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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-08-11

The FnlE IN SALISBURY The Rutland Herald
gives the following additional particulars Of the
Salisbury cohiiagratiuu ON the morning Of the
3D. fire was discovered in the grist mill, by Mrs
X X Howard, and an alarm was st once sounded
through the village. In spite Of all that could be
done with every available means the mill, hotel,
two dwellings aud two barns and sheds adjoining,
were burned to the ground The grist mill and
house and barn west Of the hotel belongin. to
Mr. Utley, were valued at $40 900, and the insur-
ancc was 81, 800, and $1,000 for the grain and
produce in the mill. The hotel and barn, with
shed connected, were equally owned by j. NJ.
Dyer and X. X. Howard Mr.. Overs undivided
half was insured while Mr.. Towards was not.
The house owned by Il. T, Howard was insured
for nearly its value The bridge was somewhat
damaged by the fire but not enough TO endanger
travel Mr. James Fits store and dwelling were
damaged from one TO two hundred dollars worth,
and the store owned by Mr. Waterhouse, aud oc-
cupied by Mr. Converse, had some glass broken
and paint scorched, Mr.. Utey saved nearly all
his furniture, with Sigh. damage. Mr.. X. X.
Howard saved but small portion Of his; consid-
erng his circumstances, the loss will fall heavily
upon him. Two young men were lodging in an
upper room Of the hotel and were obliged to
climb out on tree to reach the ground in safety,
The FIRE was a hard for this little town, leay-
| ing it desolate looking place, and perhaps Il
will be long time before II will be rebuilt.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-08-11
The Rraftlehoro RennIon.

There is every indication that the reunion Of
Vermont soldiers at Datteboro, next week Tues
day, Wednesday and Thursday, viii be the best
attended Of any that have previously been held.
The Grafton by Vice President Wilson will attract
large numbers who are DESTROYS Of seeing aud
hearing this distinguished statesman, whose
chances for the next Presidency are allowed 10 be
At least equal 10 those Of any other aspirant.
The citizens Of Brattleboro have taken hold Of
the matter in earnest and every arrangement has
been made to render tho stay Of their guests
pleasant and not too expensive The more that
turn out the better the time, aud all intending to
go should enroll themselves Mt II. J. Coffey's at
once Over forty names are new on his roll, and
this number might easily be doubled.
The Central Vermont have reduced the fare 10
60 aud return, rs follows; Montpelier, $500;
White River Junction $3.50, Rutland. s275,
Middiebury, sioo Burlington, $40; st. Adams,
$500; with rates Of fare from intermediate sta
tions pfoportiona,ely reduced
Quartcrmastor General Kingsley has forwarded
from the state arsenal here, q large quantity Of
tents and other equipments for use at the reunion
Gen. Thomas has issued an order Of exercises
for the occasion, which will be substantially OBJ
served rs follows. First day, soldiers will be re-
ceyed ON their arrival At Irattleboro, by the Brat
tleboro Company and the Drauleboro Comet
Band; dress parade at sunset; concert by the
bands in the evening Second day, grand review
by Ills Excellency, Governor Asahel Peck and
other invited guests, Mt 10 o'clock 4. NJ business
meeting for election Of officers and locating the
time and place for next reunion, at II o'clock;
addresses by Hon. Henry Wilson, Vice President
Of the United States, Hon. VIM. NJ. Eyarts, Hon
Frederick Billings, Gen W =. Bartlett, and 9th
ers, at o clock r. ~; dress parade at 6 o'clock
torch-liglt procession in the evening Third day
meeting Of regimental and other soldier organiza-
tons breaking camp, and return.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-08-11
3rfhk sWarkeB.
Cattle Market.
A. Cambridge and Brighton for the week ending Tuesday
August 10, is5.
AMOUNT or STOCK At MAnKEr

At Cambridge and Brighton i9t the week ending Tuesday
AMOUNT or srocK At MAnKEr.
Cafie Shssp. Shofss Hogs Caire,
5 da;' yea, sssi SEQ . a i2ii re l Si &
rRicEs Bs( Cattle Extra Fat and heavy premium oxen
ssp0@looj hr quality s. oofqHg; second quality 81 IS
etsso third quality. S62SGsls0 q leo Ms on total weight Of
hhle ttlow aad dressed l-ef few chare single pairs
silq0. Bulls ETC., s5.Soeitep0.
value - beef. Handy Steers, ssiHl5e u pair.
Mich Cert-fnlr quality, sl0et5i; extra god sd0aao
Win of Without calve. may b, agreed rrow aud
binary, sism3i, yearngs. sl0Oo6tMOo. two-year.-ud
slswgRAVi three-yeaI.-olds, S,spG4leo
s,eess IS q sesd s@; s gs s Z; se'' I'D i've or
sh9sLc n N.
ntass-srghion. 7eooc; country lots. e9si, y n.
Gait skins. li6cloc felts with wool On. 3eDiVc each.
railoN, Ss96ci country lots setStsc IN.
BtsAHKThr prices Of cattle pretty well sustained
lower grades and these only shaded TIME The quality is
not especially choce There Is many medium grades from
the West The supply larger at Union market than
tced before th season u. Sargent sold eight oxen,
dress 800 Ms each. At SIC " No. dressed weight. b. Dow
sold two oxen to dress 200 rs each, At loo II 10, dressed
weight 10 iwo-yrr ds TO dress 80 rs each n h,
and three cows 10 dress 500 rs each, SIC ~ NJ dressed
weight NJ 7. shaekett sold ~ threey steers
dress 1850 ms each at sgsisc n, dressed weight and 10
others U dress 10 rs each, AZ Sc " N. There was little
sheep and lambs selling reduced prices. W. wal
lace sold IA lambs, average s. Ms at &c ~ ~ s. Tracy sold
20 GLANDS average " Ms, Sc q N. g. Bailey sold va
ame BY Ne head At $50 each, b Dow sold iso head.
average W Ms, at o. y N.
for fowls.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-08-11

THETFonD.--The arm barn and sheds Of John
and John II. Huntington, situated on the HILL
were destroyed by fire on the 9TH inst, as were
their hog and tool house. The barn contained
from thrty-fye to forty tons Of hay, and the gen
eral impression here seems to be that the fire
caught from the heating OF the hay, as it was got
in bad condition, and had been extra-salted to
prevent it, spelling strong southeast wind
prevailed at the time, and the untiring efforts Of
few men, women and children saved the flames
extending to the other buildings, which would
have caused very heavy loss. The fire was first
discovered about ten o'clock In the forenoon
bursting out from the east gable window. The
furniture doors and windows of the house were
removed, and somewhat injured. The loss is
about 81, 100; insurance, $3.50
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-08-11

RAILROAD JUBnHE- A dispatch from the Fab
yam House. White Mountains, dated Saturday,
says that the Portland and Ogdensburg railroad
was completed on that day through the difficult
Mountain Notch, to its connection with the Bos-
ton, Concord and Montreal railroad at Fabyans,
a distance Of ninety-one miles, by the driving Of
the last spike at James Cut, in the gateway Of
the Notch. Commemorate thought caused the Di-
rectors to forcgo an expensive and formal cele-
bration. Therefore the Portland City Govern
ment-the road being largely constructed with city
funds and owned by the city-with reporters took
the regular train at noon, reaching the gateway
OF the Notch close by and above the spot where
the famous Wiley family were killed BY noun.
tain slide, and stopped while the workmen laid
the last rails. At 12.24 +. NJ, General Anderson,
President Of the road, drove the last spike-a sill
ver-plated one brought for the purpose Speaker
Thomas, OF Maine, proposed three cheers for Gen.
eral Anderson and the last spike which completes
the railroad which pierces these everlasting hills
which were enthusiastically given by the group AS
sembled, by the worlVmen whose task was ended
and re-echoed by the laborcrs and their families a
their little settlement the opposite cif, across
the Saco river. General Murray had loaned
ticld-piece for the occasion, which followed on
echoes by repeated discharges "a. s...... -. ~.
Crawford House also welcomed the event will
Hail Columbia" aud the Star spangled Ban
ner" The train then went on to the Fabyar
House, where IL connects with the Concord and
Montreal road where another salute was fired
dense log prevailed all the morning, which
cleared of brightly at noon, and the ceremony
was welcomed with bright skies
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-08-11

CLERICAL ScASDAL.-R Rev. Mr. Porter, Metho-
dist minister at weybrdge, WAS recently brought
before ecclesiastical tribunal, charged with i'm
proper intimacy with girl named Allen, who had
been staying In the family where he lived. The
result OF the trial Is that he was suspended from
the ministry and the church until the next session
of the Troy Conference. The only defence he Of
fered WAS a general denial Of the whole matter.
lie was ingeniously defended by James NJ Slade,
Jr in an argument Of two hours length, and
Rev Sanford Washburn closed for the church, in
powerful Argument Mr.. pember, who removed
Miss Allen from weybridge, has been arrested
on the charge Of assault upon Mrs. Porter at that
time. 1t is supposed that this charge is gotten up
by Porter for the purpose OF retaliating Pember
for instituting the charges against him.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-08-11

Many thanks to those Of our Subscribers whc
have needed our request to pay up Their re.
sponse has been liberal and timely. There ar,
yet, however a number who are In arrear. and
10 those We shall send bills including one year,
subscription in advance, on the Goth day Of ,hi.
month Those Of our subscribers who remit tc
US previous to August goth will save themselves
scriber in arrears will take this notice as meant
for his particular case
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-08-11

DAVID MCDONALD, at his new quarters, on Main
street will give his personal attention TO his busi-
ness as furnishing undertaken, and will keep
constantly on hand frst-oass assortment OF goods
In that line, consisting Of baskets, collins and
burial robes all OF which are new and OF the new
est styles. lie also makes speciality OF picture
framing and all are invited to call and examine
his specimens and workmanship Special atten-
ton is given TO the selection Of feathers and fine
hair matrasses, so that those purchasing goods Of
him can be warranted the genuine article, at n
very slight advance over first cost Mr. Mcdonald
has had very large experience in the business,
and may be relied upon as a square business man
In all cases. Give him a call.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-08-11

In Bennington there are six knitting mills; one
large and profitable pottery large machine
shop, where heavy machinery OF complicated
character IL manufactured; mill where n great
many Yankee notions, like double-pointcd timed
carpet tacks, wringing machines etc, are made
another large factory, devoted To the making Of
waterproof cloth; and big mill, where they make
paper from wood fibre. These constitute part
OF the activities Of this place. Most Of the knit
ting mills are closed for mouth or two, but are
confident Of running next winter.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-08-11
IN CHAScERY.
WAsmsGros CoqqNTxr s GOWN lfhu A. d. la,

phineas flint g. Jones W. Ferris, John ferris joan
Fsrrls james 7. Warner Al n Iiidea and DIVA shsp-
herd.
Pbneas Flint OF Roabny, the oouniy q washinsion>
having filed his chaneey with the clerk q sad court
~ Feris and John NJ fens being justly indebted the
orator In the Of thousand dollars as specified IN
e orator in he payment said and sums Of money
their morsAs deed TO the orator o. certain Lana
described a. follows IL being all that part q the third
Division lot drawn 70 the original right Of NE Masnns3s
of a parael line be continued easlery from the division
line between Israel Steele and the said fhmeas fnn
TONED Tor the payment OF the said i've prois.ofy notes
according their enor and at the several times eu i"s
Ana isrshss showing that one OLIVIA shepherd claims an
interest in portion o. said 9os.ss par and an aais
claim deed from said John ~ fsrtis and TURNER y,
that John fs James y w1Ins I'D I'M nosasd prem
BY virtue Of hSpg sSns an .s ps.sss and ahsr
Esor, notes IN the condition y ss ns "A
part ssso Tas not gSd as Moving Sas 70 lie orator Win
great arrear o. interest aud ens 70 w ars
upon .aa land and mai s praying isa ash!
d s q s SssI = Iu ser ssa q psy re o
Or hs sSsia soSn sss n ,nst DAY 20 - az
poincd hy the Honorable chancsof ann a, N ulsn
ns , ne ssrass q s equity o. redemption IN saa
pc,nsss; aud that writ VI possession may be granted
And he sa rheeas Flint having aisa his said petite.
X s s Ss sass " fsrs ss, Without his Stale,
subpoena cannot be served upon him . s,ssss p ns "
al al s ssaS. % ss ssa SS,ps x ard Tor 4
Washington, the second Tuesday M sSpssmps, - ~
5 Y ann ss NE sss s s .s S
state Journal three weeks sa ass s y. ~ =
,hs aa.tf das u he tenn o. aid court.
Given sadsr my hand 4! Nsr,Is.sI Y ~ county q
Washington. 'h' ss's ~ aiR2I q. hsssy c,s,t.
cAsFSrER rlvMrr, Orators sehss'sss ~
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-08-11

OpD FELLOWS HAiI~-lhc odd Fellows OF this
place have recently expended about two hundred
dollars in rofurnishins their new hall, in Lang
don's block. This hall is much better located than
was their old one, fronting on both Elm and State
streets, aud they have spared no pains to make it
as pleasant s. possible. They have new carpets,
pcdestals, platforms, etc. and upon each Of the
platforms Is Inscribed an appropriate motto.
Upon the inside Of the tops of the pedestals are
inscribed the emblems Of the order aud every
thing is of new and tasty style More improve
ments are to be added and the hall will lie one Of
the neatest and best in town. The lodge is in a
prosperous condition, numbering about seventy
five members
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-08-11

PROBATE CouRT--The following business was
transacted in the Probate Court for the District OF
Washington, during the week ending August v'h,
1875; August 3d. Elizabeth Cahilrs estate, admin
istration account allowed and decree made Chas.
walings estate, commissioners report returned
August 4th, John C. Crossett's estate, admnistra-
ton account referred to September LIST. August
9Th, William Cochians estate, Stephen Cochran,
administrator and |. 7. jerks and Franklin pres-
ton, appraisers; Lyman Coehran's estate stephen
Cochran, administrator, and l. p jerks and Frank
lin Preston, appraisers and commissioners Au-
gust 9th, David G. Joyslins estate, administration
account referred to August 2Sth; Andrew frcnehs
estate, administration account referred to August
3ist; Joel Doty's estate, commissioners report re-
turned; Rowland Taylors estate, application ioi
license 10 sell real estate referred TO August 2Sth
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-08-11
STATE OF VERMONT,

In Probate Court held Montpelier In and FOE aald Dis
trigt. on The 29d day of July, A. ii. ls73i
An instrument anu coiicl. puorting the last will
and testament of oano Lewis East Montpelier
~ si district, decreased, being presented 10 the Court by
Whar Martin te executor therein nainel Tor Probate
~ oefe - said Court that all persons concerned therein
- NOTIFIED 70 appear ~ session Of held nj
The PROBATE ONCE Ia Montpelier the l7th day q August
y lso. aud show cause, " any they may have, against
ne Probate u said WIN for which purpose \ u further
iefe that copy of the fccnrd Of this order h. published
hfce weeks successvely In The Vermont Watnhman state
Journal printed AZ Montpier previous 70 said time
Puintei Tor hearing. ny the COurt.-Aite.t
hssl \. A. CHASE Register.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-08-11
STATE OF VERMONT

v
In Probate Court held al Montpelier In and said
District, the 81 day Of August, A. ID. 1875:
Fanny II. Currer Execurx OF the estate OF Richard \.
Curer, late Of Barre, IN said District deceased makes APP
paon 10 aid Court In writing for license to sell all OF the
estate OF said deceased situated In Barre, aforesaid
representing that the sale Of all the real esate Of which the
said Richard s. curier died seized and possessed would be
beneficial 10 the devs and eatees and those interested In
his estate whercnpon Is ordered by said Court. that
said application be referred session thereof, to be
held at ,he Probate ONCE said Montpelier the sith
day Of August A. D. is5 for hearing and decision thereon
And, 1t Is further ordered, that all persons interested be
notified hereof by publication Of notice Of said application
and order thereon three weeks successfully IN the Yer
mont Waterman and state Journal newspaper published
at Montpelier and which crcuacs In the neghborhcod Of
those before said time Of hearing that they
appear said time and place and they cause object
thereto. BY the Conrt-Atts.t,
so-n HARVEY TILDEN. judge.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-08-11

FIRE ~ BESsoN.-The barn near the dwelling
house Of Perry Carter, in Benson, was burned, few
minutes past twelve o'clock at noon, on Sunday
last, together with the ell part to the house The
house was insured for five hundred and seventy
Eve dollars, the barn for seventy five dollars and
the household goods for seyeniy-fve dollars, in
the Farmers Mutual 1t is supposed the fire was
set by small four-y ears-od boy, son Of Mr.. Car
ter, while playing with matches in the barn.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-08-11

SOM SNAKE. While Mt. W H. McAlli-ter, Of
Enosbnrgh, and his men, were at work in the hay
field, few days ago, they came upon large
striped snake four feet long, which, being dis
turbed, proved To he "A mother with a numerous
progeny, all Of which Immediately disappeared
into the mouth Of their parent The snake was
killed, and post mortem examination revealed
eghty-three snakes, each some four inches long,
which we're all dispatched
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-08-11

ENlAIE or ONAMFI VI. WATSON.
The undersigned, having been appointed BY the Ifnnoah
Probate Court for the District " BRADFORD COMMISSIONER
70 ftccirt examine tdus, all claims and demands %, All
persens against The estate Of Orame H. Watson late of
Iopslam In sad District deceaaed and all claims exhibited
y Offset thereto. hereby give notice that will meet FOR
the purposes Aforesaid, AZ A. waliaces dwelling house
N IopehHm, on the llth day Of September and 18Th
Day q December next, from ton oclock ~, until four
pclk p ~ each ~ aid DAYS and that sir months from
he lth day o. JHne, A. ~ i-7s time limited By .nid
Court Tor said creditors 20 present their claims TO us f5r az
animation and allowance.
Dated at foIsham 90. 97il day Of July, A. d. 1875
o.e ( j. I WNHaff'IAcr Commissioner.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-08-11

VERMONT ScnooL LASDs.-Mr. Edward Conant,
the State Superintendent Of Instruction, has been
investigating the subject Of school landsin the va
rious towns in the state, and has concluded that
the rents paid by parties occupying the same are
too low, by at least one-third These school Lands
generally were set apart as such, in accordance
with the conditions OF the charters Of the several
towns, but some Of them were transferred from
other to the OF schools by act OF the legs-
lature, and some are the gifts of individuals, The
following 70 the yearly income derived from this
source from each county:
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-08-11

SPECIMEN BuGs-We received, this week, a
couple Of bugs reported to be genuine representa-
tlves OF the Colorado potato bug, which is just
now creating such sensation at the West. They
were captured on the farm OF William Scott, in
Cambridge, this state, who found about dozen
OF them on his potato vines They are savage
looking buyers, about twice the size OF pea,
OF dark color anu well calculated for the emery "
work in which they are engaged. 1t is not GER
tain whether they will visit our immediate vicinity
or not, but It will be well to be on the watch for
them. We certainly are not anxious to see them
and hope that their reception by our farmers may
be so decidedly cool, as to warrant their immedi-
ate departure for more genial climes.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-08-11

OCCUPANTS or THE New BUILDINGS. We give
the following as names OF parties who are to be-
come occupants Of our new blocks, as far as we
have learned, up to the present time' la Mr.
Smiths half OF Union Block, T, c. Phinney is to
occupy one OF the stores; S. G. Woolson is to
have the whole Of tho second story, and the third
story, which contains fine hall, Is TO be devoted
to Masonic uses In the Rlalto Block, Jangaw
and Meron, BARRIERS are to occupy the store d.
rectly on the east side Of the stairway, while Mr.
Boutele will have the store ON the other side. IL.
r. Whitney, dentist, is to have rooms in the second
story. Negotiations are in progress for the leas-
ing of stores in the other blocks, and we hope
soon to be able to give full report Of the matter.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-08-11

In Probate Court held Montpelier said District on
the 10Th day Of August, A. y. ISIS;
Josiah Wood, administrator OF the estate Of Alex
ander L. Dodge late Of Marshned. in said District, de-
ceased presents his Administration account for exnins
ton and allowance, and makes application for q
decree OF distribution and partition OF the estate Of said de-
ceased whereupou. II ordered by said Court. that said
account and said application be referred TO session
therco 70 be held at the frobais once, IN said Mont
peler, the lat day OF September. A. u. 1878, for
hearing and decision thereon aud, II s further
deed that notice hereof he given to ell persons interested
BY publication OF the three weeks successfully In thu
Vermont Watchman a state Journal. newspaper pub
sed at Montpelier, previous sail time appointed for
hearing that they appear at said time and place and
show II they have, why said should
not be allowed and such decree made.
by the Court.-Attest,
sl-s9 HARVEY TTLDEN, Judge
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-08-11

OFFICERS ELEcrEp. The following is a list OF
officers Of the St John the Bap,s; Society for the
ensuing six months President, Eu.eae lAyio-
leite, Vice President, 4 Desautel Secretary, J.
c. Galalse; Assistant Secretary, J. Parentrau;
Corresponding secrrtary. l. lloa-lueti Treas
urcr ,. laCroiK Assistant treasurer, 81 Ledouc /,
Marshal, james Cadieui Assistant Marshal, j.
Douecttc; Committee Of Visitors. l.. Iandreu-
vile, Joseph Allard ). Herman Committee OF
Reception, D. Matthew, T. Quay, Meron
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-08-11

MIssisG- Antoine Frazier, employed by c, II.
Fonda, as foreman at his lime works, at swanton
Junction, left his home, Saturday morning, claim
ing to have business at llighgate Springs. and has
not been heard from since lie left word for his
team to meet him at the six O'Clock train, and it
was sent But the driver, not finding him there,
went to IIighgate and found he had not been
there lie is n sober, respectable man and has
considerable means. Up TO this time no clue has
been found to his whereabouts.