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NOTICE IN BANKRUPTCY

IN the District Court Of the United States for the
| District Of Vermont.
The undersigned hereby gives notice oil ms ap.
pontment as Asst gnees of the estate OF Albert
Jones' OF st. Adams, in tho county OF Ffansl
and State of Vermont, within SAID District
who has been adiudged Bankrupt upon his own
petitl0n by the district Court OF said District.
pstcd at st. Adams on the 9Th day Of June le'H.
blv3w JOHN J. III RGES5, Assignee,
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Bankruptcy Notices

N the District Court o. the United States, FOR the
i District OF VermOnt.-ln the matter OF Martin y.
Chsmberiin. Bankrupt.-ln Bankruptcy.
Notice is hereby given that by OF the Court,
second and thiId general meeting of the creditors
of SAID Bankrupt, will bs held on the 22i day of
July, A. d. ISIS, at o'clock A. NJ, at the Office
OF n. &. Wilson. in Troy in the county of Orleans
and State Vermont. before John L. Edwards, ESD,
one Of the Registers in Bankruptcy OF said Court
for the purposes PANIED in the eth and 18th
Sections of the Bankrupt Act Of March md, s61 and
that have filed my final accounts as Assignee Of
the estate of said Bankrupt and at the time and
place aforesaid, shall Spply to said Court for the
settlement of my said accounts, and for discharge
from all liability assignee of said estate, in
accordance with the provisions of said 18th Section
of the bankrupt Act WM. q. ELkINS,
Newport, June II Is7S.-52w3w Assignee.
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LITERARY ITEM.-Messrs. Fords, Howard
& Hubert, of New York, announce bio
graphical memoir Of William Cullen Bryant,
from the pen Of his intimate friend, Gen
James Grant Wilson, himself poet, editor
and author. Gen. Wilson has much origin
al materis for such a memoir and something
Of decided interest may be looked for. giving
valuable literary and personal reminiscen-
ces of the venerable poet. This will be in
corporated in Memorial Edition. of MIR.
Bryant's well-known Library of Poetry
and Song" undoubtedly the most marke
popular success of his literary labors, as, in
Its two editions 1.-THE octave and the more
elaborate qusrto), nearly 100, 900 copies
have been sold.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-06-28

The only preparation IN tine marx OF for cleaning
and identifying silver ware, jeweiry, etr, withou.
leaving the slightest scratch upon the finest surface
is now sold by jewellers anu druggists, under the
name OF CARROLL. We chesrfully recommend it to
every family and can assare them that after oncs
using. they will never allow themselves to be with
out It.
CARROLL is prepared in London and sells hers fol
twenty cents package.
July 3 sat. Mo Thur Avtf
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wALTH,N. Mass, Jan. s. 1876 go, =,
T. 81 purchased the RADICAL CuEE q GEo- II.
ROGERS, Druggist, EumiOrd Building
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P. 7. BARNUN is SAID to have re membered
l24 editors in his will. We'd like our
giraffe now, before Barnum diss.-Free
Press. We don't expect to get anything
more than the gnus, but we're not proud.
-Nyoum Advertiser. What We want rs the
Observation-Disclosures Bulletin. Lots
of US would be content with bear living.
-Portchester Journal. Wonder if any of
you are lion about this BRIDGEPORT
Standard. Mr.. Barnum. give US three
cheers and tiger.-Danbury Nsigs. Ii is
to be hoped Mr.. Barnum put his seal on the
will.-Erening Telegram. This is mer-
maiden effort of Mr.. Barnum's; but out
side OF the Happy Family give US the camel,
O pard.-N i. Herald
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-06-28

The fust thing yer generally see ov wood
kok is WIZ, and the last thing whirr.
How so many ov them are shot on the wing
IL a mystery to me, for it IL quicker job
than snatching pennys oph red hot stove
| have shot at them often but never remem-
Der oy my killing one ov them yit.
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A WOMB TO cLEuGYME

A word TO CLERGY VI + N.
FRIEND, stop that cough Do not neglect Com
mon Cold even for day. 1t may end in Con-
sumption and death REV. N. H. Downs ELIxIR
has cured thousands. both old and young, and it
will cure yon, if taken freely and in This
ELIXIR has been before the American people
FoErY-sIx WEARS, and has never failed to give
relief to all who have used it. 1t has Won its way
by ACTUAL SERVICE, until it has become house
hold friend in Thousands of our hest families Reg
ulsr physicians use and recommend it. Clergy
men and all public speakers its best patrons.
Railroad Employees. much exposed to colds. coughs,
etc., should always use it. Farmers, Lawyers,
Merchants and everybody. old and young, speak
highly in its praise
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-06-28

To all who are suffering from the errors and in
discretions Of youth. nervous weakness early dsca
loss of manhood, E, will send a receipt that W
cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered by a missionary in south America.
send self addressed envelope to the Rov. JosErH
T. Imam, Station ID, Bibi' HOu,s, Nsu York City
Oct Is II -deodkwly
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VEGETINE
For lIUterS and CunGerOus
HumOrS.

The Doctors Ccrtiiicate.-Read it.
ASHLEY. Washington Co, H., Jan. IA, 1878.
ME. II. Il. STEvEss:-
Dtar sir-TLis Is TO certify that had been suffer
ing iron Erse Cancer on my right breast. which
grew very rap dy. and all my friends had given me
up TO die when heard OF your medicine, tegetine,
recommended for Cancer and Cancerous liumors.
/ commenced To take it, and soon found myself he
ginning to feel better; my health and spirits both
.cl: tie benign il fut nee which il eNeited ana in
few months from the time l Commenced the use oil
the vegetinc, the Career came out almost bodily
CARRIE DEFORREST.
certify that sm personally acquainted with
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hest women DIR. 4. II. FLOW Frs.
ALL DISEASES OF THE BLOOD. II Vegetine
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trying different ply sicians, many remedies. suner
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A sufferer ,ou can be curedl Why is this medicine
performing such great cures 1t works in the blood
in the circulating fluid. 1t truly be called the
GREAT BLOOD PURIFIER. Tho great source Of
di.case originates in the blood; and no medicine
that Goes not act directly upon II, to purify and
renovste, has any Just claim upon public attention
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IN tho District Court of the United States for the
i District ct Vermont In the matter oi Charles
Greene, bankrupt.
noti,e is hereby given that have been duly ap-
pontcd Assignee Of the estate and effects of Charles
Grecne oi Canaan. who has been adIudsed a bank
tnpt upon his own petition by the District Court OF
said District.
Canaan. Vt, June nth, Is.>-
itw3s GEu. ". BRACKET. Assignee.
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AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF lSsTRUc TIoN.-The
+ irty-ninth annual meeting of the American
Institute Of Instruction will be held at the
White Maintains. n. II on July ., 10, IL
and IL. the headquarters being at the Fab
ysn House. The meeting OF the directors
will be held On Monday. July g. The daily
sessions of the Institute will be held from 9
a. m to | p. m, and from 40 to $50
p. m. and on Friday evening there will be
a social reunion. An interesting pre-
grsmme bas been arranged. and among the
gentlemen who are to Deliver addresses or
part icipate 10 discussions are GOV, Prescott
of New Hampshire, Hon. j. W. Dickinson,
Secretary of the Massachusetts State Board
Of Education. State Superintendents Conan.
of Vermont, COrthell Of Maine, Downs OF
New Hampshire. Stockwell OF Rhode
I-land, and NorthrOp OF Connecticut, ID. B.
Hagar, E of Massachusetts,, W. F. War
rem, Ii. D., of Boston, Hon. j. A GaI
field OF 40, aud Other.. Readings will
be given by Prof. j. W. Churchill of Ando-
yer. Mass Prof. R. g. IIibbard, of Middle
dletowa. Conn, Prot. Moses T. Brown Of
Boston, and Mrs. Anna Rsndall-Deihl of
NV York.
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IN the Dstrct Court oi tho United States, Tor The
/ District Of Vermont.
The undersigned hereby gives notice OF his
appniutnent as Assignee ui the eJtatc Oi Joseph =
Week ct st. Adams IN the county OF franklin, and
State of Vermont within said District. who has
been adjud sed IA Bankrupt uptn his own petition
by the District Court Of said District.
5Iy3y JOHN J. Bi RECESS, Assignee
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-06-28

IT has been customary in old communities to sus-
pend pieces Of stick sulphur around the necks Of
children as protection against contagion in cpl
denies. thorough washing with 6LESS'S SUI
PHuR soar has been found a much better pre-
ventive. Sold everywhere.
HILLS HAIR d WHISPER DYE. Black or Brown.
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NnrICE M nANKnUrTCY,

The undersigned hereby gives notice of his ny
pointment as Assignee OF the estate OF Elsh
Foster, of bloomington, in the county of Orleans
and State OF Vermont, who has been adJudged
bankrupt on his creditors petition, by the Dstric
Court OF the United States Cor the District OF Yer
mont. THADDEuS W. BREW
June l., ls.S.-51w3w Assignee
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Col. T. S. PEcK and the field and staff OF
the First Regiment, n. g. V have been in
vited to attend and participate in the cele-
bration of the Fourth at St. Adams
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-06-28

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE OGDENsBuRG AND
LAKE CHAMPLaIN RAILROAD CoMPANY.-The
annual meeting Of the Ogdensburg and
Lake Champlain railroad company was
held on June 10, at 0gdensburg, and re-
suited in the unanimous choice of the fol-
lowing gentlemen a. directors: John Z.
Pratt, John S. Farlow, George NJ. Barnard,
j. d. Farnsworth. S. NJ. FELTON,, George
Lewis, Francis Cox. Francis Thomp-
son. John Quincy Adams. NJ. E. Hale.
William j. Averill, c. Hurlburt and Al
bert Andrus. The annual report, which
wa. presented and accepted. shows that the
gross earnings u March 81, 1873, were
$500, $685. s: the expenses for the same
period. S34l, 1898; tine net earnings for
the year, S25s, 1860. This amount is
sufficient to pay eight per cent on the pre-
ferrei stock and the interest on all the
bonded Indebtedness. During the past
year, $50 tons OF new rails have been put
upon the track, and .. 900 tons of steel are
contracted for, for the coming year.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-06-28

DR.. W. 5. JOHNSON. Of Milton. the al
legged abortionist, has raised his five thou
sand dollar bail, eleven of his friends and
neighbors signing the bond.
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IN BANKRUPTCY.

N the District Court o: the United States for the
i District of Vermont-In the matter of Henry
ID. Chamherlin. Bankrupt In Bankruptcy.
Notice is hereby given that by order OF the
Court. second and third general meeting OF tho
creditors OF sad bankrupt will he held on the
.-.i day Of July, A. D.. 1873 at O'cock n. m. at
the office Of H. T. Wilson in Troy, in the county OF
Orleans and state f Vermont. before John l..
Edwards, Esq one of the Registers in Bankruptcy
and 18th sections of the Bank rupt Act of March ID
A d. ISIS and that have fled my final account,
as Assignee of the estate OF said Bankrupt, and at
the time and place Aforesaid shall apply to said
Court for the settlement, OF my said accounts,
and for discharge from all liability as Assignee
of said estate, ia accordance with the provisions
of said 18th section OF said Act.
Newport, June IL, ISIS.
52wjw WIN. C. ELkINS, Assignee.
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IN BANKRUPTCY.

nISTRICT OF VERMONT, Sat- Greensboro
~ the 18th day of June, A. ID. ISIS.
The undersigned hereby gives notice OF his ap'
pointmcnt Assignee of Thomas ID. Black. o.
Greensboro, in the county Of Orleans, and Stltt
of Vermont with n said District, who has been al
Judged Bankrupt upon his own petition, by the
District Court OF said District.
5lwaw s. INGALLS,, Assignee.
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CnARLorrE.-An Ecclesiastical Council
met at Charlotte, on Wednesday, to CON
slider the request Of Rev. Z. O. TOrrey for
dismissiOn from the pastorate of tho Con
gregational church in that town and adopt
ed the following
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V EG ETIN E
Is Recommended by NIL Phys
icians.

1clanS.
VALLEY STREAM. Queens Co., Long Island, N Y.
MIR. ii. K. STEVENS:
Dear Sir-I take the pleasure of writing you a
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You. have been a sufferer OF Dyspepsia Tor over
forty years, ard have had the Chronic Dlarrh@a
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regulate the bowels. and impart tono OF vlgor TO
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BURLINGTON, FRIDAY, JUNE 2s, 1878.
IFHNcffeFs "uUes

TRAINS ARRIVE AT BuRLlNGTes
Prom the North, $40 and lilo a. m, and ~, 7a5
and l0.l5p.m.
From the East by Central Vt r. r., $40, $40 and
lilo a. m, and $50 and sos p. m.
From the South, AS, and 30 a. m, and lilo, AL,
and 7.05 p
From the East, by Burlington Lamoille X. R.,
s.30 q. ~, and POI and 7.i3 p. IN.
TRAINS LEAVE BURLINGTON.
Going North and West. Ais and 40 a.m and 20.
AL and 7.d5 p. m.
1890. 7.O5, and g 20 p. IN.
Going South s2O and II ~ a. m. and = Is and 7.55
pm.
Going East, by Burlington Lamoile R. r., 7.i0
and 900 a. M, and AL pm.
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VERxoNTERs AT DARTNOUTH.-Thisy year :
graduating class a. Dartmouth is the larg-
est which ever left the institution, number
ing seventy four These are from eleven
States, Vermont and New Hampshire each
having twenty-five. The first in general
scholarship is from Vermont. the second
and third from New York, the fourth from
Vermont. OF the thirty who have COM
mencement appointments. nine reside in
Vermont. seven each in New Hampshire
and Massachusetts,, three in New York and
one each in Illinois, Maine, Iowa and Dis
trict Of Columbia. of the sixteen selected
to speak the parts assigned, Vermont was
the largest representation and students
from this State carried offprizes as follows ::
Grimes prizes in English composition to
Seniors, to Andrew W. Edison, OF Brook
field, and Geo. F. Kenaston, OF East Calais.
first Lockwood prizs in English compost
ton, to Juniors. to ChfIrd II. Smith. Of
West Brattleboro, first Glass of '46, Latin
prizs To S0phomores, to Lyndon A.
Smith. of Norwich. first; Thayer mathe-
NAUTICAL priz3 to Sophomores, to Lyndon
A. Smith, of Norwich. Vermont is first
in the prize list New York second, and
Illinois third.
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VEGETINE
regard Il rs n Valuable Family
Medicine.

JAN. !, 1873
Mn. II. X. SIENESS:-
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and have known OF several cases OF remarkable
cure effected by II. regard it as valuable family
medicine. Truly yours.
REV. NM. MCDONALD.
The Rev. Wm. Mcdonald is well known through
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and recomn ended by ply scians and spotheca-es
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discovered, and thousands speak in its praise who
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NEW Rich BLOOD!

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800 REWARD

For any Cntarrh Remedy that will giveas quick and
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and settle into troubesome disorders. Erupti0ns
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SEKFDRD'S RADICAL CURE

Is local and consutpnnl remedy. and "a applied to
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ErsIN. NEnMoNr,
VlrHOLI.y devoted To Academical work. with
w ample instruction in all its departments.
n,Gnite courses oi study. olen To both sexes
school wear IL weeks Tuition. fis and So; Board
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Principal. June s'-'S"'uos.
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The Rutland railroad is being relsid with
staal rails
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