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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-12-01

III
not reach Clifton Forge, and it has been de-
ternined, as desperate eXpedient, to piece
il out with railway. So our condition is
bad, while the commencement Of railway
In the mountains, with no provision for its
continuation to Richmond, puts us in dan
ger Of copious bleeding from another vital
point.
The period is critical, and clearly we have
to decide what shall be done at an early Pc
ROD. In bringing forth these facts and think
ing as we go along, we may in timely and
proper manner say that it is fortunate for
the State and this city that we have found
in Major JOHNSTON, president Of the canal,
a man OF remarkable forecast, unflagging
energy, and decided administrative talent.
II we proceed to repair disaster and restore
navigation, he has proved his capacity to
accomplish the work expeditiously and
cheaply; OF IL it be considered best to re.
sort to "makeshift" system to keep up
transportation after manner, with the
view OF proceeding at an early day to change
the style OF improvement along the James
River valley, he Is the man OF all others
that we know. to facilitate operations.
The piecing out OF the canal to Clifton
Forge with railway Is q strong indication
that there is not present ability to continue
the canal and the inference must be that there
isyery little disposition to do SO. II this be
true, what can compensate Richmond for
preternitting the opportunity Of bringing
the railway should that be continued to
LYnehburg the way to Richmond No
thing, The road from Clifton Forge thus
stopped at i ynehbnrg would he fatal. and
the rnsnous consumupation oil the policy
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-12-01

Come and be convinced that SYCLE BROTHER
Is The cheapest place IN the city TO buy your ID
GOODS,
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-06-29

THE AMERICAN The
July number commences with the in
teresting article, "Notes on the Age and
the structure of the several Mountain
Axes In the Neighborhood Of Cumber-
land Gap" by Professor n. S. Shaler,
of Harvard University, well known al
so as at the head of the Kentucky State
Survey. Mr.. Charles Sedgwick Minot
continues his suggestive articles on the
"The Study of Zoology in Germany"
this time describing "The Methods used
in Histology and Embryology." &c.
Russell writes for the general reader,
especially paper Concerning Foot
Prints" not those made by Friday on
Robinson Crusoe's island, but the tracks
left behind by the ungainly creatures
that died before they could brighten
Friday. The editor of the Naturalist,
A. S. Packard, Jr., details some very
curious Experiments on the Sense
Organs of Insects" and it is to be hoped
that the example will be followed by
scientific observers, and not mere id
lers, who would subject themselves to
the criticism of Mr.. Bergh's society
There is a long review of Ganin's Met
amorphoses of Insects, and general
notes in all departments Of Natural His.
tory, as well as scientific news. Pub.
lished monthly by II. o. Houghton and
Company, Boston. 800 n year. 81
cents q number
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-06-29
NEW H1TEN.

-l.cy. ). knowlton supplied the pull
pit al Nergennes last Sabbath.
The fourth annual reunion of the
Alumni Association of Beeman Ac-
ademy win be held on the Academy
grounds next Tuesday afternoon.
The annual meeting of the board OF
trustees of Beeman Academy was held
Tuesday evening. 1t Is expected Prof
Seely, Of Aliddlebury College, will de-
liver the address before the Alumni on
the Sd prox.
We had quite runaway, Tuesday
morning. Warner brakes team, while
on the way back from the cheese fhcto-
ry, took fright at something, while
standing unhitched near Roscoe Bros
store, and ran, badly breaking the wag-
on, harness and milk cans. The horse
were stopped on the Bristol road. for
tuhately unhur.
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PdNTON.

The Methodist Sunday school in this
place seems to be in a very flourishing
condition DR.. n. Towsley superinten-
dent. On Sunlay last occurred the
second quarterly review. After the
usual class exercises, the Rev. MIR.
Brooks entertained the school with a
very interesting and instructive black
board exersisc. A heart, reprcsen-
ting the heart of Israel, surmounted by
the yoke of captivity; the door of the
heart closed. About the heart were
these words: "Behold, stand at the
door and knock" below it, "Israel's
heart closed, caused captivity" At
the right was represented the table OF
stone containing the law of God, broken.
At the left we read, keep Gods law
and be happy, break them and punish
ment is certain to follow. This was all
very clearly explained by him. There
are several large classes, among them,
Miss Z. Aliens class of young ladies and
yong gentlemen; Geo. W. Kellogg, S
class, and a class of children taught
by Mrs. Brooks. A young daughter OF
Mrs. Everts, about eight years old,
played the organ admirably while Mrs.
Brooks and the children sang. "When
he cometh TO make up his jewels.
The school was closed by this class re-
peating the Lords prayer in concert.
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One member of the present senior
class was suspended for five weeks at
the late examination, for disrespectful
behavior TO q member or members of
the faculty.
The Waldo and Baldwin prizes for
the best scholarship during the year,
were awarded, three to each class as
follows graduating class, II. P. Stlmp-
son, j. NJ. Hull, J. NJ. Clifford; class of
'7s, W. j. Fish, ]. w. Flagg, W. II.
Shaw; class of '79, j. A. Barrett, E. r.
Brainerd, II. NJ. Parker; class Of $50,
A. G. Peck, w. L. Sheldon, p. A. Girls
void. Literary prize--I. E. Leonard.
Botanical prize-W. II. Shaw, NJ. B.
Marley.
Hon. f. r. Jewett, of Buffalo, n.
Y, made his thirty-ninth annual visit
TO Middlebury this week, and called at
the Register office. He formerly pub
lished paper in this place and is well
known by many Of our citizens. Since
his removal TO Western New York, Mr.
Jewett has been successful in business
and accumulated n handsome compe-
tence. He has now retired from the
more active business of publishing a
daily newspaper, ETC., in which he has
been engaged for so many years, and
settled upon farm near the CITY,
Among the Alumni of the college
from abroad who attended Commence
ment were the following:
W. W. Gay, &c, Malone, n. Y; l..
Phelps, rs, Andover, Mass; ii. S. Per-
rigo, 20, New Haven; f. G.. Clark, ga,
Cedar Rapids, Iowa; G. G. Smith, 'G2,
Gaysville; Chas. 5. Colburn, '5s, Pitts
ford; II. II. Shaw, '65, Manchester
Aldace f. Walker, '62, Rutland; w. C..
Dunton, '57, Rutland; +, G.. Swining
ton, rs, Rutland; ID. X. Simonds. '62,
Manchester; w. IL. Walker, '5s, Lud-
low; A. l.. Miner, Jr., "a, Manchester,
A. Wilder, II, st. Johnsbury; Edward
Dana, &c, Rutland; T.. II. Gale, '62,
Aurora, ILL.,, E. L. Walker, ~, Bristol,
NJ. L. Severance, $50, Orwell; W. n.
Bacon, SO, Shoreham, c. F. Kingsley,
~, Salisbury; X. W. Peake, '27, Bris-
toll; Columbus Smith, AZ, Salisbury ;
L. w. Peet, '61, Cornwall; o. W.
Dodge, &c, Manchester, n. Y; W. l.
Brown, &c, Rutland; w. w. Winches-
ter, '4S, Bridport; c. w. Howard, ~,
Shorcham H. F. Sheldon, IA, New
York; j. W. Abernethy, &c, New
Haven, Conn; Chas. w. Wilds, rs,
Bristol.
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BRISTOL.
Summer arrivals from Boston an,
New York begin to take place.

Summer arrivals from Boston and
New York begin to take place.
The Catholic church foundation is
being built and the timber being got on
the ground, so that the building will
soon be In course of erection.
The usual Tnvincibles" or rather
Horrible nvulnerables," are TO make
their appearance here the Fourth. Hope
they won't stay in their horrible garb
all day, as some are inclined 10. II
gets 10 be an old story after about two
hours parade. Don't carry Il usque ad
aduSedm. Tie baud is TO be out and
there are to be two match games of base
ball, also fireworks in the evening.
Sunday evening the colored people
at the west end of the village got into
trouble. One of the girls threw a chair
at one of the men, cutting cash under
his eye. He threw il back at the col
ored dame, and ii striking her on the
head gave her shock enough TO set her
In commissions and necessltate the cal
ling Of a physician. Moral: Don't
throw missiles and don't forget that coll
ored skulls are sometimes thin.
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JVEyBRDGE,

Mr.. +. II. Tiske is visiting his
friends in Hancock.
Mrs. Sarah Sprigg Bates is ut her
brother G. F. Sprigg's.
Mr.. N. L. Hayes and family, of st.
Adams, were In town last week.
Grange store Is filling up again,
additions are expected every day.
Large increase of business at the
grist mill in consequence of the fire at
Vergennes.
Mrs. Alzina Orvis' youngest girl is
dangerously i'll with lung fever. DR..
Billiard attends her.
Mr.. Francis Twitchell is suffering
from an attack of rheumatism; DR..
Sutton in attendance.
Potato bugs arc on their muscle, but
not to the extent expected. Paris
green, however, gives them fits.
Mr.. l.. j. Halls horse ,Patchen, Jr,
is dead. lie died from effects of using
after having had the horse distcmpcr.
The contract for carrying the mail
uiItl tllC lCM Iult, VIZ, thtC tluitS pei
week, has been awarded to Mr.. Ira J.
Twitchell.
Mr.. w. G.. Cole paid his friends
here flying visit last week. lie is at
present engaged as a runner for whip
mandatory at Westfield, Mass.
Nearly fifty members of Weybridgc
lodge of Patrons of Husbandry were
present at the county council at Lin
coin, last week, and all speak in glow
ing terms of the entertainment given
by the members of Mount Abraham
lodge there.
"A resident of this town is noted fol-
Observation-Disclosures. He recently left
his wife at friends and agreed to call
for her upon his return that night. He
failed to remember his promise and re.
manned away that night and drove
home in the morning, past her, and was
only brought to his senses by the people
at home asking for her upon his arrival
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Notices.

Strawberries every day at Man
ney's.
Go to Manney's for fireworks of all
kinds.
Buy your machine oil and fixtures
Of H. B. Dodge.
WANTED. "A house, furnished pre-
ferred. d. Meg. MEANS.
Oranges, lemons, pineapples and
cucumbers at Manney's.
A new mich COW for sale cheap.
Inquire of Swiney and Sargent.
Grand View House, Addison, VT,
open for the reception of visitors.
Ice cream packed and delivered TO
every part of the village by Nancy.
One car damaged corn, consigned
and for sale cheap, at Star Mill.
To RENr.-Two nice dwelling
houses on Seymour street. Inquire of
E. B, Parker. II
Will pay cash, the highest market
price, for poultry delivered at my house
Saturdays. loft A. WILLIAMSON.
The cheapest horse rake in the
market is to be found at Swincy &
Sargent's.
Dodge has the best stock of paints,
oils and varnishes ever offered in Addi-
son county, and will not be undersold.
If
Kill the bugs. Paris green kills
all kinds. "Pest Poison" more safe,
and lust as efiectual. Hellebore kills
currant worms. All for sale at Shell
don's.
Any one who will give me informa-
ton of the person or persons that wrote,
cut or carved obscene word or words on
any of nv buildings on Grand View
mountain shall be suitably rewarded.
]. n. SMITH, Proprietor
For SALE.-Twcnty acres of stand
ing grass, about a mile south of the vii
lage. Sold in parcels to suit the conve-
nience of the purchaser For full par
ticulars inquire of j. j. Nancy, at the
store of Sheldon 6 Co., next Monday.
To TAX PAYERs.-The tax bill is in
the hands of the treasurer and will re-
main there until the first day of July
their taxes to him within the month OF
June the usual deduction will be made.
BY order of the Selectmen.
Middlebury, VT. June l, 1877.
Mixed lead and zinc paints, a new
article all ready to spread, saving much
time and trouble mixing. We are
ready to supply our customers with
lead and zinc paints all ready to use, in
white and lead colors, in pints, quarts,
or any quantity needed. Try it..
3w SHELDON a. Co.
ATTENTION, COMRADES. There will
be meeting of Warner Post, No. l6,
G. A, R., at Upper hall, in East Middle
bury, on Wednesday, July IL, at 7.9O
O'Clock. A full attendance is requested,
as business of importance will come
before the Post, as it is desired that all
soldiers of the rebellion organize in
companies in attending the reunion to
be held at Bennington, August Is and
l6. Come one, come all. Per order,
DARIUS MARTIN, Act. Com.
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RIl'7ON.

Deferred Items.
II. A. Kirby has been very low
with putrid sore throat but is now able
to be about, though not able TO perform
any labor.
"A new pair of unmeniionablcs
would have been very acceptable, but
as that was matter of minor import
ance, the dollar was invested in bou-
quet to be bestowed OH his dulcinea.
Ira Boynton's son, Nathan, is slowly
recovering from severe attack of in
hammatory rheumatism, which has
Frustrated him for several weeks; his
son Allen, now residing in New Hamp-
shire has been dangerously sick; but at
last advices was in fair way of recov-
cry, while TO add to his troubles val
liable COW died short time ago.
The day of mineral rods, glass look
ing and the varied forms ofnecromancy
herewith connected, are being revived
in strong force among us at present,
and certain parties under the leadership
of men that would not be able TO distin-
guish and name the commonest miner
ais, are searching our rocks for the pre-.
cious metals, strongly affirming that sew
eral rich lodes have been discovered, gold
ores so rich that quite quantity has al.
ready been reduced to the metallic state
by the simplest processes. Our lands
are cheap now; who will invest will
the prospect of having a mine of " golt
ore thrown in, in horn
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-06-29
OR WE'LL.

Mrs. Sally Smith died Attic resi-
dence of her sister, Mrs. Larrabee, in
Orwell, June IS, at the age of 92 years.
She was the first female inhabitant born
in Shoreham. She still retained her
memory, her mind was as sound as ever
until she was taken sick, which was
about eight weeks ago. Was taken
with a severe cold. had fever and was
at times out of her head. We will give
a further account Of this lady In a sub
sequent issue.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-06-29
BRTDPORT.

Report Of Fletcher Academy for the
year ending June Is, 1877
The following are the average
marks of the scholars in recitation, at
tendance, and department, 100 denoting
perfection; Ida Stevens, 81; Nellie
Cox, &c; Allie Barbour, &c; Jennie
Pratt SO; Wilbur Pettibone, SO;
Edward Pease, go; Minnie Warner, 81 (;
Arthur Smith, SO; Fred Burroughs, 81 ;
Lewis Skif, 84 Paris Fletcher, So 4;
Romano Heminwsy, 80; John Flctch-
ct, 81; Henry Williams, 7s; Jennie
Williams, "A; Bonnie Winchester, az (;
James Sollace, ~; May Brainerd, 20;
Charlie Payne, 60; Mamie Williams So ;
Jonas Payne, GA; Matte Fletcher, 60.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-06-29

$4,000 die annually by neglecting a
cough, cold or Group, often leading to
consumption and the grave. Why will
you neglect so important matter when
you can get at our store SHILOH's Con
SUMPTION CURE, with the assurance of a
speedy recovery. For soreness across
the chest or lungs, or lame back or side,
SHILOH's POROUs PLASTER gives prompt
relief. Sold by n. +. Rider.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-06-29
DIR. ShilOh's system Vitalizer.

We are authorized TO guarantee this
remedy for the cure of dyspepsia, mac
tive liver, sour stomach, constipation
loss of appetite, coming up of food, yell
low skin, and general fanguor and de-
bility. You must acknowledge that
this would be ruinous unless we had
positive evidence that it will cure. You
who are suffering from these complaints,
these words are addresscd-and will
you continue to suffer when you can be
cured on such terms? 1t is for you to
determine. Sample bottle, ten cents
regular size seventy-fivc cents. Sold
by n. +. Rider.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-06-29
TERGENNES.

The new Baptist church at Vergen-
mes, was dedicated with appropriate
ceremonies, Thursday afternoon, open
ing with singing by selected choir
composed of Mrs. j. G.. Kinds, Misses
Eva Scovel, SD. johnson, Ladd and
Smith, assisted by Messrs. NJ. f.
Barnes, J. j. Wright, Il. NJ. Clapp and
w. f. Burt. The singing was excel
lent. Invocation by Rev. IL. N. Mum
ger of the Methodist church of Vcr-
gennes. at is a good thing TO give
thanks" by the choir. Reading of scrip
ture G Chron. 6 c) by Rev. John
Goadby, d. D., formerly in charge.
Rev. Lyman Smith, of Whiting, then
offered prayer. Hymn by the choir.
Sermon by Rev. NJ. A. Wilcox of Bur-
lington.
Mr.. Wilcox delivered an able address
text, "Speak to the children Of Israel
that they go forward" Exodus IA, Is.
After the sermon Rev. Mr.. Hubbard
made some remarks, giving a statement
of the financial standing, and asking
for collection, which was taken, and
large amount collected. The prayer
of dedication was then made by Rev.
DR.. Freeman. The exercises closed
with an anthem by the choir. Among
the prominent ministers present were
Rev. Joseph Freeman, d. D., of Proc
torsville; Rev. John Goadby, D. D., OF
Poultney; Rev. NJ. A. Wilcox, of Bur-
lington; Rev. Lyman Smith, of Whit
ing; Rev. J. P. Kellogg, of Monkton
Rev. r. Mott, of Addison; Rev. I. d.
Burwell, of Hinesburgh; also others
The room was filled. A great many
ladies from adjoining towns were pres.
ent. The organ was played by Miss c.
+. 7. Wright. The services were held
in the lecture room, the main audience
room not being finished. 1t is beau
tiful edifice and credit to the society
who have made such strenuous and hap
PLY successful efforts to secure it,
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-06-29
GEMS OF THE DANCE.
PLANO AT HOME.

UPHOLSTERY - HAVING PUR-
~ CHASED the upholstering shop Of l.. W.
Huntington am prepared 10 furnish new work or
repair old furniture and do any other work To
meet the demands Of the public in this line.
Also am prepared With 1rstclass cabinet
shop 10 manufacture furniture, make repairs and
do all other work In the line Of cabinet making.
CHARLES BRUYA
Middlebury, w., April 8, ISL. III
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CORNWdLT.

Mr.. c. ii. Warner has a half-blood
Leicester, half Merino lamb, that
weighed 20 pounds when two months
and 25days old.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-06-29

HAcKMETAcK, popular and fragrant
perfume. Sold by n. f. Rider, Middle
bury, VI. Elsewhere by dealers gcncr-
ally. 7eowly
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-06-29
ADDISON.

There will be ball at the Grand
View House the night of July A. music
BY Halls full band.
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ITHACA HORSE RAKES. - THE
IL price Of the Ithaca like every thing else is mark
ed down this year. Notwithstanding the ropre-
sensations of Interested parties the Ithaca still Is
il has been, the best horse rake. Its principles
are patented and no one has right 10 sell them or
use them in Addison county except Williams
Brothers, Ithaca, New York, or their agents.
ALBERT CHAPMAN, Middlebury,
and A. ]. MASON, New Haven. llu
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-06-29

hnnn CAN'T BE MADE by LIVERY
tUUu agent every month in the business We
N111 furnish. but those willing 10 work can
MOOO easily earn dozen dollars q tlay right
IN their own localities Have NO room
90 explain hore. Business pleasant and honorable.
Women. and boys and girls do as well As men. We
will furnish you a complete ouut nee. The husi'
ness pays better than anything else We will beai
expons.' OF starting you. Particulars nee. Write
and se,. Farmers and mechanics. their sons and
daughters and all classes In need Of paying work
at home, should write TO us and learn ali about the
work at once. Now is the time. Don't delay.
Address TRUE A Co., Augusta, Maine. ~
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YOUR STATE

MISS HEMENWAY'S HISTORICAL MAGA
ZINE AND GAZETTEER OF VERMONT.
The third volume of this work is now ready for
subscribers and all who are willing to become
such.
The third volume contains the index to Vol H.,
the complete history of ORLEANS COUNTY, the
the complete history of Rutland County, with q
complete INDEX of both counties, and the whole
makes l2i5 large pages, of small type, and is sold
by all the publishers and their appointed agents,
al The uniform prices Of
Five dollars volume in paper covers.
Six dollars volume in cloth binding.
Seven dollars a volume in half Turkey
binding.
The back volumes can be furnished for the pres
ent al the same rates. but, nearly half of the
hrsi vol Is not stereotyped, those Nermonters who
desire the entire work should order at once.
None should lose any time in ordering either
volume, as the second and third volumes will only
be printed in small editions, rs they may he cal
led for; and 1t takes some time To print even 40
copies.
The publishers think it proper 10 say to Yer.
mohlers everywhere that they have expended a
large sum of money in preparing plates for this
work being encouraged to do so by the reception
given to II by the people Of the state al it, com
mencement. They were not discouraged by the
iact that the second volume was not called for so
largely as the iirst because they knew that "the
times were out of joint"
They have bestowed more labor ON this volume
than on the second, and If encouraged by liberal
sales the fourth volume shall be better than either
of Its predecessors.
by your own men and women, and interesting 10
you and your children above all other works which
have been published during the last half century.
Circulars containing authors names, subjects,
THE CLAREMONT MANUF'G CO,
CLAREMONT, y. III.
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BEATTY PIANOS
Grand, Square d. Upright, anil Beat
fy's Celebrated Golden Tongue
Porlor Organs.

y hOtAi' ~ NANOh AZ
From the (Elgin, nl) Reformer:
I'VE have in our own house one Of the pianos
advertised by Daniel r. Beatty In another column.
and do not hesitate 10 recommend II from our
knowledge of its quality. Mr.. Beatty has dealt
very honorably by us"
D. +. sedgwick, Of Bonaparte, Iowa, says.
"Organ came 10 hand all safe, and afler one
hours trial send You the cash. Ii more than
meets my expectations. The tone is exceedingly
line and melodious, and the case is stylish and
beautifully finished"
Every instrument fully warranted for Fix years
as strictly frst-cass in every respect, and as a
guarantee of good faith they are shipped on from
TO 10 days test trial. money refunded and freight
charges paid both ways by me If they are IN any
form misrepresented or prove unsatisfactory
Nothing fairer than this can he offered. AGENTS
WANTED, but where have none large discounts
made TO introduce in new localities. Send for
Illustrated Advertiser Catalogue edition., with
Testimonials from distinguished person some OF
whom you may know, before huying iewhere
Address, DANIEL r. BEATTY. Washington.
.sew jersey. i5yl
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The old town of Marbleshead, Mass.
lost over seventy buildings by fire
that swept the place this week.