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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-12-20
PERbO NAL.

We are panied to learn that President
S. Ii. Marsh, of Oregon University, eldest
son of the late Prof. James Marsh. Is In
declining health. He has been in Southern
California hoping in vain to get relief from
his disease-the same. consumption. oil
which his father. mother and brother died
and be has lately returned to his home IN
Oregon, it is fes red only to die.
General Grant has accepted President
Hayes's invitation to 60 to India on the
frigate Richmond. embarking at Marseilies
about Christmas, thence to Bombay, via
Suez Canal.
Henry Wells, whose death occurred In
Glasgow, on Tuesday, was one OF the found
ers of the American express sy stem. Begin
ming in a primitive way by carrying pack
ages between Albany and Buffalo. he, with
Fargo l. Dunniug, established in 1915 the
first express company doing business west
of Buffalo. Two years later. the western
business was disposed Of to Messrs. Living
ston Fargo. and in 1850. was consolidated
with the Wells L Butterfield company. The
three thus uniting formed the American
Express company. In all his ventures IN
this business Mr. Wells was eminently sue
cessiul. He smsssed large wealth, which
he used literally in benevolent ways. About
twelve years ago, he founded in the village
of Aurora, N. Y, where be resided. an In
stitution for the education Of young women,
which is to-day. widely and favorahly
known as Wells College. In the success
of this institution be took great pride, de-
voting large sums of money to the beau
tifying at the grounds and the erection OF
buildings.
Mrs. Josephine Barrett Henry, wife OF
Hon. John F. Henry. died in Brooklyn, N.
Y, December 18th, after painful illness.
The Brooklyn Eagle says:
Mrs Henry was the daughter OF Professor
Solomon Barrett, the noted Rrammarian.
She was born in Madrid, ST. Lawrence
County, N. Y, May 8, 1888. Mrs. Henry
has been q resident OF Brooklyn for twelve
years. By her rare gentleness and Christian
virtues she endeared herself to wide circle
of friends Although for many years In
delicate health and always sufferer she was
a model OF patience and cheerfulness, and
with fidelity lived up to the full responsible
ty of faithful wife and mother. She was
a member Of the South Congregational
Church. and was very highly esteemed by
all the mem bers of that congregation. In
her death the city loses one of the worthiest
amonO its Christian women.
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IN the District Court OF the United States for the
| District Iof Vermont. In Re. c. J. H0ughton,
Bankrupt In Bankrupt. No 81.
SIR-Notce is hereby given that petition has
been dled in said Court, by e. J. noughton OF st.
Johnssury. in said District, duly declared bank
rupt under the Act of Congress o! March I'd, 1867,
for a discharge and certificate thereof from all his
debts and other claims provable under said Act,
and that the 7thl day Of January, l-s9 at o'clock
AM before the Hon Hoyt II. " heller, iudg OF SAID
Court at the U. $. Court Rooms in burlington, is
assigned Tor the hearing Of the same. when and
where all creditors who have proved their debts,
and other persons in interest, may attend and
show cause any they have why tine pray er Of said
petition should not be granted
Pated at Burlington, on the ith day Of December.
1873. Is. u. SMALLEH, Clerk.
trQU
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IN BANKRUPTCY.

In the District Court Of the United States for the
l. District of Vermont In Re. Geo. Fessenden.
Bankrupt.-In Bankruptcy. No. ell. District Of
Vermont. IS.
SIR:-Notice is hereby given that petition has
been filed in said Court, by Geo b. Ressenden, of
Nesbury in said District, duly declared bankrupt
under the Act Of Congress Of March ID, 1867, Tor
discharge and certificate thereof from all his debts
and other claims provable under said Act, and that
the eth day of January 1879, at O'clock a. m,
before the Hon Hoyt II. Wheeler, Judge Of said
Court, at the U. s. Court Rooms in Burlington, is
assigned for the hearing of this same. when and
where all creditors who have proved their debts,
and other persons in interest, may attend and show
If any they have why the pray er OF sad petit
ton should not be granted
Dated at Burlington, on the 9th day of November,
1873 B. SMALLsY, Clerk.
23W3H
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IN BaNKRIPTCY.

IN the District Court of the United States for the
L District Of Vermont.-In lie Sas Randall, Bank
rupt-ln Bankruptcy. No. 799.
sIR-N0tice is hereby given that Il petition has
been filed in said Court by Sias Randall, of St 1hns
bury in said District, duly declared bankrupt IN
der the Act OF Congress OF March I'd, lS6., for q
discharpe and certificate thereof from all her debts
and other claims proyable under said Act. and that
the eth day Of January. lS79at O'Clock a. m, be-
fore the Hon. Doyt IL. Wheeler, Judge OF sad
Court at the U. 5 Court RoOIs in Burlington, Is
assigned for the hearing OF the same, when and
where all creditors who have proved their debts,
and ether persons in interest, may attend and
show cause Ii any they have why the prayer OF said
petition should not be granted.
Dated at Burlington on the 18th dav of December,
1873. b b. sMALLEY, Clerk.
2iWJS
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THIS is to give notice, that the 9Th day Of De
L csmber A. d. ISIS, a warrant in bankruptcy was
issued against the estate OF Marshall g Buchanan.
OF Cabot, in the county Of Washington and State OF
Vermont, who have been adJud Eed bankruPis on
their own petition that the pay ments OF any dents
and deli, cry any property belonging TO said bank
rupts to them Tor their use, and the transfer oil
any property by them, are forbidden by law: that
meeting of tins creditors of said hankrupts to prove
their debts and TO choose one more assignees Of
their estate will be held at court OF bankruptcy,
to be holden at the Office o: A Underwood IN Wells
RIVER in tho county Of Orange and State
Of Vermont before A. Underwood, Esq, register, on
the 10Th day o: December AID. ISIS, at II Ocioes a.
IN. IiiOhhS rhihci'
Deputy United States Marshal, as Messenger
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Constiplted bowels, inwari piles eostiSeness'
feyers, torpid liver, yelowness o. the SKIN anu
ind sestion spepsia, and all arrangements OF the
internal vissera, are cured by 'Swaynes Tar anu
Sa saparilla Pills" Unlike many other pnrsatiVes
they do not irrltatc the stomach and bowels by
frequent use They keep the system in healthy
condition By arous ng the torpid liver to healthy &C.
ton and expellIng by the bowels and kidneys the
matter that pois)ns the foundation OF life. Bs par
ticular to obtain SWAY ne's Pills" Price % cents
VOA ~ ''' ' Doc I6, 1878, dM,W,FSwiy.
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US MAR.MAL,sNoTICE.
UNITED STATES CT AsERIcA,} Admlra'ty Seizure

UNITED STATES CT AMERICA, Admlra'ty Seizure
District Of permont. her freight.
w HEKEAS, Il libel hath been file in the Dis
w irlct Court of the United States OF America,,or
the District OF Vermont the Sd day OF December,
in the year o. our Lord one thousand eight hundred
and seventy eight. by R. II. Start. Esq Proctor ia
behalf OF Octave Bollieau, in a cause of contract
civil and maritime, and lei freight and earnings
due said libellant from Shepard and Morse lumber
company and praying the usual process and mont
ton OF the court, that all persons interested in tho
said vessel. her tackle apparel and furniture may
be cited to answer the premises, and all due pro
ceedipgs being had, that the same may be decreed
to be sold aud the proceeds thereof be distributed
according to law. Therefore. in pursuance OF the
said monitor under the seal OF said court, TO me di-
rected and delivered, do hereby give notice gen
orally. unto all persons having or pretendin. to
have any right. title or interest therein and TO the
master OF the said vessel in special, to appear be-
fore the aforesaid court at the city of Burlington,
on the first Tuesday of January A. ID. 1879 II II he
A court day. or else on the next court day there
after at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon then and there
10 answer the said libel and to make their alegA-
tions in that behalf.
And also to answer unto all other persons hay-
ing claims against the said vessel, wages earned
on board thert Of who may choose to make them
selves parties to the libel of the said Octave Boi
lieau BY way OF amendment or supplement, with
out further process or citation.
the year Of our Lord one thousand eight hundred
and seventy eight .
GEO. Z. FOSTER,
United States Marshal.
r. Ii. START, Esq, Proctor.
Ixlu
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~ RtNkylIPTCN:

JNthe District Court @: the nited States for the
L District Of Vermont-In Re. Milo Williams,
bankrupt-,In Bankrupt. no, Isl
SIR Notice is hereby given that petition has
been fled in said Court, by Milo Williams,
Of St Johnsbury, in said district duly declared q
Bankrupt under the Act OF Congress Of March %,
1866, for discharge and certificate thereof from
all his debts and other claims proylhle under
said Act, and that the eth day OF January, 1873,
at o'clock a. m, before the Hon. l'yt H. Wheeler,
Judge of said Count at the L. S. touit Rooms, III
Burlington is assigned for the hearing of the same,
when and where all creditors who have proved their
debts and other persons in interest may attend and
show cause II any they have, why the pT1ye OF said
petition should not be granted.
Dated at Burlington, On the ith day o December
ISIS. Il. II. ShALLLAi CItrk.
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WEEK OF PRAYER. - The executive COM
mittee of the Evangelical Alliance of the
United States makes the following sugges-
tions for the Week of PRAYER. subject to
suoh alterations as local circumstances may
render desirable. lie Alliance is now 80
widely extended as to include 10 its mem
bsrship Christians in all nations, and the
FIRST week in January, 1879. will be observ-
ID in oil Christian countries and ct mission
ary stations in heather lands.
For the Sabbath, Jan. 5, as a subject for the pull.
pit christian Union "
MONDAY, Jan. 6. Thanksgiving for blessings Of
the year past, and prayer for their continuance.
TUESDAY, Jan. 7. Prayer for the Church Of
Christ; its ministers, It's growth In grace, and its
enlargement.
WrDsEsDAY, Jan. 8. Christian education; the
family; the young; colleges, seminaries Of learn
ing. sunday and other schools, Christian Associs-
lions OF Young Men and Of Young Women.
THuRsDAr, Jan. 2. For nations rulers and peo-
pie for peace and religious liberty In the earth.
FRIpAY, Jan. 10. The Press for a blessing on
publishers editors and authors; the cause Of tenn
psrance and other social reforms
SATURDAY r, Jan. II. Home aud Foreign Missions
and the conversion Of the world.
On sabbath evening, January u. Il 10 suggested
that public union meetings be held for prayer,
praise and the presentation Of the object and work
" ~ Evangelical Alliance,
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W. he, harge

UNITED srArxs OF AMERICA, Admiralty Seizure.
district Of Jiermont Sarah Jane.
vvyuEKEAs, a liSel hath been hled in the L.
w trict Court of the United states OF America Tor
the District Of Vermont, the Sd day OF Decem
her in the ear Of Lord one thousand eight hun
dred and seventy eight, BY X. Ii, Start, ESD,
Proctor in behalf of Moses LaBarge, in cause of
contract civil and maritime. and praying the usual
process and montion OF the court, that all persons
interested in the raid vessel, her tackle. apparel
and furniture may be cited to answer the premises,
and all due proceedings being had, that the same
may be drcretd be sold anu the proceeds thereof
he distributed according to law Theefore, In
pursuance of the said mOntlOn under the seal o.
said court to me directed and delivered, do here
by give motto generally, unto all persons having
pretending to have any right. title or interest
therein and to the master Of the said vessel, in
special appear before the aforesaid court, at the
CITY OF Burlington, on the hrst Tuesday OF Janu-
ary, A. d. 1872 II 1t he court day, or else on the
next court day thereafter at 10 O'Clock in this fore
noon the and there to answer the sail libel and
10 max, their allegations in that behalf,
And also to answer unto ali other persons hav-
ing claims against the said vessel, for wages
earned on board thereof, who may choose to make
themselves parties to the libel Of the said Moses
LaBarse, by way Of amendment or supplement,
without further process or citation.
Dated at Burlington the Sd day OF December. in
the year OF our Lord enc Thousand eight hundred
GEORGE p FOSTER,
United States Marshal.
r. Ii START, ESQ.,, Proctor.
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Us. MAHsHAL's NOTICE.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, In Admiralty
District Of DerpiOrt s.. 5 The Barge Orwell.
WHEREAS. a libel hath been FLED in the Dis
w trict Court o; the United states OF America
for the District of Vermont, the 9th day OF No
vember A. d. ISIS by X. H. Start Proctor In behalf
Of Severe MalIet, Prichuel Blonde, John Valley,
Cslenor yielneuve in Il cause OF contract civil and
IN aritime and praying the usual process and noni-
ton OF the court that all persons interested In me
said vessel her tackle, apparel and furniture, may
be cited to answer the premises, and all Que pro,
Gee dings being had, that the same may be decreed
to be sold and the proceeds thereof he oistlouteu
according to law. ThsTefOrs. in pursuance OF the
said monitor under the seal OF sad court 10 me
directed and delivered, DO hereby give notice
generally unto all persons having or pretending TO
to have any ght, title or interest therein and 10
the master of sad vessel, in special, TO appear De
fore the aforesaid court, at the City OF Burlington,
ir said District on the sth day o. January a. u.
1879 at ten O'Clock a. then and there TO answer
the said libel and make their allegations IN tnat
behalf. ,.-,.,
Dated at Burlington, in said District. this 18th
day of November A. ID. ISIS.
THOMAS FAILEY.
Deputy United States Marshal.
R. II. Start Proctor. 2iw3w
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TEE following is the religious calendar ior
December Last Sunday, 18th. third Sun
day in advent; Saturday. 2lst. St. Thomas
the apostle Sunday, 22i, fourth Sunday in
advent; Wednesday, 25th, Christmas day
Thursday, Goth, St Stephen. the martyr ;
Friday, 9th, St. John. the evangelist
Saturday. 2sth, Holy Innocen:s; Sunday.
2eth, first Sunday after Christmas.
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Legal Notices.
ANNA II. W. M,HsH's EsTA1

STATE OF VERMONT, , To all persons con.
r ,-,,. . Scerned in the estate Oi
DISTRICT OF cHiTrESDES' S. Anna H. W. Marsh late
Of burlington. in sad district, deceased.
GREETING.
AT Probate Court holden at Burlington, within
and for the District of Chittenden, the It'll day
of Decem Der. A. ID. 1873. an instrument purportns
to be the last VIII and Testament Of Anna II W.
Marsh, late OF Burlington. in said District,
tece sed, was presented to the Court aforesaid
.or PROBATE and 1t is ordered by said Court that
the 3Oth day Of December AID 1873, at the Probate
Court Rooms, in said Burlington, be assigned for
proving said Instrument; and that notice thereof
be given to all persons concerned, by publishing
this order three weeks successfully in the Burng-
ton Free Press, n newspaper printed at said Bur-
lington previous to the time appointed.
Therefore, you hereby notified to appear
before said Court at the time and place aforesaid,
and contest the probate of said will, if you have
cause.
Given under my hand at Burlington, in said Dis
trict. this eth day Of December, A. ID. 1873.
2iw3w r. s. TAFT, Register.
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TIE STATE GRASGE-The Vermont State
Grange closed its annual meeting at Mont
pel.er Thursday, when the following officers
were elected Worthy Grand Mister, A. b.
franklin, Newfane; reelected Overseer.
E. jameson, Irasburgh; Lecturer, Alpha
u ,sser, Rochester: Steward, E. W. G1dd-
ard, South Reading. There was quite a
large attendance.
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BURLINGTON, VT, Jan. %, 1877


p. z. Smith Z Co., Afiddlebur,yPf.
write you to-day to let you know how lam' ana
l hardly think can say enough In your praise as
am entirely we'll. ] have not seen particle OF
bleeding or itching for weeks, and do net see why
l Am not ne we'll as ever was, and assure you
that feel ha ppy over the result. think my case
was as bad as any ever heard Of, some Of the time
being confled to tn house for number OF days.
have tried great many OF the best DOCTORS also
everything could hear OF In the shape ofmedicine'
but got no help until tried your Universal Pie
Pills, The great success is the complete curing o
the disease, AID not halfway doing 1t. l say to
all suffering tn the piles, who will give your Pills
a faithful trial. can rest assured OF speedy cure
Yours truly, etc. N. B. PROCTOR,
Formerly Captain Steamer Cakes Ames.
Ste a,yertisement. Mar9domwly
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that have WOh lOf tt VUIIIIel =, .,Jr ,raLaa
~ not eaecfuai cure OF Con- CHS, Colds, Consuup
lion that can be made by medical skill. Indeed, the
CHysRY PICTORIAL has really robbed these danger,
ON, seases of their terrors to great extent and
eiren feeling of immunity from their fatal ELECTS,
that i we'll founded if the remedy be asen IN sea.
son. Every family should have 1t In their cioset
for the ready and prompt relief OF Its members.
sickness suffering, and even life Is saved by THIS
timely protection. The prudent should not neglect
it, and the wise will not Keep IL Dy you iot tne
attacks. i, .,rp =. co Tall
Iii Drngsists and Dealers in Medicine
.iA ~ 70 $50 April 8. rs Q)wly
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NANCY II. sHAw's. ESTATE.

nIE, THE SUBSCRIBERS, having been ap-
w pointed by the Honorable the Probate Court
for the District of Chttenden, Commissioners to re-
ceive, examine and adjust the claims and demands OF
all persons against the estate o; Nancy IL. shaw
also all claims and 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
office OF Wm. C. shaw in Burlington in said District,
next, at 10 O'Clock AM. on each OF said days.
Dated this 18th day of Move uber, \. -. 1873.
SIN. POPE. Commissioners.
{. i. WARD,
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CHARLOTTE The hotel here in town Is
closed for the winter. There is only one
hotel low open between Burlington and
vergennes, andthat is at North Ferrisburgh.
A hotel at West Charlotte village is really
needed and i, is hoped by many that there
will he one started soon.
Mr.. John Thorp lately killed 4pigs l6
months old weighing one ton, or averaging
500 pounds each.
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The Delaware and Hudson Canal Com
pany maintains constant night patrol oil
one man for every Eve miles Of IFS track be-
tween Albany and Rouses Point. and an ad-
ditional man for every rock cut, whose duty
it is to 20 over their beats before the pas
sage of the sleeping car trains Daring the
late freshet fifty additional patrolmen were
employed. The result has been that no &C.
cidenrs happened to trains on its lines dur
ing the week.
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IN naNKRprprCy

IN the District Court Of the United States for the
i District Of Vermont. In lie. Rob't q. Beattie,
Bankrupt.-In Bankruptcy. No. $50. District OF
Vermont,ss.
RSIR Notice is hereby given that petition has
been filed in said Court, by Rob't e Beattie of
CT Ryexate, in said District duly declared a bank
rutt under the Act of Congress Of March I'd, 1867,
for discharge and certificate thereof from all
his debts and other claims provable under said
Act. and that the eth day Of January, 1879, at
9 o'clock a. M, before the Hon. Hoyt II. Wheeler,
Judge OF said Court, at the U. s. Court Rooms
in Burlington, is assigned for the hearing OF
the same, when and where all creditors who
have proved their debts, and other persons in in
terest, may attend and show cause if any they
have why the prayer of said petition should
{ be granted.
Dated at Burln gton. on the 27l day of Nov. 1879
23s3E b. b. SMALLEY, Clerk.
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rseo nl, pfc2sratiou IN the marx, Tor clsan,rs
,cd beautiCyins silver ware Jewsirv str., without
leaving tbs slightest scratch upon ne nnest surface
is now sold BY jewellers and druggists, Under the
name % CARROLL. We cheeriully recommend IL 70
every family aud can assure them that after once
using, ,hsy will neser allow thsmselvost be with
outfit.
Carboii is prepared in London and cells here ioi
twenty conts package.
July sac. no Thur kwt.
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STATE OF VERMONT, } To all persons con-
,,,..,,o. =. o,,,,-,,v,, Scerned in the estate Of
'isiHi'i Of 0rsumus whites, late
ofHunt.n ton, in said district, deceased.
GREETING.
At a probate court. holden in Burlington, within
and for tie district of Chittenden, the 10th day
of December, 1873, an instrument, purporting to be
the last will and testament, OF Orsumus White late
Of Huntington, in said district. deceased, was pre-
sented to the Court aforesaid for probate, and it is
ordered by said court that the I'd day of Janu-
ary 1879, at the Probate court rooms in said Bur-
lington, be asst ned for proving said instrument,
and that notice thereof be given to all persons
concerned. by publishing this order three weeks
successfully in the Burlington Free Press, a news
paper printed at said Burlington, previous to the
time appointed.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to appear be-
fore said court at the time and place Aforesaid, and
contest the probate Of said will, If you have cause
Given under my hand at Burlington, in said dis
trict, this 10th day OF December, 1875.
2iw3w r. S. TAFT, Register.