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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-05-17

NgBRAsKA.-The Faribault Democrat says
that Nebraska Democrats have sent dele
cation to the National Convention instructed
for TILDEs; and that the appearance at the
present time is that he will be nominated by
an overwhelming majority upon the first
ballot
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-05-17
CENTENNIAL J0NG.

UV'N''
All whock were tho to open dough,
This Hupdrcdth tabbarecf
Does Bryant gaw or Whittier b!eeg
Much matter tollcr tee? -
The Stars and Stripes blogag ago
and nGc caDnon sy|p s and pill tie dock
In pinking HACK; aneep.
There's blood in all the wursing'ilodg,
And Morton's gangadeen
Sweeps down the toDcn otchtenpotch.
Kill Dicky MaZareen.
IIurrah for us Bang dang the ding;
Unwrap the pilly loo;
The eagle crags the whopten Doke
And firC-crackers coo.
Now up and at them, bandyshankS, .
No guilty man eStoons;
L Pluribus couborE the pogue,
Nice hundred thousand looms.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-05-17

Misled by the statements, SO often repeat
ed in nti-TILDEN journals, that his majority
OF fifty thousand in 1874 was reduced to less
than fifteen thousand in 1875, we have care
lessIy spoken of him twice as having oeen
twice elected. The reduced majority IS TO
his credit instead Of to his discredlt as IL
would have been had he run twice. He
outruns his party by thirty-fiVe thousand
ynfps
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-05-17

The JgTTIEs. Captain EADs writes that
he has seventeen feet of water oyer the bar
at the South Pass OF an average flood
tide, There were but about eight when he
commenced work. he has every conf
dence that his scheme viii be a success.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-05-17

Winfield is good name. and we should
have fewer fears of losing the field with o
horse of that ilk than with a nag named
"Sammy.'- Inde1-Apped.
For the Centennial year there is no other
name so suggestive and so prophetic OF VIC
tory rs Uncle SAM.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-05-17
ME- THIRD LARGE SUP PLY OF
GOODS FOR THIS SEASON.
T,oIJTN RPOTIIFRS


have inst opened their third large supply Of goods
for this season. Their stock may now perhaps be
looked upon as the largest In this CITY, The facitles
that this firm have in purchasing goods arc fully
equal to those they have In sposing of then-doing
rs large business ut less expense than any mouse III
the State.
advantage In the purchase of goods Is given to their
customers. Among the thousands of articles they
offer below value are ~,
20 pieces BLNCK Iron. GRENADINES at SIC,
fully worth &C.; at &c., the same generally SOLD
REs 81 r MESH GRENADINES lsik and wool
at 75c. and $1.25-25c. yard less than general
Their naire general stock of DRESS GOODS is the
largest now offered In the city .o t., Plata.
DRESS GOODS reduced from Soc to 20c. IN Ilaios,
Striped and Solid DcbcScs.
They make sLLkSa great specially IT Their 5; stock c
sfLK Mo 81 Iaf XXI A!liipACA at s1c.;
ALPACAS at 37c never sold for less t1an Il oge al
SILK LU Luz IRE at 65 to s5c-at least zoe. yard
so pieces Of the best PIQUEs ever offered at 12kc.;
FREHslI PIQUEs at 35 and 4oc.-cost 7oc. 10 I'M
LACE s STRIPE at 1870, sold last season at a7c.;
The ECRU IIAMBURGH NET at 23c., formerly
TUCKED MUSLIN, Is yards wide, at e5c., for
$50 pieces WHiTE and CoLoRED TARLATANs
''f FRENcH oRGANDiEs at below any price ever
10 pieces 2s-yard-uidc sHEETING from zoe. a
14o dozen ladies', gcntlemen's and children's KNIT
200 pieces pic PACIFIC LAWNS in the best styles
full pieccs) at 10c.;
In a o Ha8 It hs5 they
onened zoo pieces more. my i3
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-05-17

A correspondent asks us whether we I'M
derstand Mr.. LAN1ER's centennial ode.
Elsewhere we have answered in the mega
tive. But here is one that we can all under
stand. 1t is from the pen Of Small Talk .
OF the Courier Journal. CAMERON could
NOT beat it:
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-05-17

The Fulton (New York; Patriot says:
eli it is true that Governor Tilden is spe-
cially popular in the South as presidential
candidate he is only getting back his pay for
his influence during the war;"
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SUMMER RESORTS.

GREAT REDUCTION OF BOARD AT
VI THE CELEBRATED ROCKBRIDGE ALUM
SpRINGS.-OTing to the depressed condition Of me
country the proprietor has determined to lower ms
charges, that all may be able to derive the dement's
from the use Of these justly celebrated waters.
They need no recommendation to Nirginians, since
fully established their efficiency through
the thousands who have been brought from death 5
door to renewed health by the use OF their
medicinal waters. Since last summer the Chaly-
beate Spring, which was opened last year. mas been
the V. 81 L., OF Virginia, and by comparison shows
tito be fully as strong rs Rawcy OF carbonate OF
iron. having a small quantity more than one and a
small quantity less than the other two springs 30
so famous the proprietor takes pleasure In announc-
ng that he can furnish those who may need to drink
other separately or in connection with the more
celebrated waters OF these springs pure carbonate
of iron (chalybeate) water inferior to none, anu
eoralied only by Rawey, In the State This at the
very cheap rates, with accommodation fully up to
any previous year. A.,
First month of four weeks, $50; two months,
eight weeks, 500.
Professor i. S. DAVIS, University of Virginia,
resident physician.
Send for circular. JAMES a. fkAHlEt,
my 15-eod30t Iroprletor
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DRUGS. MEDICINES, &c.
A T MEADE & BAKERS DRUGSTORE.

A T MEADE & BAKERS DRUGSTORE.
ENGLISH ELASTIC STOCKINGS, for yaneo.e
veins. weak ankles, &s.;
ABDOMINAL SUPPORTERS OF the lstss. sty,es
sold at MEADE & BAKERS Drugstore.
SOFT RUBBER AR-CUSIIIoNs and Pill Ows
sold st Meade 4 BAKERS Druss,ora
The BEST TRUsSRS-elosely-htti -Inp4rvfors
to water or perspirstion. Guaranteed TO ft.
Sold at MEADE & BAKERS Drugstore.
SOFT RUBBER BED-PASS and HOT-WATPR
BAGS sold at MEADE & BAKERS Druesor,
The MOST APPROVED MEDICAL and sURGI.
CAL APPLIANCES on hand. or furnished 10
order at short notice, for deformitas fractures,
&C.. &C., BY MEADE i BAKER
Pharmacists
my 10 919 Main street
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-05-17
DEATHS,

Died, suddenly, on the evening Of the 14th instant
Mt his residence, in this city, 2513 O street, Mr.
JOHN MCKAY, stone-cuttcr, aged forty years,
formerly of Creetown, Scotland.
Died, at the residence of her uncle 3: r; toTd'
Esq, of this city. May 14th, Mrs. JENNIE SPAL)1
ING, wife of V. Spalding In the tmrty-hith year "a
her age. .........--.-
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-05-17
A GOOD OPENING IN BALTIMORE.

A GOOD OPENING In BALTIMORE
IN long-established and reliable Notion House IN
Baltimore, which for years hls had large southern
trade, viii sell out TO proper parties before July
Location very desirable Stock staple, and will be
duced to six or seven thousand dollars, and goodwill
fixtures and general appliances, and an established
trade will be transferred. For further particulars
call or address
WHOLESALE NOTION DEALERS,
No. 500 Baltimore street, baltimore.
mp pam, W&StJe7 T..se
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-05-17
hC,y- NEW GOODS JUST RECEIVED!
CHEAP GOODS JUST RECEIVED!
WILLIAM TFIALHIA1ER COL Broad street.
Is still selling great bargains in
DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, &C.


4 large line of PLAID and STRIPED POPLINS re.
duced from 10c to CSC. a yard;
Bargains in SOLID and BROCADK POPL1NS, &c. ;
BLACK GRENADINES, in plain, striped figured,
ard plaid, reduced from 10c. to soc. yard;
BLACK ALPACAS at 25c. to S1-extra bargains:
500 yards WHITE CORDED PIQUES at 12E.
worth zoe; -...-..
A full line of PLAID and STRIPED LACE NUS
LTNS, PIQUES, VICTORIA LAWNS, SWISS
:. and CHECK MUSLINS, IRISH LINENS, and
other WHITE GOODS-all very cheap;
10000 yards best PACIFIC LAWNS at loo. yard.
These goods are worth more money. Call early
and secure some Of them.
PARASOLS! P.ARASOLS!-Wis to reduce my
stock of PARASOLS viloffer them from soc.
to 81 less than regular prices.
Great bargains in KID GLOVES, LACE and SILK
SCARFS, SASH-RIBBONS, STRIPED HOSE,
CORSETS, FANS, and lots Of other goods.
Don't fail to call ON ". ....I l....... .s-s
WILLIAM TITALHINdER,
my 13 -~-G COL Broad street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-05-17

NEW GOODS! NEW GOODS!
, FRESH ARRIVALS THIS WEEK. .-
LAWNS of the newest and most desirable styles ut
very low prices; 49, ,
P4ARASOLS OF all designs in plain boiled, twillcd
SILK, and Turkish Serge:
An excellent line Of WHITE GOODS, embracing
PIQUES,
VICTORIA LAWNS,
EMBROIDERIES and LINENS. .
Also, BLEACHED and BROWN COTTONS or oil
the popular brands;
BLEACIIED and BROWN TABLE LINEN,
VINE CLOTH, NAPKINS,
TOWELS, HANDkERCHIEFS, etc.
would call special attention to line OF
LOW-PRICE PRINTS,
CHARLES HUTZLER,
ap2O Gil Broad street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-05-17

DUY HENRY c. BOSCHEN'sa8l
ID RICHMOND CITY-MADE SHOES wv
prices rs low as northern goods, and gqarsh-f "a
iced to be better. Sold By Herman Ill ~ STREET,
ind by HENRY c. BOSCHES, 2l5 BrtEaI, a. and
oranch-store, 221 Main street; between
Third spseiasl, r ateRteh y e1 parEST TPsbe
thfny out.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-05-17

NE PARASOLS and UAIBRELLAS-the
largest stock and incest styles yet offered;
A large SCOTCH GINGnAM UMBRELLA for
ladies ut 9Oc and 81 worth S1.25 and $3.50;
SILK UMBRELLAS and PARAsOLs in all quail
tic, and every variety at
my1o . LEVY BROTHERS.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-05-17
NE MAY 16, 1876.

MORE NEW AND ELEGANT DRY GOODS
r. T. r. PRICE & co.
are again in market, replcnishinx their stock with
many novelties In
s..s. DRESS AND FANCY GOODS.
PLAID SILK AND WOOL POPLINS, all shades
PLAIN SILK AND WOOL POPLINS, all shades;
COLORED GRENADINES, for oyerskirts;
BLACK BASKET GRENADINES;
PLAIN WASH GRENADINES, for mourning;
STRIPED and PLAIN SILKS. every color;
BLACK FOULARDS and TRIMMING SILKS;
MOURNING GOODS, great variety;
OPERA SHAWLS, entirely new;
LINEN EMBROIDERED SUITS. for travelling:
LADIES and GENTLEMEN'S UNDERWEAR,
UNDERWEAR for boys and girls,
All shades of COLORED HOSIERY,
GLOVES, CORSETS, &C., &C. my 16
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& POWELL.

..
BEAUTIFUL LAWNS, 12Hc.; "
PRINTED JACONETs, 1916; !,
CORDED PIQUEs, 12Hc.; ,,.4 "
LACE STRIPE PIQUES, zoe. worth 4oe.;
LACE and EMBROIDERED STRIPE PIQUES,
25c. worth 50c.; 1881 -at ~. 60
PLAID and STRIPED WHITE ORGANIZES, 25s.
worth Soc; g3. g.E's -aa. ia2
Large lot of DRESS GOODS at 15c. worth 25c.;
EMBR NET, for Basques and Overskirts,
$l.75; aa..s.
VICTORIA LAWNS, 16X, 90, and CSC;
BLACK SILKS from 75c to SO;
GENTLEAfEN'S GAUZE SHIRTS, 50c., Toe, and
81;
LADIES, GAUZE SHIRTS, 75c. and 81;
CHILDREN'S GAUZE SHIRTS at all prices;
One dollar will buy aLINEN-BOSOM SHIRT, mad
of Wamsutta Cotton and 2100 Linen. 'sa
COURTNEY C POWELL, 2"
my9 S15 Broad street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-05-17

From now until June LIST will sell any article In
nv line, such as CLOTHING, FUR NISHIN u
GOODS, CLOTHS, CASSI5IERES, and VESTINGS,
all strictly frst-class goods, AT COST FOR CASH,
in order to reduce stock to make room for my In
coming linens.
Remember, you have only twenty more days time,
and 'twere well to secure some Of the great bargains
offered by B. BECHER,
.:- Wholesale and Retail Clothier,
and Merchant Tailor No. 1403 Main street.
second door from corner Fourteenth.
r. s. Particular attention Is called to my $40
FIANNBL SUITS. my1
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-05-17
ADJUSTMENTS,
BUSINESS CHANCES.
my 17-1w
BY Squire s Goddin.
Real Estate Agents and Auctionccrs,
OF Jlpr,I.

NOR SALE PRIVATELY, the STOCK,
n GOODWILL, AND FIXTURES Of n GENE
RAJ STORE located in Il thriving Virginia town
and near leading educational institution. \ good
opportunity for an entcrprisng man with small
capital. Present value Of stock $500; rs to which
cash for one third; balance 1T ninety days for salts
factoriy endorsed negotiable note
SQUIRE & GODDlN, Auctionccrs.
my 1927 OH Bank street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-05-17
Y,naB Apprr1oss no QUE STOCK.

,sgrr-
BBowa SILKS al s5s., 81, s1.1o, and si'zo'
worth sl.s5, $3.50, s1.75, andss;
NAvY-BLUH SILK at 81 ana sl.so vorta sl.s'
and s1.75
DRAB SILKS at s5e., 81, md sl.s5 per 1aro
worth 81, $3.50, and s1.75;
STRIPED SILKS st soe., &c., 81, and s1.lo per
yard rsrth from as to zoe. per yard moro;
RACK TaFFETA SILK at 75c., s5c, 81, &1.25,
s1.s5, and $3.50 per yard, the best value ever
GRos-GRArN SILKS at 81, $685. $3.50, si'75'
50, 1925, $3.50, 1915, and % per yard
nIAcx-AND-wHITE.P PLAID SILK at s5c per
ward worth s1.25.
BIoWN-AND-BLACK-PL SILKS at 500 per
yard worth sl.25. =@
,tt -
The LARGEST STOCK OF SILKS ever offered
in this city.
DIR PRICES
will satisfy the closest buyers.
m,1o LEVY BROTHERS.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-05-17

TOR SALE PRIVATELY, the STOCK,
Il GOODWILL and FIXTURES OF A FIRST
CLASS CR0CkERY, GLASSWARE, and CON
FECTIONERY BUSINESS, which has been con-
Quoted for several years with profit in the city of Man
chester, Va. The proprietor Is declining business
on account of his health. Apply TO DAVID PARR,
JR., corner of Eleventh and Hull streets, or to
SAMPSON. s. MCCRARY.
my Apa
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-05-17
rssIT aiooiDas
BARGAINS ExfRAoHDINARY.I


Just returned from New York with flesh supply
Of those i,anasoms UPERA-sHADEs, COLORED,
and BLACK TWO-BUTTOE KID GLOVES at SOC.
: pair. Ladics WIN can early and make Their So
'lectiong as77;;E-s. Isl = :. s.. Z.
. A beautiful line OF BLACK GREAADlNES ~ nsH
York auction prices i &
all patterns something cool ana
nleasant for the summer season; l:tles
co RDED J4CONET LAWNS in all figures ,7. 81 at
pLA1D and STRIPED DRESS GOODS at extremely
End1 TT pYarst, in SILK and JAPANESE FANS;
CASHMERE TIES, SILK TIES;
ShsH-RIBBONSi In all shades and prices;
Another lot or those HIP-GORE COkS S a. aauc:
pair and larSe assortmsnf Of LA HnaS ana ana
WHITE and COLORED Isle and SILK
GLOVES, and many other goods too numerous 20
mention. .I,.s>E -.sts
oi - LEVI HEXTTR'S,
-.a,t q. J as @ tsg!sT 627 Broad street.
Miss JosErHIHB MANN, lately with Mr; $. LIZ
berger will be in attendance, and will be pleased 70
sec all her friends and customers. mylO
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-05-17
FURNITURE.

TUSTRECEIyED, a lot OF fne M6AsEE..@
Cna ,cKS and BOOKCASES IN
a new ss style WXST sPE s, Ms or anS
marble: price PARLok i,re stocS on hand;
LOUNGES, In addition " ~! n,tses than tie sang
class Of toods were ever offered essaTHlilRFIGiiT,
| before you buy. Je Governor street
| my 2-3m 49,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-05-17

r ASTING CONGRESS GAL 1
IL TIERS, Lace Shoes, and Buskin: - -,
Handsomely for old ladies; Seamless OSiorn, I'll
gentlemen. 4 full line OF hand and naclllne-Aa aJ
Caters, Ties, and Low Shoes; ladies' MSS TT 1r
Chillrcn's Button Boots; 0yershoes, Ne"Po'l is
Slippers. and Oxford Ties Trunks, FaiiscS, sa'''
eiS' 0as'' " ''''"' ]. A. GIlGG'S-
my10 Tenth and Main streets,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-05-17

NOR SALE PRIVATELY, the STOCK,
h GOOD WILL, and FIXTURES OF A FIRST
CLASS CR0CkERY and GROCERY STORE. The
stand is very desirable, being i'll the immediate
neshborhood of the New Market. Intending to leave
the city Is the only reason offered for selling. Ad-
dress 11GG Main between Eleventh and Twelfth
streets, Richmond Va. my I6-3t
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-05-17

SECONDHAND CARRIAGEsec5sErEFE. +
- AND HARNESS FOR SALE 4SSS2e
CfiEAP.-For want of use offer for sale very low
figures good, substantial CLOSE TWO-HORSE
CARRIAGE and frst-rate OPEN PHAETON,
which can he used with or two horses. Also,
HARNESS for each. They can be seen at my resi-
dence. No. 20 south Third street.
my 16-1w WILLIAM 4. TANNER.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-01-07
NEWS ITEMS.

Charles O'Conor continues 10 improve,
and promises TO be around again, before a
great while.
Theodore Tilton has gained 10 pounds,
reclaimed his paintings from cbattel mort
gage, re-painted his house, and paid all his
pressing debts since he began to lecture.
He is to spend most of the time until June
lecturng in the East.
"A Dresden paper says that Thomas,
the dynamite fiend, was born in 1888 or
1910, in the town of Bocholi, Westphalia.
When two years old his father came to
America and became carriage buider, in
Brook yn.
"A terrible accident occurred at the lit
tie village of Hellikon, Switzerland, while
Christmas festivities were being celebrated
in a school house. The flooring OF the house
gave way and eighty persons were killed
and fifty more or less injured.
The trial of Gen. Babcock will not
probably take place before February. 1t
is said that the prosecution has weak case
and the only evidence thus far obtained
has been his kilograms.
The new Fisk (colored) university at
Nashville, Tenn, was formally dedicated,
Saturday, in presence of a large assembly Of
people, black and white. Gov. Porter and
officials were present.
The second trial of Edwin w. Major OF
Wilton, N. H., for tho murder of his wife,
aged only Is, year ago last December, was
concluded on Saturday last, when the jury
brought in a verdict Of murder in the first
degree, and Major was sentenced 10 be
hanged January 8, 1877. lie protests his
innocence, but has given up all hope aud
made his will.
Loader and Price, the two men indict-
ed for perjury, upon the confession of the
latter, that they swore falsely in their state
ments as to what they observed in the
house OF Theodore Tilton during one of
Mr.. BeecheTs pastoral visits, have been
discharged from custody without trial. in
consequence of a technically in the law.
Chill leads off among the nations for
woman suffrage, the question of the regis
tratiOn of women for voting at tho coming
presidential election, having been decided
favorably, and a large number Of the gem
tier sex, it is said, will avail themselves of
the opportunity to exercise their right.
Vice President Wilson's death will be
formally announced in the Senate at an
carly day, not yet fixed, by Senator Bout
well, and eulogies will he delivered by
several leading gentlomen of different po-
litical views. Meanwhile the exterior OF
the Capitol and the 1lerior OF the Senate
Chamber remAi~ IA. q In mourning.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-01-07

"GRAssItorPrR CoRN.'-ThoIc is u great
deal Of mammoth corn-mammoth in the
Weld pe, acre and in the size Of tie car
in Missouri this year, but according to the
St. Louis Republican, the very finest IS in
that region where one would least expect
TO lind 1.-THE grasshopper counties. 1t
was too late, after the insects took their de-
parture, to SOW small grain aud grass, aud
it was too late, too, according 10 the rules
of good farming, 10 plant corn, with the
certainty Of having il mature before most,
still, planting corn was all that the dis
bearteued farmers could even attempt to
do. and so they set about it with all their
might. The earth helped them, and the re-
suit is crop that is a constant wonder to
themselves. \ few weeks ago The Bank Of
Holden, johnson County, offered Prize oil
SIS for fifteen cars Of the best corn raised
by one 'a,mcr in The grasshoppcr counties
Of johnson, Bates, Henry, Lafayette, and
Cass this was increased by the merchants
to $50. There were Eny-thrCc entries, and
the award was made last Saturday. "Such
corn was never seen before j, the brief
bat comprehensive report We hear Of the
display; and the wonder Increases when it
is stated that nearly all the seed corn in
those counties was begged, and not planted
til tue 10Th Of June. Somc Of the choicest
cars exhibited are To be sent 10 the ST. LJuiS
Merchants Exchange, and aitorward to tho
Philadelphia Centennial, TO Let the world
see what the western counties Of Missouri
can do in tina way Of coru-raising.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-01-07

Christmas eve was observed at the
Uniyersali>, church by Sunday school
concert. The exercises consisted Of decla-
nations, Rotations, etc. The different
parts were well performed, and some with
fine effect. Music by the band, choir, and
school. Numerous gifts were distributed
from two well laden trees, 10 The sstisiac-
ton Of all, and the peculiar pleasure Of the
little folks.
Dec. 26lh, there was a Christmas tree
at the dwelling house Of w. p. Jones, Esq,
for the Steson family. More than 800 pres.
ents were distributed, valued at over 5000.
The occasion was one Of much interest and
pleasure to the family circle.
Dee ooh, the Farmers and Mechanics
Club met and had an interesting discussion
in reference to railroads.
Dec. 3Olh, Nottingham decided not to
bond tie town in aid Of the Green Noun
tain Railroad.
Jan lsl, mercury ranged through the
day at an average of 50 degrees above zero,
and on the %, at so above with alternate
sunshine and showers.
On the evening of the lst inst, Mr.. Geo.
a. Brown Of Dartmouth College, delivered
an able lecture on Pluck.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-01-07

oar citizens observed Christmas with
the customary services at the church, trees,
gifts, &c.
On the evening Of Dec. 2S, Golden Rule
Grange elected the following officers; J..
H. Austin, master; j. X. Ball, ovclscer
Mrs. Il. G. Davis, lecturer; e. W. Davis,
steward II. II. Hall, asst. steward Rev
o. II. Edward, chaplain; n. Bcmis, treas
urcr; f. Rogers, secretary; II. II. Whit
ncy, gate keeper Mrs. j. II. Austin, Ceres;
Miss Clara Il. Ball, Pomona Miss Cora a &.
Wells, Flora Mrs. II. Clomons, lady asst
steward n. BemiS, agent. These officers
were publicly installed jan. 4th.
Mr.. Richard Hall, who lived with his
son X. II. Hall of this town, fell down
stairs recently, receiving injuries causing
death two days after. lie was 81 years Of
age.
AS Mr. Robert Clemens was carrying
his daughters TO school ON the morning of
Dee 2?.iL his horse SHE'D suddenly, throw
Ing them all from the sleigh. Result, a
broken thigh bone for the youngest. Dir.
ID. Campbell and son were speedily called,
and reduced the fracture.
The friends of Mr.. and Mrs. c. j. Ball,
on The 31st ult. reminded them that it was
the Gllh anniversary Of their marriage by
presenting them various presents of wood.
New years day some forty or moro OF
the former neighbors aud friends of Mr..
and Mrs. David Hitchcock surprised thom
10y presenting themselves at tLeirresidencc
in Grafton, and appropriately celebrating
their tin wedding. $. W. d.