Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-05-11
Watohman Sc journal.
WEDNESDAY, MAY II, 1870.
ABOUT TOWN.


Quite number Of our citizens have to-day
gone TO st. Adams to attend the funeral Of the
Hon. Lawrence Bpincrd
Attention is called to the change in the run
ing time Of the trains on the Central. Though
not important in itself, it sometimes becomes so
to travellers.
Rev. II. i. Myrick, now supplying the pull
pit Of the Unitarian church in Burlington. is ex-
pected to preach in the church Of the Messiah
next Sunday.
Judge Tilden, Assistant Assessor Of this
Division, will be in Montpelier on Monday and
Tuesday Of each week. at the Farmers Insurance
office, for the accommodation Of those having
revenue business to transact.
In March o72 free letters, postage on which
would amount to ali 10, and 500 lbs. Of printed
matter, whose postage would be $3.50 %. were
mailed at the Montpelier postolice so much the
government is out because Of the Thanking pri.
vilege
Trout fishing is nova lawful occupation, and
our hshcmenar unusually actiyeand successful
Baskets of splendid troutare brought in daily. and
some even found their way to our table the other
day-thanks TO O generous neighbor fine out
fit for this rare sport can be found at Mends
We learn that as Mr. Spinney, who conducts
the best fish market Montpelier ever had. was
riding out with bis family near Wrightsyille the
other evening, he cramped his carriage too sud
denly, oyerturning the same, and breaking the
leg Of a little son, six or seven years old, above
the knee
-Nlessrs Farwoll Brothers extensive assort-
ment Of ready made clothing aud gentlemen
furnishing goods will be found advertised in our
columns We commend this firm to our readers
as in every way reliable, and can assure purchas-
ers that they will find in their large and desirable
stock, every thing pertaining to their business,
and at prices as low as the lowest Give them
call
An exceedingly pleasant affair came OF at
the yestry Of the Church of the Messiah on Sat
urday evening last, consisting of singing both by
the congregation and selected voices. games by
the children, and general social intercourse for
all-and last, though not least, the presentation
Of valuable gifts to several persons who have done
ycoman service in the choir since the organiza-
ton Of the church. The presentation was made
by Rev. Mr. Wright, the pastor, in a brief but
feeling and appropriate speech. Mrs LOOMS re-
ceived group Of statuary, by Rogers, represent
ing fugitive appealing to Garrison, Beecher
and Phillips Mr., Clarence H. Ptkin was pres
ented with choice edition of Shakespeare, in Il
vols, and Mrs Watson, Mrs Putnam and Mrs.
Perkins each received fine chrome picture.
These gifts, though Of course no equivalent for
the service performed are still invaluable as tokens
Of appreciation, and viii DO much to maintain
pleasant relations between choir and people
The caucus Saturday evening to nominate q
candidate for Delegate, though small, and ez-
pected to be tame proved a spicy little affair, and
the nomination trembled in the balance for some
time. Mr.. Atkins presented the name Of Col. .
Il. D. Hopkins, and Mr.. Poland that of Hon. f. T.
P. Walton. Ballots We're had as follows