Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-06-09
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MJslCAL NoNS AN4luN- LHo VeeSIS. " HltNt(
are to hold an interesting Musical Convention
at Plalnfcld, on the l4th, which will be an &C.
casion of great benefit to those who love to en-
gage in vocal songs. The Chors from the diff
erent part of the County arc requested to be
present, and will be entertained free of charge.
The Annual Episcopal Convention, held at
Burlington, June 3D. made choice OF Rev. John
A. Hicks, D, D., Rutland Rev, George b.
Mansur. D. D., Bennington ; Rev. d. Hilhouse,
Burlington; Rev. F. w. Shelton, Montpelier,
Clerical Deputies; and Isaac f. Red6eld, Wind
sor; Thos. IL. Garfield, Burlington; Sylvester
Demming, Arlington; Edmund Weston, Ran
dolph Lay Deputies.
Isaac 7. Morgan, lawyer of Bethel, shot
himself. in a room at his own house, On the
26th ult. lie had for years suffered from i'll
health, which doubtless depressed his feelings
and led to the fatal act. He leaves family,
towards when he has always manifested the
utmost kindness and affection
R. Markham, of Woodstock, hung himself on
the LIST inst. Mrs. E. Ashley, of Hartland,
hung herself on the I'd. Verify, Vermont takes
the lead in faolishness-
. TbeNlasonic Fraternity celebrate the Festival
of St. John the Baptist at Middlebury, on the
Oath of June. PHILIPPE. Tucker, the Grand
Master, of the State Of Vermont, delivers the
address.
DoNe WmL-L. P. Warren, of Berlin, has
raised Is calves from II cows, the present sea-
son.
Mr.. Joseph Houston, of Walden, has cow
that had three calves at one birth, week before
last. They are all living, and sprightly little
orutes Whose COW can do more for man?
East Hardwick- J,H.G.
Fpp,y SpRrSewELp.-About IL o'clock on
the evening of the 3lst ult., fire was discovered
in the building occupied by Daniel Sanders, as
a cabinet shop, and communicated to shop
owned by James Chapman; thence to Parks &
Woolson's machine shop, and a. dwelling house
owned by the same; also, to the boarding house
of Fullerton & Martin, attached to the cotton
factory-all of which were entirely destroyed
Parks & Woolson's loss is estimated at from
$4,000 to $4,000 portion of which is COW
cred by insurance. The Whole loss lie estimated
at from Sl5,0Oe to $4,000.
FIRE IN RUTLANp.-A FIRE broke out in the
Machine shop and Foundry in Rutland village,
on the night of the I'd, and both were entirely
destroyed. Loss, about $4,000. This is Sc
rious calamity to the aourishng town, but our
knowledge of the enterprise and energy of its
people assure us that there will be little delay
in reflling the location with new shops. Rut-
land is adding largely to her population, and
deserves success.
ToRNADoEs AT THE WEsT.-A terrible tornado
visited Iowa City, on the Oath ult., sweeping
off houses, barns and every thing movable. The
track oftho whirlwind was in a seutherly direc-
ton, and it extended for ten or twelve miles be-
fore it's force was spent Four persons were
killed aud twelve badly injured. while the loss
of property was ammense-
A terrific tornado occurred twelve miles south
of Jacksonville, H., on the 28th almost equal
in fury to the whirlw inds of the West Indies.
Sixteen persons are reported killed, and many
others seriously injured. Houses, barns, &c-
were torn to atoms.
MENAGER1E.-All the people, greatand snail
are expected to visit the renowned Great East
ern Menagerie, at this place GA the 9TH
The CRors.-The New York Courier and En-
quirer concludes long article on the crops of
the coming season, as follows
"Taking into consideration the various &C
counts from different parts of the country We
have reasons for believing, FIRST, that if th'
promise of plenty is fulfilled, the yield ia al
branches of agriculture will be beyond that
ever known before in this country and second
that the West is mot as poor in stocks of wheat
and corn as supposed, and by no means in 8
critical situation. The entire crop beyond con-
sumption will therefore be available for export
The place to buy good clothing, hats, cap
and any kind of furnishing goods Of the best
neatest and latest style is at Edward Dewey
New Store, next door to the Freeman Office.
will do you good to call and loek over stor
fitted up and filled up as it Should be, whethe
you buy or not
Don t come into town without calling at tn
New Freeman building, either to get the Free
man, or bny new freeman Hat of Edwart
Dewey.
New MUsIc-NEw SroRE.-Everybody pur
chasing II 4slu should know that Mr.. Georg
W. Wilder. so long the popular Music teache
in Montpelier, has transferred his place of bus
mess to reoms just fitted up for his accomneda
ton in the FREEMAN BUILDING, where he
opening splendid assortment of Music, MI
steal instruments, &C., &c. His rooms are til
same as those occupied for the FREEMAN OffI
and Book Store. The following new Music
among other just received from Oliver Ditso
& Co., Boston:
Over the Summer Sea Schottisch, from Tw
light Thoughts; collection of Polkas, Waltz
and Marches arranged for the Guitar by Bis
op; The Old Mousquetaire Pas Espagnal Al
nabal Lee, that beautiful Ballad by Edgar A
Poe; Here's Health to King Charles Quenc
lie Sere; Birds Nest Polka Bethoven's r.
nance for the Violin arranged for the Piano.
Any pieces not on hand will always be procure
at short notice MIR. Wilder is also agent fi
the best Church Organ manufacturers, and frol
his long acquaintance with that instrument h
judgment may be relied upon.
g The Truth is that there is eensderaB
cold weather just now, and the only way
aNaid cl ILL., 80 70 L .ll..s