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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-12-20

For consumption, bronchitis, asthma entarrh. throat and
lung discusses Also sure relief and permanent cure for
general debility dyspepsia and all affections. by
simple vegetable medicine, which cured venerable mis-
sionary physician who long resident Of Syria aud the
Fast and who has freely given this valuable specific
thousands Of kindred sufferers with the greatest possible
benefits and he feels his sacred Christian duty Ia
impart TO others this wonderful mvigorang remedy aud
will send FREE the original recipe complete with full d.
rections to any person enclosing stamp for reply.
6l-s1a DIR. CLARK A. Robbins,
n. o. Box 76) Greeley block svr,cuse \ Y
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Personal.


JOSH BILLINGS is announced 10 lecture in Bur.
lngton on the 18th Of January.
GENERAL WILLIAM =. BARTLETT, the accom-.
plished gentleman aud soldier, died at bis home
in Pittsfeld, Mass, on Sunday last
GfonaE T. DAVIS, " burlington, has resigned
his position a. chairman u the executive com.
mlltee Of the Young Mems Christian Association
Of this state
JuDoE CALER BALDWIN, Of the Court Of Ala
bama Claims died at Council Bluffs, Iowa, on
Friday last lie was appointed in 1894 by Presi-
dent Lincoln
Hos. W A. WHEELER has recovered from tho
Illness from which he suffered during the late
campaign. but will not return 10 Washington I'M
I'll after the holidays
IHEopoT TnroN will lecture at Bellows Fall.
on saturday evening December 10TH under the
auspices Of the temperance reform club. subject:
The problem Of life"
lNsrEcrOR-GENliAL JAMES 4. llAnpfF died In
Washington on Thursday Of last week lie was
a graduate Of West Point, with Grant, Franklin,
Augur and Ingalls-commandcd the Fourth New
York Regiment during the Mexican war. and
during the rebellion served on the stan Of Cen
erals Mcclellan, Wool and Burnside
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-12-20

AGRICULTURAL MErrING,-The Directors OF
Washington County Agricultural Society will meet
at the Court House in Montpelier, on Tuesday, the
I'd Of January, A, d. 1877, at ten o'clock, A. NJ,
TO finish the business Of the year. The annual
meeting of said society for the election Of officers,
etc, will be held at eleven o'clock, A, NJ, or I'M
medlately ON the adjournment Of the directors.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-12-20

BARE-The attention of the public is called to
the complete assortment OF Christmas toys, kept
by ID. II. Clark of Barre. Liberal patronage
solicited, and satisfaction guaranteed Mr. Clark
will keep the Boston Daily Globe for sale at
his store. Granite Lodge A., T. & A. NJ, Of
Barre, to have a reception and supper at their
hall ON Wednesday evening, December 9th in
commemoration of St Johns Day.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-12-20

FouND WASrHG.-H. W. Nye, general agent
of the 4Etna Life Insurance Company, has been
relieved OF his agency for falling to account for
some OF the companys funds. The business has
been turned over to his bondsmen-Ben X. Chase
Il. W, Marshall and T.. c, Lewis. Chase is re-
Gently bankrupt and the other bondsmen are also
ON his notes. His residence was Rutland
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-12-20

HARpwicK. -I.ero! Ford has bought the " vii
lge grocery" This Institution changes pToprie-
tors often aud thougl young in years has already
long roll of graduates" Young man. If you
are ambitious to RAPIDLY acquire wealth, make
haste and buy the grocery and have "mine OF
your own. H. X. Huntley, our enterprsing
produce dealer Is mixing his business head
quarters at the Duttou & Reed store, which he
has opened for trade pending the sale OF the
stock of goods at auction as already announced.
,..A town meeting WAS held here the 10Th, for
raising money and the Transaction OF other busi-
ness OF more or less Importance. tax was voted
OF one hundredand thirty three and onethird cents
on the dollar of the grand list, for town purposes,
making with the state state school and county as
sessments, an aggregate uf one hundred and sixty
seven and one-third cents on the dollar the grand
list. The chief interest Of the meeting WAS no
doubt centered in ne report Of the special com
mittee chosen at the last annual March meeting
to investigate the management OF the town liquor
agency under the recent and successive admnistra-
lions OF Alonzo Candall and A. W. DAWSON
This investigation was induced, and generally
demanded, la consequence OF the indefinite and
unsatisfactory report of the agency made last
March. The committee found considerable
error or deficit In Cnnd.llls account with the
town. as adjusted by the selectmen at the close
Of his agency. And making the town even,
without profit or loss, they found a balance due
ON Dawson OF two hundred and thirty-eght
dollars and seventy cents, tue most Of which he
acknowledges The committee believe, Judging
from the amount Of business and prices charged
that n large profit was, made, which should
have been credited u the town The report was
referrel To the selectmen ~ settle or adjust the
matter as they deem best. Temperature, De-
eember 18th, morning, twenty TO twenty-four de
grees below zero, varying In different localities
being much the coolest thus FAR this season
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-12-20

PROBATE CoURT.--The following business was
transacted In the Probate Court for the District Of
Washington during the week ending December
18th, 1876: December iith, Simon parker's and
}. W. Wheelocks estates, commissioners reports
returned. December 18TH Albert Lockwood's es-
tate, will referred for probate To January 9th
Minors lairds guardianship, guardians account
allowed. December 10th, X. D. Waters estate
administration account referred 10 January 9th (;
Antipas Gilman's estate, reports Of commissioners
Of homestead, dover and division returned, ad-
ministration account allowed and assignment
liz
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-12-20

BITTER MARKEr.-The ST. Adams butter mar
ket, Tuesday, was very quiet, receipts light, and
no change to note in prices We quote common
at from sixteen to eighteen cents good, nineteen
to twenty-five cents; choice, twenty-three TO
twenty-elght cents, and gilt edged, thirty cents
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-12-20

FoUNp GunTY.-R Rivers, the Caledonia county
bgamist, has been found guilty Of larceny. When
arrested, he was living with woman whom
rumor alleges to be his eighth wife, and he is a
young man-not over thirty. He has also served
one term in the New Hampshire state prison for
bigamy, having then five wives.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-12-20

FATAL AcclpESr.-James Ryan, Of Mendon,
while driving from that village 10 Rutland, Friday,
with two-hOre load OF wood, was thrown from
the load under the wheels Of the wagon and
crushed To death. Ryan was about thirty years of
age, and leaves a wife and two children in re-
duced circumstances
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-12-20

some three years since was attacked with severe
cough, and irritation Of the lungs which
added Asthma In form During the first year
tried several u the INST popular medicines " the ay. but
received real relief and had almost despaed Of ever
reganIng my health when Induced Try DR.. Wis
TAR's BAtsAM % WILD ChERHr. which very re-
heved My cough hecamc lose the and irri
taton disappeared, and my general health began mend
continued Us use and few bottles restored better
health than everhored to enjoy again believe the BAL
SAN to De the most reliable remedy that be found 80
cents and 81 a bottle. sold by all druggists. We
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-12-20
Ieafhs.

In Montpelier HATTIE Il. BANCROFT, daughter Of
Chares D. =. and Flora H. Bancroft aged year, Imnnhs
and 10 days.
In Broosaell, Maine, December EBER CALDWELL
OF ropshaIn. W.. aged y years.
In Walden December e. suddenly, EMMA LEANIfT,
wife OF Z. j Leayiti aged 50 Year,.
Ia Bosion, December 7. of pau,l, sis, HIRAM kNArP
formerly OF 81 Johnsbufy, aged y years.
Ia Lyndon Center, December q Of dithera, FRED Me
VICAR, youngest son OF Robert hcVicf, aged " years,
Ia Brooklyn ~ y, December IS, HOWARD MARSH.
the late H. A. " aud A. NJ Haron Marsh, aged 10
Ills remains brought hero for interent 10
lie 10y the side OF his father and mother.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-12-20
DAVIS. ESTATE.

u NtAlE IN NtkMONIs Dirttltt OF Warrington -.
In Probate Court held Montpelier, and foT said DIs
trot, the 18th day OF November, A. ID. ISIS;
An Instrument purpofng 10 he the lart will and -s
lament Of rarleS DAVIS late Of Cabot In said district
decreased being presented 10 the Court by A. d. Arms
the Executor therein named. for Probate II h orerr
by said Court that all persons concerned therein be
tined session OF said Court held
Probate oce IN Montpeier the 21 day Of Decsrnber,
4. u. lNh, and show cause II they have,
the PROBATE Of said viii Tor which purpose Il further
that roiy record OF this order he published
three weeks successfully in the Vermont Machnan state
journal, printed at Monlieler, previous 10 said APP
pointed tor hearing. ny the Conrt Attest.
bu-d4 n. A. CHASE, Register
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-12-20

WooDnrRY.-A coal and some ashes. dropped
from pipe, came near burning T. Towns ho-
tel ON the night 81 the 10Th Instant Mr J.. j.
benjamin who occupied the rooms over the bar
room, awoke in nearly suffocated condition
about three O'Clock in the morning. to find there
was fire In the room below, but not under
sufficient Roadway to prevent It's being quickly
eNtinguished. Rev c. $ Smith, OF Montpelier,
supplied the pulpit at the Center, in place OF Mr.
Robinson, who spoke at Barton Landing on the
18th insiant.-..I The Christmas festival at the
Centre will be 3 good one, and every one should
come. The bill will be seventy five cents a couple
az supper including housekeeping A good mum
Der Of attendants will be in readiness to take
teams TO good quarters
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-12-20

GESERous.-lIon. \, I. Sprague, Jr, has given
the Farmers and Mechanics CLUB, Of Brandon,
the entire sum recently voted him by the legisla.
ture, The amount is some more than two thou
sand dollars, aud will lay the foundation Of a
library which will be an honor to the town.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-12-20

TnE United States consul at Santiago de Cuba
has been removed because Of the discovery,
through the Spanish government, that he iacill-
tated the departure Of Tweed from Cuba, and
probably received u reward for his services TO
tho fugitive boss.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-12-20

lNTERNArioNAL TrlEGnArH-Th annual meet
ing of the International Telegraph Company was
held at st Johnsbury on the sth and the follow
ing officers elected Directors, Franklin Fairbanks,
George W. Hendee, Waldo Brigham, Calvin Nor
rll, Horace Fairbanks, O. S Rixford, William +.
Fairbanks; President Franklin Fairbanks secre-
tary George W IIendee Treasurer, William 7.
Fairbanks
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-12-20
DEunEN u. WATERS. ESTATE.

u y
IN Probate Court held Montpelier District 90
the 18Th day of Decelnber A, u. 1876.
Hiram trinpetOn, Administrator Of the estate Of Reuben
H. Waters late Of East Montpelier In said distrc deceased.
presents his administration account fuf
lowance makes application dcree 81 distribution
the estate Of said deceased. Whereupon u
oueiel By said Court that said account and said Appca
iun be- referred session thereof 10 be held the Probate
once Ia said Montpelier the 18th day OF January.
d. ISL, Tor hearing and desion theieoni And u further
ordered that notice hereof he given 10 all persons ntrcsi
by publication OF the three weeks xncessyely la th
Vermont Maicllnian a state Journal newspaper pub
lse Montpelier previous Ia said time appointed Tor
hns that they may appear at said time aud place, and
show they may have, why said account should
not BE- allowed, aud such DECREE made.
Hy the Court.-Atiest
6g-6 n a. cHAsf. Register
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-12-20

CoSGREssiosAL DoNGs. In the House, on
Monday, MIR, lunter. of Indiana, moved TO sus-
suspend the rues and adopt resolution instruct
Ing the judiciay committee To report an amend
ment To the coDtituton prohibiting the payment
Of war claims Q disloyal persons, and it was
earred-yeas oe hundred and fifty, nays sixty
three All the lays were Southern democrats,
save one each from Massachusetts,, Ohio, Indiana
and Iowa, On tuesday the Senate was occupied
with the presentauon OF the Massachusetts statues
-Messrs Boutwell,, Dawes and Ingalls, making
addresses, after which Mr.. Mitchell, OF Oregon
discussed his resolution on the Oregon election
In the House, resolution for adjournment over
the holidays was pported. The House refused to
grant cast-on cannm 10 the Grand Army Of the
Republic Governr Wells, of the Louisiana re-
turning board, is tobe prosecuted for contempt.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-12-20

1HE SuNKES ScHooNER. The masts, shrouds,
rigging and whatever appurtenances could be got
at, of the schooner General Butler sunk in Bur
lington bay, on a recent Saturday have been
raised, leaving the hull sunk in forty feet Of
.nuInr
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-12-20
Glen e3drrrfisemenfs.

AfOTIgF.-The stockholders Of the National Hank Of
~ Barr Will meet at IA banking rponis, Ia barr,
Tuesday, January W next. at two ucloek y. for the
purpose OF eecting directors and acting upon ANY other
business which nlay properly come before them,
6l.8i CnAKLES A. kiNG, Cashier.
NOTICED annual meeting Of the Stockholders of
~ tile Montpelier Wells River Railroad Company viii
be held al the Montpelier Wells River railroad once,
Ia Montpelier Iuesday the "a day of January neat
O'clock for the choice Of Directors The
action Of any Other business that legally como before
the meeting. JOEL fosllN ia, CLERK.
Montpelier, December 10, lAl6. 6l-UJ
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-12-20

MASONIC and Odd Fellows societies supplied
with uniforms, regalias and jewels twenty per
cent less than at any house in the United States,
by Frank H. Bascom, Montpelier, Vt, wholesale
agent Write him for his wholesale price list
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-12-20

PROMISING louTHs.-Davd farnham severely
stabbed Augustus Billings in Woodstock, satur-
day OF last week, as the sequel TO fight They
are lads OF about thirteen years. farnham is
represented rs aggressor.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-12-20

DAIRYMENs ASSOCIATION burlington is anx-
ious to have the next meeting of this association
held in that city. The time for the meeting is
the month of January
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-12-20
ItgaI Moffes.
sAwyER,s ESTATE,


U.
The undersigned having been appointed by the Honorable
Probate Court Tor the District u Washington Commission
receive, examine aud adjust all and demands
u all persons again the estate of fmnk Newton. late u
Marshhrld In said District Deceased and all claims exbb
tied In Offset thereto, hereby give notlee that will
for the purpose Aforesaid the residence OF Charles n.
Newton the last SATURDAY OF Decrmber and Apu
from o'clock, =. until four o'clock, each Of
said days and that SiN months from The 18th day OF Octn
ber A. D. lsi6, Is the time limited by said Court for said
creditors pe-ent their claims rs for examination and
allowance
dated at Mashhed ihls eih day Of November A. d. ISIS
ASA SPENCER tc....,,,..,.,,...
G06g EDWARD NJ. snow. commissioner.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-12-20

Jrsr RIGnr -TheIIampton legislaturein South
Carolina has electe, General NJ c. Bntler, the
Edsefield bull-dozer a. United States Senator
he receiving sixty-fog out OF seventy votes
Nothing could be tore appropriate. lie viii
doubtless have gooAtme getting his seat
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-12-20
Wariages.

Marriages aud Dedfhs inserted gratis; Ob,taayV
Notices, fre cents per line, Invariably.
In Richmond Ill., December u, at the residence u the
brides parents, by Rev William s. bAlch. ROSWELL X.
LLCK. ct Montpelier. and ADA \. rErfLNoILL, VI
hichinonl
In Woodstock, December . nv Rev. a. N, Hnntwell, W.
y, hwAS, of Woodstock, aud ASIA NJ fAhhtK. OF
Bethel.
In MONTPELIER, December u, hv Rrv. j. Edward Wright,
CHARLES &. GRAVES and NELLIE DANIELS, both Of
Mid,ilcseN,
IN wniam December g BY Rev. u. y. Goo1rch. FAY
ElIE e. HOWARD, OF Mmdham, and ETA NJ. kkEf,
OF Nonhneld. Mas.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-12-20

Ofrrs solicited Satisfaction guaranteed We also CON
nue our business u building ianug and Matching Ma
chimes. smoothing Machines or machines fot taking stun
u wind. Naw Afofs, with yoke boxes all styltrand
general machine work. send for Illustrated circular and
rico list. N. WRIGHT a sos
el-f Montpelier Vermont.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-12-20
uAMMooN sAMySK,IEiHl,s I EsIA y n

IN Probate Court held Al Montpecr In and for said be-
tIci, on the ilth day uf Ilrceinbef. A. ID. lki6
Hiram A. sawyer, OF the last wilt aud testament
Of iIamon sawyer hate OF Mddes.x, said District.
ceased makes application 10 SAID Court, with the
aud In writing of the devi<ees and eaiees
sa decreased license 10 sell all Of the real estate Of said
about skiy-two of land with the buildings thereon,
10 sad Mde.cx pfssntg that the sale thereof would
be beneficial the devi-es and lsgarcs Of zaid de-
ceased. AMI those Interested IN his estate Whereupon,
referie session therroi 10 he held al the rrobsie
once sad Montpelier the 10Th iay q December,
d. lss fur hearing aud drern thereon, and h fuftLer
oniere that all lrros Interested be notified hereof By
publication OF nafre Of said Application aud order cl<oG
three weeks successfully The Vermont Wachnlan stals
Journal newspaper published Al hontptef, and whcA
time hearing thai they app<~r SAID time and plAar
and II they cause nbiect Ihefeto.
sl-s Ma. CHASE. Resis.<s.
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EAST BlsnlEL-lhe dweling-house, shed and
barn Of George Chase, at East Bethel, were burned
last Wednesday night, together with their con-
tents. The family were away. Loss, about seven
hundred dollars insurance small
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-12-20

WAIrsFIELD. Rev, George $ Guernsey will
preach in Waitsfeld next Sunday December oath
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ORANGE CENrER.-rhere is to be a Christmas
tree at the church, Monday evening, and good
time Is expected
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ooK nERri READ rms
Stove Backs and Crates for al tho Late Styles

Having bought an the patterns and masks formerly be-
longing iu The Waterbury Foundry, prepared 10
furush duplicates for StoNes, and other made there
We making, and aie prepared 10 furnish,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-12-20

veretine ha. never faci to ert cure Of all mercu-
rial il-aaas wt9
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-12-20

TnE Brattleboro & Whitehall railroad is getting
along finely The engineers have completed their
field work, aud It seems almost certain that the
work will be commenced, and very likely com
peted, during the coming season. The Fay
etteyle hotel had very narrow escape from
burning, the other day, owing to the bursting Of
kerosene lamp Two men, OF Londonderry
were arrested the other day for cruelty beating n
horse. Served them right-they shoald have
been treated AZ they treated the other animal
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-12-20

ANOTHER case Of reform. John O'Maa, a sa-
loon keeper Of Burlington has given up selling
rum, and announced his intention to gain future
livelihood in some more honorable manner. The
state Temperance society hold their annual meet
ingi Burlington to-day. Burlington is to have
a course Of art lectures this winter for the benefit
Of the Park Gallery Of Art The steamer ply
ing between Burlington and Plattsburgh has made
her last trip for the season.