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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1878-01-04

NE The following discussion Of time
and the methods of calculating ii in use
now and formerly, is from the Troy
Times, and is of interest to all:
Julius Cesar, 46 b. c., established
the calendar now in use in many coun-
tries Of eastern Europe, making the
year exactly 365 Ia days long. This
was found bv Pope Gregory Kill, one
of the greatest scholars of his time (thc
latter part of the sixteenth century, to
be too long by about II minutes, and OH
October 3, 1882, he ordered 10 days to
be stricken from the year, making that
day the 18th of the month. This
change was not adopted by Great Brit
ain, however, until 1852, when by the
act of parliament the 81 of September
was called the 14th, the civil year hav.
ing then gained day on the solar since
Gregory's time. Our present calendar
is known rs the Gregorian. BY il
three years of every four are made tc
consist of so days, while 10 the bissrX-
tile or leap year one day is added. re
check the advance of the civil upon Tho
solar year. however, the "century'
years, except such rs are divi,iblc by
400, are omitted from the list of lcal
years. and 1900 will also be included in
the exception. while the years 1000
2IOO, $500. ETC.. will have the additional
day. And hence we have the ancient
computation known as old style 60. 81
which is still observed by the million,
of people embraced within the Greek
church. and the Grcgorian system
which has been recognized by Us onl,
10 years, known rs new style On. s.
In European cities. where both style,
are more or less in vogue. two Christ
mas du, It's also two New Years fcstl
walls are observed, people choosing tn,
ono or the other or both as they desire
for ceremonial purposes or lcstal indul
gcnce.
Another method Of reckoning time is
that pracliccd by the Hebrews, who
have the oldest calendar known anon.
European or American people. Tho
present Jewish year is j36S, and dates
from the Mosaic record Of creation
The new year began on the Sth of Sep
TENDER last, which is the first day o
the seventh, called Tishri. The calcn
dar consists of II lunar months or Boa
days; but the present is leap year
which has 10 lunar months or $50 DAYS
These leap years occur in three of caci
seven years. There is a second lie
brew calendar, which rcckons tim,
from the beginning of the Exodus from
Egypt; but it is not in use, although
the order of its months is observed
and the month Tishri, which begins the
present year. is the seventh in this oh
solete calendar, which began its year il
the spring or with the first month
The present Exodus year is 800. tn,
calendar still maintained is known Il
the ecclesiastical, while that which he
gan with the Exodus was called til,
civil.
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M ARR IICI).

BRAZlE-WHITNEY-Iu MidLlebury, at the
III. fowsOn. Mr.. Freeman Brazic, of Windsor
Conn.,, and Miss Marietta Whitney, Of Mildlebnry
SMlTH-WILBUR-ln Forcstiale, nj the resi-
uenee of the brides father, Dec. %, by Rev. NJ
Sisco, Mr.. BYRON Smith, OF Crown Point, \. =.
anu Miss Louisa Wilbur, of Brandon.
FOOT-SEWELI--In Brandon, Dec. -, by Rev
ID. II. Watson, George W. Foot of Whiting and
Adelia NJ. Newell, Of Brandon.
INDEPENDENTLY Rutland, Dec &C. by
Rev. Justus X. Richardson, Edison ii. Bisbee OF
New Haven, and Miss Lillian T.. Darstow Of
kingsvilic. Ohio.
STODDARD-DOUCLAS- Middlehurv, at
the residence of the brides parents Jan. 5, by
Rev. L. +. Hooker, Mr.. Horace Il. stodl,lard OF
West Dumncr7ton, and Miss Adele T. Douglas, o
Middlebuy.
OWERs-WlIEELER-i East Middlebury
Jan. |, by Rev. :. W. Bidwell, Mr. Sidney Po ger-
of Rutland, and Miss Marietta T.. Wheeler OF
liipton.
SALL-MORRISON--InS South stark sboro
Dec. -, at the residence of the brides father
alter the manner OF the society Of friends, Indley
+. Birdsnll, Of Newburgh, Orange Co., y. ", and
Abbc D. Morrison. of Starksboro.
COLBY -IIARRIGAN-In Crownpoint v Y.
Dec. %, by G. VI. Pease. ESD, Mr.. Alison b. Colby
and Miss Mary \. Hai1iyan, both OF Middebury
COLBY DAvIs--In Ripton, Dec 81, by samue
Damon, Esq, MIR. c. e. Colby and Miss Ably l.
Davis, both Of Ripton.
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ErOm Chns. Ii. Colgate, ESQ.

or the firm of Colgate Il Co., manufac-
turers of ilavoring extracts, 81
Blackstone ST., Boston.
SoMERvHLLE. Mass, Dec. q, 1876.
MEssRs. SETH W. FowLE x Sous:
Gentlemen,-Last spring my little
daughter, aged five, became very much
emaciated, with loss OF appetite, and
great prostration of strength, so mnch
so that We were obliged 10 take her out
of school. This continued through the
summer and caused us much anxiety.
After trying various remedies without
deriving any benefit, our family physi-
elan recommended the use of Peruvian
Syrup. After using II one week we
saw II marked Improvement in the
child's condition, and in n month she
was rapidly gaining in health and
strength, her appetite being excellent.
At this date she is perfectly well, with
round, plump cheeks, and healthy col
or, and is again attending school regu-
larry. consider her restoration 10
health entirely due TO the Peruvian
Syrup, and feel that cannot too highly
recommend II as tonic.
Very gratefully yours,
CHAs. III. COLGATE.
Sold by dealers generally.
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hopeful. In itself the war was a small
evil compared with its resulting demon
alization. Tho light regard for consti-
tuiions and the law, the dcbascd and in
llutcd currency, and finally, the open
trifling with the public faith to which il
gave birth, have wrought more harm TO
the people than even its mighty sacri-
fees OF blood and treasure. Excessive
luxury in living sprang from imaginary
wealth, and linked with this came fraud,
perjury forgery and dctalcations,
breaches of trust in private business and
among public servants standing beneath
the obligations of official oatls. The
rapine aud plumber which for twelve
years tlesolatcd the Southern states. the
common treason TO official trusts, and
hequent use of public place for private
gain, have worked deep injury to the
nations sense of right. Even now,
millions of voters smart ut the cOnvic-
ton that they have been delraudcd of
their choice in national election, and
robbed of the right of suffrage guarGn-
tced them by their constitution and the
law.
In spite of these dscouragcments,
there are grounds ofhope for the future.
A sounder state of public opinion is
surely, though slowly developing. Ne
cessity with many, and good inclinations
with more, are leading to rational living
and closer economy of expenditure.
The people demand more faithful SER
vice of public, officials. The prison
doors arc closing behind many of the
swindlers who from the ranks of So
called good society have sought 10 make
crime respectable, and we may well be-
lievc the day of rctribution to those who
falsify and corrupt the ballot box is near
at hand. 1t is given to you, in the dis
charge of your high duties, TO devote
again the voice of the state to the cause
of public morality and official virtue. |
do not doubt that you will bring to this
great work yonr best energy and most
enlightened efforts, and to that end |
earnestly bcspeak for you the guidance
and inspiration of the Divine Being
with whom alone dwcllS perfect wis
dom.
Here are principles which are worthy
of the careful consideration of any leg
islative body. and which, well support
ed would aid much in work of gcncr-
al reform.
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cENER Al NOTES.


JEFF Davis daughters are in school in
Germany.
Grant aud Vcsuvius had u friendly
smoke together.
Within three months nearly million
acres of land have been appropriated in
Minnesota.
A runpton man attempted to whip a
hive Of bees on Monday, but the bees
waXcd him.
Smith ~ Wilby's woollen mills at
Weston, Ont, were burned Dec. 81 d.
Loss 10000.
\ Whitehall artesian wcll-borer
brought up II fish, the other day, from a
depth of 100 feet.
The latest effort of Nature in the
development of the species is the pro-
duction of n girl, ut Syracuse, n. y,
with two tongues.
James Murphy, an inmate for years of
the Hudson county, n. j., aims house
has been notified that dying relative
has left him $4,000.
A farm hand for harvesting is paid in
Central Italy seven cents day, and con-
siders himself a lucky man to find en-
ploymcnt at that rate.
An exhibition consisting of wrcstl-
| ing match between a man and bear took
place in Boston, Dec. 81, before first
class audience of nearly fifteen hundred.
Prof Henry, of Smithsonian Insttu-
ton, reports Prof. Forester, of Berlin,
announces the discovery by Paliza, on
Dec. 70, of Il planet of the nth mag
nitudc.
The shoe manuiactory off. ID. Pratt,
of East Weymouth, Mass, was entered
by burglars, Sunday night, the safe
forced and $3.50 in money and securi-
ties stolen.
Robert Scott and James Dunlap have
been sentenced to twenty years in the
state prison Oh the Indictment for rob-
bling the Northampton National Bank or
the 10Th of January, 1876.
Fewer railway and steamboat acct
dents occurred in the United States in
1877 than in any previous year since the
introduction of steam. The losses by
fire have been much greater.
| A Philadelphia Judge decides that Il
railroad company is not responsible foi
baggage!further than to check it, pound
it to pieces, and preserve mn ordinary
watch over the trunk handles.
Stewards new hotel will furnish pooi
women with board and lodgings at ST
per week. The same poor women are
now paying $3.50. Philanthropy is +
big gun Detroit Free Press.
While growing at her husband last
summer, n New York woman was struck
by lightning and instantly killed. Il
you wish your wife to see this para
graph, cut it ont and paste it on the look.
ing-glass.
A Bucharest special says it is general
" believed there that Osman Pasha vii
be tried by a military court for tn,
slaughter of wounded soldiers after the
battle ofJuly 3lst, and several other on
gagements.
The peach crop on Delaware PENN
sula this year is estimated at $500, 00t
baskets, of which 2,l24,l 02 were ship
ped TO market by rail, New York re
ceiving 1,221,3ls. The peach crop net
ted the raisers Sl,700,0 900
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COMMISSIONERS, NOTICE

~ The undersigned. having been appointed p.
the Hon Probate Court for the District of Adj.
SON. commissioners, to receive, examine and a,i.
Just all claims and demands of all persons again,
the estate of Charles +. Wilton, late OF Hancork
IN sad district, deceased, and all claims exLi.
Died IN onset thereto, hereby give notice thar I;
NH meet Tor the purpose Aforesaid, at the il.e'
ing mouse OF the widow of said decea sed in ,ui,,
Hancock, on the last Tuesday of January and llny
neat rom nine O'Clock Am. until four O'Clock NJ
each of said days, and that six months from fh
Jay oil December, 1871 is the time limited bv ssiii
Court Tor said creditors to present their claims 10
us for examination and allowance
Dated al Hancock, this 2lst day Of December. 4
ID. 1877. EHUD DARLING; / -
80 DAVID FATOE Com'rs.
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AWord to Clergymen.

Friend, stop that cough DO not neglect a com.
mon cold even for day. II may end in consump.
ton and death. REV. y. ii. DOWNS ELIXIR has
cured thousands, both old and young; and IL will
cure you, if taken freely and in season. this
ELIXIR has been before the American people
forty. six years. and has never failed to give relief
to all who have used 1t. 1t has won Its way by
actual service, until 1t has become u household
physicians use and recommend it. Clergymen
and all public speakers are Its best patrons. Rail
road employees, much exposed TO colds. coughs
merchants and everybody, old and young, speak
highly in Its praise.
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g-F- The reports are current that thu
Republican party of South Carolina is
recognizing and that they are deter.
mined and hopeful that the state will
not pass hopelessly into the hands Of
the Democrats. In two or three coun
ties, last week, they turned ont TO the
local elections and elected their tickets
Their success has encouraged the Re
publicans in other counties, and meet
ings have been called to perfect theil
organization.
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Social ObseINanccs.

''Thc simplest duty is that OF making
calls. a new conner should return cacl
call within two weeks after il is made,
After this, n cal. once in six months. OF
II year, serves TO keep mp acquaintance
Calls are due To hostess two days after
adinncr party, and two days after q
ball, and week alters small party
though these are amply fulfilled b,
leaving ones card in the case of gen
llenan, a personal call being polite
from II lady, who has more time. -
Extract from the Home Cook Book.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1878-01-04

ST John Bonner, the senior member
of the bankrupt broker firm of Bonner
& Co., of New York, It is alleged, is a
defaulter to the amount of 100000.
The amount of his fraudulent transac-
lions is sufficient to make him rcspecta-
BILE if the amount is to be considered.
But the fact Is, the courts, the newspa-
persian the public generally have lost
considerable of that respect which
swindling upon large scale formerly
inspired for the criminal.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1878-01-04

~ Governor Robinson of New York
in his annual message to the Legislature
of the state, after impressing upon that
body the importance, dignity and re-
sponsibility Of their position, says:
The population and wealth, for which
you are to care, far exceed those OF the
republic In the days of Washington.
This would be great and sacred trust
at any time. tits doubly so now, when
the people are struggling to stem the
tide of corruption and crime, which,
originating during the war, has since so
widely deluged the state and nation, as
to shake, at times, the faith of the most
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1878-01-04

LIZ President and Mrs. HAYES celc-
brated their silver wedding at the White
House, New Years evening, by receiv-
ing their friends to the number of one
hundred or more, II notable event, as be-
ing the first of the kind which has oc-
Cured in the executive mansion. There
was an absence of display, and the good
sense in all the arrangements that we
should expect from the president and
his wife. The private family gathering
which was first contemplated gave way
al the solicitation of friends, TO more
formal celebration. But the invitations
were limited Ia the following: Tho
yics-presidcnl OF the United States
members Of The Cabinet and their fami
lies; Chiei-Jrslicc and Mrs. Waite and
Justice Swayne, old Ohio lawyers; and
the following classes aud individuals
who are now residents of Washington
The presidents college mates at Ken
yun; members of the Cincinnati Liter
hry Club: lawyers practicing ut the bal
Of Cincinnati between 1870 and 1860
Judge II. b. Warden, before whom Mr.
Hayes tried his first and second cases
Judge Thurman and Colonel Dom
Piatt, who were judges of the Superior
Court when Mr.. Hayes tried his frs
case before that tribunal; members o
the 23d Rcgt. Ohio Volunteers; Obi,
army friends; Governor and Mrs. Den
nison, at whose wedding Presiden
Hayes was present thirty years ago
Mrs. Admiral Dahlgren, of whose frs
marriage Mr.. Hayes was witness; an,
a few personal friends.
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NOTINE EANKRI,pTrN,

rms is 10 gire notice that on the 10th Tia, at
Decemper n. ID. 1871, warrant in bankruptcy
was issued against the estate oftalyin r. Persons
anu tlIallcs W. Persons, constituting the firm oi
Z; r. x e. w. Persons, of Goshen, in the count,
OF Auul ,on and state OF Vermont, who have been
ayudged bankrupts on their own petition: that
the payment OF any debt. and delivery Of ANY
property belonging to said hankrupts, to the.n 1f
eIer OIL mem, or for their use, and the transfer r
any property by them or either OF theni i, iur,id
zen by law that the petition was filed ON the soih
lay "i December 1871, 10 which date interest is To-
be computed that meeting of the creditors OF
said bankrupts to prove their debts, and Ia choose
one or more assignces of their estate, will Be h,
Of Ormsbee 4 Briggs, in Brandon in the comfy of
Rutland, and state OF Vermont, before W. g. Yea
Iey, ESD, register, on the 7th day of january, \
-. 1915, at o'clock AM. THOMAS FAlIEI
30ws Deputy L. =. Marshal, as Messenger
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1878-01-04

The NERDIcT.-lIowcvcr painful il
may have been TO the Court of Inquiry
into the Huron disaster, they did moi
hesitate TO charge il solely TO the bad
seamanship of their brother officers who
went down with the wreck. They
found no defect in the vessel or its ma.
chinery. They find nothing wrong
in the order commanding il Il
sail at the time it did. Had the yessc
been properly navigated, all would hay,
been well. But owing TO faulty man
agement, to improper navigation, ii WIS
lost.
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DIED.

SAMSON--In Midllebury, Jan. q OF apoplexy.
Mrs Emeine Samson aged about 20 years
SrRAGuE--In weybridge. Dec. 81, Mrs. Laura
sprague. aged 81 years.
FIsK-in Leicester. Dec. 10. Miss Ann Fisk,
aged u years.
CHANDLER-In 5tsrksboro. Dec. 81, Mr.. Royal
u. Chandler, aged ~ years.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1878-01-04

Ladies who for years have depended on al
manner Of powders and cosmetics for giving then
artificial compilations, now hnd that GLESS's
SULPHUR SOAP supplies them with pearly skin.
and rosy cheeks. elected by the gentle stimulation
of nature. Sold by all Druggists, 4Ow4
Hills Hair.S Whisker Dye, block or brown, So cts
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A Remedy that Never Fails.

HENRY & JoHSsON's ARNICA AND OIL LINZ
curing wounds, sprains, strains sores, cuts,
bruises, burns and ulcers Of every kind including
skin diseases generally; and while its application
is harmless and never painful, its effects most
wonderful. AS family linment 1t meets the
wants OF every household. Warranted to satisfy
all who u.e 4.
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Hlihhlsburq Rrglstsr
FRIDAY, JANUARY, 4, 1873.

II Governor lIartranfl's annual mes
sage to the Pennsylvania Legislature,
Wednesday, shows that the affairs OF
that commonwealth are in rcasona-
bic satisfactory condition. The July
riots naturally constituted the great
burden of the message.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1878-01-04

The butter exports from the United
States in 1877 were 81 1927 ,2i2 pounds,
against i.G44 1864 pounds in the previous
year. In 1868 over 2l,000,0O0 pounds
were exported, but during subsequent
years the shipments fell of.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1878-01-04

The difficulty of curing Brighl's dis
case, dropsy, kidney, bladder and urin-
ary diseases, is entirely removed by
IIrSr's REMEDY. Diabetes, gravel pain
in the back aud loins, retention and III
confluence of urine, and complaints OF
the urino-gcnital organs, are cured by
HUNTS REMEDY. The blessing of health
is obtained by all who take HuNT's
REMEDY.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1878-01-04

AZ The General Court of Massachu-
setts met for their annual winter scs-
sion, Wednesday. The control of that
body will be with the Republicans ms
usual and but little time will be con-
sumcd in :hc discussion OF national po-
iiiical affairs, but there will be no end
TO the hearings OH woman suffrage,
liquor legislation, the Hoosac Tunnel
and other local matters. Some of the
Massachusetts people feel that they
would prefer biennial sessions, hoping
that less mischief would be done il
their opportunities were thus lcssened.
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Col. Joel Il. Erhardt, of the New
York police commission, whose vigor-
Gus and manly defence OF himself be-
fore Mayor Ely has ended in victory,
since Mayor Ely has Withdrawn the
charges, is well h own and highly cs-
tcemed in Vernon. When college
boy at Burlington, in 1861, Mr.. Erhardt
joined the Isl Vermont cavalry and rose
to be captain Of Co. A. lie was very
gallant and able officer, but resigned in
1863 In consequence of personal differ
enccs with Col. Sawyer.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1878-01-04

William $. Curtis, of IIopkinton, n.
H., was knocked down and robbed of his
pocket book, Dec. 80, while getting
kindlings in his wood shed TO start a
fire in the morning. The affair is
clothed in mystery. Mr.. Curtis is re-
covering.
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Have You Yellow Eyes?

Bakers Mandrake Bitters will certainly cure
you. If you have any liver difficulty. indigestion
constipation, pain in the right side, try these bit
ceiye for % cts. 32yl
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STATEOF vERMONT-DlsTRlCT

, n.
In Probate Court held at Mildleihirv, within
and for said District the 3st day ct Deccnlh,r D.,
\. ID. 1877.
William Deming, administrator Of the e. tate of
John Dcming, late Of Nliddlcbury, in said district
deceased, presents his application in writing 10
this court, stating that said deceased died seized
and possessed of certain real estate In Mddlcbury
VIZ house and lot situated on the south side
OF seminary street In the village of Middlebury,
mat II VIII be necessary TO sell part of said real
estate to pay expenses of administration, and that
some OF the heirs reside ont Of this state, and that
said real estate cannot he divided without damage
to the interests of all concerned in said estate nni
prays this court for license to sell the same.
WhereupoD 1t Is ordered by said Court that ssii
application he referred to a session thereof 10 b..
held at the probate Office in said Middlcbury, on
the 2sth day of January, \. ID. ISIS, for hear.
ing and decision thereon; and IL is further ordered
that all persons Interested be notified hereof by
pnblicaion OF notice of said application and ordcr
thereon three weeks successfully in the Middle
bury Register, printed at MiddlebIry, before said
time OF hearing that they may appear al said time
and place and show cause, if any they may have
why said license should not be granted
by the Court-Attcst:
~ SAM'L l.. COOKE, judge