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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-01-07
THE PROGRAMME OF THE
ATLANTIC FOR 1876

Includes contributions from the ablest and bcs writ
ers in the country Longfelloy, Lowell, Holmes, and
Whittier will furnish, hitherto their latest and beet
productions to the public through the Atlantic
Warner and Aldrich Will write of Eastern ard Cont
mental trGvel Gen. Howard will give his reductions
OF Gettysburg and other famous battles Of the War
and Marx Twain will contribute some Of lis inmita-
bic papers Mr.. Howcls's story, "PriyaSs Thsatri-
Gals, Mrs. kembe's "Old Woman's Gossip,n aud Nj.
Adams's papers Railroads viii be among the special
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Special Attractions for 1876.

W. d. HowELLs
Win contribute new American Novel, entitled
"Priyate Thtatricals," the OF which is laid
MRS KkNBLEs
graphical papers will be continued during the
\, coz e9m arI year
Whose capital sketches of cold Times the Mis-
sissppi" have been one of the features OF the At
lantic the past year, will contribute some pa
GEN o. o. HOWARD
WIN contribute in three papers his rocollections
of three of the most Famous Battles of the War.
CHARLES DUDLEY WARNER,
Author Of MY Summer in a Garden who has
been spending the past year in the East, will de-
scribe Oriental Travel in his graphic and delight
full style.
CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS, JR.,
Has prepared a series Of papers on RAILROAD mat
tiers in the many aspects in which they interest
and affect the whole public.
7. b. ALDRlCH,
Fresh from a summer on the Continent, will con-
tribute some sparkling sketches Of European
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g. WHITTIER, will continue to furnish their lat
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SCUDDEh, ana III l.. LAIHhOf VIII contribute
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HENRY q. LEA,
Author of Superstition and Force" has prom
ised some valuable papers on Nitchcraft, md W.
ID. Howels will furnish sketches Of life and char
acter.
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THE DEPARTMENTS
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zegdt Notifies.
CTATEOFYERMONT. Mnrlhoro SIS.

CTATE OF VERMONT. Marlboro SIS.
~ The Probate Court for said District:
To all persons Interested In the Estate Of ORSAMUS
H. ALVORD, late Of The city, county and state q New
York, deceased, Directing.
You are hereby notified that Edward Titus, Admin
iitratOr Of the Etlatc Of Rad o. II. Alvord in this
State, has made application In writing to this Court
for license to sell, with the appreciation Of the heirs
the whole Of the real estate Of said deceased, situated
10 the village Of Wilmington in said District,
der mortgage held by NJ. X. Crosby, on the ground
that such sale will be beneficial TO said heirs and that
this Court will decide upon said application at the
session thereof to be held at the Probate ONCE in
Dratteboro in said District, the last Saturday Of
January, A. ID. 1876, when and where you may be
heard in the premises II you see cause.
ASA KEYEs, Register.
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CTATE OF VERMONT,
STATE OF VERMONT.

T.
~ DISTRICT OF WEsTEIssTEB, SS.
The Probate Court in and for said District: To all
persons interested in the Estate Of CALISTA f. BUT
TERRIFIED, late Of Towushend in said District, de-
ceased, Greeting.
You are hereby notified that Ormando s. Howard
Executor Of the Win Of said deceased, proposes to
render his administration account and to ask for
order Of distribution under the will Of said deceased
at special session Of the said Court to be held at the
Probate Office in Townshend on the 18th day Of Jam
uary 1876, and that said Court will then and there
decide upon the allowance Of said account and decree
distribution Of said estate, at which time and place
you may may be heard in the premises if you shall
cause.
50 c. B. EDDY, Res'r.
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PUBLISHED AS A WARNING and for the benefit of
You sc MIN AND OTHERS VINO suffer from NERVOUS
DEBILITY, LOSS OF MANHOOD, ETC., giving his
rules Of Sef-Cure, after undergoing mnch suffering
aud expense, and mailed free receiving post paid
directed envelope. Address NATHANIEL May
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
ESTATE OF SAMUEL STAFFORD.

ESTATE OF SAMUEL STAFFORD.
The un iersigned, having been appointed by the
Hon. Probate Court for the District Of Marlboro
commissioners 10 receive, examine and adjust all
claims and demands Of all persons against the estate
Of Samuel Stafford late Of Halifax in said district,
deceased, and all claims exhibited in Offset thereto,
hereby give notice that will nect for the purposes
Aforesaid at the late residence Of the deceased in Hail.
fax, the first Saturday Of February and FIRST Sat-
urday Of May next, from one o'clock PM, until Eve
Oclcck, p. NJ, each Of said days, and that six
months from the 27th day Of November, d. 1873,
Is the time limited by the said court for said creditors
TO present their claims to for examination and al
lowauce.
Dated at Halifax this 18th day Of December, /. D.
1875. A. S. GALLUP,
L. ]. BROWN,
80 Commissioner.
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Hn Every Town aud Village. persons may
be found who have been saved from death from c5u-
sumption by HALEs IIoSEY or HoREuoUED Asp Tar.
tTroma Bratcboro letter to the Bennington Gazette,
under date Dec. %.
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why will you suffer from rheumatism,
Sprains, StG Joints, Swengs Burns, Scalds, or
Weak Back, when the Ccntaur Lnimout affords cor-
tain relief. Many artiCos soothe pain to certain
extent, but the Centaur Liniment cures. The white
Linmont is for the human family, the yellow Lini-
mcnt is for horses and animals.
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aarrfance.

IN Brat.leboro, Dec so, by Rev NJ. Il. Harris, Alfred
S. Eaton and Helena L. Rich both Of Winchester NH
In Bratleboro Jan 1, by Rev. y. I. Perry, Alpheus
jnGrahln OF Guilford and FAalG A. Roberts of MARI
GOrO.
In Jamaica, Dec. %, by Rev. =. b. Emmons, Fred
Howard aud Flora j. Williams, both Of J.
In Scwfane, Dec. 20, by Rev. A. j. Walker, John L.
DyIrd OF tattlebOro and Eva 4. Hlgcy Of Marlboro.
In Sunderland, Mass, Dec %, by Rev W. T. Arms,
Joseph I Dodge Of Dummcrstou aud Lizzie NJ. o.
Neal ~ Putney.
III Keene, N. H. Jsn. 3, by Rev. W. o. White, Mtr-
rill NJ Denis of Mortified, Mass, and Loyina II.
Lawrence Of Wiudham, VT.
In Walpole, " H., Dec. 30, by Rev. VIM. Brown,
Chas. W. Bacon Of Buffalo, " and Clara j., daugb
ter of g. Henry Graves of WapOle
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Take Notice i!

All our notes and accounts
are due January Isl. We III
SiSt that they must be paid on
or before that time. We can
make NO EXCEPTIONS and,
shall make costs in many
cases if thiS notice is not
needed. To our friends who
have always paid us prompt
~, We say don't make a per-
S0nal matter Of This notice for
WE DON'T MEAN YOU. But to
those whose accounts are over
due and who have failed TO
make any arrangement i'm re-
gard TO The same, We say
consider thiSaS meaning YOU,
and you will be wise if you
act OH This suggestion.
c. 7. THOMPSON 4 CO.
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Cross and sickIy Children can be made
healthy and strong by regulating their stomachs and
bowels with Castoria. It ia more effective than Cas-
tor Oil an is pleasant to take as honey For Wind
Collie, Sour stomach, Worms and Costvencss, there
is nothing in existence equal to Castoria.
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ry, the editor Of tho Bost3n Recorder says ave
most unhcctAtingly recommend the Peruvian Syrup,
protected solution Of the prutoxiLe Of iron, to ali
the weak, the aud the weary having richly ex-
rerenced its benefits 1t possesses all the qualities
claimed for it Ivy its proprietors."
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Deaths.

In Brattleboro Dec 80, Mrs. Jane Clancy. aged c..
In Bellows Falls, Dec. 81, Grata Chase, wife Of Col
Paul Chase, formerly Of this place. aged 81 years. 10
months.
In Bellows Falls, Dec. 20, Hannah, wife Of Martin
Kane aged a.
In Grafton, Dec. u, Henry c. Baird aged IS.
In Florence, Italy Dec. G, OF pneumOnis Miss Susan
VI. Dalton.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-01-07

American EscIies.-Ainerca is justly proud
of her beautiful ladies' but how many mar their beau
ty and lose their health and youth become prcma-
turey old in appearance by ncglcctng to take proper
care Of their teeth There be excuse for this,
rs Sozodont, pronounced by all to be worthy place
between the sweetest lips, be had in all civil
lied countries
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CTATE OF VERMONT, MARLBORO,

y SIS. The Probate Court for said District.
To all whom it may concern, Greeting.
You &C hereby notified that B. " nLIsToS Executor
Of the VIII Of John L. Dickermsn late of Brattleboro
deceased, has made application in writing to this
Court for license to sell the whole Of the real estate Of
said deceased enable him to carry into effect the
various provisions Of said will and pay sundry egAces
therein specified payable in money, and that this
Court will decide upon said application at the session
thereof be held at the Probate Office in Bratteboro
in said district the eighth day Of January, A. D.
1916 when aud where you may be heard in the prem
ises if you cause.
50 ASA KEYES, Register.
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ID EPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
IL THE VERMONT NATIONAL BANK AT BRAT
TLEBORO in the state Of Vermont, at close of bust
ness, Dec. II, 1875.
EEsoCEcTr
Loans 4 Discounts, ....... %. .SGGq. $40 SO
US. Bonds to secure Circulation, 100000 90
U.S.Bonds on hand. ........... $4,000 90
Due from approved Re
serve Acents, .............. 97GI42
Due from other National Banks .O2O
Real estate, furniture and Fix
tures, observation-disclosures. 1890 90
Current expenses and taxes paid ass 90
Premiums paid. =. -. canaan. $50 90
Checks and other Cash Items. 92sT "a
Bills Of other National Banks, 1850 co
Fractional Currency Including
Northumberland ara
Legal Tender Notes ....... 6.OOOOO
Five per cent Redemption fund, 1850 OO-s5l4 5Gi -
LIABILITIES.
Capital Stock paid in.......... $3.50 OoOOO
surplus una. .............-.. lW,OJu 90
Other Undivided Profits, ...... leaO5 50
National BANK notes oustaud-
individual Deposits sub
jes; to chess ................ qd,i05l7
Due TO other National Banks II, 553 g7-s5l5 5G4 -
STATE OF VERMONT, County Of windlam, So.
], GEO. s. DowLEY, Cashier Of the aboyo-uHmcd
Bank, do aoleunly that the above statement 10
true 70 the best II my knowledge and belief.
GEO. 5. DOMLEN, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this LIST day Of
Jauuary 1876.
GEO. a, HUNT, Notary Public.
CoAREcr-Attost:
LAFAYETTE CLARK, !
VIM. 7. CUNE, : DlroctOrs.
GEO. s. DOWLEY,
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"PHILIP N0LAN'S FRIENDS,
Or, Show Your Passports
BIZ EDU.4RD ETERETTH HALE.

The Of this story is laid in the southwestern
territory row forming the States Of Louisiana and
Texas, Ut the time If Aaron Burrs treason. The
characters lived iu a section which American
French and now Spanish, aud this record OF
their adventurous lives makes story Of Intense in
terest thrOurhOut
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NOTICES!

A Ii persons indebted to JOHN HYDE's ESTATE
IA are requested To call aud settle Immediately with
u. a. HARDIE, Executor, So Canal Street, lAto res-
denee Of John Hyde. 81
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The Spring Crop Of coughs and colds is heavy.
AID will rpeu into terrible harvest Of disease and
DEATH unless rooted out with the standard antdote
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sB-All NEW Subscribers for 1876 paying in advance
after November 1875, will receive the paper weekly
from receipt of remittance to January 1s 1876 with
out charge.
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GABRIEL CONROY, "
IN BRET HiRTE.

Begins in tue November number, and will run for
twelve months This is Mr. Hartes first extended
work. The scenes ard characters, whic the author
has chosen IRON his fayorite feld, California, are
printed with characteristic yivdaess and power; aud
the work is. without doubt the most graphic record
of early California life that has yet appeared
We shall also begin in the January number,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-01-07
CENTENNIAL LETTERS,
Edited By John T'aMce Cheney.

rare collection Of Revolutionary Letters, mainl!
from stores in the hands of of Col JOSEPH
Ward They full of interest, and will be read will
a relish in connection with the Centennial cee
bration OF the year.
prrrr,NTrv trrrsrp,rpo 4, -.c.vso,,
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PyIc'E Dictetic Internationally ac-
knowiedsed the best in use. Each pound bears the
name of JAMES PYLE. None genuine without.
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OLD NEW YORK.

Elegantly illustrated articles on Old New York, by
John +. Mines, win appear at once, and will attract
the attention Of ALL in city counyy, who mark with
aeconately remember the quaint pecularites Of its
Oden time.
Every number is profusely illustrated, thus eni-
bling to give to descriptive and narrative Arti
cles an interest and permanent value never attained
in uon-illustrated periodical Under its accustomed
management the magazine will in the future be de-
voted it has been in the past, to sound literature
and Christian progress.
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LYONS RathairOn prevents the hair from
falling out G.. turning gray rencVs its growth, and
gives trength and vicor 1t il delightfully."- perfumcd
aud makes splendid dressing. It is the cheapest
and most desirable Hair Tonic produced Used
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A SECOND FARMERS VACATION,
ny COL. GEO. e. WARNING. IR.

Col Warug is now in Europe, visiting in a row.
boat ride Of two hundred and nifty miles, Of the
most fertile aud interesting Of the vne-growing va
eys Of Europe. This second series of papers prom
ses to be more interesting than that with which
our readers are already familiar.
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y u Il
January ia the time to pay your bills All persons
indebted to as by Note or Account requested to
cali and settle the same. THE MONEY WILL NOT
BE REFUSED at any time from this date, but WE
MUST HAVE IT during the month Of January, 1876.
Please take notice!
HOUGHTON, SPENCER & co.
Dec. 20, 1875. SEA
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VERMONT SAVINGS BANK.

Soth Annual Meeting.
FENHE Carporators Of this DanS are hereby notified
L to meet at their banking house in Brat;leboro,
VI, on Wednesday Jan. n, 1876, at ? O'clock p NJ
to hear the report OF their Treasurer and elect the
officers for the year
MALCOLM MOODY, Secretary.
BrAttleboro, Vt, Jan, 8, 1876.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-01-07

AMERICAN COLLEGES

Written respectively by their friends, will appear dur
ing the year. The revived Interest in college hf
MAKES these papers especially timely, and will
for them unusual attention.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-01-07

spaiding's Glue. useful and always ready.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-01-07
SCR|BNER'S MONTHLY : 1875,

The publishers invite attention the following list
Of some OF the attractive articles secured for Scrb-
nar's Monthly for the coming year. In the field of
fiction, besides numerous novelties and shorter sto-
ries, there will be
TWO REMARKABLE SERIAL ST0-
RIEs BY AMERICAN AUTHORS.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1876-07-07

CONGRESS-,

JUNE 2G.-In the Senate, the Amy
Appropriation Dill was reported from
the Committee OH Appropriations, with
amendments. All the sections relating
to the reorganization of the a-my, and
the reduction of the pay of the officers,
were stricken out, and increased
amounts were appropriated for most
every depa rtment. Mr.. Mayey Dem.),
of Texas, voted With the Republicans
IN favor OF these amendments. The b''l
was read third tine and passed.
In the House a la~ge nr'nber of bis
were Introduced f1d referred, under
the CO" of the roll of the States.
Three attempts were made during the
morning hour to repeal the Resump-
tion Act, which were opposed by the
Republicans, by parliamentary tactics,
which were successful. A b" was
passed asking the President to use his
efforts to obtain the release of +. o. Nj.
SOHuOH. illc cllluh piloohci. hS
Conference Con,nit;ee on the Legisla-
tive Appropriation bin reported that
they were unable to agree With the
Senate Committee, and the Speaker
appointed the old committee as new
one.
JUNE 27.-The Senate appointed a
new Conference Committee on the
appropriation bills.
The House adopted Il report COM
pietely eXOnerat'1g Clerk Adams from
the charges made against Inn.
JUNE 2S.-Debate took place in the
Senate on silver as Legal tender.
Printer Clapp's case came up in a res
olution that he have an investigation.
The House agreed to the Senate
amendments to the silver bin, after
making certain additions.
JUNE 29.-The Senate and House
have adopted compromise Naval Ap-
preparation bin. a 6isag greement was
reported to both Houses on the Post
Office BIZ