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Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-03-18
TMr. l.. s. Hovey, u former resi-.

Mr.. j.. s. HOvey, u former resi-
dent OF this County, now living ut
Chatham, Iowa, closes u business
letter with the following good words
for the Connecticut valley:]
"As am ~ Bradford hoy, tho
OPIoNION is always u welcome visi.
tor in our house; in fact Is consid.
cred Il fixture with us. When saw,
sometime last season, an account Of
corn field belonging to my old friends
Il. +. Il j. w. Bliss, and another
belonging to q man in Hartland,
treated so sneeringly by II gentle.
man in Kansas, thought l won Id
give some of my ideas about west
ern corn raising, compared with
that in my loved New England.
1t is true that we raise more corn,
hut as money is what we are after,
let us compare notes. The average
yield per acre in this section the
past season does not exceed thirty
bushels, and is worth from 20 to 20
cents per bushel, making from 81 to
$3.50 per acre. know of farmers
that hauled their corn fifteen miles
to market this winter aud sold it mt
20 cents. Git is what we term snap
ped corn, Q, the ear broken off and
the husks all on.) It's SO bulky that
twenty bushels is II big load, SO you
see "a man gets for long and hard
days work, himself and team and
load Of corn, $500, making, AZ al
ready stated, an income of $3.50 per
acre, gross.
Now look at the average corn crop
in the Connecticut River Valley.
Please ask Joe or Ed. Bliss if their
corn crop did not net them four
times us much. once bought of
tnS ldlc OOuu dUICI sui vi l. ICl nun v,
the product of one acre planted with
corn and the yield was 1909 bush
els, for which paid him Is cts. per
bushel, making an income of lit
tie more than $75 per acre.
1t is true that we can cultivate
more acres, and land is very much
cheaper, but labor is full as high,
and taxes are four times as high, so
l do not see any great advantage in
Western farming over the East.
But if q person has Il little mon
ey to loan or is engaged i'll some
kind of manufacturing, this is a
splendid country.
l have written thus much, for
| consider a slur in any shape upon
my early home, that contains the
graves of my father and mother, a
personal matter and will resent it
as we'll as [ am able.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-03-18

Mr.. EDIToR:-I notice in your last
issue an advertisement by Mr.. f. II
Everett of what he terms ''neW material
for the base of artificial teeth called
Celluloid." This material may be new
to him, but is not to the Dental profess
sion, having been in use for several
years. 1t was invented to take the place
Of Rubber and save Dentists the payment
of a heavy royalty to the Goodyear COM
pany who own the patent on the Rubber
base. 1t has been tried by many of the
best dentists in the country, but has in
nearly all cases been discarded alter a
thorough test, as it will not wear as long
and is more liable to break than rubber !;
and the teeth are also liable to become
detached from the plate.
81 should be very glad to find some
material to take the place of Rubber that
would be as good, and thus save $50 or
800 a year, but am satisfied that Gel
luloid will not give satisfaction on test.
Warner & Smith, st. Johnsbury, two
first-class Dentists, say, 1--WE are satis-
fed that it [Celluloid] will not last one
half as long as rubber and would not
recommend it."
j. L. Perkins, of st. Johnsbury, who
has also used Celluloid. says he now uses
rubber mostly And this is the case gen.
erally with dentists who have tried it.
III. STEVENS, DENTIST.
Bradford, VT, March Is, 1876
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-03-18
A ROGUE AT LARGE. The usual

A ROGUE AT LARGE. The usual
" quiet town of Vershire has been
in great excitement in consequence
of the disappearance of man who
was considered tramp, with sum
of money belonging to woman he
had just married The story is as
follows: Last November a man
came to town from the cars, who
called himself Charles Clark, and
engaged to work for Jacob Church
for ten dollars per month. He did
not seem to care whether he earned
much or little, only for II place to
spend the winter. He was tall,
light complexion, about thirty years
old, abundant blonde hair, blue gray
eyes, and "his smile it was child.
like and bland" but like tho hea-
then Chinee, he proved a gay de-
ceiver. In few weeks he had WOO
ed and won young widow, with
some property and two children,
and a month ago they were married.
Arrangements were soon made to
purchase the grist-mill and the
house of Charles Fletcher in this
town. Last week Monday Clark
went to West Fairlee, and as her
agent drew four hundred dollars,
which she had there in the bank,
which, with what she called in from
other sources, made between seven
and eight hundred dollars in cash.
The writings were to be made Tues
day, and Mrs. Clark was to hold the
papers; as he had no money, it was
all hers. He started early in the
to go to the town clerks
office to conclude the business, as
he pretended, but instead, he took
the stage and left for parts unknown,
with the money in his pocket. The
deserted bride is very respectable
and is respectfully connect
ed, and has the sympathy of the
whole community. Her children
have a few hundred dollars in safe
keeping. This sad story ought to
be a warning to all, to beware of
hose of whom there is nothing
known, especially of genteel tramps.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-03-18

THE DEBT. The treasury state.
ment shows the handsome decrease
in the national debt for the month
of February of three millions two
hundred seventy.two thousand sew.
en- hundred and thirty-three dollars.
The decrease for the eight months
ending on Tuesday is thirteen mil
lion seven hundred twenty eight
thousand four hundred and twenty
dallars. The reduction for the cor
responding eight months last year
was only five million seven hundred
seventy-two thousand two hundred
and fifty-two dollars-less than one.
half of what has been done during
the first twO.thirds of the current
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-03-18

When the physical energies are overtasked
or flag through weakness or disease they
need prompt reinforcement. Renewed yigor
is most speedily supplied through the me-
dunn of tonic stimulant, and among medi-
cinal resources of that class. Hostetter s.
Stomach Btters assuredly deserve a preemi
nent place. Weakness, whether constitution
al or arising from disease or'overfatigue. can
not be better compensated for than by re-
sort to this prime streng thenng cordial. The
enfeehled invalid the convalcscent and the
aged and intirm find that it is an unfailing
source of vigor and comfort. Its combined
tonic and alternative properties also consti
tute it an invaluable remedy for indigestion,
weakness of the organs of urinaton cOnstipa
ton, torpidity of the liver, and many other
Irregularities and disabilities, and render it
an Invaluable protection against malaria as
we'll as disorders of the stomach and bowels,
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-03-18
Hon. william Hebard,

At a meeting of Orange County
Bar held at the hotel in Chelsea dur
ing the last December Term of the
Orange County Court, @. w. Clarke
Esq, Hon. r. Farnham, and Hon.
Philander Perrin, were elected a
committee to present resolutions to
the Court and Bar, on some future
occasion, testifying their respect fol
the late Judge Hebard. Last Sat-
urday, March II, Mr.. Clarke, as
chairman of the committee, present
ed the following resolutions before
the Supreme Court, then in session,
and moved their adoption
Whereas, since the last term of the Su-
preme Court in this County, the Hon.
William Hebard OF Chelsea, the oldest
member of this bar, has deceased, there
fore,
Resolved, that in the death of Judge
Hebard this bar has sustained an irrepa-
rable loss, and the State been deprived
of an eminent lawyer, firm and genial
friend, most valuable and respected
citizen.
Resolved, that we bow in submission
to the will of Divine Providence in thus
removing Judge Hebard from our midst,
and we hereby testify our high apprecia-
ton of his worth, and extend our heart
felt sympathy to the friends and relatives
of the deceased.
Resolved, that these resolutions and the
action taken thereon be entered upon the
records of this court and the clerk of the
court be instructed to secure the publica-
ton thereof and furnished the friends and
relatives of the deceased with copies of
the same.
Mr.. Clarke read quite a full &C.
count of the public life of Judge
Rebard, which we hope to present
to our readers at some future time.
The motion was seconded by Messrs.
Perrin, Martin and Farnham. Chief
Justice Pierpoint responded briefly
in behalf of the court and ordered
the clerk to record the resolutions.
and have them published. Judge
Ross also responded and read tri-
butte of respect to Judge Hebard
by Hon. James Barrett, q
of the Supreme Court, but
who was then unavoidably absent.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-03-18

The way that Clymers commit.
tee investigates had a fresh illustra.
ton Friday. 1t was Clymer that
Clymer proposed to investigate, and
General Boynton of the Cincinnati
Gnsette was, or was supposed to be,
a material witness. BOynton offer.
ed to 60 before the committee Thurs
day, or to furnish it with the name
of witness upon whose statement
he based his Own-but Clymer was
not ready, although Boynton told
him it was necessary he should go
to Cincinnati Friday. Friday came
and Boynton went, and, when he
was we'll on his way, Clymer sent a
subpoena after him. Of course the
subpoena couldn't reach him, and
although Boynton was to return
Tuesday. Clymer made a great show
of virtue and energy by telegraph.
ing for him on route he did not
take. AS an investigator Clymer
is not a success.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-03-18

The following letter from Hon.
Frederick Billings, Of Woodstock,
on the union of colleges in Vermont,
is of general interest
"WooDsoCK, VT, Feb. "a, 1876.
"Miss Minnie S. Moore, Mortified Vt. -
"DEAR MADAM: I have receiv.
ed your letter of yesterday, solicit
ing funds for the endowment of a
professorship in Norwich Universe
ty, to be called the "Professorship
of Moral and Intellectual Philoso-
ply and Christian Ethics."'
"The attempt to sustain three col
leges in Vermont is, in my opinion,
a great mistake. If the institutions
at Burlington, Middlebury and
Mortified could be consolidated,
there would result a university sure
to command resrect and adequate
support, and hence sure to live and
grow stronger year by year. The
chances now are that the three sep.
arate institutions will, after a while,
be only local high schools, and that
more and more the people of Yer
mont, following the example of some
of the trustees of these institutions,
will send their boys out of the State
for their college education.
Gin this view of the situation. l
do not look with favor upon any eff.
frt to strengthen these institutions
in their separate estates. Not enough
can be raised to make either one
what it ought to be, as a college, in
its endowment, and every little aid
obtained makes each one more will
full in its attempt at independence.
Let them put their funds and forces
together, and will be ready to help.
/ know that efforts in this direction
have heretofore failed. A defeat
need not be a surrender. And is it
not time that Vermont took her
bearings anew on this question as
well as on several Othersi Is she
not losing grounei
Very truly yours,
FREDERICK BILLINGS
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-03-18

MARRIED ut the residence of Frank NJ
Bailey, East Dedham, Mr.. Charles $
Wallace of Waterbury, VT, to Miss Belle
+. Godfrey of East Dedham, Mass, Rev.
ZA.Mudge officiating the parties stand
ing in front Of monogram composed of
smilax and roses. The bride was attend
ed by four young ladies, (members Of
her Sunday school CLASSY, as bridesmaids
A large circle of friends were present to
offer congratulations, and they further
testified their appreciation by leaving
many valuablopresents. Mr.. and Mrs.
w. started for Vermont the next morn
ing.
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Town Officers Elected March eth.
BRAINTREE,

Moderator, W. r. Nichols.
Town Clerk, j. s. Nichols.
Selectmen, A. w. Ferry, II. s.
Harvard, Geo. Hutchinson.
Treasurer, j. s. Nichols.
Oveeseer of Poor, Il. II. Harvard.
Listers, Ira Mann, Henry Fits,
Geo. Tarball.
Auditors, "A. Fits, Henry Bass,
V. l. Spear.
Town Grand Jurors, Ira Mann,
Warren Stearns, Henry Bass.
Town Agent, r. A. Flint,
Supt, of Schools, V. l. Spear.
Constable, Ira Mann.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-03-18

THE most notable recent case OF
social outspokenness is that of the
Bristows. During the first year Of
his administration the Secretary liv-
ed quietly at the Arlington, and
when Mrs. Bristow was asked why
she did not entertain, she frankly
answered that her husbands salary
was not sufficient to enable him to
do so. Mr.. BristOw had children at
school and was really unable to sup
port large establishment.-Wash-
ingtOn Letter.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-03-18

LYONS KATHA1RoN prevents the
Hair from falling out or turning
gray, renews its growth, and gives
strength and vigor. 1t is delight
fully perfumed, and makes splen-
did dressing. 1t is the cheapest and
most desirable Hair Tonic ever pro-
duced. Used by the elite. Price
only so cents If
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WILLIAMSBURG,

WILLIAMSTUWN,
Moderator. James NJ. Bass.
Town Clerk, VIM. S. Beckett.
Selectmen, j. M. Bass, e. b. Gale,
Geo. Dennis.
Treasurer, O. S. Walker.
Overseer Of Poor, Calvin Flint.
Listers, j. Nj. Seaver, Q. W. La
throp, o. s. Martin.
Auditors, d. N. Smith, Daniel
Gale, j. M. Palmer
Town Grand Jurors, Milton Mar
tin, o. Ii. Dickinson, J. M. Palmer.
Town Agent, 9. M. Lathrop.
Supt. of Schools, Geo. Z. Lamb.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-03-18

A PETITION signed by over 1900
persons has been submitted to the
United States Senate asking that a
law be passed prohibiting Masons,
Odd Fellows and other members of
secret societies from holding Office.
We suppose that 1900 signatures
might be obtained to almost any
piece Of folly, but we are rather sur.
prised that so many people could
be found to ask for this particular
kind of political persecution, who
are able to write their names. We
do not believe the signatures are all
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-03-18

The President said when the full
force of Belknap's exposure broke
upon him, "GreatsGod can l trust
any man in this country '"-Wash-
ington Letter,
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For Congressional matters and
summary of news see fourth page.

A SPECIAL Dispatch from Con.
cord to the OPINION given in an.
other column, tells of the grand vic.
tory achieved by the Republicans
in New Hampshire on Tuesday
last. We reserve comment till next
woak
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-03-18

DOES the editor of the Argus
deem his readers all fools, or think
that they read no paper but the
Argus! One cannot fail to think
that he 90 believes when they read
that the success Of the Republicans
In New Hampshire "means Grant
for o third term, ind no mistake"
in tho Argus of the present week.
It is we'll known to the editor Of the
Argxs, and ought to be to his read.
ers, that one of tho leading planks
in the Republican platform last
year and this year, pronounced
fairly, sqaarely and 1nequivo cally
against a third term. Yet in the
face of this fact the editor Of the
Argus tries to delude its readers in.
to the belief that the Republican
party Of New Hampshire favors q
third term. Out upon such lying
and Misrepresentation for political
purposes.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-03-18

OUR TICKET. For resident,
Benjamin Fl. BristOw of Kentucky.
For Vice President, Luke T. Poland
of Vermont.
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Prices of Market Beef-A fe " choice 80
extra So s. rs; first quality 81 "a
y Is; SECOND quality Sc 90 a IS so; third
Prices of Store Cattle-Working Oxen per
pair from 800. $50, us $24o.
Mich Cows ana Calves from $35 63; ex-
ira SOS 95; Farrow Cows 500 $40.
Yearlngs $40 $22; two years old; $ls a
$32 three years old $2S $46
Prices of Sheep and Lambs-In lots - 90,
e so a % 25 each; extra % SO Sc SO each,
or from Sea Scper ID.
Veal calves s. q IS,
Prices of Hides, Tallow and Skins-Brigh-
ton Hides SIC 7gc pcr b.. Country Hides 81
SIC. Brighton Tallow SIC &c. Country
TallOw Sc a &c.
Pelts 8 25 a 81 Is each. Calf Skins llca
l2c per Id.
N. b, Beef-Choice grade includes nothing
but stabilized 100 to 400 lbs Bullocks. Extra
aud frat quality includes the best, large, fat
Oxen. Second and third quality includes
Oxen and two and three year old Steers
Sheep-Extra includes cossets, and when
those of inferior quality are thrown ont.
REMARKS.
UCattle-Supplies are large from the West
this week over the grand Trunk Railroad.
We figure 1923 head or 80 car loads since
last market day. Tho average quality is not
as fine as last week, and with increased sup
Div the trade is somewhat slow, and prices
hardly as firm. The run from New Hamp
shire Is light /; it bein, election day has kept
many ut home that otherwise would have
been ut market. WIN. Scolllns sold % steers
at s. 80 per cwt. live. j. A, Sargent sold .
oxen at SIC IS shrink, weighing $40 lbs. VIM.
Colwell sold &c steers. average 1000 lbs, at 81
live. Halfway & Swift sold 10 steers, aver
age 1850 lbs., at IS 20 per cwt. live. 1: Buck
sold il steers and oxen to dress Soo IDS.
each, at SIC ID. w. X. Pollard sold 2 stays at
$3.50; oxen at 1870.
Sheep-Only very few Northern sheep
we're at market; supply largely Western by
G. Hollis. On the few Northern fiocks there
was an advance OF &c. Sales at Sc, St. toCt.
Poultry-None at market. Dealers offering
l5c for mixed lots.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-03-18
THE NEW HAMPSHIRE
A ELECTION.
CHENEY REELECTED.
Republican Majority $500.
Good Working MajOrities In
the House and Senate.

Especial Dispatch to the OPiSioN,l
CONCORD, N. H., March 10.
Gov. Cheney is elected by thirty.
three hundred majority. We have
four Of the Ave Councillors, nine of
the twelve Senators, and about
thirl/ majority in the House. We
haze carried six of the ten counties.
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OFFICERS ELECTED. Moderator,

A serious accident occurred Mon
day night on the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad, SO miles from Har-
per's Ferry, resulting in the death
of ten persons and the wounding of
several others.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-03-18

In the case of the people of New
York versus William NJ. Tweed, the
plaintiff has obtained verdict fol
&C, 537,117.3S, as reported recently
but it is said that there is very lit
tie prospect of finding anything with
in the jurisdiction of the Court on
which to levy in satisfaction of jndg'
ment. 1t is extremely doubtful il
the city ever gets any remuneration
for the plumber taken from it in
past years. Meantime the lawyers
have been making rich profits out
of the case. There has been mon.
ey enough somewhere to pay their
fees, and it is evidently still acces.
sible, as Mr.. David Dudley Field
proposes to argue the exceptions in
the case, with a view to having a
new trial. Nobody doubts the jus.
tice of the verdict, but Mr.. Field is
bound to work for his thieving eli.
ent so long a. there is any of the
plumber left for him to share.
The MASONIC BALL held at La.
coma, N. H., on March I'd, under
the auspices of Mt. Lebanon Lodge
was largely attended, a good num-
Der of the order from abroad being
present. The hall was finely and
appropriately decorated with Ma
sonic emblems, streamers, banners
and pictures, presenting a pleasing
appearance to the eye. The toilets
of the ladies as a whole were not as
expensive as upon some previous
occasions, but were in good taste
and attractive. A few ladies wore
costly suits, which we should be
pleased to describe for the benefit
of our lady readers, but dare not
attempt to do so, for in truth, as re.
CARDS "faille" and "Donna Maria
gauze" and "puffing of Grape" and
"blonde lace" and "4uilles" edged
with "narrow blonde" and "prin-
cesse tuDic" and "clOse fitting cui-
rass" and the other mpteriel and
shapes which enter into the make
up of a full ball toilette, we are woe.
fully ignorant, as our education has
been sadly neglected in that branch
of-husbandry. Under the direc
ton of Mr.. s. NJ. 8. Moulton and
an excellent corps of aids the pro-
gramme was carried out quietly,
promptly and to the satisfaction of
all. The music of Hough's Band
was good, the only drawback being
at times indistinct prompting.
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THE HEALTH

of the city is bad. The unreasona
bic weather-it is as warm as an
ordinary June-has brought inf1u-
enza, rheumatism, and fevers of all
kinds, and all these ailments are of
a fearfully malignant type. The
death rate is terrible among the
poor, and the rich and well-cared
for suffer almost as severely.
PIETRO.
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fiscal year. Indeed, the reduction
made during these eight months
comes within thWe.fourths Of q mil
lion dollars Of the entire reduction
for the last fiscal year. This is o
significant and hopeful indication
Of returning business prosperity.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-03-18

On the above basis, towns in Orange Coun-
ty will be entitled to representation as fol
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-03-18
WatertOWn Live Steck Market.
For the week ending Tuesday, Mar. IA, 1876.

NUMBER FROM THE SEVERAL STATES.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-03-18
The Union of the Colleges.

The following letter from Hon.
Frederick Billings, of Woodstock,
on the union of colleges in Vermont,
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-03-18
OUR NEW YORK LETTER.

The Best Of all Charities--Moody and
Sankey-Spring Fashions Political
Health
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-10-07

have galleries inside. thus increasing its
capacity about fifty per cent. The whole
design will be carried out in Gothic OF
the thirteenth century style.
The Eureka Sentinel says: A move
ment 10 on foot in this town to establish
Q Lying Club. on the plan OF the Sszerao
Lying Club of Austin. Several preliDin-
ary meetings to consider the proposition
have been held in Justice Bestty's court
room. at which it was practically demon
strated that there Is no lack OF material
for such an organization in Eureka.
The Helena (Montsna) papers are
somewhat discouraged at the slow pro-
gress Of the Northern Pacific, and urge
the construction of narrow.eaugs rail-
road from that place to Fort Benton. the
head of navigation on the Missouri
River. The distance is estimated at lao
miles, and the cost at $l,5O0.O0O. 1t ia
proposed that the various counties on
the line shall give bonus of $500, 900.
Some time ago mention was;msde Of g
project for building prismoidal railroad
from Truckee to Sierra Valley. and fur
thor north to take the great timber bel
| of tho Eastern Sierras in the counties OF
| Nevada, Sierra, Plumas and L,ssen
The Truckee Republican states that THU
project is about to be crystallized into al
actual fact. Money has been raised Il
commence the work.