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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-03-22
TEslpERANcE PETITIONS,

Petitions were presented by Senators
Wright, Logan, Dawes, Cooper, Sherman,
Dorsey, Christiancy, ingalls,, -Windham
and others from temperance organizations
in their several States,a all praying for the
passage OF prohibitory liquor laws in the
District Of Columbia and in the Terrific.
ries, also for the passage Of law prohibit
ing the use OF liquor among the officials
Of the civil, military and naval service.
Referred,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-03-22

Without proceeding further on the sub
jcct Mr.. New rose to question Of priv.
ilege and stated that himself, Glover and
Smith OF Pennsylvania, three OF the
members OF the select committee on the
real estate pool, had been .subpGnaed to
appear to-day before the Grand Jury Of
the District, and they desired TO submit
the matter for instruction by the House.
Mr.. Tucker offered resolution au-
thorizing New, Glover and Smith to ap-
pear and testify under such summons.
Agreed TO.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1876-01-04
A Duty.

The strange apathy manifested by the
people Of Mlddlebury village in the mat
tor of protection against fire is dangerous,
After such a warning as the ll!h of Sept.
TENDER gave is, it is hardly conceivable
how property owners can view with indif-
ference continuance of the do nothing
policy which rendered that disaster so
extensive. 1t is true that, owing to a
coordination Of fortunate circumstances
the recovery has been easy, and the abso.
lutte loss to this village hardly proportion.
ed TO the extent of the fire, except to a
few individuals. But another fire may
at any time occur that will be fatal 10 the
prosperity of this village and leave it a
poverty stricken place, and an example to
show to other towns what curse rests
upon a community which lacks public
spirit. There is hardly business block
or private house III Middlobury which will
not burn like finder, and the way our
village is built renders fire liable to an
unlimited spread Now, what have we
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1876-01-04
Sad Termination to Christmas
Festivities.

The Christmas festivities at Monticello
Female Seminary, Godfrey, III , came to
a sad termination Oh account of n serious
accident to the principal, Miss Harriet
n. Haskell, who will be remembered by
many in this vicinity as former princi.
pal Of Castleton seminary. A Christmas
tree was arranged for the entertainment
Of the few who remained at the seminary
during the holidays, and to add to the
merriment OF the occasion, Miss Haskell,
with suitable costume, persouated Santa
Claus. In the midst of the gayety, some.
thing upon the tree took fire from one o!
the tapers, and Miss Haskell in turning
quickly to put it out, the long tow beard
upon her mask took fire, aud 10 an ill.,
slant she was developed in flames. Her
own presence of mind and the timely as
sistance OF gentlen an, who threw of
his coat, and with il smothered the
flames, saved her life. The physi.
clans think that the burns, though pain.
full, are not dangerous.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1876-01-04

s We publish in another column
an address to the members Of the general
assembly Of the state Of Vermont by the
executive Centennial committee, asking
them to express an opinion as to the de.
STABILITY of having a special session of
the legislature 20 vote an appropriation
for the purpose of having the state prop.
erly represented at the Centennial exhi.
bition to be held at Philadelphia next
summer. The object is good one, but
it is getting rather late to move the cum
brous wheels of legislation, besides it is
doubtful IT the legislative virtue is sufi.
o,o.0 p.o."PV o"o mass VI memuers W
serve the public gratuitously, even for
one or two days, as is proposed by the
circular. We approve of it most hearti.
ly. 1t is good scheme, but it won't
work. We have very many large heart
ed citizens who would be willing to con.
tribute not only their time but consider.
able money for the honor of our state,
but we fear that kind OF virtue is not
universal. II the scheme is to have any
prospect of success it ought to be SO
amended as to exact solemn promise
that the stealings under the head Of
STATIONERY" and such, shall also be limit.
cd to reasonable amount. Montpelier
would be glad to have an opportunity
thus earl y to dedicate her new hotel
But all levity aside, we ought not to
deceive ourselves with the suppositiou
that special session of the Legislature is
possible without considerable expense tC
the state. If we move in;thc matter un
derstandingy it is all right. No doubt
the state will be able to pay any little
bills we may contract in this or any
other way, and we ought not to hesitate
to do so. But if we do it let US do i
understaudiugly,
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1876-01-04

The RAILROAD FREIGHT WAR,-A
number of railroad magnates met at New
York last week Tuesday, among other
matters to discuss the recent reduction of
rates on Western freight. Lansing
Mlli,, Of the Central Vermont, is repre-.
sented as saying, 1--WE can stand low
rates as long as the New York roads can.
We are in good position. We have
everything to gain and nothing to lose
We can afford to carry cheaper than the
New York roads, and we will do it. We
confess that we cant put freight through
as fest as the other roads do, and we have
to protect ourselves. If there is not a
compromise you may depend upon it this
railroad war is only beginning" In con.
clusion Mr.. Mills said he did not know
whether the New York roads would try
to "lrooze out" his line or not If they
did tina, was a game at which two could
play, and the fight would severely test
the endurance of the corporations en-.
gagged. A formal meeting Of the repre-.
sentativcs Of all the great lines to con-
slider the position Of the Central Vermont
and Grand Trunk roads is to be held this
week, 10 the meantime no long con
tracts at the reduced rates are being made
by any of tho lines, as a speedy compro'
mise is anticipated.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1876-01-04
e The Golden Sheaf is the nan

AZ" The Golden heafi is the name
Of a school paper to be published month.
ly by the Students Publishing Associa.
zion Of Troy Conference Academy, at
Ponltney, The first number is issued
and is very attractive pamphlet of six.
teen pages, There is formidable board
of editors from the school and their dis.
cussons are quite ambitious, singing
about the classical quotations with more
freedom than any of our college exchang-
es. The table of contents shows poetry
literary discussions, local and school mat.
ters, personal items, reports, heavy and
light editorials, including salutatory
&c.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1876-01-04

a&Some of our publishing neighbors
have broken out with the Centennial al.
manac lover, and have issued very at.
tractive specimens of artistic skill, cloth.
ing very valuable thoughts and useful in.
formation.
The Burlington Free Press Associa.
ton, for instance, have just issued their
Centennial almanac and Burlington di.
rectory, which is handsomely gotten up
with appropriate illustrations and is a
really valuable record Of the business Of
that thriving city. Its general informa.
ton is also well worth preserving.
The Rutland Herald Association have
also issued Centennial almanac Of i'm.
mense proportions, containing in addition
to the usual meteorological information
and advertisements large number oil
really meritorious woodcuts Of beautiful
natural scenery and other attractive de
signs. This enterprise Of country pub
fishers is especially to be commended, land
it ought to win TO them merited fnvcr.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1876-01-04

to oppose to fire which has gained fair
start2 An antediluvian band.engine
which would exhaust the muscle and
break the wind Of twice our population
to keep it going, and which it is al.
most impossible to keep manned for
long continued effort, SO great is the
objection Of our citizens to martyrizing
themselves for the public good. That,
with the hose belonging to it is absolute.
ly all the apparatus owned by the village.
A private gentleman has a pump in his
mill which will do good service in case Of
fire within reaching distance of it. We
have a far more efficient fire company
than VIC have a right to expect under the
present organization, but mere men, with
out decent apparatus, arc hardly sufficient
in a great fire.
To morrow is the annual village meet
ing, when our voters will meet for the
election Of officers. The opportunity
should not be lost for the expression Of
opinion on this important matter. Elk.
pensive plans are not wanted $500
judiciously expended will give us moderr
steam FIRE apparatus, which can be dc
pended upon. $1,000 more will fit out q
company in first class style to man it
And the village should take measures tc
make it an object for good men to sees
places in the fro department, by further
remission Of taxes, and furnishing gooC
hall for their use and in every way seel
to promote the esprit dU corps SO neces
sary to thorough efficiency a niggardly
policy should not prevail in such a matter
as this If necessary let $4,000 be ex
pended, and the bonds Of the vilag
issued to raise the money. We can bet
ter afford TO DO so than to have our villag,
swept away.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1876-01-04

I The Democratic majority in the
House Of Representatives propose TO turn
out all Republican officers connected with
positions in their jurisdiction. Where
upon the president mildly proposes to
find places for all crippled Union soldiers,
turned out Of Office for the purpose OF
giving place to Democrats. And he will
find places for them by removing Demo.
Gratis in the departments. This announce
ment brings to notice the fact that large
numbers Of Democrats have been re.
tanned in office under Republican admin.
istration, state of things which could
not have existed if the Republican party
was as strongly partisan as their oppo'
nents. 1t is disgrace to the nation
that such bitter and unreasonable parti
sanship is possible under our free nstitu
tions.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1876-01-04

AuulsOn, ss.
The Probate Court for the district Of Addison.
To all persons interested in the estate of Mary
selleck, late of Middlebury in said district, de-
ceased.
John W. Halliday, administrator of the estate
Of Mary Seleck late of Middlobury in the dis
trict Of Addison, deceased, presents his admins
ten account to said court for allowance and asks
fur decree Of said estate 1t is thereupon ordered
by said court that said account be referred to q
session thereof to be held at the probate Office in
Mid1lebury on the 9th day of January, A. D.,
1876, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, for examina-
ton and allowance, and that notice be given to all
persons interested, by publishing this notice three
weeks successfully in the Middlebury REGISTER,
previous to said time.
Wherefore you are hereby notified to appear
before said court at the time and place aforesaid
and show cause if any you may have why said
account should not be allowed and decree made
Of said estate.
Dated at Middebuiy, this sOth day of Decom
Der, A. D., 1875.
AZ SAM'L E. COOKE, Judge.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1876-01-04
TATE OF VERMONT, District of

Addison, So.
Tho Probate Court for the district Of Addison,
To all persons interested in the estate of Lucia
7. Buel formerly Lucia White) late of Orwell,
in said district, deceased.
Whereas, an instrument purporting to be the
last will and testament of Lucia 7. White (late
Lucia I. Buel) late of Orwell, in the district of
Addison, deceased, having been presented to the
Court, aforesaid for probate, said Court hath as
signed the 26th day of January next. A. D., 1876,
at the Probate Office in Mddebury, at 10 O'Clock
in the forenoon, for proving said instrument, and
order that notice thereof be given to all persons
interested in said estate by publishing this notice
three weeks SUCCESSFULLY in the Middlebury REQ
IsTER, newspaper printed at Middlebury, afore-
said, previous to the time appointed.
Whereupon you are hereby notified to appear
before said court at the time and place aforesaid
and ii you have cause contest the probate Of said
will.
Given under my hand at Middlebury this 30th
day Of December A. b. 1875.
~ SAML COOKE, Judge.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1876-01-04
Z. TATE OF VERMONT-District o

- Addison, So.
In Probate Court held at Middlebury, within
and for said district, on tho 30th day Of December
AID. 1875.
Louis Hope guardian, Of Ida Brousso, of Middle
bury in the district Of Addison, a minor. makes
application to said Court for license to sell tho
following described real estate of his said ward
An undivided one sixth interest in the house and
lot situate on South street in Middlebury village
being the late homestead of Napoleon Brousso
late Of Middlebury deceased, representing that thu
sale thereof for the purpose of putting the proi
ceeds of such sale at interest or investing thu
same in stocks or real estate, would be beneficial
to said ward.
Whereupon, it is ordered by said Court tina
said application be referred to a session thereof
to be held at the Probate Office in said MiddleburI
OF tho 2sth day Of January, A. d. 1876, I'd
! hearing and decision thereon; and, it is furtheI
( ordered that all persons DO notified hereof, bj
/ publication Of notice Of said application an|
order thereon, three weeks SUCCESSFULLY in It'd
Middlebury REGISTER, printed at Middleburj
before said time Of hearing, that they may al
pear at said time and place, and, if they Sd
cause, object thereto.
ny tnc Court az
Attest, sAM'L. E. COOKE, Judge
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1876-01-04

An EARLY BREAKFAST The Ben.
nington Banner has this amusing story {;
The family of one of our industrious cit.
liens was rather earlier astr than the
circumstances would require, one night
last week. When the clock was wound
up, at nine o'clock 10 the evening. the
spriug was frightened too much, and the
time-piece stopped about an hour later,
when the family had all retired. Friend
C's mind was unusually full Of thoughts
on the morrow's business, and so the
light o. the moon, as its pale rays came
through the thin clouds without showing
her fair face, induced him to shout to the
hired man to rise and kindle the fire,
thinking it was near day. The fire was
soon burning briskly; the family all
astir breakfast soon on the table, repast
over, all began TO wonder why more
light did not come over the face Of the
earth. The wonder and establishment
continued undated for an hour or more
longer. ard behold twas darker than
ever The night being extremely cold
no one cared to 60 and arouse a neighbor
to ascertain the time, but finally the
"host" thought it advisable to do so.
Neighbor - soon answered the sum.
mons, aud responded to the interrogatives
by saying, " Why, sir, it is only little
past midnight" Friend G. marched
back to the house, aud his family soon
was in the farms of Morpheus" again,
aud continued so until morning.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1876-01-04
DENfl}NBER THIS.

Now is the time of the year for Pneumonia
Lung Fever, Coughs, Colds, and fatal results oil
predispostion to Consumption and other Throat
and Lung diseases. BoscuEEs GERMAN SYRUT
has been used in this neighborhood for the past
two or three years without single failure tC
cure. If you have not used this medicine your
self. go to n. f. Rider and ask him Of its won
deriul success among his customers. Two dose
will relieve the worst case If you have no faitl
in any medicine, just buy sample bottle Of Bos
checs German Syrup for 10 cents and try it
Regular size bottle - cents. Don't neglect
cough to save - cents. Jan.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1876-01-04

y The undersigned, having been appointed by
the on Probate Court for the District Of Addison
commissioners, to receive, examine and adjust all
claims and demands Of ali persons against the es-
tate Of Olive Is. Wolcott late of Shoreham In said
district, deceased, and all claims exhibited in Offset
thereto, Hereby give notice that we will meet for
the purposes aforesaid, at the dwelling house of
Thurman Wolcott, in Shoreham, on the LIST day of
February and 2lst day Of June next, from
o'clock NJ until clock NJ, on each Of said
days, and that six months from the 2lst day of
Dec, 1875, is the time limited by said Court
for said creditors to present their claims to us for
examination and allowance
Dated at Shoreham this 3Oth day of December
A. d. 1875
CHAUNCY W. JONES,
AZ L. Z. MOORE OOmmr s.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1876-01-04
Middlebury Retail Market.
Watertown Live Stock Market
Fon rnr WEEK ESDrSe Dec. 20. 1878.

Market Beef-A few choice 9,T5; extra $50
a9 so; first quality 7.OOas. Is; second quality
60 Oa6.75; third quality 3 .OOa5.75
Prices of Store Cattle-Wor Oxen per pair
from 500, $50, l75a240.
Mich Cows and Calves from s35aC3; extra e5a
95. Farrow Cows S20a40
Yearlings Sl0a22; two years old lsaS2 three
years old 2Sa46.
Northern dressed hogs Toe per ID.
Sheep and Lambs-In lots 50, 2.50, 500, 3,25,
each; extra SS.5oa65O per head, or from 4a7c
per Id.
Hides, TalloW and skins-Brighton Hides
7ISc per ID; Country Hides, clarke per
ID. Brighton Tallow 63sa7o per lb Country
Tallow, 5a6.
Pelts LOCAL so each. calfskins l2]SalSe per ID.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1876-01-04
yllOOltburg Segisttr.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 1876.

xEThe Rutland Globe issued Cen
tennial edition of that journal Friday
morning in which they furnished vast
amount Of appropriate and useful infor'
nation and INDUCED in little sclf-glori
fcation. 1t was double the ordinary
size and really "Tho largest daily il
New England, for once" The pride they
manifested was natural and pardonablC
under the circumstances.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1876-01-04

"a slight cold" coughs-Few are
aware Of the importance of checking a
cough or slight cold" which would yield
to a mild remedy, if neglected, often at.
tacks the lungs. Browns Bronchial
Troches" give sure and almost immediate
relief
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1876-01-04
Z. A. BUBCHARD,
JOHN WARD, Comma
MYRON PLATT. "l 10
4 COMMISSIONERS NOTICE

~ Tho undersigned, having been appointed Sy
the Hon. Probate Court for the District of Add.
SON. Commissioners, to receive, examine and ad.
Just all claims and demands of all persons against
the estate of German Cutting, late Of shoreham
in said District, deceased and all claims exhibited
in offset thereto, hereby give notice that we will
meet for the purposes aforesaid at the dwelling
Of the said deceased in Shoreham, on tho llth
day Of January and I'd day of May next,
from nine o'clock, A. N. until four o'clock, P. N
on each OF said days, and that six months from
the ID day Of December, A. d. 1875, is the time
limited by said Court for said creditors to present
their claims to us for examination and allowance
Dated at Shoreham, this 18th day Of December,
A. b. 1876.
40 g q ; AR RITR Tvs }comm'rs.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1876-01-04

La PAGES TRIAL.-La Page, the sus
pectcd murderer Of Josie LaDgmaid and
Marietta Ball, will be tried at Concord
N. II on Tuesday, January 4th. Hon
Lewis w, Clark. attorney general, w
w, Flanders, county solicitor, aud the
Hon. Charles p. Sanborn will conduct the
prosecution for tho state, and Samuel B
Page and the Hon. William T. Norris, o.
Concord, will appear for La Page
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1876-01-04

LYONS KATHAIRoS prevents the Hair
from falling out or turning gray. renews
its growth, and gives strength and vigor,
1t is delightfully."- perlumed, and makes Il
splendid dressing 1t is the cheapest and
most desirable Hair Tonic ever produced.
Used by the elite. Price only 80 cents
4yl
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1876-01-04

If YOU HAVE a COUGH WITH RAISING
/ OF PlILEGM in the morning, MI ht swcats
and irrcgularity Of the bowels, loss of appetite
and general debility take DIR. WHEELERS
COMPOUND ELIXIR OF PIOSPHATE- AND
CALISAYA. a host Of those who have used it
throughout the Dominion will attest it, great eff
cacy in arrestng the decline Of the Consumptiye.
1t begins Mt the root Of the evil, the Stomach and
perfects Digestion, Assimilation of Food and the
formation of Healthy Blood, rapidly inyi soratn 6
the Constitution and restoring energy to all the
Vital Organs. 1t is agreeable to take and per
mancnt in its effect with no liability Of reaI Sc.
Sold by all druggists at Sl00. 4l-2s
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1876-01-04

The Foreiather's celebration at Mad.
ison, Wis, was attended in the legisla-
tive assembly chamber on the evening of
December - Besides the New Eng
land Society several centennial clubs Of
the city participated, and the meeting
was a brilliant one. or the half dozen
addresses that Of Professor j ID. Butler,
who is always 70 fully frsighted with tell.
ing speeches, and the poem of Miss Ella
Wheeler are each, in its class the best
We have seen. We shall print the lady's
contribution another week.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1876-01-04
NIAISISIIcD.

. In Bristol, Dec. %, by Rev. 5. Gardiner, Mr..
Erwin A. llassetine and Miss Carrie L. Searles
both of Bristol.
In Lincoln, Jan. l. 1876, by Rev. D. +. Brooks
Daniel W. Stearn, and Miss Della schermerhorn
both Of Lincoln.
In Now Haven at the residence Of tho brides
father, Dec. 25. 1875, by Rev b. +. Brooks Of
Lincoln, Miss Florence Sturtevant Of New IIa-
ven, to Mr.. Abel A. Lewis, Duxburs. tMontpe-
lier papers please copy.l
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1876-01-04

COMMISSIONERS, NOTICE

~ We tho subscribers, being appointed BY
the Probate Court for tho District Of Addison,
Commissioners, to receive, examine, and adjust
all claims and demands Of all persons against
the estate of Patrick Malone, late of Shoreham
in said district, deceased, and also all claims and
demands exhibited in offset thereto; and six
months from the 10th day Of December being allow
ed by said court for that purpose we do therefore
hereby give notice that we will attend to the
business of our said appointment at the hotel
of A. j. Bennett, in Shoreham, on tho 10th day
Of January and the 9Th day of May next, from
nine o'clock, A. NJ, until four o'clock, p NJ, on
each Of said days.
Dated at shorcham, this 23d day of December,
A. d. 1873
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1876-01-04

PYLE's DIETETIc SALERArUs.-Un ivcr
sally acknowledged the best in use Each
pound bears the name Of JAMES PYLE.
None genuine without. LILY
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1876-01-04

lIorE FOR THE DrsroNDEST .--Ifyou have tccu
coughing all winter and begin to despair g.: re-
coyery, or if you have taken n recent cold, go at
once to the Drug store Dr. W. NJ. DAY, and get a
bottle of DR.. Morris Syrup Of Tar, Wild Cherry
and Horehound. Take it and be well. No 9TH
or medicine acts so promptly and eiiectually in
Coughs Colds and all diseases Of the throat lung;
and Chest, leading to Consumption Hundreds
who once thought that they had that dread dis
ease have been restored to health by the use Of
this almost magic remedy. 1t is also the best
known specific for Group, and never fails in
Whooping Cough. Trial size 10 cents. 43yl