Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1867-10-04

and was consequently 70 years of age at the
and began practicing in Eden in 1913, at the
early age of "a years. He has ever since
then been resident Of that town, always liv-
ing, we think at least always owning.-the
farm upon which he first moved, now more
than fifty years ago. DIR. Atwell has been
County Judge in Lamoille County, and
faithfully and acceptably represented his
town in the General Assembly of this State
TEMPERANCE We learn that the Wash
ington Lodge of Good Templars have voted
to send the following request to each Clergy
man in Washington County:
MONTPELIER, OCTOBER ), 1867.
REvERNED SIR,-At regular meeting of
WASHINGTON LODGE, No. 81, of this town, it
was voted; That we invite the Clergy of
Washington County to preach a sermon on
TEMPERANCE, at least once in each month -
and that "A committee of three be appon-
ted to forward this request, and solicit reply,
that we may be the more able to form just
estimate of what is being done to stay the
ravages of the curse of Intemperance in our
midst -
We feel, Sir, in making the request, on
behalf OF the body we represent, that we
have the right to ask compliance. As we
recognize in you the counsellor, guide, and
friend of SO many who are hdbte to go astray,
and OF SO many more who are nOic travelling
the road to destruction and death, thereby
depriving the Church of their presence and
assistance, societyat large of the good infiu-
ence they should exert, and the Nation of its
main strength their manhood and energy
we fell sure of your cooperation in our eff
forts, and ask you, as the servant of God, :
self-devoted to do His work. speak words
of warming and counsel. and bring the attcn-
ton of your hearers to the bitter, blighting
hope blasting, and soul-destroying influence
of the traffic in and use of alcoholic drinks.
We presume this request will meet with a
favora bic response from every clergyman in
the county
ANOTHER LARGE HILL OF PorAToEs.-Mr
H. Barker. of Mortified, lately dug one
hundred and sixty potatoes from one hill,
fairly distancing our Marshfeld friend
STILL ANOTHER. Mr. j. Bennett, of Brook
field, writes Us, under date of September
Both. as follows - | can beat your Marsh
field man. | dug from one hill of jackson
potatoes one hundred and sixty-sevcn in
number, and a good many of them would
weigh pound. Don't Brookfield need a
railroad -
We give it up If any body can tell a
bigger potato story than this, they are wei
come to our hat-thc old one remember
Yes Brookfeld needs and deserves rail
road and when the ears begin running we
shall expect her farmers will be generous
enough to send each of the Montpelier cdi-
tors the product of one of those big hills Of
potatoes.
VERMONT MEDICAL SocGETY.-The Annual
Meeting of this Society will be held at Mont
pelier on the 10th and 18th inst, commcnc-
ing on Wednesday at ten \. VI. The subject
assigned for discussion is, - The Medicinal
Springs of Vermont, upon which a paper
will be presented by W. R Hutchinson. n
D., OF Enosburg. Other papers of interest
Will also be read by members of the Society
Return certificates over the various railroad,
of the State may be obtained of the Secre
rotary.
EDITOR INDIcrEp.-Thc Grand Jury Of thu
County, at its late session, found an in
dictment for libel against Mr.. Atkins, editor
of the Argus and Patriot, for an article pub
lished. some time since, gainst the Hon
Nathaniel Eaton of Middlesex
FARMER 5 MUTrAL.-The ia rmcr's Mutu,
Insurance Co, Montpelier had l7,-43 pol
icies in force, Aug. LIST, 1867, insurine
Sl9 ,020 ,042. Premium notes in force
$500 ,997 90. Surplus fund well invested
SAG, AL - The average losses for seven
teen years have been 1899 10 on every million
dollars insured.
Attention is invited to the advertisement
" Important to Trappers.
REUNION OF TIE = TESTu VERMONT =
The second annual reunion Of the Tentl
Vermont Regiment will take place at Keel
er's Hotel. aterbury, Oct. ODD, at oclocl
p. N. Biographical sketches of the officer
Of the regiment deceased III service will b
read and an interesting time is expected
There will be a supper, which will be fol
lowed by a social dance 1t is Therefore
hoped that all members of the regiment vii
bring their ladies. The Vermont Central
Rutland and Passumpslc railroads Will carr,
for fare one ,caY.
CATTLE TRAIN-The cattle train of tn
Rutland and Burlington Railroad will be rul
| Tuesday October LIST, and ON Tuesday of eacl
week thereafter until further notice.