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mans danger, should they rigidl.
interpret the language which sh
had reported, she sobbed aloud, ant
hid her face from sight.
Her tOrmentors did not stay long
er to sOothe or question her. The,
had got, as they supposed, the in
formation which they wanted, ant
pushed rapidly Oh down to the riv
er. Now the Governor had arrang
ed signal with his boatmen that {
white cloth by day, or light by
night. displayed from the attic win
dow of his hiding place, which was
just visible at the mouth of the riv
er, should inform them if he were
in trouble, and put them on the
alert to help him. AS soon, there
fore, as he started from his cousins
the signal flOated from the window
to warn them. And when they saw
the pursuing party dash madly down
the road to the river, and recOgniz-
ed the uniform of the leader, they
pulled swiftly out to sea. The horse
men reached the shore only in sea
son to see the boat with two men in
it nearly out of sight; and suppos.
ing their destined prey had escap.
ed, relinquished their pursuit.
Meanwhile the hunted victim lay
safe and quiet, where the simple
shrewdness of the little cousin had
hidden him, until the time came for
her return for supper. Then he
babe her go as usual to her home,
telling her to ask her mother to place
the signal lamp, as soon as it grew
dark, in the window, for the boat
man, and to send him there some
supper, with his valise, which, in
the hurry of departure, he had left
behind.
The signal recalled the boat, which
after twilight had ventured in sight
of the shore and the farmhouse, and
the Governor quietly made his way
to the river in safety. When he re-
joined his family in a secure home,
he named his infant daughter, which
had been born in his absence, "Het-
ty Marvin" that he might be daily
reminded of the little cousin whose
truth and shrewdness saved his life.
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Report of Commissioners of
Orange County,.

ENCING MAY 1sT, 1874.
In performing the duties of the
office, I visited in the month of May
all the towns in the County, except
Fairlee and Stratford. | had no in
timation that an agent was wanted
in those towns, on the contrary, was
credibly informed that the people
did not wish for an agent.
Broohfeld has had no agent for
years and the citizens agreed with
the authorities that they would have
none. I understand that the Good
Templars are doing good work in
the town, and they with others,
strongly protest against having any
liquors SOLD in town for any purpose
whatever.
Bradford has had an agent for
years and l do not know that the
town has ever been without one.
Every one seemed to suppose, as q
matter of course, that an agent they
must have. Some had been dissat-
isfed with the agent Of the previ-
ous years and public bids had been
for the agency. This dissatisfaction
arose from two causes; LIST, 1t was
thought the proceeds of the sales
were not put into the treasury of
the town. I'd, many felt that the
agent was very injudicious in his
sales. Instead of petition for the
reappointment of the agent there
was remOnstrace against him in a
petition for another, who had pub
licly made bids for the agency: up
on this petition there were sixty-one
names. The gentleman was inter
viewed and positively declined to
take the agency. The particular
friends of the old agent then press
ed his claims, but refused to 'ap-
point him. Report says he cOniin-
ues to sell. l appointed Mr.. Charles
Rogers at the suggestion Of all the
resident clergymer, and several of
the leading men of the town. l un-
derstand the selectmen have not
furnished him, and consequently no
liquors have been sold according to
law in the town. l am informed
that there has not been, for several
years, so little liquor sold. and drank
in Bradford as during the present
year, and do not learn that the
town has been visited by diseases
that have not been subdued by al
lopathy or ''little pills.
Braintree has had an agent who
has given general satisfaction. The
Commissioners in convention agreed
that the law requiring the town
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SILVER WEDDING. Amid Oul
varied cares and trials, how pleas
ent for the time being to forget self
in the gladness we carry to other
hearts.
On Wednesday of last week, a
worthy couple in our town witness.
ed the twenty fifth anniversary OF
their welded life. But circumstan-
ces beyond our control prevented
their intended surprise at that time.
We have not forgotten the storm
of Thursday, which left our streets
in such a condition as to make life
insurance Profitable investment,
if we left our homes, and which
prevented the consumatiOn of our
plans. On Friday, Mr.. and Mrs.
Grow had been invited out for the
afternoon and evening, but owing
to temdorary illness he was not
able to go. So, while he was hav-
ing a social chat with a gentleman
friend, the company gathered below
(thanks to Mr.. and Mrs. Kingman)
until the rooms were well filled.
Shortly after the worthy couple
were very unceremoniously led in,
and their surprise and astonishment
created much amusement. In the
meantime busy hands were arrang-
ing the silver in the parlor above,
and getting ready the wedding cake,
when the guests were invited to Mr..
and Mrs. Grows rooms, where ID.
A. Abbott, in behalf of the rela-
tives and friends gathered, made the
presentation address, which was re.
spondel to, on behalf of the family,
by Rev. Mr.. Meacham of North
Scituate, who also read an original
poem written for the occasion. MIR.
and Mrs. Grow shed tsars of JOY at
the kind and generous remembrance
of their many friends; and, we trust,
they may witness not only their
golden but diamond wedding. One
evidence of her being taken by
storm, and which proved to be the
joke of the evening, was, that her
boots were covered with her huS.
bands stocking feet "a life protec.
tor, and she was unconscious of the
fact till the company had departed.
There we're present between fifty
five and sixty, twenty-five of whom
were cousins to the family. The
presents were beautiful and useful.
The company (reasons given
aboye) freely and generously con-
tributed, after their arrival, for three
rich designs in silverware, sugar.
bowl, creamer, and butter-dish. 9th
er gifts consisted in a halr-dozen
silver ut-picks and card receiver
from friends in Haverhill, an ele-
CANT fish knife from New York,
spoon holder from North Scituate,
a vase and a pie-knife from residents
in Stoneham, a half-dOzen silver
spoons from member of the Con-
gregatiOnal choir, and Mrs. AbbOtt's
and Grows classes in Sabbath
School. Other gifts, not in silver,
were numerous. The great disap-
pointments of the evening were the
absence of our late pastor and lady,
and one of the finest chOirs in the
county, whose music and songs we
had greatly depended on. We
knew, however, they would have
been there had their absence not
been NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Inde
pendem.
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HETTY MARVIN.

When the Tories attacked New
London, Connecticut, and set a
price on the head of Governor Girls
void, the latter fled to the town O.
il, where his cousin, Mrs. Mar
win, hid him for some days in a Sc
cluded farm house. But at length
the subtle foe discovered his retreat
and one sunny afternoon in May he
was routed from his hiding place by
the tidings that a band of horse
men were approaching to capture
him.
His only chance Of escape was to
reach the mouth of little creek
which emptied itself into the Con-
necticut river, just above the en-
trance of the latter into Long Is
land sound. There he had boat
stationed, with two faithful attend
ants hidden beneath the high banks
of the creek. The distance from
the farm house to the boat was two
miles by the usual travelled road.
But a little path across the farmers
orchards would bring him to the
road, only mile from the boat, and
save quarters length of his fear
full run for life.
just where the narrow path from
the orchard opened into the road,
Hetty Marvin sat with her dog
Towser, tending the bleaching of
the household linen. The long web
OF forty yards or more, which was
diligently spun and woven during
the long winter months was whiten-
ed in May, and thus made ready for
use. The business of bleaching was
well economical, being usually done
by the younger daughters of the
family, who were not old enough to
spin, or strong enough for the heav-
ier work of the kitchen or the dairy.
The roll Of linen was taken by
the farmer or his stout "help" to
grassy plat, beside spring or the
meadow brook. There it was tho
roughly wetted and spread upon
the green turf, to take the best heat
of the sun by day and the dew by
night. The little maiden who tend
ed it would sit near it.
Thus sat Hetty Marvin, the young
daughter of Governor Griswold's
cousin, when her hunted friend
sprang past her into the road to es-
cape from his pursuers. Hetty was
a timid child of about twelve years
yet thoughtful and wise beyond any
of her elders. She was frightened
by the headlong haste with which
the Governor rushed across the
meadow. But she quickly compre-
hended the scene, and instantly
quieted her faithful Towser, who,
though friend of the family guest,
thought it becoming to bark loudly
at his hurried steps.
Her wise forethought arrested
the Governors notice, and suggest
ed a scheme to delude his pursuers.
"Hetty," he said, earnestly, 81 am
flying for my life, and unless I can
reach my boat before l am Overtak-
en- am a lost man. You see the
road forks here. But you must tell
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w, H. CARTER, NJ. d.

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, BRAD
ford, Vt. Office at his residence. Vari
Gus Medicinal Compounds, of long tried expe
rier" ;, and of modern Improvement prepar
ed 10y himself. kept constantly on hand for
the benefit of the sick and lame.
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RELIGIOUS MEETINGS.

CONGREGATIONAL SOCIETY.
DkV. l.. II. ELLIOTT. PASTOR. SER
IL vices at HOO A. NJ, and 5 =. NJ. Sunday
School at IL NJ
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G. G. DOTY, ACT.
Al MANUFACTURER OF DIR. DOTY'S
WI Celebrated Mandrake Bitters, Flavoring
Extracts and Essences, &c, at Wholesale
and Retail.
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METHODIST T.. SOCIETY.
DEVJ. NJ. &. FULTON, PASTOR. SER
IL vices at 90 A. NJ, and 63O =. NJ. Sun
day School at II NJ.
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M WARnEN

J. M. WARDEN.
LIME WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELRY,
Il Silver Ware, Spectacles, Cutlery, Rcvol-
vers. Fancy Goods and Toys. Particular at
tention given to Repairing Fine Watches.
Office w. U. Telegraph Co.
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J. A. WARREN.
7 AIDES, MISSES AND CHILDREN'S
IL Boots, Shoes, Slippers, and Rubbcrs.
Mems Thick Kip and Calf Boots. Best quail
ty.Low prices Book Store. Main ST..
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j. II. JONES, NJ. ID.
OMEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN AND
III Surgeon. Office at Residence. 1st Door
South of Bank.
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C. S. STEVENS.

DOOTS g. SHOES of EVERY DESCRIP.
ID tion for Ladies' Gentlemens, Youths and
Children's wear kept constantly on hand.
hope by fair dealings to merit my share OF
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j. Ii. HOWE.
I IVERY STABLE. GOOD TEAMS FUR
IL nished at h II times, and at reasonable pri
ces. Stage to and from Depot Apply at Sta
BILE Office rear of Trotter House.
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b. L. PILLSBURY.
STOVES, TIN WARE, IRON WARE,
- Wooden Ware, &c. Main St.,
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G. II. CURTIS.
OYSTERS AND ICE CREAM SALOON
~ Fruit, Confectionery. Soda, Light Grocer
les &c
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J. B. ORMSBY

CLARK & EVERETT,
nENTISTRY. ALL THE MODERN I'M
~ provements Best teeth fifteen dollars
All work warranted to give satisfaction. In
quirles by mail promptly answered. Hardy's
Building,
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MRS. j. N. CLARK.
DOCK STORE. FIRST DOOR NORTH
ID of Post Office. School Books Blank Books
Miscellaneous Books, Stationery, Toys. Con
fectiOnery &c
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VT. REGISTERS at this Office.
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DIR. O. Ii. STKYENS.

& URGEON DENTIST, HAS ALL THE
- Modern Improvements. Also owns the
Folsom Patent for Orange County, which is
Que Of the greatest improvements in Dentist
ry. All work warranted equal to any done
Ia the State. Office over Printing Office.
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ROSWELL FARNHAM

IONkS W 171111 Il II hf14N111h4'H'
A TTORNEY & COUNSELLOR AT LAW
n Master and Solicitor in Chancery and
Pension and Claim Agent
The New York herald., 1875-08-31
sWEETENING THE BITTER.

STIRLING, AHRENs CO., THE BANKRUPT SUGAR
REFfNERs SAID TO BE RECOVERING FROM THE
LATE BLow-THE FACTORIES STILL RUNNING
AND CREDITORS MORE cHEERFUL-THE CALI
VERT COMPANY NOT so MUCH INJURED AS WAS
THOUGHT.
BALTIMORE Nd, August 80, 1875
The examination into tho affairs of the suspended
lrm of Stirling, Ahrcns & Co. and of the Calvert Sugar
Refining Company has developed new facts to-day
The feeling of dependency in regard to the percentage
be realized the liabilities of the former is
what lessened and both the members Of the firm, who
have somewhat from the shock of the blow,
and of the heaviest creditors express themselves
more hopeful of the ultimate result All agree, how
ever, in stating that the failure is bad one Owing to
the very extended operations OF the house some time
must yet clapse ere statement of its condition at the
time of the failure be prepared Tho operation Of
the renees of which they propretors and essees
will be continued at least until the stocks OF raw mate
rial on hand arc consumed, arrangements
having been entered into to obtain the funds
necessary this end 1t is thought that much better
return he made of tho material in this way than IL
the raw stocks held by the firm should be thrown
the market and also that the machinery will not dee
roratc greatly If allowed TO In idle and neglected
The Calvert Company will also continue their works
under their own management and hopes are generally
expressed that the affairs OF the company viii be found
in such condition to justify extension of time on
remain before. The buildings and works OF this
company admirably adapted, both from their loca-
tion and construction to tho purpose for which they
designed, and under proper management the con-
tnuance Of the company's operations could not fail TO
be profitable in favorable season To-day some little
uneasiness felt and much surprise expressed the
receipt of number of kilograms from New York max
ing inquiry Ms to the truth Of rumors circulating in that
city in regard TO the stability of the Baltimore banks
that holders of the paper of the suspended concern
BALTIMORE BANKS ALL SOUND
From the most reliable information that can be OBJ
fg not he lpaSt fOr re-
ports, and 1t is believed that they put afoat for
the purpose of eecng the price of gold and stocks at
the New York boards 1t to be regretted that the
bank officers will not furnish information 10 the public
in regard to the amount of this paper each institution
holds The stockholders and depositors are of course
given every facility to ascertain the condition of the
banks and they express themselves entirely satisfied
with the result of their inquiries. little open
with the public would certainly do HARM If the
banks not seriously involved, and would be the
of quetng such rumors as have been set afoat
to-day, as well as defeating the object with which they
aJ
The New York herald., 1875-08-31
THE EUROPEAN GRAIN CROP.

LONDON August 80, 1875
The Mdrk Lane Erpress, reviewing the grain markets
and crop reports OF the week, says-The continuance
sf fne weather has enabled farmers to secure large
AMOUNT Of produce in 1nc condition. The more how
sver that is of the CROP the complaints
arc made of boR quality and yield This is also the
in Franco Holland and Hamburg report that
samples are Of the highest excellence.
Prices in Great Britain are yet unsettled. The
kcts in several places show a decline of Is Is In
Franco the reduction is about tho same. Flour at
Paris has been steady, though wheat has given way
IN account OF frccr offerings
general average of the markets for tho past week
jhows an advance Of Is. Sd. in the fluctuations that
have ruled, and il may yet be month before prices
will have found their level
As rule tho harvest prospects on the Continent
good The gathering Of the crops is going we'll and
prices have given way slightly In Belgium, Holland
and Germany the potato crop has suffered much injury
from rain and the prevalence of disease.
The New York herald., 1875-08-31
A TORPEDO ACCIDENT.

EXPLOSION OF A TORPEDO CAN--oNE OF THE
MEN ON GOAT ISLAND DREADFUIIY INJURED.
NEWPORT, h. L. August 30 1875
terrible accident occurred to ono of tho employees
on Goat Island, at the torpedo station this afternoon
II appears that jeremiah Mccarthy had a fifteen
pound can torpedo in his hand, and from some un-
known cause IL exploded, completely covering ono sido
Of his body with powder and racturng Of his ribs
His right eye believed to be seriously injured and
is feared he will lose the sight Of IT, Tho boat was
completely shattered, and the shock heard dis
tincty in many parts of the city. Tho torpedo was
about to be submerged for tho coming experiments
This is the first accident occasioned by torpcdocs since
the establishment Of the station here.
TIM EXPERIMENTS POSTPONED
owing to the nonsarrival of Secretary Robeson the
torpedo experiments will not commence until Welnes-
day Commodore Jctlries Chief OF the Bureau of Ord
nance arrived at the station to night
The New York herald., 1875-08-31
THE BALTIMORE BANKS.

THE EXAMINERS RETURN TO WASHINGTON AND
REPORT TO THE COMPTROLLER OF THE TREAS
URY THAT THE NATIONAL BANKS ARE NOT IN
JURED BY THE LATE FAILURES.
WASHINGTON August 80, 1875.
The solictude of the business community in Wash
ngton as we'll as Baltimore regard the solvcncy of
their national banks, since the failure of Stirling,
Ahrens & Co.. has been very great; the more ntensi-
fed to-day when it reported that the Bank Ex-
amners had been instructed to Immediately
haul the assets of every national bank in
Baltimore. Then eversh reports from New York,
not aayed by the expression of officials here in WASH
ngton. To all this added the fact that of the
banks in Baltimore were willing to give to anybody
the slightest information about the of paper
carried that involved in the failure of the merchant
princes of Baltimore Your correspondent after the
dligent search for reliable information has been
furnished with the following statement of the exact
condition of the affairs of the national banks of Balt-
more not only in regard to the house OF Stirling,
Ahrens & Co., but the Calvert Sugar Refining Company
The Bank Examiner appointed by the Comptroller of
Currency, whose duty It is to watch the business
agement of the Baltimore banks, on Saturday last
promptly visited every national bank and called for an
exhibit not only of all the paper of the firm of Stir
ling Aureus & Co., but also the Calvert Sugar Refining
Company, whose interests were closely allied
to the other house The surplus cash also ex-
amined and by Saturday night the examiner was
enabled to judge of tho exact condition of the dozen
national banks far they might be affected by
the failure The work was quietly done known but TO
few and the result kept secret until night when
the examiner visited Washington and met the Comp
troler and Deputy Comptroller of Currency 1t can,
therefore, be stated upon the highest authority that
there is not national bank in Baltimore carrying the
paper of either Stirling, Ahrens Co., the Calvert
Sugar Refining Company but what can charge off the
whole amount carried If necessary without impairment
to capital declaring their regular dividends
The bank carrying the largest amount-$225, 0O0-had
clean cash surplus of $780, 900. The lowest estimate
put upon the paper of both companes-Strlng Ahrens
Co. and the Calvert Sugar Refining Company-which,
said before, both taken into consideration IS
fifty cents the dollar and at this estimate even the
weakest bank is still left with $74,OOO unaffected by
the failure 1t Is not denied that the Baltimore banks
are carrying the bulk of the paper but the statement
above given the result of the most careful examna
ton experienced examiner could possibly have given
The New York herald., 1875-08-31
w WASHINGTON.S !
FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT.
WASHINGTON, August 80, 1875.
OUR TRIPoLITAN COUNSEL.

OUR TRIPoLITAN COUNSEL.
Michel Vidal is the of the Consul at Trpol who
has vacated his post and fled to tho island of Malta lest
his presence in Trpol might again require the visit of
naval vessel. Mr. Vidal, as has already been
stated enjoys the esteem of the Department of State
but this vagary his part is yet unexplained and
has occasioned much SURPRISE both at the Navy and
State Departments. Mr.. Vidal was a member of Con-
gress from louisiana just after the reconstruction Of
that State
ROSE BY ANY OTHER NAME WOULD SMELL. AS
He very much annoyed because the ignorant
clerk did not know how to pronounce his given name
and finally appealed to the speaker saying his name
not Michael the clerk insisted but Meshale Vidal
BRAVERY TO BE REWARDED
II is not expected he will again appeal to the State
Department for help and unless he returns to Tripo
his successor will be appointed without delay
CALIFORNIA wHIsKEY FRAUDS
The seizures of large distieres in California for al
legged violation of the Revenue laws has commenced
and the work progressing the satisfaction of the
Secretary of the Treasury. Among the larger ones
seized is the Pacific Dstilery and Rcctfying Establish
ment against which the department claims 1t has
abundant evidence of gross violation of the law.
THE ST. DOMINGO TROUBLE.
TO send vessel of the North Atlantic Squadron to St.
Domingo to protect the interest of American citizens
during the troubles in Dominica