davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-08-10

~ The thirty-third annual fair of
the Addison County Agricultural So
ciety is announced to be held on the
company's grounds in Middlebury, on
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday,
September, 8, 4 and 8, 1877. Elsewhere
In this issue we give the list of premi-
ums offered, the names of the officers Of
the society, with all other requisite in
formation for the guidance of those who
feel an interest in its success, and are
inclined TO take hold and help make
this occasion such an one as it ought to
be, for the welfare of our agricultural
interests and the credit of our county.
The programme will be ON interesting
one, and the fair ought to be, and may
he, and by the help Of the people will
he, worthy Of the patronage of our citi-
Gems. The aggregate amount of the
premiums offered Is about one thousand
dollars. The names of the officers and
committees and the rules and regula-
lions, are, in themselves, ON assurance
of fair dealing and honest endeavor to
merit the success every public spirit
ed citizen of the county desires for this
valuable local institution. The time
left for preparation is short, but long
enough if every one will only feel a
sense of personal responsibility in the
matter, and put forth efforts to make 1t
success. Let every farmer, every me.
chanic, every professional man, and ev.
cry woman, in Addison County, seek to
discover opportunities for promoting it.
" The Russian disaster near Plevna
and the consequent falling back of the
Russian columns operating south of the
Balkans. and the general embarrass-
ment of the campaign Of the invading
forces, are further illustrations Of the
uncertainties of war. The Russians
had been having il all their own way,
until this reverse, and had penetrated
the Turkish domains, with comparative
ly little opposition, two thirds of the
way to Constantinople. It was looking
very dark indeed for the Turk. This,
however, is serious check TO the in
vadipg armies and may, if the Turkish
armies have the power TO pursue their
advantage, be the turning point Of the
war and the Russians may be compelled
to contract their base line, and really
lose the advantage they had gained by
their successful advance. On the other
hand, this humiliating defeat may be a
benefit to the Russians, by teaching
them not TO underrate their enemies.
They are with the utmost yigor pushing
forward reinforcement, and the gener-
al whose recklessness was the cause of
the disaster Is to be removed, and the
most strenuous efforts will be made TO
retrieve the disaster. The comparative
;n activity ofthe Turks since the battle
indicates that they lost heavily, or at
least, they are not prepared to follow up
their advantage. II the check is only
temporary the Russians may have
plenty Of time TO effect all they expect
cd to before the campaign Is ended on
account Of the cold sad wet weather Of
the fall and winter
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-08-10
8f9al AniAre..

STATE OF VERMONT-DlSTRICT
~ OF ADDISON, IS.
In Probate Court, held at Middiebury within
and for said district, on the .th day OF August A.
ID. 1877.
Julius b. Benedict, executor of tue last will and
testament of Abram Foot, late of Middlebury In
said district deceased, presents his administration
account for examination and allowance, and
makes application for a decree OF distribution and
partition of the estate of said deceased.
Whereupop, II Is ordered by sand court TINT said
account and said application be referred to a ses.
sion thereof to be held at the probate Office In said
Niiddebury, on HE Sd day Of September AID. 1871,
ordered that notice hereof be given To all per.
sohs interested by publication Of the same three
weeks successfully In the Middlebury Register,
newspaper Published at Middebury, previous
TO said time appointed for hearing. that they may
appear at said time and place and show cause, II
any they may have, why said account should not
DO allowed and such decree made
By the Court--Attest
10 SAMUEL Z. COOKE, Judge.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-08-10

BSecretary Thompson Of the navy
department has ordered that men in
the navy yard shall be paid by the hour
and the men who choose to labor ten
hours instead of eight shall be paid
accordingly. This rule practically
nullifies the eight hour law passed by
Congress few years ago. The COM
mon sense of the country will approve
this action, and if he does receive the
dcnunciations of demagogues and be-
come unpopular with the laborers he
will have the consciousness of being in
the right to sustain him.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-08-10

Committcc-N. 7. Barbour, Middle
bury; Miss Laura Parker, Middlebury |;
Mrs. f. NJ. Shaw, Wey5ridge; Mrs. J.
G.. Wellington, Middlebury; Mrs. J. J..
Crane. l.ridporl
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-08-10
CLASS 1-CATTLE.
DrRHAMS.

CLASS 1-CATTLE.
DURHAMs.
Best bull years old or over. st 4
" year old, 3 .
/" calf, 2 l
COW years old or over, 4 2
heifcr years old or over, 8 l
" 1year old, 1
" calf,
Commitee-Julius North, Shoreham;
f. c. Smith, New Haven; f. j. Mat
thews, Middlebury.
AYRsHIREs AND pEvoNs.
Premiums Same as Durhams.
Committee--E. r. Robbins, Corn
wall; j. r. Dodge, Weybridge; Wal
lace Crook, Salisbury.
JERSEYS.
Premiums same as Durhams.
Committee-E. B. Douglas, Shore
ham; VIM. Powers, Leicester; II. S.
Sumner, Bristol.
GRADES.
Premiums same as Durhams.
Committee-H. n. Solace, Bridport;
c. w. Read, Addison; II. c. Sessions,
Middlebury.
COWS AND TOWN TEAMS.
Best 10 cows owned by exhi-
5 yoke of oxen entered .
in team from one town, IL 10 5
Committee-L. b. Dodge, Wey-
bridge; II. s. Jackman, Waltham /;
Franklin Hooker, Cornwall.
OXEN AND STEERS.
Best pair working oxen4 yrs.
old and over, Sc 4 2
pair steers broken 3 yrs.
old, ; 8
pair steers broken ? yrs.
old, 4 .
pair stears year old, 2 l
Tractability as well as size and form
to be considered in award ofpremiums.
Committee-Isaac Seelcy, Middle
bury; Harry +. Brevoort, Addison;
Oliver Hyde, Salisbury.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-08-10

EThe well known and much adj
mired song of the vermonters beginning
"Ho, all to the borders! Vermonters,
come down." though wandering
through the newspapers, waif upon
the sea of literature, its authorship I'M
known for quarter Of century, has
come to be attributed to the pen of
John G. Whittier. Mr.. Danil Roberts
of Burlington wrote to Mr.. Whittier
and received the following reply;
OAK KNOLL, DANvERs, MASS,
29th 9TH mo-, 1877.
Dear Friend: The "Song of Yer
monters" was written in 1888 or a, and
was an attempt at literary mystifcation
hardly excusable even In young wri-
ter. l was curious to see if it could
be received as an old-time production.
1t was printed in Buckingham's New
England Magazine, and remained I'M
suspected for nearly quarter of a CEN
fury. How 1t was at last discovered
as mine l cannot conceive, as l had
never owned it. Twas early interested
in the history of Vermont, and in Ethan
Allen, whose life and adventures awak-
ened the enthusiasm even of q Quaker
boy, whose peace principles at that
time were Evolutionary rather than the
result of serious confinement. ! have
no copy of the poem, and have no clear
idea of its character in Il literary or
ethical point of view. In both respects
fear il is sadly defective; and it is
not without regret that find the boys
practical joke still alive and confronting
me in late manhood.
am, very truly, thy friend.
JOHN G.. WHITTIER.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-08-10
@&@MaMa;m:

For young men aud ladies at the Troy Business
College. To any ono who will send ia n list Of
names Of young persons Of q suitable age 10 at
pieoe OF beautiful penwork. For catalogue giving
IN particulars address, at Troy, n. Y,
MuCREAIY a SHIELDS, Principals.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-08-10

COMMITTEES, PREMIUMS, AND REGuLA-
TONS.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-08-10
BO.4 IN or L,.s 7R nc 7YO.A.

DOsf "D OF ITO II q u I"s's
c, ID. MEAD, A, NJ, PRIScIpAL.
Teacher of Greek. Latin aud Elocution.
MISS EMILY HUMPHREY. High school.
+" ANNA l.. CAKES, Grammar School.
HATTIE A. KIRBY, Intermediate.
" RUTH T.. BENNETT, Fourth Primary.
" ELLA Il. HOLCOMB, Third Primary.
" MARY HUBERT. Second Primary.
4" LIZZIE OLEARY, First Primary.
" EMMA L. m0LEY.
Vocal and instrumental Music.
" ADELINE MYRICK. Penmanship
HORACE ID. cusHMAS. Janitoy.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-08-10
Summer Music Books.

EnliEen Conventions this Summer by using
In Camp and Rerirol Meetings,
MRS. VAN CoTTs PRAISE BOOK. lie unpre-
tending title prefaceA one Of the best and bright
est collections of hymns and tunes exiant. Price
IS cts.
IN Temperance Meetings,
MRS. VAN COLTS BOOK. (which Ia also
HULf's TEMPERANCE GLEE BOOK. Price
40 eta. Wide awake temperance songs.
In Sunday School Conventions,
SHINING RIVER. By II. S. 4 W. o. PERKINS.
COOP NEWS ByR NJ. McNrosn. Price IS
cts. Two books which cannot he exceled
for beauty.
III School Teachers Conventions,
SCHOOL SONG BOOK. CFor Girls Normal
schools BY C. EvrhEsr. 90 cts. or Cd per
GRAMMAR SCHOOL CHOIR. (For upper
grammar classes.l W. s. TILDRs. 90 ets.i 90
per doz. Two well constructed books, by teach.
ers who understand their business,
- Ether book mailed, post ffee for retail
OLIVER DlTSON * co.
BOSTON.
C. \; pIrsos A Co. J. Z. DIrsos 4 CO..
si3 Broadway, successors 10 Lee a Walker,
New York philadelphia.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-08-10
The Next Fnir.

I The thirty-tbird Annual Fair of the
Addison County Agricultural Society,
will be held at Middlebury, Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday, September
Sd, 18th, 9th, 1877.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-08-10
BOOTS AND SHOES!

Both In Fine. Medium aud Low Grades at low
prices.
May 10.
I AIDES FRENCH KID BUTTON
Nav is Al BECKwITH & co.'s
A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF
IA MEMS SHOES, cheap.
Nay IS at BEcKwITH A cos
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-08-10


ER-It is stated that only about six per
cent. of the farm area of the state of
Vermont is under cultivation in the
grains or potatoes, and that this per-
centage is greater than in the other
New England states. We must not in-
fer from this circumstance that the
farms Of this state are neglected or that
they are not made available for the
most profit to be obtained legitimately
from them. Keeping diaries and sheep
requires very little of the kind of farm
cultivation referred to- and these are
leading industries in large portions Of
the agricultural regions of this state and
throughout New England.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-08-10
CLASS 2-HORSES.

One dollar entry fee will be charged
in this class.
Best pair matched horses, SO 3
single driving horse or
mare, ,
Committee-D. W. Nash, New lIa-
ven; d. G. Barbour, Bridport; u. II.
Lewis. Vcrgenncs.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-08-10
Grace's Celebrated SaIye

II is q vegetable preparation for the cure OF nj
sores, cutaneous diseases and erupiions genera.
". Prepared by SETH W. FowLE 4 Sons ~
Harrison Avenue. Boston. Mass. Price BY MAJ!
30 cents. ID
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-07-14
THE NEW $.
No Further Trouble at
Montreal.
Close of Louisville Saen-
gerfest,
COunterfeiting Brazilian
Government Bonds.
The Indian Outbreak Be-
coming More Serious.
Joseph'S Band Increasing
in Number.
Conference in Ref renee to
Texas Border Raids.
Riot Apprehended at the
Funeral OF HaCkett.
Joseph's Band Increasing
in Number.
Conference in Ref renee to
Texas Border Raids.
Riot Apprehended at the
Funeral OF HaCkett.
Washington Items.

WAsHINGToN, July l3 The Secre-
tsry OF the Navy mas addressed II letter
to Captain Howgate, the originator Of
the plan to establish a colony for arctic
exploration IN the far north, declining
to detail civil officers 10 accompany the
expedition The Secretary does BOT con
slider himself authorized 10 detail civil
officers tor such service, and tor the same
reason ne regrets that he cannot comply
with the request for the loan of Instru-
ments belonging 10 tn. navy for use on
the expedition.
A dispatch received At the War De-
partment announces that nine COM
psnIes OF the Second infantry left
Atlanta, GA, this morning for ST. Louis,
where arrangements have been made to
forward them without delay to Cheyenne
via. Denver City, an route to Idaho the
scene of the present hostiltIos
The President to-day commissioned
H. h. &. Hooper, OF Name, agent for the
Indians OF SicztOn agency, Dakota, and
John G. Mallory, Jr., oi Oregon, agent
Tor the Indians 0. the Colorado river
agency, Arizona.
The State Department is without IN.
formation concerning the reported
Spanish outrage upon the schooner
Rising Sun, except that contained in the
press dispatch from Boston, but il has
ordered a thorough and immediate in
vestigation with view 70 Obtsin full
reparation should the published statement
be verified
Col ID. G. Cox, pension agent, mas sc-
complished the consolidation OF the
agencies of MS district consisting of the
States OF New Jersey, Delaware, Mary.
land and the District of Columbia. Be-
sides the soldiers homes and foreign
pensions, all the cases left over at the dis
continued agencies have been paid by
him. This demonstrates the prscticsbllity
OF the plsn OF the commissioner OF pen
sions, and that it will bring no serious
delay to the pensioners.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-07-14
Attack on OrauEcmen.

HALIFAX, July l3.-At Chsrlottstowu
Prince Edward Island, last evening.
after the Orangemen were dlsmi-."i
several of them stood IN front of th'
lodge room, where they were greeted b.
n shower OF stones 10y the roIghs 90 tb"
street And two ni the OrAug-
men were servereIy hurt. Another
volley OF stones followed and /,
plsto. shot from the lodge room
wounded one Of the sssailAns Great
excitement snsued, and volley aitsr
yollev Ol rocks were answered by about
twenty shot from the lodge room TwD
men were wounded by bullet and on"
severely hurt on the head by stone.
For An hour the city Was IN the hsnGs u'
the mob, and the police we're u,o!es.
Stpendiary magistrates, % make peHr"
got tie OrRngemen to lower the Aag,
and quiet was reStored The Orsug"-
men 1T their meeting % day, condemned
the police and magistrate. One hundred
special cOnstAhlss were sworn In, twenty
eight warrants issued, and several ARE =
mAde
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-07-14
ruAr PORK STORY.

Tie story which first saw ligh, through
the columns ot the Chicago hrter-OcsaH
and WAS thence telegrsphed over the
coun,r, to the effect, that secret sgehts
Of the French government bad appeared
IN thst c,ty and made large contracts for
the secret packing and shipping Of pro
yisisns for the French army, pretty
thin. II is clearly an effort tc bull the
pork market, which is now lar n"nlshlng
this and nothing more. Fran has no
secret need of pork. Whatevy- proyls-
ions she requires for her arm she vii
continue to purchase in the usual way
She has no war on hand; she has no de-
sire to get one on hand, and she Is IN no
condition 10 take care OF if she had it.
What France wants much more than she
wants pork is, the great reduction, or
entire destruction, OF her army, that her
people may enjoy peace, the fruits OF
their labor, and free government.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-07-14
REDUCTION BY THE
Il. q q.

At meeting OF the Board of Directors
OF the Baltimore and Ohio railroad Com
pany, held last Wednesday, it was re'
solved that in view OF the fac! thst the
depression in the general business inter
ests OF the country continues, thus seri-
ously afscting the usual earnings OF rail-
way companies, n further reduction OF
expenses is rendered necessary; therefore
u reduction of ten per cent. will be made
in the present compensation of all officers
and employees Of every grade, in the ser
vice OF the company, where the amount
received exceeds one dollar per day. This
reduction to take effect on and after July
10Th.
This reduction applies to the main stem
and branches east of the Ohio river, and
the trsns-Ohio divisions, embracing all
roads leased or operated by the Baltimore
and OHIO Railroad Company. 1t may
be remarked thet this company has
not been hssty in taking this action, as
sll its competitors the Pennsylvania,
New York Central and Hudson River,
and New York ard Erie companies,
made general and similar reductions
some time sgo-the Baltimore aud OHIO
Company holding oil with the hope that
business would soon so improve as to
avoid the necessity of following the OK
ample OF the rival lines.
But. the ruinous financial policy OF
the Government must be carried out, re-
sumption in golt must be forced at all
hazards, the prices of bonds must be sent
up and the profits of bond-holders aug
mented at the expense of sll individual
securities and the prosperity of all indi-
vidual enterprises, snd another straw Is
placed upon the breaking back OF labor.
We do not fault the officers OF the BalLi-
mere and Ohio Railroad Company for
this reduction. but we do denounce the
policy OF the administration whic forces
the necessity upon the officers OF this
company.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-07-14
CnhInct MecIInK.

WAsHISGToN. Juiy l3.-At the Csb
met session tu-day, most OF the time was
occupied Ia the discussion upol the
affairs of the New York custom house,
and the proposed reduction OF force in
that branch Of service, but no conclusion
was reached Foreign affairs were not
the subject OF attention, either A. refers
TO the appointments abroad or concern
ing our relations with Spain or Mexico
growing out OF the recent events Of
wh the public have knowledge. The
Cabinet gave its attention TO certain
matters OF discipline in connection with
the management Of the Naval Academy,
but without action. The prevailing In
dian WAT Vas the principal matter OF
consideration. aud engaged the greater
part OF the session 1t Is regarded as
necessary 10 take every proper method
10 end forever the hostile demonstrstlons
of the Indian tribe-. Thi: latest out
break is considered as equally serious
rs any OF late year Ine gov
ernmen, will, 10 the extent Of
It's power and appropriation st
command, execute the de,ermir alton
~ give final blow - the Indian trou-
bie-
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-07-14

DukINa the war and III later days the
grab game used to rsmity itsel' into sl'
branches OF lrsde, yet probably never
became so general rs at present with the
lsdies. You can observe them, when
sud when you WILL ard you will see
Them drop the left shoulder, gracefully
wing the upper half of the body around
.oward the rear, grab handful oI
skirt, strsighteu up and move I'd with Il
,ountenar CO as serene snd salts ctory as
The lace OF the man in the moon. The
Cincinnati Enquirer thinks the idea was
probably cribbed from the devil by oh
serving him pick up his tail tuck 1t over
bis left arm and saunter of on prone
usde among the hypocrites and Phsri-
sess the "ower guide and rigid.y righte-
,us
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-07-14

NEW ORLEANS, July ia Browns
vile special says that Gen. CaEsles aud
Gen. Devin have had II conference snd
had no difficulty in coming to sn sgree-
ment in regard to suppressing raids
They were OF the op.Eion that they could
render tne passage OF troops from one
side 10 the other unnecessary by dis
charging their respective dutios. Gen.
CansIes thinks that the publication OF
an order OF such Importance rs thst OF
the Secretary OF War to Gen. Ord, wss
disrespecttul to the DIsz government !
but ne valves that, and will cooperate
with our authorities in any manner nee.
esssry to insure peace and to secure the
preservation OF order on both banks ot
the Rio Granae.
1t is the general opinion that Gen
Escobedo will attempt to set on foot m
rxpcGitlon to invade Mexico. 1t Is not
known what assurance he may have re-
ceivrd from PIshuila and Nuevs Leon.
a far rs ascertsined the people Of
TamaullPsS are opposed to LeredO.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-07-14
AIIQnietnIMo Montreal.

MONTREAL, July l3.-Last evening
passed without any trouble. At 10
o'clock there was less than the average
number of arrests made, aud none Tor
anything serious Complete absence OF
drunkenness prevailed. The COroHer's
Jury were sworn in the case OF Hsckett
this morning, but the inquiry was post
pOned till I, morrow. Arrangements
for the funeral are not yet completed.
A difference took pIsce this morning be-
tween the leading Orangemen and the
presidents of the National societies for
the purpose of calling An indignation
meeting TO condemn the Mayor for not
sffording due protection to life yesterday.
Boone is not dead, but he is confined TO
his bed suffering from WOUNDS, which are
severe
MONTREAL. July li-Tne Young
Brltons band, which returned from Corn
wall to-day, marched up town in uniform,
with colors on their hats. A new Orange
lodge Is to be formed Oslled Hscsett
Lodge, in memory the man who was
killed Yesterday. The scene OF the
shooting yesterday Was thronged with
people.
MONTREAL, July Is. 1t WAS ~ frs.
decided to hold the funeral OF hsckett
I, morrow. but the time has since been
changed t. Monday to allow members OF
the or Ter from the west, who wish 10 at
tend. time TO get here Ne vii! be buried
with full Orange honors.
MONTREAL, July l3.-At the Orange
annual meeting last night resolutions
were adopted stating that notwthstsnd-
ing the procession wss abandoned. 81 the
earnest entreaty of the representatives. o.
the various national benevolent societies,
who pledged their word 10 take steps 50
as to prevent Insults 10 the women or
children attending the church and also
restrain their core igiouI,ts from insult
ing or riotous conduct, the streets were
mouopolized by rsbble OF dlsioys, and
disorderly rutfisns, by whom cruel muir
der wss committed Tney, Is Orange
men, hencefOrth not only claim but will
exercise the righ. to parade the streets OF
Montreal, and further declare that
no threats OF enemies or
entresties Of false friends will influence
councils in the future. The resolutsOns
condemn the Insction OF the mayor, after
worn application made before him and
other magistrates for civil and military
protection. and no d his worshsp NOR.
ally guilty Of murder. An indignation
meeting will be held 10 csll on the msyor
to resign for wsut Of precsuLion, and The
matter will be tsken up 10 the City
Council. The Protestant press condemn
him severely. The military vii! De kept
under arms on Monday ne1i, when the
funeral of Hsckett takes plsce. Trouble
is feared Stephen j. Meaney, on behslf
o. the Irish Catholic Union, dlscIsims
any sympathy between thst society and
yesterdays troubles.
MONTREAL July l8.-Msny o; the
roughs engaged in the sfrsy yesterday
are supposed to be strsng gers, some from
New York. A witness says that head
Catholic union wanted TO buy hundred
revolvers, Wednesday, from hardware
merchant. Men absent without leave
from large establishments yesterday
| have been dismissed.