Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-06-23

peared there. II Is within our own knowledge
that most Of the company are sober and self-re-
speeding people, and believe all to be such tits
evitable that on such occasions as well MS many
others, there will be rowdyism. which no one will
regret more than the company itself, though they
are not responsible for it, 1t is to be hoped this
matter will not be alluded to again.
WE gladly copy the following from the Browns
vile Crexas) Democrat, concerning Lieutenant H.
S Foster, Goth U. S. infantry, son of S. H. Foster
Esq, of Calais-aud all the more so because hosts
of people in Washington county know it to be
richly deserved Lieutenant Foster is in every
way fitted for his calling. A young man of solid
character and attachments, of refined tastes and
habits, made of that sterner stuff for which his
good old state (vermontj is noted, which forms
the elements of character of the honest, fearless
and the good. His name is forever secured not
only in the hearts of his brother officers the peo-
pie of his own native state where he is so well
known and universally beloved, but by the citi-
zens of this place; and his example and record
will long be remembered by these and the people
OF his country as illustrating the career OF dis
tinguished and honorable government officer"
r. F. CARTER, ESQ, of South Ryegate, aud
formerly of the firm of Kimball & Carter of this
village, has recently put in position in gainesville,
Ohio, soldiers monument of his construction.
The monument was contracted for by committee
appointed by the court of common pleas of Lake
county, Ohio in October, 1879 1t was to be forty
four feet high, of Ryegate granite, and to be fin
ished in accordance with designs furnished by
Mr.. Carter. Mr.. Carter seems to have finished
his part of the contract to the entire acceptance
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hearty and appreeiative testimonial of their salts
faction with the monument The gainesville
Telegraph says: 1t is a magnificent structure,
not surpassed, and perhaps not equaled, by any
other Of a similar character in Ohio, and fit
ting tribute to the memory of our brave dead
The city of Davenport, Iowa, is negotiating with
Mr.. Carter for similar monument
A FRIEND sends us the following extract from
the pen OF Andrew Jackson, and asks a COMPARE
son of his republican simplicity with the pride
and pomp Of public officials at the present day:
" | cannot consent that my mortal body shall be
laid in repository prepared for an emperor
king My republican feelings and principles for
bid it. Every monument erected to perpetuate
the memory of our heroes and statesmen ought TO
bear evidence of the economy and simplicity of
our republican institutions, and the plainness of
our citizens, who are the sovereigns of our glor-
Gus union, and whose virtue is to perpetuate it
True virtue cannot erist where pomp and parade
are the growing passions; it can only dwell with
the people-the great laboring and producing
classes that form the bone and snew of our con-
federacy For these reasons cannot accept the
honor you intend to bestow. | cannot permit my
remains to be the first in these United States to
be deposited in sarcophagus made for an en-
peror or king"
COLONEL H. ID. HOPKINS pertinently says: SIS
the new town clock which our townsman Mr.
Langdon proposes to place in the tower Of the de-
pot to have bell and strike the hours And is
the court house to be equipped with town clock
as before, and is it to have bell and tally the
hours to those who cannot see it? II both these
questions are answered aflrmatiyely, it becomes
OF great Importance that the tone Of the bells be
pitched with reference to each other. Their tones
may be concordant and always agreeable, or they
may be dissonant and painful to all musical ears
In the interest of concord and harmony, we beg
that this thing may be thought Of before it is too
late. The difference in the pitch Of the two bells
for the best effect should be minor third; then
the two striking together will be like chime so
neglected for lack Of attention. the effect OF the
two together is likely to be like gong, and more
adapted to the tastes of the heather Chinee
than to the demands OF concord of sweet
sounds We hope the matter will not suffer
neglect"
Mr.. CHARLES DE T. BANCROFT has handed us
the following statistics which will without doubt
be confirmed by the census, In population Of
about three thousand two hundred, one hundred
and fifteen are between 20 and 90 years Of age,
divided AS follows; Seventy years of age, six
males and twelve females; II years, three males;
~ years two males and five females; 73 years,
six males and six females; "a years six males and
two females 75years four males and FIVE females;
rs years, one male and three females; II years,
one male and three females; 7S years, four males
and three females; 10 years, two males and one
female. Whole number between 10 and 80 years,
seveniy-fye. Eighty years. seven males and two
females; 81 years, four males and two females;
50 years, two males and one female; SO years, one
male and four females; 81 years, two males and
one female; So years, three males 81 years, Que
male and three females; 81 years, one male and
one female. Whole number between 50 and 80
years, thrty-ive. Ninety years, two males and
one female; whole number between 30 and 93
years, five,
REPRESENTATIVES, Of the American Tool and
Machine Company Of New York were in town last
week to inspect the shops and water power OF the
late Montpelier Manufacturing Company with a
view to locating their works at this point They
were very favorably impressed with the facilities,
| the great value of the water privilege, and the
substantial character and good condition OF the
shops They have examined several cities in this
state and find none superior or equal To this The
principal parties in interest are engaged In busi-
ness in New York and will not be able to give the
business of the company, wherever 1t IL ultimately
located, their direct personal attention, and they
do not wish TO rely solely on a paid management
For these reasons they desire that local interest
| shall be taken in the enterprise, large enough TO
assume the local management OF the affairs Of the
company, although the foreign interest will fur
nish the working capital, tools, machinery, etc.
The capital stock of the company will be $500 900.
1t Is greatly To be desired In the interest OF this
town that some arrangement be effected with
these parties. Their manufactures, wrenches and
a variety OF other tools, are OF high order of
merit They will find an active demand and give
employment to large number Of men.
THE following business was transacted in the
| Probate Court for the District of Washington
during the two weeks ending June 2lst: June
Sth--Asa Alden's estate, will proved, A. 7. Hicks
and b. p. White, appraisers and commissioner;