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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-08
BOSTON MARKETS.

"WEDNESDAY, Dec. .. lS16.
FL0UR-Pricos are firm ami we'll sustained Tn,
sales OF Western superne have been ct 81 2jl34 rs
- . a. rs for common extras; Wisconsin extrai
at IS 75d6 so ard Minnesota extras at Sc so All %
10 a 90 tor white wheat ohio, Indiana and
Michigan, Sc 25 "a 90 Tor Illinois; s. 50As so fol
ST. Louis. Corn Meal at 81 90d3 ? bbl Rye Flour al
81 80 as so v Dbl. Dat Meal at Sc 60 "a 90 q Dbl
GRAIN Corn is firm; prices unchanged. Sale:
at % "a Coo " bushel Tor mixed and yellow. Oats al
81 a SIC v bushel. Rye at S0ds5c v bushel. Short.
at Si4 10 % IA 80; Fine Feed at SIS % Il %; and
Middlings at SIS ne % V ton.
PRUVlSIONS.-fork is in moderate demand ana
prices are unchanged. The sales have been at s4 a
Il so for prime; s7di7 10 for mess and SIS 5OaI9 sc
v Dbl. for clear. beef is in fair demand The
sales at sIl c01sI3 90 for and extra mess and
3ii % a. Is 90 Tor family. Lard at 10 "a HE V ID.
Smoked Hams at II a l2c 2 10.
PR0DUCE.-Choice crates Of Butter are IN god
demand; all other kinds dull. Choice New York
and Vermont diaries have been at 20 40 Bic; With
selected shade higher; and common To
good range from IS "a Zoe V h. Cheese at l2d
lac v ID. White Beans at 800 "a p Y bushel
for medium; extra pea at s. IS 40 80. and
yellow eyes at 81 as u v bush. Eggs at 251 30c
v doz Potatoes at g, "a Sic v tushel. App-ts at
81 az Y Dbl. Onions at 81 70 az T. bill.
WOOL. The market for Wool is C mparativsly
quiet. Prices well sustained. Sales include
I2j,C0 Ms Ohio and Pennsy vania heeces at IS %
49c Y n; I25,0O lbs Michigan. and Wisconsin,
and other neeces al % a &c e h 81; $4,000 hs
combins and delaine teeces at DC "a s0c z Ii
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-08

COTTON easy, sal,s SIS bales at Z 10 FOR mid
ding uplands
FLOUR Receipts Is lo5 barrels; SHADE fiImer
little more dong So rs p 400 barrels Of Ne.
, at OOdi - supvrh.e state and western at
S l5fIj q. common 10 -uof extra western and
state iud5 60. good 10 choice extra at
; Is a. % common TO choice white wheat west
ern extra at >Jd7 20 isucV white wheat vest
ern extra at Is a : 90; common to good extra
ST. Louis at s5Hs p. patent Minnesota extra
good 10 prime 80 a go choice 10 coubie extra
SIS a. 9 81 market closit- firm Rye ur
steady 35G5 IS for superfine. Corn meal quiet :;
Western. Jersey and itnusy lyanil at : s54I3 10 /;
Brandy wine al 3 20.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-08

AATrsr's PRErARATIoSs TOR BITTER
N NTER.-W eather-wise observers now rise
remark that they noticed in the Fall tina;
s coats on the animals and the husks on
corn were unusually thick, and these
acts, they say, botoken severe Winter.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-08

LfNcOLN.-The dedication ball at j. H.
Batchelder's new hall, November 18th pass
ed off pleasantly, about forty couples being
present.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-08

fll MEETINGS are appointed Tor
..a.- and North Tunbridgc December 18th,
and Eth
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PERSONAL.

Mrs. Irene House was taken to the insane
asylum at Trenton. Saturday. . hopeless.
maniac.
Washington dispatches say that Hon.
Geo. W. Hendee, Of Vermont. has been
called home by the illness of his wifs.
The Duchess of Edinburgh is supplying
Queen Victoria with an extensive assortment
Of grandchildren. Her first was born
October, 1874 her second October, 1875,
and her third November, 1876.
There has been announced, writes q
Washington correspondent. 9 most novel
engagement between Madam Berghmann.
gliding down the shady slope Of half a CEN
fury, and Mr.. Laughton. not yet wearing
the beard of bis thirties. Madam is very
wealthy. in fact, generously settled dover
of $l2 600 per annum on her fionce. The
happy youth who is to step into possession
of such treasures is light-haired, with the
characterless face belonging to most Excess
sively blonde men and women. lie is now
eating Government bread and butter. but
will one of these days taste his loaf but
tered on both sides, with preserves added.
Ex Senator Matt H. Carpenter intends to
keep house in Washington during the COM
ing Winter. His wife and daughter are
now temporarily at the Ebbitt House. The
Chronicle says Miss Carpenter gives evil
dence of rare musical abilities. having a
voice of remarkable sweetness, which has
been cultivated under the instruction of the
best teachers in New York.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-08

oNE OF the most amusing episodes, during
the recent session of tie Legislature, took
place IN the room of the Committee on
Agriculture. The Committee had before
them resolution Ct inquiry into the
management Of the Agricultural College
iund' introduced by Mr.. Sprague, of Bran
don, whose increase of interest in the farm
ers Of Vermont since he became a candidate
ior the Governorship has been quito notice
aoie. Mr.. S9rague had been examining
President Buckham. in the hope of elicitinp
something to the prejudice of the Uniyer-
SHY but whileall questions were answered
with the utmost frankness and truth. the
result was as unsatisfactory to Colonel
opragnc as 1t was satisfactory to the unpre-
JUDGED persons present. At this stage of
the proceedings, and just after Hon. Daniel
Roberts (whO was present as spectator)
had made the emphatic remark that if his
Alma Mater, Middlebury College. had had
anything to do anything to do with this
kind OF warfare on the University he was
ashamed OF her, Hon. Alexis Smith, late of
the State Board of Agriculture, briefly ad-
dressed the committee In his Characters
tie vein Of humorous sarcasm, he allu ded
to certain gentlemen who never touched
a plough tail in their lives but who
had suddenly blossomed out as full-fedged
champions OF the farming interest of our
State, and who were going up and down
the State, with tears streaming from their
eyes bewailing the bitter outrages and
| prosecutions inflicted on the farmers Mr..
Smith ceased amid the prolonged merriment
OF the committee and numerous spectators
who filed the large committee room.
Nhereupon Mr.. Sprague rose and put on
the coat thus fitted for somebody, by re-
marking that he did not consider this any
laughing matter, and that these personal
illusions were particularly uncalled for.
why, You didn't think | meant you,
Colonel, did your" was the rejoindor of
the smiling Smith How could |? Lever
saw you shed tear in my life" Here
fresh roar Of laughter finished the discom-
future Of the seli-eonstituted champion of
the farmers. Next day Col. Sprague was
reported sick. " and a Middlebury gentle
man had to represent him before the COM
rnfrtea
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-08

ACCIDENTAL double team belonging to
d au Williams, farmer residing in South
Burlington, and driven by a hired man,
a- struck by the five O'Clock train at the
sang g few rods north of WinoOskl
depot, last evening. The man was some
what bat not seriously injured about the
bad. and one horse was instantly killed
and .Ac other 50 badly injured it will doubt
.--- be necessary. to kill it. The wagon and
harness were demolished just how the ac-
ent occurred Is a. yet unknown.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-08

GOVERNOR FAIRBANKs's ILLSEss.-G Cover.
nor ksirbanks's trouble ij4 bronchial affec
ton to which he has been subject, accom-.
panied BY swelling of the throat and dph.
liberia, and by spasmodic structure of the
muscles of the throat, almost approaching
to lock,jaw. He has been able to take only
beef tea and milk, and that with such e1-
treme pain, and stoppages of the passages,
that at times it has been feared be would
strangle. and q surgeon has been in at
tendance with instruments. chloroform and
q tube to be inserted in the wind-pipe, if it
became necessary. About midnight. Sat-
urdav night. his physician gave him a
Dover's powder, which caused him to stran-
gle, and for time it seemed necessary to
perform the operation of inserting the tube
In the throat to enable him to breathe The
surgeons were summoned, when the Cover
nor recovered and began TO breathe again.
since which time he has been more COM
Portable. DR.. Bowditch. of Boston, was in
attendance on Saturday and Sunday, in con-
sultation with the other physicians
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-08
EZBON ,sANFoRp.s ESTATE.

WE, THE SUBSCRIBERS, having been ap-
w pointed by the honorable the Probate Court
Tor the District Of Cnittenden Comm ssoners to re-
celye, examine and adjust the caims and demands Of
all persons, against the estate OF Ezbon Sanford,
late Of wiillston, 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 we will
attend TO the business Of our appointment. at tho
store OF L. Z. Fay. IN Williston, IN said District
dect ssed, on the last Tuesdays Of November and
May next, at 10 O'Clock a. u. on each Of said days
Dated this 10th day o. ucJoher, A. d. ls76.
GEO. NJ REED. }c,,-
ELLERY c. Fay, Oonna issiohefs'
12w3w
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-08

I1>EsrILLE. - The dance at Cooper's.
-Hk~siying night, was a success in every
poet Over one hundred couples were in
-.taraance. Berkley's Orchestra furnished
.-.a.lcut music.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-08

HE NUISANCE AcT.-This addition to the
liquor law Of our State provides that every
saloon, restaurant, grocery. cellar, shop,
billiard-room. bar-room, and every drink
ing place or room used as place OF public
resort where Intoxicating drink is proved
10 De unlaWfully sold Or kept for sale. shall
oe declared common nuisance. On con-
'iction OF any person for keeping and main
tanning such place, he is to pay fine Of
not less than twenty dollars, nor, over two
hundred dollars, or be liable to a fine of
twenty dollars and Imprisonment not less
than one month nor more than three
months, In the discretion Of the court. On
such conviction, the place is to be shut up
Dy order OF the court, ard the keeper not
allowed to re-occupy the same till be gives
Dond IN net less than three hundred dol
lars nor over five hundred dollars. not
thereafter TO sell or keep for sale any liquor
therein. And he shall be liable to fine
oil ten dollars for each day in which he shall
occupy such place after conviction before
giving such bond.
Inc States Of Illinois and Maine have
laws somewhat similar. That of Maine
places liquor shops in the same list with
houses OF ill-famo and gambling houses, and
provides much heavier penalty. Governor
Oonnor, OF Maine. is reported to have re-
Gently stated that the number of inmates
IN the State prison had decreased fifteen
per cent. since that law came into force.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-08

The Boston Gl0Je gives our new State
Auditor Of Accounts ''frst-class notice,
but wells his identity under the name Of
Judd P Todd" Such is fame.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-08
WIN. NJ. READS ESTATE.
ANNA THOMPsON's ESTATE.

WE, THE SUBSCRIBERS, having been sp-
w pointed by the Honorable the Probate Court
ior the District Of Chittendcn. Commissioners TO
receive, examine and adjust the claims and demands
OF all persons against the estate Of Anna Thompson
late OF Richmond, 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 we will
attend 10 the business Of our appointment at the
dive ling house OF SAID deceased, in Richmond. in
SAID District, on the first Weanes days %. January
and May next. az 10 O'Clock A. NJ on each
Of said days.
Dated this ith day OF November, a. d. ls76.
F. Il. GREEN
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-08

SUDDEN DEATH IN WNoosKI-On Tues
day morning, Mr.. Harmon Williams. o
Winooski, died very suddenly, after ar
illness of a few hours. He retired TO bed
Monday night apparently in his usua
health. was taken i'll about fo1r o'clocs
Tuesday morning, and died about seven
Mr.. Williams formerly resided in this city
and kept for several years the boarding
house on Bank street. Just west of Church
street.
SUPREME CoURT-AssIGNHEST or JuDGEs-
At the general term of the Supreme Court,
the following assignment of judges was
made for the year commencing December l,
1876:
FOR sUFRENE COURT.
Observation-Disclosures Royce, Ross, Powers Jan
Ffanklin-Pierpoint, Wheeler, Ross, Powers. Jan
Eary H.
Grand Isle Pierpoint, Wheeler, Ross, Powers
addison Barrett, Wheeler, Reddeld, Powers,
January p
Rutland = Pierpoint. Barrett, Royce, Redacld,
Bennington - PierpoiLt, Barrett. Royce. Ross,
Wlndham-Wheeler. Royce, Ross, Powers, Feb
ruary -.
Windsor-Pierpoint, Wheeler. Redfeld, Powers,
February p.
Orange-Pierpoint. Barrett, Royce, Ross March 6.
Washlng ton-Barrett Roy co. Ross. Powers.
Lamuil ie-Pierpont. Roy ce, Reddeld, hoss.
OrIeans- Barrett, Royce, Ross. Powers.
E.sex-Barrett Wheeler, Redfeld Powers.
Ca!edonia-B Barrett Wheeler, Redfeld, Powers
FOR COUNTY COURT.
Pierpoint, Chief Judge, Addison, Chittenden.
Barrett Judge, Windsor, Windham.
Wheeler, Judge, Bennington, Rutland.
Royce. Judge, Grand Isle. Franklin.
ReQfeld, Judge. Orleans, Washington
Ross. Judge. Caledonia. Essex.
Powers, Judge Lamoille. Orange
J. PIERPoISr Chief Judge.
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Hru Advertisements.


WANIEN.
HEALTHY WET NURSE to t,ke home and
n have tbs care Of a boy four weess oh Would
prefer that she should live on hi-h land and 10 the
country. Address DR.. WEIGH 81 Siisbee street,
l., ma, Mass, stating price location. Sc.-2is3s
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-03-15
IMortlmer's Den.

Tho early residents OF Silver City will
remember the notorious highwayman,
Charles Mortimer. and his "pals," who
for q time infested this section. and
whilo here stepped their hands In the
blood OF Hill and others but va b.
lievo the location Of their hiding place
and stronghold while horo 10 not gensr-
ally known. We yesterday paid a visit
TO tho former den OF this infamous
scoundrel. whose bones are now whiten-
ing In the potter's Geld OF Sacramento
on account OF his numerous crimes. and
could not help being intercstedly i'm
pressed on gazing upon the fatal trap
which he had laid for those who attemp-
ted to capture him. The fastnsss cho.
sen was the recessss Of the 320.ioot level
OF the Atlantic mine. on American Ra-
vino, aud 30 complete wero the plans
which he and his guilty comrades had
laid, that to effect their capture endan-
Rered the lives Of those who pursued.
Tho entrance to the tunnel had boon
blockaded with heavy bowldors, ronder.
Ing access difficult even for q single MI
at q time, and did the pursuor even gain
an entrance without being fred upon
from within. the greatest danger wal yet
10 DO met ; for at q distance OF two hun.
dred feet from the entrance q shaft had
been sunk TO tho depth OF forty feet, di.
rectly across tho tunnel, by the robbers,
Ms q certain pitiall for those who dared
to explore their hiding place. A deftly.
arranged draw. bridge had been placed
over the shaft. that II might DO used by
Mortimer's band In crossing 10 the far
ther end OF tho tunnel and drawn after
their passage, leaving tho open bhaft as
an obstacle to close pursuit. Tho trap,
tunnel and draw.bridgs remain now ex-
actly as they did In the days Of '05. The
arrangement OF signals ct the entrance
OF the tunnel is still to be seen; relics OF
the robbers kitchenware and supplies
arc still plsntifully shattered through the
tunnel. aud enough OF romance still
fingers around tho old rendezvous OF
crime TO repay tho curious for q visit to
the bandit stronghold. II wssthe homo
Of Mortimer and his coadjutors for nine
months. Most OF the band have paid
the death penalty for their evil ways
long since. and are we'll nigh forgotten;
and soon their old hiding plaos will be
the scene Of the busy work Of the
miners. and Its deep recesscs will re-
sound to naught but the chatter Of
stamps and tho voice OF the steam whis-
tie, set In motion by the arm OF industry.
Silver City Reporter. March i5th.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-03-15
IT Is mot unlikely tha. 70 the thirty.

IT Is not unlikely tina. to the thirty
seven States now constituting the Amer
lean Union two new ones will shortly be
added, viz: Colorado and New MEXICO.
Tho Senate has recently voted In favor
OF tho admission Of tho latter. while the
case OF the former has been placed be-
yond peradventurs. Colorado and New
Mexico together have q population esti-
mated at less than 800, 900; yet II they
como in as States they will send four
Senators to tho United States Senate.
New York and Pennsylvania, with .
population Of nearly 1000. 900. have no
greater representation in the Senate.
This. remarks an exchange. is one Of the
anomalies In q system Of government
which carry with them the prinsa Jaci
appearance Of unfairncss, and which will
sooner or later give rise TO grave CON-.
plants on the part Of the moro populous
Statea. SEQ
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-03-15

The bill to reduce the salary OF the
President Of the United States from
5000 TO $25, 900 per annum passed
the Senate yesterday by a vote OF &c TO
10. senator Sargent protested against
its passage. remarking that il would
''shov insffabls msanness on the part Of
this Government to pay It's President n
salary far below what il paid the repre-
sentative Of the British Government re-
aiding in Washington" We are glad to
motto that both our Senators voted
against such q niggardly proceeding.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-03-15

TIE District Attorney OF Washington
has notified the Attorney General that
he cannot indict Bslknap without the
testimony Of Msrsh. for whose escape
Ciymsr's Committee arc admitted 70 Be
responsible. The active advocates OF
impeachment were Republican commit
tsemsn. but all proceedings are at a
ssasd-stiii. Bslknap's friends are gain
ing courage. and declare that n rigid in
vsstigation Of tho War Department ad-
ministration will show nothing to his
discredit in the disbursement Of hum
dreds OF millions OF dollars.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-03-15
rur NEW ulA,rrsHIRE ELECTioN.

-
The election news received this morn
ing from New Hampshire ID sncour-
aging. That State held a general cleo
tion yesterday. voting for Governor and
other State o~faesrs. as we'll - . new
Leeislaturs. The indications seem 70
point TO . decided Republican victory.
and . very sppreeiabls gain over the
majority Of last year. The great con-
test was over the Legiaiaturs. which will
elect . United States Senator to succeed
Mr.. Crngin. whose term will expire ns1t
March. The returns thus far received
indicate that the Republicans will have
. working majority in both Senate and
Assembly. and Of course . majority on
Joint ballot for Senator. This insurss
the reelection Of Cragin or the substi-
tuition Of another Republican in his
place. Taken altogether. this success
In New Hampshirs-ths hrxt State Of
the year TO hold q general elsction-is
cheering. II indicates thai. however. its
opponents may seek to degrade the Re-
publican party. Il still holds the affec-
lions Of the people and commands their
support. II shows that the disgrses Of
Secretary Belknap. Cabinet Minister
though he Was. has not under
mined public faith in the principles
and snimua Of tho greatest political
party which ever existed. "Ons sval-
Low doss not mako . Summer" II takes
many rain drops to make a shower; 50
also not one nor q dozen recalcitrant and
corrupt officials can destroy q party sup
ported and upheld by tho intelligent
massss Of this country. Let guilty ON.
eiais bs exposed. The Republican party
viii gladly and eagerly aid In tho work
Of p~uriAcation; but o. acommunity can
.noI lady b condemned because IL en-
braces among It's numbers dishonest.
corrupt and immoral men. neither should
. political party be PLACED under ban
because ID includes obnoxious and I'M
savory members. lla
The Now Hampshire election will,
psrhaps. show to the opposition thai
something moro than q detective policy
will bs required TO defeat tho Rspub-
lean party this year. The Democrats
seem TO think that their stronghold isin
exposing Republican m~alisasancs. and
without snumsnting or agreeing upon
any Axsd policy. have constituted them
sslvss special detectives. But the eoun'
try. while vsry much Obliged TO thsss
gentlemen for their services In this capa'
city. prsfsu 10 be governed BY Others
than spies. II fears that the Democ'
racy In constituting itself ~thief-caiehsr.
10 acting upon the principle illustrated
In the adaes. set q thief TO catch q
thief" and therefore prefers TO bear
the ills |, has than fly to others which
10 knows not Of.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-03-15
res n N.
Ban Franeisee News.

SAN FRAScisco, March IA young
German, named George A. Gervills, wa
drowned of Angel Island On Sunday by
the upsetting OF q boat, in which he
and . companion were rowing from the
yacht Lotus to the island. His CON-
panion was found lying on the beach
alive, but insensiblo. Geryillo was the
nephew Of ]. q. II. Meyer. q well.known
merchant Of this city.
The City Attorney has filed with the
Supervisors o written opinion that tho
city has paid out $ll7.0 0 for street
cleaning without any legal authority.
Judge Dwinelle to-day decided a some
what interesting case. The counsel for
Q Chinaman indicted for murder had
demanded q mixed jury Of Chinese and
whites. citing the common law Of En-
gland and the practice In New York.
The Judge held that the code requiring
jurors TO bs citizens OVERRIDE the COM
mon Law. and denied the motion.
Tallant & Co.. bankers Of this city,
were notified this evening that the Ma
tional Bank OF the State OF New York
their Eastern correspondent-had sus-
handed. Drexel. Morgan 4 Co. Of Now
YORK viii nav ali Tallant 4 Co.'S drifts
on nr~esentstion. The suspension will
moi In The least affect Tallant & Co.
Tho Irish citizens held a meeting to-
night to tender thanks to the Legisla-
turs for the recent passage Of q concur
rent resolution asking Congress TO en-
doavor 10 obtain the liberation Of Ed.
vs,d o'yfsachsr Condop. an American
.,,i,.r ,mn,;son.d In Gre.t Britain for
oSsn.e. Thsrs was a LARGO Al.
ssrS.na. ns,;,;on v.s 5,.vn nm IN
a. isc;sl.,;,s ,-ssoin,ian
Ths p;onssr, IsiJ 1 msei;no this oven.
LII r.tsrsncs ~ natter In connsc.
hi, lii ,hs nro.ossd pionosrs, bniid.
=, \ C~srtsnnisI STAN ware taLen
~ 80 ~. ar. rn,npsa ,nd a. a.
- .s nuon.on !, Wamsn'.
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