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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-06-22

DRAwISc-RooM CnAr.-rhe following conversation
took place In the drawingroom Of mansion on Clinton
Avenue, Brooklyn, one pleasant forenoon about ton
days ago Two ladies, Mrs. Morgan and Mrs. knight,
had Just dropped in for mornings call Mrs. Rapee,
tho lady Of the house)
Mrs. M.-My dear Mrs. Repoljc, arc you scki You
look quite delicate.
Mrs. R-NO not sick exactly but suffering from do
bility, and dreadfully nervous Do you know, could
cry this minute.
Mrs. K.-roo much excitement, Im afraid.
Mrs. R-Perhaps, but what can one dot In the gay
season one must give parties and attend thcm.
Mrs. MI suppose Fashion Is law-mors's tho
pity Bat you must take something to tone your sysem
or you'll break down.
Mrs. RI hate medicine But you shall prescribe
for me. What would you advised
Mrs. m,-welli IN toll you my plan. Whenever I'm
nervous or hysterea, have headache, or am at all
out of Sorts take couple Of teaspoonfis Of PLAKrA
DrTERs or twice day for week os so and II
INVARIABLY brings mo round.
Mrs. XII do the same thing with the same pleasant
result. have implicit hlith In that article,
Mrs. R-well ladies, on your Recommendation, IN
tyh
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-06-22

A Cocoon lDEA.-At the 36th annual meeting of
the Caledonia Co. Conference Of Congregational
churches, held at Peaeham on the 7th and 9Th in
stants-which seems TO have been interesting and
profitable every way--essays were read by Deas,
Morse of Danyille, and Griswold of st. Johnsbury,
on - The model minister as seen from the Parish ("
the former Of which was grave and Christian
view of the matter, and the latter dealing with
the subject somewhat more in the popular vein
Rev. j. Torrey followed with an able paper on
the Good and faithful Layman," which was
full of instruction and suggestion.
Register" in the CaledOaiaH, adds
At some future time ii may be of great service
to take up this subject again. If, without any
private spite, both these subjects were exhaustive
ly discussed, so that Laymen would be sure to
sec with the minister's eyes, and piee versa, we
believe that we should then be the better able to
fulfill the apostolic direction, " Look not every
man on his own things, but every man also on
the things of others"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-06-22

HALE REogPrIoN.-The Dover people gave John
p. Hale very fine reception, on Wednesday,
with speeches and procession and music and mill
tary and flags and banners. Said Mr. Hale -
Bearer to me is the view from old Garrison Hill
than the Rhine, with its CASTLES or the snowy
mountains of Switzerland The widest, the
grandest event that ever occurred on the face of
the earth does not present spectacle to the eye
Of the bcholder that 80 astonishes it as the quiet
and peaceable absorption of more than million
Of armed men into the walks of private life at
the termination of our late war. Here, then,
have returned, hoping to regain in my native
air the health which has boen somewhat impair
ed by my long residence abroad, and here, among
my old friends and neighbors, desire 10 pass the
remainder of my days. And for no office in tho
gift of president or people would ! exchange the
heartfelt satisfaction which this, your reception,
has afforded mo-
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-06-22

The ACCIDENT number of deaths from
the late accident on the Rutland < Burlington
Railroad now amounts to six. Mr.. w. w.
Croker, James S. Hardy of Rutland, and Mr..
T. r. Abbott of Lowell, who were instantly kill
ed. Mr., Douglas Flint of New York, who died
in few hours, Mr. A. r. Field of Greenfield,
Mass, who died on Thursday, and 4. F. Haskell
who fingered until the following Sunday.
The wounded are all removed to their respec-
tive homes and Mr.. w. r. Emerson of Cambridge,
Mass, who was so badly scalded, was removed on
Monday, by being placed upon bed hung on
rubber springs which worked in such manner
as to give him an easy and comfortable journey
At latest accounts Mr. Howard was in critical
condition.
1t affords US much pleasure to learn that Maj
Rounds is decidedly improving, having passed I
very critical week The full extent of his inju
ries or whether crippled for life is even yet un
known His injuries are spinal and severe
besides bruises of one hip and other parts Of hi
body.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-06-22
&" blanchard Picnic.v

Among tho most oredltabo OF all New England
sketches find tho biography Of Dea. Joseph Baneh-
ard and descendants Deacon blanchard, of Concord.
n H., married In tho yeas 7ss In the winter Of
79s, no moved TO Cabot VI, where they resided in
log dwelling, with neither doors or windows. They had
only one COW, and was destroyed by wild beasts.
They would trouble the family very much at night un-
loss tho father and mother would with their children,
go into the upper part of their dwelling, and take up
the ladder after thom, to sleep In safety. The farm Is
owned by Alya EmOre where tho children, grand
children and great grandchildren will hold their Picnic,
June 2s 1870. 1t is expected that the relatives will
bring all the relics Of Deacon blanchard and among the
rest teapot" used in tho sixteenth century. The
exercises will commence at 10 o'clock
A banner, presented by Mrs. o. W. Town, Of South
Woodbury. made from table-cloth used by Mrs. Dea-
con Blanchard. Refreshments at o'clock.
TABLE CoMNfrrEE-Mrs. Almon Guernsey, Mrs o. NJ.
Webster Mrs W. NJ. Adams Calais Mrs. Geo. Iyford,
Mrs Viola Adams, Cabot Mrs. Calvin Lyford, Wood
bury Mrs. c. II. Heath, Plan6ed Mrs. J. 7. nill,
Mrs ID, ]. Noreross, Barre.
Boquets for the table will DO arranged by Mrs Joel
Harvey, Mrs. Hannah Whittier, Miss Rosetta Blaneh-
ard, Cabot Mrs. Elha Town. Mrs &. o. Wells Mrs. o.
W. Town. Woodbury., Mrs. n. T. Norerosa. East Mont
pelleri Mrs J. W. Cilley, Winoosk.
Tables constructed by Joel Harvey aud George Ly-
ford, Of Cabot.
COMMITTEE oP ISyirAuos AND AnRAsgEMEsrs--D D.
J, Norcross, Plainheld .. w. Town, Woodbury. q. W..
Webster Cabot.
PSI will also DO noticed that all customers trad.
lug at o. W. Towns store South Woodbury. had better
visit his store the day before as hey may expect 70 lind
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-06-22
The Convention now In Session.

The Convention Of Congregational Ministers and
Churches met in this place on the olst inst, and
organized by the choice of Rev f. II. BYrNoroN, as
Moderator. Rev. Mr. Jennings, of Bennington,
preached the opening sermon from Ps. 7Ol4-The
secret efhc Lori IS toih hm that fear HIM, and
He wW sheio them HIS Couenant 1t was a very
able and satisfactory discourse, and did our space
permit we should be glad to report it. In the even
ingan earnest discussion was had on the question
ofemploying Eyangelists In the afternoon the re-
port of the Secretary Of the Convention was read
a brief summary Of which we give below. Thus
far the proceedings Of the Convention have been
OF great interest, and il is evidently body Of
earnest, active and able men,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-06-22
THE FAST TROTTING STALLION
w o ODS OCK!

To all interested in raising rstoass Horses would
say having made arrangements with the Hon. Frederick
Billings, 70 have the above named Horse make the
Of 1870 at my stable, milo north Of Stowe vii
lage, lamoille County, VI Terms $50 the season. SIS
cash at the time Of service, aud satisfactory note Tor
the balance 10 be paid whom tho proves In ioa OF
Is sold. In the is not got in f0al or sold 81
in money and the note will be refunded Mares from a
distance Kept by the month year but all accidents
escapes at the owners risk.
Woodstock was sired by Young Morrill,, he by Old
Morrill, stands fifteen and onehalfhands high let black
weighs $50 pounds, very strong and powerfully made,
trots squarely foot only tapping the ground and his
stride Is mmense three successive strides when care
fully measured, 2 g and 25i feet and has r0ted
One-iOurth Of milo In thrtyiOur seconds and that he
possesses great power Of endurance shown by his having
won the first premium a trot,er, In tho 3D. 9Th and
5th heats The stock of Woodstock Is also proving very
ast showing that he possesses the power Of transmitting
his speed to his progeny
=. b. SMITH,
Of East I'd Street. Now York.
For further particulars, address
21@ J.P RICHARDSON, Stowe, Lamollle Co, VI
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-06-22

LOOKING Ur.-We are most happy tolearn that
the Wells River Railroad enterprise is rcyivug,
under encouraging circumstances. The day-long
waited for-when the people on the route should
awake to its vital importance, seems to be ut
hand and when it fully comes, the great work
is secured. Enterprsing friends of the project
have procured liberal subscriptions during the
past week in Fast Montpelier, Plaindeld and
Marshfeld; and much more is promised whereat
every true friend of the enterprise will rejoice,
Let the work be pressed vigorously.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-06-22

PouFREr.-'rhe centennial Of Pomiret's settle
ment occurred Wednesday. The first settler and
his family arrived on snow shoes in March. ITO,
from Pomlre, CT among them was daughter
Of Cen Israel Putnam, whose descendants still live
in the town The celebration was very pleasant.
There was an address by Rev. Elmer Hewitt, OF
South Weymouth, Mass, and poem by Mrs. j..
X p. Chamberlain, Of Woodstock, both born in
the town; and $500 persons sat down to dinner,
natives Of Pomiret and dwellers now in every
northern state from Maine to California. In the
afternoon toasts and responses were in order; and
social greetings of old friends long parted
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-06-22

PEAcnAM.-The committee on soldiers monu-
ment in Peacham report that the monument has
cost 81 1894 The monument is Of granite
and it consists of FIVE pieces, viz the base, plinth,
die, cap and shaft, in all twenty-three and one
half feet high. The die and shaft are panneled
and on the four sides Of the former are the names
of the fallen men, viz those who died in the
army-forty-two names in all-in sunken letters.
On the plinth in large raised letters may be read,
lis IIoSoR or PEAcuAM SOLDIERS, 1859" 1t
will be dedicated by veteran soldiers July ith.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-06-22

DOS'r BE HUHBuaGED with tho foolish idea that Ca
tarrh cannot no cured The world moves and medical
science is progressive. Tho proprietor Of DR.. sages
catarrh Remedy will pay $500 reward for OF Ca
tarrh which he cannot cure Sold by druggists Can
get 1t by mail for sixty cents from Dr. r. V. Pierce Of
l39 Seneca Street. Buffalo, ~ " who is the sole propre
tor and the only now living that can mako the
Genuine. Don't forget that the Gsnun has Dr. Pierces
Private Goyornment Revenue Stamp on each package.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-06-22

4OBTUARY. Died in Barre, June 18th, Mr..
sr,s TowNE, aged nearly 50 years The de-
'taSed was a man of rare social and moral worth ;
NJ the value of religion, of which he had been a
pfOlessor over half a century, was oyinced to the
sery close Of his life.
= Ills death was occasioned by fall and though
y survived it eleven weeks, amid great suffering
y never recovered from the shock. lie LETT a
widow and ten children. Seven Of his children
allowed his remains to the grave. Mark the
,erlect man, and behold the upright for the end
n that man is peace
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-06-22

DARrMoUrn CoLLEGE.-The following Vermont
boys are among the number appointed as prize
'neakers for commencement Junior Glass,
BIAS. A. Savage, Stowe; Sophomore Class,
Iames F. Colby, st. Johnsbury; Henry L. Slack,
Pymouth. Dr. Manning of Boston, delivers the
'ddress before the Theological Society.
Rev. DR.. LAbaree, formerly of Middlebury Col.
ege, is now instructing the Seniors in Moral Sci
ence.
3ghe whole number of Vermont boys now in
Dartmouth is eighty-threei Of this number the
'&nior (graduating) Glass has fifteen.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-06-22

FmGHTFUL ACCIDENT. AS freight train was
passing along little north of Bolton week ago
Thursday afternoon, girl three years of age was
on the track, the engineer at first thinking it was
a dog and saw his mistake too late. Then he re-
yersed his engine and whistled for the brakes
almost instantly, but could not stop before the
child had been run over by the whole train and
almost instantly killed Her mother ran toward
her. and was not more than rod distant. She
WIS the daughter of man living alongside the
track who works on the railroad
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-06-22

1900 REWARD is offered by the proprietor OF DR..
Plerces AIT. Ext or Golden Medical Discovery for a
medicine that will equal 1t in the OF all diseases for
which Is recommended For Bronchitis Coughs,
and tho early stages Of Consumption II has astonshed
tho medical faculty by Its wonderful euros and hun.
drcds Of the best physicians pronounce II the greatest
medical discovery Of the ago While II cures the Sc
verost coughs strengthens the system and purlaes
blood. Asa cure for Plmples the face, Eruptons,
Blo,ehes, scrofllous diseases and oliver Complaint"
or Billousness II has never been equaled. Sold by
druggists. Tho GENUINE has Dr. PercO's private Gov
eminent Revenue Stamp, the outside wrapper.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-06-22
CTATE OF VERMONT.

~ WASHINGTON DISTRICT, s..
In Probate Court held AZ Montpelier In said DISTRICT
on the 6th day of June, A, ID. 1870,
c. W. ii. Dwinei administrator q the estate Of IA
deeeasod presents his administration account for ex
amInatlon and allowance and makes application mr
decree distribution aud partition Of the estate OIL sSu
deceased. -. -. .
Whereupon, 1t ordered by said Court that s,id 40
count and said application DO Referred 70 sness
on the 18th day Of June A. d. ssc Tor hearing anu 10
eislon thereon and, further tna 81,
three weeks suecesssely In tho Vermont Wa,chinAn
state Journal newspapsr pap ~ ~ shni ss
may appear II ssid time and place, and show sAass'
any they may have, why said account should not 10
allowed and such decrce made
ahar D' Wv n. x CHASE. RegisteE.x
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-06-22

MDDLEsEx. flames Gilmore, laborer on the
railroad, who had his back broken a year ago last
October, by being thrown from hand car, died
on the 18th inst. lie has been taken care Of by
the town at an expense Of nearly 81 200,
b. Barrett, administrator of G. Farrar's estate,
has sold the John Farrar place" to Daniel
Magih, for 81, 700.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-06-22

TnHLY.-At meeting of the Caledonia bar,
held last Saturday, it was voted to invite Judge
|. F. Redfeld and Hon. l.. p. Poland, and the
friends of James Bell, Judge John Mattocks,
Judge Ephraim Paddock, Judge Nicholas Baylies,
Governor Fairbanks and Hon. Isaac Fletcher, TO
furnish portraits of the several persons for the
adornment of the court room.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-06-22

USioS School ExNNArIoSs.-Th annual ex-
aminations Of the Montpelier Union School are
progressing finely, and we are glad to notice that
they much exceed the high standard Of the
previous years. The examinations will close on
Friday evening Of this week. with a concert and
leyee in the hall. The programme Of the concert
will include singing by the children, who during
the last year, have been under the competent in
structon of Mr.. A. j. Phillips Of this village.
We trust that full attendance will greet them
on Friday afternoon at the literary exercises. and
at the concert in the evening.
We shall give fall report Of the examinations
and concert in our next issue.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-06-22

REoPESIN0.--T Depot House, at Bethel, hay-
ing been most thoroughly reconstructed and
newly furnished throughout, will be opened to
the public on the approaching Fourth of July
when a great and good time may be expected.
All are invited, and we can youeh that landlord
WILSON will do all that he adyertises-and lit
tie moro.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-06-22
HORSE RAKEs-The ohonnnst nnd unrx

Il best Horse Rakes are the Revolving Rakes which
Will be found for sale ut the following places viz; Il.
Scribuer, Montpelier A. V. Taylor, Painneld A. NJ
Foster, Cabot j. H. George Co, East Hardwicki II.
o. Stone, South IIardwick Kent Leavitt, Crasbury,
VI. J. Leach, Wolcotti Barrett Holden, Middlesex
T. o. Pierce, East Calais. Also, at East Montpelier and
Barre All Rakes ofmy manufacture have twenty teeth
in the head, Those wishing for Rakes with more than
twenty teeth In head should order them soon at my
shop. w. O. ROBINSON.
Calais, June 10, 1870. 22-u
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-06-22

~ Mr., George W. Ainsworth, of this village,
\ recently made arrangements for manuiactur-
+ his excellent clothes dryers, in quantities to
Pet the constantly increasing demand for them.
pey are the very best thing of this character in
Erket
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-06-22

W The ladies connected with the Methodist
Episcopal church of Montpelier, will hold Straw
Frry Sociable at Village Hail. on Tuesday even
" next, June %. In addition to strawberries,
eey will treat their friends to cake, ice cream,
nd good music. ALI cordially invited.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-06-22

Tooth ache proceeds from aguo in tho face, operating
upon the exposed nerve of decayed tooth. Rub the
gum thoroughly with the finger wet with Johnson's
Anodyno Eminent" heat the face we'll and lap fan
mel wet with the lnimont the face, also put little
the Imminent into the cavity Of the tooth on cotton.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-06-22

{ AUCUS.-The Union Republican Voters
~ Of Middlesex hereby requested 10 meet at Ben
Jamin Barretts Hotel Saturdas June 18th at four
O'Clock r NJ for the purpose Of choosing three dele.
gates, and substitutes therefor attend the County
Convention 10 be holden at Montpelier July ID.
Middesex June q, 1870. y
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-06-22

Its wonder that lnyalds lose faith In all specifics
when many worthless medicines advertised for the
cure Of various diseases but which, whom tried,
found wanting" We have yet to learn, however, Of
tho FIRST failure Of DR.. Wlsars Balsam of Wild Cherry"
to cure coughs, colds and pulmonary diseases.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-06-22

BAD FOR CHINA.-The Albany EreniHg Journal
y the Vermont Constitutional Convention
buried woman suffrage so deep that if it ever
pings up again, it is more likely to sprout up
China than in the Green Mountain State"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-06-22

GOV. llENDEE ron CONGRESS-. The Naosdeaicr
the 18th inst. says q" We suppose that Mr..
lendee, in Withdrawing from the canvass for
'pyernor, will be candidate for the nomination
\ Congressman for this district"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-06-22

Farmers and Horse Men," are continually enquirng
what We know Of the utility of "sheridans Cavalry
Condition Powders" and in reply would say through
the columns of the wAromAS that have heard from
hundreds who have used them with gratifying results
that Is also our experience.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-06-22

gentleman afflicted with the chronic rheumatism
says, No description Of my case convey the vast
amount Of benefit have received from the use Of
'Johnson's Anodyne Lnimont' believe 1t to DO tho
best article in the world for rheumatism"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-06-22

Tho blood It's rcd color to minute globules which
aoat in that lud, and contain In healthy person.
large amount Of Iron, which gives vitality TO the blood
The Peruvian Syrup" supplies the blood with this
vital element and gives strength and ylgor to the whole
system
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-06-22

|GooD FER.-Mr. VIM. P. Martin of Marsh
ed has three year old durham heller, which
pes thirty-six pounds of milk day, from which
= makes ten pounds of butter per week
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-06-22

II horse hasa good constitution, and has once been
good horse, no matter how old how much down
he may be, no be greatly improved, and In many
respects made good new by liberal OF sher-
idan's Cavalry Condition Powders
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-06-22

On Thursday morning of last week the I'M
usually large number of 1873 loaded ears passed
Windsor, over the Vermont Central & Sullivan
Railroad line. They were divided in eight trains,
three regulars and five specials. This shows a
large increase of the already immense business
done by this road-The town Of Cayendish can
not agree on the location Of the library willed it
by Judge Fletcher. There being two villages in
the town, both want it. Two town meetings
have been held, and there may be a chance of the
town losing the library President Fullerton of
the Bellows Falls national bank is model Of
longevity and goodhealth. lie is now 90 years
old and daily rides down to the bank from his
home, II miles off, at Chester
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-06-22
XNOoL CARpING. = The SUBSCRIBER

INV WI
w would give notice that no will card Wool the en-
suing at Cabot Upper Village where he will be
happy ~ walt on all who may ht to patronze him
Wool may be LEFT at r. Cross Store, In Montpelier vii
lage and Charles r. Batchelders Store in PlainHeld
village from which places IL will be taken and the rolls
returned, free from any extra charge.
N BAH Wool must be labelled, and the labels
curoly fastened 10 the cloth containing the Wool.
SAMUEL WILSON.
Cabot, May 20, 1870 1926
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-06-22

MoRRIsrowS.-- Delegates from this town
to the State Convention are Hon Geo. w. Hen
dee, Hon. p. X. Gleed.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-06-22

The system frequently gets out Of order and should be
at once regulated else other troubles will when
hysc is needed take Parsons Purgatlve pills" they
are a safe, wholesome, and natural medicine.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-06-22

f'TuF WAY TO Do T.--It is recorded that Miss
b. entered the Freshman class in the North
xestern University, this year, being the first ie-
nhe TO avail herself Of the privilege. The class
Nc treated her with unvarying politeness; and
'eently, having adopted new class cap, they
hai beautiful cap, suitable for lady's wear, but
~ nearly as possible like theirs, made for their
lNy cassmate, and presented 10 her with com
pimenis.