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made Of pedfgrees, and as the wheels reyolTed
with lfghtning-iike rapidity the spokes would
8eem to bear the names Of Wcii-known aires.
some alive, and some dead for hundreds OF years,
Faster and faster would go the vehicle, Until at
last q spoke bearing the nane Of horse that liza
had been told that day was quitter would fy
out, letting the wagon to the ground with .
fearful crash, mangling its occupant horribly,
while the Kentucky trotter, the best horse IN
the world, sir" strobe mad1y forward through
space, With nothing bit the th1ls to bother him.
Then the Chicago man would awake IN cold
sweat, find It was all dream. thank God that
be was still alive, and doza of again.
Finally he bought q double-stitch. three-piy
Kentucky trottcr, warranted to pass anything
1t met going the other way; to be sound, kind,
well educated, = consistent Christian, tndulgeut,
and years old. tAnd right here It may be
stated as remarkable fact for the considera-
ton of scientists that no horse over years old
was ever known to exist in Kentucky. They
may age rapidly after leaving that paradise, but
while there their youth is perennfal.)
successful South Water street commission
house with the ''artist'' who had shown the
horae's gait and graces, Mr.. - took possess
sion Of his steed and pedigree (the latter being
rolled up, map-fashion) and prepared to start
for home. Then he te1egraphed to bis p2rtner
az folloWs:
Secure me two <&} box-stalls At Currycombs
The partner, who knew something about the
price OF Kentucky horses, thought Charley was
Pulling rather too strong an oar, and replied IS
follows:
What in - are you buying two horaes for. Do
you want to bankrupt our lettucc-shopf JN.
The reply:
Don't you worry about me-, I haven't been in
two. lWant ono ata1l for my txotser and the other
for his pedigree. CHARLEY.
, 1879-06-22

Gentlemen who FIN oke should use Browns Cam
phorated Sapouaceous Dentffrice which IL mozt
agreeable detergent and it in.parts woudzoua
beauty to the t'iyories. ''-::.25 cents.
, 1879-06-22
EL0UE.

Baamy sleep, good digestion, rich blood, elastic
step, and cheerfalneEs in Hop Bittcrs.
The New York herald., 1879-09-07
BROOKLYN'S OFFICIAL CHANGES.

"Trimming" is now the order Of tho day among
the ''ins" OF Kings county, who fear to get out.
fato which is threatened by OF tho lato ap-
pontments by tho Mayor and Common Council,
and tho "outs" are as anxious to got In. No
rash promises have been nadc any side. however.
as lar as could be ascertained the powers that be
declaring their intention of waiting afcw days before
making any changes.
The police captains of the several precincts were
officially notified by superintendent Campbell yes
terdsy that Commissioners Oliver II. LEIGH anu
John pyburn had assumed tho duties OF
Office, relieving ex-Comnssioners Ward and
White, and that they should be obey ed
and respected accordingly President Jourdan
being out OF town. tho new Board OF Police and Tx
cse did formally organize, though the other two
Commissioners held brief session, at which 1t was
agreed that Mr.. Pyburn would take charge OF the
Lxcise and Mr.. LEIGH would be the treasurer.
There are host of sergeants working hard to Sc
cure the captaincy OF the Ninth precinct. made
vacant by the appointment of Captain LEIGH
as Police COMMISSIONER. Promincnt among
the candidates are Sergeant James kellett.
republican, of the Third precinct; Sergeant John
Eason, democrat, OF the second precinct. and
The New York herald., 1879-09-07
THAT EXTRAORDINARY STORY.

AN INVESTIGATION TO BE MADE AT POLICE
HEApoUARTERs-MR. HUNTER RISES TO Ex-
PLAIN.
After Superintendent walling had read in yester-
days HERALD the report OF tine attempt made by two
unknown men to backmail Mr.. T. Potter Wight out
of $500. and after he had noted the way in
which Detective Shelley appeared in the story at
intervals, he sent word to Mr.. william F. Knitting.
Mr.. Wight's counsel. that he would like him call
at the superintendent Office. Mr.. Kintzing did SO
carly yesterday and after short conversation it
arranged that speedy investigation should be made
and attempt made to secure the two would-be
blackmailers. Mr.. Wight not present. but it was
arranged by Mr.. KNITTING that no would be thero on
Monday morning with his witnesses. when it is
thought that sufficient grounds will be shown for
the arrest Of at least person suspicion Fur
ther than this action was taken yesterday. and
Mr.. Wight said there was nothing to add to tho
story already told Nothing has been heard of the
check that presented, and 1t IL not thought
probable that anything will ever be heard of 1t
again unless its holder Is arrested.
GroRex IL. HUNTERS EXPLANATION.
To THE EDITOR or THE HrRALp.-
head Of AN Extraordinary story in which letter boar
ing my name mas oeeh infested ana "ppos ~ , '"nee M
sSovs SS S the r% sS' styling % iissf Potter %sS
Ssn S9y 9hs OF SAwGs Ss es"sy G on nans '
genuine aud evs'y word therein contained expect to
substantiate in ~ court OF ustice Tho claim OF Mr.
Of siod money which belonged Mr. May and which he
alleges has been appropriated by Wight & Co., and the
evidence Of which IL ia poSscsson but do not
try in the shall reserve II Tor
Cos 80 soon tS az y
city. | am also informed that there are other CLAIMS
similar against IT Potter Wight Co." and
the facts relating to thcm striktngy eoncdent to
those In Mr.. Mays
OF ali The other matter, relating entirely to another
patty aud claim. am entirely ignorant neither know
have heard such James o. Gold
smith Detective Shelley, or their alleged c1im and
"a loss know how claim and name should bo
mixed with action TO which, ms II appears in the
article itself 1t has connection relation whatever
1t scoms. however, that ! have not been for
tnnate getting sight OF MI Wight AS
Detective shelley has bcen have called several times
his rcputed Office him relative claim but
have always found him and have received
satisfa Information from stcriOus
who has charge Jf his Office havo represented
myself Ntachc OF court: but have all my lot
First District Court where they
oil Ia absence BY the marshal who attends 10
collection business GEOkGk H. HUNTER,
kirat 81 urt.
The New York herald., 1879-09-07
DEMOCRATIC PRIMARIES.


MORE DELEGATES AND ALTERNATEs ELECTED
TO THE STATE CONVENTION.
In number OF the Assembly districts OF the city
last evening democratic primary elections wcro
he'd to choose Delegates and alcrnstcs to the State
Conyontion. which meets on Wednesday next ut
Syracuse. The following list shows tho districts in
which tho elections took place. and tho delegates
altcrnates chosen -
ANrI-rAMMANY.
First DstricL-Dc -Dclegatos-John Fox. John Callahan
Michael Q. Murphy. Mternatcs-Mchael Halpin,
Daniel Il. Finn ana f. Oscar Woodruff.
Second Bistrtct--Delogatcs--Be Woods. Jere-
miah Murphy aud bartholomew Cronin. Alter
uates-C Constantino Donohue, Jeremiah 'Brien aud
Thomas Purcell.
Third Dli,act.-Delegates-- Mayor Edward Cooper
Nicholas Hong ghton and Daniel ORclly. Atcrnases-
James Mctiregor. Jsmos j. Burnett and John ONell
ron Iistrat-Dclegates-A. l.. brewer. John
Kceiap and John cox. A,ternates-Thomas T..
Knox Louis Dorgowitz and bernard Neice.
NiEtt DIST, icf--D Delegates--Jaines bryan. Charles
W. Mclean aud John 1. WaterDury. Altornates-
Thomas IA. sullivan. John O'Bricn and Michael
Conln.
E,ohtA I,strtct.--Delegatcs-B Kcnney. John
W. white and Charles Dexhcimer. Altornates--
The New York herald., 1879-09-07

THE DELEGATES RESOLVE TO LEAVE THE CON-
vENTIoN " GOVERNOR ROBINSON Is RENoMI-
MATED.
Tho Tammany Committee on Organization held
long aud most enthusiastic meeting last night in the
Fourteenth street Wigwam. The many sessions Of
the committee that have been held from time to
time since the opening of tho crusade against tho
denomination of Governor Robinson havo all been
marked with great unanimity of sentiment among
the members and af OF them were enthusiastic.
Yesterdays meeting. however. was nothing moro
nor less than ovation. From beginning to end
the utmost harmony prevailed. and the building
rang with cheers and applause AS the speakers made
their points against the Chief Executive.
The meeting WAS called to order by Mr.. August us
Schell, and Immediately calling the roll Mr. John
Kelly presented a series OF resolutions, reciting
the Tammany Hall delegation would withdraw
in body from the Convention. The reading
OF the resolutions was followed by burst
OF applause and they were unanimously adopted.
Then Mr.. Henry D. Purroy. OF the annexed dis
trict, moved that Augustus Schel Frederick Smy the
and john Kelly be appointed n subcommittee OF the
delegates to the Syracuse Convention, to consult
with those from other parts OF tho State with regard
the 1t may bo advisable to pursue in of
the denomination OF Robinson. Tins resolution
also adopted without dissenting voice.
General Frank u. Spinola, Senator Creamor and
AL lcrnlan Roberts then addressed tho committee.
after which adjournment taken. A largo
number of the delegates to the Convention were
present during tho meeting and all OF them
pressed themselves as being heartily in favor or tho
various resolutions offered and adopted.
The New York herald., 1879-09-07
MRS. HASCY HELD FOR TRIAL.

Mrs Marie s. Hascy, alias schoonmaker. who. to-
gether with Thomas J. Lynch broadway diamond
broker, IL charged with having swindlcd Mcssrs.
ROGERS and Fay. Fulton Market fish dealers. out of
$1,000 by false representations. was conducted by
deputy sheriff yesterday from Ludlow street Jail to
the rombs Court and arraigneu before Justice Nor
gan She chatted with female friend until ly nch ar
rived, which was in n few minutes afierward. Cor
poration Counsel Noah appeared for tho complain
ants and MIR. A. Ii. Hummei Tor the doencc. AT
half-past eleven the magistrate said d-.'fhc
Court decides to hold tho defendant, Mary
Schoonmaker, for trial in default of the
sum of $4,000 bail In Lynchs case tho
Court will give it's decision at Essex Market Court
on next Monday, at three o'clock in the afternoon
Mrs Hascy, on her formal examination, said:-"I am
years old native ot Philadelphia. living
ut present in this city, at No 70 West Twelfth street.
a saleswoman by trade, and not guilty."
The New York herald., 1879-09-07

Sergeant John Kane, also of the latter pre-
emit. DIR. Andrew Otterson. the newly ap-
pointed Health Officer of Brooklyn. visited
his Office yesterday and relieved Dr. Crane.
1t Is said that several changes will be made IN inc
personnel OF the employees of that department during
the present week.
Michael O'Keeffe Registrar OF Arrears. filed his
bonds yesterday in the sum of $4,000. No action
has yet been taken by the newly appointed f1re
Commissioners Mclaughlin. Brennan and Waeier.
Removals and appointments will be in order within
the next few days.
The New York herald., 1879-09-07
IMMIGRATION'S TIDE.

The total number OF i'm migrant arrivals at Castle
Garden last week was 3.0i2, of which 7l3 arrived
yesterday--as5 by the Oder. from Bremen; 1ss by
the OLYMPUS, from Liverpool, and AZ by the Soncr.
set from BRISTOL. The total number Of immigrant
arrivals ut Castle Garden from January l. 1879.
TO yesterday. was s3.47b. or an increase over the
same time last year OF "a, ,G69 immigrants.
The New York herald., 1879-09-07

For Robinson Observation-Disclosures. 2O4
Opposition Observation-Disclosures. l03
Doubtful Observation-Disclosures. II
The New York herald., 1879-09-07
TAMMANY'S LAST GUN.

THE DELEGATES RESOLVE TO LEAVE THE CON-
vENTIoN " GOVERNOR ROBINSON IS RENoMI-
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1879-11-21

turned which shall cause light upon
such actions and bring the perpetra-
tors to justice. We also learn of many
who are acting as attorneys or agents
for claimants in the prosecution for
pensions or other claims before the
department who are charging illegal
fees, thereby defrauding the claimant
out of his or her just dues.
For obtaining IL pension no agent or
attorney is allowed 10 receive, as n
present or otherwise, more than ten
dollars as u fee since June 90, 1873. at
which time the law granting, in certain
cases, twenty-five dollars, was re-
pealed. Under the present law no fee
greater than ten dollars can be collec-
ted in any manner. Should claim
ant be asked to pay more the agent or
attorney is liable to prosecution and a
heavy penalty.
We are aware of instances where
great wrong has been committed in
the present law allowing almost any
one TO act as agent for such claimants,
and many taking advantage of the
opportunity to work upon the over
anxious and needful claimants by
causing them to believe that his posi-
! ton before the department was much
more influential than others, the
claimant agreeing to pay an exorbit-
ant fee for that which cannot be in the
least to his benefit more than if the
regular fee is agreed upon.
We are reliably informed of one case
where 800, fifty per cent. of the
amount collected for a poor widow
was extorted from her for services for
which the law only allows ten dollars.
A shame it is, but what shall be done
to guard the interests OF the many
thousands making application or now
receiving their paltry proportion
Throughout the country. At present
there is not sufficient guard placed
around the many schemers who prose.
cute these claims; and we Sine erely
believe that for the best interests of all
both the government and claimants
and which would save countless thous-
ands, not only in presenting true
claims but in guarding the interests OF
thousands of widows and heirs in in.
terest in this country, that no agent OF
attorney should be allowed to present
a claim until having placed in the
department at Washington a proper
bond from $40, 900 to $780, each, &C
cording to amount of business done by
him, with record of his reliability
and integrity as guarantee to the
officers of the department, that what
he represents is to be relied upon. Ii
the end the whole would tend to the
general good, and we believe it would
have a great tendency TO correct the
present evil. We hope to hear the
opinion of Others on this subject. III
CJsmopolite,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1879-11-21

The Albany Ereniny Times quotes
with unqualified satisfaction from a
journal OF Watertown: I'VE think it
may be safely stated that SAM TILDEN
is politically finished"
This seefus to be true and it may
even more safely be stated that the
Democratic party seems TO be politi-
cally finished also.-N Y. Dqily Sun.
This is frank and manly acknowl-
edgement Mr.. Sun. No otbor Democrat
ic paper that We know of has either the
honesty or the hardihood to face the
music, and state the Democratic out.
look just as it appears. Keep it up,
and when you have convinced the
masses of the Democratic party that
s. j. 4. aud other leaders OF like
ilk are simply foolipg them with illu.
eions that vanish III thin air, there
will be a chance of reorganizsng them
upon some solid basis. Bye the bye,
after carefully reading the Sun for
about year, we have often been led
10 ask if the kind of wet blanket the
Sun is incliued to throw over the Dem.
ocratic parties hopes, doesn't do more
10 finish that party. than the direct at.
tack of half Il dozen Republican pa
pers. 80 !,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1879-11-21
STATE or VERMONT.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION.

The custom Of our fathers, houorcd in our
State by constant observance and endeared to
all OF Us hy many sacred associations, sets
apart day at this season for grateful acknow-
ledgment 20 Divine Providence OF our many
blessings.
In recognition OF this haiiowed usage and
In accordance with the recommendation of
the President of the United states, appoint
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER ~, as DAY OF rCBLic
THANKSGIVING AND PRAISE.
Let US on that day rest from our labors, and
in public worship. as well as at our flresides,
give thanks TO God for the great blessings
which have crowned the year-for life and
health; that peace prevails and law and order
reign; for government based on the iutcili-
gence and virtues of its citizens; for its pre-
servation through many trials and dangers in
the past, and our reasonable faith and hope
that under Gods care and the watthiuluesS OF
the people it will still live, free and strong
for the steAdfast patience and purpose OF our
people and rulers which has restored us to fl
nancial equality with the standards of the
commercial world, and given new life to AL
honorable enterprise; that the waste Of war
has been in great measure restored; that labor
Is employed and now meets with fit recon
ed by bounteous harvest beyond precedent
that 1.-THE pastures are clothed with flocks and
the valleys also are covered with corn and
for the return OF general prosperity, based as
all true prosperity must be, on public and pri-
vate honesty and good faith and an earnest
and intelligent industry and frugality
We are, indeed; repeating an ancient cere-
mony OF this feast of the harvest, waving the
rich fruits of our abundance toward the four
quarters of the weird.
And in our rejoicing let MS remember the
blessing promised to the bonntiful eye, the
cheerful giyer, and to him that consideieth
the poor, and i'll all ways give practical eX-
preston to our gratitude, showing forth His
praise not only with our lips but in our lives.
GiUsn under my hama Gnd TIE seal Of he StGte. Il.
~ the Executive CHAMBER at sutherland
Fails, his nm day Of N0ca26eT, II,
L. S the year Of our L0r& ore Thousand tigitt
hundred and ScUeHty-RiBe, and Of the
~ Independence ofhs United states, TIE
one hundred and T0VtH.
REDtIELD PROCTOR.
Blythe QorTaor;
HARRY. r. SIIMsOS,
Ssc'y Of CiuH ant Military IHdirs
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1879-11-21
Blythe Qorsraor;
HARRY. r. SIIMsOS,
Ssc'y Of CiUti ami Military -1tdirS.
THANKSGIVING DAY.

This is Civil Feast, IL Festival ap-
pointed by the State. And it is re-
markable not more for its widespread
observance among our people than
that this observance is SO continuous
and unchanged as the years run on.
This day is set apart for praise, for
worship and for reverent Thanksgiving
to Almighty God for His blessings. 1t
il day for almsgiving, for joyous
family reunions, for feasting. And yet
our annual Thanksgiving Day is al
most the sole heritage in our civil
institutions from those of few genera
lions back who held that feasting and
all things belonging to the senses could
have but the very slightest connection
with true worship, which they taught
must be simply and entirely spiritual
We note it as a remarkable fact that
while in our social customs, and our
intellectual habits and even in our
religious beliefs, u strong and univers-
ally acknowledged reaction has taken
place from the coldness and austerity
of our Puritan fore fathers, Thanksgiv-
ing Day which they bequeathed us, still
has a firm place in the peoples heart.
And it is well that this is 50. 1t is sad
commentary on the weakness of our
human nature but to returR thanks
for blessings received, simple as the
net is-natural as the act is-delight-
tul as the act isis one of the deeds for
which some special time must be ap-
pointed and set apart to ENSURE its be-
ing kept in a position of rightfuhpromi-
hence.
AS our people gather in their respect
ivoplaces of worshipon Thursday next,
it 2"ill be subject of ,universal remark,
now as i'll the many years of q long
past, that the Service is seelnly and
fitting. Surely our blessings of peace,
security and material prosperity never
called upon us more lou&ly than now
TO recognize the Author of these gifts
by our humble gratitude.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1879-11-21

The Sophomore class of Middlebury
College went into voluntary suspen-
sion last Thursday. the Freshman class
Friday, Senior and Junior Saturday.
The faculty have suspended the two
lower classes and probably will sus-
pend the others. Every student is en-
gagged in the rebellion. The trouble
grows out of alleged unjust action Of
the faculty toward member of the
Sophomore class.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1879-11-21
BOGUS PENSIONERS:

Bogus pensioners are not uncommon
i'll the United States, where more pen
lions are given to her ex-soldiers or
their heirs than in any other country.
Recently there have been several ar
rests made of persons, male and female,
interested in or personating deceased
pensioners widows, and we are in
rormed that considerable money has
been thus fraudulently obtained. The
department is leaving nothing I'm.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1879-11-21
MRS, SELMA IT. FORD'S ESTATE
NOTICE PROBATE OF WILL.

I D[sTnIcf OF ESSEN 9s 81 In Probate Court,
held AT Guildhalrin and for said District, on
the 3oth day of October, A. d. 1879: an instru-
mcnt purporting to be the last Will and Tesla
ment OF Mrs. Selma II. Ford, late of Guildhall,
in said district deceased, being presented to
the Court by George A.. Ford, the Executor
therein named, for Prokate
IL is ordered by said Court, that all persons
concerned therein be notified to appear mt !,
session of said Court to be held at the Probate
ONCE In Guildhall on the 22d day OF November
A. D., 1879, and show cause, IL any they may
have, against the Probate of said Will: For
which purpose 1t is further ordered, that a
copy Of the rectrl OF this order be published
three weeks successfully in the BSser C64atg
II raid printed ht Island Pond, previous to
said time appointed for hearing.
BY the Court,
I, r. FOLLANSBY, Judge.
trne copy Of record: iitest--
4j-3 WM. Ii. HARFSuORN, Register
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1879-11-21
SIMPLE HEAD GEAR.

But while these dressy and elaborate
bonnets and hats are worn for cere-
monious occasions, in full toilet, the
simplest kind of head gear-felts, Der
bvs, and questriennes-are worn by
Young ladies on all ordinary occasions,
with little or no trimming on them,
while their mammas wear plain felt
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1879-11-21
Western Tickets.

Through tickets TO all the important points
in Michigan, Ohio. Wisconsin, Indiana, illinois
Minnesota, Iowa, Missourl, Arkansas. Kansas,
Nebraska, Colorado, Texas and California, and
Utah, Dakoteh, and Washington Territories,
sold by the nm iersgncd at bottom rates. Elk
cursiOns monthly All Inquiries by mail
promptly ,answ cred
GEO.H EMERSON, Agent,
251y Lancaster \, H.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1879-11-21

bonnets, trimmed only with plain
satin ribbon, or bands OF plain silk or
satin, and but one modest wing, or
perhaps two ostrich tips.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1879-11-21
geaal slptiees.
'-N~~-l - ~. =. ,;71->..- S~Sy-~~-~>!~~~-~D
NOSES UILL,S ESTATE.

-HHDEo HALiH+o E'?t arr
STATE OF VERMONT, ls,.,u proIo.o ca,,,.
ESSEX DIsTnr1s rs. Il -. ~, ,N :
the 5Oth dly of Ocsober,A a. ~, 1879, Mrs. Syrena
Hill and John Pratt, executors on the estate OF
Moses Hill late of Concord, i'll said district, de
ceased, present their administration account
for examination and allowance and the same
is referred to Il session OF said Court to be held
at the Probate Office in Guildhall on the 22d
day of November 1879 il
And it is further ordered that notice hereof
be- given to all persons Interested by publicl-
ton of the same three weeks snccessircly in
the ESSEX COUNTY HERALD Il newspaper pub
lished at Island Pond, previous To said timc
appointed for hearing that they may appear
at said time and plac. and show cause il amy
they may have, why said account should not
be allowed and such decree made.
BY the Court;
=. II. FoLLANsBY, Judge.
A true copy of record; attest
43-i5 WIN ii. HARTsHORN, Register.