Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1873-06-11

money was due him, as a plaster for bis
liberated feelings He accordingly sued
Chase for libel, and the trial rendered it
necessary for Chase to be on the witness
stand Tuesday, Ills examination not being
concluded at that time, he asked to be OK.
cused for the purpose Of attending this ex.
cursion, but his request was denied. He,
however, went home, took an early freight
train to below 81. Johnsbury lat which
point officers were waiting to intercept him.
and when the regular passenger train came
along took it aud proceeded TO Burlington.
Now Chase is fisherman Of rare accom-.
plshmcuts, aud when another fisherman,
with trophies of his skill, fastened his
small boat IN tow Of the Gdaotskie, Cbase's
Investigating turn Of mind, and his love Of
a ride in the small boat, induced him to
trust his attenuated frame therein. But by
some miscalculation he stepped upon the
side Of the boat which was being towed at
the rate Of twelve miles an hour. This, of
course, had tendency to make the small
boat dip water, which it did to an alarming
extent upon each side, but by good manage
men, Chase finally succeeded in righting it,
and finishing his ride The experience,
however, was sufficient to cause cold
shudder to creep over all who witnessed it.,
aud is one which, we suspect, Brother Chase
will be 10th to repeat
Arrived at Caldwell, the party we're
speedily provided with ample accommoda-
tons, and, after an excellent supper, they
spent some time in examining the views,
promenading the spacious balconies of the
hotel, etc. The Fort William Henry hotel
is one Of the most extensive and best kept
hotels in the country. Under its experience.
ed proprietor, Mr.T Roesse, the lessee Of
the splendid Arlington House, in Washing
ton, and with such an attentive and courte.
Gus head clerk as Mr.. Holiday, no better
place can be found to spend few weeks
each summer. We are happy TO recon.
mend it to such of our readers as love to
combine good living with their usual sum-
mer vacation.
The greater part of the evening was
consumed by the gentlemen in protracted
business meeting, at which the following
officers were elected for the ensuing year
Il. p Walton, President G. NJ. Chase,
LIST Vice President ; II. G. johnson, I'd
Vice President A. N. Swain, Sd Vice
President Il. A. Stewart, Recording Sec-
rotary II. D. Hopkins, Corresponding
Secretary c. NJ. Stone, Treasurer d.
NJ. Camp, j. NJ. Poland, l.. o. Greene, FL
nance Committee H. p. Walton, c. G..
Benedict Hiram Atkins, Executive Com
mittee. 1t was also voted to hold the next
. meeting at Montpelier, and to take trip
to Stowe and Mansfield Mountain. George
H. Bigeow was elected orator for the next
meeting, and Hiram Atkins substitute. The
appointment of poet was referred to the ex-
ecutive committee.
After capital nights rest the party took
the steamer at 7 o'clock A. NJ, for the re-
turn trip. The weather was charming, and
everything seemed to conspire to render the
return a rival in pleasant experiences to
the going. An excellent dinner was dis.
cussed with lively satisfaction at the Pa.
vilion hotel, at Ticonderoga. Here large
portion Of the excursionists were soon dis
persed in looking over the ruins Of the old
fort, but want of space prevents us from
dilating on this point. The passage to Bur-
lington was quickly made on the fine steam
er Adirondack, Capt. Anderson command
ing. The Captain took especial pains to
point out the various objects of interest
along the entire route the Notifications at
Crown Point, the immense iron works of
Port Henry, and other prominent points
we're fully explained; while the muster
VI eNViJ VmNVii mah ahu uOy Suplogeu
upon the boat, for the purpose of drilling
them in the part they should take il
case FIRE should break out ian exer.
else in which they are daily drilled, show.
the excellent discipline which is invariably
kept up upon the boats of this favorite line
In the evening, at Burlington, Hon. G
g. Benedict, of the Free Press, gave the
party reception at his residence. The
house was decorated with beautiful flower.
and Chinese lanterns effectually lit up tn,
grounds, while the Sherman Cornet BanC
discoursed eloquent music from the Colleg,
Park opposite. The occasion was thor
oughly enjoyed, affording as it did to SOME
of US, an opportunity to meet with many
old friends, whom we had not seen for {
long time,
We cannot conclude this imperfect &C
count of our doiugs without returning oul
thanks to Messrs. Barber & Ferguson, o.
the Van Ness House, for the many oblga
tons they have put us under to them
There is no better kept House in New Eng
land than this same Van Ness; and tn,
guest there may always be assured of al
:, excellent table, the neatest Of rooms, th,
best of beds, and better yet thoughtful
: and kindly attention, which makes on,
thoroughly at home, and which we rarely
, ever saw exhibited in any other first clas
: hotel.
' The latest adyices from the Modocs re
f port that on Saturday james Fairchilt
$ and dozen other men left Fairchilds rancl
: with II Modoc captives, including womeI
o and children, and Shack Nasty jim, Bogu
e Charley, Techee Jack, Pony and Littl,