Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-02-25

lining rooms of ID. l.. SpaldinC'S hotel
with splendid old-fishioned supper, COM
1ined with all the varieties of richly frost
ID cake, pies, &c, while the tea and coffee
we're especially refreshing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ellis appreciate, grateful
y, this manifestation Of respect and friend
hip; realizing that their footsteps are
ending down the shaded declivity of life
Is well as the friends who journey with
hem, and hope that the lives of those who
gathered with them may be rs peaceful,
luiet and happy as the occasion was pleas
ant and joyous.
NoRTnFIELD.-The Mortified caucu
ior the election of delegates to Montpelier
md Vergennes was well attended. VIM.
Winch was elected president and Frank
Plumley secretary. Delegates were
chosen rs follows: TO pelier-IIe-
man Carpenter, o. d. Edgerton, L. X.
Jones and James Morse; to Vergennes-
George Nichols, Ii. Il. Brown, Joseph
Denny and +. S. Kimball. All the dele
gates are understood TO favor the nomina-
ton of George +. Edmunds for president.
Each one who was present also gave the
meeting TO understand that they did not
favor the nomination of Grant for third
term. The following resolutions were
by D. 7. Averill, and passed
without dissenting voice:
RcSolued, That in the view of this meet
ing, the welfare and future prosperity Of
our whole Union demand the success Of
the republican party in the next presi-
DENTAL election; and that all minor con-
siderations should be lost sight of in the
made at Chicago next June
ReSolred, That the delegates this day
chosen to Montpelier and Vcrgennes be
TO vote for instructing the dele.
gates to Chicago to present the name Of
George +. Elmunds rs that of man
cminrntly fit for the Office of president Of
the United States.
hope, the minds of nearly all Vermont re-
publicans, the first one also breathes Il
spirit of Cancellation and a giving up of
personal preferences for the sake OF sue
cess, that it is hoped will characterize the
Chicago convention. After the passage Of
the resolutions, vote was taken to indi-
cate preferences. Edmunds was the first
choice of nearly all, while for II second
choice II wide diversity was shown, Blaine
leading handsomely, with Washburne,
Grant, Sherman, Garfield and Wheeler
following at Il feeble rate. OF all the
above names we think no one would SO
universally stir the blood of all the SOL
ders rs General Garfield. This would not
be poor presidential team, though both
are dark horses "--Edmunds and Gar
field. 1t would pull for the White House
with power that would overcome all OPP
position.
The republican caucus If last Saturday
was adjourned till next Saturday, Februa.
ry 2Sth, the same hour and place Village
Hall, at O'Clock p. M.-for the nomina
ton of candidates for the different towr
offices.
NORTH MoNrrELIER.-The East an(
North Montpelier dramatic clubs combined
will give an entertainment at Union Vestry
Hall, North Montpelier, Saturday evening
February 2Sth, 1880, at which time will b.
presented the very interesting drama, il
four acts, entitled Coupon Bonds, to b
followed by the laughable farce, "Ol
Gooseberry." Music by Nye's orchestra
Admission fifteen cents; children unde
twelve years, ten cents. Doors open ut
o'clock; to commence at 7:3O O clock.
PRoCToHsvILLE.-Re Mr.. Worthen o
Mortified gave his coarse of lecture
upon Europe and the T. asst, at Proctorsvill
recently. They gave excellent satisfactio
and they hope to engage his service
again.
WATERBUM.-ln school district No.
twenty-five deaths have occurred with
the last five years,
Mrs. Lydia White, who injured her lie
at Stowe, some years ago, has recoyerc
from that town $4,000. Since that tin
her leg has been growing steadily wor.
and four successive amputations hay
taken place.
WoECEsrER.-Mrs. f. NJ, IInmhett
quite feeble this winter.
Horace lIovcy Is on a visit to his lrienC
here in town from Iowa, His ftther h;
been sick I'll wjhser and is still confined
the house.
:, Edwin Chanllcr lost horse rst week
the supposed cause of his death was hea,
loading.
Daniel Durphey is about leaving i
farm and moving to Worcester to live.
The quarterly meeting at the NJ.
church, last Sunday, was attended wi
considerable interest. Brother Trevili,
of Middlesox olliciatcd. The Congree
tionalst brethren united in tie servic
with us, Bro. Trevillian preached IL We
interesting and instructive sermon for t
Occasion. After the sacrament there W
II social meeting, in which II large numb
took part; ut its CLOSE the usual invitliit
was given for seekers TO come forwar
Some twenty accepted the invitation, ma
, of them plrents who went forward
' behalf of their absent children, and t
presence of the Lord rested upon them n
it was truly profitable time. This is /
first time we have had the pleasure
= listening to Brother Trevillian, and Shot
II he ever come to us again he will have
lull house.
Probate Court.