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of the President, under all the circumstances
is simply Infamous. !. amounts TO " COMES
sion of hi, partnership with shepherd IN his
monstrous robbery of the District treasury
and is such an Insult to piewcponi, Bristow
and Jewell, confcssediy the only members
Of his cabinet whose honesty is above susp!c'
ion, thar there seems no honorable course
left for them but to tender their res ignation.
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Rev. w. w. DE Wolf, pastor of st. John
church, Decatur, H., died AZ his old home in
Dixon, on the Goth inst, of heart disease. MI.
De Wolf pursued portion OF his theological
studies with his brother at Marseilles, a few
years ago, and was well known to many pco
pie Of this county. Though engaging in the
ministry at somewhat advanced age, he was
an able and successful clergyman, and this
diocese meets in his death a serious loss
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Cor. PLUME was IN town the other day
looking unusually hearty. In reference "a
his trip to Europe, from which he has just
returned after more than year absence, we
find the following in Fred Dal,on's Braid.
wood Republican:
Colonel Ralph Plumb has returned from
Europe, successful, we understand, in obtain.
ing large loan ia England, which will en-
able him TO complete his railway enterprises.
We are glad that the Colonel has once more
"won the day" Few men in the west have
accomplished more for the pablo good than
Colonel Plumb. lie has labored for Sueator
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Turkey.

:. LONDON, July l9.-The disturbances in
Herzegovina are believed to be serious. The
commissioners sent by the porte 10 tranquil
zc the country, have reported by telegraph
that they are unsuccessful. The whole dis
trict between Mostar and the Austrian from
tier, down nearly as far as Ragusa, is in
state of revolt and the insurgents threaten
death to all who threaten to JOIN them. The
commissioners advise the porte to send troops
forthwith
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Reviewing the situation in Ohio, the BROOK
Ign Eagle says that Gov. Allen is better than
the platform, and his victory would be a per-
sonal one. "He brings to oratory the volume
of the fog horn, the humor Of Tom MARSHALL,
and the indomItab,eness Of Tom Benton. He
has governed honestly, firmly and with orig
inality. He has a gorgeous conceit which
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Spain.

In spite of great activity on his part, the
cause of Don Carlos seems TO be losing
ground. His parisans have been aboutdrlv-
en- out of Valencia and Castellon, and the in
surrection is confined to the mountains in
Nevarre, and the Basque and Catalonia prov
inces. The headquarters of Gen JovellaF
are at Sarinena
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FOREIGN NEWS.


The American rifle team, though declining
to shoot as team, have accepted offers to
shoot as individuals. Thus at Wimbledon
on the 10th, several members of the team en-
tered for the ST. Leger sweepstakes. Each
competitor had seven shots, and the possible
score was 3j. There were several hundred
competitors. OF the Americans Fulton scor-
ed 30, Glldersleve "a, Yale SO, Garfield 81 and
Dakin 27 John Rigby, of the Irish team,
was the only one that tied Fulton in making
3j points.
On the Goth there was another match at
1000 yards range for the American cup. The
possible score was $50. But two Of the
Americans entered, and Fulton won the cup,
scoring 1888. Several other matches were shot,
IN all of which the Americans came of either
first or second best
The match for the Elcho shield, for which
the Americans were not allowed 70 shoot,
was shot for on Thursday and was Won by
the Irish eight. The score was Irish 1906;
Scotch 1904; English 1902. The ranges were
800, 900 AMI 1000 yards
A meeting of twelve thousand people was
held in Hyde Park on the 10Th to protest
against the allowance of $3500,000 to the
Prince of Wales for his excursion to India.
Charles Bradlaugh made violent speech,
and concluded by offering a resolution OF
similar character. The resolution was adopt
ed almost unanimously. Eight persons who
voted against it were set upon by the crowd,
and the police had to interfere for their pro-
lection.
Heavy rains and great damage by foods
are reported in various parts of England.
Reports come of floods at Leicester, Greenfield,
Forest of Dean, and Godmanchester In
many places gathered and growing crops
have been destroyed and railways are inter
ruptcd in all directions.
Dispatches from Wales say: THE rivers
Taft and ely have overlooked, and the ada
cent lands are under water tor miles. Great
quantities Of live stock have been washed
away. Hundreds ofthc inhabitants Of George
town have been removed to Cardiff in boats,'
a flood is reported at Bath, and at last &C.
counts the water was rising rapidly.
The London firm Of Alexander & Collie,
that recently failed for $3,000,00O, has got
into trouble. Its members have been arrest
ed and sent to Newgatc for trial on the
charge of obtaining about million by false
pretenses. English courts do not appear to
treat big thieves with as much consideration
as do American jursts.
Mr.. Schenck, United States Minister, with
his family, has gone to Sweden and Norway,
and will be absent two months. Col. Hotf-
man remains in charge OF the affairs Of the
legation,
Lady Franklin, widow of Sir John Frank
| lin, died on Sunday evening.
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+ rance,

The public powers blll which had been
under discussion in the assembly for three
months, finally passed on the 10th, by vote
of $50 to 30 The assembly then adopted o
resolution to consider the budget on the 10Th
and then adjourn until Nov. Both. On the
POD, however, the assembly was still in ses-
sion, and suck new combinations Of parties
had taken place that the long recess was
changed so as to extend from the 4th OF Au-
gust to the 4th of November.
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DIR CLUBBING.

We are prepared to club the FREE TRADER
with the following publications, furnishing
both at the prices named, postage prepaid
The offer is open to old subscribers or new
at any post Office in the country; .ors
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Remittances nav be made through money
order or registered letter.
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COUNTY NE VS..

WEYBRIpoE.-The concert. on Friday
evening, under the direction Of Prof W.
w. Thomas, came off, as was advertised.
and was success. The Programme was
well arranged and consisted of chants,
anthems, songs, &c. The different parts
in the choruses were well sustained es.
pccialy the soprano and alto. The regu.
lar class was assisted by number ofprom.
inent singers from Middlebury, Salisbury,
Brandon and other towns We noticed
among thom Messrs. Branch, Peek and
Witherell. and Misses Twitchell, Sever.
ancc. Sheldon and Smith, from Middle
bury; Mr.. Fletcher. of Brandon; Mr..
Thomas and wife and Miss Moore, from
Salisbury. To these and others are tho
thanks of tho convention due in measure
for valuable assistance both in songs
Ducts, &c. The piano was presided over.
as usual, by Mrs. John James of this
town with her usual perlectuess which Of
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leaving the Society in debt to the amou t
OF $40 49,
A committee OF Eve was raised to non.
mate officers for the ensuing year, consti-
tuted as follows: Dea. w. r. Bixby, r..
r. Bristol, A. ]. Benedict, o. p Mead,
P. Elitharp.
While the nominating committee were
absent, the time was taken up in discus
sions of the condition Of the cause in DIFF
ferent localities. Among those reporting
we're Mr.. Il. s. Dana of Cornwall, Rev.
j. j. Austin of Monktop, A. p. Upper,
Esq, of Middlebury.
The committee on nominations report
I'D and the Society elected as officers for
the ensuing year, the following:
Presidents. B. M. Cowles OF New
Haven.
Vice. Presidents-H. o. Smith Of
Monkton, w. S. Alden Of Middlebury, s.
o. Wright Of Weybridge.
Secretary and Treasuror-L. E. Knapp
of Middlebury.
Executive Committee-Rev. T. II.
Archibald of Cornwall, j. L. Barker Of
Middlebury, Fl. S. Cross of Bridport,
VIM. Powers of Leicester, l.. 4. Knapp
Of Middlebury, L. s. Bottom Of New
Haven, Rufus Smith of Addison, Rev.
w. N. Bacon of Shoreham, Rev. s. w.
Magill of Cornwall, f. X. Haven. w. r.
Bixby and r. M. Clapp of Vergcnnes.
A committee on resolutions was raised,
on motion of Rev. j. j. Austin of Monk
ton, consisting of Rev. j. j. Austin,
Rev. W. w. Winchester, j. W. Halla-
day, l.. E. Knapp and r. T. Bristol, who
reported the following resolution
Resolced, That our sense of the i'm
portauce Of pressing forward the work of
reform in the use and abuse Of intoxica-
ting liquors is undiminished that wo
earnestly urge the employment of every
agency and influence toe fleet this object,
not forgetting moral suasion, but insisting
upon the constant use of that other agency,
the prohibi.ery law"
The resolution was adopted without
discussion.
Rev. Franklin Tuxbury of Brandon,
appeared, on special invitation Of the So.
ciety, and delivered most powerful and
effective address, upon the subject of
" The purpose and sanction Of law" in
cidentally and at length, discussing the
temperance law. Ho went to the foun.
dation Of things, and built up the super.
structure Of his theories and arguments,
upon enduring basis. 1t was candid and
fair, yet scathing, when he came to the
crime of rumselling, 1t is an address
calculated to do good, and should be
heard by every community in the state
The evening session was opened with
singing, after which the speaker of the
evening, Rev. 4. Mills of Rutland, was
introduced by the president.
Mr.. Mills discourscd eloquently and
most effectively, upon "The work to be
done and the way to do it," His ad.
dress was full of instruction and valuable
hints and his delivery was very fine.
A hearty vote of thanks was rendered
each of the invited speakers, and the So.
ciety adjourned
Entertainment was provided by the
citizens of Middebury, for such as would
avail themselves of the invitation, for
dinner, supper and lodging
There was very good attendance dur,
ing all the sessions, and those present
manifested by their words and actions.
that they were as much as ever in earnest
for the work of reform and progressive
morality.
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BRIsTaL,-Levi Hasseltinc, of Bristol
Flats, died Sunday morning, February
18th, at the age of 81 years. lie has
been a resident of Bristol fifty years. He
was man who was much respected by
all his ncighbors and lived on the best
Of terms with everybody. At about the
age Of twenty seven he united with the
Baptist church in Peterborough, n. Y.
the same church in which Gerrit Smith
was once an active member. Fifty years
ago be moved into the town of Bristol
and became member Of the Baptist
church there, in which he has always been
jealous laborer. When be was young
man there were only three houses where
the village of Bristol is now situated and
two of those were built Of logs.
The officers OF Bristol Lodge Of Good
Tcmplars for this quarter are; W CT
ID Durfee w V T, Ruby Tucker; w S.
G Dutfee w L S, Matte Wheeler W
T, VIM Harlow W q, f Peabody; W
NJ, w Varney; W &, Ella Eaton W
o e, j Webster. Bristol Lodge now
numbers one hundred members with good
officers and good prospect, composed
largely of young MEMBERSHIP hope oil
our work.
The Bristol Band gave concert al
Panton, and pleased the Pantonitcs much.
ly las. Wednesday evening.
The Bristol Academy students under
the direction of their teacher, Prof Il. III
Eastman, gave an entertainment ut the
town hall on Saturday evening. They
exhibited themselves in the drama
Among the Breakers" and in tho farce
"Thc Duchess of Dublin" and in various
other roles. All went well.
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THE ADDISON IOUN TY TEMPER
ANCE SOCIETY.
ANNUAL MEETING.

The Addi,on County Temperance So.
ciety held their twenty.third annual
meeting at the Lecture Room of the
Congregational church on Wednesday,
February IL, 1875, commencing at 1880
o'clock a. III. The Society was called to
order by the president, s. b. NJ. Cowles,
of New Haven, and the call was read by
l.. 4. Knapp, secretary.
After prayer, offered by Rev. f. Tux
bury, OF Brandon, the records OF the last
annual meeting were read and approved.
Rev. I. ii. Archibald, chairman of the
executive committee, gave brief report
Of the action taken by the Society aud
the committee during tho past year.
The treasurer's report was given, which
showed The total receipts to be 1888,
aud the expenditures amounted to s30.2l,
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RIproN.-A few days since Mrs Bet.
scy King had the misfortune to get fall
in her rn,badly bruising an arm,a lint
and her face, besides cutting bad cash
in her forehead.
Philandcr Green. Esq. broke his leg
while handling logs day or two ago.
Mr., Harris Phillips fell under load
OF logs that no he had turned over ,bruis-
ing his legs badly and ipjuring himsel
considerably besides.
Our thermometers have been irving te
cor pete with those of the rest of the
world, but owing doubtless, to the fact
that their early education having been
neglected, the best they have done is tc
get down to 800 below zero which they
did on Monday, 18th inst
There is to be a donation for the bene.
fit of Rev. q. Ii. Kent at the parsonage
Thursday evening next, 25th inst.
II, j. Spoor had an attack Of paralJ.
sis few days ago, sent for DR.. Eddy Of
Middlebury, partially recovered from the
attack, but had relapse after informing
DR.. +. that his services would not be
needed. We understand the attack ia
be light one.
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VERcENNEs, - Neither the posses.
sion Of the coveted Reform School, nor
the visits OF the Governor and other no.
tables, nor yet the throwing upon the
market Of those 200 barrels of cider were
sufficient to reconcile the burghcrs of the
city to the action Of the water commits
sioners and city authorities during the
past year. Their disgust was manifested
last "Wednesday by voting to adjourn
without action upon the questions sub
mitted. The vote stood l42 for the adj
journmeut and ll6 against il.
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ADDISON COUNTY TEMPERANCE
CONVENTION.

A convention for the nomination Of a
candidate for County Commissioner was
held during an interval in the sessions Of
the Society. Mr.. II. s. Cross of Bird.
port, was called to the chair, and l.. f.
Knapp of Midddlebury, was elected sec.
rotary. A committee was appointed to
present to the convention a candidate for
nomination as County Commissioner con.
sistiDg Of j. f. Crane Of Bridpcrt, A. j.
Benedict Of Cornwall. l.. w. Stowe OF
New Haven, NJ. Ball of Fcrrisburgh, W.
Il. Bixby Of Vergenncs, j. l.. Barker of
Middlebury, j. G. Smith of Shoreham,
Rev. j. j. Austin Of Monkton, Rev. l.
G. Partridge Of Salisbury, r. T. Bristol
of Panton.
While the committee On nominations
were out for consultation, Mr.. G. w.
Wicker, the present efficient incumbent
Of the Office of County Commissioner,
made his report, from which we gather
tie following facts
Five agents for the sale of liquors
have been commissioned during the past
ycar-P. j. Smith, Starksboro j. II.
Address, Hancock o. S. Fl. Butterfeld,
Lincoln; j. j. Wright, Vergennes s.
T. Rowley, Middlebury. During the
three.quarters Of the year already passed,
the sales at these several agencies
amounted to the following sums Starks-
boro, s50032, Of which $50 90 was sold
to the residents of other towns. Han.
cock, S71S.77, to other towns, s104.11 /:
Lincoln, s1,l46.02, to other towns,
SlS4.SI Vergennes, sl,S9S.00. to other
towns, s9S4.53; Middlebury, s3,S9S.
95, to other towns, S1,790,9l. Whole
amount sold in nine months, previous to
Feb. LIST, $4,000, which was about
1000 more than was sold during the
corresponding mouths of the preceding
year. ln answer to questions, tho Com.
missioner said the sales at Vergennes and
Middlcbury previous to the last election,
had been proportionately greater than 10
previous years. But since the fall cleo
ton they had been proportionately less !;
from which, he said, some might infer
that the illegitimate sales, in these towns,
had been less than formerly, previous to
election, and moro than formerly, after
that time.
The committee an nominations being
ready to report, they presented for the
consideration OF the Convention, as a
proper candidate for the office of County
Commissioner. JAMES T.. CRANE Of
Bridport, and the convention unanimous
y placed MIR. Crane in nomination.
The convention then adjourned
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BRIDPoRT.-Tbe thermometers along
the lake shore have several times been
below lSo this winter.
Colds are very prevalent in Brdport,
just now, and are causing much sickness.
The regular weekly religious meetings
in this town are Congregational and
Methodist The services at the Baptist
church, IN the west part of the town, are
not regularly held, as they have no pastor.
u n Solace has received the appoint.
ment Of postmaster at Bridport, vice f.
Z Fletcher, deceased,
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NOTICES..

Hamburg Edgings arc sold at cos
at Chapman Bros.
$4,000 Shingles for sale at Chap.
man Bros.
The great discount sale at F. A.
Bonds is no humbug, it will close with
this week. He sells over.coats at less
than cost.
Case & Rider, druggists and apoth.
ecaries. have full line Of Drugs, medi-
cines &c. 500 gallons Linseed oil for
sale at lowest possible prices.
For the next thirty days we will
sell our buckskin mare at cost. This is
rare chance for anyone wishing safe,
reliable, and stylish family beast. Terms
rs easy as her heels. Apply soon at
Chapman Bros.
Wong Chin Foo, tho celebrated Chi
nese Missionary, will deliver lecture
under tho auspices Of the Middlebury
Lecture Association, Wednesday, March
10, 1875. Wong Chin Foo appears in
full Chinese costume and gives better
idea Of Chinese customs and peculiarities
than can DO learned from library of
written books. Notice of sale of tickets
will be given in later issue OF this pa
per
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1875-02-23

WHlrING.-A programme of meet
ing to be held under the auspices of the
Connecticut Valley Agricultural Insti-
tutc at Middletown, Conn, tomorrow,
gives, among those to furnish addrcsse.
the name Of Hon. F. d. Douglass Of
Vermont ; subject Dairying.
Religious services are held regularly
in Whiting by the Baptists. CoDgrega-
tionalists and Episcopals, the fist two
weekly and the latter monthly. The
Methodists will probably have meetings
again before the spring opens. Rev.
Mr. Barton Of Middlebury, supplies the
Congregational church.
The ladies OF the Baptist Society arc
holding sociabcs weekly, on Tuesday eve.
nings, and the Methodists and Congre.
gationaists hold another on Wednesday
evening. And SO things are lively.
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E>ARM FOR SALE.

Il superior farm OF about 90 acres, situated
in the east part OF Shoreham, formerly known a.
the Stickney Farm Said farm is In a good state
of cultivation, a good grass and grain farm, will
good orcha, besides a variety Of smaller fruits
The farm is we'll fenced; buildings in good re
pair; one barn 30x40 with horse shed attached
one sheep barn, nearly new, 2jx40, with running
water in the barn and yard. A good house, witt
shade trees in front, and an excellent we'll O
water situated near school and two miles frou
church, store aad post-onice. Farming tools ant
team will be sold with the farm, IL desired
For particulars and terms inquire Of
Mas. GEO. FARNHAM,
4eu Shoreham, Vt
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st. Stephens Episcopal church will
be opened for service tomorrow WED.
Desdsy) at l0:45 u. m. 1t is expected
that Rev. Mr.. Royce Of " iuooski will
preach and administer the Holy Commu.
MON.
There will be donation for the
benefit Of Rev. p. Marshall, at the rcei.
deuce Of Mr.. 4. j. Omsted, at East Mid.
dlebury, on Thursday evening. February
25th. Oysters will be served. Everybody
and his wife and sister are invited.
N-Mrs. Almeda Hammond, wife Of our
fownsman, George Hammond, Esq, died
at Sacramento California, February 18th.
She was known to be in decline with that
fatal disease, consumption. when, with
her husbard she eft home, about the 18th
Of January. 1t was hoped, however, that
by change Of climate, the surely approach
ing end might be delayed. But the
swift winged messenger came, by sure
approaches, and on wednesday last the
spirit fed to the great unseen. The ma
ny friends Of Mr.. and Mrs. Hammond
here, will mourn for the departed and
sympathize with the bercaved. 4
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Cornwall. - The exhibition by the
young people of Cornwall, advertised for
Friday evening, Feb. 18th, was post
poned, on account of the feariully bad
roads, until Wednesday evening Of last
week. There was large attendance at
that time, and among the audience quite
number from adjoining towns. A party
of fifteen Middleburians, having secured
the services of that king of drivers, Isaac
Williamson, made up jolly four-horse
load and started through the drifts and
wind for the exhibition. They pulled
through in time for the exercises, and re.
ported an excellent entertainment and o
splendid time going and coming. The
exhibition consisted of farce entitled
"Tho Duchess of Dublin :" a tableau,
"Tho seasons !" defamation, "Spartacus
to the ENJOYS of Rome" recitation, tab
lcau 1.-The ten Virgins )" drama MY
Brothers Keeper )" recitation tableau
"Bclshazzar's Feast Among those
taking part in these exercises were, w.
d, Lane, Chas. Sperry,G. II. Lane, j Ham.
bin, James Carr, j. Il. Randall, Misses
N. Benedict. NJ. e. Samson, and A. j.
Stowell, Mrs. Randall, w. 4. Wallace, b.
f. Brown, d. w. Matthews and Misses
Richards and Holley. Much credit is
due Mrs. DR.. Porter and others who took
an active part in the preparation of the
tableaux, and w. D. Lane, the principal
manager Of the exhibition. The parts
were generally well sustained. and it was
considered successful occasion in All
respects.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1875-02-23

DIR G w Horton, for the past twenty
years resident and well known practi-
tioner of Brattleboro, and one of the old
est physicians in the State, died suddenly
of pneumonia, Thursday, at tho age of
eighty years. He was native of Sud-
bury, having represented that town in the
legislature several times, and holding
other Offices of public trust.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1875-02-23
POsT OFFICE NOTICE.

NAILS ARRIVE.
Closed mail from N. York Boston $40 A. M
Way mail from north 10:l5 A. M
Way mail from south, east a west, 3:45 p. M
From Ripton, Granville, Hancock,
East Middlebury, Cornwall, West
Cornwall and Bridport $50 A. M
WALLS CLOSE,
Going touth, east and west 9:40 A. M
doing north. also west and south, be-
yond Rutland via Burlington, 500 P. NJ
Closed mril for Boston and York. 700 2. M
Mails for Ripton, Granville, Han
cook, Eae Middlebury, Cornwall,
West Cornwall and Bridport $3.50 p. NJ.
A. s. TRACY, P. M.
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OLD Folk 8 CONCERT. The Vergennei

OLD Folks CONCERT. The Vergennes
Musical Union will give concert in rep
resentation of "Ye Olden Time" under
the direction of A J Phillips, at Acadc-
my Hall On Wednesday evening Of next
week. The programme will consist of
choruscs, solos, duets, trios &c. The Co.'S
tunes have been ordered from Boston.
Admission 3G cents. Reserved eeats so
cents; tickets for sale at Chapman Bros.