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-rhalbcrg the celebrated pianist, is dead
Writ Skies, who was Olive Loeans tray-
cling companion to California last year, &C.
companies her to England in the same rela-
ton, and his wife has lately obtained divorce
from him for desertion.
Cold and silver mining seem to be un.
usually prosperous Just now in California and
Nevada. The dividends paid at San Francis.
co by companies owned there in April were
over half million dollars against Sl4s, 900
in April last year, and Sl34,000 in April,
1863.
The rates Of interest paid by the savings
banks Of California vary according to the
character Of the deposits, ranging from si1
per cent on short to twelve per cent. on per.
manent deposits, although some institutions
pay ten per cent. on all classes.
The Louisville Courier Jouraai complains
that } c. Breckenridge, Humphrey Marshall
and William Preston, three distinguished
Kentuckians are out in the cold in their ma
tive state, being completely shaded by the
village blacksmiihs and coffee house polit-
clans who are now ruling Kentucky by ours
ing the nlggers.
-Edmonia Lewis, whose blood is mix
ture Of Indian and African, is one the most
promising American sculptresses at Rome
She performs every part Of her art without
any assistance, even putting up her clay,
which is a task Of great drudgery and form
ing therelrom more original designs than any
/ Of her sisters are equal to.
"A gentleman well posted III Brazilian
matters, probably ex.Minister Blow, denie,
that the daughters of an American gentle.
man have been sold into slavery in Brazil tc
pay his debts. The laws of Brazil favor the
slave in search of freedom and no law exists
by which a free.born person can be reduced
to slavery.
The prize-Gghters are still breathing threat.
enings and slaughter against each other, Co.
burn being extremely DESTROYS to fight Macs
for $4,000 within fifty miles Of New orE
Immediately. Tom Allen is also doubling hi
fists again, and sends ringing challenge t,
the Coburn and the O Baldwin offering t,
make punching match with either of thos
doughty champions for 5000 side
The failure of Dr. Strousberg, the grea
railway king Of Germany, has assumed mar
velous proportions The mere six months
interest which he owed in Roumania raiireat
coupons, amounted to over $4,000 900. VIVA
| he has done with all his vast means is a mys
terry His career is more than repetition o
that of George Hudson or Morton Peto i
+ England, or of Cakes Ames in America alik
in the boldness and extent of his operations
the amount of bis obligations, and the com
pleteness Of his failure
A nicely dressed young gentleman enter
ed barber shop in somewhat retired por
ton of the city few days ago, for the pur
pose of getting shaved The tousorial arts
) spat on the brush and proceeded to lathel
when he was stopped by the horror-stricke
customer, who inquired what he meant b
, splitting on his brush. Why said the bai
Der, amt you gentleman ~ Yes" r,
piled the stranger. " Well, said the barber
= " that's the way we treat gentleman; if
rough comes in We just merely spit on hi
face - Memphis San
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In Danyille May 10th. ARcHRLAUs S. BABBIIr, aged
p years, son Of Hiram aud Maria Babbitt.
In lrasburgh, May Sd, AVIS g., oldest daughter Of
Harlow aud Martha A. Foss, aged years.
Ia st. Johnsbury May st LYDIA EDDY, aged 81 years
In TunbrIdge, April 2sth, CoRSgLfA A., daughter of
Daniel and Adeline Noyes, aged - years
In Tunbridge, May It'll, FREDDIE youngest son Of
James L. and Sena \. Farnham, aged year,.
In Tnnbrldge, May eth, A. H. REYNOLDS, aged Ct yrs
In West BrooSGeld April 3oh, HARRIET O., wife Of J
w. Cleverley and daughter Of Michael and Mary boy
ant.
la Ryegae, April %, WALTER, eldest child Of b. Ro-
bin, Esq., aged II Year,.
In Rochesteh May B. CARLOS u. JEwErr aged q years
In Granville, May Q, RLEAzER KENDALL, aged &c yrs
In Hancock May !, AusrS Romans, aged 80 years.
In West Bridgewator, May ., lDA NJ, wife Of p A.
Tan, aged 81 years.
In Bridgewater, April q 0EORdE FIsH Of Shrewsbury
aged 10 years, II months and 10 days
In Woodstock April ea Nora r., daughter of Edwin
T. and Elsira NJ Henry, aged 10 years and month.
In st. Johnsbury, April -, MARY n. aged 10 wears
wife OF Mr. Richard II, Eastman.
In St. Johnsbury, May 6, JULIA A., daughter Of L. Q.
and T. A. Harlow, aged Is yeas
Ia st. Johnsbury, May 9, Mr., NAPOLEON y. FLIsr
In North Danyille, May 10, MARTHA j., daughter Of
Arad Wells, aged u years,
IN lrashurgh May p JULIA W., daughter Of james and
Ho'lna Clement aged u years and 10 months,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-05-17

WORTHWHILE The Spring term Of the Peoples
Academy and MorrisylIe Graded School closed
on Wednesday last with an exhibition in the
evening, comprising original declarations and
essays by the students, the proceeds Of which will
be used to purchase books for the Library. On
Tuesday evening two of Webster's Unabridged
Dictionaries were offered as prizes to the best lady
and gentleman speaker of the school, to be deter
mined by committee of citizens All who par
tioipated in this exercise did credit to themselves
and their teachers The prizes were won By Mr.
V. II. Bridgman Of Hardwck. and Mis- Estella
Thomas Of Morrisyilie.
Prof F. G. Hathaway, who has been the sue
cessiul teacher in this village for the past two
years, goes to johnson to teach the summer term
Of the Normal School, but it is expected that he
will return at the commencement Of the Fall
term
E. O. Hammond has rented his Hotel To j
NJ. Josin of Waitsfeld. Mr.. Hammond has re-
moved to a farm recently purchased by him in
Wocott.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-05-17

TnE LADIES or rHE WHITE lIousE Mr. Geo.
W Metcalf is canyassing the town for the -ale By
subscription Of work bearing this title, by Laura
Carter Holloway II is work Of some COO pages
with Il fine steel engraving, and is elegantly
bound and printed The character Of the distin-
guished authoress, the purity and elegance Of her
style as a writer, the unusual hcilite- afforded
her in the collection Of material for this publca-
ton, as well as the universal interest attaching
to the subject matter Of the volume, combine 10
render it one of the most attractive works ever
offered to the public. 1t is entirely free from any
sectarian or party bias but is written in perfect
y fair and candid spirit The work is published
by the United States Publishing Co., ill Broom,
street, New York city.
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Regal hntioes.
STATE OF VERMONT,
WASHINGTON DISTRICT. IS.

WASHINGTON DISTRICT, IS
w Probate Court held at Montpelier, within and Tor
said district, On the 9th day Of May, A. ID. 1871
Louisa Hathaway administrator OF the estate Of Al
den Hathaway late Of East Montpelier, In said district
deecasedi makes application to said Court with the con
sent and appreciation in writing Of the widow and heirs
OF said deceased for license TO sell ali of the
wo-story house and land, owned by him at the time
mis- deeease situated In the village OF North Montpelier
in said East Montpelier including the homestead there
in representing that the sale Of part thereof
nry for the pay ment u the debts OF said deceased and
at the sale Of the remainder wonid lie beneficial to the
widow and heirs 0f d deceased and those Interested Ia
his estate.
Nhervupon, Il Is ordered by said Court that said
application be referred to session thereof to be
held at the Probate Office in said Montpelier on the
9th day OF June A. d. 1871, for hearing and decision
thereon Aud II Is further ordered that all persons In
terested be notified hereof by publication Of notice Of
said application and order thereon three weeks success
slveiy in the Vermont Waterman & State Journal
printed at Montpelier before said time of hearing thai
they may appear at said time and place. and If they sec
/ cause, object thereto.
By the Court,-Attest,
705a N. "A. CHASE, Register
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-05-17

SAP ASH FATAL AccDEVr.-A sad accident oc.
CURED on the Vermont Central road, between
Sharon and Royolton, at O'Clock Wednesday
evening.
Miss Parkhurst, resident Of Sharon, was at
the time walking ON the track with her mother,
when il is said she tainted away and fell across
the track Al the same moment the st. Albau 5
train came sweeping round the curve at good
rate Of speed, and before the mother could assist
her daughter-w was large neshy woman--or
the IRAN could he stopped (though the engine
was re'efsed,) it came down upon the PROSTATE
and unconscious woman, crushing and manglnp
her body in such way as to leave il only mas,
o. iiesh and bones strewed along tho track. The
train was stopped, and all done that could be done
W those having charge of it. Miss Parkhnrst
was single lady, aged about 80 years, and her
oeath Is matter of regret to all who knew and
seemed her
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STATE OF VERMONT,

- WASHINGTON DISTRICT IS.
~ PROBATE Court, held at Montpelier within and for
said District, on the 18th day Of May, A. d. 1871.
Carlos Carpenter executor Of the last will and tesla
ment OF Harriet T. Norris late Of Barre, In said district
deceased presents his administration account for exam
nation and allowance, and makes application for de
cree OF distribution and partition Of the estate Of said
Wheeupon g ordered by sad Court that said account
aud SAID application be referred to thereof 10 be
hoda the Probate Oico in said Montpelier on the 9Th
dil OF June A. d. 1871, for hearing and decision thereon
And II Is further ordered that notice hereof be given
a persons Interested, by publication Of the three
weeks successyely in the Vermont Watchman & State
Journal, newspaper published at Montpelier previous
10 said time appointed for hearing that they NAV appear
Al said time and place, and show cause fany they may
have whv said account should not be allowed and suo
decree made.
ny the Court. Attest,
70'7l n. A. CHASE, Register
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OLIVE NJ. BLISS ESTATE.

~ The subscribers, having boen appointed by the
honorable Probate Court for the Dtrlctof Washington
commissioners To- receive examine, and adjust all
claims and demands OF all persons against the estate OF
olive NJ. Bliss, late OF Calais, In said district de-
ceased represented nsoen and the term Of six months
said Court 70 the creditors Of said deceased TO exhibit
and prove their respective claims before us Give notice
the dwelling house Of George b. Bliss, in Calais,
In said District, on the last Friday Of June and
October next at one O'clock In the afternoon, each
Of said days.
MM. $. CIRCUIT, lcommis.,o,a,.
c,., IRA s DWlNELL N'A"''"S'''
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The Good Tcmplar,, Union for Orange County

met at the NJ. Z. Church in Randolph, Wcdncs-
day, May 10th The meetings during the day
and evening were open to the public. AFRO B..
Drew, Esq, of Tunbridge, presided, and Edward
Conant Of Randolph was Secretary. The forenoon
was occupied, after an address Of welcome from
j. b. Mead, and response from H. II Nardn, By
opening the discussion Of the question I, the
cause Of Temperance best promoted by secret or
ganizationsP' Festus G.. Rand maintaining the
affirmative and Rufus Nutting the negative. MIR.
Nutting spoke by invitation Of the Society, as he
is not member Of the order, and holds all secret
societies as children Of the devil It was said of
Barber, who used 10 run an anti -mas1nc paper
in the west ofthis State,
" lie cared no more for Morgan. ghost
Than Moses did ihr Pharuohs host iN
but our friend Nutting is in dead earnest and sees
dire ruin in all organized secrecy
The afternoon excuses were begun hy a contnu-
alton of this discussion by Hon ., r. Cleaye-
land L. G.. llinckley, Bro. Dearborn, Rey. j.
Fowler, Mr. Nuttng, Rev O. : Morris and q.
II Mardin
A brief but excellent address by lion. D. r..
cleveland followed, in which lac discussed the
aims and appropriate course Of the order. The
question " Ought abstinence from the use Of TO.
bacc) 10 be included in our pledge 2' was discus
sed p. T.. Grow, Bro Dearborn, Rev j Tow.
Ter, r II Mardn and j b. Mead maintaining
the affirmative and n 4. lluse Daniel Elson J..
g. iIinckley, lion D. r. cleveland, Rev o S.
Morris and Geo. Dodge the negative.
The meeting then adjourned till evening, when
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Collision on The Erie Railroad.

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49, '' "'''
4 collision occurred on the Erie railroad
at Griswold station, few miles west Of Atti-
ca, n. Y, at 1870 o'clock Friday morning
\ heavy freight train, with an engine, car
and caboose attached while going down
grade, uucouped leaving the car and ca
boose. The train was recoupled and the sig
nal taken in, and it then started on the as
cending grade, when the coupling broke a
second time. While it was being recoupled,
and before the signal could be reset, an extra
freight train came laundering down the grade,
collided and crushed everything before it.
Thirty passengers were in the car. Five
children were killed and about 20 adults
were more or less injured. The killed and
wounded were taken to Buffalo in the after
noon, a coroner taking charge Of the killed.
The wounded were taken to the sisters OF
charity hospital IN carriages provided by the
Erie company, and everything possible for
their aid and comfort was ordered to be fur
nlshed BY the superintendent OF the Erie rail-
way
r.p. r,,,c
"a '''nnlL NV A''. - i''y'" gf'' i"l'a"S
hdtea-Ihe Tucson (ArZona) Cd'+en OF the
30 inst has the following
The suffering and exasperated people have
commenced the work of retaliation on the
Indians. Their patience has been remarka-
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GTATE OF VERMONT,

~ RANDOLPH DISTRICT, ~.
IN Probate Court held at Brookfeld, within aud Tor
said District, on the lth day OF May, A. ID, 1871.
Sylvester ). Abbott and I1ett A. Smith,
Of the estate Of Allen II. smith, late Of Brookeld In
said District deceased present their administration ae
ton or decree Of distribution and partition Of the
tate OF said deceased Whereupon IL IL ordered BY said
to session thereof TO be- held at the Probate Oee in
said Brookledi on the 9th day of May, A. d. 1871 for
cd that notice hereof be given To ali persons Interested
~ publication OF the three weeks successfully in
the vermont Matehman and State Journal, newspaper
published at Montpelier previous said time appointed
i9r hearing, that they may appear at said time and
place. and show cause, IL any they may have why said
account should not be allowed, aud such decree made
by the Court.-Attest,
6ah JOHN n. CLRAvELAND, Judge
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-05-17

RAILROAD ArrRNsiL.-E Tx. Governor Page and
Superintendent Gylcs Merrill are busiiy engaged
in nppraising the property Of the Rutland rail-
read leased to the Central John B. Wnslow Of
Boston, Superintendent Of the Boston, Lowell and
Nashua railroad, and j. MullIgn of Springfield,
Mass. Superintendent of the Connecticut River
railroad are the appraisers.
Extensive Fmr-An extensive fire has been
burning upon " Slip Hill - in Middlesex, near
the line Of the Vermont Central, for a day or two
past. This land was purchased by the Railroad
Company some time since, and has been recently
cleared lt 8. stated that most Of the wood has
been m,od. The origin Of the fire is unknown
Tile result of the Legislative inquiry concern
ing the details Of the Connecticut election is OK.
actIy what might have been expected The com.
mitees report shows that double fraud was
perpetmted ia the fourth ward Of the city Of New
Haven and the House Of Representatives, on
Wednesday. hy a vote Of l22 to l00,--a strict
party vote declared Marshall Jewell, the rcpub-
lican candidate 90 have been chosen Governor Of
Connecticut, by a majority Of SO votes over all
others. Seventeen members were absent when
the vote was taken. The senate concurred with
the House. There does not appcar to he any rea-
son for douh.ng The entire Justice OF the decision
made
Gov Jewell wn. inuglmtel on Monday and
communicated his message 1n Wednesday
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-05-17

LATEST IRON PARIS 80 London dispatches of
Tuesday say that the government troops have en-
tered Paris by the breeches at Porte Maillot and
Auteuil The entry Of the troops at Port du
Jour is imminent.
Orders have just been issued from the war Office
in Berlin for the return from France Of the Ger
man regiments of the Royal Guard representing
every arm of the service, The public entry into
Berlin is expected 10 made in about six weeks.
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.TATE OLE VERMONT.

~ WASHINGTON DISTRICT S.
In Probate Court holden at Montpelier in sad District
on the 29th day OF April, A. ID. ISL.
Orson kimball, guardian Of William II. Dutton, son
Of George l.. Duton, late OF Calais in said District
ceased makes application TO said Court license 10 sell
the following described real estate Of his said gard TO
wit all the right and interest OF said ward in the real
estate Of which said deorge L. Dutton died seized, stu
ated ~ Woodbury. in said DISTRICT representing that the
sale thereof ior the purpose o. putting the proceeds
of such sale at interest investing the same In stocks
real estate would he beneficial 70 said ward
Mhereupon, II Is ordered BY said Court that said ap
plicatOn be referred session thereof TO be held AT
the Probate ONCE IL said Montpelier, on the nd day Of
MAY A. d. ISL for hearing and decision thereon, and
II "a hrher ordered that all persons Interested DO nOtl
fed hereof by publication Of notice Of said application
and order thereon three weeks successfully In the Yer
mont Waterman and State Journal, printed at Mont
pecr before said time Of hearing thai they may appear
~ said time aud place, and, ifthey Jee cause, ohlec
thereto,
$50 Ma CHASE, Register,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-05-17

CoMNG TO NrmoST T. Barnum has or.
ganized great canvass show for the season Of
1871, and announces that it will visit all the prin.
cipal towns Of Vermont, the coming summer
The exhibition embraces 100 vans, $50 horses, l25
teamsters, and GO performers. It will doubtless
merit public favor
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STATE OLE VERMONT.

~ WASHINGTON DISTRICT, 81.
In Probate Court held at Montpelier, within and for
said District, on the 10th day Of May, A. u. 1871.
Betsey IL tnrte admnlstratrix OF tho estate Of Hen
y Carter late Of Waterbury, in said district deceased
makes application to said Court for license 10 sell all Of
the real estate of said deceased to witt All the real estate
Of which he died seized and possessed In said Waterbury
and In stowe IN the County Of Lamole and State are
saa excepting the right OF dover therein but including
the reFeron o SAID dover representing that the sale
part thereof u necessary for the payment Of tho debts
al SAID deceased and expenses OF administration Of said
estate and that such part be sold without injury
to those Interested in the remainder.
Nhernpon IL ordered by said Court that said apples
ton be referred TO session thereof 10 be held the Pro-
bate ONCE in said Montpelier on the 9th day Of June,
A. - ISL for hearing and decision thereon And Il Is
further ordered that all persons interested be notified
hereof by publication of notice OF said application and
order thereon three weoks successfully In the Vermont
Waterman and State Journal, printed at Montpelier,
before said time OF hearing, that they may appear at said
time aud place, and II they cause, object thereto
by the Court.-Attest,
5o52' N. A. CHASE Register.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-05-17

Tie World is tender footed a class. Whatever shall
best for wet weather and dry for and shore
bound to be popular whether or no and II would be q
bottles task to attempt stemming the great popularity
gained by the Cable Screw Wire Boots and Shoes in the
sA months just passed. They claim much but the pub
lie has endorsed that claim.
The al-gone feeling which people sometimes speak
Of Is caused by want OF proper action of the liver and
heart These may be assisted and the bowels regulated
by Par.sn'' Psygatire pins In small doses
Corn and aour are staple articles but not more 5,
than joaR'ons AHodyAs Liaioient, where kroan 1t Il
good for children adults, for any Internal soreness
OF the chest bowels and the hest Pain Killer prepared
under whatever name
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-05-17

WArERBrRr-The Free Press says that one Of
the boys under sentence at the Reform School ran
away last week Friday, having stolen $500 in
money and some clothes
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CTATE OF VERMONT,

~ WASHINGTON DISTRICT S.
Ia Probate Court held at Montpelier, within and Tor
sai District On the 10th day Of May, A. D., 1871.
H. o. stone executor OF the last will and testament Of
Samuel Britain late OF Woodbury. In said district de.
ceased make. application to said Court with the con.
sent and appreciation, in writing, Of the deysees and
real estate o said deceased to wit part thereof being
situated 10 llardwick and part IN Woodbury. repre-
senn that the sale thereof would be beneficial To the
deeees aud legatees Of said deceased and those inter
ested IN h estate and for payment Of debts due from
said deceased.
Nhereupon, It ordered by said Court that said appli-
cation be referred to session thereof to be held al the
Probate Office, In said Montpelier, the 9Th day OF
June A. ID. ISL, for hearing and decision thereon,
and II further ordered that all persons interested be
notified hereofby publication OF notice OF said
and order thereon three weeks successfully in the Yer
mont Waterman State Journal, printed at Mont
poler before said tine Of hearing that they may APP
pear at said time and place, and they cause object
thereto
BY the Court Attest
7G72 n. A. CHASE, Register