Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-12-18
Personal.

Hon. Asa o. Adds, Of ST. Adams, is men
toned in connection with the appointment Of
Indian Commissioner.
Among the thirteen veterans Of tho war
Of 1912 en- the pension list, in New York city,
arc Govornor.oect Dix and Thurlow Weed,
the latter a fler.
Tho Aunty lampson," whose name has
become familiar 70 the American people in con-
nection with Mr.. Greelcy's last days, is Miss
Susan II lamrson Of East Pouliney, in this
State.
Hon David A. SmalIey, Judge Of the Uni
ted States Courts for Vermont, was guest at
the Fifth Avenue at the time Of the ire. lie
telegraphed 10 his son ia Burlington, that ho
is " safe but drowned out"
Tho ncwly.clected mayor Of Worcester,
Massachusetts, Hon Clark Jillson, is 4 son Of
the late David Jillson Of Nottingham. lie
has resided in Worcester for many years, and
has heretofore held important Offices in that
city.
james A. Pollard ED, the supcrintend-
ent Of Vermont State Prison, has raised quite
a number Of cotton plants in the garden be-
longing to the State, sample Of which he
carried to Montpelier to be put in the Cabinet
at the Capitol.
Private intelligence from St. Louis states
that Senator Frank Blair's illness is much
more serious than has been represented, and
that there is little il any hope Of his recovery.
It is doubtful, indeed, If lie ever leaves his
room again, his present condition being that
Of hopeless paralysis.
Hon. A. w. Tcnney Of Brooklyn, has
been appointed District Attorney for the East
ern District Of New York, rice b. +. Tracy.
Mr. Tenney is a Vermonter 10y BIRTH and is a
brother Of Mrs. l.. L. Damnt, Of this village.
lie did excellent service for Grant and Wilson
during the presidential campaign.
senator Eimunds gave a large dinner par
ty, Friday evening, at which Secretaries Fish
and Belknsp, Postmaster General Creswell and
number Of Senator's were guests. Pleasant
dinner parties have also been given during the
week hy Senator Frelin Ihuysen. representa-
tive Hooper and other & lngressmen, who occu-
py their own houses.
Ten VIM W. Grout Of Barton, is an
uounced TO lecture upon " Robert Burns, il
various towns in Orleans county. The Gene
raj is Nh easy writer and pleasing and attrac
tive speaker. We have heard this lecture
spoken Of in the highest terms. and would
suggest that the General be invited T. Civ,
it in this region.
The Rutland Herald speaks thus pleas
antly of the ceremony Of the wedding Of Rev
John f. Demcrit, formerly of this village
Married at the Congregational church il
Pawlet, at 10 NJ, Dec. 10, by Rev Thoma'
r. Jessup, Of Troy, New York, Rev John 2
Dernerit, pastor Of the church and Miss Lucy
II Bromley, daughter Of Daniel II Bromley
Esq The beautiful and unique marriage cere
mUny by the oficating clergyman will long h'
! remembered by the large assembly present
The music for the occasion was furnished By
Mr. and Mrs Roliin g. Wickam, and Mr. anl
Mrs George b. Iooms. led by Mr.. William
} B. Denis Of Rupert, and Miss Julia Andrus
. organist. Their superb and tasteful rendering
Of the " Greeting Glee and the " Brida
Hymn" with other music, added greatly t
the interest Of the occasion. The happy coupl
: left on the first train south, on their nuptia
tour, amid the greetings and congratulation
Of hosts Of friends.