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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-03-26
Case OF PhAir.

Another hearing in the celebrated Phair case
took place at the Pavilion last evening, before
Judge Redfeld, sitting chancellor Of the Court
Of Chancery Colonel w. q. Veazey and Mr..
James G. Barrett, Of Rutland, and Mr.. S. W. Me-
Call, OF Boston, appeared for Phair with the ire
pressbe Carrigan attendant sprite. The state
was unrepresented by counsel, the States At
torney Of Rutland county Mr.. Lawrence, having
only had notice OF the hearing yesterday, and
having been unable to come The application to
the chancellor this time asks for the issuing OF an
injunction restraining the sheriff Of Windsor
county, or any Of his deputies assistants, from
hanging Phair on the 4th proximo the day now
set. The ground upon which the application Is
based is in brief that the original and only war
rant OF the Supreme Court directed the sheriff to
hang PhalT April 4, 1877 that he was not hanged
then, but was reprieved by the Governor TO one
time and then TO another and that rs Phar was
not hanged at the time named In the warrant,
the warrant is now dead, having expired by its
own limitation, and cannot be revived without
the authority of some statute and there is none.
They contend that new warrant must issue be-
fore Phair can be legally hung Mr. Barrett (the
Oldest son Of Judge Barrett) made the opening
argument and stated the points in detail lie
was followed by Mr. Mccall who read brief full
of citations In support OF Mr. Barretts points
Judge Redfeld took the books and papers and
said he would send Colonel Veazey his decision
tomorrow afternoon.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-03-26

Communicable 2Sth Of February being the
fifty-first anniversary OF Mrs. Erastus Parker's
marriage, her neghbors thought it would be
pleasant to gather at her home for an evening
visit, but on account of her sudden illness were
Obliged to postpone the same about three weeks.
1t was also the third anniversary of her husbands
death, they having spent forty-eight happy years
together, at the end of which time, after great
suffering, he passed through the gate into the
golden city, leaving his wife to mourn her great
loss. The visit took place on the evening OF
March ed. The heavy fall OF snow prevented
some from attending, but a very pleasant little
company gathered, bringing refreshments and
little tokens Of their regard Miss May Wallace
had been for long time anticipating this visit,
but her untimely death prevented her being with
and the consciousness that the hands that fash
Toned 1t would soon be dust saddened the occa-
sion. Aside from this the evening passed very
pleasantly, and after few remarks by Mr. Charles
Wallace, which were responded to by Mrs Parker,
(who assured her friends that her youth seemed
renewed, and that the remembrance OF the occa-
sion would fill her heart with good cheer for
many days. the company retired wishing Mrs.
Parker much happiness the remainder Of her days
(Which we trust may be many, and a final re-
union with her beloved husband whose loss she
will ever mourn in the heavenly city where
long eternity of joy will compensate for all the
heart-aches in this world OF sorrow.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-03-26
Boston Produce Market.

EGGs-There has been good demand most OF the week.
az prices suffered no little with sales Of Eastern at
Lower prices are expected when receipts increase
MAPLE SUGAR.-1here have been sales of choice new
az tgi5c " No. but Is doubtful " these figures be
nauaine when receipts Increase Old in tubs Il selling
slowly ~ b9seDic' and old In cakes at 961l0c pound
CHEEsE.-There is a weak tendency and very few lots
now command 70 N. The sales of choice factory have
been mostly at ssc and holders wond be glad clean
common all the way from to &c u pound.
BEANs..There has been 1rm market for all kinds
saes OF choice pea ranged at 50 go q bushe the ont
but only extra quality VIII command over 81 49, Red Md,
neys are scarce and Arm at s2.aO@25O n bushel.
wsnea cr e Sns s b 9 aye quite freely bs
taken for shipment To prices range nj 45isc
bushe for mixed and yellow oats arm and have been
s7H@iOc No. white at 5se5i and NO white and No.
MIXED a S5@c q bnshe IN rye the sales have been small
selling at sl5.5O@l65 50 " ton. ''0'
FLOUR.-The -four trade has taken a turn downward.
JonDet been free purchasers for weeks past
are supplied for the present and the demand Is limited In
Minnesota and PATENT Winter SP %he sn
ss55sege5o Illinois and Indiana at ss.2596 and Ohio and
been selling at st0rN, and Minnesota extras including
choice bakers brands at si5o@575 u barrel.
BuTTER.-The market has reached the turning point
AMI u beginning to break Holders anxious 10 clear up
ei and have forced OF some good lots al s@5c y
5c We still hear OF occasional sales at s and fancy
lots at higher range but nearly all the really choice but
ting more than 2Dl5c for most Of the old from this
time forward Several small lots OF good new butter have
week. our next report we shall he able 10 uve elabs
quotations for new. Readers remember that the prices
we give IL ms report are for large lots as they arrive and
I'VE tubs must expect to 2615c f NJ quotations
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-03-26

WEST RANpoLpH-Rev. j. s. Goodall, pastor
OF the Baptist church, gave an instructive lecture
at the chapel on Sunday evening last on "Ruth
aud Naomi" Sunday evening next the subject
will be "Samuel" The Wednesday evening
meetings will hereafter commence at half-past
seven o'clock. IA. W. Tewksburys house came
very near being consumed by fire on Saturday
evening last, caused by the chimney burning out.
hole was burned through the roof and through
the flooring where the chimney went through.
As soon as 1t was discovered an alarm was given,
and enough aid was procured to extinguish the
flames Mrs. Laura Guvette, eldest daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Chandler died at her fathers
residence on Wednesday Of last week, aged TWEEN
ty-seven years. She was taken sick on the Mon
day before with congestion Of the brain, and died
on the following Wednesday, at about four o'clock
,..,L. j. Page, our successful and obliging book
and musical literature agent left last week for
Pomfret, where he spends the summer season on
farm. About four hundred persons greeted
Mrs. Liyermore on Thursday evening of last week
in her new and best lecture, beyond the Sea-"
Many have said that 1t was the best lecture she
ever delivered here. The II. II Harwood farm,
which was sold at auction ON Thursday forenoon
Of last week, was bought by Harrison Harwood,
brother Of the farmer, for a. 100 80. Wallace
Wetmore, an employe in +. b. salisburys furni-
ture mandatory, was 80 unfortunate ON Thurs
day Of last week as TO cut his hand lie was
running the burr planer when by some accident he
| got his hand little too near. There was con-
siderable fast driving Main street last Saturday
Read your bylaws The operetta, Little Red
Riding Hood, was successfully played ON Monday
and Tuesday evenings Of last week. In Dubois g.
Gays hall, by some seventy-fye persons. 1t was
gotten up by the ladies Of the Congregational
church. The music for the occasion was good, IL
being performed by Curtis orchestra; aud the
music for the operetta was finely executed by
Miss Katie Guptil, ON the piano. The first night
the evenings entertainment closed with the pre-
sentation OF Mrs. Jarley's Wax Works." Mrs
Samuel Bass taking the part OF Mrs farley with
Y. b. Salisbury as her assistant The people, as
a general thing, were highly pleased with the way
In which the opereta was performed. n. The fol-
lowing officers elected 10 serve district No 10
on Tuesday evening last for the year ensuing
moderator, Y. r. upham; clerk and prudential
committee, A. A, Smith, treasurer, William IL
Dubois collector, q. w. Barnes; auditor, j. W.
Mann; textbook committee. A. W. Edson and
Rev, g. y. smith
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-03-26
Mad River Valley Oxen.

The farmers of Mad River Valley have been
doing quite smart business this Spring selling
fancy oxen. L. r. Joslin sold early two pairs of
heavy cattle that went for beef at fancy prices.
He still keeps the celebrated white steers that
weigh about forty hundred Lewis does not say,
but the presumption is that they will be placed on
exhibition at the coming fair, and it will be well
worth the gate fees to see them. In all, probably
forty pairs OF working oxen were bought and
driven out of the state, costing from four and a
hall to five cents per pound. f. W. Bisbee sold
pair that weighed three thousand and sixty
pounds for one hundred and seventy-five dollars
it was their good training, beauty and good work.
ing qualities that sold them It il getting very
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-03-26

CABOT. Mr.. Robert Lance, one of the Oldest
business men of the town, died at his residence in
this village, the 4th of March, aged seventy -seven
years. For forty years he did quite an extern
sive business in buying horses and cattle through
this section and the northern part of the state,
for the Boston market, having an extensive ac-
qnaintance, always enjoying the confidence and
esteem of his townsmen and all with whom he
did business, and having an untarnished reputa-
ton as an honest man. His wife and four chill
dren all passed over before him. His last sick
ness was Of three years duration, he large por-
tion of the time being subject to the severest
pain, until, of the large and porty form, naught
but the frame was left On the 9Th, funeral SER
vices were held at the Methodist church, after
which his remains were borne by kind neghbors
to the spot where he had so long wished to be,
that he might rest from his sufferngs. =. The
friends and neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. William
Springer, to the number of about forty, assembled
at their residence on Wednesday evening, March
9TH, to celebrate with them the thirteth anniver-
sary of their wedding. Quite number who were
intending to be present were prevented by the
bad roads and severe cold. The company passed
very enjoyable evening; did justice to a bounti-
tful supper, which included plenty of the bvalves,
and departed, leaving valuable presents, with
enjoy many more years Of happy married life.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-03-26

The MARsHALsHIP.-The st. Adams Messenger
gives the following list of applicants for the posi-
ton Of United States Marshal made vacant by the
death Of General Foster. "Thus far the aspir-
ants for the vacant United States Marshalship Of
the district OF Vermont are General William W.
Henry, of Burlington, Colonel John W. Newton,
of St. Adams, Hon. John c. Stearns, of Bradford,
and r. I, Ilolbrook, Esq, of Milton. The name
OF General Stephen Thomas, Of West Fairlee, is
favoraby mentioned In this connection, but we
are not aware of his wishes. 1t was rumored
shortly after General Fosters death that General
John l.. Barstow, Of Burlington, and Colonel
Mason 5. Colburn, Of Manchester, would apply
for appointment, but we have authority from both
these gentlemen for saying that they do not de
sire IT, General 7. r. Pitkn was suggested, but
we are informed that he assured General Henry,
Saturday, that he had no intention OF applying
and would be happy to support him Politicians
say the office belongs to the east side OF the
mountain and II that is the way it Is to be looked
upon at Washington, probably the list Of candi.
dates will be very much leng hened within
week" We don't know and don't care whether
the Office belongs" 10 the east or the west side
OF the mountain. 1t "belongs" clearly TO the
person who will perform its duties most accept
ably, and that person we believe to be Genera
William W. Henry, OF Burlington We hope h,
will receive 1t.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-03-26

HARDwICK.- Porter recently had can
Ger removed from his lip by a physician OF Brown
ington.. From the returns Of teachers and dis
trict clerks in the school registers we CLEAN the
following statistical data for the school year of
1873; OF the eleven district organizations in town,
only ten supported schools; number of school
terms, "A; average length Of terms, "a Az weeks;
number of weeks Of school supported, 25S; num-
Der Of weeks OF school in different districts varied
from 20 to "a weeks; largest average number of
scholars registered in any district, 81 smallest,
Il average number per district per term, 81 81 aver
age number per term In town, 273; aggregate at
tendance upon all the schools, 80, 522 days; number
offamilies In town. 3i6 number of children OF legal
school age % to 20 years., 3is The rate of taxa
ton in different districts varied from 20 to 80
per cent, averaging SAT per cent F; amount ex-
pended for teachers wages, including board,
sl,ooi 62i amount expended for all school pur-
poses during the year, 81, 06s 49 amount OF pub
lie school fund distributed March 20, 1879, 1854 81
-. Grin b. Hall, OF this place, started for West
ern Missouri on Tuesday last. building me
chanic he goes there for employment Mt his trade
The personal property OF II. H. Carter, Esq,
was attached by creditors few days since.
Bishops grocery was temporarily closed on ac-
count OF It's being run in Carter's name, The
Amy stone dramatic and musical company per.
formed at the Town Hall in this place on the
evening OF the 10th. The drama, 1.-THE Two
Orphans was presented. There was a fair at
tendance. "A. Witcher 4 Son of Fast Hard
wick have leased their hotel to Jason DOW who
has already entered into possession. O., Joseph
A. kidders bankrupt estate Is paying its credi-
tors dividend OF nine per cent. =. George W.
Staples has been compelled 10 give up his large
farm In the east part OF the town To the MORTGAGE
Socrates Bailey of Berlin. Mr.. Staples has moved
TO the Samuel Goodrich place, nearJ. W. lloyeys.
We understand that Mr. Bailey, the new propre-
tor, now occupies the farm, Lewis lie6ert and
5. Vale have formed a partnership in the black
smithng business and purchased the rental and
interest In the Grswod shop, of Edgar Place,
taking immediate possession, iebert has run
the Wakefield shop for some years past, either by
himself OF In company with others. Melvin
Tucker reports over five thousand logs In his mill
yard, sufficient for over three hundred thousand
feet OF finished lumber. OF this about fifty thou
sand feet Is hard wood, which he cuts into floor
tag, chair stock, etc.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-03-26

GooD TEMPLAR lrEMs-J c. Leslie District
Deputy of the lst district, assisted by j. H. Falon
OF St. Adams Lodge, instituted Lodge OF Good
Templars at Grand Isle on Monday night, the
goth, with nineteen charter members. .. II. NJ
Bryant instituted Lodge at South Royalton re-
Gently with thrty-one charter members. -. Mr..
Bryant has fully recovered his health and strength
is doing and is able to do, the efficient work OF
former months. Washington county is now the
possessor of her twentieth Lodge, in Diamond Star
Lodge, No, 43, Barre, organized on Monday, the
18th, by A. II. selleck, State Deputy, assisted by
District Deputies Batchelder and Stanton, State
Deputy Durant and several members from Cap
itol Lodge, No. 54.....Mr. Bryant speaks this
week at the following places: Wednesday night,
Woodstock, Thursday night, Barnard; Friday
night, Waterbury; Saturday night, Bethel
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-03-26

MORE FINANCIAL CRooKEDNEss The Reading
Mass Savings Bank, of which Frank o. Dewey,
brother of Denson Dewey, Of this village, is presi-
dent, has suffered to the extent OF abost $50, 600
by the rascaty OF its treasurer, Nathan p Pratt.
Pratt's reputation had always been above sus-
picion, and such was the confidence reposed in
him that he was able to conceal his defacation
for years. An accident revealed some crooked
ness in his accounts and when approached by the
president in reference to it he acknowledged that
he was a defaulter and very reluctantly gave up
the keys to the bank. lie disappeared on Sun
day, but was arrested on Monday, and nearly
100000 was discovered upon his person. which
was recovered.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-03-26
Deafhs.

In Montpelier. March is, Don ALDEN WILDER. aged
0montis and IS days.
In Montpelier, the 22d instant, HARRIET H. wife of
Mr. d. Lathtop, aged u faithful wife and de-
voted mother gone to her rest.
In Montpelier, the 25lh Instant ELIZA, wife OF Frank
lin lloyt aged 81 years Mrs. Hoyt daughter Of the
late Aaron Bancroft and sister Ia the late
CHARLES T. Bancroft She had been lifelong resident OF
miss her lfnnem al the house on Thursday afternoon al
two oclockl
years
In wniamsown. March 81. FERNANDO HAITIAN,
aged 81 years.
In Danyle, March Is MARY wife OF the late John sar-
gent, aged " year.
years and months.
years and II months.
In Cabot March is, FREDERICK WHITTIER, aged "
years, q months and 10 days.
In Moeown March 49, at the residence OF Harry Bulk
Icy, JOHN SNYDER, aged Is years.
IN Brookned, March n, suddenly, OF pneumonia BET
sEf O., wife OF U, A. CLARK, aged u years.
In 81 Johnssury. March a. sOPHRoSIA, widow Of the
late Abel Walker, Of feaehanl, aged ~ years.
In Brookneld March IA, at the residence of Dea u A
CLARK, OF pneumonia, MARY rAfRo, aged II years.
In West faree, Of dopsy and quick consumption EMILY
u vile OF utah b. Morrison, aged q years, II nonts and
Is days. -
In Warren, March Is, ELIZABETH, wife Of William
CIosle ased ~ years tpapsn In New rork and the west
please eopy.l
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-03-26
Latest from Congress.

The democratic majority in the Senate, on Mon
day, made clean sweep Of the minor Offices,
notwithstanding Senator Anthony showed that
Tor the first time customs that had been followed
by both parties from the beginning were thereby
grossly violated. lie surprised the democrats by
reading list Of thirty Of their own party that the
Republicans had kept in position ever since they
had come into power in the Senate. Finally the
democrats were compelled to own that the changes
were made on political grounds alone
The Senate committee on privileges and cleo
tions has decided by party vote Of six democrats
to three Republicans that Charles u. Bell was not
constitutionaly appointed Senator from New
Hampshire, and is not entitled to seat
The democrats expect TO pass the army bill in
the House to-day exactly in the form in which 1t
came from the conference committee last session
All accounts agree that the President will resist
this legislation to the bitter end.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-03-26

MARsHFIELD-The antiquarian ball at Mead
ers was grand success about forty couples be-
ing present. We understand that Ezra Day,
formerly of this place, has put an attachment on
the sugar tools of Corodon Smith, to pay for goods
bought of Day while he was merchant here. -.
The amateurs Of Marshfield intend to present the
drama entitled "The idiot Witness" together
with two farces on Friday and Saturday evenings,
March 2Sth and Goth, The proceeds are to be de-
voted to paying for the ne scenery purchased
this winter. We hope the people will remember
the boys now they are trying to help themselves,
as the boys have remembered to help others when
ever they could. ...D Don't forget the circle at the
yestry Friday night. Farmers who intended to
get rich on sugar made in March, will be very
much disappointed this year unless a radical
change occurs in the weather.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-03-26

WmLIAMsTowS.-The sugar festival at the
Methodist vestry, socabe at j. B. Martins, and
surprise party at Lucius Simon's were the enter
tanments for the people last Friday evening. Sc.
Miss Matte Abbott, a teacher in the Montpelier
Union School, is spending a two weeks vacation
at home. School committees were elected
Tuesday evening, and rs the applicants for teach
ing are much greater in number than the school
districts, we shall see much strife among those de-
string to teach, to obtain situations. May the
best qualified win. Horse buyers have taken
several horses out OF town during the past week.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-03-26

In RICHMOND. The barn and carriage house
belonging to Marcia May were destroyed by fire
on Friday last The dwelling-house was also
slightly damaged Loss $500; insurance $3.50
Supposed to be the work Of an incendiary
In wATERBuRY,-o Monday night Of last
week the Westinghouse OF II. D. Ilutchns, at
" Cotton Brook" was destroyed by fire, together
with portion OF the furniture and large amount
of produce. No insurance. Fire supposed to have
caught from n stoye-pipe
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-03-26
DANIEL NJ HARRINGToN's ESTATE,

In Probate Court held Washint in and for said Dis
tric on the 18Th day OF March. A. d. 1873
Asa Harrington Administrator of the estate OF Daniel
Harrington, late Of Wlamsown, In said District, de-
ceased makes application to said Court with the OF
all the heirs living In this state for license sell all Of the
real estate Of said deceased In this state representing that
the sale would be beneficial all interested In said
Whereupon, 1t is ordered by said Court that said appca
lion be referred 70 session thereof TO be held at IL
Whites office in Washington, the 10Th day Of April A.
d. 1873 for hearing and decision thereon and 1t further
ordered that all persons interested be notified hereof by
publication of notice OF said application and order thereon
three weeks successfully IN the Vermont Waterman state
journal, newspaper published at Montpelier and which
crcuates in the nelghbOhoOd Of those Interested before
said time OF hearing that they appear at said time and
place. and, II they see cause, object thereto.
By the Court.-Attest
7g-sl CHESTER DICKEY Register,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-03-26
JAMES HURLEy,s ESTATE.

In Probate Court held Montpelier and said Dis
trict, on the 18th day Of March, A. ID, 1879
Jeremiah O'Nei Administrator OF the estate OF James
Hurley late Of Berlin In said District deceased makes APP
pcaon TO said Court for license to sell all of the real
tate Of said deceased situated in Berlin aforesaid rep
resentng that the sale thereof for the pay
II the debts OF said deceased and the expenses OF ad
mnistraton OF his estate Whereupon 1t ordered BY said
Court that said application be referred 10 session thereof
to be held at the Probate Office in said Montpelier, the
18Th day Of March, A. D. 1873 for hearing and decision
thereon and Il Il further ordered that all persons
esed be notified hereof by publication OF notice OF said
Application and order thereon, three weeks
the Vermont Waterman state Journal, newspaper pub
lshed at Montpelier and which cculaes In the neghbor
hood OF those Interested before said time OF hearing
they may appear at said time and place and they
cause, object thereto.
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