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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1876-08-26
LINCOLN

The Sabbath school of the NJ. T..
church held "Ceatennial picnic" or the
18th inst, in VIM Hills grove, Just be.
fore the Union church, at the river
edge. Five or six hundred people were
estimated to be present
A part of the programme was as fol-
lows At two O'Clock PM. the Bristol
band was on hand, and escorted the
school from the NJ. L. church to the
grounds with martial music After
greeting song by the choir, Rev. Mr.
Walker Of Bristol made an appropriate
prayer. The scholars were very perfect
in their parts The first was q recitation
by Miss Laura Sopcr, 'Chil's Dream Of
Heaven" The Circus" by Arthur
Bristol and George Danforth, showing
the evil influences attending them, was
very good. ."Behavor in Sabbath school,"
by Alice Norton and Carrie Rhodes, was
well spoken. and did much credit to
themselves. The anti.slavery dialogue
by Edgar Danforth and Clinton Hanks,
was one of the best dialogues of the day.
both being interested in their parts, aud
speaking loud and distinctly. so that all
could understand it. Little David"
spoken by Pliny Meader, was we'll acted
for one SO young. We might also men.
ton other pieces, spoken BY Mary Lee.
Willie Daniorth. Garlic Meader, George
Farr, Lottie Rhodes, Marietta Shepard,
Angie Colby, Emily King Edna Tucker
Estella Brown, Hattie johnson, Nellie
Garland, Carrie Iaight, Louisa Dan
forth and others all were good, but
space will not permit mention Of all the
exercises of tho day. The song. "ll4s
father been here by Miss Cora CLARK,
was fine chorus by Mrs. Lois Clark,
Mrs. Marcia Clark, NJ. }. Stearna and
d. s. Day; organist, Mrs Lois CLARK.
The essay by Miss n. X. johnson was
excellent. Much credit ia due T.. NJ.
Colby and the officers of the Sabbath
school for arranging parts and assigning
them to the scholars.
The exercises were often interspersed
with music by the choir and the Bristol
band. After the valedictory by Miss
Alice Norton, the band was escorted to
supper by d. X. johnson. The rest of
the company partook Of their luncheon
here and there, as usual at picnics At
about seven O'Clock the band played one
of their favorte airs and MARCHED from
NJ d. Gove's store to the picni, ground
again, and the company listened to
interesting speeches by Rev. Mr., Walker
and Mr.. h. H. Mardin Of Bristol and
Rev. d. f. Brooks of East Mddlebury.
After some excellent parting music by
the band, the company dispersed to their
several homes, feeling that the day had
been pleasantly spent.
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POST OFFICE NOTICE.
NOTICES.

The place to buy plows is at Dodge's
-"Solid comfort" shoes OF IT, NJ
Chapman & Cos.
See those beautiful oil photographs
at Barnes gallery
Get your grass seed Of II. h. Dodge
No Union Block
Trunks, bags and shawl straps al
T. NJ. Chapman 4 Cos.
Our entire stock Of shaws at cosI
10 close T NJ CHAPMAN Il Go.
II b. Dodge must have settlement
OF all accounts Of more than thirty days
standing
u. ID. Twitchell will pay Is to 10
cents for good unwashed wool washed
~ and 81, at Z. f. Clay's. If
Miss Jennie G.. Manley will reopen
her school for the little folks Monday
Sept. 4, in the little seminary chapel.
Terms reasonable.
We are requested to say that j j,
Douglas will be ready next week to pay
the highest market price for carload
Of good potatoes per day for tho season
Kill ymv flies, with the Persian In
sect Powder, found only at DR.. Plumley's
druggist, and is non. poisonous every fly
in the room can be secured in thirty min
utes. Wv
Soda and Saratoga water, oranges
lemons, cocoaputs, pine apples, and al
kinds of dried fruit Ice cream every
afternoon and evening, at John G, Man
ney's. ii
Boys buy your powder, shot ant
caps at DR., Plumleys drug store AlsC
for sale two new breech loading shot guns
Warranted the best Post Office Block
Middlebury, Vt 22m2
-Hmrangae or Seven Barks, the bes
known remedy for gravel, diseases O
the liver, kidneys and rheumatism. Fol
sale only at Dr.. Plumlcy's drugstore
next the post Office. 22m3
The Addison County Council y. of II
will meet by invitation of Cornwall
Orange with them to hold its next quar-
terly session. on Thursday, August 81, o
the G. ugregational church in Cornwall
All Patrons are invited to attend.
f. A. SMITH. Master.
f. II. ROBBINS, Oh m. Executive Com.
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NE W HAVEN.

An ice cream festival will be given by
the young ladies of New Haven at town
hall, Tuesday eve, Aug. 20. Doors open at
7 O'Clock. Admission 10 cts.
The Burlington District campmeet.
ing opened at Spring Grove camp grounds
Wednesday evening, with season Of
prayer and exhortation, Rev. NJ. b.
Mead. p. Il. presiding. On Thursday
morning, Rev. c. r, Hawley OF Shell.
burn preached about life 10 the Christ
Spirit. In the afternoon, Rev. j. s.
Mott Of Weybridge preached upon "seli
examination, and Rev j II. Bond fol.
lowed 10 an ezhortation
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LEICESTER.

A large and enthusiastic Republican
meeting was held in the church at Lei
cestor, Wednesday evening A. +.
Stanley, Esq, presided. The speakers
present we're Hon. d. +. Nicholson of
Rutland, and James NJ. Slade, ESQ.,, of
Middlebury. Mr.. Nicholson spoke at
length upon the issues of the campaign,
and Mr.. Slade more briefly, as the hour
was late. A good state of feeling pre-.
vaila
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CORNWALL

MIR G. d. Lane has purchased
the Oustavus V. Cooke farm in the
south part of New Haven. for which he
paid forty pollars per acre. His son
W. u. Lane is to occupy it,
MFR. II. NJ. Byrant. of Lewiston, Me ,
lectured upon temperance at the Bap-
fist church in West Cornwall, on Sunday
evening There WAS q full house and
the address was well received,
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Il. Robbins of
Cornwall have been spending some Eve
or six weeks on the seashore near Mar.
blehead, Mass. They had tent Of their
own and lived independently as anyone
could wish. They were near pleasant
neighbors, churches. post Office and other
concomitants Of civilization, including a
reform club which held meetings at which
no less than 1900 we're estimated to be
present. They returned home Wednes.
day afternoon,
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1876-08-26

All who suffer from Dropsy and KID.
ney Disease can be cured by using
Hnnt's Remedy the great Kidney Med
icine purely vegetable, and used daily
by our best physicians in their practice.
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WESTERN LANDS
HOMESTEADS.

II YOU want reliable information where and how
to get cheap FARM, or government Home.
stead, free, send your address to S. j. GILMORE.
Land Commissioner, Lawrence, Kan, and receive
gratis a copy of The Kansas Pacific Homestead.
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RRIDPORT

The fall term of Fletcher Academy =,
Miss Dslano, teacher, will commence on
Monday, September IS and, continue II
weeks.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1876-08-26

A G A r ID
IN MEssns. EnIoRs Permit US through
your columns to extend to neghbors and friends
who have 40 kindly assisted and mnistered to
our needs In our recent aiiction our heart
felt thanks for all their kindness manifested,
trusting that they may be amply rewarded In
thi. life and evermore in the life to come
ORANGE BRITTELL,
MR.. and MRS. r, II. FISKR.
WeyhTiise, Au9 %
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TERGENNES.

The Young Mems Hayes and Whee.
ler Club sent a delegation with torches
to the Republican rally at Burlington on
the 22d.
-Vergennes was well represented at
the regatta at Port Henry, on the odd,
Horace Gee and VIM. Price of this place
taking the LIST prize in the two scull races
The yacht Idler," owned by Messrs.
Scranton and Woodbridge, Capt Chas
Hoffnagle sailing master, took the I'd
prize in her class.
The Tilden and Hendricks Club of
VergeDnes exhibits lots of pluck in
striving to fight against hope, constantly
diminishing numbers and the inward
prickings OF their consciences. We fear,
for Vermont Democrats at least that
before November the load will be too
heavy for both their heads and their
hearts.
-Vergennes has organized Hayes
and Wheeler club with the following
officers; j. II. Lucia, president Chas.
E. Parker and M. +. Hull, vice prcsi.
dents W. G. Sprague, secretary; c. A.
Booth. treasurer The club starts off
with a membership of one hundred and
fify.and expects to number three hundred
before the September election The club
is full of energy and enthusiasm, and are
bound to do their part towards making
Addison the banner county of Vermont
On the evening Of the 10th grand
rally under the auspices OF the Hayes and
Wheeler Club wac held hero The meet
was addressed by Hon. Marshall Jewell
of Connecticut. After packing the School
House Hall to OVERLOOKING. it is estimat.
ed that over two hundred had to 60 away
for want of standing room, the halls and
passages being literally jammed. The
address vas plain unvarnished state.
ment Of facts, and logical deductions
Therefore an address unanswered and I'm.
answerabe The speaker of suavo and
graceful address, and bubbling over with
peniality and GOOD humor
, 1876-04-02
FRANCt.

aAMRETTA TO ASSUME TIE QUILL.
PANS, April 1.-Gambetta announces his in
tent1on OF publishing, as soon =. the state o1
sicge is raised, new popular newspaper, to bs
called La Petite Rept45liQue Franchise.
EGYPTIAN FINANCES.
PAn1s, April This evenings Message d
Paris says England has done her best to delay
the great financial operation enabling Egypt tc
meet her payments falling due in London to-
dsy, Tho Khedive has consequently dispatched
two telegrAas, one authorizing the British
Government to publish Caves report,
and tho other appealing to the
friendship Of the French Government
and soliciting its direct Intervention in order to
prevent tho Khedive's signature from being dis
honored to-day IN London. The Duke De Cazoa,
Minister Of Foreign Anai1a, On receiving the
telegram on Friday, convoked tho Cabinet Conn-
Gil and subsequently, meeting Of the principal
Pa1iB bankers was held, at which it Was agreed
to give the required support, and the necessary
sum wns Immediately dispatched to London.
WEDDING OCT THE MoSAncHIs1s.
VERSAILLES, April Tho Chamber OF Depu-
ties to-day auuulled the election OF the Due do
Fltte, Bonspartist, representing the arrondisse-
ment Of Guiugamp, Department Of Cetes du
Nord, snd Decardenau, Legitimist, representing
the arrondiasement OF Dax, Department Of
lnn1es-
CHURCH AND erAIE~
PAR1s, April 1.-The general meeting Of
Biahops, held to-day, issued q vigorous prpteat
a:aina. the Last Assemb1y'o University law being
, 1876-04-02


LONDON, April 1.-oTing to the dullness Of
trade, ell the hands in the grea: Shoep-bridge.
A:las, and Cyclops Hon-vorks, in Sheffield. have
and Greenfield Beasemer Stee1-works have
agreed to accept considerable reduction instead
OF 4 discharge,
AQUATIC.
The authorities will close the Hammersmith
bridge on the.day Of the inter-univcrsity boat
race, deem1nC it unsafe. Bells Life. speaking
OF the race, says: If the Cantabs OF Cam
bridge can stsy, they should win, II style is any
criterion Of merit" Referring to the inte.-
national regatta at Philadelphia, it remarks ):
1--WE have no knowledge Of any English racing
yacht Likely to participate. Several cruising
craft, ne believe, are going across to the Cen
tennial. The schooner Helen, OF 2s9 tons bur
then, has already left Couos for Philadelphia.
Betting now on tho inter-univorHity hoat-1ace
ia five to four in favor Of Cambridge.
COTTON.
LIVERPOOL, April 1.-Tho cotton market was
very steady until the last half Of the week. since
which time prices for American descriptions have
been somewhat lower. Though Surats arc un-
changed, somo classes Of Egyptian arc higher.
ian, and prices were in favor OF buyers, ezcopt-
ing Marauham, which is 3Sd higher. The
trade demand has been smaller than for
the preyious weeks Of March. Spectators
have alRo taken Z fro1ic. Holders have
shown more inclination to meet tue views OF
buyere, especially on Thursday and Friday.
they are, however, not disposed to press sales,
seeming to have confidence in present values.
Some lots bought recently Oh speculation are re-
Offering. and much ct the weakness apparent on
Thursday and Friday is probably referaDle to
this Cause. Futures moderately active early in
the week, With prices 3-S2d to "a better than
at tile close OF yesterday. wien tho market WAS
weak and demand light
GROCERIES.
LONDON April 1.-The depressed state of buBi-
nees in Mincing Lane has been further Increased
by the cessation OF the export demand usually
experienced in the Spring, and tho current low
quotations fail to o1cito any speculative foeling
at home. Coffee declined l@2s per cwt, except
good to fine Colony Plantation Ceylou, which
sold readily ut nearly last week's pricea lower
qualities remain dull. Moderate sales Of sugar
lave been e11octed; crystallized West India
sold steadily, and the demand for refined shows
Improvement. Tea quiet but prices generally
supported. Spices slightly cheaper.
6ToCEs.
The Stock Exchange today remained firm to
the close, and = fair amount Of business vas
transacted.
TIE R1FLEMEN.
LONDON, April LIN consequence Of tho SEP
a1ate action Of tho Scotch and Irish Asaocia-
tions, the organization Of British team to par
ticipate in the Centennial matches has been
abandoned.
, 1876-04-02

At BLuFFTON, IND.
Special DlsYatch to The CHICAGO Tribune.
FoRT WAYNE, Ind, April Last night the
extensive ha1-rnill at Dlufton, Ind, owned by
Waring d Studebaker. was destroyed By frs, IN
volYing loss OF S}20, 600. No insurance.
, 1876-04-02
THE WEATHER.

WARRINGTON, D. O., April I'll q. m.-For tho
Upper Lakes, stationary and falling barometer,
northeast winds, increasing cloudiness, aud low
er. followed by higher, temperature.
LOCAL OBSERVATIONS.
C1lcAda. AnriI l.
, 1876-04-02

modified 80 Is to withdraw the right Of confer
ing degrees from Catholic uniyefaitias unaon-
nected Hith the State.
, 1876-04-02
EGYPT.

EGYPT.
TIE FRINGE OF WALES.
ALEXANDRIA, April 1.-The Prince Of Wales
arrived in this city to-day, and Immediately pro-
cceded Oh board the steamship sesapis, which
will sail for Malta Monday.
, 1876-04-02
SPAtH.
WILL RESIGN.

MADRID, April 1.-The Bishop Of Ufgel Is
about to proceed to Rome to resign his 500.
, 1876-04-02
NOTES AND NEWS.

WAsuHo7oS, D. c., April 1.-The House pro-
ceedsd to the consideration OF the special order,
the bill reported by Mr. Regan (Texas), from
the Committee on Commerce, to srnend the laws
concerning commerce aud navigation and the
regulation OF steam vessels. Altar three hours'
discussion in regard to fog-horns. steam cock
valves lights, larbon1d and statboard courses,
about which mono of the members participating
professad to have much information, further
consideration Of the bill was postponed till next
Saturday.
Mr. Powell, reported yesterday - voting
against tho Silver bill, voted for it, making the
correct footing Of the voto 123 to 80.
Mr.. Robinson offered resolution reciting that
Horace Boyntou. Clerk Of the House Committee
On Military Affairs, has been guilty OF corrupt
aud base practices while an officer Of the Inter-
nal Revenue Bureau in Texas, and directing tha
Committee to Investigate the facts. Adopted
The House then adjourned
TIE PuB11o DIET.
WASHINGTON, D. G., April 1.-The condition Of
, 1876-04-02

Debt LEES cash in the Treasury .so11o rs, ,4so
Decrease during March.. .................. 4,oA,sG6
Decrease since june 80, 1875. ......... I7,9G9,265
Bond. issued to the Pacific HALLWAY Com
psoies, interest payable in 1awful
money: Principal outstanding. ........ H,o23,sl2
1ntsrest accrued and not got paid ~ 969,352
Interest psid by the United States so,14i,of3
Interest repaid By transportation of
Baiancs Of interest paid BY United s:stes. 2sSasoo
w1SsLow's CASE.
information received by the State Department
iustlies the conclusion that the British G. overn-
meut has fully decided not to surrender Wins
low, the forger. The British authorities are
yerY guarded in their Answers to the demands
made Tor h,s surrender, and do not make posi-
tive REFUSAL but say that they do not see how
they can, under the act Of Parliament OF 1870,
surrender Winslow. unless the United States
give guarantee that he will not bo tried for
any other oifenae than the one sat forth in the
extradition papers. Under the British laws the
criminal will be held for q period OF ei1ty days
from tho 21st OF March, and can then demand to
be released under babeas corpus. Il WinsloW
is released from custody, the e1tradition treaty
between the two nations will undoubtedly be
terminated.
POSTAL TREATY RATIFIED.
The Post Office Department today received
notice of the ratification by tha Japanese Gov
ornuent Of the additional postal agreement con-
cluded between the United States and Japan.
The agreement goes into effect to-day.
RETURNED 10 THE FOLD.
The Chronicle, which toz several months has
foreman belonging to the Typographical Union,
and tonight the 1on-union men struck. Their
places Hsre filed BY Union printers
TEE PRESIDENT
has recovered from the direct effecta OF his late
illness> Still it has left him exhausted and
weak. He passed u seepless night last night.
and to-day was unable to receive visitors OF dis
patch haaluaaa
, 1876-04-02
No Pain. Teeth, $3.50.

DR. 6RENGEL makes specially Of extracting
teeth without pain. to which thousands In thfsy
testify Hs inserts tho best gum teeth On Celluoid,
which is positively far botter than rubber, for $3.50
and warranted. Room 8. northwest corner State and
Hadigon-sts, Cali and SEQ specimens
, 1876-06-27

tarls for the suppression Of he nsurrcction failed
In cnns"1nrnce ,of the rcf,iaai Of the Viccfoy 10
1srnvidc n ranctlon hr hypothrcatton Of The enA.
result Ut waht nf funds Is that the Fehels have
"tc:r"n on" 1sIf Of hhhAn, and sclzed tho capital
Of ihc lind Ut tue Chao.
IArAw.
= Journey through The northern provinces Jnne =.
liz vii !" a,.ent Elk weeks. ir!,nr Alnhtor sanJo
i'tinco KawaEhn. relative af the Emperor and
nm Admiral In the navy. died MAY II, and was
h1r,sd II = n Yedo with imposing ceremonies siay 81.
and WIS received hJ thu Emperor dunn l. ilttje
hHhthe.s wna tranrActed the titnu wns chiefly ot.
cup!cd iii examining manufactures. sntch1nlca In.
austrIct and mercantile operations. mud nasnl nut,
military. .di.p1ayt Tor the lcrent ni the vi.torr
The Ambassador. having c1prchsrl unwilling.
meas to meat Europeans or Aintricans. r. -nnnnyHd
u communicate with Hint. Tho Alaha.rusur vi.
a'ttn1etlby trn a!.cesA and some seventy inferior
f"lit1wrra. Incluslsng twenty nnsfeEanH. ..
M hsess Ms lass IT. T a M :Issi M.aas 'G
live.
li.r erca. aiontcki Temple. nt Yclo, which ,vas
burned In 1872, Ii 10 b. rebuilt ut cont Ut taou
4 1.,s.an ts'sool has been opened III tho southern
The lIFiIsi. ship Of wnr Andacjon.. no,v in Yoke.
hnln barb ". 1Es received orders to be rcudy to
pEacecG to Clina On ihe eof4est notice. required
to totn the lying squadron.
a lire IN tllH iittive port 0f Yokohama destroyed
eighty housc. Lunr i.
The ntrafnshi], Ulc7nIc takes no Chinese In con-
HclIencr "f thu public feesmy in Gan Francisco.
The 'oseriih'tnt Of fnsohhna has rstsised she
.1pHnesG to 10 caGtlLH- In Ht ceptinK fe mites Ut
foreign banks. for various rcnes'ns. among which II
shr fact that these n'tc- ntc rayabia in Me1,can
money in value. by way u retaliation, shfuuri
n: agents Vi foreign bankt, they announce they
will ftfnac tie notes Ut the Japanese hunks, but
nut Government currency.
, 1876-06-27

Two Mou Founucreti liz "a lsoAt During Il
storm.

Two aTou Founucred liz IA Boat During tue
storm.
In the fearful storm Of wind anil ra[n TINT strHck
this city from the cast rhostly after o'clock last
evening, tic shipping at the muulh Of the river sud
OH tbs luke shore sustained BoMe consider
nbls da.ungo. but ~ fur ~ could be
learned nothing SERIOUS happened with
Twelfth street Shortly befuse tho storm arose.
and while tho clrInents weru raging over thu luke,
two men hired smHl! baat from u hoat.n
s.au,yd Cuttor, wlusr !ocation IL Ut the fnot VI
Twelfth street. When Tho storm struck the
Western hhors OF thu lakr, the men found
themselves about too yards from tho shurc,
In bout that was rapidly bc!ng
swamped. They shouted fur help. and SOON
gained tho attention Of party who "ers On hnard
Il refreshments ,oat owned by William lichhcit.
which wuH anchored son,v d!stancc further Out.
ss nsnsst a1d NJ Jo!n yns,, t. he'.'
70 I'll se tsanar!sg bst sse seeesaea @ In sasin ua
Wy foT a "a sh sak ai as wIes s s' III. Ss M
already sunk, n,,tl uiiAun;h ME Lynch uyea tWcu
he wus unabie to hnd him. THE storm !nersas'
Tux lie bpnl the rescued tnan was restored to
cullsc!oustless au gave his Runle ~ laxteE c,b.
Ut No. IG3 south t'anal stTeet THO name Of hls
le VII! be ablc to !rarn II nnl HI. place of resi-.
tiencu to.jay. liuth llenne!t md Lyuch deserve
The gre4sest credit t0r hc!s bravery IN attempting
thu Tcacus in W rough SEA alHi VI tenrsstuous y
STUNT ..
Tie folly Of renting out small boats to whoever
apply for them has already besn pointed WI ~
Council haa tnure tslHn onct btcn Called to lhssc
death.dcaiing. utscawoFthy crafts. Thu fully
50 merconary ~ 10 rent out b.'ass when snuaI y
In full view and threatening every Huurnt 10 dAsl.
upon tllcnI. SuEe restrictive urd!nancu Ahou!a ba
Al pnee passed fos thu beneht Of laks.saose butt
owners,
, 1876-06-27


An Interesting lcctuse un the utilization Of tho
hn.ni@ carrier pI:con was given ut the Zoology
Gu! t.arIrnr Regents lark. recently by Mr.
Ttsetnacer. AEicr describing the origin OF thu
pi;;eon voynecr-, the incthn!s Ut training ~
ihc lnn!, ctntuurr, races tile powers Of hlght,
,.,tlstlin;: t.. upward IT .ttd miles 9 dny this Ice.
tnr.: described the dc:A!ls # the plsenn. poat used
lnrit the aic5e ii lar1, and stated that ut tho
present tiu,c every fortress anu fortified town in
i;cra'auy VIZ prestdst VIII, rhsn r tsaine1
lntu the town. u !n.c+tui by u hostile force.
lie then proceeded 10 ,irtef'n th' latest apnliea
il, fbr establishment uf communications from
iishtshs to the s,"1r, that by tho use Of tho
maritime c.alc Of Signals, two nr three Letters
kLl.,!,ctl un t.e wing would convey tho intell!-
pence ttsat usslssanec Of auy kind waa desired.
nnL wuultt urovule tRcans ot communication
WHEN 10 other INT sutt VIA nyHlfAl,lc. The exrErt-
urnt H. h.ln tried. III the hss, instance: at Itar-
wch, and. suon sufficient stuck VI btfts ha.
been reared, it IL 3.roiusri u Keep Fcfays on boast!
djaccut lightsh!jia that. IN case Of second
wreck l!:r that VI tllc nrut4chland. requests fat
assistance could By Immediately conveyed to thc
authorities ut linrT!clt