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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1877-02-28

"Pray, Mr.. Professor, what is a periphras-
ISL" /" Madame, IL is simply acircumlocuto-
ry cycle Of oratoricai sonorosity, circumscrib-
ing an atom ofideality, lost in verbal profund-
ity.'' THANK you, sir"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1877-02-28

Mr.. Moody says Scotchman has been
counting the promises 10 the Bible. There
are thirty -one thousal,d! There Is a promise
for every want. and trial, and difficulty. God
has no poor children they are all rich. Any
one Of Gods promises 10 q rich Inheritance,
and he gives US thirty-one thousand Of them .
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1877-02-28

sl1A man caught fishing for trout on another
mans land the other day completely silenced
tho owner, who demonstrated, with the ma
jestic answer !; g Who wants to catch your
trout am only trying to drown this
worm"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1877-02-28
2B3

abettors In mischief, without trial, she was
led forth without the ranges, ;, that her ac-
cursed blood might not detlle the temple, and
slain amid the jubilant execrations of an OPP
pressed people, A well merited retributiou
for unparalleled excess Of barbarity, protligacy
and idoltry, what revelation in 1t have we Of
the growth Of evil-seed sown in the evil ex-
ample Of early life as well too of the d. 5 IS.
irons results Of expediency-allances and OF
thecertainty that though hand join in hand,
the wicked shall not so UNPUBLISHED ~ .Ne,o
Brss,sswick Efedousaa.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1877-02-28

There are many who know their own wis
dom, but there are few that know their OWL
folly.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1877-02-28

What can be more foolish than to think
that all this rare fabric Of heaven and earth
could come by chance when all the skill of art
is not able to make an oyster!
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1877-02-28

A man in Wisconsin saved q young lady
from walking off bridge, and SO far from be
ing grateful for ii she married him.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1877-02-28

~ 5s AZ
a Mile SuNsnr 1.-The changing western
lights had Haired ana famed into one splendid
mass Of fire; great glory of color allied tho
air aud burned and glowed along tho rivers
length. North, south. and east, the spleudor
rose and fell, on the pylon's top they seemed
floating inn very sea Of hight wrapped iii
delicate flames of sortest rose-red lire. Al
they sit there In silence watching tho chang
ing sky, deep purple edges begin to dim the
glory of the clouds The warm red light has
suddenly fallen from off the temple walls
within the last few minutes the wan pale look
OF gray old age has settled On the lonely
ruins. Meantime the wind has all but died
away. When the boats set sail once more
they drift but slowly past the lonely island,
making utlittie Roadway against the rushing
Nile. The sky has faded to a pale primrose
color behind the belt Of palms. Here and
therela few delicate touches Of purest Grim
son are floating high in air presently they
begin to deepen, grow brighter brighter
until clear yellow light floods the horizon
and turns the river to pale molten gold. On
the farther shore the mimosa trees are OF a
paliid grayish tone, the young wheat at their
feet stiIl telling as vivid green ia the reflected
light. The moon rises while the afterglow in
still brilliant. They seeit lifting largo and
white above dusky violet sea, high over tho
top Of shadowy Lybian range. No words can
render the ineffable charm and softness Of the
air the depth and purity of tone the ex-
quisite, intense delicacy Of color. Peace and
stiffness fall upon them like a benedictipn out
of heaven. The sky becomes ashes of roses,
with onlyherc and there some lingering CLEAN
Of light the water deepcns, tiarkens high
above the waving palms, floating IN q tremu-
Ions atmosphere of pale blne light rises the
evening ssar.--From - Klamath 4 ST. sst
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-02-21

ST. ALBANs BUTTER MARKET, Feb. 20.
Market very dull. Very little business
doing; buyers not wanting anything but
strictly choice. We quote winter made
butter IS to 20 cents; fall butter % to %
cents per pound.
Gov. Grover as well as Senator Kelley
will have to explain. The former in his
testimony before the Senate Committee
testified that he informed no one in adj
vance Of his purpose with reference to
Cronin, but his cipher dispatch to Gov.
Tilden shows that he telegtaphed him a
week in advance what he would do.
Now he Washington Democrats have
it. They were out-witted by the Republi-
cans President Grant and other Repub-
iean leaders telegraphed Gen. Logan to
make the appearance of outwardly fight
ing Judge Davis for United States Sena.
tor, but to take measures to secure his
election in order to have him out of tho
way Is the fifth Judge on the Electoral
Commission. The plot was discovered,
but too late. There are Democrats so dis
consulate that they really find consolation
in repeating the above story rs fact.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-02-21
Probate Court.

HARVEY rtLD2N, Judge. N, A. CHASE. Register.
The following business WIS transacted
in the Probate Court of the District OF
Washington, during the week ending
February 10:
Feb Is. Hattie Boutalle's guardianship
application for license TO sell real estate
referred to March g. Josiah S. Colby 5
estate-admin;stration account allowed
and assignment made; Laura A. Colby
guardian for Jesse A. Colby.
Feb. IA. Calvin A. Smiths estate-ad.
ministration account allowed and assign
ment made.
Feb. l5 Ella Wilson's and Crosby J,
Hewitts acknowledgements accounts
allowed. William and Sally Moore's es.
tales aud William w. Moore-award Of
refrees returned and accepted.
Feb. II. J. II. Edsons and Moses
Chrk's estates-commissioner1s reports
returned AMI accepted.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-02-21

People sometimes ask why does DR.. r.
Y. Pierce, of Buffalo n. Y. spend so much
money in advertising his family medicines
which are so well known and surptss all
other remedies in popularity and sale. 1t
is well known that A. L. Stewart conSid-
cred 1t good policy, and undoubtedly il
paid him, to spend many hundred thous-
and dollars in advertising his goods, vet
nobody questioned the exceIlency of his
merchandise. The grand secret of sue
cess lies in offering only goods which pos
sess merit to sustain themselves, AMI then
through liberal and persistent ADVERTISING
making the people thoroughly acquainted
with their good qualities. Men do not
succeed in amassing great fortunes, estab-
fishing thriving and permanent business.
and founding substantial institutions like
DR.. Perce's Grand Invalids' Hotel nj
Buffalo. which cost over two hundred
thousand dollars, unless their business be
legitimate, their goods meritorious anil
their services which they render the peo-
pie genuine and valuable. DR.. Pierce
does not attenpt to lumbug you by telling
you that his Golden Medicu Discovery
" ia NuAN tAtA hl1NaaoN1s IL 1ibf - II AOllT
lungs nre hllf wasted by consumption. my
Discovery will not cure you, yet As "A rem
edy for severe coughs, and all curable
bronchial, throat, and lung affections, [
believe il to be unsurpassed rs Il remedy -
The people have confidence in his medi-
cines because he does not over-rucommend
them, and when tried they give satisfi.c.
ton. His Medical Adviser, book OF
over nine hundred pages, illustrated by
two hundred and eighty-two engravings
and bound in cloth and gilt, is offered 10
the people at so moderate a price (sl 80.
post paidl. that ii is no wonder that almost
one hundred thousand have already been
sold, His memorandum books arc on
every druggists counter for free distribu-
ton. wi
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-02-21

Nasty steps forward now with his plan
for the settlement of the Presidential dis
pute, Nothing but its late appearance
could have prevented its adoption. lie
suggests that a representative Republican
and representative Democrat decide the
question by game of seven-up, and adds ;:
" wood seiest ez the representative Re-
publlkin for this purpose, Mr.. Frelnghu-
Ysen Nv Moo Jersey. For the representa-
tive Dlmocrat Their amt no need for nv
namln' him Mt all. The entire Dimoerisy
IN one voice wood exclaim, John Morri-
sy' Spoze it WIZ agreed to hev it seven
up and the best two in three. Think nv
these reports from the Associated Press
The Presidenshal Games -Frelinghuy-
sen two!-Morrissey one !-Thanksgivin
IN the churches The Freed Men Jubi-
liant Later!-Morrissey turns jack, and
makes High, Low and Game! End Nv
the First Game l-Morrissev shows out for
high and low !-Frelinghuvsen accuses
him Nv cheatin A day Nv flstin ordered,
and the gin mills illuminate! Then the
second game The first game conceded
to Morrissey Gold rises to twelve The
EI1 ul5lltsLElElttl -
The South Observation-Disclosures
deals!-Morrissey begs. FreIinhuysen
gives him one, and Morrissey claims Il
misdeal, which the umpire allows Nor
rissey makes four. The niggers discur-
ridged and the South jubilant. Second
hand-trslinhuysen makes high and low,
and Morrissev jack and game -AIorrissey
one pint to 90 and his deal The Pres-
denshal question settled l-No issey turns
jack, winnin the rub, and electin Tilden
and Reform ,-Congratulatory dispatch
from the President elect.-Chagrin Nv the
blikins.-MOrrissey serenaded!-'
simply did my duty Morrissey to be
Secretary Of the Treasury"
The excitement in the Democratic party
tonight is net, however, rs great rs it
would be if Governor Tilden was 4 uni
Versal tavorite among his political friends
His nomination at St. Louis was obtained
against the judgment of a large portion
Of the party. These men now demand an
entire reorganization Of tile Democratic
party, and attribute their defeat entirely
to the mismanagement Of Governor Tilden
and his immediate friends Some Of the
Democrats find an escape-valve for their
disappointment in denouncing the Oregon
business. Western men. who have never
took to Mr.. Tilden kindly, are bitter in
their expressions concerning his conduct
in this affair. A prominent Indiana Repre-
sentative said in one Of the hotels, " Ghe
Oregon scheme is Infamous. 1t ought to
defeat Tilden. He deserves all he gets"
A man went down to clean well the
other day on Long Island. Forty feet oil
earth and stones went after him. His en-
ployer refused to give anything to get him
out, and his comrades, with rara public
spirit, refused to dig till they were promls.
ell pay. The mans wife had no money
and it was not till his brother came for
ward with the necessary funds that work
began. No wonder that decent man, in
order to get out Of such neighborhood
should even be willing to 90 into 4 hole il
the ground and pull it in after him.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-02-21

Wedesireto makethe FREEMAN particularly valua
leforita news from all parts of Vermont, and our
riendsn different parts Of the State, especially in
" shint Orange and LamoilleCOunties, willeonfer
aatfavor upon II and our readers by sending us
aoeaI Intelligence Give facts and We will arrang
them tor the paper.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-02-21
COnsumptiYeS lake Notice.

Every moment Of delay makes your care more
h'pelesa, and much depends on the judicous
choice OF remedy. The amour, Of testimony in
favor Of DR.. SchencA's PuImonc syrup, As a cure
forConsumpton, farcxcecds all ihatcan be brought
to support the pretensions Of any other medicine.
See Or. scheucA's Almanac, contains the ccrtia-
Gates Of many persons Of the highest respectable
ty, who have been restored to health, after being
pronounced ncurable by physicians Of achnowl,
edged ability. schencAs Pumonic syrup alone
has cured many, as these evidences will show but
the cure is often promoted by Tue employment Of
two other emedies which Dr.. Schenck provides
tor the purpose. Theie additional remedies are
Schencks Sea Weed Tonic and Mandrake Pills By
the timely use Of these medicines according to iii.
rections, DR., Schenck cerdes that most any case
Of Consumption may be cured.
Dr.. schenck Is professionally at his principal
Office, Corner Sixth and Arch Sts., Philadelphia,
every Monday. where all letters for advice must be
addressed. FW5ml
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-02-21
BOUTELLE's
GUARDIANS

STATE OF VERMONT. District Of Washington, IS.
IN Probate Court held 1T Montpelier, within and for
said District On the 18th day Of February, A D 1871
Joseph A. Wing guardian Of Hattie BOutes Of said
Montpelier makes application to said Court for license
10 sell the ou9wnE described real estate Of his said
ward. to wit; The Zee u one undivided half lf the
and and buildings 0u Elm Street in Montpelier village
now occupied by and subject 70 the life estate Of VII
liam A. BOutelIe representing that the sale there
)i Tor the purpose Of putting the proceeds II such
sale at interest or INVESTING the same IN stocks real
estate. would be beneficial TO said ward
WheroupOn. 1t is ordered by said Court, that said ap
pcatiOn be referred session thereof TO be held 1t
the probate 1ics IN said Montpelier the 6th day II
March, A, D 1877, for hearing and decision thereon
And, II further ordered that al persons Interested
be notified hereof, by publication Of notice Ut said
pcatou and order thereon three weeks successlyely
IN tbs Green Mountain Freeman, published at MOutpe-
er before sald TIME Of hearing that they may appear
AZ SAID time and place, and 1 they cause object
thereto.
BY the ioart-Attest
F-3w Ma CHASE. REGISTER
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-02-21
N AR GIAGES.

In West Berkshire Feb. IA. by Rev D. Lewis Mr.
GEORGE l.. EWINS, q. $. Custom House officer at
West Berkshire, and Miss MIRANDA q. BOWEN 81
West Der kshire
Ia Hi.hg,ta Nov u l. By Rev T G. Eimbau WI
LIAM D CORNELL, vi st. Adams, and EMslA BURN
SIDE. VI HiIhgate.
In Highvate, at tho e.. Parsonage Jan. II, Wal
TER p CONNER. of Pigeon Hill p. y and EMMA
ROSENBERlY of MTgtic, p q.
In Colchester Fab 18th, bv Rev. Tlhn Cdase Nr
MINOR MITCHELL and Miss FRAMES E WHITE,
both Of Plnton, Vt
n S1rthfAld. Feb 10 by,Rev- A. B. r-uax 7Ir
FREDERICK SMITH of La Port Ind ana Mrs.
NATHERINE 7. SMITH u NlrthheIa.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-02-21


taemfar the paper
-------- ----=---=
Judge Smalley, tired of waiting for
democratic president has resigned.
Gospel Meetings will be held at Berlin
Corner and Bethel March ID, Sd and 4th.
Rev. DR.. Lord has been dangerously
sick the last week, but it is hoped is now
better
The Band promenade concert this week
will be given Friday evening, instead of
Saturday.
Kimball & Carter have sold fourteen
monuments the past few weeks, ten in
New York State and four at home.
The anniversary of the Pavilion opening
occurs tomorrow evening and will be
duly celebrated by 4 supper and hop"
EVENING Boston Journal for sale every
morning e1r7y by Frank H. Bascom,
druggist, at three cents per copy. where
may be found pure drugs and medicines
for sale at rsry 'olG prices.
There will be special meeting of
Brooks Post,No -, G. A. R., at their hall
on Thursday evening Feby. %, at : 30 P.
NJ A large attendance is requested, as i'm
portant business will take place.
Farmers are cautioned against keeping
their potatoes too long in hopes Of obtain
ing high prices in the spring. Prices
have already begun to decline in New
York and it is said they have reached
their highest point.
The third lecture Of the Reading Room
Course will be given at Village Hall next
Tuesday evening, by Rev. Spencer Marsh
Of Burlington. whose subject will be Rem
brandt" The lecture will be illustrated
bva large number Of engravings.
The description Of Il dog, returned to
the town clerk of Calais, closes as follows
His name is Don Quixote commonly call
ed Don; he is very dogmatical. For
courage, sagacity, wit and intelligence he
far exceeds the members of the last legis-
lature.
Whitimore and Clark's Minstrels are to
appear at Village Hail. next saturday
evening ana Will no douDI De sreeIe" WIN
full house by their Old friends IN ms
place. They have earned the reputation
of being The best show OF the Kind tray
cling
The Randolph Dramatic Club gave 4
rood rendering Of " Above the Clouds"
and u The Stage of Ny Life" in the town
hall a. the Center, Thursday evening.
They Ind Il -ooi audience and will repeat
lAe en-eF,''-''niH' next l 'i''I '''''y evening
Aessrs' L. l. DuraHt' l. H. iihAIey'
Chas. .. Estes d. L. ruler ana D. NJ
Kendall lett tl.s morning 'or Burlington
10 ''.'" '.e 9'''G LEU pei 'ul' ~ Co'' '''i,
52J inst thew beipr the delegates from
the lrontoaIjer club.
p.u s.,r,..l.r..1., INV +.i.r. hof,.o ins
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-02-21
A Remarkable Cure.


WEST TOwEsHESD, vt, MAJ Il, $50
Mcssrs. ". Fowl 4 SOM
" In the spring Of 1877 took severe coil which
settled on my lungs, where it remained without rp.
taxation. was then IN Massachusetts, and grow
M worse and becoming unable to attend 10 my
business, returned home and commenced search.
Ing IN earnest for some med cine winch would re.
store ny lost health [ consulted physicI.ns I
tried many remedies, but obtained no help, daily
grew worse. I mad 4 terrible cough, and raised
u good deal of blood. had protlsG night sweats
and severe pain IN nv side. | continued IN this
state for months. and became % weak that 1t was
with great difficulty I coult walls, when [ was adj
vlse'i TO try NIsrAR's BALSAM OF WILD CHERRY.
and To my great joy soon found that this remedy
hal arrested the disease. | continued to use the
BALSAM TO The extent of i've bottles. and have
since then experienced no i flicultv of the lungs
believe the balsam saved my life, aud shall ever
mold il IN high estimation. FNswI.
Yours truly, LEWIS PHELPS.
Natures BaIsam for all Complaints Of the lungs.
the thrOat,dnd the bronchial tubes Is Hale. Hon
ey Of Horehound and TAR Coughs and Colds
vanish is i by magic under it, soothing, healing
operation. sold by al Druggists. FMlwl
Fike's PooIhachc Drops cure in minute.
PALArABLE MEDICINES. Ayers Cherry Pecror
al isa hOneyei drOp Of relief his CAihar'tc Pills
gil ie suga --hod over the palate anu his s4rsapa
rila is nectar that lmparts yIsor ~ life restores
the health AMI eXpels diseases. Waterford tPa.)
Advertiser. FNl5w4
GOV. HAYES tended q banquet Cf the Cincinnati
lawyers, saturday night and ma,e pleasant liz
Tie speech, without any aluslnn TO politics OF
course.
The use Of n single bottle of Halls Vegetable Sic
lian Hair Remover IS sufficient to show lis ticacy
IN restoring the natural color Of the hair and clean
sing the scalp.
Letters Uncailed for Mt Iiautpcirr VT. Post.
Onice February 10TH, 1877.
- To obtain these letters, persons must rive the
above date.
LAnIEs-NIss Fera Bryson Ella ". Dutton. Mrs
Lavlra Jackman, Miss Fannie E WIshburu.
GENTLEMEN. Fred Eddy, sidney Hartman.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-02-21

The state reform clubs hold a conven-
ton at Burlington. February 2l--23. TO
consider the question of forming a state
organization.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-02-21
A LBERT LOCKWOOD'S ESTATE.

II
The undersigned, having been appointed hy the hon
orable Probate Court Tor the the Distrlctot Washington
commissioners to receive, examine. and adjust ali
claims and demands Of all persons against the estate
Of Albert Lockwood. late If WAltsneid IN said Dis
tricr deceased and All claims exhibited in Offset there
to- hereby give notice that we Will meet for the pur-
poses aforesaid, at the dwelling house uf Mrs Apnha
Lockwood, on the l0tb lay Of April and 10th day of
July next from O'Clock W. until o'clock NJ each
IT said days and that six months from the 18th day
January, A D e77 is the time limited by said Court
for said redlturs to present their claims to us for ex
animation md allowance
Dated at Waitsdeld, this 9Th day Of February, A. D
1877.
! Il. HAsTTNG9t f,,r,-,-.
F-W3 g. NJ TYLER comm IS
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-02-21
PRAIRIE FARMER co
= z I H UEL JOSLIN'S
CHAR DIA,NS HTp

STATE OF VERMONT District OF Washington ss.
In Probate Court. held At Montpelier within and for
said district, on the lih dag OF February, A. D 1877
AlmOn JOsiin. guardian Of Bethuel Josn of Waits
naiu III SAID district insane makes application to said
court Tor license to sell the following described real
estate IT his said ward, 70 wit Thirty land
with buildings, situated IN SAID Waished, represent
M that the sale thereof Is necessary for the payment
OF the debts said ward his personal estate being IN
sufficient for that purpose.
Waerehpon, It is ordered by slid court that said ap
phcau0n be referred to session thereof. 20 be held
4e probate office in said Montpelier the 18th day Of
March A, D. 1877, fqr hearing aud decision thereon
lud ~ further ordered. that all persons Interested
be notified hereof by publication O notice Of ga id ap.
plratIon and order thereon three weeks 5uccessiTeY
III the Green Mountain Freeman, published az Mont
peler before SAID time Of hearing that they may ap-
pear az sad time and place, and If they cause OBJ
) ect thereto
By tile C0urt-At.eat.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-02-21
TIE PRAIRIE FARMER co.

az Chicago Ill, in handsome duarto form Of Eight
arSe pages 81 SIX columns each. Terms 800 per
III ADVANCE Specimen copy free 70 any address. Lib
er9I CaHh Commission allowed 10 agents who
TED eYeryWl % organize Clubs, and to whom
wasting OUTFIT will be furnished free upon implication
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-02-21

Judge Smalley, tired of waiting for a
democratic president has resigned.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-02-21

The use Of a single bottle of Halls Vegetable lie
An Hair Remover S sufficient to show lis etfcaev
in restoring the natural color OF the hair and clean.
sing the scalp.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-02-21

Rsg'red That IN the recent sudden death Of the Hon
LueIus IL. N1yes of Hydepark Vt. are deeply sen
sible that this community loses II It's most Yaua-
BILE citizens, who in all the relations Of life, public
aud private, ordered all his ways that he richly
merlted Lac LARGELY received the highest respect.
esteem and confidence of all who knew him; and that
this association with which he so long connected
s principal officer, loses It's most wise, prudent and
{ efficient manager.
Re4oued That tender 70 the family Of the deceas-
ed tine expression OF heartfelt sympathy under TINS
bereavement, by which tuly realize they suffer an
irrpparabig loss and them assurances u our
highest appreciation Of the worth, virtue, and excel
lences OF him for whom they nave 30 much reason 70
I mourn.
c. S. Noyes was elected to Gil the va
caney caused by Judge Noyes' death, and
Carroll S. Page was elected vice president
in place of C. S Noye', elected president.
NEwBURY.-A little boy, eight years
old, son Of Mr. Walker, had one leg
broken while sliding down hill