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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-01-27

"A mysterious masker appeared at "a party
in Nashville the other night, and received
many compliments for the fidelity with which
he sustained the character Of a negro. When
the time came for unmasking the secret Of
his success was discovered in the fact that he
was in truth what he seemed to be.
"A Maine farmer who raises many apples,
invariably sells them at fifty cents per bushel,
saying that they are worth no more. He re-
fuses to sell more than four or five bushels to
any one man, being determined that they
shall not enrich spectators.
"A respectable old grocer died last month
and left els, 900 to Charles Dickens, on con-
diton that he will read his Trial from Pick.
wick in the presence of the grocer's family,
once year, till he dies
1t costs Calcutta Hindoo about dol.
lar and half to have his body burned in
good style.
Eight thousand four hundred and ninety.
nine vessels of all kinds arrived at New York
in 1868.
Los Angeles county, Cal, will realize
$4,000 this year from the wine product OF
her 10000 acres of vineyards, and San Joa
quin county 100000 from her 100000
acres of wheat fields.
Over 300 indictments have been found
in San Francisco, Cal, for naturalization
frauds, and the United States grand jury il
that city recommend the establishment o.
government shipping offices to prevent the
outrageous treatment of sailors.
Snow has covered st. Petersburgh AM
vicinity to depth of twelve feet Whole
villages are buried.
"A Nevada paper says Winnemueca, OIL
the Central Pacific Railroad, will be the
great inland city Of the country" 1t start'
with a dozen shanties.
1t takes ten thousand acres Of growing
pines each year to supply the English rail
ways with sleepers.
"A woman in Chicago was divorced the
other day for the fourth time. She took I
fifth husband the next day, and may try thu
same game on him.
Ten thousand persons crossed the new
Niagara suspension bridge on Sunday.
The Montreal merchants have resolved
to export 100000 worth of small sive
coin to get rid of it.
Good shorthand reporters readily com
mand from $4,000 to $4,000 year in tn
law courts of New York
England has coined 100000 golC
sovereigns and 100000 gold half soye
reigns during the past ten years--about S225'
100000.
The cheating grocers and liquor dealer
of New York, who have been exposed in thel
irregularities, talk Of libel suits against tn
papers that have so thoroughly shown then
up.
The county poor of Chemung, N. Y
are fed at the rate ofsixty-three cents wee
per head.
The Derby Athen@um at New York
was damaged $4,000 worth by fire, Tuesda
, night, and Rothermel's magnificent pictur
" Reception at the White House by Presider
!. Lincoln" worth $4,000, was completed
ruined.
Thieves lately stole the carpet from
rural church near Cincinnati, and when il wa
newly carpeted, brought back the old an
stole the new one.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-01-27

MURDER AT CLAREMoSr. George Woodell,
of Claremont, farmer, living a little way
out Of town, was murdered on the evening Of
the 18th, by his nephew, VIM. N. Konney,
who entered the house while Woodell and his
wife were at supper, and attacked them with
a knife. Woodell soon received fatal
wound in the throat, but his wife escaped with
her child, after receiving terrible cut on the
head. The murderer then escaped, but re-
turned on the goth to his grandfathers house,
close by the scene Of the murder, and asked
permission to warm himself Officers were
summoned from the village, and he was ar
rested in bed without resistance.
On the night Of the murder he sccrcted
himself in q barn about ten miles away, where
he remained until the evening before his ar
rest. He returned, as he escaped, without
coat or hat, and his clothes we're stiff with
blood. lie has been committed to Jail at
Newport, to await the sitting of the Supreme
judicial Court. No cause is assigned for
the murder
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-01-27

LEGENDARY FIRE "A fire was detectedla last even
ing in the lining of the ice house in the rear of the
Pavilion in this village, but owing to its timely
discovery, was extinguished without serious dam
age The FIRE was evidently the work of an in
cendary, and was in the place most likely to re-
main undiscovered for some time, as well as TO
prove very destructive the ice house is connect
ed with the barns, and the barns with the main
building. Frenchman, name unknown was
arrested last evening and locked up on suspicion
of being the ncendinry but as far as we can
learn, very little can be proved against him, ex-
cept that he called at the Pavilion during the
evening and inquired if supper was ready, and
on being jokingly informed by one of the board
ers, that the time for supper had passed, and he
could not have any, appeared quite angry.
We certainly hope the guilty party may be dis
covered and promptly punished, as that will be
the surest and speediest way of " nipping in the
bud" incendiary fires in this place, which are so
common in some other places in the State,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-01-27
Rev. DR.. Lords Lecture.


The lecture Monday evening by Rev. Dr. VIM
IL. Lord, of Bethany Church, was in every re
spect equal to the anticipations Of his most san
guine and enthusiastic friends. The subject wa.
PARIS, aud with such ease and grace were th'
audience taken up and transported to this festive
city, that even ten days voyage and its accom-
panying sea-sickness were entirely lost sight Of
and in less time than Puck proposed to vi put 0
glrdle round the world, - the speaker had wrought
his attentive listeners up to the full glow of en-
thusiasin, inspired by anticipated adventure and
sightseeing. The difficulties attending visit tC
Europe IN former days had all vanished, and tho
passport that traditional pest Of travellers
was now but myth. Europe is now as open t.
The traveller as the United States I" Louis Ma
poleon, said the speaker, ought to be immor.
tallzed Tor having abolished the passport and de
served TO have placed upon his monument pass
ports are abolished. " The second Napoleon
might not like the application when he GENES "a
cross the river Styx.
The perfection and safety Of the trans portation
BY railroad, under the systematic management Of
French officials, was highly commended, as a
most satisfactory luxury to the traveller, and the
KIND attentions and ciyllities extended to all
strangers who were laboring under the embarIpss-
ment OF pantomiming their wants, were Partisan
virtues OF TOO great value TO be forgotten. The
previous boohihg up at the schools, in the Ian.
gunge OF Louis Napoleon's subjects, was Of but
htIle account practically, when brought in con-
tact ana having to deal with those who were " TO
the manner born
We can do no Justice to Mr. Lords brilliant
portaylng Of all that goes to make Paris os d
city, the wonder OF the world, and in many re
spects It might be said The 'eorid. His happy and
vivid descriptive powers found ample scope along
her B1ulevards and among her saloons, in hei
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-01-27

SKILFUL WoRK.--Mr. l.. l.. Walbridge, the
well known reporter, formerly OF this place, but
now connected with the st. Louis Democrat, was
sent to Jefferson, Mo-, on Tuesday of last week
and that evening he reported the speeches Of
Messrs. Loan, Drake, Schurz and Henderson.
Mr.. Walbrdge then left Jefferson at II O'Clock
at night, with his notes, and reaching st, Louis
the next morning, he did some legal reporting,
and yet, unaided, he had the four speeches writ
ten out complete for Thrrsday mornings paper,
The matter occupied nine and half columns
Of that mammoth sheet, of solid nonpareil type,
and the accuracy of the report is remarkable.
This is certainly great triumph Of reportorial
skill.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-01-27

OniruARY.-Rey. AMOS BLANCHARD, whose
death, at Norrisyille, VI, at the age Of sixty
eight, has Just been announced was a native Of
Peacham, where in youth he had the moral train
ing Of the late Rev Leonard Worcester, and for u
time, the intellectual culture of Peacham Acade-
my, when he entered the Waterman Office as an
apprentice. and was, until his majority, mem
Der of the family of the late Ezekiel p. Walton,
having Chester Wright for his pastor, and the
advantage for term or two Of Washington Coun-
~ Grammar School. Prelerring to be preacher
rather than printer of the Word, Mr.. Blanchard
soon prepared for and entered upon the work of
the ministry, in which he has done good service.
He was genial man. though in manner showing
the stern school Of the old ministers; a forcibe
preacher, and 50 faithful and efficient pastor as
to retain the charge of the Congregational church
at Meriden, n. H., for twenty-five years, a term
Of service rarely equalled, save in olden days.
/ During his apprenticeship, and aiterward, Mr..
| Blanchard was frequently contributor to the
Watchmdn, in both prose and poetry, his last con-
tribution being tribute, in 1855, to the memory
of his master and friend, Gen. Walton, lie was
the second of the graduates from the Waterman
Office who became clergymen, the two being liar-
vey Fisk and Amos Blanchard, both of whom have
Z" gone to their reward and are now to be re-
membered on earth for the good they have done.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-01-27
THE PLASTER OF THE "TIsE," ALLCoCK's
POROUS.


In lumbago they act like a charm. In few hours a
violent cough is relieved by Plaster applied TO the
chest. Many persons believe cold cannot be taken
while u Plaster is there this we do know, they
greatly assist In the cure Of neglected cold often
the introducer Of Consumption
Cue Of Lesion of the Liver.
gentleman after n sickness had lesion Of the
liver. Every quick movement sudden jar gave him
pain often laying him up for days Hence he was
unable to follow any occupation with regularity.
In this eeation, he applied the part Affected an
ALLCOCKiS POROUS PLASTER At first ii seemed to
ipritate 80 It was taken or But tho marked improve
ment he experienced aerward gave him courage to try
again. and he therefore applied another plaster. In
few days something gave way" slipped" to use tho
gentlemen's own words There soreness for a
few days after thon his health perfectly restored
Upon being sounded by his physician the adhesion or
lesion was found to be gone.
Principal Agency, Brandreth House, New York. Sold
by all Druggists. SN5i-daw
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-01-27

BARGAINS IS SrArioNIRY.-Nlr. Atkins says he
will offer until Thursday Of next week, especial
bargains in writing paper, envelopes, blank books,
pens pencils, and other stationery goods, in order
to reduce bis stock as low as possible preparatory
to moving it out that day as he is about to thor
oughly reft and rebuild the interior of his store
10 dealers he will offer special inducements, both
as to low prices and large assortment. All desir-
Gus Of saving money in purchasing this kind Of
goods are invited to call at Argus and Patriot
counting room, Main street. Montpeier.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-01-27

SHOCKING AcorDESr.--A horrible accident
occurred in Falmouth, Me-, on Thursday. A
man named SWEET was cutting trees, when his
AK glanced and buried itself in the body Of n
lad named Morstou, killing the boy almost in
stantly. They were alone and SWEET was so
horor-struck that he went into commissions.
He was found writing in the snow in that
condition. and the dead body of the lad near
by. 1t is feared thatSwett will also die from
the effects Of the shock.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-01-27

Another READiNG.--At the earnest solicitation
Of those who were 80 fortunate as to hear Mr.
RomNsoN's Readings last Saturday night, he has
consented to return and give another entertain.
ment next Monday evening, Feb l. With the
recollection Of the pleasure afforded by his former
Reading fresh in the memories Of those who heard
him, it will De unnecessary to add anything t.
the announcement to secure full house.
The following are the selections to be read, and
a good entertainment may well be anticipated
The first piece has a local interest which only re-
quires abiding to, to I've understood. The "Sleep
ing Sentinel was 4 member Of the 81 VT. Regt.
Sleeping Sentinel,
The Famine.
The Well Of St. Keyne,
Charge Of the Light Brigade,
Driving Home the Cows.
Father PILLS Subscription list, (By special re
quest)
Sergeant Bazfuzs Plea, Especial request.)
Old Times and New,
The Picket Guard,
Selection from King Henry Nv.
Sheridans Ride.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-01-27

The PAVILION HorEL-The Caledonian
says, in reference to the Pavilion Hotel at
Montpelier
One is aware that Col. Boutwell, has got back
into the Pavilion, at Montpelier, very soon after
he enters the house. Firstly, there is big FIRE
place uncovered and in running order again. The
open fire is a time honored institution at the Pa
wilton, and we believe it is impossible to run it
successfully with the Fireplace closed Then,
secondly, Cor may be sooner than that) you the
Colonel himself Blunt and gruf at times, he is
attentive to the wants of his guests, and knows
how to keep hotel. The travelling public are
glad to see him back at his old place
The Rutland Herald adds
The many friends of Col. Boutwell, will be gald to
learn that the old ire-p place is OPEN for those who
have been accustomed TO the Pavilion for years
past have missed the cheerful fire. II would not
be the Pavilion, with Col. Boutwell, in it, with
out the cheerful old fireplace.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-01-27

A TRIPLE TRAGEDY.--A murder, followed
by most melancholy results, lately occurred
near Columbus Miss. A young man named
Dempsey was murdered by one Jake Hamp-
ton. Young Dempsey was an only son, and
his father on hearing of his tragcal death,
was SO overwhelmed with grief that he drop
ped dead where he stood, Another member
of the family, daughter, braye-spirited,
though stricken with grief, started after the
body of her brother. Returningto the house,
she found that her mother was also dead OF a
broken heart, and dressed ready for burial.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-01-27
To Owners of Horses and Cattle.

Tobias Derby Condition Powders warranted supe-
ror to any others pay, for the Of Disemper
Worms Bots Coughs ide-5ouud, Colds, &C.. in Horses
and Colds Coughs Loss Of Min, Black Tongue Horse
Distenper, &C., in Cattle.
They are perfectly safe and nnoeent need Of stop
ping the working Of your animals. They increase the
appetite, give lne coat cleanse the stomach and ur
nary organs also increase the milk fcows Try them
and you Will never be without them.
Col. Philip P. Bush, Of the Jerome Race Course, Ford
ham, ~ Y, would not them until lac told Of what
they are composed since which he is without them
He has 20 running horses in his charge and for the
last three yours has used other medicine for them
lie has kindly permitted to refer any one to him
Over 0Oj other references he at the depot
Sold by Druggists and saddors Price 25 cents per box
Depot, 10 Park Place, New York. 5O.5i-daw
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trsisgr4Asd Expressly for Racsmda 4 STATE JOrHSi)
BOSTON CATTLE MARKET,
AT CAMBRIDGE AND BRIGHTON,
For the week ending Tuesday, Jan. 81, 1856

For the week ending Tuesday, Jan. 81, 1863.
AMOUNT or SrooK AT MARKET
las Last week .,o as ; ;sT S S SSSS 90
pav cafti,EstSa fat md heavy premium
Oxen $4,000 s4.Oo, first quality, sl275 1885, second
quality $4,000 1880 third quality, slo5e a 81 20
100 lbs total weight of hide tallow and dressed beef
few choice western, oooJ 20 o)o1 Bulls, &e
TorSie a s27s y pair, or according to theil
value as beef Handy Steers, slim, 500 a s220,
Mich c0es.Pair quality, si0@75i extra good, SIS d
100 with or without calves as may be agreed harrow
SiOrss-Ysarlings, sio@2si two-years old, s25@45
shes ard LGHbs.-$2.OO 20 $3.50, extra SOL "a sc. v h.
on lrss weight OF a. 5ie bead. shorn % 40 90
Hogs % "a go " ID. Spring Pigs 500 a 500 v head.
Peai cailes.-SO 400 v head.
Hdes-Brghton, Oi0 II cts country lots, 10 40 lOle
COT skins-ls 40 20 cts
P0ulfyy.-liye, IA 6D IL cts.
RgMARKs.-one week ago the number OF Western cat
tie at the market O6. Por the two previous week
less than 6oper week This week the number e Sig
Increase that has depressed trade and somewhat low
cred prices but not sufficiently to Justify any material
change in quotations Few are sold at the highest hg
ures, nothing except premium being sold for over II
The supply Is large for The season Prices unsatisfe-
tory to droyers and trade slow and quiet, with the "a
vantage in favor Of buyers except Of small cattle wsi
said to dress 200 lbs, fod by John Brookway,
Pomfret, w., at i3e; and "A 9, per lb Durham bred
tuck sold 10 oxen al Is 10 3ie j s. Amidon sold ls
York and steers at " 2le, and young cattle al
| II 10 i2c per h.
OfWestern cattle We noticed sales Of at lie, IS a
&c., So at 2le, l03 at 3c lie at laie IS at l4c. TIT
Western sheep, understood cost from 81 TO y cent
per h., ct Cambridge, to-day N y Wilson sold 2ol n
Be- 80 per 100 lbs. g. W Jones sold 90 sheep 40 lbs
each az e. o. H. Taylor sold 300 for s325 each sabiI
sold 100 at 5lc. per h. each
Dewolf aud frouty sold S. rs lbs at 81 25c zach. NJ
T. shattuck sold ~ 95 lbs. 6s per ID. each !. Lyman
so.d9 at SC per h. each, and 60 for ~ per head
H. Bardwe sold 81 sheep at &c per ID. Ly ford sole
80 at Sf35 per head About $500 Northern sheep at
| ket 20 day, mostly Of good quality.
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heut Advertisements.


DFR Elo
n o 7 II Nc CH Il G ri
N6'~G VEN Aw AY.--Rz
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ALIENS LUNG BALsAM .

The best remedy for the Of CONSUMPTION and all
diseases Of Lungs 1t the phlegm and matter
to rise without Irritating those delicate organs, (thc
ungsl and without producing constipation OF the bow
els 1t also gives strength 10 the system stops night
sweas and changes all the morbid sccrotons TO healthy
state
1t contains no opium IN any form: It Is perfectly
harmless for the most delicate child 1t Is everywhere
in good demand and gives good satisfaction.
The result of It's proof OF Its great value Its
traordnary healing properties are experienced ny all
who use it, Their testimony will be found In pam.
phet which can be had Of the agents whore the medicine
Is for sale.
Wholesale Agents for the Eastern States 1852
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-01-27

The returns at the Agricultural Depart.
ment for the past year, show that the yield OF
corn throughout the country was 9O5, l7S,ooo
bushels, and the cotton crop for the same time
1880, 900 bales
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-01-27
Special ilntices.
STOP TIL A I co L & II
Prof. lIamli ton's

c o Z g II { A " d Y!
Made from extracts prepared IN vaeuo-a certain and
effective remedy for Coughs, Colds Hoarsenoss, Soro
Throat, Asthma, Bronchitis and Consumption. ThOss
who tryalways use itcurc their Colds and avoid Con-
sumption and early grave, Price only i1 couts one
mil lion sold annually, aud sold everywhere.
FOR sale IN Montpelier by tedheld Crooks, Babcock
Cutler, and \. X Brown Co. 50Tl'
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heW Advertisements.
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THE
y " I o " P A G I r I c
RA1LRoA oMPANY
offer limited amount Of their
FIRST MORT GAGE BONDS
AT PAR.
heu Aduertis ements.
NINE HUNDRED ANr SIXTY MILES

or the line West from Omaha completed and The
work Is going on through the Winter A. the distance
between the finished PORTION Of the Union and Central
Pacific Railroads Is less than 400 miles, and both
companies arc pushing forward the work with great
energy, employing over 5000 men, there can be no
Doubt that tho whole