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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-08-07

WAiTsfFLD.--About the middle Of June Mr.
David Joslin, Of this place, was taken sick and
had the usual symptoms Of apopeSy. This final
~ eliminated in paralysis Of the right siie Of
his body. Under skiful medical treatment, how
ever, he gradually improved Cor about six weeks
when he had another attack Of apoplexy, and I'M
der the inhaence Of medicines, on the Both Of
trly - vlni,od up two snakes, SIX inehes in
length, q The striped species, since which time
he has been imEoving fast. 1t is supposed he
swallowed the snakes while drinking from small
stream, on OF about the first of May last
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-08-07

County CoNyErIoN. convention Of the
Democrats for the nomination Of a county ticket,
will he held in this village, on Tuesday, Aug. 20,
at 10 o'clock a. m.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-08-07
SOCIAL TEMPERANCE MEETING

At Village Hall, every Sunday evening, from a
quarter before SIX till seven O'Clock. All are
cordially invited to attend
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-08-07

ACCIDENT At ST. ALBlSs AT the exhibition
Of Stone & Murrays circus, at st. Adams on
Monday night section Of the seats occupied by
about 100 people broke down, Ipjuring quite a
number, though as far as known, none seriously.
II sevdent that the seats were detective, and the
injured parties will endeayor 10 collect damage vi
the circus company,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-08-07

Truwspsr, August Z.
The following Tho prices obtained in this market
by commission houses for Produce In good condition
subject 10 a comm sson for selling
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-08-07

PKAcusM AcADENY.-Ihe fall term Of this pop
uar Institution of Learning commences on Tues
day, September 3 1t will remain under the ex-
ceedingy popular and efficient management Of
Mr. c. A. Bunker, assisted by experienced teach
ers The reputation Of this school for imparting
a thorough education is second to none in the
State, and it is we'll worthy Of an extended pat
rJnage
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-08-07
wISDuAM COUNTY.

number of brakemen employed on the
Vermont Central road we're arrested Wednes-
day for stealing baggage from the cars at
South Vernon. Five of the number were
nabbed at Grouts Corner and taken 20 Green
field, and officer Wood Of Brattleboro made
two or three arrests while others of the gang
escaped The charge, we believe, is not of a
very serious nature, the stolen articles consist
ing mostly of champaign and other goodies
Of comparatively little value.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-08-07

GvrslEs For nearls week this vicinity has hcen
Infested by gang Il eyp-ies. " some IN rae-, And
some in tags, and some IL velvet gowns. Fortune
telling and swapping horses are among their
amuscmcnts
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-08-07

RAILROAD CnANGE-We learn that in order to
consolidate and harnonize as much as possible
the various railroad interests on the road from
O gdensburg to Boston, the managers OF the
Northern q. ~ Railroad have purchased a
majority Of the stock Of the Concord (N. ~
Railroad, under whose control it will be run in
The future
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-08-07
VERMONT METHODIST SEMINARY
FEM ALE COLLEG E,
MONTPELIER. yFnMONT,

Rev, j. {. W COXE, \. u, PrW0pal.
A full faculty Of accomplished Teachers. Four regu-
lar cuuraos Of study. Commercial department to he
opened Pail Term Buildings new spacious and elegant
Special attention to Music and ornameutils Rates
low Ample foillt for selthoardln. Fall term opens
Au.ust 2s Winter Term, December Z. For hoard or
70 ms, address tho Principal. 3i1
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-08-07

B,rrls1 CnuRcn. MONTPELIER Daring THE
month Of August there will not be any preaching
services Prayer Meeting and Sabbath School at
100 n the morning. Prayer Meeting on We'd
nesday evening at "a O'Clock, as usual.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-08-07

School MrFriNo The annual meeting of the
Montpelier Union School District will he held in
the Village Hall, August u. 1872, at clock
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-08-07

Unsupported by the Frcemen Of Washington County on
Tuesday the ID day Of September next and to complete
their organization in the county
Hon. Daniel Roberts, Hon. A. u. Gardner and others
have been invited to address the citizens Of the county
that day.
.kiNB,LL RoRiSsoS rsprLEroS,
/ g Tg .,y s y, a; m's ss9
4 v Bisass 4 i. Gass, '''"
s. q sraSrox joas Baows.
q. H. CaASDALL. C. II. fRgScH.
SOCIAL TEMPERANCE MEETING
At Village Hall. every Sunday evening" from
quarter before SIX till seven O'Clock. All are
cordially invited to attend.
rS-rhe Methodist Seminary and Female Col
lege commences it, Fall term, under its new
Principal, on the 2s,h inst See advertisement.
sa-
II The Sunday evening temperance meeting Is
changed to quarter before six O'Clock sharp
This is to accnmodate the other evening services
s-
School MrrriNo.-The annual meeting Of the
Montpelier Onion School District will he held in
the Village Hall, August II. 1872, at O'Clock
r. N.
County CoNyEsrIoN The convention Of the
Democrats for the nomination Of a county ticket
will he held in this village, on Tuesday, Aug 20,
at 10 O'Clock, a. m.
STATE COMMITTEE The Liberal Republican
State committee have organized bY the choice Of
Maj j A Salisbury Of Rutland as Chairman, and
4. G Ssf,rd of st. Adams. as Secretary.
.s---a
Gvrsus FOR nearly a week this vicinity has hcen
-. y 80
-. -, -. ,Lai.
go.
BArrisr CnuRon. MONTPELIER Daring THE
"o'''" W 49,, -, =,
80, ~. ~, ~, W.
'Va >" ''0 '''''" 49,,
''''u'' '''''''s - =
lttrsrRfous VISITORS Horace Greeley and
Gen. Banks have in view an early visit to Yer
mont Horace Greeley delivers the Grafton be-
fore the State Fair, at St. Johnsbury, this Fall,
at which time he may he expected to tell about
no" itt'e NC N"o"S a.''u' '"e
No,.,>o M,cu,xrs The E,llowinp il the
o,,,rd or ,r.,ni,us male nv tho c,mnittce of the
S,o,o A,'ic,i,,rol S,ciety nj the mowiny ma
ot,,o ,,ioi a. FINLAND .I,lv OH loth I'm. and
chime tF'a' al hu'anu' 'u'y ''n, io'"' ii'u, "'o
lsh po'u Meu'i 10 ''e Eu'eAa S''e
Medal 10 the " K,rby' Societys Diploma to
the ood :.
R,uso,n Cu,xor NE learn that in order to
o,r...t;l,,o ,,d har,oori,e os poncb ne nossible
r,o ,,.i,,. ra;ir,oJ ;n,o,es,s an tho road rro,n
Ocd,,.h,r, N R,s,on tho monarers Of the
Nor,ber, N NJ Railroad have purchased n
moi,ri,y If the stock Of the Concord tN. ~
/ -
',"''''''' u''u'' "''''' ''''''0'
'"o 'u'''o
pyacu,N AcApEuY.-The fall term Of this pop.
ular Institution of Learning commences on Tues
day, September 3 1t will remain under the ex-
ccedingly popular and efficient management Of
Mr.. c. A. Bunker, assisted by experienced teach
.ers. The reputation Of this school for imparting
a thorough education is second to none in the
State. and it is we'll worthy of an extended pat
rJnage.
- a, 40 .vh;ti,ior
r. -. e ~, ai.,,,s =, :, aI,,ns an
/ :.
',o'-', "'="'' - 80.
''ou' ~. Pe'I',' s..i....,.'
~, - a.c,,,iro o,d d.
'.',, =, ,,oo, -, q,
STATE PRlsoN. The Directors Of the State
Prison made their annual visit last week, with
reference to their biennial report. They find
tic financial condition Of the Insulation greatly
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-08-07

lL1rsrRous VISITORS Horace Greeley and
Gen Banks have in view an early visit to Yer
mont. Horace Greeley delivers the Grafton be-
fore the State Fair at st. Johnsbury, this FALL
at which time he may he expected to tell about
How little he knows ahlut he Presidency"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-08-07

lIABDwicK The Fall term Of Hard wick Acad-
envy and Graded School will commence Wcdnes-
day. Aug. -. and be- under the manage ment and
instruction of Mr.. A. X. Whitcomh, a student of
Dartmouth College, aided by competent instruc-
tors in the lower departments. Mr.. WhitcOmh
comes to Us highly recommended as teacher Of
decided ability and successful experience. No eff
forts will he spared to make this school worthy a
literal patronage.
&C. L. MeCrills, of this village, has contracted
with the rnilruad company, to saw 5000 cnrds OF
wood at 60 cents per cord, and commenced the
job.
AT the quarterly election Of Victoria Lodge
No. 1914, |. o. Of q I. the following officers were
chosen iOr the quarter commencing August LIST,
1872
W. c. r., Zenas R. Ilnntley W. V. T., Mrs.
WIN. IL. Ward W. s.. Sanford A. Gnss W.
+. -. Mrs. f. w. Still = W. r., james Collier
w NJ, Geo. Dow W. |. G., Herbert Ward /;
W. D. g., Willie Fort.
"A raspberry festival cnme of at Town Hall
"Wednesday cFenia. Ito 3i-t, heid under the an-
spices of the Ladies' Aid Sjcety IL was well At
tended and as enjoyable an affair as music, rnsp
berries and cream md social amusements could
make it.
--Crrcuses are unusually plenty this year,
Stone 4 Murray's Circus exhibited here Monday,
July % The attendance was small TOR circus,
about 700 attending the afternoon exhibition. and
300 the evening The exhibition was generally
well spoken Of Everything passed of quietly,
and good order prevailed.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-08-07

IT The Sunday evening temperance meeting is
changed to quarter before six O'Clock sharp.
This is toaccmmodatc the other evening services
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-08-07

MowlNo MAcnlNEs-rhe following is the
award OF premiums made by the committee OF the
State Agricultural Society at the moving ma
chine trial at Rutland, July 9Th, 10Th, llth, and
l2th Gold Medal to the Eureka" Silver
Medal to the st. Alhans Bickeye''; Bronze
Medal to the " Kirby Socety's Diploma to
the " Woods"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-08-07

tS-rhe Methodist Seminary and Female Col
lere commences It's Fall term, under It's new
Principal, on the 2sih inst See advertisement.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-08-07

q. N. BRiauAu, DANifL HoPKiNs,
&. 2. kiNnsLL, RoniNsOS TfurLEToS,
l. q. WBFrLock, II. A, H,ycOCK,
u. q. JnstYS, Strrnfy srEsCgR,
r. W BtsngE, A. ". AHNs,
y 3. Pirkts, NRtCnr NELsOy,
\. q STANTON, JoHs Bows,
q. II. CaANDALL. G. II. fRESCn.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-08-07

A boy at Uuderhil has just coughod up
a beech-nut which he got into his lungs two
years aud half ago
At Milton Falls last week young lady
named Marley, % years Of age, committed
suicide by taking arsenic. Disappointed love
was the primary cause
In the hateaS corpus case of Col..J. a.
Stockton, OF Pennsylvania, heard beioreJ udge
Smaley yesterday, the judge decided that he
was held wrongfuy in tue , ermont Insane
Asylum aud therefore ordered his discharge.
Mrs. Burke Leavenworth, Of Charlotte,
was thrown from wagon about a week since,
the horse falling down in going down the
hill, and received injuries which will proba-
ably result 10 death, She has lain in a stu
por for three days
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-08-07

CAnor.--Our village narrowly escaped a severe
. od last Friday night the 2i inst 1t COM
menced to rain about half past four p. m, and
rained necessarily until O'Clock the next morn
ing. About II the brook that runs under MIR
Farrngton's store and crosses Main street be-
came 30 swollen that 1t was necessary n move
from the basement large quantity of wool stored
there, aso his groceries and Piper's shoe shop.
This was scarcely done when the water came rush
ing through the building, but all was safe and
nothing was lost. At one clock strong fears
were entertained for the safety Of the grist mill,
also the bridge leading to Elm street, aud, had it
rained one hour longer, it IN ust all have been
swept away. But the waters began to abate, 50
the owners were saved from what would have
heen severe loss Of property. Quite a large
quantity Of grnss not cut On the meadows was
spoiled Several bridges were carried off, but on
the whole the roads in town were mach less in
jured than might have been expected
-On DR.. Wiswol4' return from the Democrat
ic Convention at Burlington last week, he donaed
n Greeley hat, the black band on which he
says is in mourning FOR the past SINS Of the Dem
oeratic party. lie is life long Democrat and
we are glad to know there is one in the party
that has some computations OF conscience for
their past bad acts.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-08-07
State Matters.
ur obedient servant,
JANE. G.. BLAINE
CALEDONIA COUNTY.

tAlhDuNlA COUNTY.
There are over eleven hundred names on
St. Johnsbury's check list.
The services of the ST. Johnsbury Band are
secured for the State Fair, to be held at St.
Johnsbury 10 September.
r. p. Lowering, Jr.. is arranging to have
another musical festival at Lyndonvile during
the first week in September, Of which the
papers will speak more hereafter Arrange
meuts will be made by which the mistakes of
the former gathering may be avoided. The
experience Of that convention will help ma
terially in per!ectiug arrangements for he
coming OCCASION
Fe Ilida, japanese commissioner Of docks
and public works, X Naeano, interpreter,
with members Of the Boston Board of Trade,
arrived at St. Johnsbury, Thursday afternoon,
10 the Vermont Central Directors car, by
special train over the Passump.c Railroad,
10 charge Of Superintendent Palmer. The
party paid a visit to the Fairbanks scale
works, after which they were serenaded by
the ST. Johnsbury Band. japanese aud
American banners were displayed on the
public buildings
The New York herald., 1872-08-19

over thousand whereas the demonstrar
ton In favor OF Lang showed that there ives
an important liberal movement which would take
o s sns
alleged that Lang is here because Blaine did not
fulfil his promise TO Lang in regard TO the Collector
ship OF the Internal Revenue IN this district;
whereas Blaine AYERS that the promise, ,. was only
Hity required that the office should be dinerently
disposed or hardly think Colonel Lang expects
to be elected; but he ts anxious to cut down
Blaine's vote, and thus show some backing AZ nome
In case Uncle Horace should be elected and oncfal
pabalum be In the market.
LIBERALS AND DEMOCRATS.
Pike ie making strong fight against Hale (re-
pubhcan) In the Fifth district, ana being an expS{s
trumps.
Henry clifford, the handsomest young man In the
canvass, and good taker Is talking to the people,
and had an attentive audience In brunswick lately,
at which o large number OF republicans manifested
much interest In the proceedings.
General Hersey, as predicted, has received tne
republican nomination in the Fourth district against
Marcellus Emery. Hersev Is very wealthy man
and Emery Ia only an editor. The star OF journal
ism, however, Is In the ascendant, and who knows
but the Bangor Journalist may eclipse the Bangor
IN REGARD TO GOVERNOR,
Perham maintains his equanimity, while Kimball
continues to labor with great assduity. The latter
engineered the late Greeley visitation In Maine.
As TO THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION,
much will depend upon the turn things may take In
the September election II Perham should be re-
elected by an increased majority-Blaine sets 1t as
high 20 OO0-it will be all up with the Chappaqua
cerned.
THE POLITICAL PHENOMENON RY THE wAYsIDE
possesses no particular feature at this side There
have been 30 many mass meetings within week
past that the people seem to be just making up
their minds which way they will go. Another week
may demonstrate something striking.
The New York herald., 1872-08-19

during the war, when few Of our people had avolce
In politics, and lacked good many provisions
recent amendments to the federal constitutlon."
"You are having very heated canvass upon "
adoption .s Or Hs ever
than one way. II win tend TO max Sur ~ party uT
and sss't ssss ! s:;.
have one OF the greatest sta' svpGu Sin HSae1 S
s we need .,, Y capital sI tai 70 essop it. is rich in
VanaSa WinsI ssa thSn al and has more
and In farming ls-ads q the most remarkable fer.
timty ana Is r|scssed with climate that strikes
Makes between the two and
- see by correspondent OF the HERALD, who
proceeded me, that you are not taking an active
''fhat correspondents" said he 'did me tnjus-
tlce, but unintentonally SUPPOSE as did not see
and have been curious to know the source. am
zealousW for the new constitution and the regular
democratic State officers"
Senator Davis is well posted upon the political
condition OF his State, and his declarations may be
taken as a. fair view of the situation from his stand
the politics a oos Of his ssats snd Rn although
young Senator he has already assumed better
position In national politics than any OF his pre-
decessors. He lives at Piedmont, and is largely en-
gagged In mining, banking and numbering, and is
not only one OF the abest business men and poll.
and most substantial citizens.
THE REPUBLICANS AND JACOB
men take an opposite view to Senator Davis az re-
CARDS the success OF the constitution and Camden
and believe both will be defeated and the repubn-
cans seem to regard 1t as victory for them should
It be so. for It Is said that the Republican National
Executive Committee have sent o considerable
amount OF their cash here to be used In this early
election.
As the day Of the election draws near the excite
ment increases, and the next week will be memo
parties win have their best State speakers on
hand and some Of the big guns will be here to help
at Wheeling on next Saturday, and General S. F.
Carey and other speakers In different parts OF the
equally good speakers viii, no doubt, be here for
the other side. The battle win be hot and the re-
suit important, and ten days more Of agony before
it Is over,
The New York herald., 1872-08-19
FRENCH INTERNATIONALs.

The French Internatonals held meeting yester-
day at 100 Prince street. but here like the Federal
Council, there was considerable Indifference and
nothing OF interest was transacted. Here and only
here In this CITY, are the true Internationas as the
outside world knows them. Every one of them are
proud OF being ''Communists,n and praise the acts
of the same, and the cry of "VfUe la Commitment
revives In them somewhat of q similar spirit as
the cry OF "Vtce rE,npereur' did to their fathers
1t is however, but justice to them to say that they
show their cOlors whenever occasion demands It,
They are at present In neutral position, between
the two Federal Councils, and they believe that
neither the one nor the other are strictly inter.
The New York herald., 1872-08-19
THE NEW YORK TURN DISTRICT.
Annual Bezirks Turnfest OF the New
York Turn Socfefiea.


The new Turn Hall, In Fourth street, presented a
gay and festive appearance yesterday the occasion
being the BeZirks funniest OF the Turner organiza.
tions Of the New York Turn district given under
the auspices Of the New York Turnverein. The ex-
terror Of lthe building was gayiy decorated with
nags and banners bearing the German and
American colors. The main hall was also
fully decorated with festoons and garlands
About dozen Turner organizations of
this city and vicinity participated in the festivities
at the Turn Hall yesterday, The New York Turn
district is composed Of the following Turn organi.
ZatiOns:-
New York Turnverein, Williamsburg Turn.
verein, Brooklyn Turnveren Bloomingdale Turn.
verein, Morrisania Turnverein New Brooklyn
Turnveren, East New York Turnverein, Harlem
Turnverein Gowanus Turnveren, Turnverein Of
the west side Of this city, Maenner Turnverein OF
Staten Island. These Turn organizations were re-
S Se Ns% wS Yo1s
addition delegation of the TurnvereIn Of Albany
the Greenpoint and Carlstadt delegations were in
attendance, The festivities yesterday afternoon,
aEs ~ ss Of
different Turner organizations consisting OF Turner
gymnastics, which commenced at two O'Clock P. NJ,
and fencing at i've O'Clock p. NJ The prizes, consist
ing Of diplomas and decorations, will be awarded at
the close OF the festivities at Jones' Wood to-day
rich programme s 9 had been prepsrsd' interpersea
with prize declamations for which the rewards Will
also be made at jones' wood to-day. A large and
attendance at the concert last night. The ar
rangements for these festivities were under the
management OF committee, composed OF
Messrs. d. Weiss, President, p. Schluechter,
B. Roede, +. Ether, b. Kuhn, J. schad, O. schoier,
d. Seib and John Weinhard. The festivities at
Guiding turning and prize fencing by the Turner
gymnasts; o prize turnen by the Turner pupils, q
tary evolutions by the Turner cadets A process
sion win be formed Ct the Turn Hail
the soctetics composing the New York
Xiigemeine saenger6und. The procession win
march through Fourth street, the Bowery, Third
nue. D and Eighth street. to the boat at the foot Of
Eighfh street. which Is to convey the excursionsts
t0 the festival grounds The Bezirksa funniest
OF the New York Turn district is held annually, but
each af q dtGerent place OF the New York Turn
district -
The New York herald., 1872-08-19
The Me MAIDEN F,sher1es.

During the past two weeks the Long Island
waters have literally swarmed with menhaden
fish. The Chase fishing company have taken
100000, which realized 81 per thousand. The
Taman company have taken S,000.ooO, and the
Wells factory, on North West, have rendered into
oil and guam over 100000, and yet their full
capacity was not employed. The price was for
merly sixty cents per hundred, but notwithstand-
Ing that the rate has been liked at 81 per thousand
the fishermen say they could yet make money II
the factories would purchase the entire catch
They do not purchase more than one-third, and In
consequence OF this many fishing companies have
suspended operations
The New York herald., 1872-08-19
NEW YORK CITY.

John Kellear, thirty-hve years OF age, native o.,
Scotland, who had been committed to the Tomb
on charge Of insanity, died on Saturday evenip
The remains were sent to the MorQue and ooror
keenan, notified to hold an Inquest. As far
known deceased had no relatives In this country,
Coroner keenan, held an inquest at the Moro
on the body Of Andreas Christensen, o Norweeiu
sailor, who died from the effects of injuries receive
on the 1st inst by accidentally falling into the hol
Of the ship Deodato. The accident occurred q.
Greenpont, L. l.
About four O'Clock yesterday morning James Muir
ply, young man twenty-four years of age, WA
found lying in the rear yard Of premises southwest
corner OF Henry and Oliver streets. During the
night Murphy is supposed to have fallen fron the
SECOND story window Of the house to the naggina
DeiOW, tnuS receiving severe internal injuriegl
Murphy subsequently died In Centre Street Hospital
deceased was native Of England. Coroner.
Captain Cafrrey, Of the Twentieth precinct, yes-i
terday reported to the Coroners' ONCE that tfd'
body Of an unknown man, dfty years Of age, ~
been found noatng in the middle Of the Nc
River, Off Twenty third street, by John Hanley
George Tsyior Living respeSasye a efo az o. S2a and
Twenty-eighth street. Deceased was about -
feet eight inches In height partially bald, WITH
scar on the side Of his neck and q brui.
been caused after death by coming in contact with
some hard substance while In the water Deceased
wore black cloth pants plaid vest, white muslI8
shirt. blue woollen undershlrt and leather boO.s5
Keenan, Will there make thorough investigatios
a post mortem examination on the body by Woost,
Beach, M. D., viii determine whether the iniurie.
were received before or after death ~