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The New York herald., 1878-12-18
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

WASHINGTON, Dec. II, 1878.
The House resumed the consideration Of the Geneva
Award bill, and addressed by Mr. KErrEI, trep.)
Of Ohio. in favor Of the majority report. He said IL
the minority report was adopted the claims would be
determined without regard to justice. equity the
law of nations, inasmuch as the commission which
IL was proposed to rccrcate would have power to
exclude include any claim except the law
directed.
POSTAL SERVICE.
After lengthy debate the further consideration OF
the bill was postponed, and at ten minutes to two
O'Clock the House into Committee Of the Whole
(sir Carlisle of Kentucky, in the chsir) on the bill
appropriating $4,000 to the deficiency in the
appropriation for postal mail service and prohibiting
any increase in the postal service during the
present year.
Mr.. BLousr tdem1 Of Ga, member Of the Appro
pristion Committee, explained the bill and showed
the increase In tho cost of the postal service That
had been at the rate Of three and oneha per
cent: not the postal service itself. but tho
whole railway service. Since July 49, ISIS, 1t had
increased foryve per cent the postal service
itself. Tho deficiency had arisen in the determine
ton Of the department. against the will OF Congress-
that the should be increased. Congress had
been ignorant that there had been growing up in
silence this system of postal car service. Congress
has not been treated with common courtesy by tn O
Post ONCE Department. The deficiency was charge
able to tho department and now the officers Of the
Post Ofcc Department spoke triulnphantly OF their
victory over Congress on this question
Mr.. MALE. trcp.l OF Me- defended the action Of the
department The Postmaster General could not have
done anything else than report to Congress that there
was deficiency. He could not stop the service. All
he could do was to notify Congress- The weight Of
the mails constantly increasing. and the law
pitiless on the Postmaster General to pay for the
postal service.
Mr.. FOSTER, trop) Of Ohio, said that II the gentle
man from Georgia lr Bount did not know Of the in
in tho postal vice he should have known
il. Thu department had estimated last year S0I0OUuO
the cost forsthc mail service and but ~, 100000
had been appropriated thus giving rise to the dcfl-
cheney. III dereliction rests anywhere 1t rests on the
House and the Committee on Appropriations. The
deficiency the result OF the general system Of
economy" as practiced by the Appropriation Com.
mittee.
Mr.. CANNov, trcph Of H., thought that the true
policy 10 give every dollar that was necessary to
promote and maintain the eflic ccncy Of the service
Mr.. BLoUNT, of Georgia. called attention TO the TACT
that neither the gentleman from Ohio tMr. FOSTER
nor his political friends had opposed the reduction in
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The question then being Mr.. Blaine's amend
mcnt. offered yesterday, authorizing the committee
to take testimony TO administer uaths and visit any
portion of the country when snch visit may IN
their Judgment facilitate the object OF the inquiry,
ii was agreed to without division.
SPEECH MR, wEI1E
Tho question then being on the passing OF the
resolution amended,
Mr.. WHITE tiem.l of Nd, said he did not rise for
the purpose OF making speech, as he intended 10
vote against the resolution put he desired to gv. MS
reasons therefor. In the first place he unaltar
ably opposed to these rowing commissions. he was
opposed to this system which had grown up since
the war. OF sending out commissions upon almost
every conceivable subject to rove over the country
at public expense lie opposed " the expense of
these commissions raised by either house Of Con-
prcss There were investigating committees prior to
the count of the Presidential vote, and when the
evidence was printed at the public expense and laid
before the Electoral Commission IL was SAID that II
was all diitn,de. We had had our Potter Committee
and our Matthews Committee all at work, and all
resulted In absolutely nothing but the expenditure
OF a large amount out OF the pubic treasury.
The time had come for Congress to set its face against
licvcd, with half dozen stenosraphers. wandered
over the Rochy Mountains. IL would be impossible
for the investigating committee In this case TO re-
port 1T this session OF Congress and by the next ses
sion the organization Of the Senate would have un-
dcrgone change. he was opposed to secret exam.
inafiops, which were to be made public afterward
and reflect upon gentlemen elected to the next House.
| IL was unfair for tho Forty-hft Congress 70
send out q committee to collect testimony TO %
not what might be thought Of his vote Against this
resolution. He never shirked investigation which
might be for the good OF the country, but this waste
Of public money, which could produce no practical
legislation. he did oppose. Where was the senator
from Maine Bainel in the old days when the hnow
Nothinys drove citizens from the polls because OF
| foreign Dirthl
| Mr.. BLnNE-Aiways against that.
| Mr.. wHYrE-Pont to your record. Whore did you
| make speech against them? Why did not you
stand for the rights Of the white man at that day
| II WAS convenient to be silent then.
MIR. AGAIN.
Mr.. BrArNE said when tho Know Nuthings were raw
ishing Philadelphia and Baltimore he was in small
academy aud WAS rathe small boy. He never was
member Of the Know Nothing party aud never had
thing " do with IT. and that great deal more
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White River Junction.

Twelve houses in this village
have already received new coats Of
paint this spring.
First thunder storm OF the season
last Saturday night.
Father Pigeon is making great
improvements on the bank in front OF
the Church.
MIR. Golf has been making repairs
both on his store and dwelling.
Rev. b. NJ. Tiliston will preach
in Growers Hall, on Sunday next, at
l o'clock p. NJ.
The Dramatic Club are rehearsing
for another exhibition which will soon
come off
The Hartford Brass Band came
down and gave Mr.. and Mrs. Grin
Taft a serenade last Friday evening
everything passed off splendid, and
the boys had u good time.
Eight car loads Of emigrants pas
sed through this place on Monday
night on their way to Manitoba, a
small province owned by England,
borde ring on Dakota and Minnesota.
Bob.
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| HARVARD.

| hsHthHs"s
April 18Th, a tramp made an IN
successful assault Oh aud insult to
AIrs, jerome Morgan In Barnard, She
Il q very nice, quiet, unassumlng lady
probably between 20 aud 80 years old,
Her husband was at work on hla farm
and his wife went out to look after
her turkeys, when the fellow attacked
her and partly gagged her by crowd
| Ing his handkerchief into her mouth,
She halloed once but her husband did
not hear her scream, Mr. Robert
Brown hove In sight aud the tramp
made of with himself, Mira, Morgan
was terribly frightened, So that her
nervous system received severe
shock, Mr., Morgan soon followed
"thc crlltcr," aud coming in sight Of
him hc fired u pistol, but no was 80
distant that he did not hit his mark,
Tho next day the monster came into
the house Of Mr., Richmond, aud there
Mr. Robert Brown attempted to arrest
him but he knocked Mr. Brown
down aud escaped On Saturday G,
j, Wallace wa' put "a the track aud
arrested one man that Stocked like
him" but hc was not the man. On
Sunday he succeeded in getting the
right man, but although fool, he got
away aud IL at liberty now, Ills name
is Morrison, Pratt, Kemp, Kent, Cow
dry, etc, lie lives in Bridgewalcr.
Last Saturday night, as Mrs
Boyd Of the south part OF Royalton,
was returning from singing rehear-
sal in the Cox school house in Barn.
ard, Mr.. Loeklin was riding with
her, 1t was very dark just before the
shower. The horse went out Of the
road aud nearly turned the wagon
over, so that Mr.. Locklin vas thrown
out and took the lines with him. Mrs.
Boyd was in the wagon, but could not
get the lines. The horse continued to
run, but it was u horse that she was used
to driving and she kept her seat and
talked the animal into a gentle walk,
We call this a remarkable feat Of
craftsmanship in woman. She came
ont OF her perilous situation entirely
unhurt.
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windsor,

windsor,
1t was the oath birthday OF Mrs,
Pond that was celebrated At the resi-
dence OF Mrs, q, T., Kendall 10 this
VILLAGE, on tho i2th inslu Instead OF
the Goth, as We had II IN our last is-
sue, May the good old lady live IA
DO q eentenariab,
Our friend, :, y, Richardson, al
the Toll Bridge, has just shown US al
egg laid by ono Of his small Leghorn
hens which measures n inches long,
aud OF round,
bishop Blssell preached last Fri
day evening In st, iauls church here
aud confirmed three persons,
The remains Of DR., Morgan, son
Of the late Elder Morgan Of this town,
were brought here for burial on Fri
day last, They were Inferred In the
family lot In tho cemetery at tho old
South Church, Dr., Morgan practlesd
medicine some years ago Ia Quechee,
and more recently at Canaan, n, II,
In February last no went TO Florida
to regain his health, where he died on
Sunday, the i4th inst iie leaves q
wife aud two children-a son and
daughter. lilo was an excellent ply
slclan aud good man q thorough
democrat aud much respected.
We arc glad 10 Foo George Say
age, our assistant postmaster, back In
his place again from which he has
been absent Oh account OF Illness q
number of days,
quite number OF new buildings
We understand ore 10 DO erected in
this village the present season, Why
not build n new town hall among the
rcsti Glad 10 ste the JOWWd adyo-
eating the building Of II new town
hall ioT Windsor 80 vigorously,
Queen Esther, Bradbury's beauti
ful sacred oratorio, was played sue
ccssiully under the direction of Prof
{, \, S. Pierce, in our Town Hall on
Tuesday, "Wednesday and Thursday
evenings of last week.
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| itartiand,

iiartiand,
AT the examination OF teachers
held last Saturday, About Is were
examined, The examinations were
thorough, aud pr iiugg the present
superintendent gives good satisfaction,
Elder Daman preached at the
FieldsvlIe School house last Saturday
evening,
AT the meeting OF the stockhold-
ers Of tho Store vt the -Four Corners,
II was decided to sell out TO tho pres
ent occupants, Messrs, Marcy Il
Leonard,
-Mr, Thornton's III health obliges
him to sell out his store NJ the -Four
Corners, winch We all deeply regret,
but We believe he intends for tho
present 10 control the post office,
Henry Harding son Of tho late
DR., Harding, has bought Of the estate
ofthe late James lIyland, 10 acres OF
valuabls land, paying slio5 for tho
same, The land IA finely located, aud
contains barn, courthouse, elo,
Peter Emory moves TO Clare
mont, n, II, soon, having sold his
place to Geo, Cummings,
Meetings will commence at the
-Four Corners May lat by Rev Mr.
Hewitt,
Sunday, tho iith, u telephone
was arranged between the houses OF
i, Gilbert and W, Harlow, aud oil
were surprised at the manner In which
sounds could be transmitted from one
end of THE string TO the other the
music ofthe piano or violin could DO
distinctly heard the distance Of 20 or
80 rods common conversation could
be easily carried on the same dis
lance, The telephone h quite Il
wond,i
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ekucchce.

eeuechee.
The Montpelier Argus has a new
correspondent at this place. Las,
week he sent in the following item
which was published ga washer
woman who will furnish good recon-
mendalions and pledge herself in case
of sickness to employ none but 'home
talent is wanted here" The "ft
was acknowledged. There was Il
fearful futtering on the part of the
wounded medical bird. The Doctor,
however, credited the article to the
wrong pen, aud after asservating, in
a melodramatic manner, that he did
not care the snap Of the fingers about
it, proceeded to solemnly declare that
he would "give q character" in the
next Argus, to II certain person. -
Now, 1t 50 happened that the person
whom he designated did not have the
honor of being the author Of the item
in question. Nevertheless, you will
please proceed, Doctor, with giving us
the "character."
Mr.. Samuel Wyatt and lady, OF
New Jersey, formerly of Dewey's
Mills, are visiting at A. G. Dewey's.
Schools commence first Monday
in May.
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North Hartl0nd.

North Hartlnnd.
Henry D. Dunbar is making ex-
tensive repairs on the west wing of
his dwelling Ii. r. Miller is putting
up au addition to his store, while a
little farther on, E. McCabe is erect.
ing new barn and carriage.house.
The old Gallup burying.place,
situated short distance south of the
depot, contains all that remains of
many quite remarkable persons that
flourished one hundred years ago.
There we find the graves OF colonies,
captains, squires, physicians and law
givers One headstone bears the date
of 1887, and several more, dates prior
to the year 1900.
Poultry thieves, by no means
new articles. have thus early COM
menced their depredatious iu this
vicinity. One of our farmers lost bis
entire stock Of hens one evening
recently
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BridgeWater.

BridgeWater.
The singing school at the Centre,
taught by f. M Rhodes, closed the
10th, and though the teacher
and many of. the scholars were
suffering from colds and catarrhal
affections that Las been well nigh
epidemic in this section for sew
eral weeks, yet the entertainment was
a success and was listened to by full
house. Mr.. and Mrs. Bennett and
M. and Mrs. Wedding were present
and contributed to the enjoyment OF
the OCCASION by some fine quartette
singing. But one of the most enjoy
able features of the evening, was the
excellent rendering, Of the most diff
cult pieces, by Miss Marion Scott OF
Woodstock, who presided at the Or
gan in manner highly acceptable to
all present.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-04-24

STATE OF VERMONT, At rebate
DISTRICT OF HARTFORD S. Court he Id at
Woodstock within and for said District on
the ninth day of April, a. d. 1878.
Present, Hon. John Porter, Judge.
Sarah M. Crowell's estate, Barnard, testate.
Augustus W. Bigolow, Executor Of the last
will add testament of the said testatrx,
proposes to render an account OF his adj
ministration and to present his account
against said estate for examination and al
lowance at Probate Court, to bo held at Wood
stock aforesaid. on the first Wednesd y
(fifth day. Of June next The Court the e.
fore orders that notice of the same be given
to all persons interested in said estate, by
publishing a copy Of the record of this order
three weeks successfully in the Spirit cfMe
Age, newspaper printed at Woodstock afore-
said. that they may appear before said Court
and contest the allowance Of said account, If
they see cause.
A true record. ..i
HENRY s. DANA, Register.
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West Hartford.

West Hartford.
The first thunder storm of the
season occurred on Saturday night
last. From the general rafting Of
things we're led to believe that Sit
tie earthquake" had made its appear.
ance.
Two very sudden deaths occurred
in this vicinity week before last; one
being Mrs. John Barrows, who drop.
ped dead instantly from her chair /;
the other, Fred Holt, who received a
severe injury on Monday and died on
Friday.
"A cat belonging to Geo. Ruggles,
who moved from the Udall farm in
the edge of Pomfret, to Sharon, was
taken from the former place and Con-
veyed in meal bag to the latter, a
distance of ten miles. On being lib
Grated pussie started on her home
ward journey, arriving at her old
home before zen o'clock in the eve
ming
--Rumor says that a terrible Sex
plosion" occurred a few days since,
above the village, which came near
meeting with a dis astr Gus result. A
''reform club" about the size of a
broom stick is in contemplation tor
the benefit of those old war veterans.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-04-24

New Stock of Groceries !
II. X. $ l. A . K
MOULD respectfully inform the public that
w he may BIO found IN the
Blossom Block, Central St.,
with full stock of Groceries, the same as
formerly kept.
All new and fresh, bought at the present
LOW CASH PRICES,
which will be sold at small profit. I shall
keep on hand
Good Flour, Butter, Cheese, Lard,
Pork, dry and picked Fish, Cider
Vinegar, Kerosene Oil, Burn
ing Fluid.
All grades of Teas, Pure Coffee and Spices,
Cigars, Tobacco, Nuts, Fruits and Con-
fectionery, Fresh Canned Goods, Butter
Tubs, Water Pals, Flower Pots, Brooms,
and all goods kept in a first class Grocery.
To SpOrtsmen and Fishermen
can offer extra inducements.
An entirely new stock of Sporting
Goods, Powder, Flasks, Shot Pouches,
Sporting Powder of the BEST QUALITY.
The celebrated STAB POWDER, pro-
nouced by the best Sportsmen to be equal
to the Curtis & Harvey No. l, Diamond
Grain Powder.
Al = o,
Shot, Caps, Cartridges, Pistols, Gun
Tubes, Rod Heads and Wormers new
stock of Fishing Tackle in variety-whole
Poles spliced Poles, Fish Baskets, Bait
Boxes, all sizes of Hooks, extra heavy
Sinews and Fly Hooks. Fish Poles re-
pal ed and extra Tips furnished. All Goods
in this line are very LOW.
Thankful to my customers and friends for
liberal patronage in years past, also for the
present patronage, hope by low prices, the
the best quality OF Goods, attention to the
wants Of customers, to continue to merit the
same. No trouble to show Goods. Call and
see prices and quality beforeipurchasing.
+. X. SLACK,
Central ST., Woodstock.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-04-24

GoDEYs LADY's Book for May is as
bright and blooming as one could
wish. There is everything in it to
interest, instruct and amuse the ladies.
You want Cooley and you can get it
at the bookstores. One copy, one
year, So. Address Godey's Lady's
Book Publishing Co., Philadelphia,
Pa.
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South Woodstock.

Mr.. BENJAMN's CONCERT. On
Thursday, Teacher of Vocal Music,
with his South Woodstock Choir,
assisted by Clark and Holden Of
Felchvllle, and Messrs. Hawkins,
Allen and Bridge as violinists, gave
a splendid Concert.at the Church in
this place. The attendance was
large, and the singing, we believe,
gave universal satisfaction.
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Wcatlierslicld.

WcathersiicId.
j. NJ. French, has let his larm
to Geo, Keye', ofClarcmont, \, H.,
Mr. French recently fell upon some
Ice, dislocatins one thumb, besides
some minor bruises,
This town is $685. in debt ;
but by tho crooked management Of
some OF the rich authorities, the town
recently issued bonds to tho amount OF
$4,000, that caunot be paid for ten
years.
H. II. Wake has lost good
Jersey COW and calf. w. b. Mudgett,
has also lost fine pair OF twin calves,
and l., b. Cram his horse.
Farmers have made about three
pounds Of sugar to the tree.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-04-24

Correspondent should not write 80
Obscure as not 10 DO understood by
the general reader,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-04-24

The trees In tho Park have received
good trimming this week, aud they
look better Tor II,
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Tho New Band gave concert from
their stand In the park on Monday
evening last The baud has made
greot Improvement since last season,
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Norwich.

Norwich.
At "A. p. Hatcb's shoe shop, and
w. II. VanCor's law office were de-
Stroyed by fire on the 18th inst. Loss
$1,000; insured.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-04-24

CavenlIiSh.
DR.. d. O. Hazelton of this place
has removed to Nashua, n. II.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-04-24

The new paper The B,T|rNgtOa
Sunday Repiep has been received,
1t Is good size, ucwsy, well edited,
aud Handsomely printed, 1t Is rc'
publican In politics, II, ", Love,
editor and proprietor
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-04-24

Chester.
Rev. Mr.. Slack has resigned his
pastorate of the Congregational church
and is to travel in Europe for the
coming year.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-04-24

StOclkbridgc.
Gold mining in the town OF
Stockbridge is TO be resumed at once,
on larger scale than ever before
The machinery put in last fall has
wintered well, and is now ready for
washing new,
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u, u, %, TINE TABLE,

The Changers Goat On 4Ih page,
First thunder storm Of the season
Saturday evening,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-04-24

The waylarIng man will notice q
change in the timetable Of W, II, II,
this week.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-04-24

What Is tho matteri No show Of
any kind fora whole week,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-04-24

Cloudy and rainy weather esn-
tiNues, Grass ID looking sPlendId,-
The air is warm and buds and bios
SONS arc numerous,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-04-24

Chas. j. Taft is out with new
advertisement in this weeks AGE. -
Read it and call
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-01-24
REINSTATED.

HAVE the pleasure Of announcing to my
l many friends and customers, that have been
reinstated in my old firm again, after having oeen
absent for some months have taken charge OF
the house formerly owned and occupied by the
late ]. L. Zurchcr, and have opened first class
BAKERY AND CONFECTIONERY,
and will always keep on hand a fresh assortment
of Bread, Cakes Pies Pastries, and in fact every
thing in the Bread line. In connection with the
Bakery, I am now manufacturing Candies, and
which solicit, from five pound lots to any num-
her of pounds. l guarantee the Candies to be
made from pure Sugar and no adulteration what,
ever, and recommend them to the public. will
he glad to have my friends and customers call and
examine the stock, and he convinced of it's pu-
rty. -,
With many thanks for your liberal patronage
to me, in the Grocery business, and hoping to mer-
it the same in my new establishment have the
honor of being your humble servant ,
J. P. HERNDON,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-01-24
HYMENEAL.

MARRIED-On the 18th instant, by Rev. w: w.
Ratchford. Mr. JOHN b. PURSLEY and Miss
MARGARET A. HOLLAND. All of CASTOR
county, n. c.
In Charleston on the Goth ultimo, by Rev.. A.
Porter, Mr.. EDWIN ]. HOLTON, OF Charlotte,
n. c., and Miss MARY LOUISE, dauShtcr OF
the late Benoni Allison of the former place.
On the 22nd of January, at the residence of the
brides father in Gastonia, y. C., by Rev; John
f Carlisle, Mr.. JOHN r. GRIST, of Yorkyille'
and Miss MARY n. DAVIS, of Gastonla, n. Z.
On the 22nd of January at the residence OF J.
L. Adams, ESQ, by Rev. S. l.. Watson, Mr.: A. Z.
WILLIAMSON, of Pinevile, n. G., and Miss
MINNIE ADAMS, of this county.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-01-24
"German Syrup"

No other medicine in the world was ever given
such test of it's curative qualities as BoScIIEEs
GERMAN SYRUP. In three years two million
four hundred thousand small bottles Of this med
icine was distributed free Of charge by Druggists
in this country to those afflicted with Consump-
ton, Asthma, Group, severe Coughs, Pneumonia
and other diseases Of the throat and lungs, giving
the American people undeniable proof that GER
MAN SYRUP will cure them. The result has been
that Druggists in every town and village in the
United States are recommending it to their GUS
toners. Go to your Druggist, JOHN {; kU!-
KENDALL and ask what they know about 1t.
Sample Bottles 10 cents. Regular size 10 cents.
Three doses will relieve any case
December 20 81 eawly