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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-12-06
STATE MATTERS.

Patrick Fahey, an employee on the lnmoille
Valley X. r., had leg smashed from the knee
down, on Saturday, by careessness on the part
of some of the employees while handling rails.
currENDES COUNTY.
st. Mary's Hall, in Burlington, which was de-
stroycd By FIRE, but has been rebuilt, enlarged and
improved, was dedicated Thursday, Bishop De
Goesbrinnd officiating, assisted by several other
clorgymen.
The teacher of the graded school at Winoosk,
was sued recently for 500 damages, for punish
ing a boy 80 that, according to the testimony, he
had to sit on pillow The jury, however,
thought it only good sound spanking such as
the boy deserved, and gave the verdict to the
teacher.
LAMoiLIE COUNTY.
Geo. W Doty, Of Morrisyille, will soon put on
the road between South lardwick and johnson,
four-horse stage fitted up in A. good style as any
in Northern Vermont. lie proposes to carry pas
senger- and express, and also to do an erraud bus
mess a. soon az the cars commence running from
ST. Johnsbury.
osANoE COUNTY
On Friday before Thanksgiving there were ship
pea from west handolp" S,''''n "''"' 'oVOo '''
harkenoo poultry LUIS We ''"o ''' ~ ''''
oau Jay "ofA
ORLEANS COUNT
The Jail at lrasburgh has been without an in-
mate for nearly two months.
The dwelling house Of James Ticc Of Newport,
was burnt last Thursday afternoon Mr. Ice
and his wife were both absent, and the hre was
not discovered until bcy md control The build
'ng7 ana nearly everything I'D u'i"' 'u,'uu'ns
one gov, "'I' u''''Oy'p w." ,',,'-
ing anu furniture only Do'ns saved insurer ior
T, ,no ''i -, -.
DO" .'' 80 ,'' ~,
',s,I La~'.I a.. ,'''0 - - 49,. ~
49, .,'1', 11."''{ ".
1000 dollars ONLY partially Insured
-. -
'''''D ''''''
,,a;.h;.. 9oo s'- o,'',N .'-'''
last SATURDAY Rutland merchant ana Bos'
10" drummer hau some uiihcuity about bhl
OIL goods terminating IN " set TO- In which
the former got licked and the latter got fined.
An old Irish lady IN Castleton arose from her
bed on a recent morning and, it being quito dark
she become bewildered, and mistaking n second
story window for door she opened it and walk
eu out Iler INJURIES are SO serious that her lii'
ue7I'''el o.
wiNDnAx couN1Y
Osgood ) Bcms pail handle mill. in Mari
horo, was burned on Monday night, Nov. Goth
I9s-, g. 800 insured for : 300
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-12-06
AVOID QIACKS.

victim Of early indisorolon, causing nervous dob'
ty premature decay, &c. having tried In vain every ad-
verified remedy has discovered simple means Of self
cure which he will send oo 10 his fellowsulierers j.
IL. REEVES Is Nassau St., New York, Sab
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-12-06
legal hntioes.
V ERNONT,

~ WASHINGTON DISTRICT, So.
In Probate Court, held at Montpelier, within and for
said District, the 18th day OF November, A. ID. 1871
Nancy Hutchinson administrators of the estate Of 80
we'll Hutchinson late of oxhury, in said district deceas
cd, makes application to said Court extend the time
heretofore allowed her TO pay the debts due from said
estate and 10 render her administration account until
some future day
whoroupon, It ordered by said Court that said app
cation be heard at the Probate Once in Montpelier
the 18th day Of December 1871 and II Is further ordered
that notice be given 10 all persons concerned by the pub
cation of this order in the Vermont Waterman State
Journal printed at Montpelier three weeks excessively,
before said hearing.
By the Court.-Attest,
$500 N. A. CHASE, Register.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-12-06
CTATE OF VERMONT,

~ RANDOLPH DISTRICT, IS.
In Probate Court holden at Brookeld on tho ith day
OF November, A. ID. 1874,
Gordon r. Hbbard Executor Of the last will and tes
lament OF Gordin Hubbard, late OF nrookheld, In said
district deceased makes application 10 said Court for
license 10 sell all OF tho real estate OF said deceased
representing that said sale though not necessary for the
payment OF the debts Of said deceased VIII DO bene
ca 90 tho heirs ana legate and ALI persons Interested
In the estate Of said deceased and hes n Court tho
sent In writing Of all tho heirs and legatees Of said
deceased, residing In this state, 70 such sale
Wherenpon II Is ordered by said Court that said Appli
cation under consideration and be heard the lh
day OF December A. ID. 1874, at the Probate Oice in
BrookAcd and u Is further ordered that ali persons in-
tercsted DO notified hereof by publication of notco Of
svcly, IN tho Vermont Mstshwan aud State Journal,
printed at Monspelier before said time Of hearing that
cause, object thereto ~ "
by the COurt.--Attest,
N'99 JOHN a. CLEAv-"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-12-06

Norwich UNIVERSITY. - Rev. DR.. Maleom
Douglass, of Windsor, was on Monday elected
President of Norwich University, in place of Rev,
DR., Howard, resigned.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-12-06

UNioS Scnool--The next term Of the Mont
pelicr Union School commences Tuesday January
second
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-12-06

of the orders raid, S209oo were for bills me-
crung prior T. December /, 1870 There is a
milil- order outstanding amounting To $2s6.50
Owing to an in0rmalty ia calling the meeting
(but tea days notice having been gycn) it was
thought advisable not to vote any appropriations
but to adjourn for two weeks for that purpose
This course having been decided upon, the meet
ing resolved itself into a committee of the whole,
on the report Of the bailills, which called forth
some unusual displays Of oratory. An election of
officers was subsequently, held which resulted in
the election of The following gentlemen, the old
board of milia, having refused to serve longer
Cisrk, Mahlon Iuplin.
BaiG6s, L. Bart. Cross, W. y Peck, H. y.
raplin, A. A. Mead, j. W Bailey.
The next meeting will be held on MONDAY.
Dec. Is.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-12-06

n let the people in Morotown, Painlcll,
Marshfcld and Cabot, who want 10 hear talk upon
and entertaining, attend DR.. Charles Jewctt's
lectures He will speak In M1retown Dee. and
u in panGcll Dee. 9 in MarshfcId Dec H.,
and in Cabot Dee. 10.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-12-06

Geo. W Doiy, Of Morrisyillc, will soon put on
the road between South liardwick and johnson,
a four-horse stage fitted up in good style as any
in Northern Vermont. lie proposes to carry pas
senger- and express, and also to do an erraud bus-
mess a. soon as the cars commence running from
81 Inhnahnrv
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-12-06

On Friday before Thanksgiving there were ship
ped from West Randolph station about 80 900 lbs
Of marketable poultry. This, we take it, /. not
n bad days work
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-01-20
dudOUer Items.

The new and elegant NJ. + Church at
Andover, was dedicated 10 the service OF
God on Friday, Jan. 18th. The day was
pleasant, and the house was filled To its
utmost capacity by an appreciative audi
encc. The following is the order OF EN
erciscs -
lst, reading l22d Psalm, by the Pastor,
Rev Mr. SpraGue 2d. Oveiturc W the
choir; Sd, opening prayer, by Rev. Mr.
Lulkn; 4lh, reading fire. Scripture les
son. by Rev Mr.. Furrar; 2d lesson and
introductory prayerhy Rev. Mr.. Perry
sermon lv Elder SaLderson text, Ru-
mans l>t :l6 The sermon was listened
To with marked attention; it was insIruct-
i've. and calculated 10 lead the inquiring
into the paths OF pence. Drdicatory
PRAYER by the Elder. The singing for
the occasion ref, cts much credit upon
Mr.. Joseph W Eeton, as leader, assisted
by Miss Sadie Merrill, treble. Misn Fanny
Merrill, alto, and Ira W. Bodwcl, BASS,
Walter Hanson presided At the organ
We think the music furnished Tor the &C.
CASTOR, will compare fayoraLly with any
in the County.
Mr., Editor, crmit ne TO speak Of one
of your town men. Mr., Ethan Willis, in
connection with our new church; he acted
in the double capacity of architect and
master builder. We comsderhim second
to none in intellectual capacity in regard
10 building churches, OF anything in the
m echanical arts. We would cheerlully
recon mend him TO the favorable notice
OF building committees; he has given
entire satisfaction to he Trustees and the
society generally.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-01-20
.StOnehan Items.

Mr.. c. ID. Spear, OF Stoneham, con-
traclcd with l.. W. Gilman Il Co., OF
Lewiston, in Jan. 1868, for six hundred
thousand Bobbins. He sold out half OF
the contract to Mr.. kneclnnd, and sup
piled his part, amounting TO 81, 40. with
one hand. i'm about nine months He used
IS cords of white and yellow birch. rock
and white maple and beech, for which he
paid 1862 80. lie run the mill one year
Tor custom work. and took contract for
rock maple ut 1915 per thousand, white
maple and yellow and white birch and
beech, Tor 1925 per thousand, to the
amount Of 200, 900. delivered by July.
1871, TO Gilman, Fisher & Co., Lewiston.
This contract he sold out TO ID. ID. and Is.
Merrill, Of Stoneham, To devote his at
tention to the Mill. wright business. He
is Agent for the Yankee Turbine wheel.
patented 10y John Jordan, Mass. which
he considers The best in use, because the
cheapest. and will do more with less
water than any other wheel.
The firm OF Elliot & Bartlett are pre-.
pairing timber Tor thread spools, TO be
sent to Rhode Island. Owing to the low
ness of The water. they propose putting
in steam Engine.
Mr.. James Parker has contracted to
haul six hundred thousand OF lumber to
the Kcazcr pond in Lowell, for six dollars
per thousand. lie has six yoke of oxen,
some very nice ones, and five span oil
horses. The Warrrns. Of Waterford,
sell this timber for ten dollars per Nj. on
the stump, to Mr.. Lord. who intends TO
secure ten millions he has ii run down
to Bar Mills. to be manufactured. Ii
makes quite a business.
Sumner Evans & Co. are getting out
oak timber for Slaves. &c.
Mr.. Brown, lately from Paris. is getting
out lumber for boxes. &c.
Hon. John Lynch has numbering crew
camped near the stream, which arc get
ting in lumber rapidly for $500 per NJ.
They have small distance to haul good
part of it. They cut all hard wood, TO
be manufactured at his mill for heading
and other pun poses.
The associates and townsmcn OF Mr..
James Parker met ut bis residence, on
Monday night, to congratulate him on
his escape from bachelorhood. He in.
vited them in and "treated," and the
evening was spent very agreeably.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-01-20
Quite "a Difference.

The Portland Advertiser Gays: "a
year ago there was an explosion OF dis
sent when Governor Chamberlain re-
marked. in his address to the legislature,
that 1.-THE laws against Intoxicating liq-
uorS arc as we'll executed and obeyed rs
the laws against profanity, theft. I'M.
chastity. or murder" This year Cover
nor Perham observed, in his inaugural,
that the Maine law is las effective in the
suppression OF the traffic rs are our other
criminal laws against the crimes they are
intended to prevent" We do not sup
pose tho usually fair Advertiser intended
10 mis- quote Gov. Pcrham, yet ii does so.
Gov. 2. did not say what tire Advertiser
represents him rs saving. What nc said
was this: The present law, ,cherc Il Is
enforced. is Us effective in The suppression
of the traffic as are OUT other criminal
laws asains, the crimes they are intended
to prevent.
No doubt the Advertiser will correct It's
statement. for there is u vast difference
between saving that II law Is rs we'll eN-
ecu,cd and oheyed rs other laws, and
saving that a law where it Is executed, is
- effective as uthcrlaws. Gov Chamber
lain was criticised for giving utterancc.
rs he was understood, TO statement that
the liquor law is as well enforced in all
pats OF the State, as other criminal laws
a statement whiohiI is clear isuot borne
out by the facts. We have no doubt,
however, that Gov. Chamberlain did not
intend 10 make such statement rs this,
a. he was generally at the time under
stood bu. that in fact he had in mind,
although he did not express it, the same
important limitation which Gov. Perham
ntroduccs-Lcwision Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-01-20
The Ilisnnc -fSuI,lnl.

We have communication from Nr
LlcwellIn A. WadSwoIth. oC Hiram.
making charges against this institution.
but it is So lengthy. we cannot find room
Tor it. We can only give It's substance.
MI WadSworth was sn inmate Of the
institution from the early part OF last
winter to some time the following sum.
mer. His malady was a melancholy
state Of mind on religious subjects. which
did mt prevent his Judging correctly of
wha, &c saw about him, while in The Asy.
lum. His memory was unimpaircd. and
he MAS able ~ write letters. transact
business, &c, while there, and was given
his liberty 10 20 over 10 the city. and
about the building. lie makes his safe
ments under oath, and appends affda.
Wits iIom the ministers and leading men
oil his town, Nouching tor his veracily
and good religious character.
lie states many gross abuses of pa
uen1S IN The ASy Ium, which came under
his observation. but in ali cases the offend
ing parties were the hired attendants.
Heexculpa;es tie surgeons and officers OF
the institution from blame. Tor which be
should have the credit of fairness and
impaItialuy. Whether the supervision
over these attendants is sufficiently
guarded, or not, is j question 1t !,
probably difficult matter to procure The
right persons to ill such positions. il
may be that those of most susceptible
natures and Kind hearts, shrink from
duties SO irksome and trying TO the sen
sibiliiies. and only the mole un,uscel Ii
bic seek such employment. II the utmost
care were taken in The selection of aitem
danls aud Overseers. and frequent oLser.
walton of their conduct and treatment 81
patients was exercised. much cruelty anC
heedlcssness might be saved Com
plants from the inmates have TO be taken
with allowance, owing 10 theis state d
mind and miscoaceived views OF ill.usagt
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-01-20
RMinfOrd Items.

Tho correspondent of the Oxford
Register says: The people OF Rumford
poin, and ,icinity, held their Christmas
Celebration ut the CongrcEstionnlist
Church. in this place. on Monday evening
last, Dec. 10Th. The house was tiiled
to OVERLOOKING The seats were pretty
much all occupied 10y ladies, the gentle
men standing. The rccitations were
good. also the defamation given by l..
A. Thomas The Petroleum Chara'le
was very well played and amusing
Young Martin. "or Pets. so called acted
his part admirably. The tableaux were
exceedingly beautiful, especially, "Tom
Thumb and Lady" and the "lleathrn
Chinese" OF The Music, too much praise
cannot be given, though The rounds OF
applause aud tho frequent calling OF
the singers for II repetition OF the same
piece of music, were sufficient 10 show
that the music WAS good and highly ap
prccialcd by the audience. The trees
were well laden with fruit, and very many
nice presents passed. The whole affair
was complete success.
Tho winter school in this district is be-
ing taught by Miss Nellie Howe. Par
enls. (all) put explicit confidence in Miss
Howe, and feel that their children can
not help learning we'll under thc instruct
ion of so accomplished and efficient u
teacher.
The young men of Rumford Point and
vicinity, met wednesday evening last,
and organized n Lyccnm, to be held dur
ing the ensuing winter. Elested, DR.. IA.
T. Abbott. President. Question Tor dis
cussion at the next meeting. Resolved
thai a Republican Government is the
strongest and most subtitle form of Gov.
eminent"
Singing schools are all the 90 this win
ter in this vicinity. There are sevcra
not far distant from this place, and move
is being made to have one here
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-01-20
Death of Rev. Adam Viison.

This reverend divine, for many years
the esteemed religious teacher of the
Baptist Church in our village, died at his
residence in Waterville. on Monday laat,
aged "a years. lie died with his harness
on, literally. having spent over fifty years
in active service. in his calling, and up TO
the time of his sickness. He vas highly
esteemed for his Christian character, his
kindly disposition and genial Ways. lie
was concilatory and dcterential i'll his
counsols, but firm and decided in his re-
ligious views. He leaves widow, two
sons Zone cl whom, G. A. Wilson, Esq,
resides at South Paris) aud a daughter.
lie was To be bu,icd on Thursday. at
half past ten \. NJ Rev. \. X. I. Small
Of Portland, was expected 10 oiliciatc at
the funeral.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-01-20

which such persons have from constraIn'
ed servitude. There have always been
complaints against the institution, and
there have been commissions to enquire
Into them. They only developed more
or les. unkindncss or cruelty OF some at
teudant or attendants. who may have
been discharged long before the inresti
CATION Was made.
The utmost sympathy for the aniorta'
nate class ofindividrals. who are inmates
of such Asylums. prompts the pnblic to
be particularly sensitive when any charg-
IS of unkindneSs or mislnanagement are
made against the institution. We trus,
that all who have any official overnight
of this public charity. realize the great
responsibility of doing their whole duty.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-01-20
Peru Items,

The good people Of this town are now
enjoying that kind OF weather which re
minds them of pastimes the most
happiness could bo enjoyed, 10y sitting
around good hardwood fire, reading
useful books and enjoying the CONVERSE.
ton Of one another.
This is the season oil assemblies. enter
tainments. and all other recreation. that
cannot be had in the more busy season al
The year. To. day, Jan. 10Th, we have
about ono foot Of snow, on an average,
which makes good slcighing where it has
not blown off. The farmers have taken
advantage Of The season, and have hauled
their wood Tor the coming year; think
that many who neglect To supply them
selves with good wool. lose money by 50
doing. hope that the farmers of this
town-'the lords of the soil" will ever
be mindful that the happiness ct their
families depends much upon warm
house. and plenty of fuel.
The inhabitants of District No. 4 in
this town, held their annual Christmas
festival nj the School house. on Christmas
evening. They had we'll loaded tree,
which made all who were present rejoice
MS they received from lis well filled
branches those presents which they SC
much expected. May they ever honor
that day, as the dry which ushercd into
life, that Light which lightcth every
man that eometh into the world"
The members OF Maple Grove Lodge,
10. OF G.. r., held their second enter.
tlinmtnt at Union Hall, on Friday eve
Jan. 9th, and it was = complete success
The exercises consisted of declarations,
music. dramas, and all went to their sew
cral homes well satisfied that they had
been well paid for coming, both in Il
moral aud intellectual sense. think
that our Lodge has never prospcrcd better
than now: from but handful. less than
one year ago. we have increased to near
" one hundred, and are still receiving
new members each evening. May we &C
on in this noble work with united power.
and a fixed determination. TO raise up
those that are cast down and bound by
the mighty fettcrs of lntcmpcrance.
A. l.. III.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-01-20
Constitutional amendments.

The intrOIurtiCn OF 90 many proposed
amendments TO the Coz litutior. hy Sena-
tor Morris. referred 10 Ia. week, has
called out 4 pretty genera expression
from the press, in a,vor Of Constitution
al Convention. Accordingly, the same
Senator has offered bin providing tor
such Convention. To- be held carly In
Juiy, 50 that 80 that lis doings may he
acted upon by the September elections.
The Convention. according To- the bill,
is 10 number sixty; hence viii lie quite
select, and Il the bc,f men are taken, viii
DC IN able hoiy.
Oar State Constitution ha> been iiHkered
some since is adoption, when We sep
aratcd from the parent Communicable
in 1920. We were then new state.
.parcclv Inhabited, with lew IL, crCsts
such u now exist.
Massachusetts, Lad q Constitutional
Convention ia 1929 and another s 1873
With such important changes n City
years growth anddeve'opncn'. Is a State
have made, the general impression seems
to &c that i, is time TO overhaul the I'D
charter party @; The Ship of STATE. aaj ,ar
if il accor,'s with Tie VOYAGE bcin: u a.'e.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-01-20
San D0n.iHgO.

The Joint resolution providing for u
Commission 20 visit san Domingo. aud
report ~ to 70 the de>iraJleneS, Of az
neNjug 1t u The United States. has pass
cdboth branches ct Congress. President
Grant IN. appointed Hon Ben Nude e.
Ohio a. j. White. President OF Cornell
University. and Dr. 5 c. Howe. of BoS
ton. Commissioner Whatever may bo
said ~ President Grants interest IN ,he
project oi annexation. Il ma>; ie coucrd
ell that his appointment of Commissioners
is iudicious and concjiitotv. DR.. II, W.
is an esteemed friend OF Senator summer.
who Cpl oSes the project The Pref
dent. in conversation with the Comni~.
siouers, declared thar he WAS open TOGO
vicIion IS o hiS views on the subject,
ard should he governed 10y the view
which should bc disclosed b. their e1
animation at The Whole matter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-01-20
Farmers Ciub--Pdris.

At meeting OF the Club, Saturday
evening, Jan Il, the discussion Ct the
question in order for The evening, WAS
postponed, and the subject OF "AssocIat'
Ell Darying." was taken up.
Col. SWEET made some appropriate and
interesting remarks. which were favor
ably received. and with general acqui-
esccnce by the meeting. He had made
some inquiries n 10 The working, the
practical operation, the utility and nj
yanlagcs OF Butter and Cheese Facto
ries." He had learned that wherever
they were established, the result was
profitable and beneficial 20 the farming
interest in their locality, whether e2tab'
lshed by few, Is a private enterprise,
OF by individuals forming joint Stock
Companies, in which every farmer, who
chose, having cows, became stockho!d
er of shares, in proportion to his interest
in the dairy business. The latter mode
Of geitiug up these institutions, he thought
preferable, and attended with much grea-
er profit to the farmer. than the former.
Where such manufactures have been
established, by private enterprise, and
the material for manufacture, purchased
,t the farmers, by the gallon and quart,
the propreiols have found tia profitable
investment, n lucrative business, and
have made money in the operation.
Why should not our farmers avail
themselves of the opportunity to make
money, and save all the profits and al
vantages to themselves, by association in
Ibis labor-saving enterprise This mode
Of manufacturing, not only saves at least
three iourths of the labor, but also en-
hances the value of the production OF the
dairy mole than the whole cost OF manu-
featuring, thus, virtually making saving
Of more than the whole expense OF labor
in manufacturing on the farm.
1t i. notorious, and observable by all f,
who have an inclination TO notice this
matter. that the butter and cheese made
in these factories is superior in quality to
hat manufactured upon the farm. and
commands price in the market, two or
lhree cents ut least, per pound, higher
han the home or farm manufactured.
In the grocery stores throughout Maine.
may be seen these articles, made in the
Factories OF our neighboring States, ex-
posed for sale and readily bought, in
preference 10 such manufactured in our
own State.
These States arc ahead Of Us in this en-
lerprise, and are annually draining from
our State some 800, 900 of our money, for
The article Of cheese alonc-an article
which we have the soil, climate, oppor
luniiy and all other facilities, equal with
lhem-it We except enterprise Ito pro.
luce.
A somewhat limited belt Of latitude ex-