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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-10-27
VERMONT MEDICAL SOCIETY


This society held its annual meeting at
the State House, Montpelier, w ednesday and
Thursday Oct. 18th and 18th. The Pfesi-
dent Dr. o. F. Fassett in the chair.
The first day Of the meeting was devoted
to the reading of papers and medical discus
sion, and the receiving of reports from the
American Medical Association, and delegates
to the several State Medical Societies. Dr..
l.. C. Butler read a paper on The Epidemics
of Chittenden County," DR.. II. f. Stevens a
" Biographical sketch Of the Life and Char
acter of the late DR.. n. W Fairchild of Mil
ton" DR.. Lemuel Richmond a paper on
" Ascites,' and DR.. VIM. McCollom one on
! =" Criminal Abortion
/ The recent death Of DR.. L. f. Simons. Of
Saxton' sRiyer, was announced End appropriate
resolutions adopted. DR.. Holton, Of Putney,
was requested to prepare biographical sketch
of his life and character. After an animated
discussion Of the pathology and treatment Of
jaundice by Drs. Russ, Hoton, Sperry.
Chandler and others, the society adjourned
/ The annual address by the President, on
Wednesday evening, in the Representatives
/ Hall, was one of the best ever delivered be.
fore the Society, and was listened to with at
tention and interest rarely elected on similar
occasions.
The early part Of the morning Sc. sion Of
the second day was occupied in the transac-
ton Of business, and election of oficers,
after which Dr. Benz. Fairchild read a paper
On Coxalgia," and DR.. Ketchum one on
." Cerebro-Spinal Meningitis" which com.
munications elected interesting discussion
committee was appointed for each county
IN the State, to prepare papers upon epidemics
and prevailing diseases in their respective
counties, and present them at next meeting
Of the society, or the next annual meeting.
The following officers Of the society were
elected for the year ensuing:
President-Wm. McCollom, NJ. D., Wood
stock.
pice President-Lemuel Richmond, NJ. D,
Derby.
Recording Secretary-D. C. Butler, NJ. D.,
Essex.
Corresponding Secretary-C. B. Chandler,
M, D., Montpelier.
Librarian and Tyedsurer- Charles Clarke,
NJ. d., Montpelier.
Delegates were appointed to Burlington
Medical College, the several State Societies,
and to the American Medical Association.
The afternoon of the second day was oc-
cupled with the reports of cases Of interest
and the discussion Of medical topics
The meeting was very fully attended, and
spirit of investigation exhibited and zeal
awakened that will accompany members to
their respective fields Of practice, and result
In much good to the communities upon which
are bestowed the sbors of this self DENYING
and hard working class Of men.
The society adjourned to meet at Brattle-
boIo' on the second Wednesday in June.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-10-27
ADDRESS OF SECRETARY ADAMS,

IN THE REPREsENTATIvRs HALL, OCT. "a.
A crowded house was the response to the
invitation to listen to the address Of the Sec
rotary Of the Board Of Education last evening.
For two hours Mr.. Adams held closely the
attention of his audience while enforcing the
recommendations in reference to changes in
the school laws presented in his annual re-
port. Three Of these proposed amendments
have in view more thorough organization
of the system for gathering school statistics.
The Secretary attaches great importance to
school statistics as the basis Of all sound
educational theories and reform. Another
prominent topic was the inequality with
which the burdens of supporting schools is
distributed. Small and poor districts can
hardly afford to support an efficient school
while in larger districts the expense reekoned
upon the property basis is trihing. To re-
medy this it is proposed to merge the separate
districts into general town school organizA-
ton, in which the expense and regulation Of
the schools of town shall devolye upon all
alike. This is looked forward to as meas
ure which some towns may eventually choose
to adopt, rather than as an immediate change
to be generally made.
IL is matter for congratulation that the in
terest manifested in this meeting. relating es-
pecially to schools, increases from year to year
as Dies also the interest in matters set forth
in the printed report
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-10-27
DEATH OF sYLVANUs RIPLEY, Est

- - w NV ANpo MI LEI, EoQ.
This gentleman died suddenly at an adj
ysnced age, on Monday last, at his residence
in Montpelier, OF heart disease. For many
years Mr.. Ripley was employed in the Clerk s
Department of the House OF Representatives
charged especially with the preparation prov
ing and engrossing the Grand List OF the
State and by his intelligence, patience, ac-
curacJ, and wilhal his genIlemanly aud Dig
nlhed bearing, he commanded the respect ol
all who were brought 10 contact with him.
We regretted his loss from the Department,
though doubtless the infrmities of age made
change proper.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-10-27
REPORT OF TRUSTEES OF THE VERMONT
AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE.
To the Hon. PAU Dn.prNsHAM,

Governor Of the State IF Vermont:
SIR I'm behalf of the Trustees of the Vermont Agricultural
College, we have the honor report that pursuance an
act of Incorporation meeting the board held Montpe
er the I'd day of May 1865 when the board duly
zed and at proceeded to institute for thorough
and efficient of the whole State for the purpose Of
ing by subscription 100000 being the required by
charter condition the location and continued
the corporation The board proceeded appoint
mttee consider and plan of organization and
of study This committee subsequent meeting reported
follows viz
PLAN OF ORGANIZATION AND COURSE OF STUDY
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-10-27

Prayer BY Rev Nj shy NOV u N auil.

Prayer by Rev Mr. Sieyeus OF GudhaL
journal real aud approved.
Nj ssfs Gooehue Of Wesimin ter and Robinson Of
Nswane pre'entei their eredenrsls Ok the oaths Of
once, and were admitted 70 ats a. representatives Of
the towns above amed,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-10-27

The British government has asked our
government for AN explanation Of the Fenian
movement IN the United States through its
minister here. 1t is regarded as mere boys
play by the principal ministers Of the gov
eminent, but If 1t we're not there is little dis
position ~ rush to the aid OF England A.
long as she peremptorially refuses to pay ior
the damages inflicted by her pirate vessels.
horEL'--See advertisement Of Barre Ho-
tel, new and well furnished house, opened
with The promise that it will be worthy of
patronage.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-10-27

JUSTIN S. MORRILL,,
ELIJAH CLEVELAND,
SENECA NJ. D0RR,
PETER Il. WASHBURN,
ORVlLLE g. WHEELER,
TREN0R W, PARK,
LEMUEL II, TABOR,
HORACE FAIRBANKS,
SAMUEL II. STEVENS,
GEORGE G. BENEDICT.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-10-27

PLAN OF ORGANIZATION AND COURSE OF STUDY
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-10-27

MONDAY, Oct %.
AFTERNOON
SENATE.
In the absenoe of the president president pro tepoye
and cretafy the Senate called order by Senator
Reed, who after some delay. other Senator being
pr sent except Mr. Henry declared the Senate adjourn
ed.
HOUSE.
No quorum present Adj.
TUESDAY, Oct "a.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-10-27

Lands permanently leased s67 900
Lands not leased, 1000
Land in Burlington, $4,000
College Buildings, including Medical, 10000
Library, 10000
Apparatus and Natural History collection 5000
Scholarship Fund, $500
Recent subscriptions to endow the salary of the
President, in case this union should be
adopted, $4,000
sl67,5OO
Deduct for Indebtedness, 1878
$l5l,817
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-10-27

Montpelier, Oct. 10, 1865.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1865-03-14

A N ACT relating 70 the closing the affairs
II and redcemiug and paying the bills or
notes fthe Franklin County Bank.
nj Aorely eHaeftabg He Gonerai Assemble
u He STATE n eruoat;
Sec. l.. The act entitled Gan act incorpor-
ating the Franklin County Bank approved
November IL, 1888, is hereby 50 amended As to
Omit the time during which said bank shall
continue and have succession 10 the FIRST day
June, 1850, instead &C the first day 0%fJaHuary,
1867, as limited I'm said net.
Sec. ?. Said bank shah as soon as may be
had within twenty days from the passage Of
this act, canse q notice Of the same and 81 the
purpose Of said bank toterminate its existence
on said first Of June, 1865, TO be published foi
the period OF six months or until said first day
Of June, in each newspaper printed in this
state, and IN the Boston journal. a newspaper
printed in the city Of Boston, In the State Of
Massachusetts, aud IN the New York Times, Il
newspaper printed in the city Of New York
Said notice shall also state that all bills or
notes Of said bank not presented for aymen
before first day Of June, 1865, will not be re-
deemed and paid by said bank. And after the
publication Of said notice as herein objected
said bank shall not be liable and shall not be
held liable in any court Of law or equity in this
State, 70 redeem or pay any of its bills or notes
not presented for redemption or payment be-
fore the time fixed in this act; and any bonds,
which may have been given BY the directors
Of SAID bank for the redemption of lis bills shah
not be held to be Of binding force and obllga-
tioa upon the persons executing the same 10
redeem or pay amy bills ar notes Of said bank
not presented for redemption or payment be-
fore the time fixed in this act.
Sec. 3. This act shall take effect from its
passage. Approved Nov. 22d, 1864.
m 0IICE is hereby given that it is the pur-
~ pose Of the Franklin County Bank 70 ter
inmate its existence Of the first day Of June,
1865. IN pursuance Of the provisions ofthe fore
going act, and all bills or notes Of said Bank
not presented to said Bank for paymentbefore
the first day Of June, A. j 1865, viii not be
or paid by said Bank.
By order OF the Directors.
NJ. ". BEARDSLEY, Cashier.
st. Adams. Nov. ~. 1664.-Gm29
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1865-03-14
TO HI LADIES',

Nv AuE JhDIEEs lHe teleDrnfeNf
Il DIR. l.. DIX particularly invites aIi ladieps
who need n Medical or 6sFgical adviser 10 calls
~ his Rooms, No. ~ Endicoti Street, boston
Nass, which they viii arranged for their spec
81 accommodation.
DIR. DIX having devoted over twenty yssrss
70 this particular branch of the treatment OF =
diseases peculiar - females. il " nou conceded
by all tbgth In this country and in RRrope) that
he ezeeIls all other knownp practitioner In The
safe, speedy and ~eifeetHal treatment Of all r.
male complaints.
hk medicines arc prepared with the typresss
purpose o. removing ell diseases, such ~ De
biitg weakness, unnatuTai supprcssions. en-
largements q the womb, also, sll disehaigss
which HpN from q morbid stale ~ the bicOc@
The Doctor is nov fully prepared totreai h bis
peeuiiaF siyle, both medically hbd suFRicHily
az GIfeaSts u the female sex. and they Hre rs~
spectiuHH invited - call at
No. q KnditOti Strett, BOaiSn.
Al letter. requiring sdyicsmnst eostsln one
dollar - csfufr au answer.
Baston, Jan. 40 Isef.-lyss
Al letter. requiring S1yiee must esAtain 90
aoiltg 70 insure ~ answer.
addrea ~. T.. DIX, Ro. ~ EBdleo stresf.i
Boston. Asf.
Boston, Jan. D Is8s,-I-3s
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1865-03-14
NJ. n. DOWNS
VEGETABLE
BALSAMIC ELIXIR.
This old time

This old time
tried standard rem
edy still maintains
It's popularity.
hen all others
have proved inefli-
Gent the Elixir a
lone continues 70
give satisfaction.
Use it for
Cough,
/ Colds,
/ Catarrh,
Asthma,
Group,
l~ncipientC~ onsump-
ton, and all diseas-
es Of the Throat.
Chest and Lungs.
81 YEARS AGO
The Elixir first
made its appear
anco ; and even
then, in It's print
tive and imperfect
state, produced
such extraordinary
results that 'it.be-
came, at once, a
/ general l%favorite.
Many have made
It, what it really is,
a Family Medicine.
For us more than
[ half the diseases
"to which flesh is
/ heir originate
from colds, so this
may be considered
a general preyenta
tive Oh ali dieesGS,
/ BY removing the
primeval cause.
ADULTS
ShGuid ALWAYS
I keep this Family
( Physician at hand; .
and by it, timely
use save hundred
Of dollars that
would otherwise be
! swallowed up In
1 discharging doc
1 tori fees.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1865-03-14
CRUSADER.

This Stove also is made with or without
Reservoir and Hot Closet. Oven doors lined
with tin reheotors and well ventilated. A
stove which we warrant in every particular.
We sell also the Monarch, Comfort
CT, House Keeper, Henry CIaS.
the elevated oven CuItivaior, and sever
al ether kinds Of Cook Stoves, besides alarge
assortment Of Parlor and Parlor Cook aud
Box Stoves, Of all sizes nd prices. which
will be sold for smaller profts than stores
usually are.
All kinds Of House Furnishing
Goods constantly on hand.
AIso,SeveraI kinds Of Pumps Of tie
best make. and Lead Pipe.
The Highest MARKET Price, Cash, paid for
Calf skins and Sleeps Pets.
&4se5os 1sy'sd, 6
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1865-03-14
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'ss sssa
NOT A FEW


OF the worst disorders that aflict mankind arise from the
corruption that accrmalates In the Blood. OF all the dis
coyeries that have been made to purge II out, none can
equal in effect HELMD0LG'SC COMPOUND EXTRACT
or 6ARSAPARILL4. II elsansea aud renovates the
Blood, instlls She vigor Of health into :he systen, and
purges out the humors which make disease. EtBtlmulates
the healthy functions Of the body, and expels the disorders
that grow and rankle in the Blood. Such a remedy, that
could be relied on, has long been sought for, and now, for
the nrst time, the public have one on which they can de.
pend. Our space here does not admit Of certificates TO
show It's effects, but the trial Of a SINGLE bottle win show to
the sick that It has virtues surprising anything they have
ever taken.
Two tablespoonsful Of the Extract Of sarsaparnla, added
70 a pint Of water, "a equal TO The Lisbon Diet Drink, and
one bottle Is equal to a gallon Of the Syrup Of sarsapaHlla,
or the deeoction as usually made.
4he above Extracts are prepared on purely scientific
principles-in Tdcuo-and embody the full strength Of
the Ingredients entering into their composition. A ready
and conclusive test viii be a comparison Of their proper.
ties with those set forth IN the L.. 8. . spensatoFy.
%ZaEEEg--n-
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1865-03-14
A CERTIFICATE
WORTH A MILLION.
IN old Physictaa's
Testimony.
READ.

| Waterbury, VT,
Nov. "a, 1858.
Although do not
like the practice Of
Physicians recom-
mendipg, n dis
criminately,th pa
tent medicines Of
the day.; yet after
a trial Of ten years.
! am free to admit
that there is one
medicine before
the public that any
Physician can use
IN his practice and
recommend to the
public with perfect
confidence ; that
medicine is Rev N.
II Downs Vegeta-
bic Balsamic Elixir
! have used It my
self with the very
best success, and
now, whenever
am troubled witha
Cough or Cold, !
invariably use IT.
lean cheerfully re-
commend it to all
who are suffering
from a Cough or a
Cold fer the Group
Nh0oping- Cough,
and an disease
tending 10 Con-
sumption, alnd to
the Profession is d
reliable article.
| am satisfied Of
its excellence be-
vond a doubt, hav-
ing conyers ed per
onally with the
Rev. n. II. Downs
about It. He in
formed me Of the
principal ingre
dents of which the
Elixir is composed,
al Of which are
Purely Vegetable
and perfectly safe
). D. w~UDw w.
Now Brigade Sur
geon Y. S Army.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1865-03-14
HOME COMFORT.

HOME COMFORT.
--Yl
la0l1N
k1s.g5
-
~
Patented in 1850.
Every facility hat art could supply
or money procure has been called in
to requisition TO make the HONE CON-
FORT the best Stove in the country.
nm ~yEr,
In substantial durability in every part,
in the nicely with which its joints are
and in its Beauty and finish.
1t performs all Cooking and Bak-
ing quickly and perfectly, with but
fuel, great economy being its
merit.
These Stoves are made oftwo sizes,
No. 5, Plain and Extension top, has
.hree 9 inch holes aud one 10 inch.
No. G has three . inch and one l0b
lole, and a large fire box.
Where a family exceeds 10 persons
he No. 6 will be found the most econ
,mical size.
Those with Extcntion top are pro-
with heavy Copper Reservoirs
.overed with tin, which are filed with
kept hot by the waste heat, also
back Closet made of tin.
These Stoves are lined on the in
ide with Tin ReAectors, with back
nd bottom lovers. The oven is ven
in fact every thing is as near
as man can make it.
For another First Glass Stove we are sell
lg a new one which is becoming q great IA
called the y
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1865-03-14
DIR. l.. DIx's

charges are very moderate. Communication.
sacredly confidential, and all maV rely on hints
viii the ~strlctesi secrecy and eonfdenp4, what
ever may be the disease condition or situations
Of any one, married or single.
Medicines sent by Nail Or Express to all parts.
of the United States.
Boston, Jan. ], lseS.-IYses
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-04-06

MAKING HIMSELF MIsERABLB.-Itis re-
markable how hard some people will labor
to make themselves miserable. We have
an instance of this kind, on small scale,
in the editor of the DsnoTatic Pres, who
labors hard to bring sllthe horrors Of
guerrilla warfare upon the people of the
South. Hear the rebel prophet:
Richmond and Petersburg must even
tually surrender, but not until both have
been evacuated by the enemy. After all
the cities and towns of the South have
been taken and garrisoned by Federal
soldiers, there is mighty army to con-
quer, and after that is dispersed the people
are yet to be dispossessed of their homes
and property under the Confscation Act !;
the negroes and Northern emigrants to be
protected in the enjoyment Of the property
against the out-lawed and desperate pop
ulation which has been despoiled. A few
vagabond Indians held their possessions
against the power of the United States tor
years in Florida and all the able bodied
men of the North could not hold peace
ablepossession Of the territory ofthei South
upon the conditions proposed by Mr.. Lin.
coin. War without craftsmanship isonly
an element Of destruction and not OF con-
servatism. Four years more Of destructive
war. without approaching any nearer TO
the restoration Of the Union, now seems
inevitable. We speak of this matter in no
party spirit"
The editor concludes by saying he does
not speak Of this matter in party spirit.
How dnes he. speak, As prophet,
soldier, or great and impartial statesmans
We think he writes as rebel sympathizer.
a disappointed politician, or a blind
maniac.-MarysriHe appeal.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-04-06
A FOREIGN PEACE PANIC.

Foreign opinion seems to be even more
profoundly sgitated and concerned by the
prospects of peace and the reunion of the
North and South than it was by the COM
mencement of hostilities. 1t agitates the
English parliament and press, and is I'M
derstood to be the engrossing topic in the
eounsels Of the astute French Emperor,
who is said to have remodelled his speech
TO the Corps Legislatif upon receipt of the
news of the conference between President
Lincoln and the rebel Commissioners, by
emitting his intended allusion to our civil
war and adding a paragraph to the effect
that the French troops would sooD leave
Mexico, which sounds very much as If the
reconciliation of the North and South, was
regarded as a notice for withdrawal from
interference upon our continent. But
whatever view may be taken of this sub
ject, there can be no mistaking the alarm
tina, has been excited in England. In
that country peace is universally regarded
as a menace to France and England. \
debate in the English House of Lords
upon the alleged defenceless condition of
Canada, discloses the fact, that English
rule IN the American colonies is not re-
garded as worth three years purchase,
in case of a reunion North and South.
Some of the speakers and many of the
newspapers express the opinion that the
blow would first fall upon France. Of
course the wish is father to a thought
which exhibits a thorough British selfish
ness in throwing the brunt Of the fight
upon France. But all this foreign alarm
of a peace upon the supposed basis of for
eign conquest, only exhibits guilty con-
seriousness that the people Of the United
States have real wrongs to avenge, as soon
as their domestic troubles are ended. The
panic, however, is based upon an illusion,
and will disappear when the full details Of
the conference reach Europe. II will then
appear, that as the United States in the
FIRST place accepted war rather than make
a dishonorable compromise with slavery
and incipient rebellion. so now they refuse
a proffsred peace based upon violation
of international obligations. The Offer of
the Confederate commissioners to unite the
Northern and Southern armies. and cement
the old Union in blaze Of military glory
and conquest, was very properly rejected
by the President. This intelligence can
hardly fail to exercise salutary influence
upon European opinion. 1. must con-
vince the powers that are now in closest
sympathy with the Confederacy. of the
treachery and duplicity Of the Southern
leaders, and demonstrate that it is to their
interest, and the interests of humanity,
and the welfare of nations, that they should
be crushed.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-04-06
hold the following rebel towns:

We hold the Mississippi, the Tennessee
the Cumberland and the Potomac entire |;
we have all the hsrbors on the coast we
have possession of the communications
between the east and the west, the north
and the south of the rebellious States we
have control of three fourths of their terri
tory and resources; we have cut off their
trade with Europe; we have taken their
capital; we have destroyed their foundries,
their arsenals, and their machine-shops /;
we have dispersed all their armies save
one. The rebel soldiers have lost their
spirit, the Generals their prestige, the
money its value. the people their hope ;
but they fight as if they were seeking a
death preferable to that Of the gallows.
Examples of equal desperation may be
found, but not of equal folly. The pun
ishment of individuals will be the most
lenien. treatmen. of stubborn rebels on
record; but the misery brought on Incl
densally in the course of the war by the
staying OF the men, the destruction of
property, and the confscation of estates,
will be lesson of humiliation to which
the world will forever point.