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Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1875-02-13
Probate Courts.
BRADFORD DISTRICT.

Probate Courts will DO holden within aud
for the District Of Dradford.ths ensuing year,
as follows:
At the Trotter House, In Bradford, on the
Second Tuesdaysor January. May, July and
September. -
At Foster's Hotel, East Coriuth, on the Sec.
end Tuesdays Of February, June, August and
November.
At the Probate Office, In Newbury, on the
Second Tuesdays Of March and October aud
last Saturdays in January and August,
At the Probate Office In West Fairlee, OH
the Second Tuesday Of December and April
and last Saturdays Of February aud Scptem
Der.
ALvAH BEAN. Register.
West Fa,rlee. December LIST l874.-2Svl
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1875-02-13

No. Am act relating to convic.
tions and sentences to the Yer.
m ont Reform School.
it is hereby enacted, ETC..
Sec. /. No boy under the age OF
ten years shall be sentenced to the
Reform School for any offence which
10y the general law is punishable by
fine only; provided that when the
boy under that age shall be sentenc.
eG by any court TO pay fine, or d
fine and costs, and shall he commit
ted for the nOn-payment thereof,
such commitment shall be to the
Reform School instead of the cOun-
ty Jail, and the mittimus shall be
drawn accordingly.
Sec. 2. This act sh all take effect
from its passage.
Approved. January Is, 1875.
NO. 5.-An act relating to the iu-
rlsdiction and authority of the
Judges of the supreme court over
boys confined.
Is hereby encated. ETC.:
Sec. L. The kindred or friends of
any boy confined at the State Re.
form School, or the selec; men or
Overseer of the poor of any town.
or mayor or alderman of any CITY
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1875-02-13

gloss ant .fr4shness Of youth. Thin
hair is thickened. fallen hair checked
and badness often, though not always
cured by its use. Nothing can restore
tho hair where the follicles are de-
stroyed, or the glands atrophied and
decayel; but such as remain can b
saved by this application, and stimu1
lated into activity so that new
growth of hair is produced. Instead
of fouing the hair with = pasty ssdi
mcnt. it will keep it clean and vigorous
Its occasional usc will prevent the hail
from turning grey or falling of, and
consequently prevent badness. Tho
restoration of vitality it gives to thd
,calp arrests and prevents the forma1
zion of dan huff. which is often 80 IN
'leanly and offensive. Free from those
.e.eterous substances which make
some preparations dangerous and inju1
rious to the hair, the Vigor can ONLY
benefit but not harm it. If wanted
merely for HAIR DRESSING
nothing else can be found so desirable
Containing neither oil nor dye, it doe
not soil white cambria, and yet last
long on the hair, giving it rich, GLOSSY
lustre, and grateful perfume.
Prepared by Dr.. J. c. Aver & Co.,
Practical and Analytical Chemists.
LOWELL. MASS.
Middletown transcript., 1875-12-04

THE FCHEoUE STAMP ACT The
movement on the part Of business men
Of The cities to petition Congress tor .
repeal Of this lintolerable nuisance re-
ceives the approval Of all classes OF the
people. Many of the city banks have
issued circular urging the banks, and
tae people. throughout the country TO
unite mia petition to the next congress
for It's repeal. There is no source Of
revenue to the Government which eau
ses so much annoyance AZ this abomin
able two-cent tax. The amount OF
money is not much it is true, but it i
the constant bother Of having to procure
a stamp every time cheque is given.
or be subject to ine, that is so annoy
ine aud iBtolerablea IT, is ardently
hoped that Congress will do this act Of
justice to the people and abolish this
tax as,soon as possible. s@ 9al
Middletown transcript., 1875-12-04

GoxNIcr1ourr's New SENATOR. -On
Saturday last Governor Ingersoll OF
Connecticut appointed Ex-Gov. James
E. English to the United States Senate
from, that State to gil the unexpired
term ofa Hon.uO.S. Ferry.1 deceased
Like many others Of our most sdistin-
guished men, Mr.. English is self
made man. Born at New Haven, he
received common school education, and
was. at at early age, apprenticed 70 the
trade Of carpentry. Applying himself
assiduoasly Nj bis trade, be soon arose
to the position Of master builder. He
next engaged in the lumber business ip
which, he made . handsome fortune and
BY shrewd Investments has become one
Of The richest men Of his State. He
served ip both branches Of the State
legislature, and was member Of Con
gress from 1851 to 1865. He was
thrice elected Governor Of the State,
and has now without solicitation been
appointsdfo 10 represent bis dnatiye State
in the Senate Of the United States. By
tie appointment Of Mr.. English, the
Democratic members Of the Senate have
received an addition to their number
Middletown transcript., 1875-12-04
Green's August Flower.

1t is natural for people suffering with Dys-
pepsia and Liver Complaint or any derange-
ment Of the digestive organs, such as Sour
Stomach, Sick Headache, Habitual Costive-
ness, Palpitation of the Heart, Heartburn,
Water-brash, gnawing and burning pains at
the pit of the Stomach, Yellow Skin, Coated
Tongue, and disagreeable taste in the mouth,
coming up of food after eating, low spirits,
&C., to put off from day to day buying an ar
ticle that they know has cured their neighbor,
friend, or relative, yet they have no faith in
it until it is too late. But if you will go to
your druggist, Chamberlaine, Middletown, or
H p, Baker, Odessa, and get bottle Of
GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER your immediate cure
is as certain as you live. Sample bottles of
this medicine can be obtained for 10 cents TO
try its superior virtue. Regular size Is cents.
Try it, two doses will relieve any case.
Middletown transcript., 1875-12-04
Meeting Of Congress.


On Monday next the Congress Of the
United States will assemble in it's
XLIVth session at the national capital, !,
and the people will witness a spectacle
to which they have long been uDaccus-
tomed-.ths control ofione branch Of the
Government in the bands Of the DEM
.ocratic party "a For years the Democ-
racy have been aspiring to and seeking
to obtain the control Of the government.
and at last tine object Of their desires Is
halfway, within their grasp.
Id For fifteen years the Republican party
has had possession Of the government.
How they have used, and, 10 too many
instances. abused, that power the conn-
try knows only too we'll Having
weighed that party thoroughly in the
balance and found them wanting. the
nation turned to the Democracy for re-
lief, and have entrusted them, for time,
with one portion of the government.
The Democratic party is now on its
trial. It has been received on appro-
baton, and the conduct Of its represen-
tatives 10 the national legislature, dur
ing the coming session. will go far to-
ward dforecasting its future Ifthey use
their lease Of power to carry out the
policy Of reform in the administration
of.the government which the Republi-
cans long promised but never CON-
meocsd till they found that power was
slipping from their hands; iflthey oc-
eupy the session in earnest work for the
good Of the people. and 10 wise legisla-
ton for the benefit of the whole couu-
try. and endeavor to enact only such
laws as will advance The interests and
welfare Of the whole commonwealth
they will receive. as they will merit. the
: approval and commendation Of the peo-
pie, and may once again secure their
ancient control Of the government But
II. on the contrary, they frittsr away
the hours Of the session 10 passing enact.
ments whose only object will be the car
rying out Of partisan policy and the
establishing Of themselves in apower-in
catering to what they suppose to be the
wishes Of certain classes whose votes
they are anxious to secure; in enacting
such measures as are presumed, to be
popular With the masses without regard
to right Or jsstice. the indignant people
will rise against them at-the next elec-
siou. and take from them the power
they have entrusted in their hands, and
eject them from the position in which
they hare placed them. - unworthy Of
their confidence a5 s5
Middletown transcript., 1875-12-04

The United States District Court at
Philadelphia decif'es that : sepervisor
of the internal revenue service is not
the proper officer to examine the checks
received 10 u bank. - 81
Senator Ferry, Of Michigan the
acting President of the United States
Senate, denies being an inAationist, but
be thinks the government should accept
its own currency, even for the payment
Of customs duties, and doubts the
wisdom of the resumption act.
A democratic club in Mississippi has
resolved that it will not let its camp
fires 60 out until after the presidential
election 10 November 1876. and that
its first choice for President is Thomas
A. Hendricks. of Indiana, and H. H.
Hill, Of Georgia, for Vice. President
The Manufacturers aud Builders
Bank New York, has suspended. The
liabilities, not including its capital,
which is $1S0.000, are about $780,
900. The officers assert that they have
sufficient assets to pay depositors in
full and have handsome surplus re-
manning.
The Democratic caucus to choose can
didates for the elective Offices Of the
U. s House Of Representatives will
meet this afternoon The latest candi-
date for Postmaster of the House is
Colonel j. Nj. Stuart, of Alexandria.
Va. Col. John W. Polk, Of Missouri.
who arrived in Washington on Mon
day, is also a prominent candidate for
the same Office.
A large water main in Brooklyn, N.
Y was exploded by frost early Thurs
day morning, throwing the cobble-
stones above it upward with volcanic
force. swamping the street and the
residences near. undermining the street
railway and causing great alarm. A
horse car coming along sank 10 an ex-
cayation, but horses and passengers
escaped uninjured
The New York Chamber of Com
merce has appointed q committee of
five to consider what effect longer con-
tinuance of the struggle in Cuba would
have on the commerce of this country,
and whether the chamber should menu
orialize Congress 10 relation to the
matter. 4 committee Of Eve was also
appointed to represent the chamber at
the annual convention Of the American
Board of Transportation and Commerce
in Chicago on the 10Th inst.
Information from the Rio Grand has
been received in Washington to the
effect that the troubles along that river
are as bad as ever. 1t is stated that
the Mexecan raiders have contracted to
deliver Is, 900 cattle at Monterey, and
expect to steal them from Texas. Also
that great difficulty under which the
Mexican Government labors in sending
soldiers to the frontier to prevent raids
is that these soldiers desert and become
cattle thieves themselves Cortina was
detected some time ago in shipping
cattle from Bagdad for Cuba. the cattle
bearing the marks of their owners
The cattle thieves are 10 the habit of
smuggling goods into Texas aod taking
back droves Of cattle.
Middletown transcript., 1875-12-04
TIE Arce ef jug RrialsA

W&e fpythin necdedzto show
sxhaa 1kh 0fdegradasieD this qsss
much boassed privilege, wrung blythe
barons Of England, sword in hand,
from King John. has sunk in this
State, the verdicts rendered by the
juries at our county courts for some
years past, wouid--furnish evidesee
which must be conclusive to the dulles'
intellect. Justice-in the language Of
G. ]. J.fGilpin--hns been tampered with,
and verdiets of acquittal have been rem
dered in the very face Of the most
damning ana convincing evidence Of
guilt. Within twelve months no less
than seven men have been put upon
trial for murder, and. though, to per-
sons who listened to or read the testi-
mony Of the witnesses, the evidence q
the guilt Of the prisoner was. in almost
4
every instance. proved beyond possirr
bility of doubt, verdicts of conviction
haso been rendered in not a single
case. To such an extent has this lenl-
ency 10 dealing with crime been carried
that . general, impression has gone
abroad that If man is but able to OBJ
tain competent counsel he may feel
comparatively secure from punishment,
and may commit crime with impunity.
A; poor, moneyless, friendless man who
steals chicken or pair Of shoes is
found guilty" and receives sentence
accordingly. while the greater scoun-
drel who steals hundreds, or deliberr,
ately takes human life, is ''honorably
acquitted" and turned loose to continue
his dcpradations upon society, No
wonder the Chief. Justice was obliged
to call the attention Of the Grand Jury
to fearful increase Of crime in this
county !" and. while justice. is thus
triaed with. and offenders permitted to 70
go uupunished this increase Of crime
will continue Unwhipt Of justice crime
will flourish. But it is not upon the
jurors alone that this responsibility
rests. A very large share belongs to
the prosecuting officers. If they are
negligent in the discharge Of their
duties and fail to lay before Gle court
and jury every attainable, evidence Of
the prisoners guilt. they are guilty Of
criminal negligence or gross incompe-
tency; in either case Of which they
should be removed as soon as possible.
Human life and the peace Of society are
too precious to be thus frittered away
in order that an incapable attorney may
have an Office by which to obtain sup
port, when he is either too lazy or too
to make bis own living
Hf f nf "a
Middletown transcript., 1875-12-04
ScRrpssR's MosrHLY.-The Decenl-

SCRIBNER MONTHLf.-Auc uc DcoS
ber number Of this valuable magazine
has been received, and is in deed and
truth very magazine ofliterary wealth
This excellent periodical has grown SO
rapidiy ID favor with the reading pub
lie since its introduction few years ago
that it il now regarded BY oil who are
familiar Whit as one Of the very best.
if not the best, family literary magazine
in the country. Its pages are filled
with matter interesting to old and
young. gay and serious. Through the
liberal courtesy Of the publishers we
are enabled to furnish this superior
literary journal with our own paper a.
a rate greatly below the publishers
price, and would heartily reccmmend
to our readers to procure il for. winter
resdi1g ll''i 7a' ' e4 5st.h "
Middletown transcript., 1875-12-04
HALL OF PEACH Blossom GRANGE,
Nhddletown. Del. Dec. 3. rs.

Mr.. Editor Permit me, through
the columns Of your widely circulated
paper, to contradict some false reports
that are being spread abroad i, this
community by certain evil-disposed
persons, concerning members Of Peach
Blossom Grange. P. of H to the effect
that those members havs purchased
certain farming utensils and articles Of
wheelwright and blacksmithiug manu-
features Of the firm Of Woodall aud
Hamilton and have hitherto neglected
and refused to pay for the same.
As Master Of the Grange, | deem it
to be my duty, not only to the above
named members thereof but also to the
firm aforesaid to state in this public
manner that TIL reports above alluded
to are utterly false apd without foqqda-
ton in truth, and to confirm my asser-
tion beg leave to refer all parties In
'terested to the gentlemanly members
of that Hrm A. P CROCKETT.
Middletown transcript., 1875-12-04
,,WOOLENs.

Ballard Vale white and all-wool Flannels,.
Shaker Flannels, all-wool and cotton mixed;
blue, grey and scarlet Flaupels, plain and
twilled heavy scarlet Flannel, q preventative
of Rheumatism; white and grey lo-4 Blan-;
kets, all prices; white and coIored Bed Spreads
and Quilts Blesched and unbleached Cotton
Flannels at 10, l23, IS, ls, 20, %, IS cents.
Bleached and unbleached Muslins in all the
desirable makes and widths, at lower prices
than ever. We are receiving every week new
and fresh Prints, in all the new styles. which
we are selling at the low prices of64, Z. 8, 3.
and 10 cts. al y
Middletown transcript., 1875-12-04
Spetial Notites.

IT is USELESS to attempt to cleanse stream
while the fountain is impure. Dyspepsia,
complaints of the liver aud kidneys, eruptons
Of the skin, scrofula, headaches, and all di-
seases arising from impure blood, are at once
removed by DR.. Walkers CALIFORNIA VINEGAR
BIrTERs, the great and iufallible purifier of the
blood, and renovator of the system. 1t has
never been known TO fail, provided the pafien
had not delayed using it until the vitality Of
his system was too far gone
Middletown transcript., 1875-12-04

Resolutions are before the National
Grange, at Louisville. KY, declaring
that the farmers are unjustly burdened.
and recommending graugers to keep
out Of party politics and give their
votes to the promotion Of the agricul-
tural interests.
Middletown transcript., 1875-12-04

<DsYCHoMANCY, or SOUL CHARMING"
] How either sex may fascinate and gain
the love and affections of any person they
choose Instantly. This simple mental acquire
ment all can possess, free, by mail, for Csc,
together with marriage guide, Egyptian Or
acle Dreams, Hints to Ladies. Wedding Night
Shirt, &C. A queer book Address T. WILL
LIAM h Co., Pubs, Philadelphia. nvl3-4t
Middletown transcript., 1875-12-04

Increasing activity is reported at the
Portsmouth Navy Yard. where an
extra force was taken on Wednesday in
the construction and engineers depart
ment The U. S cleaner Marion will
90 into commission ip few days.
Middletown transcript., 1875-12-04
OFEvERY DESCRIPTION.

OF EVERY DESCRIPTION.
We have in stock the most popular and
best Parlor, Cook and Room Stove manufac-
tured, among them may be found the Home
Delight, Morning Light, Florentine, Tuscan.
Bon Ton, Florence, Charm, Belle, Regulator.
Centennial, Palace Cook, Golden Eagle,
Eureka, Combination Cook, Wabash, Model
Complete, Victor Cook, Pretty Range, Pet
Range, and can furnish on short notice any
other stove manufactured.
We invite special attention to the Regula-
tor Revolving Top" for convenience. Sur
passes anything in the stove line ever offered
in this market.
Stoves repaired on the shortest notice.
Roofing and spouting a speciality.
We hope by giving our personal attention
to business, and making moderate charges to
receive share of the public patronage.
Gire m call, ELIASON + BENSON,
Middletown, Del.
Middletown transcript., 1875-12-04
10 AND HOSIERY.

Full assortment of Ribbons and Neck-Ties,
Bows and Scarfs, in all the new shades.
Black and Tortoise Shell high-back Combs,
1000 pairs ladies and misses white and
striped Hose, only l22 and ID cents per pair
Cloth and Berlin-lined Gauntlets and Gloves,
for ladies' and misses wear Jouvin Kid
Gloves, one and two button, in brown and
black colors; gents, boys and youths, la
dies. misses and children's heavy Merino
Vests and Drawers, in all sizes and prices.
Heavy Buck Gauntlets, Gloves, and Mitu for
gents, boys and youths.
Middletown transcript., 1875-12-04
P E NJ n sULA',.I
Our different
EP4ARTMENTs
Are now complete. ~
DRESS El,. GOODS.

All-wool Plain and Plaid Poplins, in the
new shades Of dark, green and brown bean-
,iful Plaids for misses and children. s.
Tycoon Repps, Diagonal Cloths, Poplin Al
pacas, Plaid DeLeges, Serge Plaids, Iona and
Tiber Cloths. By buying ia large lots, We
have complete control over the celebrated Col.
lingwood Black Alpacas in this vicinity, and
can offer them at lower prices than they are
sold at in the cities.
Middletown transcript., 1875-12-04
,m.r.e Success, 10000 Of the Genuine
lk{S{SSyslskSSIl2

already sold. The thrilling story oI the noble
life in the midland of the Nile Mystery, Ophire
GoD1, the Lions Lair, and millions Of super
stitious beings. Graphic descriptions. splen-
did illustrations. Millions want it. We want
agents quickly, profits BIG Send for terms.
HUBBARD BROS. Pubs, T23 Samson ST.,
Philadelphia, Pa. nov CAT
Middletown transcript., 1875-12-04

Twenty employees Of the Baltimore
sCustomh houso we're discharged on Tues
dsy and the salaries Of the clerks and
other employees tained were reduced
from 910O 10 $500 each.
Middletown transcript., 1875-12-04
MOURNING GOODS.

Black all-wool Cashmeres, Poplins, Hem
rietta Cloths, Tamise Cloths, Deiaines, Aus
tralian Capes, &C., new style s-4 plaid Diago-
nal and Black Mixed RepeIlants for ladies'
and misses Suits. - s. ~. .5..s ssss.,ss
Middletown transcript., 1875-12-04

Hon William f. Wids, Of Pbila.
delpbia, 9 well-known democratic poll
fician, died on Friday.
Middletown transcript., 1875-12-04
ELECTION NOTICE.

New Castle County National Bank Of Odessa,
DECEMBER I'D, 1875.
The Stockholders meeting for the election
of nine Directors to serve this Bank for one
year, will be held in the Banking House On
WEDNESDAY,, January 9Th. 1876, between
the hours of II A. NJ and 2 p. NJ.
Dec 4-te j. l.. GIBSON Cashier.
Middletown transcript., 1875-12-04

A MIDDLE-AGED MAN wants a home with
~ respectable family. Wages not 90 much
an object as home. Inquire at this Office,
or address "R B. h." Middletown, Dol,
Middletown transcript., 1875-12-04
43 Acres of Land, more
or less.

The above premises are ordered to be sold
free and clear Of Dover.
And it is ordered that the purchaser or pnr-
chasers thereof be and appear at the next Or
phans' Court for New Castle County, that the
Court may assign to him. her or them, the
premises sold pursuant to said order, he, she
or they, with sufficient surety or sureties to
be approved by the Court, entering into re-
cognizance to the State to be. taken and ac-
knowledged in said Court, in penal sum, to
he determined by said Court, with condition
to pay to the parties entitled severally, their
executors, administrators or assigns respec-
lively, their just and proportionate shares Of
the said purchase money with interest from
such time as the Court may determine, in
manner and form as may by the direction OF
the said Court may determine, in manner and
form as may by the direction Of the said Court
be prescribed and appointed in said condition.
Attendance will be given and terms of sale
made known at the time and place aforesaid.
by JOHN H. RODNEY, ESQ.,, Trustee, or by
his attorney.
Atea: C. NJ HANDETER,
Dec 4-u Clerk Orphans Court.
Middletown transcript., 1875-12-04
CLOTHS, CASSIMERES.

Fine French and English Black Cloths;
Black Diagonal, siIk-faced, figured and silk
all-wool Cassimeres, suitable for the most fas-
,idions taste. Small plaid and plain Cassi-
meres for small and large boys wear. =
Middletown transcript., 1875-12-04
REGISTERS ORDER

Registers once,
New Castle County, Nov. 10th, 1875.
Upon the application of E. Thomas Clayton,
Administrator of John T. Clark, late OF APP
poauinimink Hundred in said County, de-
ceased, it is ordered and directed by the Reg
lister that the Administrator aforesaid, give
notice of the granting of Letters of Admins
tration upon the Estate Of the deceased, with
the date of granting thereof, by causing ad-
vertisements to be posted within forty days
from the date Of such Letters, in six of the
most public places of the County of New Cas-
tie, requiring all persons having demands
against the Estate to present the same, or
abide an Act of Assembly in such case made
and provided; and also cause the same to be
inserted within the same period in the MD
DLErowN TRANsCRIPT, a newspaper published
in Middletown, and to be continued therein
two months.
Given under the hand and Seal of
~, Office of the Register aforesaid, at
LIS. New Castle. in New Castle County
te~' aforesaid. the day and year above
written. s. G. BIGGS, Register.
NOTICE.
All persons having claims against the Estate
of the deceased must present the same duly
attested to the Administrator on or before
Nov. 18th, 1876, or abide an Act of Assembly
in such case made and. provided.
E. THOMAS CLAYTON, Admr..
Address-Smyrna, Del.
Dec 4-2m