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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-06-17

BARNUM's Snow.-Despite the rain which
poured down almost Increasingly Thursday
night and Friday forenoon, the streets of our
village were early thronged with people anxious
to visit Barnum's world-renowned exhibition,
and willing to suffer almost any amount Of dis
comfort for that purpose. Owing to the bad
condition Of the roads and an accident in the
transportation OF the rhinoceros the procession
was not formed until after eleven O'Clock, 80
no morning performance was given, At an
early hour in the afternoon the spacious can
vas was opened, and throngs of people wendell
their way to the exhibition. The entrance was
made first into the tent containing the animals.
These were in excellent condition, and among
the more noticeable were the elephants, large
and small one, wonderful giraffe, a most
curious sea-lion. and an excellent collection of
miscellaneous animals gathered from the four
quarters of the globe through the lIberalty
and enterprise of Mr.. Barnum.
After carefully inspecting these several Curl
osities, the visitor next enters the large tent,
capable Of seating at least eight thousand peo-
pie, and devoted to the circus entertainment.
This vast pavilion was speedily filled to its ut
most capacity Prominent among the attrac.
lions here is the wonderful bare back riding Of
the Melville father and son, and gymnastic
ieats, showing the most wonderful strength and
development Of muscle. Mr. Barnum has, we
are glad TO see, discarded the customary per-
formances on the trapeze, which are so danger
Gus, in Difference to public sentiment. The ex-
hibition was excellent, and gave uniform salts
faction, although the poor condition Of the
ring detracted somewhat from the attractions
of the otherwise superb craftsmanship. The
show was crowded afternoon and evening, and
all in all, is undoubtedly the best We have ever
had here.
Mr.. Barnum was present in person, and
made happy little speeches at each entertain
ment. lie bears his years and his honors 70
markably we'll, and with becoming modesty
lie is an aiiable, pleasant chatty gentleman
whom it is always pleasure to meet Accom-
panying the show, and by their sagacity and
industry contributing no little to its success,
are Messrs. j. p. Jones, the treasurer, and
Dan b. Hopkins, the genial press agent 1t is
always a pleasure to meet such pleasant and
genial gentlemen, and our best wishes 20 with
them. II.I..4
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tlaarkets.
Boston Cattle Market.

At Cambridge and Brighton, for the week ending
Tuesday, June l6, 1874.
AMOUNT on STOCK AT MARKET.
Cattle Sheep. SAofes Hogs. Cairs'.
This week ..... 3,lsi 1908 800 lllOl l,2H
o 6S;' y ssGs ago isl5 sSs So 50 d III
PRicEs--Bs,f caus-Extra fat and heavy premium
oxen, t9,l5dlo0oi first quality, saoo6950i second
quality, t7O0d-.JJ, third quality, S6.0Odf6.75 per
100 lbs total weight Of hide tallow and dressed
beef few choice single pairs, si0250l0.50i Bulls,
Worsing orsn.-sl5QG1jO per pair, or according
to their value as beef.
Much colos.-Fair quality, i)j960 extra good Sos
aud ordinary, s15dDJij yearlings, $l0Dls 2year
Odds, f2lH2i 3-year olds, sj0fDii.
Shssp.-6d1ci extra, 74fUpc, q few fancy lOcks qllD
loo per ID, live weight or si.U1a575 per head.
Fat Hogs 6i9eic per 10.
peai Caiu,s.-s5 .j0lp9.O0 per head.
Hdet-hrlghton, 4thsci country lots, 1DIlci calf
skins, l5al6cj tallow, 90 per h. country, sc.
Pehf-Nith wool on, si.5OG2.jO each
RgHARKs.-Thc market for cattle has improved
during the past week, and there was better feeling
throughout the trade. Medium grade steers sold at
good strong to per 10 higher, live weight, and the
best stock at very firm figures. Scollans 4 McPlynn
sold IS Steers average 226 lbs at &c per H., to Geo.
Wild and Is steers average J lbs, at Tc per d. to
Mr. MiNter. Hathaway swilt sold AZ steers, aver
age 1851 lbs at SIS per cwt, live weight, 10 Sawyer
ewt. live weight, to Mr. Brooks Is steers average
iOj lbs at lc per 10, to Sanders Co, and steers,
average i56 lbs, at $3.50 per cwt live weight TO Il.
d. kimball Mr. Hastings sold four oxen, TO dress
Spring lambs are somewhat plenty but arc
mostly taken by butchers, to kill on commission.
Old sheep and yoarngs are not selling easy a last
week While veal calves received the call will be
light for mutton. G, r. Iloughton sold Is sheared
sheep, average 81 lbs at Gle per Id. n u Rice sold
five Spring lambs, average sc lbs at lie per lib.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-06-17

DsTRicT CONVENTION, The convention
called to nominate member Of Congress for
the third district met in IIydepark last Thurs
day, The attendance was quite large, in view
of the fact that no contest was made over the
denomination Of Gov. Hendee The re-nom-
nation was made with absolute unanimity,
and the only regret expressed was that he was
not present to receive the congratulations Of
his friends. Among the resolutions adopted,
were the following, introduced by Hon ". ID.
Mason, Of Richmond
Rssoiusd That we regret the proposed renewal Of
the old reciprocity treaty with Canada, as question
Of oyorshad0wing and vital Importance to the people
Of this State. that without any unfiendly feeling
toward our Canadian neighbors earnestly protest
against the renewal ofany treaty for reciprocal trade
with them, by which their hrm products shall DO ad.
mited TO this country at free or reduced ratos Of
duty, rs being unjust and runous 70 the farming In.
teress Of Vermont that We deny the Constitutional
right Of the treaty ing power To make any treaty
which shall tx the rate ofdnties imports that we
expect our Representative In Congress 10 use his ut
most and vigilance, first, TO prevent the negota-
ton Of such treaty and second fsucb treaty 10 made
10 resist all legislation tending " carry II into effect
ResOhed, That the Secretary OF this Convention be
directed 10 forward copy Of this resolution 10 each
OF our Senators and Representatives 10 Congress,
signed BY the President and Secretary of this Con
YeatQl,
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ilaarrianes..

4, In Montpelier june 0, by Rev n. A. Spencer, At
FsigpRt, u Providence, H. l. and Ma Ftfrg
cLouoa, Of Montpelier.
In stowe, june 2, BY Rev. ". w. peane NJ gro
u. "RAVEs and Mis- W ? GngGg both Of Waterbury
In sharon. June II, BY Rov. r. D. Chamberlin. Mr.
6goReg sHlrn and Mrs CLtRi 5. Gfnsos 10th OF
Sharon
In Northhed, juno ~. By Rev. H. Pratt, Mr.. CH,s
snovtgLt, Of Northdeld, and Miss JULIA Nousg, "
MOrrisyille
In stowe, June 3, by Rev. W. " Deane, Mr.. JonS
LucE, " stowe.
=, In Oxford, n IT,, May 81 by Rev r. b. Knowiton,
nt. LohlNg y ssAvth u Moretown, and Miss AsNA
sASnoRSi Of Rumney, " II.
=, In Bradford, June g, by Rev J. MCulley Fulton,
Mr. llEsRY II. ORHsnY Of Claremont N ii = and Niss
NELL VI. KENNEDY, Of bradford.
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PERsoNAI.--James Cahoon, of Vermont, is
among the candidates for admission into the
naval academy, who passed their examination,
and have been received as cadet midshipmen.
Col John B. Mead, of Randolph, an
nounces himself as a candidate for Congress
sional honors in the second district
The Woodstock Standard says 1t isa
pleasure to see Hon Frederick Billings about
again daily, and to know that he is improving
and looking hopefully to the future.
The Hon Luther S. Dixon, Chief Justice
Of the Supreme Court of Wisconsin, has re-
signed. He has held the position for fifteen
years, and resigns it now to return to the prae-
tice of law, which he expects to find much more
lucrative. Judge Dixon is native Of Milton,
this State
The Grand Lodge of Wisconsin, at its re-
cant session, did an excellent thing in electng
j. p. c. Cottrill, of Milwaukee, as Grand Mas
ter. Mr. Cottrill brings to this important po
sition wealth of Masonic learning and expert
ence, and will prove an able, courteous ant
popular Grand Master, Success to him.
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SHARON Quite an accident occurred one day
last week, as the funeral procession Of Mrs.
Phelps Hunt was passing down the ieariully
steep hill just below Mr. Hunts house. Mr..
Charles Thorns horse became unmanagesble,
rushing forward upon Mr.. Hunts team, throw
ing him out of his carriage and brusing him 50
badly that he was obliged to return home. His
horse in turn dashed on together with the for
ward wheels past the hearse, colliding with the
team of Rev. Mr.. Chamberlin, entirely over
turning and demolishng his carriage. Mr..
Chamberlin escaped unframed, while Harvey
Smith, in attempting to stop Mr.. Hunts horse,
received a very ugly sprain in his wrist Three
persons only were injured of whom Mr. Hunts
was the more serious.
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CABoT.-Seyeral Of our former citizens, but
now residents Of other States, are now in town,
among whom are Mr.. W, A. Perry, of the firm
Of Perry Brothers, formerly in this town, but
now Of the same firm at Stevens Point, Wis,
slr. Perry is spending few weeks here for his
health, which has become somewhat impaired
from his close attention 10 business. Charles
f. Stevens, lawyer at Laconia, N. H., is pass.
ing a few days hero with his friends Mr.
George Harvey, Of the firm of Walbridge &
Harvey, Of Plover, Wis. is also spending the
summer in town for his health and, in add
ton, Mr.. Andrew Edgerton, resident of the
town forty years ago, is looking over the spots
where his younger days were spent
Mr. f. g. Webster, of East Boston, ba.
just taken SOME fine horses from this town t.
his stable, and there are more Of the same sort
left
The Republican caucus, Saturday evening
last, elected as delegates Nathaniel Perry
Caleb Fisher and Ira Harris. and Instructed
them to vote for Judge Peck.
d. T. Lilley and Lewis Walbrdge slarteC
on their journey toward the setting sun, on the
9th inst walbridge goes to California K
visit his sister, and Liley to seek his fgrtune,
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Probate Court.
Hos. HARVEY TILDRs, Judge.
IIOs. N. A. CHASE. REGISTER,

Business transacted in the Probate Court fol
the District Of Washington, during the week
ending June 10, 1874
June g--Wm. Knowles estate, executors account
allowed. Edmund Phelps estate, executors account
allowed and decree made Walter NJ. Wilson's estate
license 10 sell roal estate granted. Low b. kiserl
| estate willard s. Martin, administrator Orrin W
Cree aud Samuel Cree. appraisers. Moses b. Colby
estate petition for license 10 sell real estate referred
10 June 20. Amy D. Braman's estate license 10 sell
real estate granted
June ll--Abbe s. Cars guardianship, Mrs. Elm
Boutwell, appointed guardian.
June l2-Petcr Jacks estate, II. W. Ileaton ap
pointed commissioner uies W w. Chamberlin, dc
ceased
| June l5--R W T0by'A estate, Addison Peck exesu
tor, William White and LOWS bancroft, appraiser
and comm ssionors
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ATE OF VERMONT,

- RANDOLPH DISTRICT, IS.
la Probate Court, held at Bro0kfed within and for
aid District on the Nd day OF June, A. ID. 1871
An instrument purportng to be tho last Will and
Testament of Polly Bacon, late OF Willamstown, in
ssd District deceased being presented to the Court
for Probate 1t Is ordered by said Court that
ali persons concerned therein DO notified 10 appear
AT session Of said Court 10 be- held at the Probate
Office in BroOkheld, on the Goth day Of June, A.
d. 1874, and show cause, u any they may have,
against the Probate Of said Will lor when PuipVse
ills further ordered that copy OF the record OF TINS
order be published three weeks snccesslVely IN the
Vermont Waterman and state Journal printed at
Montpelier previous TO said time appointed ior
hearing by the Court,--Attest,
a13ls ~ JOHN X. CLEAvELAND, Judge.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-06-17

FAIR GROUND We are pleased to announce
that Mr. James r. Langdon has made propo-
sition to the Directors of the Washington
County Agricultural Society, to lease to them
for term Of years a sufficient quantity of his
meadow, on the Berlin side, for Fair ground
at tho very reasonable rental of $500 per year
A subscription paper has been started, and
nearly twelve hundred dollars has been raised
to induce the Society to accept tho proposal
This proposition ocntemplates giving the con
troll Of the ground during the year to the
Society, and they can sub-let it for horse trots
and other purposes, thus deriving considerable
income. We think the proposition a very fair
one, and the prospects are that it will be &C
cepted by the Society, and the Fair permanently
located here.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-06-17

Norwich. On Saturday, June 18th, George
W. and George +. Kibling were brought be,
fore Justice j. X Edgerton, on private com
plant of President Smith, of Dartmouth Col
lege, on charge Of selling intoxicating liquor
The respondents plead not guilty, and took a
trial by jury, which resulted in the acquittal
of George W., and the conviction Of George +
killing Of seven ofienses. lie was, therefore,
ordered to pay fine Of $40 and costs of prose
cution, amounting in all to the sum Of Ssl .l0,
For the prosecution, W. N. Van Cor-for the
respondents, George Tenney, Esq. The case
goes up for appeal.
The bankrupt stock Of goods belonging t.
the late firm Of +. L. 4 Il. W. 0lds, were sold
at auction on Tuesday, June 9th, to MIR. Thurs
ton, Of Lebanon, at sixty-five per cent of the
invoice. 1t is understood they were bought fol
Mr.. Edwin Ods, who will soon offer them iol
sale in the store lately occupied by the said firm
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CTATE OF VERMONT,

~ WASHINGTON DlSTkltTt ~.
Ia Probate Court, holden at Montpelier, on the 'th
day OF June, A. d. 1874
Allen T. Wood, Administrator ds hoAis noai otthe
estate Of Benjamin Wood, late Of Barre IA said DIS.
triot deceased makes application 10 said Court for
license TO sell all Of the real estate OF said deceased,
that said sale Is necessary Tor the pay
ment OF the debts OF said deceased and expenses OF adj
ministrstion Of his estate Whereupon Is ordered BY
said Court that said application come under considers
tlon and be heard on the 2th DAY % lune, "A; ~.
ls5I at the Probate ONCE In Montpelier and, 10
further ordered that all persons Interested be notified
hereof by publication OF notice Of this application
and order thereon three weeks successfully In tho
Vermont Wstchman state Journal, printed at Mont
pelier before said time OF hestins that they may APP
pear at said time aud place. and II they see cause OBJ
by the Court.-Attest,
aQ N. A. CHASE, Register.
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BuNp ToN.-An opportunity to bear this
wonderful musical prodigy next Friday even
ing, June 10Th His entertainments are al
ways interesting and enjoyable. An exchange
says His concerts are not 10 the least dull
or even monotonous. lie has decided and I'M
deniablc talent. Leaving out of question the
wonder that with his blindness and ignorance
he is able to do anything whatever, and judg.
ing him simply as a pianist, he is a good one
not always exact, striking in fact many false
notes, but invariably playing with correct feel
ing, delicate and sensitive touch, and a re-
fined appreciation Of the meaning of his com
poser, even Of such a composer as Beethoven,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-06-17

ARRESTED On Thursday last, officer futile
started of alteraperson giving the name Of W
d King but whose true name was ascertained to
be W. \. Lowe, who, several days previously
had hired teamofl II 5. Boutwell, to 20 to Wor-
cester aud return the same day, bat had failed
to put in an appearance here. lie was finally
discovered in Corinth, and brought to this viii
lage, where the matter was settled by Lowe 5
mother, who came from Massachusetts for that
purpose. The officer is Of the opinion that
Lowe did not intend to steal the team, but his
neglect TO return it for so long a time justified
the fears Of Mr. Boutwell,, and cost Lowe about
ilty dollars.
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The State Convention.

The State Convention has ratified the wishes
Of the people in the selection Of Hon AsAuFL
PEcK, Of Jericho, for Governor This result
was reached on the first ballot, the vote stand
inc ~ I,Il.t.e.
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Legal mntires.
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE
~ ESTATE OF BENJAMIN WOOD.

The undersigned, having been appointed by tho
Honorable Probate Court f0r the District OF Washing.
ton Commissioners, to receive, examine, and adjust
All claims and demands OF all persons against the
estate Of benjamin Wood late OF Barre, In said Dis
trict deceased, and all claims exhibited in offset
thoreto hereby give notice that Will meet for the
purposes aforesaid, ut tho dwelnghouse OF Allen 7.
Wood, In Barre, on the eleventh day Of July and
first day OF December next, nom one o'clock T. ~,
until four o'clock p. H. each of said days, and that
SIX months from the 9Th day OF June, d. 1874 Is tho
time limited by said Court Tor said creditors TO present
their claims 10 US for examination and allowance.
Dated at Barre, this 18th day Of June, A. ID. 1874.
Q. 9. CAMP, Commissioners.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-06-17

UNloS School, Tho closing exercises of the
Montpelier schools occur next week, commenc.
ing with Monday. The order Of examinations
etc, is to be as follows
Tho Grammar school, MI +. w. Wostgate, Prn.
cipal, and Miss Emery, Assistant, Monday and Tues
day.
Nednesday-No z, Miss Markham, Teacher, all day
No. l. Miss Sweet, In the forenoon and No. 2, Mis-
Walcott in the afternoon
Thursday-No. 6, Miss Abbott, and No. 2, Miss Hill
Friday-No. o, Miss Hunt, and No. 4, Miss Bass.
The rhetorical exercises of the Grammar
School are to be held in the Hall on Thursday
evening, and the Annual Leyce at the SAINT
place on Friday evening. All are cordially
invited to be present at any or all Of these ex
ercises
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-06-17

Directors Meeting. THE Directors Of tho Wash
ingon County Agricultural Society are requested ia
meet at the Court House. In Montpelier on saturday
June 2th at 10 O'clock A. NJ for the purpose Of 10
eating the next Annual Fair or Fairs, and to do any
other business that may come before the meeting.
W, G. WnrE, Secretary.
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HARDwIoK. Tho warm aud favorable weather
has pushed vegetation forward with great ra-
pidty. The hay crop cannot be heavy, or even
an average under the most favorable circum-
stances, owing to the extensive winter killing Of
grass, especially on level fields. Grain Of all
kinds must be very late, requiring an unusu-
ally favorable summer and fall to mature full
crops.
-llardwick might well claim the honor (or
dishonor) OF being the banner town OF the
county for crime and litigation, il the records
Of the court calendar are any indication. At
least eight criminal suits have been instituted
during the past year that remain untried Of
these, six indictments were found by the grand
jury the present term. Some Of these cases
will probably be tried during the present ses
sion Of court
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-06-17

For Treasurer, John A. Page, was rc-nom
mated by reclamation.
These nominations will, we are sure, com
mend themselves 10 the Republicans Of Yer
mont We reserve further comments until
next week
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-06-17

DIR. Mou'- Liver PiIIs.--lt y easy enough tC
difficulty There cheap, harsh, drastic pills that
arc OF even less benoit than dose Of salts but Z
good medicine, like DR Morris LIVER Plus, which
penetrate 10 tho scat OF the disease desideTatun
indeed Will positively cure all diseases OF the liver
Sold everywhere. Jons y. HENRY, CuRRAs Co..
PropretoIs, and College Place, New York.
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YgRnosr LoDGE, No ?, Independent Order Odd
Fellows, meets every WEDNESDAY, EvKsIsd, at Odd
Pellowf Hall uorrlns Block, at n o'clock
A. N. PERSONS. N. q.
l7.n A. D. LANE serstayy,
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tUatGhinan Sc journal.
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE II, 1874.
ncpnblIcan rnion district Convention.


Republican Union Convention for the Fret Con.
rrcssIonnl District Of Vermont, will be held at Md
dlohury, on WEDNESDAY,, rng l2rn DAY Of Auousr
SrNf, at ~ o'clock No., for the purpose OF nominating
candidate for Representative 70 Congress 70 he sup
ported 10y the Republican rocmen oil the District at
The election on tho Grst Tuesday Of September next.
Tho Republican Union voters of said District in.
ttoi to be represented Va The convention by their
dclceatcs 20 ho chosen To- compliance with the fcso.
luton adopted by The District Convention holden at
Mlddobury, on the 10TH day Of August 1900, by which
onch town s entitled 10 one delegate. and an addi-
tona delegate for ovory hundred, and every ac.
ton of one hundred larger than y votes cast BY said
town for the Republican Union candidate for Gov
crnor At The election tho year preceding the time for
holding nd oonyenton-tho District Committee to
prescribe the method Of election Of such delcgatesn
The delegates Of the several towns In the District
will be chosen at primary meetings called by the Re.
publican Union Committees Of thc respective towns,
and must De provided with credentials signed by the
Secretaries of said meetings
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NoRTHFIELD- This town sends as delegates
to the State Convention, j. IL. circuit, W. II.
B5ynton II. Carpenter, |. A. Ilolton and. II.
G Ely. Substitutes, c. D. Williams, j NJ. En-
erson, c, A. Curtis, c. A Edgerton and +.
Gold The delegates are uninstructcd, but all
are understood to favor Judge Peck, in pref
erence to Taft or Sprague, but some prefer
Col Veazey first ofall
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WATERBURY CKNrKR.-Capt. VIM. Eddy
died at the residence Of o. !. Daniels, the i2th
inst, aged eighty-six years. Capt Eddy was
one OF the oldest residents Of our town.
Lewis j. White has exchanged his farm,
on the river, for one owned By Q. +. Clough
in Washington.
delegates to State Convention, W. p. Dill.
bingham. H. A, Newcomb, John S. Batchelder
d. A Gray. All understood to be for Peck.