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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-12-14

The Massachusetts secretary of state
publishes some statistics respecting the
polls, property and taxes of that state
for 1877, in which appear some interest
ing comparative statements. The report
shows decrease of valuation of more
than 100000. But property value
gives no evidence of decline, as there
are 4,404 more dwelling houses, S9l
more horses, and nearly 1000 more
cows than there were last year. The
number of dwelling houses is 1885, $3.50.
an increase of 81 900 since 1860 Since
that year the number of horses has in.
creased from $500 to l2S, 1888; that of
cows from l49, 900 to 1852, 04G. In 1871
there were 1921 cows, so that there
has since been a considerable falling of.
There is also less number of sheep in
the state than in 1860. Taxation reach
ed the highest point in 1874, when 1t
was over $50, 900, 900, inclusive of bank,
corporation and insurance taxes. This
year it is about S25,000,000. The saw
ings banks deposits, November |, 1877,
were $3.50, 1885,, 956, against SPAS, SAC. 64S
in 1876, and S245, 735, 726 in 1875. Tho
amount, however, is three times what
it was ten years ago, and five times as
large as in 1860. The report Of the
labor bureau shows that there are as
many goods manufactured, though at n
smaller profit, as there were twJ years
ago, while there are few skilled work
men unemployed, except in localities
here and there.
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Stop that Cough,

or it will terminate in that dreadful
disease, consumption. We are aware
that prejudice exists among many
persons against medicines which pro-
TESS to cure cough or cold when bor-
dcring on consumption, or even when
the lungs are affected, but we can
assure our readers that WIsTAR's BAL
SAM OF WILD CHERRY will do this; and
in making this assertion we speak from
experience. having suffered for months
from cough, which after using many
remedies without any relief, threatened
to terminate seriously. We were, how
ever, so fortunate as TO secure several
bottles of WIsTAR's DALsAM OF Wnp
CHERRY, and are now entirely rid of
tho cough, and restored to our former
health. TO those suffering in like
manner we recommend this excellent
preparation.-[JoHN G.. WEsTAFER, ed
itor of the Chronicle, Elixabethtown,
Pa. March 26, 1874.
so cents and 81 hottie. Sold by all
druggists.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-12-14

ES~ On December II, there was a
very exciting discussion in the Senate,
over the nomination of Roosevelt and
Prince to the New York custom house.
Thore appears to have been no charges
either of corruption or inefficiency made
against Cornell and Arthur, the pres
ent incumbenis or the Office. After n
debate Of nearly six hours, the nomina-
ton of Roosevelt and Prince was re-
jected. The principle of President
Hayes as declared again and again, is
that no official shall be removed during
the term for which he has been ap-
pointed to Office without cause. The
law Of Congress passed in 1867 compels
the Senate to advise and counsel all
such removals from office, and does not
allow the president to make such re-
movals except by the advice and with
tho consent of the senate. If Arthur
and Cornell are removed from office
without cause for such a removal
there must certainly be departure
from former principles. And the Sen
ate, In rejecting the nominations, has
not deviated from it's right and duty.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-12-14

w The Republicans of Boston, in
their municipal election on Tuesday,
made handsome score defeating Prince,
the present Democratic Mayor, who was
candidate for reelection, II. L. Pierce,
the Republican candidate, had majority
Of 1881, IN vote of 47,915. This Is a
Republican gain of 5000 since last year,
when the Democrats were greatly elat-
ed by the success of their party. The
contest has been one for honest and
economical government, and the extrav-
agance and maladministration of the
Democratic officials have been very
thoroughly exposed during the canvass
But the Democrats, being in possession,
were confident of holding OH to the
fruits of their last years victory, and
their defeat is accordingly most NOR
tifying one. Though it is in one sense
party victory, yet not wholly so, as
some Democrats joined the Republicans
In favor OF honest and economical ad
ministration,
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-12-14

The PEABODY FoRGERY-A FALSE
REronT CoRREcTED.-Thc despatch an
nouncing the death from grief of Mrs.
Peabody. the mother Of Richard T.. Pea
body. who is now in Jail at St.
Johnsbury, awaiting trial for forgery,
is without foundation. Mrs Peabody
has been in feeble health for a number
OF years, and although greatly shocked
by the recent developments in regard
10 her son, remains about as usual
Peabody himself takes the matter cool
ly, and has ordered fine chamber set
and articles of silver table ware brought
from his house 10 the Jail whore he il
confined.
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STATE OF vERMONT-DTSTRICr

~ IS.
In Probate Court, held at Middlebury, within
and for said district. OH the eslh day OF Novcn,.
Der, \. d. 1877.
Elue Bottum, eNecutrix of the last will and ,o-
lament of Roswell Bottum, late of Orwell in SAID
district deceased, and, Geo. r. Bottunl, admini,
traitor with the VIII annexed of the estate of ssii
deceased, mako application in writing To Tit
court for license 70 sell all the real estate OF SALT
deceased, situated In Orwell, aforesaid contain,
ing IN all GU acres, more or less; stating that IL
will he beneficial 10 all tho persons interested H.
said estate % sell the same also presenting a..
assent IN writing Of all the legaees residing Is
this state that said license may be granted.
Il i thereupon ordered that said application br
referred 10 session of this court to be held at TIL.
probate Office nj Mddobury on the Path day 81
December, \. ID. 1871 at 10 O'Clock in the fore
noon for hearing and decision there on; ana Il j.
further ordered that notice hereof be given to all
persons interested Of the time and place when
and where OF said hearing by publication Of the
same three weeks successfully in the Middlebuiy
Register newspaper printed at Middlebury
previous TO said time appointed for hearing that
they may appear Mt said time snd show cause, If
any they may have, why said license should notbr
granted. 81 SAINT. L. COOKE, Judge.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-12-14

IF The awarding of tho prizes of the
New York baby show took place on the
evening of Dec. IL, before an almost
empty house. The prizes were award
cd according to the decisions of the
committee, but many of those receiving
prizes were dissatisfied and those who
did not were furious. They suspected
Mr.. Hitchcock, the manager, of fraud,
and even made demonstrations af vio-
lence. The rearing Of children for
public show seems hardly worthy the
patronage OF a civilized country; and
certainly tho affair just taken place In
New York city was far moro degrading
than the principles of the show. To
what will rogues next resort to create a
sensation and get money! This ought
to have the tendency to cause all moth
ers to discourage such all institution.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-12-14

EF Mr.. Eustis was admitted to his
seat In the United States Senate on
Monday, by vote of 40 to 8. The rel
alive strength of the political parties is
now 80 Republicans and 81 Democrats,
including Davis, upon whom that party
cannot always rely. After 1879 it is
more than proable that tho Democrats
will gain the asccndency in that body,
though it seems quite likely the Repnb-
leans may gain the control of the House
again if they continue to make gains as
they have done for the last year.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-12-14

COMPETITIVE WHEAr-RAIsING.- MIR.
John A. Conant, of Brandon, shows
his public spirit and sets an excellent
example for imitation by offering prizes
for competition wheat-raising, open to
all farmers i'm that town. He will give
n bounty of one hundred dollars for the
three best crops of winter wheat,
grown on the area of an acre, and nm
der certain conditions, and the seed
sown In the autumn of 1878; $50 fon
the first best, $50 tor the second anr
$50 for the third. Judges have beed
appointed aud several farmers have de-
cided 10 devote an acre Of their land to
q competitive trial
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-12-14

- The new law enacted by the leg
islature of 1876, creating tho presen
Board of Agriculture, prescribed GER
fsin duties that should be performed by
the Board annually, and for perform
lug those duties lxed certain compen-
salions for the members of the Board,
but left the compensation Of the secre-
Iary of the Board to bo fixed according
to the discretion of the members, en-
powered them 10 procure lecturers.
&C.; but finally provided the whole ex-
pense OF the Board shall not exceed
e15oo. In the hurry Of preparing and
reporting the bill on the last night OF
tho session, II was forgotten by the com.
Rittss Of conference to add the word
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-12-14

Congressman Joyce has recently in
troduced bill in the House amending
the law as TO the salary of second, third
and fourth class postmasters, so that
the compensation shall he based upon
the amount of stamps cancelled and not
the amount of stamps sold. This is TO
correct the extensive system of swind-
ling by the sale of stamps at country
offices. Mr.. Joyce has also introduced
resolution instructing the foreign af-
fairs committee 10 inquire into the caus-
es of the Cuban insurrection, the res
olution being so framed as TO express
sympathy for Cuba; and a constitution.
al amendment limiting the term of the
presidential office TO six years, after
1885.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-12-14

THE NATIONAL GRANGE.-From the
secretary's report it appears that there
are 1854 Oranges OH paving basis,
with 5SS,537 members. Ohio leads all
the states in the number of members,
having 5S,977. while Indiana, as second,
has 4S,959, and Missouri, third, has A.
APO. Pennsylvania shows twenty new
oranges, the highest for tho year; Ohio
l6, Virginia IA and California 10. In
New England, Maine has ll,773 men,
bers with 7 new oranges; New Hamp-
shire 1914 members, with four now
oranges; Vermont, l0,90S members,
with five new oranges; Massachusetts
3776 members and only one new grange
and Connecticut 1928 members, and no
increase of oranges. Rhode Island
does not appear to be represented in the
organization.
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A Word to Clergymen.

Friend, stop that courhl DO not neglect com.
mon cold even for day. II may end In consump
ton and death. REV. n. II. DOWNS ELrxrR has
cured thousands both old and young; and II will
cure you, II taken freely and in season. This
ELIXIR has been before the American people
foity-six years, and has never failed to give relief
TO all who have used IL. IL has won It's way by
actual service, until II has become y household
and all public speakers its best patrons. Rail
road employees, much exposed to colds coughs,
ETC., should always use It, Farmers, lawyers,
merchants and everybody, old and young, speak
highly IN Its praise.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-12-14

The difficulty between the Burling-
ton and Lamoille and the Portland and
Ogdensburg railroads continues. At
present the morning train over the Bur-
lington and Lamoille makes no connec-
lions whatever at Cambridge Junction;
and In order TO go 10 points east, il Is
necessary TO take the afternoon train
and stay over night at Cambridge
truly elegant state of affairs. II you
don't wish 10 spend the night at the
hotel at the Boro, you have the pleasing
alternative Of passing the time sitting
on nail keg at the Junction.
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Re9ister
FRIDAY, DECEMBER IA, 1877.

" There Is just a possibility that we
may have another brush with Mexico,
though probably not. At any rate the
authorities unite In asserting that there
Is no prospect Of such thing. It is to
be hoped not, for we don't want any
more territory anyhow, and certainly
not IN that direction.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-12-14
(,OMMLSsIONERS, NoTICE

~ The undersigned, having been appointed g.,
the Hon Probate Court for the district Of Addi,c
comm sioners, to receive, examine and adjust oil
calms ana demands of all persons against IL.
estate Of Roswell Eottum, late OF Orwell il,
said district deceased, and all claims exhibited
in offset thereto, hereby give notice that We "a m
meet Tor me purposes Aforesaid, at the late resi-
uence OF the neccased, on the 10th day Of JANUARY
is.e, ana lDth day Of May, 1878, from len NJ mi.
lour O'clock Pm, each Of said days, and that "a
Is inc time limited by said court for said creditor
@ present their Claims to Us for e1aminnuoi, snd
allowance " III"
Dated at Orwell, this lst day of December
ID. 1877. OLIVER II. RASfnHt '"i''i' =
" STEPHEN N. WARREN Conn
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-12-14
GENERAL FEATURES.

II contains each week reading matter equivalent
in quantity TO an ordinary sized book.
II Is printed on large sheet and embraces
thrty-six columns.
II Is not a story paper, though II has given dur.
ing the past year one of the best Sew England
tales that ever appeared in n newspaper.
IL Is, in the best sense q Weekly Newspaper.
The intelligence is brought down to within an
hour Of its publication, and hence II Is that by
Ing the telegraph II always contains the freshest
and very latest news.
1t Is not hastily made mp reprint Of the Boston
Daily Journal. 1t Is complied " It'll care, and
much of Its matter is specially set for It's columns
No important event Of the week, at home on
abroad, social, political or general, escapes mon
uon, mus enabling its readers 10 Keep fully posted
upon The current news Of the iay.
The Markets are carefully reported with suni
cient iullness to enable those Interested to know
the cost Of products In the leading business mart.
Of the country.
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The Object Of the Reduction.

The object of the publishers in making this great
the Boston Weekly Journal within the reach of
every person who desires newspaper Of its class.
The reduction embraces single subscribers and
Journal havo always avoided the unsatisfactory
plan of securing large circulation by Offering
premiums. They have allowed their readers Ia
purchase their own chromos and pinchbacl,
watches, preierrng to win and retain readers bv
making the paper interesting and attractive, civ.
ing the equivalent direct for the money paid BY The
subscribers.
Specimen copies sent on application to any al.
dress.
aS- All remlitanccs should DO by Post Onica
Order, Registered Letter OF Bank Check
Address.
PUBLISHERS Boston WEEKLY Journal,
No. 2Gi Washington ST., Boston, Mass
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-12-14
A Remedy that Never Fails.

HENRY JoHNsoN's ARNrcA ASD OIL LISi-
MfNris an external remedy for man or beast, for
curing wounds, sprains. strains, Sores cuts,
bruises burns and ulcers Of every kind, including
skin diseases generally; and whle its application
Is harmless and never painful its effects are most
wonderful. As a family liniment II meets the
wants Of every household. Warranted to satisfy
all who use IT,
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-12-14
SPECIAL FEATURES.
In February we shall commence the puhlca
ton OF
An Original Story.

ton OF
An Origina, story.
"Hotc ire iSdred The OM EdjYa, and
hoW ii Became Nc,c Edr,i."
This New England story has been wriitan for
our columns by the Young Farmer whose con-
tribuuons to our columns Will he cont lucd dur.
ing the year. The story will scarcely tail to prove
interesting TO all readers who take an interest in
the science of the soil.
LETTERS FROM ABROAD,
Air. Edward King will continue his letters nom
abroad. lie will represent the journal at the
Paris Exhibition in 1873.
WAITS FROM wAsHISGrUS
"perley" will continue his weekly Waits hom
Washington.
DURLRIGH's LETTERS.
Burlelgh's Letters, which arc admitted 10 he
newsy and interesting, will appear.
EDITORIAL.
The Editorials Of the Journal will, in the past
embrace the discussion Of topics practical inter-
est.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-12-14
George Uulett n Will;no,o, Came,

George Ilulett, a Wellington. Connec-
tlcui, blacksmith, while out cunning in
the woods the other day, and uncon-
scious that anybody else was in the vi
cinity, fired at a partridge, when anoth-
er sportsman near by discharged his
gun at the same bird, the shot striking
Hulett In the face, destroying the sight
of one eye and threatening that of the
other.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-12-14
y BANKRUPTCY.-IN THE Dis
1 IRICI Court Of the Unlted states. Cor ~.

U9tiitt VI NclnlOnt.
In me matter of L. L. Matott & Co., hanlt1iut
10 the creditors Of said bankrupt, and ali oilr,.
o. the estate Of said bankrupt hereby gives noti,.
tnai u mas been ordered By the district court ~.
salu ulsirictl mat the second and third c-ene,,i
meeting OF the creditors OF said bankrnnt Lc n'ii
81 inc oilice Of Stewart Eldredge Of Siiddleim,v
u Saiu district on the 18th day Of December, A. u
20, al o'clock A. NJ, before W. c. Neglar
Register In bankruptcy for the pII,.noses ~,
II the 2ith and 18Th sections of the BanLruuf,.
Act OF March ls5' and this is also to give notice
said bankrupt, and that at said time ami nlaca
shell apply TO said court for the settlement of snl
account, and for discharge from all liability -
assignee OF said estate IN accordance with he i,
visions Of said 2Sth section ~ F'V
day of November 1871. '-' 80"
IS L. d. TWITCHEIL Assigne.
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DIED.


DEMING-in Middlebury, Dec. O. Miss Althea
Deming, aged 80 years.
ROBERTs--In Bristol, Dec. H. Dennis Roberts,
aged 20 years.
SEYMOUR-In Mlddlebury, Dec. 7, Miss Mary
seymour Oldest daughter Of the late Ozias Sey.
mOur, Esq.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-12-14
AS1iINGTON.

The Right betwcep Senator Conkiing
and the 4dmiaistrofion.-- The Lobby
at ioork.- Bread for the Body and
Tight .fo, the Mind.-Thc busiest
Member Of Congress Gen. Butter
IN his pirate Office That same
old Coawention.-1he irrepressibic
Belrd.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-12-14
Middlebury Retail Market.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER ii, 1877.
Watertown Live Stock Market
For THE WEEK FSpiSU DEC 4 1877

Market Beef-A few choice ss.75as.Jo extra GOA
90; first quality 8.25a7.25; second quality 525a
1915; t. ird quality s4.75aS5.OO.
Prices Of Store Cattle-working Oxen per pair,
from 800, $50, and IFS
Mich Cows and Calves from e25, 40a75.
Yearlings sl0als, two years old l4a24; three
years old 24a42
Western fat swine l .2aGc. per h.
Sheep and Lambs-In lots $3.50, eSa3 20 each
extra s3.50a3s5 per head. or from Sa5 lee per
Id.
Veal calves sac l.2c per ID.
Hides, Tailow and STANDARDIZATION hides . 34as
per H.; Country hides. -l.s per h.. Brighton
tallow &c per lb.; country talow Sc.
Pclts 75ca4l oach Calf skins l0allc per h.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-12-14
MARRTIED.

CLARK-ST. JOCK-fn Middlebury, Dec 7, by
Rev. w. ii. Rowsom, Mr.. Joseph Clark and Miss
Rosa ST. Jock, both of Middlebury.
WRIGHT-BOIEs-In weybridgc, Dec 10, by
Rev. s. Knowlton MIR. Frank Wright, of New
Haven, and Miss Ellen Boes, of Weybridge.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-12-14

What can sufferers with Kidney.
Bladder or Urinary Diseases, require
more than prompt relief and speedy
curel HuNr's REMEDY promptly re-
lieves and Is a sure cure. Pain in the
Side, Loins and Back, Gravel, Diabetes,
Dropsy, aud Dright's Disease, are cured
by IluNT's REMEDY. Family Physici-
ans prescribe nuNT's REMEDY In their
practice.
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STATE on vERMONT-DIsTRICr


In Probate Court, held at Middieburv, in .ylt
District on the 10Th day Of November. 4. d. lar
Ju'hh carter, Of Orwell, guardian unto f,,i5iu
min ami Albert Thornburg, in the state of H.
,iana, minors. makes application In writing To-
tbs court, stating lnat bis said wards reside ON
Of this state. aud that IL viii be for the Interest I'd
his said wards t9 sell all their interest in The i
loMi described real estate, viz Three cerfufn
pieces OF land situated In the towns of Orw ii auI
Henson said pieces constituting the farm of wblri
Nolney Doughty, late Of Orwell aforesaid. dicJ
seized and possessed, containing about 100 anre4,
also al their interest IN the farm Of which JudUb
Doughty, late Of Orwell, died seized and nosscss
ed, containing about &C acres, and nut h,e mo
ceeds thereof NJ Interest, or invest in siocks or
real estate for ha said wards; and asks said ca.,
for license 10 sell the same
IheroupOn 1t Is ordered that said application H..
referred 30 session Of said court 10 r held ai no
the Probate Office in Mddebury, in said distti,.,
on the 3l7t day Of December. A. -. ls77. nj Ia
O'Clock In the forenoon, for decision thereon and
1t is further ordered that notice be given 10 aii
persons Interested, by publication Of said appljcs
!ion anu TINS order thereon three weeks successiyt
~ IN lhe Mlddlebury Register, a Newspaper prlut
ca al Miudlobury, previous to said time of hearing
uiat they may appear at said time and place XXI
show cause, II any they may have, WHY said ii
cense should not be granted
by the Court-Attest:
80 SAMUEL L. COOKE judo
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VIM, Devlin's wife and infant, of
Lowell, Mass, were found dead on the
morning Of the eth. Devlin is suspect
ed, as he was heard beating his wife,
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-12-14

Lucky Is the baby whose mamma uses GLENN,s
SULPHCR SOAP, with which to wash the little In.
nocent. No prickly heat, or other rash. can annoy
the infant cuticle with which this cooling and
purifying antiscorbutic comes in daily contact
Sold by all druggists. Bowl
Hlll's Hair WhIsker Dye, block or brown. so cts
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CTATE OF vERMONT-DIsTRICr

- OF ADDISON, SIS.
IN Probate Court held ut Mddiebury, in and To-,
said district, on the 18TH day Of November, A, ID
1871. " ~
James Vanclette, administrator Of the eetalc a.
hluhy L. Nahclette,iate Of Middlebury in said 81.
trict, deceased, presents his admipisfraiion =,
count for examination and allowance, and mai
application for decree Of distribution and pait.
ton of the estate Of said deceased.
Nhereupon, 1t Is ordered by said court that said
account and said application be referred 10 a se.
sion thereof 10 be held at the probate Office IN
Mlddlebury, on the cath day of December 4 ID 81.
at 10 O'Clock a, ~. for hearing and decision thcr.
on; and IL IL further ordered, that notice therenf
DC given to all persons interested by publication
Of The same three weeks successfully in the Mil
uiepufy Register, newspaper published at Mil.
ulebury, previous to said limo for hearing, tlat
they may appear at said time and place and show
cause, II any they may have, why said account
should not be allowed, and such decree made
by the court--Attest.
80 SAMiI. L COOKIE MI.