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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-10-20
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GTATE OLE YERMoNT.

- WASHINGTON DISTRICT, IS.
In Probate Court hold at Montpelier in said District,
on tho nth day OF october, A. ID. 1863
william Putnam and Nathaniel King, executors Of tho
last VIII and Testament OF Nathaniel King senior, ato
" NOfthleld Ia said District deceased, present their
administration account for examination and allowance,
and make application for decree Of distribution and
partition OF Che estate Of said deceased.
Nhuruupun Il a. ordered by said Court that said
count and said application ho referred 10 session OF
said Court 10 Doc hold tho pohlto Oaco IN said Mont
aud decision thereon And u L. further ordered, that
notice hereof be given 10 all porsous Interested BY pub
location OF the three weeks suecossivey In the Yer
mont Waterman and state Journal, a newspaper pub
shed nj Montpelier previous h. said time appointed for
hearing, that hoy may appear at said time and place.
and show cause fany they may have, why said account
should not be allowed, aud such decree made.
by the COurt.-Attost,
s7Bq NJ A CHASE Regfster
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-10-20
STATE OF VERMONT, -
! ) WASHINGTON DIST n f|~& "a

In Probate Court, held at Montpelier within and for
said District on the 9Th day OF october, A. d. lsd9
Alfred r. Hicks, administrator the estate Of Ruth
Peck, o Of Calais, In said District deceased presents
his aimlstraton account Tor settlement.
Mhoreupon, ID Is ordered that the sano be referred 10
tho 10Th day October, A. d. 1909 at the Probate ONCE,
IN said Montpelier for examination and allowance aud
that all concerned DO notified hereof by tho publication
this order In tho Vermont Watchman and state Journal
printed al Montpelier three weeks successfully soon
may no. that they may appear and az said tms and
place II they see cause object thereto.
Sss n x. CHASE. Register.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-10-20

ArrporRnrr.-A recent issue of the Windsor
Journal contains several extracts from Spooner',
" Vermont Journal" published at that place
in l708-ono Of which, addressed TO the " New
General Assembly" is as follows:
$500, now assembled In ono glorious hand,
The greatest WORTHLESS of our newborn land
Heroes, who fought whore brother heroes dyed
Patriots, whose virtues searching time has tryodi
Lawyers, who spoke as fully spoke before
Merchant, whose plans not to narrownes confined
FARNERs, the nohlost ttlo to mankind
These Join 10 execute the incest plan
That Ger maintained the sacred Rights Of Man.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-10-20


Noe annual meeting of the American Board of
Commissioners ior Foreign Mission wn- held at
Pittsburgh. Penn. last week commencing ON
Tuesday end closing on Friday Rev Dr. Mark
Hopkins, of Williams College, President ol the
Beard, presided The total receipt. for the year
have been S525.2li, md Che expenditures $751;
GGl, showing an indebtedness of about $1,000
There are $50 ahJrer- in the foreign field, and
reports from them show uniform progress A
mission was established 60 the empire of Japan
two members Of thc board assuming the expense
oud thus relieving the treasury from all Liability.
young man, then present. also volunteered TO
take charge of the new ms-ion-a Mr. Green,
grandson of Jeremiah Eyurts. and son Of the late
DR. Green, both former Secretaries Of the Board.
The meeting was of tainng interest through
out, and pcrusal Of it. proceeding. is the next
thing TO attending its sessions, 70 getting ilspi-
ration for the great work which the Mister COM
mitioi to Dis disciples.
The officers of the b1ard were reelected with
ore exception Rev Nehemiah Adams d. D.,
Of Boston. ou account OF feeble health, resigned
bis connection with the prudential committee, a
place which he has filed with acceptance for
thirty-tbrce years Bey Z. X Alden, d. D., of
Boston was chosen 10 Oh the vacancy.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-10-20

~ We learn TINT during the session the TX
press train going South, over the Central, will
stop at Woodstock station, TO leave passengers
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-10-20

~ The sca. in lamoile VALLEY, through
lear of visit from Greensboro Pond, happi-
ly proved rrounlic-s. Messengers were sent
through the whole region to give warning
of the aanger Mills and shops were at once
cleared, AND every possibly preparation made for
the threatened invasion 1t appears that the
Pond, 900 the side t1ward the IAmoilie Valley, Is
held only by narrow bank of earth, ANA serious
fears have long been entertained that at some
time the waters would break through and last
week IL Is ail they reached within about two
feet Of an overflow. Large numbers of people
laborcl diligently 70 strengthen the natural bar
ricr, but the waters fortunately subsidized before
the Pond stopped over"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-10-20

CuANoE.-The Methodist Educational Conyen-
ton called to meet at this place October 81, is
now changed to Thursday, November II, at 10 a..
M Preachers are desired to give early notice of
their purpose to attend, ind also of the number
Of delegates that will he present, to Rev A. h..
Cooper, Montpelier.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-10-20

-UdOpho Wolfe, the late schnapps man,
left 100000.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-10-20

~ A political meeting was held at Waterloo,
p. O., on the "a inst, to discuss the question Of
independence. From 1900 to 1900 persons were
in attendance, and -everlahle speakers addressed
the mceHng-among whom We're Hon. John
Young, Of Montreal Hon. l.. S. Huntington, of
Waterloo NJ r. for the county Of shedlrd, and
r. La6lmme, ESD, @. c., Of Montreal.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-10-20

So fremont Street, Boston, Mass.
Large stock--lmmenso Variety ---Reduccd Prices
Oct. A. 1859. ssal-daw
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Advertisements.


~ Champaign Clinton County, N. Y.
% tnitsU0ol Ram Lhmhs iu0 Cottswool and Los
ester Eve lAmhsi 2Ol and twoyoar old Ewes witha
choice two aud thrfcyuar old Bucks These sheep
have boon selected from the best focks In Canada for
breeding. and viii be sold at reasonable prices.
y. MCDOWELL.
Champain, oct l6, lsCo. $50
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1lett Advertisements
IiEpnRT

REPORT
& tho condition of "Tho Montpelier National Bank,
at the Gloss Of business, october 9, lsG9.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-12-02
rhe Ancestry OF willard FILLMORE

In connection with the remarks OF your
correspondent bennington" in reference
to the birthplace Of Ex-President Fill
more, contained in the HERALD of yes
serdiy morning, the following brief ac-
aount Of his ancestors. may prove inter-
ing to your readers. John Fillmore, the
xr-,t-grandfsther Of Willard Fillmore,
aud the common ancestor Of that name In
,h- tTni,ed States was born about the
scar 100, and when about nineteen years
IL age, rs II con mon sailor, went on board
Of fishing vessel which sailed from Bos.
ION.
The vessel had beer but few days out
.hrn it was captured by pirate ship
commanded by the then notorious Capt
Phillips, and young Fillmore was kept q
prisoner He remained on board the
pirate ship some nine months, enduring
every hardship which strong constitu'
ton and firm spirit was capable Of sus
tanning; aud, though threatened with In
-tant death, unless no would sign thu
ts'rdftgHl articles OF the Vcssei, 10 btoo0Ay
refasod until two others had been taker
prisoners, who also refusing to join thu
crew, the three made an attack upon thu
pirates, and after killing several, took tn
vessel and brought it safe into Boston
barber The narrative Of this adventure
hts been published, from copy OF which
in my possession gather the above, ant
detuilsone Of the most daring and succsss
fui exploits on record. The surviving
pirates were tried and executed, and tn
heroic conduct of the captors was acknowl
edged by the British government. Joh1
Fillmore afterwards settled in Franklin
Connecticut, where he died.
His son, Nathaniel Fillmore, settled !,
bennington. Vermont, where he resides
until his death, in 1914. He served h
the French War, and was true Wing o
the Revolution, and took part in the tnt
tie Of Bennington. with his company, Q
which he was Lisutenant.
Nathaniel Fillmore, his SON, and fatbs
Of Millard, was born at Bennington, Apr
49, l77l. and early in life removed :
what Is now called Summer Hill, in q
yugn County, where Millard FILLMORE "
born January mot July as stated p
q Bloomington, , 7th, 1900. c.x.w
Rutland, Nov. 90. 1859. 81
! q Il -
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-12-02

hoAAN CATHOLIC.
"A Fair for the benefit OF the Catboli,
Church IL being held ia 81 Johnsbnry The
present week.
The sum Of sgl 80 ~ been contrib.
utsd By those connected With 81. Angus
tinss Church, Montpelier. for the benef,
OF the Orphans Home at Burlington,
under the control Of the Sisters Of Charity.
and others at Montpelier have contributed
enough TO make that up to 800.
"A Fair held 10 Burlington for TIE
benefit of St. Mary's Church, some two
weeks since, Melted the sum Of $500 for
the object.
Rev. John p. Dean, q noted divine
and pastor Of st. Johns Church, Philsdel
phia, died on the 23d inst
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-12-02
WAvERLY MAoAzrnr-Tbia v,Ina

WAvERLY MAoAzINE.-This valuable
weakly companion Il crowded with excel
Int reading nattsr r. homs consumption
Or readers shssld end % IL pablishs1
and ct . lst Of prsmiuuB s0brsd a. ~
31nu1be1, ~ now = ~ ~ - gst q
elnb:. AddnU Wsvssiy 1agnsins, Boz
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-12-02
An act in addition 10 chapter thirty four OF tn
General Statutes. relating 10 proceeding

against trustees.
n D. hertbg enactf3. &c.
SEC. /. In all actions in the county court
wherein any person or corporation ~ summoned
a. trustee OF any defendant, and the defendant
therein shall desire TO discharge the person OF
corporation trnsteed n Aforesaid from liability
upon such trustee process, he may file with the
clerk OF the county conrt TO which snch process
Is rcturnable. bond 10 the plaintiff In a sum
equal 10 the amount for which attachment II di-
rectcd In the writ. 10 be made with at least two
sureties. who shall be worth In the aggregate an
amount equal 10 the sum specified in the bond,
over and above all debts and liabilities and prop.
sft5 ~ lie nonnt ~ die ind"ment
IL any. which the plaintiff may recover Ia the nc.
ton against the defendant, and serve written
notice thereof. with the names and residences OF
the snreiics upon the plaintiff or his attorney.
And the plainiif may except 10 the suficicncy
OF the sureties, within twelve dnys after the time
of said notice, and notify the defendant thereof
and demand a hearing upon their suiiiciency,
and failure 80 10 except shall be deemed an
acceptance of the bond.
Size g Whenever the plaintiff shall except to
the Snreiies In said bond, they may justify upon
oath touching their responsibility. before any
Judge OF the Supreme Court, Judge u the
County Court to which the action Is returnable.
or the clerk OF said court upon six days notice
10 the plaintiff or his attorney. and when they
shall usiiyto the satisfaction of the officer be-
fore whom the Justification IL had, be shah en-
dorSe his approval upon said bond.
Sc. 3 Whenever the plaintiff shall fail 10 cX-
Ccpt a. Aforesaid, and whenever the suretics
shall Justify and the bond shall be approved as
aforesaid the trustee shall be discharged from
all further liability in the action
SEC. {. This act ebill apply 70 all cases now
pending 81 ant county court. and to cases
which ntv D ca h Situated prior o the passage
OF ilsis ac' AID TO all actions brought To the
county r.lff ~ appeal.
- Tri- icf sha take effect from it, pas
=agc.
Approved 80, 10 1862
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-12-02
STATE OF VERMONT.
OyyIcE or SECRETARY or STATE,
Montpelier, Nov. II. 1859.

thereby certify that the fceeeoing forty two
plumbers are true copies Of -! po5sed By the
1859, and designated for publicol1pu In the news
papers, In pursuAnce Of section lhnrtoen of chan
ter Eve Of the General Statutes.
GEORGE NICHOLS.
Secref0ry Of State
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-12-02
An act 10 provide for the employment Of re-
porter in fhc county courts.
T.. o. a.. L.

An act 10 provide Tor the employment OF re-
porter in fhc county courts.
n Is hsreby 6Bdcted, dc.
SIC !. That each county court may IN their
discretion appoint and employ reporter 10
fully report the proceedings of said court. al any
term thereof, for the use and convenience OF
said court and all parties having business there
in.
Src >. Such reporter shall be sworn 10 the
faithful discharge of his duty before entering
upon the same, and shall be responsible for the
correctness OF his reports, and may be discharg-
ed az any time by sad county court in their dis
erection.
SEC. g. The said county court Is hereby au-
thorized and empowered to audit and adjust the
account of said reporter and certify the same 10
the Auditor Of Accounts. who shall draw an
order for the amount allowed. upon the treas
urer of the State,
Auproyrd NOV IL 1863
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-12-02
D acf % encourage manufactures

SIC. /. All manufacturing establishments
hereafter erected by individuals or by incorpo-
rated companies and all the machinery and cap
iial used for operating the same together with
all such machinery hereafter put into buildings
heretofore erected bat not now occupied, or not
now in condition for occupation. aud all the
capital used for operating the same, shall be
exempt from taxation for the Term Of five years
from the time when such est bliShment shall be
put in operation, where the amount OF capital
actually invested Shall not be less than one
thousand dollars; but all property 30 exempted
shall be appraised by the listers each year. and
it, valuation shall be stated upon the grand list
and the exemption from taxation. and the time
when such exemption win terminate shall be
noted against il.
SEC. Z This act shall take effect from April
l. 1870.
Approved Nov Is, si9.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-12-02
An act TO provide for the expenses Of the Yer
mont Reform School and for the enlargement
NJ a. hfrlldInpr

~ IFt1@DY fFtlfIFF.
SEC. /. A sum not exceeding thirteen thou
sand dollars including the sum Appropriated in
the general appropriation bill, IL hereby appro-
plated to pay the current expenses OF the YER
mont Reform School, and 10 improve the build
ings OF said school; and the said appropriation
shall be expended under the direction Of the
trustees. and said expenses shall be allowed by
the Auditor OF Accounts, who shall draw his
order therefor in favor OF the superintendent. on
his presenting proper vouchers for expenses in
CURED and upon the approval OF one or more Of
the trustees Of said institution.
SEC. ?. This act shall take eject from its
passage.
Annroyed NoY 80. 1859.
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tiess;s ,eaed Az e s, town q az s.s AZ.
aAan = - 1orn allowing, 70 wit;
4 ~ ~ e &
ne s 49, Int nsned p person this day
j appfied TOR ceEuhcate Of marriage:
I CERTIFICATE or MARRIAGE.
\ No.
j I. 0room's full name,
j : Place Of residence,
il 8 Npnbsr q marriage,
rae q birth.
s. Mothers name,
; o. Brides fnll name,
Il maiden name, If a widow
TO- Place Of residence,
Iis Number Of marriage,
10. Place OF birth,
ii Ia. Fathers name,
4 10. MAthcr's name.
The parties above named were Joined in
i marriage at by me, this
aas Q. Attest. A. D. Is
\ And Il shall be the duty Of such justice Of tho
poace, minister, or other person authorized by
law 70 solemniss tho marriage rite, 70 receive
pnch certificate nom tho hands Of the party by
the same By aiiing any blank remaining therein
when 70 received BY Elm, and shall ADD the date
Of marriage and hts ofdcial signature thereto,
betty clerks once Of tho town whence such Ger.
tincats issued within ton days thereafter and
svory such person who shalt perform tbs ccrc-
3, snd oSnnr ;e Eso seres
bstore described. or who shall neglect or refuse
to make such return IN manner and form here.
!nbsfors provided, shall be liable e lno Of not
less than ten dollars for each offcnse, to be
recovered on the complaint Of grand juror of
such town or city; and II shall be the duty OF
s s Kr.na Juror on notacstion In writing to
town wherein such neglect or refusal shall have
taken place, to prosecute all such cases TO effect
Sec. ,. Section four Of chapter seventeen Of
the General Ststutes IL hereby so amended ar
/ to read as follows:
1 The clerk Of each town or city shall upon APP
| plication OF any person to him, made for that
purpose, Issue to such person marriage ccrtif-
| cate, which shall be In the form prescribed in
Sec. Of this act snd at the time or the issue of
such certificate he shall make entry thereon OF
the names OF the parties to the marriage in all
cases; and shall also enter such other data as lie
| required by said Sec. I, to form part OF the
record Of marriage, If then practicable. and
j ehall at the same time make record thereof in
book prepared for such purpose. For making
such certificate and record town and city clerks
shall be entitled to receive the sum of twenty
| i've cents to be paid by the party obtaining
/ such certificate which said fee shall be in lieu
of the fee now paid by towns for the records of
marriages to town clerks and itlshall further
be the duty Of town or city clerks, when such
certificates, or any OF them, are returned TO his
office, to complete his record so that 1t shall
conform in all respects to the certificates so re-
| turned to him
| SEC. 3. All acts and parts OF acts inconsist-
ent herewith are hereby repealed.
| SEC. 4. This act shall take effect from its
passage.
Approved Nov. 10, 1863.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-12-02

An act ~ Increment Of sections thee and fur
OF chapfor oIo hundred and fourteen of the
g. meat statutes, relating 70 forgery and
80 nferfciting
II 4 hercby s9defsi, Dc.
81. Sc, tons thee and four OF chapter one
hundred aud fourteen Of the ten, raj statutes
are hereby amended 20 ar TO read az fellows:
%vrfy person who sh all falsely make alter,
forge or counterfeit, or procure To be made,
altered .Jre"I Dr coantcrfsitcd. or iii or -.irt
Ia making, altering, forging or c0un cTlciting
any nfte. or miiati u Of or purpvftiug 20 be a
note lrsuet 10y Tie United states Hscd ~ cur
reucy az ant buik b u or prOmirsory note OF
i'm tai on Of 81 pufpOrting 10 be "A bank bill or
prUutsrUry ,Ote, T. SUED by any binking com
pany carp rated by the ongrcs- OF The init
Cd Stats or 10y the legislature 4 any tate or
territory Of tug tai ed Sat,r or of aty o.her
country wi b nteht 10 ! juIc or defraud any
person aud any person who hail alter pass on
give IN payment, or = all offer u pass or awe
in pay ncnt, or shall procure 10 b. offered. pa. 9
ed or given In payment. or shall have in possess.
Ion, with with an intent 10 offer pass or give
In payment, any such ait,r,d. fos scd. counter.
fe ted or initattd nOt,. bark bi or pom cory
note, knowing the ram q, be altered forged
cUunterieited, or imita' ed. shah be pIni -h I'd
hy imprisonment In the State Pfison Lot more
thu fourteen years. an be .ined lot ceding
on thousand dollnrr.
sac. ,. Said rec;iC n- three and four OF chap
ter one hundred and fourteen Of the General
statutes shall reina n force a. TO all DiIenc,
therein named, which -Ln' have been commit.
ted before this act shall 20 into effect
Approved Nov. 10, 1869.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-12-02
An act to provide for an inspector OF lumbe
nd

II ishereJy enacted, DC.
sRo l. At the annual meeting every town
shall choose from among the inhabitants thereof
one inspector OF lumber and shingles, whose
duty II shall be, at the request of any party in
terested 10 examine and classify the quality OF
lumber and shingle, and TO measure lumber and
give certificates thereof, and for such services
he shall receive reasonable compensation from
the party requiring the same.
Approved Nov. 10. 1853.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-12-02

An act creating degrees IN the crime of murder.
II 4 hersbv eaGcted DC.
SIC. All murdcc WIFI Il shall be perpeirated
BY means Of poison, or b. lying In walt or by
any other XII d of wi llul, Ge'ib rate and pre-.
mcditaied kiliHg, cr which shall be- committed
I il perpetrating or attempting 10 ycrpci rate any
arson, rape, robbery, OF burg airy, hall be deem
ed murcer oi the met degree; aud all other
kinds OF murder shgll be deemed n.nr er Of the
second degree: and The ;ur, before. whom any
person hail be tried or murder shall, II they
hnd such person guilty thereof, ascertain In
their verdict whether II be murder OF the fret
or OF the second degree but II rucl y. ron shall
be convicted on coniesr ON IN open court the
court rhali proceed, ~ examination OF witness-
cH, TO oetefminc the degree OF tho crime and to
give sent. c. accordingly
Sfe 2. Every person who shall be convicted
OF the crime OF murder OF the fret dcl rec
rhall be punished therefor as IL Low provided
by law Tor the punishment for mur1er; and
every person VITO shsIi be convicted OF the
crime OF murder OF the second degree. rhall be
published therefor b. imprisonment In the
State Prison for life.
Approved Nov. IL, 1853.
An act In amendment Of section five Of chap
ter ninety three Of the General Statutes, en-
titled "Of the observance Of the sabbath and
OF disturbing religious meetinRs"
n Ii hertby enacted, DC.
$40. 1. section ave Of chapter nincty -tbree OF
the General statutes shall be 20 amended 40 to
n any peSson, on the lrst Day Of the week or
ON any other dny o. tfma, shall willfnily disturb
rsthsr for religions worskip q isiisiess in.
Or By prof re disSoasSs sisAsr WsfSin 3 spcsi
the place where such asos1bly s1all - col
lected for Seltgto0e wueu&1p = inGlg1sll1a,
- neas 90 70 e1aatS ~ euoH - solsn.
pgGseg1be1 SulGg - $780, - - eov.
en1snt Of suea I'D . tsn-
49, y - sc go - lIss M
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-12-02
Approved Nov. Is, 1860.
Approved Nov. 10, 1869.

An act to amsnd section one of chapter seventy
one of the General Statutes, relating 70 the
rights or married women.
II Is hefeby enacted, DC.
SEC. /. Section one OF chapter seventy lone oi
the General Statutes shall be so amend ed as to
read as follows: When any married man has
abandoned his wife, and has not made sufficient
provision for her maintenance, II the wife is OF
the age Of eighteen years, the Supreme Court may,
on her petit on, authorize her to sell AMI convey
her real estate any part thereof nd also any
personal estate which shall at the time have come
to the husband by reason of the marriage, and
which may remain in the State un disposed OF 10y
him.
SEC. >. This bill shall take effect from its pas
sage.
Approved Nov II, 1869