Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-03-03
Personal.

SENATOR cnEsMoRr, Of Chittenden county, We
regret to learn, Is very sick
VIZ are pleased to learn that Hon. ileman Car.
penter, Of Mortified, is improving
S. N. rorE has declined the republican nomi-
nation for Mayor Of Burlington.
DIR. l.. c. BUTLER Of Essex, is the prohibition
candidate for county commissioner In Chittenden
county He is a democratic temperance man.
Hos. SCHUYLER CoLrAx lectures on Abraham
Lincoln at Burlington, April sd, under the
auspices Of Green Mountain Lodge, Independent
Order Of odd Fellows.
MR D. WEBSTER DIXoS, Of the St. Albans Ms-
se1geg started on Monday morning for Florida,
where he hopes, by rest and the salubrous eli
mate TO improve his health which has become
somewhat impaired.
Henry C. BowrS has been subp@nacd by both
the plaintiff and tho defendant in the Beocher
case but the counsel for Mr. Beecler will not call
Mr Bowen, as the lawyers on the other side have
not put him on the stand
JEwrrr W. ADAMS, a native Of South Hero,
and who worked his way TO California few years
ago is now Lieutenant Governor Of Nevada, and
acting Governor during the present sickness Of the
Governor. lie is now about - years Of age, and
very popular
Col Il c. BENroS, Of St Adams, Is associated
In the law business with his brother c. II Benton,
under the firm name Of Benton & Benton. At
Minneapolis MINI, whittier he goes with his
family, next June, for a permanent residence
Another loss to Vermont Of good lawyer
Ex-srNAroR JAMES W N.Y. Of Nevada while
on his way north, from Jacksonville Florida, left
the sleeping car at Richmond, Virginia, Thursday
night nearly nude, and wandered about the streets
until arrested by the police. lie was not missed
until the train arrived at Alexandria, and it was
feared he had fallen from the car It is evident
that his mental faculties are shattered
H. W CARLETON, Of Cornth, is at present can
wasting in Kentucky. lie writes that the country
is very beautiful in It's spring attire and the peo-
pie very social and agreeable. While we SILVER
here in the snow, with mercury at zero, descrip-
tons Of spring breezcs and green grass seem to be-
long to a different planet He will return to Yer
mont in few weeks, where his genial face will
be very welcome.
HARMON DoANE, Esq, who died at New Or
leans on the 18th inst, was native Of johnson,
this state-son Of the late Joseph Doane, Esq lie
went 10 New Orleans thiuy-seyen years ago. and,
we believe was formerly in the mercantile bust
ness, but Of late has been at the head Of the Fac
tors and Traders Insurance Company, one Of the
largest institutions Of the kind in the South lie
was prominent Knight Templar, and will long be
remembered by the representatives Of the fnter-
nifty Of his native state, at the recent meeting Of
the order in that city for the many courtesies
tended He is spoken Of as a genial companion
aud prominent and influential citizen.
JULIus f. PERKINS, the celebrated basso, a ma.
tive of Woodstock, died in London, on Thursday
last He was one Of the remarkably musical Yer
mont family of that name, and far the most note
worthy Of ALL the rest being wcll-known compos
ers Of church music and conductors OF singing
schools and conventions Julius had magnf
cent bass voice, and wisely betook himself acros,
the water for its cultivation. For two or tire,
years he has been prominent in musical perform
ances in London and in some Of the festivals o.
the great provincial cities. Last year, he became
attached to Her Majesty's opera, Mapleson man
ager, in Drny Lane theater and speedily tool
high rank Mr. Perkins married an opera SINCE
Of brilliant talent, nearly year ago, and with he
visited this country, last summer, and both o
them sung at various places in Vermont and New
| HAMPSHIRE for the pleasure Of friends 10 whom
the visit gave great delight Besides, Mr. Per
kins was a lovable person, and alike to his per
sonal friends and to the musical world his dealt
is genuine loss.