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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-06-24
DR.. Charles Clark.

Inc uehtn OF Ut, NlAfk OCCURRED on SUNDAY
the 2lst inst, at his residence on Loomi,
Street. lie had been i'll for several years
having suffered from stroke Of paralysis
about five years since, from which he never re-
covered lie was, for a long time, one of the
most prominent physicians in the county and
State and his name was widely known and
bonorcd, not only for his professional ability
but also for bis intelligent interest in moral
and educational affairs
Dr. Clark was born in Montpelier, in what
is now called East Montpelier, Jan. 81, 1900,
and was consequently seyenty-iour years old at
the time Of his death. lie was the son Of
Nathaniel Clark, Of Montpelier. lie bad one
brother-who survives him, and occupies the
old homestead where he was born--and four
sisters Ills early life was ono Of great suffer.
ing from local disease by which he lost bis
leg when he was seven years old At the time
he submitted 10 this terrible operation, though
a mere child he refused to be bound to the ia
bic Of the operator, as is usual in such cases,
but laid himself upon il and bore the work Of
the knife and the saw and the subsequent
dressing of the wound, without The quyeting
Of a nerve or muscle, and without an orticulate
expression OF sign OF pam Inc Judgment
the "ilI and the sensiDiii'ies must have been
disciplined 20 the last degree in the school Oh
PAM before ne could nave oorue such an opera
ton without word Oh complaint or muir
muir of suffering
lie was educated ut the Grammar School IN
this village, and was, in hi. subsequent life, Tor
'Wei'e years TIE re iaent OF IT'S boardo trust
ana chairman oil ats lfulent'ai COMMITTEE
lie teal mel'cine nnuef IT, Lamp ana attended
medical lectures at Oasus'on, 10 l7lV' lie en-
'ereo upon inc practice OF ms profession III
company WIN Dr' mig OF North Montpeliet'
lh l7-O' ne was soon after married TO Gar
is'A blyueni o. M'n'poueri daughter oil ia
nus b2laen' h-qH woman OF remarkable
intelligence ana beauty oil character with
whom he i''el until her death IN lsoJ' ok
ohiuien were porn t''1em VINO reached matu-
.''y' v, 'no'e ''uf SUI. SURVIVE Inc eldest
Is ''s'. ~ " N'aiA' y. ~ OF boston, secre
'''5 VI '"v american p'a'ui loTineiiy proies'
wi iI 'lo University Oh vermont Inc eldest
''l is. married. p'' haOlee' oi 'n's town.
"nu D'eu severn. yeur7 since another Is INC
"''o % d n4D'o-A' L,l, OF inns Place
anu "'''uel ls ''le we o' ~ r. ullerton' h'l
me o'N'r nus Always 'e''l'' WIN 'er i''ner'
A''er Vt. O'9rS marriage he removed 10
Ia'1.'' au' Suo'el uv"OS 'e'u'neu 70 I@s'
ion'iNi'er' anu III i'io moved 10 'Ils village
Nnere ne prac'l'eu tne uu'les OF his probes
SION until ne was lnlu ASIDE rom WORK uS
lhe disease when hnaliy DESTROYED his ne Ia
$500 ne became member OIL bethany church
10 tll- place. ana made puniic a'o"ai oil pm
e'p''s ana CONVICTIONS oil religious dutS ana il''
~'cH he h"d always heid' In many respects
IT. mark was remarkable man lie sup
P'ed the 'eh'ienclea OF an carry education oy
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-06-24

Burns in any lamp without danger Of exploding or
taking FIRE Manufactured expressly to dispace
the use Of highly volatile and dangerous oils.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-06-24

President--Rev Henry Fairbanks
Vice Prc1dent-pea. T. Thompson,
Secrctary-Rcy. J Chandler
TreRsurer-Dea. A. Wooison.
Corresponding secretary-Rcv. c. VI southgate.
characterization Fairbanks, Rev. A. walker ~.
D., j. e. stmsoni Esq. J. A. Page Esq, and Rev, A.
stevens.
Secretary Of SUNDAY -scho0l--Rev. p 3. Fisk
Delegates 90 National Conference AZ New Haven
Rev. l.. o. Brastow, Row r. s. Soares Gov. j. b
Page Substitutes Rev. j. Torrey, Rev. +. Tuxbury,
Hon. Roswell Farnham, Jr.
Delegate 10 Free VIII Baptist Yearly Meeting
Rev. 5. " Dike Substitute. Rev. c. W Winch.
Delegate 70 Vermont Baptist Convention-Rcv. l.
II. Elliott Substitute, Rev g II. French.
Delegate To Vermont NJ. +. Conference Rev. j. e.
Hale Substitute, Rev. s. ?. Cook.
Fairbanks Education Board-Rev Z T. Fairbanks,
Rev. A. walker, y. D., Rev II. Fairbanks j. c. Eln-
cry. ESQ. Rev. ]. Torrey.
Fairbanks Board OF Relief Of Ministers-Rev T. r.
Hooker, Thaddeus Fairbanks, Eco. J. q. stimson,
Esqi Dea. {. T. Thompson, pea. thas. NJ. Haywood.
sustentation Board-Rov. J. Johnson, Rev Henry
Fairbanks, Rev. c. 5. Smith, Rev. H. T. Fuller, Dea
c. F. Thompson.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-06-24

The Convention re-asscmbled at p. VI and
was occupied for half an hour on matters of
business. Ate p. w., the administration Of
the Lords Supper began under the charge Of
Rev. Messrs Allan lIazen and j F Smith.
Subsequent to this the Rev c. b. llurlbut
read very fine essay on tie preaching de-.
manded ny the times
y resolution was introduced during the nl-
ternoon, by Rev S w Magill, pledging the
churches and preachers to q high stand and
earnest work on the question Of Temperance,
which was passed.
The committee on nominations of officers OF
the convention for the year ensuing, made re.
port. as follows
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-06-24

Festival Tho indies Of Trinity church are to
hold q strawberry festival in the ycstry Of their
church on Friday evening next Al are COR
daily invited, and may rest assured Of an en-
joyahlc time
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-06-24

DIR. j. c. AVER 4 CO., LOWELL, Mass,
Practical and Analy teal Chemists.
Sold by all Druggists and Dealers in Medicines.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-06-24
Egalnhman 6 Journal.
WEDNESDAY; JUNE q, 1874.

GRAND TmrlE on lloNoR The annual Sos
sion of The Grand Temple Of Honor for Yer
mont takes place In this village tomorrow.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-06-24

Mid humble scenes may pleasure dWOll,
And hallowed peace suprCmely reign
While love shall weave "a mystic spell,
And over all her power maintain
sweet friendships trust shall gladness bring,
Aud life will seem happy song
While every soul with JOY shall sing
That blefsing groat to love belong,
20.
Our host hath every pleasure found
That 100 domestic lite nhldes
Aud may bis blessing more abound
While To- our hostess DE cOnN1cs.
Though early years brought icasts Of love
The later year. are douhly hlest
And tender mercies from above
Arc swuctly mingled with the rest.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-06-24

FESTIVAL. - The ladies Of st. Augustines
church will give festival at Village Hail. on
Thursday evening, July "a. The public is cor
daily invited
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-06-24
THE MEADOW KING MOWER :
GRANITE STATE WHEEL RAKEi

rattc' intending 90 purchase either a Mower or a
lnke, are Invited n examine and nv tho Meadow
King Mower and Granite State Rake.
900 r. a. NEWCOMB
5A9 Agent for Waterbury and vicinity.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-06-24
VILLAGE HALL, MONTPELIER,
TnrRsDAY EVENING, JuNE 25, 1874
WASHBURNS LAST SENSATION

The largest Hal SHOW cver Organized fn hHc1uutfy
embracing the finest classical Gymnastic Per-
iofnancea, the greatest Musical Urgaui-
ziti0n, the best troupe OF Character
Artists, composed Of
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-06-24
ITS SAFETY UNDER EVERY POSSIBLE TEST,
AND rs PERFECT BURNING QUALITIES,
ARE PROVED BY ITS CONTINUED
USE IN OVER

Fire Hundred Thousand Families
While no accident directly or indirectly, has ever
occurred from burning, storing or handling ii.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-06-24

The evening session opened with singing, and
prayer was offered by Rev. w II Wells The
discussion Of the special claims upon Con
gregatonal churches of our cooperative socie-
ties was opened by Rev + t. lIcrrick and
continued by Reys. Grout Bushee, Cobcgh,
Gilbert, Metcalf, Caldwell, Hail. Stevens, Wild
and others
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-06-24

Deacon G. +. Thompson presented his report
as treasurer Of sustona;i1n fund, which was
accepted and adopted Tie subject was dis
cussod BY Rev. Henry Fairbanks, Deacon
Thompson, Reys, Smith, Bacon, Magill aud
others Dr. Walker offered The following reso-
luton
Resoirsd, That The convention are encouraged by
the report made tu them by their usteutnfi0n elu-
mlttoc. and would heartily commend the cnuso o the
support Of all the churches
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-06-24
Heut Advertisements.

The Stockholders OF said Company are nopeed IN
meet A. the Office Of Gleason \ Field In Monfncicr
July On ucxt AZ fix o'clock y. NJ for he obpie' ~
hfectors and the transaction Of other proper tusnc4
d11 l.. p. GLEASON, Secretary.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-06-24
FORTY STAR PERFORMERS,
WARM SPRING INDIANS.

splendid Bra's Rand and superb Orchestra, and Tho
rrnaL lrnumn nl LIZ -.nrILr--.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-06-24
General Convention.

TUESDAY, June lG-
At tho afternoon session Of the General Con
vcnton Of Congregational Churches, Rev. W.
II. Lord, d. D., at the request Of acting Prcsi-
dent Buckham, was elected President, pro fem.
Reports from various committees were re
ccived viz Report Of committee on revision Of
constitution Of the convention, presented by
Rev. A. Walker, y. D.; Of committee on
state Of the churches, by Rev. J Torrcy by
j. g. Stimson, treasurer Of the Fairbanks
board Of relief for ministers
The chair nominated for committee on the
Vermont Chronicle the following gentlemen
who were seyerally elected
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-06-24

Addison Conference y =. Hooker.
bennington Conference Rov. A. -. Lambert.
Caledonia COnfercnce-R Rev, A. ". Wild.
Chittondcn C0nfcreuce-Re J, X. Converse.
Franklin and Grand 1slc Con -. W Newton.
LamOille CONFERENCE.-THE. II. llerrick.
Orange Conference Rev. 5. l.. Bates.
Orleans COnference-Rev. A, A. Smith.
Rutland Conference Rev A. Walker. -. d.
Washington Conference Joseph Poland.
Windham Conference Rev. A. Stevens.
Windsor Conference Rev. J q. Hale.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-01-07
HARRY OF THE WEST.
An InstalIment of the Great COElmODer's
Wittictsms,


A fresh anecdote of Henry Clay, or any
of the wise aud witty men who were his
contemporaries, is always refreshing.
When Gen. Jackson appointed Mr.. Blu
chanan TO the mission of st. Petersburg,
he inquired of Mr.. Clay, at whist party at
Washington what sty lie of dress he should
wear at the court of the Gar. MIR Clay
replied that as they were about of size
buchanan had not then grown so stout as
he appeared later in llfe,) the coat he wore
as one ofthe United States Commissioners
at Client was at his service
but it has been worn, Mr.. Clay" was
the response to the offer.
"Oh, that Is nothing. You can turn it,
Buchanan-you're used to it."
Mr., Clay never let pass an opportunity
to have fling at Mr.. Buchanan, after the
latter had written his famous letter charg-
ing bribery and corruption in the election
of John Quincy Adams to the Presidency
of the House of Representatives. In the
course of speech in the Senate, Mr. Buch-
anan stated that when q young man he
Joined volunteer militia company that
marched from Lancaster to the relief of
Baltimore, when the Monumental City
was threatened by the British during the
war of 1872. Upon reaching Hagerstown,
however, the troops, learning THAT the in
vaders had been repulsed at North Point,
in the war. AT this point Clay arose, and
addressing the chair, expressed desire to
to ask the speaker question,
Certainly" was the courteous responce.
81 would like enquire of the Senator
from Pennsylvania remarked the great
commoner, with inimitatabte twist of his
catfish mouth, whether the gentleman
marched to the relief of Baltimore because
he had learned that the British had left, or
whether the British left because they heard
the gentleman from Pennsylvania was
coming?n
Mr.. Clay had a standing joke, which he
never failed to perletrate at Mr. Adams
expense when he caught his Massachusetts
colleague in a congenial crowd. Adams
was afflicted during his whole life with a
disease ofthe lachrymal duet, which caused
his optics to be constantly watery. The
two occupied the same department, and a
rosy and buXom Swiss damsel attended the
room. Clay's story was that upon his at
tempting to snatch kiss from his hand
some chambermaid, he was bluffed off
with
"Oh, Mr.. Clay, you must not, for Mr..
Adams few minutes ago begged me with
tears IN his eyes for similar favor, and
refused him.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-01-07
4 Few Words About Horses.

Hay and oats make the best food for
horses that are obliged to work hard and
regularly. If the hay is cut fine and the
oats bruised or ground, the whole mixed
and moistened, the horse will cat his ra-
tons quicker, digest them sooner and thus
have more time for resting and renewing
his power for labor. Farmers horses that
work little during winter time may be
kept cheaper by cutting and mixing bright
straw and hay in equal quantities and adj
ding q ration of steamed potatoes or raw
carrots. Colts should be fed literally on
good hay-bright clover is the best-and
bruised oats. Give them roomy box stall
in stormy weather, and during nights.
Litter freely, and do not let the manure &C
cumulate under them. Saw dust or spent
tan makes good and convenient bedding
in cities and villages they are often cheaper
than straw. Groom horses well, and let
them have exercise every day; run ia the
yard is excellent. See that stable floors
over Easements are sound and strong. Ar
range the feeding racks SO that the dust
and hay seed will not fall into horses
names and eyes. Some horsemen build
their managers too high, thus forcing the
animal to take an unnatural and painful
position when eating. Farm horses that
are not worked should have their shoes
taken off, and those that are driven on the
road should be kept well shod.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-01-07
FIELD AND FARM.
Farmers Should be also Sheep Growers.

There are many reasons why every far
mer would find IL profitable 10 keep at least
n small flock of fine.wooled sheep on farm
where grain is the principal crop. By rails
ing his own mutton q large saving is made
in the butchers bill the sale of the wool
will bring ready money Just before harvest,
when it is most needed to conduct the
farming operations with celebrity and
economy. Nor are these the greatest bene-
fits to accrue from a system of mixed farm
ing in which sheep-raising has its appro.
PIRATE share. .....
Sheep are the best scavengers that can be
put on a field after the grain is cut, to clear
the land of weeds, while their dropping are
a far better fertilizer than the debris of
stubble and litter they consume, which
otherwise would have TO be plowed under
to decompose. In q country like California,
where the noxious heritage tends to rapid
usurpation of the soil, the services of sheep
are most invaluable to keep the land from
being overrun by it. .....
When sheep husbandry shall become in
the Pacific States part of every farmer
operations, we may look for a much higher
standard in the grades of wool, as it will
be in the power of the small herdsmen to
cut out the inferior animals, and to retain
for breeding purposes and the fleeces, only
such as are of superior quality.
1t must not be inferred, however that
the large herdsmen are Indifferent in the
matter of breeding they are constantly
improving their flocks. In no other WOOL
growing country are there probably more
expense and painstakiDg incurred in the
attempt to obtain animals of the best points
for breeders, both male and female, than
in California; but this must necessarily be
limited to such animals as were kept for
special breeding, as, where 1ecks number
tens of thousands, the matter of pairing
~ Il 90 10 q n i'm
proved offspring, is in great measure, i'm
possible.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-01-07
Foreign Capitalists and Our Railroads,

WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.- "A DIR. De Kle-
ock, of Holland, who has been travelling
for some time in this country for the pur-
pose of examining into the interests of
Dutch capitalists in those railroads whose
bonds are placed on the European markets,
called on the President recently and had a
protracted interview with him as to his
business.
The learned Doctor explained to the Pres
ident that he thought it would be q good
thing to have a mixed American and Eu-
ropean Commission in constant session,
with a view to furnish foreign capitalists
with necessary information as to the con-
ditien and prospects of roads whose Sc
curities might be placed on sale abroad
The President seemed very favorably i'm
pressed with this novel suggestion, and
pronounced himself squarely against build
ing any more railroads with Government
aid, saying that the roads should not be
built hereafter till the people are able and
willing to pay for them.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-01-07
Jefferson County Affairs.

We have received a communication con-
corning Jefferson county affairs, which, for
want of space, we must curtail After re-
ferring to the two letters of x = < of Sep
TENDER and December 18th, the writer
say: -'- ..
/ could go into full detail of the ex-
penditures of the county for the past three
years, but it would be too long. We had
to have our Jail guarded for some time after
the close.of the war, at heavy expense, and
then our officials put our Jail bonds on the
market to pay for cages, which, sold at sew
enty-five and seventy-six cents on the dol
lar, bearing interest, and then we have had
a heavy circuit court docket, consequently
we had great deal of cost to pay on that.
Until Within the last two years our pauper
tax was over three thousand dollars-near-
ly four thousand dollars-besides doctor
bills, which have been very heavy. have
said nothing about school, railroad and
State tax. Take all together and it makes
a frightful sight, though it is getting bet
ter, think, and since the people of Jeffer-
son county have got ever their scare from
the county claim panic, occasioned by this
September article that has been SO honest
ly corrected, and call for retrenchment
and reform in the next year. Now to all
you officials, as a remedy, 1 propose to
buOCh Oh Olle-Iull VI my COuIJ ices, IL the
rest will, and then we can curtail all other
claims that is presented with good face,
especially the doctor bills, though if they
won't do that, I don't know how we
are to reform or do any better
as our paupers must be clothed, fed and
doctored and provided with comfortable
buildings. Our Jail and prisoners the same
way, our court house has to be kept in re-
pair, our clerks and sherfls has to have
their eX-otlicio fees, we have to have law
books and some stationary, we have and
must school our children, and therefore,
we must pay our county uperintendept,
we have to meet our interest and sinking
fund on our railroad bonds, we have our
taxes to assess, we have to pay our jurors
and juries of view, occasionally we have a
county bridge to repair, and also inquests
to hold. We have to have our Insane ex-
amined and ifseDt to Nashville, their eX-
pense to bear and many other incidental
expenses, not mentioned. Now, these
things are bound upon us by law, which
we are bound to meet Now to you my
honest justices how will we retrench and
salaries, by curtailing our own fees. Then
petition the next Legislature to do like
wise, in all the expenditures throughout
the State. Like the railroad officers, they
might affect strike Of officers, but let it
come, SO much the better, it would give
Others a chance to show their hands.
have another project in view for reform,
that is to run all the pauper arrangement
on the Steward plan, and build a work
house for the prisoners and make them
work out their own cost. Yours, very
respectfully, NJ. M. CoRBETT.
cambridge, Dec, %, 1873
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-01-07
Yankees Opinion OF the Russian
Government

In letter to friend, United States
Minister Jewell gives his immpression of
Russia. briefly as follows; "This Govern
ment is, of its kind, perfection and clock
work itself. The Emperor Is a man of
brains, force and progress, and think he
has real love for his people. They GER
tainly appear very fond of him-all classes.
He appoints the Councils, Senate and
Courts, and these make and execute the
laws. His displcasure is not a pleasant
thing to incur. The people may be no
more honest than ours, but exposure Is to
risky. So the shells are never filled with
sand nor do the troops run. The most
powerful man here after the Emperor is
'TBpoff,' Chief of Police--G man Of won
derful executive ability-always at fire,
row or a parade. He il always just be-
hind the Emperor when out, and says who
may come aud who may go and who shall
be tried kDo, / think, and who may be COZ
victed. He just runs the city, Iand does IL
TO perfection, He Is accountable TO nobody
but the Emperor. ! send him 10 get
Americans out Of scrapes, or out Of the
country, or TO do anything else. All
know IL that il il done. His dispatch 10