Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1872-05-01


on the morning of Saturday May 18th, by
early train via the Vermont Central and
"rand Trunk, to Port Sarnia and thence by
boat to Duluth. or by rail via Grand Haven
and St Paul as may be preferred Quite
large party viii go out at that time, includ-
ing members Of the Colony from Massachu-
setts and New Hampshire, and also some Of
ITS officers. 4 party of seven. consisting of
Mr.. E. L. Wright and family, and Mr.. Geo.
W. Brigham Of Worcester left yesterday
morning for the same destination. large
reduction Of fare has been arranged for col
onists by these routes. Full particulars can
be obtained by applying to Col f. NJ Brown
Montpelier, Vice President OF the New Eng
land Bureau of Emigration tor Vermont.
L. j. Deavitt, Esq, is about to remove
from Noretown, and open Law Office here
NIrRE N MAPLE SUGAB.-Mr 1. r. Dens-
more Of Midd1esez states that from 80
pounds IF maple sugar he separated 10
pounds Of nitro the present season. His
process was TO boll down the syrup till it
e5-t be boiled DO more without danger Of
It's granting, and thea setting it aside 10 stand
for some twenty-lour hours before - sugaring
Of. - The nitre. tiles to the bottom. and
he also strains the syrup through & thin
flannel cloth. The result lie superior
quality Of sugar. The proportion Of nitre.
as it i sailed, seems almost incredible but
Mr.. DeUsmore says he accurately weighed
it, and that il resembled white sand when
dry, and was deficient Of any sweetness.
There IS great difference in seasons. we are
told by sugar makers, il producing greater
or less per cent. Of nitre, and the preseat
must be q good nitro year, according to Mr..
Deusm5re's experience. Certain it is that
the maple sugar viii require no additional
" sanding to make it roerchantable If it is
all similarly inpresnated and not az care
fully screened.
No.rHIIu lrl4s.-At tile caucus satur-
day, April - Geo. Nichols, > c. Somcr-
viIlea John Gregory were chosen delegates.
and Geo W. SoPer. II. Carpenter and Joel
winch substitutes, to the State Convention.
At the annual meeting Of the Mortified
Library Association for the election Of off
Gers. Henan Carpenter was chosen Presi-
dent, Geo B g. Denny Treasurer, Frank
Plumlcy Clerk ana Librarian, Il. G. Ely, 5.
r. Judl Directors. The shares were assess
do fifty cents each.
The Two upper departments Of the Graded
School close this week. On Thursday even
ing Moses p stcSuey viii deliver free
lecture il H5we's Hall. commencing at 5
O'Clock On Friday evening there is to he
an exhibition. consisting % Dialogues. Mock
Court, Music. etc. Exercises to commence
at 100 o'clock Admission IS cents. Re
served seats - cents Tickets are for sale
at Nichols and Williams
On Sunday las, Rev VIM. > Hazen. pas
t9r Of THE Congregational Church, exchanged
pulrite with Rev Dr. Drake Of Royalton.
Rev DE- Howard preached his farewell
sermon At tie Episcopal Church last Sunday
evening. lie carries with bin to his new
home the best wishes Of his Pensioners
and many friends.
Hiram Dcn=more sold bis residence en-
Central street % Z. E. Howe ior 81 500
Reuben E8vley If Berlin has i hen that
bids fair 10 become as famous as old Grimes
hlIv. Last Sunday She laid two large sized
eggs at two -it-ing-. one in the forenoon
and one in the afternoon. B9wley says he
dose u.t Ike -aeh extra performances that
one *. day is al q likely hen ought TO lay
if She expects r. live to good Oh aye
Henry 3. Hunt 81 Worcester was thrown
from o horse on Monday morning. breaking
lis leg just above the ankle
The best place 70 g a Mayins TOR flowers
is in some well cured for conservatory.
FfzE H., >sD CofsEz.-Ye sterday. the
senate took up the bin 10 repeal the duty on
ten and coffee and after a short discussion
p7---d tile same Il provides that on and
after July l7t. next, tea and coffee be placed
On tie free list. and no further duty be col
Ie.tci from the same. and all tea and coffee
which may he ia public stores or bonded
warehouses on said July lst shall be subject
to I'D duty upon entry thereof for consump-
ti.n. aud SIT ten and coffee remaining in
said cores on said July lss pa which duties
shah have been p1id. shall he entitled to a
refund 9l the duties paid