Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1869-01-26

We are happy to be able to report pro-
gres7 sin e our last paper. Ifnet as rap
id as 1at most ardent wishes, probably as
much as the reasonable and prudent could
expoet. We have seen a revision of the
frurzj since we made the estimate for last
Elk, and are satisfied that VIC were not
very far from the mark. A sum was re-
ported in favor Of the town of Sheldon
about fifteen thousand larger than had act
ually been subscribed, bat that sum is
nearly made up in towns where we under
estimated or gave them no credits at ALL
We are safe in saying that a little some
thing has been done since cur revision,
but probably not enough to make it nee
cssary to give different estimate for this
week,
Having heard t6at Bakersfield waslike-
ly to roseiud her additional ten thousand
dollar-yoto, We, IN company with Hon. '.
". Waterman, Sheriff Doane, II. a. Wat
crman, Esq, DR.. Morgan, and Mr.. Buck,
went over to their meeting On Saturday
last, TO see and hear. We were particu-
larry anxious tohcar what arguments would
be advanced BY those who were in favor
Of azloing the previous noble action OF
that town. Immediately upon cur arrival
in town, however, we were put quite at
ease upon the subject, being assured by
competent judges that the motion to re-
soind would fail by a two to one vote. The
result more than justified the prediction.
We Judge the motion failed by vote of
nearer three to one than two. at all
events the movers did not desire a count
after the house was divided.
The news we received over the noun
tain was very encouraging. The feeling
manifested in that part of Franklin coun-
ty against St. Adams is quite intense and
general, and that feeling seemed to be
shared alike by beth the parties on the re-
scinding question in Bakersfield.
The rejoicing over the recent fasco at
Richford was rather refreshing to one out
side of their local troubles and jealousies.
We give below the account of that al
fair as told by the St, Adams Messenger.
b. that account it only appears as a very
tame affair, but as described in the graph
&c language Of the widcawakes in Frank
lin county, it was quite another thing.
We doubt if the engulfng of Pharoah and
his goddess hosts gave more JOY to Israel
in the old time, than did the discontinue
of Gov Smith and his rotinua at Riehford
on Wednesday last to the friends Of the
LamoiIle Valley r. R., in Franklin Co.
o. course we cannot enter into full sym
patty with our Franklin Co. friends in
tA2ir quarrel with Gov. Smith and the
people Of St. Adams. We could say
much good Of Gov. Smith. He has done
much service Cor St. Adams, Franklin
county and the State Of Vermont, for
which he IS entitled to the gratitude Of all
good citizens. Personally he has shown
US considerate kindnesscs, in times when
to be treated considerably and kindly was
uncommonly grateful to our feelings, and
we do not mean to rcquito him 50 lily as
to join in any unreasonable cutlery against
him, even when We have full steam up on
the Rail Road question. We must ac-
knowledge that the Gov. has great inau-
ence, and IS entitled to have great influence
in all the affairs of the State of Vermont,
especially in its railroad matters but we
venture the assertion that there are some
.tetD things which the Cows influence can
notreaoh. No more than the sweet influence
Of the Pleiades can be bound (see job.
can he stop the rapid flow Of our beautiful
Lamoille to the lake. No influence can
proven: the Independent people Of Caledo-
MA, Lamoi!le and Franklin from having
highways for their increasing commerce
and productions, as fast as they can
pay for them. We could quote beautiful
words Of the Gov. proving our great need
Of a railroad through this valley, and PROV
ing the great advantages to us. And in
asmuch as it is understood that the move
mcnt on Richford was a movement design-
ed to heal of our Rail Road, We have to
confess to no little satisfaction at its fail
urc. As we have said, the story is very
mildly told, but the meaning of it is, as
we understand ii, that the Missisquoi Val
ley r. r., is for the present at least sus-
pended. Read the Messenger article, men
of Lamoille, and rejoice, and grid up your
loins for another two weeks labor, and
then you can rest for season.
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