Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-06-19

TIM RAILROAD Quf sTIoS. We give the report
of majority OF the Committee Of Montpelier, on
the question OF mortgaging the town in Tie sum of
$4,000, for the construction Of the Montpelier &
st Johnsbury Railroad The report is adverse to
mortgage for that amount, for the reasons set
forth though it does question the necessity of
raising that amount but rather proposes attempt
to raise it by taking $4,000 in stock us a bonus to
subscribers for the additional 100000. Remem-
ing that majority Of the subscribers to the report
have had practical experience in their liberal sub
scrptions and onerous labors for the Central road,
we are not at all surprised at the views they have
taken of the question as one of investment We
would assume that the amount furnished by the
town, whatever it may be- is to be q gilt, without
any expectation ofdiydonds, but we would also as
sumo that the incidental advantages to the town, in
the increase Of business, population, wealth, and
future grand lists, will more than refund the amouut
expended Indeed We have no doubt that major
ity of the gentlemen who have signed the report,
and OF the business men and property holders can,
If they choose, reap much more from the road than
their taxes for the gh and still we must admit that
it is every mans right to decide that question for
himself Personally, are ready to take our
share the grand list of the sl50 900, but we are
like contribution upon others, who feel that they
cannot afford it, For example, those who own only
homestead, with no desire to sell it, the increased
value of which by the road will therefore be to the
owners rather worse than nominal, since it will in
crease the amount Of their taxes 1t is true that in
these cases, the exacton may be made up to their
heirs; but still there will be an unwelcome burden
to holders for life. IfIhe amount required can be
made up with a smaller contribution by town taxes
We therefore would prefer it, and advice would
be first 20 see whether the Of $4,000 cannot
be raised ON the plan suggested by the Committee
If that should fail then Montpelier can try the ma
kod and important question Of mortgage Of $780,
600, a0 road. In that case, we shall choose the
mortgage. We understand that an effort is to be
Immediately made for the $3.50 900 mortgage We
do not know the reasons for haste VIC eau think of
none; and we venture to say that there can be none
if 1t be understood that Montpelier ioiH raise any
reasonable amount required Of her, in some one Of
the modes already proposed or that may be adopted
We believe that IS the purpose of most of our people
1t will not take long to ascertain whether the ma
jority Of the committee will themselves engage to
raise the required amount on their own plan.
BESNISoToN CoUNrY.-A Union County Dele
gate Convention will be held at Arlington, July 3D.
Chiuenden County Union Republican Conven-
ton is called at Burlington, June 20.
The Vermont Medical Society will hold a ses-
sion at Burlington, June 18th and goth, Members
carried by the railroads at halt fare,
OF the Vermont Reform School the Rutland Her
aid says
Rev. A. G. Pease is Superintendent Of the School
and his labOrs in It's behalf have been untiring to
make il up 10 the standard OF similar institutions,
and the enthusiasm he manifcsts shows the good
heart and purpose to labor earnestly and faithfully
for the reformation Of the unfortunate class commit
ted to his charge by the laws of the commonwealth.
Mr.. ErastUs f. SWccr has the charge Of the work
shops and Of the pupils out Of school hours lie
has them all under excellent discipline and seems
I emnently adapted TO the position.
The people OF the State have reason 10 be proud
of the Reform School and the work is accomplish
/ ing. Suitable workshops are needed, as now only
temporary buildings are used. The Trustees have
commenced the erection OF building Tor a work
shop, hut they will be unable TO put il in suitable
condition until some further appropriation is made
I by the State. Objections, we are aware are urged
Ia some quarters, to appropriate more funds TO the
institution but If the people of the State, or their
representatives, could have Witnessed the exercises
on "Wednesday, they would be fully satisfied of the
Importance of the work aud all opposition TO grant
ing the aid Of the State cileelually senccl.
Hiram Powers, who has now lived in Italy near
ly thir,y years, taking ol coming ho,ue.