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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-05

The PHAm CAsE.-The hearing on the petition
OF John T. Phair for "a new trial was commenced
at Rutland, Saturday Hon. Charles b. Eddy, of
Bellows Falls, and Colonel Veazey of Rutland
opened the case for petitioner. The council Tor
Phair will endeayor to show; First, that Phair
was not at Mrs. Freezes house on Monday, June
Sth or during the night of the supposed murder;
this II is endeavored to prove by ahdayits OF two
persons who swear they saw him ut Brandon dur
ing the day and evening ef June Sth; also by one
who saw Il light and person in I'har's room after
the arrival of the midnight train from Brandon
until 10 A, NJ, Tuesday, June 9th. Second,
that Phair WAS in Providence the night of June
9th, and not in Boston pawning goods This
IL sworn to by evidence from parties In Prov
ldence, Third, that he left Providence ON the
10. 30 A. NJ train, June 10th, and came 10 Boston
arriving ut ~ 40 M, same date. 10 this Mr. NJ
Is Owning, the Boston merchant, swears, A" ac.
curdiDg u the best Of his knowledge and belief u
To show that other persons than Phair com
mitted the murder, the atidayits Of four wit
nesses are filed, tending 10 prove that one Aureia
Brooks, AN associate of the married woman il
the guilty purity. These deponents swear that the
Monday following the murder bundle Of bloody
clothes WAS received from Rutland ut Vergennes
and that the clothes were sent 10 New York by
the mother Of Aurea Brooks, Should the test.
mony Of Downing, Perry et al. relative 10 Phair',
presence ON the Providence tran be sustained an
alibi To the time Of pawning the goods ~ testified
to 10y Pierce and the jew, will be established
There seems 10 be but little probability, however
that the judgment Of the lower court will be
reversed.
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ihHt Wtekssssss Jtzfb 1900 b,iB ~
one year ago.. 2,2O6 3,77i $3.50 90
PRicEs-Extra fat and heavy premium oxen,
75 first quality So Goa 800; second quail
ity "a 75a5o0; third quality, "a 25a4. 80 per 100
lbs on total weight of hide, tallow and dressed
beef few choice single pairs, S7a7 %; bulls,
$500 Working oxen, s1O0a1GO per pair or &C.
cording to their value as beef; steers, S50a11O
Mich cows, S20a40; extra good S45a60 farrow
and ordinary, S10a2S Yearlings ~ 00a14; two
year-olds S12a2S; three year-olds, S15a35. Sheep
and lambs, Babe; extra, 5a5lc-or so. 50a5 10 per
head, live weight. Fat hogs, 4lc per ID. Veal
calves, s55Oa7 90 per head Brighton hides, Gle
country lots, &c per ID Calf skins, 1Oc per h.
rallow, Die; country lots, iia4lc per ID. Wool
pelts, 81 GOAL 80 each
REMARKs.-There was not loud call for CATTLE
but fair trade and steady prices. Shippers
hardly know what TO do with cattle since the
English government have prohibited the arrival
OF cattle from our ports. The market Is the best
on fine grades. Shippers hardly know what to
do with cattle intended for shipment since the
English government has prohibited the arrival of
cattle from our ports The market is the best on
fine grades. A. N. Monroe sold fifty steers,
average 40 lbs, at 4lc, live, and forty .seven
sold two oxen at 7c dressed weight; Dow & Moul-
ton sold fifteen steers, to dress 800 lbs, each, at
&c per lib, dressed weight. Mich cows are in mod
crate call, prices ranging mostly at S25a4O per
head The sheep dealers claim decline on
nearly all grades. We do not notice any change
on the very best hocks, while common grades,
perhaps, are 1c easier. Dow & Moulton sold
eighty-ive sheep average 30 lbs at 4lc; Aldrich
& Johnson sold thirty-ive sheep, average SO lbs
at &c per pound; A. c. Kibling sold ninety mine
sheep of his fathers own feeding at fancy prices.
BOSTON PRODUCE MARKET.
EGGs-Eastern are selling at 25a27c, Northern
at 25a26c, Western at 2ia25c, and lined at l7a20c
per dozen.
MEAL. Erc.-Corn meal brings 50. 3Oa2. 40, rye
-four 49, 25a3.5 90, and oat meal at 81. J0a4 10 per
barrel Buckwheat flour sells at sl.9O per 100 lbs
BEANs-The market is easy at the following
prices Northern pea beans, SLIGO; mediums
81. 3Oal 40; yellow eyes, 81 sOal 90; red kidneys,
So 25a2 90 per bushel.
HAY AND STRAw-Choice hay IL selling at
S15al6 with some extra grades at s17, and low
and medium are dull at S1Oa1i per ton. Rye
straw is quiet at Sl1al2 per ton.
PoULTRy-Poultry has been in better demand
ut higher prices we quote fresh killed Northern
turkeys and chickens at l3al4c, mixed lots OF
chickens ana iowis at 9allc, geese at 6a7c, and
ducks at 9aloc per pound
PoTAToEs-The following are the closing prices
Eastern Rose, 95c to 81, with very choice Houlton
stock at S1.05; Northern Rose, S5a90c; Profics,
9Oa95c; Davis Seedlings, S0aS5c; Peerless, SOC,
and Jacksons, 75aS0c per bushel.
GpArs-The market is dul for corn at aoa5,c.
oats have been in moderate demand at aaa3oc 40
D., o,oli,r. md r,,o sal. n. cooeoo ,o. hi,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-05

ORANGE-A valuable horse belonging to Mr..
Putnam, OF Haverhill, N. H died last Monday at
Colonel Kimball's Mr.. Putnam was in town
buying cattle. change in the feed is reported to
be the cause. -. The schools in the several dis
tricts are progressing finely. No trouble has
been reported in either district, and it is hoped
none will happen, which will be something new.
The Social Circle will meet at the house of Hazen
Goodrich, Wednesday evening of this week. ....
There is to be cotillion party at the Town Hall
next Friday evening. -. The next meeting OF the
Mite Society will be held at the house of Jacob
Cutler, next Tuesday afternoon and evening
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CONSUMPTION Cured.

An old physician retired from practice, having placed
In his hands by East India missionary the formula of
simple vegetable remedy for the speedy and permanent
Of consumption, bronchitis. catarrh, asthma, and
all throat and lung affections, also positive aud radical
for debility and All complaints after
having tested is wonderful curative powers In thousands
Of eases has felt his duty 10 make known To his suffer.
ing fellows. AGtaated by this motive aud desire re-
ese human suffering viii send, free OF charge to all who
desire H. this recipe with full directions for preparing and
using, Ia Gennan French, or English, Sent by mail by
addressing with stamp manning this paper, W. w. sheaf
Ns Powen Block, Rochester \ Ji-eseow
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A Boston Merchant about Dr. Shermans
RUPTURE
CURE!

40 the Editor of the Herdid.-1 was a sufferer from
rupture about twenty years At first was slight used
what recommended as the best truss In Boston
received no benefit and always annoyed from chang
and pressure, while my rupture growing worse and
worse. My nervous system became affected, my general
health wrecked and was rapidly approaching physical
and mental ruin. Pains and aches in my bowels, breast
back and head consequently and indifferent towards
others and united for the enjoyment Of society
to my business consulted several doctors all differing
in opinion my troubes-dyspepsia kidney affections
liver complaint and everything they attributed them to
but the effect of my rupture and On OCCASION
when was summoned as iuryman, my physician gave
me certificate to the effect that had dyspepsia
and was not able to uryman, which certificate
excused me- About two years age accidentally heard Of
Dr. shenans successful treatment of rupture and lost
time in going New York consult him. After having an
examination OF my case, from what he told had
aience in him and went under his treatment From this
time improved. With unbounded satisfaction and o
sense of happiness, which cannot describe have been
named complaints My general health daily improving,
sands suffering from rupture who kepcal from
peaed dsappoinments in seeking relief consequently
make this statement weknown citizen of Boston, be-
levng that II they should consult Dr. sherman, and
ceve the benefit Of his treatment they will thank me-
cit will afford me pleasure at all times to give any
further information TO any who wishes to me
personally My place of business at 1884 and 1886 wash
ington street. b. W. FELTON,
Boston, November 81, ISIS"
The above from the Heraid 1t Ia interesting to the
afflicted, Mr. FELTON, being well known and reliable citl-
zen Dr. Sherman is at his Office a. MIX street. where the
rupured may consult him during his limited stay Boston,
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leafhs.

In Montpelier February |, CHARLES +. BANCROFT,
aged ~ years.
In Montpelier February |, ELLEN CRANE, widow of
the late Henry Crane aged about 70 years.
In Montpelier, February I, Mrs. CHURCH TABOR wife
OF the Presiding Elder Of this district The funeral services
occur at the house Seminary Hill to-day wednesday,
~ two O'Clock p. NJ Also at Lyndonve tomorrow Thurs-
day., at one O'Clock p. NJ.
In Barre, January "a, JEREMIAH RICHARDSON,
aged 80 years.
In North Montpelier, January 20, DIANTIIA HATHA-
WAY, aged ~ years.
In Ely. January 81 Of dropsy Of the BRAIN PERLEY in
FAINT son Of ]. +. johnson.
In Barre January %, MARTHA HOWARD widow Of
Draper Howard, aged II years.
In Iethel, February 2. of apoplexy, CAROLINE II.
LUCE, aged IS years and Is days.
In Norhneld, January 49, MARK only child OF Herber,
and Clara Glldden aged months.
In yershire January II, SARAH RICHARDSON wife
Of stiman VI. Richardson, aged 81 years.
In Calais January 81, Mrs. SALLY (wTLLIs) STAY.
TON aged 95 Year,, months and 10 days.
In Waterbury, January 49, at tie residence of Mrs John
Carpenter, Mrs. HORACE HEAT0N, aged g6 years.
In Plainhed, February of diphheria PLTNY r. GALE.
son Of Deacon $. II. Gale, aged ~ years. months and ID
days. ~ "
In Marysville. Ohio, January a. JOSIE A. MUM wife
of 4. NJ. Gilbert, and daughter of David and r. NJ Me-
Criis, aged IS Her remains, accompanied by her
husband, were brought to Cabot, VT, for internent
Another hand is beckoning us,
Another call Is given;
And CLOVIS once more with angel steps
Inc path that reaches heaven
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WATERRURy.-In the month Of January last
there were seven deaths in this place. the average
age being seventy-six years, the youngest being
fftyeght and the oldest ninety-six years old. -.
Last Thursday evening, while Miss Alice Graves,
in company with several other young ladies were
coasting, she caught her right hand under the
sed-runner and severely bruised three of hel
fingers. There were fifty couples in attendance
at the oyster supper given by II. II. Bishop, al
the hotel last Wednesday evening. e. Luther Da-
Wis has purchased the Dan Atherton place al
"Mill village"
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MoRETowN.-rhere will be temperance lee
ture at the Methodist church next Friday evening
by II. NJ. Bryant, OF Lewiston, Maine, and all are
cordially invited to attend. E. The Good Tenn
pars presented the dramas Above the Clouds"
and Among the Breakers" at the Town Hall
last Thursday and Friday evenings Thursday
evening there was not very large number pres
ent, and Friday evening there was very good
turnout, The amount Of money taken was some
over $40. Friday night, after the entertainment,
an excellent oyster supper was served at Mr. l.
Y, freemans to about fifty persons. Mr. s..
L. Moulton is selling of his stock of boots and
shoes at cost The singing school is postponed
one week on account OF the lecture Friday night.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-05

ELY.-A town meeting, held last Saturday, has
decided the question of change Of name from
Vershire to Ely. A two-thirds vote in favor OF
the change was necessary. The whole number OF
votes was two hundred and ninety-six. In favor
OF change two hundred and twenty-eight-
ing only sixty eight against it. So there is no
longer town of Vershire, but two post-office,
will be as necessary as before and things will set.
tie into some shape in due time Let US have
peace" 80, Howard West is teaching large class
in the polite art Of dancing, in Ely Hail.. The
Ely Cornet Band are giving a series of promenade
concerts, on Saturday evenings, in Village Hall,
at Vershire village.
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Msuhem nebfnrS.
CoURSTT , 3F Il IN \, T.! q

AshlngtOn,
IN The matter Of TH0S. ". KELSEY, Insoipent Debtor
Notice is hereby given that petition Of insolvency wa,
presented TO the Judge Of the Court OF Insolvency for said
District on the 9Th day of January A. D. 1879 at the Pro
bate Oce in Montpelier In sal1 District upon which the
sad Thomas w Kelsey was adjudged insolyent debtor
Kelsey will be held At Cont OF Insolvency to be holder
81 the said Probate Office, the 18th day Of February
d. 1873 to their debts and choose one or more as
slgnees OF the said Thomas W. Kelseys estate in accord
ance with act of the General Assembly Of the state OF
Vermont entitled An Act to establish Courts of Inso
effects OF nsolvent debtors" approved November oath
1876 And that the payment Of any debts and the deliver,
OF any property belonging TO said debtor him or for hi
use and the transfer Of any property by him are forbidden
by law. BY order OF Court
Montpelier, January 81, 1879 7s.7b
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-05

NORWICH, The second Of the temperance rallies
was held in the vestry January 29th. A large
gathering was in attendance. Mr.. Putney OF st.
Johnsbury, and Mr. Cobb and Mr.. View, of Han
over, were present and made addresses. Much
enthusiasm was manifested, and another meeting
is called for February 2th at which time the sub
ject of forming club will be considered. The
Norwich Literary Society hold meetings Friday
evening Of each week, and they are getting to be
quite interesting The attraction last Friday even
ing was the paper by Miss Emma l.. Hazen, which
was spicy, but the jokes were of high order.
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COURT OF INSOLVENCY.
" SIAIE OLE NERMONI- nIat rici Of l

In the matter Of DUROY j. NORCROSS,
Insoirent Debtor.
Notice Is hereby given that petition OF insolvency was
presented TO the Judge of the Court OF Insolvency for said
District the 29th day of January D. 1878 at the Pro
bate Office, in Montpelier In said District and that
ing OF the CREDITOR Of the said Dnron j. Norcoss will be
held at Court of Insolvency TO be holden said Pro-
bate Office, the 18th day OF February d. 1879 to prove
Their debts and choose one assinees of the
Duron j. NorcrOss estate in accordance with act of the
General Assembly Of the State Of Vermont entitled An
Act to establish Courts of Insolvency and provide for
the equal distribution OF the effects of insovent debtors
approved November 2sh 1876 And, that the payment
any debts and the delivery of property belonging
said debtor TO him for his the transfer of any
property by him are forbidden by law.
By order of Court,
Montpelier. January 80, 1879. 1878
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-05

WATERBURY CENTER.-There was good at
tendance at the farmers meeting last Friday at
ternoon and evening. The subject discussed was
the " Application of Means" In the evening in
teresting remarks were made by Hon. f. d. Ma
son of Richmond, O. NJ Tinkham of Pomfret and
by Colonel Mead Papers were also read by
Timothy Wheeler on "Grass Farming" and by
Daniel Hopkins upon Practical Farming" The
band added much to the pleasure Of the meeting
by their excellent music. Monday evening last
we enjoyed one of the finest lectures we have
ever had in this community The lecture was by
E, +, Palmer, Esq, Subject, Errors OF Philoso-
phers' and it was handled in mastery manner
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-05

The Colossal Bronze Statue Of Victory which
stands In the Park Lowell before the tomb OF the
soldiers that fell In the revolution Is lasting and beautl-
full tribute OF art. II Ia Of the hrs objects sought by
strangers visiting sister city. which indeed many visit
purposey this elegant object of high art II oh
tanned the King Of Bavaria by Dr. j. e, Aver. 10
whom his Majesty especially gracious In acknowledg
Of what his remedies reputed TO have done for the
suffering sick II donated by the Doctor To the Guy
Lowell permanent and speaking emblem Of the
both of Science and h0ger'ioWH. thdl Pren
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-05

New CURE FOR RuPTuRE.-ln this issue DR..
Sherman physician Of skill and celebrity, sets
forth particulars in regard to his new treatment
for hernia His well-establshed reputation, and
the numerous testimonials he presents from we'll
known and reliable parties, should ensure atten-
ton from all afflicted Consult his advertisement.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-05

A DISTRESSING ACCIDENT A most sad and dis
tressing accident happened to Mr.. Frank p, Had
ley, prominent citizen of Bellows Falls and
dealer in stoves and tn-ware ON Tuesday Of last
week. He was putting in a steam pipe at the
brewery of Walter Blake X Co, near that place.
when the platform ON which he was standing gave
way, precptating him into vat Of scaldng
water. lie sank to his waist but pulled himself
up and WAS immediately aided by others and
taken out, lie at once expressed the probability
that his injuries were fatal, ~ he was terribl,
burnt from feet to waist, the skin adhering to his
clothing, lie was immediately taken to his home,
where death ended his suffering the next evening
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-05

FouND DEAD.-Mr. Orson Cowles of Barton,
was found dead in a lumber road ON which he was
teamng last week, 1t is supposed he died ill.,
stanty Of heart disease, and fell from his sled
into the road where he was found. Mr.. Cowles
was in usual health, and remarked as he was
hitching up his team in the morning that he had
not felt so well for long time
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-05

GREEN MOUNTAIN Boys.-The sons and daugh-
tiers of Vermont in San Francisco emulating the
ample of those of Chicago, New York, Worcester,
aud other cities, have just had their annual ofca
ton, at which speeches, sentiments and general
fraternal reunion were enjoyed They are worthy
and loyal representatives of most worthy state
and we trust may have many happy reunions in
future years
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DEUBEN G. SHERMAN's ESTATE.
HI STATE Of VERNONT nstrict AZ Waahipg

In Probate Court, held at Montpelier, in said District,
on the Goth day Of January, A. D. 1873;
Zenas Watts Administrator of the OF Reuben c.
Sherman late of Duxbury, in said District deceased pre-
his administration for examination and
allowance and makes application for a decree OF dis
trbuton and partition of the Of said deceased
whereupon Ia ordered by said Court that said account
and said application he referred session thereof TO be
held at the Probate Oce In said Montpelier the 18th
day of February "A D. 1879 for hearing and decision thereon
And further ordered that hereof be given all
persons Interested by publication of the three weeks
successfully in the Vermont Waterman State Journal
newspaper published Montpelier previous to said time
appointed for hearing that they appear at said time
and place and show IL any they may have why said
should not be allowed and such decree made
By the Court.--Atest.
II TIL Iuar
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-05

DARTMOUTH COLLEGE. The alumni OF this in
stituton-a protege OF Vermont long before there
was college within It's limits-haye now the op-
portunity Of procuring an excellent history N the
college, prepared by Baxter Perry Smith, and pub.
lished by Iloughton, Osgood 4 Co. Boston. 1t is a
volume OF four hundred and seveDty-hve pages,
and with the text Of the history, biographical no.
tees and inaugural addresses Of successive presi-
dents, 1t has portrait Of the Earl of Dartmouth,
Occum, and the Reverend and Hon Nathaniel
Niles, "the Athenan OF Eastern Vermont" as
well OF its most influential politicians in the
early years Of this state Weare specially thank
be a silhouette, of a citizen OF Vermont so able
and estilnable as was MIR Niles. But for Mr.
Smith, probably il never would have been en-
graved aud printed. Other portraits, as of the
two Wheelocts, and Presidents Lord and Smith
will be priced by many vermontsrs.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-05

WEST RANDoLrH.-At the annual village meet
ing on Monday evening, the following officer;
were elected for the ensuing year: Moderator
James Hutchinson, Jr.; Clerk. f. J. McWan
ESQ.,. Collector Granville Barnes Chief En-
gineer, William B, Wall; First Assistant George
Bradford; Second Assistant, H. NJ Wires; Fire
Wardens NJ. Bryant, E. p. Flint and Hazen
Sanford; Trustees DR.. f. F. Upham, f, A. Ken.
drick, L. b. Atwood, J. J. Flint and J. II. Moul.
ton; Treasurer, w. H. Dubois; Auditors, B, b.
Chase B. 7. Lombard and T. Griswold.
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THE STATE PRIsoN,-Ihe inspection of the
state prison last week by Governor Proctor and
the new board of directors has amply indicated
the decision of the Governor in making a change
of the warden of the institution, and shows
thorough discretion on the part of the Governor
in having " new deal in the entire direction
| of the prison
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-05

AGRICULTURAL MEETINGS. Colonel j. B, Mead
Superintendent Of Agricultural Affairs, intends to
I've in Orleans county, the week commencing Feb
ruary 10th, and hold meetings at Glover, Barton
Landing, Albany, Newport, South Troy and
Derby lie will be glad to have such questions
are of especial interest to the farmers OF any
locality brought forward for discussion
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-05

GRAvELlN's CAsE.-The most desperate efforts
are being made by certain Vermont correspond
ents of Boston newspapers to secure pardon or
new trial for Graveln the Weathersfeld muir
derer If they do not succeed it will certainly not
be their fault. Newly discovered evidence is
being dug up in Kansas, where drunken French
man once stated that he killed n man in Vermont
Exactly what influence this will have upon ver-
mont court we cannot tell, but we suspect it will
he SLIGHT
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MURDER An PowNAL,-Mrs. Owen Murphy was
kicked to death Wednesday night, at Pownal, by
drunken workman on the new tunnel of the
railroad. The body was buried next day at North
Adams is reported that no action was taken by
the Pownal authorities to investigate the matter
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FAysToN-The school in District No. ., taught
by Miss Jennie NJ. Thompson, closed a very pleas
ant term January 31st. The names of scholars
who were neither absent tardy during the
term are: Mertie Davis, Elmer Goss, Leslie
johnson, Mertie johnson, Gilbert Nelson, Willie
Nelson and Alta Crossett. Clara Browne, Jacob
Boyce, Annie Boyce, Rosa Boyce, Gertie Davis,
David Boyce, Willie Goss, Tommy Little, Willie
Little James Little and Stevie Nelson had no
tardy Marks and were absent not more than
twn dava