Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-02-19

dollars. ms goes Tor the bencnt OF music IN the
Sabbath School, which has already attained high
degree ofexcelIence under the management Of Col.
II d. Hopkins BY the way, we learn that three
OF the churches in Burlington have united in Sc
curing Col. lis services in giving music lessons
to their Sabbath School children.
Pttss,sd is one Of the healthiest towns in Yer
mont its liquor agent having sold only five pints
of medicine in 1867.
At recent distribution Of prizes in the Sabbath
School at Westminster West, William Dawson,
colorcd youth, took the first prize handsome
bound Bible for committing to memory the arg-
est number Of verses in the Bible within given
time. When William went there five years ago he
scarcely knew the alphabet but by attending
school three months each winter, aud diligently
applying himself to his books, has acquired fair
common school education.
Mr.. E. H. Grfin was ordained pastor Of the
Calynstic Congregational Church at Burlington,
on the 9Th inst.
Rev. Joseph Fuller has engaged to preach at
the Hall near the Baptist Church in Vcrshire,
to the Congregational church and society, until
May next.
Increased religious interest exists in the north
part Of Vcrshire.
Rev. S. w. Dixie is to supply the Congregation
al church in West Randolph one year.
Special religious interest now exists at West
Hartford
The religious interest at Cambridgeport, in
Rockingham, continues Over thirty hopeful con
versions reported.
Over thirty persons have been received on pre-
baton by the Methodist church in Fairhaven.
On the 2si ult Rev. S X b Perkins, Of Glov-
err, presented with a nice sleigh and harness,
silyer-ware and other gifts. all valued at $40.
Rev G. d. lngraham, Of Holland has received
in donation in Holland sO0 and in Morgan,
where he breaches halt the time SIP.
Rev IL. Stiles received from his friends in
Bloomington and Newport Center on the llth
and 10Th of last month, donations Of about $780,
mostly cash.
The revival interest at Westminster West still
continues, with precious results
James Austin shot while trying to force his
way into the saloon of Augustus Marango at St
Adams on Friday night, died Thursday morning
OF his wound.
The house Of Capt. VIM Warden, at West Bar
net was burned on Friday, Feb T. The loss is
estimated at about $500, with 500 insurance.
The dwelling house Of Mr.. Allen Dudley, in
Windsor together with most Of its contents. was
destroyed by fire on the eth inst The loss is es-
tmated at about $4,000 insurance 5000
Mrs. Anna Keyes, widow Of the late Asa Keyes
Of Putney, an aged and indrm old lady OF go years,
was so badly burned on Wednesday evening last
by her clothes taking fire from stove, that she
died Thursday evening.
The voters OF the town Of Sheldon lately met
at The Town Hall and voted to bond the town in
the sum Of $50, 600 to aid in the construction Of
the Lamole Valley Railroad The meeting was
largely attended
Patents issued Feb 10 Homer Rawson of Jeri-
eho, Vt assignor to self and o II. Shaw of same
place, for Improvement in yokes.
Dennis Lane of Montpelier, VI, for improve
meut in head blocks. Patented July g. 1861
Reissue.
The Governor has made the following appoint
ments Of Justices Of the Peace to Gil vacancies 49,
Joel II. Lucia, Yergennes; Cyrus Brown, Wor-
cester; Enoch Parker Newbury; George Glenn
ent, Berkshire NJ. L, kelsey. Derby; Noah Best,
Ilighgate; Charles 5. Miles, Topsham.
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Wocott has voted $4,000 for the Lamoille
Valley Railroad
johnson has discussed the matter in town meet
ing and adjourned 10 another day.
Amos Hines Of Lincoln, aged So years. LEFT bis
home two weeks ago and has not been heard from
since Stout oult, dark complexion when last
seen ne wore dark cap II Is feared ne was tenn
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