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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-07-18

PAID UP.-'rhe bondsmen OF Mr.. McAlster
the deauting customs collector at St Albans, have
paid to General Wells the total amount of the de-
ticiency, which was an act of honor and prompti-
tude worthy of commentator The old bonds
men, Messrs j. j. Burgess and T.. =. Brinerd
paid one hundred dollars and five cents each, be-
ing all that was chargeable during the time fol
which they were responsible. The new sureties
Messrs j. b. Fletcher and 5, S. Beeman, each
had u pay six hundred and seventy dollars and
fifty cents-whch shows the total deialcation, in
Guiding six per cent. premium on the coin deficit
to have been one thousand six hundred and
ninety-fiye dollars and nine cents
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-07-18

IN PROBATE Cou held al Auntpelier IN DISTINCT On
the 81 ,laN ot JnlA, A, ID. ISIS
t. H. hnv, administrator dt boHs non of the estate of
Abigail g. srsou, late u Nttr uArA, said District, de-
ceased presents his administration account tOr examination
all0 aud MAKES application
Uu0n partition OF the estate sad irce~- Where
upon, Is Ordered by said Court that said account and
application be referred to thereof be
held the PROBATE Once, IN said Muntueler. the
zst day OF July A, D. lsii, toI ht.itns and decision
thereon, ami, u Is further ordered, that notice hereof he
gwen 10 all persons Interested by Publication oi the same
weeks successfully tir vermont Waterman state
Journal spaler published Aontl eleT, preYou,
-ti time appointed Tor nearing that they may appear al
said time ami place. and shoe tey have
why said account should not be allow e such
! ina,ie. By the touTt.-Atttst.
u-sG y. A.. CHASE REGISTER.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-07-18

The WAR.-Latest reports from the seat of war
say there has been desperate fighting near the
Danube An advance column ID the Russians was
driven back with great slaughter, and an attempt
ON their part To cross the Balkans was defeated.
rhey have occupied Nicopolis The Turks have
met with successes in Asia, and have recap
tured Bayazid. Al! the tiibes in the Caucasus are
in armed revolt against Russia and have taken all
the important outposts. General Melekoif is in
trenching himself and other forces have been
hastily recalled from all available points to Ba-
rnkdara where they will make II stand and wait
for achievements But Mukhtar Pasha, flushed
with his recent victories, may be tempted to make
an attack Should he be successful, the Russians
will retreat on Tihis and Alexandropol with the
Turks pursuing them into Russian territory.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-07-18
CAUTION TO THE PUBLIC!

In comparison Herewith, present the following from
the Insurance Department OF Vermont, and invite the at
Of the public to advertisement in another coll
umn, showing the actual amount OF assets Of the Com
panIes named, and the represented in the adver
tisement referred to-
" Commercial Union Insurance Company, OF England"
assets, ss,lO6llO2; Imperial Fire Insurance Company,
OF England" assets sl77OOsO75; Northern Fire Insu-
Company, of England assets sO,s755s64; Royal
Canadian Insurance Company. of Montreal, Canada"
sets, 81, 23s,g047.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-07-18

MEMORIAL SERvICEs.-The memorial services
to the late Miss Mary f. Orchard cousin of Pres
ident Hayes, and one of the victims of the Ash
tabula disaster, will be observed at the Congre-
sationa Church at Fayetteville, to-day, at ten
o'clock, a. NJ The President who had intended
to be present ON this occasion, writes a touching
letter to Mr. and Mrs. Brchard, father and mother
Of the deceased expressing regret at his inability
to attend, and giving as his reasons for not doing
50 that the crowds aud necessary confusion Incl
dent to his coming would detract from the sol
emnity of the occasion, giving the services more
the appearance Of festival than of funeral
He further speaks of his intention to visit Ben
nngton during the centennial, at which time he
will visit both Wilmington and Fayetteville.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-07-18

SOUTH WOODBURY.. The summer term Of school
in this district NO - closed last Friday. Miss j
c. Brown taught the school, and there were TWEEN
ty-seven scholars during the term of nine weeks
fifteen of whom got no marks against their names
in the register Their names are Frank Stowe
Frank Daniels, Bradley Sabin, Cariey Nelson
Frank Doyng Willie Richard, Floyd Blake, Her
bert Lance, Nellie Sabin, Myrtle Ball, Kate Ball
Nette Richard, May Blake, Cynthia Celley, and
Lucy Sabn Those having only absent marks ar,
Bert Daniels, Rosa Trow, aud Mary 'lrow. There
have been only two tardy marks and five dsmissa
marks during the term. There are about twenty
city boarders in this place at different houses
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-07-18

FREE NORMAL SCHOOL EDucATIoN.-Accord-
ing to the provisions of No. 80 Of the laws OF Yer
mont, 1876, the town superintendent of any town
may appoint to scholarship any normal school
for the full period required To complete a course
of study in said normal school, any person Of good
character, fifteen years old and upwards, and an
inhabitant of the town Of which he is superintend-
ent, who declares it to be his or her purpose to
complete at least one of the courses of study in
the normal school, andio teach in the common
schools of the state for two years after his or hel
graduation from said normal school, and upon
passing the examination for admission 10 the
normal school, such person shall be entitled tC
all the privileges therein. Applicants for ad
mission to the school, holding licenses to
teach from town superintendent may be ad
mitted to the school without examination. Par
ties desiring to avail themselves of the adyan
tages of the above law should apply to the Prin
cpal Of the school which they desire To attend
through their town superintendent of schools
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-07-18

The New HAMPSHIRE EDnoRs.- Our New
Hampshire brothers of the fourth estate have
been junketing through the state, and appear to
have enjoyed themselves thoroughly. Friday
night they reached Stowe, where, of course, the
most ample aud admirable provision was made
for their entertainment Saturday they did
the mountain; Sunday, 1t is to be hoped they
attended church and conducted themselves in a
seemly manner. Monday they made st. Johns.
bury, and from there they 90 to the White Noun.
tains and thence home They certainly have the
good wishes of those OF their Vermont coiyrereS
whom the duties of their profession preclude from
accompanying them. Many thanks for the kind
invitation, however.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-07-18

HARDwICK. have to note another bust
ness failure in this place, that Of Ira V. Edwards
Reported liabilities, four thousand dollars, mostly
to parties in Boston and New York He has
been engaged for several years past in selling NIL
linery and fancy goods at wholesale, travelling
for that purpose while his wife has run Il mil
linery store at this place Since Ddvisons failure,
he, in association with d. 5. Chubb, has run the
drug business here, with DAWSON in charge ~
agent We hear that he has settled with his Bos-
ton creditors for fifty cents on dollar.
O'Briens Show has come and gone, relieving the
curious and amusement loving people Of this and
neighboring towns OF their surplus cash. Esti-
mated attendance at both exhibitions, one thou
sand five hundred The Colorado beetle is
generally under control as yet They are nuIner-
Gus in few fields, small numbers in many, and
few are still free from their depredations.
Manipulating has generally been the dependence
so far, although a few are using Paris green
The prospect is good that the potato crop will be
saved in this vicinity without much damage
Early varieties are nearly large enough for use
and promise full crop. Grain OF all kinds is
growing rapidly, under the influence of iavoring
weather, and rarely promised better
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-07-18

"a st NE Of NLKAIONI 7, Ul-ITlUI OF washington,
Ia Probate Court held at Montpelier and said dis
trict on the lhih day Vt July \. u. 1871.
George W. Randall, administrator de bOHs OF the
tate OF AOnzo Hayden late OF DuXbury, IN said district
deceased presents lis administration account eNniua-
u1n and allowance, and makes application Tor decTee
VI distribution and partition OF the estate Of said deceased
Mheeupon Is ordered by said Court, that said account
said application be reierrl thereof, lr
held at the Probate once In said Mont p+rr, the an day
OF August, A. ID. lo. Tor hearing and decision thereon
Ana, II Is further ordered that uoice hteui be gwen 10 all
persons Interested by publication of the three weeks
successfully In the Vernon, Malchau state journal, a
newspaper published in Montpelier previous to time
appointed tor heaus That they may appear at said time
aud place, and show 1t they have, why said
account should not be allowed and such decree made.
BY the Court-Attest,
| wa y. A. CHASE, Register.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-07-18

FRElN WALDEN.-Last week Monday morning,
about eight clock, large brick coal kiln belong
ing to Samuel Harrington, was destroyed by fire,
together with twenty-six cords of wood in the kiln
The fire was not discovered until the gable-end
had fallen in, when the flames becoming exposed
to the air. it impossible to save the building.
Loss estimated at five hundred dolars--no insur-
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-07-18

GAysviLE-The village school, taught by Miss
Clara b. Allen closed its summer term OF ten
weeks, last Friday, giving general satisfaction.
Miss Allen has been engaged to teach the fall
term, which commences about September LIST.
Rev Mr. Copeland and family arrived last week
they are to occupy part Of Mr. Harrison Abbott $
residence as parsonage. Mr. Copeland will
preach one-third of the time at the Union church
on the Common.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-07-18

STATE FAR.-The State Fair will be held at
Bellevue Park st. Adams, on Tuesday, WedneS-
day and Thursday September nth, 18th and 18th.
The directors have issued liberal premium list.
The races bid fair to be among the most exciting
for many years. A stallion race, which will excite
much attention, will take place on the afternoon
of the first day. Persons desiring pamphlet list
OF the premiums can secure one by addressing
Henry Clark, Secretary, Rutland.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-07-18
The Fourth at Ely.


The Fourth of July was celebrated at Ely in a
manner entirely new Instead of the reading OF the
Declaration. and speeches, little girls in white, and
boys with banners there were athletic sports and
games, such ~ have been popular in the old
Countries from an early period The ground
chosen for the occasion presented a lively al
pearance Groups were scattered ABOUT playing
ball and pitching quoits jumping running and
wrestling, rs the spirit moved Not ardent spirit
by any means, for we are happy to say there was
none of that allowed or used.
The old English game of cricket attracted atten-
ton, and II tight-rope performance drew an ad-
miring crowd. Beneath the trees were seated
groups of ladies, and children; and young
men and madens patronized the various cakes
and lemonade stands Silver cups and other ar
tices we're purchased by subscription, to be
offered as prizes for the winners In the sports,
and were awarded as follows: For baseball, be-
tween West Fairlee and Ely clubs, n silver cup
was won by the Elys who stood eighteen to six
A ball and bat were awarded to Tom Jones and
George Nugent for making the largest score.
Cricket, played by two Ely clubs, was so closely
contested that the prize was not awarded.
Pitching quuits gave n silver cup to Eugene Ken
lNblns NIblutN WIS llftNth w i'hi hthi'7 hh' wv
cfoquet set won by Jennie Ilutchins
For the best running jump, silver cup was
given to Tom Jones, who jumped seventeen fleet
and six inches.
A wrestling match, open to all, gave u silver
cup to James Marion, and then there was rush
for the creased pole. II looked easy enough to
climb it, but the aspirants for that prize failed to
reach the required height, and none won the cup.
After foot-race, in which Fred lIutchins won a
silver cup, n hurdle-ace proved the most exciting
of all There was a flash of heads above the
crowd for a moment as the six hurdles were
jumped in succession, and that was all we saw,
but the prize was not awarded
Jerry Horrigan won a sack-Tace and cup, and
then catching the creased pig closed the day
Piggy was tame, and enjoyed the fun too much to
run, and 50 was easily caught, but only Mr.. Mars
ton could hold him by the tail
In the evening, II ball took place in Ely Hall,
varied by clog dancing, by George Nugent, who
won a cup, and John Devine, and an Irish jig by
Mrs. Jones, to whom was given a silver cup,
amidst deaiening applause.
Is it not WELL occasionally, to lay aside our intel
lectual tournaments, and vary our pursuits by
muscular exercises OF this sort? There was moth
Ing rough, or ungacefHl, or anything to shock the
most fastidious taste. and for one, we would be
glad to see a repetition.
Great credit is due to Mr. Ely Goddard, for the
energy and ability with which the affair was plan
ned and executed.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-07-18
AEL HARNEn,s ESTATE.

In Probate Court held at Montpelier In said District.
the "a day OF July. \. ID. lsl7:
Samuel kelton, Administrator OF the estate Of uel Haf-
late ot East Aiuntpeer Ia said District deceased, pre-
sents m administration account tor examination and allow
anoe, and makes application Tor u decree Of dlstnbu-
ttou anti partition OF the estate Of sau deceased. Where
upon hisUrdeedby said Court, that said account and said
application be referred session thereof be held tile
Probate Ofiice IN SAID Montpelier, the 2lst day
july, A. d. 1871 Tor hearing ana decision thereon: And
Is further ordered that nu.c1 hereof be given all per
Interested by publication the three
successfully IN the Vermont Waterman state Journal
sApef published AT Montpelier, previous 10 said time
appointed tor hearing, that they appear at said time
ami place. anu SHOW any they may have, why said
account should not be allowed, ana such decree adr
by the Cuurt.--Atiest,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-07-18

It generally supposed by certain class of citizens, who
are not practical experienced that Dyspepsia not IN
yarably he cured but pleased TO say that GRKKSs
ArGusr FLOWER has never, To our knowledge failed To
cure Dyspepsia aud Liver Complaint In all liz FORMS such
stomach COsiyeness, sick Headache, palptaton
OF the Heart low spirits etc out Of thirty thousand dozen
bottles sold last year not single failure reported
but thousands complimentary letters received from drug
gss of wonderful Thee doses will relieve any
Fry IT, sample bottles ten cents. Regular size seventy
ave oenis For sale by Frank II, Baseom. siy -eoW
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-07-18

MAN MIssING.-Any information concerning
young man by the name of Joseph Goodwin, Of
Burlington, who left his home Monday morning
last, would be gladly received by his mother,
Mrs Eliza Goodwin, No King street lie has
for some time been in feeble health and fears are
entertained for his safety He sabout five feet ten
inches high, light complexion and hair wore darl;
clothes and blue cloth cap His age is twenty
two years.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-07-18
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CURIOUS ErlrArH.-Captain Curtis, the rresi-
dent of Norwich University sends us the follow
ing epitaph copied by him from a grave-stone in
the cemetery at Oxford n H. 1t is OF peculiar
interest at this one hundredth anniversary of the
battle Of Bennington; In memory of CAPTAIN
JEREMIAH Posi- who died AT Bennington, by ye
fate OF war, August 2G III, in his sd wear
Brave Captain Post who once did die for to de.
fend our liberty -
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-07-18
DERMELIA NJ. EDWARDS ESTATE.


The undersigned having been appointed by the honorable
Probate Court the District OF Washington,
receive, examine and adjust all claims and demands
Of all persons, against the estate OF Penea NJ Edwards,
late ut RoNbuy, IN sau District urcedsr represented IN
solvent ana the term OF six months from the Vth OF
June, lsl being allowed by said Count to the creditors of
said deceased, Ia exhibit and their respective claims
before us give notice. that will attend 10 the duties of
our appuiutentat the dwelnghouse OF T.. L. durham,
la kONbury in said District, the AN day Of August anu
-ih day VI November next Al o'clock IN the Afternoon
OF each Of said days.
Dated at Roxnury. this 2oth day OF june A. D. 1871,
WILLIAM a. ORCCII,L 4, ,,,,i..t,,.,-
aO-g2 \. j. ANEklLL, commissioners
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-07-18

COMPLETED AT LAsr.-Ihe last spike on the
Vermont division OF the Portland and Ogdensburg
Railroad was driven at Fletcher at five minutes
past twelve Monday afternoon, and Maquam Bay
on Lake Champain and tide-water at Portland
are now connected by one line OF railroad. The
affair was celebrated by picnic at Fletcher.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-07-18

CENTENNIAL ORDERs.-General Orders No a.
issue by Governor Fairbanks provide for three
days parade of the First Regiment and the Light
Battery, National Guard of Vermont for drill
discipline, inspection and review, at Bennington
on the 10TH 18th and 18th days of August next.
The Quarternaster-Ge General will make the neces-
sary arrangements.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-07-18

A SrABBING AFFRAY.--While returning to
West Lebanon from White River Junction, Friday
evening, Runey Hall and sister we're assaulted by
some fellows residing ut the latter place, and Hall
stabbed Henry Constantine in the right arm. An
old quarrel WAS the cause.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-07-18

Miss MYRA DuRKEE, of Stockbridge, had nearly
all her hair pulled out the other day by machinery
in the button factory 49,. The friends of John T.
Phair are selling his photographs for the purpose
Of raising means for his defence, in case new
trial is granted him. John T.. Watt, well
known tailor of Windsor, aged sixty-eight, whc
disappeared on the 9th, found in his shop Oh
the 18th, dead, having probably laid there seyera
days. No indications of iou play could be dis
covered, and the cause of his death is unknown
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-07-18
Deafhs

In Montpelier. July Is, WILLIAM L. PtrKIN, aged 3,
wears. Service at the house thursday morning at eight
O'Clock. Burial at Que bee In the afternoon.
In Albany July 2, JESSE JENNEss, aged Is years.
In Derby, July ola cancer, LCCtUs COLBY. aged 81
years.
In stockbrdge, July i5,JACOB c. CORNELL, aged s.
Years
In sutton, July 3, HARRIET TRUE, wife Of rhoma'
rrue, aged ~ years.
In West Danvnle, July w. NJ dphthera en- ARlIE ELLIS
on Of William Ems. aged II years and months.
IN East Bfookhrld, July ". CHARLES T. WHEATLEY
on Of William Wheatley, aged q years and months.
In south Barre, July TO- ut his residence BY Rev jaime.
Vincent OIL VI rOWNE and DIANA u. MANN, Of East
MONTPELIER.
In Waterbury, July y, EMELtNE WELLS HAwLEY
wife Of Addison nwcy, aged 81 ytarsaud months Mrs
Hawey was native and lifelong resident of Waterbury
IN amectonae mother sincere Christian and Kind neigbo
gone.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-07-18

We happy to bear testimony to the superior manage
the American House, Boston. Order neatness and
comfort reign throughout the establishment Boston will
doubtless be crowded with visitors this and all will
find at the American such facilities for comfortable
oyment, offered at but few rstclass hotels At
/ laufa CDusffuff9u.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-07-18

Your Life CAN HI SAVED by Hunts Remedy
Dfopsy all Diseases OF the Kidneys Bladder and Uni
nary Organs are cured by Hunts Remedy. Hundreds
who been given up by their physcns To die have
been saved by Hunts Remedy, and are now living wit
nesses of its value.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-07-18

Coon ENouGH.-The Central Vermont railroad
has recently purchased a piece of ground just
north of Shelburu Harbor, which they are fixing
up for picnic place. Connection will be made
To IL hy rail
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-07-18
,2Narriagrs.

In Barton July T. STEPHEN OLDHAM and OLIVE
AYERS, both Of Barton Landing.
In Glover. tuyl ARTHUR J.. hill aud ADELE h.
CALDERWO ~, both ~ Greensboro.
IN West Burke, Jnly 3, HENRY A. CLARK aud rs
rLLLE l.. GOULD, both Of sutton.
In Mcndocs Falls, June 49, by Rev D. L. Litch, Of Derby
Line. ALBERt $. MAXHAM and JULIA NJ McCOLE
both OF Mclndoos Falls
In Washington. July p at the Washington House, b,
Rev. n, q. Cofiss, A. &. WORTHLESS OF Barre aud IDA
T. EASTMAN, Of Washington.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-07-18

BUTTER MARKEr.-The attendance at the ST.
Adams butter market was good, and receipts
light, with prices unchanged. We quote common
ut ten to twelve cents good to choice, fifteen to
eighteen cents; and selections at twenty cents,
with occasionally choice lot at something higher
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-07-18

\ STRIKE FOR Liberty Three of the inmates
of the Reform School escaped Thursday night. the
18th, stole a boat and rowed over to the New York
side of the lake They have not yet been recap
tured
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-07-18

PROBATE CouRr.-1he following business was
transacted in the Probate Court for the District OF
Washington during the week ending July 10Th,
1871; July 13th-A, NJ. Badgers guardianship,
Ira Richardson and j. II. Hastings, commissions
ers; Maynard frenchs estate, trustee account
settled; j. II. Richardson's estate, commissioners
report returned aud administration account re-
ierred u August ith July l4th-Ephraim I'd.
wards guardianship, guardian account allow
July l6th-Alonzo Iiayden's estate adminstra.
,ion account referred To August At.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-07-18

ELoPEMENT ExlBAoRDiSARy. On Friday nigl
ia man named o. X. Owens, Of Leomsster Mass
came to Bellows Falls with lady, purporting t
be his wife, and put up alta private boarding
house. on Saturday night another man arrived
looking for his wife, and found the lady aboy'
MENTIONED 10 be the fugitive one, Owens was ar
rested and confined until Sunday night, when
upon the inteIcession Of the lady's friends Il
leominister, Mass and her promise to return
home with her husband, Owens was released
The lady and her husband left ON the Sunda,
nurning train for home and Owens remains a
Bellows Falls