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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-08-25
Saturday, September Is, 1877,

within legal hours, the undivided one-half
interest Of NJ. II. MeKiernavy in and to the
following described property, situated in
Shelby county. Tenn, and in the city of
Memphis, 10 wit: .4l
A lot Of ground at the intersection Of the
west line Of Main street with the south line
Of Exchange street with a front on said west
SHE Of Main strest Of "a feet inches, and ex-
tending westward between parallel lines from
the front and parallel with Exchange street
to Exchange alley 140h feet in depth, with
buildings and improvements thereon.
Terms Of sale-cash.
This August 2l, 1877.
&. A. COLE. @. and NJ.
By r. J. BLACK, D. @. and NJ.
r. D. Jordan, Sol. l50-156-4-l0.12
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I2d-l566.l
ChanCery Sale of Real Estate.

chancery Court Of Shelby County-M. H..
McKiernayy vs.. John P. Trezevant ct al.
DY VIRTUE OF AN INTERL0CUTORY
ID decree for sale, entered in the above cause
on the 9th day Of July, 1877, will sell. at
public auction, to the highest bidder, in front
Of the Clerk and Masters Office, courthouse
building, Main street. Memphis, TenA.. on
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THE GRAND FIASCO
At White Sulphur Discomfort
and Starvation for the
Sake Of Display.
"HOW We Apples DO Swiml"

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LOTTERY.

A SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY ~
IA WIZ = FOWTUNEf-Ninth Grana
Drawing, ls77. At New Orleans, tuesday,
September sth.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1877-01-22
No 60.-An act to protect fish.
1t is hereby enacted, etc.

No 6O.-An act to protect fish.
1t is hereby enacted, etc.
Sec. /. Whenever the fish commits
sioners shall place any fish in any pond
or stream in this state, they may post
on the banks Of the same notice that
fishing therein. or in specified portions
thereof, is prohibited for a period of
time not to exceed three years. and shall
also give like notice in newspaper pub
lished in the county.
Sec. 2. If any person or persons shall
hereafter fish or attempt to fish in said
waters within the time 50 speci6nd. such
person or persons shall pay a fine of ten
dollars to the treasury of the state, to-
gether with the costs Of prosecution, and
stand committed until the judgment be
complied With, provided the prosecution
be commenced within six months after
the offence is committed.
Sec. 3. Justices Of the peace in the
several counties shall have jurisdiction
TO hear and determine all offences against
this chapter, and the same may be tried
upon the complaint of the grand juror
Of the town in which the offence was
committed. or Of one of the fish commits
sioners of the state Of Vermont.
Sec. 4. Any person may be allowed
to appeal from the judgment rendered
against him by any justice on the triaI
of a complaint under this chapter; pro
vided, he shall first recognize to thu
state before such justice, in such sun
and with such surety or sureties as shall
in the opinion of such justice, be gooC
and sufficient, conditioned that he will
prosecute his appeal to effect, and pa,
all fines and costs, and undergo all pen
alties that may be awarded against hir
upon the final disposition of such com
plant.
sec. 5. II shall be the duty Of tn
justice Of the peace or county court b.
fore whom any case arising under thi
chapter is tried, # requested by eithC
party, to take the rec enhance of sue
witnesses as shall be deemed necessary
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1877-01-22

No 63-An act relating the duties OF Justices of the
peace aud nOtaries public
II is hereby enacted, etc:
Sec /. II shall he the duty of each justice Of the
peace and notary public in this state before entering
upon the duties Of his office deposit with the county
clerk Of the county for which he is elected appoint
ed copy Of hts official oath signed by himself ngeth-
or with certificate Of the magistrate administering
the same that he has taken said oath.
Sec 2. No county clerk shall issue certificate of
the election appointment Of such justice Of the
peace notary public and of his authority to dis
charge the duties Of his said office until said clerk shall
have received the signature aud certificate provided
In the preceding section
Approy ed October 20, 1878.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1877-01-22
NERVOUS
DISEASES.

For the immediate reefand permanent cure Of many
forms of Paralysis, Epilepsy Fits and Nervous and
Involuntary Muscular Action,
COLLINS V0LTAIC PLASTERS
10y rayng the forces have proved successful
when every other known remedy has failed.
1S.TIt~t the Thing
Messrs. Weeks q Potter Gentiemen,- Please find
enclosed 80 cents for which send me two COLLINS
VOLTAIC PLASTERS They to lie just the thing
for com plants. those who them testify.
do not them myself but seeing your advertise
ment. and knowing that some of my neighbnrs were
suffering from various and painful diseases
prevailed upon them to try the V0LTAIC PLASTERS.
and thus far they have proved very satisfactory Please
send youI lowest rates by the dog m. Very
speetfully. O. W. BOSTWICK.
Mt. Sterling, Ohio, July 20. 1876.
1T Want More,
MesSrs Weeks d Potter Gentiemen.-Please send
by mail one dozen COLLINS VOLTAIC PLASTEkS.
The sent tor did so much good that want more
70 sell besides using them Enclosed find 81 25.
Address.
f. EMMETT RIKER
Montgomery, Ohio, May 1876.
Sold by all druggists for % cents Sent BY mail
carefully wrapped receipt Of % cents for 25
for six. or 1925 for twelve. by WEEKS POTTER
Proprietors, Boston. oS
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1877-01-22
Approved, November %, 1876.

No. 59.-An act to amend an act ap
proved November 6. 1857.
1t is hereby enacted. etc.
Sec |. An act entitled an act for the
preservation of muskrats in the towns
therein mentioned, shall be amended by
striking out the word Orwell"
Sec. 2. This act shall take effect from
Its passage.
Approved, November %, 1876.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1877-01-22

No. 5S.-An act in amendment of an
act approved November "a, 1874, en-
titled IAN act regulating the capture
of fish and game"
1t is hereby enacted. etc.:
Sec |. So much of section thirteen Of
an act approved November "a. 1874, en-
titled an act regulating the capture Of
fish and game as relates to the catching
or destroying of mink. beaver. fisher or
otter. is hereby amended by striking out
the word October" aud inserting in
lieu thereof the word November.
Sec. 2. This act shall take effect from
its passage.
Approved, November %, 1876.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1877-01-22

for their appearance at the county court,
in the same sum in which the respond
ent is ordered to find bonds. And in
case any such witness shall refuse to en-
ter into the bond of recognizance order
ed, he may be committed to Jail on the
warrant of the justice or court making
such order.
Sec. 6. This act shall take effect from
its passage.
Approved, November %, 1876.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1877-01-22

No 6s.-An act amending an act entitled An act re
lating TO criminal offences committed within the
limits OF Incorporated villages in this State" approx
ed November %. 1870
II Is hereby enacted, ETC.:
Sec. Such number Of the police officers Of incor-
porated villages In this State be designated by
the board of trustees hails constituted inform
ing officers for all offences committed within the limits
Of such villages against the laws OF IhIs state and
they shall be allowed the same fees are now allowed
by law to town grand jurors for similar complaints ;
and such informing officers shall before proceeding
perform the duties Of their Office be the faith
full discharge thereof
Sec. 2 All designations made as provided by the
preceding section. shall be in writing signed by the
chairman OF said board Of trustees bais and shall
together with the certificate Of the oath OF Office be
recorded by the clerk uf said village cooperation.
Sec 8. Section one Uf an act relating TO criminal
offences committed within the limits Of Incorporated
villages in this state, approved November %, 1870, is
hereby repealed.
Sec J. This act shall take effect from its passage
Approved November Is, 1876.
No. 80 An act in addition TO section twenty-five Of
chapter thirty three Of the general statutes relating
10 the attachment OF personal property by copy.
! II Is hereby enacted etc
| Sec. l. There shall be added to the list Of personal
property enumerated in section twenty-five. chapter
thtythree Of the general statutes and subject to al
the provisions " said chapter. railroad cars in the
process u building
SEQ @ This act shall take effect from its passage
Approved October % 1915.
No. 70-An act To amend section three Of an act en-
titled AN act In addition TO section twenty-five
chapter thirty three Of the general statutes relating
70 the attachment Of personal property BY copy lef
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1877-01-22
ADDITIONAL, sTATFyIENT

Since the above statement made have been
rapidly improving in health. have had return Of
the disagreeable symptoms that attended my former
sickness, and although affected from time TO time with
severe colds incidental to the sudden changes in our
climate. they have not been sufficient to bring
turn OF the disease Ny general health has been
ceent. have gained twenty-five pounds and eonsid.
myself entirely recovered from disease that year
ago seemed likely tn totally undermine my constitution.
Since last February have consulted with great maLy
afflicted with catarrh and in the hundreds of IN
which l have sod'it have never seen an instance
sufficient to shake the confidence feel in Saufords
Radical Cure for Catarrh.
October 20, 1878. GEORGE r. DINSM0RE.
Each package contains DR. Sanford's Improved In
halng Tube with full directions for all
Price. ST. For sale by all wholesale and retail drug
gsts throughout the United States. WEEKS 4 POT
TER. General AGENTS and Wholesale Druggists Boston
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1877-01-22
IMPORTANT CAUTION.

None are genuine unless the signature of J. HAY
JcK as agent for the United States, surrounds each
box of Pills, and Ointment handsome reward viii
be given u any rendering such information az
may lead to the detection of any party or parties
counteIfeIting the medicines or vending the same
knowing them TO be spurious
caoSold at the mandatory OF Professor HOLLOWAY
Co. New York. and by all respectable druggists and
dealers ia medicine throughout the civilized world. IN
boxes at 25 cents, SO cents and ST. each.
MS There is considerable saving by taking th'
larger sizes.
n B-Directions for the guidance OF patients in
every disorder are affixed to each box.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1877-01-22

No. CAN act for the better enforce
ment of the acts concerning the cap
ture of fish during the spawning sea-
son
1t is hereby enacted, etc.:
Sec. l. That the selectm'n of any
town may appoint and remove at pleas
ure within such town. person to be fish
warden therein. who shall have power to
arrest within the county in which he
shall be appointed on view any person
found violating any law forethe preser-
walton or protection of fish and to take
such person so arrested Immediately be-
fore the proper court or magistrate and
to make complaint for and prosecute
such offence.
Sec. 2. Any person found on the pub
lie waters or the shores thereof of this
state, or on private waters or the shores
thereof without the consent of the owner
or occupier thereof, in the possession of
any net, fish trap, spear. jack, light or
gun, with intent to use the same for the
capture or destruction of fish, contrary
to law. shall be deemed guilty of misde
meanor, and, on conviction thereof. shall
be punished by a fine not exceeding ten
dollars, by Imprisonment not exceeding
thirty days, or both such punishments
IN the discretion of the court.
Approved, November 20, 1ove-
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1877-01-22
Sworn Statement
BOSTON DRUGGIST.


for years and for the last six years have been
terrible sufferer. 1 rendered partially deaf had
buzzing in the head, pains across the temple dizzy
spells. weak and painful eyes, sM Oen and liberated
tonsils, hard and cough severe pain across
the chest. and every indication of consumption Ny
head ached all the time Tho matter accumulated SO
rapidly my head and throat that l could not keen
them free. Frequently at night would spring out Of
bed, it seemed to me, at the point of suffocation
would then have recourse TO every means in my power
to dsdge the mucus from my throat and head before
being able to sleep again. For period of six wears
my tnnsils liberated and much infiamed that
could with difficulty swallow. finally consulted an
eminent surgeon in regard to an operation on Them
but at his request postponed it, The constant infam-
nation and liberation in throat caused hy the pos-
onous matter dropping down from my head had so r-
ritated and nfianed my lungs that c0ughed inces-
santly-a deep. hard cough. Meanwhile nv system
began show the effect Of this disease so that lost
flesh grew pale aud showed every symptom Of early
deaf 10y consumption When matters had reached this
stage, about six months ago, began the use of
SANFoRD's RADIO AL CURE FOR CATARRH. After using
the first bottle began to improve rapidly The first
dose seemed to clear nv head had not known il 70
be for years 1t seemed gradually to arrest the dis
charges. stopped my cough an three days. By using
it garglc | soon reduced the Inflammation and
swelling of my tonsils so that they soon ceased to
trouble me- The soreness across my chest disappear
ed. the buzzing noises in my head ceased nv senses
of hearing and Of seeing were completely restored and
every symptom of disease tina chad reduced me to the
verge Of the grave disappeared by the of SANFoRDs
RADICAL CURE FOR CATARRH
l have been thus explicit because. as a druggist
have great deal of suffering from Catarrh and
hope to convince many that this is great remedy
am familiar with the treatment of CataIrh as prac-
tced by the best physicians and have consulted the
most eminent about my case. have used every kind
OF remedy and apparatus that have appeared during
period Of six years past and have while following their
taken great of general hea IT, hut obtain
ed no relief or encouragement from any of them.
Since curing myself with SANFoRD's RADICAL CURE
have recommended it in hundred cases with
out single of failure, and have IN numerous in
received wholesale orders from parties to whom
have sold one bottle. This is the only patent med-
cine have recommended, never having believed
in them before although constantly engaged in their
sale. Very gratefully yours. -
GEORGE Z. DINSMORE.
Boston. February %, 1878.
SUFFOLK. IS. February 90 1875.
Then personally appeared the said George 4. Dns-
more and made oath that the foregoing statement by
HIM subscribed is true. Before me
SETH J. THOMAS.
Of he
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1877-01-22

An Ameaican backwoods minister
having alluded to an anchor in his dis
course, described its use in the following
lucid manner: "An anchor is large
iron instrument that sailors carry to sea
with them, and when storm arises they
take it on the shore and fasten it to a
tree. and that holds the ship till the
storm blows over"
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1877-01-22
FOR s1oMAcHS OUT OF ORDER.

No medicine will SO effectually improve the tone G
the stomach as these Pills; they remove all acidit
occasioned either by intemperance or improper die
They reach the liver and reduce II to healthy action
they are wonderfully efhcacious in cases o. spasm-i
fact they fail in curing all disorders OF the live
and stomach
HOLLOWAY'S PILLS are the best known in tn
world for the following diseases Ague, Asthma
Bilious Complaints, Botches 90 the Skin, Bowel
Consumption, Debility Dropsy, Dysentery, kryspeia
Female Irregularities. Fevers Of all kinds, Fits. GOu
Headache, Indigestion inflammation. Jnundge, Live
Complaints Lumbago, Piles. rheumatism, Retentio
of urine Scrosula Kings Evil. Sore hroats. Ston
and Gravel. Tic-Douloureux. Tumors, Ulcers Worm
of all kinds Weakness from any cause, etc.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1877-01-22

No. 6l.-An act to prevent the use of
any explosive material for the purpose
of catching. killing or destroying fish.
1t is hereby enacted, etc.:
Sec. /. 1t shall be unlawful for any
person or persons to use at any time or
place. in any of the waters of this state,
any giant. blasting or gunpowder. or
other explosive material, for the purpose
of catching. killing or destroying fish (;
and any person violating the provisions
of this section shall be fined twenty-five
dollars for the first offence. double that
sum for the second, and treble that sum
for each succeeding offence, to which
may be added Imprisonment for any
time not exceeding ninety days.
Sec. 2. This act shall take effect from
its passage.
Approved, November %, 1876.
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No. An act in relation
&c.. g.,nes--

No. An act in relation to the rendition of fugitves
from justice
II is hereby enacted. etc.
Sec l.. Whenever any person shall he arrested with
In this state by virtue Of warrant issued by the gov
Of this state upon requision Of the governor
or chief magistrate Of any other state territory,
fugitive from justice, under the laws OF the United
States. he shall not be delivered the agent
such state territory until he has been notified Of the
demand made for his surrender. and had opportunity
to apply for writ OF habeas corpus II he claims such
right OF the officer making the within the space
OF twentyour hours after being notified of the demand
made for his surrender.
Sec g. This act shall take effect from its passage
Approved November %. 1875.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1877-01-22

No e4.-An act IN amendment Of section seventy of
chapter thirty of the general statutes relating to
appeals OF justice Of the peade.
1t Is hereby enacted, etc:
Sec l. Section seventy Of chapter thlrty-one Of the
general statutes is hereby amended as to read as
fOlows: No appeal shall be allowed either of the
following
Frst-When judgement rendered by non suit
OF default.
second-In actions notes and accounts stated OF
amount not exceeding forty dollars except that
appeal shall be denied party in action note
account stated, when the addamnuII exceeds twenty
dollars who shall make affidavit before the court set
ting fol tn that he has good defence.
Third-When neither the addamnum in the PLAIN.
tif's writ nor the sum demanded by the declaration
nor the specifications exhibits OF the plaintiff on
trial shall exceed twenty dOars-exceptlng actions O
fine penalty. actions Of resspass the freehold
and actions where the defendant pleads In offset ans
bodade demand exceeding twenty dollars, and actiOn
where the defendant hOnahle. pleads the authority
any court civil military. in or Justification
when the defendant shall bOnahde, plead in excuse
or justification that he acting public officer,
when any tax bill shall in good Eatt
be put in issue by the peadings by the proof ex
cept that either party In any action for the money
any subscription TO the capt. stock any corporation
may appeal; provided, that judgement Of justice
court, in where appeal is not allowed. shall
operate as estOple upon any question matter no
therein expressly aducated and right of recovery
shall thereby be established upon any collateral matter
Rourth-In criminal prosecutions when the respon
dent is acquitted
Approved November %. 1875
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in certain
II II hereby enacted, ETC.:
Sec |. In all actions before any CITY, municipal or
Justice courts, wherein any person corporation is
summoned as trustee OF any defendant and the de-
ndant therein shall desire TO discharge the person or
corporation trusted aforesaid from liability upon
such trustee process. he may file with such court
bond to the plaintiff in equal TO the amount for
which attachment is directed in the writ TO be made
with at least two sureies who shall be worth in the
aggregate an amount double the sum specified in the
bond aud above all debts and liabilities and prop
erty exempt by law from execution, conduaned to Day
the plaintiff the amount Of the Judgment If any, which
the plaintiff may recover in the action against the
defendant.
Sec. 2 Whenever such bond is fled with such cour,
the court shall notice thereof to he given TO the
plaintiff attorney In said suit and the plaintiff OF
his attorney may thereupon appear and object to the
suretes In said bond but il said plaintiff or his attor
ney shall not object to such sureties or IL such sure
ties upon objection being made. shall justify on oath
before said court touching their responsibility to the
satisfaction Of said court he shall endorse his approval
| on said bond.
Sec 3. If the plaintiff or his attorney shall not
within twentyfOur hours after receiving notice of tn,
filing Of such bond appear before the and obec
10 the IL the sureties shall Justify and tn,
bond he approved aforesaid the trustee shall be dis
| charged from all further liability in the action.
Sec 4. This act shall take effect from its passage
| Approved November %, 1875
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1877-01-22

No. 77.-An act allowing the libelant and libelee in
cases OF divorce to be witnesses.
II Is hereby enacted etc.:
Sec. l. The libeantand libellee shall be competent
witnesses In trials on libel for divorce where the
alleged in the libel is ntolerabe severity
wilful desertion.
Approyed November o. 1916
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1877-01-22
For cUTANE0US DISORDERS.

And all eruptions of the skin, this Ointment mos
invaluable. II does not heal externally alone, bu
penetraes with the most searching effects to the yer
root of the evil.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1877-01-22

No. 7o-An act 70 amend section three OF an act en-
titled IAN act In addition 10 section twenty-five
chapter thiry Of the general statutes relating
70 the attachment Of personal property BY copy lef