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FOR SALE.

farm containing seventy acres, lying in Wey-
bridge, two miles from Middlebury Post Onlce
said farm, If not sold by February |, will be sold
ln the llth of February, at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ, at
The house, TO the highest bidder.
7;4teop Ii. b. JACOBS.
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Cornwall.

Water continues to grow less plentiful,
and many are hoping for big thaw and
rain.
We understand our young produce
dealer, Mr.. A. G.. Jones, has taken to
himself a better half.
Monday evening last was hailed in our
community with much Joy by the little
folks as well as the big ones. The long
expected Christmas tree was uncovered,
presenting fine appearance with its load
of precious gifts. The town hall was
filled to overlooking. Mr.. Dwight Mat
thews, superintendent of the Sabbath
school. opened the exercises with some
appropriate remarks. He was followed
by Deacon Robbins in praper. and by the
choir with an anthem Hear the angels
sing" Carl Mead gave recitation on
'TheB irth of Christ" Glass No. |, of
little girls, sang GLORY to God in the
highest" while little Arthur Parllill was
loudly cheered for his recitation of
"Chrstmas Eve" Glass No. gave
class exercise, closing with a song,
"Christmas Star Miss Bell Carr gave a
beautiful recitation in the pleasing style
peculiar to herself. She was followed by
Miss Julia Sampson, gaining the admira-
ton of the house. George Bond. person
ating Santa Claus. laden with his pom
derous pack, with much hustle and jiug-
ling of bells, made his appearance. After
short speech pertaining to his mission,
he proceeded to unload the tree and dis
tribute the presents, making the little
hearts, and big ones too. glad in the pre-
sentations. The superintendent of the
Sunday school, the chorister, Mr. NJ. NJ.
Peck; and organist Mrs. f. o. Porter,
received valuable presents from the con-
gregation. The teachers were also re-
membered by their classes and the schol-
arS by their teachers. The entire enter
tainment was complete success and one
long to be remembered by all who par
ticipated in il.
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ShOreham.

Aldace Caswell is home from Texas.
He is to return in a few weeks with
sheep.
Miss Jennie Smith is spending her va
cation at home. She is attending Mt.
uolyoke seminary.
f. n. Bissell has gone to Australia
with sheep, and does not expect to re-
turn home till next June.
Bert Hall returned from Poughkeep-
sic, n. T.. last week, where he has been
pursuing course of study.
1t Is announced that Miss Addie Bid
well will give reading in Academy hall
on the evening of January 4, 1854.
Rev. S. a. Parker will preach in the
Universalist church in this place next
Sunday. Subject in the afternoon The
Holidays"
Messrs. Davis and Rodgers of Ken
tuck were in town few days since for
the purpose of purchasing Jerseys. They
bought few of Mr. Burge and d. c.
Smith for the mere pittance of about 81
100.
Last Monday evening, December II,
fifty or sixty persons attended the wood
EN- wedding of Rev and Mrs. Perry Mar
shall. 1t was genuinf 'urlArse to them,
which was Of course {nlitHing to those
attending. The preseA SNvere substan-
tial and appropriate. .After refreshments
were served, Rev ~. T. Beach made
some fitting remarks, to which Mr. Mar
shall happily responded. The evening
being then far spent, the company dis
persed and went on their way rejoicing.
We have received very interesting
account of the Christmas exercises of
the Congregational Sabbath school, but
it came to hand so late that we are
obliged to defer publication till next
week. Ed. Register.
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Vergennes.

Philo Bristol is slowly failing.
Georgia, son of T. C. Middlebrook, is
getting well.
The stores did good business, last
Saturday, in Christmas goods.
John Lyons is making his brother-in-
law. j. G. Burke of Troy, n. Y, visit.
Seneca Brevoort of Addison died on
Saturday morning last, after long ill
ness.
\. L. Vittum has been confined to the
house for a few days with an attack of
quinsy.
j. III. Stearns has gone to Pittsburgh,
Pa, to visit his daughter, intending to
be absent all winter.
The little snow is being used by the
merry sleigh-riders. A little more is
needed to make the sleighing good.
Water is very scarce for watering
stock, making it necessary for some
farmers to drive long distances to get it.
The very cold weather of the past few
days makes poultry buyers look happy.
The price paid for Christmas turkeys
was from lie to 20c per ID.
The ice cutters will soon be at work.
This is quite business in Vergennes, as
lue FARMERS from tne country around
come here usually for their ice.
st. Paul's church has just put up two
chandeliers of eight lamps each. This
will be quite an Improvement, as the
church was quite poorly lighted before.
The administrators of the estate of the
late w. G.. Sprague-G. w. Ross aud G..
f. o. Kimball-are ready to sell the drug
business belonging to the estate. This
Is good point for this kind of business,
and the stock is desirable one.
Young Tappen is still at Messrs. Sey-
ems. His leg is not yet set. 1t is feared
that he may be a cripple for life. Mrs.
Tappen, his aunt, is still in dangerous
condition, not being able TO move. Her
husband is with her at the Stevens
House. Silas Tappen, father of the boy,
is gradually failing, and it is feared that
father and son may never meet again in
this world, 1t is sad affair, indeed.
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Weybridge.

Mr.. Damon j. Twitchell of Ohio, for
merly of this place, is visiting relatives
and many friends here. He is accom-
panied by his wife and son.
The anniversary of the Woman's Tenn
perance crusade was commemorated by
appropriate services at the Congrega-
tional church on Sunday evening last
under the auspices of the Young Wom-
ems Chistian Temperance union of this
town. The church was beautifully dec
GRATED with banners and notices. The
order of exercises was Organ voluntary,
Mrs. Drolet; crusade psalm, read by
Miss Anna l.. Drake; prayer, by Mrs.
5. w. Jewett address ON General
Temperance Work of the Past" Rev.
Mr.. Matthews. The anthem, ''See, from
Zion's Sacred Mountain" was sung by
the choir, the solo being taken by Mrs.
Frank James, 1t was very finely rem
dered, elicitiDg much praise. Next came
an historical address, by the president,
Miss Laura S. Hagar, which showed
deep research and fine taste in arrange
ment, and was well given. Mrs. j. A.
Child followed with an able paper on
the New School Law, and Expectant
Results" Mrs. Child is our veteran
temperance WOIhtT, anu tHls euOTL, as Is
usual with her, was clear, forcible ex-
position and elucidation of the law and
its bearings upon and results possible to
the commonwealth. The assemblage
was then dismissed with the benediction.
The entertainment given by the NJ. f.
Sunday school came off as noticed. Quite
large audience was present. The exer-
cises opened with singing "1All hail the
power of Jesus name," by the entire
company, followed by prayer by Rev.
Horace Crane of the Syracuse university
Next came music by the Cornwall brass
band under the direction of Mr.. o. X.
Brittell. After these were declamations,
recitations, instrumental and vocal mu-
sic, solos, duets, choruses, etc. The
declamatiOns and recitations were well
given, the scholars coming promptly and
with very little hesitancy. The singing
was such as might be expected from
those who have a strong reputation for
such things, making this one of their
best efforts. The instrumental part was
in the hands of Mr.. Brittell, who thought
best to invite the young band from Corn
wall to participate, and they very kindly
consented. Too much cannot be said in
praise of this, their maiden effort. Very
noticeable among the good points We're
excellent time, neatness of execution and
others which give promise of success.
As whole all went we'll and certainly
gave satisfaction to those concerned and
1t Is hoped to all who favored them with
their presence.
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Gounfg 2g1eps.
Bridport.

The thermometer registered 22o below
zero on Sunday.
The Christmas service at the NJ. +.
church, Tuesday evening, Dec. 25, was
decidedly success. Many valuable
presents were displayed and delivered.
The house was well packed, even to the
lobby, and some went from the house. not
able to gain an entrance.
Rev. M. ID. Jump will deliver his new
lecture, entitled IA Budget of l. lunders,' -
in the NJ. K. church at Bridport, Tuesday
evening, Jan. l, 1884, at z 80 O'Clock.
Tickets for sale on and after Saturday,
Dec. 30, at the store of Mr.. d. III. Ben
nett's; also at the door on the evening of
the lecture. Mr.. Jump is an able speak
er, who is certain to give an interesting
and valuable address.
a pleasant social event was the mar
riage, at the residence of the brides
parents in Bridport. on Tuesday, Dec. IS,
of Mr.. Abram w. Foote of Cornwall to
Miss Kate ID. Nichols of Bridport. MIR.
Q. S. Dana of New Haven acted as
groomsman and Miss Minnie Calkins of
Peru, n. Y, as bridesmaid. The we'd
ding ceremony was performed by Rev.
M. K. France in a most agreeable man
ner, after which refreshments were
bountifully served. Mr.. and Mrs. Foote
then took their departure, amid shower
of old shoes, and with the hearty good
wishes of all present, for brief trip to
Albany, n. Y, and other small villages
on the Hudson. We wish them much
joy and happiness and most prosperous
future.
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Mr.. Damon j. Twitchell of Ohio, for
merly of this place, is visiting relatives
and many friends here. He is accom-
panied by his wife and son.
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Bristol.
farshal Butterfeld is still very sick at

Marshal Butterfield is still very sick at
DR.. Deans.
We are having run of sleighing this
week, which is being improved.
Our stable keepers are happy over the
run of sleighing this week.
There was a concert at the NJ. K.
church last Monday evening.
Our merchants report lively trade in
Christmas goods this week.
We understand that January 3 is the
time fixed for the concert at the Baptist
church.
Dan Strong has opened stock of
goods of various kinds in DR.. Hasseltine's
store.
f. w. Peet of Rutland has been in
town this week, visiting old friends and
neighbors.
A new clothing store Is to be opened
here by Bardy q Babbitt # Rutland the
first week in January.
Frank Brown, worthy and industri-
GUS man, died last week. His remains
were taken to Middlebury for burial.
b. w. Pollard has exchanged his place,
north of the village, for George Parma
lees farm. They take possession in
March next.
The hands IN tne employ of the Bristol
Manufacture company, surprised their
foreman, allace Frank, by presenting
him with So meerschaum pipe.
A telegram from Gilbert Station. Iowa.
brings the sad news of the death of Miss
Mary E. Stewart, daughter of Dea. f. b.
Stewart, formerly of Bristol. She had
many friends in Bristol. Her age was %
years.
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East Middlebury.

The Christmas ball at the Glen House,
Tuesday evening, was attended by 90
couples. Everything passed off pleas
antly. Mr.. Farr is to give New Years
ball on Tuesday evening, January |.
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Songs Never Sung.

tnlb, isn't lll
There are who touch the magic string
And noisy fame is proud to win them;
Alas for those who never sing,
But die with all their music in them'"
"Yes, that's beautiful, pathetic and true" said
your representative. The poet alludes TO peo-
pie who are somehow oppressed. and never get
their fnll allowance of JOY and air. Which re-
Hiscox Co., of New York, signed by Mr.. +. c.
Williams, OF Chapman. Snyder Co., Pa, a prom
inent business man of that place. He writes:
"l have suffered with asthma Tor over forty
years. and had "A terrible attack in December and
January, les2. l hardly know what prompted
me TO take Parker's Tonic l did so, and the first
day took four doses. The effect astonished me-
That night slept as If nothing was the matter
with me. and have ever since. l have had colds
since, but no asthma My breathing is now as
perfect as II had never known that disease, If
you know of any one who has asthma tell him in
my name that Parker's Tonic will cure it-eyen
after forty years" There was a man who es-
capped the fate of those whom the poet laments.
This prenaraton, which has heretofore been
known rs ParkeI's Ginger Tonic will hereafter
be advertised and sold under the name of Par.
kers Tonic. lnasmuch as ginger is really an un-
important ingredient. and unprincpled dealers
are constantly deceiying their customers by sub
shutting inferior preparations under the name of
ginger, We drop the misleading word.
There Is no change, however. in the prepara-
ton itself and all bottles remaining In the hands
OF dealers. wrapped under the name of Parkei's
Ginger Tonic contain the genuine medicine if the
fac-simile signature of Hiscox Il Co. is at the
bottom OF the outside wrapper. 45;S
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DISSOLUTION OF GOPARTNERSHIP

The partnership heretofore existing under the
name of Rivett a johnson, wherein Joseph Riyett
and VIM A. Johnson, both of Orwell, Vt, We're
partners is this day dissolved by mutual consent.
Orwell, VT, Dec. IL, 1883.
81 ;6w j, RlVETT,
WIN. A. JOHNSON.
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limited States .Iuries.

In the name OF decency, who puts the
names OF the Federal jurors into the boxes
In the western district OF Virginia? We
call Judge HUGHEs's a~ttcntion-he Is still
acting for Mr.. PAuI@to the following para
graph taken from the Winchester Times i:
MATERIAL OF THE UNITED STATES COURT
JURIEs.-Wiliam Donald, negro at work on
the chain-gang here In execution Of n sem
tence for larceny, received 4 summons to at
tend as \ petit juror the United States Court
TO be held at Harrisonburg Of the Sth day
Of May next. He has made strenuous
efforts TO obtain his release in order
to obtain the pay Of a juror. What a
is here upon the chicfest
bulwark OF liberty. A juror who Is
to pass, perhaps. upon the life or liberty OF
some deserving man, or at least to decide
controversies as to property according to
law and the facts asccrtained by his con-
science. Is a convicted criminal, working
the streets OF Winchester with Il ball and
chain tied TO bis leg. This country Is fast
nearing the shoals upon which its free in
stitu,ions will wreck, and IL will require Il
general upbcaval Of society to save IT."
Such an outrage upon the public de-
the attention OF the Court. 1t can
not be overlooked.
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Wealthy, Yet Dying I'm Want.
The OWNER OF FORTY THOUSAND DOLLAR
DIES A CHARITY PATIENT AT BELLEVUE.
New YORK nor,Id

THE OWNER OF FORTY THOUSAND poTI.ps
DIES CHARITY PATIENT AT BELLEVUE.
New York nerald.J
lail, gaunt-featured man, clad i'm n o
anu dirty beyond description, limped into
Bellevue Hospital Saturday afternoon and
asked Tor assistance. lie had a high fore
mead, sIinken mouth, and prominent chin:
IN speaking he betrayed evidences OF edu-
catlon. lie said he was John Russell. n
printer, sixty years old, a native of Eng
lahd anu thirty years In New York. and
dcclared That he had no home or friends.
lie was found to be suffering from chronic
Brights disease. The orderly who mn
dressed him found twelve bank-books and
some money rolled up In a paper aud con.
cealed bcueath the patients shirt Tho
o~ank-Dooks represented about s40,O 200, and
mere was sG0 In bills. The property was
takeh IN charge by Warden O'Rourke, who
ueposited IL in the safe. ftussell's under
eiothing was found to be covered with
p'ooc, n his Lair was SO filthy that II had
TO be cut short.
Russell died yesterday morning, remain.
ing conscious up to within an hour OF
death: ms body was sent to an under
taker's on First avenue, where IL was nut
on Ice: IL viii be preserved for two or
three days, and fthere be no further orders.
will then be placed in u handsome black
cloth caskef, with silver moumtings, and
buried in Evergreen cemetery. The bank
BOOKS ana money were sent TO Secretary
Britton, OF the Department Of Charities
md Correction, who surrendered them TO
Public Administrator. II no claimants
0 the property appear within a year, 1t will
. turned over to the city chamberlain 70
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Personal.

The mystery is cleared up. Nine. Sem.
brich is Mapleson's new prima donna.
Governor Sheldon, of New Mexico. lives
in a house which is 800 years old. 1t is n
mansion Of one story.
Mr.. Tilden has sent 5000 to Mrs. Nickel
ham, the granddaughter OF Thomas Jefrer-
sou. as "A contribution toward q fund for
her relief.
Ii is reported that Mr.. Maurice Grau has
engaged Aimee for Il season OF opera boufTe.
TO Desiui IN september, ut .he Fiith-Ayenue
Theatre, New York.
Minister Lowell responded to the toast
TO American Literature at the annual
dinner OF the Royal Literary Fund. in
London, "Wednesday evening.
A niece Of the late Richard Wagner has
been appointed by the King of Bavaria TO
be royal professor OF the school Of music
which ne has established at Munich.
Joseph w. Sweet was not the man to
make a display Of his wealth. He was
rated In the Textbook of Providence as
owning $1,000 in real estate and $50, 900 in
personal property; but on his death he is
to have left nearly hall IA million.
The Rev. Anna Oliver told her congre-
CATION in Willoughby Avenue NJ. +,
Brooklyn, on Sunday night. that
she had decided to give up her ministra-
ions. She thus retires because, being a
she Is not recognized by the
brethren OF the Conference.
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A Terrible Situation.
An ENGINE DAsIES AT FULL SPEED ACROSS A
CHASM.
Hickory CN. C.l Press.

thhshs
Hickory n. ca Prcss.I
At G O'Clock Monday morning Engineer
Jack Edwards and Conductor Maloney
left Hickory with fifteen freight-cars for
Salisbury, and entertained less fear per-
haps rs TO the condition OF the road-bed
than any other crew on the road, but
when about five miles east OF Hickory
they realized the situation better. The
fill near Mr.. Lafayette Millcr's had washed
out, leaving a hole about 10 feet deep and
Is feet wide through the fill, and nothing
but the iron and crOss-tieS swinging over
the hole. A gentleman knowing that the
freight train would be along early in the
morning, very thoughtfully started up the
road to wave it down, but he had gone but
a short distance when he met the train,
but il being down grade, ii was impossible
TO stop 1t in time; sc in a few moments
Mr.. Edwards, on No. IL "a i5-ton ngne)
was within a few feet of the break with no
earthly power to stop the train. As a
last resort, he threw the throttle
wide open, which gave it such a sud
den impetus forward that it broke loose
from the train and went across the chasm
with almost the velocity Of a bullet.
The boX-cars, one after another followed.
and tumbled in a confused mass into the
ravine and on either side OF the track, max
ing a complete wreck OF ten cars. Fortu-
nately, the train being long. the rear cars
were stopped before they were thrown
from the track. Captain Maloney. who
was in the caboose, had quite a lively
tussel with n sand barrel to see which
would stay on top, but we are glad to note
was not hurt, and Mr.. Edwards received
the sincere congratulations OF his many
friends over escaping what might have
been an untimely end. Perhaps nothing
but the great speed with which he rushed
over the dangerous place saved his life.
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The MISSISSIPPI JETTIEs.-We feel much
interest in the Mississippi ~ictties. We
mentioned yesterday what Mr.. HALsTEAD
had to say on the subject. This morning
we quote a paper published in New Or
leans-much better authority, it must be
conceded. Last Tuesdays New Orleans
Times Democrat says:
"To advocate, therefore, the opening Of
the Atchafalaya, and allowing the Missis-
sippi to pour down this new channel to the
sea, means not only commercial disaster to
New Orleans, but TO the whole Valley,
which is realizing just now the advantages
OF having the river route to the sea and
easy transportation through the %ietties.
According TO the reports OF MIR.
Nimmo, the Mississippi river and
the %jctties now fix the freight rate
on western produce and grain to Eu-
ropean markets; and these rates, it has
been estimated. have been reduced $780,
600. 900 since the river and ietties were
opened. Anything that would dam them
up and deprive the Northwest and West OF
this great wa%ter-Toute. which would allow
the ~trunk-line railroads TO put up their
rates to what they were before the %ietties
were constructed, would inirre the west
ern farmers just this $4,000 ,000."
We shall stand for the %iettics as long as
the people living on the spot and who are
most deeply interested in them shall do so.
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be held in trust for any heirs VINO NAY n np
pear at a future time. a SIP u paIn
found in one OF the books bore Tue nE P
ton ..Charles, Martha, IhoLaas "a
1923. New York city, september %
1882 s..5
a Herald reporter learned that tne ur"a
man used to live in the Carleton ' -"
No. 202 William street. The propi,eoy,
Of the place said that Russell hireu y RON I,
on the fourth floor for years, ano leit -
over a month ago. He was a siien,,' nyss
rious man, and was known ny MI tue ~
PENDANTS as "Thc Mlser." AT mea-t,Ioe'
he would buy a loaf OF bread at a neignpol-
ing store, and eat It in his room a'ohe'
This was his sole food.
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Rricr News Items.

Florida built 235 miles OF railroad during
the past year.
The Board OF Health Of Jacksonville,
Fla, has forbidden public assemoiages
after nightfall.
Henry Forham was hanged at Helena,
Montana, Wednesday. He left his Dody 10
the surgeons.
Miss Mira +. Marston, one OF the chorus
girls in the Passion play, has sued oa'ini
Morse for 800 back pay.
A dispatch from the United states Minis
ter at Athens. dated April 9th last, repIe,,
SCENTS the "American School OF Classicai
Studie.,v established there within the past
wear under the auspices OF the Arch@oioS-
zeal Institute OF America, with tue CO.
operation OF the leading colleges OF the
United States, as in a very prosperous con-
dition.
A telegram from Ashland, Pa. says:
several accidents occurred In the mines In
this vicinity Wednesday. Patrick O,tiara
was seriously injured in the Bast Collier!
by being caught in the machinery; James
Deylin, a driver, was crushed at the Guard
Colliery by being caught betwcen a prop
and a wagon, and James Fullen was run
over at Big Mine Colliery, seven mine
wagons passing over him.
A Salt Lake telegram says: A few days
ago O. L. Due, n Scandinavian Mormon,
brutality beat one Of his numerous wives, a
Young woman. who was married to him last
August. The newspapers took the ease up
and compelled the Mormon police to arrest
Due, who was, however, discharged by a
Mormon justice. The woman, not pleased
with the turn affairs took, went before the
United States commissioner yesterday
morning and entered a complaint charging
him with polygamy. lie was arrested,
and, waving examination. he was held in
s25, 900 bail to await the action OF the grand
Jury. The wise precaution was taken to
place the dissatisfied wife, her sister, and
another wife under bonds as witnesses.
This is one OF a remarkably few instances
where Mormon women have entered COM
plants against their husbands.