Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-09-25

hhis NbhuNlf lioul Nut Utt VI senators. IA
Washington had three Senators last year, and
is neither inclined to do with less now, nor to
suffer the Doctor to =" die yearling," his
name should be added to the list. As good
as is the body polite Of Vermont, it is no,
safe to do without Doctors. We are for keep
ing few to prescribe, in case Of necessity.
for pper-btad bites.
tErWs refer the musical to Mr.. Whitney's
advertisement. His credentials are ample.
INroRrANr TO SOLDIERS AND THEIR
FRIENDS. The Protective War Claim Assoc
citation fol New England has proved an entire
success, and is doing vast amount Of good.
Its object is to protect soldiers and sailors
from impostute, and assist them in procuring
their claims without delay, and at the least
possible cost. The best names in Boston are
connected with it, and The advertisement in
to.days paper fully sets forth its advantages
and objects.
1 Fred. F Streeter, formerly Of Believe
Falls, and more recently of the sbarp-shoot-
ers, has been arrested for the murder Of a
family in Medina county, Ohio.
Bold RoBBgRY The dwelling of silas
Braey Of Brookfeld was broken into last
nigh, at eleven o'clock by three burglars. two
Of whom held Mr. and Mrs Braley, while
the third took a trunk from under their bed
containing thrty.fou hundred dollars. The
whole thing was done in the darkness, under
cover Of which the men escaped without be-
ing recognized.
The Union majority in Maine now exceeds
5000.
RELIGIOUS. - Rev. Robert w. Lewis
(Episcopar formerly Of sheldon, VI, is
minister to seamen in New York City
The cornerstone of the Catholic cathedral
at Burlington was laid with much ceremony
on the 18Th inst The construction Of
large and costly congregational church has
also been commenced
Alta Congregational Council at Richmond.
VT, on the 10Th Inst it was determined not
to ordain gentleman to oficate as stated
supply Of the church there. For no fault Of
the gentleman however. but because The
council considered the practice Of ordaining
young men as evsngelis,s without pastoral
charge injurious to both the ministry and
churches.
Rev. George G lngersoll d. D., died at
Keene, y H.. on the 10Th inst. aged 81
years. He graduated a, Harvard in 1915.
and was ordained as pastor # the Unitarian
church in Burlington, W., in 1922. where he
lsbored for twenty-five wears with high repu-
'ia'ion.
Rev. Asa y. Smith, d D hss been elected
President Of Dartmouth College. says the y.
Y. Observer. Premature: he Trustees will
probably appoint on the 24;h inst.
DR.. Smith posse, ses remarkable qualifca-
lions to ut him for thi, distinguished and re-
sponslble position, and the college and tho
state OF New Hampshire aye fortunate la Sc
curing the services OF sucb mao ~ tax the
helm OF that venerable Institution With *
eellent natural gif's and abilities Dr. smith
unites highly cultured aud veil balanced
mind. good scholarship. sound orthodox The
oiogy and evangelical piety. the advantages Of
foreign travel aud extensive intercourse with
society, hne mahnets, bearing and address, that
viii make him popular With young men, while
his tirmness, decision and practical talent will
give ham commanding Influence 10 the college
and the community
I ~ Artillery service is considered tho most
desirable Of any in the army, and we invite the
attention Of discharged soldiers to the ad,er-
'isemeut Of Capt. Start Others may also
volunteer
The vie Of Andrew McFeeters. ESQ. a
young lady relative OF hers, and son Of Jas.
McFeeters, Esq, residents Of sheldon, left
home on sunday, September GIN. to attend a
oamp-meeting being held in Canada, short
distance from Franklin w men descendinga
hill, just before reaching franklin Centre,
the hold-back straps gave way, and let the
thills drop. The wagon was upset and the
three were thrown out and very seriously IN
jured he young man had his arm and col
lar bone broken, and was otherwise bruised
Mrs MeFeeters was very much injured and
the young lady is not expected to survive.
Another lady and gentleman, who were driv-
ing ahead, were also capsized, breaking an ak
lie to the wagon, but escaped without much
damage.
The Middlebury Register mentions the fol-
lowing sales Of sheep at high prices A ram
recently purchased oy NJ. Bingham of Corn
wall. of Mr.. Eli Thorp of Brdport has been
re-sold to John sPrague of WAltham. for
81, 900; 4. S. Stowell, of Cornwall, has sold
his well-known three years old ram to D. ].
Twitchell Of Weybridge, for 81 200. This
animal stands in the very first class Of Ver-
mont sheep. We regret to learn he is to DO
taken to Pennsylvania.
The invalid corps now numbers 10000 en-
listed men, and is rapidly filling up its rank
Discharged invalid soldiers are enlistng in
such numbers as to make it certain that able
bodied soldiers, nov DOR z guard and garrison
duty throughout the country, will all soon be
sent to the field and their places supplied
with invalids-who are expert need soldiers
enough to make their services valuable.