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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-08-17

~ proiuso and many times excessively offensive
discharge from tho nose, with stopping up OF the
nose at times impairment OF the sense Of smell and
taste watering weak eyes, Impaired hearing rregu-
lar appetite, occasional nausea pressure and pain
the eyes and at tunes in the back Of the head occasional
chilly sensations cold feet, and feeling Of asstudo
and debility, are symptoms which are common to Ca
arrh yet all Of them not present In every Dr.
sages Catarr Remedy Caarrh in is worst forms
and stages II Is pleasant to use and contains pol
eauste drugs sentb mail receipt Of sixty
cents. Address r. v. Pierce n. d., Buffalo, n. Y.
pamphlet .ent ifee Sold BY drugglsts.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-08-17

"A terrible accident occurred at the west
end of the Kansas Pacific railroad track Tues
day night, A heavily loaded iron train, get
ting beyond control, in consequence of the
iron clogging the brakes, ran into boarding
train, demolishing the two rear cars aud
crushing in the end of the sleeping car.
Six persons were killed and six or eight
wounded.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-08-17

BARRE-I'he third annual picnic Of the public
schools in Barre occurred on Thursday, the 18th
inst The day was fine, the rain Of Tuesday even
ing having cooled the parched earth and the sun
being partially covered with thin clouds. At half
past ten O'Clock the Montpelier Band left the
Town Hall in Barre village, aud discoursing
sweet music was followed by a large number Of
the children of the public schools in carriages and
many citizens on foot. On arriving at the grove
the number was greatly increased by crowds Of
people coming from all directions, until as many
as | 200 or 500 had assembled Afler music by
the band and prayer by Rev P, Merritt, short
addresses were made by Rev. p. Merritt, Rev. l..
Tenny, j. S. Spaulding, Superintendent Of
Schools, and W. A. Boyce, Esq. The speakers
all attempted to impress on their hearers the need
of still greater improvement in our Schools and
the Importance of moving forward in the great
work of education At the close of the speaking
one hundred and forty solid silver stars were
awarded by Mr. Spaulding to those scholars who,
during the summer term of school, were not tardy
or absent, unless sick Refreshments were then
served, and all left the ground feeling that they
mad had good and profitable time, and yet re-
GREETING that they were not gratifed by seeing and
hearing Secretary French, who was detained by
sickness. BY universal consent another picnic
for the puclic schools in Barre is called.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-08-17

-Thorne, who advertised to jump from
Suspension Bridge, Niagara Falls, jumped
from the roof of an elevator into Buffalo Creek
Wednesday afternoon, a distance of l39 feet.
When about two-thirds the distance down he
lost his balance and fell on his side causing
serious injuries lie was taken into the Gle.
yator and medical aid was rendered.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-08-17
NOTICE RELATING TO AR
TIFtCIAL LIMBS.


Congress having provided BY Acts approved June u,
June ~, aud July H. 1870, for the reissue every five
years of Artificial Lambs the value thereof In money,
10 officers soldiers and marines who have lost
limbs In the service Of the United States the following
instructions published for the benefit Of those in
terested.
Applications should be made direct to tho Surgeon
General from whose Office the necessary blanks will DO
furnished on request
Upon application for limbs In kind orders will be given
by the Surgeon General, upon any manufacturer So.
lected, who shall first have filed bond In the of
Five Thousand Dollars, with two sureties to furnish
good and satisfactory limbs without extra charge 10 the
soldier and make good all defects Of material work
anshp without additional charge subject In all cases
Ia the inspection Of such persons as the Surgeon General
may designate.
Blank forms of bonds will be furnished by this office.
Transportation 10 aud from the place Of fitting the
limb will also be furnished upon awritten request nd
dressed TO the Surgeon General.
Applications for Communication will be certified by the
surgeon General and transmitted 10 the Commissioner
Of Pensions for pal ment through the local pension
agents.
As full Instructions will be forwarded from this Office
with the blank form of appllcatlon-the expense OF
ployng an Attorney Agent will be In no nee
essary j. II. BARNES
2s3l Surgeon General, u. $. Army.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-08-17

MoDIEsEx. -Jaryille U. Leland, was on Mon
day, nominated by the Republicans of this place
as candidate for town representative.
The Village school taught by Miss Emma 4.
Hills, closed on Saturday, the 18th inst with a
Picnic in a grove near j. b. Hills residence.
The exercises consisted of dialogues, declama-
tons, singing, etc, all Of which was highly en-
joyed by those present
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-08-17
UnIon RepubIIcan DIstrIct convention.

A Republican Union Convention, for the First Con-
gres-onal District Of Vermont will be held at MIDDLE
Envy, Of rHr SrH nay or AUGUsT SENr at " o'clock
NJ for the purpose Of nominating candidate for Rep
resentntve 20 Congress 10 Zoo supported by the Repub
rccmcn Of the District at tho election the first
rursday Of September next The Republican Union
voters Of said District invited TO be represented In
the Convention by their pecgates 10 be chosen In
planco with resolution adopted by the District Con-
yeutIon, holden at Mlddobury, on the 18th day Of
August ls07f hg which each town Is entitled 20
drcd and every acton Of hundred larger than any
votes cast Do said town Tor the Republican Union candi.
date Governor at the election the year preceding the
time of holding said Convention the District Committee
90 prescribe The method Of election q said delegates
The Delegates OF the several towns ln the District will
Bee chosen 40 primary meetings. called by the Repuhli
Union Committees of the respective towus and must
bee provided with credentials sgned by the Secretaries Of
N manl-L-.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-08-17

Many suffer rather than take nause0us medicines An
who suffer from coughs colds irritation Of the bronchial
tubes or tendency to consumption, will find Ia " DR..
Wstar's Balsam Of Wild Cherry remedy a. agrooa-
bio to the palate eocual In removing disease. The
Balsam Is pleasant remedy IL safe remedy II Is a
powerful remedy it Is speedy remedy It Is remedy
that cares.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-08-17

TINS PAssuwrIc RAILROAD lter the close Of
the recent annual meeting Of the Passumpsic
Railroad Company at Newport, Henry Reyes,
ESQ., was reelected President but with the I'M
derstanding that the active duties Of the office
would be attended TO by some other member Of
the Board Of Directors President Reyes is 10
give most Of his attention 10 the railroad in Kan
sas which he aud others are engaged in con-
structing, and to which Congress, in its late sos-
sion, donated public lands in amount somewhat
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-08-17

gIg-The ladies of Christ Church Parish, under
the direction of Mr. G. S. Bartlett will give a
novel entertainment on some evening of next
week consisting of still scenes tableaux, iliustra
ted ballads, and light comedy. For particulars
as to date, etc, see handbills.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-08-17

--Edward A. Pollard, the historian of the
Southern Confederacy, has just published a
card in the Baltimore papers, which he
promises is his farewell shot at JEFF Davis,
and in which be refers to the fallen leader,
as " the assassin of country" the great.
est murderer Of his times" an =" evil and
damned spirit" etc.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-08-17

Efforts are making to procure pardon
for General ONeil, now in our State prison
for completely with the Fenians. We hope
they will prove successful. As our govern
ment has pardoned all who were guilty OF
treason in the secession war, it ought not to
be severe on brave man who helped pre-
serve its existence, and whose offence was not
great.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-08-17

lpoRrANT The stockholders of the Mont
peicr & Wells River Railroad should not fail 10
notice the call for meeting to fill up the Board
of Directors, and do other highly important
business, at the Court House, on Tuesday next.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-08-17
LIST OF LETTERS,

Remaining in the Montpelier Post Office
august l6, 1870.
LAplEs-slrs Elmra McCoon Mrs Melissa Tolman
Miss NJ. Cattle, Miss Carrie Dibbeil-2, sllss Ella f.
Flint Miss Il. A. White
GEsrLEHES,-Joseph Conan, Charlie M. Clark
Alfred Dumas, George r. Dalton :. l.. Fletcher, Don
Nichols, Charles Plunar, J. NJ. stoldard, Charley r.
Smith, George Toby Frank White.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-08-17

CRAFrsnURY.- Mrs. Cochran, an old lady 70
years old, living with her son, Oscar Cochran,
was found on Thursday, the 18th inst, in her room
burned to death, her clothing all burned of, her
face badly charred, and one arm burned OH. 1t is
supposed she kindled a FIRE in the fireplace to
warm herself, and in some way caught fire.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-08-17

GE0rGr A. MFRnftL Rutland,
h'cr s Gglr5 ~, MSal''oTn s''a''''
i MANN m F li5I' il su''u''' 4'', Jag',
EarsUER OevsugE brandon, Sfaiet 8fsrasy.
WILLIAM VI FIELD Rutland, SheriE
GEoRaE ttruoy. T.um0uth. Hiqh RIihF
WALTER q. ursTOs Rutland, Jaigss
CfnFNrs NJ. WILLARD. Castlet0n. Of PROBATE
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-08-17

IlARDwIoK, --A'dwelling house, barn and sheds
connected Herewith, owned by Martin Bullard,
were destroyed by fire, August 9th. Loss 81 900.
Insured for $3.50 the buildings were unoccu-
pied. Supposed 10 be the work Of an incendiary
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-08-17
Legal nntioes.
McCURDY's EsTATE.-T

HNnOMAS McCURDYS ESTATE.-Tho
L Subscribers having been appointed by the Honora
msoners receive examine and adjust all claims and
demands Of all persons against the estate OF Thomas
represented nsolvent and tho term Of six months from
the 18th day OF July. 1870, being allowed by said Court
10 the creditors OF said deceased exhibit and prove
their respective claims before Give notice that
will attend to the duties Of our appointment at the
dwelling hOuso OF Jane Gilmore In Worcester In said
District on tho igth days Of September and January
next o'clock In the afternoon, on each Of said
days. ... ...,.....,.
p. A. KEMP,
Worcester, August ,, A. ID. 1870 JO32
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-08-17

g. D EDDY Bellows Falls.
". ". LYSDE, Marlboro, j Sf""ofi'
%. r. H0wknn, Town shend, f'af JH4y'''
n. HAsKTNs Brattleboro, States Attorney
R0YAL TYLER, Bratlcb0ro,
AnisHAI srOnDARn, Townshend JAiy'' ~ ffoSHis'
FRANCIS b. PHELrs, Grafton, SAcriF
JOINS HUNr ma BauiF
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-08-17
CATUAN,s ESTATE. =

i Subscribers, having been appointed by the Hon
orallo Probate Court for the District Of Washing
ton to receive examine and adjust all
claims aud demands Of all against the estate OF
Hosea Cnthan lato Of N0rthned, In said District, do
ceased ns0lyen and the term Of months
nom the 18th day Of July 1870, being allowed by said
ourt 10 the creditors Of said deceased to exhibit and
prove their respective claims before
Give notice. that will attend 10 tho duties Of our ap-
ponmont at the dwelling house Of Betsey kathan, ~
Northded Ia said District, tho last Saturday OF
August aud December next at o'clock, In the AFTER
noon on each Of said days.
MARVIN sIM0Ns, lcopmissloners.
FRANK s. KnfBALL,
NOrthhod, July 20, A. ID. 1870. TNs
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-08-17

Great harm and discomfort Is caused by tho use of
purgatlyes which grippe and rack the system. Parsons
Purgatiye Pills. free from impure matter and
mild and health-gying In their operation.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-08-17

Nilsson will be accompanied in her
American tour by Henri Vieuztemps, who is
generally considered the finest violinist in the
world.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-08-17

For cheap, delicious, and healthM table dessert,
there Is nothing half good Blanc Mango Pudding
Custards etc, etc, made from SgA Moss FAglSg Try
IT, and convince yourself
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-08-17
p p. PITkIN,
W c. DUNTON,
HENRY LANE,
CHARLES NJ BLISS.
District
Z 0HiHitffsf

The apportionment Of delegates 10 which the several
towns In Washington county are entitled Is folows
viz.-harro, @ Berlin Cabot, 9 Calais nu1hury,
3 East Montpelier, 2, Faystop Marshneld 3 Mia.
dlosox. d Montpelier & MoIetown, q Mortified, 4
rlauicld, kQyhry 3 Waitsaeld' Warren,
Waterbury Be- Woodbury. q Worcester 2.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-08-17

President GRANT At THE STATE FAIR.-Pres-
ident Grant has definitely authorized the state
ment that he will be present at the Vermont
State Fair in Burlington next month,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-08-17

FEARFUL STORM AT RoUsEs PoINr-Yesterday,
about noon, fearful storm prevailed at Rouses
"oint, doing much damage, The Webster house
md car shops were unrooied by the hurricane,
and three spans of the old railroad depot were
blown down and the building otherwise greatly
damaged The telegraph operator at Woods
Falls, fifteen miles distant from Champlain, hay
ing but one leg, was struck by lightning, and
lost his other leg, il being so badly shattered by
the electric huid as to require amputaton
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-08-17
AGENTS WAITED FOR
ELDEN: THE WHITE CHIEF
Tioeipe Years among The WId Indians IF
THE PLAINS,

THE LIFE OF GRO. p. BELDEN, who from a love
Of Wild adventure and desire to gain knowledge Of
tho EVERY DAY LiFE aud PECULIAR CUSTOMS oF rnn
kDiASs lef home Of plenty In New Philadelphia, o.,
Joined tho Indians adopted their mode u llfe became
served tho Government with his brayer against the hos
tile Indians, and Lieutenant In the Regular Army
whsch position he has but recently resigned 70 return 70
the wild LIE he va much loves. 10 LAMENTATIONS
"a Of them FULL PAGE with PORraAir Of the AUTHOR All
engraved expressly for this work. most attractive
book, ahoundng Ia thrilling adventure and curious
useful and original information send for illustrated
elreular with terms table Of contents and sample pages
Jh9s College Place, New York.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-08-17

Correct-JoEL FOSTER, Jr., Auditor.
The report of the Prudential Committee was
also presented and accepted.
The following resolution was adopted
Resolved That a sum not exceeding twelve
hundred dollars be- appropriated for filling and
grading the grounds about the school house, said
sum 10 be raised from the sales OF the land not
needed, lying East OF the road from II. Y Barnes
10 the State street extension the said sum TO he
expended under direction Of the Prudential Com
mittee.
Ii was also voted that the Prudential Commit
tee be authorized to sell such lands and Charles
Reed was appointed agent, with powers to deed
such lands to purchasers
A tax of forty cents on the dollar was voted to
pay the debts and defray the expenses of the dis
trict, and the treasurer was authorized TO borrow
a sum not exceeding three thousand dollars.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-08-17
STATE MATTERS.

by Mr. Bcaman, to be invested for the support of
teachers. a. y. Loaycnwoth is to continue in
charge Of the schoo.-john Miller, Of Mddlebury,
was accidentally knocked of the platform Of the
passenger car Of the II o'clock down train Wed
nc'dny nght' near the Monkt'n crossing lie
was able {" reach the home OF friend IN Yer
gennes.
n1NN'Nv'oN '''N"'
PORTIONS u' '"o rol' III '''' 'u'"o' ol ''o % hou
Company Vua'ly III dorset nave oil late been
droppng uo""'' Vn r'u'y "st an immense
scale oil oo IONS We'snl ciea'el on ana iell drcct
y upon the place where WORK TINS season Is being
done lno n,'7' 'n'' p'c'o''u 'or some minutes
the l'l sNo 'no men "' "'rN uney warning
toc-capc.
CALEDONIA COUNTY.
The census OF Lyndon shows q population OF |
about 2'5oO' or ana Increase OF about GOO since
ls6o.-on tuesday night last benjamin Allard'
single m'i ot Newark was consumed by lire I
10 D. thought 10 was a't on nf'. some tn'nk ngh'- /
mng 7rn'h Do. I'-- lW'U. insured l'r Su'u'
The barn col beupcn Nahcied' oil lisrd"lch'
was struck Wy lightning recently and burned, to-
gcthcr with about twelve tons OF hay some grain,
tools, etc On the Sunday following, during a
thunder shower, lightning struck the house Of
George Paine tearing down the chimney split /
ting the stove pipe in t-"or-o to the cellar, I'D
rendering Mrs Paine, who was in the cellar,
scn-clcss at the same time it struck the barn
knocking son OF Mr. Faine senselc-'' ana rem
dcring horse valued at $500 blind.
mrrNury COUNTY.
During the thunder shower Tuesday afternoon
of Inst week. a barn belongine % John Slater
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-08-17
FULLER's ESTATE.-The sub

Wv I'D rUHLr1It . ~ Ho SUI SUI
~ sorbors, having been appoeted BY the honorable
Probate Court flr the District OF Washington Commits
soners to receive, examine, and adjust All claims and
demands fall persons against the estate o. DAVID Fuller
sonted nsolyent and the term OF six months from the
III day OF August SO being allowed BY said Court %
respective claims before us Give notice that will
attend to the duties Of appointment at the dwelling
house Of the said deceased In East Montpelier, In said
District on the last Tuesdays Of October and January
o'clock In the afternoon, each Of said days
IT. ID. STEVENS, (co,n,,..,an.rs
dEoR6E DAVIS, Commissioners
East Montpelier, August 4, A. ID. 1870. 0i2
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-08-17
CTATE OF VERMONT,

y WASHINGTON DISTRICT, IS.
In Probate Court held at Montpelier In said District,
ON the roth day OF July A. ID. 1870.
Harriet ID Dcwey administrative Of the estate Of Samuel
Dewey late OF Montpelier, In said District deceased pre-
her administration account Tor examination anu
button and partition Of the estate Of said deceased
Whereupon, u ordered by said Court that sd ac'
count and said application be referred 10 session there
Oh 10 be held at tho Probate Office In said Montpelier,
on the 10th day Of August d. 1870 i9r hearing anu 10
DO noted hereof BY publication Of the same
three weeks suaeesslvoy in the Vermont Watehman
previous 10 said time appointed for hearing that they
may appear at said time and place, and show cause
any they may have, why SAID account should not bo
allowed, and such decree made.
by the Court;-Attest ...,.,a.
2a9l W. III WHEELER Rssis'sh
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-08-17

III. A. WmrE, Washington, s...,.
~ 49, Mills, Thetiord,
NEL,ovL BoYpEs, Randolph, States 4'i0rEsU
J0ny A. TEsSEY, Cornth, a" t'4ay'''
JDuS Il. CLfvELAsn, BroOkdeld t.t,.,..,p..t.,.
10. ". BAILEY. Newbury, 'N"Y'' " ''''4''
D., VI COLLINS rupsham, SAuF
UAsiFf EMERY, Washington, High Bmtg
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-08-17


The Union Republican District Convention as
sembled at White River junction on Wednesday
afternoon at two O'Clock, and organized by the
election Of Gen Stephen Thomas, of Fairlee, as
President
A. n Swain Of Bellows Falls, and Col. h. Il,
Stoughton Of Randolph, were elected Secretaries
On motion Of Hon George Howe Of Bratte-
boro, the Hon. Luke +. Poland was unanimously
nominated for reelection to Congress by accama-
ton, and the announcement of the nomination by
the Chair was received with applause
On motion Of Mr. r. W Clarke Of Brattcboro
the present District Committee were reelected
for the two years ensuing, a. follows
5. ~ Ilerrck of Brattleboro,
Charles 5. Dana of st. Johnsbury,
4. IL Gilmore Of Fairlee.
JUDGE roIAND's SPEECH.
On being presented to the convention, Judge
Poland was received with very hearty applause,
and responded briefly, abiding TO the fact that he
had received repeated elections as Judge and to
Congress He said that he had tried to serve his
constituents faithfully no more 50, however
than the other members Of the Vermont delega-
ton in Congress, to whom he paid high com.
pllnent lie then spoke OF brant huhllnlstri,
ton IL had been financial success 1t had
constantly reduced the public debt, and was
bringing back the country to good old fashioned
economy. 1t had kept it, promises 10 the people
The taxes had now been reduced, however, and
we shall not hereafter pay of the debt 80 rapidly
Nor did he think the present generation ought to
bear the entire burden Of the debt. Grant was
no politician, and did his business in a common
sense way. lie closed by saying that in the fu.
t1re in ConpreSs he should endeavor To carry out
the good old fashioned Vermont ideas.
The business of the convention was all trans
acted in less than ten minutes, and Judge PolanC
spoke about twenty minutes and the convention
adjourned.