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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-05-13

VILLAGE MErrNG The adjourned village
meeting, held on Thursday evening last, to see
repairing our Village Hall, or building "a
new one. drew out a luIl house Gen j $.
Peck was elected Moderator Considerable
discussion ensued as TO the proper course to be
pursued and it was evident that the friends Of
new hall, although comprising a large ma
joTity Of those present, were not united as 20
the best method Of obtaining it After consid-
cradle discussion, a vote to pass over all the
articles in the warning, was carried-eighty-
| eight to seventy seven. Thus eudeth the third
lesson, That there is an absolute necessity for
doing something in this behalf, we think is felt
aud admitted By large majority Of our citi-
lons but in what form this method Of re-
lief shall come, We arc as yet unable to deter
mine
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WATERBURY, CENTER.-S ugaring has but just
closed Rather more than the usual amount
has been made, but not Of the best quality.
Geo L. Smith has made one thousand
pounds of sugar from two hundred trees.
Farmers are nearly all short for hay, and it
sells readily for about $l5 per ton, As re-
suit they are feeding more meal than usual.
j o. Freeman has gone in as partner with
c. b. Clark, in our Grange store where
they propose to sell goods at ten per cent.
profit
-Mcssrs. Davis & lluntley are packing and
delivering the trees from their nursery. They
have sold large amount Of trees, and people
may rely on getting good trees, true to name
from them.
Daniel Demeritt, one of our oldest resi-.
dents, died May 9th, at the advanced age OIL
eighty-two. lie had been great sufferer with
the asthma for many years, being obliged tc
sleep on the floor, bolstered up, in order tc
breathe at all.
Our little village is being frightened VI
by paint this spring, ana Mr. >. +. otearns II
making great improvement in the looks ant
convenience of his house, by adding hal
story to the heighth, newly elapboarding, put
ting 10 new windows and painting, Wher
completed it will be one Of the finest dwelling
in the place.
Winooski Lodge, No. 40, +. Il A. NJ.
elected the following officers May @;
W. NJ, e. A. Neweombi s. W., d. A, Gray, }. W.
NJ. Wilson Treasurer A. J. Brown Secretary Il. II
Wells s. D., W. j. Pike J. d., W. II. Elliott Mar
shall, q. W. Atkins Stewards, g. N. Greeley, +. "
| IIuntley Tyler, Iieman Morse.
--Invincble Lodge, No. ITO, |. o, Of G.. T.,
have elected and installed the following officer
for this quarter;
Wet, J. o. Freeman W. V. r.. Mrs T.. A. Now
| comb p. w. c. r., Y. .. Burt W. T., Aaron Morse
| W. Y. g., Flora Merriam ". s., James =. Thurston
W. A. S., Hattie Russell W. o., o. W. Davis, W, NJ
| q. r. Cressey W. d. NJ, Frankie A. keweomb, W. q
Mrs Mary A. Davis W. g., O. Is, Russell
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-05-13

the Vermont artist in New York, is still work
ing at his great battle-piece, to be placed in
the capitol at Montpelier. In so large a sub
iect there is very much to do but it is grow
ing, and there is now a clearer idea Of the gen
eral intention. A group in the centre with
wounded, To the right a body Of men moving
into action. In the left line Of men in the
with the enemy's batteries pointed to the front
opening on them torn flags, bechng guns,
heroism, suffering, the heat, smoke, hustle, and
tumult Of action. The picture tells q story,
Ii is episodical, Of course. General engage
ments are seldom told on canvas. Human
sympathies are concentrated on individuals,
not diilused over masses. Scott has on the
easel a study for Farragut picture--a group
near the capstan. Adams Advertiser
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-05-13

Orr FOR EuBorE.-Dr. James and the Rev j
Copeland, of Waterbury, have engaged passage
in the Caledonia, Of the Anchor Line and will
sail from New York at noon tomorrow Their
destination is Queenstown, and we understand
their intention to be 10 60 through Ireland
then to Glasgow, Edinburgh, and the re-
gions contiguous, thence down to London, and
from there to Rotterdam, Antwerp, Brussels
up the Rhine, across the Alps into Italy, tC
Rome and its environs, including Naples, We
suyius, Pompei, etc, and home via. Paris anC
London. The trip will involve an absence oil
at least three months. Prof Coke, Of Mont
polier, will occupy Mr., Copcland's pulpit il
his absence. We are glad that a laboriou,
and successful pastor like Mr. Copeland car
have this long-coveted opportunity for recrea
ton and travel-and only regret that the boor
cannot be extended to many other deserving
pastors.
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The Newfoundland fisheries have been very
unproducdyc this year
The New York Mail thinks General shcr.
man is the man for the hour iu Arkansas.
Notices aro posted in the St. Louis street
cars, announcing that" this car can't wait for
ladies to kiss goodbye"
The May anniversaries do not promise to
be very extensive or exciting this year. They
are to be held in New York this week.
Tie papers and private letters received by
the last steamer indicate that the veto was
hailed with much satisfaction in Europe
There will be twenty six vacancies in the
United States Senate next year. Grimsby
thinks there are more than that number now
The entire population Of Australia is es-
timated at oo0,0OO The inland continent has
an area almost as largea The whole Of Europe.
The Michigan lumber yield Of last winter
isstatcd to have been 800 600 600 feet For
the present year the yield was 1900, 600 900
feet.
Peru thinks She will be able to pay OF all
her debts and have handsome surplus out Of
uerich euonodeposits which she IS now known
upoaess.
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HntN-I PAI'i. report 'uA' 'ne ll1o.ioo OIL
e'u'e.''ng Is rapidly Increasing 10 the E'iaD-
hSLea Nuo'ol' ''.e''ef WIN inc use Oh incense
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Doc l'l'n''' "ners ASSOCIATION have ae.
eldel 10 enter lDo po'lHeA h1lu ana nave cA'eu
ola'e 'n'et.l'n i'r June lo-'' TWO nays 'e-
lore tle H'p"'.'''n convention
"A Missouri jury, n The c'sc oil man
found vitn ien bullets DO DIS hond' decided
Tint le bod been shot, OF met some bad acoi-
dent in somc mnnuer not just now known.
Counterfeit half dollars, .bcarng the date
Of 1871. urc circulating 10 Sacramento, and ho.
,.s ,oortors. dated 1sti ore very numerous
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-05-13

VERsnlRE.-lrhe ladies who are the friends
and acquaintance Of Iauriston Church and
wife, recently burned out have collected quite
liberal donation of clothing and necessary ar
tcles, to help the sick wife along till she stand:
upon her feet again.
The Brook road school district have located
their new school house on the site Of the barr
which belonged TO the store which was burnt G
year ago, the barn having been removed ant
converted into new store. The towns people
have subscribed generously for free hail. t.
be built with the school house as an uppel
story Now if the ladies succeed in obtaining
books for a library, it will wake US up to MAKE
other improvements.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-05-13
STATE OF VERMONT,

In Probate Court, held at Montpelier within and
for said District on tho I'd day Of May, A. D. ls74
John II. klmball, Administrator De eonis non. with
will exed of the estate OF Amy d. Braman, late OF
Berlin In said District, deceased, makes application
10 said Court for license to sell all OF tho real estate OF
said deceased heretofore disposed Of to wit Being
all the real estate willoa by the said Amy d., 10 the
American Tract Society at New York and to Seth r..
Oramel, Enos H. Armand Emily Braman, representing
that the sale thereof would bo beneficial to the said
deyisees and legatees. Whereupon, II Is ordered
by said Court, that said application be referred
10 session thereof TO DO held at the Probate Office In
said Montpelier on tho Goth day Of May A. ID. 1874,
Tor hearing and decision thereon And, II Is further
ordered that all persons Interested be notified hereof,
by publication of notice Of said application and order
thereon, three weeks successfully, In the Vermont
Waterman a State Journal, printed at Montpelier,
before said time Of hearing, that they may appear ~
said time and place, and II they sec cause, object
thereto. ny the COurt,-Attest
2s-Y HARVEY TILDEN, Judge.
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CTATE OF VERMONT,

~ RANDOLPH DISTRICT, IS.
In Probate Court, holden at Brookhcld on the first
day of May, A. u. 1874
John Lynde, Executor OF the last Will and Tesla
ment of William Lease late or Wilsmstown In said
District, deceased, makes application 10 said Court
for license to sell all Of the real estate Of said de-
ceased representing that said sale will DO beneficial
10 all persons interested In said estate all the heirs
and deysees Interested therein residing out OF this
State. whereupoD, it is ordered by said Court that
said application come under consideration and DO
heard the 22d day OF May, A. D. 1874 at the Pro-
that all persons Interested BIO notified hereof by pub
LEGATION notice OF this application and order thereon
three weeks suecessiVely In the Vermont Watchman
& State Journal, printed at Montpelier before said
time OF hearing, that they may appear ut said time
| and place, and, II they cause object thereto.
BY the COurt.-Attest,
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JOHN D. BACON, COMMISSIONED
Chelsea May 9th A. ID. 1874. 26-2
OMMISSI0NERS' NOTICE
~ FsTATr or MILES rF,fpI FroN

The undersigned, having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the District Of Washing
ton, Commissioners, to receive examine, and adjust
all claims and demands Of all persons against tho
tate OF Miles Temploton, late Of East Montpelier in
said District, deceased, and all claims exhibited in
Offset thereto, hereby give notice that We will meet
for the purpose aforesaid nj the dwolllnghouso OF
Lyman W. 0rmsbeo in East Montpelier on the 18th
day Of June and 10th day Of October next, from
O'Clock, =. NJ, until four O'Clock, p. NJ each OF said
days and that six months from the 18th day OF April,
A. D.. ts7l Is the time limited by said Court for said
creditors 70 present their claims to US for examine
ton and allowance
Dated at East Montpelier, this it'll day of May, A. d.
1874.
ADDISON PECK, ,,,r Commissioners.
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FAILURE AND WoRsE.-John Holmes, of
johnson, has recently failed with $4,000 of
assets to meet $4,000 Of liabilities. Worse
than this, however, is the misfortune of his re-
cent partner, Foote, who forged his fathers
name to paper to the amount of $4,000, be-
sides committing other similar oilenses, and
has run away. lie is only twenty-three, and
had been much respected.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-05-13
CTATE OF VERMONT,

In Probate Court, held at Montpelier, In said Dis
trict on the nd day Of April, A. d. 1915
D. A. harrington, Administrator Of the estate OF
AIriah Stone, late Of Cabot, In said District, do
ceased presents his administration account for exam
nation and allowance, and makes application for
OF said deceased. Whereupon, Is ordered by aid
Court, that said account and said application be ~
rred to session thereof ~ be held at tho Probate
ONCE, In said Montpelier, on the 18th day Of NAY,
A, ID. 1874, for hearing and decision thereon, And,
persons Interested by publication Of tho three
weeks successfully In the Vermont Watchman
State Journal, newspaper published a. Montpelier
previous to said time appointed Tor hearing, thAt
they may appear at said limo and place, and SHOW
cause, any they may have, why said account should
not DO allowed and such decree made.
ai26 HARVEY TlLDEN, Judge.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-05-13

TuF ST.. ALBANs Butter MAEKEr, yesterday,
was dull Wequote common to fair % to CSC
medium togool 2s to zoe choice 30 to 30 Sc
leailn. a3l.
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CTATE OLE VERMONT.

~ WASHINGTON DISTRICT, IS.
In Probate Court, held at Montpelier, In said Dis.
trict on the 4th day of May, A. d. 1874
Eunice A. Gold and Z. A, Winch, Administrators o.
the estate of sherman Gold late of NorthGed In said
District deceased present their administration ae-
count for examination and allowance, and make APP
plcation for decree Of distribution and partition OF
The estate of said deceased Whereupnn, II Is ordered
By said Court that said account and said application
be referred session thereof TO be held at the Pro-
bate Oce In said Montpelier the 23d day Of May
A. D. 1874 for hearing and decision thereon And, ills
further ordered that notice hereof be given to all per-
sons interested, by publication Of tho same three
weeks sue ,esslYely In the Vermont Waterman stats
Journal, newspaper published at Montpelier. pre-
ylous 70 said time appointed for hearing that they
may appear at said time and place, and show cause,
If any they may have, why said account should not
be allowed, and such decree made.
BY the Court.-Attest,
os-og N A. CHASE Registar.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-05-13

C1ns-Rev. 5. c llAyford, late Of Enfield,
~ H. will preach ut the Old Meeting House
in Calais, next Sabbath, the 18th inst
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-05-13

WEST RANDoLPH.--A camp FIRE, under the
auspices of the Grand Army Of the Republic,
is to be held in the yestry of the Christian
church, tomorrow, (Thursday,) evening. Col.
F. " Randall, of Montpelier, will give us his
admirable paper on the battle Of Gettysburgh
and other excellent speakers from different sec
tons are to be present. Delegations from
many Of the posts in this vicinity will, it is ex-
pected, be present also All those who attend
may be sure of an enjoyable and profitable oc-
casion
-Dunton, of the Mansion House, has " Iii
out" leaving many creditors unconsolable
without he returns.
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Important RaIIroad Project.

Tho following letter has been received by q
citizen of this town, and explains itself We
have been aware for some time that a railroad
from Shelburne Falls, Mass, to some point in
the valley Of Otter Creek, either at Manchester
or Dorset, was in contemplation. II seems
that the writer Of this letter desires the towns
interested to continue the survey about to be
made, due north from Dover to Ludlow village,
with view Of connecting at North Sherburnc
with the Montpelier 4 Rutland road The en-
tire route from Ludlow village to Canada line,
at North Troy, has been carefully surveyed,
and found to be not only feasible, but remark
ably favorable in respect to grades and curves.
We understand prominent object with the
Massachusetts, people who are moving in behalf
Of this road, to be to penetrate a well timbered
region In this view the Eastern slope Of the
Green Mountains in comparison with the
Western Is worth a. a hundred to one, for the
latter region, below Rutland, basnot only been
stripped of its choice lumber. but even the
wood is being rapidly burned into charcoal, for
foreign market; while the Eastern slope
presents almost an unuiuhen WllltfnfsS from
Nottingham to Bcthel-a distance Of nearly a
hundred miles. And then a continuous and d.
rect line like this, with a n-rthcrn terminus ut
Montreal and the best possible southern and
Western connections at the Iloosac Funnel,
would be infinitely more valuable 10 our Mas
sachusetts neighbors than to cross the mountain
at Winhal and fall at once into the same com
biuation from which il starts at the Tunnel
And who can oyerestmate the value Of such a
line to the State Of Vermont-trayersing its
entire length from North to South, and dcycl-
opng its untold treasures Of wealth,
We understand the friends of both these en-
tcrpriscs both in Massachusetts, and Vermont,
are in favor Of narrow gauge road, costing not
more than from $4,000 to SIC 900 per mile,
An enterprise Of such magnitude as this, which
can be secured for not much exceeding s ,50O,-
600, ought not 10 wait long for friends to push
it through. Why, the owners of only the tim
Der lands which it would open up to market
can better afford to build hro such roads, than
neglect the construction Of this.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-05-13

Dear Sr.-I have been told that a narrow gauge
from some point Ia Canada, through Montpelier to
Rutland or ShCrhurne town few miles east Of kut-
land. ! have just passed along the line oi cOutem-
plated railroad from Shelhurne Falls, Mass. twhore
c0nnectsWth the No0sac Tunnel lnelto Manchester OF
East Dorset VI, passing through the towns Of Buck
land, shelhurne aud Coeraine, 10 Massachusetts, and
Halifax, Nottingham, Wilmington, searshurg, som
ersct Stmttnn and perhaps part VI Wluhal, Vt.
survey OF this line Is 10 be mgde at once 90 Is
expected 10 commence next Monday and think the
feeling along the line is % make this narrow gauge
rund, aud Instead Of making connection az Man
chester continue on from strattou, north through the
towns Of N.uhal, Peru, Mount Holly etc, 10 Sher-
burue, aud connect with that railroad rs understand
they wish Us 30 do. Will you please put me In com
municatOn with GONE party who has this matter in
care or hand It 10 some one that will do and you
Will much 0hlige me.
u there are parties who wish the connection made
az Sherhurne ria Mount Holly etc, IL might be at
tended 20 at once this seems t0 be most favorable
uino 90 have the survey made. / am very truly,
LUCfrs SMITH
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-05-13

s BstnlE House, -Forycars wo have prac-
teel ordering seeds, bulbs ami plants Of the
extensive house of Briggs Brothers, Of Boch-
ester, n v, and have never failed Of having
our orders promptly and more than satisiac-
orily filed It is one Of the Oldest, largest,
and most reliable houses Of its kind in the
world, and most cordially DO we recommend
every lady who would beauiify her house and
lawn or garden with alwers-and what one
would not l-,o forward their orders at once
or send for q descriptive list, and they will
never regret it.
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ADDISON FFNkl q
25-27 ENOClI II. VINCENT, =
CrATE ON VERMONT,


~ WASHINGTON DISTRICT IS.
In Probate Court, held at Montpelier, in said Dis
trict, on tho 18th day Of May, A. ID. 1874
William Farwell, Administrator Of the estate OF
Cnharine Farwell late Of Barre, in said District, de-
ceased, presents his administration account for ex-
animation anu allowance, and makes application
for decree Of distribution and partition OF tho
estate Of said deceased. Whereupon II Is ordered by
said court that said account and said application be
referred to session thereof to be hold at the Probate
Office in said Montpelier, the ID day Of June, A.
ID. 1874, for hearing and decision thereon And, 1t 10
further ordered that notice hereof be given to all
interested by publication Of the same three weeks
successlyely in the Vermont Waterman and State
yous to said time appointed for hearing that they may
appear at said time and place. and show cause " any
they may have, why said account should not be al
lowed and such decree made.
By the Court-Attest,
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Legal hntices.
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE


y ESTATE OF FEKLEY Q. JUNES.
Tho subscribers, having been appointed by the Hon
orahle Probate Court for the District Of Randolph,
Commissioners, TO receive examine and adjust
all claims and demands of all persons against the
estate Of Perley e. Jones, late of Chelsea In said
District deceased represented nsolvent and the term
of six months from the 9th day Of May, 1874, being
allowed by said Court to the creditors Of said deceased
to exhibit and prove their respective claims before
Give notice. that we will attend to the duties of
appointment at tho dwelling house Of Mrs. Fanny A.
Jones' in Chelsea, in said District the First Tues
day of August, and Second Tuesday Of November
next at o'clock in the afternoon, each Of said
days.
join JOINT B. n BACON 10 Commissioners.
Chalaoa Nav 9Th II 1874 Of-o9
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-05-13

wAITsFlELD, A meeting Of citizens was held
on Wednesday last, at which a committee Of
arrangements was chosen, to cooperate with a
like committee from Post Ainsworth, Grand
Army of the Republic, in order to secure gem
eral observance of the coming Decoration Day.
Col. Charles H. Joyce, Of Rutland, is to de-
liver the grafton. The Waitsfeld Cornet Band
will furnish the music, when it is believed they
will show the beneficial effects of their perse-
yering practice during the winter.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-05-13

Doc RIVER VALLEY FAIR for 1874, Is ape
pointed September 18th, lGth and Eth, to be
hciion the Same grounds, in Mortified. as last
year Floral Hall is to be enlarged, making It
one hundred feet ia length. and the track put 10
first class Nder The Baby Show viii We more
extensive than last year, ,ho premiums larger,
and the trotting purses are sufficient 90 draw
out the bes. horses in the state Hon. C. W
Willard delivers the address