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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-04-22

Is MMoRlM AT meeting of Roxbury
Lodge, Independent Order Of Good remp'ars,
No. los, eldin their hall on the nh inst, the
following preamble aud resolution were intro
duced and unanimously adopted
Whsyeas. Il has plensed our Heavenly Father %
again permit the messenger Of death 10 enter our
circle and remove our beloved brother. Isrnel
Smith, who was an earnest aud faithful Christian
member Of order; therefore,
Rss0ittd That while we bow suhnissively to llim
who docs not willingly siiict any Of ils children, but
doeth all things Wvil, we deeply feel his los., aud
would extend our heartfelt sympathy 10 the family
Of our deceased brother n this their sad bereavement
and we Will ever cherish his memory, and emulate MS
virtues and strive earnestly to carry out the prne
Piles Of order which Dee Eealdusy tried 10 main
tain. q. b. HAM, c..,.f,4
MANY ELLIS s NO'i'''i''''-'
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-04-22

ADJOURNMENT or AucrIoN.-The auction
sale of the real estate belonging TO the estate
of The late Friend n Downing, Of Barre, ad-
yertset In this paper for the last two weeks,
has been adjourned until saturday, May %, on
account OF the poor condition Of the roads. The
premises will then be sold, and as the property
is very desirable the sale will be apt to attract
"a large crowd
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-04-22

EXTENSIVE FRE.-rhc extensive boot and
shoe factory Of Calvin Reed & Son, Mt West
field village, was destroyed by FIRE Tuesday
night, April llth. Loss, from three to four
thousand dollars Insured for fourteen hundred
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-04-22

oNcr MoRr-ln response to another petition
the baii1- have called village meeting, to be
held on Monday evening Of next week, to see
what action shall be taken in reference 10 our
Village Hall 1t is, Of course, impossible to
predict what course will be taken, but it is
pretty sale to say that some plan looking to
better accommodations shoud be adopted. and
acted on ut once
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-04-22

Wrestling MArcH Arrangements have,
We learn been made for public exhibition Of
skill 100 wrestling at the Village Hall, on Sat
urdty evening next, between Homer Lane, ex-
champion wrestler Of the United States, and
Cox, a untel wrestler from Fairfield The
champion wrestler, John Mcmahon, will be
present. and Wlll, We presume, take hold Of the
winning hero of these two lesser lights.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-04-22

STARTED AoAiS,--The steam shovel on the
Montpelier & Wells River railroad after va.
rious delays, was started in the gravel pit on
Monday. II is thought that it will now work
without further interruption.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-04-22

BOARD MEErNG.-Tbe annual September
meeting Of the American Board Of Commits
sioners for Foreign Missions, tits thought. will
be held this year at Rutland provided the sum
Of fifteen hundred dollars j. raised by the citi-
zens Of that place There Is, OF course, no
trouble abou; raising the money 50 il APP
pears that this very important meeting viii be
held within the borders Of our State.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-04-22

Coon Snow The Wallace Sisters Bur
lcsque Opera and Comedy Troupe, will give an
txhbiiion at Village Hall, on Wednesday
evening Of next week They come well recon-
mended
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-04-22
ORLEANS COUNTY.

"A sugar house was burnt on Luke Days
premises, in Bloomington, last Friday night
in which fifteen pals of syrup were destroyed
Edward H. Nero, Of Salem, was last week
brought before Justice Sargent, on complaint
Of the States attorney for theft, and bound up
for trial in the sum of $50. The bail not
being forthcoming, he was committed to jail
Mrs. Dorothy Snow has sued David Simp-
son, of Greensboro, for selling rum to her hus-
band, and in consequence of which he com
mitted The crime of murder, thus depriying her
Of bis support. Damages, ten thousand dol
lars Simpson had previously been sued by
the widow OF Santon--the murdered peddler
land got his property receipted, which left it
in condition to be again subject to be attached
RUTLAND COUNTY
Hiram Noyes has been appointed post
master at Chittenden, vice l. Clark, resigned
Almost daily raids are made BY the officers
against places in Rutland supposed to be en-
gagged in the unlawful sale Of intoxicating
liquors Tho proceeds Of these raids is getting
less and less day by day.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-04-22

FIRE IN BRArTLEBoRo. The house and harm
Of .. H. Roel Of Brattleboro, were struck by
lightning on Monday night and entirely con-
sumed
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-04-22

\lWoNr MHuoDsr SEMINARY The closing
exercises Of the Spring term will occur on Tues
day and Wednesday oinext week Tuesday even
ing Rev franklin Iuxbury, Of Brandon, will
deliver an address before the Ladies' Literary
Society, on " Earth and Man W ednesday
evening the Students Exhibition will occur
The reports Of the Faculty will be given
Thursday morning The public are cordially
invited 90 attend these exercises
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-04-22

VERMONT CONFERENCE The annual Confer.
cnce Of the Methodist Episcopal churches Of
Vermont commences its session in Danylle to-
day Bishop Peck presiding 1t is thought the
ATTENDANCE will be quite large.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-04-22

DoN'r FORGET the " Service Of Song" under
direction Of Philip Phillips, at the chapel Of
Trinity church, tomorrow evening. It will be
a rich treat, the proceeds Of which are to 90 to
the treasury Of a very worthy charitable insti.
tutinu
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-04-22
Personals.

Mr. j Sullivan Adams, formerly Secretar,
Of our State Board Of Education, has been nom
mated by the President as postmaster at Jack
songille, Florida
lion. Asa r. Camp, Of Stowe, leaves 10
Minneapolis, MINI, this week to reside per
manently. Vermont cannot afford to lose man.
men Of the business energy and sagacity o
Mr. Camp.
Professor Alpheus Crosby, well know
through the country for his profound scholar
ship, and eminent especially as a student ant
teacher Of the Greek language, died at Salem
Mass, Friday forenoon.
Mr.. H. G. Eddy, the accomplished organ
ist, gave n fine and successful concert at tn,
First Congregational church in Chicago, or
Tuesday evening Of last week, and has been in
yited to preside cover the organ there. The prob
abilities are that he will accept
Mr. Henry L. Clapp, of New York, of the
great scale producing firm of Fairbanks & Co,
sails for Europe on Wednesday next. lie will
be absent about six weeks, which will be de-
voted to looking after the London house and
other business interests Of the firm abroad.
Mr. Becchcr declines the six months va.
cation prolIered him by Plymouth church.
He say. that so long an absence would be irk-
some TO him and unjust to those who have
paid high prices for pews lie will take only
hisu.ual vacation Of three months on his farm
next summer
Alice Mason Sumner, the divorced wife Of
the late Senator, has fled petition in the
Probate Court, asking that her name may be
changed to that Of Alice Mason, for the reason
that % She has been divorced from her late hus-
band, who has since deceased, and desires to
resume her maiden name
John II Buck, Esq formerly Of North
Geld, a graduate Of the University Of Vermont
10 lhe class Of 1850, vas, on Tuesday Of last
week elected Mayor of Lockport, n. Y, on
the Democratic ticket. Mr.. Buck is a leading
lawyer of I1ckport, and is son-in-law Of
Hon. Paris Fletcher, Of Bridport lie will
make a competent and faithful Mayor, and We
heartily congratulate him upon bis success.
Tie Rutland Hcrad denies, evidently By
authority, the statement Of the Ngssachusefl,
Ieaeher that Professor Mead, Of Oberlin, has
been elected President Of Niddebury College
The committee to select a President, it says
have not yet reported. The Herald adds that
10 is doubtful ir either Mr.. Mead, or MIR. HUI
burt. Of Bennington, who have been suggested
for the place, would accept an election in " the
nncnlilr sinte of the cnllepe -
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-04-22

REAL ESTATE CnANoE. Mr. James w Brock
has purchased the dwellng.house and lot on
LOOMS street, formerly owned by Col f. NJ.
Brown. The lot is one o. the finest in town.
The price paid, including twenty acres Of land
outside tie village, was $4,000
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-04-22

Miss Closson, native Of Tbetford, who
has been a missionary in Turkey for the past
six years, recently gave A very interesting ac-
count Of a woman's work in that country, to a
large audience Of ladies in st. Johnsbury
Mr.. Samuel Bass, of West Randolph, sails
for Europe on the 25th inst, from Portland,
Me, with his brother, j. P. Bass, lately mayor
of Bangor. 1t is business rather than pleas
ure trip, and they intend 10 be absent about two
months
The Portland daily press., 1874-10-07
BY TELEGRAPH.
MATTERS IN MAINE.
The X q bbins Trial,


ROCKLAND, Oct Gin the murder trial this
He testified substantially that he remembered
distinctly nothing what occurred from the time
he left Bath till he got to Rockland; had
dreamy recollections of being on an island and
seeing woman there; also of being in boat,
but could not tell whether before or after he
walked up on the island; couldn't remember
when he was first charged with the murder; as
to the fits at home and in Portland he substan-
tally corroborat1d other witnesses, but couldn t
remember what happened while suffering the
attack. He was on the stand from nine o'clock
till four p. M, and was closely cross. examined.
The government, in rebuttal, recalled Alfred
Pinckney, who identified his coat with the bull
let holes in it.
Capt Secord and the steward, Mundee, were
recalled and testified that they had never made
statements contrary to their testimony in the
case.
John A. Brewster, police officer, who assist
ed in the arrest, testified as to the prisoners
conversation with the city marshal, and corrob-
grated the latter.
VIM. P. Cook, policeman, who la charge
of Robbins in the lookup, testified to converse
tions with the the prisoner; said he asked Rob-
bins why he went on board the vessel, and the
prisoner said he was hard up and didn't care
much where he went or what he did also said
in answer to question from witness that the
Englishmen were good fellows and used him
we'll.
The prisoner preserves his cheerful and I'M
anxious demeanor. The testimony will be
closed tomorrow.
The Portland daily press., 1874-10-07
THE SOUTH.
Louisiana Affair. sin U,.et,,ed


NEW YORK, Oct. 6-The Times New Or
leans despatch states that the Nachltoches
Vlndicator White League organ, mas an ed-
!orlal asserting that 5000 troops will be needed
IN mat parish to keep the Kellogg officers in
!. Congressman Darral, who arrived last night
rom st. Martinsville, states that the White
leagues are still under arms, under the COM
manu- Oh Col Leblanc, who commanded the
rioters IN New Orleans recently.
general meeting of the White Leagues will
ne ne held Wednesday evening, when 1T is be-
iieVed the compromise will be denounced and
repudiated
Gov Kellogg last evening called the attention
VI tne recently appointed advisory board to the
circumstance that the members of the White
Leagues continued to drill in remote parts of
Iee city, and characterzing the act as a breach
OF Inc compromise. The board is convened for
t.o'uay, d. Bouzana, the committees umpire.
having been i'll yesterday.
More f ON KeI'ogs's Check.book.
=, The Tribune's New Orleans dispatches state
tnat the second check book of Gov. Kellogg
SHOWS that only few pages had been used.
IDe second entry therein is as follows:
april Is, 1873. Myself sent VIM. e. Chand-
Ter, Washington, D. c., for G. Gushing and
NAL Az, d; Carpenter, fees counsel, $1,000
Inc other stubbs show some 900 paid to
various parties in New Orleans, for militia and
ber 1873.
5inchback favors the unifcaton movement,
anu VIII advocate the plan that the white
people, who have a majority in New Orleans,
snaii concede to the colored people fair mi
nyrlty representation, and the colored people,
VINO nave majority in the country, shall con
oete fair minority representation to the
NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 6.-The Democratic Con-
sefvatlye State Central Committee last night
ADOPTED resolution approving the course of
tne conservative members of the conference
committee, but protesting that their party is
not responsible for acts of lawlessness and in
Imldaflon, and against any Interpretation to
the preamble and resolution.
Address by the Conservatives.
The Conservative members of the late con-
re issued to-day an address explanatory of
that body and its agreement They claim that
the 18th of September convinced the colored
people that they had nothing to feac from their
white fellow citizens, and opened the eyes of
the people of the United States to the impossi-
bility Of q war of races. Questions of the
legality of the state government are rumored,
the address says
The Portland daily press., 1874-10-07
INDIANS.
GEN. Miles, Exnedifion.

ST. LOUIS, Oct. GA despatch from Topeka,
Kan, says that advices to the 18th ult. have
been received from Gen. Miles expedition. The
haavy rains and lack of sufficient transporta-
ton retarded active operations. No Indians
had been encountered since the attack on Cal
lahan's train on the 18th nit, The scouts re-
port them all headed in the direction of the
Staked Plains. Gen. Davidson, with nine com
parties of troops, effected junction with Gen.
Miles the 10th ult. He marched from Fort
Hill up the Wachta and the north fork of the
Red River, but met no Indians on the route.
There are now three columns within support
ing distance of each other, operating against
the Indians. They are commanded by General
Miles, Gen, Davidson and Col. Price. Nothing
had been heard from Mckenzie, who is advance
ing from the south north from Buell., who is
coming across from New Mexico.
A scouting party from Fort Wallace, operat-
ing on the north fork of Smoky Hill River, in
western Kanses, discovered last Saturday the
bodies of three men and a woman murdered by
the Indians. The parties killed were emigrants
from Blue Ridge, Georgia. Within the last
two weeks eleven persons have been killed by
Indians in western and southwestern Kansas.
Several others who ale missing are supposed to
have met the same fate.
The Portland daily press., 1874-10-07
The Country Gentleman.

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The Portland daily press., 1874-10-07

THE MUsEUM.-There was fine audience
at the Museum last evening to listen to the
opera of Fra Diavolo. Since its first presenta-
ton great care has been taken in arranging
details, the actors have fully mastered their
parts, and the opera now runs as smoothly as
could be desired. Last evening all the singers
were in good voice, and Messrs Arnold and
Tilla won new laurels. Mr.. Arnold is evidently
a great favorite with his audiences, and l.; en-:
Enthusiastically received on every appearance.
The opera as given at the Museum has rapidly
made its way into popular favor, and bids fair
to be adrawingcard for some time to come.
The management have wisely concluded to
keep it on the boards for some time longer and
this evening lovers of good music will have the
opportunity to hear it once more. Mr.. Arnold
alone is sufficient attraction to fill the house.
This afternoon Fra Diavolo matinee will be
given. The prices are so low that many doubt
less will avail themselves of the chance to see
this charming OPERA
Next week Isadore Cameron and j. !. Bart
lett will be added to the company. The pleas
ing comedy of the "Game of Love" will be
brought out
The Portland daily press., 1874-10-07
The Church Congress,
TiIton Gives Bail.
WASHINGTON.
Death of Commander Kellogg,


WASHINGTON. Oct. Gan official despatch
from Pensacola announces the death of Com
mander Kellogg of the Ajax, and the fireman,
Miller. McMahon and Robertson, seamen, are
seriously ill, and Lieut.. Commander Barclay is
recovering.
Big Tree Delivers Himself Up.
Agent Miles writes that Big Tree and party
of Kiowas had come into Fort Sill and pro-
ferred friendly intentions. Their movements
were suspicious, and they were made prisoners.
Friend Miles thinks that Salanta will stampede
when he hears Of the fate of Big Tree.
Treasury Balances.
The following are the Treasury balances to-
day:~Currency, $15, 221 ,792; special deposit of
legal tenders for redemption of certificates of
deposit S56,905, 600; coin $77, 49, 1914 including
coin certificates, 1926, 542, 900; outstanding legal
tenders, $685., 100000.
The Alabama Claims Con,mission-New
Order of Proceedings.
The Court of Commissioners of the Alabama
claims to-day amended the rules heretofore pro-
mulgated, making among Others the following
changes and additions: The claimant in his
prayer shall state distinctly the amount of act
ual loss or damage for which he claims interest
thereon; parties having a common interest
growing out of the destruction of the same YES
sci or its cargo, may unite in one petition for
recovery OF their respective claims which may
be heard together, but separate Judgment shall
testimony to be used in the court may be taken
before any commissioner empowered by the
Circuit or District Courts of the United States
on rule entered in the record of this court for
this purpose by either party in "a pending
case provided twenty days notice be given to
the adverse party, but nothing herein shall pre-
vent the taking of testimony before any other
person with leave Of the court, nor prevent the
council accepting shorter notice than twenty
days by agreement in writing; claims support-
ed by printed or written testimony shall be first
heard in the order in which they stand en- the
docket unless otherwise specially ordered by
the court. and afterwards those claims in sup
port Of which claimants may desire to intro
duce oral testimony.
The Court will tomorrow adjourn for several
weeks, giving time for the preparation of cases.
New Valuation of Foreign Currency.
The Secretary of the Treasury will shortly
issue circular correcting the value heretofore
assigned to the Chinese tael, Austrian form,
and other foreign currency. The valuation is
to be upon the basis of American gold dollars.
The circular of December fixes the value of the
tael at $1.61, whereas it is worth now only
about $1.35. TIE department will refund
several hundred thousand dollars which have
been collected upon merchandise under cx-
cessive valuation Of such foreign currency.
The Portland daily press., 1874-10-07
Brief JOtiings.

There will be union temperance prayer
meeting this evening at n o'clock in DR.. Car
ruther's I'D Parish) church.
Maggie Mitchell is playing all over the state,
but Portland gets never glimpse of her.
Wouldn't it be we'll for one of the places of
amusement to secure her for night or two?
Monday night, Thomas Williams from Nova
Scotia stole barrel of fish from the store of
Thomas D. Chase. He was arrested.
j. ii. Smith is to build brick block on the
vacant lot below Berry printing Office.
Stephen Berry has just issued the proceed
ings of the Grand Commandery at its twenty
third annual conclave.
1t should be remembered that tickets to the
Grand Army fair can be obtained at Stock
BRIDGES, Sturgis, A. S. Kinds, Fred. T. Mea-
hers, and of the executive committee.
Rev. Mr.. Phelan hands in several pods of
beans raised by him, eleven inches long. with
ten beans in each pod. Next.
Geo. H. Bailey of this city, has leased the
Knox Trotting Park at Rockland for three
days, Oct Goth, 21st, and ODD, when some splen-
did trotting may be expected
The Allan mail steamer Lamartine from Que =
bee, urrived at Liverpool Tuesday
MI. Fox insists on his resignation of the po-
sition of school agent.
The ladies of the Christian Women's TEN.
perance Association will resume their meetings
this afternoon in the parlor of the Young
Mems Christian Association. A full attend
ance is desired, as they intend to re-organize.
All Christian ladies are cordially invited.
There is prospect that.the Strakosch troupe
will appear at the Museum.
Reports of the Standish, Gorham and Cum
berland Centre fairs will be found on the first
page.
The Resolutes opened their new club room in
Market Square last evening.
The Portland daily press., 1874-10-07

WASHINGTON. Oct. Gan official despatch
from Pensacola announces the death of Com
mander Kellogg of the Ajax, and the fireman,
Miller. McMahon and Robertson, seamen, are
seriously ill, and Lieut. Commander Barclay is
The Portland daily press., 1874-10-07
Superior Court.
OCTOBER CIVIL TERN, 1874, sYMoNDs, j., PRE-

OCTOBER CIVIL TERN, 1874, sYMoNDs, j., PREsID-
ING.
TUEsDAY-The October civil term opened this
morning with prayer by the Rev. Mr.. Johnston of
the Pine street church.
The traverse jury is composed as follows:
Foreman, John Wilson, Cumberland Henry Hol-
den, Jr., Otisfeld; Joseph Larrabee, Scarborough;
Westbrook; Charles H. PettengiIl, Freeport; Ed
ward L. Russell, Yarmouth; George H. Barr, Port
Fogg, New Gloucester.
Supernumeraries-Hira Gatchell, Baldwin; Jas.
T. Wiley, Cape Elizi beth; gobie Whitney, Gorham
Silas M. Adams, Portland Daniel Berry, Gray
The forenoon was occupied in calling the continued
docket and the afternoon in hearing trustee diselos-
ures and interlocutory matters.
The first case in order Wednesday morning is No.
252, Perkins vs. johnson.
The Portland daily press., 1874-10-07

New YORK, Oct. 6.-Later advices from
Buenos Ayres state that there is the greatest
excitement among all classes in consequence of
the insurrection. Many persons are fleeing
from the city. Every departing steamer carries
away numerous families All merchant
steamers leaving town are escorted to sea by
the war ships of their respective governme nts,
as they fear molestation by the insurgents.