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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1878-01-07
ENGLAND AND RUSSIA.

AS the New Year opens, the state of
affairs between Russia and Turkey Is
very critical. and momentus in its pros
poets Turkey is reduced almost to
the last extremity. while Russia is pre-
pared to prosecute the war with renew
ed energy. The only hope of Turkey
is in England, which is acting the part
of an ally through protesting neutrality.
All her moral influence, and no light
amount Of support Of another character
is on the side of Turkey and against
Russia, which she is still disposed to
regard and treat as rival if not as an
enemy. In this state of affairs. it is
not at all strange that Russia is dis
posed to regard English meditation in
the light of intervention. with no pro-
priety can the British government claim
to act the part Of mediator when so
fully committed to one of the parties
looking on that would doubtless have
something to say should any attempt at
Intervention be made, and it is not i'm
possible that such action on the part OF
England would bring on general wal
in Europe.
We earnestly hope and pray that
other nations may not become involved
that the war may speedily come to an
end, and that its result may be to secure
better government for the provinces and
people of Turkey under whatever au
spices that government mag be admin
istered. 1t could not be any worse
under any administration than it has
been in the past, and we cherish the
hope that in the providence Of God
which orders all events, the presen
year will not be advanced before such
change will be secured ~ 7. Observer
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1878-01-07


Notwithstanding the complaint that
is so very common in regard to the dis
honesty of government officers, the facts
are. that the amount of losses sustained
by government, on account of thieving
officers. is almost nothing. in comparison
with the losses suffered by the people
generally, from the dishonesty of men
who are the custodians of their money.
and others who are reputed as honest
business men. A New York paper
makes out that over S3O,0OO,OOO have
been lost to the owners in the last four
years by reason of defalcations. embez-
elements and breaches of trust on the
part of city and county officials, bank
officers. executors Of estates, etc.
And the worst of it is the shower does
not yet seem to be over.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1878-01-07

The Malone Palladium says that,
while Vice President Wheeler does not
fully agree with the presidents civil
service policy, as interpreted by his acts
and orders, he comedies entire honesty
and sincerity of purpose to the president
and believes that whenever he finds he
has made mistake he will correct it.
The paper adds that, 'however Mr..
Wheeler may regard certain specific
acts of the administration, he is not an
anti Hayes man."
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1878-01-07

THE EASTERN WAR.

NV ~ ~ 40 VIM
cially announced that. at the Sultan's
requested. England has agreed to ap.
proach Russia in regard to negotiating
peace. The announcement has had a
very reassuring effect.
st. Petersburg. Dec. ga despatch
announcing that at the request of the
Sultan England had agreed to approach
Russia for the purpose of negotiating
peace causes the greatest excitement,
and it is believed that the Gear will, in
accordance with his oft-expressed views,
reject any proposals looking to peace.
other than those coming direct from the
Sultan himself.
London, Dec. 29.-The advertiser
publishes the following in official form
I'VE understand that the Sultan has
solicited the British Government to ap-
proach the Gear, with q view to bring
about negotiations for peace, and the
British Governments hos oonNentod to do
So" This announcement is officially
confirmed.
Paris, Dec. 25.-The Temps, allud-
ing to the report that active intercourse
has been going on between Paris and
London with a view of establishing an
understanding on the Eastern question,
says it is perfectly certain that the
French Government does not intend de-
parting from its attitude of reserve, to
play an active part in Eastern affairs.
Notwithstanding the rumors of at
tempted negotiations on the part of Eng
land to secure peace. Russia ia making
vigorous preparations to carry on the
war and probably to carry it to the gates
of Constantinople. A special to the
London Post from Bucharest states that
the reinforcements ordered for the Rus
sian Army exceed 100000 men. The
Army of the Baltic, numbering 10000
men, is also being formed. Russia has
bought 200, 900 rifles in Berlin, and has
ordered 1900 Krupp field guns.
London, Dec. 25.-The Vienna cor.
respondent of the Times says the com
mandcrs of the Russian advanced crops
have received orders to remain on the
defensive until reinforced by troops
from the neighborhood of Plevna. 1t il
said $4,000 men with seventy cannon
have lately passed Galatz. Part o.
these crossed the Danube by the Ibrai
bridge while the rest went in the direc
ton of Kalarash. 1t is thought thes,
reinforcements will join General Zlm
hermann and operate against the east
ern side of the quadrilateral, primaril,
against Silistria, while division of tn,
Grenadiers and division of the reserve
formerly before Plevna, will go to Biel;
and join the Twelfth Army Crops 70
the siege of Rustehuk. Tho Crane
Duke Nichalas will join the army op
Grating against Sophia. The Care
witch is expected to command that des
tined to advance through the Balkan
further east, probably through the Tro
jan Pass.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1878-01-07

The latest sensation in New York
is the failure Of John Bonner & Co..
brokers. and the fight of the senior
partner, probably to Canada, with a
considerable amount of money, perhaps
100000. The failure has caused the
suspension of the bankers and brokers
dent; and several leading operators are
badly hurt by it. Among the victims
is L. w. Park, who loses 100000.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1878-01-07

European names on the death roll for
the year are: Earnest Picard, the French
statesman; Leverrier, the French as.
tronomer; Theirs. the eminent republi-
can and historian of France; Therese
Titens, the world-reDowDed operatic
singer; Mrs. Norton. the poet. and
Field Marshall Wronged of Germany
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1878-01-07
DAVID SIMPSONS ESTATE.
CTATE OF VERMONT, I
Application for License
Orleans District. sd


In Probate Court held at lrasburgh, in said District
en- the Sd day of January A. D. 1878.
Jane 8. Simpson, Administrator OF the estate OF
David Simpson. late of Greensboro in said District
deceased, makes application for license to sell all Of
the real estate of said deceased in said Greensboro
excepting the widows dover. but including the
reversiOn Of dover and the homestead described al
follows. to wit: Being the land and premises constiI
tuting the farm in said Greensboro which SAID de-
ceased lived the time of his death and OF which he
died seized and possessed; and representing that ri
sale thereof is necessary raise money pay the e1
penses "f administration said estate and the debts
and charges against the same.
Whereupon, 1t is ordered by said Court that said ae
count and said application be referred to = session
thereof 10 be held at L. H. Thompson's Office in said
Irasburgh. the S0th day Of January, A. D. 1875
hearing and decision thereon.
And it is further ordered that notice hereof be given
to all persons interested by publication Of the
three weeks successfully in the Orleans County Mon-
tor newspaper published at Barton. in said District
previous said time appointed for hearing that they
may appear at said time and place and show cause il
any they may have. why said license should not be
granted
BY the Court-Attest,
L. H. THOMPSON, Judge.
true copy Of Record-Attest.
o3 L. II. THOMPSON Judge.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1878-01-07

A correspondent of the New York
Times says both parties in Indiana are
preparing for one of the 6ercest politi-
cal fights ever known in the State
The Democrats under the lead of Voor
hes will take their stand upon a most
radical imitation platform. The election
is only for minor officers and members
of the legislature which will choose a
senator to fill Morton's seat.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1878-01-07
England has at the request Of Turke,

England has at Che request OF Turkey,
addressed note to Russia asking her
if she will listen to terms of peace, and
Russia replies that Turkey must apply
to her commander-in- chief in the field.
The reply is in very courteous terms
aud England cannot find fault; at the
same time JOHNNY Bulls chews his cud
with a good deal Of impotence.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1878-01-07

William Z. Chandler of New Hamp.
shire. has attempted to create sensa-
tiOn in the political world by an open
letter, in which he revives with great
impressiveness and particularly the
charges of the last year, that Hayes had
promised to sustain the republican gov.
errors Of South Carolina and Louisiana
if be was counted in, and that on these
and other pledges he was counted in,
The parties to whom he refers as au
charities. however. deny the whole story
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1878-01-07

Dispatches from Europe show most
remarkable state of affairs. 1t is stated
that Belgium has fallen beneath the
the domination of Germany. For
some time past Prussian officer in
Brussels has been really in command of
the military resources of Belgium. The
King has been told that he must govern
his kingdom as Prince Bismarck would
have him. England's influence and su-
thority is defcd. and any day serious
crisis may arise which will plunge the
whole continent into war.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1878-01-07
j. j. HILL, BARTON, VT,
Agent for Orleans County.
Petition for Divorce.
GTATE OF VERMONT
Orleans County Court February Tenn. A. D. 1873.
MARY NEsLINe Vs. RoBERr NEsLIKe.

Orleans County Court February Tenn. A. d. 1875
MARY NEsLING vs.. RoBERr NEsLIEe
WHEREAS. Mary Nesting of Barton in the County of
Orleans aud State aforesaid has filed in the Clerks
Office Of said County Court her libel for divorce setting
forth in substance that she legally married the
SAIL Robert Nesting the oath day of January. A. D.
lS4S at Ascot in the Province OF Quebec by Rev c. P
Mallory. minister of the Gospel and that she has in
all things kept her martial and that the SAID
Robert Nesting. dsieg lrding his martial v"ws the
9th day of September. A. D. 1885 wifuy deserted the
SAID hbelant. and the said bellant has resided in
Barton Aforesaid fur ;he past years and therein
praying that the bonds of marimony may be dissolved
and divorce granted her.
And ii being made IA appear that the said Robert
Nesting resides without this State that a citation
cannot be served upon him: IL is ordered that the
substance of said libel and this order be published
in the Orleans County Monitor newspaper Published
Barton in said County of Orleans three weeks
cessyey, the last of which publications shall be at
least three weeks previous the February Term OF
Orleans County Court, be held at lrasburgh
the 9Th day of February, A. d. 1878 when the said
Robert Nesting Is ordered appear and make
to lid petition
Given under my hand this 10Th day of December.
A. b. 1877.
BCUSHMAN Deputy Clerk.
WV MILES, Attorney. oil
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1878-01-07
GEORGE PARTRIDGEs ESTATE
Notice of Settlement
STATE OF VERMONT, o,,... n,,..,.. :.
GEORGE PART

In Probate Court held at lrasburgh in said District
on the 2lst day of Decemb-r A. ID. 1877.
Sarah b. Partridge. Administrative Of the estate
OF GEORGE PARTRIDGE. late of Glover, in
said District deceased, presents her administration
account for examination aid allowance. and makes
application fol- decree 6f distribution and partition of
the estate OF said deceased
Whercupun, it is ordered by said Court, that said
account and said application be referred to session
thereof to be held at L. H. Thompsons office in said
Irasburgh the LIST day OF February, A. D. 1878, for
hearing and decision thereon.
And it Is further ordered. that notice hereof be
given to all persons interested by publication of the
same three weeks SUCCESSFULLY in the Orleans County
Monitor newspaper published at Barton, previous to
said time appointed for hearing that they may appear
at said time and place. and show cause. If any they
may have. why SAID account should not be allowed,
and such decree made.
By the Court-Attest,
L d THOMPSON. Judge.
A true copy of Record-Attest,
oil L, H. THOM PSON Judge,
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1878-01-07

Two church societies in Brattleboro
propose to reduce the salaries of their
pastors the present year. The Congre-
gationalists intend settling a permanent
pastor as soon as practicable.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1878-01-07

Mrs. Murat Halsted, the wife of the
editor of the Cincinnati Commercial,
though the mother of eleven children,
looks no older than thirty FIVE. Her
hair. of rich golden brown, is seven
feet long, and when flowing loosely,
trails behind her on the ground like a
robe of gold.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1878-01-07
Organs and Pianos

Has taken the agency and offers for sale of the
best Organs and Pianos manufactured In the United
States He viii be pleased to show any party desiring
TO purchase an instrument some of those he has
hand and he believes he can furnish them better
instrument for the money than can be bought else
where in this county. He will put his instruments
trial beside any instrument offered for SALE without
cost to those for whom the trial is made Call and
my instruments. and get price lists
Mrs. Jewell is giving music lessons and win be
pleased to play these instruments and show their
qualities to any person desiring to examine them.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1878-01-07

Burlington expended Slls.5Oo on
new buildings last year. against $780,
900 in 1875.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1878-01-07
FOR l5 CENTS

will print SO Visiting Cards. Plain Bristol or Assorted
Colors and send postpaid to any part Of the United
States or Canada Address,
K. I'll. WEBSTER. Barton, VT
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1878-01-07

The subscriber is now prepared to furnish the eli
zehs OF Northern Vermont with a newer, better anS
the largest assortment Of
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1878-01-07
Ladies Ladies' /! Ladies i!
ALL KINDS OF
HAIR. WORK,

Rraids, Switches, Curls, and Hair Jewelry made I'd
order Combngs carefully sorted and roots all
turned one way. Old switches made gray, fol
those wishing gray hair. Work promptly done al
reasonable prices. Orders by mail carefully attended
to. ANNIE s. WEBSTER, Charleston, VI o2d
The Portland daily press., 1878-02-11
The Rates of Postage.

Postal cards, one cent each, 60 without further
charge to all parts of the United States and Canadas
with an additional onecent stamp they go to all parts
Of Europe.
All letters, to all parts of the United States and
Canada, three cents per half-ounce.
Local. or "drop" letters, that is, for the city or
town where deposited, cents if delivered by car
riers, and cent where there is no carrier system.
Newspapers, daily, semi weekly, tri weekly and
weeklies, regularly issued and sent to regular sub
scribers, cents per pound payable at the office OF
publication, newspapers and magazines published
less frequently than once week, cents per pound.
Transient newspapers, magazines, pamphlets, books
and handbills, cent for each two ounces fraction
thereof ALI other miscellaneous matter, including
unsealed circulars, book manuscripts, proofsheets,
photographs &c. and also seeds, cuttings, bulbs and
roots and merchandise not exceeding four pounds in
weight, cent for each ounce or fraction thereof.
The following are the postal rates with Europe;
The rates for letters for the hafounce or frac-
tion thereof and those for newspapers for tou
ounces or fraction thereof
To Great Britain and Ireland, letters cent;
newspapers cents; France, letters cents, news
papers cents; Spain, letters cents, newspapers 2
cents; all parts of Germany, including Austria,
letters cents, newspapers 2 cents; Denmark,
letters cents, newspapers cents; Switzerland
letters cents, newspapers cents; Italy, letters
cents, newspapers cents; Russia, letters cents,
newspapers cent?; Norway, letters cents, news
2 cents; Turkey. European and Asiatic letters
cents, newspapers cents; Egypt letters cents,
newspapers cents.
For Asiatic countries, the haf-ounce limit fol
letters and the four ounces for newspapers, still
holding good, the rates are:-
To Australia, letters via San Francisco Except to
New South Waes) cents, via Southam pton 10 cents
via Brindis IS cents newspapers via San Francisco
cents via Southampton cents, via Brndis cents
China letters via San Francisco 10 cents via South
ampton Is cents, via Brindisi 10 cents, newspapers
., 4 and cents, by the respective routes; British
India, Italian mail. letters, 10 cents, newspapers
cents; Japan letters, via San Francisco cents via
England 10 cents, via Brndisi 81 cents, newspapers
via San Francisco cents, via Southampton cents
via. Brindis cents.
The Portland daily press., 1878-02-11
Brief lettings.


Winter has come at last. 1t will probably
stay about four months
You can count on two months for winter in
February every time.
Marriott Bailey g. Co. are to furnish the car
pet for the Odd Fellows Hall at Kennebunk
The Payson Literary Society hold its meet
ings in Mechanics building hereafter.
A petition is in circulation at Aliens Corner
asking for postofice at that place.
1t is Mr.. Erwin W. Pike who has has been
appointed Postmaster at Cornish.
Major John M. Gould is preparing to erect a
summer residence at the Cape next season.
Mr.. Thaxter exhibits fine bust of j. N.
Winslow at Hale's.
Officer McIntire arrested man and woman
on Lincoln street for adultery yesterday.
The steamer Nipigan sailed for Liverpool Sat-
urday with full cargo.
The Goldfish have appeared along the coast in
large schools, and the fishermen are reaping an
immense harvest
A man named John Flaherty, who resides in
Dunphy's block, fell into the hold of vessel,
and is not expected to live.
The police were obliged to dispense the crowd
of drunken sailors in James Waite's place on
Middle street Saturday night.
A horse car was smashed by colliding with
another at the turnout near Locust street Sat-
urday night.
Saturday night schools boy named Hanlon
slipped at the corner of Montgomery and Con-
gress and broke his ankle.
A boy named Mackin was caught Saturday
in the act of collecting admission to the hen
show at the outside door. 1t is said that he de-
ceived a number of persons that way.
A son of T. W. Phillips of this city, who is
attending school in Deering, received a bad cut
under the eye the other day by being hit with
piece of ice thrown by companion.
The sheriffs seized two barrels of beer on the
o'clock Boston and Maine train Saturday
night They also found a wash boiler half full
at Bowers on Schol street.
The Catholic Temperance Cadets have de-
cided to give two entertainments, musical and
dramatic, to raise funds to help defray the ex-
pense of their new uniforms.
The veteran old tug boat, Uncle Sam, was
sank in the harbor Saturday morning on her
way 10 the Cape to have her machinery taken |
out.
The Times says there is a case to be tried in |
the Superior Court this term. where $50 is in |
volved and sixty witnesses have been summon |
ed for one side.
The Portland daily press., 1878-02-11
THE LEGISLATURE.
state Board of Health-The Fish Bill
The Insurance Commissienership--.A d-
j0urnment.

AUGUSTA! Feb. g.
The bill establishing State Board of Health
has not yet been presented to the House. 1t il
all ready and would have been reported today
but It was understood that DR.. French and
Judge Shepley desired another hearing and its
presentation was postponed until the first oil
the week.
The fish bill is now in the House, but inst
what Its provisions are am unable to say.
All the thinkers from Quoddy Head to Portland
| light have had hand in fixing" it. and now
believe there is not section which is the
same as the committee left it.
The Judiciary Committee votedIFyesterday to
purchase six hundred copies of Appleton and
Plaisted's Digest of the Maine Reports. There
was quite contest between these authors, and
u. Y. Hopkins, Esq, of Mt. Vernon, who it is
said has spent nearly five years upon work of
the same kind, and has it in forward state of
completion. 1t is doubtful if the Legislature
passes the bill at this session.
The game law was under consideration YES.
terday in the Legal Affairs Committee room.
w. w. Thomas, Jr, and Mr.. Hanson of PORT
land, addressed the committee The bill is
essentially the same as prepared by the COM
mission. Moose and game wardensIare provid-
ed Tor in each county. The 18th section as
amended says, 10 person shall in any way de-
stroy between the LIST day of May and the LIST
day of October of each year "fur-bearing ami
mails" Strike out in second line the words
wild ducks" and insert wood duck, or dusky
duck" commonly called black duck; also fix
ing close time from 10Th December to 18th Sep
for phor A IL
robins, oricols, etc.. shall not be killed at any
time.
There seems to be a combined movement
against Joshua Nye, the Insurance Commits
sioner. A few days ago an order abolishing his
office was passed in the House, but killed in
the Senate. Now the House refuses to concur
and asks for conference committee. There
are also movements being made to reach him
in another direction, and it would not be strange
if he suffers somewhat at the hands of this
Legislature.
an interesting one to those members who have
remained here during the entire session. They
are talking about getting through next week,
but now it appears quite impossible to do so.
The Judiciary Committee have several very i'm
portant matters before them, which they can
not dispose of SO as to report before the middle
of the week, and the Legal Affairs Committee
have not as yet cleared their docket. The GEM
mittee on Insurance will hold their last meet
ing Monday night and report finally Tuesday.
They have in hand bill granting new char
ter to the Union Mutual Life Insurance Com
pany. The present charter was granted in 1S4S,
from year to year that 1t is hard telling just
what it requires. There have been before the
Legislature some sixty petitions from Aroos-
took county, asking for appropriations for one
object or another, and. the fate Of many are
sealed daily by indefinite postponement
1t is thought by those best informed that a
final adjournment will be reached on Wednes-
day, the 10th inst. RoDERIcK.