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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1876-01-11
ST1RKSBORO.

Elder Hyatt, assisted by Elder
| Blackmorc and Elder Buzzel, has been
holding meetings at the Freowll Baptist
church IN Statksboro village, fer the past
three weeks, Tho large house has been
filled with hearers, and aixiy or more
have been converted The interest still
continues Elder Grey, Of the Methodist
church, labors in union with the Bap.
lists and it is TO be wished that other
denominations would unite and labor for
the advancement Of Christianity.
South Starksboro was the tceue Of a
disgraceful row on tho evening Of the
31st ult. Roughs from Bristol, Lincoln
and Huntington, with not few Of those
that infest Jerusalem, met at the house
Of Charles Russell for 4 dance They
we're mostly from tho foreign element"
with sprinkling Of natives Of the lower
class. Harmony was Of short duration
The Jerusalem plug uglies began a row
by knocking Huntington ditto down
stairs. The victim was helped back by .
Jerusalem sympDtbizer, and general
fight ensued. A Lincoln fellow was
knocked over the bsnisters and fell eight
feet to tho floor below, and was taken up
for dead. The fight became exciting aud
continued until morning One OF the
above mentioned cannibals undertook to
chew little "souse" from the head Of
Huntington boy, but gave it up after fin.
ishing one car. 1t was a square, close
chew, and the effect upon tho Huntington
chap, when joined with fine black eye
that he acquired during the fray, was ox-
tremely striking. No less than twenty
sroughs were pounding, biting, kicking
and scratching each other at the same
time. Your reporter was at the place
early in the morning and more disgust.
ing sight the sun never shone upon In.
deed, the sun refused to look upon that
motley crowd of human beings, aud drew
dark veil over her face and covered the
place Of riot with dense fog. Any one
seeing that scene would have thought that
the internal regions had been opened that
outside mortals might have a view Of in.
carnate devils. The most conspicuous
character in the scene was named alcohol.
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WHITING.

The donation and oyster supper that
was to be at Pitts hotel in Sudbury on
the evening Of tho 9TH proved failure
on account of the bad state Of the roads.
Sunday, January ., the Rev. Mr.
Slason exchanged with Mr.. Ingalls,, Of
Brandon. The exceedingly bad condi.
ton Of the roads rendered the congrega,
ton not Ga numerous as could have been
wished.
The Centennial with Us here in this
old, QUOT town, was ushered in with no
noisy demonstrations of popular enthusi.
asm not one single, solitary gun an
nounced to the listening car that the
hundreth anniversary of the birthday Of
this nation had dawned upon the world
no bonfire Illuminated our streets like
those of Mliddlebury with the inevitable
attendant of shouting men and boys but
instead, like the sober, sensible people
that We nre wc rAt;-nI ~i.L ------ -
coutent to let the world wag on as it will,
while left undisturbed in our inalienablc
rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit OF
happiness.
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COUNTY NEWS.
VEYBRLDGE.

-Whooping cough has made its APP
pearance here
--Lyceum, Tuesday evenings, Inland
Hall, secretary.
There is no snow here, and the roads
are rougher than ever before
District clerk No. reports five
births--two boys aud three girls during
the year
MI Charles Siurleysut has caught
sixteen rats in his house cellar this win,
ter, and the end is not yet.
- Ii. h, Isham has few more of bis
world renowned horse collars for sale at
bis old stand on Rock Island
There is a singing school ut the vii.
agc on Saturday evenings, and lectures
on the same evening at grange hall.
IL. G. Drake has been suffering for
some time with large swelling upon the
back of his neck, which ended in twelve
openings, but is now better.
All are invited to call at Mrs. Manly
Boies and see the beautiful rag carpet of
her own manufacture. Those wishing
work done in her line are especially in.
vited.
- There are two schools in town this
winter. No. 3, taught by Mr.. Hiland
Hall Of Middlebury, and No. 6. taught
by Miss Hattie Sturtovaut of Weybridge.
Both are running we'll
There are Bible reading and prayer
and conference meetings at the Metho.
dist church, Friday evenings, led by Miss
Jennie Rider A good Interest is visi-
bic, especially among the young people.
Miss Rider has tho best wishes o. all in
her effort to do good.
The installation OF grange officers oc.
Cured on Wednesday evening last, &C.
companied with the usual monthly feast
There was large crowd present, and fun
and good feeling prevailed, The next
meeting IL to be GU January 10, with a
grand spelling match. Other lodges arc
invited TO attend
--Wey br,dge has the honor OF furnish
Ing the first female convert to the Re.
form School at Vergennes, in the person
Of Aida Beeman, who was escorted there
on Saturday of last week by Officer g.
L. Harrington aud staff. We have tie
honor, also, Of furnishing one Of the over
seers for that institution, Mr. Daniel
Twitchell
The officers of the law have been
more than usually busy of late The
premises Of Perry Irish were searched
but without success, although the public
are informed that some of the missing
goods were seen in his possession jus. pri.
or TO the search
MgssRs. EDiToTs-: The above article
fron tho Globe Of Jan. 7, is in part false
The premises of Mr.. Irish we're searched,
but nothing was found, SO says officer
Harrington, that could in any way be
identified as the property searched for.
No evidences of guilt were manifested by
either Mr.. Irish or his wife, aud ring
worn by her, supposed by the accusing
party to be the one stolen, was carefully
examined and was found so disaimilar as
to admit of no comparison, Tho search
fully exonerated Mr.. and Mrs. Irish in
the eyes Of the public and should have
satisfied the accuser, and should never
have been dragged into the public print.
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LEICESTER.

VIM. Powers lime depot is finished
at last and is being filed with casks Of
lime awaiting shipment.
Burt Jenning,t the young man who re-.
ceived such injuries few weeks since, is
slowly improving; his physician thinks
he will ultimately recover, though he will
probably be cripple for year or more.
The dull times are having its effect
here at the Junction this winter Laborers
arc chOpping cord wood for fifty cents
per cord, and board themselves, aud more
apply at that price than are wanted.
John Matot has sold twenty Ave
tons of lowland hay to u Rutland man for
eight dollars ton at the barn such hay
ia worth from sixteen to eighteen dollars
per ton in Rutland. Good upland hay
is worth from eighteen 10 twenty dollars
per ton in that place. aud scarce at that.
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ORWELL.

MIR. Geo. NJ. Hubbard, OF this town,
has been visiting at Washington, d. G.
The friends aud neighbors Of K. d.
Hall gave him a surprise, Thursday even.
ing A pleasant time was enjoyed
The usually quiet town Of Orwell
was startled by the cry of fro on Wednes.
day night last, about halfpast eight
O'Clock. 1t was supposed a, first that it
was house on the old Brown place, but
it proved to be some hay stacks opposite,
owned by Lilly of Orwell, and Royce
of Rutland. There were nine stacks in a
cluster. By hard work and the use of
water, six OF them were saved. Il vas
supposed to be the work og tramp as
they are quite plenty aroun] here now.
a-days.
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BRIDPORT.

Trade is brisk at D. II. Bennett Il
Cos.
The order of Good rempl.rs IN this
town have disbandod.
&C, c. Miner has recently sold his
entire flock of yearling merino ewes to
II. G. Burwell Of Addison.
j. NJ, Kingman, Esq, AMI many
others of our citizens have declared their
intention to visit the Centennial the
coming season.
MIR. Cape of Ohio was in town las;
week among some Of our best Hocks Of
sheep. We have not learned that he has
made any purchases yet.
The mud has finally become hard
again and the roads are the toughest We
ever knew them to be, consequently there
is but little leaning done.
Mrs Howe, widow OF the late VIM
Howe, is quite low her recovery is
doubtful on account of her advanced age,
she being eighty.three years old.
The warm spell has rendered crossing
Lake Champlain on the ice extremely
hazardous. We understand there is no
crossing from Barnes to Port Henry
-Messrs Howe and Hamblin are GU
trapping expedition on Dead Creek. 10
Addison. We understand that they are
successful in taking the muskrat, mink
&c.
Clarence Il. Crane has entered Gas
kell's Commercial College,at Manchester,
N. Ii. Mr. Crane is a young nan of
superior business tact, and we dare say he
will mako his mark some day
"A son of f. A. Williams had to
have great toe on foot ampulated a
short time since, from the effect of q
pitchfork tine thrust therein. 1t is now
feared that he will have to lose the whole
foot as it is growing worse.
"A little row between George Solace
and Mr.. Peck resulted in black eyes
last week Monday evening. Peck came
off second while Sollace, like a good
citizen, went to grand juror, complained
Of himself aud paid fine- saving costs.
Miss Ella Benedict, Of Addison,
is teaching an excellent school in district
No, Q, and is giving good satisfaction, as
she always does wherever she teaches.
She taught seven successive terms in one
district in Addison. Miss b. is evidently
one Of the oest of teachers.
The mild winter seems to be favor
able for wintering stock of all kinds, as
stock require nue. less feed than 10
severe cold weather, and do much better.
which many farmers ia the west part Of
this town aud Addison will appreciate, as
the hay crop 10 that section was short
last season
Mr.. Oliver Yanderhool, who had the
misfortune to lose his pocket book to.
gether with its contents some little time
ago, had New Years present presented
him by bis friends of Bridport and Add
son. 1t was thankfully received a copy
was given him Of the names and amounts
each one paid.
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NOTICES..

Highest market price paid for beef
hides by A. Williamson. It
"A carload of fresh ground -four just
received at Bonds. Selling cheap, and
every barrel warranted.
A large stock OF groceries and pro.
visions kept constantly on hand, at
Bond's. and selling at bottom prices.
Sheldon II Co, hereby repeat their
demand Tor q settlement OF all accounts
due them to date. They mean business.
Hound waterproof playing cards are
tho latest idea 10 that line. Most conye.
nient aud BEST to be found at w. NJ.
Days drug store.
-Wanted,to exchange new frst.cla
psrlor organ for q good. sound horse.
No plugs need apply, Inquire at this
Office.
"A good assortment Of storeoscopic
views. embracing Egyptian, Greek and
Palestine views, at reasonable rates, By
WIN s Alden.
store is his elegantly arranged ladies'
misses aud chIdrons shoe department.
ln it can be iouud all classes of shoes, from
cheap graiu leather top to IL fine kid
shoe Prices to suit ali close cash buy ers.
The Addison County Agricultural
Society will hold their annual meeting ut
the court house III Middlebury on We'd
nesday, tho 10Th Inst at / o'clock, A NJ.
10 elect officers for the ensuing year, and
to transact any other business that may
come before said meeting let every
member of the society try and attend, as
this will be an important meeting
+, BAILEY, Sec
J NJ. DYER, President.
Bridport, Jan. i, 1876
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We have received from the publishers
II. o. Houghton & Co., the October
number Of the U. S. Official Postal
Guide, containing ar alphabetical list Of
pUsu Vinvus III inc y nitod states, WIN
county, state aud salary; money order
offices, domestic and International chief
regulations Of the post Office department !;
Instructions TO the public; foreign and
domestic postage tables, and other valu.
able information. 1t is a large, finely
gotten up work, and should be in the
Office of every business man.
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William Cullen Bryant, in his speech
at the recent meeting of tho New York
society for the prevention of cruelty to
children, said that the child who was i'll
used learned to protect himself by de-
eeit learned to lie, aud became thor
oughly bad as he grew 10 manhood II
he was bold and muscular he became a
bully and burglar ii sly and Iymphatic,
he developed into a pickpoeket or mem.
Der of those associations known iniam lsly
TO the country rs rings.
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Middlobury is wealthy and able
town, aud it is the poorest kind Of econ
omy for the inhabitants in the village to
live in constant dread of fire during the
prevailing high winter WINDS, almost
wholly unprotected from fire. Get a
Flanders pump--it will never fail
Fcrmonter. Not any Flanders in ours,
if you please. Too expensive luxury
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NEW HAI IN.
Mr.. + Z. Smith had 4 sore finger

-- Mr.. f T. Smith had sore finger
ampulaied sou, time since
-Beemau tcademy Is furnishing we'll
under its presch. able board of teachers,
About 'oriy-6ye students arc present this
term.
The Grange at New Haven Mills
propose to give dramatic exhibition be-.
fore long. They seem to be prosperiog
we'll
The edge tool mandatory ut
Brooksville, is shut down for the present,
but will start up again about the first Of
March.
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William Manchester came near drown
ing himself and his horse in Lake Cham.
plain on Friday, Dec. "a. lie was tax.
ing load Of potatoes from Cornwall to
Poat Henry. n. Y, and while crossing
on the ice near old Fort Crown Point
suddenly the ice gave way, prccipitating
Mr.. Manchester and his team into the
water. He soon got out upon the ice
himself, but was unable to extricate his
horse, which remained in the water over
an hour before assistance reached him.
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Mr.. Edwin Major, of Wilton, N. H.,
has just been tried at Nashua, for the
murder Of his wife. He was found guilty
and sentenced to be hanged Oh the 9TH
day Of January, 1877. The circum.
stances connected with the murder were
somewhat peculiar. Mr.. Major and wife
were a comparatively young couple, hav.
ing been married but few years 1t
did not appear that any serious difficulties
had arisen between them In December
1874, Mrs. Major died. Her husband
had previously talked with the neighbors
about her death, as though he anticipated
such an event. He spoke Of her having
commissions, and of the necessity of his
administering to her camphor. After her
death suspicious of poison were awakened
1t was discovered that Mr.. Major had
purchased ssrychpine. A post norton Of
Mrs, Major was had and strychninc was
found in her stomach Mr.. Major was
arrested. His case was tried in Sep.em.
bsr but the jury failed to agree. No
new evidence was brought forward in the
trial just ended, hut there was a closer
sitting Of the old. The questions for the
jury to consider were whether the woman
was poisoned, and if SO, who gave her the
poison. TO answer the first they depend.
cd upon the testimony Of experts. This
they accepted as conclusive and found
that she was poisoned. To answer the
second they depended upon the circum.
stances attending her death. These, in
their view pointed Enthusiastically to the
husband Of the woman, hence, they found
him guilty. Tho evidence was entirely
circumstantia, yet the court conceded
with the jury, aud the people of the com.
munity generally regard the verdict as
just. Mr.. MAJOR was much affected at
the result, but protested that he is an in.
nocent man. There is said to be another
woman in the case.
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BRANpoN.W. II. Williams, dealer in
boots and shoes, has failed Liabilities,
$4,000; assets, including $4,000 in
book accounts $4,000. He offers thirty
cents on a dollar, but with little prospect
Of its being accepted. HIS father is his
heaviest creditor Mr.. Williams has
always borne good reputation and his
present condition is surprise to his
friends.
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FERRISBURGH.

The donation for Rev. Mr.. Bell,
pastor of tho Methodist church at North
Fortisburh, realized SIS in cnsh, besides
other things. 1t was success as social
time. moreover.
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,N1ETSBURI

Frank Mason, Of Addison, a student
of Middlcbury graded school, is teaching
the district school at West Salisbury,
ncsr the depot lie is giving excellent
satisfaction.
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Call for a Temperance Meeting.

Tho temperance men and lovers Of good order,
Of Mlddlehury and vicinity, are requested to meet
a, tho lecture room f the Congregational church
l.. 'ho village Of Miudlebury, on the 10th inst,
at even o'clock in the evening, to consider what
ma! be done to furth the efforts now being m ade
TO suppress the sale OF intoxicating liquor and to
rid our village Of drinking saloons The officers
O. gagged in this work need the moral, outspoken
support of all good citizens. We invite you TO
meet to consult with US on this subject and, if
possible, 10 join hands with US in this work Lot
US give all to understand on which side Of this
question We arc on. and, If necessary, openly
pledge ourselves to be firm and persistent ia this
crusade till we conquer.
SIGNED
J. Z. Ainsworth. Albert Chapman, ". W. swi-
ney, Justus Cobb H. j. Wilcox, Eben Smith
X, d. Bailey, Z. X. Clay, L. p, Hooker, A. H.
Mills, .. G. Barnes, SAml Z. Cooke, ]. l.. Bark
or, John W. Loyett, E. ]. Matthews, Rev. 8.
Washeurn, o. P. Mead, D. F. Sutton, Jacob
oe"ey'
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Centennial.

The rhiladophnns appear to have had
Q ioretaste Of the Centennial in the mag
niGcent ceremonies attending the ushering
in Of the New Year. The entire city was
one grand blaze Of light, and what with
bells, fireworks, cannon and bunting the
Centennial City managed to make jubi-
lee worthy the glorious occasion. The
center Of attraction was Independence
Hall, of course, aud here was gathered an
immense throng Of people within and
without the historic old building, which
was brilliantly Illuminated. Above the
entrance Of the bell hung large circular
banner, bearing upon its surface the
figure OF the Goddess Of Liberty browning
with wreath bust Of Washington
Directly beneath it hung the coat of
arms of Pennsylvania, while along the
front Of the hall were the coats OF arms
Of other states ehtwined with festoons of
red, white and blue. After some patri.
otto addresses in the hall fac-simile flag
Of the United Colonies, the original OF
which was raised by Washington at Cam.
bridge, January |, 1776, was flung to
tho breeze, and from the throats of the
vast multitude came such q shout as none
but American freeman could give voice
to. Thousands upon thousands of hats
were swung in the air, and above all
arose tho inspiring notes Of 1.-The Star
S2angled Banner" red lights, blue lights,
rockets and cheers When the clock
struck twelve one shout from the people
that drowned the sound of the bells testi.
fed to their enthusiasm. From either
side of Washington's statue rose perfect
fountain of colored balls. The Second
Regiment began saluting the New Year,
firing by file, and the din did not cease
until 5000 rounds had been fired. The
old bell in the state house cupola then
renewed its ringing, and bell after bell,
from church and hall, through the length
and breadth Of the entire city, echoed
and re-echoed its patriotic tones.
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REMEMBER.

job Printing in every variety, is done
at the Register Office as cheaplY as any.
where else in this state, nnd cheaper ,hsn
anywhere else in this county,
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X AV LERS' G. u D E.
POST OFFICE NOTICE.

NAILS ARRIVE.
From Ripton, Granville, Hancock,
East Middlebury, Cornwall, West
Cornwall and Dridport $500 A. NJ
Way mail from north s:i5 A. NJ
Nav York, Rutland and Albany 500 A. Nj.
New York, LAS 2. NJ.
Way mali from south, 100 p. NJ
MAILS CLOSE.
Waymai going south. Gals A. NJ.
'" :" north, $40 p. NJ.
Mails for Ripton, Granville, Han
cook, East Middlebury, Cornwall,
West Cornwall and Bridport 4vO i NJ.
Closed mail for N. York. Albany,
Boston and Rutland 700 p. NJ.
A. 5. TRACY. p. NJ.
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LOCAL NEWS.
] N. DYER, President.
Bridport, Jan. i, 1876.

There is 10 be a social ball at the
Middlebuiy house next Friday evening
CLAY aud Rider will move soon.
Rider probably next week.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-06-14

SCIENCE AND RELiGIoN.-Book agents are
by tsclt common consent not to be encour-
aged. There Is . firmly grounded prejudice
against them In many we'll regulated eommu-
mites. In . recent issue We took occasion to
xnimanvert upon the calling in general, with
out reference TO any of its followers in par
tieular. II it were necessary (which II is mott
we would here retract all that We said in how
ever remote degree rejecting upon = certain
gentleman in that line OF business who
brought little sunshine into our ssnctum
yesterday. We know him these many years.
but cannot At this moment bring his name to
the pens end. He is an old canvasser and
speaks French (his native tonguel. Spanish
Italian and musical English Che is musician,
tool. with just little of the Partisan accent,
rs = sort OF hngaal pepper and salt, that is Is
much favor to his speech rs these condt-
ments are tos beeisteak. He showed us Her
bert " Norris. A. NJ, ON the conflict Il SELL
Q CO with religion. A rather we'll settle con-
tist IL Is, 10 be sure, but one that the author
Of this work throws . great deal of light upon.
He presents As TAR ~ he can-and his resources
are sreat-All the fsess and evideGces PRO and
con and leaves the reader to form his own
conclusion. That II the safe way to deal with
ST. tender \ subject and one that should please
Christians and snn-Christisns alike. The
town will be cAnvassei thoroughly for the
book
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-06-14

An EXTENSIVE RExxpY.--It has been de-
monstrated now that violence toward the
Chinese 10 not the way to get rid Of the evil
OF their presence amongst us. I, has been
shown that II IL not the cheapest method At
any rate. Hone and Catie the leaders OF the
Carson riot, reaiixe the fact more sharply. per.
naps than any one else. A private dispatch
nom Carson received last night SAYS; Hone
and cade. the leaders Of the Anti.Chinese
Leayac, were convicted todsv. The ,ury wss
ssch." wv