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Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1871-11-29

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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-08-30

Dust thou art, would have personal APP
plication to almost any object, animate or inani-
mate. in any way connected with the streets Of
Montpelier for the past few weeks, until Sunday
last, when eopious, gushing rnin put an end.
for time, to the dirt carnival The oldest inhabit-
ant Acknowledges that he never had 80 much
dust in his eyes before, and the would-bo-tidy
housewife found more to do to protect her do
minion from its usurpations, than Mrs. Darlington,
with her mop in hand, to keep the storm driven
waters Of the ocean from crossing her threshold.
The drouth Of summer, which has not been an
unusual one, aided by the pulycrizing power Of
many hools and wheels and an unusual amount
of lreezy days, helped to produce this dust dis.
comforts but all OF these elements combined would
have Jailed to raise such smudge had they
not found most important helping auxiliary in
the iunctionary whose special duty it is to imi.
tate " Wisdom" in making all our " ways pleas
antness. little misunderstanding as to The
nature Of the material best adapted to quiet re-
pose as street surface or a disregard Of absolute
results from certain causes, must have governed
the engineering genius that scraped the pulyeriz.
ed debris Of cutters into the centre of the street
to be re-ground and blown into the eyes Of the
people and into every nook and Granny Of house
ana shop, and freely mixed in all our dry-goods
ana groceries.
Now that we can breathe freely once IN ore
thanks to the rains and not to the street commits
sioner-we feel it our duty to give one emphatic
growl against introducing into the streets such
substances az can subserye no better purpose than
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-08-30
Personal.

Judge Poland and wife spent last Sabbath at
this place, on their return from Saratoga.
Hon John W. Rowell, of Chicago, is soon
to return to his old post at West Randolph, to
resume the practice Of law.
1t is expected that Gov. Smith, Mr.. Billings
and their party, will return from the line of the
Northern Pacific road about the FIST of Septem-
Der. Last week they were supposed to be at the
Red River Of the North.
The Rutland Herald says Henry l.. Lamb,
editor Of the Troy EUcaHg Times, is stopping at
Burlington for few days. He is the chief edi-
tor lin the absence of John NJ Francis in Eu-
rope,) of one of the very best newspapers on this
continent.
1t is said that Hembold loves whskey even
better than Buchu, and that he has become Graz
ed by it. Atany rate John F. Henry, the sue
cessiu and sober minded Vermont boy, has been
appointed receiver Of his immense business, and
this places the latter in the estimation of all,
whore he has for more than year stood as a
matter Of fact, in the position of the leading
druggist of the world.
-Roy l.. A. Dunn Of Fairfax has, we hear,
accepted the presidency of the Iowa Central tNni-
ycrsty, at Pella, and will remove thither as soon
as he can dispose of his home and leave his
charge
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-08-30
The Montpelier 4 White River Railroad.

The first meeting Of the stockholders Of the
Montpelier and White River Railroad was held
at this place last Wednesday afternoon. The fol-
lowing Board Of Directors was chosen Hon b.
+. Fdeld Of Montpelier, +. f.. French Esq, and
Hon. Josiah Wood Of Barre, Hon. John Lynde
and Milton Martin, Esq. OF Williamstown, j o.
Peck, Esq, OF Brookfeld, and George Davenport,
Esd, Of Fast Randolph. Mr., fi6eld was chosen
President Of the Board, and Major James ;. Peck
Of Montpelier, was elected Clerk Subscriptions
to the amount of hundred and forty thousand
dollars have already been made 10 the stock Of
the road It is believed that subscriptions 10
warrant the construction Of the road to Barre
will be made at once, and the work along the
whole line will be carried forward as the local
subscriptions invite and encourage it, The i'm
portant feature Of this railroad, il built will be
that between White River at Royalton and Wi
nooski River at Montpelier junction the distance
will be nine miles less and the grade something
like one hundred and fifty feet less than By the
Vermont Central line ~ it now runs
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-08-30
Grand Lodge Of |. o. Of o. +.

The Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of
Odd Fellows assembled at the Lodge Room of c.
a. Miles Lodge No. 81, at st. Adams, on Wednes-
day morning. The Grand Officers present were,
viz. John II. Simmons, Middlebury, Grand
Master John ). Mcfarland, Rupert Deputy
Grand Master Abner Forbes, St Adams, Grand
Warden Henry NJ. Currer, Bmttleboro, Grand
Secretary j. lsham, Burlington, Grand Treas
urer Rev. Charles Woodhouse, Rutland Grand
Chaplain l.. p. kimpton, st. Adams, Grand
Marshal n 5. X. Miles, Vergennes Grand
Guardian.
Grand Master Simmons presented well con-
sldered and business-like address, embracing his
official action during the year. Among the more
important points may be mentioned The pro-
gress OF the order has been rapid during the year
Two new lodges have been established and the
lodge at Mortified has been revived. The in
crease in membership has been fifty per cent
Pico Lodge was instituted at Shrewsbury in Feb
ruary Queen City Lodge at Burlington has been
created, making two lodges in the city of Bur
lngton. The Grand Master recommended ben-
NAL elections OF Grand officers the creation of
the office Of Grand Instructor revision OF the
constitution OF the subordinate lodges in refer
ence to trials and appeals the reprinting of the
proceedings of the Grand Lodge from its organ
zation in 1915 and closed with an appeal in be-
half of the orphan children of the order, and
made his acknowledgements 10 his brethren for
their courtesy and aid. Mr.. Simmons has labored
asslduously 10 elevate and infuse vig0r into the
order, and his labOrs have been rewarded with the
satisfaction Of presenting it to the Grand Lodge
in q more prosperous and harmonious condition
than any OF his predecessors in Office
4" Grand Secretary Currier presented report
embracing the following statistics Increase
during the year, 1866 total membership, 7l6 !,
total receipts of the subordinate lodges 81 O57,-
SO total receipts Of Grand Lodge, si37 10
amount paid for relief of widows and orphans,
$3l2,5O; burying the dead, rs; total relief,
x3s7 go
The annual sessions of the Grand Lodge are
hereafter to be held at Rutland, unless otherwise
voted by the Grand Lodge.
The following Grand Officers were elected for
the ensuing year
Abner Forbes, st. Adams, Grand Master.
j lshan, Huntingdon Deputy Grand Master
Henry X. Dyer, Rutland, Grand Warden
Henry NJ Curier, Brattloboro, Grand Secre-
tary.
l.. Dewy Ross, Poultney, Grand Treasurer,
Rev. Charles Woodhouse, Rutland, Grand
Chaplain.
John II. Simmons, Mddlebury, was elect
ed representative 10 the Grand Lodge Of the
United States which commences its session at
Chicago on the 18th of September next.
The next session Of the Grand Lodge will he
held at St. yohnsbury, on the fourth Wednesday
in June, 1879.
At the evening session the newly elected officers
were installed in their respective positions.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-08-30
Mortified.

The camp-meeting, last week. was favored
with warm, sunshiny weather, in the day time
and pleasant, starlight nights but owing to the
long continued drought, and the great amount of
travel before the IN iddle Of the week the roads
became almost intolerably dusty. The dust was
the only drawback TO perfect weather for such
an occasion-yet this did not seem to deter peo-
pie from coming, for the re was a good attendance
each day, reaching its maximum in size on Thurs
day, when 1t is estimated nearly six thousand
people were on the ground. The seats, which
were all filled, would accommodate nearly three
thousand, and it is thought there were as many
on the ground, not sitting, and in the tents, as
upon the seats. Eight hundred and fifty teams
went off from the ground by actual count during
the afternoon Of Thursday, leaving large num-
Der Of teams that did not 60 away until after
evening services. There was the most excellent
order maintained throughout the entire time Ii
was almost as quiet during services as within the
walls of a church The good order was no doubt
due in part to the efficient labors of the policeman,
Mr. JOEL WNcn, who RENTED nothing that
could add to the general quiet, and to his credit,
and the credit of the people be it said-not a
single arrest was made during the entire meet
ing
Considerable religious interest manifested itself,
and while there was not q large number of con-
versions at the meeting, its general effect must be
for good. The meeting broke up Saturday morn
ing.
The drought terminated here, for the pres
ent, at least, on Saturday night, when refreshing
rain commenced which continued without cessa-
ton until late Sunday night. Dog River over
flowed its banks, seriously inluring several acres
of uncut oats belonging to J. II. r richardson, and
seriously alarming the residents on Water street
who feared repetition Of the freshet Of 1869.
The Mortified Library Association has receiv-
ed its books, amounting to two hundred volumes,
and has secured the old Library room in the de-
pot. At meeting of the Directors on Monday
evening, Frank PLuMLEr was appointed Librari-
an, and 1t was voted to have the Library opened
for the drawing of books next Saturday.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-08-30
II ga t h s..


In Mlddlesox, Aug. D. Mr. DAVIS H. siscLAm, aged
about 81 years.
Mr.. SINCLAIR was printer, having learned his trade
In the Hafchan office, OF which he brennan for sew
eral years. lie was man Of much energy, and under
favorable circumstance would have been very success
l but In aet he was truer to others than 10 himself
aud bis e In his later years Of little use but TO hi.
country. lie enlisted as volunteer in the late war
and served under Gen. Thomas In Louisiannin mill
tary prntng-Olco for time at New Orleans where he
contracted the disease which terminated his life.
In Berlin, Aug 90 FRANCIS BLAIR, aged 81 years and
months.
In Berlin, the goth inst, Of Consumption, Mrs.
DiAsrnA CHENEY, Of Montpelier, aged ~ years.
In Randolph Aug, 10th, Of consumption, LIzm $.
PARTRIDGE, wife OF Dr. 5. If. WAsnB0RN, of Detroit
Mich. aged q years and II months.
In Berlin, Aug rs, HARRr r., infant son Of Chas w.
and Fannie Il. Alexander, aged months and days.
In Eden. Aug nth, OF consumption, Mrs. AcnsA BAs-
sErr, vile Of Mr.. GeorgeBassett aged SO years.
In Eden, August 2lst, Mrs. RHoDA ADAMS wife Of the
late Joseph Adams, aged 50 years.
In Waltsied, Aug. 90, CLARA H., daughter OF John
n. and Mary H. Richardson, aged II months,
In st. Johnsbury, Aug 10. RosAs H., wife Of Nj Z. o.
Frat, aged Is years and months.
In Newport, Aug a, Of typhoid dysontery Mr. Gao.
HoBissos, aged n Year, and months.
In Brattloboro Aug 10th, at the Asylum ISAAC paArr
OF Brainiree, aged ~ years,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-08-30

Wool MAREEr.-The wool market continues
dnl ana sales of both foreign and domestic foot
up smaller aggregate than for any, corresponding
period this season Tho demand is principally
Tor the cheaper grades, 70 the neglect of finer
grades, which can be purchased in lots at low
prices. Dealers generally consider this favor
able time to buy, for they think it will be higher
in few weeks, when the mills are more active.
Our farmer friends may profit by this hint if
they think best Buyers, however, profess to dis
agree with the dealers. The stock of medium
woods available for the present season is much re-
duced, so that prices are expected to rule higher
for that class, The receipts of domestic wool are
now very light, and stocks of all grades have
ceased to accumulate. Sales of domestic the
past week have been small
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-08-30
Boston Produce Market.



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oTss n'e,,s s oi 'n se 49, 80 $780, W. f
,bo crres,,7,,tin, we'd, ist 80 raq,ts oi ~
v1c e. dinD "v " Tlsr" epttl
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sc,rce and ca1ninands fou prros M iSyr ,-,3s s,
1,,ii s,,i ti,oi,, no ffis.t,d " t' - NV
Nv W. l note Xxx S,, Yrl a9 V-,ot ,-
nor MI win Injections saline nj 955.' eaod de- M
5tc 6,e Wosfern iaS,aic. ed,,'ror a1t i,1ertr n, y,
i5al5c, Interior and bakers butter calls AT n I.
Cuprsv Receint. f,r the uest cI.i l,vcs mi H. t,
dav s90 100 Tbere Z. a. ,''oi der,,,i fr ~ L,, TO-
tories and really Gne daries are Ma taken i'm anal, nfs
hnt trade L. no hrist nor ore bntcrs iisii ~ NO.
chase Iarrr io;s f''
Nc anofe line New York and V.ruopt f,of,r, al 81 Il,
t0ie par it, ohio factory atg lilGr choice dtirS f &
40. comment A., AZ 5,-. ' "
Faes-peceint for the week itl hoves 9e- b,ls and
for tIdav ia 5oyes and IA 6bis There continue ~ Sc
air demand for frcsh ots hut marks tLnt mo nt Won
known are not sold readily We quote Eastern at 2l1l
per dozen and Northern at Iqa,llc
BgaNs- Receints f,r the ,seek as hills md oda I
bills There confines 10 lie "A sfoadv doi,nd fr NJ
lot ard while holder are moi 0uite so sfr1n. o he
extreme prices that they Wero asking week or two ago
our guotations are readily obtained
We quote at 81 50R3 n per bush for choice Western
pea beans; s3Oua3 b for common do. s1.50a-- fYr
choice mediums, slI2aA2j for common dot 81 b Der
bush for yellow ewes
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-08-30

LAhoilLLE VALLEY R.R.--The st. Johnsbury
tdfedoHidH says good weeks work has been
done between this place and Danyille since our
last publication. On Wednesday night gravel
trains run up as far as where the track crosses
the highway, on the Clement hill, and the track
layers reached the high trestle bridge, a quarter
Of mile beyond. This bridge is the highest one
on the line this side of Walden, being about sew
enty-6ye feet at the highest point, and contain
Ing 300 900 feet of timber. 1t is built in sub
stantial manner the masonry by which it is sup
ported lying upon piles driven down into the
hard-pan. This bridge will be completed and
the iron laid on it by Saturday night There is
= higher bridge than this, one in Walden being
ninety feet deep but it is much shorter, and
does not require so much timber into more than
100, 900 feet. The ledge just beyond this bridge
" not yet out, but there are about forty men peg
ging away at it quite persistently.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-08-30

q The Portland and Ogdensburgh Railroad
just opened to North Conway, n. H., in the heart
Of the White Mountain region, is one Of the best
built roads in the country. The rnpidity with
which the work has been executed indicates the
energy which has characterized the management
OF this enterprise from the outset
The day previous to the completion Of the sec
t9n whose terminus is North Conway, the iron
for one half mile Of the track was on the cars 60
iniles distant
There is great activity along the entire Yer
mont Division, and before winter the cars will be
running over a portion Of the line, and during
ls72 it is confidently expected that this promising
New England Trunk Line Of 220 miles, will be
completed shortening the distance from the
Lake to the seaboard, over any other route, more
than 30 miles
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-08-30

PENSIONS TO SOLDIERS or lsl2.-It is stated
That up to August lith six months from the pas
Sge Of the act, there had been something less
than 800 pensions granted to the veterans of ls-
" OF this number, twenty-five, or one out OF
Zach hundred were granted to persons residing in
the Western Vermont District Three of these
died after making application but before receiving
their pension certificates, viz James Carter Of
Ferrisburgh, Benz. Mann of West Rutland and
Othniel Packard of Brandon and one, Elisha
Miller of Williston, has died since receiving his
first payment. In the Eastern Vermont District
thirty-one soldiers and one widow have had their
claims allowed, twenty-three ofwhom have received
their pay,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-08-30

tnE BARRE RoAp.-We understand petition
IN circulation for the laying out and opening
Of public highway on the south side Of the riy-
er running from this village to the residences Of
Lewis Burnham and y. G.. Tabor-with view,
doubtless % a transfer Of the present travelled
highway 10 that side Of the river The close
proximity Of the railroad track to the highway at
Various points on the route named, renders some
material changes in the latter absolutely neces-
slry, and perhaps entirely forbids the mainte-
nance Of q feasible and safe route for the travel
M public upon the north side Of the river The
town authorities and the railroad directors have
bad repeated and prolonged considerations of
the matter during the last few days and we un-
derstand the Commissioners, having the matter
in charge, have reported, recommending certain
changes in the present highway, with view to
rendering it available for the travelling public
but we question whether it is not better to look
the matter square in the face, and at once provide
q Highway that shall be beyond all question as
70 feasibility and safety, instead Of wasting money
upon one Of doubtful utility.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-08-30
Interesting TO Pensioners.

The regular Biennial Surgical Examination Of
United States Pensioners occurs this year on th,
18th day of September
For the convenience Of those interested we pub.
lish the following list of surgeons appointed If
this district
G.. B. Billiard, st. Johnsoury
c. 5. Cahoon, Lyndon.
r F. johnson, West Concord
L. F. Upham, West Randolph
n. W, Bmley, Chelsea
f. v Watkins, Newbury,
II II. Niles, Post Mills
j. +. skinner, Barton.
j. c. Rutherford, Newport.
H. g. Harrington, Chester
c. NJ. Chandler, Montpelier
p. d. Bradford, Mortified
;. l.. Wiswell, Cabot
G. p, Frost, Bnttleboro
G.. F. Gale,
D. W. Ilazleton, Cayendish
W S Robinson, Felchyille.
j. f. Morse, Royalton
$, j Allen, White River junction
d. f. Coolidge, Ludlow.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-08-30
h4arhcts.
AT CAMBRIDGE AND BRIGHTON
For the week ending 'ruesiay August s'. l--D


AMOUNT oY srocS At M,nSrr
This week o''a i.. 'iiislii "G ss &s ; ''i lS
6 5a.' y gsSi 5 5as I,'e go s3% %
PRicEs-Bs,f cliae--Extn l,t and heavy premium
oxen, $3.50 a. $1,000 Grt quality t9Ul $50, second
quality, $500 ~ s55s third quality, 5000 70 i7s5 "
LOO bs on total weight Of hide aow and dressed beef.
a few choice single pairs sli'' 20 sNN Bulls &C.
Working oIsn-soo 10 s2lov pair or according to their
value a. beef. Handy Steers $50 M -l.
Much cow'.-sio@to' extra good s5Na i7o, with or
without calves as may be agreed nrrow and orina-
Siore,.~Yearlines. sOnoo. two.ycar. Old. i01aol .
threeyears old 500 on Western steers choice, sluO
$4,000 Live weight safe per no.
She'p and LImbs-su0 a o.ni iu lots $40 70 lioi
extra a lets = b. on live weight, orsplo 10 5000
Siofss-wholesale. tlaoc, retail, c.ase pn Fat
psai Caitss.-S5o) asl200P head.
Hde'.-Brghton "a a. cts. country Lott, Ga s'c
with wool on, sl!9@si % each country .ot., Dry s~
sl.lO Calfskns l66l-c.
RrvARKs.--The prices at which ordinary to fair
Maine and other New England states cattle have been
sold during few weeks past has been so low that conn
petition with Western stock Of Ike grades has become
impossible Hence only those good quality have been
brought from Albany this week the same has alsl
attracted buyers from southern New York and New Jur
sey while there good beef cattle sold nearly c
per 10. lower than last week stock cattle about
the same. Twoyear olds, from 81 to sn, or from2ic
TO g. live weight. At market Western cattle irom oe
&c. on dressed weight. Z. Woodruff o. single pail
extra oxen. 10 dress 1850 lbs each, at l1' dressed
pair OF steers for $500, or perlb. f. r. Flint steer
cows and young cattle at ;ic per H., live weight.
The large number , Of sheep at market made dui
7c per To- ns 10 quality. H. u Bryant sold Boo lamu
at $500 each 10 for $500 each. j. Mcbride sold Oh
New York lambs at st2 each lordon brothers soid
,r a. ner H. Frant Rilerd II sheen NJ - 51 ..eb
other lots at 81 - EACH 90 flc and Cc per &c. Fi
hog BE per lh., dressed. live poultry Zoe per d.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-08-30
REUNION OF MARTIAL MrsIc

All players Of martial music In Orange, Caledonia
Washington and Windsor Counties arc respectfully IT,
yited to meet at Chelsea in said Orange County
urday, the 9th day Of September next at O'Clock r
the forenoon to compete for tenor drum be awarded
to such person shall best play double dragg refer
ence being had to time accent and the execution of III,
several beats Of which II is composed.
The Committee Of AipBd-Orango Densmore OF Chcl
sea- Thomas l.. Tucker of Newbury, Charles Lamphcai
of Groton, and Silas Merrill of Cornth
All musicians cordially invited to DO present and
compete for the prize Tho drum to be awarded to III,
best player to be worth at least Gneen dollars
D. D. ALLEN Commlitcc.
ISAAC WlLLIAMS,D
Washington, VT. Aug %, 1871.