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The Portland daily press., 1878-01-01

',Ah," exclaimed an experienced young man,
with tears in his eyes, as he gazed upon a re-
duced model of Cleopatra's needle. "Ah! if
Mark Antony had ever sat down on that" Aud
ne walked away fondliug himself as he went,
while his sad heart brooded sullsnly over bitter
memories
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-11-20
Boston Produce Market.

MONDAY November Is, 1873.
EGGSThe supply has been rather light and pr ces have
further advanced Sales of Eastern have made at
2i625c and at the close 26c be readily obtained
fresh lots. Northern have been selling 49, "a and 25c
and close firm at 25c. Western command 22623c per doz
FLoUI-The demand for flour active and better
feeling prevails for winter wheas, which low cheap
Good and choice brands of Ohio and Michigan
selling at si506D5 and Illinois and St. Los at s5655 per
barrel with good demand. Patents Csc per barrel
easier.
POTATOES-Wlth large supplies from the Provinces
and other places the market for potatoes eased of little
after closing last report Sales of choice Eastern
Rose have been made at sO95c, but 9Oc the top
the close Northern Rose sold at S59Ssc but is hard
TO get over Sc Prolfcs command S5c Peerless and Seed
lngs 750Sjc per bushe
CHEESE-Buyers have been operating very cautiously
and last weeks prices barely sustained The demand
has been mostly for middle lots of September make with
they let go under 81 but trade will not pay
over &C. and they good article for that Good ots
August make still move off at 7f6sc but there Is very lit
tie demand for early made cheese and prices
certain.
BUTIER-We must continue to report unsettled and
unsatisfactory market for butter Trade light
passing the very finest quality, which well sold up, buy
indifferent and not disposed to make any reasonable
offer for the bulk OF the stock Fine fall lots OF York
and Vermont have been selling at 2O23c u H. but 2sc is
an exceptional price, and very little coming in good
enough to command 12c few choice dares still
command G6Il9cf} b. but these exceptional rates,
l2@l5c. Holders think that colder weather will enable
them to do little better this stock but they
very sangune and would be glad to unload at any figure
above lie.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-11-20

SUPREME CoURT-The Supreme Court came to
an end last Friday noon, after session of three
weeks and four days, during which some sixty
cases have been heard, many of them of great
importance and novel applications of legal princi-
pies. In the following cases the judgment of the
County Court was affirmed: l.. A. Jackson u.s. C.
l.. Jackson l.. & T.. Myers Us, w. G. Lyon & Co.
James Baldwin Us. T., A. Skeels James Evarts as.
John J. Burgess; O. G. Austin Us. Horatio Ryan
and Trustee; Joseph Evarts rs j, r. Arlington
ct al William f. Evans and Lucia T.. Evans Us.
+. A. Sowles (remanded to the court of chancery,
with mandate for prompt payment of the annu-
ity in arrear for theprincpal and interest," and fol-
the annuity hereafter falling due or that defend.
ants equity in the premises be foreclosed); Geo
w. Blake, husband of Marietta Blake, Us. Wanton
Hazards estate; Martin Fitzpatrick as. Dan. p
Peabody; Hazen Campbell Us. W. G. Bates; Town
OF Concord rs. National Bank Of Derby Line; l.
A. Stearns Us. Fletcher & Co, Foster e. Stearn,
Us. Winslow & Coombs II. c. Woodward Us. A
X. Quimby; Hinckley & Egery Iron Co. Us. Geo
b. James A. W. Stetsop; Henry Mccall Us
Robert G. Deattie; Daniel Coifrin Us. Isaac w
Smith; Gardner Wheeler rs. W. H. Preston and
I-J. Burnham Osborne and Woodbury. u.s. Shaw
NUT Insurance Company; j. H. McClary Us. Harry
B Graham. In the Fairfield mandamus case, tn,
Dover pauper case and the Fairhaven bank case
decision was reserved. Marcellus Colby, convicted
of adultery in the Caledonia County Court, wa
| granted a new trial
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-11-20
Wsskk sMarhets.
Cattle Market.


At Cambridge and Brighton for the ending tuesday
November IL, 1878.
AMOUNT STOCK AT MARKET.
Cattle. Sheer. Shotes. Hogs. CaIpss
THIS week. ......... 1851 1883 900 li70s 81
d bast week 49,. sSsi l0JT 600 l95ts g
one year ago...... 3Ub5 I,2i5 600 lO,05O 90
PRIcRs-Bef Cdtie-Extra fat and heavy premium oxen
sbuVftboi hrst quality, t5etb5i second quality, $50
OBS, third qualify si@i75 " 100 lbs. weight
hide, allow and dressed beef. few choice single pairs
s700@T25; Bulls. etc, s375@i.O0
Working Orel--sl006Il60 t} par, or according to the
value "a beef Handy steers, s5O61ll0
Mich COuS-fair quality, S200E40 extra good, si5d6O
with or without calves, may be agreed farrow
sl20OG25.OO; throe-years-ods, si5.O0@35.6O.
Sheep and Ldmbs-Common, 2G3Ac; extra, i64Isc u
n live weight, s2OOi50 u head; SHARED sheep 06616
u nj spring lambs, O0IOOc n pound.
Shofes-Whoesale. O030Oc; retail, 0@g00c n ~ Fal
hogs, 33ieDic " pound live weight
Veal Cdires-si.5615.50 " head.
Hdes-BrghtOn, 1000; country lots, 6fl6l{c N. Cali
skins, loo. Tallow, 561Oc " n; country, i6l00c n n
Pelts with wool on, 5O6sOc each
REMARKs-we figure less cattle and dull market
For the past week the city has been gutted with pour,
from all sections that had to be disposed of forthwith
Many bought poultry cheap instead OF beef which has
demand was light and prices do not denote improvement
Joseph Edwards sold four 3-year-old steers l0l
lbs at $3.50 u head and eight 2yearold steers average
iO5 TBS. at sc live; NJ. T. shacket sold eight 3year old
steers, to dress $50 ibs SIC dressed weight A. C. Kib
ling sold two home weight $500 ibs at &c ~ 10 dressed
The run Of sheep light, and the requirements reri
light butchers have not yet disposed OF what thel
had last week Four and onehaf cents is the top price
fu carloads and scarcely any sell at that price Average
price &C. Including some very fine focks h. b. Sargen
54c mostly lambs averaging 10 lbs; Fisher Brothers SOLE
mixed lot of l35 head averaging 100 fbs 4c eorg
Mooney sold prime lot Of eighty lambs, gross weight IS
os at nc q b. There no call for poultry, and the
ket IL qlutted with
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-11-20

THE hearing in the Graven case was concluded
Thursday evening-the committee reversing its de-
csion. The session was mainly occupied in listen
ing to Sheriff Amsden, of Windsor, in regard to
the case generally, and especially concerning the
confessions of Gravelin as made through one
Handon. 1t was distinctly shown that Handlon
was first employed by Gravelin himself to aid
him in trying to escape; that he was encouraged
by the government officers to follow up his conf
dental relations with the prisoner get the
benefit of his confessions; and that all the evil
dence thus obtained was corroborated by other
and more reliable witnesses Mr.. Paul, for the
remonstrants reviewed, in brief but clear and
convincing manner the theory of the government
in regard to Gravelns guilt, and the evidence
which served to procure his conviction. From his
statement the inference was drawn that Crave
Inns trial was eminently fair and conclusive, and
that no rational pretext could be found for reopen
ing the case. So it seemed to a listener.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-11-20
Burglar Caught.

Charles NJ. Palmer was brought before Justice
Livingston Saturday afternoon on complaint of
States Attorney Plumey, for larceny Of several
boxes of knives and scissors, two revolvers and
other articles, of T.. r. Skinner. lie was held to
bail by the Justice in the sum OF $4,000, fail
ing to furnish which he was committed to Jail.
Palmer is originally Of Haverhil Mass, but
for several months has been playing the part
Of gentee tramp through northern New IIamp-
shire and Vermont. When first arrested In North
field by Sheriff Howe, he had In his possession
many OF the knives, one revolver, one pair OF
scissors and several other minor articles; also
three false or skeleton keys. And 1t seems he
had put up a burglary Of no mean proportions
upon the store of L. r, Skinner, which was
to come off last Tuesday evening, but which
was, however, frustrated by his arrest at North
field on Tuesday afternoon, on tire charge
of having burglarious tools in his possession
with intent 10 use the same His burglary would
not have been a complete success, however, for
his chosen pal, Joseph Iamory, had early revealed
the fact TO Sheriff Tuttle who thereafter directed
Iamory in his movements, and futile and police
man Demeritt were on the spot watching for the
burglars until one o'clock Tuesday night, intend
ing to arrest them as soon as the burglary was
committed. Palmer also robbed his boarding
Mistress Mrs Waing Of about twenty dol
lars in money, and had also partially succeeded
in burglarizing Mr.. Sprague's store, having picked
one lock and was working on the second when he
was frightened away by noise from within.
Although pretty good and bright-looking fell
low, Palmer has evidently taken many lessons
in the school Of crime, and there are rumors that
persons in the state of New Hampshire desire his
personal presence there to answer to criminal
charges.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-11-20

PorrsDAM, N, Y, October 3, 1878.
p. +. Smith C Co., Midlebury, w. :-GENTs-
have been afflicted for the last twenty years
with the blind piles. Some of the time have
been unable to work Mt ALL at other times could
do considerable. Aside from this trouble am a
pretty strong man. It was a good while before
learned what my trouble was. have tried a
great many prescriptions and remedies, getting
temporary relief from some of them, still grew
worse from year to year. About two years ago
commenced to use the Universal Pile Pills. /
began to improve after taking two boxes but took
eight boxes before was convinced that | was
going to obtain real permanent benefit. con-
tnued their use until had taken nearly fourteen
boxes and now consider myself well. Sometimes
feel symptoms of the old trouble, but am imme-
diately relieved by few doses of your Pile Pills
Nothing would induce me to be without them
From what conversation have had with others
who have used them and from my own expert
ence believe that nearly every case be entirely
cured by faithful use of the Universal Pile Pills
Yours truly, WILLIAM II. OLMSTEAD.
These pills are for sale by c. Blakely and all
druggists.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-11-20

RAILROAD ACCIDENT, particulars of the
accident on the Portland & Ogdensburg road on
Friday are as follows: The train was thrown
from the track near Danvlle by broken rail,
and the cars, rolling down the embankment were
completely overturned and thrown upon the
ground the wrong side up. Help was summoned
as soon as possible and the work of extricating
the injured commenced. Quite number of pas
sengers were on board the train, and the confu-
sion and excitement were such that the catastro-
phe seemed, for a time, to be one of appalling
magnitude. But when all the people were extr-
Gated from the wreck it was found that the casu-
alties, though dreadful enough, were less than
was feared Mr. j. J. Currier of Wolcott, was so
severely injured that, in spite OF everything that
could be done, he died in three hours after the
accident. Mr.. Currier was in the express car
with Express Agent Keller, who, more fortunate
than his doomed companion, singuarly enough,
escaped with only n few slight bruises. Mrs.
George l.. Waterman, of Hydepark, wife of the
wel-known democratic candidate for Congress in
the Third District, board the Inflated train
and was seriously though, it is believed, not ia
tally, injured The slightly injured were J. d,
Goodrich, of East Hardwick; j. NJ. McPhee, of
Peacham; Miss Trainer, of St. Johnsbury an un-
known man from Fairfield.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-11-20
leaMS.

q years. 90
In STAFFORD, November Q, Mrs. SAMUEL WHITE, aged
70 years.
In East Bethel, November H. JOHN GREEN, aged "a
years and months.
In Marshneld, November 2 JACOB Z. MoCRTLLIs, aged
50 years, months and IL days
In Barnet, November T. Deacon ROBERT LAIRD, aged
Syears The oldest man In town.
In West Concord, November 5, o. =. WAKEFIELD.
formerly OF Lyndon, aged 70 years
In East Montpelier, November H. LuCIE DAVIS, daugh-
ter Of L. 7. Mallory, aged q years and months
In Bethel, November H. ASENATH KELLOGG, widow
OF Washington Chamberlain, aged n and months
In Marshhed, November "a, LIZZIE T.. PITKIN daugl-
ter Of III g. and Lydia b. Pitkn aged II years months
and Is days.
In Rochester, November 6, OF diphthera GERTfE the
third daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Burnap Martin, aged
years and months.
In West Topsham, October "a, MOSES G. COLLINS,
aged 80 years and 10 days Vermont and New Hampshire
papers please copy.
90 In Dorset, November l6, SUSAN BALDWIN, wife Of
Chares baldwin, aged ~ years. She daughter, and
the latest surviving child Of Rev. William Jackson D. d.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-11-20

THE railroad committee held a hearing last
evening in Representatives Hall, and quite a
number were in attendance, Ex-Governor Smith
OF the Central road, Colonel Jewett OF the Port
land & Ogdensburg road, and d. r. Sortwe of
the Montpelier & Wells River road, were present.
Colonel Jewett came before the committee and
expressed himself as not particularly in favor of
a change in the present law relating to the APP
pointment of railroad commissioner by the state,
unless some competent engineer could be APP
pointed, II such man were appointed, he
thought some benefit might accrue to the rail-
roads and the state; but he could see no great
benefit from the office as now administered. Ex-
Governor Smith concurred substantially in the
views of Colonel Jewett.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-11-20

SENsIBLr.-'The Free Press says "The recent
reflections Of the judges Of the Supreme Court,
and the later reflections of Quartermaster- Cen
eral Kingsley, Adjutant-General Peck Secretary
of-State Nichols, Superintendent Of Education
Conant and Sergeant-at-Arms Phnney, show a
wholesome resistance on the part the Legislature
to the restless rule of change which no largely
prevails in our state, and which in some depart
ments of the state government notably so in the
legislative department, puts an absolute premium
on inexperience. Offices like that of Judge Ad-
vocate General, which involve practically no
labor or responsibility and serve simply to give a
title to the holder, may well enough go round
rapidly; but when the state gets acceptable and
good men in the working offices of the govern
ment, 1t docs well to keen them"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-11-20

NoRTHFIELD. Those who wish to indulge
in the pleasures of the drama will do well
to attend upon the rendering of Among the
Breakers" at Concert Hall, on the evening of
Monday and Tuesday, November 25th and Goth.
Hstrionc talent, of no mean order, is then and
there to display itself Miss Ida Marsh is to as
sist. Her fine musical talent must add greatly
to the merit Of the entertainment. Tuesday,
November 10Th, was dark day financially for
our townsman, ]. G. Rice, as his creditors then
struck him right and left. Liabilities heavy.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-11-20

WELL DESERVING Rev. J. W. A. Shaw
of St. Louis, is now in Montpelier with the hope
of obtaining some aid In the establishment OF a
paper in St. Louis, TO be conducted in the interest
Of the colored race throughout the late slave
states. He is supported by the highest possible
testimonials, both as to Christian character and
mental ability and culture Rev. DIR. Rankin, of
Washington, who Is familiar to yermonters, says
"Mr. Shaw belongs to that class who deserve
especial encouragement lie is intelligent, enter
prising and determined To succeed; while he
directs his efforts especially toward the improve
ment of his own people. hare kno,on him for
many years, and can fully endorse what Dr.
Garnet, of New York, has said of him." Rev.
DR. Garnet, also well known to yermonters,
says: 81 have been acquainted with the Rev. J.
w. A. Shaw for several years aud know him to
be a man Of fine education, excellent Judgment,
and solid Christian character, and most active
talents have full confidence in his ability 10
establish and manage newspaper In the interests
OF his people, and most heartily commend him
to the confidence Of all the friends Of progress
Mr. Shaw has numerous other testimonials OF the
most conclusive character, which he will be happy
to produce lie will remain in town for a brief
period, and II heartily commended To all who
would aid his race--our fellow-oitzens--to attain
to higher place of manhood.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-11-20

DECISION OTAINED.--The patent suit OF
Riley Burdette against j. Estey & Co., known as
the celebrated organ case, has, after a seven
years trial. ended in the decision for the plaintiff
Judges Batchford and Wheeler giving their opin-
ions Saturday, confirming the validity of the
patent. This patent is known as the "Ceeste"
and it was formerly used by Estey & Co., under
the name of "vox jubilante." The case began
before Judge Smalley, went before Judge Wood
ruff, and then to Judge Johnson; all of whom, sin
gulary enough, have died before giving decision
After the death of the last the case was rc-argued
before Judges Blatchford and Wheeler by Senator
Edmunds, L. j. Phelps and Charles Stoughton
for plaintiffs, and Edmund Burke, Dickerson and
Evarts for the defendant 1t would be difficult
to determine the immediate effect OF this decis-
ion, but it is generally understood that the case
will go to the supreme court after the amount
Of damage has been adjudged by master APP
pointed by the court A decision in the case has
been looked for with good degree of interest on
the part of friends of both parties who are widely
known
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-11-20

SEMINARY HrLL-The reception at the Vermont
Methodist Seminary Friday evening was very
pleasant affair, and to Professor and Mrs. South.
worths surprise, they were presented with an ice
pitcher, one of A. A. Mead's choicest, by C. Morse
The fall term closed on the 18th inst. The
winter term will begin December 4th.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-11-20
Remedy for Hard Times.

Stop spending much fine clothes, rich food and
style Buy good healthy food cheaper and better cloth
ng get real and substantial things OF life every way
and especially stop the foolish habit Of running after
pensye and quack doctors using much of the vile
humbug medicine that does you only harm and makes the
propretors RICH but put your in the greatest of all
simple, pure remedies, Hop Bers that always at a
rihng cost and you will better times and good health
Try it once. Read of 1t in another column.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-11-20
The True System Of Finance.

The following remarks of Senator Slayton of
New Hampshire were made before the Senate
committee on finance on the joint resolution re-
ating to the Bland silver BILL
Mr.. Chairman and Gentlemen Il am in ia
vor of the passage of these resolutions because
the national honor demands that we should pay
our national obligations in dollars worth hun
dred cents throughout the world, Neither the
interest or principal on any of the bonds have as
yet been paid in silver, and if proper legislation is
made by Congress our credit and honor as a ma
ton will be maintained
"Second, because our values are now based on
gold which low range of values lessons imports
and promotes exports. From 1864 to 1874 on in
iiated values our imports exceeded our exports
by over one thousand millions of dollars. Since
1874 values have been falling to gold stand
ard and our exports have gained and exceeded
our imports year by year as values have fallen as
follows
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-11-20
NpREw 4, BgAs,LlEy'ss ESTATE:

In Probate Court, held al Montpelier, In said District,
the 9Th day OF November, A. ID. 1875
Margaret Braley, ADMINISTRATIVE OF tile estate OF Andrew
j. Brey late OF Montpelier, In said District deceased pre-
sents her administration account for examination and al
lowance, and makes application for decree OF dis
brton and partition 81 the estate OF said deceased.
wheIeupon, Il Is ordered by said Court that aad ac-
Of be held at the Probate Office, IN said Montpelier
the 18th day Of November A. D. 1875 and decs-
And further ordered that notice hereof be
given To all persons Interested by publication OF the same
three weeks in the Vermont WatchmAn State
hurnal newspaper published at Montpelier previous 70
said time appointed for hearing that they may appear al said
time and place and show cause any they may have why
sad account should be allowed and such decree made
By the Court-Attest,
si-ss nLBvEY TILDRN, Judge.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-11-20
s@arriaaes.

IN Barre. November l6, by Rev. u. Tenney, MERRITT
Il. POWERS, NJ. d., and HATTIE T.. ANDREWS, Of Barre.
In painneld November l6, by Rev. william II. Deane
field.
IN Royalton November 49, by Rev. H. II. Elliot OF Brad
i0tI, W. f. sWAIEf, NJ, d., OF Norwich, and Mas r. H.
sWAZEY, Of Royaiton.
In Plalnneld October 10, by Rev william II. Deane,
HORACE NJ. BATCIIELDER Of pIanneld and DENIS
ANNA sPRAGUE Of Woodbury..
In Bradford November 10, by Rev. l.. II. Elliot BEN
JAMlN NJ, WELD, A. D., Principal OF Bradford Academy
and ELLA NJ BEAN OF Bradford.
IN waltsaeld, November 49, at the Methodist Episcopal
parsonage by Rev, q. H. Wells, JOSIAH w. SEAYER, of
Waitsneld, and HATTIE V. ADAMS, Of Dnxbnry
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-11-20

CALAIs.-The school at Maple Corner closes
next Friday with sociable in the evening, to
which all are invited The winter term, which
promises to be full, opens Monday, December I'd,
Board has been procured in the village the past
term as low as one dollar per week. A few rooms
for self.boarding are as yet unengaged and can
be had at surprisingly low rates, Students have
access to large and growing library, also to a
cabinet of minerals and curosities, comprising
several hundred specimens, to which almost daily
additions are being made. First singing school
OF the season, under the direction of G. Y, bud
ley, is appointed at the church next Thursday
evening Teachers examination at the Center
school-house next Saturday.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-11-20

HANCOCK, The first regular lyceum of the
" Hancock Literary Society was held in the
Town Hall, Saturday evening, November 10th.
The question for discussion was: ResOlued, That
agriculture is more beneficial to the human race
than all other occupations" Decided, three in
the negative and two in the affirmative. The
next lyceum will be held Friday evening, Novem-
Der I'D. All are cordially invited to attend. We
are glad to see the lyceums started again, and we
predict they will be what they were last winter
"A decided success
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-11-20

WORCESTER. Branch Grange met on the
evening of the 18th at the residence of l.. NJ
Hutchinson, for an oyster supper. The host and
hostess spared no pains to make the occasion
pleasant one, and all present seemed bound t.
have good time-as the members of that order
always do when they come together. The grange
is in healthy condition, with motto to live
and let live