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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-03-18

A PROMISING VENTURE. - We should have
spoken more emphatically and at length of Miss
GREaoHr's contribution to the War Drama,
which was so successfully played at Village
Hall during the last two weeks, had we not
supposed she was still to remain among us, and
that we could, as heretofore, give her an ap-
preciative paragraph at our leisure, as occasion
might offer. But as all " blessings brighten as
they take their flight" so she, in leaving for
Philadelphia, where she is to be brought out
by Prof Murdoch, to enter upon the realiza-
tion Of her liie-dream, will sadden us all with
sense Of our loss, while at the same time we
can but rejoice at the flattering prospects which
attend her in thus entering upon wider field
We have watched this young lady ever since,
while still in her teens, she came to our village
and played Lucretia Borgia" to crowded and
applauding audiences, and gave those memora-
BILE Readings in our Citizens Lecture Course,
and before the Legislative assembly. We then
knew that she was possessed of the art divine
indeed, she was to the manner born-and
that she only lacked the requisite training and
discipline to secure a brilliant success in the
histrionic line. That preparation she has had
at the hands of the best masters; and as she
now goes forth, possessed Of splendid physi.
cal and mental development, in perfect health,
with indomitable will, and inspired with a
conscious ability and burning desire to In.
scribe her name high up in the temple Of fame
we can but feel that her success is substantially
assured, and shall anxiously await the day
when she shall add new lus.re to her beloved
native State, which will In turn be proud 70
claim her Is It's own.
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Boston Produce Market.

MONDAY, March l6, 1874.
BuTTER-There has been some excitement in the
butter market the past week owing to the short sup
ply, and prices advanced la2c per h. Several OF
the small dealers who had stocks hand refused to
believe in the extreme prices quoted, and sold along
10 their customers at comparatively low figures but
now, when they sold out and looking around for
more, they find barren market and one of them
tells US that it would have been OO In his favor II
he had taken views Of the situation month ago.
During the past few days, fine lots of New York and
Vermont fall made sold at ilGDi6o per H. and selec-
lions at isG5Oc per 10. Choice darios including the
whole seasons make advanced to 42loi3c and almost
any good lot Of butter will now command 4Oc per H.
Common grades are quoted at 3'ap3Sc, but are very
scarce and there are any held back In the country,
the they sent TO market the better because
present high prices will not continue many weeks
longer.
CHEESE-As we anticipated last week prices have
advanced fully 10 per 10, with sales of choice at 73
lots under lsc. There now very few round lots
coming in to be sold ON commission and those who
control the stock feel confident that prices will he
higher before the new crop Is available Large guam
titles continue be taken Tor export and the ship.
ments from New York up to this date amount To
6,7i0OO0 lbs, against 900 lbs In 1873.
POTATOES is not much change to notice in
potatoes, Early Rose continue scarce and wanted for
seed, with sales at Dl05 per bush, as to quality.
The best Jackson Whites have ruled at 9Oad5c, and
other kinds, Including Peerless, Garnet Chill and
Davis Seedlings, have been selling at 75Qs5c per
bush. From this time forward there will be a great
many poor lots arriving, and consequently prices
will take a wider range. Al the close prices are
fully sc per bushel lower all around.
HAY AND SrRAW-We notice a little more de-
mand for hay with sales of choice Eastern and North
ern at sl5ap6 per ton, which is higher range than
quoted last week Inferior grades continue to rule at
$isDSj per ton. Rye straw Is quiet at s2dp2i per
ton, and oat straw at sl29l3.
EGGS-Fhere is liberal supply Of fresh eggs, and
prices are the decline. Jobhers have been selling
Eastern at 2lao25c, and receivers not willing 70
allow more than 2Jc per doz at the close. Western
and Northern range at 2113c, as to quality. LINED
are about out OF market.
POuLTRY-Most Of the old stock of poultry /,
cleared out and little better feeling prevails but
| the demand Is still limited. Fresh Killed chickens
and turkeys cannot be sold for &c per IT, and
must he a nice lot to bring that.
| W0OI-Manuiacturers are still holding back, and
choice xx and Wisconsin and Michigan at 1905 C
per Id. Combing and Delalne woods are In demand al
5562te per b. aud super and pulled at 36D60c pei
ID, the latter price paid for choice lot Of Eastern
| super
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Temperance In Montpelier.


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quay 'n,s ''u'uui sou'oo ., iu'eness' o',"e ""'
misery nus voe" pei"i'eo qu''e WV 'o.s VI
'oaoy' ruO,O sentiment - oe''er un''eu 'aa"
VIC e'ei sa" ~ o''o,e' "nu 'nere seems oe'.'-
n''ua',Cn " o'i"s '" ocar cneo,'e', ~ Wv
'isu' 'foouon' Asconc,usi'e o','enoo VI '"''
We ."n pO'"' :" VIC 'ac' '"a', uu'.'s '"o pe''
VICE. .'ree VI more Oh our s"'oon keepers nave
pieugco themselves 10 sell no more intoxicating
nluors, anu a" g on, D'"9y''f' nave oounu
themselves 70 sell no intoxicating liquors 'or
o'ner 'nan meuicihai anu necnan'ca' purposes
ana steps have oeen taken 70 induce our land
'orus 70 snus on nquor-seiilng tenants lnis
goou WORK mas Dcen Drought about oy the
prompt ana decided action oil our Seiectmen'
IN which several OF our most influential citi-
zens' not heretofore reckoned among the rad
zeal temperance men, have actively co-operated
TO their praise be it said These things show
very PLAINLY the advanced state and the liked
determination oil puolic sentiment on this sub
Ject' ana iuily JUSTIFY the conclusion that the
enu IS not yet
Inc Womens prayer meeting has been main
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-03-18

RAILROAD MEEriNo.-The meeting of the
Commissioners Of the Montpelier, Hardwick 4
Black River railroad, at Hardwick, on Monday,
was quite fully attended, eleven out of the six
teen Commissioners being present. They met
in Drenans Hotel, and organized by the cleo
ton Of L. D. Hathaway, of Hardwick, as Presi-
dent, and S. o. Wells, Of Woodbury., as Secre-
tary. The object of the meeting being to fix
upon time and place for holding stock.
holders meeting, to organize the company and
elect officers, on motion, lrasburgh was chosen
as the place, and the time determined upon
was the 18th day of April, at one o'clock, P. NJ
There was determination expressed by many
present to push the enterprise through, and
the general feeling seemed to be for immediate
and decisive action. The FIVE per cent. required
to be raised before the company is organized
has been secured in the towns of IIardwick
Craftsbury, Coventry, Irasburgh, Albany and
Troy,
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tlarkets.
Boston Cattle Market.


At Cambridge and Brighton, for the week ending
Tuesday March a., ls4.
AxouSr OF sroek AT MARKET.
Cate. Nsp SAotes Hog'. Cubes.
one year ago. a5f9 SO! 55j 1850 90
PRIcEs.--Bsef CaiNe-Extra fat and heavy premium
oxen, s9,OOG950 first quality, ss.0005.5Oi second
loo bs on total weight Of hide, tailow and dressed
beef few chnice single pairs, 5000 Bulls. &c,
EorRing orsn.-si5oD25o per pair, or according
TO their value beef.
Mica coios Pair quality, s}5a65 extra good, SO
nsl, with or without calves, as may be agreed mrrow
and ordinary s2jd35j yearings, sl0Qisi 2-year
olds, f1OD(s 3-year olds, Si06Di5.
sAs,p-5l adlei extra, 6iG7ic per 10, live weight :
sA9ts'.- Wholesale, 7l0sc retail, saslc per b.
Fat Hogs, 6ia6lc per Id.
Zeal dires.-s6.000s0 90 per head.
Hde,-Brighton, 7lasc country lots, 7G7lc calf
Psits-With wool on. sl.5O0250 each.
RENARKs.-A few of the best Western cattle
changed hands at 7ic per b. live weight There
was larger supply at market and the only differ.
ence was that butchers fought in larger numbers
VIM. Scollans sold lot Of 70 head, average $50 lbs
at tic per ID, live weight 70 Sanders & Co Wm. Col
well sold bunch Of O. head, of grain fed cattle. A.
live weight, to Geo. Wild. At WATERFOWL there was
trihe better feeling as the supply was light Sales
were made of at loo per 10. City meat markets
are In fair running order, and prices a trlie
sitter, approaching TO per ID, dressed weight. g. s.
Brown sold fat cows that weighed, alive, 100 lbs,
at si5 q. w. Brownel sold eifers to dress 100 lbs
each, at SIC per h. j. Grove sold for 500 aud
one fine pair of steers atted by John A. Tolman Of
Ogdensburg n. Y, at lOe per 10, to S. $. Learned.
past two weeks
The demand for sheep was a grain hrmer but there
was no perceptible advance. The supply was con-
sderably larger than last week but not what nj ght
be called large supply for " the year
A. W. Bowen sold 100 sheep gross weight $40 lbs, at
ltc per ID H. Wright sold iOl sheep, average les lbs,
at dc per ID.
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For the Waterman.
A Sensible Idea.

Messrs. Editors Having read with much
interest an article in the WATcHNAs Of the 18th
inst, entitled 90 Fish Culture, " would respect
fully suggest that some action be taken by such
of our citizens as feel an interest in the pre-
servation and increase of game fish in our
waters, with view to stocking the waters in
our vicinity with the proper varieties Of fish
Wehaye near at hand beautiful sheet of water
known as Berlin Pond, which, in times past,
furnished to many Of our citizens, now living,
rare sport, and substantial returns for such ex-
pense as was then incurred In the introduction
and preservation Of game fish in its waters.
And their experiment developed its wonderful
resources and adaptability as a feeding and
breeding ground for certain varieties of game
fish. Black bass might be successfully intro
duced there, at q slight cost. They are dc.
scribed as hardy species, well calculated to
take care of themselves, and increase rapidly.
Their merits as game fish are well known to
sportsmen, and their deicacy for the table is
beyond question. would therefore suggest
that meeting be called in this village, at such
time and place as may be deemed expedient, TO
discuss this matter, with view to open cor
respondence with the Fish Commissioners Of
this State, and other persons engaged in fish
culture, TO elicit information on this subject,
and take such further action as will best pro.
mote the enterprise. Yours, &C., CTS.
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COMPLETED The last North Sta, says, the
arrangements between the Eastern railroad and
the Portland L Ogdensburgh have been fully
completed. The trade was consummated and
writings exchanged on Saturday of last week.
By this trade, the Eastern lends aid to the
Portland Il Ogdensburgh road by endorsing its
bonds and advancing a certain per cent--thir-
ty.three we belieye-of its net earnings, to as
sist in completing the line through New Hamp-
shire. In return, the Portland 4 0gdensburgh
are to throw all their Boston business over the
Eastern instead of the Passumpsic. The work,
when finished, will give US competing line to
Boston, and the large business that has hereto
fore found its way over the Passumpslc will
be at once transferred to the new route. This
community has suffered long enough from the
extortions and mismanagement of the Pas
sumpsic road, and will hail with pleasure the
day when the Portland & 0gdensburgh unites
its iron with the Eastern, at Conway. Work
will be commenced at once on the uncompleted
section.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-03-18
For the Waterman.
Eighteen Hundred Seventy.Six.

The fourth day Of July, 1879, will complete a
full century since the people of these United
States cast OF the British yoke forever
That this day should be duly and properly
observed is the patriotic desire OF the whole
p.ople. 1t is not the birth day Of Kings,
Princes or Presidents; it is the birth day Of
this nation. 1t is emphstically national day,
and Of special interest only to the people Of the
United States The idea regarding that day
as an appropriate time to hold a national or in
ternatonal Fair and Exhibition, is a borrowed
one. A centennial exhibition Of traps and
trinkets to commemorate one Of the greatest
political events the world presents? No, No,
tell it not Gath. These fairs, exhibitions and
appropriations, Of which we hear so much,
have a kind Of ring that stamps the whole
thing as sort of put up job. The great fu nda-
mental ideas and principles which underlie this
whole subject have not, as yet, been brought
to the surface. Let them be brought out and
so nationalized on that day as to become pro.
cedent for all future time. That all the people
may participate in the observance Of that event
there can be no single point Of rendezvous. Let
the day be celebrated on the hallowed spot
where John Hancock and his compeers pledged
TO each other their lives, their fortunes and
their sacred honor also, let every state, dis
trict, county, town, and hamlet, if need be, FIX
on some convenient point in their several To-
calities where the people, one and all, can as
semble and join in the universal jubilee.
What insniratiou or aid do Wa mad fror,
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mss'''' H'"o'' a i''enu mas eaheo my
attention 10 an artoie IN one OF the hewsps-
pers' tne writer Vi winch ~kes eAcep.'o. !"
some parts OF my communication pupns"e' !"
the "ArcnhhN TWO OF three Weeks aeo' VI '"o
suDect OF fitz John Porter, ana accuses no VI
gross ignorance OF inc iac's oo"oei"''s ""''n
wrote
lie says, Of one Of 'ne TWO oo'ps ',o" n'ea-
anura, referred 70 Us arriving ~ Nen''e''iio III
the evening oil the 'V'n, a'e' .no oa'''o was
lost, that 1t " reached oentre'iiie long before
DARK ana passed ocyonu anu across tne Oreek
and formed Iins oil oattic near 'he enemy.
According 10 the report OF zen rope the
corps referred 70 arrived after DARK at Zen
ue'iiie, sA miles IN our rear Inc otner
corps according to the same authority was
Tour miles behind the first mentioned In
my former communication only wrote OF what
came under my personal observation Accord
ing TO my notes ana recoilectiohr IL was between
Tour ana hve P. NJ, when the corps IN advance
arrived at tentreville where IL was matted Tor
considerable time, giving us an excellent OPP
portnnlty 10 witness the distant cannonading,
s"""e" w N"''' NV SoN oisnoi VI WV Non'e"N-
ing armies we afterwards advanced slowly
70 CUP hun' lsome one and hall OF two miles
from Oentrevllle, and three or four from Bull
nun Where the nght ended and formed line
OF battle about dark n cover the retreat OF our
oemoralized iorees from the battle held
The writer OF the article referred to says
we can prove to Volunteer that Mcclellan
was not the traitor that he thinks he is, but
on the contrary, ne done all 1t was possible to
do Tor the Union cause" We do not
was the whole Army oil the Potomac, where
Mcclellan was almost universally admired.
The mutt Of the campaign did not rest with the
General commanding, but with those meddlers
IN Washington, who dictated orders from their
comfortable quarters, without any knowledge
OF what was required. II Mcclellan had had
The power Of Grant delegated to him, not one
fourth Of the blood would have been shed, nor
money expended, that was, and the vdr ended
years btore a eaS Men like Secretary Stan
ton ala more to retard the movements OF the
army than all the rebel armies combined.
Mcclellan was soldier, than whom there is
none better IN the country"
AS IL had nothlng 10 do with the fitz John
Porter case In my communication, carefully
refrained from making any comparison between
Mcclellan and Grant as soldiers, or from any
remarks upon MeCiellan's personal patriotism.
According to my own observation the Nc
cielian Clique, instead oil comprising the whole
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-03-18
Personal.

Vermont has not living ex-United States
Senator, excepting Judge Poland
Andy johnson is now the only surviving
Ex President Of the United States.
N. I. Sprague, Jr., Of Brandon, an aspirant
for the governorship, was defeated as candi-
date for first selectman at the recent election.
The St. Louis Democrat says that Freder-
lex Billings, of Woodstock, Vt, has bought
tern Missouri.
Hon. Robert s. Hale is prominently named
for the United States Judgeship of the North
ern District Of New York, made vacant by the
death of Hon. Nathan x. Hail.
Rev. A. B. Dascomb, recently of Wood
stock, was installed as pastor Of the First Con-
gregational church in Winchester, Mass, on
Wednesday evening of last week.
Senator Summers property is estimated at
one hundred thousand dollars This he divides
equally between a married sister. living in
California, and the Library Of Harvard college.
Preston Powers, who is son Of the dis
tinguished sculptor, has been very successful
in taking a mould of Mr.. Summers face A
cast made in it is a speaking likeness of the
deceased.
The bill for the relief of Postmaster Clarke,
of BrattlebOro, whose Office was robbed Of
stamps, etc, to a considerable amount, some
months since, has passed the House Of Repre-
sentatives.
Rear Admiral Joseph Ianman, whose death
is announced. entered the navy from CONNECT.
cut, bis native State, in 1925, and had conse,
quently been forty-nine years in service at the
time Of his death. He was a jealous, able
officer, and left good record.
The late Willard Fillmore's ancestors, We
learn from the Rutland Globe, were Vermont.
ers. His grandfather, Nathaniel, after having
served in the French war, settled in Benning.
ton. in this State. but at what date is not
known.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-03-18

HuLLKss OArs,-Mr. d. W. Ramsdell, of
Chelsea, has exhibited to US samples of The
hulless oats which be has for sale They ripen
fully as early as any other variety stand with
out lodging, and yield from forty to fifty bush
els to the acre They can be ground as easily
as wheat or rye, there being absolutely no hull
or bran to them. These excellencies will com
mend this variety to our farmers, and we pre-
dict for them q large sale. Mr.. Ramsdell
Toasted the boarders of that excellent and we'll
kept hotel, the American, on Saturday, with
buildings and cakes made from the meal OF
this variety Of oats, and each and every one Of
them were loud in their praises of these excel
lent dishes. MIR. Jacob Smith, of this village,
has taken the agency for the sale Of these oats
in this vicinity, and orders should be addressed
TO him.
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A WALKING MIRACLE.
Ma. II. II. STEVENS

Ma. ii. X. STEVENS
Dear Sir Though stranger, want 10 inform you
what VEGETiNE has done for me.
Last Christmas Scroiula made Its appearance In
my system-laTge running ulcers appearing on me as
follows One on each Of my arms one on my thigh,
which extended to the seat; one on my head, which
became so bad that two physicians came to ainputate
the limb, though upon consultation concluded not to
do so, my whole body full Of Scrofnla they
deemed II advisable to cut the sore, which painful
beyond description, and th9e was quart Of matter
run from this one sore. The physicians all gave me
up to die, and said they could do more for me.
Both OF my legs drawn up to my seat aud II was
thought II did get up again would DO cripple for
life
When In this condition saw yEGETINE adyer-
tiscd, and commenced taking Il In March, and iol-
lowed with II, until had used sixteen bottles and
this morning ain going to plough corn, we'll man.
All my townsrnen say II IL a miracle 10 see me round
walking and working.
In conclusion, | will add When | was enduring
such great suffering, FROM that dreadful disease,
Scr0ula pray ed to the Lord above to take me out
Of this world but ms VEGkTINE has restored TO me
the blessings Of health, | desire more than ever 10
live, that may be OF service TO my fellow man,
and know OF no better way to aid suffering human.
ity than to enclose you this statement of my case,
with earnes. hope that you will publish It and II
will afford pleasure TO reply 10 any cominunica.
tion which may receive therefrom.
am, Sir, very respectfully,
WILLIAM PAWN.
Avery, Berlen Co, Mlch July loth, iS7a. 1918
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The statement having been made at a late Womens
temperance Meeting In Montpelier, that Mr.. CnfsIEa
kept a strictly temperance house, committee OF
ladies was sppointedts call upon Mr.. Clark and ton
der To him the hearty thanks OF the temperance
Of Montpelier for his pralseworthy example In
this regard In dschargng the duties o. this appoint
ment the ladies' were cordially received by MI ciark
Ia view OF the lessons OF his own experience, and In
accordance with his convictions Of right he resolved
never again to furnish intoxicating liquors TO the
guests Of his hotel let the consequences be what they
might, and that pledge he should sacredly redeem.
nna " IL and marry Ia snss n thar
good work
The ladies, 10 behalf OF the they aborlng
10 promote desire to publish 10 the world the fact that
landlord OF tho enyiable reputation OF Mr.. Clark
Voluntarily assumed this position, and that at least
L entirely nee from ali that which can intoxicats
Eos rus COMMITTEE.
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BRooxYrKtp.-Mr. Boyden, Deputy Of the
State Grange, lcctured here to large audi
ence, on Monday evening. At the close Of his
lecture he obtained sufficient number Of names
to warrant him in coming again, In one week
to organize grange.
MIR. Z. Lock, fell from pile Of plank, and
fractured two Of bis ribs.
MIR. Orrin Morse, formerly Of this town,
died at Sterling, Mass, on the 9th inst. His
remains were brought here for interment.
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WArERBuRr.--Mr. Hills, proprietor of the
Waterbury hotel, announces that he shall sell
no more liquor.
MIR. Stranahan has opened a new tailor :
shop in town. lie comes we'll recommended,
and, we trust, will receive liberal patronage,
"A question Of interest, II not Of molnen-
tous Importance as connected with the due ad-
ministration Of the prohibitory liquor law, Is
being agitated In Waterbury, and doubtless In
other towns. 1t Is whether IL is optional with
the County Commissioner to appoint agents.
or whether the principle or theory Of the law
does not requir that there shall bo provided
the means Of o btaining spirits deemed and I'd
mitted necesss .ry, without resortipg 10 illegal
vendors.
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ABANDoNED.-A Francis W. Smith, Of
St. Adams, makes public the announcement
that the woman's Temperance Association Of
that place have abandoned the Dio Lewis
plan - OF operations, saying that it appears to
be cOnsonant neither with the habits nor the
character Of their people to carry on the cru
sade in that manner. They wish it to be dis
tinctly understood, however, that because they
keep quiet for the present, they are not mac
tive, for the cause was never stronger, nor the
workers more united than at this moment.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-03-18

A Coop MovE.-We understand it is the in
tention Of the State Fish Commissioners, pro-
yided suitable place can be found, to estab-
lish FISH Matching and breeding conservatory
in this vicinity, for the purpose of supplying
the streams in this section of the State. This
movement will necessitate the appointment Of
another Fish Commissioner, which appoint
ment, we learn, has been rendered to and &C.
cepted by very competent person. Who will
suggest some place near by suitable for the
breeding Of trout?