE-zxzta-a-aass
phia for a conference with the police
authorities relative to the case. He
now occupies cell in Moyamensing
prison, and it is reported there is bill
of indictment against him, based, it is
said, on admissions made by MIN in
some of his statements implying a
knowledge of the abduction. The ar
rest is considered an important one.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1875-04-28
How am English Peddfer Manages

An itinerant jeweler, who is very hon
est in his business transactions, has {
great horror of telling lies. Ever morn.
ing, ere he sets out on his Journey, he
spreads his ware On the table, and his wife
is summoned when all is ready.
. Sarah, offer me e15 for that watch.
Sarah makes the bid, which the hus-
band refuses to take. Sarah then makes
other offers for the rest of the articles,
which her spouse habitually declines to
accept. He then marches away with a
clear conscience. When customer bids
sl4 for the watch, his reply is:
" My dear sir, assure you'll was offered
Gl5 for the article this very morning, and
| refused to take it,
And so he proceeds with the remainder
of his goods, and in each instance swear
ing that he has had such and such a bid
already which he refused.
The jeweler is a thriving man, and
clings to the old adage. Honesty is the
best policy"
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1875-04-28

The St. Joseph (Mo.) Herald says that
hundreds of persons are daily passing
through that city on their return East
frop California, and that they are unani-
mous in picturing gloomy condition of
Affairs on the Pacific coast. Since the 1st
Of January the rush of emigration to Cali
fornia has been immense, $500 persons
having passed Kearney Junction, bound
for San Francisco, during the month of
March, and it is represented that hum
dreds of these able-bodied men, having
spent their last dollar for transportation,
are now begging bread in the streets and
sleeping in barns and outhouses.