Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-08-04

most devoutly to be hoped that the object Of his
present enforced absence may bespeedily attained
Mr. PRESTON Of Cabot died few years
years since, aged ninety-four years, and his wife
was eighty-six. They had seventeen children,
twelve OF whom are now living The youngest Is
now over sixty years old, three OF them are over
eighty, and three over seventy years old. The
remainder are between sixty and seventy. OF
these twelve children, nine are males and three
females, who are scattered about in different
sections Of the country.
ArpLEroN's JOURNAL for August has very
attractive table Of contents, as follows: Edge
Tools, by Annie Boutwell, Health at Home, by
b. W. Richardson, MD. Some Thoughts on
Shelley by Stopford A. Brooke; The Influence OF
Art in Daily Life, by T. Bennington Atkinson;
German Dalect-Poets, by W. w. Crane; Michael
and |, by Julian Sturgs The Historical Charac-
tiers Of the Spanish Stage; Landscape-Painting,
by Sir Robert p Collier; The Cooks Oracle;
Goodwin Smiths Cowper; Swinburnes Songs OF
the Springtdes; Captain Ortis' Booty, by A.
Mary f. Robinson; Briefs on Recent Novels, and
the Editors Table. Published by d. Appleton &
Co, 1, B. & Bond street, New York.
The annual fair OF the Vermont State Agricul-
tura Society and Wool Growers Association will
be held at Montpelier, September i4th, 10th, 10th
and 18th. The fair ground is very near the rail-
road track and the roads will deliver articles for
exhibition alongside and very near the grounds,
and ample space is expected for every needed ac-
commodation Of exhibitors. In addition to the
large mechanics hall occupied last year, a large
tent will this year be provided for the exhibition
OF such machinery, agricultural implements, etc,
as may not find sufficient space in the hall. Lo-
Gated at the capital OF the state easily accessible
from all points, and with the inducements TO be
offered by low rates OF fare, 1t is believed that
the attendance will be very large All inven-
tons, and all machinery and all manufactured
articles that manufacturers or others may have
that they wish to bring to the notice Of the peo-
pie, will find here the occasion where the largest
opportunities in that direction may be enjoyed;
and the superintendent will give his constant per-
sonal attention and use his best efforts to give
satisfaction to all exhibitors in his department
The awards to successful exhibitors will be made
by diplomas, money, and the society's beautiful
medals. Entries can be made or space solicited
at any time previous to the week Of the fair, by
addressing Crosby Miller, superintendent of me-
chanics' hall, at Pomfret, and Monday, Septem-
list should address Henry Clark at Rutland.
THE GREAT LONDON CIRCUS drew to Montpelier
on Friday one of the largest crowds ever seen in
this village. Early in the day teams came pour
ing in from the surrounding country, many COM
ing from towns twenty to thirty miles away The
incoming railway trains were densely packed and
when the street parade commenced, at about half
past ten o'clock, the sidewalks were crowded
with pedestrians and the streets lined with We
hices halt in the procession was made at the
State street bridge While the bridge is safe for
ordinary purposes, the town authorities were I'M
willing to trust the immense charots and ele-
plant trains upon it. Accordingly the procession
moved up Elm street, and having made the tour
of the principal streets of the village. returned by
the same route An immense number gathered
under the canvas in the afternoon and large
audience in the evening No circus company ever
approached the Great London in the extent and
merit Of its varied exhibitions 1t is safe to say
that every individual member Of their vast audi
ences was perfectly satisfied The perfect good
order that prevailed in the village was matter OF
frequent comment The police arrangements had
been placed, by the town officials, in the hands OF
Sheriff futile, and it is but justice to say that the
saloon and hotel keepers kept perfect faith with
that official in their assurances that their bars
evening. The result was a day Of comparative
quiet, and unusual order and sobriety prevailed
everywhere.