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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1873-03-26

CORRECTION. -Mcssrs. Editors Your state
ment last week in regard 10 the time of return
ing school registers in the month Of March, is
not correct ii should have been on or before
the Goth Of March, (sce No So, ls6i.l
DISTRICT CLkRK.
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LIST or LETTERS

R.mainins u.eIlsd for ia ns MOHtSsiia Peat oas.,
MARCH q, 1871.
LADIEs,--Mary J. Bruce, Mary Y. Comstock, May
Cummings LlrEle Stone, Abba Smith, ANNA Wash
burn.
GEsrLENEs.-S. Archer, Geo. r. Aldrleh, Charles T.
barlow 2, Geo. N. Crawford, n. S. Carter, A. P.
Knowles, Edgar O. M,goon, l.. n. Parker, John N.
Rosh 4. RosAmond, Philip Roberto, A. vspaulding,
s. r. sprout.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1873-03-26

ScuooI. MEKriSo. meeting Of the Mont
heller Union District will be held at ;he vii.
lase Hall, Monday, March 81 inst, 7o'elock,
evening, to elect chairman Of the Prudential
committee, vice Charles Reed, deceased.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1873-03-26

THE ST. ALBAss' BurTEs MARKKr yest
day was dull "A few sales were made at 30
to 80 cents for medium to good, and 40 cents for
choice. rt. .trlt
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T. Z. Phnney has just received large
stock Of French and tinted initial stationery,
which he IS selling as low as any house in Yer
mont
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1873-03-26

Don't forget the lecture by President
Buckham this evening.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1873-03-26

BsoKr Dows.--rhe sugar house Of Fitch
Willard, of Calais, was broken down by the
weight Of snow upon its roof on Sunday.
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AURORA LODGE, No. %, F. & A. n

A SPECIAL CoMnrsIcAuoS ofAuRoRA LODGE
No, %, viii be held at their Hall on MONDAY EVE
MING, March 3lst 1873, at a O'Clock.
BY ORDER ~ THE W. NJ.
TlIOs H. CAVE SscsD
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= Tue best Of job printing and binding
done at the lowest prices at this office. I
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School superintendent Convention.

The Common School Superintendents Of
Washington county met at Montpelier, March
18th, 1873, at 10 O'Clock, "a. NJ, DR.. John IL
French, Secretary Of the Board Of Education,
in the chair
The following named Superintendcnts were
present
Leonard Tenney, Barre J. N. Perrin, Der
lin; Geo. II. Gray, Calais A. A. Lewis, Dux
bury N. Davis, Jr, East Montpelier Guy
II. Porter, Fayston " V. Vaughn, Middle.
ser +. l.. Smith, MsrshGeld N. Newton
Glazier, Montpelier; X. A. Greene, Mortified !;
Hiram Carlton, waitsfeld Henry ilsrtshorn,
Warren, j. Copeland, Waterbury; Allen v.
Abbott, Worcester.
The forenoon was spent in part by remarks
from the Secretary and Superintendsnts on re-
suits OF written examinations, the duties and
powers Of school officers, &c.
The following resolutions we're passed
l-t. The written examinations for the ensu-
ing year shall be on Arithmetic, Geography,
Grammar and 0rthography.
End The number OF questions on each sub
ject for written examination shall be ten.
Bird. Candidates to receive certificates Of quail
i6cation shall pass an oral examination salts
factory to Superintendents 90 all subjects re-
quired by law 70 he taught in common schools,
and an average Of 6j per cent. on the written
examination.
4th. The regular examinations for the year
shall be held Saturday, May 10th, and Satur-
day, Nov 22nd, commencing st9 O'Clock on
each Of said days
After assigning committees 10 prepare ques-
tions for written examinations, adjourned ill 2
O'Clock N
AFTERNOON.
Committees reported questions for written
examinations which, after being discussed
and amended were adopted Rev. Leonard
Tenney, of Barre, and Rev j. Copeland, Of
Waterbury were appointed committee to To-
cato and make arrangements for the Institute.
Voted That the Institute, which is to con-
tinue Eve days, Commence Monday, May 5th.
Voted That the secretary of this meeting
cause minute Of the proceedings to he print.
ed in the newspapers Of tue county.
A part Of the afternoon was also spent in dis
cussions, and particularly in asking questions
by the Superintendents, which were freely and
fully answered by the Secretary.
This was the third annual meeting OF the
Superintendent of the County. There has
been an increasing interest in these meetings
from year to year, and they must result in
good to the cause Of education. The Spring
examination is at the close Of the week Of the
institute, and it is expected that committees
will employ teachers in season TO commence
their schools the Monday following
j. N PERRIN, Secretary.
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Canvassers will do well to read II. A. Nc
Kenney 4 Co... advertisement this week.
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Personal.
I Perrin, Secretary

General Scaver is about TO remove from
Proctoryile to Wo )dstock, where he will con-
tinue the practice OF law.
Hon. 7, W. Park recently forwarded to
his two sisters in Bennington, as presents, the
little sum Of $50 600, or $500 for each.
President Grant attended the sociable given
Tuesday night by the New England Society Of
Washington, and was introduced by Judge
Poland, the president Of the society
DR.. g. p Conn, formerly Surgeon Of the
Twelfth Vermont Regiment, has been re-elect-
ed City Physician Of Concord, N. II.
Judge Poland has been appointed one Of
the Visitors 10 the military academy at West
Point, on the part Of the House of Represen-
tstiyes
Hiram Skeels, Of lghg.te, h., received
the appointment Of United States Consular
Agent at Stanbridge, p. Q. Mr. Skeels wa,
Tor some years Deputy Collector of Customs at
Wind Mil Point, position which be filed
with great faithiulness and credit.
Hon, Philipll Emerson, Urmerlyo of Wal
lingiord, and president protein OF the Michigan
Senate, has been appointed by the President
and confirmed by the Senate, as Associate jas
tice Of the United States Court of the Terrific
ry Of Utah
lion. Levi b. Villas, Of Madison, Wis.
long prominent citizen Of Vermont, is mem
Der Of the present legislature Of that State and
received the Democratic vote for Speaker q,
the organization Of the assembly in January
lie has recently had sore affection, in the
death Of his second son. Msj Henry Villas
promising young lawyer-who was found dead
in his room at hotel in Kentucky city
whittier he had gone on professional bushes.
heart disease being the cause.
Hon. William Hehard, Of Chelsea, who
had been stopping in Randolph few day,
visiting relations and performing administers
ton business, while stepping from the door oil
Mr.. Micah Mann's residence, Wednesday at
ternoon last, slipped and fell in such a manner
as to break the neck Of his thigh bone, caus
ing painful and serious wound. The Judg,
is doing well under the circumstances, aud bi,
numerous friends will all wish him n speed,
and permanent recovery
Congressman Willard has gone to Florida
not quite daring to meet the SHOWS which still
cover to the depth of several feet the countr,
hercabouts. lie has our thanks for valuxbl,
public documents. We zee it stated that h,
intends deyoting the extra pay voted to tn,
members Of the last Congress in found
ing scholarship in Middlebury College 70
each county in his district, which we regard a
q very creditable proposition
WArnrIEIp. dreaded Csnker rash hai
been making fearful rayages among the child
rem in this town. The last three Sundays hav
each marked the death Of one Of the children
Of our esteemed townsman, Mr.. Josiah Holden
and several other families have been called upol
u part with their loved ones. These Athlete,
families have the heartfelt sympathy of all.
The vote upon the town and district sys
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in case loss occurs. All business entrusted to my
care will receive prompt aud Immediate attention,
and will DO placed 10 perfectly responsible and hon
0fshle Companies, and every attention WILL DO shown
10 the interests Of my customers, Communications
by mail will receive prompt attention.
A. @. BROWN.
Montp.l OF, W., March %, is7s ser
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Companies. Assets
LIVERPOOL LONDON GLOBE, tOlOs, 800
NORTH BRITISH MERCANTILE, 1900, 900
ROYAL, Of England, i2OoO,OoO
FRANKLIN, Of Philadelphia, 3969,67l
ms. co. OF NO. AMERICA, Of Phlla.. 3,276,73a
CONTINENTAL, OF New York, 2,2si 252
PENNSYLVANIA, Of Philadelphia, lls9,32s
PHOENIX, Of Hartford, l07O,Ti2
NARRAGANsETr, OF Prov idenee, 53i,565
NERO HANrs', OF Providence, ts5,;29
NATIONAL Y. A NJ, Of Phi ladelphls. ile,S2l
ALEMANNIA, Of Cleveland, so2.5s6
ALPS, Of Erie, Pa, Te,k5l
GERMAN, OF Erie, Pa, 3i3,s72
MISSISSIPPI VALLEY. Of Memphis, 353, $50
ALLEMANN1A, Of Pittsburgh, oi.7so
FAME. OF Philadelphia, 23i,75s
FIRST NATIONAL, Of Worcester, lsS,a7s
LYCoMiNG, Of Muney, Pa, Stock Mutt 5,i7oJI7
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Aem Aduertis
EIRE INSURANCE.
A. c. b r w Ms AGENC y
Langdon's Block, Cor. State 4 Main sis.,
MONTPELIER, VI.


Citizen, Of n ntpelier and vicinity sre respectfully
Invited ~ examine the condition and standing OF tbs
following STocK FIRE lssuRAscE CosPAIiEs. The
Companies | represent are among the srRssGEsr and
Syst In this country and England and their record,
In the recent disastrous conhagr In Chicago aud
Boston entite them h the confidence u those deslr
ing RELIABLE INhI RANCE.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1873-03-26
EssEr COUNTY.

Essex county court last week. One jury tri-
al only was had, and the term short one.
The case tried was that of the State rs. Charles
Marden. Complaint, assault with intent to
kill Moses Eastman, Of Lunenburgh, in Janu.
airy. Verdict not guilty.
At the opening Of the term Of court at
Guildhall, few days ago, the clergyman who
made the prayer, pstitioned in this manner
a." o Lord, impart wisdom and grace to the
jurors, the bench, and all members Of the court
and even 70 the LAWYERS y
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1873-03-26
ITO TAlLORS.

FIRST CLASS PREssMAN
wanted Immediately. To the right man understand
ing his business and willing work, the CHEST wages
and constant employ ment will DO given by
67u W0OLSON, the Montpelier Tailor.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1873-03-26

Aivah Goodwin, Of Fast Randolph, an old
gentleman Of so years, made visit TO Iebsn-
on, N. H., the other day, journcyiug on the
cars for the first time. When ready to return
be mistook the train going south for the north
crn one, and went as far as Canaan before he
found he was wrong, which was not 80 bad a
mistake considering II was bis nrst experiment
10 rsilroading.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1873-03-26
NO QUESTIONS SHALL ARISE,

Seven years experience In Fire insurance., and .
to transact tho business In such manner as that
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LAholLLK COUNTY.

Work is going on upon the Portland and
ogdensburg road beyond Hyde Park, in sew
eral Of the heaviest cuts, 80 that the remaining
40 miles to Swanton may be fnishei for rum
ing the coming season.
A bold attempt was made to rob Mr.. s.
SCOTS store in Eden, last Wednesday night,
the money drawer being taken by means
Of removing pane Of glass from the window.
The drawer was found the next morning near
the store, minus the money, though it contain
cd but a small amount when taken.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1873-07-24

AN ERECT PosTURF-A writer on health
very ;ustly condemns the habit Of lOunglng,
in which large numbers Of persons indulge,
as injurious to health. lie says An erect
bodily attitude is of vastly more importance
to health than it is generally imagined. Crook
ed bodily positions maintained for any length
Of time, are always injurious, whether in the
sitting, standing or lying posture; whether
sleeping or waking. To slt with the body
leaning forward on the stomach, or to one side,
with the heels elevated to level with the
head, is not only in had taste, but exceeding
Iy detrimental to health. 1t cramps the
stomach presses the vital organs, interrupts
tbo free motions Of the chest, and enieebles
tbe functions Of the abdominal and thoracI'
orcans and. in fact, unbalances the whole
muscular system Many children become
slightly hump-backed, or severely round sl
shouldered, by sleeping with the head ralSeI :,
on high pillow; when any person hnc5 II !,
easier to sit, or stand, or sleep in crooked
position than in a strait one, such persons
NAV be sure his muscular system IS badly
deranged- and the more carful he IS to pre-
serve a straight or an upright position, an'
get back to nature again, the better
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1873-07-24

Nature wont he robbed, How many
times have you heard the old saying? Ex-
pcrlenced fathers and mothers urge upon
Youthful sons and daughters that they should
have regular hour be an early one. so that
by IN abundance Of sweet sleep they may
not fail Of the best measures of physical and
mental growth. Hours ofsleep, the sleep Of
exhaustion, are the hours of accumulation.
,Scalc one as sorts that the greatest preach
crs have invariably been great slccrers.
Docs the fact that the pastor sometimes finds
himself compelled to write late Saturdy night
',nish his sermon, explain the lack Of force
n his pulpit efforts on the Sabbath? One
Of minister's first duties is to himself, By
rest. and in all ways to keep himself in a
wholesome and perfect frame OF body, and
hence of spirit, as it is possible for him to
aequirc.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1873-07-24

SCENE IN A SMOKING CAE.-The follow
ing amusing incident occurred recently in
the smoking car of c. g. and j. G. railroad
train, between Shelby and Cleveland. Says
the Cleveland Times:
A woman with poodle dog entered the
car Just piior to the departure Of the train
from the former point, and after depositing
her dog on the seat, turned over the back
of another one, so that each seat faced the
other. Together. she and her canine COM
panion thus monopolized the entire seats.
Appearances seemed to indicate that the car
was one exclusively for the convenience OF
those addicted to the Use Of the "weed;' but
of this fact she was soon advised by the con-
ductor. who advised her at the same time
that the accommodations in the other coach
cs were superior to those where she was
tLen. However, she insisted on remaining,
urging that her presence would deter the
occupants of the ear from smoking, and she
would consequently experience no discomfort
from tobacco fumes. Long before the train
reached this city, however, n gentleman sit
ting directly in front OF her produced his
case. and, taking therelrom q cigar, began
putting away at it in manner which seem
ed peculiarly calculated to aggravate the
woman back of him. In an instant strategic
ie movement, she wrestcd the obnoxious ci-
gar from his mouth and threw it out OF the
window, cxcaiming, "If there is anything
| do hate. it is tobacco smoke" The passen.
GERS who had witnessed the affair were con-
yulsed with laughter, but the offending smo-
kcr suppressed whatever emotions may have
been struggling for expression in words or
action, and maintained throughout the same
impcrturbabe gravity which had character
lied him from the first. Calmly rising from
his seat, he opened the window nearest him.
fastening it up, and reaching over the seat
back, took up that woman's poodle dog
and threw it out Oft the window as far beyond
as possible at the same time saying, ''if there
is anything do hate, it's poodle dog "
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1873-07-24
4 female lawyer in Chicago has just Won

\ female lawyer in Chicago has just won
her first case. She combined all the cle-
ments essential to success, being only nine
teen years old, Of very attractive appearance,
lust admitted to practice, and having for
her client a Woodworking washerwoman who
was compelled to sue butcher tor non-pay
mcnt Of rent. Against the eloquent pcrsua-
tions Of the young lady. the argument Of The
ln'chcr'- male attorney were of no avail, and
n, iury hrought in verdict after but two
minutes dclibcraton in favor Of the washer
woman.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1873-07-24

70 feel a conviction Of Immortality We
must live for it. Let any one firmly bclie'e
that the soul is permanent, and 1--we from
that belief. and soon existence will seem per,
maucnt too The world become, the ven "'
abrghtcr glory that lies behind it; the mno'
conscious Of It's own rooted being, docs not
wait for Immortality, "but is passed Irom
death unto lilc
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1873-07-24
The Railroad Question in its Ecomical
and Political Bearings.

The farmers movement in the West fol
cheap transportation and to check railroad
monopoly begins to have an influence and to
take shape in the politics of the country.
The Iowa Republican State Convention,
which assembled on the 25th for the purpose
of nominating candidates for Governor and
other officers, took the subject up nobly.
Among the resolutions, mostly of partisan
political character, passed unanimously by
the Co2ention was the following :-"Re-
solved, That the producing, commercial and
industrial interests of the country should
have the best and cheapest modes Of trans
portation possible; and while actual capital
invested in such means of transit, whether
by railroad or otherwise, should be permit
ted the right Of reasonable remuneration,
abuse in their management, excessive rates,
oppressive discrimination against localities,
persons or interrsts should corrected by
law, and we demand Congressional and Le-
gislative enactments that will control and
regulate the railroads of the country, give to
the people transportation at fair rates and pro-
tect them against existing abuses" Then,
again, IN other resolutions, referring to the
mission of the republican party, the Conven-
ton says, ''it will now be derelict to its spir-
it and duty if it does not protect all our peo-
pie from all the forms of oppression, wheth-
er by monoplies, centralized capital, or of
whatsoever kind the oppression may be-"
and, "that we insist upon the right and duty
of the State to control every franchise Of
whatsoever kind it grants" meaning the
grants to capitalists and corporations for max
ing railroads or other improvements, declar-
ing at the same time that there is no wish
to do injustice to those who invest in such
enterprises. 1t is worthy of notice that the
Convention, while ayowing its faith in the
republican party, declares that to carry out
these views it is "the duty Of every Republi-
can to oppose the election Of bad man and
incompetent official, whether he be a candi
date upon our own or any other ticket"
\ Admitting there is some of the usual bun
combc in these resolutions characterizes
those Of political conventions generally, still
it is evident the republicans of Iowa are
awake to the issues that are looming up, and
that they intend to use them. Their State
is agricultural, more largely SO, perhaps. than
any otherin proportion to population, and isat
greater distance from markets for its produce
than many others Feeling, then, the necessity
Of an outlet for their products, which means
che<pcrt Transportation to the seaboard, the
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1873-07-24

Here is another one of those delightful
facts of science: Feeling is a much slower
than sight. fla man had arms long enough
to reach the sun, and were to touch that
body withthc tip of his fingers, he would
never find ont whether it were hot or cold,
as he would he dead before the sensation ar
rived at headquarters, which would require
700 years.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1873-07-24

A quaint old gentleman oI an active STIR
ring disposi,ion had man who was at work
in his @ardcn who was quite the reverse:
Jones. said he, did you ever see snail
"Ccrtainly." said Jones " Then you must
have met him said tho old man. " l'r y'n
never could have ovcrtakcn hlm.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1873-07-24

An old lady selling eggs asked, as is usual
nwh,t's the news :" "Thc latest, SAID the
oblieins clerk, 'is that the Yankees have got
the Modocs.' The old lady struck her
knucllcs ON the counter and exclaimed -
hone the last one Of EN- will die ol it
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1873-07-24

movements of the the farmers throughout. the
West against the Railroad monopoly and Its
high charges. Among the farmers oranges
and other cognate associations in the West
for curbing and regulating the railroad IN
terests which begin to count their members
by millions. Iowa has a large number.
Though these combinations have not had
time TO crvstalize or show their strength
they are increasing, and must before long,
become more united and effective. 1he ma
terial interests of a vast section of the coun-
try must give direction to its political action:
Cheap transportation, consequently, beng OF
primary Importance to tue agricultural west,
the railroad question will necessarily enter
into the politics of that region. How to
solve it is the difficulty at present. The
people sec, and indeed feel, the necessity OF
doing something: but where to begin or how
to proceed rs not so apparent There is the
difficulty Of invading invested or chartered
rights. Then the railroad power is strongly
fortified by capital and by its influence over
public men, legislatures and the judiciary.
Nor is it clear to the reformers whether they
should 90 to the State governments or the
federal government for remedy. In their
inchoate movements under this state of things
the farmers organizations exhibit some fear
that the politicians or political parties. may
defeat their object while pretending to favor
it. But are they not independent Of one or
other of the old political parties Can they
crystallize into power in the Republic
without doing so? The Iowa State Conyen-
tion has taken the initiative to bring them
into the republican organization. VIII the
democrats bid higher or do better! Or
will these organizations remain power IN
themselves The answer must be left to the
future.-N. /. HerdH.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1873-07-24

It is said that some of the Boston sa-
,oor keepers convicted Of selling liquor,
are in the habit Of paying substitutes to
serve out the terms of imprisonment to
which they have been sentenced