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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-02-18

SEIILEMrsT OF TIE RAILROAD LITIGATION.
Arrangements have been made for set
Element of the questions IN displte between
the Central Vermont AMI the Rutland Rail
roads Last week. the directors Of the Rat
land Railroad and the trustees and dIrec
tors of the Central Vermont Railroad were
in Boston, in consultation over the causes
in dispute. Friday night these matters
were referred to special committees from
each board, who were in session until four
clock saturday morning. when terms Of
settlement were agreed upon. These terms
are approved by the respective boards,
who will do what they can to carry them
into effect, but they are to be Submitted for
ratification to meetings of stock olters Of
the two corporations, 20 be held at Brattle-
boro on the 25th Of this month Under this
arrangem ent. the Rutland, the Central
Vermont, and the Vermont and Canada
roads will be run as one line. The month
y payments of rent to the Rutland Com
pany will be resumed, and the earnings Of
the three roads being pooled, its share will
be about thlrty-six per cent. of the whole
The earnings Of the three roads. the pat
year, notwithstanding the depression of bus
Iness. are reported to have been s., zoo, 900.
and for the preceding year they were S3.-
200, 900. Under this agreement the Rut-
Company will also receive pay fJr back
rent, the sum to be paid being understood
to be $3.50 coo
1t is believed that the basis OF this settle
ment Is a fair one. and that the arrange
ment will be OF advantage to both roads
and the public, for its immediate effect viii
be the termination Of the twelve or fifteen
lawsuits now pending between these cor
poratlons. as the questions involved in them
Will no longer be of practical importance.
WATERvILLE- birth Of child IA our
toTn, on the morning of January 3Ist. de-
yelopes the fact that there are now ren,e-
sentatives of five generations living. The
aged grandmother Of all is Mrs Wheelock
who lives in Bakersfield The rest of the
family. consisting of four generations. ara
residents of this town
Charles Child, Of Cambridge. has bousbt
OF Henry Mann, his village lot and house
near the axe factory and takes possession in
the spring This place is now occupied bv
Lyman W. Adams and Mrs. Start. mother
OF Mrs. Child. is to make this place her
home in her Old age
Henry Smile, Esq, of CAMBRIDGE has
sold the Alys Chaffee farm in BeIyidere. 10
Joel T. Hodgkin. The present occupant
ARENAS Fletcher, has bought a new piece
OF iand In that part of Belvidere known a.
the Basin"
II is now expected that the PRESIDING
Elder OF this district, Rev. A. L. Cooper
OF ST. Adams, will hold series of meet.
ings at the church in the course Of a few
days. ~"
=. A . Chafee. Of Beiridere. has a eaw
that has given birth to a very sineuIar
specimen OF the brute creation. The had
was formed like the head of a panther or
Sud cat, while the legs and fee, we're near
y o. quite Ike those Of pig. This Eon-
o oss,o ~. ,.esn o. nature has been seen BY |
Is" ~ 'ho nuS!led dinerent persons. and We |
is''e the sue''ct Tor wise men to explain.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-02-18
A NEw WHISKY RING DISCOVERED.

A despatch to the Sun from Springfield
Ill, says new whIskey ring has been d.
covered IL that state that i entirely Dis
tipet from the one heretofore brought T.
judgement, and is Of greater maEnItai-
IL seems that there was a gigantic ring
which raised large sums cf monty fog ila
purpose Of raising the tax on lia1,.
and just previous to March Sri, -.
large sums had been refunded 70 inacence
congressional legislation The method I'd
tne ring was not only to manuiIcturc Ans
iiiy. but to make commission Oh Vhl-A',
by operations preceding such legsaii'i
On March 81 the tax was raised from p /"
~ cents per gallon, as the ring bad ~
ranged Among the memoranda Ut 0ne
distillery OF the record OF payments u'l1
Is one OF IS 900 appropriated to "BA9'
at Washington. and another mentioning d
payment to B." OF Washingt3n u
testimony secured against BabcOek cann'.
probably be made available on his prs-eh.
trial. bat there is a reason to believe hi'
a new Indictment will be found against iiN
ty the grand Jury in session in thi- ciiN
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-02-18
rhe Glasses Of Mall Matter.

We were all told, when Congress assem-
bled. that the repeal Of the postage sWin-
de which doubled the rates on third
class mail matter. should be one OF the hrsi
duties of the session. That was over TWO
months ago but the postage swindle Is stiH
the law. Why the repeal hangs fire So Is
no, very plain. One thing however. has
been made clear BY the discussions IN Con-
sress. What the legislators and otheiais
who should have known most about IT, were
ignorant Of the distinctions OF mail matter
Nothing can well be more simple than that
Classification. Mail matter is divided into
three classes. The first class Is letters, anu
sealed packages The second class Is news
papers and periodicals. addressed to regular
subscribers. The third, everything else
Except postal cards)-transient neWspa-
pers and periodicals, books, photographs
SAMPLES. merchandise, etc.
Now the postage grab, as It has be- n
called, was very simple amendment to an
Appropriation bill. 1t provided, in plain
terms. that the rate on third-class mail mat
ter should be doubled 1t was, before, one
cent for each two ounces it should now be
one cent for each ounce. Postmaster General
Jewell was on the door Of the Senate when
il rassed but he did not know what
bird-c!ass mail matter WIS. He has ma q
TO suffer the notification Of confessing that
he had no idea that the clause applied &c
transient newspapers. Senator Hamlln, who
introduced the amendment, was asked II II
WIS ALBRIGHT, and said that it was. lie le-
marked that, alter nine years OF service on the
,..ofHce Committee, he ought to know hat
he ass about hut he did not know lie did
NOT NOV that third-class matter included
Transient newspapers, books and PAM hlets
Mr.. CART I'D. the yery intelligent gentleman
who had charge Of the bill when 1t p4sseC
throlel tie House, has since explained Il
debate over the bill to repeal the swindle
that he supposed at the time it passed that
applied onl. TO merchandise 50 SAYS every
hldv connected with the business, except Su
lsriutendent Bang, who drew the clause, an
Who undoubtedly knew very well what !
meant and would accomplish. The les-oi
which has taught our Legislators what third
class mail matter is, has been pretty cost
one for the country Has it not continue
about long enough ?
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-02-18

Late English papers give full details OF The
terrible railroad accident which occurred on
the olst ult, On the Great Northern rail
wav. A snow storm Of extraordinary inten-
sity was prevailing at the tim e. Up to the
23d thirteen deaths had resulted, and twenty
one persons were suffering from more or les
severe injuries The catastrophe was caused
BY the Scotch expires. running into coal
train which was being shunted, and was in
iensifed by third train-the Leeds express
-dashing into the wreck of the first two
trains. The calamity caused intense excite
meut throughout England, and rigid in
yestigation Of the cause was TO be made
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-02-18
NEW FORK NEWS.
TaE NEW ORLEANS FRAuBs

Nhw YORK, Feb. ia Wash.aci-1
despatch to the sun says it isreportei ton
New Orleans that the United State Gran-
Jury has indicted ex- Congressman J Has
Sypher and Custom. Collector Jane
Ca-ey Tor completely N the whisky tau--
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-02-18

The police authorities of New York eitv
have been making it warm for the keepers
OF gambling hells, and in consequence IL is
said, the number Of the hells has been great
" diminished. A recent order directed that
all of the gambling places should be guarded
by policemen, and no one be allowed to en-
ter them. The consequence was that many
Of the so-ealled respectable hells ceased
n do business.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-02-18

The Boston Journal rays that there has
probably been no verdict in capital case
for long time which has met with more
general sanction on the part Of the comm1-
nity than that in the Piper case. twenty
four Juror, have had the case before them,
Of whom twenty-one believed Piper guilty
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-02-18

A Washington special says The Demo
crats surprised themselves as well a the
rest Of the House by passing the bill repeal
ing the bankrupt law. The bill was sub
stantially Southern measure. and was
crowded through the Judiciary Committee
bv it, chairman. Proctor Knott, southern
man. No opportunity for debate was oi-
tered. The bill was forced through under
the previous question. without any discus
SION Of its merits The bill provides simply
for an unconditional repeal Of all Of the
statutes relating to bankruptcy, from and
after January /, Isl. The passage Of the
bill was mere demagoEue trick to please
the creditor sections.
In regard to :he question Of treatment Of
Union prisoners at Andersonvillle, it i mat
ter Of record that even the Confederate In
spector. Chandler, called for the removal Of
the notorious zen. Winder and the substi-
tuition Of some one who should have "somc
feelings Of humanity" for the condi-
iion OF the unfortunates committed TO his
care, and who, said the honest Inspector,
will not consider it a matter Of self-lauda-
ton Boosting that he has never been inside the
.tockade, fie horrors Of iriioh II Is aif1t 70
aescri5e. and which Is disgrace to ciyiliza-
ton " And yet we have JEFF Davis, alter
having chance to reflect upon the matter
for dozen years, deliberately coming for
ward and denying that there was any in
humanity
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-10-19
Many Years of Careful Re- search has produced it.

WooD's IMPROVED HAIR REsToRA- tive is unlike Bny other, and has no equal. The Improved has new veg etable tonic properties; restores grey hair to a glossy, natural color; res torres faded, dry, harsh and falling hair; restores, dresses, gives vigor to the hair; restores haIr to prema- turely bald heads; removes dand- ruf, humors, scaly eruptions; re- moves irritation, itching and scaly dryness. No article produces such wonderful effects. Try it, call for Woods Improved Hair Restorative, and don't be put off with any other article. Soldby all druggists in this place and dealers everywhere Trade supplied Ut manufacturers pricessby c. A. Cook Co., Chicago, Sole Agents for the United States, and Canadas, and by Collins Bros., St. Louis, Mo.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-10-19

five call attention to the adver- tisement of Simmons Liver Regulat- or, which appears in the paper to- day. This standard remedy does not deserve to be classed with the the many sspatent" noetrums so lib- erally advertised throughout the country. It is one of the very best preparations of it's kind in use; and is recommended by the regular prac- titioners of medicine. It has large sale in this city, and can be found in all our drug stores, bottle or package should be found in every family, as it's judiclous use.is almost certain to prevent | bilious attack, if taken when the symptosns first show themselves.n
 We see the name sof our hfother quill-driver, RSSt. Ss Hynss nnesl-l toned as caddidate for clerk of the next House. Not simphy because Mir. Hynes is a member of the press fraternity would we be proud to sec him fill that position, but because he is a thorough gentleman, fully quail flied, active and vigilant, and would give full satisfaction. Brother Hynes edits the county Democratic paper in the banner democratic county of the the State, and it would only be great recognition of his services and his county to confer the honor upon him.
 What means of passing away the long Winter evenings are the amusement loving people of Russell vile going to have? It seems to us VIC might have SOMETHING. Do our church houses need no carpets, new furniture or other comforts? It seems to us they do, and we think a considerable fund for this purpose might be raise, and a good deal of enjoyable amusement furnished at the same time, if our young people would get their heads together and plan series of evening concerts-or something of the kind-for this winter.
 rK-SAvE MONEY. For the benefit of our friends, and in order to en- courage everybody to read and keep posted we have arranged so as to furnish the DEMOCRAT in connection with the following papers at the price set opposite each name:
 The DEMOCRAT S l.. R. Gazette $3.00
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-10-19
Farm for Sale,

Two hundred and five acres of as fine upland as the county affords, located miles north of Russellville directly on the Dover road. 70 acres cleared, under fense and in cultiva- tion. Every acre of the whole farm susceptible of cultivation. A nice young orchard just commenced bear ing. Splendid we'll of W ater. Good new frame house. and one house for tenant. Stables, out-houses, &c. Will sell at very reasonable figures, one-half cash, and balance in l2 months. Address or apply to
 JACOB w. HARKEY,
 Russellyille. Ark.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-10-19
Warming Order.

Pope Circuit Court: Kizzie Me- Gimsey, plaintiff, against John Me Gimsey, defendant. The defendant, John MeGimsey, is warned to ap- pear in this corrt within thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, Kizzie McGimsey, filed herein praying a divorce from him upon grounds therein alleged.
 A. J. BAYLISS, Clerk.
 September 18th, 1876. 35-4t
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-10-19
N0nICE--U. s. LAND OFFICE.

Dardanelle, Ark, Oct. 9. 1876, Complaint having been entered at this ofiee by J Nj Parrish against Elihu l.. Humphrey for abandoning his homestead entry, No. 4s59 dated June 1st, 1870, upon the w. SEtz sec, II, township 8, N range 22 W. in iope coun- ty Ark, with view to the cancellation of ssid entry: the said paIties are summoned to appear at this office on the 18th day ol and furnish testimony concerning said al ledged abandonment.
 T. NJ. GIBSON, Register. M. NJ. Freed. Receiver.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-10-19
ElectiOn---Sheriff's PrOclama-
 tiOn.

Notice is hereby given that there will be an election held at the sey- eral voting precincts in Pope county, Arkansas, on Tuesday the 7th day of November, A. D. 1876, between the hours prescribed by law: At Gala Rock Galla Rock Towns'p, Georgetown, Clark, |" Russellville, Illinois " Atkins, Wilson " Gumlog campgr'nd Gumlog" " Cross Plains, Moreland ' ' Dover, Dover " Nordin's school h'se Bayliss C " R. H. Tate, Martin " Scottville, Liberty 1" l.. D. Ford's Griffin s " Jones Church, lndepend'ce ( " Ben Jones, North Fork l" " Tom Pages school house
 Allen '" !" Joe Towards, Hickey 1" Douglas Store, Pilot Rock " " Pleasant Grove, Holly Bend" For the purpose of electing the fol- lowing named officers, to-wit:
 Two Presidential Electors, State at Large; One Presidential Elector for each Congressional District; One Congressman for 4th Congressional District, and also for or against license.
 Given under my hand this sth day of Oct. A. ID. 1876.
 JOE PETTY, sheriff
 Pope Co.,, Arkansas.
 By k. E. uooiNs, Deputy.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-10-19

Misses Mollie James and Eva Hooks, two young ladies of Dover, after spending few days in our town last week, returned home last Monday.
 You can't tell by the slze of an ink stand what quantity Of ink it will hold. For an expla- nation ask Lawyers - and -
 Our neighboring town, Van Buren, is taking care of two of our fair friends--Misses Mamie and Jessie Howell, who have gone thither to visit friends and rela- tives. We wish them a pleasant trip and safe return. kK
 --J. A. Moseley & Co.,, are still in the field with q full stock of staple and fancy groceries. Also
 
 very fine assortment of queens ware. We buy goods in the best markets and sell for legitimate profit, and in all goods in our line we can give extra bargains. Give us a trial.
 RUNAwAY.-We are very sor- ry to hear of a serious runaway which happened with the wagon and team of Mir. Reuben Brown last Monday. The wagon was loaded with a party returning from a funeral, when the team became frightened and un- manageable. Mir. B. himself was very seriously injured, and Mrs. Judge N. D. Shinn also sustained fracture of one leg and other injuries.
 --RoADs AND HIGHwAYs.-It is really scandalous to see the con dition of our roads and highways. It is astonishing that the people themselves for their own ease and comfort, and for the good of their teams and wagons do not make better roads add keep them in better condition. And as for the road overseers it is surprising that the last one of them are not indicted and fined heavily fol their utter neglect of duty. We might have at least passably de cent roads--roads over which z load could be drawn without pull ing teams to death and demolish ing wagons and buggies. w now call the attention of our au thorities to this matter and WI hope our next Grand Jury vii give our road-overscer rakins about the matter which will teacl them lesson in the future Justices of the Peace, too are re minded that they have an over , sight of the public roads, and I is their duty to report to th' Grand Jury any dereiiction o duty on the part of the overseers , Let this matter have attention a the November term of Circni : Court and we think we will hay, better roads in the future.
 Grange PicnIc and Fair. We are requested by Mir. C. c Oates. to dnuofluep that thpre IA il
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-10-19
NOTICE u, s. LAND OFFICE,

Dardanelie, Arkansas, Oct. Is, 1876 Com plaint having been entered at this office by X R Gregg. against Joseph Harris, for aban doning his homestead entry, No. 4t30, dated sEk, section %, township \ range i9 w, in Pope county Arkansas, with the view ts the cancellation of said entry: the said par ties are hereby summoned to appear asthil office on the 18th day of November, 1876, at l o'clock, D. m.. to respond and furnish testi- mony concerning said aliedged abandon nent. T. M. GIBSON, Register.
 NJ. NJ. Freed, Receiver.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-10-19
LITTLE ROCK & Fl. SMITH R'Y.

OFFICE of THE LAND COMMISSIONER
 Little Rock, Ark, 1st October, 1S16, To Purchasers cf Rditrdy Ldads.
 Having understood that the Assessors in yarions counties are now assessing the Lands donated to the Little Rock and Fort smith railway, and some of the counties having advertised portion Of these lands tc be sold, and n some cases sold the same for taxes, take this method of Announcing to all parties interested that they need have no anxiety on the subject. Proper legal steps will betaken to test this question, the case carried to the Supreme Court of the United States, and every effort made to ob- tain a decision from that tribunal before the time allowed by law for redemption shall expire. Should that Court decide ad- verscly to the claim of this railway to ex- cmption from taxation of it's lands, then this company will redeem the Lands sold for taxes prior to the sale of land by the company so as to give the purchasers clear and unencumbcred titles.
 W. D. SLACK, Land Comm'r.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-10-19
Public Speaking.

Hon. T. NJ. Gunter, Democratic candidate for Congress in the 4th diatrict, and Hon. J. D. Walker, Democratic candidate for elector at large, will address the people at the following times and places:
 Russellville, Pope Co.,, 18th.
 Dover, Pope Co.,, 20th. is St. Paul, Madison Co.,, 23d.
 Huntsville, Madison Co.,, 24th.
 Hipdsville, Madison Co.,, Both.
 Bloomington, Benton Co.,, 26th.
 Bentonville, Benton Co.,, 27th. s Naysville. Benton Co.,, 18th.
 Cincinnati, Washington Co.,, 30th. Boonsboro, l" '' 3lst. Maguire's Store !" !" Nov. ? Springdale, |" 3d.
 Fayetteville, '' " 4th.
 Hon. Samuel Murphy, Republican nominee for Congress, and republi- can candidates for elcctor will be granted fair division of time.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-10-19
DIED.

On Sunday, October 18th, 1876, JOSIE SHINN, daugher of A. NJ. Shinn, age years, ] mo. and s days.
 On Wednesday, llth inst, John nie, infant son of Mir. and Mrs. Alex. Greats.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-10-19
MARRIED.

On the sth October, 1876, in Galla Rock Township, by W. l. Pollock, Esq, Mfr. J. K. Robinson to Mrs. Fannie Vance, all of Pope Co.,, Ark.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-10-19
Who have ChiIIs

This Is surely fair proposition, yet strange to say, none have been returned to Us. Druggists and merchants say it gives more complete satisfaction, and sells more read . fly than any chill remedy they ever sold Sold by Druggists and Merchants gener- ally, at one Dollar per bottle.
 WIIkElfSON X CO,
 Agents, Memphis.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-10-19
Arkansas Ahead.

We learn that Mir. Wm. Taylor, of this county, was awarded the first premium on cotton at the Gen. tennial exhibition, on the Sd inst. Again old Phillips is ahead, and again Mir. Taylor is victorious. Mir. Taylor has been awarded the first premium everywhere that his cottoh has been shown, and he has now won the great national prize over the bes6 samples that the United States could produces. 'Rahs for MT. Taylor and old Phillips county. Helena Mail.
 The sweepstakes premium at the St. Louis Fair was also awarded to Mir. Taylor. J. A. Foulker, of Lee county received the $250 first pre- mium to the State. J. c. Palmer, Helena, second premium, $l75; Jo- seph Jones, Russellville, (there must be a mistake either in this name, or the place for we know ol no such man here.) third premium S125; and Jacob Moore, Paytonville fourtfapremium, $50.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-10-19

be a Grange Picnic at Shiloh on Monday the 4th day of December, 1876. All are invited to attend, and bring along their baskets of provis- ions. Speakers are invited and are expected to be in attendance.
 Also, on Tuesday, the fifth of De cember, there will be a Fair at the same place, and all who have fine stock, fine specimens of farm prod ucts, or good specimens of mechan- ical skill are urged to come forward and aid to make the fair interesting and profitable.
 Let thero De . good. turnout at both the Picnic and She Fair. Re member the tine-on Monday and Tuesday the 4th and 5th of Decem- ber. W fS M
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-10-19
RuSSELLvlllE Male q Female HIGH SCHOOL. PROF. DAVID s. PATRICK, A. M.,
 Principal.

The Scholastic year will be from October to July, and will be divided into two ses- sions.
 The Fall Session will open on the First Monday of October 1876, and close the last of February, 1877. The Spring Session will open the 1st of March, 1871 and close the First week m July with an Annual Examination. The Course Of Study will be as extensive and varied as will be found in any institu- ton of similar grade, and the Text Books the most approved in use. Rates of Tuition per Month: Spelling, Reading, Writing, Primary Grammar, Primary Arithmetic, Primary Geography, each or all. . $s.00
 Practical Grammar, Practical Arith- metic, Geography, History, Natu- ral Science, each or all, 2.0
 Rhetoric, Algebra, Geometry, Trigo- nometry, Latin or Greek, each or all, o.u Incidental Fee, per session, 50 Board. Board in private families, per month, $s to $i0.
 The Tuition will be required monthly. Students will be charged from the time l of entrance to the close of the session, ai- | lowing no deductions except in cases of | protracted sickness, unless by special con | tract.
 RussELLvILLE is a thriving town of 500 in- l habitants, situated in a healthy locality, on the Little Rock and Fort Smith By, equi-
 distant from Little Rock and Fort smith. Its healthy location and good society com bine to make it a suitable point for the es-
 tablishment of seat of learning; and it is
 the obje ct of the principal to establish here
 school of high grade, where young ladies
 and young men can receive finished edu-
 cation without having to seek 1t in other lo- | calities.
 | For Circulars, &c., apply to the Principal.