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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-08-10
The State Fair.

The twentieth Annual Fair of the Vermont
State Agricultural Society and Wool Growers
Association will be held in Burlington, Tuesday
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, September
18th, llth 18th and 10th. The annual address
will be delivered from the stand Thursday fore
noon, September 18th. The premiums in most
of the classes have been largely increased, espe-
cially on horses and cattle-and it is expected
that there will be the largest collection of this
stock ever exhibited in the State. With the in
creased premiums in connection with the earnest
efforts of the managers to make the exhibition
attractive, ii is hoped that the Twentieth Annual
Fair will be the best that has yet been held in
this State.
On Thursday, September 18th, after the de-
livery of the Annual Address, a Stock Exchange
and Auction Sale of the pure blood cattle will
take place, under the supervision Of the Society.
The stock offered will be selections from some OF
the best pure blood stock in Vermont. Parties
desiring to offer pure blood stock for sale will be
pleased to address the Secretary of the Society
with list Of the animals they desire TO offer.
This will afford rare opportunity for persons
wishing to secure the best stock from celebrated
breeders.
Arrangements are in progress, and it is expect
ed that the Rutland, Vermont Valley, Vermont
and Canada, Vermont Central, Sullivan, Harlem
Extension, and Passunpsic railroads, also the
CHAMPAIGN transportation Company boats and the
Cakes Ames, on Lake Champain, will carry per-
sons attending the Fair for fare one way, and
also transport articles and animals free that arc
returned to tho place from whence they were
shipped.
Music will DO furnished by the Jericho Cornet
Band The expected presence Of President Grant
during the Fair will no doubt add largely to the
number in attendance, US every one will be anx-
ious to behold the Chief Magistrate Of the nation.
We can confidently expect to hear an annual ad-
dress from the best speaking talent in the coun-
try, and there seems 10 be no reason why the
State Fair this fall should not BE- made distin-
gaishsd success.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-08-10
Greeley on Greeley.

At the Saratoga serenade, the other even
ing, Mr.. Greeley's remarks we're personal
rather than political and Of unusual interest
1t is commonly believed, said he that the life
Of an active politician leads him to grasp some
temporary reward or ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, but
that the end of it is dust and ashes wish
to give my testimony as that of one nearly
sixty years Of age aud who for forty years has
been actively engaged in political strife, and
that without holding office or attaining wealth
or position, that | feel that my career has
been satisfactory one. | rejoice to think
that my pen has had some little influence in
effectually settling some of the great ques-
tons of the age. | rejoicngly feel that if
my name shall be known at all in the next
century, men will say of me, " He was one of
those who fought against human slavery until
human slavery disappeared from this coun.
try" This is to me proud satisfaction
that, in the turmoil and tumult of political
strife, there has been something more than
mere agitation. | feel also that the great
subject of popular education has made sub
stantial progress in my time-progress in that
which | feel sure is the right direction.
Whether | have or have not children, it is
my interest that all children should be edu-
Gated. Then, as to the great temperance re-
form, probably not yet comprehended, even
by its advocates. When | think of the large
proportion of the American people who have
banded themselves together in common re-
solve not to drink and not to incite others to
drink, because they believe our country bet
ter without strong drink than with it, feel
that there is in such action not a moral pur-
pose merely, but moral attitude which may
well challenge the admiration of the intelli-
gent and rejecting. 1t proves that there is
in republic like ours elements of progress
and elements Of improvement which will tend
ever and ever to the publication and eleya-
ton Of the masses twice in former years
travelled over Europe, and found there many
things better than we have here; but when
had crossed the British channel, travelled
perhaps two thousand miles on the continent,
yet never once heard Of public meeting to
promote education or temperance, or any gem
eral or social reform. Now is it not some
thing to be citizens in republic like this,
wherein men and women in the humblest sta
tons in life are considering by what means
they may promote the good Of their fellows,
and make the world better for their having
lived in III | rejoice that so many great and
good works have been promoted-some of
them | may say completed--in my day.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-08-10
Destructive fires.

The mills Of the Columbus wooden factory at
Columbus, o., were burned Thursday morning
loss $40 900 insurance $4,000
A fire in Ocean county, New Jersey, this
week, has entirely destroyed 3 900 acres Of young
growth of pine timber belonging to A. = STAN
ton loss 100000
The extensive -four mill Of Sawyer & MILAN,
at Jacksonville, Ind, was burned, Tuesday
morning, with 49, 900 bushels of wheat and 800
barrels Of flour loss Ss5, 900 insurance sos, 900.
"A fire commenced at place called New
Ground, on Long Island, on Tuesday Of last week
from burning newly cleared land, which has
burned over more than 600 acres, doing damage
to an amount estimated at $500 600.
"A fire at Kingston, Ontario, on Sunday, de.
stroycd Barry grain elevator and mills, entailing
loss Of 100000, which is partially covered by
insurance. large wharf adjoining was badly
damaged, and 500 cords of wood were injured,
Crane Brothers paper belt mandatory at the
foot Of Mill street, on Little river, at Westfed
Mass, was burned early Sunday morning The
loss to the firm on the building and large
amount Of stock which was destroyed, will reach
$4,000
In Newcastle, Me, last Friday afternoon
during a heavy thunder storm, two barns belong
ing to Charles h. Metcalf, were struck by light
ming and destroyed The barns contained 10 ton,
of hay, and pair Of oxen, which were burned
Loss $4,000.
The extensive works Of the Fair Haven Keg
Company, corner of Ferry and Chapel streets,
New Haven, Ct, were destroyed By fire on Thurs
day morning. The loss is estimated at SliO 900
on which there was an insurance of so 600 The
company had been manufacturing largely for the
fall trade, and had large stock on hand.
"A fire, which broke out Saturday evening, in
the works Of the Japan switch company in Proyi.
dence, Rhode Island, destroyed the planning mill
owned by c. ). Briggs and occupied by himself
and John Carpenter, and the shops of William
Sweet, stair builder, and Israel A. Newman and
George F. W Wilcox, carpenters loss probably
100000.
The thriving village Of Canton, in New York
st. Lawrence county, was on Thursday night Wis
tied by the most disastrous conhagration ever
known there. It ragged for seyeml hours with un
controllable violence, and was not checked unit
twenty-seyen stores, the bank and five dwellings
were destroyed. The loss will reach 5000 600
insurance partial.
-Dalton's eating house, near the New York
Central railroad depot at Syracuse, n. Y, caught
fire, Tuesday morning and the flames spread t
the stores Of Townsend, Grant X Co., hardwar,
Dealers Robert II. Davis, bookseller, Michae
Tobin, tobacconist, Moore x Johnson matters
which, with several others on Genessee street
were considerably damaged total loss $50 900
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-08-10

SENSATION IN rns PooD MARkEr-No such senss-
ton has been created in tho food market during tho
present century that occasioned by the introduction
OF tho staff Of life (for II may DO Justly called
known as SEA Moss fARisE. II Ia dlcult to toll the
truth about this extraordinary article Of diet without
being suspected Of exagEeraton. Prepared ffom
rno plant which grows spontaneously tho Irish coast
by all odds tho cheapest spocos Of sustenanco
offered 10 tho while the dishes prepared from II
cannot DO excellod either for nutritious properties
opicuroan flavor variety. The Sea Moss farno Com
pany 50 Park Place who tho patent under which IL
Ia Manufactured arc doing business In this edible
equal 10 that Of tho most extensive Touring establish.
ments In tho country, and erecting new mills to
supply the ever-ncreasng demand. Prom twenty-five
cent package you can produce sixteen quarts OF
passable Diane Mango, ousard Parma Cream, Jelly
light Puddings Inyalids and conyalesconts find the
dishes made from II more delicious digestbic and 70.
storatye than any danes Of tho same slass deryable
from ordinary sources
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-08-10

"A movement was set on foot some time
ago by District Of Columbia merchants to es-
tablish line of steamers between Wash.
ington, Georgetown, Norfolk and Boston, and
they expect to have two steamers on the line
before two weeks
"A special dispatch from Ottawa says
that Her Majesty by advice of the privy
council, in acting upon the recommendation
of the Dominion Government, has granted an
amnesty to all the parties connected with the
rebellion at Red river.
Peaches are to be plenty this SEASON.
more SO than last, if all newspaper reports
are true The Delaware crop is estimated at
l,850000 baskets, which makes glad the
hearts of those who are fond of this ight.
full and healthful fruit.
Secretary Cox thinks he can ciyilise the
Indians by apprcnticing boys to farmers until
they learn how to till the soil and thon re.
turning them to their tribes with implements
and other things necessary for farming, and
will try tho experiment, IL he can get author.
ity.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-08-10

FALL ElEcrIoSs.-lhe following is list of the
fall elections, and the dates on which they occur
North Carolina, August A; Tennessee, August
IL; California September 6 Maine, September
II Vermont, September 6 Florida, October 3
Indiana, October l Iowa, October II Misss-
sippi October 3 Ohio, October II Pcnnsyya-
mia, October IL West Virginia, October 81
Delaware, November | Illinois, November
Kansas, November l Louisiana, November
Maryland, November s; Massachusetts,, Noyem-
Der s ; Michigan, November Minnesota, No
yember | Missouri, November | New Jersey
November s New York, November 8; South
Carolina, November u Wisconsin, November g.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-08-10

STEAMER BuRNRD.-Ihe steamer :" L. j. N
Stark, " belonging to the Northern Transportation
Line, was burned to the waters edge at six
O'Clock Sunday morning, of Point au Roche,
about two miles from land, near Plattsburgh. One
man, deck hand, was drowned. Mr. Col
Inns, the pilot, was badly burned about the face
and hands The boat was headed for the shore
and the wreck went aground near Point au
Roche, where it was secured by chain cables
The passengers lost all their clothing and bag
gage. The steamer cost 10000 and was in
surcd for $4,000 Nothing is known of the
manner in which the fire caught but it is sup
posed that the boy who builds the fire in the
kitchen must have dropped match or spark in
the wood and lamp room forward of the boiler.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-08-10

UNIVERSITY or VERMONT. - The seyenty-sxth
commencement Of the University Of Vermont at
Burlington, took place Thursday. There was
general rejoicing over the completion of the sub
scription list Of $4,000 to the funds of the col
lege. Honorary degrees were conferred as fol-
lows A. NJ on b Frank Gilbert of the Chicago
EUeHug Journal NJ. d. on Prof Peter Colyer
Professor of Chemistry, and Ii. D. on Robert s.
Hall Of New York. A class of fifteen We're grad
uated. The new class will be the largest since
1861. President Angel, in his address, alluded
with satisfaction to the completion of the labora-
tory, and the bright prospects Of the University
generally
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-08-10

NoRrurrLD.-1he Academy building in North
field is being Thoroughly repaired for the grad
ed school this fall. Water is to be brought
from the Mortified aqueduct, to supply the school
and good wash rooms are being fitted up. In
fact the whole building will be supplied with all
necessary appurtenances for a first class school
The services of competent teachers have been Sc
cured for the several departments, including draw.
ing, music, French, etc.
"A match game of Base Ball was played her,
lat week between the Pioneers of this place, and
the Resolutes Of Montpelier, resulting in the de.
feat Of the Resolutes by score of 60 to r.
Challenges were sent by the Pioneers to the Ade
phis Of Windsor who declined coming for fnan.
cial reasons, also the Eagles of st. Adams, who
surrendered the game and championship of tho
State without coming also to the Champlains oil
Burlington, and 30 a club in West Randolph
which were not accepted for some reason or other
The Pioneers are getting so they had about as
soon play as not with any club in the State.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-08-10

1t will give the reader some idea of the
facilities possessed by the French for moving
their supplies and troops, and arms and am.
unition, to learn that between Wednesday
afternoon and Friday, July 13th-l5th, the
Eastern Railway was able to send forward
to the frontier 10000 wagons, loaded with
-four and biscuits, and 254 cases of surgical
instruments. The same road had agreed to
transport to the front, the entire camp at
Chalons, with all its horses, guns, ammuni.
and stores, in sixteen hours.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-08-10
TOT 7
Capture Of Berlin.

Messrs. Editors For the benefit Of any who
like to read of Prussian disaster, we give the
following extract
By adyices from Magdebourg and other pla-
ces, the affairs Of his Prussian Majesty wear at
present but gloomy aspect for on the 9th Of
this month the city of Berlin surrendered by ca
ptulation, and the garrison, consisting of three
defective battalions, were made prisoners of war.
British Magazine for Oct. 1860.
Also this The Emperor arrived at Potsdam
yesterday and entered the Palace. In the after
noon he went to inspect the new Palace of Sans
Souc and the country in the enyirons of Pots
dam This last is from French bulletin. but its
date (Oct %, 1906 would indicate that there
have been kilograms giving later news. Still
old as it is, it may be as cool reading, in these
warm days, for French sympathizers, as the wal
dispatches of the third Napoleon.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-08-10

"A California editor has been interview
ing cinnamon bear. lie describes the con-
duct Of the interview as touching in the ex'
IRENE, so much so that he was constrained to
leave with him several locks Of hair, his over
coat, and portion of his right hand, as keep
sakes in memory of the occasion.
During recent thunder storm at indie
pendsnce, KY, Lightning struck threshint
machine at which eight men were working
stunning the whole number, and on recovering
consciousness, three of them found the from
part of their tongues .blistered, as il they haC
been touched with red hot iron.
In several of the large dress.making estab
lishments in New York the work is done b,
big, bearded men, who earn from twenty Il
thirty dollars week. They are usually from
the continent of Europe, where they leameC
the trade. women's dress.making being !
common occupation for men in Austria AMI
Hungary.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-08-10
NOTICE RELATING TO AR
TIFICIAL LIMBS.
WAR DEPARTMENT, }
SURGEON GENERALS 0FFIcE, Z
Washington, l5th July, 1870. )

Congress having provided by Acts approved June u,
June - and July II, 1870, for the reissue every five
years of Artificial Limbs tho value thereof In money,
20 officers, soldiers, and marines who have lost
limbs In the service of tho United States tho following
Instructions are published for the benefit Of those in
terestod.
Applications should be made direct TO the Surgeon
Genen from whose office the necessary blanks win be
furnished on request
Upon application limbs In kind orders will be given
by tho surgeon General, upon any manufacturer
lected who shall first have filed bond In the sum OF
Five Thousand Dollars with two suretles, to furnish
good and satisfactory limbs without extra charge the
soldier aud make good all defects Of material work
manshp without additional CHARGE subject In all
to tho inspection Of such persons the Surgeon General
may designate
Blank forms of bonds will be furnished by this Office.
Transportation to and from the place Of fitting tho
limb will also be furnished upon written request adj
dressed to the Surgeon General
Applications for Communication will be certified by the
Surgeon General and transmitted 10 the Commissioner
OF Pensions for payment through tho local pension
agents.
As tull instructions will be forwarded from this Office
with the blank form " appl.cation-thc expense Of
ploying Attorney Agent will be In no nee
ussary. j. X. BARNES
S3i Surgeon General, u. s. army.
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Latest War News.

The telegraph has been employed for the las
forty-eight hours mainly in recording the complete
ness Of the success of the Prussians in the bat
tie Of Iagenau. No further engagements are
reported up to the time of our going to press
Strasbourg is reported as being completely in
vested by the Prussians, with a strong probability
Of its falling into their hands.
The French people are responding with alacrit,
to the appeal of the Emperor to arm for the de
tense of their country.
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IA ga t h s.

- 49,, -, ~ $780, -
uii mu,o..1 Suly ~, uho"'h L. roof lormeriy OF
' ,na"s'S,1. 81 = w ~, ~.
a. IN sidnilesoAi Juhe - Mfs' MANY BROWN VIE OF
'D rn - yes, 80
N III fs. 'ioh.Pee, AuEust X ~ thu ternehoe OF hr.
and I mapth,, '''' 'A"''N - ""V"'' "A'' ~ Se"'
r.. p-sa,'-.' ,.,..,, ., 49,, ,..
WIN. DsSh via ef noa Mosss artg aed " ds I'll
Mrs Marin was pueh loved md reshcricd I % b
knew her and leaves large circle of friends and rein
/ tlves.
| In Calais April 90 Mr. LYMAN DAGdEr aged "a wears
and months
Ihe subject OF TINS notice, when boy, came from
| SShaltohl MASS IN company WIN Peter Mhoelock,
ho22bt land en in @ no ovyne ~ IT, IVY No
the same farm now owned by Chester nn,rIao ~ VI
his son-n-law-up to the time Of his death A consci-
entous, good man. Ilo left widow and two daughters
10 mourn ms loss
| In Sharon, July % JOuN LIE, aged n years.
| In East Burke, July 30 DAVID HALL aged G. years
In Elmore July " Mr. JessE snfrrtr a,,od a. ,sars
| I'm Wa,erford Jnlv ~ Mr. In. p,cy,snso 80 !.
wears. "H'' 90
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-08-10
Mlarriages.

In Montpelier, July Is, by Rev. William Fitz, Mr.
Epson CoLlY, Jr., Of Barre, and Miss ELLES C. Wnlr
My, Of Williamstown.
In Waterbury, August D. by Rev J. Copeland Mfr
IRA A. WAsuBURS and Miss DELLA p Swim, both Of
Montpelier.
August 7, by Rev. G. H. Townshend, JOHS u. LANG
Don, Of Toledo, o.. aud Miss FLORENCE f. daughter o
DR.. James kinner OF New York city. No cards.
In Poaeham, August p by Rev. j Service OF Bamet
Mr.. JOSEPH u. DlcEIE OF Lowell Mass. and Miss IsABE
n. HENDERSON, OF Peacham.
In Barnet July ~, HENRY j. CURTIS and Mss ELvl
NJ W0OD, both OF Orange.
In Montgomery, July %, JOSIAH soRl1NER and Mia
JULIA GRsES, both Of Montgomery.
In Royalton, July q, CHARLES +. sroSR, Of Middle
bury, and Miss MINNIE A. NICHOLS, Of Sudbury.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-08-10
Union Republican District Convention.

A Republican Union Convention, for the First Con
essonal District Of Vermont will be held at MIDDLE
BURY, on THE ism DAY or AUGUST NEXT, at ~ O'Clock
NJ for the purpose OF nominating candidate for Rep
resentatye 10 Congress to be supported by the Repub
can feemen Of the District at the election on the first
voters Of said District invited to be represented in
the Convention by their Delegates to be chosen In
pance with resolution adopted by the District Con-
vention, holden at Middlebury, on the 18TH day Of
August 1867, by which each town is entitled to one
delegate and additional delegate for every hun
bred and every fraction Of hundred larger than hy
votes cast by said town for the Republican Union cand
date for Governor at the election the year preceding the
time of holding said Convention the District Committee
prescribe the method OF election Of said delegates
The Delegates Of the several towns in the District will
be chosen at primary meetings, called by the Repub-
Union Committees Of the respective towns, and must
be provided with credentials signed by the Secretaries Of
said m
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-08-10
MIDDLEsEN CAUCUS.

The Republican voters Of Middesex are requested +,
meet at tho Hall Of William Chaplin, on Tuesday tn,
10th day Of August at three O'Clock, r. NJ, to appoint
two delegates and two substitutes 10 attend the First
Congressional District Convention, at Mddlebury Au
gust 18TH Also, 70 nominate a candidate 70 represent
the town in the General Assembly for tho next tive
years to be supported by the Freemen at the Sep
temher eletOn and 70 nominate Justices sf the
Peace for the town. In view Of the importance u this
Caucus a general attendance Is requested
Psi ORDER Town COMMITTEE.
Middlesex, August J., 1870. 29D
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-08-10

My friend, stop that terrible cough II you would avoid
a consumptiyo's grave. This you can do by using DR.
Piercos Alt Ext or Golden Medical Discovery. Fol
curing all throat bronchial and lung diseases, II has
never been oqualed. Plmples the face, Eruptions
Blotchos and all scrolous diseases cured by th
wonderful and most valuable medicine. Sold by drug
gsts Beware Of counerets. Observe that DR.. Pierce
private Government Revenue stamp Is on each bottle
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-08-10

RIcmoND.-At the Richmond market, Monday,
about 100 boxes Of cheese were sold, bringing
from 10 10 ~ cents per pound Ono hundred
tubs Of butter brought from 2j 10 30 cents per
pound. Farmers were not disposed to sell at
these prices, prelcrring to wait until cooler wealth
err, hoping for an advance
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-08-10

E8- Monday night seemed to cap the climax Of
torrid nights thus iar--the thermometer standing
at so at 10 o'clock, AMI sinking only to 10 at s
o'clock Tuesday morning.
The copious rain Of Tuesday night brought
timely moisture to the furnishing earth, but seems
to have failed, like most rains of the season, to
materially lessen the heat.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-08-10

HARDwIcs, "A heavy thunder storm passed
over South Hardwick on the Gath ult', acconpa-
MED by high wind which did much damage.
Shade trees were broken down, fences blown
over, etc. A set Of new and unfinished build
ings, belonging to Q. Collier, were blown from
their foundations, and made 30 near q wreck that
they will have to DO taken down and rebuilt.