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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29

To the Editor Of the Free Press and Times
observe that the Democratic Committee
Of Investigation now at work in Louisiana
occasionally unearth negro who testites
that he was persuaded" at the recent
election to vote tor 1ilden. The Democratic
Political Dictionary has produced num-
Der of definitions new and strange this year.
but the word persuaded never before
had such dread significance as it has to-day
in Louisiana. The "bull-dozers seem to
have taken their idea OF persuasion from
Dick Turpin. the famous English foot-pad,
one Of whose exploits in thus narrated in e
popular song;
The coschnan he. not liking the job,
Let OF 1T 3 :ull gallup,
But Dick Put couple of balls in his mob
And pera3uisd on him to STOP.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29

Many valuable discoveries and much useful
know edge is kept 'rom the world. because y: thu
immense expense in making them known to the
people. THIS "a Lot the case with bosCHkES
GERMAN SYRUP, although but few years intro
duced into this country, It's sale now reaches in
every town snd village In the United States. Its
wonderful success in curing Consumption, Severe
Coughs, Asthma. and all other diseases OF the
throat and lungs, was first made known by dis
trbutng every year, !or three years, over 10000
bottles to the afflicted free Of eAags, by druggists
No such test o. merit was sver given before TO
any other preparation. Could you ask more Go
10 your Druggist and get Bottle Tor Is cents and
try Il. sample bottles 10 cents.
Oct 6-doOd sweOwti
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29

TIE prevalent impression that everybody
was "dead-broke" and that there would be
no holiday trade or Christmas giving to
speak Of this year was not borne out by the
results. Our merchants generally did a good
holiday business, last week, and the express
people, who have good chance to judge OF
the amount of Christmas presents going, say
there were more Christmas packages sent
this year than ever. Mr.. Henderson informs
US that the number of such packages re
ceived this year was decidedly larger than
last year, although the postal laws are now
such that many parcels 60 by mail which
a wear ago went by express It took the
express people till one O'Clock Monday,
working lively, to deliver about the city
the packages received Saturday night
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29

ONLY one flag, We believe, now flies in
our streets as an outward and visible sign
OF the exciting political campaign through
which We have recently passed. The club
rooms are closed, and the torches, uniforms.
banners and transparencies are taking the
hrst instalment of their four years rest.
Let US have peace.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29

EAST CHARLoTTE.-ln place of Prof G.
IL Perkins, who was detained at home. the
second lecture of our course was delivered,
on Friday evening, Dec -. by the Rev.
Spencer Marsh ; subject The Earl of Chat
ham The lecture was an able and elo-
quent one, and was listened to by an ap-
preeiatiye audience. Ii is hoped that Prot.
Perkins may fulfil his engagement here,
some time during the Winter. y.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29

THE meteor that passed over Kansas, Mis-
souri, Illinois. Indiana and Pennsylvania, last
week, was the most remarkable Ct recent
years. Ia some places it appeared several
times bigger than the moon, was accom-
panied with a rumble as OF heavy thunder,
and left behind it train Of light embracing
all the tints OF the solar spectrum. Timid
people were sure the judgment day had
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29

VERMONT SHEEP-BRTEDEEs' Association.
The committee on pedigreos OF the Vermont
Merino Sheep Breeders Association held .
a meeting at Middlebury. on Tuesday last
The number Of hocks offered Tor registry
was very large. The committee considered
and passed upon as many as their time would
permit, but a large number were necessarily
put over to be considered at a future meet
ing Of the committee to be held at Middle
bury. Monday. January Sth. 1877. More APP
phcations to have stocks registered can st.ll
be received and should be sent to the Secre-
tary, A Chapman, at Middlebury, as soon us
possible
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29

The Fish Commissioners have been obliged
to decline the proportion Of lsnd-locked
salmon belonging to the State. distributed
BY the United States, because no provision
has been made by the State for Matching
the same. This is q reproach on the last
Legislature. which neglected to so provide.
The Commissioners are also prepared, upon
application, to furnish posters forbidding
hshing in waters where the same is pro-
hibited by law.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29

NEw ENGLAND WEATHER. - Mark IVAN
thus depicts Old Probs' difficulties IN pre-
dieting the weather for this part OF the
world cold Probabilities has mighty
reputation for accurate prophecy, and thor
oughly well deserves it. You take up the
papers. and observe how crisply and con-
tiieutly he checks of what to-day weather
is going TO be on the Pacific, down South, in
the Middle States, 10 the Wisconsin region.
zee him sail along IN the JOY and PRIDE OF
his power till he gets to New England, and
then see his tail drop He doesn't Know
what the weather is going to De IN new
England. He can't any more tell than ne
can tell how many Presidents OF the Lnitea
States there's gclng TO be next year. wen,
he mu.ls over 1t, and By and by he gets out
something like this: Probable nor east to
sou-'east winds. varying 10 the s0uthsrd
and westard and BASTARD and point between
high and low barometer: sweeping around
from place TO place Probable areas OF rain,
snow, hail and drought, succeeded or pre-
ceded BY earthq uakes. with thunder and
lightning. Then he jots down this post
script from his wandering mind to cover
accidents: BAT it IL possible that tine
programme may be wholly changed IN the
meantime.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29

TIE Provincial Parliament OF Quebec has
been agitated over "a spruee-gum bill,
authorizing the Gray nuns Of Montreal to
engage in the manufacture of spruce-gum
and other Industries. The regular trade
object to this competition by an association
supported by charity.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29

There need be no pain where Centsur Linl-
ment IS used. Burns and scalds are healed without
scar. Rheumatism, sprains, and most flesh, bone
and muscle ailments. can be absolutely cured.
Tiers two kinds. The White Centsur Llnlment
Ter family use the Yellow for horses aud animals
one trial will convince the lncredulous.
Nov ll-wSn
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29
DOMINION NEWS,

THE BURNING or The ST. ELIzABETH's con
VENT.
MONTREAL. Dec. 27.-Nine bodies have
been recovered from the ruins of the St.
Elizabeth's convent, 50 badly burnt they
could not be identified. Four are still mis-
sing The coroner's inquest resulted verdict
of accidental death. The cause OF the fire is
not ascertalned.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29

- ALBAss Butter MARkET. Dec. 20
The receipts were light and prices unchang-
ii. Common sold at IT, to Is cents; good
II to - cents choice % to = cents. gilt
edged 30 cents per pound, with higher
nsice pad Tor extra Fall made butter.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29

Now Il the cheerful season when 1.-THE
boys' indulge in that immemorial habit of
"swearing-of :" and abjure the delights OF
cards. tobacco, billiards, beer. and kindred
vices the abjuration, in some rare cases,
lasting for even a month
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29

Charles Tufts. the founder Of Tufts COL
lege (Universalist) died at Somerville.
Mass, on Sunday. at the great age Of IS.
Mrs. s. c. Alexander, sister of Hon. F..
4. Woodbridge. died suddenly at Washing
ton, December 18th. She had been in her
usual health. and had been out in the even
ing. Returning to her boarding place she
complained Of feeling a little unwell and re-
tired to her room. Just as she entered it
she fell and expired from heart disease.
Her romans were brought to Vergennes for
interment.
The Rev. A. ID. Smith, for thirteen years
past President of Dartmouth College, re-
signed the position, the other day. on &C.
count Of continued ill-health. The Board
of Trustees. however, refused to accept the
resignation and voted to give President
Smith vacation with the hope that it
would revive his health.
The daughter of an American dentist in
Paris, Miss Evans, has become the wife of
Marquis D'Oyley.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29

AlpuRcH-The sleighing is excellent,
and the crossing on the ice good IN all
directions.
Christmas exercises. consisting OF singing
speaking and Christmas trees, were held IN
the NJ. Z. Church at the Centre, Christmas
night The singing was fine and the speak
ing, which was principally by the smaller
children, excellent. There were two trees
and they were well loaded. The most ex-
pensiye present was fine overcoat, valued
at $50. for the pastor, Rev. \. W. Wilder.
Tbi, pre- sent was secured through the intu-
ence of Miss NJ. A. Sowles and Miss Minnie
Darby. and the contributions were mostly
from persons not members of the church.
Ii was happy surprise Tor Mr.. Wider as
he did not know OF the present until 1t was
presented, and the generous contribution OF
those not connected with the church speaks
well of the popularity OF Mr.. Wilder
As Frank Dec and wife and Daniel Lew
is and wife, Of this town, were driving on
the ice Just north of the Canada line. the
I7th inst, they suddenly broke through the
ice and ali but Dec were precipitsted into
the water. Dec sprang in and rescued has
wils and then sprang in again and caught
Mrs. Lewis by the hair OF the head jdst as
she was sinking the second time. 1t was a
fearfully cold day and by the time he got
ready to assist his team out one OF them
was 50 chilled that it was impossible to get
it out.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29

ODD PRoBs " has abandoned that old
and familiar name, and will be known
hereafter as - Weather Indications" This
sounds trife like an unfinished conup-
drum, but there's nothing in a name, you
know,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29

The New Dec LAw-As Burlington IS
(orwas until quite recently the headquar-
tiers OF the great North American Dog Asso-
citation, Of course our people will be inter-
ested in the so-called dog law. which was
devised by the last Legislature for the pur-
pose of putting an end to the warfare be-
tween the dogs and the sheep. by putting
an end to unlicensed dogs. The law is of
We give an abstract
1t provides that on or before the 3lst day
of March Of each year every owner Of dog
shall cause it to be registered, numbered.
described and licensed for one year from
the first day of the ensuing April in the
Office of the clerk Of the city or town where
in said dog is kept, and shall cause it to
wear around its neck collar distinctly
marked with its owners name and its reg
istered number, and shall pay for such
license two dollars. Parties keeping dogs
without registration are subject to a fiue
of fifteen dollars, five Of which goes to the
complainant. Police officers or c0nstables
after the 18th day Of May, are TO kill or
cause to be killed all dogs not licensed, in
their respective towns, tor which such Off
GERS receive a lee of one dollar each. Par
ties suffering from the depredations OF
dogs shall. upon application TO the proper
town authorities, have the damage spprals-
ed and receive a town order Tor such
amount as they shall adiudge. 1t will be
seen that the law is very sweeping in its
provisions. aud 1t is 50 worded Us to render
It difficult Of evasion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29
A Wonderful Discovery.


Our exchanges are filed with accounts Of mo
wonderful cures effected by DR.. 6AGH's MEDICAL
WoHDERn It 10 said to be the greatest vitalizer ye
discovered, giving buoyapcy 70 the spirits, elastic
fty to the step, and making the Invalid hearty
courageous and strong. 1t all diseases of the
Liver. Stomach, Kidneys and Spine; 6crofula and
All Blood Diseases; cures Nervous Prostitution and
weakness Of either sex restoring tone and vigor 10
the whole system. Read the following cures.
Prof.. II. A. WILSON, Saratoga, N. Y, widely
known - Principal Of one Of leading institutions
OF learning says that his wife has used tho Medical
Wonder" Tor complication OF diseases with the
most happy effect. No other REMEDY ever touched
the case like It.
DR. A. DALTON, Morrisville. N. Y; sister in bed
two years with female and nervous Diseases cured.
NORMAN HUNT, Sheds Corners, N. Y, wonderful
cure OF dyspepsia and heart disease.
ALBERT TRuKsDALE. 6uncook. N. H., lothsome
Scroiula supposed to be consumption; cnred.
REV. D. J. WAR, Franklin, N. H., wife afflicted
with Liver and Kidney complaints, Neuralgia, dc.
MRS. G. 7. ORDwAr, Concord, N. H.. confined to
bed with female and kidney disease; cured.
81 No space for 100 other cures. e
Ask your Dru ggist for Is Medical Wonder" and he
cured. Prepared BY DIR. GAGE . Co., Saratoga, NY.
sold in Burlington by b. W. Carpenter . Co.,
Wells, Richardson Co., Wholesale.
Nov & deOdAWly
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29

WArERvILLE.-E. W. Prior killed q pig
ON Wednesday last that weighed 430 pounds.
He was seven months and twenty-seven
DAYS old when killed. and we do not hesi-
tate to call him the champion pig Of the
county, if not the State.
S. R. Miller has Leap Year dance, this
week, it being got up by the ladies OF
Cambridge, Watervilie and adjoining
towns.
A donation visit for the benefit of Mr..
Vail was held last Friday afternoon and
evening at the house of G. W. Hulburd.
A large company was present in the even
ing. and Mr. Vail received over $50. C.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29

BURLINGTON GRANGE, Patrons Of nus-
bandry, was represented at the recent meet
ing at Windsor Of the State Grange by its
chaplain and regularly accredited delegate,
\. b Simonds. Esq.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29
Ysm advertisements.
Cabinet Organ for Sale.

TIVE subscriber offer. for sale. cheap. beautiful
L toned, i've octave second hand Or an. N .ood
condition. Said INSTRUMENT has u fine rosrSood
and will be sold most favorable terms II called
for soon. Nothing more suitable Tor s present FOR
particulars, inquire, by letter. OF JOHN SMITH,
Care Free Press, Burlington. Vt.-Dec q, weow
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29

MONDAY was a perfect Winter day -
ar hne and oracing; sunshine brilliant /;
sieishing capital. And the Christmas riders
were out in force.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29

A Coon TnING.-The Central Vermont
Railroad are doing a good thing. by put
ting in those safety switches. These are 80
arranged that, in case the switch is mis-
placed, the train Is brought back again.
upon the main line.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29

ANERMoNT CENTENNIAL A meeting OF the
citizens Of Westminster was held Monday,
and a committee appointed to make arrange
ments for the celebration Of the centennial
anniversary Of the birth of the State. Hon
Henry Clark. of Rutland, has been engaged
70 deliver the historical address.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29
Commercial.


AMOUNT or LIVE STOCK AT MARKET.
Cattle. Sheep & L mbs. Sw
This week 1876 66l4 1898
Last week........ li76 37c5 cGS9
From Vermont. l73 l7i3
Prices OF Market Beef-A few choice, s. 80 a 60;
extra, s. O067 So first quality, Sc Is "a rs; sec
ond quality, s. 0U 90; third quality 81 % al 80
Prices OF Store Ca:tle-Workins oxen per pair
500, tl25, $50, Sl75; Mich Cows and Calves
from $3O1s0; extra, $55fsJ; farrow Cows, $20d3O;
Yearlinss, Sl0r20; Two Years Old, $l6d36: Three
Years Old, $2Sapi0.
Prices Of Sheep and Lambs-In lots 81 80, s. so,
81 rs and 50 90 each extra 50 JO45 o. or from 10
6, v y. Spring Lambs, -cgb.
Prices OF HIDES, Tailow and Skins brighton
Hides.-R7ic v ID; TallOw. &c v N Country
Hides 6ia7c Htn; Taliow. 6ic Plb; Pelts, 81 each
Calf Skins, i01llcR b.
RkhARKs.
Cattle This week We find q good supply Of
cattle. Trade good and prices well sustained
Sueep and Lambs-Arrivsls, 2ill head. There
il but little improvement in prices.
Poultry-Be.t grades OF Poultry selling at II cts.
aud mixed lots Ut loo Y ID.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29

GEORGE GREGORY Smith, Esq eldest son
OF Ex-Governor J. Gregory Smith, was mar
ried TO Miss Stevens, daughter Of Romeo
Stevens, and granddaughter of Hon. Har-
rison Stevens, of Montreal, in that city yes
tnrAau
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29

lHa welI-known physician, Dr. S. S.
Fitch. proprietor Of Congress Hall, sheldon,
died ut Detroit, Mich, on Monday His
remains will be brought - Sheldon for in
termCnt
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29

HANKS to the Nuisance act. or something
the police court runs very dry, nowadays.
There has hardly been a criminal case be-
Tore the City Court or Justice, in two
sxgeLs
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29

IHE auction sale of the livery property
connected with the American Hotel, Satur-
day, Melted $4,000. The property sold some
three years ago, for SO 900.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29

From C. W. Thomas, of 8rattleboro. VI.

" For ten or twelve .yesrs past haro been
troubled much Of the time with Catarrh. which has
kept up a continual irritation OF the throat and
lungs. attended with severe Cough. During this
time have tried many OF the popular remedies OF
the day without the least beneht. The past winter
commenced the use Of DR.. wIsrAR's BALsAh or
WILD CHERRY. the beneficial effects " which have
been very great as after having used three bottles
find myself entirely cured OF my disease. The
BALsAH has also been used 10 severe case Of Astn
ma and Cough which came within my obser .s,S:Ss-'
which yielded at once to the remedy:
inend its to the afflicted senerslly-,s.fs.
80 cents and 81 90. Gold by ala 49,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29

TaE Democrats are to have State con-
yention, some time N the second or third
week IN January, to (as Walt Whitman
would say open their barbaric yawps"
on the political situation. That's what the
recent meteor was portent Of.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29

TINS Centennial Year, with all Is sacred
ASSOCIATIONS and hallowed memories. Is fast
wobbling to .hat thingumbob from which
no whaiyoumaycaA ever returns. It's sad
thought, but one that comes home to every
one of IL
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29

REDUCTION or WAGEs.-Ihe managers CT
the Central Vermont Railroad Company
have issued notices that the wages Of their
employees, on and after January l, will be
reduced from 10 to 10 % per cent.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29

MONEY closed at 5I6 after losnns att
PRIME Mercantile Paper al sat laners hold
ins of and letting thsr money on cal at to-day 5
rates
STERLING que; at 4S9! Gis5s.
GOLD opened anu CLOSED at lUs !! ~.tA sales al lOl
pc. cent.
eliza RINGS, IS 5l0.nO1
CUSTOM RECEIPTS s2g5. 900.
TREASURY disbursements 81 20 N1l.
GOVERNMENT BONDS active and st58dy.
STATE BONDS quiet and nunIiaal.
RAILROADS firm.
STOCKS Irregular and lower prices prevailed u
the general list. The greatest decline was Hi
nos Central aud the New York Central. the former
dropping rom 65t to Gl the latter from o.! 70
IL !, with closing rates respect vey at 81 and lOl
New Jersey Central made The next greatest oecline
selling down from 80. 70 3is, and closing at The
latter hgure. he stree again killed Commodore
Vanderbilt, to-day. Later IN the afternoon rumors
were current on the street that Two we'll known
members o! the stock exchsuS e were de.sulters
but as yet there is no certain eonsrmat.on %; these
reports ono those alleged de'aulters was said 10
be trustee IL several beaes olent Institutions anu
building.
Transactions aggregated ic6 Oyo shares Lake
Shore, 400; chigaa Central. lJUU New
York Central, 300.
GOLD dull at lU64 lJ-.
MONEY loaned al =.
GOVERNMENTS active and steady,
STATE BONDS nominal
:. =
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29

IT is seldom we have any better sleishing
than at present; and everybody who can is
taking advantage of it.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29

ACCORDING to rule the doctors ought to
be having a dull time Of it, these days
that is, if there Is any truth in the old saw:
III Christmas be white the churchyard is
lean, but fat is the churchyard if Christ
mas b. green" Perhaps the best way
will be to file that saw and see how correct
il proves.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29

ADDISON The Baptist society. Rev. r.
Mott, pastor, gave very interesting enter
tainment IN the town hall. on Saturday
evening, December a3i. consisting Of
Christmas Tree. supper, music, readings,
recitatons, etc. The music, under the
leadership of Mr.. Alvin d. Pond, recita-
ton by Miss Nettie Pulsipher, and an
original poem, The Atheists Dream. by
Mr.. Frank l.. Mason, of Middlebury Col
lege. together with other exercises OF the
evening. are spoken OF as highly meritori-
Gus. The tree was well laden. with gifts
for young and old and the supper tables
afforded ample evidence of the liberality and
domestic skill and good taste Of Addison
ladies
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-29

DE.Tu OF JAMES I. BAcoN.-At regular
meeting of Stannard Post. No. 9, G. A. R,
of this city, held Friday evening, Dec. Is,
1876. the following resolutions were
adopted:
lines and our comrade James 4. Bacon. formerly a
member of Company IF !" I'd Vermont volunteers,
has fallen therefore be II by this Post,
LIST ResOfted, That in the death OF James T.
Bacon, which sad event occurred at Barre. Vt.
November Both, 1876. we are again reminded Of
the great uncertainties which have thus far ac-
companied our footsteps, and that we have escaped
one peril after another only TO encounter greater
ones hereafter that recognize the highest
qualities OF the volunteer soldier-eitiEen as ex-
hlbited in the quiet esgnation with which our
cOmrade endured a lingering illness from which he
know there was no means Of escape. and the cour-
age with which he met the final summons, when
il came.
I'd, Resohed, That in the death of Sergeant James
able and law-abiding citizen, and this Post is
called upon 10 mourn the m lster-out OF an early
me Der who has been fast friend of the fraterni
ty proud vi the distinction which his mem bership
III the Grand Army gave him.
ID, Rescued, That as a token OF our respect Tor
soldier ana I good citizen. this Post will place
marble slab at his grave. and will drape its char
ter and equipsge in mourning for ninety days.
9Th, Resohed That as an expression of our
sincere - lnpathy with the family Of the deceased
In his death, copy Of these resolutions be furnish
&c them by the AdJutant, spread upon the records
Of the Post and furnished the city papers and the
Ter, !or publ cation FEW TAPLIS.
Post Adiutant