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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-03-21

NoRTHFIELD-lt was a most pleasant occasion,
the silver wedding of c. A. Edgertou and his es-
Unable wife, Harriet Edgerton, on Wednesday
evening of last week. in this village 1t was
planned by the friends was kept an impenetrabe
secret to and was not in the least anticipated by
the married pair They were ON a visit 10 an in
innate friend in the other part of the village, and
had to be sent for when the festivities had so far
progressed as to require their presence to crown
the entertainment; for long before they came the
assembly numbered one hundred or more, who
had taken complete control of the house and die
tated terms to them when they did come. Aside
from the highly enjoyable visit that all had, the
special features were the remarryng OF the couple
by Rev Mr., Truax, who did the part assigned to
him In such pleasant and humorous manner as
to keep up continuous laughter from those pres
ent Rev, Mr., llazen followed with very appro-
pirate suggestions to the remarked pair, and Mr.
Truax read poem in keeping with the occasion
Then the presents were brought forward They
consisted of two tea-pots, sugar bowl, creamer,
butter dish and three vases all of solid sill
yer, The presentation speech was made by Mr.
Frank Plumey. After this there were CON
CALCULATIONS to and kissing Of the bride and
after which cake and coffee were served And
at late hour the company broke up, having
passed, as they unanimously declared, one Of the
pleasantest evenings Of their life, where all was
pleasure and nothing to mar even in the slightest
degree Not the least of the pleasure to all, was
the entire surprise it was to Mr., and Mrs. Edger-
ton, who received a succession of surprises from
the time their SON. Charles A., Jr,, who, apprised
of the event, had returned from Dartmouth on the
evening train, 10 the presentation OF the beautiful
gifts prepared for the OCCASION Such disappoint-
ments are however, not hard to bear, and leave no
sting, Would there were more such to record.
Captain A, Curtis gives lecture at Concert Hall
on Friday evening next, Subject, " Life in Mex
leo" All who have heard the Captain know that
he IL an excellent narrator of personal remns-
cences and experiences, and will rightly believe
the occasion will be most interesting and enjoy
able one
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DEATH OF A FORMER RESIDENT OF MoNTPE.
LIER-Dr Charles Hosford died in Thompson,
Conn. March 18TH after an illness of few
weeks. lie was born, we believe, in Oxford, n.
H., and was graduated at Dartmouth College In
1859 lie Immediately went to Andoyer Theology
cal Seminary, where he remained about year
III health led him to give up the ministry and
study medicine He spent year or more in
Montpelier with the late DIR, Richardson. In 1861
he went To Thompson, Conn, where he at once
took good practice, which steadily increased and
gave him an excellent reputation His insight
and treatment of chronic diseases were remarka-
BILE. Dr. Hosford was highly esteemed as a citizen
and favorite in society, Few men had warmer
friends or were more respected by all, than
he lie was studious in his profession and in the
themes of the Bible The church found in him
one Of its most active and devoted members. lie
was superintendent of the Sunday school at two
or three different times for number Of years.
Not many Christians grow in character and use
fulness 20 fast as did DIR. IIosford. lie was cut
down in comparatively early life; we think his
age was about forty years. lie was married 10
Miss Helen Gay, OF Thompson, two or three years
after his location there She and three little chill
dren survive him,
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WEST TorsHAM-The oyster supper and Re-
publican rejoicing at A. j. Wallace's on Wednes-
day evening Of last week was an enjoyable occa-
sion, large company were present, including
goodly number from adjoining towns. The good
news from New Hampshire added not little to
the enjoyment of the evening. The supper was
all that heart could wish and the party dispersed
in the small hours of the morning, well satisfied
that they had had good time, and in 1880 would
have another one On the evening Of the illu-
mination here the church bell was rung and some
of the democrats thought it was so wicked they
have announced that they will never go into the
church again while alive, and request that their
dead bodies shall not be carried there We are
SORRY but not for ringing the bell. Eddie, son
of Asa S. Magoon, of Orange (of Streeter noto-
riety), while chopping in the woods few days
since, received fearful cut in his foot DR. Wat
son, who was called to dress it, says he neyes saw
a worse wound, and it will be a number of weeks
before he will be out again
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From Hon. W. II. Jones, of West Dover, Vt.

have been troubled from my boyhood with chronic
hereditary lung complaint Some years since early In the
winter, took cold. which usual settled into severe
cough which continued TO increase the advanced
although made Of all the cough remedies had know
ledge Of My family physician also prescribed for me- but
experienced no relief During all this time gradn-
ally running down, losing flesh and strength, until my
friends, well myself, became very much alarmed.
thinking should waste away In consumption While in
Boston, during the spring following induced to try
wIsrAR's BALsAM OF WILD CnERRY. After one days
trial was sensible that 1t relieving me; In ten days
time my cough had entirely ceased and
to health and strength have kept the BALsAu
In my house, and whenever any member OF my family
cough or cold. it Is Immediately resoed to- No family
should be without" Fifty cents and dollar bottle.
Sold by all druggists W
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STRAFfoRD.-On Monday evening March 9th,
the Republicans Of tlhstown, having learned that
Hayes and Wheeler were honoraby elected gave
vent to their long pent up feelings, by the firing
Of cannons. On Tuesday evening following, in
honor of the Inauguration the Republicans gave
grand supper, aud all, old and young, male and
female, who could rejoice in the election of our
noble President, were hidden to the feast which
was given at the large, od-fashloned roomy house
of d. G, Hyde, whose kind hospitality on this oc-
cason was highly appreciated, and added very
much TO the pleasure of the entertainment. The
windows of the house were brilliantly illuminated,
and the shade trees surrounding were hung with
Chinese lanterns; and even the flag OF our ma
ton, that hoated on the breeze near by was lit
up by colored lanterns, giving u beautiful effect
TO the whole view The tables were amply pro-
yided and tasteiully arranged, and did credit To
the skill OF those who prepared them. After sup
per the company were entertained with music,
many patriotic songs were sang, and stories re-
hearsed, which made the house resound with
cheers and laughter Aud occasionally above the
din OF mirth within arose the loud roar of the
cannon without. There the evamng hours passed
away, leaving pleasant memories IN the minds OF
all who were present, and with many thanks To
those who volunteered, ON so short notice, TO
prepar esuch pleasant reception.
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PERSONAL.



r. b. p HEwErT, n prominent lawyer OF Bur
lington, died in that city last Friday.
MRs STANLEY MATTHEWS is sister Of Mrs.
Watterson, the mother of the Kentucky editor.
EX-oANDIDArE HENDRICKS has gone to Calfor-
mia for stay Of weeks lie Is in poor health.
IT is worthy OF note that the President, Vice
President and every member of the Cabinet is a
lawyer.
GOVERNOR ROBINSON of New York, has nom
mated General Mcclellan for superintendent Of
public works.
SECRETARY EvARrs will shortly take his family
to Washington and will occupy the residence on
Capitol Hill adjoining that of Associate Justice
Field.
SENATOR MORTON has decided to accept the
Craftsmanship of the committee on foreign rela-
tons, and will retain that of the elections COM
mittee
Mr. BOUTWELL, gets comfortable FIVE thou.
sand dollar salary in his new office AS commits
sioner to prepare new edition of the revised
statutes
Ar half-past two o'clock Saturday afternoon,
the Senate confirmed the nomination of Fred
NiiNh bbhEidN0i NH VI flSNllNt VI tpA-
umbia, after very sharp and bitter discussion.
The Rutland County Bar, at a meeting held on
Saturday, unanimously voted to recommend to
Governor Fairbanks the appointment of Hon W.
c. Dunton to the expected vacancy ON the SUI
preme Court bench.
THE San Francisco millionaires are building
themselves grand residences Mark Hopkins
will cost three million dollars; Charles Crocker's
two million three hundred thousand dollars
Leland Stanford has EXPENDED two million dol
lars on his new home.
WILLIAM A. WHEELER, like President Hayes
springs from an old Puritan stock, famous for
brave deeds and noble works Both are derived
from Vermont parentage Grandfather Wheeler
was in the first Concord fight, and throughout the
revolutionary struggle Mr.. Wheeers maternal
grandfather, William Woodward, fought in the
ranks of the Patriots.
DIR. BARTLETT, the new President of Dartmouth
College, is now fifty-nine years old lie was
tutor in the college in 1888 and 1899 He after
ward studied divinity at Andover and was for
time settled rs minister at Monson, Mass After
ward he for some years professor of intellect
ual philosophy and rhetoric at the Western Re
serve College, Ohio, and then professor in the
Chicago Theological Seminary.
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LUNiAtHn IN ~ nhrnnMnnN1 - niitf,ci ~ - W.

IN Probate Court held Montpelier in and for said Dis
trict, ON the 18th day OF March, A. ID. 1911!
George W. randall, administration De boHi non, Of the
Alonzu Hayden late OF puNhury In said district
deceas application said Court with the consent
and appreciation the widow and heirs ol said deceased,
license sell all OF the neal estate OF said deceased
cp tue dover, but including the homestead and eVerslun
OF said dover therein representing that the sale thereof
would beneficial the widow and heirs Of said deceased
and those Interested IN his Wheteupon It Is ordered
by said Court, that said application he referred session
thereof be held at the Probate one in sand Monteer
the 81 day OF April A. d. ISL fdr hearing and decision
thereon; and further ordered that all inter-
estel be nothed hereof by publication OF notice OF said
pcon and order three weeks excessively IN the
Vermont " atohman a state journal newspaper pub
Shed at Montpelier and which crculaes In the neighhor
hood of those Interested before said OF hearing that
they may appear said time aud place, ana Il they
cause object thereto. BY the Cour-Attest.
74-76 M CHASE, Register.
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A SENSATION SPoILED.-Mr. A. S. Austin, of
Chelsea, deputy clerk of the Orange county court,
takes the sensation ont Of thrilling" account
of n stage tip-over near Chelsea, last week, which
was wildly" reported for the Boston journal,
and in which several of our supreme court judges
were supposed to be seriously injured. The fact
is, the stage tipped over, but no one was hurt
the horses made no attempt at running, but stood
perfectly still, and the whole story, as reported,
was sensational in the highest degree. Mr. vollt
is an experienced, careful and perfectly competent
driver, and has the entire confidence Of everybody
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sMarriages.

In rhetforl March IL. by Rev c. r. Morse GEORGE W
BURk and ELLA r. AUSTIN, both Of Thetford
In Woodbury.. March T. by Rev. j. u. Bailey. HERMAN
In st. Adams March Is, by Rev. II. A. Spencer DODGE
W. SOWLES, of Barre, and BELLE LASHwAY Of
Swanton.
In Peacham, February %, by Rev A. W. wild, j. CLARK
HIGGINS, OF 81. Johnsbury and BESSIE II. FARROW Of
Peacham
In West Barnet March l. by Rev. j. Service assisted by
Rev. G. J.. fats WILLIAM :. ORR, of Groon, and MAG
GLE A. ABBOTT, of West Barnet
In MONTPELIER March l5 at the Methodist Episcopal par
sonage BY Rev j. NJ. G. Fulton NJ A. ELMER o. TRASH
and ABBlE c. WALLIS, both of Waitsncd.
In Springfield, March "A. nv Rev. T.. u. Fisk. WILLIAM
N.GlLFlLLAN, of South Ryegate and $. LIZZIE HEN
DERSON, of Newhury; also. HENRY y. ARMSTRONG.
Of Fletcher, and EMMA j. RTIN Of North Springfield
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At Cambridge and Brighton the ending Tuesday
March 20, 1877.
AMOUNT STOCK AT NARKET.
Cattle. Sheep .Shofss Hoqs Calre,
Last week. ......... g,iOi 2il 20 iiIo W
One year ago....... 2775 1852 % 5000 l2s
PRicEs-BeJ C1tie-Evtra fat and heavy premium oxen.
ssO0ets25; trst quality sOO6I1j; second quality, s6m
d6l5 third qualify, s50OG575 " 100 ms weight
Of hue alow and dressed beef. few choice single pairs
ss.hO6lOO; Bulls, etc, S4.75
Working -S20nslsO n VAR or according to their
value "a beef. Handy steers S75GI2A.
uich ConS-Far quality, SjO0tS; extra good s506i7s
with or without calves as may be agreed farrow and
binary slsG3O; yetrlings slOO1G2OOO; twoyears-olds
slhNDGWOO; three years-olds s256li0.
Sheep ant Lambs Common. 30s5i,c; extra 6d6a1c b
u on live weight or s9.bO0DSl5 X head.
ShoteS- 06IN; retail. Oel00c IL h. Fat hogs
Nc n h. Veal calves si@7 ahead.
Hides Brighton, AlO0 country lots 6GB1c u n. car
skins luDlc faoW, GI6c " N; Country lots, 5@l5 -,
b pound Pelts with wool on sl25@l.75 each Country
lots sl.25Gl.75 each.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. seven car loads Of cattle arrived
this morning. Some sold at Union market but prn-
cpy al Brighton. Prices noticed last week and
are htm at quotations. The Northern supply Is composed
chty OF oxen and heavy steers, Tor which there Is fair
los At h6c ~ H. live, and ten steers average l50 lbs at
sbjJ o. cwt j. -. Cook sold fifteen steers average 3li
lb-' al bsac j. Ingram sold weigh l30 lbs ut 4c
i've and five oxen average 400 ib at 5c bow MoultOn
sold two oxen To dress Loo lbs. at M q n. Sheep in
good supply, and the gain of last week taken off, with
slow call at the decline. We think the decline antic
paed by the drovers who found hard ryng In the
ty consern the advance OF last week noticed a few
hooks. f. s. kimall sold one hundred and htty-seyen
sheep average 20 lbs At SIC, dressed weight MIR u rneS
SOD yenty -One sheep average 81 MS a 7s; and Acl
age IS lbs, at SIC f} pound
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THE DISTRICT JUDGEsHIP President Hayes has
at least given genuine surprise in his nom
ination for the United States District Judgeshp
Since Judge Smaley's illness, various successors
to his position have been mentioned, but it had
been supposed for some time that either Judge
Poland or District Attorney Fifeld would receive
the appointment. The nomination of Hon Hoyt
II. Wheeler, of jamaica one of the Judges of our
Supreme Court, was therefore quite unexpected,
and to no one more of surprise than to Judge
Wheeler himself. We have reason to know that
Mr.. Fifeld, week ago Tuesday, authorized the
withdrawal of his name as candidate for the posi-
ton by reason of professional engagements.
This was done by telegraph the same day, and
thereupon Mr.. Wheeler was appointed on recon-
meudation of Mr. Evarts, Secretary of State, to
whom he was personally known, without consult
ing the delegation, there not being time to do so,
as all executive nominations were expected to be
sent to the Senate Wednesday. The appointment
Of Mr. Wheeler is Il most excellent one, and gives
general satisfa .tion.
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MIDDLEsEX.-'rhe school in District No. 49, in
Mddesex, taught by NJ Belle Whitney, closed
with the following record Number of scholars
ffteen-ten having no marks of any kind against
their names: Susie Sanders Emma Sanders, Ma
mic Cory, Edna Virgins, James Iaferty, Orar
Culver, Rodde Guyett, Levi Guyett, Josie Guyette,
Rufe Virgins; four having marks except one
absent: Agnes Rowe, Eddie Fitzgerald, Leon
Daley and Charlie Cory. Mr.. and Mrs. J. d.
Flint desire to give an expression of their heart
felt thanks to their friends who so agreeably sur
prised them with their company at the twenty
fifth anniversary Of their wedding. Also for the
valuable tokens of friendship presented them,
which will ever be cherished a souvenir of a
pleasant event and those connected with it,
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FoRGERY.-A young man in jamaica last
Thursday, was detected in having forged two
notes at the bank, arrested in Brattleboro
arraigned, an indictment found by the grand
jury, and committed to Jail within forty eight
hours from the time the forgery was committed
As the County Court is in session he will be tried
at once, and within two weeks may be boarding
at the state institution in Windsor His name is
Oscar Gleason, and he has been agent for sewing
machines there for some time past
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THoMAs nUTCnINsoN's ESTATE.

In Probate Court held at Montpelier, In and for said Dis
Hct, on the bth day OF March, A, D. lsili
samuel NJ Hutchinson, executor ot the last VIII anu tes
lament OF Thomas hutchinson late OF Worcester, IN said
District deceased makes application 10 said Court for
license deed part OF the real estate Of said deceased to
Wit About OF land situated In the east corner
Of the farm OF said deceased 10 james A. uoweson OF Mid
dlesex In said District representing that said Thomas
Hutchinson was his life time under contract, binding In
law and equity deed said about thirteen acres Of land
such time the said james A, HONieson should make
Vnent therefor of dollars which he has done.
Mhereupon II is ordered by said Court that said application
referred to ssson thereof TO he held at The Probate
Once In Montpelier the gan daS OF March, A, ID.
1871 hearing and decision thereoni and, Is further
der that AN persons Interested be- notified hereof by pub.
lcation of noice said application aud order thereon,
three weeks successfully In the Vermont Waterman state
Journal u newspaper published az Montpelier and which
orcuaies In the neghhofhood OF those Interested, before
said time hearing that they may appear al said time ana
place, and II they cause, object thereto.
Ry the Oourt-Attest,
7s-T6 n. A, CHASE Register.
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WILLGAMsrowN.-'rhe vocalsts of Williamstown,
under the instruction of Mr.. George A. Ainsworth,
of Indiana, formerly Of this place, gave a concert
last Friday evening in the Town Hall. The pieces
were well selected The singing was good as at
tested by the hearty applause of the audience.
As a musician Mr.. Ainsworth is rarely excelled
and his faculty for training singers is exceedingly
good The sum taken at the door amounted to
twenty dollars, which goes to aid the Congrega-
tonal society. This concert will be repeated on
saturday evening Of this week, March 9th, at
the same place.
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ILMoN j. rIERor,s ESTATE,

in Probate Court held At MONTPELIER In for said Dis
trct, ON the hth day Of March, A, ID, 1871;
james Carell Administrator Of the estate OF Almon j.
Pierce late Warren, in said District, deceased makes
application said Court, with the consent aud appreciation
n writing The widow and heirs OF said deceased, Tor
license sell all the real estate of said deceased except
the DOVER but including the Homestead and reversun OF
dover therein representing that the sale thereof would he
beneficial the widow and heirs OF said deceased aud
those Interested In his estate MhereupOn, IL Is ordered
by said Court, that said application be referred Ia
session thereof be held The Probate ONCE, In said
Montpelirr on the 23d day Of March, A, ID. ISL. tor
hearing and decision thereoni and II Is further ordered
that an persons Interested be notified hereof, by pub
ucation Of notice said application and thereon
three weeks suecessiyey the Vermont Waterman state
Journal newspaper published at Montpelier, and which
ocuates the neghohOodof these Interested before said
time OF hearing that they may appear at said time and place
and, II they cause, object thereto.
By the Court.-Attest,
1915 MA. CHASE, Register.
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neafhs.

In Sheffield March g. of fever IDA PAGE, aged q years
In Berlin, March II. WILLIAM H. sTEARNs aged ~
years
In Thetfor February "a, WILLIE KNAPP, aged %
years and months
In Fabius, y. Y, March l2. ELEAZER ANDREWS, aged
81 years, months and 10 days.
In Greensboro March 5, Of diphthera MARTIN BATCH
ELDER only son of r. c. Batcheder, aged II years.
In Cabot. March Is. LAURA MIRANDA FISHER,
daughter Of Milton and Susan j. Fisher, aged q years
In West Danvie, March II, of diphtheria GEORGE
WOODWARD son Of Isaac Woodward, aged years.
In West Leb mon, H. March Is. of dphthera, EVA NJ.
FOWLER daughter Of the late Alonz0 and Maria L. Fow-
Ter, Of Royaltun, aged "a years.
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For consumption, bronchitis asthma catarrh throat and
lung diseases. Also relief and permanent cure for
general debility dyspepsia and all affections by
simple vegetable medicine, which cured venerable mis-
sonary physician who long resident Of Syria and the
East and who has freely given this valuable specific
thousands Of kindred sufferers with the greatest possible
benefits and he feels his sacred Christian duty to
npart to others this wonderful invgorang remedy, and
viii send FREE The original recipe complete with full d.
ectons, to any person enclosing stamp for reply.
6l-Ssl DIR. CLARK A. ROBBINS,
(p. o.. Box 7g1 Greeley Rio.k. gvracuae. \ v
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THE STATE WoRK-HoUsE. Hon. Albert Clarke,
editor of the st. Adams Messenger, and mem
Der of the commission, in the Messenger of Satur-
day gives the result of the recent conference lie
says: 1.-THE commissioners of the state and Of
Rutland county, met at Rutland Thursday, and
examined several sites for the establishment of
the penal institution provided for at the last ses-
sion of the legislature. They arrived at no def
mite conclusion, but appointed one of their num-
Der to ascertain prices and make further examina-
tons Next week they will visit Massachusetts
to see work-houses, confer with the prison COM
missioners and gain any information that they
can touching the building, and the industries ia
be employed. The commissioners are at present
inclined to think that the business of dressing
marble may be the best adapted and likely to be
the most profitable lin view of the location of the
work-house in such a town as Rutland) of any In.
dustry that uuslSilled laborers can be put into
But of course they will build in such manner a,
not to be dependent on any one business and the
directors, when appointed can select that kind
that will seem best"
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TUNBRDGE-The Union Agricultural Society
will hold their third annual fair Tuesday, We'd
nesday and Thursday, October I'd, Sd and ith
very large sum has been appropriated for
floral hail. which we hope will richly pay the
ladies for their contributions James Wick, of
Rochester, N. Y, has authorized the officers of
the society to offer one Of his floral chromos for
the best exhibition of pot flowers; let us have a
grand display. The judges to award the pre-
miums are to be selected with the greatest care
and gentlemen are to be appointed who will see
that stock and articles (did not the ndil receive
the premium.