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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-08-02

had been traversed, the workmon drawing
the cars on the down grade at fast walk
brought the party to the end of the boring,
1000 yards from the shaft, and about $50
feet below the sea. At the luncheon Sir
E. Watkin alluded to the opposition Of the
government to the scheme; but NJ. De
Lesseps ridiculed the apprehension of in
security, which he believed was the cause
of the objection to the tunnel. He spoke
strongly in favor Of the tunnel.
If last week closed with parliamentary
storms and Irish whirlwinds of debate
lasting nearly two days, and resulting in
the suspension of l6 members, the Prime
Minister seemed in no degree affected by
the event. We saw him on Monday
morning going down to the House eager
for the fray, and on Tuesday when the
prevention of crime bill was considered 1t
was plain that the government would
stand no ponsense," and in fact the bill
is being pushed to its conclusion with so
much determination that the Home Rulers
feel it is useless to oppose it. The news
of fresh crimes in Ireland only stimulate
the leaders of the liberal party in their
desire to have legislative instrument Of
sufficient power to check this terrible
grievance.
1t is pleasant to find that according to
the recently published revenue returns
the prosperity of the country is advancing,
and that we are recovering from the long
period of stagnation that weighed so heav-
lily upon the finances of the country. So
far as can be gathered at present, the year
bids fair to be more prosperous than any
we have had of late. No other country at
the present moment can, however, hope
to rival the United States with a surplus
of nearly one hundred and fifty millions
of dollars. AUGUST.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-08-02

President Arthur yesterday vetoed the
river and harbor appropriation bill. 1t
appropriated over eighteen millions of
dollars; six or seven millions more than
last year and more than four times as
much as was appropriated per year a
dozen years ago. The president says he
greatly regrets the necessity Of veto as
many of tho appropriations are needed,
some OF them indeed having been recon-
mended by him in his message last winter.
But there are so many purely local enter.
prises provided for that he determined to
send the bill back without his approval
1t is uncertain whether it can be passed
over his veto and certainly to be hoped
that it cannot They say 1t needed lots Of
backbone TO resist the pressure In favor
Of the bill that was brought to bear by
congressman.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-08-02

STATE TREAsURY.-The close of the
fiscal year, July 81, showed cash on hand
and in banks 1926. 1856; due on State
tax of 1881, $2lS.94; semi,annual tax due
from savings banks, 1928, lG7. IS; total as
sets, 1854 505.23. The liabilities are
S206, 917.24, of which Sl35, 800 is the agri
cultural college fund, not due for eight
years. There is due the insane asylum
for care of insane about S35 900, not in
cuded in the above liabilities. The saw
ings bank tax for the year amounts to
about $5S. 900, Of which nearly four fifths
goes to the towns and the rest to the
State, the latter's share coming from the
tax on deposits of non-residents.
The auditors books show gratifying
decrease in the court expenses. The
gross court expenses for the two years
ending July 81, 1873, were over 1882, 900;
for the next two years over 1921 900; and
for the last two about $3.50 900. The net
expense shows a still better result, rs the
amount of fine and costs paid in has great
ly increased. The present favorable
showing is fairly attributable to three
causes: A decrease in the business done
late legislation, and efficient administra.
ton of his office by Auditor Powell
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-08-02

Bishop Hood reports that the African
M. E. Zion church have built 400 church
edifces within the last fifteen years.
Rev. A. W. Wild. formerly of the Con-
gregational church, has accepted a call to
the church in Charlotte at salary of a
thousand per year.
Rev. Mr.. Baxter, editor of the Christian
Herald, proposes to organize rival to the
salvation army of England. Thirty sta
tions are already manned.
Mrs. Rocker reports for the Christian
Chronicle sermons which her husband,
Rev. Joseph Rocker, D. D., breaches at
City Temple, London.
When offered liberal salary and a set
tied pastorate in another denomination,
Wilbur Fisk replied, That would build
up Wilbur Fisk, but it would not build up
Methodism.
The Religious Tract Society Of England,
distributes its publications in 142 Ian.
guages. The total circulation from the
home department has reached over 3,000,-
90. and the issue from the foreign depart
ment are estimated at 100000.
The most of our readers have heard of
A. L. Bailey, Esq, of st. JohnsbNy, but
to those who have not we may state that
he is dealer in pianos and organs, and a
steward of the Methodist Episcopal church
in that thriving town. During the past
several years he has also maintained a
branch store in Burlington, and is gener-
ally known throughout Vermont as an
enterprising dealer, who by his agents
manages to reach the door and then the
ear of about every purchaser of such
musical instruments, and to large extent
to add their names 10 his list of customers.
On Tuesday last he sold to the president
of the seminary for the use of that insti-
tuition two pianos, and then presented a
third as his own personal gift to the insti-
tuition. The presented piano is of the
make of Hallet & Davis, and is grand
upright price $65O00.
We need say no more to indicate the
value of the gift to the seminary, or the
practical benefits which will result from
Bro. Bailey's liberalty. May his act OF
generous help be duly appreciated by all
the beneficiaries, and his example oil
timely and efficient aid be followed by
like material assistance from other friends
of the Vermont Methodist Seminary and
Female College.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-08-02

VERMONT ANTIQUITIEs-In Swanton,
80 years ago, workman discovered
piece of ancient looking lead which. hav-
ing something peculiar about its appear
ance, he examined it closer and found it
to be hollow, and out of this hollow he
pulled a piece of coarse paper, yellow with
age, and on this was writing in very old
English of which the following is the read.
ing:
Nov. %, A. d. 1864.
This is the solemn day. must now die
This is the goth day since we left the ship
all have persisted and on the banks of this
river l die. So Farewell. May future
posteriy know our end JOHN CRAVE.
What ship? whence Gomez whittier
bound? These are some of the questions
one would like to ask John Crave. Per-
haps he is a myth, after all. and the whole
business hoax, but there is the writing,
and the account, in the Vermont state
cabinet at Montpelier. And here is anoth-
er circumstance. In 1872 a man named
| Garfield cut hemlock tree in Sheffield,
| VT, which bore we'll defined axe mark
over which 256 annual rings had grown.
Now the axe must have struck into that
tree in 1915, four years before the May
flower brought the Pilgrims over and
only seven years after Champlain sailed
up the Rchelieu, Who swung that axe?
Perhaps some of the Jesuit mississionaries
the real pioneers of the new world. And
while on this topic the fact may also be
mentioned that way up on the summit Of
the old Rutland g. Burlington railroad, in
Mt. Holly, an elevation of l249 feet above
Like Champlain, under II feet of mari
was found by the railroad laborers. in
l849, the fossil tusk of an elephant, an
enormous one, so inches long, and perhap
larger than has ever been brought into
these parts by any menagerie elephant
since the present race came in and possess
ed the land. And again in the town of
Charlotte about the same time the fossil
skeleton of whale was unearthed by
railroad excavation 60 feet above the level
of Lake Champain. These things tell
their trne tales of old. old times when a
tropical climate and ocean was there
WahSbur5 Republican.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-08-02

The public debt was reduced nearly
fourteen millions last month.
The democrats of this district nominated
George l.. Fletcher of Chester for congress
at their convention at Wells River Thurs
day.
"Perley" telegraphcd to the Boston
Journdla rumor that Senator Edmunds will
resign. There Is happily no foundation
for the story. The senator is at his home
in Burlington and because of domestic
aifliction will not return to Washington
tho present session unless his presence
should be absolutely demanded.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-08-02

The campaign in Pennsylvania is get
ting we'll under way and there does not
yet appear any prospect Of union between
the two republican wings.
Judge Poland was serenaded at he St.
Johnsbury house where he resides. Thurs
day evening The Judge made his
neighbors speech In which he spoke in
terms of Gen. Grout.
Prof. A. W. Edison, principal of the
Randolph normal school, is camping 10
Maine. The school was never more pros.
porous than at present, Ofthe many sue.
bessful graduates of the Montpelier som,
mary, Prof. Elson is not the least.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-08-02
REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS
England Happy.

The English are just now enjoying
themselves. 1t is true that Ireland is in a
state bordering on revolution, and that the
efforts made by the Gladstone ministry
for the bettering of the condition of that
unhappy island are pretty thoroughly de-
feated by the House of Lords in the first
instance. and whatever good gets adopted
by the peers is Immediately destroyed by
the other extremists, the agitators in Ire
land. Just now the lords are bothering
Gladstone by making bis arrears of rent
bill, by which he tried to give tenants a
living chance, utterly valueless to the OPP
pressed class. Such is their action that it
is said Gladstone may resign and appeal
to the country; and some of the leading
newspapers openly say it is serious
question whether the House of Lords
should be retained as part of Great
Britain's governmental system.
But joy reigns, notwithstanding all
these things for gaily dressed British SOL
diers are leaving England for Egypt, and
John Bull has what can be called a fight
on his hands all by himself. France was
going to take some part in the Egyptian
troubles, but when the ministry asked a
vote of credit for some military expenses
the chamber Of deputies refused it, and
now the French ministry has resigned,
the premier, De Freycinet, declaring that
he will no longer hold office.
This action takes the help of France out
of the problem. Then at Constantinople
there has been conference, from which
Russia has at last withdrawn, saying that
the present Egyptian troubles are of two
distinct lots, in only one of which, the
possible disturbance of the Suez canal,
Russia has any interest. Nobody comes
forward to preserve ORDER in Egypt ex-
cept England. The sultan has refused to
declare Arab rebel, and is making hut
little preparation to do anything at all OF
practical value. This leaves England
owning the present Egyptian war pretty
much all by herself
Arab has announced that the khedive,
Tewfk, is so given over to English domi.
nation that opposition to him while under
this domination will be maintained. The
rebel chief has quite large force near
Alexandria, and little skirmishes occur
now and then. These fights do not
amount to anything, and it is probable
that there will be for some weeks more of
an appearance of squabble than of battle
in the Egyptian contest. 1t can hardly be
that Arab can make a successful stand
when English troops in any number get
OIL the ground.
What the climate will do is another
thing that may make the expedition costly
in life and property. And finally the hap
piness of Great Britain at having a com.
Portable war on her hands may be
changed to the disagrseable sensation of
having it transformed into an uncomforta-
BILE quarrel with Russia or some of the
other great powers, because of Jealousy Of
England's exercise of power so near the
great highway of Asia, the Suez canal.
But the domineering Englisbman is not q
coward, and may be the prospect of con-
tending with anybody would not make
him really unhappy.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-08-02
I II E NJ A B K E T S.


Cattle. Sheep Hogs, CalDes
A. market this week..,..Is77 1882 1929 1877
last week...,,.... asa 1854 1878 Lin
" one year ago.. Sals $3.50 a663 SIS
REMARKS. The cattle supply was light, although
there more from che country than last week
Three old steers, II in good condition, sold the
best; but fed cattle have thickened but little
as yet The sh rinkaee is more than IS agreeable
Cooper sold some three and four year old cattle with
few veyea old, to dress 6OuaI 100 bs each at 9d
Oc dressed j. o. Sanborn sold sixteen three and four
old cattle, to dress saO ms each, at a9iOc and
two oxen. to dress 1000 ms each, at lOSc dressed
dress 500 lbs each at &C. dressed T. F. Brookings sold
two oxen. gross wegh3o 9O rs at Sl75; r. E. French
Son sold two and three old cattle at Sagc
z n, dressed. The sheep market has not Improved.
Prices the best hocks were Arm Some of the coun
try ocks were resold by spectators at full prices
Carroll sold one hundred and forty eight lambs aver
60 rs at 6Ac. and thirty sheep, average lis Ms at
sc; G. W. Sparrowhawk sold one hundred and eighty
Ave lambs, average 62S ms at SIC; D; Fisher sold
were one and one half tons of poultry at market
turkeys and fowls selling at l4c and chickens ct 1919
lSc n n.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-08-02

CANT MEETING.-Th Morrisyille camp
meeting will be held at the same ground
as in former years, commencing Friday,
August 18th, and continuing one week.
Improvements in the grounds and other
important arrangements in relation to the
meeting it is hoped will add both to the
attractiveness and use fitness of the same.
Let there be general attendance at this
first meeting in the district.
r.. MORGAN
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-08-02

A report has been spread that the hor-
rible disease known as the plica polonica
has made its appearance in London.
brought over by the traders in false hair
from Poland. The disease is one of the
most horrible kind, incurable and render
ing its victim an object as hideous to be.
hold as the leber of the east. The hair,
instead of dividing into fine and silky
threads, copglomerates into thick matter,
with only one thick root, which bleeds on
being cut, so that no relief can be obtained,
save by cauterization of the whole mass.
The report has caused greater sctre than
any produced by the Fenians.
In its report of the missionary institute
at Lake Bluff, the Inter Ocean reports br.
Fowler as saying that he expected to live
and know of the gospels being preached
within the hearing Of every human being.
Universal Christianity has become ques.
ton of dollars. From 1910 to 1860 two
and one half times as much for missions
had been contributed as from the landing
of the Pilgrims to 1910; and from 1860 to
1880 two and one-half times as much as
all before, and by 1890 five times as much
as all given up to 1880 would be contri-
buted.
Bishop Harris thus writes concerning
Methodist missions in Italy: The work
in Italy is simply marvellous. With but
a single missionary in the field the Lord
has raised up an annual conference of
about twenty members whose average
ability, learning and devotion are. as
believe, higher than can be found in any
other conference of the church. Ga the
last Sabbath in May dedicated a boauti-
full church in Florence" Concerning the
same mission DR.. De Ray writes: "Dr
and Mrs. Vernon have been very kind to
us, and am quite sure are doing safe and
good work.
The A. B. G. F. NJ. have sent 500 mis-
sionaries to the American Indians, and
have reached about 100000 among the
different tribes. 1t can show abroad an.
nually, for every eight church members,
one convert. This, as will be at once
seen, Is a much greater ratio than among
the home churches. The same board has
reduced to writing twenty-six languages,
and printed 10 forty-six foreign tongues,
not far from $500 different publications.
with more than 500,000,000 pages. They
have planted six colleges and had under
their tuition pupils OF all grades to the
number of 100000, They have formel
$50 churches with about 10000 communi-
cants.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-08-02
PROOF EVERYWHERE.

IGany invalid or sick person has the least doubt
of the power and efficacy OF Hop Bitters to cure
them they can ind cases exactly like their own in
their own neighborhood, with proof positive tina
they can be easily and permanently cured at
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GREENWICH, Feb. IL, 1880.
HOP BIrrERs CO.-Srs: was given up by the
doctors to die of scrofula consumption. Two bot
ties of your Bltters cured.me.
LEROY BREWER.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-08-02

Aboukr, which has a garrison of about
two thousand Egyptians. who have refused
to surrender, is small village on the
coast of Egypt, fifteen miles northeast OF
Alexandria, the spacious bay Of Aboukir
stretches to the eastward as far as the
Rosetta mouth of the Nile, where Nelson
fought the famous battle that nearly de.
stroyed the French fleet which had con-
veyed Napoleon to Egypt. At Abou kir
on July %. 1899, Bonaparte, with small
force, almost annihilated the Turkish
army under Mustspha Pacha. The place
has citadel on the promontory at the
western extremity of the bay.
A sign on a Milwaukee store reads;
"Buries by the Kwort." The cause OF
phonetic spelling is rapidly gaining ground
and "Melvil Dui" is to be congratulated
ST. ALBANs BUTTER MARKET, Aug. /.
Attendance good, receipts fair. Market
quiet. We quote butter general price, 20
cents per h., selections, % cents per ID; o
few fancy lots at a higher price. Shipment
900 packages. Eggs, 20 cents per dozen.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-08-02

GRAIN TRADE


The receipts OF Corn have been light, but II we
absence OF any export demand, the supply IS 9nS
and high mixed have been at 81 63c: steamer mlhH
To arrive from Chicago &c bushe is asked ior nH
mixed
OATS.
The market is Arm for oats with steady but mo-,
crate demand. Sales Of No and extra white at
No white at 6a670c; So3 white at n dhS,i No
mixed at 66Gs7c; and Canada at 6466Tc y bush
RYE
The market is QIiet aud the sales have heen snail"
ecGol y bu.
FEED.
The market is quiet Further sales OF Shorts 81 sss
1880 u ton: and Fine Feed and Middlipgs are tcer'
and prices a re nominal
BARLEY
There Ia nothing doug in Barley sud Vrites ~ ~
quite nominal. Malt lie IN fair dsmsUd and pri'es''
unchanged,
THE WOOL TRADE.
There Ia no change IN the wool market suce ouI
port at the close OF last week Manufsctuters az
Ing cautiously, as they feel satisfied that u, sry
plenty of wool, and are in no haste 70 stock NJ 70
great extent. The few large mills whose ouSe ssoIsr
into the interior to seek fancy clips and choice s.
tons have supplied their wants and interior W'''
are now comparatively quiet We quote
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-08-02
AGOOD BAPTIST

clergyman of Bergen, n. Y, a strong temperance
man, suffered with kidney trouble, neuralgia, and
dizziness almost to blindness over two years after
he was told that Hop Bitters would cure him, ber
cause he was afraid Of and preJudiced against"Bt-
ters" Since his cure he say none need fear but
trust in Hon Bitters. 3Ow2
Rev. DR.. J. G. Hartzell, assistant secre
tary of the Freedman's Aid Society of the
NJ. f. church will, with the cooperation
of Commissioner of Education Eaton and
others, hold national educational assem-
bly, at Ocean Grove, Aug. 9Th and 9th
Bishop Simpson, Pres. McCosh, Prof.
Crooks and others will speak.
WIsrAR's BALsAM OF WILD CHERRY cures
Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Whooping Cough, Group
Influenza, Consumption, and all diseases of the
Throat, Lungs and Chest. so cents and OIL bottle.
fml3yl
Hon. Samuel Williams, formerly Of
Rutland and Castleton, has published
biographical sketch of the life and charac
ter of his father, late chief justice Of Yer.
mont, and for Two years governor of the
state.
To the rescuel Your liver is in trouble, Wheat
Bitters will correct it, Remember this. Slwl
In Texas the Presbyterians number 49,
900, the Baptists 10000, the Catholics
100 900, tho Methodists 900. The
Methodisis thus constitute over 80 per cent
of the number reported for all the above
denominations
When you feel out of sorts, have the blues,
melancholy, etc, it must be Indigestion that all
you. Browns Iron Bitters cures 1t. 9lwl
Alvan Bond. D. D., formerly professor
in Bangor theological seminary and for
26 years pastor of the Second Congrega-
tional church, Norwich, Conn. He was an
author of a Young Peoples History of the
Bible
Dyspepsia, natuleucy, distress after eating
cramps and pains, diarrhua, dysentery, 10 appe
tite or strength, debility and loss of sleep, demand
an immediate use OF SANFoRD's GINGER.
fm3lml
Rev. II. T Fuller, A. NJ, for many years
principal of the St. Johnsbury academy.
has been appointed president Of the Wor
cester free institute OF Technology. Prof.
Fuller's ability as teac her and administra,
tor have served TO give St. Johnsbury
academy an almost national reputation.
GOOD WORDS FROM DRUGGISTS.
"Malt Bitters are the best 'Bitters''
"They promote sleep and alay nervousness"
"Best Liver and Kidney medicine we SELL"
| "They knock the 'Chills' every time"
"Consumptive people gain flesh on them"
| "Malt Bitters have no rivals in this town."
| "Bess thing for nursing mothers we have"
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Miss Fanny Parnell, sister of the great
Irish leader, died at Bordentown, N. j.,
July 20. from paralysis of the heart.
Miss Parnell had contributed several
poems for the New York Independent and
was deeply interested in the work of her
brother, aiding him Ivy patriotic addresses
and poems.
ut Is CURING EVERYBODY"
writes druggist. "Kidney- Wort is the most pop.
ular medicine we SELL" 1t should be by right, for
no other medicine has such specific action on the
liver, bowels and kidneys. Ifyou have those symp
toms which indicate blliousness or deranged kid
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-08-02
BOSTON MARKET, Aug. /.

Furnished by Darling h Hosmer, OF the Boston Pro-
duce Exchange, Commission Merchants
No Il Commercial street. Boston
tEShppers should bear in mind that the quotation.
below represent receivers prices for round lois ana
are made up from actual transactions Extreme nnn
tatons can only be realized for produce that comes
lily. condition and manner Of preparing Produce for
an important bearing upon prices. Ae'e
BUTTER
The market has ruled quiet with very little cbanga
in prices since last week Fine stock Is still heid
confidence, but the demand for consump tion is iht
and receipts continue to accumulate Northern eraan
cry is In moderate request, but the finest makes
held for higher prices. Trade ia very DUH AZ thn @
and sales Of r9nnd lots could not b. made except AZ
NORTHERN
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-08-02
Sl DWICHES
now TO SECURE HEALTH.

IL is strange any one will suffer from deraose-
monts brought ON by impure blood, Snen
sCovILL's sARsAPARILLA AND srlLLiN'iA
or BLOOD AND LIVER SYRUP will restore heal'p
to the physical organization. Ills slrengInenlns
syrup, pleasant to take. and the BEST bLooD
PURIFIER ever discovered, curing ocroiulA'
syphilitic disorders. weakness oil 'ne NUM-, .
Erysipeias, Malaria, Nervous disorders, Deolllty'
Billions complaints and diseases OF the Blood
Liver, Kdneys, Skin, etc.
BAKERS PALS PAsAcEA cures pain In Man and
Beast.
DIR. ROGERS WORN SYRUP instantly destroys
WORMS. Hni'u
Rev. J. w. Walker of the New Hamp-
shire conference has been compelled to
resign his charge at Exeter on account oil
i'll health.