The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1859-06-15
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This was an action on the case claiming
damages for an injury to the plaintiff
horse oocasioned by an alleged insufficient
cy of the highway-and was argued by
G. W. Grandey, for the plaintiff, and
Woodbridge and Chittenden for the de-
fendents. The jury returned verdict for
the defendants.
The cause on trial Wednesday and
Thursday, was John M. Jennings against
Eli Stevens, an action on a promissory
note, argued by E. N. Briggs and L. f.
Chittenden for plaintiff and j. w. Stewart
and E. j. Phelps for defendant. The
jury returned verdict for the defendant.
The case of the Bank of Middlebury
against the Town of Rutland being an
action on the case for the default of the
Constable of Town of Rutland in taking
an insufficient Replevin Bond was COM
menced on Friday morning. E.J, Phelps,
G. F. Edmonds and j. w. Stewart, for
plaintiff, Robert Pierpoint and Linsley
and Prout for defendants.
The Observation-Disclosures the
weather on Wednesday evening last, was
wet, and the attendance was of course less
than would otherwise have been expected.
As it was, however, the room was very
well filed with select and appreciative
audience. In speaking of France the
lecturer confined his remarks, principally,
to the lower classes, who are mainly of
Gallo origin, and compose a very large
proportion Of French population. This is
very interesting field, one which SUPER
fetal explorers never enter and is not in.
viting to the ordinary letter writer. There
is in it, doubtless, more that pertains to
the future history of the nation than in
any other. DR.. Labaree, during bis
sojourn in. Franee,ga We especial attention
to this part of its population and collected
fund Of information which is not readily
attainable through ordinary channels.
He gave brief sketch of the Empsror's
history,-a statement Of his present posi-
ton in France and in Europe, and some
conjectures relating to the future. We
have not space to enter upon the line of
remark AS we would be glad to. The
entire lecture ought to be printed.
OBsEouIEs TO DANIEL L. PoTTER.-The
funeral of M. f. DANIEL L. POTTER, Past
Grand Commander of the Knight Templars
of Vermont, who died on the 9Th inst, in
this village, was held on Saturday after.
noon last, the 18th inst. A very large
number of the Masonic fraternity, from
various parts Of the State, as well as citi-
zens were present to testify their regard
for the deceased. After an appropriate
sermon by Rev. j. #. Hyde, the funeral
services of the Knight Templars were
held, Hon. B. Davenport Grand Com
mander, presiding. The procession then
moved to the Cemetery and the body was
left in its final resting place, buried with
the solemn and impressive rites of Knight
hood.
Mr.. POTTER had held for many years
the position Of Grand Commander of
Knight Templars in Vermont, and Com.
mander of Mount Calvary Encampment
at this place. Last January be resigned
the Office Of Grand Commander, and the
Grand Commandery voted him a solid
gold jewel Of Office at his retirement as a
token of their affection, high regard, and
appreciation of his services. He was long
an earnest Christian, faithful and de-
voted Mason, and his life and example
demonstrated that he had inculcated pre-.
cepts, aud cherished them, from both the
pulpit and the Masonic Temple, which
were to him, as to every true man. an
ornament and blessing.
By his brethren in the visible Church
Of God, as well as in the Masonic Order,
will his memory be long revsred and
cherished, while ever green it shall re.
main like that sprig which is the emblem
Of immortality.
LECTURE MKT wEBK.-The liberality
OF another traveller from our vicinity,
Chas. G. Dana Esq, formerly of Brandon,
has been put in requisition in the matter
of the illustration Of the Town Histories.
If the object is one of importance, the
means are such, certainly, as ought to
commend themselves to the public favor.
To see with our own eyes the condition of
other countries is the first thing. The
next is to zee by the eyes of friend who
would see as we would, and hear from his
own lips the conclusions he has arrived at.
Mr.. Dana was banker by profession, is
man OF cultivation, and intelligence, able