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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1876-12-16

sa-Gov. Hayes has received 1856
electoral votes, being a majority Of one
over Gov. Tilden. In every state ex
cept Oregon there is not the least ques-
tion that oil the electoral votes were Ger.
tilted to and cast legally. In Louisiana
the only claim that the Democrats make
is that a majority for the Tilden electors
appeared upon the face Of the votes, and
they deny that the returning board had
any right to revise those returns. That
is, if q majority can be secured for the
Democratic electors by fraud, intimida.
ton, or any other means whatsoever, it
must be accepted without question. But
the law Of Louisiana gives the returning
board the right to revise the returns for
fraud or other good reasons, which they
exercised in this case, and the electors
certified by the board we're the only legal
and qualified electors for that state, Any
attempt to 60 back of the returning
board is revolution. In Oregon the
Democratic case is as follows. The three
Republican electors received o majority
of over a thousand votes. One of them,
a Mr.. Watts, was. ineligible by reason
Of being a postmaster. By the law of
Oregon, iueligibility to an Office creates
a vacancy; and the state law provides for
filling o vacancy in the following manner,
Should there be any vacancy in the
Office of an eleotor occasioned by death,
refusal to act, neglect to attend, or
otherwise, the electors present shall i'm.
mediately proceed to gil by viva roce
vote and plurality Of vote such vacan-
cy,"
Watts resigned his postmastorship, and
thereby became eligible for the Office OF
elector. But 10 the meantime Gov.
Grover Of Oregon, a Democrat. acting,
it Is asserted, under advice from New
York. issued his certificate of election to
Cronin. one Of the Democratic candidates
who had received a minority Of votes and
to the other Republican electors, taking
it into his own hands to fill tho vacancy,
contrary to the law. The certificates
for the. Republican electors were put
into Cronin's hand. But they, refusing
to recognize him, proceeded to gil the
vacancy according to law, electing Watts.
Cronin then constituted himself a board
Of electors. filed the vacancies created
by the two Republicans electors refusing
to act with him by appointing two Dem.
ocrats 10 their place; and this bogus
board of electors went through the farce
Of casting two votes for Hayes and Vince.
Ter, and ono for Tilden and Hendricks.
The action Of tho governor was clearly
illegal, and hence Cronin had no more
right to act than any other private ~citizan
Of Oregon. The two Republican electors
fulfilled every requirement of the law,
but had not the governors certificates to
give full effect to their acts. 1t remains
now to be seen if these high.handed and
illegal proceedings of the governor Of
Oregon are to deprive the state of Oregon
Of its rightful vote fer president Of the
United States. 1t is desperate case,
but the Democrats are 10 tue mood to dc
anything which will enable them to seize
upon the government.
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8tgistn.
DECEMBER le, 1870

az IL is stated that Gov. Tilden
says he would disdain TO be elected to
the presidency by the vote Of any elector
who received only a minority ofthe votes
10 bis state. or course not. He expects
the Democratic House Of Representatives
to elect him.
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Middlebury Retail Market.
Watertown Live Stock Market
For THE WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 10, 1876.

Market Beef--A few choice 81. 75a7.s extra Z 100
ALSO; first quality G.25a6.7 rs; second quality
5.00a6.00; third quality 4.25a5.75.
Prices of Store Cattle-Working Oxen per pair
from 500, 1875, $50, 16Oa175.
Mich Cows and Calves from s3Oa5O; extra55a
s..
Yearlings Sl0a20; two years old l6asO; three
years old 25a40.
Fat swine, 1.-Two exc dressed 4.
Sheep and Lambs-In lots $3.50, 200, $50,
2.75 each; extra 81. 50a4. rs per head, or from 80
Go per lb.
Hides, Tallow and Standardization Hides
IL per lb: Country Hides, 20 per
lb. Brighton Tallow &c per ID; Country
Tallow, 6Xc.
Pelts Sl.00 each. Calf Skins lOal2c per lb.
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NTATE OF VERMONT Addison

~ County, SIS.
In Probate Court, held at Middlebury, within
and for said district, on tho goth day of Novem-
Der, A. d. 1876.
and testament of Abijah Stearns, late Of Corn
wall, in said district, deceased, being presented
for probate, it is thereupon ordered by said Court
thatlall persons concerned therein be notified to
appear at a session thereof, to he held at the
Probate Office in Middlebury in said district, on
the 26th day Of December, AID 1876, at 10 o'clock
in the forenoon, and show cause, if any they
have, against the probate Of said will; for which
purpose it is further ordered, that this order be
published three weeks successfully in the Middle
bury Register, a newspaper printed at Middle
bury, in this state, previous to said time of hear
ing.
By the Co~urt.-At'est,
SO SAM'L E. COOKE, Judge.
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9,TATE OF VERMONT.-District

In Probato Court, held at vergennes. within
and for said district, on the 9th day Of Decem.
Der, A. D. 1876,
An instrument, purporting to be the last will
and testament Of Joseph Guindon late Of Lincoln,
in said district, deceased, being presented by tho
executor therein named, for probate, It is ordered
by said court, that all persons concerned therein
be notified to appear at a session thereof, to be
held at the probate Office at Bristol, in said dis.
trict, on the LIST day Of January, A. D. 1876, at ii
o'clock In the forenoon, and show cause, IL any
they have, against the probate of said will; fol-
which purpose it is further ordered, that this
order be published three weeks SUCCESSFULLY in
the Middlebury Register, q newspaper printed al
Middlebury In this state, previous to said time
Of hearing. SO
By the Court.
Attest, JOHN D., SMITH. Judge.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1876-12-16

No FAILURE Knows ! - There Is no case on
record where DR.. Morris Syrup of Tar, Wild
Cherry and Horehound has failed to give satisfae-
ton. On the other hand, wherever II has been
used by our people in severe colds coughs, asth-
ma, bronchitis, Group, whoOping cough and con-
sumption, they are enthusiastic in its praise :;
docs not constipate, and Is safe to administer in
all conditions Of health. This Is an important
announcement, and the suffering are advised to
heed II. Trial size, 10 cts.i large sizes, so cts.
and 81. Sold by n. 7. Rider. 20
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1876-12-16

JAusDIcE AND BILLIousSEss Who knows a
good remedy for these disordersP Wea are assured
ArwooD's VEGETABLE. PHYSICAL, JAUSDIcE Bit
TIERS will effect a speedy cure. They have neusrf fail
ed 10 satisfy all sSho have used them for jaundice, dys-
pepsia, billiousness, etc. Beware Of limitations. The
genuine has private proprietary stamp Of John F.
Henry ovor the cork. Sold by all dealers. Manhat-
tan Med. Co., props. JOHN F. HENRY, CUR
RAN a co.. New York. Wholesale AGENTS. s
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1876-12-16

BOARD OF AGRICULTURE. The new
Board will meet at the Van Ness
House in Burlington on Wednesday eve-
ming of next week to organize for their
future work.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1876-12-16

Open the pores, stimulate the circulation of the
capillary blood vessels with Gienn's Sulphur Soap,
which rapidly overcomes Salt Rheum, Scald Head,
Ring Worm, Eczema, Scurf and other diseased or
morbid conditions Of the skin.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1876-12-16
MARRIED

In Middlebuiy, Nov. %, by Rev. E. p. Hook
er, Mr.. Alison Norton and Miss Mary L. Forbes,
all Of Middlebury.
In Rochester, Nov. so, by Rev. Geo. s.. 0uern-
soy, Mr.. William A. Baker and Miss Sylvia A.
Whitcomb, both of Stockbridge.
AT the residence Of Edward 5. Dana, in Corn.
wall, Wednesday evening, Dec. 10, by the Rev.
Calvin b. Hubert, d. D., of Middlebury, Mr..
Charles H.. Lane to Miss Sarah L. Sanford, both
Of Cornwall.
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WANT E D.

800 AGENTS, male or female to work on Frank
Lesbos Historical Register Of Centennial Exposition,
ono million Centennial Souvenirs to DO given to
subscribers. Over 1000 subscriptions taken in
one week. The most popular work extent. 1000
Illustrations. An agent wanted in every city and
Theodore f.. Miner, Sheffield, Mass, general
agent for Connecticut, Vermont, New Hampshire,
and western Massachusetts,, 3T-2w
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DIED.

Ia Orwell, Dec. Z, Mrs. Ira Turrill, aged rs
years.
In Shrewsbury, Dec. I, Hurry Holden, ESQ.,,
aged IS years. f'
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1876-12-16

Castoria is a substitute for Castor Oil. 1t is
as pleasant to take as honey. For wind collie and
sour stomach It is simply wonderful. Physicians
recommend 1t.
"EAsT SULLIVAN, ME-, January 80, 1876.
dENTs:-I can get you a certificate of the regu-
lar.physician hero of the goodness ~ofCASToRTA.
". ID.
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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1876-12-16

duced more cures ofrheumatism, neuralgia, palsy.
swellings, caked breasts, scaids, burns,
salt-rheum, earache, etc upon the human frame,
and Of strains, spavins, gals, etc., upon animals
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LONDONDERRY, VI, December 80, 1873.
J. D. ROSE a Co.
GESrs:-I have been using the CENTAUR
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"AueUsrA, Ms, April rs, 1873.
GENTLEMEN Il have suffered with Rheumatism
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(Captain) THOMAS SMITH,
"EAsT BENDoS, Kennebec Co., Me-, June IA, "a.
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Yours, II. NJ. ROBINSON, Postmaster
White Wrapper for family use. Yellow Wrap
per for animals. Price, so cents; Large Bottles,
$1.00.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1876-12-16

NUK SA Il II.
IL The house and lot and wheelwright shop
and blacksmith shop situated in the village Of
Middlebury, and formerly occupied by the late
Ira Allen.
36w3 X. WAlNWRlGHT, Executor.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1876-12-16

ESTRAY.
IL Come into the enclosure Of S. ]. Pratt, OF
Dridport on or about the FIRST Of October, a brown
mars-colt 2 years old, with black name and tail
The owner viii prove property, pay charges and
take her away. s. J. PRATT.
Bridport, Vt. Dec. IL, 1876. 3S-3w
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OEND 25c TO GEO. P. HOWELL a CO., New
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DDISON RAILROAD.

IA. The Stockholders of tho Addison Railroad
Company arc hereby notified that their annual
meeting for the election Of directors will be held
at the depot in Rutland, Vermont, on Wednesday,
the 27th day Of December. instant, at 2 o'clock,
Pm. Application having been made for a reduc-
ton of the rent for the road. The question Of q
modification Of the lease will be submitted to the
stockholders at tho annual meeting.
J. NJ. HAVEN, Clerk.
Rutland, Dec. III, 1876.
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Centaur Liniments.-
There Is no pain which the Cen.
taur Liniments will not relieve,
no swelling they will not subdue,
and no lameness they will not
cure. This is strong language
L.. IA ~,
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n AGENTS WANTED FOR HISTORY
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Mrs. S. NJ. Billiard of SWanton broke
a fresh laid egg q few days since, and
found between the yolk and the white
inches in length, alive and lively. On
looking at 1t with a glass 1t had every
resemblance to a snake, 1t lived
twenty.four hours after the egg was
broken. 1t Is to he further examined.
The amendment to the Brattleboro
charter, which Is to be acted on at the
coming annual village meeting, allows
them to borrow $200,000 for q system
of water works. An elaborate survey
has developed q plan for bringing wa.
ter from O hill in Dummerston and 10.
eating q reservoir of 1900. 900 gallons
capacity on Hines Hill above the
town.
The Montpelier Argus charges tina
the bill to refund N. \. Sprague, jr., o.
Brandon the money spent by him OF
the state centennial building wa
worked through by trickery. that thu
houss. regretting Its passage Of the bill
killed 1t by refusing some senate
IL from the clerks flo and returned |
! to the senate, where 1t was passed II
the original house form, when Mr.
Sprague hastened to the treasurer ant
drew his money.
The grand jury of Windsor county
!, which has been In secret session a weel
} closed its labors Tuesday, having fount
an indictment against Henry GraveliI
, for the murder OF Herbert o. White o
Weathers1eld. His trial will probably
t. be reached next week. Besides thi
= there were several indictments for ar
| son, i've for assault and battery, on
for assault with intent TO kill, one 70
: horse stealing, n fo- burglary. thre'
r for common larceny, for embezzle
ment, one for poisoning swine, two 70
d. violation Of the liquor law, two agsins
: towns for neglecting repairs on high
3 ways. Most Of these cases will be trie,
!. at the present term Of the county cour
after the civil cases are disposed OF.
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Hon. George p. Marsh of Vermont,
minister to Italy. is believed to be the
only diplomatic agent of that grade
now In the service who was appointed
by Lincoln.
Der wanderer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1867-1957, 1876-12-16
POST MONEY ORDERS

ROSl MONEY ORUERS
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sur l1eberlenbuns BON @elb unb iplten,
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uerben.
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amt an etrt anberes nerlebt tperbet ipll,
70 mus trtmer au@ baS ppfautt an9e>
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Der wanderer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1867-1957, 1876-12-16

Wan fam su iecer 3ett auf ben
Banoerer" abpnntren.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-04-03

A private dispatch received here last night
from MatamOras, Mexico, stated that Diaz
had occupied the town, and that General
Labarra and many other federal officers had
fed 10 Brownsville, Texas. Senior Mariscal,
the Mexican Minister, upon being inter-
rogated to day as to his opinion OF the i'm
portance and character OF the uprising,
stated that he thought ii merely of local in
terest and Importance, and that 1t would
have no serious effect upon the Republic,
with the exception Of the scandal and dam
aging rumOrs that would necessarily be set
afioat. Diaz, he says, is simply at the head
OF set OF desperadOes from both sides OF the
river. The Mexicans who support him are
mainly the friends and supporters OF Gene
raj CoTtinas, VINO is imprisoned in the city
OF Mexico, and are, Of course, ready 10 en-
gage IN anything that will tend To effect his
release, or that will give them something to
do; while his Texan allies are always ready
TO engage in anything, provided there is
shooting in IL.
Our press dispatches to-day show that
Hatamoras fell because of the treachery of
the government troops. II other garrisons
are not more Trustworthy the revolution may
prove 10 be more formidable than the Min
ister thinks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-04-03

AS stated in THE STAR, Representative
Cox presented petition in favor of woman
suffrage ia the House on Friday last. Pre-
viously in conversation with a female al
Vocate OF equal political rights Mr.. Cox
stated that he was not in favor of woman
suffrage, but his wife was. "Then, SIR" was
the quick reply, "You do not represent your
wife," The witty Representative from New
York was nOnplussed for once and prom
ised that he would try to have the petition
printed in the Record at any rate. He re
deemed his promise as the Record OF Satur-
day shows.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-04-03
CIRCULATION OF TIE STAR.
sworn Statement.

District 81 Columbia, Washington COUNTY. S..
John Dice, FRESHMAN for The Evening Star
Newspaper Company, having been first duly
sworn, deposes and says: That the figures
above given are correctly stated; that they
represent the number OF copies OF The EVEN
ING STAR printed and delivered from the
press room on the days named to supply the
current and ordinary demand therefor, and
that, TO the best OF his knowledge and belief,
all of said number OF copies were actually
sold and circulated as the usual and regular
daily issues of said paper. JOHN DICE.
Sworn and subscribed before me this Sd
cay OF April. 4. ID. 1876
JOHN T. G.. CLARK, ]. =. TSEALI
Samuel G. Young, Cashier OF The Evening
Star Newspaper Company, being first duly
sworn, depOses and says: That the figures
above given are correctly stated; that they
represent only the regular and bona 6de circu-
latiOn OF THE EVENING STAR ne wspaper on
the days and dates named and that no copies
were printed or furnished for gratuitous cir
culatiO0, or on account of any fictitious, fr-
regular, or extraordinary orders, or for any
other purpose than to supply the current AMI
average public demand for said EVENING
STAR; and further, that ali of said copies
were actually sold and circulated IN the uni
form and usual course of business.
SAMUEL g. YOUNG.
Sworn and subscribed before me this Sd
day OF April, a. u. 1876.
JOHN T. c. CLARK, j. p. SEAL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-04-03

Actual experiments show that the ventila-
ton of railroad cars is seriously defective,
especially in cold weather, and various RENE
dies have been suggested. The Railroad Ga
zetfe proposes a simple plan, which has been
tried and Endorsed by the superintendent OF
the Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac
railroad. 1t consists in simply raising the
front window next TO the stove and letting
down the blind. The Gazette argues that by
doing this plentiful supply OF air will enter
under ordinary circumstances, aud that this
current OF cold air going upward and ming
ling with the hot air ascending from the
stove, becomes modified In temperature so
that the passengers experience no discomfort
from the ingress of the life-giving atmos-
phere. This plan possesses the merits OF
simplicity and eheapness, and may be par
TALLY efficacious in purifying the atmos-
phere Of cars. Now let some one discover a
way TO rid passengers of the annoyance of
the shower OF cinders which Sits through
the open windows In warm weather. Sew
eral remedies have been suggested, but none
OF them seem TO meet the favor of the rail-
road companies.