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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-02-04

NoRTHFIELD.-Gen. Henry, from Burlington,
read his admirable campfire story before Post
George Nichols, Grand Army Of the Republic,
at this place last night.
Miss Nina E. Gregory reads before the
Lecture Association on Wednesday evening of
next week. This announcement should draw
m overcoming house.
The following is the census Of the graded
school district in this town number Of
families four hundred and forty-one number
having children under twenty years Of age
two hundred and elghty.three; number Of
children under twenty, six hundred and forty
four number of children under five, one hun
dred and twenty-five; number Of citizens over
eighty gears Of age, twelve; and one ninety-si,
years old
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CnELsEA- Deputy d. f. Boyden writes us
that he organized in this place on Tuesday oil
last week, a grange, numbering eighty-one in
all, fty-two men and Twenty-Five women,
lie says, " this is the largest number ever Oh
ganized into grange in the State, and is the
nvariable result of the hiarity of the mer-
chants of the place" lie adds that the
farmers are not to be frightened by noisy oppo
sition, by disturbance of any kind, nor by the
attempted occupation of their hall and the re
moyal of the furniture to prevent organization :
all of which is undoubtedly very true.
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.OM MISSIONERS' NOTICE.
~ pcTArr ay rrANpup rogrpn

The undersigned, having hesn appointed by the
Honorable rrohate Court for the District Of Washing
ton, Commissioners, 10 receive, examine and adjust
all claims and demands all persons against he e.
tate Of Lea der Foster, late Of Northneid, In said
District, deceased, and all claims exhibited in Offset
thereto hereby give no leo that will meet for the
purpose Aforesaid, at the late residence NJ the de-
ceased, on the 10th day Of February and 9Th day Of
July next, from one o'clock p " until four O'clock
P NJ each n said dsys and that SIX months from the
9Th day Of January A. D. 1874, is the time limited by
said Court for said creditors TO present their claims to
US for examination and allowance.
Dated at Norihield this 26th day Of January, A. D.
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ScnooL DISTRICT CENsUs.-The following i.
an abstract Of the census of the Montpelier
Union School District, January |, 1874, taker
by Hon. N. A. Chase, clerk of the district
Whole number of families, six hundred anC
hfty-nine number Of families having children
under twenty years Of age, four hundred ant
ffty-nine; number of children under twenty
years Of age, nine hundred and ninety-fye
number of children under five years of age, tive
hundred and sixty; between five and ten year,
Of age, two hundred and thirty.eight; between
ten and fifteen years of age, two hundred ant
thirty-two; between fifteen and twenty year,
of age, two hundred and sixty-fye.
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WILLIAM CARPENTER,
NATHANIEL MOODY,
CTATE OF VERMONT,

~ WASHINGTON DISTRICT. IS.
In Probate Court, held at Montpelier, in said Dis
trot on the 10th day Of January, A. ID. 1874
Marcus Ide, Executor OF the estate OF Lovey Celey
late Of Calais In said district deceased presents his ad
mInlstraton account for examination and allowance
and makes application for decree redistribution and
partition OF the estate Of said deceased. Whereupon
Is ordered by said Court that said account and said
at the Probate Once In said Montpelier, the 7tl
day OF February, A. d. s74, for hearing and decision
thereon And Is further ordered that notice hereo
he given TO all persons interested by publication
the same three weeks SUCCESSFULLY In the Vermont
Watchman state Journal, n newspaper published
| at Montpelier, previous to said time appointed fol
hearing, that they may appear at said time and
place, and show cause, II any they may have. why
said account should not be allowed and such decree
made. BY the Court.-Attest,
ll-l3 HARVEY TILDEN Judge.
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STATE OF VERMONT,
~ WAauINlHaN DIsnuIcn

In Probate Court held at Montpelier, In sad Dis
trict, on the 18th day OF January, A. ID. 1874.
Edmund X. Skinner, Administrator Of the estate
Of Silas skinner, late OF Plaindeld, In said Dis
rot, deceased presents his administration account
for examination and allowance, and makes sppli-
cation for decree Of distribution and partition Of
the estate OF said deceased Whereupon, II Is osdered
by said court that said account and said be
Office, In said Montpelier the eith day Of Feb, A.
d. 1874. for hearing and decision thereon And II 10
further ordered that notice hereof be given TO all por-
Interested by publication Of the same three week
successfully In the Vermont Waterman and State
Journal, newspaper publlshed AZ Montpelier, pre-
yous to said tune for hearing that they may
appear at said time and place, and show cause II any
they may have, why said account should not b 81.
lowed, and snch decree made.
BY the Court-Attest,
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CORRECTION. correspondent in the st.
Adams Advertiser corrects statement which
originally appeared in this paper, that " in
surance placed in companies that have not
complied with the laws of this State cannot
in case Of loss, be sued for and recovered -
lie says, 4" By reference to chapter 81, section
10, Of the General Statutes, it will be seen that
the failure of the company to comply with the
law, does not yitiate the contract Of insurance.
The statute in such case expressly aifrms the
contract, but imposes penalty on the agent
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A SuccEss.--A musical convention, under
the direction Of our townsman, Col. II. d.
Hopkins, was held at Goyersyillc, n. Y, last
week, commencing on Tuesday and closing on
Friday evening. The attendance was large.
and a good degree Of interest was manifested.
Mendessohn's Forty second Psalm was prac-
tised and rendered with good effect, the other
music being mainly taken from the World's
Peace Jubilee book. Mr. II c. Eddy, the
organist, was also present, and won high
praises from the cultivated musicians present,
as be alMAYs does.
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Masonic ANNIyERsARY. The second annual
convention and leyee of the Connecticut River
Valley Masonic Union will be held this year at
Newport. Washington's birthday is the time
usually selected for this purpose, but as that
falls on Sunday, Friday, the Goth, has been fixed
upon. Very full and complete arrangements
are being made to render the affair a success,
further particulars Of which can be learned by
addressing the Corresponding Secretary, A. W.
Baker, Esq, Of Lebanon, n. Ii.
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MOTHERS, READ THIS
A G X Eat Is l. ESS NGl
Worth a Dollar n Drop.

Mothers, are your little ones fretful And is you
patience almost exhausted In vain efforts 10 pleas
theml can sympathre with you, and can tell you
appetite and procure for Il hours Of sweet, sound
sleep.
My little girl IL two and half years old, and dur
lng that time have not had two consecutive nights
rest She has been sick number Of tunes, and no
600 seemed 70 know what was troubling her. 10 was
hard 70 hear her little retfn cry and not know what
70 DO Tor her. d0ctored her for worms but II did
good and ] was nearly tired out with seepless
nights and trouble for some days
heard Of the NEGErlNt, and determined 10 try
IT, It has proved blessing to me and my child II
has cleansod from her stomach and bowels the sores
which kept gathering there and now she sleeps
oundly from her bedtime until very late In the morn
ing, beside a long nap at midday Her appetite Is
good and, In hct, she l. like different child. Of
100 say, the true value Of this medicine 10 me Is
dollar drop. Try Il. Cleanse the humors nom our
childfcns blood while they are young. Try II, and
you Will Join with me In calling II great blessing.
MRS. ELLEN l.. CLAPP,
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Coon BEcINNINc.-A certain Boston gentle
man is Of the opinion that the new treasurer Of
our Montpelier & Wells River railroad will
soon become an expert in his line, for on his
first official trip he made an easy exchange Of
an ordinary pair Of boots for Others costing
twice as much, and no questions asked. How
Is this-eh2
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suyDAY SERVICES Preaching Mt 1890 A ", and At
200 ?. NJ. sabbath School at ll.30 A. NJ Prnya
Meeting at 1O0P.M
WggKLY PRAYER MEEfiS0-Thursday evenings, AZ
O'Clock.
CoLLrcrtos-Fourth Sunday Of each month. %
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CONCERT AND SocIABLE.-Mr, Hills, the en-
terprising and popular landlord Of the Water
bury Hotel, announces concert and sociable
at his hotel hall this "wednesday evening.
The music is to be furnished by Halls full
band, eight pieces, from Boston. Admission
to concert twenty-five cents. Ticket for lady
and gentleman to concert and dance, seventy
five cents. Halls band is one Of the finest In
New England, and those who attend may be
assured Of rich treat
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STATE OLE VERMONT.

~ WASHINGTON DISTRICT S.
In Probate Court held at Montpelier. within and for
said District, the % day Of February, A. D. ts7ft
William H. Clark Administrator Of the estate Of
Bradley VI. Clark, late OF Montpelier In said District
deceased makes application to said Court In writing
for license to sell all Of the real estate Of said deceased
70 wit The dwellinghouse and lot situated on Barre
street, owned and occupied by him at the time of his
decease, except the Widows dover, but including tho
homestead and reversion Of DOVER representa-. that
the sale of rtthefeof for the payment
Of the debts Of said deceased and expenses Of admins
traton Of said estate and that such part cannot be
sold without injury 10 those interested In the re-
mander, and that the sale Of said homestead would
be beneficial to the Widow Snd minor child Of
said deceased. Whercupon, II Ia ordered by said
Court, that said application DO referred 10 session
thereof to be held at the Probate 0cc In said Mont
pelier, on the eth day OF February, A. D. 1874 for
hearing and decision thereon and, 1t Is further
dered, that all persons interested be notified hereof
by publication Of notice OF said application and order
thereon, three weeks excessively In tho Vermont
Waterman State Journal, printed at Montpelier.
before sad time Of hearing that they may appear at
said time and place, and, II they cause, object
thereto. BY tho Court.-Atiest,
l2-ti HARVEY TIJDFN Judge
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CIRCULATION or THE BlOoD,

The circulation or the blood 10 the life OF tho body
and lts stoppago Is death. We are healthy whom the
blood clrcua'es freely and interruption preventing
~ ifeo course De- the commencement Of disease.
Blood s the life of the heshn Can We expect to en-
10Y good health when bad corrupt humors circulate
with The blood causing pain and disease and these
humor. being deposited through the entire body pro-
duce pimpes cruptiuns, ulcers, digestion, costve-
mess hcadafhe, neural gia, rheumatism, and numerous
other complaintsi No disease be in the body
without FIRST being generated In the blood and no
disease can possibly be In the body II the blood IL
pure. u s OF great importance TO know what medl.
cine viii PURIFY and rcnovate the blood, eradicate the
disease renew vitality mentally and physically, and
nstl fresh vgor into the vital functions Of the body
This medicine Is the VEGETlNE, the great blood
purifier.
II extends It's influence Into every part Of the human
organism, commencing with IT. foundation, correct
INK diseased action and restoring vital powers, ere
ating healthy formation and purifcatou Of the
blood driving out disease and leaving Nature to per.
form Ne allotted task
NEGErlNE Is composed OF roots, barks and herbs.
II is very pleasant 10 take, every child likes II.
Sold by all Druggists. i2-l5t
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PEAcHAN.- Rev. A. w. Wild, late of Green's
boro, was installed pastor Of the Congregational
church, on the 22i ult., by an ecclesiastical
council, Of which Rev. c. NJ. Southgate was
moderator, and Rev. p. b. Fisk. scribe.
The spring term of our academy will
commence on Tuesday, February cath, and
continue for eleven weeks, under the instruc-
ton of Mr.. A. Bunker, the former very capa-
bleand popular Principal.
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TnE RAILROAD BRIpoE.-Wc understand that
the trestle for the railroad bridge at Water
bury will be completed so that trains can run
over it tomorrow. 1t is now understood that
a new iron span is to replace the one broken.
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Fall Of the Iron Bridge.

On Saturday last, about noon, number Of tn,
citizens Of Waterbury wendell their way 10 tb,
new iron railroad bridge, just erected abou
one mile west Of the village, for the purpose o
witnessing the test which was to DO applied 4
it at that time. IL was understood that Gov
Smith had always been opposed to the use o
iron bridges, and it was rumored that the ties
was to be a very severe one. Various Wis
parties were sure that the bridge would Ger
tainly break down, while various other parties
equally wise, were equally confident that NJ
weight which could be placed upon it coult
break it.
The bridge is built in three sections Tn,
first trial consisted in running an engine and
two cars, each car loaded with fity-two tons OIL
railroad iron, across the bridge Each section
stood the test nobly, the spring Of each arcl
not exceeding one inch. The next trial wa.
that Of running an engine at full speed across
for the purpose OF ascertaining the lateral
vibration Of the bridge This trial was also
satisfactorily passed.
But another and yet more severe test re-
NAMED Four cars, each loaded with iiy-two
tons Of railroad iron, were slowly pushed on ia
the bridge from the west side Hardly had
they got on TO it before the bridge began to
wayer, and soon il lcll into the stream below, a
distance of about thirty feet. The cars were
also prcciptatel into the stream. Upon the
bridge, at the time it fell were two employees
Of the road, Holman and Getaway by name,
who fell with the bridge, but maryelously
escaped serious injury Of them having his
collar bone broken, however. Tie young en-
gineer Of the locomotive which was attached to
the cars, showed wonderful presence Of mind.
As soon as the span began to fall, he opened
the sand pipes, reversed his engine, gave her
steam, and with a tremendous jerk sent her
forward, pulling the drawbar out, and thus
breaking the connection with the cars, and
saving himself and engine, or course the fall
Of the bridge created the greatest excitement
among the crowd, until it was discovered that
the injuries to individuals was so slight
Il seem. that the agent Of the New England
Iron Company, Mr. E. II lIewins, the con-
tractor for the bridge, who suporintended its
putting up, assured the officers Of the road that
it would stand the test, and they might double
the weight il they wanted to that the bridge
would stand it,
II was tested according to the terms Of the
contract-three thousand pounds to the ineal
foot Coy. Smith, Hon. W G. Smith, Mr..
Foss, Superintendent Of the Motive Power,
Hon j. d. Hatch and f. }. Phelps, were pres
ent at the trial. Regular trains will have to
carry by for few days.
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GRAND Army MEETNG.-Th will be a
meeting Of Post Brooks, Grand Army Of the
Republic, at their hall this "wednesday even
ing at half past seven O'Clock. As important
business is to come before the Post, full at
tendance is desirable.
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MARsnrELD. tin wedding of Mr.. and
Mrs. Chas. H. Newton was celebrated at their
home, Saturday eve, January cath, where
about one hundred and twenty five of their
friends collected to wish them joy, and left
very large assortment Of tin ware which is
useful, as well as some that was not The time
passed of very pleasantly, and the company
broke up alta late hour, well pleased with their
visit. The roads were very bad or there would
have been many more present Geo E. Forbes,
pastor Of Uniyersalist church, performed the
marriage ceremony, which was done in very
appropriate manner.
The same day Eugene Kidder was arrested
for being drunk, and was brought before jus
tice Loyeland, Monday, and fined $500 and
costs. The worst feature Of all was, that those
present paid the costs, and then some one
wanted to get up a subscription to pay his fine.
In the village school district there have
been ten births and six deaths the past year.
The snow storms of the past week have
made the roads quite passable, although they
are not just right for heavy teams Some
pretty cold weather, especially Sunday morn
ing, and it held pretty sharp through the day,
but very pleasant.
Saturday, the 3lst, the people expected to
get the mail over the Montpelier 4 Wells
River Railroad, and, in fact, the mail carrier
went to the depot to get it, but for some reason
he did not get it, but received notice that the
order to have 1t go on the cars had been coun-
fernandez. Ii seems to us too bad that now
we have railroad that can get our mail to US
by half past five, we must wait till nine
or ten for II to come from Montpelier by
horse" power. Who is to blame? We
hope it will be different before great while.
The Marsh6eld Citizens Temperance As
ISOLATION met at the Congregational Church
Sunday evening. The attendance was unusu
ally large. Prayer was offered by Rev George
Forbes. A selection was read by Mrs. s. Be-
mis-. There was recitation by Miss Allie Jane
Corliss, defamation, by Alden Winch, and
an essay by Mrs. Evans McCrillis. Addresses
were made by Mr.. Erastus Eddy, Mrs. l.. b
Ayerlll, Rev. z. p. Flanders, and Rev. N. r
Cobleigh. Mr.. John Fisher, Of Cabot, wa.
present and made some pertinent remarks. The
choir, as usual, contributed some excellet piece.
of music. II was voted hereafter TO hold the
meetings once in two weeks, instead of once
month, as formerly. The next meeting will b.
held at the Union House, February 10Th.
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COUNTY CoNyENTioN.-At the County Con.
yention Of the temperance party in Caledonia
County, Mr.. Granger was chosen President o
the Society for the ensuing year, and Ephraiu
II. Stone, of St. Johnsbury, nominated fol
County Commissioner.
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WArERBuRY.-At a meeting of the Master
Masons and their wives, held at Masonic Hall
Waterbury, on the evening of the 2lst ult., O
Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star De.
gree, Of the adopted right Of Masonry, was or
gained, and the following officers were elected
Worthy Matron, Mrs. NJ. Wilson Worthy A
Matron, Mrs. E. A. Newcomb; Worthy Pat.
ron, John 5. Batchelder; Worthy Treasurer
NJ. Manning Worthy Secretary, f. A. New.
comb; Worthy Conductress, Mrs NJ Man
ming Worthy Assistant Conductress, Mrs
W. X. Elliot.
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RAILROAD AcclDESr.-By an accident 10 a
freight train on the Northern railroad ycster-
day the train due here at $50 last evening did
not arrive until u 30 this morning, and the
New York mail due here at 30 this morning
has not yet arrived. We have not learned the
particulars Of the accident.
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Legal Antibes.
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE
~ EcrATE on aIvuEn W

The undersigned, having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the District Of Washing
all claims and demands OF all persons against the
estate OF Alfred Watts, late OF Waterbury, In said
District deceased and all claims exhibited In Offset
thereto hereby give notice that will meot for the
purpose aforesaid, at the Office Of p. Dillingham;
Son. on the fourth day Of April and fourth day Of
July next, from one o'clock until four O'Clock, p A.,
each Of said days and that six months from the i2th
day OF January, d. 1874 the time limited by said
Court for said creditors to present their claims
for examination and allowance.
Dated at Waterbury, this auth day OF January, A. d.
1874
WILLIAM CARPENTER, I c.,.,,,..,o.
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Xenal Nntinns.
I C0MMfssfoNERs' NOTICE.


bolAiH VI NfhLo WHEELER.
Tho undersigned, having been appointed by M,
Honorable Probate Court for the District Of Washing
ton Commissioners, 20 receive, examine, and adjust
al claims and demands Of all persons against tho
estate Of Cyrus Wheeler late Of East Montpelier In
said District deceased, and all claims exhibited in
Offset thereto, hereby gvo notice that We will meet
Emlra Wheeler, on the third Tuesday Of March and
the third Tuesday Of July next, from o'clock z,
", until four o'clock p NJ, each Of said day :, and
thai sir months from the ed day or January, A. u.
1874 Is the time limited by said Court Tor the cred
tors 70 present their claims 10 Us for examination and
allowance.
Dated at East Montpelier th. 18th day Of January,
A. ID. 1874
]. G. TABOR, Ia ,.
liza THOS. D. STEVENS Commissioners.
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C,nARLES r sABIN Mechanical an,

~ Civil Engineer will mako surveys and estimates
Of cost Of railroads and also furnish estimates for tn,
erection Of steam machinery OF all kinds Agent fol
the sale OF the celebrated Putnam Engines and Boil
ers. Twenty years experience In designing aud
erecting steam machinery for mills and railroads
enables him to furnish such information those IL
want Of steam machinery can probably avail them
selves Of Address
I2-tL CHARLES T. sABfN, Montpelier, Vt.
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Spepial 1lntipe.
4 SOURCE OF GREAT ANXIETY

My daughter has received great benefit from The
use " NEGErINE. Her declining health was
source Of greatanxety 70 all q her friends. few
bottles Of the VEGETiNE restored her health,
strength and appetite. N. n. TILDEN,
1ns and Real Estate Ag't, 70 Sears Building.
Blainn. Mnss.. June 5. lail.
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vermont LopGg, No 2, Independent order Of Odd
fellows meets every wgpNesDAr EvgSlsG, At Odd
Fellows Hall (perrin's Block, at "A O'Clock.
A. T. KEITH, N. q.
s9-iJ. A. u. LANE, Ssrsipy.
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WAITsFIELD.-The school in District No.
l has been broken up, and the vacancy in
teacher filed by Miss Graves, OF Waterbury.
The thermometer on Monday morning, the
2d inst, was forty and one half degrees below
zern
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SrRATFoRD.-Ihe premises Of Villas r. Pres
ton had narrow escape from fire last week.
The cause was the dropping Of kerosene lamp,
but the fire was put out, with slight damage to
the furniture and clothing.