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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-09-25

ACHIEVEMENTS OF SrANLEy.-liarry A. Young
OF this town, il now canvassing this vicinity for
lleadey's Achievements of Stanley" being a
complete history of the great explorers work in
Africa. 1t has also concise account of the ex-
ploratons OF Baker, Cameron and Others This
is u most interesting volume, and should meet
with large sale. The author gives complete
aud detailed history of Sanley's Incompatible
feat which has produced such an immense sensa-
ton both in this country and in Europe To fol
low the brave Stanley in his marvellous voyage
down the unknown river, fighting thirty battles
with man-eatng sayages, and passing fifty-seven
catarcts and rapids, to read of the destruction
Of u large number of his party panic-stricken at
the terrors of the forest Of threatened starvation
in the middle of the great river whose banks
were filled with hostile sayages; Of daily horror
and grefs at the loss Of comrades in the passage
| Of falls and rapids; of enormous labor in hewinp
miles of road through dense forests and jungle Il
make passage round impossible cataracts; OF
| the vast wonderland bordering this mighty river
| rich in ivory materials and fruits, where " every
prospect peases and only man is vle;" to learn al
| the incidents and adventures OF this marvellous
| journey, and of the grand oyatons which hav,
met the indomitable American at every point o
| his homeward journey, one must follow tn,
| thrilling pages of this book
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sMarriaaes.

In Norwich. September "a. by Rev. A. Hazen, MYRON
PIERCE and JULIA y. B1CKNELL.
In Norwich, August 20. by Rev A. Hazen A. f. Will.
HANSON and EMMA l.. HAZEN, both Of Sharon.
LIAM +. CLEMENT and ADDfE i. PAGE, both Of Hyde.
park
IN West Falrlee September Y, by Rev. o. Beckwith
FRED n. SARGENT and HATTIE J. SPEAR, both Of
Thetford.
In Barre September 49, by Rev Jas Vincent, CHARLES
G., MOORCROfr, Of Barre, and ELLA NJ. BRADSHAW
OF Chelsea.
IN MorIsyllle. September 49, by Rev. 7. Booth, CAR
Los McGREGOR, Of Morrlstown. and Mrs. SARAH G
SPAULDlNG. Of Plymouth
In Boston. September 49, at the residence Of the bride
father by Rev. Henry =. Allen, GEORGE W ROAFE and
RUTH u. SMITH, formerly Of this village.
In lghgae, September at the residence Of A. II Mason
by Rev j. II. Rabbit, John T.. REBSTOCK, Of Buffalo
n. " and ALICE y. MASON, eldest daughter Of Deacon
George c. Mason, Of llghgate.
In Westminster September H. Mt the parsonage by Rev
r. T. Barnard, assisted by Rev. A. Is. Dascomb. G. lit
BERT LYMAN, Of Manstee, Mch and JULIA T.. BAR
NARD, daughter Of the officiating clergyman.
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Washington County Court.

The time Of the court since our last report has
been occupied in the trial Of two cases-William
II. Boynton ct al vs. Morrill, Gilman, and Lucius
Robinson rs. the Estate of Charles Sampson
The former case is known as the Mortified water
suit, and was on trial Mt the time Of the last
issue Of this paper. 1t lasted till Saturday noon,
when the jury returned verdict for the de
PENDANT
On Monday the latter was begun, and lasted
till this noon and the jury is still out celebrating
upon verdict. The paintiff-the well-known
capitalist Of Newport Vt, sues the estate Of the
late Judge Charles Sampson, of Roxbury, to re-
cover the value Of note of $500 which II is
claimed the deceased gave to his grandson, Van
Ness Spauldng, in payment of board The de
fence is that the signature is forged. and lively
contest has taken place over this question
Messrs. T. W. Baldwin and Heath & Carleton for
the plaintiff Messrs George NJ Fisk and James
n johnson for the defendant
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MoRErowN.-Mr. Michael Taylor, who has suf
fered for some time with cancer, died last Fri
day. lie had it operated upon, but TO no effect
only to make matters worse. His doctor told him
it was caused by smoking clay pipe. Mr.. Tay'
Tor was quiet and industrious man. a blacksmith
by trade. lie had built a new shop a short time
before his atlliction came upon him. His funeral
was attended Sunday, -. Somebody afflicted witt
Il good stock of general cussedness went int
the garden Of Abiiah llerrick, of this place, las
Friday night, and stole nearly a bushel of large
handsome pears, which were not wholly ripe
Parties are suspected, and we hope the thief viii
be discovered and dealt with he deserves.
Mr.. G. b. Evans received a carload of lambs re
cently-high-b loods-which he is going to dispos,
of to the farmers, The low price of butter il
causing the farmers to think of keeping NOR
sheep. e.. Mr. |. d. Robinson and Freeman Parke
are repairing their mill-dam.
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PROBATE CouRr. The following business was
transacted by the Probate Court for the District Of
Washington during the week ending September
I'D 1878: September 17th-Seth Bates estate,
application for extension referred to October 9TH,
September lSh-R c, Shermans estate, appca-
ton for license to sell real estate referred To
October 18th September 20th-R, b, Wood
guardianship, guardian account allowed; John
Walkers estate, administration account allowed
5. A. Hollis estate, commissioners report re.
turned. September 2lst-Theresa Metcalfs es'
tate, will referred for probate to October 18th
Warren Beckley, absent heir, G, l. Beckley, agent
D. II. Jones guardianship, guardian account al
lowed September 2h-W. W. Cadwells estate
| administration account referred to October 10Th
| Lucy Wheeers estate will referred for probat,
| 10 October 12th.
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Complimentary Concert.

The complimentary concert to Mrs. W. A.
Briggs last Thursday evening was decided sue
cess, and that lady is to be congratulated upon
the full and hearty response Of her friends to this
opportunity Of testifyng to their appreciation of
her The hall was well iilled-indced, more so
than we have known It to he for n long time
The programme was an excellent one composed
Of solos duets and trios, and was most satisfac-
torily carried out-iudging from the frequent APP
plause INDUCED in by the listeners. Aside from
onr home talent, Mrs. Briggs was assisted by her
sister, Miss t. NJ. whitney, Of Fitchburg, Mass.
The piano duet by Messrs. Briggs and Iladey
was executed in good style Mr. Hadey il pupil
OF Mr.. Briggs and plays finely, showing plainly
the careful training OF his instructor. The vocal
duet by Mrs Briggs and Miss whitney was very
good indeed. Mr.. Bancroft's solo, "Ask me not,
by Abt, Is n charming song and was well rem
dered. This was Mr. Bancroits first appearance
in public since his return from the study OF music
ut Boston, and the improvement in his voice was
evident throughout the evening. " See the Pale
Moon by Mrs. Briggs and Mr.. Phillips, received
n hearty encore, which was responded to- Miss
Whitney's solo go don fatale, called forth a
rousing encore, to which she responded by sing
ing the charming ballad Five o'clock in the
morning" This lady's singing was duly appre-
ciated by the audience throughout the entire
evening, Judging from the applause which her
every appearance ELECTED She has voice which
is clear and sweet, and Mt once wins and holds
the attention Of the listener. The song Every
where" as rendered by her, was very pretty and
the audience would not be satisfied until she had
answered their demand by repeating portion of
it. The duet from Faust by Messrs, Bancroft
and Pitkin was a delightful selection. Both gen.
tlemen sang well and were warmly encored. Mrs
Briggs herself was in splendid voice, and took the
house by storm in her rendering Of the song en-
titled, "Bird of Love" and was greeted with an
of this lady's voice that comment is scarcely
necessary. But we can say that we never heard
her sing more easily or better than she did on this
occasion. Mr.. Phillips rendering of the song
d" Shades of evening" was excellent, as usual. lie
sings with so much finish and expression that our
time he met with warm reception. In the duet
d" What Mountains" Miss Whitney and Mr. Ban
croft sang finely together, and we're obliged to an
swer second call. The concert closed with
trio, "This Magic-wove scarf" by Mrs. Briggs
and Messrs. Phillips and pitSn It was II first
class concert throughout. and the audience were
thoroughly appreciative. Messrs. Briggs and Ban
croft acted as accompanies during the evening.
The piano used was of the Chckering make-a
splendid Instrumentation the store Of g. W
Wilder
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BARRE. 1t is pleasure to record the return to
town-this time permanently-of Mr.. Charles A.
Smith. Last week, after spending some time in
Dr. A. L. Fields drug store, he and the Doc
tor made various hieroglyphics on several large
sheets of paper. Then in consideration of roll
of pictures of about the size and shape Of green
back, the former proprietor took his departure.
leaving the pills and powders in Mr. Smith
possession That he will make good use Of them
both for his patrons and himself, is the earnest
wish of the hundreds that have made his ac-
quaintance in the old post-ofice. -. +. b. Wedge,
the miller at Kinney's Mills, is prepared to dc
especially good work on India wheat, as he uses
n smut mill so thoroughly that no particle of grit
can be found in the grdde-cake unless the sugar
is well sanded.
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THE NoRTHFIELD fAIR-The sixth annual fail
Of the Dog River Valley Agricultural Society
opened yesterday, with every prospect for Il sue
cessful exhibition in case Of fair weather This
year the society takes a new departure and holds
its fair during three days instead of two The
first day was taken up entirely with receiving and
arranging the articles for exhibition, and the as
Segment of the stock to their quarters. The
show in Floral Hall il excellent, and the amount
Of stock on the ground is about as large as usual.
Next week We shall give u full report of the
second and third days proceedings. The town OF
Mortified is favored with daily paper-the
Ddily Record-published by George Richmond, aud
devoted to the interests of the Dog River Valley
Fair. Eight hundred copies were put In crcua
tion on the first day Quite an enterprise AT
the present writing TUESDAY evening" those in
terestod in the fair are somewhat fearful lest tn,
:" line storm viii spoil the exhibition, but ar,
hoping Tor favorable weather at least portion %
the remaining two days.
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Weekk HarketS
Cattle Market.


At Cambridge and Brighton. the week ending Tuesday
september q, 1873
AMOUNT STOCK At MARKET.
Cattle. SHEEP. Shofes. Ho0s. Calves.
This week ,.,.'..,, .56l ga55 lA s4l9 II
Last week. 42I6 1903 QUO 9.233 l55
One year ago.. 3,313 l0,76i $50 1894 Ill
PRIcEs-Besr Caffis-Extra fat and heavy osen
656O0 third qualify sisO6s5OO u 100 ms weight OF
hide tslOw and dressed beef. few choice single pAir
81 g17.75; Bulls. ETC., Si.25@i50
Working OrH-SOoetl6b % utr. or according 10 their
value beef. Handy steers, S5nGtllO.
Mich COns-Far quality s25n4l good, s45G6O.
Sith without calves agreed farrow and or
binary, sl0et25; yearings sl0lGl511; two-years-ods
sl2.0G2sOO three -years-olds. s25m9ti2O. - -
n live weight s2006I500 ~ head; sheaed sheep OO@Oc
81 h; spring lambs, i9,c pound.
Sh0tes-wholesae, 5ls6DOOc; retail 661OOc u n. Fat
hogs, 44@5c " pound, live weight.
Peal Cdires-s36Ii * head. .
HideS-Brghton 66t6ISc; country lots. d6c n. Cali
skins, Ice. rallow 50t5Sc ~ n country, 440t5c " n.
relts with wool on, 0O0oOc lamb skins, Toe each.
REMAINS supply does not quite Ms heavy from
the North. At Union Market, this morning, noticed a
comfortable trade. and dposas fun as last
week. Good flesh cattle active and prices firm, and
shipping cattle still called for, b. W. Fuller sold three
woyearold hcifers AZ sl1 3l head, and one fat cow
yearod hefers and steers, dress 506OO ms each at 6c
dressed NJ r. Shackett sold sixteen three and ouryear-
old steers To dress OOG10 Ms each At &C. dressed A. asr
ngs sold four to dress Hi0e 100 Ms each at iQlc
Sargent sold oxen, weighing 200 Ms at 4lac q h.
sheep and lambs sold at full prices and disposed
earlier than last week. Nearly onehat from Canada
"a part Intended for shipping j. Mchrde sold ninety
hundred and nine lambs average 66ii Ms, at sc; u.
Fuller sold eighty two lambs, average % lbs, Al I7sc;
Meotte sold hy-our lambs, aver bsl5 MS at 4Nc; II
Hastings sold sNtysN sheep and lambs average "a bs, at
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Jlafrlintan C Journal



In accordance with usual custom, the pub
fishers Of the WArcrMAN will issue daily
paper during the coming session Of the Legsla-
ture. The MONTPELIER DAILY JouRNAL will
contain full and accurate reports Of the dongs
of both branches Of the General Assembly with
comments upon the same, the latest news, cd
itoral and miscellaneous matter, etc, etc. We
design to make several important improvements
in the Daily for the fall and shall spare no
pains to render Il the most valuable vehicle Of
information in regard to the doings of the Leg
stature and general state news ever published
in the state The great importance Of the mat
tiers to be considered by our next Legislature
render it, action of the largest consequence to
every freeman in the state, and in no way can
he be so well advised as to the measures under
consideration as by perusal Of the LEGISLATIVE
DAILY JOURNAL No other Daily will give so
full reports Of the doings Of the General As
semby of the hearings before committees
Now is the time to subscribe
TERMS.
SINGLE COPIES, Postpaid. ......... 81 10 EACH.
FIVE COPIES, TO ONE ADDRESS. .... 1 % EACH.
TEN COPIES, no ONE ADDRESS ..... 100 EACH.
The WATcnMAN & JoURNAL for the session,
postpaid, including the laws passed. Single cop
les, forty cents ten copies to one address, 81 70.
Early orders are solicited.
j. &. J. NJ. POLAND.
Montpelier, September II, 1878.
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CHINA WEpDlSG.-Ihursday evening, Septem-
Der 18th, the numerous friends Of Mr.. and
Mrs r. Bates, Of Waitsfeld, convened together
10 remind them that they had travelled the
path Of life together for twenty years. There
sere between sixty and seventy guests present
sud all seemed to enjoy themselves to the utmost,
j. b Fassett was on band with one Of his fine
rgans, and Mr. Sergeant, who is an excellent
performer, delighted the guests with instrument
tai, and fine quartette with vocal music A
beautiful bouquet Of flowers in lovely vase was
presented to the bride by lady who excels in
such dainty work Among the presents were q
pretty tea set, considerable other china ware n
dozen silver knives a cake basket, acard receiver
and numerous other pretty and useful things
Two poems were read, very appropriate 10 the oc
casion, contributed by friends not present. Alto
gether it was "A very enjoyable occasion
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SrIARoN-The White River Union, Independent
Order of Good Templars, met at East Barnard
September 18th, at ten o'clock, 4. NJ The reports
Of the lodges were very encouraging showing an
increase in numbers and determination on the
part of all opersevere in the good cause A pub
lie meeting was held in the afternoon, when the
exercises consisted Of singing short speeches,
etc, and very interesting and instructive lecture
by Rev, o. X. Crosby, of Woodstock. In the
evening the church was filled to hear Rev A. b,
Truax, Grand Worthy Chief, who gave us very
able and interesting lecture, showing the evils of
intemperance and the benefits derived from total
abstinence. The singing under the leadership OF
g. D. Smith, was excellent The next Union
will be held in Sharon some time in December.
Jack Frost made his first appearance here
Monday morning.
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STAre PoUITRY ASSOCIATION. The following
IL list of the officers Of the Vermont State Pou
try Association, elected at their recent meeting at
st. Adams President George Gregory Smith, St
Adams; Nice-lresldents George Davis, Washing
ton county; Albert Chapman, Addison county /;
George A. Wattles, Bennington county l.. g.
Kingsley, Rutland county John S. Eaton, Wind
sor county Fred Smith, Orange county; C. l..
stephens, Caledonia county Dr II. A. Cutting,
Essex county; u 4. Jameson, Orleans county h.
W Cummings, Franklin county; Samuel Blas-
dell, lamoille county II. l.. j. Cannon, Chitten-
den county Herbert lhdd, Grand Isle comfy 5
NJ. Waite, Windham county. Secretary and
Treasurer, Fred A. Field Rutland. Directors g
d. Millington, North Bennington; T.. {. Emmons
Woodstock; C. Y. Pnney, Middlebury; Joseph II
Haynes, st. Adams; Henry A. Titus, Beows
FANS H. l., j. Cannon, Burlington John Ear
well, Montpelier. The officers, with the eXeep
ton Of president, secretary and treasurer weTt
nominated by committee composed rs follows
q, u Millington, North bennington; George
| Davis, Fast Montpelier Albert Chapman, Middle
| bury; G. G. Pierce, Clarendon Joseph II Haynes
| 81 Albans.
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RUTLAND RAILROAD COMPANY AT a recent
meeting of the stockholders Of the Rutland Rail
road Company, in order to provide for the out
standing equipment bonds provision was made
for the issue of new five per cent bond, secured
by mortgage on the same equipment, and il
addition thereto by second mortgage upon th'
road itself, thereby adding to its security. Ii il
proposed to exchange the outstanding equipmen
bonds for the new bonds, and to fund the coupon
ON the old bonds until the maturity of the same
The new bonds are being prepared. and the com
pany will soon be ready to issue the same in ex
change for outstanding equipment bonds
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ELY.-An entertainment was given in Ely Hall,
on Saturday evening, by the Emanuel Temple Of
Honor which n credit to all concerned in it,
Rev. Mr. Frost made an able and spirited address
and appeal in favor of temperance. Mr.. Ire
weeke an Englishman and miner of fine appear
ance and superior abilities, addressed the audi
ence and gave the " Rumseer's Dream" which
appeared in the VERMONT WArCHArAN some time
ago lie also acted the part of the drunlSard in a
drama, which was done to the life and was re-
ceved with great applause. recitation was
given by Miss Fanny Lincoln, of Chelsea. The
exercises were varied by glees and songs, given
| by members of the club, and Miss Lincoln, with
| william Jaynes at the organ. Mr.. Ely Goddard
| performed the part of chairman of the meeting
| in his own easy and graceful style The Ely cor.
net band were in attendance and altogether ii
was very enjoyable affair The Temple Of
| Honor numbers about hundred members
who were present in full regalia, and made fine
| appearance.
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CALAIs-Rey. Horace Herrick preached some
excellent sermons last Sabbath. His lecture in
the evening upon 1.-The truth, the whole truth,
and nothing but the TRUTH" was especially in
teresting. He had Il good sized audience, but
will have a larger one at his next lecture The
sun enters his perhelion with fair weather and a
good track, and the Meteorological Dodge " will
have to record the passage of the twentieth with
ont the old-fashioned cline storm" However, he
can note the hard frosts of Monday and Tuesday
nights, which may, in a measure, make up the
discrepancy, The next meeting Of the Green
back club is appointed for next Saturday evening,
The resolution that 4" the continuation of the
bond is a perpetuation Of the debt" will be dis
cussed negatively by volunteers, and afiimatively
by T. &. Holt and Thomas Reed. Although one
of these dsputants has but lately stopped over "
from the democrats, yet it would be difficult To
find in the greenback party, two other gentlemen
who have given the subject Of finance more thor
| ough investigation, or whose opinions on the con
dition OF public debt would be more authoritative
| co.. Beardsley & Co. started for their trapping
grounds in northern New York last Monday e.
| This is good year TO start some sngng-schools
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VALUABLE WORK." Treatise on the
Horse and his Diseases" Is the title of n little
manual for horse owners just received from the
author and publisher b }. Kendall, NJ d., OF
Enosburg Falls, VI. The book is illustrated with
about thiny-fve excellent engrvings, which show
the positions and actions OF sick horses better
than can he taught In any other way. II gives
the cause, symptoms and treatment Of diseases,
has a table giving doses of medicines and few
pages ON the action and uses of medicines. In
the treatise ON each disease the language is plain
and practical, technical terms being avoided rs
much rs possible, II has a large collection OF
good receipts, with other valuable information,
and II seems, on the WHOLE 10 be just what farm.
| ers aud hOrse-owners want II will be sent by
publisher 10 any address ON receipt Of twenty five
j cents
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TIN WEDDING At WArTsFIELp.-The friends
of Mr.. and Mrs. c. Clay, of Waitsfeld, invaded
their household in numbers of sixty or more, on
Tuesday evening, September 10th, taking posses
sion without resistance, and enjoying themselves
greatly They left behind them goodly guam
tity Of tin that shall serve to remind their host
and hostess that the tenth anniversary of their
marriage is past
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We do not as a rule allow ourselves to eitora
columns speak of any remedy advertise but feel
warranted In saying word for Hoods sarsaparilla
sapaa has been known remedial agent for centuries
and is recognized by all schools Of practice valuable
blood purifier 1t is put mp in forms of almost infinite
variety but Messrs. Hood Co.. lowell. Mass) who
thoroughly reliable pharmacists, have hit upon remedy of
unusual value. Certainly they have vouchers Of
which we know to be most extraordinary.
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Sudden Changes!

The propretors OF Downs Elixir frequently hear it
by those the trade that cough medicines do
not sell much during the months. This Is mis-
taken idea. The sudden changes to which this climate Is
subject all the year renders 1t necessary al
ways have reliable cough remedy at hand. Downs
Elixir is for Coughs, Colds and whooping
Cough and all Lung Diseases when taken In season. and
dose, have no doubt has many times prevented
Consumption and death. The hest certificate that be
given for any medicine Is daily accorded to Downs
Elixir in the fact that 1t has survived the storms and
tempests of nearly half century, and Is to-day the most
popular with those who have known 1t longest. It has
gained this great favor with the public entirely It's
merits having had less advertising done for in the whole
time than done for medicines in single year For
sale everywhere,