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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-08-24

II saw Nine. E." says a friend; .'how old
and worn she looksr' "Yes; poor woman.
She is beginning to look as old as her daugh-
ter"
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ASSIGNMENT.

M Office is hereby given that Charles M. Hunt of
~ Portland doing business under the style of G..
M. HUNT q CO., has this day made an assignment
to me for benefit of creditors, under provisions of
Chapter 70 of Revised Statutes; that three months
from this date allowed by law for creditors to
become parties to said assignment.
ARDON W. COOMBS.
Portland July 81, 1877. aug7d3w
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-08-24

About this time of year the man who has
spent hundred dollars on his garden begins to
estimate his onions at two dollars each in order
to make his books balance.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-08-24
South Wolfborough, N. H., July %, 1877.
Liver Complaint and Sick Headache.

HOLMAN LIVER PAD Co.-Gents: A few weeks
ago was induced to purchase from your agent here,
enc of your Liver and Ague Pads for my wife, who
has been greatly troubled with Liver Complaint and
Sick Headache, and am happy to inform you that
it works like charm; 1t has at this writing been
worn three weeks and there has not been Single
complaint about the headache. firmly believe the
Pad is worth ten times the price you ask for it for
headache alone. Yours respectfully.
CHAS w. SPRINGE EIEGD-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-08-24

To YOUNG MEN it is the best in
Vestment that can be made, as
will be seen by the cases given
above,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-08-24

Alexander 81. Stephens, having been selected
as the orator of the day Cor next Fourth Of
July at Macon, has begun the delivery of his
speech now, in order to get through in time for
the display of the fireworks.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-08-24

South Wolfborough, N. H., Jnly 20, 1877.
With ten thOusau nd more IN New England
who have been ireaIed the past three
months.
HOlman's Liver Pad works by absOrp-
tion; is Natures True Law. 1t is fw0-fold
in its actiOns. Gives and Takes, No poi.
sons are used i'm making il. II is a war
against NOstrums. 1t lis worn nexL the skin
over the vitals. liver and stomach, in ths
hollow ust below the breasibOne.
Sent by mail, free, ON receipt of $500.
Consultation free at the Company's Office.
Browns Block, 400 1.2 Congress st.,
PORTLAND, ME.
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-08-24

The Count de x, possessing an immense fer
tune, becomes smitten with young girl who
has no marriage portion. lYielding to the
solicitations of his family, he tries to cure him.
self of his inclination. he makes several
voyages with view to forget his idol, but
without success. "At last," exclaimed he,
II must marry her II wish to stop loving
her."-Pdris ChdriuQri.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-08-24

The following are the results of Policies now
in force at this Agency, and such the actual and
uniform results of insurance with this Company
1t will be seen that all these Policies have than
doubled in amount.
Dividends declared yearly in Cash and may be
used in payment OF premiums if wanted.
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A contemporary says in recent article :
IF you wish to know whether man Is
superior to the psejudices of the world, ask
him to carry parcel for you" A fellow tried
this plan, few days since, upon well-dressed
man he met at railway station. The we'll
dressed man took the parcel, and the other was
satisfied that be was superior to the preiudices
of society. but he has not seen the parcel since
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-08-24

Mute Devotion: Young beginner (sol. This
is getting deuced ab5urd I've squeezed her
hand aud all that. sort of thing, and talked
about mans loneliness and drifting down the
stream of life together, and that sort of thing
wonder what on earth fellows expected to
do next? And it never occurred to him that
perhaps he Thad been scarcely sufficiently
explicit.
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-08-24

A certain young gentleman of Fall River
was on one of the recent steamboat excursions.
On his return he was asked i;s there was any
swell on the ocean. He replied, with becoming
dignity, "Yes, when got there there was.
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To the Honorable Charles W. WoltoR, one OF tn
Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court Of sde
fofo
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-08-29

Mess,s. Editors = Neither the folly nor the
blindness are more than half on one side need
not repeat truisms concerning orr relations and
duties toward interiors, nor the numerous and
obyious proofs and reasons supporting them
Very true they have duties toward rs, the neglect
Of which entails merited suffering But that snf-
ferng does us no GOOD If we practice upon them the
principles of unjust or ungenerous dealing. they,
beinu our interiors. will learn the same very well;
and il il at least nntatterinc to onr Intelligence,
thonph ouite human. To ascribe the consequences
-, -. -, ~, i,,,,.,oli,,o oo,o., "a a.,
oi s"on uo"'i's '" '''' '''''"o'"'o "''''' ""u "a
cuse those whose superiority makes them the
more culpable, since il enables them 10 he more
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-08-29

GRANGE PIcSIc AT WArERBUT.-The Patrons
of Husbandry of Colbyyille, Waterbury Center,
Duxbury and Middlesex oranges held picnic at
a grove upon the farm of A. q. Murray, -four
miles from Waterbury village, Friday, August
2,th There was goodly attendance, notwith-
standing it raned nearly all the forenoon, At
half.uast eleven A. NJ, it stopped raining and
showed signs of a pleasant afternoon Waterbury
c,,,,a, pa,,d a,r,vad at ,,yelve Al having volnn.
Sorne' manu- "''N'" ~ ."''' 49, ""'e
teered to attend the picnic, ana play gratutonsly'
At two o'clock, Il. NJ, the tables were spread and
- ,,ouoral in,,i,atio, oiveu IN all nresent IN mar
so"e'I ~ - A.. -. - 40,
take OF dinner Twice the uiples were sc. ana
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-08-29
Saratoga Springs.

MeSsiS Editors Tourists wishing for charm
ing summer trip will find the route which will
bring them up the Hudson, and from thence to
Saratoga one of exquisite delight. As You pro-
coed up the river, a panorama of splendid scenery
is gradually unfolded Places rich in historic in
terest are passed, aud the legends of Washington
Irving are brought wildly to mind as Sunnyside
is passed. Undertook is pointed out as the birth
place of Martin Van Bnren, and the military
academy at West Point attracts universal atten-
ton. At Albany long train of cars is wait
ing to convey you to Saratoga, the beautiful city
of springs No wonder this watering-place has
achieved celebrity. Thirty mineral springs are
scattered varionsly over it, and the hotels are
magnificent Life here affords ample opportunity
of spending money easily, and there are balls and
billiard-rooms and shooting -alleys The refusal
of Judge Hilton TO receive Jews this year has
caused great indignation among them, and they
have nntedly resolved never more to make Sara
toga place Of summer resort. They have en-
rched the place by half a million of dollars an
nually, and the money usually spent by the
unfortunate children of Abraham will be missed.
Gamblers are said to thrive, and everywhere are
heard low warnings of pickpockets. Eyes and
ears must be on the alert, and do full duty, else
imposition and fraud may be the result and leave
an ullsophisticated tourist poorer in greenbacks.
Superstition is rife here as elsewhere Last month
] entered a fancy goods store. 1t was the mil
liners opening. made trihing purchase and
was heartily thanked "You have brought m,
luck" said the saleswoman "The first person
who comes in who buys is the one who bring
luck You are my first customer luck will cont
ali, f.Ii.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-08-29
leafhs

In Norwich, August "a, suddenly, MARY ANN (srEAR
PIKE, aged 10 years.
In ST. Louis Mo- August TO- Of cholera Inorbus, LEMUE
+, WING, aged ~ years,
In Barre August "a of consumption, DELLA HACKErr,
In the 2Oth year Of her age
In Norilned August 2O of diphthera, Phil AvERILL,
only child OF Heman G. Ayerill, aged years.
In Boston, Mass August ~, OF typhoid fever CHARLES
H. WINCH, formerly oi Nofthheld aged IS years.
In wnlamstown August n of typhoid fever, HENRY
NJ. HILLkRi aged Is years, v months and % days
In East bethel, August a. Of dphtheria, MERTlE NJ.
KINGsBU Rl daughter of Russell H. and Graca A. Kings
burr, aged years, months and days
In berlin, on sunday July al the residence of his
n-law, samuel Gleason, JAMES 9. DOW, Of Jericho,
Kane county Ill., formerly of atshed w. aged n years.
In Wullamstown, August 6, CARRIE VIOLA JACK
SON wife OF Elbelt q. Jackson and daughter OF Pymon
and Hannah NJ Seayer of Washington aged " years, The
circumstances In This ease are peculiarly touching Young
Mrs jackson was possessed OF one Of those warm ana AZ
fectonae that To command The admiration
and win the love ot all with whom she was acquainted.
She leaves Kind and loving husband, who adorcd her ms
the idol OF his heart In tie relation Of sister and daughter,
that cannot be severed without the btierest angs. She
had full faith In the mai publication and happiness OF her
self and the whole human and In this belief her com
sufe AMI resignation, IN her last days and hours, were
ali her friends Jewels OF the choicest value, Every
thing that loving hearts and Willing hands could do, was
done for he Flowers for which she had great love,
found their her sick In great abundance and
her departing brow loaded With Kisses iron many low
ing lips.
Aruund the narrow casket stands u train
OF stricken moumeIs on solemn days
Affections holy tears descend like rain,
A cherished form b borne trom thence away
Farewell, thou precious one, sweet be Thy resti
A flower thus early faded passed from SIGHT
In menorys sacred Vgils blessed
Thy virtue points tile way 10 truth and tish
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-08-29
The Sparrows.

Mossrs Editors In u recent issue OF your pa
per there appeared an article apparently editorial
beginning; "There has been very general com
plant among our people that since the introdnc-
ton of English sparrows in this section the num-
Der of singing-birds has sensibly decreased" ON
reading this, two queries arose: First, where is
"this sectiou?' IL 1t true that the English spar
rows have taken up their residence Mt Montpelier,
and are becoming numerous aud permanent resi-
dents in the interior and rural parts Of Vermont?
Secondly, is 1t true that from some cause there
are fewer sngng-brds hereabouts lin Washing
ton county, or anywhere in Vermont than there
formerly were2' The singing birds-sparrows
warblers and thrushes-are not only beautiful
and entertaining creatures, but harmless. and
greatly useful on account of the great numbers Of
insects and their larvn which they destroy. II
their numbers are growing less this forebodes great
calamity to our farmers and fruit-growers. had
thought that these birds were increasing on ac-
count of the greater care of our people not to
DESTROY them. and to cultivate their confidence
and perhaps because their peculiar food insects)
had become more abundant The same article
quotes "the city forester of Boston" as saying
" / say, without hesitation the sparrow does not
modest or interfere with any other bird" Per
CONTRA will state n few facts of my own observa-
ton, and more particularly observed by friends of
they occurred: year ago last spring pair Of
English sparrows found their way to our village
twelve miles from Burlington, where they are
plenty in and around the large railroad station
They took up their abode here at the large build
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-08-29
Personal.

PREsIDri q HAYES and party arrived in wash
ington Frdiy evening, from their New Eng
land trip
Ir Is stated that Oakley Hall has returned from
England and is at present living near Orange, n
j., under the assumed maine Of Garbette. Hal is
to testify against the Tweed ring and is not to be
prosecuted himself
REV. 7, b. fIsKE has been released from the
pastorate of the Congregational church in Spring
field by an ecclesiastical council. He has ac-
cepted a call TO the pastorate of the Congrega-
tional church at Lake City, Minnesota.
The PRESIDENT, General Devens and Postmas-
ter-General Key leave Thursday, September
9Th for Marietta, Ohio to attend the national en-
campment of volunteer soldiers on the It'll From
Marietta the President goes to his home in Ere
mont, Ohio, and the members Of the cabinet re-
turn to Washington. The President remains at
home Sunday and Monday, and Tuesday attends
the meeting of the trustees of the soldiers home
at Dayton. On Wednesday he unveils the sol
diers' monument at the home and returns Thurs
day to Fremont, TO attend the reunion of his old
regiment on Friday, the iith. Generals Sheridan,
Cook, j. ID. Cox, S. S. Carroll and others, will be
present. On Monday, the 18th, the President will
be present at the opening of the industrial expo
sition Mt Louisville, where General Key and other
cabinet officers will join him, and be in Nashville
on the 10Th, Chattanooga on the 10th, and Knox
vile, Tenn, on the 2lst. The President returns
to Washington through Virginia, visiting Rich
mond and other prominent cities in that state.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-08-29

THE HAYES FAMILy.--ln the course of his re-
marks, at Brattleboro ON Friday, President Hayes
said; My family, or rather the Hayes family,
came to Brattleboro about one hundred years ago
Nv grandfather was a blacksmith, the only one
here, think when he came, and the people well
coined him cordially, as they always do so impor-
tant parsonage rs the village blacksmith in a
newly-settled community. The Hayes family
scattered, so we are throughout the country, but
have most agreeable recollections Of Brattleboro.
thank you cordially for what you have done, for
there are fewer spots dearer to me than this My
father left here sixty years ago next month and
moved to Ohio, where WAS born, but my older
brother aud sister were born here. When boy
of eleven years, forty-three years ago, first came
to this place visit to my uncle John, who
then lived in this village. During my visit
walked over the very road by which rode this
morning, and from the very house where slept
last night. The place was beautiful then There
have been many changes since, but the beauty
continues and has been enhanced.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-08-29
Wedding Anniversary.

On Wednesday evening Of last week a raid was
made upon the domicie Of our worthy citizens, }.
g. Lewis and wife by band of Watsfeld ire
pressibles, who took ruthless possession Of their
peaceably-surrendered apartments, boiled coffee
upon their stove, made free with their crockery,
and RECALLED themselves and their surprised host
with coffee, cake and cheese. Yet not content
with all this, and doubts arising Ms to the legality
of their marriage as 1t was fifteen
years ago, and none Of the company present could
remember IL, and John had spent the first year OF
his married life in the army-therefore, at the
command of Captain O. c. Wilder, the worthy
couple were compelled to "stand up" before
Esquire Stoddard, Of Fayston, the only legal au-
thority present, and be married He performed
the ceremony--his first attempt with the follow
ing impromptu service:
Now, Lewis John while here you stand
Please take this lady by the hand
Aud promise on your honor bright
The same as fifteen years tonight
To her maintain, support and love,
And to her always faithful prove.
And Sarah, you must likewise say
That him you ever will 0Jey;
Youll mend his clothes and love and serve
And ncer from duty's pathway swerve.
Now, by the authority of the state of Vermont,
will tie up a knot, and you can depend on't
therefore pronounce you husband and wife
And hope you'l live happy the rest Of your life.
The only demurrer to the above was shake of
the head by the bride at the word obey which, in
asmuch as she was the Worthy Chief Of the Good
remplas, was considered pardonable under the
circumstances The raiders then beat hasty re-
treat leaving, in the confusion of their departure
a table full Of Crystals"
Gems of and gems Of beauty,
Gems to prompt the mind to duty;
Gems to prize and gems to treasure,
Gems whose sight will eer bring pleasure. r.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-08-29

In Probate Court held al Montpelier IN said District
the sth day OF August 4, ID. lSiis
Chester sawyer Administrator uf the estate of Willie 4.
Jaeus late of Marshhed. said District de,sased PIE
sens his administration account for examination and all
lowanee and makes application toi dee. uf distribution
and partition the estate of said deceased WhereupOn
ordered by said Court, that said account and said applca
ton referred session thereof TO be held at the Probate
Onlre In said Montpelier, the ith day OF September
D. 1911 for hearing decision thereon Anal, Is further
ordered notice hereof be- given to all persons Interested
hy publication Of the three weeks successively IN the
Vermont Waterman n State Journal, newspaper pub
lished AT Montpelier previous to said time appointed for
hearing that they may aplaar said time and place, and
show cause any they may have why said account should
NOT be- allowed aud such decree made.
BY The CouTt-Attest,
a-ss HARvKy TLDEN, Judge.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-08-29
.Marriages.

In MONTPELIER, August 25 by Rev. D. Edward Wright,
MYRON j. Long and BETTE j. SAWYER, both of
MldeseN.
In Montp.lier August 30, By Rev. \. Edward Wright
HIRAM II. Dt'NsMOOR and MARY l.. HEATH, both of
Northneld.
In Montpeer August 4 at the Methodist Episcopal par
sonage, hy Rev j. NJ e. Fulton, NJ. A., ANSON H'swAN
and MARY A. RICE, both OF Granville
In Montpelier August Is at the Methodist Episcopal
sonage, hy Rev. j. NJ. c. Fulton, VI. A., CHARLIE II.
wASHBtRN and ROSIE W. BOND, both OF Corinth
In Sharou August by Rev. h. Il. Steele. ELIJAH SOM
ERS, Jr., and EVA BADGEK, both Of Sharon.
In Chelsea August 90 by Rev. H. f. Ierrick, HUBBARD
BErTS of Oswego, \. Y, and s. r. BLISS, Of Chelsea.
In Undethll, August III, by Rev f. &. Birge, GEoRGk
lnderhill.
In Marshheld, August %, by Rev. q, f. FORBES VIII
LIAM \. MARTIN and CLARA j. POTTER both OF
MaTshfeld
In sharon August q, by Rev. h. II. Steele, CllERsIER
4. DOUBLEDAY, Of sharon, and AlMlkA WHEELER,
N.r
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-08-29
IonN WAIVERS ESTATE.

In Probate Court held Montpelier, said District,
the Path day OF August, A. u. 1871
VIM. T.. Whicumh, Administrator, with the VIII annexed,
of the of John Walker aeot Baein said distract, de-
ceAs presents his administration account tor examination
allowance, and makes application for deIee of dstri-
button and partition of the estate Of said deceased Where
upon, ordered by said COnrt that said account and
said application be referred 10 session thereof, 10 be
held al the Probate once, in said MOntpelef, the
18th DAY Of september A. d. ls7 for hearing aud decision
hereon and Il further ordered, that notice hereof be
given 10 all efons Interested by publication of the same
three successfully Ia the Vermont Matchnan state
Journal new spaper published AT Montpelier, previous to
said appointed or hearing tpat they may appear at
said time and place and show eaisc they have
why said account should not be allowed and such decree
made by the UOurt.-Attest.
asIl HARVEY TlLDEN, Judge.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-08-29
Washington County Fair.


The Washington County Agricultural Society
hold their annual fair and show at Prospect Park,
Montpelier, on TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY, SEP
TENDER 18TH and 10TH 1877 The officers Of the
society are anxious to make the coming fair a
good one, and in order to have a good show, the
farmers and mechanics must lend helping hand
and bring in their products for exhibition. The
grounds, buildings, etc, are in good order, and
the track the finest in the state. Arrangements
are being made TO have good order preserved
during the fair rs an extra police force will be on
the grounds and in Floral Hall to see that every
thing exhibited will be protected and cared for as
IL should be while It remains there on exhibition.
Hon. Charles H. Joyce, Of Rutland, Is to deliver
the annual address, and arrangements are nearly
perfected to have grand balloon ascension from
the Park, on the afternoon of the 18th, by Pro-
fessor Charles II. Grinley, Of New York city, in
his capacious balloon, "Cty Of Worcester, " hold
ing twenty thousand cubic feet of gas. This is
one of the largest balloons ever in Vermont, be-
ing twice the size Of the one he is to use at the
Bethel fair, and the ascension will be frst-class
weather permitting), as the Professor is master
of his business lie is the aeronaut that offers to
cross the Atlantic Ocean next season, or make a
trial Of it, on certain terms, which were published
In the New York Herdid last May. Farmers and
mechanics Of Washington county, make the COM
ing fair the best ever held by our society, Come
with your products. Make 1t a holiday and social
gathering, and the officers and directors will do
all they can to make the fair success.
CLARK KING, President.
+. W. BlsBEE, Pice-PresjdeRt
W. c. WHITE, Secretary.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-08-29

NoRrHFIELp.-Mr Samuel Dole, widow of one
of the old settlers of Mortified, died on Saturday
last, aged eighty-three years. Typhoid fevers
are now quite prevalent, none having yet proved
fatal, but quite number Of persons are now very
sick. =. Graded School opened Monday, under
the supervision of the new principal, in excellent
shape, and with large attendance. Camp
meeting at the Central Vermont Camp-meeting
grounds, started off under most favorable aus
pices ON Monday evening. 1t does not hold over
Sunday no services in fact after Friday night.
....A saw-mill on the road from Mortified to
Waitsfeld, the property of Moses L. Fields, was
burned a few days since; loss, one thousand dol
lars. Nearly covered by insurance. THE re-
turn game between the Pioneers and Gouldsyilles
was had on Tuesday of this week at the univers'
ty grounds, resulting in "a victory for the Pioneers
with score of thirty eight to eighteen.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-08-29
August Flower.

The miser he beings in the world those suffer-
ing from Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint More than sew
enyhye per cent Of the people in the United States are
afflicted with diseases and their effectssuc as Sour
Stomach Sick Headache Habual COstveness Pnpitation
OF the Heart Heart burn Waerbnsh, Gnawng and Burn
ing Pains the Pit Of the stomach Yellow skin Coated
Tongue and d.agreeable in the mouth, coming up of
food after eating low spirits Go To your druggist and
get seventy five cent bottle OF August Flower, or
sample bottle for cents. Try 1.-two doses Will relieve
Won For sale by FRANK II. BAsCOM. s5-36-eow