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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-11-23

CABoT-Rev. X. Sanderson was absent from his
church ten days last week and the week before
laboring as an evangelist with Rev. Mr. Forney,
in Sherbrooke-street Methodist church, Montreal.
The Montreal Witness speaks of the meeting
as being largely attended and great good re-
sulting from their labors =. Fred Marsh, stu
dent in Barre academy returned home a few
days since sick with diphtheria. He is now con-
vaescent, but one or two other members of the
family are sick with the same disease. E. Thomas
Caldwell, a former resident of this town, was
here and stopped at the Winooski hotel few
days last week, and called on and received calls
from number Of his former associates. He was
one Of the early business men Of the town, en-
gagged in different kinds Of speculation. He has
been absent about forty years, and now finds
but few Of those with whom he used to associate
He attended the Congregational church on the
Sabbath and requested the sexton to seat him in
the slip located where his pew was in the old
house. He is now eighty-five years old and very
smart and straight for one Of his years. :. =. At
the carriage works we find Mr.. Harrington has a
fine lot OF sleghs Of all the different patterns
waiting the presence of buyers. Montgomery
Heath OF Lancaster, New Hampshire, has bought
out the painting utpaftuient VI SHhrIes VIII NJ
the carriage works. E. Noah Clark has sold his
farm to Roland and Edward Bruce. The trus-
tees got the street lamps into position last Satur
day and lighted them for the first time the same
evening, giving the streets very cheerful and
pleasant appearance. There are twelve in all,
nine upon Main street, two on Elm street and one
in front Of the Methodist church. This is an i'm
provement we have long needed. Carl Clark is
employed to take care Of them. Thanksgiving
services at the Methodist church at eleven clock.
80. George Heath, mail-carrier from West DAN
vile to Marshfeld, had a good horse die a few
weeks ago He bought another to take its place,
but in few days that was taken sick the same as
the other but did not die. Farrers pronounced
both horses poisoned.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-11-23

WATrsFIELD.-The following resolutions have
been passed by Waitsfeld Lodge No. 96, tide
pendent Order of Good Templars: " Whereas, it
has pleased our Heavenly Father to remove from
us by the hand Of death our beloved sister Emma
bragg johnson: Therefore, ResoiUed, That we
deeply sympathize with Brother Z. A. johnson
the father, mother, brothers and sister of the
deceased, who are all members Of our order and
of this Lodge, except Brother F. A. Bragg. And
remembering the gentle and loving disposition
by which she won a place in every heart, and
also the interest she ever manifested for our Or
der, we sincerely mourn her loss and feel that by
her death we have been bereft of a cherished
friend and our lodge Of an earnest and faithful
member. Resolved, That we thank Riverside
Lodge Independent Order of Good Templars Of
Lyndonville, where our deceased sister has for a
few months past been residing, for the sympathy
expressed by them in resolutions passed upon the
death Of the deceased for the loss sustained by
our lodge, and, knowing as we do her amiable
disposition, we believe she could not be long
among them without winning their love and es-
teen; therefore we believe their sympathy to be
heartfelt Resolced, That as a token OF our heart
felt sympathy with all the mourning friends of
our deceased sister, we will wear our accustomed
badge of mourning for thirty days. ResolUed,
That copies OF these resolutions be printed in the
VERMONT WArcHMAN, St. Johnsbury Inder, Yer
mont Union, Christian Messenger and Mortified
Ne,cs.. -. Charlie Newcomb is building new
house near the carriage-shop. Mrs. Martin
has sold her house and lot Of land to +. J. Green
There was good demand for poultry here
last Thursday, Mr.. Eddy buying at the store Of
W. A. Jones, and John Sterling at the new
store" owned by Judge Hastings. General price
was twelve to fifteen cents for turkeys and ten to
twelve cents for chickens.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-11-23

WuLIAMsTowN.-Arthur Martin is making
flying visit in the west Frank Martin came home
from Worcester, Massachusetts,, last week. His
brother Egbert Of st. Louis, Missouri, came into
town the same day for short stay. bringing with
him a newly-wedded wife. Thomas Sheridan
has recently taken unto himself wife from
among the Chelseans. The warmest good wishes
OF many friends go with Mr.. Sheridan into his
new life. "A telephone has just been put up be-
tween the houses OF Mrs William Beckett and
her son-in-law, George Martin. Mr.. Martin has
the Job Of teaming for both our stores from Barre
-. Miss Anna Slmons has finished her select
school in the Alvin Flint district and will teach In
Mortified South Village the coming winter.
Miss Clara Dickerman had been engaged to teach
In the Flint district the coming winter, but has
been compelled to give up the engagement on ac-
count Of her sickness with diphtheria. She Is at
present in Waits River. Wilbur Adams will
teach the winter school in the James NJ Bass
district. Harry Denny is teaching in his own
district Miss Julia Bass is teaching In the Seaver
district, and Miss Ada Martin In the Freewil
Baptist neighborhood Thus, 1t will be seem
our schools are to be taught largely by expert
enced teachers. Our school superintendent. Erwin
Martin, hopes to secure for this place the fl rst
meeting OF the recently organized teachers asso-
citation, to be held during the winter. Such a
meeting will be cordially welcomed here, -. Tho
Methodist and Congregational societies will hold
union service at the Congregational meeting
house on Thanksgiving day, Rev. Mr. Wells
(Methodst) to oiiiclate as preacher. Henry
Boutwell, was buried on Saturday last Mrs
stetson preached the funeral sermon. The
children and friends Of Widow oren Smith
celebrated her birthday on Monday last, as did
those OF Widow Harvey Martin at an earlier date.
1t Is pleasant to chronicle these events In the
lives Of two Of the most estimabe OF our Chris
tian old ladies. Heaven reserves some OF its
best blessings for the children who feel that such
mothers can never "outlye their usefulness"
and who delight TO do them honor to the last.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-11-23

PEAcHAM ACADEMy.-The closing exercises OF
Peacham Academy were held Friday afternoon,
November 18th. They opened by vacation glee,
entitled School Girls Chorus" by Misses Blair,
Hartman, Clark and Mclaughlin, which was very
well rendered; defamation, Dangers of our
Prosperity" by Henry d. Wild, was very well
spoken essay BELLS" by Marian d. Bole,
showed good deal OF study; defamation, "Be-
ware of the Cup" by Walter N. Blanchard, i'm
parted considerable information; music, marin
ers' March," by Sarah ]. Nelson, introducing
some very pretty strains; recitation, an we
Knew" by Mary f. Mclaughlin, was very good
and well spoken; Grafton, "The East and the
West" by John s. Chandler, although once
prompted was delivered WE'LL recitation, People
will Talk" by Maggie G. Blair although an old
piece is always new; music, vocal solo, Hope
for the Good Time Coming" by Nellie NJ. Har-
yey, very pretty piece and well rendered decla-
nation, "0ur United Country" by Loren f.
Partridge, delivered In good voice. essay, Books
and Author" by Alma A, Parker, was very good
and interesting; 1.-THE Irish Philosopher" by
Thad S Varnum, was exceedingly humorsome;
music, "vienna March. by Annie Nelson; reci-
tation, The Two Bridges" by Mary C. Clark,
introducing several intemperance scenes; Grafton,
Russia and Nhilism," by George T., Whitehill,
good, and very well delivered; recitation, " The
Vermont District School," by Nellie NJ. Harvey,
something new and well spoken music, vocal
solo, "Whippoorwill," by Emma j. Brock, very
sprighty and pretty; Grafton, "Ciyil Service Re
FORM" by Lucien W. Miner advancing some
very fine points; what We Pay for, What We
Get" by Julia B. Harvey, good deal Of truth;
defamation uEarnest Thoughts" nv Walter II
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-11-23
The Supreme Court.

The following are tho cases heard and decided
at the late general term Of the supreme court; G.
y. Richardson u.s. W. +. Paige ct al, reversed
James Mullen Us. Vermont Mutual Fire Insurance
Company, reversed and new trial granted; Il. J.
Ormsbee rs. NJ g. Howe, reversed and judgment
for defendant; T. J. Omsbee u.s. George Lane,
reversed and judgment for defendant; John Nc
Gowan vs. Peoples Mutual Fire Insurance Com
pany reversed and bill dismissed Sally S. Bliss
rs. Town OF Nottingham, judgment affirmed; Asa
5. Boyd Va. Town Of Readsboro, affirmed; M. N.
Graves. ct al Us. Chandler Wakefield, affirmed;
Elliot Halliday ct nj, administrator Us. Town Of
Dover, affirmed; II. T. Robinson u.s. J. w. Frost
ct al, affirmed Vermont Valley Railroad Com
pany OF 1871 U.s. Central Vermont Railroad Com
pany and Rutland Railroad Company reversed
and remanded for new trial; P. T.. & W. L.
Crafts Us. f. M. Collins ct ux., reversed and re-
manded; II G. Day, appellant vs. T.. S. Peasley.
affirmed; Hiram Miller, Jr., by guardian Us. o.
II. Potter, reversed; S. NJ. Pennock rs. Nelson
Styles, affirmed; Lucretia Perkins Us. j. w.
West, appellant, affirmed G. W. Hendee, guar
dian Of Y. f. and G. b. Foss rs. P. c. cleveland,
appellant, affirmed Town Of Westmore U.s. Town
Of Sheffield, new trial granted Franklin Mcclellan
vs.. Cyrus Heath, ct al, remanded for new trial
William Darling rs. II. G. Woodward, reversed
and judgment for plaintiff; William R. Higgins
vs. Windsor County Mutual Fire Insurance Com
pany, affirmed; Mark Lowell, ct al, Us N. W.
French's estate, affirmed; Horace Cakins Us.
Eugene Clement, reversed and judgment for de-
PENDANT; State rs. r. T.. Peabody, bonds called
and forfeited; Leonard Penniman Us. Town Of St.
Johnsbury, affirmed State u.s. Intoxicating liquor,
q. b. Walker, affirmed State U.s. George Han
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-11-23

OFFIcE-SEEKERs DIscoURAGED.-Presi-
dent Arthur is not giving the professional
officeseekers much encouragement Within
few days there have been several attempts
to have him remove postmasters on the
ground that they were not Grant republic
cans. The president surprised his visitors
in each case by telling them in decided
terms that he did not see how that made
any difference, and that such considerations
would certainly not control him. Officers
would be changed for proper cause, but not
for such reason as the one assigned. His
personal relations to General Grant were one
thing, his duty to the entire republican
party quite another thing. His aim would
be to keep constantly in view the good of
the service and the party as a whole.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-11-23
AttOrney.General McVeagh.

This cabinet official who made such haste
to hand in his resignation to President
Arthur finds the chief executive unwilling
to countenance the desertion of his post by
the chief law officer of the government in
the midst of prosecutions vitality affecting
the interests of justice and the government.
The president has not accepted the attorney
generals resignation, and it is reported that
he has declined to receive it until the Gui-
teau and the star route cases shall have been
ended. There is decision of the United
States supreme court to the effect that
civil officer could not resign and divest him
self of the duties of his office without the
consent of the appointing power. The
abandonment by military officer of his
command during the active operations of
an important campaign would subject him
to the summary judgment of court mar.
tial. Attorney McVeagh abandons
ahigh civil command at a time when private
citizens and government officials charged
with infamous crimes are brought to the
bar of justice to answer for the offences
which are laid at their door. 1t is shown
that in the prosecution of these offenders
the government law officer has done his
work so inefiiciently that the alleged Grim
inals are able to escape prosecution. Why
should not such neglect of responsible du-
ties which he has sworn faithfully to dis
charge render this civil officer liable to i'm
parchment The fact that he is a reformer
seems to gloss over the offence Of the at.
torney.general, especially in the minds of
the independent press. Had the failure
of the star route prosecutions aud the relega.
ton of the trial of Guiteau into the unad-
vised hands Of subordinate official been
the work of a man against whom lay sus-
picion even of stalwartism, how the thun-
ders of the independent guns would have
been trained upon his devoted head. Nc
Veagh's course will have the effect to
place discount on magazine and review
reform. People will demand for high places
men who are able, fearless and practicable,
rather than the mere doctrinaire whose fas-
tidious nostrils must scent the conventional
odor in his associates politics as sine qua
non of alliance for the attainment of 80
desirable an object as the bringing of thieves
and assassins to punishment.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-11-23

PLAIN TRUTH.-The Wheeling (West
Virginia. Iatelligencer says "The read
juster issue, led by bold man like Malone,
native of the state and confederate gem
eral in the war, afforded the pretext that
thousands had long sought for cutting loose
from the democratic party, and hence, ire
spective of the debt issue, they gladly fol-
lowed Malone. And now that they have
followed him despite his alliance with the
republican party in the senate, and despite
the cry Of niger that was raised in the
canvass, it is altogether likely that perma-
nent breach has been effected in their for
mer party relations, and that they will here
after follow logically where events may
lead them. This, as we interpret the flu
ture, will be in the same road travelled by
the republican party"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-11-23

THE DocToRs' BILLs.-Many newspapers
have reported that the physicians who at
tended President Garfield had made out
their bills for presentation to congress, and
that the aggregate amount was about $780,
900. One Of the physicians, probably DIR.
Hamilton, spoils these stories in letter to
the New York Times, which says: "No one
has applied to me for statement as to the
value of my services, nor have intimated
to any one what l would regard as a proper
compensation. If the government assumes
the payment of these bills the sum paid will
be in the nature of an honorarium only, and
we shall have nothing to say about it."
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-11-23
A Surgical Review.

The December number of the North
| American Repiec contains reviews OF the
surgical treatment Of President Garfield's
case by four eminent surgeons, viz: DIR.
William A. Hammond, DIR. John Ashhurst,
Jr., DIR. j. Marion Sims and DIR. John T.
Hodgen. DIR. Hammond, of course, main
tains that the wound was not necessarily
mortal, that the science and art of surgery
afford certain rules for the treatment Of a
case like that of the president, and that
during the first forty-eight hours the sur
gical practice was not in accordance with
well defined and acknowledged surgical pre-
cepts, and that the president did not have
all the advantages Of treatment which mod
ern surgery is capable Of affording. DIR.
Ashhurst cannot give an unqualified answer
to the question "Was the presidents
wound necessarily fatal injury ?" But he
says
"If the president had been youth Of twenty,
instead Of a man Of fifty; II all his organs had
been perfectly healthy This liver was enlarged and
fatty, and his kidneys probably diseased; II he
not worn down as he was by the trials and dread
full responsibilities OF his high office; II he had
been able through all his illness to consume and
digest an ample quantity Of nutritious food; with
the same wound and with the same skilful and
and unremitting care on the part Of his medic
advisers and attendants, the case might possibly,
though not probably have terminated differently"
And he adds: Looking at the whole
case, from beginning to end, do not see
that the treatment could have been altered
in any way to the advantage Of the illus
trious PATIENT nothing was done that
should have been omitted, and nothing was
left undone that could possibly have been of
benefit" DIR. Sims says that but for the
injury to the spine the president might have
recovered; with this injury it is a marvel
that he lived so long. He also says
"View the presidents case as we may, he
had not the least chance Of recovery, under
any circumstances or any treatment. With
out the wound of the vertebr@ it would
have been impossible for him to die. With
it, it was impossible for him 10 live." DIR.
Hodgen says: ain reviewing the case of
President Garfield, can find no reason for
adverse criticism of any part of the man
agement." He also says that if the other
unfavorabe conditions had been overcome
so that death was averted, the injury of the
spine, with the carious condition of the
bone, and the ulcerating intervertebral car
tilages, must have left the president a de-
formed invalid.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-11-23

WHILE Guiteau, the assassin, was being
taken back to Jail, in the prison van, after
the adjournment Of the court on Saturday,
he was fred upon by an expert horseman
who had followed the vehicle for some dis
lance. Guiteau was, however, only slightly
wounded. His assailant was pursued and
arrested, and proved to be one William
Jones, an eccentric character living near
the city limits. Notwithstanding some
doubt exists as to his identity, the author
tiles feel quite sure that the guilty man has
been apprehended.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-11-23

THE BosToN FAIRs.-The closing week
of the old mechanics fair proved to be a
prosperous one. The profits, it is estimated,
will sum up between $4,000 and $4,000,
which is about $4,000 more than the profits
of the fair of three years ago. 1t is now in
contemplation to hold a fair next year, with
an aim to maintain the prestige of the asso-
citation. The New England exhibition is
said to have fulfilled the expectations of the
management. The success of two mammoth
fairs, conducted as it were side by side, is a
coincidence rejecting very high credit upon
all concerned.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-11-23

DIR. BLISS, in his article in The Century
for December, adds his confirmation to what
the world already knows Of the noble endur-
ance of the president during his illness, say
ing that "Of all that constitutes moral and
physical courage, and that high self-poise
which found examples in the annals Of
Christian martyrdom, President Garfield
and his heroic wife were the embodiments.
The sad story OF those dreadful eleven weeks
exhibits the beauty and consistency OF the
true Christian character as | never, in a
long and eventful experience, witnessed
before"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-11-23

In his story of President Garfeld's illness
in the December Century, DR.. Bliss men,
tious that when the news came from Albany
of Mr.. Lapham's election to the United
States senate, the president said with great
earnestnessi 81 am glad it is over. ] am
sorry for Conkling. He has made great
mistake, in my Judgment ! will offer him
any favor he may ask, or any appointment
he may desire"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-11-23

IT is reported that the proprietors OF the Weldon
House, St. Albans have off cred to give $1,000 a
year and free house rent to any responsible party
who will run the house on strictly temperance
principles The Rutland Herald says that gem
temsn OF that place has offered to take the house
on these terms for three Ave years and to fur
nsh ample security for the fuldlment Of the con-
traa
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-11-23

HARPER's Weekly comes to the defense of
Mr.. MacVeagh. The president has had
time enough to suit himself with new at
torney general, it says, and no member of
the Garfield cabinet can now be reproached
for insisting upon the acceptance OF his res.
ignation.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-11-23

GEORGE LAW, the well known capitalist OF New
York, ia dead, at the age Of seventy-fve, lie left
his fathers roof at the age of fourteen with $40
in his pocket, learned the trade OF mason, be-
came a contractor, and soon rapidly accumulated
wealth. Going to New York he built portion Of
the Croton aqueduct, went into banking and be-
came interested in steamboat lines, ship building
etc. During the last ten years Mr.. Law has
passed very quiet and regular life, surrounded
by his books, his family and his intimate friends
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-11-23

HUMAN BLooD.-On the purity and vitality OF
the blood depend the vigor and health Of the
whole system. Disease of various kinds is often
only the sign that nature Is trying to remove the
disturbing cause A remedy that gives life and
yigor To the blood eradicates scrofuls and other
eddy does, must be the means OF preventing many
diseases that would occur without its use. Sold
by dealers.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-11-23

A PETITION over eight feet in length and con-
tanning several thousand signers, has been for
warded to President Arthur, asking for the reap
pointment Of Mrs II. A, Poland as postmistress at
North Brookfield, Massachusetts. Her present
term expires next month.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-11-23

Tux United States steamer Alliance has re-
turned to New York from the Arctic regions with
no tidings OF the missing steamer Jeanette. The
Alliance has been within five hundred ninety geo
graphical miles OF the north pole.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-11-23

SEVENTEEN thousand seven hundred dollars
have been subscribed for the Garfield memorial
professorship at Williams college 1t Is hoped to
make the total $4,000
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-11-23

CHARLESTON, South Carolina firm will dis
tribute $500, 600 In confederate money at the At
lanta exposition, with their advertisement printed
on the back OF the bills
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-11-23

foR the three fiscal Yeas ending June Both the
post-ofiice department lost only 81 900 through
the negligence, dishonesty or malfeasance Of
postmasters.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-11-23

THAT poor bedridden invalid wife, sister, mother.
or daughter, can be made the picture of health by
a few bottles Of Hop Bitters wa you let then,
suffer when 30 easily cured2
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-11-23
ON MONDAY

on the opening Of the courts Mr.. Robinson, by
reason Of differences between himself and Mr..
Scoville stated that he could not with proper self
respect remain in the case, and in accordance
with his earnest request the court granted him
permission to withdraw. The prisoner was as
cranky" as ever during these proceedings. Mr..
Scoville commenced his address to the jury.
Without concluding he asked and received the
permission Of the court, as his mind had been at
fected and his plans disarranged by the occur
rences Of the morning, time to permit him to
finish on the following day.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-11-23

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