Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-03-22
WEDNESDAY, MARCH %, 1875
Centennial Meeting.


Quite a number Of prominent citizens Of varou.
sections Of the state met In Burlington, on Wedncs
day Of last week. for the purpose Of taking action
with reference 10 proper representation Of the
state at the Centennial at Philadelphia, The fol
lowing resolutions were presented and adopted
"Rcsoired, That the Governor Of the state b. ro-
quested TO communicate at once with the ccnten-
NAL commissioners, at Philadelphia and apply
Tor suitable site for building for the state Of
Vermont, aud the privilege Of erecting the same
las proposed in the public offer made by Hon n
T. Spnguo Jr, Of BRANDON on proper guar
aniy being furnished that the funds necessary for
the care OF such buildings shall be provided"
Resolrcd, That we recommend the appoint
ment Of the following named gentlemen ~ a
committee Ia raise the funds necessary Tor the
said purpose, In case a favorable response Is re-
ceiyed to the application Of the Governor rcrcy
r. ritkin, Montpelier, Redield Proctor Rut-
land Henry Lane, Cornwall NJ 5. Colburn,
Manchester; G. D. Thompson, Battlcboro; John
W llartshurn, Lunenbufgh, 10 d Hatch, Bur
lington; = $. Stanahan, St Ahans; r. s. Ben
iamin, Wolcott Joseph Bates, a. Derby W. W.
Grout Barton, Hiram Harlow, Windsor Roswell
Farnham, bradford Jed T. ladd Alburgh Dud-
Icy r Hail. Lyndon
It will be remembered that Colonel Spngue, Of
brandon, offered 10 erect a headquarters building
Tor the use Of the state provided the state would
accept the same, and take care Of IT, IouisoGer
Gov Peck had made no response, but being pres
ent he va- invited into the meeting dc explained
his course. bnt was sharply criticized by Major
Cushman. Of Bennington, and defended by Hon.
Daniel Roberts, Of burlington. It is now thought
that arrangements have been made by which the
success Of the plan is assured
TrNnRib 3r.-A gospel meeting willbe held in
this place, commencing on Friday Of this week,
and continuing until and including Monday Of
next week The friends Of MIR and Mrs Mason
X. Griffith, taking the advantage OF them while
they were making visit to their friends in Roy
alton, repaired 10 their residence at the Center,
and took possession Of their house and COM
meuced making arrangements to celebrate the
tenth anniversary Of their welded life. The
friends began to arrive early. and about eight
O'Clock Mr.. and Mrs. Gnneth drove up to their
door and were met by the assembly, who invited
them into the house To- spend the evening About
this time Diews Bell Ringers from Royalton,
who had been invited TO be present. drove up.
The visit commenced with singing by the choir
consisting Of ladies aud gentlemen and the music
they discour-od was Of the very best, and did
credit 70 those interested A prayer was offered
by the Rev Mr. Severance, who Immediately pro-
ceodcd To perform the ceremonies Of the OCCASION
after which q large table loaded with tin OF every
description was brought into the room, and the
happy couple escorted In front Of it, Nj I'D. T.
smith in few appropriate remarks presented
them the offerings, a. a token Of love aud friend
ship from their friends This WAS responded To
/ by the Row. Mr. Severance after which general
reception took place Then the wedding cake
was passed round, aud afterwards general visit
uterminglcd with music by the choir and few
songs by single voices. Upwards OF seventy five
persons were present, and all pronounced the
visit one Of the peasantest they ever participated
in, aud all returned TO their homes wishing their
friends a long and happy life