Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1858-01-14

JUDGE ALDs.-At meeting of the Benning
ton County Bar, convened at the Court House in
Bennington, on the I'd day of january, the fol-
lowing resolution was adopted:
Resolved, That the Hon. Asa 0. Adds in the
performance of his duties us presiding Judge at
the present Term of Bennington County Court
has furnished the most gratifying evidence that
he possesses, in the highest degree, those quail
fications which are the chief adornment of the
Bench that the members of this Bar grateful
ly appreciate his uniform courtesy towards all
connected with tho Court; and that his Access
sion to the Bench is esteemed by them as an
honor to the Judiciary of our State.
Judge Adds seems to be winning golden opin-
ions wherever he goes. At the conclusion of
the Lamoille County Court recently, similar
resolutions were passed.
LATER FROM UTAH.-&. Louis, Jan. ga
letter from Fort Kearney of the 23d ult states
that the grass had all been burnt, and the ami
mails were dying at the rate of one hundred a
day.
The Mormons were fortifying all the Passes
leading to Salt Lake City.
FRANKMIN's BRTHDAY.-The printers of Rut-
land are making extensive arrangements to cele-
brate the coming anniversary of Franklin's
birth, (Jan 1877 A festival will be given in the
evening, at which time Printers Union for
Vermont will be formed. Music, dancing, speak
ing, supper, &C., make up the programme.
LESSONS IN MUsrc.-It will be seen by refer
ence to our advertising columns, that Geo. W.
Wilder, of Montpelier, proposes to continue to
give Music LESSONS in this place, This arrange
ment will be highly satisfactory to hia pupils,
Those wishing the services of an experienced
and successful teacher, can sectffS sone by en-
ployingiMr. Wilder, -NorthfeM Messenger.
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.-The long wood shed Of
the Rutland and Burlington Railroad, in tn is
place, took fire this Thursday morning, and
together with from 800 to 1000 cords of sawed
wood, with which it had Just been filled, was to-
tally consumed. Loss probably from $4,000 to
$1,000. The adjacent machine shops were saw
ed.-BurhngtOn Free Press,
GEN. WALKER's LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT
We have read Gen. Walker letter to President
Buchanan, but we are unable to see much of i'm
portance or interest in it. He deprecates the
Presidents remark about "another unlawful
expedition, in his message, and asserts the con-
trary. He is very severe on the conduct of Com.
Paulding, and seems especially hurt that that
/ officer should have said that they 1.-THE tllibus
ters) were in Nicaragua " to the dishonor of the
United States" He solemnly calls upon the
President "to punish the offender and to right
the wrong" This is the substance of the letter
which is neither brilliant nor weighty .-Bostor
Journal
The HoRrICULTURIsT.- A new volume of thi
work commences with the New Year--price S:
-colored edition, SIS.
The COUNTRY GENTLExAN.-The new volume
commences on the first of the year. Price, S.
per year.
For CHApPED HANDS OR FAcE.-Use two o
three drops of the PERSIAN BALM instead O
soap at washing; occasionally pour on the hand
one or two arops at night and let it remain unit
morning. 1t softens the skin, and effectuall
prevents this disagreeable affection.
NEVER TOO LArE.-Many just within tn
grasp of Consumption are saved every year b
the faithful use of DIR. Wistar's Balsam of Will
Cherry. Itssuccess in allaying and curing sc
we're protracted comgh is remarkable.