Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-12-11

in the shape OF a surprise presentation, occurred
at the residence Of Mr. Charles Walling, in
on Wednesday the last week of the
late session Of the Legislature. During the ses-
sion Of he Legislature his house has been the
home OF quit large number Of the members,
and they, to show their appreciation of his atten-
tons to their wants, gave him as a mcmento ex-
pressye Of their regard, handsomely framed
group likeness OF their party, some sixteen in
number The presentation was made by Mr.. Al
len Whcdon, Of Pawet to which Mr.. Nslling
fttingly responded.
DErUrY Washington County--Or-
rim w Circuit, Roxbury; Arson Davis, l. w.
Brown, A. C. Brown John Voodry. Montpelier;
A. Nj. Jackman, Barre, Francis Graves, NJ. c.
Stewart, Waterbury.
Lamoille County-A. Dwnel and d. Randall,
Hydepark; j. NJ. Parker, North Hydepark Geo.
Doty, Mouistown Norman Camp, Elmore; II.
L. Barnes, Stoves +. NJ Gilbert Wocott ,Jes-
Sc Sears, Jeffersonville c. S. Knsley, Cam
bridge.
John l. Gleed is probate register for Lamoille
DR.. Horace Powers, a worthy citizen and prac-
ticioncr in Nlorrisyille. died on the l'h inst
The wife of Arad jenkins of Barton has killed
a hen-hawk measuring four feet from tip to tip of
the wings.
The fish commissioners have received so, 900
salmon eggs from New Brunswick These are in
good condition, and to be placed in Connect-
cut river and It's tributaries when Matched.
A few days ago we made mention Of a new mode
Of tanning without the use Of bark We have
L l.. a..
process which seems to have the fncncss Of tex
turc Of the best French calf We understand that
Peck ~ Johonnott have bought the wright to tan
by this new process. II such leather as has becn
shown us can be made in this country, don't
see the need OF sending to France for French
skins. The Patenicc is stopping at Buruham's
Hotel where he will be most happy to show .pcci-
mems OF. his tanning.
FIRE High bridge, between Mortified and
RoNbury, was burnt on Sunday morning, having
taken fire probably from the night train going
North This bridge was about one hundred feet
in height, spanning Dog River from the hills on
either side. 1t will be a great job to put in tres
tie work of that height and very difficult to make
connections even for passengers by walking or by
tcaus Freight will have to wait or 60 via Bur
lugton aud Rutland The Wells River road
would be convenient in such case
Patents issued from the T. S. Patent Office,
Dee 8, 1867; Thomas c. Ball, Of Bellows Falls
assignor to self. Abiah S Clark and Sumner
Chapman Of same place, for improvement in head
blocks for saw mills A. S. Batten Of Topsbam
for improved crane; George V. Farr and Z. Hall
Of Bradnonr for improved saldlers' and shoemak.
err tool A. y. Garland Of West Charleston, for
improved dress for mill stones.
Butter was at loose ends in St. Adams market
Dec. 3, prices ranging from 20 to 42c tn,
latter figures being the top-notch for few prm,
lots.
The Vermont Commercial College at St Albani
will open for the winter session January 6, 1865
Those wishing further information should send
stamp for circulars or ten cents for beautiful spe
cimen of penmanship Address Charles A. j
Marsh, A. NJ, Principal. 9O:g3
WELLS RIVER RAILRoAD.-The Rutland Her
af0 says
Our Montpelier friends are confident this con
nection can be built which will not only connec
them with Portland, but Portsmouth, New Hamp
shire, and also open new route to Boston, ant
we have doubt this will be accomplished an,
further the interests Of that town far more thar
any other proposed routes.
The gale on Saturday damaged the Catholi,
church and the round house OF the railroad at St
Adams. a report reached here that Rev. Mr.
Druon is dead, but observe that he was t
preach on Sunday.
Rutland post office safe has been robbed Of sew.
en- hundred dollars, and detective has spent
. week in vain in trying to catch the robber
Evelyn ?. Muzzey has been arrested in New
York as the robber Of the Rutland post office.
Brad Barlow of st Adams has concocted
scheme to pay the national debt ultimately il
gold, and substitute United States notes for tn
B national bank currency.
A new postal arrangement is to go into effec
, on the Central Rrlroad on Monday next, by whic
mails are to 60 on the express trains and be dis
tributed e., route. The business is under tn
charge of Benz d. Hopkins of ST. Albans--a mos
/ excellent selection A. c. Noble Of Richmon
aud s. E. Bailey of Montpelier are among the as
sistant clerks Good men.
f The terms Of the settlement Of the Frazier
Trenholm d Co. claims give the United State
four or five ships OF war and SlOO,OOO worth q
cotton.
TwENTY-SEvEN HUNpREo FoLp.-Mr j. 7
= Durant Of East Calais raised the last year 270
} kernels OF Barley from one seed. II any on
e doubts this story, all we have to say is the 27O
kernels are in a paper in this Office aud curou
skeptics are at liberty to count them at their lei
sire. - Freeman.
Coon CoRN.--We, last summer noticed som
tall corn grown by Mr.. Abel Whitney of Mid
deseX. Since then Mr.. Whitney has informe
us that the feld-containing one hundred rods b
measurement from which the specimens then show
us, taken, produced this year one hundre
and thirt, five bushels of ears OF corn, and bu
five bushels Of poor corn. This is certainly
: good yeld.-I6
For Waltnu's Journal
; OBITUARY.
Ia the city II Wnoua NunsFo the goth Of Typho
7 Fever, Mr. OF as rs. lodge aRed 80 years.
D Mr.. EDuOR Permit me to say a few word