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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-11

W. KELLOGG Governor and President Board Liquidation
p. G. DEsLONDE. Secretary Of State, and Secretary
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-11

NEW ORLEANS, May 80, 1877.
To the President and Members Board Of Liqui-
dation:
Gentlenen-The undersigned, to whom was
referred the following bonds, to wit: bonds
OF $500 each, issued under Act No. Is of 1866.
commonly known as the red back bonds" Nos
4so. 47e and 4s7, were examined by us and found
to be genuine.
Respectfully.
GSigned) JAMES CAMPBELL,
ALFRED REGGIO.
New ORLEANS. May 81, 1877.
Coupons No. 179 for $780, due November l. 1873
detached from bonds issued to the N. o.,
Opelousas and CT. W. r. r. Co., was examined
by US and found correct
(Signedl JAMES CAMPBELL,
ALFRED REGGIE,
NEW ORLEANS. August :, 1877,
We have examined bonds Nos 22s, AS, 40 of
report them genuine.
Signed) JAMES CAMPBELL,
ALFRED REGGIOi Experts.
To the Board of Liquidation.
NEW ORLEANS, August 8, 1877.
To the President and Members Board OF Iiqui-
GentemeD-We have examined the follow
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-03-07
A Standard Work.

No one competent to judge will for a moment
call in question the truth Of the testimony Of Ex-
Governor Chamberlain, now President Of Bowdoin
College, when he says; "There is no chapter Of
modern history Of more interest than that of
France and no man more ct to write it than NJ
Guzot." II is every way worthy of lis author,
and this is the highest possible praise; for no man
living has contributed more TO the calculation of
French history than NJ. Guizot During his long
and laborious career as statesman, he never lost
sight of his favorte study, and how could that
brilliant life find a worthier close than in popu-
lar narrative which should carry to every land a
complete record Of the great actions and great
men of his own beloved France? This magnifi-
cent work contains four hundred illustrations. by
DE Melville, the most eminent artist In Europe
ana only rival Of Dore, whose superior he Is as a
de'ineator of the weapons, costumes, architecture,
enginery Of war, etc, etc, Of the middle ages--a
subject to which the renowned artist has devoted
tue whole Of his professional life The work re-
celVed diploma at the Centennial as the best
specimen of bookmaking there OF the value of
this work the lamcnted Charles Sumner said, on
its first Introduction to this country: an chi
zots history Of France should he read by all who
are not indifferent to historical studies" This is
the uniform testimony Of all the most eminent
scholars in the country. This standard history is
now being offered to the people Of Montpelier
by subscription only The agent will only can
va the business houses and Offices but would
call at any residence on receiving au invitation
addressed to Agent Guizots France, Bishops
Hotel. The sale has been very large in several
Vermont towns and we trust many Of our people
will avail themselves Of this rare opportunity
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-03-07


hARpwlcN.- examination of the town treas
urer accounts Tor the year ending March lst
1915 reveals the following facts and figures; To-
u'i resources iorthe year which includes balances
remaining Que ON unsettled tax bills at the be
ginning OF the year, amount of tax bills issued
during the year, rents OF ministerial and school
lahds' ana small amounts OF cash received from
miscellaneous sources, seventeen thousand one
hundred aud seventy-two dollars aud fity-four
cents; total disbursements for all purposes during
the SAID year eight thousand and forty-six dol
lars ana eishty-eight cents leaving balance of
resources Mareh lst' 1871, OF nine thousand one
hundred ana twenty-five dollars and siNty-siX
cents ''ohh H. Drew ksq', has LEFT us, and
retired III great disorder 10 Chicago He de-
parted seerel'S' very lew OF his most intimate
friends knowing oil his intention OF going so soon
Mourhers are plenty, but 1t is consoling, no
DOUBT 10 th'hN that the great " law of compen-
S't'oh holuS goou IN th's case Tor what is our
loss Is Ohleago gam some people seem to en-
JOY themselves oest ahd hold their heads highest
"heh 'hey are su ported oy their nelghbors
money rI"VuUA ILLUSTRATIONS oil TINS are too
plenty III th's 'oeaiity'''''E D. Haskell, merchant
ana WOODEN manufacturer ut North Calais failed
tue past week reported liabilities, eight thou
sand dollars. The "clothes-line thief and the
"overcoat man recently paid visit to East
Hardwick The former plied his trnde so .,,o-
.'.s.',, ,,.., - '''' ,''''' ~ SUE
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-03-07

In Cabot, March g. RUFUS SEVERANCE. aged ~ years.
In Barre March !, ROBERT YHtLLERY. aged 80 years
p, IN Washington February % ALBERT q. BATES. aged
81 " yea Ss.'ho' February 49, Mrs SOPHIA cnArN' aged
H. =, Johnsbu. February a. 5. L. BALDwIN, aged
In Barre. March D. Mrs JtrRAU a. ARK ,tfa of Loon,
Dlafk, aged " years.
~ Cabot February TO- of eonsuputio, w WALLACE
LffORD' aged 80 years.
In Corinih March 6. DANIEL CLARK aged ab,ut 20
YEAR. He was respected by all
In Barre, March JULIUS sMALLEY one Of The most
prominent cltileis aged about IS yeais
"a Albany, February u, o. TYPHOID pneumonia H. IT,
NV DE aged ~ years. II months and IL days
d, " W Y, February %, Mn. SARAH EMERY,
IN East Concord, February 20. Of consnmutlop EMMA
RussELL' wife Of David Rockingham, aged - Year,.
IN. IN llighg.te, February O. AsAiEL CoBrRS, aged -e
~ san Diego, California February q, MARIA c.. wife
q J9enh Leonard aud daughter Of the late A. s. Wing Of
In Thetford, February 25 Hon sTiFoN SHORT In the
, year o. his age lie fitted himself for The profession Of
United 70 the bar lsf and continued in practice fo forty
o ne served two years In the state legislature in the
assistant judge Of probate register Of probate and Judge
pr1nae t2f many years Judge short was extensively
nn9Wn AMI honore rs man OF culture. intelligence and
probiy For ATTY Ave years he was distinguished an
hIm ''''''" an" patriot and loved by all who knew
In Norhheld, March 3. GEoRGE ". HENDEE aged 81
yehr7 Az iendee was one Of Nortlneld's worthles c
sight Of God and man hence he honoed and respected
nysr.S ch%rch on Mnad,y seTc Sqs sSnSed 81 the
hev ~ Greene II was attended by the ID Fellows. In
and out Of gratitude to that body, the following resolution
Mas passed Resoired by the friends Of Mr. Iendee,
hearty thanks are extended TO the fraternity Of independent
olue ni odd Fellows of which the deceased worthy
-,ehnsss ahl IN attending his funeral In body" The de-
o. The nlyersalst church. Of the best Of men In his
i ne Mll ee much missed there May God comfort
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-03-07

WILLIAMsrowN.-Rev. J. r. Demeritt has sue
cessfully labored with the Congregational church
in Williamstown for eighteen months. The drowsy
and weakened church has been aroused and
strengthened in faith and hope as well as in num-
bers. Last Sabbath, March 4th nine we're re-
ceived to membership, making in all, since he
came to lis, twenty -nine-most of them by pro.
fesson. A drama entitled "The Idiot Wit
ness" and the farce, Don't Judge by Ap-
pearances," was presented TO the public by the
dramatic club of this place, in the Town Hail. ON
Thursday and Friday evenings of last week. The
plays were entertaining and well acted. each
player performing his or her part in satisfactory
manner c. A. Gale as Walter Arlington, Fred
Martin rs the idiot witness in the drama. and
joel Martin as Major Pepper, in the farce, deserve
special notice. The tableaux were very good and
the arrangement Of the lights was II success The
music was conducted by Mr. f. Webster Al
though the house was not full the last night vet
the club realized the sum of forty dollars at the
door which will more than repay them for the
short time they have been at work
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-03-07

The DRAMA.-Ihe Montpelier dramatic club
made their debut at Village Hall last Friday
evening, March list, when they brought out the
beautiful four act drama by Watts Phillips. ell
titled Mauds Peril and the laughable farce
" A Race fora Widow" All the appointment
were complete, parts well committed and the ell
tertainment passed off equal to il not better than
many travelling theatres that visit us. for which
credit is due the business manager Fred Barnes
stage manager Timothy Merrill and pianist viii
wheaton The parts were all very creditably
rendered. The pant of Maud, the heroine OF the
play, was well sustained by Miss Lizzie Cummins
Her dress was not only appropriate but in excel
lent taste, and had she given Il little more force
to her language at times we think there would
have been little chance for Improvement She
was ably supported by VIII C. Keith in the diff
cult role of Sir Ralph Challoner. " Kate Sifton "
was rendered in Il graceful easy manner by Miss
Lizzie llodgdon; she also played a part not down
on the bills which caused some amusement to the
audience red light is deceitful, Lizzie The parts
of Susan laperioy by Miss Minnie Robinson and
Toby laperloy by Fred l.. Eaton, were PLAYED al
most to perfection, while John Wing as Gerald
Gwynn did himself much credit Having IA fine
voice, John will rank after little experience as A
No. |. The other characters were well rendered
though not prominent. c. Newcomb as Bur
rel, 7. f. Ladd as doctor aud v F. Dewey as de-
tective, each did well. During the wait between
the play and farce Tim Merrill sang an Irish
character song, which brought down the house
Mr.. Merrill also did himself credit in the farce
as Cornelius Popjoy, while the parts of Adolphus
and Pepperpod were well played by Messrs. Ma
thaniel King and Fred Barnes which shows they
have talent equal to many who make the pro-
fesson study, Lizzie Wing as Mrs Winning
ton did excellently, but in our mind she excels
in parts like Jerusha Drinkwater; still she does
what she undertakes well Thena Dewey WAS
good rs Biddy, but should have had better part
Owing 10 the fact that the town had been over
run with shows Of late, the attendance was not so
large as 1t should have been, but should this club
decide To play again we predict for them full
house, for in our mind home talent deserves pat
rOnage
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-03-07

NoRrHFIELD.-Ih dwelling-house of Chauncy
Bennett, Of Mortified, was burned last Friday
afternoon. Nearly all the household goods were
saved. Loss nine hundred dollars insured in
the Farmers Mutual for six hundred dollars.
There will be brought out ut Concert Hall on Fri
day and Saturday, March 9th aud 10th for the
benefit Of the Ladies' Benevolent Society of the
tniversalist church, the drama entitled 1.-THE
Hidden Hand" with Mrs. Nina Gregory Slayton
rs Capitoa, supported by an able list of amateur
actors, The festival at the Methodist church
last Wednesday evening was pleasant and sue
cessiu occasion, netting some sixty dollars.
Hon John l.. Spring, Of Lebanon, n. H., gave an
excellent lecture to the Odd Fellows at Concert
Hall last Thursday evening. Among other yalu-
able parts of the entertainment we must not omit
to mention the excellent music furnished by the
cornet band and the choir organized for the occa-
sion under the direction of A. o. Smith, and the
fine concluding remarks made by 7. &. NJ DIR. r.
d. Bradford. At the annual meeting of the
Mortified Savings Bank last Thursday evening
the following officers were elected President.
George NJ Fisk, ESD; Vice President George II
Crane Trustees, o, D. Edgerton, j. II circuit A.
L. Denny, H. X. Jones and j. z. Davis; Clerk. c.
D. Williams Treasurer, j. &. b. rhayer.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-03-07

WArERBuRY.-T week past, and in part the
present, has been and is to be eventfu of public
entertainments. First, we mention the lectures of
Mr.. Worthen, Wednesday and Friday evenings
descriptive of ancient and famous cities and curl
Gus ruins in the Valley of the Nile-Alexandria
Cairo and other cities and ancient ruins, the Pyra-
mlds' Sphinx and Cleopatra's Needle, the char
acter, manners, dress and various pecuiarities of
the people, the quality of the soil, its products
and fruits width of the Valley of the Nile and its
season and height Of rise, on which the fruitful
ness of the soil depends natural history or ami
mails of the country, dimensions and interior curl
osities of the Pyramids These were some Of the
topics of Mr., Worthens discourse last week; those
OF this week will relate to Jerusalem and objects
of Interest in the Holy Land . The performance
OF the dramatic club drew something Of crowd
as did the exhibition Of the graded school Satur-
day evening, and both were quite successful
Not having the pleasure Of attending these they
are reported from hearsay as coming quite up to
expectations bnt of Mr. Worthen's lecture the
close attention and evident interest and delight of
the audience for more than two hours on each
occasion, warrant the conclusion that Mr. Worthen
improved his opportunities while on that tour
which had been the desire of his life from boy
hood, and not only had he his eyes and ears open
when abroad, but he is now able to tell what he
learned there. He is to lecture Wednesday and
Friday evening of this week. Our Republicans
thought that the Inauguration of HAYES and
Wheeler, March 9TH, 1877, after the unprecedented
struggle of the last eight or nine months ought
not to pass without a little social aud cheerful
gathering. designated an oyster supper, and an
illumination of the Waterbury House What with
the music the brilliant illumination and social
graduation, the affair passed OFF quite pleasantly
1t ought so to be, at least, nasmuch both Hayes
and Wheeler were present
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-03-07
Personal.

PRESIDENT HAYES will be ifty-fiye years old
on the 4th Of next October
Mr.. JOHNSON, proprietor of the London Stan
lard, has an income Of one hundred and fifty
thousand dollars year.
THE fastest public speakers in this country are
said to be Rev. Phillips Brooks, MIR. Moody, and
Rev. DIR. Patton, of Chicago.
The Adrdnce urges General Joseph T. Hawley
Tor Cabinet position lie would be a most ex-
cellent man for any position. lie has remarkable
executive ability.
Miss DrDu FLETCHER the writer Of Kismet "
is young lady still in her twenties, very spark
ling in her talk pretty, and thoroughly accom-
plished In several languages.
Hon. CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS and Mrs Adams
are going abroad in April with their daughter
when that young lady marries and takes her
wedding trip with DR. Quincy
CnIEF-IusrIcE MOSES, of South Carolina, is
completely Frustrated 10y severe attack of paral-
ysis. lie has no control of the limbs on his left
side and even the muscles of his face are af-
fected
MIR. LoNGfELLuw became three-score and ten
years old on Tuesday, aud the congra tuations
that he received were numerous aud hearty. lie
has as many friends and as few enemies AZ any
poet in the world
The Weekly New York Tribune will henceforth
be under the charge of Oliver Johnson late of
the Orange Journal Good for the Tribune, but
what becomes of the JoTnoiP Mr.. johnson has
made it an exceedingly lively paper
IT is reported that Wendell Phillips accuses
Henry Ward Beecher of having raised the price
of lectures MIR Beecher's charging eight hun
dred dollars for an hours talk on Hard Times"
must seem cruel satire to many Woodworking
ministers who do not get larger sum for whole
year of faithful work.
The Presidential family will consist of Governor
and Mrs. Hayes and three children-Webb c.,
aged nineteen; Fannie aged eight, and Scott Rus
sell, aged six. The two oldest of President
Hayes four sons are away from home, one of
them attending the Cambridge law school, and
the other junior in Cornell University.
HENRY p. VAN AIKEN, a fourteen year old Phil
adelphia school-boy, gets a one hundred and fifty
dollar gold watch because when he found the
school building on fire, instead of raising an
alarm, he quietly informed the teachers in the
various rooms, who as quietly dismissed the
children under their charge, and got them all out
without n panic.
ir is decided that President Hayes will nom
mate William NJ. Evarts, of New York for Sec
rotary of State, and Senator Sherman of Ohio |
for Secretary of the Treasury. Ex-senator Key,
A democrat from Tennessee will probably accept |
the position of Postmaster General It is expected
that the President will send in nominations for
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-03-07

SourH WooDRuN,-Ihe gospel workers will
hold meetings here saturday evening aud Sunday .
March nth aud 18th, We hope to see a good at
tendance. IL t. Heath has rented one-half of his
cooper shop tools and machinery, to George b.
Noodry aud they will be prepared to furnish all
wanting anything in that line. The school in
the Ball district No. ~ closed on saturday Feb
ruary 2ith after a term Of twelve weeks 1t was
taught by Mr.. A. NJ benjamin. The school con-
sisted of nineteen scholars, aud nine of them did
not get an absent or tardy mark during the term
Their names are Hattie Lyford, Florence Lyford
Alice hurnham, Laura Goodell Blake Fair, Ralph
Lyford, Fred IIackett, Willie Angel and Al Bige-
low Three Of them lived over one-half mile
from the school-house. We wish there were more
schools in town that could show as good record
OF attendance as this one, Mr. Daniel Haskell
an aged citizen of this town, was buried ON Sat
urday, February 2Ith Mr. Haskell was one Of
the oldest inhabitants Of the town, aud was re-
spected by all who knew him. Ills loss will be
greatly felt by all..,,M Mrs George " Foster, Of
Calais, scyenty-six years Of age, has, during the
past two years, woven nearly seventy yards of
cailmtng cutting and dyeing the rags, besides
doing her honsewurk and taking care of her
poultry.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-03-07


'"h "N'h"nu"' "''Aphp ocHooL'-lhi school
o'oSeu ''e winter term on ff'day' March I'd The
s'noo' eN"'o,''on attracted u large crowd to the
no'e' n'i'' "here II was held' on saturday even
ing ihe mai was crowded Win spectators and
ai'ho"gn tue exercises were three hours long, yet
Tue GOOD ana orderly conduct OF the audience,
WIN Tue frequent applause Indicated that the
enoi,s OF Tue teachers ana students were appre-
c'"'eu' one oil the Pheasant episodes OF the even
ing was the presentation OF valuable present to
the principal oil the school, Mr. L. b. Goodrich by
the students OF the senior department. All ac-
quilted themselves finely. The rectations were
exceptionally good showing marked improve
ment since instruction In eocution has been given
by the principal The iollowag students were
neither absent nor tardy during the term: Senior
EXPERIMENTATION Could, Neitie Moody, Eddie
trlnk, Charles Wade, Frank Evans, Frank Graves,
Ida Forrest Arthur Baker Leona Rus, Eta Straw
intermediate Department-Jennie CofIrin, Alice
Evans julia Could Florence Haines, Bertha Ober,
Nellie o. Connor' Annie o. Connor Dora Scagel
Flora scage, Fred Caldwell, Clarence Kneeand
Eddie Palmer, John Walker. The following in
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-03-07
Town Meeting.

Our annual town meeting was held Yesterday.
As there had been no general caucus of our cti-
zens there were two tickets In the field and
the friends Of each ticket were quite active in It's
behalf The attendance was large and the inter
est felt in the result was very general
The meeting was called to order Mt ten O'Clock
A. NJ by the Town Clerk Hon. T. r. Merrill A
test vote was had on the office Of Moderator j
l.. futile and George W. Wing being the nomi-
nees The vote resulted in the election Of Mr.
futile by majority of twenty. The officers
selected during the day were made up without
much reference to either printed ticket, and fire.
queut departures from both tickets were made
An excellent selection of officers was the result
The following IL n List of the officers elected.
Moderator John L. futile: Clerk r. r. Merrill;
Selectmeu, p. T. Pitkin. J. W Bailey and Sumner
kimbal; Treasurer, ]. C. Houghton, Ir over
seer of Poor, w. W. Caldwell, First Constable,
Denison Taft; Second Constable, A. A. Sweet;
Listers, c. r. Sabin, g. W. Wing and Ezekiel
Kent; Auditors, J. A. Page. NJ ID. Gilman and
Charles A. Reed. Town Grand Jurors, j. o. Liv-
ingston, Stnan Chase and George W. Spencer;
Town Agent, George W. Wing; Superintendent
Of Schools Hiram Carleton; First Street Commits
sioner, 4. c. Camp: Second Street Commissioner
W. c. Walker; Third Street Commissioner, Snow
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-03-07

Another KEROSENE ENPLosloN. - ON the even
ing of the LIST instant there occurred another kero
sene accident, that came near eing a fatal one
Mr., Aaron Wheeler, who resides in what is known
rs " Grand Hollow" in Warren, went to the barn
in the evening with kerosene lantern, which he
accidentally dropped behind II colt, This fright
ened the colt as might have been expected, and
he kicked the lantern into fragments, and the oil
isniting, the barn was instantly in flames. one
COW and one OK were fatally burned and another
OK 81 badly burned as to he ruined Two good
harnesses we've destroyed aud Mr. Wheeler him
self was quite badly burned, and 1t is a wonder
that he was not fatally so, All the hay was Of
course consumed with the barn, which leaves MIR
Wheeler without shelter or food Tor his stock II
people would nse some less inhammable illuinin-
ators N their barns there would be less fires Ia
chronicle
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-03-07

For consumption, bronchitis, asthma caarh throat and
lung diseases Also sure relief and permanent cure Tor
general debility, dyspepsia and all affections, by
simple vegetable medicine, which cured venerable mis-
sonary physician who was long resident OF Syria and tho
East and who has freely given this valuable specific IL
thousands of kindred sufferers With the greatest possible
benefits and he feels II his sacred Christian duty To
mpart TO Others this wonderful nvigoatng remedy and
viii send FREE the original recipe complete with fun di-
eciions, to amy person enclosing stamp for reply.
6l-ssl DR. CLARK A. Robbins,
tP, q. BoN 161 Greeley Hlosk Syr,ause \ y
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BRADFORD Professor T.. C. Smith, of laconia,
n H. who has taught singing-schools in Brad.
ford and Newbury the past winter, with great
success, held "A musical convention here last
week, commencing on Tuesday and closing Fri.
day, with concerts Thursday and Friday even
ings 1t has been the most successful convention
ever held In this region, numbering one hundred
and seventy-hve singers, with Baileys full orch
estra from Newbury Mrs. NJ. e. Coleman, pian-
lat; Mr. t. {. Morris aud Miss Kate Doty. organ
lists. Among 50 many excellent singers, we will
not try to mention names, NJ 1t would make too
long list 1t was one grand jubilee of song, of
peace on earth and good will to men, and "A fit
greeting to the incoming administration. Pro-
lessor Smith combines all the qualifications of A
competent director-a good voice, n pleasant dis
position, cultivated taste, happy way Of Civ
ing instruction, and perfect time His method of
marking time is in striking contrast with some
leaders who simply beat the air." Instead of
the "see-saw" method Of beating time, so COM
mon among many leaders, his motions Of the
hand are M regular from point 10 point as a peu-
dulum. Professor Smith has awakened AN inter
est Ia music In this valley that will not soon die
out, and we hope he may be induced TO reside
permanently In this vicinity when such a rich
lnrl est awaits his abors. The books principally
used we're the " Salulatlon aud "Elners0n's
Chorus Book