Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-08-02
Personal.

the United States senate oi the charges upon
which his impeachment WAS sought Want u
jurisdiction was the reason Both The Vermont
Senators voted Guilty"
REv. }. C. W. CoXr, pastor Of the Division street
Methodist church, burlington, Iowa, received
the degree of Doctor Of Philosophy ut Cornell
College at H. recent commencement This is the
first time this degree has ever been conferred by
the above named Institution.
COLONEL GEoRoE A. MERRILL has ASSUMED the
management Of the Brandon Manufacturing Com.
pany'- business Mr. W. H. Bryant, recently
superintendent Of the Portland ogdensburg
railroad, will soon take charge Of the books Of the
company and act ~ cashier
TnE Washington correspondent Of the Cncin-
natl Enquirer pays the following just tribute 10
the leader Of the senate" Every time Sen
ator Edmunds says object, he gives some lob
byist Turkish bath, and you can be certals that
little grab Of some kind has been knocked in the
head The noblest tribute ever heard paid n
public man was bestowed on Senator Edmunds,
day or two since, when lobbyist said lie Is
the meanest man there is in Congress lie sim
ply said, object the other day, and a little
claim Of one thousand five hundred dollars, in
which the gentleman was interested, was knocked
In the head. lie saves thousands Of dollars an
nually TO the American people by his object
said a man who has known him for years
INcfNDiAm Fun- Alexis Wade's house and
barn, in Ludlow were burned by an incendiary
fire on Friday night last. Loss, three thousand
five hundred dollar; insurance two thousand
four hundred dollars
fAnR--Ihe annual fair Of the White River Ag-
ricnltuml Association will be held at Bethel Sep
TENDER 9Th, 9th and 7th The annual three days
horse trot Which usually occurs at that place in
August has been abandoned
TiornNo.-Th The owners Of Prospect Park, Mont
peier, announce grand horse trot 70 come of on
Tuesday and Wednesday, the 10Th and 18th insts
Two thousand dollars are to be devoted 10 the
purses and a good time may be expected
-a.--
Wer PonT CADErsmr We learn that Hon
George " lendee has been requested 10 name
candidate for a c,det-hip at West Point, and that
the choice will be determined by a competitive ex-
animation, Of which due notice will shortly be
given.
TEMPERANCE CAur MEruNG.--A temperance
camp meeting, to be held on Spring Grove camp
ground, in New Haven, Is announced 10 begin
Tuesday morning August 10, and continue three
days. There will undoubtedly be a large attend
ance, as there should be
COUNTY CONVENTION Remember the County
Convention Ia this place on Saturday Of this
week let there be a full turnout The conyen-
ton will be addressed by Henry Ballard Esq, Of
Darlington, one Of the abiest and most eloquent
advocates Of Republican ideas in the state
Snuor. Accident A man named Michael
loS from Canada, ON Tuesday night fell from the
train, and was iammed between the car and the
depot, at E,seN breaking his shoulder, and then
be fell under the wheels and one leg was broken
just before he was pulled ont by brakeman lie
will probabl, die
TEACHERS INSTITUTE The Teacher. Institute
in Washington county for 1876 will be holden at
Montpelier, September 10th and 1Gth the morn
ing sessions beginning ct nine O'Clock each day,
and with session each evening The superin-
tendent Of education will bc aided by competent
Instructors School officers, friends OF education.
and all citizens are invited to attend
BuHsrARY AT GUupnALr--Ou sunday night
the dwelling Of Frank Hall in Guildhan, Was
broken into by some one who came into the room
where Mr. Hall and wife were asleep, and stole
pocket-book containing little money and yalu-
able papers Mrs Halls gold watch and chain
worth one hundred and fifty dollars, and some
ieWelry, we're taken away No clue 10 the party
IL yet obtained
BITTER MARKfr-At the St. Alan- butter
D mar af IuasdaV Ia attendance Ho.l Ie
receipts large aud the market quiet and un-
changed We quote good at eighteen cents
choice, nineteen to twenty-five cents gilt edge
twenty-four cents per pound, with very little
offering The quality Of butter coming forward
s not frst-rate, and really choice lots would com
mand q higher figure
THE STATE MILITIA. The First Regiment Ma
iioual Guards, will go into camp at 81 Adams
on Tuesday, August 2Hh when they will be in
spocted by His Excellency Governor Peck and his
staff Northumberland ". l.. Greenleai will
act a- Provost Marshal, and Corporal Henry NJ
Stanton, Of Company d, ~ Sergeant-Maior The
camp will be known Camp Gregory Smith,
and will last for fye days
DR. BRNANr-We are sure that many Of our
readers will he greatly pleased to learn that Dr.
J. T. Bryant has arrived in town. aud may be CON
suited at the Pavilion, fortwo weeks Dr. Bryant
needs no Introduction to our people The record
Of his many wonderful cures Of the afflicted will
not soon he forgotten, nor should it be lie il an
accomplished and skilful doctor To whom all in
valids may apply with certainty of intelligent and
successful treatment
METHODIST SNIINARY The trustees OF the
Vermont Methodist Seminary and Female College
have secured for principal Professor j. b. South
worth for several years associated with the old
Cazenoyia Seminary in Central New York and
well known a. an Instructor and dsciplinarian
lie comes fully endorsed by Professor G, G. Bash
and Others, as 1.-THE right man for the place
The next term opens August I'D, with an able
and efficient faculty
FoRGER ARRESTED. John Reece, Of Rock Island,
+. q, was arrested at Derby Line on Friday last,
charged with having uttered forged paper at the
National Bank of Derby Line lie was taken be-
fore a magistrates court, and waving examna-
ton, was bound over for trial in the sum Of three
thousand five hundred dollars and committed to
Irasburgh jail Five distinct forgeries charged,
and the amount OF forged paper discounted by
the hank was five hundred aud fifty dollars
SUICIDE AT WATERFoRD.-On Sunday Mrs
Nolney Blodgett Of Waterford, committed sui
eide by hanging herself from hook in the cell
ing of her kitchen. Her husband was absent
nearly all day at church, leaving her at home
with two small children, the eldest three years
and the youngest one year OF age. When found
she had evidently been hanging several hours,
The children were in the same room amusing
themselves best they could, ignorant OF course,
of the dreadful deed enacted in their presence
PROBATE CoURT-The following business was
transacted In the Probate Court for the District Of
Washington, during the week ending July 3lst,
1876; July 25th-lsartlett Foleys estate John
Foley, administrator. July 18th Luther Bixbys
estate, commissioners report returned. July
2Mh--D d Neveuxs estate, administration ae-
count allowed aud assignment made. July aist
Ira Holden's estate administration account re-
ferred To August 18th; Emily Burnhams estate,
5. W Osgood and W. S. Atkins, appraisers; NJ.
W Gmy's estate, commissioner report returned