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to fin of in Summary of News. The Empire warehouse at Chicago, was partly burned Saturday night. Loss $472,000. Mrs. Dr.

Charles Obapin, of Brattleboro, died last Saturday, aged 70 years, William Lefavour, Marbledead, shoe manufacturer, was robbed Saturday of 8400 on the train from Boston. A man named Herbert, of Sherrington, P. has been arrested on the charge of sedacing his own daughter. Thomas Courcey, of St. Alexander, P.

has been arrested on a charge of incest with his own daughter, aged 17. Four brick stores and the offices and dwellIngs between the Delavan house and the city hail at Hornellsville, N. were burned Saturday. Loss $30,000. Three men were suffocated at Baltimore, last Saturday, on a night-soil barge at Spring Gardens, just beyond the southern suburbs of the city.

Patrick Hickey, employed in of the iron mines at Mineville, N. was recently seriously injured by an explosion in the mine. His recovery is doubtful. Louis King, aged 95, a member of the New Fork drm of Myers, Rutherford brokers, cotumitted suicide Saturday morning st the homestead of his grandfather, Ex-Gov. John A.

King, at Jamacis, L. 1. Two burglars broke into Hiram P. Allen's house at Sandwich, Sunday, and shot him dead when be surprised them. His wife hid in a closet, and thinks she can recognize the murderers.

The wife of Adam Murray, living near New Glasgow, N. gave birth to five children. three girls and two boys, last Monday. All are finely developed, and at latest accounts they were doing well. Frank Dillingham, who murdered his aunt st Londonderry, N.

died Sanday night, from the eftects of the wound in his head. He made no confession. The woman was not outraged. E. L.

Kohler, a jeweler of 0., was gauged three masked burglars last week Wednesday night, and forced to open his safe, from which the thieves got about $5000. John Keenan, 15 years old, was caught in the shafting of the Cocheco print-works at Dover, N. last Friday, and so seriously injured that his recovery is doabtfal. Louise Wise and Margaret Downing, of Onancock, rivals in a love affair, fought a duel over a lover the other day, with 8 club sn-1 pitchfork, and both were probadly fs. tally wounded.

Steamship Wyoming reports at New York that during a severe gale she had ber decks swept by a heavy sea. One sailor had both legs broken, another had one broken, and six others were badly injured. A collision ocearred on the Canada Southern road, near Tilsonburg, last week, be: tween two heavy freight trains. None of the men were injured. So complete was the wreck that a track had to be bailt around it to allow a passenger train to pass.

Eaton Calhoun's block, on Main street, Littleton, N. caught dire last week from a stove, pipe, and considerable damage WAS done betore the flames were subdued. Loss 81,900. At Syracuse, N. last Friday night, Amelia Mantz shot her cousin Julius dead, and then killed herself, at the hotel where the parties were spending the night.

There was illicit intercourse existing between them, and jealousy was the cause of the crime. L. L. Hawks, of Turners Falls, over 60 rears old, was fatally injured last week Wednesday by the fall of the roof of an old house which he was tearing down. He was not found for some time, and died in about an hour after being carried home.

Charles Lane, of Bainbridge, Pa, murdered his wife, his six-years old daughter, and infant three-months-old. Saturday, and then took his own life poison. His boy, three sears old, was tound with his feet frozen. They were destitute. Jim and M.

Somers killed each otter st Brale City. last week. There Was an old fend between the tamilies, and Friday young Somers and his uncle bad altercation. Jim grabbed gun and shot his nephew througa the body, and as fell his revolver and shot his uncle dead. The nephew died about an hour afterward.

Archbishop Purcell, of Cincinnati, has been practically removed from office by the Pope. Bishop Eider has been appointed coadjutator of the Archbishop, with the right succes. sion, sad the direction and control of all temporal and spiritual matters in the arch-diocese are to be turned over him. Adams. has had another blackmailing scandal.

A pretty girl, who, though only 17 years old, is the wite Joba H. Waters, his been in the habit of asking men to come into their house on the most innocent errands, when ber husband wold spring out on them and demand their gore, setalways ted. At last struck man who wouldn't they settle, and the couple are to be arrested prosecuted. Otber parties have been trying similar games. Sergeant Glover and ten soldiers and ten Indians started from Fort Keogh.

Febraarg 4, to capture a party of supposed to belong to Sitting Ball's band, who recently killed a man and wounded another Mizpal creek. They found the savages at of Pumpkin Creek, and livels bead mish ensued, in which two Sioux and one soldier were killed, and three Sioux were captured. A woman aged 25, giving the name of Jane Anderson, arrested last Friday night Brooklyn, for supposed intoxicattoo. Saturday she was talen to the hospital where sue stated that she was a respectable married woman, and been induced a had female acquaintance visit a house New York, where she was drugged terribly and abased by several She escaped and went to Brooklyn hide ber shame, bat will give no further information. For the past two rears trains the Missoori, Kansas, and Texas railroad been dred have at by an unknowa just after dark pear Caddo, dows having been smashed, cabooses sted, and several employees the road wounded by shots.

United States Marshal Ayers caught a named Megers dring train. So desperstely did Meyers resist that Avers shot fourhim teen limes before be succumbed. Cheyenne, Wyoming, holding indignaton meetings over the intimacy of Governor Hoyt with a mulatto girl. night last a cannon was placed front his residence which had a dag over it and derisive placards Saying, "The Governor must and "Women must be respected, regardless of color." An indignation is proposed to petition for his removal Tidings of loss the rise of in the streams and Kentucky continde. The Obio river at Cincinnati rose over 17 teet 24 boars, and large steamers were unable pass under the suspension bridge.

Franktort, was in darkness last Saturday nignt, all the gas works being under water. The Southern railroad has been much damaced. The loss at from the overflow the Green placed at $10,000, as mills, dwellings and railroads have been swept away. At Riverton, the truck of the Eastern Kentucky ratlroud is much damaged by the trestle being washed away. The Oxley stave company at that place lost 300,000 staves by dood.

Near Wilkesville, 0., two men while attempting to reach bridge across the Big Racoon river were carried away and lost. The wife of Rev. Charles a Methodist prencher, of has eloped with a hostler named George F. Finckham. The couple were arrested River at request Mr.

Walker, bat Mrs Walker tessed to be unconscious impropriety, her of basband bad married another woman and neglected her. She left go to her sister in another part of the State, but changed ber purpose and started for New Fork earn her own livelfhood. She met at River and told her ables, when they agreed to live together. The Justice puthized with the couple, and allowed them to go on their way Thomas F. Phillips, a retired merchant New York city, 60 years who nearly lost the use his left arm and leg stroice a of paralysis, was parroted late last Saturday evening, on his way home, by three colored women.

One threw her arm about his neck, and held him 90 tigutly that could not speak, and another her hand over his eyes, while a third searched his trousers pockets, in him of 45 in change. Phillips foolishly followed the into a dark hall-way, where they beat him in the face till the blood gushed from his mouth, and then drugged him into a back room and stole from his inside coat pocket and rainbie papers. The women were subsequently arrested. A tornado struck Nashville, about o'clock Tharsday night, blowing at the rate of 40 miles an boor, and not less than 15 dwellings and M0 bouses, ser. exal being lost.

Men down in one bia leg broken, and at and thrown across the Many rood tor of. Riven Sons losing most heavily the of their elevator exposure badels of wheat to the dood min. The streets are with tin rood, and trees, and sc. Paal's charch, colored, one the est the city, is almost a total wreck. Freight cars standing on the and Nashville truck were thrown down an and the damage the city alone la estimated at while the it cannot be approximated.

Philadelphia, and held in 00 bail, for his bare in extensive swindling operations carried on by Alexander andy others. Handy establisbed a commission house at 103 Chambers Sew Fork, several months ago, wha he large quantities goods, and them to a branch house at South Front kept to the of W. n. The gooits tained bus power said that the dealing with this concern lose from 840,000 to SOCTE BOTALION A masquerade dance tales place in ball, co Thursday evening. Albert.

and family go West this Burby Post, A. der a new chazter, and teams, well those wanted to went to Thursday and Friday Miss Edna Pica of four weeks school at the Center Freed fab la cheapi on the mood. Prof. C. P.

was town last the ease of Mrs. J. D. la A. Gates.

who has been laid at J. Parker's the weels, with a home ID toe Patent of the beat in last Fri thereof sever. be loand. store it la one dE tO got pretty thoroughly soaked. in is it to the of by be in to in of of on of of to on to they one both of be it One the to the how the of to by in to in 1 of of of at W.

W. of if in to do in I State News Items. FIRE AT house of Frank Gates was recently burned. Insured for 8600. LEG Green, of Tinmouth, broke one his legs week before last.

ARM Underwood, of Dummerston, recently fractured one arm. LEG BROKEN- Mrs. Elec Rolan, of Hinesburgh, while walking to church, slipped, and fell, breaking one leg. LEG McCollom, of Barnard, recently broke the outside bone of one leg, while drawing wood. FIRE AT house of M.

L. Taylor, Manger street, was burned last week Monday, with most of the contents. SHOULDER Marshall Densmore, of South Woodstock, was tipped, out of a sleigh and bad a shoulder dislocated SPRAINED WRIST Emma Burroughs, Glover, recently one slipped ou the ice, and seof Verely injared wrist. FIRE AT WEST WINDSOR. The house of Charles M.

Agres was partly destroyed by fire last week Monday evening. THROWS FROM A -Lewis Davis, of Fletcher. was recently thrown from a wagon and severely injured, the horse stepping on one leg, and cutting an ugly wound. COLLAR BONE Stone, of Sueldon, recently dislocated bis collar bone, while wrestling in New York city, for a purse of $400. FACE BRUISED.

-A dve-years old son of J. H. Wolcott, of East Charleston, had his face badly braised by running against a fence while coasting. ACCIDENTS AT NORTH HIDE Blake was badly lamed the other day in the woods, while logging, and William Ober was badly jammed below one knee. VERMONT FAILURES.

Among the recently reported Vermont failures are those of liam Candwick, proprietor at Bakers. field, and George Wrigat, planing and sawing mill, Jericho. BADLY little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Jewell, of West Newbury, was recently badly scalded by upsetting some hot tea, severely burning one side of ber face, one arm and breast.

INCENDIARY houses owned by De Witt Gorneaud, tire Brandon, were burned by an incendiary last week Wednesday, together with three cows. Loss Insurance $1,000. BAD rears old son of Evan Jones, of West Pawlet, fell through a railrosd bridge last week, striking on the ice 91 feet below, badly cutting his forehead, and otherwise injuring bim. LEG BROKE Smith, of Lunenburg, recently had both bones of one arm broken by a falling tree, which had partially lodged, swinging out of course it was expected to take. HOUSE BROKEN residence of Rev.

Mr. Van Norden, of St. Albans, entered by burglars the other evening, during the absence of the family, but the amount of plunder taken has not been ascertained. George McGregg has been arrested on suspicion. PATENTS A patent has been granted to Elmore Johnson, of Morrisville, for a buckbourd, to H.

W. Putnam, of Bennington, for a bottle stopper and fastener and a fence-wire barbing machiue, and to E. C. Richardson, of Poultney, tor a churn cover. ACCIDENTS AT Edg erton was recently struck falling tree, and seriously injured.

Harry Damon, 1 old, bad an arm broken last week, and snother lately had one eye badly injured by a snow ball. FATALLY C. Hawkins McKenzieof Adrian, formerly of South Wood stock, recently received fatal injuries by fulling headlong down a flight of stairs. He was taken up insensible, and lived bat three days. RAILROAD STATIONS BROKEN North Sheldon and East Franklin stations on the Missisquoi railroad were broken into last Thursday night and robbed of what small coins were in the money drawer say about $1.50 at East Frank and a few cents at North Sheldon.

WHAT DEMOCRATIC GUARDIAN DID.Are yearsago Hon. T.J. Cree, of Wheelock, was appointed guardian over David Allard and family, of that town. Mr. Allard was then 14 years old, and adjudged At that time the property was worth $456; it is now worth about $1,500.

NARROW -While J. D. Harvey was at work the Passumpsie railroad wood shop at Lyndonville, on a new freight car, on a shift ing engine backed a baggage car himand caught him between the two cars. The, flesh was jammed off the bone on the inside of one leg below the thigh, and his spine was injared. VERMONT WAIF IN MONTASAL girl giving Thompson, to the name Ellen and claiming be the of daughter well-to-do Vermont farmer, was betore the Recorder's Court, in Mon treal, P.

last week, on the charge varan away trom home last fall. She and an one since has inmate of of the vile dens that SHOOTING AFFAIR. -Fairfax has had a shooting affair, is enshrouded mystery, occurring residence Luther B. Hunt, a of week ago last Saturday evening. The Metho church choir met dist had there that evening tor practice, in the and early evening Mr.

Rant to his room, four shots from a rewent volver being heard soon after. On entering the room Mr. Hunt was found on the bed with a revolver his band, but not any way injared the shots. POSTMASTER UNDER A W. A.

Britton, North Pomfret, is under having been detected in stealing letfrom which ter mails, from he abstracted J. D. a check favor Hewitt. This check, apparently endorsed Messrs. Britton and Hewitt, was sent Fisher Colton, of Montnelier, it due came when was that Hewitt's was discovered forged.

Special Agent Bigelow, being began an investigadon, which caused Britton to part parts unknOwn. HORSE Barber, mulatto, who was sentenced at the term of the Rutland County Court 1577, to Fear the State Prison for an attempt to break jail, to which committed for hired last Thursday Mr. Fisk, of a Orwell, and has disappeared. The borse Was found at Rutland Saturday, but attached to 8 wagon instead the sleigh with which set out on his travels. He WaS the where in house the stolen property was found, bat being warned by the woman the house the proximity of officers, took leg bail, and escaped by hiding in a swamp in the rear the building.

ASSAILED IN NEW FORK Soloof man Rutland, who has been living Philadelphia, was returning Ratrecently, stopped city land in New York for several evening was ed who young handled roughly, gang striking on back the Several others him and jostled snatched his watch. but bog's at the time same him hit rascals with his knocking The boys all suddenly but a arrested took to McCarthy, and him station. He tried and convicted, and sent State Prison a year. for the The members Joseph Sawyer Bose are rebearsing Fireman Letters have peen received from G. L.

LeClair, Augustine, Fla. number births returned by census for 1879 is 108. males and females. The mothers places are as follows: Can- 51. States 4 and fathers' places birth are United 1, States Ireland and England The 70, ber returned 33 was males fe- 37 males Birth places Calted codtakes of mortality, sumption highest rate that dying disease.

cases are bere returned deaths not and with birtha; of these there were 5. and 5 These two causes rank next consumption the rate mortality. There was one known disease, one death sceident. by It is that bitter again sickie, dark and keen, has done Its work, and another from ranks of the village patricians has "across deata's river cold and time This was B. death Col.

L. Platt, whose occurred last Thursday ternoon, at ball past o'clock. Fortwo past has been gradually declaing, bat it 19 generally believed that his death was hastened a by he on fall received bis own door step about months ago. Since that time sank stering mentally as well a3 physically, until death came to his rerepablican, active and as such represented Chittenden in the state Senate 1949 1550. Towards the beginning the war be was, through the instrumentality Senator Foote, commissioned Colonel, recruited the fest Ver mont cavalry, and conducted it Washingwhere resigned command, and home.

returned Shortly after engagvery extensive lumber business along the Winooski making st Winooski. which took The place from his late residence, was attended from the several surrounding towns, and the Post Grand Army from Burlington turned out full ranks. The was covered cotta with national colors, the and decorated vith a beautiful doral cross and a wreath from the members Colonel's regiment. After ceremonies were the conducted by Ware, Bev. L.

pastor of the Unitarian church at the were taken to Green for interment. The following named as bearers: Gen. William Warren Lieut. E. Peek, George Austin, T.

E. Wales. Judge H. P. Hickok, A.

Duncan, Judge N. 5. H. Weston L. 5.

Drew Ireland 4, States and Enzland number diseases or causes of The given death is 98. of these different causes Propositions recompense the members the Fire Engine Company services dered have made nearly every vil- lace meeting that was belt that rant found its way so artfally into the pockets the rule these motions nipper the the were present Board has which will be comfortable cumstances. members ate to he admitted company. Each members will the treasury lar a privilege attendFeuz, ing meetings, and voting then anonal elections. At meeting for the of odoers last Week Tuesday evening, honorary members re voted in, and the elected Present, Do.

8. President. M. G5- Peter Poseph Malone, A. Prenident and President were chosen from honorary members, the balance officers from active DE.

WILLIAN article the the the March Treatment better than watch For mime Mr. renew of the of the plans Independent Republican party, which may commended chez state one ed- England. per to be sent say 15 centa, and Argus and Patriot. Montpelier. February 18, 1880.

The Middlebury "Register" styles the Presidential editorial utterances of the Rutland Herald "lurid Grant howls." How is that for terseness? The Middlebury calls that "Brownie" canard, "a terrible spook," and says that if he really believes it "he had better alter his signature to The St. Albans remarks that the newly elected Captain of the Capitol Guards is of Mayor Ely, of New York," which is not true, and that he is "the present member of the Legislature for the town of Ely, is equally incorrect. Speaking of the Governorship, the St. Johnsbury charges it is well known in Vermont that Dr. Nichols has been laying pipe to capture this office for the last five years If that is true, then the Doctor will be the next Governor of the State, he being the man in the State to "lay It is thought at the Treasury Department in Washington, D.

that the balance of trade, which was in our favor, has shifted, and is now against us. Prosperity has increased the importation of luxuries, and it is believed that the balance of trade against us in January was at least $10,000,000. The charge is made that General Sherman has been guilty of an attempt to coerce a Member of Congress in the performance of his official duty, and has assumed to use the army of the United States for that purpose, as though it was his personal property. The Blainites in the Maine Legislature are afraid of the truth. and so last Thursday voted down an order that the alleged bribing of Mr.

Swan, and other Members, be investigated. Knowing that the developments would hurt them, they smothered the attempt to get at the facts. No The "Messenger suggests that the military companies at St. Albans might as well give up, for "They can't compete with a copper mine," and styles the new Captain of the Montpelier Company ElyEly God-Goddard." Here is another goody-good man gone wrong. Certain preachers at Montreal hovered about a fellow named Tose, for the reason that he was keeping a temperance hotel.

Now he has created a big scandal, by running off with his housemaid, taking all the money and valuables, and leaving his wife destitute, with a lot of creditors mourning for debts that will not be paid. They have been traced to Boston. There is a turmoil over at St. Johnsbury over the Liquor Ageney. The Pharisees who congregate around Bank block not want that tap cut off, but real temperance people say there is no other way to reform St.

Johnsbury. Hence the question of Agency or no Agency. How the town will vote at March meeting remains to be seen, but it is thought no Ageney will ahead. A Fear that is Unjust," is what the White River Junction -Observer" calls the story that "Brownie" fooled the Boston Journal" with as to the plot of Vermont Democrats, and the Kutland says: The correspondent of the Boston Journal ought to know better than to charge the Democratic leaders Vermont with a conspiracy which not possibly executed in our State antil the Democrats carried secured control the State and Canvassing Board. What will the -Herald" say when it learns that the Secretary of State has been whispering that story as a profound secret into the ears of John W.

Rowell, S. M. Gleason. and others? N. P.

Simonds and John B. Page want to be the Rutland Delegate to the Chicago Convention, and there is considerable bad blood between the friends of the rival aspirants. His opponents his attack Simonds because of Greeleyism in the has 1872, and "Herald" editorially condemned sending any the "recreant" men of 1872 as Delegates. Gov. Proctor is for ex-Senator Simonds, and that is a big factor his favor: Gov.

Page has the sympathy growing out of the recent attack on his Bank management and the successful establishment of the Howe Scale works there, in his favor. It is a very pretty fight, but in which Democrats have political interest. few the A weeks since extensive trolling baits manufactory of W. D. Chapman Son, who are also importers and dealers in all kinds of fishing tackle.

at Theresa, N. was destroyed by fire, with all their valuable machinery, and much of their stock. But this misfortune not cause them to succumb. With Indomitable pluck, once began to arrange for continuing their business, and are again good shape to fill all orders punctually, doing even larger business than ever before. Who- Various Editorial Notes.

ever deals with them with trades a reliable firm. which has achieved success, because deserving it. The Chapman trolling lares stand at the head. and they ought to. It is interesting to notice in some of tue large New England cities organizations and societies are made up from New England country towns.

As an instance. take the recent installation of officers of the Aqua Bibentian Lodge of Good Templars, at Lowell. over which the following were duly installed D. G. W.

S. E. Putney, New Hampshire: W. Nellie Albee, of Vermont: May E. Hewett, New Fork: R.

Mrs. Charles Greenleaf, of Fermont; F. Clarence Corey, of Lowell; Elmer New Hampshire: W. Allen Buck minister, Sophia of Vermont; Baker, Lowell; W. Henry Ellsworth, of New Hampshire; Charles Vermont; A.

Mary E. Andrews, of Vermont: D. Emma Flanders, achusetta: Fork: R. H. S.

Lillian Bacheller, of New L. H. Dr. E. B.

Rossell. of Lowell; Oscar I. Grant, Maine. Under the of caption -The Maine Trouble." the "Editor's Table." -Good Company. the excellent magazine pab- lisbed at Springfield, has the fol- great outrage committed for the benefit the party which they helonz, you will see crowda decent and men -honorable in every other relation lifestanding with their backs turned, looking very hard the other way and keeping their This the and the times.

How is that who would not rob a or steal sheep or coupon of bonds, and who would not stand whtle orber men were en stealing without calling the police, will stand and look an when elec. don being stolen without uttering a word of protest? there course are men political parties hesitate speak out when such wrongs are done for the benefit their own party. But how few they are! The only hope salvation this country la in the of there growth of this class voters. If in in party a determined independent who are always really expose and the wrongs are that sought done in interest of their own party, they can prevent these wrongs. tenth the voters country bold balof ance La too much hope that of in que-tenta the voters ench parties will prove have sense and patriotraze enough tale up this good with bad elements their own parserving diatinet notice bosses they will their best to defeat the party the party commita Itself any in- enough thieves of the the other if CONtE goes bar faze the anch these Maine will never be re- never ova your mind other the see that they men the nominations, and scratch them every see to it that crime trend and never sorted to for the sake of pizy so will the other mend wags, and win mout ally add inz potitics the maole people.

tood for for There thought everybody It -true as that. and if all would heed lesson it teaches would be better for the country. Will our republican friends compare the statement of L. S. last week's Freeman, regard the and may add people in Kansas with the talk of repablican orator welcome that all have may come and will receive.

believed of the that there plenty of gro that could by any means to of chose Western States, and that ployers were not saly willing but eager to engage those who had escaped from Southern bondaze. But read Mr. letter, which bears the impress of truth. and you will find that large numbers of these laborers, who have probably left comfortable homes in a mild climate, for which nature has fitted them, with the expectation of a warm greeting, have been bitterly disappointed, and are literally perishing of cold and starvation. 10 Senator MeDonald, of Indiana, says Gen.

Grant has been a candidate for the executive mansion ever since he went out of the White House. 0-The Farmer, published and edited be a straight-out republican, says that it believes that if Gen. Grant is nominated by the republicans for President, be as overwhelmingly defeated 88 Gen. Grout." a The Senate Committee on elections report on Senator Ingalls' case that his election was secured by bribery, although the evidence does not connect him with it. The Kentucky Legislature have instructed their Congressional delegation to vote for a reduction of the President's salary of $50,000 one-half-its old figure.

Right! 10 The Washington Post, the brightest paper the National Capital has ever had, makes the recent increase in the cost of white paper the occasion for notice that hereafter all subscriptions, for the daily and weekly, shall be paid in advance. This is right, and all papers should adopt the same rule, We notice by a bill introduced into the republican Legislature of Maine, that the following obligation is being carried out, "For value receivel, of the "Supreme Court Judges of Maine, tor that will legalize this and other and give us the State officers, we to pay them an increased salary." -The correspondent who sent us what be supposed to be the facts in connection with the arrest of Holden Beach, of Ferrisburgh. in connection with a charge of crimiual intimacy with a servant girl in the family of his father, says that he was in error with reference to some of the more material allegations, and that which he wrote does not agree with what took place. Correspondents cannot be too careful to get things right. This is how they come out when fought to the end.

Rev. J. W. Cole, of Charlemont, commenced a libel suit for $20,000 against the Boston Herald, for publishing an article accusing him of horse-whipping his wife. Last week he accepted a verdict of $1, without costs.

That deduction of $19,999 WaS coming down considerable. The Democratic majority of the Senate gave evidence of their manhood last week. Both Senators aud 11 of the 20 Representatives from Ohio are Democrats, and yet Mr. Hayes allowed the Democrats no representative among the Census Supervisors from that State. The Democratic Senators felt that this was crowding the mourners, and on Wednesday rejected the whole batch.

That was right. Taking the census should be non-political, and if Hayes is determined it shall be he should be taught better by just such actions as this. The assassination of Alexander Bryce, near Walahalla, S. which the stalwarts heralded last fall as a specimen Southern outrage, has been investigated by a reporter of the Charleston, S. News, who has discovered that the Moores, Bryce's neighbors yet under indictment for the crime, are also republicans.

They were offended that Bryce, who went on their bond when they were charged with arson in 1876, claimed that the deed given him of the land was absolute, instead of 3 mere indemnity against loss. There are those who say that Dr. George Nichols, Secretary of State, is responsible for that and ball story" about the Democrats trying to steal the State officers by a technicality, and that "Brownie" got it from him. directly or indirectly. The Doctor should be ashamed to thus traduce those whom he meets as friends in everything but politics.

It may be "a righteous judgment," bat there is no reason why he should thus accuse his fellow men of "ways that are dark, and tricks that are vain." If you want to impress your fellow republicans with your wonderful wisdom, Doctor, not do it at the expense of your Democratic fellow citizens. A copy ofthe prospectus of the Beeord and Farmer" for 1880 has just come under our notice, and it is proof conclusive that that establishment fully realizes is the use of being a liar. if you are not a big liar? If that grandiloquent piece of brag is to be believed, the Agricalturist," the Gentlemen." and all the rest of them. fall into insignificance beside the "Record and Farmer." But what do Democrats who have had that paper got 00 them. under one pretence and another.

think of its politics? And do Democratic Grangers think its political course justifies the resolution they voted for at the last annual session of the State Grange? Ought not a Grange organ, an agricultural paper, or a religious journal, to be non-partisan? Mary Clemmer, in the New York Independent, evidently does not fancy either Grant or Blaine as candidates for the Presideney. She does not propose to pursue" Grant. but asserts that when he left the White House he did so as "a candidate for a third term as Chief Executive of the nation." and that he has the part of that candidate before the world from that moment to this." But she prays that "the good sense, the true hearts of her countrymen may at last set him where he belongs, but has not the self respect to set himself, in a comfortable house given to him in Galena. Illinois." We believe her prayer will be answered, for thousands of patriotic hearts in the nation are united in it. Of Blaine she says, "he is a man not to be trusted in the faithful administration of vast interests.

corruption! Do you fancy that be has been a stranger to that, since a poor man he began to baild his great fortane, 20 years ago." Mary is slightly impulsive, but she hits the Grant and Blaine square in the face. and emphatically expresses the opinions of the better portion of the repablican party. ka-Prices for all kinds of merchandise are abominably high. The expectation that values would be higher has caused bayers to purchase largely in anticipation of their wants, and thas put up prices on themselves. The result is that mannfacturers are running mostly on orders, with theis products sold ahead, and no goods of consequence for immediate delivery.

Under these circumstances prices have continued to advance, and jobbers and retailers. with the speculative feeling strong upon them, have continued to bay, without much regard to the actal wants of consumption. Immense quantities of goods have been sold that have not only not gone into consumption. bat have not yet reached the jobber or retailer. And at the present high prefsure rate of production and shipments.

the latter will soon. find their stores filled up, while the actual distribution of these goods will be very apt to be retarded, if not rendered difficult by their high prices. In this connection, it will be well for dealers to bear in mind the demobstrable fact that the means of the erage consumer have not increased in proportion to the cost of commodities. 10 New York has a novelty in the theatrical line, and one merit. too.

Steele Mackage, an author and soof tor much ability, has designed, had erected, and is Manager of the new MadIson-Square Theatre in that city. which has many improvements on what has been even among theatres. In the structure several very radical changes construction and design from the hitherto accepted models of play are introduced, the most noteworthy of is a double or two-stostage patented by Mr. which and falls in great shaft back of the proscenium opening, one floor being set fur one act, and the other for the next. The is down but a moment, the stage is rained or lowered so as to bring the new scene into poition, and the play proceeds, the audience being relieved, not only from the dreary walt common in theatres, but also trom the break in the continuity of the play which the long wait causes.

The orchestra is placed in an elabrate balcony filling the upper portion of the proscenium arch, and beneath it an immense gilded frame encloses the opening of the stage like a picture. The act-drop is of handembroidered silk, instead of painted canvass, the seats are upholstered in raw silk, the decorations have dead-gold bronze and mahogany as their keynotes, the ventilation is remarkably perfect, and all the papers unite in praising the theatre as a most delightful novelty. Who should be the Democratic nominee for President may be summed up in very few words. He should be the best man. not men," is the Democratic motto.

A synopsis of the fortheoming report of Seator Bruce's Committee on the affairs of the defunct Freedman's Bank is published. It is a most outrageous swindle. All those who ever engaged in the scandalous crimes were eminent in the Republican party, but no criminal proceedings can now be begun against the men who robbed the bank, for they are barred by the statute of limitations. The collections for Ireland in Catholic churches in the Diocese of Burlington Sunday before last, were as fol- lows: St. Mary's Cathedral, $551 St.

Stephen's church, St. Joseph's, St. Francis Xavier, St. Thomas', The French churches, Rutland. St.

Augustine's, 104 Church at 100 $991 61 Last Sunday collections were taken in other Churches of the Diocese, as follows: Church of Seven Dolores, Fairhaven. Church of St. John the Baptist. of 0t. 65-00 Church of St.

Anthony, White River June85.00 Rev. P. J. 0 Carroll 10 00 $331 00 Next Sunday still others will add their contributions, among them being the Church at Bellows Falls. Personal News Items.

George N. Flagg, of Braintree, beat Henry Dufur in an exhibition wrestling-match, square collar-and-elbow, at Manchester, N. last Saturday evening. James McCurdy, father of Mrs. Horatio Nye, formerly of Berlin, but now of Bethlehem, N.

died at the residence of Mr. Nye last week Tuesday, aged 81 years and 3 months. A business letter received Tuesday morning from John Cain had this sad ending: "Now, Brother Atkins, I must you I am a very sick man, and have hope that I shall live a week. Good God bless you Many other hearts besides ours will be bowed down by these mournful words. That Charles G.

Lawrence died from the effects of a fall received at Des Moines. Iowa, is doubted, and Frank, the Swanton ex-landlord, is reported as under arrest and in jail on suspicion of having polsoned his father. A $5,000 accident policy on the life of his father, is the alleged inducement for the unnatural crime. Reckless as Frank was at Swanton, as the ARGUS AND PATRIOT report of his career there showed, we were not prepared to hear such a report as this about him. The marriages this week will explain why Mr.

W. P. Hill has not been his usual round for the ARGUS AND PATRIOT this week, he having been at Concord, N. on more important busines. Mr.

Williams is to be congratulated on the investment he has made in the of life," and it is confidently hoped that Miss Hill has also drawn a capital prize." The Concord daily Patriot says that many of the triends of the bride gathered at the depot there when the newly wedded pair started on their bridal journey, One of the level-headed Demoerats of the country is Hon. William W. Eaton, the United States Senator from Connecticut, a man of courage, large ability, and never swerving devotion to correct principles. Recently Senator Eaton was asked how he enjoyed a reception of Mr. Hayes, to which he replied: -Why, sir, I have not in the White House since that went into it, and I never will until can see some one there who was President." That is the way to stand up to one's convictions.

The Rev. F. W. Shelton, D. good authority in literary matters, being himself ope of the noted authors of America, writes this from Carthage Landing, N.

where he is now residing: Allow me to congratulate the readers of the ARGUS AND PATRIOT on the commencement of a new series of "Army Life in the West," by Capt. C. A. Curtis, of the United States Army. It is not saying too much of the accomplished author of these sketches, that they have the charm and treshness of Xenophon's Anabasis.

They are full of life and adventore, with not a dull page in them, keeping the attention constantly on the sketch, a and no one who begins to read will lay aside the pleasing task until it is completed. Success to Capt. Curtis, and may the University be well filled, as it deserves to be. Being unable to read myself, these papers are read to me as they appear weekly in the ARGUS AND PATRIOT, and all who listen to them in our family enjoy them very much. The newspapers have it that Rev.

George B. Spaulding, D. of Dover, N. a son of the late Dr. James Spaulding, of Montpelier, is likely to be one of the Delegates to the Chicago Convention from New Hampshire.

Dr. Spaulding is a man of brains, and has attained a prominent position among the preachers of his denomination, which makes it more the pity that he should be meddling with polities, which cannot fail to detract from the usefulness of any ambassador of the Prince of Peace. But then when a student in College, Mr. Spaulding Is said to have been in lots of all sorts of scrapes, but was rarely caught, as he cannot fail to be if he allows himself to be drawn into the political vortex. One of the most economically and best managed railroads in New England is the Connecticut River, from South Vernon to Springfield, the Vermont Valley, from Bellows Falls to Brattleboro, being under the same control.

Much of the success of this line is due to John Malligan, the Superintendent, who was prorooted to that position because of meritorions service in a subordinate capacity on the road, and who has demonstrated the same knowledge of details and effcient execative ability as Superintendent during all the years that he has so well filled that place that he displayed in the lesser position. The practical operation of the road is in his hands, and the admirable manner in which it is run is the best possible testimonial to his faithfulness and ability. NARROW One day recently, as Mr. Jordan, of Lowell, was cutting tree near the road-side. he cast his eye up as the tree started, and saw Mr.

Hager and wife passing in a sleigh right under the falling tree. It was too late for assistance. and the tree fell, coming square down between the horse and Mr. and Mrs. Hager; the forward part of the aleigh was smashed, but neither the horse or the man and woman were hurt.

MEETING COMING -The Vermont Farm Machine Company proposes to dedicate its fine new bullding at Bellows Falla with a rousing meeting of dairymen, the second week in March. Adresses will be made by several embnent speakers on dairying matters, who have already engaged to be present. All dairymen are invited to attend. Details will be published in a fature wage of this paper. OLD FASHIONED SPELLING SCHOOLThere was an old fashloned spelling school at West Topsham the other evenlog, in which doctors law.

years, and grown people generally, took part. The old veteran. Horace Watson. apelled down all ochers. FOOT son of Hirsus Barton.

of Wheelock, hisd a foot badly Jammed on Friday, Setween a tree and a load of logs. The Western Vermont Masonic Union Festival. The Western Vermont Masonic Union held Its fifth Annual Festival, during which the new Masonic Hall was dedicated, in Middlebury, February 10. This was pronounced the largest of any yet held, and was a marked success in every particular. The visiting brethren, including a large delegation from the Lodges of Commander the Union, S.

and accompanied by Grand E. Dana and Hon. F. E. Woodbridge, were met at the depot on the arrival of the noon train, by the Middlebury Sir Knights, and escorted to the Addison House for dinner.

The Middlebury Knights' uniform is a very handsome one, of dark blue, with white trimmings, and they made a fine appearance. Grand Commander Dana made a brief speech, thanking them for their escort and courtesy. After dinner the new Masonic Hall was dedicated, Past Worthy Grand Master Henry H. Smith, presiding. The Masons were generally accompanied by ladies, to witness the dedicatory ceremonies.

The Hall 19 a commodious and beautiful one, in a new building, known as the Stewart block, very finely situated, elegantly, furnished, and 19 not excelled in point of desirability and attractiveness by any in the whole State. At 8:30 the audience were invited to adjourn to the church, to listen to the address; and were escorted thither by Mount Encampment, Ibad. M. Chapman Command. er.

The address was delivered in half an hour, by Hon. F. E. Woodbridge, being an epitome of the history and principles of the craft, and was a most admirable effort, which WAS received with enthusiastic applause. At its close the business meeting for the year was beld in the Masonic Hall.

The following officers were elected: President. Col. A. A. Fletcher, Bridport: VicePresidents, H.

M. Harris, Bennington; H. N. Newell, Shelburne: William B. Orwell; D.

W. Prime. Brandon; Secretary, Samuel E. Burnbam, Rutland: Corresponding E. S.

Dans, New Haven; Treasurer, Hiram Roberts, Brandon; Executive Comman, mitten, Theodore S. Peck, Burlington; T. M. ChapL. S.

Drew, Burlington; Henry Clark, Rutland: Frank C. White, Bennington. The next meeting will be beld in Burling. ton. The banquet took place at the Addison House, at 8 o'clock P.M.

W. F. Armstead, of Burlington, who bas a reputation as a firstclass caterer, was in charge of the tables, and did himself no discredit. The room was tastefully decorated, the company was large and sociable, and gemality and good fellowship was the order of the occasion. The Toasts were ten in number, and presented by Hon.

E. S. Dana, who presided as Toast Master in his own graceful way. The toasts were as follows: The Grand history and record is one of which every Vermont Mason may be proud. Responded to by Past Worthy Grand Master Henry H.

Smith, who said in substance that he was proud to represent the Grand Lodge of Vermont, that its foundation dated back one hundred years, its first tirand Master was a Governor of Vermont, its early members were eminent in politics and the learned professions, and their names borne by their descendants are still among us. The past of the Grand Lodge was bright, the present pregnant. the future auspicious. Long may it continue. The Grand the seventy five years of its existence, the presiding officers have lent grace and dignity to the Supreme Bench, honored the Executive Chamber, and reflected credit upon the State in its Hulls of Legislation, and in the Congress of the United States.

Its future is still full of promise. Alfred A. Hall, Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter, responded by letter, regretting that he was detained from replying in person. The Grand sentinels will be tound asleep at their posts if they imitate the watchtulness of their Grand Master. Col.

Albert C. Hubbell, W. I. G. M.

of the Grand Council, responded to this toast very happily, by relating an anecdote of Samuel Johnson, who when asked by a committee of an organization how the popularity and interest could at once be best sustained, replied: Feed them well. Thought the philosopher might have meant they should be fed too full to make an after dinner speech. Col. Hubbell added: The social legacy bequeathed us by our fathers, and made sacred by their prayers, shall be by us guarded as the apple of our eye, and by us transmitted to our posterity without spot or wrinkle. The Social Element in Free should be sedulously cultivated and fostered in our midst.

Responded to by Rev. F. S. Fisher. The Literature of Free golden mine, from which exhaustless treasures may be secured.

Henry Clark, Secretary of the Grand Lodge, responded in a brief speech, setting forth the distinctive character of Masonic literature, and paying tribute to the names of literary men who have also helped to create a Masonic literature, such as Mackay, Pike, Singleton, etc. He also eulogized the addresses of Grand Masters and Committees on Foreign Correspondence, naming certain ones whom be considered as excelling. The Past Grand Offers of the Grand Lodge.We always welcome their return to our midst. Responded to by Capt. Edward C.

Houghton. Vermont. -The model republic, the Switzerland of America. Responded to by Hon. T.

C. Robbins, who was substituted for Henry N. Newell, absent. The Orator of the to every occasion, and especially happy upon this. We remember that his sire and grand-sire were prominent officers in our Grand Lodge.

Responded to by Hon. F. E. Woodbridge. The Ladies.

-No secret society could make them more lovely and useful than they are. Rev. J. T. Franklin responded in a pleasant speech, in which he said, "This toast though last is not least; of woman it is said her nature is such that it has baffled the power of man to fathom; yet he will never give them up." After the banquet the company adjourned to Academy Hall, where a Promenade cert was indulged in, supplemented by danc.

ing. Hall's orchestra furnished their best music, and, notwithstanding the stormy evening, upward of one hundred couples were in attendance. The tickets sold to the banquet numbered one hundred and seventy. Several letters were received from parties expected to be present, expressing regret tor unavoidable absence. As before stated, this Union WAS the most successful and pleasant, and quite the largest, that has yet been held.

SOUTA BARRE SCINTILLATIONS.Charlie Drury is home from New on a visit. Charles Kezer, who had his leg broken while sliding, is doing well. William Mears has gone to market with car load of sheep and cattle. Hall Seaver have gone to Peabody, with sheep, calves and cattle. Albert Adams has gone to work for C.

W. Hall, H. N. Salter having finished. There is to be a dance and sociable at Harrington's hall this evening.

Elwin French is suffering from a sprained Ankle, caused by wrestling. George Town has a fast horse which he is driving on Peck pond. Mrs. Eleanor Needham, who is in her 92d vear, can still do good sewing, darn stockings, and knit as well as half the girls. Dr.

C. Farnsworth, of Marshfleld, has rented the house recently vacated by Silas Cutler, and is to shortly move in. Mrs. C. A.

Slack and daughter, of Northfield, bave paid her friends and brother, D. N. Salter, a short visit. John W. Swazy, of Beverly, is giv.

ing a series of writing schools in the school house in District No. 2, and has about 90 scholars. A rush of work has required B. F. Dunham to increase his belp, and Wallace Dodge and George French have gone to work.

Never before has business been better than now. William Sanborn has moved into Mrs. Streeter's house, instead of going to Orange, and rumor has it that Wallace Dodge has bought the one vacated by Sanborn. Three young gentlemen and ladies from Goddard Seminary walked to the old Ira Day bouse last week to see the interior, bat on their arrival the key was found to be at the village. The ladies tried to climb in at the windows bat they were too high, and they were obliged to postpone the intended visit.

Wednesday evening of last week the Biver Side Debating Club met at the school house in District No. 9, to discuss the question, "Resolved, that young men obtain good and better morals by working in the country the city. disputants in the affirmative were F. C. Little, B.

and A. C. Adams, H. M. It was followed by an oration E.

Allen, a dialogue by F. C. Little, B. G. Oids and Howard Holden, read.

ing by Misses Warner and Robinson, negro sermon by G. Cutler, song by Messrs. Carnes and The decision of the question was in the affirmative. The question this evening is, Resolved, that the use of alcoholic drinks are productive of more injury to mankind than narcotics." The disputants the affirmative are C. N.

Barber, T. L. Jeffords; in the negative G. W. Bassett and L.

C. Little. WATERBURY WEAVINGSCurtis N. Arms has so far recovered as to be in his store again. Rev.

Mr. Wheeler exchanged with Rev. Mr. Babbitt, of Swanton, last Sunday, the latter preaching in the Congregational house acceptably, afternoon and evening. Albert Morse met a team at a narrow place in the road in Duxbury, and had his horse killed by the thill of the other team running Into his horse's breast.

The narrow road being caused by a wood pile, the town paid him the damages. The wife of Lather Town fell on the plank sidewalk at MIll Village, 50 as to sprain her ankle, and hurt her shoulder. George W. Kennedy, brought suit for damages against the town, which the Selectmen have settled, and have concluded to pall up the old sidewalk, lest a worse thing comes upon them. A large circle of fends are pained to hear of the deafh of Rev.

C. C. Parker, D. for many years Congregational pastor at Water. bary.

Doctor Parker was one of the Trustees of the Univeralty, at Burlington, and well known throughout the State. He removed the State of Maine in 1807, and from there to Parsippany, N. where be was pastor at the time of his death, which was quite sudden, from pneumonia. Prof. Chittenden has sued the village school district for teach 8240, becanse he was not employed to the last spring term of twelve weeks.

He claims to bare been hired in the fall of left, for three terms. The old commit. tee went out of office in March, 1978, when the district elected a new committee, and voted to have only ten weeks school instead of twelve. The new committee offered him the contract price for the ten weeks, which be refused. The "Weaver" la sorry to learn that the com munity has been stirred up becaase two or three young ladies maice dlaturbance in meet.

Inga while the good people are at prayer. He has often been impressed with the general good behavior of the Waterbury girls, and hopes be shall not be obliged to call names. Girls aboald not act worse than boys, if it la leap year. MIDDLEBCRY The town la threstened with another Good Templar's lodge. Diphthena la quite prevalent in the cast part of the town.

Ex Gov. Stewart is spending the winter in New York. Ash Wednesday vas observed in the Cathoand Epiacopal There was so abundance of mall matter at the Post office last Valentines day the cause. lee men are basily engaged catting their mappig of les, which is of a very fair quality. Prof.

E. L. Hatch, of Rutland, was in town last week Elia orchestra farmished the music for the Masonie festival. It la rumored that one of the best photo. graphic artists in the City," te to open rodisa in the Styles basiding.

Horace Nickels la studying State's Attorsey Mr. Nichole we for. merly a student in the law office of Fuller Van, at N. George P. Bowen, former died at week before Mr.

Bowen several important offices in adopted State, and wack respected by all who knew him. As the time of has death was Clerk of the United States Diatriet Court. KART BROOKFIELD has began to die ost. Mark came Done from New sew Eider Shepard confined the bosse for a week past, with a Miss Hattie Darkee has been at the past The young people on the Join those in their which sell ones in purpose to The matter schools, was pression of the meeting cate that the present "Old Times Rooks" Rutland Letter. RUTLAND, February 1691880.

Mr. Editor Harley, the binder, who has tried in vain for years to get elected Trustee in his ward, is now devoting his energies to persuade his "ring" friends to run a straight republican ticket at the coming town eleo. tion. But no straight Jacket ticket of either party can be elected, for a majority of the voters are liberal men, and in favor of a ticket composed of men or both parties. Such ticket always has won, and always will whenever put in nomination.

The Herald and Globe soft-soaped Governor Page all over in a leading editorial this morning, but less than two years ago the Governor was stopped while entering a republican cancus, and told he could not enter the inner door without a ticket from the Herald and Globe's town committee. "The devil knew not what he did when he made man politic." Be not deceived, liberal republicans, by the stalwart's cry that this is Presidential year, and you must stand by your party, to make a good showing. What has the election of a President got to do with local issues? In all local affairs let Democrats and "white" republicans join hands, and wipe out the blood money thieves who invest this town and county. There are lawyers and dog lawyers, and the latter class nave sometimes managed to slip into office by being disguised in the true lawyer's costume. A dog lawyer's best hold is when he sinks his teeth into prohibition pelf, and when he once gets a taste of those blood money preserves he will not let go until clubbed off by an indignant and outraged people.

The license cutter bar on the people's mow. ing machine will cut a wide swath in the tall grass of prohibition next September. Many an official wart now in tull bloom, and fattening upon prohibitory clover, will then feel the tines of the people's pitch-fork. The crimes which have been committed under the prohibitory law would fill an octavo volume of a thousand pages. Remove all the prejudice and bigotry from my old friend Joel, and he would pass for a white man.

In the days when witches were hung and burned, Joel would have rated A 1 as 8 guardian of the publio morals. But those old ideas of "Christian duty" have been too long buried for a man of the present time to resurrect them. A man who was looked upon as a benefactor then, is viewed as a bigot to-day. Joel, you cannot hammer morals into a man with a search-warrant, any more than you can drive tacks into lignumvite. Some corrupt republicans bere are crowing over the fact that Governor Proctor, now being in charge of the Rutland Marble Compang, will control the votes of all his workmen.

Now I do not believe Governor Proctor will attempt to do anything of the kind. Governor Proctor had it in his power to "bulldoze" his workmen at Sutherland Falls in 1878, but he was too fair -minded a man to take advantage of that power, notwithstanding he was a candidate for Governor. If the Demo. crats never have any worse republican than Governor Proctor to contend against, they will fare well. Let no Democrat in his emplov ho afraid to voto as ho wishes, for the Governor will never attempt to corrupt the purity of the ballot.

Solomon W. Jewett, M. after passing' through many trials and tribulations in New York city, at the hands of garoters, has arriv. ed in Rutland, and hung out his shingle. Dr.

Jewett enters the medical fraternity at somewhat advanced age, but for all that will doubtless make an A 1 healer--not of boots but of bodies. "OLD TIMES ROCKS." WINDSOR WAIFS The rise in wages at the Ascutney cotton mills expected in March is 10 per cent. Does any one know how much bas been paid lawyers for advice on wagons lately? Hon. J. W.

Pierce, of Springfield, and P. P. Story, of Rutland, were in town last week. Mrs. Robert Coats, who died last Sunday evening, aged 36 years, leaves a family of one son and three daughters to mourn her loss.

A prominent tarmer has shown our correspondent a Snowflake potato that measured 7X11 inches, and weighed pounds. Those ladies whom W. H. Tupper tipped from his sleigh the other day, say that be must get another driver it he does it again. Parties are said to be making preparations to file a bill for infringement against J.

B. Farnsworth, on the patent saw horse. The bridge hands have completed their work on the Ascutney mill stream bridge, for the Central Vermont railroad. How much of a "corner" was made in the recent speculations in pork, ham and bacon is not reported. The last show at the Town Hall is said to have netted more to the Gas Company than to the town or to the parties immediately interested.

Hubbard Fay have discontinued their auction sales, and are said to be negotiating with E. W. Olds, of Norwich, for the remainder of their goods. Rev. Mr.

Culver is reported to have attacked Pope Leo XIIl, and his adherents last Sunday evening, which is hardly the manner in which to "convert" persons attached to that communion. The Lenten observances appointed by Rev. E. N. Goddard this week, for Ember days, are a "Cottage Lecture" at the house of Mrs.

Ware, this evening at 7 o'clock, and prayers at St. Paul's church Friday morning, at 11 o'clock, and Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock. The Commissioners on the estate of the late James N. Edminster, are reported to have passed on nearly all claims presented, and it is also sald that the assets mostly depend upon the success which the Executor has in collecting claims in favor of the estate. The cutting of ice from the Ascutney mill pond continues as brisk as ever, and among the many farmers who were taking home loads of it this week was noticed Larned Powers, of Cornish, N.

the veteran Democrat, who is noted for taking to market the best of everything, as products of his farm. He hopes to be able to continue to until a Democratic President is elected next fall. Among the numerous arrivals at the Windsor House on Friday of last week were noticed W. S. Lovell, of Springfield, B.

F. Phelps, Bellows Falls; J. H. Albin, Concord, J. C.

Rice, of Keene, N. and H. B. Vial, of Charlestown, N. H.

The latter is purchasing wool in the vicinity. While A. L. Pierce was engaged in rolling a heavy red-oak log at Sargeant's mills last week, he crippled one knee, and otherwise inJared the limb, so that the services of Dr. Morse were required.

Fears are apprehended that he will hardly recover the free use of it. BETHEL BUSINESS.C. W. Fay and wife of Haydenville, are visiting friends in town. The town auditors meet at the office of C.

H. Williams next Friday and Saturday. And now it is Silas Blakley's turn to try his band on a circular saw, cutting an ugly gash, which nearly severed a finger, last Monday, in Jackson shop. The republicans meet at the office of J. J.

Wilson next Saturday, to choose delegates and substitutes to the State Convention, to be held at Montpelier. The dramatic company are soon to present another play to the public, entitled "Therese, the Orphan of Geneva," an interesting drama in three acts. As it was passed out of the car the bottom fell out of a bucket of oysters belonging to James Clay, of Gaysville, which came up on the express train Saturday, scattering the bivalves around promiscuously. Again, that bear! Parties were in the vil. lage Monday evening trying to get up another bear hunt, and claiming to have tracked tico bears on to "Blueberry Mountain." Will the Herald and News man please take notice? Rev.

S. A. Parker is to give a public lecture in Masonic Hall next week Thursday evening. It is the same he delivered at White River Village, before the Masonic Convention, and is given by special request of those who were unable to attend. Mr.

Frank Hatch, of Woodstock, is to lectore in the Universalist church next Tuesday evening, for the benefit of the society. Sabject "The Italian Cities." Admission 20 cents. Children free. The lecture is said to be very interesting, and Mr. Hatch an easy and pleasant speaker, describing the manners, customs and peculiarities of the people be met in his travels through Italy.

It is hoped there will be a good attendance. The Opera Company gave "Pinafore" to crowded houses last Thursday and Friday evenings, and with such good success that it was thought best to repeat it last Saturday evening, when they were again greeted with a crowded house. The company contemplate soon presenting the opera in some of the neighboring towns. RUTLAND A teamster in the employ of Sheldon Sisson, by the name of John Eagleson, fell on a block of marble one day last week, breaking both bones of one leg, between the knee and ankle. The sick remain- though they are 1m- proving.

Mrs. E. Y. Mason, who has had long attack of billions fever, is convalescing. Frank A.

Haven 18 still confined to his room. Mr. Henry 0. Carpenter 19 better, but housebound. The long Illness of John Cain would have been hard on bit, even if he were twenty years younger.

A man of leas heroic spirit at his age would have succumbed altogether, but his strong constitution and good courage may help him to his dearest wish, to live to see 8 Democratic President take his place at the head of this nation in 181. The Kingeley Guard bad a good turn out to their third dancing party, Tuesday evening of last week. The dance was at their armory, the music good, and it was near morning before the dancers could tear themselves away. In this connection, we may mention that the fourth of the entertainments given by Signor Bosco, which was also the last, took place the same evening as the Kingsley Guard dance. The entertainment was varied by the addition of dancing, when prizes were given-one to the handsomest lady, and one each to the best lady and gentleman waltzer.

Prizes were distributed previons to the dance as heretofore, very pleasant entertainment was given in the Congregational chapel last week Taewlay evening, for the benefit of the Sunday school. There was a house-fall present. A cantata, called "Santa Class," was wang by twenty five boys and girls. It was exceedingly pretty, and very well done. The old English ballad of "The Mistletoe Bough" was by three tableanx, during which Miss Herrick sang the ballad, accompanied on the piano by Miss Ripley.

This pleasant affair was under the management of IL. Y. Field, and reflects much credit on his good taste and skill. The entertainment proved quite as successfal as if it bad taken place during the Christmas bolidays, as was first intended WHITE RIVER JUNCTION JOTTINGSRev. M.

Pigeon realized 875 from a recent festival given by his people. Madame Rumor has the Junction House sold to Will Androm, formerly Clerk of the bouse. Mr. Foote, the barber, has contracted with Bacon Son, of West Lebanon, for the building of his house. The delegates for Hartford to attend the Republican State Convention at Montpelier, are Myron J.

Pratt, Ephraim Morris, and d. C. Parker. William Cokely, brakeman on the Pas. som railrond, fell last week Monday from a freight trais near Norwich, and was badly injured, the secident being cansed by the breaking of a switeh rod chain.

re from Bermuda fe that that feland has been shakes by an earthquake, and the query town la qua is caused by the presence of The earth erast here, but she old brick depot has cracked in In the suit before Darins Ruse, of Bar. Ton m. Worthen, wales arose from the tact that the defendant in pure malice ran the toll. bridge while it was in of the plain. tit, was decided in favor of Barron, by a tine of and conte, amounting in all to The was carried to a higher tribunal.

Boston under the livery compstition are able to do away steam, they can 150 to back, 14 silen, for 806 One Instance a drummer got his ride and for going with Wolfe. Two la South Bogallon back, and it so wonder that the Central Vermont la going to passenger WATER. J. vielting in Higheste, A. Warner good cow on the sick flat.

since the U. Borteni has moved in with the of d. Dow. 9 ida farmer and Tuesday to Visit with the af the their wast family oyster re anion. marice and were offered by Eider Wot Letter From Wisconsin.

MILWAUKEE, letter January 95, 1880. Mr. a from a Ver. monter who has never regretted his first po. litical choice might find a space in the columns of your paper.

People out here have an idea that one always knows where to find a New England Democrat-no veering or swerving from thestraight line of duty with him, which is not an unmerited compliment, inview of the lofty disdain on the part of the majority in Vermont for the opinions of the minority. If Wisconsin bad more unchangenble Democrats the State would not have been lost entirely, The executor of the great fraud, the late Z. Chandler, whose glory consisted in his barking Hike a blood hound on the track of a man now as barmless as an Egyptian mum. my, roused the Badger State not long ago to a pitch of intense excitement by picturing the new dangers that threatened the republic. Honesty," as he was called, swung the bloody shirt with such vigor that the so populi -always an apparent deeprooted conviction that the rebels were once more clutching at the throat of the govern.

ment. But it is about as the Springfield Republican thinks, that this furnace of war hates and passions has ceased to burn. The foreigners of this State are not reliable. The more intelligent have pronounced opinions, but the average "beer barrel" will vote for the man who will dispense the most "awei biers." In 1876 the Democracy of this State was well organize 1, and had the managers at Chicago concentrated their efforts on Wiscon. sin instead of Illinois, the rooster would not have remained in the ARGUS AND PATRIOT till to-day to remind the people of fraud.

Philetus Sawyer, of Oshkosh, who ranks next to Alexander Mitchell in wealth, bought the Belgian vote ouright. Instances of this man's corruption might be multiplied indefinitely, were they of any interest outside the State. The soft money tendencies of a large portion of the western Democracy has lost the party many a vote both in this and other States. But amid all the changes, personal booms and defeats since 1876, one political fact has remained fixed and unchanged, viz: the profound beliet that by a frand, as bold as it was infamous, the choice of the American people, as attested by a majority of a million white votes, was rendered null and void. In Indiana, as well as in Illinois and Wisconsin, every Democrat whose views have not been modified by the systematic and persistent efforts of the Republican press to smirch and destroy a reputation it formerly commended, stands to-day in favor of the re-nomination of Samuel J.

Tilden. From conversation ball with many of the most intelligent men, both in this State and Illinois, 1 find a remarkable unaminity of opinion as regards not only Mr. Tilden's ability to carry the country, but the duty of the party to vote again for the man who, though he could by a word plunge the nation into civil war, bad the courage and patriotism to surrender his title to avert such a calamity. Men of narrow vision and small intelligence have been poisoned by the virus of the paper "founded by Horace Greeley." Those, bowever, who have kept informed are well aware that the attacks upon the record of Mr. Tilden were born of fear.

Let him once be re nominated, and tho enthnaluam of '76 will instantly revive, to be re-inforced till it becomes power that will over-rule every form of opposition. Cipher dispatches, palsied arms, railroad wrecking, and elevated railway stocks, will be swept like cobwebs out of the public memory, and the issue of fraud or no fraud will be brought squarely betore the people. Events are shaping rapidly, and the political bistory of '80 is fast making. The battle will of course be fought in New York, and if Ballard and Joyce do not stump that State during the campaign, Samuel J. Tilden will carry it by otherwise the majority will approximate 40,000.

For the people of New York are not moved by bombast and demagoguery. for I do not but propose to speak excathedra this State, I predict that a majority of the delegation to the National Democratic Convention this year will be Tilden men. DEMO. STOWE SCREEDS.Several young people intend to sturt for the West this week. C.

W. Chapin has moved his family to Newbury, intending to make his home there. The parents of 8. P. Edgerton are to soon move to Stowe.

Orlo, son of Albert Luce, has commenced clerking for Miles McMahon. There was an oyster supper on the Branch last Tuesday evening, for the benefit of Rev. Mr. Smith, when about 100 took supper. Parties, are all the rage, and C.

R. Churchill seems to take the lead. He has had no less than three within about a week. Oliver Spaulding has left town rather unexpectedly. It is thought that he is to settle in Massachusetts.

Miss Orpha Raymond is at home once more. She has been spending about a year and a half with her sister in Minneapolis, Minn. The Boston English Opera company is to present M. S. Pinafore at Theatre Hall this evening.

Mr. Pearson has moved into the house of Mrs. Morrison, instead of that of Mrs. Washbarn, as stated last week. The measles bave made their appearance at the lower village.

Mr. Jackson's little girl has them, and several others have been exposed. A Leap Year ride was planned by the ladies to take place last Saturday, but the snow went off so fast Friday that it was put off until some time this week. A party of fitty or more are going to Waterbury, to take dinner at Bishop's, the ladies conducting the whole affair in true leap year style. GEORGIA GATHERINGS.All is quiet around the harness shop.

Heman Miner has lately purchased a piece of land of E. A. Austin. Allen Evarts is unusually busy giving music lessons, having classes in St. Albans, Georgia, Fairfax, and Milton.

Misses Lucy Sherwin, Vinnie Loomis and Mary Waite go to Johnson to school the present week. The measles have been in the west part of the town for several weeks, scarcely a house being missed. The donation at the parsonage for the Rev. Mr. Lorimer was a success.

Over $60 were taken. Prerty good, that, for a free donation cist. Storms and squalls are numerous. In the morning good sleighing, and before night people are obliged to goon wheels. Such was the condition of the weather last Thursday.

Mr. and Mrs. Evarte, of the Franklin House, are untiring in their efforts to please their guests, and that they succeed is very certain by the praise that is heard from all who call there. There was a large party at the cheese faetory at Milton Boro last Wednesday night, given by -Eben Wood Lyman Ballock. Dancing was in order, and all report a good time, as is usually the case with all the enter.

tainments that are given at that place. Thursday night there was a Leap Year party at the Franklin House, the first of the season, but not likely to be the last. The young gentlemen from Milton waited upon by the ladies from the same place were made very happy by the undivided attention of each lady to her own, and particularly the lady with the long pocket. ALBURGH AIRINGS.The Grand Isle County Court opened on Tuesday, Judge Royce presiding. The opening ball at Saxe Hillikers' was considered a success, and the average keeping of the hotel is called first-class.

A son of John De More, blacksmith at the Springs, died very suddenly last Wednesday, of peritonitas, and was buried on Friday. He was aged 15 years, and was a good boy. The sympathies of the neighbors are with the bereaved parents. George W. Davis, M.

an eminent physi. cian and surgeon, an Alburgh boy, now 28 years old, graduated from the Burlington Medical College, and received diplomas from the Bellevue and Chambers street hospital at New York, having the whole charge of the last named hospital for one year, is now home from a prospecting tour in the West. He bas decided to open an office in Kansas City, Mo. The political temperature of Alburgh during the last week has been a little on the lively. The ex State Auditor came out very strong for Grant at first; but finally came out for Blaine in the caucus, alter the complimentary vote for Edmunds, and announced that be wished to be a Delegate to the Chicago Convention.

The Hon. Jedd P. manipulated the wires, and the republicans of Alburgh last Saturday went into caucus for the purpose of electing three delegates to the State Convention at Moutpel ler. Rev. David Marvin was elected Chairman, and Jedd P.

Ladd was elected by a viva voce vote as the first delegate, with David Marvin, anti-Ladd, by a viva noce vote, the second delegate. The third was elected by ballot, the contest coming between Representative Henry Mott and H. P. Kinsley, ex Representative, a Ladd INAD, the result being that Kans. ley was elected by one majority, making two for Ladd and one in opposition.

The Ladd party had been bard at work for two weeks, while the opposition only began their work the day before the caucus. It is said that Mr. Ladd now blames himself for allowing the Rev. David Marvin to be chairman or delegate. How the wind does blow! BRADFORD BOX.Board of Civil Authority meet at J.

H. Wat. son's office next Friday, to abate taxes. Rev. Allen Clark, of Boston, 15 sup plying the Congregationalists, on trial.

B. F. Dickinson and wife, of Chelsea, were in town last Saturday. William B. Stevens is about opening branch store at Haverhill, N.

under the charge of Milo Balley, and is in Boston purchasing goods. Messra, Drakely and Galpin, of Connectient, chipped a car-lond of young cattle last Thursday. Testimony in the Mellendy de. Bradford suit was continued at J. H.

Watson's office last week Wednesday, before Phin Chamberlin, Master in Chancery. 0. Gambell, R. Farnbam, 8. and J.

I. Gleason Watson Alex appeared 'Lane for the town, and M. and for Mellendy. At the republican caucus, last Saturday even. to elect delegates to attend the republican State Convention at Montpelier, Capt.

P. 8. Chamberlin, Harvey Nourse, and George E. Brown were chosen, with Roswell Farnham, J. C.

Stevens, and J. W. Brock, alternates. BRISTOL BASTLINGSGeorge W. Smith recently caught the little finger of his left hand between two logs, breaking it.

Alonzo Day recently cut an ugly gash in his left thumb severing a tendon, wills adjusting a wedge to fasten the handle into his axe. The residence of Mr. Scarborough came pear burning last week Toesday, The stove pipe, which rans through the front chamber, burned out, and some bed clothes, which were plied on a chair near by caught fire. The fire falling down in the room below attracted at tention and upon going to the chamber the room was densely filed with smoke, the bed clothes and chair were burned, and the floor bad caught Ore. Mr.

Prune was alone, out managed to extinguish the flames. NORTH DEXBURT NOTIOND. E. Sargent has returned to Brookfield. Jacob Morse la dangerously Ill, but some boper are sow cutertained of lie recovery.

Minn desele Morse expecta to leave very soon for Lowell, where she line recently emploved. A surprise party of about 40 young people at the of Thomas 0 A Vriday night. Maste was by Mr. Straw, and all the light fantastic toe until the RI hours. Was a certata young man absent cRake a young lady jefosed to answer his note? OF WAR it because the old people souls not accompany there? All the "alarm clock can solve this mystery.

WATERVILLE WINDOW. John Ifenter lost a cow last week. W. Prior la very at Willie King swapped horses twice week. Fred Darling talks of going so in about Harvey Baker has moved into house ted by if.

M. McFarland bae at bosse for a few days from his in ilyde Park. Those who call on Thomas Potter. a a girl, and welche pounds. Officer Baker a young to Hyde Park isat for Las Patterson logs to a Bro a delivering laaka of the the village 1 Da toy of Trenton, Opt, died erdaY, frost eating on which of the family are 111 had been Your other seem Orleans County Court.

The jury trials having been ended, the Court took a recess Inst Saturday until May 11, when the miscellaneous business of the term will be transacted. Messrs. Edson N. Connal, of Irasburgh, Orlo H. Austin, of Barton Landing, and Frank 8: Rogers, of South Troy, were admitted to the Bar.

In addition to the divorces published last week, the following were granted: Agnes H. Macomber, of Derby, from David Macomber, for refusal to support; W. E. Stone, of Jay, from Anna Stone, for desertion: Merrill Cum mings, of North Troy, from Lovina B. Cummings, for adultery; Ebenezer C.

Flanders, o- Albany, from Mariba Flanders, for desertiont The case of James Wilson es. Rufus P. Blake. the trial for which had just been begun when. last week's report was made, resulted in a ver.

diet for the plaintiff for 8117, and costs. The following is a of the cases heard by jury since the last report: Edwin Halloway 08. Town of Barton. The plaintiff, a resident of Glover, sued the defendant town to recover some 8220, which sum he claimed was due ham for any-five wooks board of two aged paupers, John and Mary Spring, his wife's father and mother. The town denied the validity of the claim, and alleged, through its Overseer, Mr.

George W. Jenness, that it had never made any contract with Halloway. It seemed that there is some dispute between Barton and Glover as to which is bound to support the paupers, and that they had been "run" in the year 1876 from Glover into Barton, and from Barton back into Glover, on account of which sharp praetices litigation is now going on. The plaintiff claimed, and it was not disputed, that in the fore part of 1877 he had boarded the old peopie at the expense of Barton, by request of the then Overseer, Mr. I.

0. Whiteber, and that after the March meeting, when Mr. Jenness was elected Overseer, the latter had made a contract with him to continue boarding them at the rate of four dollars a week, which contract he had fulfilled. Mr. Jenness denied making any such contract, but testifled that there bad been talk between them, which bad not resulted in anything.

It turned out that the first conversation took place at the defendant's home in Glover, on a certain Sunday on the lith of March when Dr. Richard Skinner and Mr. Jenness came to see Mary Spring, who was sick. It was not claimed by plaintiff that a contract binding upon the town was made then; but that they discussed the terms; he thought he should have five dollars a week, on account of the old Indy's illness, while Jenness insisted that four was enough. The plaintiff testified that a short time after he met Jenness in the drug store of E.

F. Dutton, at Barton; that Jenness there brought some castor oil for Mrs. Spring at his request, and there, upon the steps of the store, concluded a trade with him to board them at the rate of four dollars a week. Dana Cook, a neighbor of the plaintiff, confirmed his testimony on these points. Mr.

Dutton and his clerk, Horace Pierce, denied the sale of the castor oil, as testified to by plaintiff, and Jenness utterly repudiated the idea of having bad any such conversation as was sworn to by plaintiff and Cook. Halloway had a witness named William C. Bastian, who backed him up in his statements concerning the first conversation on the Sunday when Jenness and Dr. Skinner were at his home, and the defendant impeached his and Cook's reputation for truth. But the plaintifr was too strong for the town, in spite of the impeachment, and the fact that he had boarded the paupers and the strong inference from the conduct of the Overseer, who admitted furnishing small sums for the purchase of morphine powders for the old lady, threw the balance of probabilities in his favor, and the jury therefore rendered a verdict in his favor for the full amount claimed, with inter.

est, amounting to 8247.98. F. W. Baldwin and L. H.

Thompson for plaintiff; W. W. Grout and J. L. Carr for defendant.

State of Vermont vs. Arthur E. The respondent at the last September term of the Court was indicted for forging and passing upon the National Bank of Newport, a forged note reading follows: $600 NEWPORT, September 3, 1878, Sixty days after date I promise to pay to the order of John L. Crawtord six hundred and afty dollars, at the National Bank of Newport, Vt. Value received.

J. B. PAGE, P. address, North Troy. On the back of the note were endorsed the following names: John L.

Crawford, Newport Centre; Merit Macomber, Jay; Webster Porter, North Troy, Lt appeared from the testimony that a man calling himself John B. Page met Mr. Lucius Robinson in the Memphremagog House, at Newport, at abont 6 o'clock on the afternoon of the 3d of September, 1878, and presented him a letter, reading as follows: NEWPORT CENTER, September 3, 1878. LUCIUS ROBINSON, My nephew, John B. Page, is in need of five or six hundred do lars.

He has bought a lot of cattle, and has not money enough to pay for them; and if you will let him have the amount for sixty days, myself and Webster Porter and Meritt Macomber will sign the and if he is not here when the note is due, I paper, will see that It is pald. Help him If possible. I remain, JOHN CRAWFORD. After some conversation with the man, which satisfled bim as to the genuineness of the application, Mr. Robinson stepped into the bank, one the entrances to which is from the office of the botel, filled out a blank note us above, handed it to the man, and told him if he would take it to the Cashier, signed by Messrs.

Crawford, Porter and Macomber, it would be discounted. Later in the evening Mr. Robinson notifled the Cashier. The man came the next morning with the note, and it was cashed. It will be noticed "that Mr.

Robinson in his hurry-it was election day, and be was very busy-made the figures of the note 600" and the words six hundred and fifty. The cashier noticed this discrepancy just after the man had gone, and endorsed fifty dollars on the note, in order to avoid trouble at its maturity. He then ran out, called to the man, who was the street towards the Bellevue House, when he stopped, and told him what crossing he bad done. The man was driven by Walter Counor, an of the Bellevue, to Barton that day, and thence took the day express ostensibly for Boston. To show the clumsiness of the forgery, it should be said that none of the endorsements at all imitated the writing of the ostensible endorsers, and none of the names were quite right.

"John Craw. ford's" real name is John L. Crawtord, an old and wealthy resident Newport Center; "Webster Porter's" real name is D. W. Porter, a known citizen of North Troy, and "Merit Macomber's" full signature is Wilham M.

Macomber, a large farmer in Jay. In his case even the middle name was spelled wrong. since it is Merrick and not "Merit." Both he and Porter are familiarly addressed by their middle names, and heuce the forger's mistake in the signatures. Nothing was suspected to be wrong by the bank folks until the note approached maturity, when a notification wAs sent to J. B.

Page, at North Troy, which was returned by the Postmaster, with the message that no such man could be found. An application to the supposed endorsers at once elicited the information that the note was 14 for. gery. Search was then made for the identity of Mr. Page, and Mr.

Robinson soon became satisfied that he was Arthur E. Moore, the present respondent, who had worked in Jay in 1876 and 1877, in Henry Chamberlin's mill. It was reported that Moore had gone to Boston when he left that part of the country; but nothing could be found of him, until some time in December be tapped William R. Rowell, of North Troy, on the shoulder in Boston, and recalled himself to his recollection. That was an unlucky tap for Moore, for on the 19th of December he was arrested, and was soon after brought to Vermont on a requisition.

He was examined before a Justice of the Peace at Newport, and committed to Irasburgh jail, where be has since remained. At the present trial the respondent's counsel substantially admitted that the note was a forgery, and that B. Page" was the guilty party; but they made very decided their objections to the adoption of the theory that client had ever assumed sach a name, or that he was in or about Newport on the 3d and 4th of September, 1877 Moore claimed that he was in Boston on those dates, and that conse. quently he bad nothing whatever to do with the crime. Under auch circumstances the main efforts of the State's counsel were directed to estabhishing the identity of the respondent with Page, and to that end they put upon the stand the following witnesses: Lucius Robinson, the President of the Bunk Robert J.

Wright, the Cashier; Asa A. Goodwin the Clerk of the Mempbremagog House, whom Page asked for Mr. Robinson's whereabouts on the afternoon of the 3d, and who also saw him again on the forenoon of the 4th, when Mr. Wright called after him from the bank; Emerson Magoon, 8 clerk at the Bellevue House, where Page stopped over night September 84; Walter Connor, of the Bellevue, who drove him to Barton Landing on the 4th; E. E.

Foster, the owner of the hotel at Barton where Page and Connor got dinner; and M. P. Corser, the landlord of the Foster House at that time. These witnesses swore more or less positively to the identity of Moore with Page, and they made a very strong case for the goverment. On the other hand the defence proved Moore's presence in Boston at the time in question, by evidence that it was hard to disbelieve.

Samuel Moore, the respondent': futber, 78 years old, testified that he belonged do Newport, that during the baying season of 1878 Lis son and another young man, named J. W. Butters, CHINA from Boston to Lewiston, where he then was, on the 9th of July, and worked there a fortnight, or more, when Butters returned; that on the 15th of August lie and bis son went to Boston, reaching there on the and that from that time they stayed in Boston together, with the exception of occasional excarsions which be made to his triende' and daughter's in adjoining towns, till the 7th or September, when he returned home, The old gentleman testifled that be remembered the 34 and 4th of September particularly, because he hurt taken a watch to a man named Richards, who had a shop at No. 48 Kingston street, to be mended; that he and Arthur called for it upon the 3d, but found 11 wasn't done, and he left a pair of spectacles to be repaired; that that night (the very night the claims the respondent was at New. port) be went to Burllugton.

the next morning he returned, and in the afternoon he and Arthur went to Itichardw, and got the watch and spectacles. Richards' confirmed the old man's story as to the wateh and spec. tacles, and brought in books of account with him to condemn lite testimony. Butters tenti. fled that at noon of the 3d he met the dent and his lather on Brattle street, in Boston, near the Crawford House, and be related some incidenta which had served to 1x the OCCaSION 18 his memory, The respondent himself did not go upon the The case stand.

very my tased, by Theophllas Grout, State's Attorner, and Orane and Al for the prosecution, and by Gen. W. W. Grout and Judge L. I.

Thompson for the re. -pondent. The jury went out at about seven Friday evening. and being unable to agree were discharged Satorday. It la reported that they stood six to six from the beginning to the end.

The cane 14 a most one to decide, the testimony being so conflicting and so appacently atsona upon esch side. WOODBIRY talk of going West Chita Quite a number spring. Mrs. Samuel Jackson and Men. Iial Carr are very elek, Mr.

and Mrs. Dan. Leslle, of Wheelock, are visiting in town. Thomas has let his farm to his Wallace brother for one year, and gone to Boston, to live, school at the Center closed last The ding week with three deva' drill, commencing Theredav and ciosing Saturday evening with a concert. The dramatic club at the Center 10 the dress "Henry Dunbar" with the present farce and la Who?" Felt roars 17 and BORTOR LEAD MANUFACTURING CO.

The cele brate4 -Mar Brand' of Pare Widte Lead, manufactured by the Boston Lead Manalace tuning of Boston, has justly obtained the reputation of being by Lend the market, either American or and, corroding and no their to and manufacture, parties their feel of obtaining a Lead always that la abenately pure, and of the grade that it is to main. Cofa: pay are also manufacturers of Patent Lined Pipe, Sheet Pipe, Pipe, 4 Lead, Litharge, and in ail their diderent manufactures confine a to the bighent grade of Ila pasta, refusing in all cases to make an infer. tor quality, WEST FAIRLEE -Regular Commaniestion of Jackson Lodge, year there beet six. Daring the past a births and deaths in District No. 1.

Miss Goddard, of New E. York city, at been visiting her the part week, D. Long. of Bly, out with the Capt. in looke well, Daniel, stands A No.

clothing 4t the off was from Matthew that ye with be to yon Therelore ye would that toes should do to yea, do ze even so to fortble in the Law and the ST. JOHNSBURY JOURNAL. L. W. Rowell has the job of the town reports to print.

Wallace Bruce delivers one of the course of lectures on Friday evening. Dwight Gould and family expect to move this week to his residence at Passumpsic. The Odd Fellows are soon to organize a Lodge at Burnet. Isaac Wood, a gentleman quite advanced in years, fell on the street a few days ago, and was somewhat injured. Robert Meiner, a glove manufacturer at Littletou, N.

has looking about town, with a view or eatering into business. Hon. A. M. Dickey is having quite a serious time with his eyes, being confined to his house and a dark room, Capt.

I. E. Randall goes to Rutland as A delegate to the Grand Army, which meets there on Thursday, The republicans bold a caucus next Satur. day afternoon, to elect delegates to Montpelier. The young people's literary society of the Methodist church give an entertainment at their church on Thursday evening.

The Boston English opera company gave an entertainment at the Town Hail Tuesday night. Mr. Howe, of the Index, has bought a press, and now does his own press work on the half of ins paper he edits. Five young ladies took advantage of leap year and St. Valentine day to show their galantry by each taking a young gentleman, and treating them to a ride and supper at Burnet.

The Directors of the new railroad corpora tion formed from the Portland and Ogdensburg met last Tuesday, to perfect their organ- A. M. Bryant, with "six-in-nand" and the "big sleigh," took 15 couples of young folks to Sheftleld on Tuesday afternoon. Foster G. Stevens moves into Union block, opposite the St.

Johnsbury House, and thereby has more room, in which to enlarge his tailoring business. The Universalist society have a masquerade entertainment at the Avenue House next Tuesday evening, with music by the St. Johnsbury orchestra. Rev. J.

J. McClurkin, of Aleghany, sup plied for the Presbyterians last Sunday, and is to give a lecture next week on "Material Reform." Rev. M. C. Henderson left Tuesday for Tunbridge, to attend the tuneral of Mr.

Nathaniel King. Mr. King was at one time a resident of Northfleld Center, and brother of Harvey King, a merchant at Montpelier some years ago. A. C.

Harvey being unable to go West with his excursion, Frank B. Tillotson goes in his place. About 25 from St. Johnsbury and vicinity left on Tuesday, and over 150 joined betore at reached Montreal. A.

S. Livingston has bought for E. T. Fairbanks Co. some very choice thorough bred short-born stock of L.

D. Fisher, of Cabof, for the purpose of breeding therefrom for beef cattle. A nine-years-old son of W. M. Badger WAS recently bitten quite badly by dogs.

Mr. Badger claims it was done by the dogs of H. S. Woods and J. Penard, which he says have previously bitten other boys.

A destitute typo who was in town last week, and who bad a band that bad been rendered almost useless by being caught in a press, was assisted by his brother typos, and sent on his way to Canada. Rev. M. A. Gates, who broke one hip last summer, while on a visit to his brother-inlaw, J.

C. Parker, at Quechee, and betore it was fully well fell and broke it again, has so far recovered that he arrived home last Friday. A move is being made to organize a benefit society for the protection of the families of those working in the scale shops in case of the employe's death, to which it is expected that those who are so thoughtless that they have not as yet taken some such protection, and those unable by physical ailment to get it otherwise, will be required to join. Maj. N.

P. Bowman has just returned from 8 trip to the North-east part of the State, and reports very active operations there in the lumber business, it being estimated that over 000,000 feet will be put into the Connecticut river this winter. C. H. Weeks, of Canaan, is employing 240 lumbermen and over 60 teams, and intends to get out over 18,000,000 feet.

A. B. MoHardy, who was in the mill at the east village when it burned not long since, left on Tuesday on Harvey's excursion for Minneapolis, to take a position as miller in the North western mill of H. E. Fletcher at that place.

Mr. MoHardy is a fine young man, and it will pay "Ben" Perry to look him up. There was a rumor on the street that "Ben" Colby, who a few years ago went to Canada with another man's wife, leaving his own, had again gone, this time with a Mra. Brigham, who, owing to jealousy of Colby, was not living with her husband, but this rumor is also contradicted. family are nice people, who have the sympathy of the public.

Since the ice bridge across the river at Montreal the Passumpsic railroad has been compelled to run extra freight trains, and on two Sundays empty freight trains have passed north. The Caledonian used to read the managers of the road a lesson on Sunday trains, but nothing is said now, and one at our elbow asks, "Did those 'time table' and 'way bill' jobs silence it?" The pauper expenses of the town will be about as lollows in the forthcoming town report: Total expenses $2,998, less income from town farm and other towns 8967. About 240 persons have bad help outside the farm 14 were kept at the 1arm, and about 60 tramps were kept there over night. There has been about $3,500 worth of liquor sold, or rather that amount was reported to the town, with about $500 worth on hand. applicants, and altor, a song by the choir and remarks by E.

E. Andrews, the delegates reported the officers elected for 1880 as follows: Master, George Crane, of Brookfeld; Overseer, William Brown, West Berlin; Lecturer, I. C. Haywood, Berlin Corner: Steward, George Denney, WilAssistand Steward, Melvin Spaulding, Roxbury: Chaplain, Charles Holden, East Braintree; Secretary, D. E.

Boyden, Northfield; Treasurer, J. P. Flint, Shady Rill, Middlesex; Gate' Keeper, G. Brook- W. Bassett, Barre: Ceres, Mrs.

George Crane, field; Pomona, Mrs. B. W. Benjamin, Berlin; Flora, Mrs. Charles Holden, East Braintree; Lady Assistant Steward, Mrs.

L. N. Ellis, West Berlin: Executive Committee, L. N. Elils, P.

Hopkins, and T. W. BenJamin. The next meeting is to be held the last Saturday in May, with Middlesex Grange, at ShaRill, Middlesex. In the afternoon the Pomona Grange held a public meeting, being called to order by H.

D. Abbott. After a song by the choir, the officers were installed by Worthy Master Abbott. Then followed another song, and.a discussion of the question, "Should the Legislature of Vermont pass laws to prevent a discrimination between the rates of local and through freights?" Discussed by Hiram Haywood, Joseph Gold, D. E.

Boyden, H. D. Abbott, H. Howard, E. E.

Andrews, GRANGE Vermont PomoDa Grange, Patrons of Husbandry, held its annual meeting for the election of officers at Berlin Corner last Tuesday. A petition W88 read from Middlesex Grange for membership in the Pomona Grange, which was necepted. The roll of Granges composing the Pomona Grange was called, and the following responded: Eagle Grange, Berlin, 8. W. Benjamin; Summit, Roxbury, Joseph Gold: Williamstown, Williamstown, George Denney; Brookfield, H.

P. Abbott; Snowsville, East Braintree, H. B. Howard: Middlesex, J. P.

Flint; Dog River Valley, West Berlin, L. N. Ellis. The fifth degree was conferred upon eight The L. bers.

4. 10t Rev. A. Ladd, and others. The RICHMOND REMARKS.The spring term of school at the Williston Academy commenced last Monday.

Michael Kennedy, of Williston, is dangerously sick. "Dick" Cannon, of Waterbury, is working for B. J. Burleigh. Patrick Gleason gOeS to market this week with a car load of potatoes.

Riley Gile, of West Bolton, 18 getting out hoops for 4,000 batter tubs. Hilton Stevens bave been remodeling the interior of their store, making it more roomy. Miss Jennie Irish is slowly Improving. C. W.

Jacobs, who has been very alek with pneumonia, is also on the gain, while Patrick Henley's youngest son in very sick. Some of the boys in Williston played some tricks on the temperance folks there when they had a meeting recently, for which three were arrested, and fined 8. H. Davis and Charles Bostwick have traded houses. B.

J. Burleigh moves Into the one occupied by Mr. Bostwiek, and the latter into Mr. Davis house. Andrew Henley has moved from Water bury, and has a shoe shop in the place recently vacated by N.

Blasonett, who bas moved his shop over the meat market. There are now four shoe shops in town. HYDE PARK PATTERING John Hall is reported somewhat better. There were 85 couples at the Musicians' Bail at the American House Just Friday night. Allen Eaton 18 visiting friends in town; Mr.

Leach and tamily have been absent for a week, on a visit to friends op north. A. Coblelich, 0. Fitch, M. O.

Heath, Dr. Hend. riek, D. Oakes, J. Knowles, B.

A. Bailey, N. Webster, and F. P. Keeler bave been chosen Methodist stewards for the ensuing year.

Last Saturday night there was a small republican cancus at the Town Hall, for the pur. pose of electing delegates to attend the state Convention. C. 8. Page.

H. C. Lamphear and L. B. sherwin were chosen.

Hyde Park can boast of two dramatic clubs, the last one organized comprising younger people. They are rehearsing a play, "Enlisted tor the War and are soon to come be. fore the public. Dwight Foster is a man of grief. After making up with his wife, by withdrawing his serions charges against Wyatt Hurlburt, releashim from Jail, and paying out all his ready money to re -establish his housekeeping affaire, he was astonished a tew daya after Harlburt's release the arrival of some of his wife's friends, accompanied by an officer, who served apon him the necessary papers to commence for divored.

He was then led to believe that the making up on the part of the was a sham, practiced merely to get Hurtburt out of Jail, and to pick away bin money. Taking her children, Mra. Poster bade her husband an eternal good- by, and repaired to the house of ber sister, to await the results, Poblic sympathy la rather on Foster's wide. Some one ass made complaint against Harlburt in bebalt of the State, and he is once more in jail. lowing: ren- Clerk and GREEN RIVER GLEANING.Rev.

Mr. Cleaveland presched at the school house last Munday. 8. P. Edgerton and wile were in town last week, visiting friends.

Erastus Edgerton and family move to Stowe the frat of March. The school exhibition comes off next Fri The sebolars are laboring very hard to day, make it a success, Mr. and Mrs. Munson were somewhat our. prised Just Frid evening, when two large Toads of young folks drove Into their yard, to make them, they said, an evening visit.

The party broke up a little pest Lyceums have been held weekly alnce the school commenced, and have been very interesting, nithough the last two or three have not been very well attended, because ofstormy The question for next nighta. Tuesday evening in That the license law would do more for the temperance cacse than prohibition The afrative is to be disby it. C. Munson, and the negative by Wallace. camber every acten- amber; The 00 CONNECTICUT GENERAL LIFE COMPANY.

The annual statement of the Connectent General Life Insurance company se printed this week, and show. a of sondition which will be entirely satisfactory to policybolders. The prudent and and la fully deserving of confidence. The standing of the company la apparent in Ila With aggregat. If a clean earpina over all on a 4 por polley amount proportionwith the of much larger assets making an comparison for the General.

The statement a gain in net surplus for the year of 816,600, after setting aside about to a special pollesbolder fund. There been a in. steady of the the post live years, and crease all securities down to pressut has sold Several fame prices. The of estate within the past few months, but in no case at lose than the pressed value. With showing of the direction br congratulated to: Courant, Harry HeArse, the man who committed Forka, the outrage several weeks ago at arrested in the last asterday county night from at mining Crown Polati.

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