Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-10-06
THE GREAT FRESHET.
Highest Watcr Ever known IN Montpelier.
Serious Damage thrbughout the County.

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we think we may well congratulate ourselves OF
the comparatively light damage oocasioned b,
tbis aood
The water was higher by some fifteen inche
tho,, IN tho e,,ons aood IF 1870 (the biobes
va Tor ever known berel and about two feet hiphe
than that Of 1850.
50 far as we can learn there has been no loss o
human life, which calls for profound gratitude
considering the widespread devastation. o
course there were numerous imminent perils an'
hair-breadth escapes, as well as incidents oil
more amusing character, with which column
might be filed, but for which we have no room
Iiyely pprsorSi appreciation Of its wlueJ the cs
sental assistance rendered our lfeshet-bound cti