Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-05-02
A New School Book,

now fChGOl book entitled " Outlines Of the
Geography National and Civil History and Con
sututon Of Vermont" by Rev. 5. Hall OF
Browuiagton, to which is dded the " ConstIlu-
tim Of tho United States, with Notes and
Queries, " by Rev Pliny II, White Of Coventry
will be ready Tor sale in few days. The book
is recommended by the Board Of Education, and
should be at once introduced into all the schools
of the state. Orders should be addressed to c
W. Willard, Publisher, Montpelier, VI.
Prof. G n Boardman, Of Binghampton, N
y. bas been elected President Of Burlington
College
The Orange County Bnk, Chelsea, has been
changed Into National Bank b W. Bar
tholomew, President James q. Houglton, Dr..
Cashier, capital $500, eco
In the heavy shower which visited u' satar-
day afternoon taero was quite little wbir~iod
on Barre Street, though luckily bit one house,
Widow Anna Hubblrds, came IN its track Il
tore of large chimney from her house, and
threw 1t on the roof SO violently as 10 break sew
era ralter., and also took off the roof Of a shed
and Carried il across the road into the field be-
yond.
Charles Storrs. son Of Mr.. William Siorrs OF
this village, was m)rtally wounded in the battle
olFort Bakely, near Mobile, and has since died
Mr. s.orrs had another sou killed n the fighting
in Virginia. They were bis only children.
Brael,ar.-Rutlaad hls Of ate been the
scene Of several burg.ares, the houses OF Luther
Dances. Esq , and Oo. Geo. a. Merrill, and
others having been broken into. The burglars
took some silier from Mr. Daniels house, but Il
has since been recovered. They were frightened
away from Col. MeriA'o before they secured any
plumber
Hon erasmus G. Merrill, brother Of the late
Hon. Timothy Merrill, Of Montpelier, died at
Bennington Centre, April II. aged - years.
He has held many Offices Of honor and trust IN
the State, wa q member Of Congress two years,
and commanded the respect and confidence Of
all who knew him.
The Page Brothers, who are becoming very
popular serenaiers announce that they Will give
one OF their easerta nmne.s at Village Hall, this
(rue,dAy) evening. Mr.. H. Bugle plays The
bones, NJ 5 Page is blnjpisl and comedian, }.
G. Batch lier is tenor vocalist, and J. 0tyis Page
is tamb1r.nist and comedian. Master Matte
Page, o1ly seven years Old, SINCE alto. Tickets
p cents Doors opsn at o'clock. Concer
commences at
Hon. Norman f Wood State Senator from
Franklin County, died at bis residence in Bakers
fl Id on the 2lst Ut April.
Hon. John Hutchinson, formerly Of Wos.
Rudolph, Vermont and for tie at four years
Secretary OF Dakota, bas been appointed Consul
to Legboru, Italy. lie is now 10 Randolph with .
his friends, and go.s to Italy in about two
weeks
The news Of Jobnston's surrender was re-
ceyed here about half past eight Friday even
Jog. and the boys and perhaps some men, rang .
all the bells for au hour or SO, and Illuminated
the streets with honfrts.
There has been a new scare on tie Canadian
border though We have learned no particulars
and believe there have been no incurs r
Some companies Of the STATE militia wera or
dered to hold themselves IN readiness for str
vice, but were not ordered the " 'front.' Tie
roads near the i'm were pcketcd and arcs
placed on the Lake steamers
IMPORTANT ARREST John Mckeogh, oil Rut-
land was arrested yesterday afternoon by the
Proyost.MArshal OF tins Dis ret, 10 obedience 70
an or Ter from Maj Gen. DIX, His house aud
Office were searched ior papers, and he was
marched by a squad Of soldiers 10 tie I. )
Court House building.
- The house of Elmer Fields Of East Cam
bridge was burnt Friday, 81. The furniture
was partly saved. Insured.
A LADY OF Tns 0LDN TmE Mrs. Mary
Tyler, OF Braiteboro, completed her Goth year
on the lst INST Sbsis the widow Of Chief Jus
tlOc Royal Tyler, who euj1yed not only a rspu.
tatlon Tor lesal learning, but was also famous
wit, and happy writer in both prose and po-
etry IN the eayly days Of the Republic.