The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1873-07-08

had no moneg. Stanton said, " guess
you have. Farmers generally have picn.
ty of it," Mr.. Snow, who was in the
house druok, asked what he know about
it, and ordered him TO leave. Stanton
said to Snow, al guess you will not hurt
anybody" and got in his wagon. Snow
took small fowling piece and dcliber-
ately shot tho redler dead. lie then
pulled the body out upon the ground,and
sent his wife to the ncighbors to tell them
what no had done. Snow is under arrest.
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES Of 1nE UNI.
vERsITY or VERMONT. The commence
mcnt exercises of tho sixty ninth annivcr.
sary of the University Of Vermont OPENED
on Sunday with tho Iiaccalaurcutc SER
mon by the president, in tbs College
street Congregational church. The ad-
dress of the President Buckhsm was an
able and instructive one. a large audi
ence listened atteutivcly to the discourse.
The music for the occasion was furnished
by double quartcitc. consisting cSclus.
lively of local talcht. with the exception
of the soprano, Mrs. McQueslon, Of Bos
ton. In the evening the society OF reilly
ious inquiry were addressed by Rev. Dr..
Smith, OF Laue Theologico Seminary. The
graduating class numbers twelve.
Soldiers Reunion.
a circular has been issued Involving
the following points,
That a general reunion Of the soldiers
Of tho late war be held at Eu,lsod, u,
August 9th, 9TH and Sth, 1873
That company organizations be formed
throughout the State, aud that all who
attend the reunion shall be present in
connection with such organizations
That camp be prepared on the Rut.
land County Fair Grounds, with tents,
wood and straw for the use Of the SOL
diers.
That battalion be formed iu each
county, consisting of companies organized
in the different towns.
That a battalion commander he APP
pointed in each county to appoint recruit
ing officers in each town, and attend to
the raising and organization Of tho bat
talon, and be in command OF the same
throughout the encampmcnt.
That enlistment rolls be furnished, and
as soon as a sufficient number have en-.
listed in any town, or two or more ad.
joining towns, to make a company of moi
less than twenty-five men, the company
be organized under the direction Of the
battalion commander by the election Of
captain and two lieutcnants, and the
captain to appoint first and second
sergeant and quarter. master sergeant.
That the State be divided into loul
brigadcs, and brigade commanders be
appointed to aid in the organization o
the battaions and command those il
their respective districts during the en-
campment.
That each man bring his own blankets
and each company bring or supply them
selves with rations.
Transportation will be furnished fol
fare one way on the railroads.
That enlistments be completed by Ju
ly 16, and copies Immediately sent t.
these headquarters, from which lists vii
be made. that each man maj readily SC,
who OF his old comrades nre present
Arrangements will be made by which
companies may procure rations on thu
ground if desired.
Distinguished generals to he invited
and speakers obtained.
Organizations as above to be formed
for sake Of convenience, economy am
system, not to abridge the freedom Will
in camp.
That the expense Of providing a camp
fuel, straw, and other incidental matter
connected Herewith. he provided for h
an assessment Of not exceeding one dolla
perman if found necessary.
|. Further details of arrangements to b
made at a council of such brigade an
battalion commanders MS may he prescn
at Burlington. July A,h,
Every effort will be made to rendc
. the occasion one Of great interest an
, pleasure, affording the best possible tim
D at very small cost.
The success and magnitude of this re
r union of old soldiers will depend mainl
. on the efforts and energy of the brigad
|, and battalion commanders and recruitin
!, officers. They are therefore urged
n take hold Of the matter in earnest, an
c make this the grandest and most cnjo,
/, able meeting ever held in Vermont.
O Additional circulars will be issued ;
: arrangements in detail are perfected.
c BY order Of
w. G.. NEAzEY,
DcnartInnnt Cnmmnndnr