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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-18
PERSONAL.

Nice-Presitont Wheeler went into the
Adrondacks, Wednesday, where he will re
main two weeks, fishing.
Mrs. John Smith, the widow Of the late
lion John Smith, mother OF Ex-Governor
John Gregory Smith, and Hon. Worthing
ton c. Smith, died at the residence of Gov
ernor Smith, on Sunday morning, at an ad
vanced age. Her funeral took place on
Monday afternoon and was largely attend
ed. She was one of the Oldest residents of
St. Adams. was loved and honored by a
large circle of relatives and respected by all
who knew her.
George Alfred Townsend says Of the Will
lard brothers, Of Washington. who are
Vermon.ors by birth: Perhaps tue
wealthiest men in Washington are
Joe, who does not speak to his brothers
and seldom to any one else. lie stays all
day in an old, hcrmit-like Office, whistling
and counting his money. Henry Willard
was one of Shepherds associates, and was
enterprising, respected and wealthy. Caleb
Willard Is a modest, youngish man, who
keeps the Ebbt: House; and his brother
Joe has several times tried to prevent his
improvements"
Commodore Totten, who died at New
Bedford, on Wednesday. at the age of II.
had served the country faithfully for half a
century. having entered the service in 1923.
and remained in it until after the close of
the war of the rebellion, when he was
placed upon the retired list
Hon. Matt Carpenter has abandoned
Wisconsin and will practice law in Wash
ington.
The many friends Of our former towns
man. Hon. James ii. Patt.- of Virginia,
will be panied to hear of the death, by
pneumonia. at Brooklyn. on Friday last, of
his excellent wife. Mrs. Platt was native
of swauton. in which village her funeral
will take place tomorrow (Tuesdav) fore
noon, on the arrival of the New York train.
We notice in the Indianapolis Journal,
that Capt. Daniel ID. Wheeler. u. 5. A.,
has been detailed II take charge OF the
military department in Asburv University,
Greencastle, Indiana. Capt. Wheeler was
a soldier of the old Vermont Brigade during
the war, and in seventeen pitched battles
won reputation for gallantry second to
none. lie entered the service as second
Lieutenant of the Fourth Vermont Volun-
teers, September 3, 1861, at the age of
twenty was made first Lieutenant April,
1862; Abide Camp to General W. I. Ii.
Brooks. August 1852; Captain and Assls-
tant Adjutant- General, July, 1861 Major
and Assistant Adiutant- General, December,
1861; Lieutenant Colonel and Assistant
Adjutant-G General, 1865 Brevet- Major for
gallantry in campaign of 1861 Brevet-Col-
onel for galantrv during the war; Brevet-
Ca tain United States Army for galantry at
Cold llarhor. where he was wounded, and
Chapin's Farm appointed second Lieuten-
ant First United States Artillery. lIthHof |
May, lec6; discharged from the volunteer |
service. 10Th of October 1896; appointed |
(trom Oho) to he first Lieutenant United |
States Artillery. February l2th. 1867. Cap |
tain Wheeler wa married on the 9th of |
April. 1876. to Ms Sophia Deming, the |
accomplished daughter Of the late Judge |
Deming, OF Terre lIaute.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-18

RlrroN.-T night the Green Mour-
thin House was burned to the ground.
The fire was caused by defective chimney.
The loss is estimated at $1,000, insurance
$500. But few days before two common
dwellings waere burned in town partially in
sured. owned by Solomon Howard and Lew
Caswell also $. F. Mattison has lately had
two large barns destroyed by fire.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-18

TnE coed people of Norwich were con-
siderably excited last week over justice
tria', the State against the notorious George
F. X ltling, for selling liquor, three hundred
offences. The case was tried Friday and the
jury, after being out all light, came in Sat-
urday morning with disagreement of u
l for conviction. The sentiment is against
killing, and another trial is probable.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-18

lINEsBuRGu.-A very pleasant and happy
occasion was the marriage, at the Congre-
gational church, Sunday evening, May
18th, OF Mr.. R. 0. Castle and Miss Maud
Sutton, youngest daughter of Harry Sutton,
Esq, of St. George. The church was
brilliantly lighted, and the altar was taste
fully decorated with flowers and numerous
house plants. The bridal couple, ac-
companied by Mr. ". n. Ferrin and Miss
L NJ. Baldwin, were conducted to the altar
by Messrs. Leonard c. Ray and Frank L.
Andrews where the marriage service was
performed by Rev. c. E. Ferrin. lmmedi-
ately after the ceremony the happy couple
startled upon a short wedding trip, follow
ed by the hearty good wishes OF hosts of
friends.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-18

The FIRES IN THE ADIRoNDACKs.-The
latest adyices from the New York fires report
that Stackple's forge, and all the surround
ing buildings, In Altoona, are burned. The
Taylor Pond Mill, 6 miles northwest of
Black Brook Village, with coal kilns, and
large quantity of wood and lumber. has
also been DESTROYED by fire. Loss $4,000.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-18

FoUND DRowNKD.-Soon after noon.
yesterday. John B. Forant, residing on
Cherry street, near Champlain, started out
to fish along the docks; and about five
O'Clock, James Wskfeld discovered his
corpse floating in the water. at the foot of
King street. just eff what is known as
Nye's dock. The superstition is that Mr..
Forant, while fishing from the dock,
became dizzy in looking at the water. fell
in and was drowned. lie had frequently
been fishing, of late, and had remarked to
members Of his family that it made him
dizzy to look at the water. His remains
were at once taken to bis late residence.
Deceased was very heshy man, which
probably accounts for the fact that his
body 1oated on the water instead ofsinking.
His age was - years.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-18
JOHN NABB's ESTATE.

r,s,,,,- ,-,,--,.,,.,, p, Seerned in the estate o.
D''i''''i VI Inn John Nabb. late OF
Burlington, in said District, deceased.
GREETING.
At Probste Court holden at Burlington. within
and for the District of Chittenden on tho 9th day OF
May, A. II. Is97, an Instrument. purpOrtng
to be the last VIII and Testament, OF John
Nabb. late Of Burlington. in said District de
ceased, was presented to the Court aforesaid, Tor
Probate and is ordered by said Court that the 3st
day Of May, A. ID. I-77, at the Probate Court
Rooms in said Burlington, be i-ned for proving
said Instrument and that notice thereof he given
to all persons concerned by publishing this order
three weeks successfully in the Burlington Weekly
Free Press, newspaper printed at sud Burling-
ton previous to the time appointed.
Therefore, you are hereby notified To appear before
said Court, at the time and place aforesaid and con
test the probate Of said will, If YOU have cause
Given under my hand at Burlington in said Dis
trct, this 9Th day Of May, a. d. Isl.
iGw3w X. S. TAFT, Reaister
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-18

GLESs's SULPHUR SOAR is positive inspiration.
1t was a happy thought to combine the remedy
which ofall others is beneficial in the majority OF
cutaneous diseases. with pleasant and pure soap
by means of which it be brought in contact with
affected parts. Sold by all druggists. Hills HAIR
AND WHISPER DYE, BLACK or Grown, 50 cents.
May 5-d&wlm
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-18

RICHMOND MARKEr, May 4-But;er and
cheese were in good demand tic day. Butter
sold at Is to zoe, few fancy makes at
higher prices. Cheese. skinned, sold at 6
to lOt, and whole milk at 10 to lac. There
were in market $50 tubs of butter and 100
boxes of cheese.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-18

4 Centennial RELrc.-Elder George E.
Lewis, pastor of the Reformed Methodist
Church, at West Springfield, has an oil
painting of Gen. Stark, painted from life,
which, though old and much worn, is still
an excellent Likeness and will probably be
exhibited at Bennington's Centennial.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-18

TINS Boston Gloje pertinently says: "No
man familiar with trade will fail to believe
that advertising returns the merchant an
ample dividend on the money invested, for
the reason that the shrewdest and the sharp
rs men, those who study their business
most closely, and have bull: it up most rap
IDLY. are invariably the large advertisers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-18

The crows over in New York are not Civ
ing much attention to the caws of temper
ance. The farmers feed them to intoxica-
ton on whiskey- soaked corn, when they are
silly enough to stand still and let those who
pect their conduct is not so very unlike tina t
Of other Incorporate bipeds.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-18

A CAsTLEToN man finds that seveo;een per
sons have been killed by cars and on the rail-
road track in that town since the advent of
railroads. Nine OF these were intoxicated
Some were deaf and few were children.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-18

The only preparation IN the market for cleaning
and identifying silver ware, jewelry, etc., without
leaving the slightest scratch upon the finest surface
is now sold by jewellers and druggists, under the
name OF CARROLL. We cheerfuly recommend 1t to
every family and can assure them that alter ono
using, they will never allow themselves to he with
out it.
CARROLL is prepared in London ard soils here for
twenty cents package.
July d Sat. Mon, Thur &wu
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-18

A GOOD sized white whale. caught of Isle
aux Condres. Canada, went through to New
York yesterday, for the New York Aqua
rum, in one of the National Express COM
pany's cars. He was in tank of salt wa ter,
and there were two hogsheads of salt water
in the ear, to give him fresh supply. when
medal
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-18

THE rum traffic in Burlington is gradually
giving way before the earnest application
many notorious gin-mills have closed up
the business. However. it is well to re-
member that eternal vigilance is the price
OF liberty.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-18
AMasA BELLOWS, ESTATE.

NTE, THE SUBSCRIBERS, having been sp-
w pointed by the Honorable the Probate Court
for the District Of Chttenden, Commissioners to re-
eeive examine and adjust the claims and demands OF
all persons, against the estate OF Amasa Bellows
late of Essex, in said district, deceased and
also all claims snd demands exhibited in Offset
thereto; and six months from the day Of the date
hereof being allowed by said Court for that purpose
we do therefore hereby give notice, that We will
attend to the business Of our appointment at the
Central House, at Essex JuoctOn, in said District
on the fourth Tuesdays o. slay and October
next at 10 O'Clock A. ~, on each of said DAYS
Dated this 25th day Of April, \. -. IS5T.
In WILLIAMS Commissioners.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-18

ST. ,ALRANs BUTTER MARKET, May Is.
There was a good attendance q. mar
ket. receipts large. marke active and prices
firm. The quotations are, good Is to lSc:
choice 10 to 22e; selections 23c per pound,
with a higher price paid for extra choice,
we'll know U dairies
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-18

ELISHA DAVIS, of North Cambridge, at
tempted seli-iestruction by cutting his
throat with a razor on Saturday night. in
fit Of dependency. lie was alive on Sunday
evening. but was not expected to live
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-18

TnE PRICE OF CoAL.-A circular issued
by the Delaware and Hudson Canal Com
pany, says that all attempts to put up the
price on the first of June. have fallen
through, and lower prices may be looked
for during the remainder OF the season. IN
less general stoppage of mining tlkes
place, which Is not probable.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-18

American TRACT SOCIETY MEETING The
hfty-second annual meeting of the American
Tract Society was held last week. The total
annual receipts were Si49 .269 60; ezpend!
lures, SAL, 1874; also. 2Og colporteurs
had laborcd in th:rty-two States, addressed
6,937 meetings. made l52 $50 family visits
and prayed with IS $40 families. During
the thirty SIX years Of the society's existence
over thirteen million volumes of books have
been distributed
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-18
MARGARET RJKKE's ESTATE.
STATE nE VEpNfpNT Ill ,.o--.,,

DISTRICT OF cHrrTESDES S. MaIrareT e b1 StSse
late o. Colchester, in said District, deceased.
GREETING.
AT n Probate Court holden at Burlington. within
and for the District Of Chttenden the sth day o.
May, A. ID. 1871, Instrument, purpoTrng t.
be the last viii and Testament, Of Margaret Burke.
late Of Colchester. in said District deceased, was
presented to the Court aforesaid, for Probate and it
is ordered by said Court that the 3pth day OK Nav.
a. ID. ISL, at the Probate Court Rooms in said
Burlington, he assigned for proving said Instru-
ment and that notice thereof be given 10 all per
sons concerned, by publishing this order three weeks
successfully in the Burlington Free Press. news
time appointed
Therefore, you hereby notified to appear lie
fore said Court, at the time and place Aforesaid and
contest the probate of said will IL you have cuusc
Given under my hand at Burlington, in said
District, this sth day of May, \. -. IS77.
i6M2M Z S. TAET. Re-isi.r
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-18

OS Friday freight train on the Grand
Trunk which left Montreal for Quebec, with
cattle, came into collision with another
train near Danville; some cars became dc
tached from the train, and, the grade being
steep, ran back mile. when they smashed
into freight train. A fire then broke out,
and fourteen cars loaded with cattle and
horses were destroyed. the engine was badly
damaged. and a cattle drover and brakeman
so injured that they are not expected to live.
The loss is set as high as 100000.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-18

TnE district burned over from Clinton
Mills to Ccntreyil!e, n. Y. Is estimated at
twenty-five miles long and twelve broad.
giving an area Of 26O square miles which
has been burned over. The destruction of
property in Northern New York by the
forest fires is set as high as $50. 900.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-18

Nh. W. NJ. RAMsDKLL, dentist, whose card
Is in another column, comes to Burlington
with excellent recommendations, and is
no doubt worthy the confidence and patron
age of the public.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-18

THE first case which has come to our
knowledge which will test our new dog
law. occurred in Williston, last Sunday,
when Deacon William Miller had FIVE sheep
badly ipiurcl by dogs.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-18

SALISBURY NILLAGE-The Gospel work
ers" are expected to begin work here soon.
Rev. Mr.. James is not expected u be
settled here. lie probably will not remain
another year
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-18
Gesal iQntites.
oKsoN coopKIcU.s ESTATE.

ME, THE SUBSCRIBERS, having been ap
w pointed by the Honorable the Probate Court
Tor the District Of Chittenden, Commissioners L.
ceFe, examine and adjust the Ella ms and demands OF
all persons, against the estate Of Orsnn Goodrich.
late " Richmond, in said District, deceased, and
also all claims and demands exhibited in Offset
thereto; and SIX months from the day 81 the date
hereof being allowed by said Court for that purpose
we do therefore hereby give notice. that We will
attend to the business Of our appointment. at the
late residence Of deceased. in Richmond, in said
District, on the fist Tuesdays Of July and Noyem
Der next, at 10 O'Clock A NJ, on each OF said days
Dated this 5th day of May, A. u. $50.
U. S. MHI1CuNB, T., ....
A. B. EDWARDS, {'ohiAiasiohefS.
a-w2X
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-18

4 NEW counterfeit $50 bill on the Cen
trail National bank, of New York city, is in
circulation. The paper is trihe heavy,
and the bill is ont eighth of an inch shorter
and narrower than the genuine
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-18

RICHARDS. the suspected Plainfeld incen
diary. was brought down to Montpelier.
Wednesday, and lodged in jail. Richards is
said to have threatened to set fire to the
fAup
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-18

The fires on the pine plains. east OF this
city, ran through woodlands on the farms
of c. W. Brownell, John Williams. Mrs.
Morse and others. in South Burlington and
Xilliston. There was considerable destruc-
ton of fences; bat it is hoped that the fires
will not prove to have been as destructive
to the standing timber, as such fires some
times are. The fires ran furiously through
the underbrush; bat in most cases have
not burned deeply in the leaves and soil
around the roots, and it is believed that
many of the trees have not been sufficiently
charred to kill them.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-18
N.w work rrnv,s,.n u.tLr.

NS~ NnHK. MAY l6.
COTTON quiet s.I,s col o. bales at lOl.i IL for
mddus upiands
ELuuK-dull IL to L. cents love-. No at $40
IT. -. supeTtiue state and western at lu a. a.
common To -uod extra western and state latd
: ST. good to choice extra Do at - a - /,
common to choice white wheat western extra at
: IuAS 10, fancy white wheat western extra at
: l,dg -, common to good extra Ohio at -
an Us. com lou to choice extra st. Louis at
: 7tdIOdu patent Minnesota extra good to prime
- HIuun; choice to double extra tu ~ ar ~ ~
Closing dull. Receipts ~ barrels sales Z IN.
RYE FLOUR. heavy and unchanged AT > ~ D
T. ~ for superhne.
CORN MEAL. dull Western, Jersey and Penn
sylvanla at } iUd o.. Brandywins At '5a3 50
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-18


An extra oe the Pittsburgh Sentinel
| brings Us a few additional particulars of the
disastrous fires along the line Of the Og
densburg road. The village of Clinton
Mills is reported completely swept away,
including the steam mills of K. W. Adams
s Co.. the depot, store and twenty-five
houses. The fire originated, according to re-
pcit, by a man named Tebo setting fire to a
fallow abort mile west of the mills. The
advance OF the fire in the direction of the mills
was stubbcrnly resisted, but unsuecessfully.
AT CANNoN's CORNERS.
northwest of Mooers Forks, the devastation
is terrible. and three persons, David Ebon,
German Richards and child are reported
missing. Sixty-four houses are reported
burned. and on Monday evening, destitute
and homeless families were pouring into
Mooers Forks in great numbers.
Four houses are reported burned in the
Wyatt neighborhood, and seven houses
west of the John Walker place.
The blacksmith shop and two dwelling
houses at Armstrong; mills arc reported
burned. Also, 200 900 shingles belonging
to j. X. Whitney.
A number OF mills along the Eogilsh
River. and elsewhere, are burned. Among
them Woods Steam Mill the "Sam Barrau"
Mill. the John Dudley Mill, the Sam Con-
nor Mill, Woods Water Power Saw Mill.
The buildings at Moores Forks were con-
sidered to be in great danger, Monday al
ternoon, and in response to call for help,
by telegraph the Horizon fire engine
with a number of firemen and citizens WAS
sent up from Plattsburgh, by special train.
They found that a change of wind had
averted the danger, and returned in the
evening.
At Champlain large fires are reported in
the direction of Canada.
The reports of the burning Of Paul
Smiths hotel are incorrect. But fearful
fires are raging in the woods, in that vici-
nifty.
1t is believed that the fires North and West
have mainly spent their fury.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-18
Commercial.
Hntertown Cuion Live stock zsrket.
MAY III.
AMOUNT OF LIVE STOCK AT MARKEr.


Cattle. Sheep Lambs. Swine.
This week Igs5 ISIS 3Aq
Last week - mo pa 3lti
From Vermont 81 los 49,.
Prices of Market Bcc!-A lew choice. So - az o.,
extra, s. j1lDS - first quality s. 80 a 40 sec
ond quality, Sc - a ~; third quality s. 80 at %.
Prices OF Store Ca:tie-WOrkIn- oxen per pair,
500, sl5O sl75, SEQ. Milch Cows and Calves,
from sljd 4; extra, S5nG75. Farrnw Cows, S5la3b,
Yearlings SluaD1n; Two Years Old, s!IRau. Three
Years Old, s2jGiO
Prices OF Sheep and Lambs-In lots. 81 80, 81 -,
81 10 and s. ~ each extra. s. 5nd ~ rom To
say 10. Spring Lambs, lIiIl1c & h.
Prices OF Hides. TaiIuw ami SEins-- Brighton
Hides Ga6lc v III. Tallow, 6dGtc r. n Country
Hides, 6G6lc Pib. Taliow. 5d 5sc vi Pelts, 81 -
$50 eIch; Calf skins, lO4pl9c v II.
REMARKS.
Cattle-This week We find 4 heavy supply of
1.-Two stock from the Wet. Price; irEer.
Sheep and Lamhs-rhere i a mo ierato supply Of
sheep in market this week, anu prices steady.
Puultry-Bo.t grades of PJultr, sci at I3i cts.
and mi xcd lots ut l2c h.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-18

Mr.. RICE, the contractor of the Lamoille
Valley Railroad, is to have all the iron laid
to Lake Champlain before June 18th.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-18

n. L. STAFFORD, successful farmer of
Greensboro, says that soap suds will effectu-
ally kill cabbage worms.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-18

PRof SAMUEL G. BARTLETT. Of Chicago,
has accepted an invitation to deliver the
Grafton at the Centennial anniversary of the
battle of Bennington. 1t was considered
proper that the State of Stark should
furnish the orator for that occasion. as she
furnished the general and a good share of
the militia men who defeated BurgOyne's
troops Prof Bartlett il n native of New
Hampshire, graduate as well a. the Presi-
dent-elect of Dartmouth, and descendant
of Josiah Bartlett, who fought at Benning
ton, signed the Declaration of Independence
and was Governor of the State. The selec
tion seems to be a fitting one. The Grafton
will be delivered on Aug. 10th. For the
18th, which will be peculiarly Vermont
celebration. doubtless Nermontsr will be
chosen as orator.