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The daily gazette., 1877-02-02
JUDGE SAMUEL e. MILLER.

Samuel +. Miller was born at Rich
mond, KY, April ), 1916, graduating at
the University of Pennsylvania and prac-
tlsing medicine for several years before
taking up the profession of the law. He
IS set down as having been an emancipa-
zionist from 1S4S and so compelled to re-
move from the State of Iowa in 1850. He
practised law there for twelve years, be-
ing leading Republican manager though
accepting no office. and July 16, 1862, was
appointed to the Supreme Court of the
United States by President Lincoln.
The daily gazette., 1877-02-02

Nsw Jersey, and was reappointed in
iooS, On the death of William Wright,
in November of that year, he was an
pointed to the United States Senate, Sc
curing reelection, but being defeated a
lew days ago by Mr., MCPHERSON, Demo
cratlc candidate. Mr.. Frelinghuysen's
most important positions on the Senate
committees were on those on Naval Af-
fairs, Foreign Affairs and the Judiciary
In 1870 he declined the English Mission.
He was member of the conference com
mittee,
The daily gazette., 1877-02-02

That eminent patriot, Ex-Governor
Wells, said that the Louisiana job was
so large that he didn't know where to
begin. Therefore he thought he
would tap the democrats playfully for
a million. Sheridan's opinion of Wells
was strong and not favorable, but he
seems to have known what he was
taking '6l O l..
The daily gazette., 1877-02-02
JUSTICE BRADLEY.

Joseph p. Bradley was born in Berne
Albany county, \. Y, March II, 1913
was educated at Rutgers College, New
Jersey, and began the practice of law in
the latter State in 1880. He was in The
active duties of his profession at Newark
when appointed Associate Justice of the
United States Supreme Court by Presi-
dent Grant in 1870. Never leading poi
itician, he was originally Wing, and
afterwards Republican.
The daily gazette., 1877-02-02
Death of the white Whale.

On Saturday evening the great white
whale in the New York aquarium died.
Previous to his death, instead Of swim
ing in circles, as was his wont, he crossed
from side to side and lashed the water
into foam, and then, gradually becoming
less and less violent, he dived beneath
the surface and died. The white whale
was captured after months of patient
waiting on the coast of Labrador, about
six months ago, by special expedition
dispatched for that purpose by the aqua
rium
The daily gazette., 1877-02-02

At New Orleans yesterday Francisco
Pontillo and wife, Martin j. Scath, Virgil
Gorgain and Salvado Albermini were ar
rested by treasury detective Steele, char
ged with making and issuing counterfeit
nickels. A large quantity Of counterfeit
nickei>. dies. etc, were chntured.
The daily gazette., 1877-02-02
A naa4n Male and Female, Wa14a5
Agents EVERYWHERE. to w dIlLGQ

handle the Patent Crown Selt-Closing Ink
tand Sells Itself at sight wherever ink Is
spd. Profits immenso. sample cents.
u,t,jress, 1. H. sISGiTH. ~ wsinu- atrapt
Afila lelphIa Pa nlrb'Wto1l.N y
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-11-16

LAST Saturday night, on Buttornut av-
enue, near Richmond village, WAS heard
loud and proiane talking and the report of
several pistol shots. Sheriff Ferguson, with
posse OF men, went to the battlefield to
take care of the belligerents. They found
the house OF 10 Goodwin in sorry plight.
with the door and windows smashed in and
Goodwin shot through the left arm, between
the elbow and shoulder. The bone was not
struck. James Eaton and Henry D. Morse
were arrested and put under bonds to ap-
pear on Monday before Justice W d. Hall.
for examination. There has bsen ill-ieel-
ing for some time between Eaton and Good
win. A meat pedlar from Williston, named
James Buxk, was also in the affray. The
examination on Monday resulted In the bind
ing up to the County Court of both of the
respondents, Eaton under 81 600 bail and
Morse $3.50. failing to obtain which they
were both committed to the Burlington
Jail: ii. N. Deavitt, Attorney for the State,
and 5. Ii. Davis for the respondents The
evidence went to show that young Burk was
piled with whiskey and then sent to Good
wins to'commence the row, while the other
parties came in to complete tho work
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-11-16
4 Word AbOut Moody.
EssEx Vt. Nov. Il |

ESSEN VT, Nov. IL. 1877.
To the Editor of the Free Press and Times.
Permit a word from an "old SALT about
Moody. Now l have been around the
world and heard preaching from old Eng
land to China 40 years at sea, 90 OF that
as master; and | WAS ways church
goer /; but Moody was the first man that
ever worked me up. What We sinners
want is not eloquence, but something from
the heart-plain talk like his about TAX
ing your carpet sack and getting Of hat
train, if you are convinced you are not on
the right One-tack ship or wear her, whom
you are going into the breakers. And
for one want to give witness that Moody
did some good in Burlington. and which is
suasion. which is this The blessed Saviour
is able to keep that which have commit
ted to His care. | was SO years sinner
but a head believer all the time Mr.
Moody's preaching has made me a heart be
lever. ElOquence and long, hOwery written
sermons would never have opened my eyes
thank God for praying wife that got
me to hear him once. shall never forget
that sermon abou. Naaman the Leper-just
my case-all these nice worldly surround
Ings but still the thought would come;
you must leave it all pretty soon, and you
are leper 1t didn't require any coaxing
to get me there the next tlmo.
A witness for Moody,
q MoRTos
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-11-16
hOsTON NIAitHI;T~.

WEDNESDAY. Nov II. tS74.
rLouR. There Is fair feeling in the Flour
market, and tho marke: is we'll suppliod. The
sales 0; western superne have been III 81 5Udl 10;
D. :" T 20 Tor common extras, wisconsin extras
ut - l5d6 ~ and Minnesota extras atl6 5UdD -
% az - Tor winter wheat Uniu. indIana and
Michlga 81 70 "a 90 Tor Illinois. ;G75M q for
81, Louis Corn Meal at - 7ja}rU 2 bhl. Rye Flour
al - 80 as M v hh Dat Meal at s. ~ at ~ " bbl.
hRAlN Torn is firm with a iai demand. Sales
al ., "a &c y bushel for mixed and yellow. Oats at
''di7c v bushel. Rye, 75as! " hushel. Shorts
~ tl9 % a ~ %; Fine Feed AMI mlddnss, 81 10
as ~ n ton.
PROFESSIONALISM is in .ar demand ami tho
market Is frmer. The sales have been at SO ~ az
u ooior prime; sli 50H5 for mess and II Oiapls ~
" Dbl. Tor clear. In Eeef j. hI-hrr The
sales at Sl2 iudsli 80 tor mess and extra mess and
fl+ % "a - M for family. Lard at " 40 loo q h
smoked Hams at II a. zee 10.
fRoDuCE.-Or'iinary grades Of Butter plenty aud
nuIl Choice grades ARE in good demand. Choice New
York and Vermont daires have been at 70 "a 30
including fancy lots and creameries: and common to
GOOD range from IS al 25c " h. Cheese at 10 "a
sc " ID. White leans at s. Il az = u h hushol
lot medium. extra pea at p an = b, and
yellow eyes at s. a0dD2 p v bush. Eggs at 2Ilp 70
U doz Potatoes at iOD 6nc v Der bush.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-11-16

WaTERyILLE Mr. Robson has complet-
ed the canvass of this town and BclvIdere
for the new atlas Of the two counties and
has got about twenty Subscribers.
Mr.. Noyes. Of Wolcutt, has purchased
ash timber enough in this town to make
not far from 100 900 feet OF lumber. His
heaviest purchases were from Spaldlng
SpOOner. A. l.. Tobin and John Wiley.
The logs are to be sawed at Holmes mill
alter which the lumber il to be shipped to
WOlcOtt and man featured into fork handle. I
VIM. c. Carpenter and family have left
the old farm and lately moved into the
house of Z. Ii. Shattuck with o. T. HAYES
and family, to stay through the coming
Winter.
Mr.. McElroy. of Underhill. has bought
the Carpenter farm in the North part of
the town. of CLANCY Warner, of Cambridge,
and is now moving his family and goods.
Moody Shattuck, ED, one of our oldest
inhabitants, leaves here this week for
Worcester, Mass, where he intends to
spend the Winter with his sons.
Capt. Mcfarland has built befry upon
the south end of his dwelling home in
which he intends to hang the bell used in
the woollen factory.
Mrs. Betsey W. Fletcher, of our village.
Is soon to leave here for Florida, where she
will remain until the coming Spring. The
will go in company with Realtus Brown,
of Belvidere and William Ii. Flethor and
family OF North Hyde Park. ccc
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-11-16

A SCAMP - William Dndge, of South
Windham, belonging to respectable family,
sold butter for Simeon Pierce, pocketed the
proceeds and took letters from the postofhce,
pursuing his game until he had secured $40
From Mason Pierce he stole S37, and $500
worth of notes. He attempted to get some
$500 at West River Bank, at Jamaica, on
false paper but was not smart enough for
the cashier. His game is reported to have
been the alteration of an IS check to $500.
Dodge has gone to "parts unknown"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-11-16
PERSONAL.

DIR. Theophius Clark, the Oldest physi
can In the State, died at his residence II
Tinmouth, where he has practiccd his pro
tessiOn Tor moro than seventy years, Thurs
day evening, at the great age OF ninety
seven years and three months.
Mr.. John Harper, the owner OF "fen
Brock. " the famous race horse, has refused
$50, 600 for this animal, but declines IL
name II price for which he would part with
him. lie considers HIM evena superior AMI
NAL to his former horse. the wonderful
"Iongfcllow.
Benjamin Leopold Farjeon. who came
over to America with Joseph Jefferson,
whose dau 9hter no has married, is the son
OF a TunisIan jew, hut liberal enough in his
religion to wrte an annual Christmas
story. lie is 40 years old, and is described
As charming person, frank. manly, Joyous
and sympathetic.
The name Of Senator MOrton's family was
originally Throckmorton, and their aEccs-
NY Is lTuC6u W iuU TIhll VI
in the reign of Queen Elizabeth. The Sena
tors father dropped the first syllable of his
surname. and the son adhered to the exam
pie Mr.. Morton was baptized with the full
name of the victor of Lake Erie-Ollver
Hazard Perry MortOn-but no dropped tho
Hazard after no became of age. for CON
venience sake.
The now Senator from Indiana, Mr..
Voorhees,, is described as tall blonde,
with heavy red moustacho and imperial.
lie has rosy face. and tho sort OF figure
which looks imposing on wagon or
hogshead at a mass meeting. During the
last gubernatorial canvass in Indiana. Mr..
Voorhees, was popularity known as Mr..
" Blue Jeans Williams's Keeper" lie
escorted that graceful gentleman about the
State and exhibited him with great applause.
Rev. Dr. Aldaco Walker, of Rutland. has
so far recovered his health, as to attend
church, and is steadily improving.
We understand that Prof. Peter Collier is
to have the position of chemist to the De-
partment of Agriculture at Washington,
and that his duties there will commence on
the first of December.
Gen. Badly Smith sailed Tor Europe. on
saturday, for season of rest and recrea-
ion abroad.
The late Dr. Martyr Paine. was borne in
Nilliamstown. in this State, July S. 1884.
vas graduated at Harvard College in 1913,
md after studying medicine. practced his
in Montreal, and thence removed
% New York. where he acquired distinc-
ion. lie was prominent in establishing
he University Medical College, and as
writer upon medical subjects acquired
.reat distinction. lie was active in effect
ng tho repeal of the law prohibiting dis
ections of the human body. lie was the re-
ipient of many honors. both at home and
broad, and among these may be named the
blowing Doctors of Laws by the Univer
ity of Vermont, in 1854; member of the
loyal Medical Society of Prussia OF the
ociety Medical and Surgical of Turin. of
he Medical Society of Leipsic of the Med
,al Society OF Sweden and Norway; OF the
clentitic Society of Upsal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-11-16

NORTH FERRIsBURGH.-Arr are
still ID progress for the establishment OF a
Lecture Course" in our community.
Present appearances Indicate very popu-
lar and successful course of lee lures.
During the week efforts have been made
to secure the services OF Mrs. Hammond, an
evangelist, who has lately been laboring
very successfully at Shelburn, to assist
our pastor. Rev. j. W. Bennett. in revival
meetings among this people. High oxpoc-
tations are entertained OF her presence,
whilo the work of the Lord still advances
with success through tho ordinary agencies
OF the church.
Revival efforts, We understand, are now
in progress at Charlotte. the Congrega-
tionalists and Methodist churches uniting In
The same.
The reading portion of this community
and county will greatly appreciate the fact
that, as on former years. they can receive
many OF their regular periodicals and news
papers at largely reduced rates. by sub
scriblng for the same through the agency
OF Rev, ii. g. Day, Of this place
George Kimball is making very extensive
and thorough repairs upon his dwelling
house.
Attendance At NJ. E. Sunday school, on
Sunday was 1877. Penny collection ut the
same SO cents.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-11-16


=, MATHE"s.-ln this city, on the 18th inst, z.
Mathews
MoRToS.-In this city, Sunday evening. Nov.
nm OF heart disease, Hattie L., youngest uAu her
OF Geo. Morton.
JoIioNNoTr. In this city. Nov. 49, Isl, Frank
Dean, youngest son OF Fred and Hattie n Johon-
mott, aged years and 10 days
SBELDON.-NOv. I'd, ISL, as the train was nearing
Montreal, Herman Roscoe, only child of Milton g.
ana Hattie NJ. Sheldon aged 5 months and IL GAYS
BAscOM.-At Canton, Ohio Nov 7th VIM. T
Basfom, late editor o; the Canton Repository aged
g. years.
MrEEs.-ln South Burlington Ellen, oldest
daughter OF Charles and Ellen Myers, aged u
years.
MNERs.-ln South Burlington, on sunday, Nov.
iltn' OF dphtheria Julia, daughter OF Charles and
Ellen Myers, aged months and II days.
swAs.-ln Milton, Nov. 10, ISL, Jonah Swan
aged IS years
WILLIAMs.-ln South Burlington, Nov. I3;n, Mr..
EDWARD Williams, aged o. years.
CRAsE.-ln Richmond Nov. 10, I-.7, MIR. Edwin
Thomas Crane, aged 30 years and = months.
stEIsa-in Jonesyille, Nov. 10, ISL, Mr. John
saOins, aged g. years.
BATEs.-ln Newbury, VT Nov 3, Is-7, at the
tcsldence OF her son, Rev. ). l.. Bates, Mrs Lucina
Crane Bates. aged Il ears and months
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-11-16

The BORDER RAILROAD WAR.-A Rich
ford dispatch OF Friday says: President
Raymond waived examination and gave
bonds in the sum of $40, 900 for his appear
ance before the next term of the County
Court at st. Adams. Hon. Lucius Robin
son. OF Newport. became his bail. George
Aulis. the road master of the Passumpsic,
whose examination was brought up by
agreement, waived examination and gave
bonds in the sum of S 900 for appearance
at the County Court. President Raymond
becoming his bail. Aiterwaro Mr. Ray
mond was again arrested on a complaint
issued by the Troy grand juror Tor tearing
up and destroy ing the track in that town
and was taken back to Troy for examina-
ton there. The track has been reaid and
there is nothing now to hinder the South
eastern trains from passing over the entire
line of the road. President Raymond talks
confidently OF his ultimate success in the mud
die, while the Southeastern managers are
equally confident that success has crowned
their efforts Both parties are working
quietly for legal possession of the road
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-11-16

MILITARY DEPARTMENT OF THE East
By directions Of the President, the portion
of the Division of the Atlantic which en-
braces New England, New York. excepting
West Point. New Jersey, Pennsylvania,
Delaware. Maryland, Virginia, West Vir-
GINA. Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana
and District of Columbia is, constituted the
Military Department of the East, Major
General Hancock commanding, in addition
to his command of the Atlantic division
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-11-16

The Ogdonsburg Journal says The Re-
publicans of Northern New York have sur
passed our anticipations of what was
possible to accomplish. Franklin county
has given noble Republican victory. St.
Lawrence gave only $500 majority in 1873,
and how gives $500. The jefferson dis
trict has redeemed itself and chosen Re-
publican State Senator. These signs are
tull of hOpefulness for the future Of the
Repu bliean party
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-11-16

The TELEPHoNE.-A Washington des-
patch says The telephone is to be adopted
by the signal service, and the Offices in
Washington and Baltimore are already con-
nected. This is the longest line which has
yet been successfully worked with instru-
ments for talking. An experimental field
telegraph line is now being constructed
over 40 miles in length, to test the
availability Of the telephone for military
operations during time Of war, thus dis
pensing with the trouble and expense of
field electric batteries.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-11-16

A NOTORIOUS IloRsk THIEF HUNTED Down
Middlebury correspondent writes About
one year ago young fellow Of French ex-
tradition, named Eugene Carpenter stole
horse and carriage of Mr.. kendrick, of
Putney. and entered on course Of crime
which, for month or two, scomcd wonder
fully successful. The matter was finally
placed IN the hands OF Sheriff Trlpp. of Ad
olson County, and although the follow was
at large Tor some ten months, no was ~
holly pursued that no found it impossible
to turn his hand to his new business About
a week ago. Carpenter voluntarily gave
himself up, Tor, said he, 10 Sheriff Tripp,
who found HIM sitting at his kitchen stove,
on arising one morning, had rather 10
in JsIl than being hurried around a. | have
been the last few months Carpenter took
up the business OF stealing, because, he
said, - thought | could live pleasantcr
and easier than by work. There appeared
to be a fascination to my mind in horse
stealing. flying through tho country, pur-
sued. perhaps; and | thought 1t easy to
eludG the officers. but my experience Tor the
last year has sIckened me OF 1t. and after
have boon pun shed Tor tho year work |
shall commence life O5er again" His tray
els extended from Boston through New
lila mpshlrc, Vermont and New York IT,
Rochester. Occasionally when it was too
hot In the States he would ran into Canada
" And all this time" said he, " meyer
stopped at n house Tor something to eat, or
went t" bed at night, but that expected to
be caught. Many and many II time have
sleGt IN barns. crawled into stacks of hay
OF by the side Of the fence rather than 20
INTO house, Tor fear should be caught |
have slept soundoE since | have been in
Middlebury Jail than at any time during
the past year.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-11-16

settled new mess at o. a II 90. Beef steady
new mess 1918. Cut meats western quiet MID
fer city dc.
LARD BUTTER, Ere - Lard, market STEADY;
print at 51ns Co. closing at 5 ~. Butter choice
eeauy other trades dull and heavy at IuG
MI93c. "
LlNSEEI,-steady.
NHIhhEY-steadv ., 1 p4
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-11-16

COLONY is forming at Rutland for emf
grafton to Texas. A strong effort is being
made to make this the largest colony ever
organized in New England. Arrangements
have been made with different railroads to
furnish cheap transportation to all who
wish to join the colony, go to Texas, and
make themselves good home To all who
JOIN the colony. lands are furnished as low
as fifty cents per acre, and all who 90 with
future homes in any portion of the State
they choose without being in any way
under restraint or obligation to the colony
whatever.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-11-16
Cough, and Cold. vi.rd raridI, %, {

Coughs and Colds yield rapidly t. Schenck' ;:
Pulmonic Syrup which Is most agreeable remedy
1t heals the soreness. loosens the phlegm and ex.
pels It from the system with scarcely an effort Oh
the part of the patient.
Dyspepsia, loss of vitality and all the arcompa
nying diseases may he positively cured by
Schencks seaveed Tonic. 1t restores a healthy
action of the stomach, creating an appetite form,
ing chyle and giving tons to all the organs of the
body. The Sea tweed tonic contains no cheap and
Injurious spirits OF which many of the so-called
Tonnes are made, but is scientifically com
pounded of the purest ingredients.
BiiioGsness and Liver Complaint cannot with
stand scheuck's Mandrake Pills. They act upon tho
stomach and liver without nauseatng or scipins,
and are perfectly safe and harmless.
These three remedies together are a sure cure
for Consumption. Tho Pumonic Syrup ripens the
matter in the lungs and purfes the blood; the
Mandrake Fills secret a healthy bile, remove all
diseases Of the liver and assist the Pulmonic Syrup
by carrying OF the putrid matter; the Sraweed
Tonic strengthens the stomach and digestive or
cans and thereby creates healthy blood
The combined action of these medicines. a. thus
explained, will cure O'ery case of Consuu ption, if
taken in time, and the use of the medicines is per
severed in.
DR.. schenck is professionally at his principal
once, corner Sixth and Arch Sta, Philadelphia,
every Mondiy, where ali letters for advice must be
addressed.
Schenck's medicines arc for sale by all druggists
Nov - dcOd6wly1 Up
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-11-16

SOME curious stories arc told of the effects
OF the recent earthquake IN Montreal. A
policeman had his eye on the Queens statue
at the moment when the earth trembled.
Her arm seemed to move and beckon the
huge BOnayenturb block to topple over on
him. The policeman rubbed his eyes and
muttered, We'll. must have three drops
too many. Not lar away in ct Urban
street. q cat smelled the earthquake before
it came, and jumped upon bed where a
gentleman lay sleeping. lie started up and
frightened the cat still more, 81 that she
sprang upon him and clawcd his face. lie
stopped to find a boot to fling at her, but
before be had time to lit it came the earth
quake Then there was a solder, who kept
his father sword 10 a scabbard suspended
over his bed The earthquake reversed che
sfabbard and the sword slipped out and fell
upon the bridge Of bis nose,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-11-16

ALLEGED PERJURY. 49, Patrick Ryan, Of
Fairfax, has been arrested for perjury, and
il now under Sl, 900 bonds to appear at a
hearing. A few months ago, Ryan lost a
barn by fire. Ii was insured in the Cham
plain Mutual, for $500. and swearing false
in regard to loss. tho arrest was made in be-
half of the COMPANY.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-11-16

OSE Of the best and most substantial
foundations ever laid for a building, in this
city. is unquestionably that for the block
which John P Howard, Esq, is now erect
ing on the site of the old Howard Bank.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-11-16

IT has been agreed by the United States
and Canadian Governments that all post
Offices in the United States, addressed to
payees in the Dominion, shall DO transmits
able in the mails between the two countries
free of noStape
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-11-16

An active revival is in progress in Dandy,
Vt. There is also quickcnei religious in
terest in Benson with 30 conversions. and in
Hubbardton, Clarendon, Wallingfo ford, Pitts
ford, and other towns 10 Rutland county