Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1867-07-03

SERIOUS ACcIDENT.-During the erection
of large barn for Mr. Jay Towle, of Frank
lin. on the 2lst instant, staging, upon
which six men We're standing, fell distance
of 25 feet. Joseph Demar had leg broken.
Adoiphus Burt had serious cash cut in the
back Of of his head, Hanson Yaw had his
shoulder broken and dislocated, Winslow
Yaw was hurt seriously internally, and Rod
man WEIGH had his leg injured.
ORANGE COUNTY
The Congregational Church in West Ran
dolph, is about to enlarge its house of wor
ship and make extensive repairs, at an expense
estimated at about four thousand dollars.
RUTLAND COUNTY.
A young man named Martin. aged Ii Years.
son of Mr. Isaac Martin of Benson. was
drowned at West Haven. on Sunday of last
week
Ground was broken last week preparatory
TO laying the foundation for the new Univer-
salist church in Castleton.
\ trial of mowers came of on the farm Of
W Z. Gurnsey. in Castleton, last week,
which resulted in expression of preference
by the Judges for the Thavers and Buckeye
No. 2 machines. over all others present.
\ Base Ball match was played Saturday
the 22d ult., between the Zephyr club of
Castleton, and the Granville club. The score
stood Granvilles -. Zephyrs u.
The First National Bank of Brandon has
declared its sixth semi-annual ) per cent .diyi-
dend
Daniel Ensign. keeper of the hotel At East
Wallingford. has been found guilty OF twenty
ofienses and fined two hundred and twenty
two dollars and eighteen cents, for selling in
toxicating liquor.
The State Department ut " ashimgton, un-
der date of June l4th, gives notice that in
formation has been received from the Consul
Of the nited States at Canton. China, of the
death at that port. of Sylvester button, an
American citizen and native Of Dummers
ton. VT.
ON Sunday lastl the machine shops and
mills occupied by IL. G. Ives. Pond a Rich
ardson. and Mansfield & Stimson of Rutland.
were entercly consumed bv fire. Loss prob
ably $4,000 The fire was kinded by basket
of shayings which little boy was burning
for amusement
BAP1I>a- members OF the Mctho-
dist Church in Rutland, were baptized by
Rev. Mr. DAYTON. on sunday last ten by
immersion and seven by baptism
PRESENTATION twenty-five 81 the
business men Of Rutland Joined in presenting
MIR Merrill late cashier of the Rutland Co
National Bank, with j gold chronometer
watch, valued at 5000. i testimonial Of their
appreciation of his integrity and character as
a gentleman and business man
Two young men named Chapel and Ne
keand recently made attempt to escape
from the Jail in Rutland by saving of the
iron bars to the door Of their cell. They
,vcra ,,l,cod in clo.pr confinement
An attcmrt was made on Thursday last to
rob the bank Of Poultnev but the safe proved
too strong for the burglars and they were
about five dollars, but left sledges and other
tools of more value than the money.
WINDSOR COUNTY
The monument erected BY the town Of
Weathcrsiield. which contains the names Of
some hundred and forty brave men who served
the town in the rebellion, viii be dedicated
on the 18th OF july next, with an appropriate
address by Col. Ncazy of Rutland
The store Of William l. Bragg. Of Qucchcc
was broken open on Tuesday night of last
week his safe rifed. and rohbed OF Sl2j in
cash. watch and other articles
The Republican County Convention 81
Windsor county was held at Woodstock GA
tho 20th ult and the following ticket nomi-
mated
WILLIAM II. w-ukEE,,
r ". ADER~cN- senators.
ALETRr HEpwN.
ions f MtE,4; Assistant judge
sAMrrL +. PI>GAEr, state'- tuorne.
IuRI>Zo RICHMOND. sheriff.
GEANNILLL +. ~FNCLDING. Iii, D BALM
ions PORTER DI~trict Of Hartford
I as Ei-t let of IL
Kt4I.>p Cor>I1. The Republican Con-
,ention have nominated the following ticket
5. aotors-Ira {. Allen of Fairhayen. Ca
pen Leonard Of Pttstord. John Prout Of
Rutland.
Assi>ta,1 Judg.,- Daniel Crotooi of Ben
son. John Crowley Of Nt. Holly.
Nat.'> Auo7HcV-Ebenezcr Fisher 81
Shrewsbury
Sh.rif-W lillian NJ Field Of Rutland
Hgh BalIf-Ner r. Simonds. of Rutland
.Judqes 81 PrObafe-W alter c. Dunton. fol
the district of Rutland {. NJ. Willard, tol
the district 1t tairhaveu-
I.o>bo> lloNoRs 10 Ma. oAhhI>o>
breakfast was rendered u the distinguished
American. William Lloyd Garrison, AT i
James Hall, London. on saturday. y larg'
number 81 people were present, ana th
principal speakers were ,Gonn Bright and tn
Duke Of Argyle. Mr. Bright complimente'
MIR Garrison for his services in e cause o
emancipation. and the duke of Argyle pre-
scented an address expressive OF tne hop
thar the attitude 1T friendly affection shout
be maintained between England and the nj
3 red States Earl Russell frankly ayowed hi
former errors committed at the outbreak e.
the rebellion, of which Minister Adams ha'
convinced him. Speeches We're also mad
bv Mr. Garrison, George Thompson an
theirs \ letter from the count OF ParI
e. was read. which culogized in warm terms IL
e service done hv Mr.. Garrison in the cause q
{ humanity ana freedom. Minister Charlie
/ Francis \ adams, " no was absent. also sent
I letter which vas rather qualified and Il
} served.
: There has been another division IN ia
English House Of Commons on the RetorI
- bill An amendment was proposed by III
! Liberals requiring that borough shall hav
f = popnlation of not less than 10 900 in orde
that il be entitled T. a member III the Houe
of Commons The division resulted in til
5 victory for the Liberals. who carried thei
= amendment by majority Of ~.
d Information ha- reached philadei phi, ,
the death Of Paul Julien. the distinguishe
violonist. in December last, in the Island
Il Mauritius He was % years ofage. an
: leaves wife and child.
u The military power III the South not onl
corrects the abuses of civil authority IN Il
d unsettled states. but provides for the gener
, security by strengthening civil authorit
: On the one hand, Gen. Griffin has remove