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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-03-04

THE EXTRA SEssIoS.-The failure to pass the
legislative, executive and judicial, and army
appropriation bills render an extra session of
the Forty-sixth Congress necessary. The Pre-
s1dent and the Cabinet discussed the Slhiect at
the Capitol this morning. and it was decided TO
convene the new Congress on the 18th instant,
TWO weeks from to-day. proclamation to
mat erect VIII be at once prepared and issued.
Senators and members residing on the Pacific
coast. who are elected to the next Congress-
VIII be unable 10 go to their homes and return
before March l..
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-09-17
Personal.

HIS ExcELLENcy Governor Redfed Proctor has
received and accepted an invitation to be present
at Toronto on the occasion of the opening OF the
Dominion exhibition
REUBEN HART, who went to California thirteen
years ago from Waterbury, has been visiting
friends in this state recently. He went poor
boy and is now said to be worth $4,000.
The Nation, having mentioned the fact that the
sonof President Hulbertof Middlebury College had
been appointed an agent OF the bureau OF educa-
ton In Europe-and having expressed the opinion
that somebody more experienced ought TO have
been chosen for that work-President Hubert
writes to that paper that his son was merely APP
pointed for two months, while travelling in Europe,
and at salary not covering his expenses.
Mr. JOHN c. GAuiT, assistant general manager
OF the Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul railroad,
has accepted the position Of general manager
of the consolidated Wabash a. st. Louis and
Kansas City & Northern roads, as well as Of the
extension OF the latter road to Omaha lie will
enter upon his new duties November LIST. lie will
have full charge Of the property from Toledo to
Council Bluffs-or over seventeen hundred miles
of road-with headquarters at st. Louis. Mr..
Gault was formerly master OF transportation on
the Vermont Central railroad with an office at
Mortified, and will be well and pleasantly re-
membered by many Of our people.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-09-17
Boston Produce Market,

CIEEsE.-fhe tone OF the market Is gradually improv-
ing. and the prospects are that 4ckc n advance win
be established before the week out We base This opinion
upon the scarcity OF nne stock, and the general Improve
ment that has taken place In other markets. far we
have very few sales 70 report over g. but several lots
good lots are selling at egssc AID al 2Qeio d ~
BUrlEh.-fine grades continue To tend upwards and
ai,onsh quotations are about the same last week
creameries readily aud s sc one OF two special
brands cannot he bought under zoo ~ NJ Medium cream
cries are selling AZ 100 bc We notice sales Of ne re-h-
made lots from Vermont At lIe and extras little higher;
but the quantity that under this very small
and mos Of ne butter sriyng from New York and Yer
ste 2c and " "a the lowest that lois
be bought Trade continues Improve little but
the market shows particular lfe after passne the
nne grades, V rather slow. Wv
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-09-17

The DEATH OF HUNT, THE ARTIsr.-W. NJ.
Hunt, who committed suicide at the Isle of Shoals,
was the son Of Jonathan Hunt Of Brattleboro who
represented Vermont In Congress from 1927 to
1882. Mr.. Hunts death is attributed to hypo-
chondria, induced by close application Mr.. Hunt
was the foremost artist in the United States and
his labors In decorating the new capitol at Al
bany, New York. to whose charge this work was
as 10 cause temporary mental alteration, under
which he was suffering at the time the fatal deed
was committed. His condition OF mind for sew
eral weeks has been such that he was carefully
yet secretly watched Daring a thunder shower
at the Shoals, Monday morning. he visited the
Thaxter cottage on Appledore, where, after some
conversation of general nature, he suddenly ex-
claimed that he wished he was dead and shortly
after left. Failing TO appear at dinner, search
was instituted when his body was found by
little boy floating in the reservoir tank in the rear
OF the Thaxter cottage, face down. life having ev-
Identity been extinct about three hours
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-09-17

SEMINARY HILL-Tbe lyceum last Friday night
was well attended, and the following interesting
programme was successfully carried out Prayer
by Rev, Church Tabor, followed by piano solo,
" Polka DE Concert" by A. A. Hadley. Cues
ton; "Resolped, That education should be made
compulsory in the United States" Affirmative,
+. l.. Laird and s. l.. Lille negative, H. q. Bus
well and j. d. Clough. The question was decided
In the Affirmative Pantomine, c. A. Church. >.
Last wednesday the students enjoyed holiday
and most OF them attended the fair e., The lee
tnre given last week by Mr. Remington was very
interesting..,..I The Tuesday evening prayer
meetings are very well attended. Daily prayer
meetings have been started on both the gentle.
mems and ladies' sides OF the boarding -honse.
-. Most OF the faculty and a large number of
the students attended Pinaiore " last Monday
night.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-09-17

WEST ToPsHAM. The Freew Baptats' yearly
meeting commenced a session here on Thursday
afternoon which continued until Sunday even
ing. There were about thirty ministers and
about the same number Of laymen with their
wives present Mrs. Smith, a returned mis-
sionary from India, addressed large congrega-
ton on Saturday evening upon the condition Of
the people of India, which was quite interesting
Mrs. Smith expects to return to her field OF labor
in a few months
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-09-17

WoRoEsTER-T other day Henry S. johnson
of this town was crossing the Kemp bridge near
the Corner" with two horse team loaded
with lumber, which the stringers of the bridge
broke, precptating Mr. Johnson, load and horses,
all into the brook, overturning the load and badly
brusing Mr.. johnson, but not injuring the team
very much. Mr.. Wilfred Poor was also on the
load, but fortunately escaped without serious in
jury, his shoulder being some famed 1t was
narrow escape from very serious results all around
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-09-17

OBITUARY.-The Hon. Austin Birchard died at
his home in Fayetteville on Saturday last, aged
eighty-six years For many years he had been a
prominent and honored resident of windham
county. His sister Sophia was the mother Of
President Hayes, who paid his uncle visit after
the Bennington centennial two years ago
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-09-17
I EpwARp rERRIS'S ESTATE.

In Probate Court, held at Montpelier, In and for said
District. the 9th day OF september, A. d. 1879
Amanda O. Perrin, ADMINISTRATIVE OF the estate OF j. Ed
ward Perrin, late Of Berlin In said District deceased
makes application TO said Court with The consent and APP
probation In writing OF the widow and heirs for license To
sell all OF the real estate of said deceased situated IN said
berlin except the dover therein. but including the home
stead and feVesion Of said DOVER representing that
the sale thereof would be beneficial TO The widow and
heirs OF said deceased tue Interested IN his estate.
whereupon Is ordered BY said Court that said applca-
ton be referred 70 session thereof To be held AZ the Fro
bate ONCE In said Montpelier the 9Th day OF sept, A.
d. 1879 fOr hearing and decision teeoni amt Is further
ordered that all persons interested be nohsd hereof by
publication OF notice Of said application and order thereon
three weeks successfully y The Vermont Waiehman slate
journal, newspaper published AZ Montpelier, and which
circulaes IN the neghborhood Of those Interested before
said time OF hearing thai they may appear AT said time and
place, and, n they Gauss, object thereto
ny the Court.-Attesl -
eSes n. A. CHASE, Rssiftsr.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-09-17
T UoELIA A, sHEPARD's ESTATE.

2 y y "
In Probate Court held Montpelier in said District
the % day Of September, A. ID. 1879
s. r. HOLSTER Administrator Of the estate OF Lucela A.
shepard, late of Marshed in said District deceased pre-
sents his administration for examination
allowance, and makes application for decree of dis
trbuon and partition OF the estate OF said deceased
whereupon, ordered by said Court that said account
and sd application be referred TO session thereof, be
held at the Probate Office in said Montpelier, the goth
day of Sept A. d. 1879 for hearing and decision thereon
And 1t further ordered that notice hereof be given all
persons interested BY publication OF the same three weeks
successfully In the Vermont Watchman State Journal,
newspaper published Montpelier previous said time
appointed for hearing that they appear said time
and place and show any they have. why said
account should not be allowed and such decree made.
O9-O5 n 4 CHASE, Register.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-09-17

SuicDE.-Murray N. Buck, the champion
wrestler who defeated the champion of New Eng
land, shot himself through the head on Saturday
afternoon at Nashua, New Hampshire. lie was
the son of William Buck of Buck Hollow" in
the town of Fairfax in this state and was twenty
seven years old. Monday morning his father re-
ceived telegram saving that his son was dead
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-09-17
.JAMEs HgRLEy,s ESTATE.

In Probate Court held Montpelier said District, on
the Both day of August, A. ID. 1873;
jeremiah O'Nell. Administrator of the of James
Hurley late of Berlin. In said District deceased, pre-
sents his administration account for examination and
allowance and makes application for decree Of dis
trbuon and partition OF the OF said deceased
Whereupon II ordered by said Court that said and
said application be referred to session thereof to be held
the Probate Office in Montpelier the 23d day of Sept
A. D. 1873, for hearing and decision thereon And, II Is
further ordered that notice hereof be to all
Interested, by publication Of the three weeks
sively in theyem Waterman 4 state Journal
paper published Montpelier. previous to said time APP
pointed for hearing that they may appear at aid time and
place, and show cause, II they may have. why said
count should allowed, and such decree made.
BY the Court.-Attest
03-Q5 HARVEY TILDEN. judge
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-09-17
poRTER PERRIN's ESTATE,


In Probate Court held Montpelier said Dis
trct on the 9Th day Of september A. ID. 1873;
j. Newton Perrin, surviving Executor OF the VIII and
Testament Of Porter Perrin, late Of Berlin In said District,
deceased makes application TO said Court with the
and appreciation IN writing of the heirs decreased
license TO sell all OF the OF said deceased
In said Bern representing that the sale thereof would be
beneficial 10 the heirs of said deceased ana those Interested
In his estate. Whereupon, II Is onied By said Court that
said application be referred session thereof to be held
the Probate Onice In Montpelier, the 9Th day OF
Sept A. ID. 1873 for hearing and decision thereon and II
Is further ordered that all persons Interested be notified
hereof by publication Of notice OF said application and
order thereon weeks successfully the
Waterman State Journal newspaper published Mont
peer and which crculAts in the neghborhood OF those
interested before said time Of hearing that they may appear
said time aud place and they cause object
by the Court.-Attest
W06 n. A. CHASE, Rsgstar.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-09-17

you DoN'T Know THEIR VALUE" They
cured me OF Ague, Biliousness and Kidney Com.
plant, as recommended | had half a bottle left
which used for my two little girls. whom the
doctors and neighbors said could not be cured
am confident should have lost both OF them one
night II had not had the Hop Bitters in my
house to use. found they did them so much
good continued with them, and they are now
well. That Is why say you do not know halt
the value OF Hop Bitters, and do not recommend
them highly enough."-B., Rochester, Ner York.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-09-17
Wew Idrerfisen,ents.
ANNOUNCEMENT
FOR THE
FALL TRADE
1879

&c. EMERY would say to
his friends and patrons that
with his new and varied stock
of seasonable goods, in each
department, he is fully pre-
pared to meet the wants of
the trade, and solicits an ex-
animation of goods and prices.
CARPET DEPARTMENT.-In
this department the styles are
unique and beautiful, and the
prices so low that very few
need deprive themselves the
comfort or luxury of a new
Carpet; and for the amount
that it will cost, there is no
item that so beauties or rem
ders comfortable a Vermont
home.
Room PAPERS AND WINDOW
SHADEs.-As to these goods,
no better or more extensive
stock can be found in the
state, and the prices are such
that with a few dollars the
walls may be covered with
beauty, and to the chilling
wind may be said: THUS far,
and no farther"
The DINING ROOM And
for the Dining Room may be
found an unusually fine stock
of Crockery, Glassware and
Table Cutlery, embracing a
new and especially handsome
shape of Crockery, in finish
almost equalling the French
China goods.
FANCY GooDs.-In the Fan
cy Goods department may be
found "Majolica" and "Pa-
lissey" ware, from the En-
glish, German and French
potteries, japanese novelties,
and Porcelains from Limo
ges," in France.
For wedding and all pres
ents these goods are largely
taking the place of plated
ware, in consequence of their
artistic merit and beauty.
TO be understood and APP.
preciated the stock needs to
be seen, therefore "COME
IND SEE."
j. C. EMERY,
September 10, 1879 Montpelier, VT
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-09-17
CUAEpIAs NoTIen 10 sell Real Estate.

II Remington
In Probate Cont held Montpelier, within and for sad
District, on the 10Th day OF September A. ID. 1879
Lovefin Lyord, guardian OF Abhie NJ LyfOfd Of Wood
bury In said District makes application TO said Court for
license TO sell the following described estate OF his said
ward, To BEING her interest heir Emelne LyfOrd
late wife deceased of said L1vern Lyfon In about an acre
OF land and buildings thereon situated In Marshneld, In
said District and decided 10 said Emene Ly ford by Willard
benton aud Prudence Benoni representing that the sale
tercot Tot the purpose OF putting the proceeds OF such sale
AZ interest," OF Investing the same In stocks OF real estate
would be beneficial TO said ward. MhereupOn, II IA or
dered by said Court that said application be referred TO
session thereof, 10 be held at the Probate Once, IN
said Montpelier. the ith day OF October, A. u. 1873
for hearing and decision theeon and Il IA further
dered. thai all persons interested be notified hereof by
publication OF OF said application and oner thereon,
three weeks successfully in The Vermont wachman state
Jou nal. a Newspaper published at Montpelier, before
said time u hearing they appear at said time and
place, and, n they see cause object thereto.
BY the Court-Atest,
OS-07 n. A. CHASE, Register,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-09-17
IANE W. oHAMBERLIN,s ESTATE.

In Probate Court held Montpelier, in said DISTRICT on
the 26th day of August, A. ID. 1873:
Geo H. Crane, Executor of the OF Jane w Cham
berlin late OF Norhheld in said District, deceased pre-
sens his administration account for examination and allow
ance, and makes application for decree OF distr-
button and partition of the estate of said deceased
Whereupon, ordered by said Court, that said
count and sad application be referred to there
Of TO be held at the Probate Office sd MONTPELIER
the h day Of october A. D. 1879 for hearing and decls
ion thereon And IL further ordered that notice hereof be
given TO all persons interested, by publication Of the
three weeks successfully in the Vermont Waterman State
Journal newspaper published Montpelier previous
said time appointed for hearing that they appear at sd
time and place, and show II they why
said should allowed such decree made
By the Court-Attest,
04-O6 HARVEY TILDES Judge.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-09-17

The MASSACHUSETTS REPUBLICANS in conven-
ton yesterday nominated Hon. John d. Long of
bingham for governor, and Captain Byron Wes-
ton of Dalton for ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, with the
remainder of the present state ticket. The NOM
nations are strong ones, and they will be elected
despite the " Butler BOOM
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-09-17

The following Is a Geographic report OF the live stock
market at Cambridge and Brighton for week ending
Tuesday, September 10th, 1875
Cattle. SHEEP. Hogs. CaIve,
A. market THIS week ilss y 2ss lose5 1874
one year ago.. l,s7s ii235 s93S is
rRlcEs-Esra fat and heavy premium oxen sssOee 90;
hst quality 81 Oet650; second quality third
And dressed beei few choice single pairs, 81 257 49,
according 10 their value beef Steers. SSftl0 Mich
cows, s2oO0@a5O extra good, si0Ot6OO with or With
out calves, may be ageed arrow ordinary siOOf
800 stores, yeariings Soo@llOo; wo-year-olis
s2OOet26pl; hree-year-ods s5OO61J5O0. Sheep J6tl
extra i4li1c nor s275G525 " head. Spring lambs
tFsAc NJ sheared sheep, O@oc " N. Fat hogs p@Dl4c
y n; Veal calves stgsc v pound; brighton hides.
Iallow, 4Ae \ NJ country ,@iSc Pelts, with wool on
tOe1 30 each; lamb skins, 1bc each.
REMARKs.-Less cattle were offered, and the quality
would not average good week FOR choice punches
fun prices were obtained, and medium and common
cattle there fair life and steady rates. Western run al
ts5lSc " n, live. The best bunch OF Northern was OF
stu tevant Brothers selection counry-A nice
fat oxen the heaviest weighing from $500 TO 400 ms 10
IA pair. weeks hrothers sold several pair oxen AT Jc
dressed weight NJ T. shackeu sold Twelve steers and
heers average 200 lbs at axe ve A. n. Monroe sold
niy-three steers average 0si MS al ic NJ live The
movement n lAns was quite fair and prices up the
offered Northern supplies bsbs head for the week Weeks
brolhers sold soine lambn, average 70 Ms At 5c; j. w
Taylor sold small bunch Of lambs average 90 MS at gc
= A. Cleaveand sold sixty two lambs gross weight 50
lbs. at Sc 90 better than last weekl Maott sold eighty
i've head. all May lambs, at slsc " N.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-09-17
Nrobate sMotires.
poNIRAM G. HATHAwAY,s ESTATE.

A DONIRAM @. HATHAWAY'S ESTATE.
N STATE OF VERMONT, District Of Washington, IS.
In Probate Court held at Montpelier within and for
District. on the 10th day OF September, A. D. 1879;
An instrument purportng TO be the last win and Testa
nent of Adonram O. Hathaway late of Northheld in said
District deceased being presented 10 the Court for Pobate
Tits ordered by said Court that all persons concerned therein
be notified to appear at session Of said Court be held
the Probate Office in Montpelier the 81 day OF Oct A d.
1873 and show cause II any they may have against Pro-
bate of said will for which purpose II is further ordered that
copy OF the record OF this order be published
SUCCESSFULLY in the Vermont Waterman Journal.
printed at Montpelier previous to said time appointed for
hearing
O507 HARVEY TILDEN, Judge.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-09-17

JOHNSON NORMAL ScHooL.-'rhis school opens
with about one hundred scholars, and is in a
hourishing condition. Rev. Mr.. Rattray's cabinet
has been purchased by the principal, W. C. Grip
pen. This is a valuable addition to the educa-
tional facilities of this part of the state and to
the citizens of johnson especially. Mr.. Rattray
has contributed a substantial and lasting benefit
to the public by putting his collection at such a
very reasonable price as to be almost gift.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-09-17

InE SECRET KEr TO HKALui.-The Science OF Life, or
SelfPreservAon 800 pages. Price, only 81. Contains
nfty luable prescriptions, either Of which Is worth
more than ten times the price OF the book Illustrated
sample sent receipt OF postage Address DR.
W. II. Parker, Bulhnch street, Boston, Mass. so-Os
on the purity vitality OF the blood depend the yigor
and health Of the whole SYSTEM The heal OF re-
duces the life OF the blood and scrofula
pnes work vigorously and you think IT, H. too late;
some fatal disease has seated itself. Take the remedy
and eradcat' the disease" No other article has such
concentration OF remedies that purity ytaze enrich
The blood as Hoods sarsaparla Sold by druggists O.
HooD Co., Lowell, Mass
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-09-17
XX7ILLIAM W. oADwELL's ESTATE.

VI II y
In Probate Court held Montpelier said District on
the 18th day of September, A. D. 1870
:. s. Kelton Administrator Of the estate OF William W
CALDWELL late OF Montpelier IN said District deceased
presents his administration examination and
allowance and makes application for decree OF distr
button and Partition of the estate of said deceased Where
upon, ordered by said Court, that said account and
said application be referred to session thereof TO be
held at the Probate Office. In said Montpelier, the
9Th day Of october A d. 1873, for hearing and decision
theeon and II further ordered. that notice hereof be
given to all persons Interested by publication OF the
three weeks successfully in the Vermont Waterman State
Journal published Montpelier previous
said time appointed for hearing that they al
said time and place and show cause any they have
why said account should not be allowed and such decree
made.
O5-OI HARVEY TILDEN, Judge.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-09-17

CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE UNIoS.-The Vermont
Women's Christian Temperance Union will hold
its fifth annual convention in the Congregational
church, Vergennes, on the oath and 25th OF the
present month
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-09-17
A SSIGNE Els SALE
AT AUCTION.

The undersgned Assignee of the Estate of Martin An
drews OF Barre In the county Of Washington insovent
debtor In pursuance OF order of granted by
Court of Insolvency for the District OF Washington will
sell at public auction, the highest bidder ~ previ
onsy sold At private sale agreeable to said 0der) the
9Th day of October A. d. 1879, O'Clock after
noon at the dwenghouse Of said Martin Andrews, in
said Barre all the said nsoven debtors right interest,"
subject to all cumbrances and liens thereon and right OF
homestead therein the following described Land and prem
ises in Barre aforesaid TO wits About twelve and three
fourths acres of land, with dwelng-h and build
ing, thereon said land ia in high state Of cultivation,
and being situated the main In Barre village,
within five minutes walk of the Seminary Academy
office and Depot is valuable for building purposes, etc.
Said dwenghouse ia stories high, well and
thoroughly finished. The ell part the connected
by shed with the barn, all well finished and conveniently
arranged
And will also SELL said time place at public auc-
ton, TO the highest bidder lot of hay and
tools and utensils and sundry and demands
TO said insovent debtor W. G. NYE, Assignee
Barre. September s. 1879. Ol-Os
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-09-17

FIRE IN WnLIAMsTowN.--A house and shed
owned by j. ID. Clogston, and occupied by fam.
lily named Hall, were burned about one o'clock,
Monday night of last week. Loss 5000; insured
for einn
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-09-17

INTERCHANGEABLE Rev. J. b. Green, late OF
Montreal, is to be installed as pastor of the Uni
tartan church in Brattleboro this "wednesday
evening