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Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-11-11
Re.UnIOn Of Vermont Officers.

The thirteenth annual reunion OF
Vermont officers will be held at
Montpelier, Wednesday, the 15sll
day 0t November next. The mem
bers Of the society and all Vernon,
officers and non commissioned OIL.
GERS Of the army and navy, are cor
lially invited to attend. The usual
business Innafin,r will he hold az til.
State House at three O'clock P. NJ.
The Grafton will he delivered by
Col. keltield Proctor of Rutland,
at the Hall of the House of Repre-
sentatives in the evening. Supper
ut precisely 10 o'clock p. M.
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Saturday, Nov. II. 1875.
,'or News Summary see last page.


The utmost uncertainty prevails
ut this time FRIDAY mOrning) as I"
the result of the ballot for Presi
dent. Dispatches received Tuesday
night indicated that Tilden was
elected by a large majority, but dur
ing Wednesday returns were receiv'
ri that showed plainly that the con
test was u close one: BY Wednes
day night the National COMMITTEES
of both parties claimed the election
Of their respective candidates. Lat
est returns show that two or three
Ut the small States hold the balanct
III power. The result so tar as def
nitely settled is as follows.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-11-11

WE are pleased to know that the
praypr.nreting in connection with
the Legislature is a grand success
From seven:I.tive to one hundred
meet EVERY morning in the room &C
cuNed by committees on electi"nS.
Among those attending and deppl.
interested in the meeting are solnr
who have never attended prayer
meetings at their homes. The sing.
ing is\inspiliLg. the spirit OF the
meetimgis eXcellent,t the prayers are
ftrvent, aud the addresses are con.
vincing. and sometimes truly touch.
ing. There seems to lie no interest
OF our commonwealth, social, civil
or religious tllat is not presented al
the throne OF grace. This is Ger.
tainly one of the most interesting
features of the session. We can
leave, with confitleEcp, the needed
reforms OF the State in the hands
of such nen.- W'atohMaN.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-11-11

CHELSEA.
Rev. p. Merrill of Williamstowll
preached ut the Methodist church
last Sabbath on an exchange with
Rev. W. }. Kiltler, acting pastor Of
the church. 1t WAS very pleasant
for the numerous friends Of Mr.. Mer-
rill in this place to meet their form.
rr pastor. lie had preached to them
lhree years prior to last spring.
Willie Lee is spending a few
weeks in this town on u visit to old
acquaintances. lie is IL muiatto,
and WAS II slave before the war Ui
the rebellion. Chaplain |. l.. Rob
rrts, thea Of This town, became much
interested in him while with the ar
my. When he returned he took
Willie home with him, and secured
him a home in this place. lie readi.
~ gained IL business education, and
for few years past he has been in
the employment uf large mercantile
houses in Manchester, n. H., and
Chicago, III. lie is II young man OF
more than ordinary talent and ac
tivity, considering his former con.
ulliun us Il slave.
November 2l was very summer.
like day. Thermometer stood at 1G-.
A public well was opened on the
common last week near the high
way opposite j. A. II. Corwin's store,
which will be supplied with a.,pli,
ances necessary tor man and beast
10 slake their thirst. This is deci.l-
eddy public benefit, for which they
will be grateful to those who pro.
posed and accomplished the same
The we'll was dug in less than one
day by young men who volunteered
to do the work.
Mr.. w. NJ. Matoon, whose leg was
broken at the late fair in Tunl,ridg-
is getting on finely, being able to
ride about the neiglborhood.
The work on Mr.. Abel Merrill's
I'rw house is in II good state Of pro
gress. The roof is covered aud the
cornices put on, aud the body of the
house boarded.
Hon. j. s. Morrill,, of STAFFORD,
delivered an address to the uayes
ana wheeler club IN the Town Hall
m Monday last. There was II large
though the notice was
short.
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PHILADELPHIA, Pa, May I, 1874.

MEssRs. LITTLEF1ELD X Co.:
Dear Sirs:-lt gives me great pleasure to
inform You that am able To aGteL t. my
business again. Sunie f,ar IN oath agb was
taken down sick with Ctta.rh with which l
had been trou led Tor Years il the worst firm
and had to leave NY work. l went tn New
York 10 be treated for l.. employed tbs hes.
rnc,lical skill IN the city wi h little b'neht.
was called by them tiie worst form Of Ctta1h1
Uzeiia The bones in my nose were partially
eaten away. My sense OF smell WAS gone to
such "a ,ie.r Q. that on one occasion while at
nome in New Hampshire. we killed IL skunk.
and all ID ugh they said it sinelied terribly, |
could not detect any thing l also had very
ul, dizzy spells. every hing seemed To whirl
around me aii,i | would na se to sit down tea
or tit,en minutes before 1 could walk. have
D.en laid up sick ausd II week at u time; in
feet never expected to get well agaiu, aal
my folks felt alarmed at any sit,,atl III. 1t At.
80 affected my mcnt Il powers 10 such an ex.
ient that 1t was impo- sihle for me To re,,iei-
Der even coin.uOI occurrences. While ut h.,ue
was Induced 10 t,y your Constitutional
Catarih Remedy, and never whe sick Was l
~ much felierot as Will; usiis It. au'i be-
gan to improve and have been gaining right
along, and now 1, el well as ever. cheer
fully give you this testii,l,nil, AMI II 1t viii
Dc Of any benefit 10 yOu ,iisii have Lo oh
ection Ia sou using my aa'he t. help III tro
luce u meuicine that has cured me vi q ter
lulc disease
Yours respectfully,
=. c. ADAMS.
Travelling Agent for Stctlnian, isrosn g.
-yons Puu4isLi,g ilonss, Philadelphia, Pa.
Price 81 per bot lc A Pamphlet of 81 pages
ivIis IL u, aiise Oh Caiari h WIN mn uir-raue
ases oi CUES, seat ERaE, ~ addressing the
ItTTIEEIELD & Co., Manchester, Nh.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-11-11

bring or send your auction bills
% the OPINION jno office to h.
printed. We do our work neatly.
promptly aud at low prices. w.
notice all auctions IN the OPINION.
which often proves q better notice
than the bills. Send IN your orders
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-11-11

S'1PT. DODGE is entitled to the
thanks of the leading men of bOtI
pa les for the prolnptnes with wllict
ne has responded to every call fol
special trains to attend pD.iticaI
meetings during this campaigu.-
LitttitOn Arguy.
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CATAR RH.
Bones of tht Nose Eaten Out
Memory Gone Mind Impaired
Cured by Constitutional Ca
tarrh Remedy.

The CONSTITUTIONAL CtTARRH REMEDY il
tho first article placed before the puhlic that
pr,posrl Ia cure Catarrh by building up The
Constitution, 1t struck ut the ront OF tho
VIII ,le difeulty. and thousands mpon thou
sands OF letters have been received by the
proprietors. setting forth the marvellous cares
anil. what is rtuiurkuule. cu ring not unlv tho
Catarrl. but all other ailments at thu 81 no
time. This is what 1t always does. Thu toll
lowing statement is only II sample Of what
we are continually receiving. from well known
people to when ynu can write. and not t.
b gus ones. Catarrh aud its attendant cvils.
cold in head. hacking cough, incipient Goa
sumption, hra lIche. pam. il back aud loins,
dizziness. lamgu luess. loss of ,,a5lte uni
general weakness, all leave tngNhtr W inl tae
Constitutional Catarrh Remedy is taken as
recommended
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Vote of Orange County.

Below will be 70 und the vote for cleo
tors in the towns in Orange County. We
give the vote for only one elector in each
ticket, as the same number was cast for
the other electors:
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-11-11

OXFORD. The vote iOt President
stUnl Hayes, l7G; 1ildrn, 10. {.
W. Pierce, Esq , WAS chosen dele
gate to the Constitutional Conven
ton.
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HAvERHILL. Hayes, 257; Ill
lien, 1886. Delegates, Samuel j.
Page and Joseph Powers by only 5
majority.
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Full line wtrsted jackets, ali
kinds. Also, hUO,ls, hut'ias, and
ties in great vaticiy, ut Mis-. Z. u.
CuytiS.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-11-11

"A good assortment of lad les
misses and chil,lreu's fur caps ut
Mrs. y. 8. Stevens.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-11-11

ladies call ut Mrs. q. Fl. Cur.
It's and get one of those new hats
that are selling so fast.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-11-11

PIERMONT. Presidential vote :
Hayes, 81; Tilden, II. Delegates,
Aaron p. Could, Aaron Barton.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-11-11

New Hampshire gives 5000 Re.
publican majority.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-11-11

pace IN the Chapel. DIR. William
Child OF Bath, N. H.. delivered the
principal address. The graduating
class, containing II members, were
chiefly from Maine aud New Hamp'
shire. a.
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Bradford Prices Current,
cs""""t"d weekly by SrEvENs & BAGLE,.
WatertOWn Live Stock Market.

For the week ending Tuesday, Nov. 9TH, 1877,
LIVE STOCK AT MARKET.
Cattle Ship Il Lambs. Swim.
This week. .....li23 $3.50 976!
Last week.. 1884 5ll3 1856
One year ago. 1858 LOOPS 4
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Yours respectfully,

Travelling Agent for Strdnian, i'roSn &
Lyons Puu.isLI.,g ilous,, PaiiaIci phi.i, Pa.
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The liquor dealers are taking -
new departure The law of 1869
provides that licenses shall not bt
granted except to restaurants hav.
ing Recommendations for man and
beasts" Consequently, all Licensees
that have been thus lar granted, are
illegal. The dealers are pushing
this matter with the idea of making
the the law SD OdiOus that all laws
will he repealed. and free trade in
liquor allowed. From the crowds !
have seen in the saloons ! should
say that the law was being fulfilled
~ the particular Of having alum
liant accommodations for beast,. l:
makes mighty little difference what
he law is, liquor is sold openly.
week days. day aud night.
there is u squirt OF 90.
'ositiOn tU selling on Sundays, aud
pasmodic efforts are made to stop
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worn IN costumes tor cooler wealth
or, aud the janntipsr. little, old
tashined bOnnets in velvet are com
ing out to wear with them.
THE BUSINESS OUTLOOK.
Business is t0lerabIy good, hut
there has been a lull which the job
brrs do not like. The fact il. bust.
hess men are waiting, and if Tillell
is elected. there will be another long
wait. for no ono can tell what the
policy of the party will be till he il
inaugurated, and nOt really till Con
gress sits. VIII he be har.l.mo,,py
or soft Will be pay the RebpI
claims, or will he dis'.ppoiDt bis par
~ and throw them ont, vii! nA
urge A revision or the tArIfI viii
he contract or expandi All these
questions have got to he answered
in the event of his election before
business men will take any risk \.
Still. there is II fair demand for
goods, and the later crop of Centen
nilers are putting "a great deal OF
money into circulation. That some
idea may be formed of tho money
spent to see the great show, it is
stated that the village of Cortland.
in this State, has spent S39, 900 to
go to Philadelphia. which is pretty
well for q village of less than 5000
people. We shall know more about
business next week.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-05-10
Senator Morton.

The confederates'in the lower hous e
of Congress are swinging their drag
net in all directions hoping thereby to
catch some prominent Republican.
One Of their latest achievements in
that direction was attempted by a
man named Springer, a former MEM
Der of the knights of the Golden
Circle.who proposed to investigate the
record OF ex-Gov. Morton, of Indiana.
AS matter of policy for the Demo-
Gratis, Springer could not have made
greater mistake, and we see It stated
that his party friends in Washington
are great y incensed at him for such
an exposition Of his asininity. 1t
furnished Senator Morton with the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-05-10

best and only provocation he needed
for a complete and thorough over
hauling OF the record of the demo crat-
io party in his state during the war
and be was not slow to avail himself
of the opportunity for making one of
his most telling speeches in the
Senate last week in which he review
ed the record of the Indiana democra-
cy ina manner which was really ex-
cruciating. If Springer and his cop
perhead associates had been wise they
would have maintained silence in this
matter; at least, would not have in
vted by their actions such review
OF their past record which was so
treacherous and infamous. Ex-Gov.
Morton will not be investigated any
further
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-05-10
"VilIfiers and Liars"

George W. Bird, in the Jefferson
Banner three or four weeks ago, said
chat it would be shown that e. D.
Coe, of the Whitewater Register and
w. D. Hoard of the Union, were both
'vilifers and..liars" in speaking as they
did of the embezzlement of the con-
dngent fund Certainly Georges own
testimony does not prove the above edi-
tors to be "vili6ers and liars when
he AYERS under oath that the Governor
ssprostituted himself to the level of a
common thief" Wouldn't it have
looked a little better for reform
George" not to have acted quite SO
hastily in calling men pet names who
spoke the truth and have George
himself to back them up in their as
sertions as to the disgraceful short
comings of that reform saint: William
r. Taylor ?
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-05-10

Republican National Convention.

The next Union Republican Nationa,
Convention, for the nomination of candi:
dates for President and Vice Preside Mt 81
the United States, will he held in the cit,
OF Cincinnati on Wednesday, the l4th day
OF June, SIG, at u o'clock noon and vii
consist of delegates from each state equat
to twice the number of itssena tors and REL
rrsrntatives in Congress, and of two dele
gates from each organized territory and the
District of Columbia,
In calling the conventions for election OF
delegates, the committees of the several
sta, es are recommended to invite all Repub-
Ican electors aud all otter voters, without
regard to past political differences or prev
ious party affiliations, who are opposed to
factional issues, and desire to promote
friendly feeling ana permanent harmony
throughout the country, by maintaining
and enforcing all the constitutional rights
of every citizen, including full and free ex-
ercise OF the right of suffrage withou, in
timidaton and without fraud. who are in
favor of continued prosecution and punish
ment of all Official dishonesty, and of an
economical administration of the govern
men. by honest. faithful and capable OH
GERS; who are in favor of making such re-
farms in the government as experience may
from time to time suggest; who are opposed
to impairing the credit of the nation by de-
preciating any of its obligations, and in
favor of sustaining in every way the ma
tional faith and financial honor; who hold
that the common school system is the nur
sery of American liberty, and should be
maintained absolutely free from sectarian
control; who believe that for the promotion
of these ends, the direction of the Govern
ment should continue to be confided to
those who adhere to principle of l776 to
support them as incorporated in the Conssi-
tuition and laws, and who are in favor of
recognizing and Strengthening the funda-
mental principle of national unity in this
centennial anniversary of the the birth of
the republic. E. D. MORGAN.
Chairman Republican National Committee
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-05-10

The Watertown Democrat last
week contained a franz, manly and
outspoken article denunciatory of Ex
Gov. Taylor for his petty thieving
when in Office. Per contra, the Water
town Wetberger defends the DIS
graced ex-oficlal and would fain
make it appear that he has done moth
ing wrong And this suggests the
further fact that so far as we have OBJ
served not FIVE democratic papers in
the state have contained word con-
demnatory of the Elk Governor. They
find ample time and space to note all
the charges of corruption. whether
true or false, against Republicans, and
to comment freely upon the sinfulness
and wrongs of the present administra-
ton. This is in marked contrast with
the course pursued by the Republi-
can press. Where is the Republican
paper, and where the Republican Of
prominence found defending corrupt
officials? Both in and out of congress,
Republicans are doing all in their
power to root out corruption where
ever it exists. With democrats, however
a different rule prevails, provided
there is danger of hurting one Of their
own party. The action of the demo-
cratic press of this state as regards
Taylor, who by his own confessions
was guilty of the smallest kind of
petty larceny, shows the insincerity
and Observation-Disclosures of democratic
professions
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-05-10
Still Another.

Aud now comes the report tina
Fitzhugh, the doorkeeper of the
House of Representatives at Washing
ton, has been compelled to resign in
di grace. Just what ofense he has
been guilty of which has resulted in
this action does not appear. This is
the ninth official connected with the
lower House of Congress who has re
tired under cloud. First there was
Hambleton, a committee clerk, who
had immortalized and scandalized him
self by naming one of his children af.
ter John Wilkes Booth. This was
too much even for the coufederates to
stand, and Hambleten's resignation
was demanded. The journal clerk
for advertising himself as a claim
agent in violation of law, was compel
led to walk the plank. Other en-
ployees in various capacities, for gross
Improprieties and breaches Of trust
have been dismissed, and according to
ali accounts the end is not yet. Veri.
y, what beautiful state of things is
here presented in the name of ere.
FORM" IF the manner in which the
house of representatives has been off
eered, is fair sample Of what may De
expected in the way of officers if the
democratic party comes into power
all over the country, the people
will not be apt to look further in that
quarter for "Reform." 1t is worse
even than the "Reform" movement in
Wisconsin which gave Ius William
b. Taylor for Governor, and that was
had enough in all conscience.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-05-10
Exit, George w. Bird

Ard now We learn upon reliable au-
thority that George w. Bird, the
head and front OF Jefferson County
"reform, openly proclaims on the
Streets of Jefferson that he knew old
Taylor was thief all the time, and
that the investigation has not brought
out one half the rasoality that can BIZ
proved against him These admissions
show up George In a very beautiful
light, radiant with all possible reform"
consistency and sweetness. Knowing
that Taylor had "prostituted himself
to the level of common thief" and
we here but quote the Secretary S
own words towards the Elk Governor.
he used the most desperate and un-
scrupulous means to re-elect him, and
would listen to nothing short Of 2 500
majority in Jefferson County Tor his pet
candidate! In the light of his knowl-
edge OF the man his course can only be
accounted for on the ground that he
was more anxious after the loaves and
fishes than he was to consult the in
terests of the people of the state. We
imagine the day and generation of
such false reformers have passed and
that George W. Bird goes on the re-
iirei list with his chief, the late sire
form" 6 overnor of Wisconsin, William
r Taylor
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-05-10
James G.. Blaine.

It has been the fortune of this gen.
tleman to be lied about as but few pub
lie men have been; but the mud sling.
ers have had poor success in making
any of their filth stick. His record,
always fair, was never better than it
IS to-day after all the defamation
heaped upon him by his enemies both
ID and out of congress. Our readers
are familiar with the charges which
have been brought against him, but
all may not have seen how thoroughly
they have been disproved. The New
York Tribune, which cannot be chare-
ed with being Blaine organ. nor in
fact suspected of friendship for the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-05-10

A MilN aukee dispatch to the Chi
cago Tribnne states that Judge Cate
is expected to visit the former city
the present week for the purpose of
acquainting himself with the grounds
upon which an application has been
made for congressional committee to
investigate the operations of the
whiskey ring in Wisconsin. It is
to be hoped there is no mistake about
this, and that the investigation, If
ordered, may be thorough aud COM
plete. We shall then be able to as
certain, if the truth is told, just how
much money was pooled IN by the
whisky ring in 1878 to elect VIM. R.
Taylor Governor The amount has
heretofore been variously stated and
it is due to the truth Of history that
the exact figures may be known. We
have been credibly informed that
the sum was 5000, and We believ e
that this is not far from correct.
Judge Cate will have earned the graf
itude Of the people if he succeeds in
uIeartLing the bottom facts in the
matter and exposing the operations of
the whisky ring in that campaign.
We think if he looks sharp, he can
obtain evidence in this city Of ezpen-
ditures of money obtained from that
source by certain parties which will in
part account for Taylor's majority of
nearly 800 here at that election.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-05-10
Republican party, has the manliness
to speak of Mr.. Blaine as follows:


There can be no doubt of the gene
raj effect of Mr.. Blane's speech in de-
fence of himself against the anony-
nous charges of corruption in rail
road affairs. 1t is generally accepted
as an absolute and conclusive refuta-
uon-to be shaken only by positive
proof of the talsity Of some of its ex-
pllclt statements If anybody has
such proof, now is the time to bring Il
forward. Ifthere Is none. the effect of
the charges will inevitably be to IN
prove Mr.. Balm s standing. The 1rs.
Dune has taken no stock whatever III
these later accusations. 1t had an
experience with Mr.. Blaine in 1872
with which it was entirely satisfied to
quit that business. We had then le
.sai documents, which seemed to con-
stlute pranaa .facie case. 1t turned
out that they were full of blunders,
that the number of shares charged to
him Was monstrously increased by cler
,ca error In the lawyers office, aud
finally that the Blaine involved was
not the Speaker at all Thereupon,
10 the midst of the heated campaign,
The Tribune promptly make an ex-
plicit and complete rctraction. L.
there are responsible hackers for the
present charges, it is time for them
now to prove them promptly, or-do
as The Tribune did.