Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-22

times which demand promp, and decisive action
by ORDER rus COMMITTEE.
January u, 1854.
ALMOST A FfSE.-At about six o'clock
last Monday evenin.s~an alarm Of ERE was
given, which aroused the Village in few
minutes. The cause Of the alarm was tho
explosion Of a Kerosene lamp, which was be-
ing filed by MIR. Fisher, while burning, in
the front shop Of Fisher 81 Cos. extensive
silver plating establishment on Main street.
The lamp bursting in all directions the FIRE
quickly communicated throughout the room,
and but for the presence Of mind and almost
superhuman efforts Of those nearest the scene.
would have proven very destructive. The
Hremen deserve especial credit for their usual
prompt response, during driving storm.
proving to our Villagers that though their
services were not required, they stand ready
for any emergency.
AeA1u.--MontpelieT had another warning
on Wednesday morning, by FIRE breaking out
in one Of the dwellings on Elm Street owned
by T.. S. Camp. The fremen promptly APP
oiled an extinguisher, No. winning the Viii
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Mutual Fire Insurance Company OF 80
MUaoAL-There is to be great Musical
Convention at Montpelier, Feb I'd to Feb.
5th, closing with grand concert on the eve
ming Of the 5lb. Half fare and cheap board.
See advertisement.
The following are the officers, for the cur
rent year, Of the Sabbath School connected
with Rev Mr.. Lords Church, Montpelier.
as announced on Sunday:
Superintendent, II. d. HOPKINS.
asst Superintendent, J. I. THuRsToN.
Secrctdry CSC. b. REED.
Treasurer, G. w SroRRs
Librarians, PETER MITCHELL and
ORvtLLE FISH.
Montpelier Commssaries seem to be very
fortunate in securing the good will Of their
associates. 1t is but brief time since we
noticed very handsome present to Captain
Pitkin, and now we give another to Captain
Carlton. The Washington Chronicle OF Jan.
l3.h says:
Yesterday afternoon at four o'clock. mag
nifeont gold watch and chain. valued at S225
purchased from Gait Bros. Of this city, was
presented to Captain A. l.. Carlton. Commits
sary OF Subsistence, by the employees at tho
Monument Grounds. The presentation was
made in a neat speech by John l.. DAILY, ESQ,
which was appropriately responded to by tho
recipient. The purchase was made under the
direction Of Mr.. Charles Homer Of Fall Riy-
er, Mass. Captain Carlton has charge Of all
the cattle at the grounds. The post is COM
manded by Colonel Bell
T. w. Park Of California, where he is re-
ported to have made handsome fortune. has
returned to Vermont aLd settled at North
Bennington.
L. b. Hammond. Of Mt. Holly, recently
Dragged that he had 81 400. lie was robbed
the next night. Fortunately, however, he
had loaned all but seventy dollars Of his pile.
Saul Bishop. Esq, Of Richmond has sold
his farm for $4,000 and purchased the Rich
mond Hotel; the present landlord, Mr.. Ran
som. remains.
Colonel Sawyer has rejoined his regiment.
the lst Vermont Cavalry The regiment is
nov full, numbering 1907 men besides the %
who have recently been paroled by the rebels.
John A. Child, Of Hydepark on account Of
failing health, has abandoned the profession
Of the law and taken the manag, ment of the
American House Of that place, Of which he is
ohe VI tnb ptlhlpai VNhtth.
The Free Press learns that Rodney McNoll,
Of Colchester, was killed on Thursday. while
telling trees. lie had gone out alone in the
morning and not returning at noon, search
was made, and about shutdown his body was
found, crushed under tree His neck was
broken and one shoulder, and without doubt
he was instantly killed His age was 40 years
and four months He leaves wife and two
children
Lieutenant John w Newton Of st. Al
bans has been promoted to the Captaincy of
Co. l., First Vermont Cavalry, uice II. c.
Parsons, resigned on account Of continued
physical debility, through wounds received
at Gettysburgh. Second Lieut. Alexander
Watson of Burlington succeeds to the First
Leutenancy of the same company. Orderly
Sergeant Stranahan Of ST. Adams fills the
vacancy occasioned by Lieut.. Watson's pro-
motion.
Patents issued from the United States Pa
tent Office for the week ending Jan. ~, S64,
each bearing that date
Henry d, Dunbar OF Hartund -Four Cor
ners, VT, for improvement in pistons for
steam engines.
Dennis Lane orPlainfeld, VT for improve
ment in mill carriages
Look out for counterfeit tens-greenbaeks.
A few were passed in this village last week.
They are ones altered to tens. and the genu-
inc have old Abe's portrait at the left, the al
tered ones have Chase's portrait in the same
place.. +. Times
The remains of the late Henry Crane were
brought to Mon pelier on Monday evening,
after long and unacccuntable delay, and