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Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-12-16
The Legislature.

The session OF our State Legisla.
tule which closed last week, cannot
be said tn have accomplished u very
extraordinary amount Of work. hut
ut the same time 1t must IN justice
he said that, IL il accomplished u"
great good, neither did 1t permit any
serious harm to the interests OF the
State or tie people. Al q result OF
the present one term system the
body was so largely composed OF
raw and inexperienced material that
nearly IL month was occupied IN get
ting settled down to business. The
general spirit of the session was one
of retlenchment and economy, and
M and outgronth Of this the sala'
ries of most of the State officers
were cut down. The legislation.
however, on tue subject OF State eX'
ppnses was by no means as thorough
and searching as we hope to see nc
cOmplishe1 at u future session. II
in greatly to be regretted that near
" all the most important ana nee.
essary public measures were killed
in either one house or the other
The obvious moral OF the session IL
for. the towns to hereafter select eX.
l,erienctd representatives who VIII
lie able to at once set about their
work, accomplish it and adjourn
with the least possible expense to
the State.
The measure enacted by the Leg
islatue which seems to attract the
most attention is the "nuisance BILL"
Which makes every rum shop OF
whatever kind Il nuisance, and for
every conviction the penalty is n
fine of from twenty to two hundred
dollars or a fine OF twenty dollars
and Imprisonment in tue county jail
or not less than one month, or more
than three months, in the discretion
If the court. The bill also shuts
up every place where liquor is sold,
IN conviction, till the owner gives
bonds not to continue the traffic
and makes him liable to o fine OF
rem dollars for each day in which hr
shall occupy such place after con
viction before giving such bond.
This measure creates much cOnStei'
nation among liquor sellers, and il"
The larger towns some Of them are
SAID to have already closed theiI
places of business.-Phnair.
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We have received copy of the Deem
,er issue of "Whitney's Musical Guest.
he well-known musical ana literary
ournal. The growing demand for vocal
nd instrumental music of a superior
'haracter has induced the publisher OF
he Guest to devote large portion of its
pace to the productions OF our best
american and Foreign composers. Th,
present number contains sixteen pages,
heet music size. of choice popular mu-
lie, varied with All admirable regard Tor
he tastes and needs of all classes of must
;ians. The literary contents are at once
resh. and attractive, and even persons
who are not especially devoted to music
will find in this portion OF the Gue,t mat
5er worth many times its cost. Taking
nto account ali the wants it is designed
o meet, the Guest stands in the yer.
ront rank among publications of it,
lass, and in view of the fact that the
welve monthly numbers contain nearl,
hirty dollars worth OF music, is certain
V cheap at Sl.1O per annum. We also
iotice that all new subscribers befol e
January LIST, 1877, will receive the Oct.
NOV. and Dec. numbers ofthis-yea4tre e:
)ne specimen copy loo. Address, W.
". Whitney, publisher, Toledo, O.
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SOUTH WASHINGTON

An American eagle was caught
in u trap by Obadiah George Nov,
20. 1t measured nearly seven Ieel
from tip to tip. IL was taken Ia
Chelsea for exhibition, stuffed aud
placed in w. IL. Marston's grocer,
store.
David II. Fuller. whilo nc Chel'
sen last Friday was arrested b..
sheriff Barron Of Washington, t0l
violating the United States revenue
laws, in selling ,utoxic 'ting liquors
without u government license. liz
was taken to Montpelier to be tried
by government officials.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-12-16

HERE is change. A little more
than a year ago the Portland Argus
rejoiced i'll tie defeat Of Sam Ran
dali in the Democratic COMPRESSION
al caucus, and denounced him as d
stool of tue protection monopolists
o slippery politician, bogus Dem,
ocrat who played into the hands OF
the Republicans and cared only fo,
Jobbery, and Il salary -grabbcr." Be
fore the caucus OF last Saturda,
the same paper volunteered to say
"We hope Mr.. Randall will be elect
ed Speaker simply because we M -.
lieve him to be the ablest man fl,
the place." Has Mr.. Randall "rt
Ormed 7"
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WE do not really think the Dem
ocrats have any right to that ont
vote from Oregon any more than t,
the one from Vermont. A majority
Of the people voted for three Re-
publicans and Intended to elec'
them. One, being ineligible, could
not be elected, and there was va
cancy to be filed which the other
members had a legal right to ill
As We have heretofore shown, til.
doctrine that a candidate having l.
minority Of votes can he elected be-.
cause his opponent is ineligible ba,
always been rejected in this coun.
try and the principle established
that there is a failure to elect.
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SUPREME COURT--AssIGNMENT or
JUDGES. At the general term of The
supreme Court, the following assign
,nent of Judges was made for the veal
commencing December LIST, 1876:
FOR SUPREME COURT.
Observation-Disclosures, Royce, Ross,
Powers, January /.
Frankln-Pierpoint, Wheeler, Ross,
Powers, January II.
Grand Isle-Pierpoint, Wheeler, Ross,
Powers, January 49,
Addison-Barrctt, Wheeler, Redfeld,
covers, January %.
acknowledgements, Barrett, Royce,
.tedtield, January 20.
Bennington-Pierpoint, Barrett, Royce,
Ross, February 6.
Windham-Wheeler, Royce Ross, Pow
,rs, February II.
Windsor-Pierpoint, Wheeler, Red
ieid, Powers. February %.
Orange-Pierpoint, Barrett. Royce,
Ross, March 6.
Washington-Barrett, Royce, Ross,
Powers, August.
acknowledgements, Royce, Ross,
.tedtield.
Orleans-Barrett, Royce, Ross, Pow
rs.
Essex-Barrett, Wheeler, Redfield,
covers.
Caledonia-Barrett, Wheeler, Redfeld,
COVERS.
FOR COUNTY COURT.
'ierpoint, Chief Judge, Addison, Chit
tenden.
Barrett, Judge, Windsor, Windham.
Wheeler, Judge, Bennington. Rutland.
Joyce, Judge, Grand Isle, Franklin.
tedtield, Judge, Orleans, Washington.
toss, Judge. Caledonia, Essex.
lowers, Judge, Lamoille. Orange.
j. PlERroINT, Chief Judge.
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Harper's Weekly.
ILLUSTRATED.
Noji,,S of The Press,

Ha,pcr's Weekly should he in every family
ttr"n ,hont the land, us purer more inter
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is ne Published in this or any other countr,
- Commercial Bulletin. Boston.
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Eug'e.
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Harper's Magazine.
ILLUSTRATED.
Notices Of nc Press.

The Maga:ine has attained IN its ore qnar
ter century aud more of cXistamce 10 tia
point where it may be sail of IL. in the word,
1T, DR.. Johnson, ut Is vain 10 blame aud use
less Ia praise" The lu>tcr of its loug.aso.nt
iained reputation has increased rs tho year
have passed, and its future seems rs bright II
not brighter than ut any Time sinco the gold
ch hue OF prosperity settled nrollud its late,
and best years. -Brookiym Edgie.
Mrpcrs MonHiy is marked by the sam
characteristics which gave 1t circulation FROM
the first with the better class of readers. l.
combines reading matter with illustn tions ~
"a way to make clear and vivid the iucts pre-
scented. Pictures merely designed to catch
the eye Of the ignorant are never inserted
Chicago journal.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-12-16

The feeling among the leading
Democrts of the South about anoth.
err rebellion if Hayes is inaugural.
ed is we'll illustrated in the CONVEX.
satiOn between a Northern and
Southern Democrat as given in Oui
New York letter this week. The
talk Of Northern aid fooled the South.
erners fifteen years ago, but it can.
not do so again. II Mr.. TiIden's
fire eating hackers at the North SCI
fit TO "Ay to arms" if Hayes is in.
augurated they will have to do til.
fighting.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-12-16
TUNBRlDGE.

TUNBRlDGE.
A good work of revival is report
ed as being in progress in the neigh.
borllOOd Of the East Hill. Several
persons have prOfessed conversion
while many others are anxiously
seeking TIE way of safety.
In other parts of the town thiev-
ing has become quite prevalent, if
reports are true. One man has lost
eleven turkeys, and another thirty
chickens. Two other men have had
sheep stolen from their tlOcks.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-12-16

The regular certificates, which
will be forwarded to the President
Of the Senate, authenticated by the
Governors of the several States.
give 1856 votes for Hayes and Wheel
,.r and 1S4 for Tilden and Hendricks.
On the face of the certificates Ha! es
is, therefore, elected, and we judge
it probable that this result will stand.
At all events, the burden of proof
is now on the side of the Democrats,
with the prima .tacie case against
hem,-Ner York Herald.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-12-16

1T is Il curious fact that the first
men to rush to Louisiana, Florida
md South Carolina to interfere
with the authorities of those States
N the counting of the votes for
Electors were those who have been
III their lives the champions OF
State sovereignty and stickers fo'
.'State rights" If the authorities
# a State have not the right to
count their own votes without in.
erferancp, States have no rights re-
naming worth talking about.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-12-16

JUDGE ABBOTT, (Dem.) Of Mas.
sachusetts, one OF the House com
mittee sent to South Carolina to Gin.
vestigate," was surprised to fluid tht
electoral vote in that State not il,
doubt. He thought the Edgefslh
aud Laurens vote was thrown OuI
in order 10 elect them. When h,
found that even admitting the vote
of those counties DR.. Hayes still.
had nine hundred majority, he ex
claimed, "What are you complain
ing abOuti
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-12-16

When you have eliminated from
he democratic party the confederate
dement, Of the South, the intla-
ZIONIST of the West and the foreign
oorn voters of the East, there is
hardly enough left to swear 10y.
Boston Advertiser.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-12-16

NATIONAL BANK OF NEW hURY.
" WELLS RIVER, VT
The annual meeting of the Stoekhohlc of
this Bank, for tho election of Directors for
The cusiin. year, will he held at their l'nuk
rug House on Tuesday the 9th day Of January,
1917, at 10 o'clock A.. ",
GEORGE LESLIE,
'30wi & shicr.
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STAFFORD.

STHAFFOHDs
A man 10y the name of Parker
was arrested for stealing IA harness,
and he'd Tor tii,l at the County
Court. For a want of bail he was
consigned to the custody of jailOr
Dickinson at Chelsea. He belongs
ut Hanover, n. II,
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WatertOWn Live Stock Market.
NUMBER FROM THE SEVERAL STATES.
Total. 1926

Prices OF Market Beef-A few choice 81 rs
Sc rs; second quality IS on a s. IS; third
quality $500 II 4.75
Prices of Store Cattle-Working Oxen per
pair from 800. $l25 $50 a us
Mich Cows ana Calves from $50 so; ex-
ira SIS 80; Farrow Cows so a $50.
Yearlings 81 90 a $22, two years old SIG a
$50 three years old IS a $40.
Prices of Sheep and Lambs-In lots 81 so
50 80 a 81 Oneach; extra SO % Il 81 Is each,
Or from Sc a per Id.
Veal calves - 50
Prices of Hides, Tallow and Skins-Brigh
toh Hides 74c &C per ID. Country Hides
y c. Brighton Tallow &c C. Countr-
rallow 6ioa
Sheared Sheep Skins each Wool Skins
Lamb Skins 00c each. Calf Skins lOa lie
N. b, Beef-Choicr grade includes nothing
but stabilized 100 to 400 lbs Bullocks. Extra
aud first quality includes the best, large, fat
Oxen. Second and third quality includes
Oxen and two and three year old Steers
Sheep-Extra includes cossets, anu when
those of inferior quality are thrown out.
REMARKS.
Cattle-In consequence of the snow storm
q train of Western Cattle aid one tram Of
Northern had not put IN an appearance Will
probably arrive during he day. We III Il the
ma, ket not very active. and ON ordinary
grades il would stem tina: prices We rc u little
off. Good Cattle at firm rates
SheeI-the market for sheep is at reduced
prices this week supply was too heavy for
the de,nsud trade stuw.
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CENb 25c. TO G. Z. LOWELL Il CO., New
- York, Tor Pamphlet Of loo pages, Contain
ing lists of 3OOO newspapers, and estimates
showing Gust Ut advertising.
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TOPSIlAM.

TOPSHAM.
The money drawer f the store of
Mr.. Stewart, was robbed OH the
night of Nov. 9th. Only a few dol
lars were in it. The sneak thief Sc.
GREETED himself in the evening in the
back store room, till after the store
was closed for the night.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-12-16

Don't fail TO call at the Opinion
Stationery Store if you want nice
genuine Prang chromos,school cards
gem pictures and notices (Some-
thing newl, albums, &c. BLANK
Books a specially. We sell box
paper lomer than any other dealer
in the State. Call at Opinion Sta
ti0nery Store and SEE for yourselves
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been appointed Comptroller IN place
OF Andrew II. Green, and wns
promptly confirmed by the Demo
cratic Aldermen. Kelly il the head
of that association of thieves, Tam
many, aud il also ono Of the gin
mill faction. lie Ia u more danger
ans man than Tweed, because, while
Just as Inscriptions, he is u more
able man. and has the gin-millS IN
brttcr training. This action of the
Mayor IL u complete surrender ot
the city to its worst elements. TIL,
strikers are in ccstacy, and good
men mourn.
John MOrrissey has declared al
bets on the Presidency of, and j.
returning the money he holdS-
million and q half-t0 the righttn
owners, What the others will d'
no one knows. There is n fear on
the part Of betters that instead oI
declaring the bets soft" they vii
lake themselves off. They are all
shaky. PIETRo.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-12-16
The Presidential Problem seems
no nearer solution than it did two

no nearer u solution than it did two
weeks ago. The Democrats insis'
on counting the electoral vote stolen
from Oregon, and thus claim ont
majority for Tillen. The Kepubli'
cans claim that because majority
candidate is Ineligible for an Office
the minority candidate is not elect
ed, but that a vacancy exists. The
Democrats propose to hold mass
meetings throughout the coufitry.
hoping by Blowing, bluster and blum
to make the people believe that Til
den is honestly elected. But thu
attempt will fail. The mass of th'
loyal people are too intelligent, to"
we'll informed, to he fooled by sucL
Chinese jugglpry.
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exchange says: Silver TWEEN.
y.cent pieces, milIed in imitation OF
quarters, can be detected from the
act that the eagle looks TO the right
while on the quarters its head is
,lways pointed to the left.
We have no means OF testing the
matter ourselves. A careful bust.
'ess man says another good way to
lind out the difference is to take il
o the scales and weigh it. Wei
wait till we get one. He also says
hat 500 cents" is stamped on ont
md $50 cents" on the other. We
will have to take his word for it.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-12-16

Genuine Prang Chr0m0s only
at OPINION Stationery Store.
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'linQ ucstIOm the best sus.
tanned work OC the Kind ira
the World.
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ID L d..

In Fairlee, Dec. l3.Rey. Daniel Minor, aged
about 65 years.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-12-16
MARRIED.

At the residence of tho brides father, Mr.
William Howard Doc. 18th, by Rev. Francis
Is. Knowlton, Charles w Pierce and Miss
Martha a. Howard, all of Oxford. \. II.
In IIollcrncss N. H. Nov. 18th, by Rev.
Howard +. Hill. Il. L. Risey aud Miss Sadie
J. Ames of iIoIderness.
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POLITICAL,

Hayes is certainly elected. and
the people breathe freer. The re-
lief from the chance that the gener-
al government would be delivered
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-05-03
RURAL NOTES.
Matters of Interest to the Husband
man and Housewife.
Milking Cows.

The milk of COWS soon after they
have calveo contains more butter, and
is much more easily churned than it
is afterwards. About five months
after calving the milk undergoes a
change, and the cream is not only less
in quantity, but the butter globlues
are smaller The reason why milk
froths in churns is that, when it sours,
alcohol is formed by the decomposi-
ton of the sugar Of the milk, and this
causes the milk, when shaken or beat
en-, to foam Or froth. If this froth ex-
lists to a large extent, butter will not
come, and the milk is useless for churn-
ing purposes. The longer a cow is
MIXED after calying, the less is the
yield of butter, and the less nourish-
ment is there contained In her milk.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-05-03

short note to some of the senators OF
cabinet officers respecting the possible
effect Of some contemplated financial
measures, or few lines to his wife pre-
pairing her for some visitor he should
bring home in the evening, or of an
unusual detention from home. The ex.
tended ramifcations of his business
the many well-educated and shrewd
men at home and abroad in the en-
ploy of the house, and his own keen
foresight, kept him well advised of the
condition of affairs all over the world
and his advice was constantly sought
by the foremost men of the nation.
The desire of President Grant to make
Mr. Stewart his Secretary of the Treas
ury gave him new ambition. He ar
ranged to relinquish all interest," direct
or remote, in the business of the firm.
and would have turned that vast in
come to charitable purposes. In No
vember, 1873, when gold went down to
1863, de made every preparation for a
declaration of specie payments: An
inventory Of the cost of his merchan-
disc was made, and, with this showing
a shrinkage of two million dollars on
the hard-pan basis, he entertained Gen.
Grant one afternoon, pleading for the
issuance Of a proclamation. With the
failure Of this scheme he. seemed to
lose all interest in national legislation.
His investments on Long Island, at
Saratoga, and in mill property, were
made chiefly to find profitable uses for
his surplus funds. The death of Arch
itect Kellum robbed the Hampstead
Plains and railway property of much of
it's interest to him, but the Saratoga
project was pushed vigorously along
because it paid a good dividend from
the outset.
The plans and specification for all
his buildings he went over with the
incest care, and made it an invariable
rule to reduce every agreement to
plain, undeniable written statements.
When building the present wholesale
store flaw in an ordinarily drawn con-.
tract was taken advantage of by one of
the parties employed, entailing a loss
Of about $4,000 upon Mr.. Stewart.
From that day he is reported to have
vowed BY the Lor' Harry" his onlv
peculiar and occasional phrase-"I
will make all my contracts indisputably
plain"