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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-07-12


When lINRY NJ. FosrEa of the firm of j. W.
Ellis & Co, ahsc0ndcd from Montpelier a year
ago, after detrauding various individual. Of mon
les obtained by false representations. we wholly
abstained from olluding to the fact out Of regard
for the feelings Of his wife and her family connec-
tons, whom we have long known and for whom
we cherished the highest sentiments Of respect
and esteem. Aud that feeling Of respect, we
here take occasion to add, is as yet in no degree
essened or compromised by what has followed
but quickened By the proloundest emotions Of
sympathy and commiseration And when Mr.
Foster subsequently obtained a good business
situation in Chicago by the assistance Of friends,
called around himself his clnfding and affection
ate family, and seemed earnestly set upon doing
all that was possible r his own redemption we
could but rejoice in our lorbeamnce, and iondIy
hoped that he yet might be saved But recent
events have dashed all our hopes to the earth.
As impartial public journalists we have no altcrn.
atye left but to tell the whole truth in the cast
though it be in sorrow. Nor DO the highest con
siderations Of regard for the stricken family point
70 any other course, for only by an unqualified
selves entirely from the faint of a course which,
begun in blind aud reckless extravaganza, ha.
ended in deep-dyed criminality
Some two weeks since, through one Of our
banks, it came to light that Foster had drawn
$500 draft upon \. j. Phillips, Of this town
forged Phillips acceptance, and obtained thu
money at a Chicago bank, through the endorse
l - rrf 70 t,.5,
paper that Foster, since the last-named transac
ton has been detected in repeated instances o
abstracting valuable goods from the EXTENSIVE
dry goods store Of A g. Downs q Co, where h,
has for some time held lucrative and confidential
position and obtained money thereon at pawn
brokers' establishment. Alter numerous shift
to hide his guilt, he confessed to the crimes, an
only eyaded the penalties Of the law through tn
/ Intervention Of Mr. Charles Peck. an uncle D
/ Mrs Foster, and wealthy resident Of Chicago
who helped him to redeem the forged draft, an
settle for the stolen goods rhereupon Foste
fed the city-haying realized previously, as ap
pears, by means of several chattel mortgages upol
his valuable household furniture and clothing
What was the object of Foster in thus raisin
these various sums Of money does not appear as
is not known, least by the public, that he engag
ed in Interpretations or gambling and his ord
nary needs would seem 10 be provided for by b
liberal salary But the terrible facts are Their,
aggravated by the sickening details, which sho
far too much Of the hardened criminal to adm
Of much hope for the future.
All accounts agree that Foster, since residing
in Chicago, by reason Of his rare business quail
ties good address, and fine social attractions, WI
fast winning an enyiable position, and by patei
endurance might eventually have succeeded
burying the past in oblivion
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-07-12
Goddard Seminary.


The second annual commencement Of this do.
scrvedly popular institution took place yesterday
the 18th inst. before a crowded auditory. The
forenoon was devoted to the rhetorical exercises
Of the Graduating Glass, interspersed with vocal
and instrumental music by teachers and pupils
Of the school, The declarations on tho part Of
the gentlemen were very creditable productions,
fraught with knowledge and spiced with satire
andhumor, eyincing a thorough acquaintance with
their respective subjects, and an originality and
force Of dicton rarely equalled They were de-
liyered with remarkable clearness Of expression
and rhetorical accuracy, showing their training
to have been Of thorough and comprehensive
character.
The essays by the young ladies were written in
a chaste and elegant style, and full Of natural
pathos-corrcctness Of language, elegance Of ex
preston, and condensation Of thought being no
table features of all the productions They were
rendered in manner that revealed thorough elo
cutonary training. Taken in the aggregate, th,
exercises Of the graduating class were an honoi
10 the Institution, and creditobe to themselves.
OF the musical part Of the programme, (Which
TO us was the most interesting of all), want o.
space iorbids proper comment yet we caunotre
lain from mentioning, as especially pniseworthy
Miss DEww's singing Of that touching and sen
timental ballad entitled, Come into the Gar
den, Maud :" also Mr. A. j. PnLur's rendering
Of that grand old masterpiece, by Dudley Buck
entitled The Tempest We have heard Mr.
Phillips sing this piece before bat never 50 vel
as on this OCCASION The programme for tho
morning closed with the presentation Of diploma
TO those ladies aud gentlemen who had completes
the prescribed course Of study.
The afternoon exercises were opened with
piano solo by Mr.. II C.. EDDY, which was giyel
with his usual brlliancy and spirit after whcl
came the address by the Rev II L. CrsM,N, o
Boston. 1t was an able discourse, inculcatin
noble incentives to a life of virtue, and enjoinn
the education Of the moral and physical natur
as well as the Intellectual. IL was full Of exalte
sentiments judiciously aud leelingly applied {
those who were about to leave their Alma Mate
to participate in the more active duties Of lif,
1t was delivered in graceful and earnest manner
with notes, exhibiting a rare ease and selfposse,
sion seldom found in public speaker so young
The exhibition concluded with the reading Of
beautiful and touching poem, by Mrs. H.
BNoHAN, Of Boston, editress Of the Lodies Rcpo,
Hory.
Thus closed the second anniversary Of Goddar
Seminary, an Institution which, under the eff
cent management Of its Principal, l.. l.. Bri
RNGToN, Esq. and corps Of excellent teacher
is fast earning for itself reputation second
none incur Commonwealth, if indeedin New En-
land
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-07-12

4 HNT-In the following, which we copy
from the Autograph 4 Remarkr Tor July 8,
friend Johns undoubtedly designs to touch up
those editors in Vermont who either neglect or
refuse him the courtesy of an exchange
a" Like most other people living in civilized
country, where society is educated to read and
where books and newspapers circulate, | am
fond of reading and would not be without for any
consideration though not able to buy or subscribe
therefor but being a bit Of an editor myself,
manage to get one now and then in exchange. OF
course | expect to have to take the papers | would
bespeak as they are printed. 1t need not and must
not be wondered at, nor resented if have pre-
ference how would like them TO be if | could
have my choice, nor that | should wish editors
and publishers where send them an autograph,
to exchange promptly. 1t is not desirable that
they should send theirs every week, but only as
often as | send mine, as can only exchange in
rotation, one at a time Oitener would not be
even exchange. Another thing about it u.s. want
to be allowed and tolerated in expressing my mind
on subject just as it is, and to say or hint that
| differ from the popular drift on some thngs-a
liberation and permission which holding back
from exchange don look much like, any way you
can fix it. As it is in this last matter of courtesy
that sundry editors of pretended republican and
religious papers appear disposed to act out their
sulky autocrat dispositions, by stubbornly with
holding exchange from the autograph, | dis
miss the subject with saying, Ito third parties
of course) that no such spiteful, naughty be-
grudging is going to drive me from my independ-
ent position, or make me talk differently on sub
iects for the sake of getting the exchange they
so begrudge."
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-07-12
The Pioneer Bug.


We have the pleasure such as it is--of an
nOuncng the safe arrival of the first genuine
Colorado Potato Bug, probably, that ever visited
Vermont. Like an illustrious fore runner Of old,
we suppose he come, to prepare the way" and
yet, unlike him, he travels by public conveyance
That no is no myth, but positive character, and
bound 10 make a sensation when his reserve forces
come up, no one will doubt after an inspection
Mr. HENRy BARNEs, Of Wayeland, Iowa, for
merry our highly-esteemed townsman, sends a
phal containing full-grown bug, with three in
process Of development, and potatoc leaf covered
with the eggs. These specimens may be seen at
our Office He says" They eat the tops and
all down into the hill, and then consume the
potatoe. The full-grown ones do no damage, far
Their than laying the eggs but the young bugs dc
the mischief Ii the vines are carefully watched
and the eggs, which are laid on the under side oil
the leaf, are destroyed but little mischief will b,
done but in some parts of the West they are ;,
numerous that it is impossible to destroy them
literally covering the fields, the roads, and inyad
ing dwellings, shops, and stores by millions
After this gloomy picture, we find ray of com
fort in postscript to Mr.. BIS letter My pota
toes are looking finely have had new ones daily
since the Goth Of June. Corn bids fair for a biz
crop is just tasseling out tJune 30th). Whea
is just ready to harvest. Some pieces are touchet
a little with rust, but not u prevent an average
crop
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-07-12
Personal.


Hon. + f. Woodbridge and family arc in
Paris.
Ten VIM T sherman has engaged rooms at
the Weldon House, st. Adams, for himself and
family.
Rev Dr. W French, professor Of ethics and
law at West Point Military Academy, died on
Saturday.
The wife of Capt. Joseph Bush, Of the regu-
lar army, and for a time resident Of Montpelier,
died in Boston, June GOTH and was buried at her
old home in Brandon.
Rev J. t. Goodrich, Of Burlington, at one time
principal of the old Academy in Montpelier, has
been called TO the charge Of kimball Union Acad.
envy, at Meridcn, y. H. lie succeeds DR.. Cyrus
W Richards, who has held the position for 81
years. II is serious loss 10 Vermont TO lose 81
accomplished and successful an educator as Mr.
Goodrich
Professor NJ II Buckham has been elected
10 the Presidency Of the Vermont University and
State Agricultural College, made vacant by tn,
removal Of President Angel 10 Michigan. Mr.
Buckham is one Of the ripest scholars in New
England and has had large experience in connec
ton with this institution We do not doubt The
selection was the best that could have been matte
The papers announce the death, at Syracuse
/ y. y, Of Rev Samuel j. May, the eminent Uni
tartan preacher, and the old time Aboitionist
Mr. May was among the earliest and the braves
Of the champions Of human rights in this coun
try, and bis name will have an honorable place il
the history Of the ant-slayery struggle lie
was who was 50 disgracefully rotten-egged iron
the old court house in Montpelier, about 1887.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-07-12

The Editorial ExrursIon.

The week Of jubilee has come--to the New Eng
land editors, who, with their associates wives
daughters and sweet-hearts, we suppose are
making the most Of it. We" the old folks AZ
home had a glimpse Of them as they passed
through Montpelier, about three hundred strong
conveyed by eight magnificent cars, which were
appropriately decked with flags, banners. stream.
ers, &c. We could but think that Canada never
suffered an inyasion-or raid, we might say
equal to this, though doubtless the customs depart
ment is much more likely to be the objective point
than the government itself
Under this exodus, what blessed week of free
dom Of thought and action the good people Of
New England will enjoy, with no one t. play the
part Of spy and reporter
When tho cats away
The mice will play"
n We learn that the party were handsomely
received by committee and band at St. Adams.
spent the night at the Weldon louse,-occu-
pied Tuesday forenoon by an excursion to " Belle
yue, hill about two miles distant, where an
observatory has recently been erected. and left
ats p. NJ. for Montreal
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-07-12
.lla ar h cts.
tTsisgapAsd Expressly fW EsfeAmaa 4 stat, Joarnai)
BOSTON CATTLE MARKET.
AT CAMBRIDGE AND BRIGHTON,
For the week ending Tuesday, July H. 1871.
AMOUNT or srook AT MARKET

AMOUNT OF srooK AT MARKET
catae. st,,p. sAoi,' Rows. c.lr,'.
a. a.: y %ssi e., $50 $50 s s95i i s sS SO
quality $500 "a $50; third quality 81 a 1915 V
zoo rs, total weight Of hide allow and dressed bee
few choice single pairs, slliO a s0OO0 Bulls, &c,
Eorlisg a s225v pair, or according to their
value as beef Handy Steers, 800 fp 900.
Much Cow'.sO0 DO0; extra good, 800 a 500, with or
without calves as may be agreed iarrow and ordlna
Storss.-Yearngs, s0DO1, two-years old go 20 Oh 4;
threeyears old 500 o. Western steers, choice so
SAesy and Lanb,.- 50 a o.; in lots, $3.50 a 5000
extra, ~ u Tets. ID. on live weight, or.0Ol 5000
Siof,,-w Wholesale, 606sci retail, 6Rsc v 10 Fat
Hogs iiGj h. Spring Pigs sDl0c ID.
y,ai cags',-s50O ail20o head.
Hies.-Brighton, "a a cts, country lots, Ia 5le
rallow, 40 O. c. country lots a Gets. 10. Pets
with wool on, 81 oOGs0OO each country lots dry $50
sli0. Calfskins l6Uisc.
| RENARKs-Prices are firm at last weeks rate, and
u not with slight advance qualities many
Of the buyers confident Of more favorable offers before
the close Of trade The droyers claim that the
quality Of the stock improvements last week
late nearly all the Western cattle sold live weight
We noted the following sales mostly IN small lots
at &c. ~ at 6ic GO, at 6ic 10, at Gic, "A, at 6se
weight n, H. Bardwell sold IL river fed builocss. Il
dress 200 each, at loc h. D. Temple sold very mic,
pair Of oxen from Granville, y. Y. to Mr. Bond, Water
town, at lie. SIX, fraction less than 10 live S. Ber
ny, sold 10 fat cows 10 dress 575 each for 10. dressed
q. W. Beckwth sold steers and heifer 200 gross,
loo. 81 SIX steers and stag, at &C. 20 sk. o. f. Tay
included in the l9 above reported were received By
the butchers 10 season for last weeks trade that M
number on sale to-day Is not equal TO that SUN. VI
heard of lot OF lambs being sold as high 50 pc
head though selections might be worth that price
yO sod pi9 a 0Sa g SSsh at M
81 q. 5. Brown, 49, at q 30. ". 9. Rleharson soil
Y sheep and lambs at s. A. Wheeler sold u lambs
at &C. or 81 each. j. b. Sergeant aud r. r. Foster sol
lots at 50 l2lc. per head
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-07-12

N ,rl AL
-;v.;o.n L;.t5.,. ~ '' ,,."'s ,, 'n'
ur,,,x q ,gpr>rr, it,r,s o,,,r,rri,,ol- ol,sorroI
nv family reunion ot niI home ,vbere he bas
lived Jar tho Io.t tt;rtv.,,,o yoors an I'll
family now living were nres,r, s,,o ono d,,,,b,or
in-lav and one .grondson seated nj tho di,ror
tabe were reorcscntative. If C,,,r ,,oror,,iors
prineipal among the many pleasant foo,nres Of
the dav was the poem read bv ca Goo \ o..
penter Of CHICAGO ree,unting the history of their
early DAYS their old mixes by.w,rjs and emiI.
liar names. and the various matters Of interest
which had happened to the different member of
the hmily-and the presentation Of a beautiful
and valuable gold-headed cane to his father, in
behalfof allthe children, by Jason II Carpenter Of
Milwaukee a friend IN the West had composed
very pretty Instrumental piece Of music, entitled
Memories OF Home which was dedicated tc
Mr.. Carpenter, and was presented by his son-in-
law Dr. hlwn Porter OF tins village. The
Judge was not ilt'le moved by these unexpected
tributes Oh n'iai love ana esteein ana IN endeaVor
,s " ''i'uI "''S ~ 'l's' ,'',O,eu " 1.''oua"
- ",i " n,' ,'e''''s'' anu
The dav was one lone 10 he remembered h,
those who participated in itseniovments
We came very near celebrating ,bo a,b h,
;mnromp,u freworks an n ma gnieoent scale m.
cban,berm,id If the Nortb6eld TI,nse accident
allv communicated fame 10 the lomn ,ybicl, IN,
was cleaning which in her fright a. ber clotbe
were al,o ON fire she threw into the Hail Her
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-07-12

HARDwIcE.-The national anniversary passed
of very quietly at this place no public demonstra-
ton was INDUCED in, except ringing the bells
and firing a morning salute The balloon from
Montpelier, was seen by several in town, as it
passed to the North.
Supt. Underwood Is pushing the construction
of trestes and bridges needed on the line of rail
road between this place and st. Johnsbury. Work
has commenced on the first river bridge east Of
this village. One abutment Is being constructed
and excavations are being made for the other
The low stage of water in the river affords I'M
usual facilities for this work
Seven hundred aud twenty men are now at
work between this place and st. Johnsbury (35
miles) and an examination Of the progress of the
grading work reveals the gratifying fact that but
small portion of the work between the points
mentioned remains to he done 10 t it for the track
layers.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-07-12

1t is stated that there is general move
ment among the Sioux Indians toward settle
ment in Montana The advance guard, it
appears, comprising Red Clouds old band,
numbering eight hundred lodges is already
on its way in that direction In this con-
nectiou, the statement is made that Red Cloud
was deposed from his band, because of the
wonderful stories he told on his return from
Washington. His people would not believe
him, and said the white men must have COW
cred his eyes with bad medicine. lie at once
lost his influence with the tribe, and A." Sit.
ting Bull" chief that has never been BAN.
boozled by the white race, now presides il
the councils of the tribe The leading chief
of the Sioux, Assiniboines, Santees, anC
; Yankton Sioux, have recently had granc
Z" smoke" at Fort Browning, at which the,
expressed an earnest longing for peace, bu
: their desire to get a supply of powder an
lead was still more earnest, and was not graf
flied They were furnished with abundan
quantities of provisions, but the agent wisel,
turned deaf ear to their appeals for am
munition, ostensibly to shoot buffalo, but real
ly to equip themselves for the war path.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-07-12

RoxBURr.- On Tuesday of last week, (July
ith,) large bear was seen crossing the pasture
of VIM, Orcutt, ESD, right opposite the village,
and within hundred rods OF the depot. The
" men folks being generally away attending the
celebration at Montpelier, bruin was allowed to
go his way unmolested.
On the same day Phineas Flint found young
bear, weighing 40 pounds, in trap which he had
set on the mountain west Of his place. " Not
much of day for BEARS either.
The new church is fast approaching completion,
The spire was successfully raised to its place last
week, and is generally admired for its nice proper
tons The building will be an ornament to the
village. The town-house is receiving, what it
has long needed, new coat OF paint and the
yilAge is putting oq . better appearance gener-
ally,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-07-12

"A despatch from Mexico states that Jua-
req is elected President by very decided
majority, receiving more votes than Diaz and
Lerdo together, so that the choice will not, as
anticipated, dcyolve upon Congress. Though
extensive frauds aud wSch more violence have
been perpetrated, it is not believed that a
revolution will be the result, as the people at
large care very little about the squabbles Of
the politicians. The Juarez party are so
strong that any attempt at instruction now
would be fruitless. The cabinet will be re.
organized in September The country gener.
ally is reported quiet,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-07-12

WARS IN NAME2-Iu an Eastern
town there is woman who is exceedingly
deaf, and her affection has caused an extreme.
y unpleasant mistake, of which her infant
child is the victim. She took the babe "a
church the other day to have him baptized
While she was waiting 10 the yestibule she
thought she would keep him quiet by feeding
him from bottle of milk. While the child
was still taking his nourshment, the mother
was summoned to the church by the announce
ment that the minister was ready. In her
agitation she drew the bottle from the child,
mouth hurriedly, when the gum nozzle came Of
and part of the milk was spilled on the
childs new clothes. When the clergyman
took the child in his arms he looked down up.
on it and asked the mother what name should
be given it, She, with her mind troubled a.
bout the accident, thought he was asking how
the clothes became soiled, so she answered.
Nozzle came off,"
Rather surprised, he again asked for the
name, and she, thinking he did not understand
her, bawlod out
Nozzle came of, | say"
Whereupon the astonished divine poured
water on the childs head, saying
Nozze-came-off Ferguson, baptze thee, -
etc., etc.
What this woman wants to know is whether
the Legislature, or something, can't have that
chid's name changed to Henry, or Lucullus,
or William, or some other euphonious appel
ation.