Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1870-11-29

good examination. In this as in all the
classes there seemed to be nothing done
for display, and no clap-trap arrangements
for the examination. Each pupil stood
fairly upon his or her own merits, and
nearly all seemed able to stand well with
out special favor or tenderness being show
ed them by the examiners.
All in all the citizens of this village
have reason to be encouraged in their eff
forts to sustain good school. We but
speak the common sentiment of those pres
ent at these examinations when we say
that they demonstrate the industry of the
pupils, the faithfullness and skill of the
teacher, and the advantages of the present
system over that which proceeded it.
\ union service was held on Thanks
giving day by the two congregations of
this village at the Methodist Chapel. AZ
ter suitable Introductory services Rev. Mr..
Jacobs preached an appropriate sermon
from Nehemiah $40, Go your acay, eat
the fat, and drink tie street, and send por-
t'ons INTO them for lchom nothing IS pre-
pared; for this dag is holy into oar Lord;
neither be ye sorry; TAR tie jog Of tie
Lord is yo,r strength.
After sketching the personal history of
Nehemiah, and adverting to the immediate
occasion Of these words, the preacher pro-
ceeded to draw instruction from them for
our own times and people. This was
done by directing attention to three things;
lst. Religious observance is the real
strength and JOY of any people.
I'd. Liberality is the proper manifesto
ton and proof of such strength and JOY.
Sd. A decay of religious principle is
the sure overthrow Of nation
\ most telling illustration of the second
truth was drawn from the career of Louis
Napoleon and the misfortunes of France.
ruled by him for personal and selfish ends
merely, while each position was backed
with the most positive and direct proof
from the Scriptures, from reason, and from
history.
Though the number present was greater
than on some previous thanksgiving occa-
sions it is to be regretted that more were
not in attendance to gain the benefit of
the sermon and join in all the services.
Dea. Daniel Smith has bought Milton
Barnard's house and land in this village,
paying therefor $4,000
COVENTRY.
On Saturday evening last, between 5
and 9 o'clock, tenement house in the
village, owned by ?. B. Hancock, and oc-
cupied by several families, took fire from
a defective chimney in rather an unusual
way. The chimney, was built from
the second floor upon planks laid from one
beam to another. The wood work upon
which 1t rested took fire from the heat of
the bricks laid in the foundation and work
ed down between the partitions and from
there extended between the chamber floor
and the plastering beneath. By timely
and vigorous efforts the fire was extin-
guished after doing damage to the house
estimated at from 5000 to $500. The oc-
cupants all suffered considerable damage
to clothing and furniture by water and
breakage.
We understand that Salmon Nye IS not
going into the hotel. as published in the
last Express, circumstances preventing.
SO the place IS for sale or to let, yet \
good chance for temperance hotel
CRAFTSBURK.
At the last communion there were ten
persons united with the Congregational
church-two by letter the others by pro-
fession of faith.
Dea Dutton. at East CraftsbuIy, has
been repairing his house the past season,
adding much to the appearance of hi,
place. p. Whitney, living in the west
part of the town, has been putting up new
buildings.
Mr.. Smith Of Waterbury is holding sing
ing schools alternately at North and South
Craftsbury on Friday evenings. He seems
to be a thorough teacher
The fall term Of Craftsbury Academy
closed Nov. IL. 1870. Whole number of
students g. The last week Of the term
was devoted to the examination. All the
students faithfully performed their part in
the examination with the exception of 3.
Is Vermont noted for the number of schol-
airs who play the part of shirts when ex-
animation day comes?
R. 5. Tolman has colt one year old
on the 9TH June, which weighs $50 lbs.
F. X. Powell & Son have fresh sup
| ply of prints and other dress goods. They
are marked low.
EDEN
Mr.. Jairus Clark has sold his place for
$3.50 to Mr.. Henry Gibbs Mr. Clark is
going to North Hydepark. Mr. Pollard
has bought the Morgan farm. Railey
Fuller has bought Sylvanus Kinds place
for SllO0, and Mr.. Kinds has bought
the Aiken farm
Mr. Orrel Scott and family have gone
to Alabama His object i. to better his
health
Charles Harrington has caught around
the buildings of Mr.. James Atwell two
hundred and forty mice in common
mouse trap.
CLOVER.
The closing exercises Of the fall tern
Of school in this place were held on Mon
Jor, opl T,,alJa,- Loot Tba ova,n;n. =; o,,