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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1883-01-03
From Our Regular Correspondent
Our European Letter.

LONDON, Eng Dec. 49, 80
The first shadow cast by Father CHRIST
mas is the annual exhibition of fat stock
held under the auspices Of the SmithtieId
club. The huge oxen, which form the
bulk of the show. are intallibly suggestive
of the srloins of beef which deck the
Christmas sideb1ard. as we'll as of the
suet which forms such an important part
in that article of consumption still more
dear to the juvenile mind-namely, plum
pudding. For weeks and months past
announcements have been plentiful re-
garding Christmas clubs for securing all
kinds of delcaces on the "pay what you
like and have what you please' principle,
but until cattle show week the popular
mind fails to realize that Christmas is
really coming. For the next fortnight
shopkeepers will be driven to desperation
by increased business, and all the trades
more intimately connected with the wants
of the season will profit by rush of
orders. Turkeys, geese, fowls, and other
farmhouse produce will be slaughtered by
tens of thousands to feed the great cities.
and the supply, as usual, falling far short
of the demand. large sums of money will
find their way into the pockets Of foreign
breeders, who carefully watch the require
ments of the London market. In the face OF
such an exhibition as that held at Isling.
ton during the week, it is difficult to
believe in the distress of the British
agriculturist; but it is, nevertheless, true
that In spite of the apparent prosperity OF
stock raisers, the business is nov most
precarious one.
Winter has come upon Us with II rush.
A few days since and We were enjoying
sunshine and clear sky. aud now there
are exciting tales of adventures in the
snow and terrible gales of the most
destructive kind. One of the most exciting
of these incidents is that OF a train showed
up in Wales. Tourists we'll know the
lovely scenes through which the Bala and
Festioniog railway passes. But they
remember it rs it appears when beautiful
valleys and frowning mountains are seen
in the glow of the summer sun. Now Tor
eighteen miles a. tremendous snowdrift
blocks the railway, and the train leaving
Fesionog on Wednesday evening at 6
O'Clock, was not heard of until the after.
noon of Thursday, the unfortunate p .ssen-
gers having been imprisoned all night,
and almost frozen to death. In some
places the snow was from fifteen to twenty
feet deep, and after m,re than one thun.
dred men with steam plonghs had forced |
their way along the line. the missing
rain was seen still five miles away, under
he shadow of the Arenig mountain, which |
'orms such beautiful object in the land.
'cape In thesummer time. The passengers
we're rescued at last, out in deplorable
and it is feared that one of
hem will not survive. From other parts
If the kingdom there are accounts of
evere storms and suowfalls such rs we
lave not had for years, so that the prcdic
ion Of mild winter, which some of the
Weather prophets assured us, has already
,een falsihed. Sad accidents have also
occurred through the binding snow on
many Of the railways, the unfortunate
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Orange County Court.

The petit Jurors are: Bradford, J. A.
.ldwin, E N Smith; Braintree, G. j.
Wood ward, f. N Fits; Brookield. G..
Fulam, S. d Newell; Chelsea, w.
Robbins, w. Moore; Corinth, j. S. Chap.
man. l.. q Richardson; Fairlee, A. N.
R,nfrew, W. H. KILLING; Newbury, Ross
Ford. r C. Brock; Orange, D. F. Water.
man, A. M Clement; Rudolph. Fl. E.
Sharp, 4 Hebard; Stafford. G. W. Lsne.
A. Preston; Tnetford, S. X. Berry. IL.
Downer; Topsham. A. A. Parsons. A. S
George; Tunbriige. M. Grout, w. H..
Griffith; Versh:e, T. Whalen, j. H.
Gilman; Washington. r. F. Richardson,
A. II. Pepper; West Fairlee. A M. Child
S. w. Kimball; Wllliamstown, G. Martin,
G. Lougee.
The second case that was tried in the
county court was Ebonezer Berry and
others against A. E. Kinney and others.
This suit was brought to recover certain
property that Ira Berry, late of Corinth,
intrused to the defendants,as they claimed,
short time before he died as a gift for
the benefit OF the Congregational church
in Corinth. His death occurred in Sep
TENDER, 1878. The plaintiff claimed that
said Berry made no such gift; I'd, that
Berry was not Of sufficient strength Of
mind and memory at the time to make
such a gift; 81, that no delivery had been
made of such gift; 4th. that the church,
not being an Incorporated body at the
time, could not legally hold the gift. The
defendants presented testimony tending to
dsprove all of the allegations of the plain.
ttf,. The court charged the jury, as we
are informed that the church was compe-
tent =, receive and hold the alleged gift.
The verdict OF the jury was for the plain
tffs to recover $3.50 and costs. The case,
we learn will be carried up to the supreme
court.
The court has appointed J. B. Bacon, II.
Lincoln and j. A. Il. Corwn, all of
Chelsea, Jail commissioners. j. B. Blcon
is appointed county auditor. S. b. Hebard
has been appointed deputy clerk in place
of A. S Martin, resigned.
In the case of the state against John
S Urgent, who was indicted for selling
Iiquor, the respondent plead guilty to
Lilleen violations of the law and was fined |
by the court $3.50 and costs.
rhe case of the state against Highland
Davis of Bradford, indicted for an assault
On his son, Clarence +. d wis, was taken |
up NJ, n lay afternoon The alleged assault
was made in September, 1881, the boy
being then fourteen years of age.
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with the commonest and cheapest material.
1t was astonishing to many of US how
interesting and easy the teaching of science
oan be made in even the school houses on
the hillside
Prin. j. r, Brackctt spoke briefly of
the best methods of examining teachers.
Hon. Frank Plumley advocated temper
ance in the schools, but the time was too
limited 10 dwell upon the matters of the
last Two topics.
The publishers made such fine display
of their works that many stimulating ideas
were received by the teaching fraternity.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1883-01-03

officials who have TO attend TO the safety
of passengers being too frequently unable
10 protect their own lives and limbs.
Parliament ended its short session on
Saturday last, having done little Or nothing
but settle the rules of procedure. This
achievement will, however, no doubt,
satisfy the premier, who wishes to get the
machinery of parliament practice well In
order before the tug of war, which will
probably take place next session. The
merry way in which the illusions to the
premier were received at the Savoy thea
tire when Mr.. Gladstone was present
proves that the leader of the House has
not made himself unpopular by compelling
the members to sit Through the grouse
and salmon season."
We have most of us some troubles to
bear, and there are few households with,
out skeleton in the cupboard;' but
few of rs need envy the car of Russia,
who, with the czarina, desired to pay
visit to St. Petersburg on Wednesday, in
honor of the birthday of the Grand
Duchess Michaelorna. But the city has
been in such volcanic state of political
agitation that the advisers Of the emperor
attempted to dissuade him from the visit,
which was ultimately made in secret
The ruler Of Russia crept into his own
capital, remained there few hours, his
attendants fearing each moment for his
and their own lives, and eventually
departed in safety, but as secretly as he
entered. AUGUST.
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Only few more than half of the senators voted
on the passage of the Pendleton civil service bill.
The Chinese minister, who lives quite simply at
WashiL gton, devotes $1J,0OJ year to the support
oi the poor in the province of Hon Nan.
Mrs. Mary Growing shield Sparks, widow OF
Jared Sparks, formerly president Of Harvard COL
ese, has just published a volume of poems, OF
winch the Boston Transcript speaks in terms OF
highest praise.
shelby Cul)m, the governor of Illinois, and
probable republican candidate for senator, Is II
all, somewhat Llncoln-lke man, wary, consider
ate, wise, careful, who has made such an accepta.
ole governor for two long terms that the republican
column remains unbroken in the midst OF d isasters
elsewhere.
MI w. w. Story, the sculptor, has been COM
niesioned to supply statue of Chief Justice
,lar shall. lie is to have s2J,OOo wherewilh, anu
,wo Yeas time wherein to complete the work.
When finished it will be given place to the east
fthe Capitol bull ing at Washington.
Reports come by the way of Paris that King
rlunbert Of Italy is sinking into a condition Of
confirmed melancholy. For days together, says
correspondent, he does moi speak a word to any
Iuman beng, lie appears at the queens recep.
IONS, but docs not open his lips
\ Washington letter says Senator Logan is
clearly out with the president, through the inita.
i've in TINS case was taken by Gen. Arthur, who
nnks that Logan played the administration very
mean tick by securing lot OF god appointments
and then hlelng away to New Mexico to let the
administration Il 5ht its own battles in November.
Five million base balls made every year.
Well, eve y ball puts the fingers Of nine men out
n joint, dJe,u'tiL? Ten fingers multiplied by nine
e ninety. Ninety times live million gives four
lun,lled an lilly mlIl,on-iour hundred and 1ty
Million crooked fingers every year. That's the
arithmetic of it.
susan b. Anthony, in a response to a snecg that
i,romlnent womins rights won IN are not married.
ave, the number OF children borne by some oil
me u, as follows: Lucy Stone, one; Mary A,
Lvermole, Lille Devel eauX Blake, Belva A. Lock
gouo, olympia Brown, TWO each; Harriet Robin
ION, FL o beth q. Heroert, Myra Bradwell, three
Zach; NATL la J. Cage Ms. G. /, Ii. Nichols four
each; Martha e. Wnsh Antoinette Brown Black
we'll, five each; Lucreta NJ OFT, six; Elizabeth Cady
Stanton, seven; Helen L. Starrett an Frances d.
iage, eight each.
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L II E NJ RK ETS.
eportcd aud tetsgr1phed expressly for the ,:reea
Mountain Freeman.
BOSTON CATTLE MARKET
AT CAMBRIDGE AND BRIGHTON.
For the tpeek ending Tuesday Jan. }, 1853.

cattle. Sheep. Hogs Gales
At market this week......... 1898 12.30 l5761 25s
" +" last week......... 2676 s,553 17,ns9 1874
:" one year ago.. ,i3j 1889 1895 2i6
PRICES.-Extra fat and heavy premium oxen, SO 0N9
95O first quality 50 $3.50; second quality, S. 50d7 OU
third quality, SI755 25 per loo lbs total weight OF
hide. tallow aud dressed beef A few choice single
pairs, 500 610O Bulls etc, 6425645O Working oxen,
SOU622j n pair or according to their value beef
Steers S7553j Mich cows, 83bO0d35.OO; extra good,
S3s 0OGis.OO with without calves, may be agreed;
tarr0w and ordinary, Ss a310D Stores. yearlings,
$40 3O0l two yelrolds Sls0Gd3jW: three year-olds
S2j0O6i500 Sheep ,31i]4 &c extra44 15c q dor $3.50
6i25 h head Lambs b96c; retail 0dc: h ~ Fat hogs
6 &c n n northern dressed hogs S6sLc D H. Veal
calves, 397f 10. Brighton hides 9d9y9c; country lots
S6sSc Cali SKINS H6JJc n 10 Talow. IN a3c II n
country, 4&66c. Pets with wool on, 75c(a 81 10 eacu:
country lots. 75c8Sll each.
REMARKS.-Western cattle run lighter, while the
northern supply was improved. There moderate
sale in northern cattle we safely report but to
some owners it appeared that sales were lower but
bu tchers could not the market in that gh and
affirmed that they were paying plump last weeks
rates. The supply OF western of good quality,
with a range Of 6d6'tc q H. live Dyer & Goodrich
Vermont sold some two three and four- year old
cattle, averaging sUOd 100 bs at 3&9i16c u 10 live: F.
u + Baker sold two oxen, weighing 300 lbs at Sl52
Veas in good supply for the OF the year
aud ices steady Early arrivals of northern sh aep
sold the best butchers did not expect a full supply
Late arrivals did not fare well those first
ket by a &c y n Poultry sold at 10dl29c o 10 with
one halt ton at market.
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From our regular correspondent
Paris Letter.
PARIS, Dec. Is, 49,.

| PARIS, Dec. IL, 'S2.
The funeral of Maitre L,c hand, the
celebrated barrister, which took place thi.
morning, was not only attended by the
noblities of the imperialist party, hut by
an immense concourse of friends an(
and admirers belonging to every class O
society, who had assembled to pay a las
tribute to the memory OF one so
generally esteemed and beloved. The
president of the republic was specially
represented, and the number of senators
and deputies, of officers of high rank, OF
magistrates, avocats. and promipcn,
Journalists which followed the coffin
proved how high place the deceased
held in the hearts of his fellow citizens
without distinction of group or opinion
In itself the funeral was very Simple.
Maitre Lakeland had expressly enjoined
that no military honors should berendered
to him, nor any addresses delivered over
his grave. But the hearse, drawn only
by two horses. was completely hidden by
splendid wreaths, and M. Rouher, who,
representing the Empress Eugenia, was
also ore of the pall.bearers. wore the
grand Gordon of the legion of honor.
Prince Napoleon, l may add, was repre-
sented by Commandant Brunei. So
large was the multitude that the church OF
Saint German des Pres, where the service
was solemnized, was not large enough to
contain the whole OF the cortege, many
persons being obliged to wait outside until
the conclusion of the ceremony. The
lnterment Took place at the Mont Parnasf
cemetery, all following on foot. although
number of carriages had been provided
Mr. William Gaignani. VITO died last
evening at his residence in the Fanbourg
st Honore, was the younger of the two
brothers who in 1914 founded the iourna
which, under the tile of Galiqu1nt s
Messenger, still maintains IL wide spread
circulation on the continent of Europe.
The name OF Gaignani has also long been
associated with many charitable works,
among which may be mentioned the Gre
alton of the hospital for the relief OF
distressed British subjects. Mr.. William
Gtllgna ii, who was in his eighty-fifti,
year, had for some time past been great
invalid, but to the last he remained in the
full enjoyment Of his intellectual faculties
He was knight of the legion of honor.
A horrible murder. followed by the
suicide of the assassin, was committed this
morning. at No. 90, Rue Richelieu, in
which house lived merchant named
Repoport and his daughter, seventeen
years OF age. The man was separated
from his wife some time ago. but he seems
to have got on we'll with his child and
the pair enjoyed good reputation in the
quarter. This morning, however, about
o'clock, loud cries for help we're heard
from the suite of rooms occupied by the
Repoports, and on the concierge making
his way into the apartment fearful sight
met his view, In the first roori lay the
father. his skull fractured by shot from
revolver, which he still held, while in the
neighboring chamber the dead body of the
girl was found. Her heart had been
.ransfxed by dagger.
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a newspaper consolidation of note is
that of the Commercial and the G1zetie at
Cincinnati, two of the best known news
papers in the country. They have been
for many years not only competitors in
business sense but almost uninterruptedly
engaged in a lively war of IN extremely
personal character; and the Consolidation
is naturally great surprise to every body
During the last few years the habit of
opium eating has been making terrible
progress in Denmark. The Da1sb Nation.
aittdepde states that there are only here
and there families in which the consump-
ton of this drug and morphine is not
habitual with ore or more of the adult
members.
An impersonator of Santa Claus in
Montgomery, N. Y, caught fire from the
candles on Sunday school Christmas
tree, and while the poor old fellow was in
great straits to save his hide, two street
gamins who had joined the school one
week before Christmas, pundered his
sack of all the candy and oranges left, and
also distracted a knife and three dimes
from the mans individual pockets.
An exchange says: "a locomotive
boiler, it is calculated, will last until the
engine has travelled over $4,000 miles
On some lines, however, the boiler, under
favorable circumstances, particularly when
pure water is used, may travel 4OO, 900 or
800 900 miles before becoming unservice
able. Assuming that the life of the engine
is determined by the endurance of the
boiler, and that if, under favorable cir.
cumstances, it will last the 800, 900 miles
then during that time 1t is estimated thai
the fire box will probably require to BE-
renewed at least three times, the tires of
the wheels five or perhaps six times, the
crank axles three or four times, and the
tubes from seven to ten times"
Chicago republicans are talking about
Senator Edmunds of Vermont as a
presidential candidate. A. tn, last
republican national convention there wa.
a snam movement for him; at the mex,
the may be new and formidable one
His boyhood was in that corner OF
Vermont which gave birth to President
Arthur. tic is stalwart, or, in other
words, reformer, with no nonsense
about him. His great abilities are
by his associates, and his
control over his temper, coupled with his
independence, give him their confidence
and STANDARDIZATION IrauelIer.
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The national debt was reduced over
fifteen millions in December.

The national debt was reduced over
fifteen millions in December.
Count Won Wimpffen the Austrian
minister to Paris killed himself Saturday.
The 20 anniversary of Lincoln s eman,
cipaion of slaves was celebr ated Monday
Samuel Galley, whose term as mayor
Sllem. Mass, closed Monday, committed
suicide the same day by hanging. He
was G2 years old and had been for some
time Respondent. A brother of his com
mitted suicide some years ago
The friend of President Arthur 81,
that he is very superstitious and that he
has been constantly haunted since Garfield
died They predict that the death of Mr.
Allen in the White House lust as the
president was renewing the gaites whct
have been discontinued since Garfield
died will have very depressing effect
upon Arthur.
Gov. Grover Cleveland was inaugerated
in Albany Monday. The House chose
Mr.. Chaplin, dem ),r,t, of BROOKLYN
speaker. Chaplin was the candidate oil
the better element of the democracy and
lacked votes of a nomination on the first
ballot in their caucus. He WIS nominated
on the second ballot and yesterday elected
by II two to one v)te over Roosevelt,
republican.
The "banco- steerer" is abroad vet,
though contact with Charles Francis
Adams chilled him for time. He got
away with Oscar Wilde in New York to
the extent of getting him to sign checks
for SLIGO. Payment was stopped on them
however and the sunfl)wer man saved his
little money. Hungry Joe" was the one
who dealt with the aesthetic The game
was tried on Sergeant Balantine but the
shrewd old London lawyer was not taken
himself among the lively men of New
York.
South Clrolina proposes legislation
which will test the power OF state over
the railway corporations within its limits
A bill now pending in the Legislature of
the state, am which has, in fact, secured
the approval of both branches, but is moi
quite perfected, provides for the appoint
ment Of three commissioners, who will
have power 10 fix the charges for freight
and passenger traffic and 10 make rules
and regulations for The government of The
railo aus. They are also given pow to
investigate the books of the different
companies and TO compel them to obey
the orders of the commission 1t is not
likely that railroad corporations will sub.
nit TO such supervision without a struggle
against it,
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CORN MEAL.
Demand Moderate Corn Meal, with sales at So so
u Dbl
RYE FLOUR.
The sales OF Rye Flour have baen confnei to small
lots at S3759iOO b Dbl, as to quality.
GRAIN TRADE.
CORN
The market for Corn remains quite steady. New
continues in sufficient quantity supply the
of the trade, and of old there very little left
The sales of have been at die as to quality
and small lots of old at'sg 1885 n hushel 70 arrive
from Chicago Corn is offered at IS d70c for the differ
ent grades.
The market for oats has been firm. and in fair de
mand. We quote No. | and extra white at 5d5ic;
No. white At Sd9c; No white at 49I5Oc, and mixed
at i5d50c u bushel, as to quality.
RYE.
The market is quiet an1 Ao sales hlve hseu smllat
d75c q bu.
FEED.
The market for shorts is steady selling at ais 5dI9 II
ton Fine feel and middliuKs range from Sla1l9 u
ton as to quality. Cotton seed meal sells at 80 I3 b
ton.
BARLEY.
There IA nothing doins in Blrlay ant prices are
quite nominal, with sales at 80 SSl Is b bushel
THE WOOL TRADE.
We continue to notice a quiet market for Wool of all
kinds Some holders are anxious to close up Stocks
chasing. There will probably be more doing early IN
the year, as manufacturers are not carrying largo
stocks and will have to purchase, but we do not look
for very active movements. We quote;
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BOSTON MARKET, Jan. ..
Furnished by Darling Hosmer, of the Boston Pre-
duce Exchange, Commission Merchants,
No. a OOmmerolal street Boston.

Furnished by Darling Il Hosmer, of the Boston Pro-
duce Exchange, Commission Merchants,
No. II Commercial street, Boston.
sE-Shppers should bear in mind that the quotations
below represent receivers prices for round lots and
are made up from actual transactions. Extreme quo
tatons only be realized for produce that up
to the standard Of choice in every respect The quail
market very closely observed by buyers and have
an important bearing unon prices.
BUTTER.
choice stock, and receivers Of fancy grades look for
still higher prices but trade has been very light dur
ing the week with hardly enough doing to base relia.
bic selling quotations upon. We quote:
NORTHERN.
Do, fair to good .8 IA
FRANKLIN county, Vt, hne, n ib...............a "a S3
New York and Vermont, choice. ..,......,. 26 IA 20
% 40 t nnn, to Sood'...'.....is g z
10 40 common ..............lS I'd "a
creamery, cnolce'sss "a ~
DO lalr 10 good. ,..................,...,.3 "a 81
10, Ialr 10 good "a
Ladle packed, choice ...,.................5 A17
10 lalr TO gOou.... II -
DO common. .................,....,.l5 Ii
CHEESE.
The tendency is in sellers favor and in some casAs
advance has been obtained but usual during tho
closing week OF the year trade is light, We quote:
New York choice, o lta
Neruiput cllue dl3a
"a, 70, Go,ntnoh''''''''''''' '''''''.'.......5
WESTERN ,'sss's.s u
DO, choice TO good u II
~ Voinulon'''''''''''''''''''' !
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UNITED STATES BONDS.

BOSTON. Dec l2,
Government bonds have made further gen eral
advance to day The rise is on Threes a. on 3Hs T.
on Az a. and on Fours L with sales of the latter at
loOl. closing follows;
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SHIPPING POULTRY.

The following directions for preparing aud shippiuy
poultry should be closely observed: 'fi-'e
POULTRY should be killed by bleeding in the neck but
meyer BY WrnTing the neck It should always be dry
bodies are cold this eau be easily done But on no
account should poultry be scalded as it lessons the
value iul third The wing feathers should yays
q etag iSS bo the enras drawn aad head gut oil
should be drawn the neck and tied EXCEPT in
warm weather, when the n-cks should be Jeff Omen n
Always wipe the necks clean. Ot'
IN packing use clean packages, lining the sides and
en i Win pager rack closely as possible, here
VIII be no chance for the poultry to move about Never
use straw in packing Good poultry will generally sell
Tor iar price. while com in ferior GRADES in
vaTriably sell low and at a loss to the shipper
,d me contents Of each blx should be plainly
also correct gross weight and tare, especially the tsre
Put each kind of poultry in separate packages do
not mix chickens with old fowl or ducks and chick
ems If you can avoid it.