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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-02-23

TIM STAIR FAm-rhe locating committee Of
the state fair have decided upon st. Adams a. the
place to hold the next fair The competition be-
tween st. Albans and Burlington was very sharp
and we fear some bad blood has been stirred ~
between the places. st Adams has never had q
chance to show how good state fair she could
get mp, and We are rather glad the committee de
cided 10 hold il there
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-02-23

fon CiNciNNAri-Ihe lit Of names Of those
gentlemen who have been proposed as delegate.
20 the Cincinnati Convention lengthens very rap
idly Among those gentlemen who are thought
not 10 be ayerso TO this honor not previously men.
toned, are Colonies veazey and Proctor, Of Rut
land Governor Stewart Of Middlebury; W. C.
Smith, Of St. Adams w. willard, Of this vii
lage John H. rlagg Of Bennington, aud " II
Walker. Of Ludlow
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-02-23

BURGLARY ANp ARsoN..-Ihe house Of : :
Watson Of Winooski, WAS entered ON SUNDAY
evening, ansacked and robbed Of whatever oil
value could be found, which luckily. was Of small
amount The robbers then attempted 10 burn the
badings by pouring kerosene oil on the floor and
settling fire n it. The attempt was happily frus.
trated. aud the fire cNtiuguished with but little
damage A young man named Frank Jubell,
about twenty years Of age, has been arrested
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-02-23

WoLcorr Mr.. II Prescott, the evangelist, who
has beeu laborng here, leaves ON the 2sth Tor his
home, in Boston. lie may be addressed at VOL
colt, up 10 this date. Ten were added to the
church, by profession, on the 18TH and more will
come into the same church at the next communion
About one hundred aud fifty have testified to a
new love for Christ
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-02-23

AGmcULuRAL MFErISG.--Ihere will be an
agricultural meeting held at Fast Calais, on Sat
urday, March ith, at ten O'Clock, A. 81 The fol-
lowing papers will be read ON Chemical Fer
tilizer-,' by A. NJ. Foster, Of East Calais; on
Fruits, by Dr. A. George, Of Calais Cheese, '
by j L. Coburn Of I,asi Montpelier; Butter,
by A Dwinell, OF Fast Calais Roots by j. X.
robcy, Of Calais It is also proposed to exhibit
the different kinds Of grain and roots that are u
be put into the ground the coming spring. All
the farmers in East Calais and adjoining town,
are invited to bring one peck Of each with weight
aud name, and take pant in the exercises
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-02-23

In Rochester February g. By Rev. r. :. Hubbard NOR
MAN G. HARVEY and FRANKIE \. BEEDLE.
In Connth, February 7, by Rev. G. NJ Winch, HENRY
GREEN and JENNIE HOSMER, both Of Topshain.
In Corinth. February Is, by Rev. c, NJ Winch FRED IL
JOHNSON aud LYDIA ). CukRlLh, both Of COtinth
In Granville, January by Rev. G. H. Hastings PRANK
;. ELLIS and ALMA o. THATCHER, both Of Granville.
In Monisve. February 10, by Rev r. II. Barton C, "
COBB, tsl, Of Albion, Mich, and LuRENDA SEARS, OF
Barton
In Corinth, January II. by Rev. c. NJ winch, JOHN "
BkpWN, Of Bradford. and SUSIE T.. RICHARDSON, Of
Iopsham.
IN Rochester February u, BY Rev. s. Hubbard IIuB-
BARD A. BulsK and LUCY W. CROssMAN. Of West
Rochester.
In Northneld February 49, by Rev n. A. Greene. Capt
\. n. CHASE and NANCY A. wfiTCoMB. both Of
Nofthheld.
In Cnrnth. January l. by Rev. G. NJ. Winch GEORGE
= TABOR OF Hayefhli, n. H. and ELLA A. MAGOON
VI Curinth.
In Cambridge, February 49, by Rev. A. scribner GEORGE
l. STORY OF Montpelier, and MAlisALlNE u. WHITE,
OF Cambridge.
In Royalion, February q. by Rev. G. II. DRAKE, D. d.
FRANK H. DOUBLEDAY and NELLIE HANW ARD,
butl OF Royalt0n.
In pit.sneld, Sabbath eyenlng February 70. hy Rev,
Charles W. CLARK, CHARLES r. NICHOLS aud HATTIE
X. CHURCH, both Of ritisheld.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-02-23

INTERNAL REVENUE Tho office Of the Collector
Of Internal Revenue for Vermont, designated Of
heally as the Second District Of Vermont, was
moved, on the 18th instant, from st. Johnsbury to
Montpelier where it is located, by request of the
Commissioner Of Internal Revenue. Collector
Dana has organized his force OF Deputies as fol
lows G. A. Hunt, Of Brattleboro, is Deputy for
Windsor and Windham countless T. c. Robbins,
OF Rutland, is Deputy for bennington, Rutland
and Addison counties; T., b. Taft Of burlington,
Is Deputy for Chittenden, Franklin and Grand Isle
counties; W. II. Galbaith, Of St. Johnsbury, is
Deputy for Caledonia, Essex and Orleans counties.
!, T. Dana, Deputy FOR Orange, Washington and
IAmoillo counties, Is located at the main Office, in
Montpelier, which is situated on State street, over
the Montpelier National Bank
.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-02-23

DcXuuRy The school in district No I closed
the 18Th, taught by Frank S Porter, Of Eiyston.
Scholars who had no absences or tardiness-Else
Morse, Frank Morse, Van D. Hills, Burk Hills,
George Hills, Carlos Turner Levi Turner Cen
eml department Of scholars, ten
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-02-23

SuNpAl-ScHooL AssocA1ioN.-lhe Washing
ton County Sunday-school Association will hold
its next meeting at the Congregational church,
Mortified, March 18th All evangelical Sunday
school workers in the county are members Of the
association, aud are earnestly invited to be pres
ent and participate in all the exercises Please
bring your Bibles Winnowed Hymns" and
" Gospel Hymns" This convention will be pre-
coded by gospel meeting, Monday evening
March 18th, at seven o'clock, which all the people
are urged to attend Through the presentation Of
Gods Word and the presence Of His Holy Spirit
in this and the following meetings, may shower
of blessing fall on the people. Come prepared to
work for the Master.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-02-23
Readinq 9lofrrs.


Dyspepsia Il n Hydra Headed Monster. from
No originals nearly al The liis The human nesh l. heir
o lhe Peruvian syrup. protected solution Of Inc rrf-
oAc q Iron. s longtrie and vell-eahlshed remedy
other remedies have failed
Gross and sickiy Children can be made scaitfy and
i s igsgaiigg ihclt siomaels and bowels with Cas-
"A N " moro Elective than Castor OIL and pleasant
~ t'sf p. honey For Wind Cole Sour stomach Worms
~. ,g.i'eness there Is nothing existence equal TO
N"''I"' O7-19
ne Latest Greatest. and most reliable remedy ever
En hfeuer ny meifal science for Rheumafism Woundn
1Wenng bnfns tahed Breast ETC., "a the Csnaur lana
se here are two kinds. What the white Iinr,rnf Il
ut ihe human family the Yellow Ceniauf f.Inrn I. fer
spawned lame and strained horses and animals es.sl
iniemperance Of every kind Il followed ty ex
haustuu " the vital fordeabv nervous ,,r,lt4,a 49,.
general debility, with fesessness u body and und tie
pWy incapable ~ cfcron The mind feeble, oaprlclous
WIN no powetof concentration and often subject to des
tNcncYf and ndispoaitlun 10 do battle With tho world
~ recover permanently abstain from mo III
Mhkey and Tobacco, reform irregular habits and afe IN
NhHhiEte Cunrotsp Effxfn oV PuospuATFs Arp 4 All
A.N 70 restore tone 10 The stomach Vitality 70 the nerves
AZ siOo. 'is-iq
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-02-23

Why will you suffer from Rheumatism. spralns.
sun Jeintst swelling hutns S,ilds Weak Back when
the Cetanr Lninent anouls certain relief MANY artc
southe pain to certain extent but the Ccniaur Eminent
cures, The White iuimeut for the human family the
yellow Linimeut Is for horses and animals. Oi-l0
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-02-23

Children Cry for Castorin. 1t ~ a. pleasant to take
a. honey and Is absolutely harmless. II Is eNpel
worms, cure wind collie, regulate The bowels and
AMI overcome irritablty tusei by s cutting teeth
u perfect substitute for Castor OIL and for Cusveuess
In Young or old thetc nothing existence 80 effective and
reliable. rs
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-02-23

Just as we 60 to press, We arc somewhat sur.
priscd by the painful intelligence that our ooiem-
porary Of the FREEMAN died this "wednesday
morning about nine O'Clock Though for some
months confined 10 his house by painful disease
Iol the kidneysl our latest intelligence had been
mat he did not entirely abandon the hone Of get.
ing about again. Mr.. WheoloclS was FAR too well
known to the people Of the county and indeed,
oil The state, to need an extended notice nj our
hands Born in Eden, lamoile county, in 1875,
nc entered printing office In early life, and by
Industry and indomItablo energy some yoais
since attained to the ownership and management
ofthc faErsrAN establishment. Ilehad also for two
years represented the town Of Berlin within the
limits Of which he resdedl in our state loeisla-
ture' Possessed Of decided convictions, Mr..
Wheelock was endowed with the ability 10 defend
them In an unusual degree lie leaves some
worthy Sons, who will succeed IN his business.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-02-23

SALMON SrAwS The fish commissioners OF
the state have now fifty thousand land-locked
salmon Matching in pond In Rutland, which
they are ready TO distribute guiuitously to parties
desiring them, Parties applying for them must
state the area and depth OF the pond and the ma
turo Of the water These salmon came from the
Maine state Matching house
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-02-23
Qrw e5drerfsemenG.
LYNDON LITERARY INSTITUTE,
LYNDON CENrEB, W.
Spring Term opcns March eth. 1910.

frst-cass School Full Board Of Instruction Classical
scientific and Ladies' Course " Study. Library and Read
mg-foom free tn students. Send Tor Catalogue Addrss
ia, ]. W. sANhORN, secretary and Treasurer,
i-V LfNpoNYitLn, VERMONT.
YARN ron SALE.-fhe subscribers oner for sale
tgir farm situated lu Miidleaor three miles ftori
montpelier Tho Worcester branch road. The farm con
Ans about one hundred and twenty acres OF
Aoou twenty hfe acres " being woodland the remainder
suitably dNiel into tnge and pasture lands Tho place
eAlanle o. easily keepus hfiecn and team. and T.
que on tc hnts IN that vicinity Good apple orchard
sugar. orchard and huudngs Ia good condition, offer
1uremen,s ~ any who may wish 10 purchase Running
water AZ house aud barns. selling
aNt and an unusual opportunity !. offered 10
j. MAIONy.
,,,. r. MAtOSI.
Mdueacx, February o. ia-lf
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-02-23

DENocnAric NArfoNAL CONVENTION. The Dem.
ocatic National Committee, which met at Wash.
ington yesterday, Tuesday decided to fix on st.
Louis as the place, and the 9Th Of June as the
time, for holding their nominating convention
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-02-23
PRESCRIPTION FREE

For the speedy of seminal Weakness Lost Manhood
and all disorders brought By ndscretous excess
Any druggist has the ingredients. Address
W-5j DAVIDSON 4 Co, Box lzs6 New York
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-02-23

These nominations were unanimously ratified
lt was voted that the next meeting Of the coun-
ell be held az barre. D. =. Boydeu presented the
following order Of exercises for the council meet
ing at Bauo, on the last Tuesday in May First,
Opening Of the council Second, secretary's re-
port; Third, report by some patron from each
grange in the council relative 10 the condition
Of their grange Fourth, General business; Fifth,
Recess for dinner Sixth, Discussion j. y. Per
rim, !. w. Bassct,, Rev L. Warren and hi Holden
were appointed disputants Seventh, Public adj
dress
The orderoi exercises vasadopted by the council
The council elected an executive committee as
follows: Brothers J L. Coburn, J.. y Ellis, and
Iii Holden.
After considerable discussion for the good Of
the order, the council adjourned To- meet at Barre
the last Tuesday in May.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-02-23

CFSrENNiAL-O. S. Bliss Of Georgia, Secretary
Of the Centennial Committee Of the American
Dairymens Association, left for Philadelphia, on
Tuesday, to attend meeting Of the committee to
consider the subject Of letting the contract for the
building Of the proposed model cheese factory on
the Centennial grounds
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-02-23
MINI. gIae mend. hsadle.. doll.. bal.
Mariages.

Marriages and Deaths inserted gratis, Obituary
Notices, 6re cents per Tine, Invariably
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-02-23
n rsrpENon FOR SALE rN nAnnr, VT.
A Large Two-Story Brick House

Tho property known the Dr. Paddock plaee In MIL VII
lAge, unee third u une from The bitncss part
q Barre village and depot. The
etIleia 47If
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-02-23

Choice Garden Seeds,
HOME GROWN, FRESH AND GENUINE.
Liberal Discounts ON Large Orders. Price List
free TO all applicants. Address
DIR. 4. II. HOsKINs.
lH-sll NEWPORT VERMONT.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-02-23

Flashing In their pcarly sheen.
Prom the glorious curaliue,
See those tsrth untarnishci
White alike tho back and front
Yes, By The fragrant sOxOnuNT,
May bcauiy's mouth be garnished.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-02-23


Central Vermont Council, Patrons Of Iiusbandry,
met at Village Hall and was called to order by
the Master, T. T.. Andrews, Of Berlin, and opened
In duo form
The Master read the constitution Of the council
and Il was discussed at some length by T. t. An
drews, Rev. I. Warren, y. T. Boydon, !. T. llo-
lister, j. y. Perrin, Mr.. Could Of MiddlesoN and
T. |. Smith
The list Of oranges was called and the following
were represented. Berlin, two oranges; Water
bury, two oranges; Barre Mddesox, Roxbury,
Warren, Waitsfeld, Duxbury, Fast Montpelier,
Washington, Cabot, Willamstowu aud Mansfield
u was moved ard voted that committee Of
eight be appointed 10 nominate officers for the
council The Worthy Master appointed Brother.
l. Warren, J. y. Perrin, n l.. Ellis, T. L. Smith
and d. T. Boydcn, and Sisters s. T.. Williams,
Esther Godfrey and NJ. c spauldng as the COM
miitec, After which a recess fordnncr was held
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-02-23

At Auction.
The following described property belonging estate
OF Allen J. Smith, late u Barre. deceased will be sold
public auction al his late residence THURSDAY, MARCH
letiI, ls16 at one O'Clock, PM
HIS HOME FARM.
containing one hundred and sixty acres ess the
sugar utensils, horse COW. breeding SOW one
busy top buggy wagon one rig one twohore
lumber wagon, sleigh, two harnesses moving ma
Chimes such farming tools not heretofore sold hay stmw
oats ahd potatoes. Also, at the time and place,
1875 ACRES OF LAND,
IN The town Of Orange, and about ten Of hay
premises.
=. s. KELToN. Administrator
East Montpelier, February p, 1876 1874
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-02-23

FRANK A. Annorr, Of Fairloo, had his left leg
broken just above the knee while descending
from the top Of Il freight at White River
Junction, on the nth inst, by an iron ladder at
the end of the car. The train was standing on
the main track when he started down the ladder
but the sudden backing Of the train brought the
ends Of two cars to bear on his Bonded leg, snap
ping it of instantly. lie was taken to a hotel and
cared for. The Randolph normal school has
commenced its spring term with an attendance Of
one hundred and thirty.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-02-23
cHrrrrSpEN COUNTY

d. c. BARBER Esq, Of the Van Ness House.
Burlington, has recently come into posscssiou Of
an interesting relic ot the last century. in the
shape Of an ancient powderhorn, bearing on ono
side the following inscription " October II, l776
shubac barber, a son Of liberty. Marten Bar.
ber' his horn. On the opposite side horse Is
carved, which, II taken as correct Likeness OF
that noble animal at that time, certainly shows
that immense changes have taken place in the
last hundred years. Mrs Peter Goodwin, OF
Charlotte an old lady Of eighty-three years was
found dead in her chair, saturday morning. the
18th inst Michael Sullivan, laborer on the
Burlington q lamollle Railroad, was fatally in.
jnred on saturday afternoon, at South Burlington,
BY blast which hnrei q .tone nnon him.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-08-18
Davis vs. Boutwell,.

Senator III. G..Dnyis<nadc xfspecch
In the Senate last week on his resolu
tion in regard TO discrepancies in the
books OF the U. s. Treasury. His
speech is spoken of in the most compli-
mentary terms by the leading Journals
OF the country, which pronounce il q
clear. able and logical effort
We copy the above from the Martins.
burg Independent of the 18th inst. The
following is an extract from the speech
Of Mr. Davis referred to by that paper /:
"And because such official attacks on
the public accounts and statements and
others | have mentioned were maGe I'M
der the administration Of the Senator
from Massachusetts, Boutwell,, while
Secretary Of the Treasury. and have
ventured in my humble way, to bring
them 70 the attention of the Senate and
ask an investigation, it seems / have
provoked his displeasure,S in his wrath
he uses language that adds nothing to
his reputation for politeness nor makes
his official conduct clearer. and says
cannot understand the public accounts
in reply to which i will only remark
that nobody else can since. as Secretary
Bristow says, he remodcled them"
81 may not understand the public &C.
counts, but L confess do not want that
superior knowledge that would induce
me to make the changes in the reports
and statements to Congress of his prede
ccssor made by him. Imagine it would
| be better for him, for the country and
particularly the public Indebtedness
had he not beer SO wise"
The Senator in effect acknowledged
he made the changes that produced the
confusion and discrepancies in the pub.
lie accounts that have given rise to this
and other discussions. This may In
the reason that influenced him TO vote
against special committee of investi
CATION, and for one of which he is mem
Der, and his party friends in the MAORI
ty. But | submit it would have been
more manly for him had he made the
confession earlier, and not waited until
an cX.Secretary of the Treasury. tho
Finance Committee, and others had fas
tenod on him the fact that he was tho
cause Of all the trouble, confusion. chan
| ges, contradictions, and discrcpan. les
that exist in the finance reports"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-08-18

" The Indiana democratic State
Committee have ordered the printing OF
ten thousand copica OF the speech OF our
faithful representative in the United
states Senate, Hon, Henry G.. Davis,
cxpoaiug the manipulation Of the public
debt statements.
S1Thc number Of Office holders In
1861 was i6.Oi9; in 1876, 91,119. The
number has been increased every ycar,
contemporary says, though thcro has
been n decrease in the business Of tue
internal rcyCnuo department.
tV'At the Congressional Convention
lOr the Third District, held in Charles.
ton on the 9th inst. John j.. Keuna was
nominated for Congress- OH the eighth
ballot. Previous to announcing this
ballot Mr.. Walker appeared upon the
stage and withdrew his name. thercupon
Hon Frank licrcford's name was with
drawn, before the ballot was announced.
and Mr.. Kcnna was nominated by nc
Cllmation.
~ The Attorney General Of the L.
nitcd States has allowed fcos to tic
counsel in tho Sc. Louis whiskcy trials
rs follows: TO General henderson,
$4,000, 20 Mr. Brodhcnd, who succeed.
ed Henderson, $4,000. and 10 Lucion
Eaton, $1,000.
COMrSG ELECTIONs.--Thc next States
TO hold elections arc Arkansas September
Vermont September . and Maine
September If after which interest will
centre on the "OctObcr Statcs"- Geor.
gin, that elects on the 4th. and Ohio,
Indiana. Colorado and West Virginia
that olcct on the l0'h
gTTho Board Of Finance Of tho
Philadelphia Exposition still clings TO
the hope that the institution will pay q
dividend
EgIt Is said that the Democrats all
over tho Western States arc raising
hickory poles and putting a new broom"
1T The top, as typical of thc determine.
ton Of the party 70 swcop the radical
rogucg and ragcols out Of power
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-08-18

ATTACHMENT LAW. in The
Circuit Court for AlIegany county, Md,
Judge Pearro filed an opinion in regard
to a dissolution Of q temporary iniunc-
ton TO restrain a citizen of Mary land
from attaching in West Virginia the
wages of q citizen Of Maryland. The
matter is of considerable Importance.
The case in question arose from the at
tachmcnt before justice OF the peace
at Piedmont, West Virginia. Of the wa
ges of an employee of the Baltimore &;
Ohio Railroad to an amount less than
the 500 then exempted by the Mary.
land attachment law. Such action was
alleged TO be an evasion Of said attach.
ment law, and an injunction was asked
to prevent attaching said wages. Judge
Pearrc dccrces dissolution of tho tom.
porary injunction. thus confirming the
right TO attach wages in another State
due TO citizen of this Statc.-Bat. STR
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-08-18
Heavy Work.

-lAe San francisco Chronicle inquiries
what the people of the East will think
when they read that in California a sin.
gle machine turns out an average OF
eight hun drcd sacks or sixteen hundred
bushels Of wheat in a day, while instan.
ces are b. no means rare OF two thou.
sand bu shells being threshed in one day.
a paper published in the Russian river
section Of California cites several in.
tances of this kind, and fur tber says,
that the tract-twenty-fivo thousand a
cres--on which the machines arc at
work will average fifty bushels 70 the
acre. One field of ten thousand acres
of Propher wheat stands five and half
feet high and is turning out an average
Of seventy five bushels TO the acre.