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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-08-19
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

The undersigned, having been appointed by tho
Honorable Probate Court for the District Of Washing
ton Commissioners, to receive examine, and adjust
all claims aud demands OF all persons against tho
estate Of Charles CLARK, late of Montpelier, in said
District deceased, and all claims exhibited In Offset
thereto hereby give notice that will meet for
the purposes aforesaid, at Samuel Wells Office In
Montpelier, the 2ist day Of September and 2ls day
Of January next, from one o'clock, P. NJ. until i've
o'clock r. NJ each Of said days, and that six months
from the 2ist day OF July A. D. 1874, Is tho time linn
it'd by said Court for said creditors to present their
claims to us for examination and allowance.
| Dated at Montpelier this sth day OF Aug, A. ID. 1871.
| SAMUEL WELLS, lCo,,,,ts,torors
3g1I j. II. MACOMBER,} N'i''"''''V''O's'
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Tho Union Republican legal voters Of the town Vi
Calais are requested To meet at the Vestry Of N,
Christian Church, In said town on Thursday. the 27u
day Of August, A. d. 1911 at o'clock o. w. for the
purpose Of nominating candidate 70 represent said
town In the General Assembly, aud also 10 nominal,
seven candidates tor Justices OF the Peace
SIS MacopsEH,) r,vo
W. 7. hLAYrOs, fro,.,'ttt
s. II. FosfrR, boVWm''lee'
F.Iafa Ausnst "a 1874
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Watnhman Sc journal.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 1874.


Tho Republican voters Of the town Of Woodbury.
are requested 10 meet at the Town House, In said
town. on Saturday, August 90 1874, at four O'Clock
?. NJ, for the purpose Of nominating a candidate "a
represent said town In the General Assembly and
also 10 nominate Ave candidates for Justices Of Tho
Peace Pea ORDER OF TowN COMMITTEE.
Woodbury., August ", 1874
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lloRsE TRoTTtNc. The officers Of the Mad
River Valley Trotting Park, at WaitsheId
have decided to have a trot on that park 90
Wednesday and Thursday, September 2l and
80. They have offered twelve hundred and
fifty dollars in premiums, which are suitably
divided into the several purses The trottirq
will commence at ten O'Clock each morning
and it the above named days should prove un
favorable, it will be postponed until the frs
fair weather The track is pronounced by al
to be a very superior one, and there is no ques
ton but that the trotting will be equal to any
ever seen in Vermont Stages will leave Mid
dlesex from ench passenger train, at reduced
fare
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NEwWRY unexpected death Of Mr..
stephen Mcader should teach both the friends
and citizens, that charity is the greatest Of all
virtues, and also cause them to feel more deeply
than heretofore, the command Of Jesus, Judge
not lest sc be judged" II the old adage still
remains in full force, that children and fools
tell the truth, there il a young man in town,
filling public position, and moving in the
best society, who ought tobe removed from his
position by his officials, and both hated and
pitied by ever lover Of morality and humanity
and, especially, OF motherless little girls.
Tho Rev Mr.. futile has returned FROM
his vacation
Mr.. Garlnnd's little son is more comforta
bic, but not out Of danger
The Rev. Mr. Spencer, Of Montpelier, it
now in town for the improvement Of his health
An old gentleman boarding in Bradford
has walked from that village to Newbury, ant
returned the same day. lie is in his eightietl
year One of the old school.
"A member Of the Methodist sabbath School
a lady past sixty years, has committed an,
racitcd one hundred and forty verses of Scrip
ture to a friend, during the past three weeks
besides doing her homework for her family
and having company during all this time. 81
Newbury has lovers of the Bible yet, thougl
the religious interest of tho place seems rathe
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TnE Doc RIVER VALLEY FAIR, next month
promises to be superior to last year, both il
accommodations and articles for exhibition
Floral Hall is being enlarged to one hundred
feet, and everything put in fine order The
premiums for ,rotting are to be increased t.
over four hundred dolars-the baby show on 0
greater scale, and we anticipate the finest dis
play Of cattle ever shown in Washington
county The Central Vermont railroad viii
carry for half fare, and from the depot to The
fair grounds the fare will only be ten cents, uI
and back Look out for good time
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Vermont state Falr--is7I.

The annual iuirof the Vermont State Agrcui-
tural Society and Wool Growers Association,
will he held at Rutland, September sth, 9th,
10Th and llth The Society have made ar
Engagements with tie Rutland County Agrcul-
tural society 10 hold the fair upon their conye-
nient and extensive grounds There are upon
the premisosa large number Of permanent and
conveniently arranged buildings, so that exhb-
itor- will have ample space to show their goods
and machines. Several new features will be
introduced for the convenience and benefit Of
exhibitors.
All manufacturers Of machinery and labor
swing Implements, and articles useful and
Ornamental, that they wish to bring to the no.
tice Of the people OF Vermont, are cordially in
yitei 10 come, and every effort will be made to
accommodate them.
The awards TO the successful exhibitors will
be made by diplomas, medals and money.
Rutland being one Of the great railroad
centres OF Vermont, it can be reached with
little effort
The Superintendent Of the Mechanics Hall
will consider it great favor il exhibitors in
Dis department viii make their entries at an
early day previous 20 the week Of the fair.
Heretofore, many exhibitors have neglected
e. make their entries until late day Of the
fair, causing Inconvenience TO themselves and
extra trouble % the superintendent.
Exhibitors ticket. are one dollar, emitting
tom 90 almitmnce to the grounds during
the mir.
Entire. can be made at any time previous 10y
addressing the subscriber at Cornwall, and OF
Monny september 7th, at the Bardwell House
Rutand SAMUEL EVENTS,
Sul erintendent Mechanics Hall.
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VERsHIRE.-Two recent graduates from Dart.
mouth College visited this place short time
ago, to erect signals, and take observations
for the Coast Survey, under direction of Prof.
Quimby. BY means of the heliotrope, they
were enabled to signal to Prof. Quimby on
Mount Cube, in Oxford, N, H., and to read
his replies, signaled in the same manner. The
gentlemen referred 10, were Pettee, Of Man
chester, N. H., and Rolfe, Of runbrdge.
The di.banded Good Templars Of Vershire
sold at auction, on Saturday last, the librar,
and other property Of the lodge, to pay up ar
rcaTs
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-08-19

HARDwIcK.--L. S. Collins has purchased the
sore of Hill & Batcbelder, at Greensboro Sta
ton, to which place he purposes removing his
stock Of goods now on hand lie pays $500
for the real estate. We understand he yacates
his store here in about three weeks
The principal manufacturing industry OF
this place bridge building,) is in full blast.
Supt Underwood, with large force of work
men, are now engaged in framing the new
bridge.
Stephen Foy recently fell on to some old
scythes in Ora Wakefeld's blacksmith shop,
and cut his left wrist badly, seyering some Of
the cords. lie said that he was trying some Of
his gymnastics when the accident occurred.
Leonard Burnham, Of Woodbury., broke
his arm the 18th, by being thrown from q
wagon between East IIardwick and Greensboro
Station. 1t appears that he in company with
several others, had imbibed too freely of th,
crItter for safe driving or locomoton henc'
the accident,
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Business transacted in the Probate Court lor
the District of Washington, during the week
ending August II, 1874
August % Julia VI staples estate will presented
nud referred for probate 10 August 30. Eliza Wells
estate, administrators account allowed.
August l3-Cyrus Wheeers estate, commissioners
report returned. John McDormids estate, inventory
returned.
August &c L. and g. f. Goves guardianship
samantha A. Cove, guardian. Fred q. McCrillis es
tate, Asa Spencer, administrator G. W. II. Dwine
and George Wooster, appraisers and commissioners
Arson Brgham's estate Martin Mansfield, admin
stratori VI W. Whitney and ID. ). Sioddard, ap
uraisors and commissl
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GRANGE PIcNIc.-The picnic Of the Oranges
from Barre, East Montpelier and Washington
last week was very successful affair, although
the threatening weather compelled them to
hold their exercises in the vestry Of the Meth
odist church. About two hundred were in at
tendance, the largest delegation being from the
Williamstown Grange, Eli Holden, Master Of
Crescent Grange, presided, and j. IL. Blaislel
delivered very acceptable address, upon The
Ideal Of Labor" A variety Of sentiments
were offered by D. b. W heelock, and responded
to by members of the different Oranges present
The Orange Band was in attendance, and added
much TO the interest of the occasion. All in
all it was good, sociable time, and was 81
thoroughly enjoyed that another one was ap
pointed for Saturday of this week.
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WATERBURY, CENTER. 49, On Friday Of last
week the Methodist and Baptist sabbath
schools went, for a basket picnic, to Moss
Glen Falls, ia Stowe. Old and young partici-
pated and all enjoyed the beautiful scenery.
Last Saturday was the eighty.second birth
day of Horace Allen-his wife's eighty first
birthday having passed about two weeks ago
and the relatives, to the number Of twenty
four, gave them a surprise visit A bountifu
supper was spread out Of doors, to which ample
Justice was done, after which several old piece.
were sung. A grand.nece Of the aged couple
rccitcd, in character, VIII NJ Carleton 5 poem
1.-THE New Organ, which was received Will
great favor. The occasion was greatly en-
Joyed by ali.
-InyinciLle Lodge, Independent Order O
Good Templars, has installed the following
officers for the coming quarter
Wet. Rey. Z. Fuisom ". '. T., Lottie A. Clark
2. W G. T., J. o. Freeman W T., Aaron Morse "
L s. e.. y. Russell. ". S., L. A NeNcomh W A. S
n Thurstou W. d. NJ, Pnma Dillingham; " Il.
Frankie a. Newcomh sentinel. %. ". Davis. r II
s., Mrs. falsoiu L. II. $, Mary n. Cressey.
! This lodge shows an increase, both in number
and interest, and also in its finances, durinl
the past quarter. Friday evening, Angus
2lst, is the fifth anniversary Of this lodge, an,
it is proposed to have exercises appropriate t
such an occasion at that time. Mt Mansfel,
Lodge Stowe, and Temperance Home Lodge
Waterbury, have been invited to assist in tn
/ exercises
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-08-19

CoUNTY FAIH.-rhe officers Of the Washing.
ton County Agricultural Society have finally
decided to hold their annual fair at East Mont
pelier, on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
September ED, 23d and cath. The following
superintendent have been appointed
General Superintendent. n. Stevens, of East
| Montpelier.
Superintendent Of Horses-George +, Davis, Of East
Montpelier
Superintendent of Cattle eander Coburn, Of East
Montpelier
Superintendent Of Sheep, Swine and Poultry-A. D
/ Arms, Of East Montpelier.
superintendent Of Floral Iiall-Mr and Mrs. J. NJ
| Fisher Of Cabot.
Superintendent Of Agricultural Implements and
Mechanic Arts-Byr0n Goodwin, Of East Montpelier.
Superintendent Of Agrlcultural llall-Mr. and Mrs
| Byron Goodwin, Of East Montpelier.
| Judges Of Trotting-GeOfge Davis, Of East Mont
pelier J. II. Ransom, Of Northhed and Albert
Davis. Of WILLIAMSBURG.
The Grafton will be delivered at two 0 clock
Wednesday afternoon, by Col. Albert Clarke
of St. Adams. The Montpelier Brass Band
will be in attendance during the fair. The
present prospect is that there will be large
attendance and that the fair will be a credita
bic one,
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WATERBURY, After an absence Of three
months, Rev Mr.. Copeland returned Wednes-
day evening last. lie seems to have enjoyed
his tour in the British Isles and Europe, and
returns in excellent health and spirits lie
has been dilgent to observe whatever of inter
est his somewhat brief opportunities permitted
and to make notes for future reference. lie
intimates that on some favorable occasion he
will favor his friends and parshioners with
the results Of his observations. DR.. James, who
accompanied him in most of his tour, will
probably not return for a week or two They
have visited most of the more noted cities and
some Of the curlosities Of Europe and Great
Britain. Mr.. Copeland was much interested
| in passing over the famous Appian Road from
Rome, on which the brethren went out to meet
the Apostle Paul on his first visit to the great
city as prisoner. Some went out as far as
the Appii Forum, about sixty miles others to
the Three Tayerns, nbout fifty miles from the
city. There was much to interest Americans
in Italy, not emitting Naples and Mount We.
suyius, MIR. c. spent three Sabbaths in Lon
don; heard Mr.. Spurgeon ttwice) and New
man Hall and DR.. Cummings Mr.. c. gave
some account Of the services in their places Of
worship in last Sabbath afternoons discourse.
Our town liquor agent has been over the
Goals for selling spirits to improper persons
Justice Lease imposed fine of ten dollars, and
the respondent appeals to a higher court.
Horse, or rather colt, raising may yet be
profitable to our farmers. A four months colt
was sold here last Saturday, at auction, fol
ninety eight dollars, raised by John Daley, Of
Duxbury. John King was the lucky bidder.
Near the chair shop of Fairbank X Smith
small barn, belonging to NJ, Canning, wa,
burned last night. 1t is quite loss to tn,
owner, though its value was not great. Il
was at first thought to be the shop, and caused
quite an excitement at first discovery. Their,
is some reason to believe il an ncendiary fire
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-08-19

DR. DuPREE removed twelve corns from the
feet off lady patient, on Tuesday, who had
been a sufferer for years Tho operation was
performed entirely without pain, and in a very
few minutes. And the beauty Of it is, there is
not particle oftroube afterward, but the shoe
can be worn with ease right away, and walk
ing becomes pleasant pastime. Certainly a
man who can accomplish this, is indeed a
public benelactor,
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

The subscribers having been appointed by the Hon
orable Probate Court for the District Of Randolph
| Commissioners, to receive examine and ADJUST
estate Of Rhoda Ingram, late OF Washington, in said
District deceased represented nsovent, and the term
of six months from the 21th day OF May 1874, being
allowed by said Court 10 the creditors OF said deceased
to exhibit and prove their respective claims before
Give notice. that we will attend to the duties Of our
| appointment at the store Of n. A. Taylor, in
Washington, 10 said District, on the lith day OF No
ycmher next at one o'clock In the afternoon OF said
day.
Washington, May Il, A. d. 1874.
| n 4. TAYLOR, I gor,,otssto,ors
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EXTRAORDINARY LoSGkyITY. Tho death o
Elijah Blake Minard, of Orange, at the age o
sixty-seyen years is the first break in iamil,
of ten children. The following are the names
residences and ages, Of the surviving brother
and sisters
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legal 1lntipes.
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
" or,ru ov ponpprr u nn,rr

- ESTATE OF ROBEltI L. uONE.
Tho 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 the
tate Of Robert Z. Cove late Of East Montpelier, in
said District, deceased, and all claims exhibited In
offset thereto, hereby give notice that will meet
for the purposes aforesaid, at the dwelingh0ase Of
Samantha A. Cove, on tho 18th day Of October and
the 9TH day Of January next, from one o'clock, p.
until four O'Clock 2. NJ, on each Of said days.
and that six months from the 9TH day Of July, A. d.
1874 Is the time limited by said Court for said cred
tors to present their claims to US for examination
and allowance.
Dated at East Montpelier, this lth day Of August,
A. d. 1874.
II. D. FOSTER, }commis.iorsrs
1912 T. Is. STEVENS, NV'i''N''
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BARRE.-The Sunday-schools in this place
will unite in a basket picnic on Friday of this
week. A special train will leave Burnham 3
crossing at niue O'Clock, A. NJ, and return at
six o'clock. Teams will be provided at the
churches for those that have none, and
will leave Barre at eight, A. N. All in
tending to attend should report to the Super
ntendents as soon as possible Should the day
prove unfayorabe another will be appointed.
On the same day a Mr.. Walker, at work
for Austin Peck, fell upon a cart stake, cutting
bad cash in the side, which will probably lay
him up for fortnight or so.
On Tuesday Of last week son Of Charles
Weeks, aged about twelve years, was severely
cut in the leg with scythe in the hands of bis
brother He is now doing we'll
Mr. H. w. French, on account of con.
tinued i'll health, has concluded to sell his
property here. The chance for investment i,
an excellent one, and the right man will prob
ably secure the bargain very soon.
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AURORA LODGE. No. ~, r. 4 A. NJ.

A REGULAR COMMUNICATIONS Of AURORA LonGE No.
p will be held at their Hall, on MONDAY EVEN.
ING, August q, ts7 & Mt n O'Clock
by ORDER InE W. NJ,
THOS. II. CAVE Secretary.
|. u. u. u.
VERMONT LopGE, No. ,. Independent Order Odd
Fellows, meets every WEDNESDAY, EVENING, at Odd
Fcllow'' Hall PERKINS, BlocO at u o'clock.
A. " PERSONS, N. q.
l7-tr A. ID. LANE, Sc rotary
The Great Anne ricnn Consumption Remedy,
Dr. WILLIAM HALLS BALsAM FOR THE LuS0s, cures
the worst cases OF COuCus Coins and all diseases Of
the LUNGs, THROAr and CuEsr For WHoOPisC
CouGn and GROUP IL IL CERTAIN SPECIFIC. The
most OBSTINATE CASES surely yield TO Halls Balsam
when used perseveriugy Stands at the head Of all
cough preparations. Sold everywhere JOHN =
llsNnY CURRAS 4 Co., proprietors, and College
Place. New York
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NORWICH The fall term of our excellent
school commences Wednesday, August 2eth
under the competent management of A. b
Crawford, Of Dartmouth college. The pros
pecs for full term is excellent.
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CARL TurLK FORESTER, the great Ameri-
can pedestrian and artistic walker, will shortly
arrive in town on visit to DR. Dupree, the
Professor Of Walking made easy" Mr..
FORESTER is refined and cultured gentleman,
who has made the art OF walking study, and
will probably give the citizens Of Montpelier an
opportunity Of witnessing his powers of en-
durance in this noble exercise. MIR. Forester
was engaged by Mr. Barnum to walk at the
ilippodromo, in New York.
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ENTERTAINMENT. Mrs Louise woodworth
Foss, the Boston favorite, will give read
ing in this village during the month of No
yember. We think Mrs. fOss has never read
to a Montpelier audience, and they may be
sure Of a rich treat when she comes
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The following resolutions were adopted

Rs'oh,d That the Democrats Of Washin -tou county,
10 convention assembled, renewedly pledge ourselves
10 the support and maintenance % the following
principles aud doctrines First strict economy 10 the
administration Of the affairs Of government, in every
department, whether county, state, or national /;
Scconi taxation for the purpose OF revenue, but not
10 foster and build up mOnop0es aud we also favor
speedy return Co. specie aymeuts Third, freedom Of
speech, freedom Of the press from gag laws, and the
freedom aud security Of every individual under the
laws Fourth that We are opposed % the present pro-
hbitory liquor laH so-caled, and the partial manner
10 which Il has been enlorced-it having failed to
produce beneficial resultsand that 10 favor Of
strict license law 70 be enforced for the better pro
lection Of the people against the terrible effects Of
drunkenness and crimes incident thereto.
Rssoirsd, Though be is not Democrat In his party
afIaton we recognize the Integrity and faithfulness
of Hon. G. ". willard Of this county, the Repre-
sentative In Congress from this District, and regret
the refusal Of his party TO re-nomnate him for the
reason that i will remove an honest man from the
National Councils, and we call the attention Of the
people 10 this refusal Of denomination 70 Mr. viii
lard another evidence that the called Republ-
can party opposed 10 honesty in Office and ali civil
scryice reform.
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Making the average age Of each. slxty-one and
one-tenth years.
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RECOVERING. - We are glad to learn that Dr.
A. Colyin, Of Burlington, who was recently in
jurod at the depot in this village, has 80 far re-
covered from his injuries as to be able to re
sumo bis professional duties.
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c. S. Dana, st. Johnsbury,
James Hutchinson, Jr., Randolph,
WIN. Harris, Jr., Windham,
Wm. T.. johnson, Woodstock.

II was voted, on motion OF Mr., Fuller, and
amended on motion Of Mr., Gambell, Of Brad
ford, to recommend that the district committee
call the next convention in the same manner
as the present one had been called as to uni
iormity of time and holding the caucuses for
election Of delegates throughout the district,
and that where the delegates are elected BY
ballot the ballot box remain open for at least
one hour.
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The following was the result of the ballot
and therefore, amid applause. Judge Poland
was declared nominated

and therefore, amid applause. Judge Poland
was declared nominated.
Henry Stafford, of Hartford, who had opposed
Judge Poland, moved to make the nomination
unanimous Mr. Baldwin, of Newbury, oh.
jected, and gave notice to all present opposed
to Judge Poland, to withdraw from the conyen-
tion aud to meet at another place to make nom
nation which they, (those opposed to poland)
could support. Mr., Stafford withdrew his mo-
ton but did not respond nor endorse the pro-
iected bolt.
On motion of Mr.. Harris, of Brattleboro, q
committee of three was appointed to wait upon
Judge Poland, inform him of his nomination
and request him to appear before the conyen
tion. Messrs. Harris, Fairbanks and Stafford
were appointed as such committee.
Judge Poland appeared and was received
with hearty applause, and proceeded briefly t.
address the convention, and very handsomely
and somewhat humorously replied to thu
charges which had been made against him il
relation to what had been called the " POLAND
gag law, and closed by thanking the conyen
ton for the honor they had done him that day
The committee for that purpose reported tn
! follOWinn district committee