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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-05
Commercial.
atsrtosn Union Live stock Market
May ,.
AMOUNT OF LIVE STOCK AT Market
A

Cattle. Sheep Lambs Swine
This week....... 1877 GIL %
Last week.--.-.-. ll66 SIS ~.
From Vermont. u 1874
Prices Of Market Bcef-A few choice. IS so a rs;
extra, s. IS % 25 first quality, Sc 10 al So sec
ond quality, s. IS 6 50; third quality 81 rs a. so
Prices Of Store Ca:tle-Working oxen per pair
500, $50, sE5. $40; Mich Cows and Calves
from S35A63; FarrOw Cows, S2Odi0: extra $65aeO;
Yearlings, sl0G22; Two Years Old, sls132; Three
Years Old, s2SG46.
Prices Of Sheep and Lambs-In lots s., 81 co. 50 90
and s. 80 each; extra, 81 10 20 So or from 1. u
SC ib. Veal calves, 5GSc.
Prices Of Hides, Tailow and Skins Brighton
Hides, IA &c y ID; Tall0w. 6 a 6ic gib; Country
Hides, iG7c YIN; Tallow. tn &C q Ii Pelts 81 q,
81 % each Calf Skins, li1l2c Y b.
REMARKS.
Cattle-We find the market FOR Cattle improved.
Last weeks prices are well sustained and
trade is fair. The Northern nearly all Mich
Cows.
Sheep-The prices last week have not chan ged.
The Northern hOcks were mostly Of medium grades
Poultry-Poultrymen offer l6c p N for mixed
lots OF Hens, Chickens and Turkeys
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-05
BURLINGTON AND VICINITY.

New RAILRoAD.-A movement is on foot
for the building of railroad from Newport
to Island Pond, and the people living along
the line CT the proposed road are asked to
raise 100000 to secure its construction.
1t is claimed that the railroad would shorten
the distance from Portland to Montreal
nearly or quite so miles and make the yerv
best, shortest and easiest route from Port
land to the West.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-05

Thousands Of lnjuncti0ns. The cold-catching
community, thousands Of them serving per
emp.ory injunctons on their coughs and catarrhs
in the shape OF daily and NJ ghtly doses of HALE's
HONEY or HoREHcusD AND TAR. The paroxysms
are silenced in IS hours. Sold by all Druggists
Pixies TOOthache Drops cure in one minute.
mill Gu1
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-05

REFORMED MEMS CLuB.-At the meeting of
the Reformed Mems Club, Wednesday eve.
number Of additional signatures were Sc
cured. Vacancies in the soliciting com
mittee were filed by the election of Mrs. j
A. Shedd in the Fourth Ward and Mr.. II.
K. Wing in the Third The next meeting of
the club will be held next Wednesday, at
7:3O p. m, in Republican headq quarters,
Peek Block, Main street. The next Sun
day evening temperance meeting. at City
Hail. will be addressed by members of the
club
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-05

SENATOR HAMLN's PROPOSED AMEND.
NFNT TO THE Postal LAVA newspane,
lightning calculator says that the propo-
sition Of Senator Hamlin, that postage on
third-elass matter be gagged according to
distance, would require that each one of the
$4,000 post-ofices keep table of distances.
TIE preparation of these tables would re-
quire the work of 100 men for seventy
three years and the volumes of distance
tables, when prepared, would number
>, l5o, 0OO,of 800 pages each.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-05

MoNrGoNERY.-Ned Watkins, Young
man OF this place, attempted suicide Tues
cav night He returned to his fathers
house after prolonged spree, ami being
reproved. rushed out of the house, pistol in
hand, with suicidal intent. He was fol-
lowed. but before he could be disarmed he
discharged the pistol, fortunately with no
more serious results than shooting himself
through the arm.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-05

LYos's hATHAlROs prevents the hair from falling
out or turning gray, renews its growth, and gives
strength and vi-or. II is del ghtfully perfumed,
and makes a splendid dressing. Ii is the cheapest
and most desirable Hair Tonic ever produced Used
by the elite. Price only 50 cents.
April 30. deodkwlY
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-05

RICHMOND Butter MARKET. - There was
not as much butter at market. Monday, as
last week, and prices were off about cents.
The sales were as follows Fair 20 to 23cts;
choice and extra, p to PC cts One lot Of
new cheese was consigned to Boston parties.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-05

\ nearly successful attempt to burn the
village of Lansingburgb, N. Y, was made
by incendiarios, early Friday morning.
Fires were set almost simultaneously in
thrce different nlaces.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-05

FRENca ECoNoMY-A hIST FOR THE HARD
TmEs.-"W When will Americans learn to
economic material2' writes lOoker-on IN
Paris. THE yearly sum of five thousand
franc. is paid by one man here for the PRIV
ilere of laying clean, fresh straw over the
Goor ola butter market, which. when re-
moved. Yields back the butter which i
fingered and chewed and tasted and rejected
through the day. The straw is thrown into
hot water and the butter rising to the top Is
purified and sold to pastry cooks As 1t Is
reasonable to suppose that the poorest but
ter is not swallowed BY the tasters--it puts
one quite outof conceit Of pie crust.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-05

sglclDE.-J. 5. Adams, young student
90 Jaw. committed suicide at Chester, Vt.
Saturday evening, by taking poison. His
Incorporate habits caused a rupture with
The lady to whom he was engaged, which
l;i- supposed, urged him to the act.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-05

Sem SdueIl1SemlntS.
VEGETINE
Purifes tho Blood. Renovates and Invigorates the
Whole System.
Its Medical Properties are
ALTERATIvE, TONIC, SOLVENT, AND
DIURETIC.
VEGETINE

VEGETISE is made exclusively from the Juices
CAREFULLY selected barks, roots and herbs, and &c
strongly concentrated. that 1t will eectually erad
cate rom the system every faint Of Scrofula Scro
ulous Hnmor, Tumors, Cancer, Cancerous Humor
Eryspelas. Salt Rheum, Syphilitic Diseases, Can
ker Faintness at the Stomach and all diseases that
arise from impure blood. Scatica, Infammatory
and chronic Rheumatism. Neuralgia, Gout, and
spinal Complaints, can only be efectually cured
through the blood.
For Ulcers and Eruptive Diseases Of the Skin,
Pustuies, Pmples, Blotches, Boils, letter Scsld-
head, and Ringvorm, VKGErISK has never failed to
effect a permanent cure
For Pains in the Back, Kidney Complaints, Drop
sy, Female Weakness, Leucorrhea, arising from
internal liberation and uterine diseases and Gen.
eral Debility Vegetine acts directly upon the
causes or these complaints. II invigorates and
strengthens the whole system acts upon the secre-
tive organs, allays Inflammation, cures alterations
and regulates the bowels.
For Catarrh, Dyspepsia, Habitual Costveness
Palptation OF the Heart. Headache, Piles Nervous
ness, and General Prostraton Of the Nervous Sys-
TEN. no medicine has ever given such perfect salts
faction as the Vegetine. II puriies the blood.
ceanses all the organs and possesses controlling
power ever the nervous system
The remarkable cures afforded by Vegetine have
induced many physicians and apothecaries whom
we know TO prescribe and it in their own
families.
In fact, Vegetine is the best remedy yet discov-
ered ior the above diseases and is the only reliable
BLOOD Purifier yet placed before the public.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-05
CAROLINE N. HALE's ESTATE.

WE, the subscribers, having been appointed by
w the Honorable the Probate Court for the Dis
trict Of Chittenden Commissioners to receive. ex-
anime and adjust the claims and demands OF all per
against the estate of Caroline NJ Hale, late OF
Jericho in said district, deceased and also all claims
and demands exhibited in Offset thereto; and six
months from the day OF the date hereof, being
allowed by said Court for that purpose, we do
therefore hereby give notice. that will attend to
the business Of our appointment, at the Town
Clerks Office, in said Jericho in said Jericho, in
said district. on the second Tuesdays of July and
october next, at 10 o'clock A. NJ. on each Of said
days.
Dated this 18th day Of April, 1876.
r. IA. LANE. }Cor,,,is.;o,a,s
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-05

numerously-signed Petition has been
presented 10 the Board of Aldermen,
asking for an appropriation for the proper
observance Of the coming Fourth of July
The petition was referred to special com
mttce Of which Mayor Hatch is chairman.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-05

AILroN BUTTER MARKET - On Monday.
batter was sold as follows Fair to good,
spring made, 25 to PC cents; extra, spring
made, - to . cents.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-05

Il is sad that single firm in Canada
will snip seven million feet of lumber
through Lake Champlain, the coming sum
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-05

The temperance meeting at City Hall,
Sunday evening was attended by an immense
audience Floor, stage and galleries were
crowded TO their utmost capacity, all the
available standing space was occupied and
scores were turned away for lack of room.
!, was one of the largest audiences ever
crowded into City Hall, and probably the
most enthusiastic temperance meeting ever
held 10 Burlington. Mr.. MeKelvey was the
orator of the evening and spoke with his
usual ability and force.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-05
ELIZA WARDS ESTATE.

WE, THE SUBSCRIBERS having been sp-
w pointed by the Honorable the Probate Court
for the District Of Chittenden, Commissioners to
receive examine and adjust the claims and demands
of all persons, against the estate Of Eliza Ward,
late OF jericho, in said district, deceased,
and also all claims and demands exhibited IN eifset
thereto and six months from the day OF the date
hereof being allowed by said Court for that purpose.
do therefore hereby give notice. that we will at
'ehl 10 the business OF OUT aPpoin.es a. sHs
District, on the first Tuesdays OF June
and October next, at 10 O'Clock a. m, on each
Of said days.
Dated this 18th day OF April, A. d. lSf6.
SIMEON WARD. Commissioners.
OLIoES WELLS,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-05

Albert p. Cross, Esq, formerly business
manager OF the st. Adams Advertiser, we
learn will make this city his future home
in the practice Of his profession. His Office
viii b. with Coy. Underwood.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-05

BaADroRD.-Ihe dwelling house of c. A.
Leayitt, in Bradford village, was burned
Friday night Loss $1,000.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-05

We hear that several parties in this city
contemplate building summer residences
az the Jolly Club grounds and Thompson :
Point. the present summer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-05

Though 1t Is May by the Almanac,
The trembling year IS unconfrmed,
And winter Oft at eve resumes the breeze
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-05

The broken down constitution caused by Kidney.
Bladder and Glandular Diseases Is promptly
strengthened, buoyed up, and these complaints
cured, by HUNTS REMEDY. Stubborn attacks
Of Dropsy Female Irregularities, Complaints OF the
Urino-Genital Organs, Diabetes, Lxcesses, Intern
perance Exhausted Vitality, Gravel, and Affections
Of the Prostate Gland, are cured by HUNTS
REMEDY. Nav > deod6wlt
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-05

\ SAD TEMPERANCE LEcTURE.-The
body If Edward Fuller. who has been
missing from Putney since the lst OF
March. was found Friday morning IN the
pasture Of George Graves in Westminster.
together with the remains of his horse and
s,ciga. 1t seems that he was lost in the
snow. A jug partly filled with liquor was
fund by his side The horse, which had
been tied, had gnawed all the underbrush
within his reach. Fuller when last seen
wa intoxicated.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-05
nANIn EISH.A EATATE

STATE OF VERMONT. } To all persons CON
DISTRICT or cEIrrESDES. bad Fan Iafs Of
Jericho, in said district deceased.
GREETING.
At a probate court, holden in Burlington, within
and for the district Of Chttenden. onlthe 26th day
Of April,S lS76, an instrument. purporting TO be
the last will and testament. Of David Fish, late Of
Jericho, in said district. deceased. presented
TO the Court Aforesaid. for probate. and Il IS
ordered by said court that the 18th day OF May
1876, at the probate court rooms in said Bur-
lngton, be asst gned for proving said instrument;
and that notice thereof be given TO all persons
concerned. by publishing this order three weeks
successfully in the Burlington Free Press, news
time appointed.
Therefore, you are hereby notified TO appear be-
fore said court at the time una place Aforesaid and
contest the probate OF said will II you have cause.
Given under my hand at Burlington, in said dis
trict. this 10Th day OF April. 1876.
sfg3w r. s. TAFT Register.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-05

OF. Adams The American House. St.
Adams. has been sold to S. j. Stroud. an
old hotel keeper. Of Cambridge, N. Y. He
taxes possession the LIST of June.
The examination of the Italian tramp.
charged with setting fire to Mrs. Weeks's
buildings. has, 50 far. elected nothing. and
be is still in jail.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-05

l,279,si3. These figures represent the number Of
bottles Of Adamsonis Botanic Cough Balsam sold
up 10 the commencement OF the coming year. This
Is unprecedented, and not Of dissatisfaction
with 1t is known TO exist. Feb Il, -deodxwtf
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-05

4 stock company is forming to work the
silver and lead mines of Hartland, Vt.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-05

The death Of Mrs. Hiram Rood, OF W /
noos,;i, was very sudden. She was spend
ing two or three weeks of the sugar season
at their farm house in jericho, and was to
return home yesterday. She was taken
with heart disease on Monday morning and
died in few minutes. The fact that none
Of her children were with her. and that one
daughter, who has been visiting in Montreal
for the winter, had not seen her mother
since her return. made this sudden blow the
more painful. Mrs. Rood was most worthy
Christian woman, and Will be deeply
mourned as an afectionate mother and
friend, and an estimable member Of society
Her funeral took place at her late residence,
near Winooski, to-day, at p. m.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-05

ECONOMICAL NEW tOoD. twenty-five cents will
buy package Of Sea Moss Farine, made from pure
Irish moss, which will make % kinds OF dishes such
as cakes, pies, puddings, DC, 10 quarts Of Gus
tards, Jeilies, creams, Charlotte kusse, blanc
mango, &c. Sold by all Druggists and Grocers.
Ami 4 I.uL,.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-05

Do you want strong, durable and neat job Of
Fave Troughs and Conductors, Apply to W.
Z. Moulton No. il Centre ST., near Beach's Bakery
or Box 2jl. Burlington. II
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-05

Counterfeit $50 bills on the Utica Ma
ti1ual BANK are said to be in circulation.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-05

PJniret is boasting over man who killed
t'rty-two crows in six shots.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-05
&eQal Aotites.
ELIHU BATES ESTATE.

WE. THE SUBSCRIBERS. having been ap-
w pointed by the Honorable the Probate Court
Ter the District Of Chitteuden. Commissioners 10
receive, examine and adjust the claims and demands
OF all persons, against the estate Of Elhu Bates,
late Of Richmond. in said district, deceased, and
also all claims and demands exhibited in Offset
thereto and SIX month. from the day Of the date
hereof being allowed by said Court for that purpose,
DO therefore hereby give notice. that we will
attend TO the business Of our appointment. at the
late residence OF the deceased. in Richmond, in
said District. the fourth Fridays o; May and
November next at 10 O'Clock A. NJ, On each Of said
days.
Dated Ii : I'd day oi May, i. D. 1876.
J. L. MASON, Comm .sionsr,
5. z. CUTLER,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-05

PYJE's DTErETlc SALERATus-ULiversally &C
knowledged the best in use. Each pound bears the
name OF JAMES PYLE. None genuine without.
June 10 dsatswly
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-05

IMPORTANT BUSINESS CHAsGE.-Our read.
ers Will observe in another column notice
OF the dissolution of the firm of Shepard.
DAVIS Co., by the retirement therefrom
0i MAJ Davis. After twenty years of con-
nec'iOn with the lumber business of Bur-
iington, Mr.. Davis retires with the respect
Vi Tue community and of his late associates.
ana with mutual good wishes on his and
'neir part. for the future success of each
ana all. Mr.. Davis's health for the past
'nree Years has not been such as to war
rant his undertaking the responsibility of
another term of co-partnership. The new
nfm Will comprise all of the old members.
with the exception of Mr.. Davis, and its
style will be Shepard, Morse 4 Co. 1t is
40 able hrm, and We trust has before il
long and prosperous business career.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-05

Abou, fifty new signatures were added to
the pledge, at the temperance meeting, Sun
day night
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-05

Drew and Osgood, temperance lecturers,
are doing a rousing work at Brattleboro-
Already some 500 have signed the pledge,
including some of the hardest subjects, who
manifest a sincere desire to reform.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-05

1t Is said to be probable that the Oxford
boat crew viii compete in the Philadelphia
Centennial regatta, provided that Cam
bridge and Dublin Universities are repre-
spnted
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-05

4 NEW COUNTERFEIT FIVE DOLLAR Bill
on the First National Bank Of Northamp-
ton, Mass. has made its appearance 1t Is
printed from the same plate as the counter
felt bill OF the New Bedford National Bank,
altered.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-05

The authorities of Fall River, Mass. have
thus far granted 30 liquor licenses.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-05

The first shipment of lumber this season
from Ottawa Is now loading on bargcs for
this city. One mill commenced saving
Monday, and Others will follow this week.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-05
Ms. GRrSnY sAYs

That soz0DoNr eclipses all other preparations for
the teeth and gums and what Mrs Il. says is re-
iteratsd most emphat.cauy by ninety-nine one
hundreths o; the beauty and fashion Of the land
May D. deodkwlwt
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-05

j. Estey q Co. of Brattleboro, have ship
ped ten Of their cottage organs to Philadcl-
phia for exhibition. One of them stands y
feet in height, and Is made Of the most costly
woods
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-05

Mr.. Joseph Patterson, who has been ap-
pointed to take charge of the Vermont Cen
tennlal headquarters at Philadelphia. is a
son-in-law of DR.. Goldsmith, and a resident
OF Philadelphia. Mr.. Patterson gives his
services and those Of a clerk Gen Pitkin
and Hon. John A. Page left Montpelier yes
terday for Philadelphia, to buy furniture
ard carpets for the building.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-05

There was a severe snow storm along the
line of the Ogdensburg Railroad Monday
At Chateaugay nearly foot Of snow fell,
and highway travel was practically sus-
pended
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-05

Dangerous symptoms Matter discharZ.ng from
the throat OF nosereyeals liberation OF the ptutous
membrane, causinga fatal disease Of the pulmonary
organs, unless timely cured by WIsHART's PINE
Tree TAR CORDIAL, ln:allible Blood Purifying
Remedy, which has saved many thousands who ex-
pected TO die Of consumption. Wit
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-05

Stop ConsumptiOn-that dread sc0urge and per,
manenty cure all diseases Of the throat and lungs
BY the use of Adamson's Botanic Cough salsam.
deodGuIt
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-05

The Reformed Mems Club now number,
Az.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-05

VERMONT AT THE CENTENNIAL 4 meet
ing of the State Centennial Committee was
held at the Mayors Office, in this city, Tues
day afternoon, there being present zen.
Perley P. Pitkin, of Montpelier, Chairman
of the Committee, and Messrs. Henry Lane,
of Cornwall, NJ. 5. Colburn, of Manchester,
John A. Page, Of Montpelier. F. 5. Strana-
han. of St. Adams, W. W. Henry (repre-
senting Mayor HATCH. Of this city. and
DR.. Middleton Goldsmith and 5. b. Petten-
gill, of Rutland. The question of the ap-
pointment of a gentleman to take charge
of the State headquarters at the exposition
was discussed at great length, and the
committee finally came to the conclusion
that the appointing power rested with Dr.
Goldsmith. State Commissioner. Dr. Oold-
smith claimed that he had appointed Dr'
Patterson in ignorance Of the fact that the
committee had previously named Judge
Millington. but was willing to withdraw
the appointment if the committee WISHED
though be thought it inexpedient to DO So
The committee saw it in the same light
and DR.. Patterson will have charge OF the
Vermont headquarters. 1t was stated that
the $4,000 necessary for furnishing and
running the building was nearly raised