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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-09-13

MARsHFIELD - There has been considerable
drunkenness about our otherwise quiet village
the past few days One arrest has been made,
followed by jury trial which convicted. Others
should follow and we hope the law breakers will
be made to pay the penalty. There Is too much
house breaking, hen-roost robbing, drunkenness
and other depredations OF like character for the
good Of the law abiding popuace,. ga people :
mass meeting is called for next Friday night to
see II anything can be done to abate the nuisance.
The band have rehearsal at the same time and
will lend their aid, The meeting will he held at
the Methodist yestry. Let all come determined
TO work. The selectmen decided on Saturday
last that the fence in front OF Ansel Goves resi-
dence was too near the road and have ordered
1t moved back twelve feet. The band and a
large number OF both political parties called on
our new representative, George o. Davis, last
Wednesday evening and gave him scramble.
They were treated 10 cake and coffee and spent
more than an hour very pleasantly. Republicans
and democrats seemed TO vie with each other
to see who should have the best time. Mr.. Davis
Is member Of the band as he was OF the old band
before the war,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-09-13
Grand sweep In Maine.

The pine tree state has given forth no un-
certain sound. ROBBIE, republican, is elected
governor by decisive majority, full dele
cation of republican congressman is elected
and both branches Of the Legislature are re-
publican by good majorities. This signi'
fies the reelection of republican senator,
the gain of two congressman and the ap'
pointment by a republican governor and
council of full supreme court bench. Yer
mont and Maine send greeting to the repub
licans of the nation. Lst the October states
follow their lead.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-09-13

WEST RANDOLPH The citizens of this place
are much pleased with the choice of A. B. Tewks-
bury as their representative. On Tuesday even
ing following the election they turned out to ex-
tend to him their congratulations and partake of
the refreshments to which he had invited them.
Music was furnished land excellent music too by
the band O.. Gilman Mann has returned from his
western trip, much pleased with the country, es-
pecaly Dakota. L. c. Bgelow started for the
west on Friday. He expects to engage in the real
estate business. .... Martin Tewksbury and wife
have gone to Cincinnati to visit Mrs. Tewksbury $
brother and family.......,T The Boston Juvenile
Opera Company are to give Plnafore at Dubois
& Gays hall on Thursday evening .......A game
of base ball between West Randolph boys and
Normalites on Saturday resulted in score OF
sixty-one to sixteen in favor of West Randolph.
,., Hon. William II. Dubois has about completed
his inspection of banks "A. ii. Beedle and wife
are visiting friends in Boston g.. Principal A. l..
Hardy has very pleasant rooms in Smiths block.
THE rooms in Smiths block formerly occu-
pied by l.. T. Thayer as the Herald office are to
be used for a bakery. -. II. b. Tewksbury is add
ing piazza TO the south side Of his house. -.
Robert kimball, Esq, received a scramble from
the band on Saturday night. Arson Bur
roughs' child is very sick with cholera infantum.
Most of our city visitors return TO their homes
this week. Moulton Brothers shipped a fine
lot OF Jersey cattle to Burlington Monday, to at
tend the state fair.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-09-13

New YORK TIMES; ave yield 10 none
in honoring the memory of the murdered
president or in deploring the vices Of
our political system, which were brought
into such CHASTITY prominence by his taking
off, but what is the political testament OF
which the Garfield republicans of this or
any other state are assumed TO be the heirs ?
If the term republican be not sufficiently
definite, we shall not increase its signif.
canoe by lacking on to it words without sig.
niicance on the plane of craftsmanship, and
without interest to the great body of men
who are waiting for some real advance in
republican doctrine and practice"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-09-13

SHARON Charles Day and wife returned from
the west where they have been since last June
visiting relatives Mrs, NJ. G. Howe accidentally
fell down cellar one day last week, sprainng one
foot and otherwise tanning herself II is "A wonder
she was not hurt worse. ....A Y. Freeman was
drawing stone with yoke Of cattle last Wednes-
day, when the chain slipped and the stone fell
back striking his leg, brusing it, and putting his
ankle out of joint, causing him 10 be around on
crutches go, John Fleming sold colt TO A. h
Carpenter for Sl5O,.,,A. NJ, Wiley and son are
drawing wood to the railroad They have four
hundred cords 10 draw this fall..,,..J Jennie,
daughter Of ijah and Amanda Kibbey died very
suddenly ast Saturday, being sick less than n
week .,.... Very interesting centennial services
were held At the Congregational church last Sun
day afternoon and evening.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-09-13
Waterbury Items.

Mr.. A. A. Lewis, who lives on the Du1bury
side, Ia putting In Cooks evaporator for the
purpose Of converting cider into jelly. Those
having cider apples are advised to examine Mr..
Lewis arrangements and investigate his process
which has been successfully tried In other places.
go. Warren & Sommerville are repairing their
reservoir which was injured by the high water
last spring The work Is being substantially done
and recurrence of last springs washout will
hardly be possible. A company Of young ladies
and gentlemen made the ascent Of Cancels Hump
last Saturday. The journey was easily made,
fine view was vouchsafed, and when Z" the shades
OF night were falling fast" the party emerged
from the woods delighted with their day Of noun
tain climbing. Miss Morgan, sister OF DR.
Morgan, proposes to make her home with her
brother for the present Miss Morgan is a lady
OF culture and OF large experience as n teacher
In response to the solicitations OF several citizens
she has consented to give private instruction to a
few pupils 10 the languages. ancient or modern
and In English branches. It is rare opportu-
nifty for advanced scholars and any individuals
desiring to avail themselves Of Miss Morgan's
services are recommended to call upon her,.
| The village schools open with good prospect OF q
! successful term. The new furniture and the gem
| eral Encouragement and improvement OF the
schoolrooms and out-budngs are q very great
| improvement upon the old order Of things. When
| another improvement, the addition OF a new
grade and the organization OF graded school, Is
effected the village will have, with the employ
ment of a competent corps of teachers, little
reason for sending its older children out OF town
for instruction which should be furnished at
home. It il the great want Of this community
and there should be constant efforts TO supply Il
80. George N Cove has the largest livery outfit
| in the village. Horses, carriages and harnesses
are a good and such as the public desire in point
of comfort, safety and good driving. Little
Nell is the favorite driving horse for the ladies
and Is In constant requsition. Good service and
courteous treatment render Mr.. Gove's establish
ment popular with livery patrons. The butter
market was very lively last Monday and prices
nearly up to last week, although summer diaries
were not much wanted. Freshy-made tubs sold
for twenty-six cents and selections a shade higher
eggs sold at twenty-five cents and potatoes at
| from ffty-fve to sixty-hve cents. The rules
OF civilized warfare were observed by the victor
| In the contest for town representative. Randall
| picked up the deserted ballot peddler OF his an
tagonist trudging home on foot across the Brian
| flats In the evening after the final ballot took
him into his buggy and like the good Samaritan
| laid him down at his " inn
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-09-13

NORTH RANDOLPH The ladies of the Univer-
salist aid society have held two lawn parties at
J. C.. Huntington's during the month of August.
They were both well attended, and to the de-
light OF the managers everything passed off with
out the slightest discord and the net income foots
up at Sl72 90 The grove and other surround
ings are the finest that can be found in this val
ley, while Mr.. and Mrs. Huntington contribute
largely for the comfort Of the guests. Royal
Chamberlain died quite suddenly Sunday morn
ing August 10th. lie has carried on the shoe
making business in this place for thirtysx years,
and has always been kind and obiging neigh
Dor and his loss will be deeply felt. e. Jehial
Weston had slight shock Of paralysis a few
days ago, but Is out again now.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-09-13

ALL quiet on the Nile. General Wolseley
seems to be afraid to clinch with the willy
Arab on the "bloodY sands" The decisive
movement which was to end the war is still
in suspense. The Rothschilds are reported
to have presented the British army with
twelve tons of tobacco and 5000 pipes
When these supplies arrive, decisive move
ment may be made.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-09-13

BARRE d. Sabn and family left town
Monday to return to his home in Orange Park,
Florida. wv. II. Gladding has his new house on
Elm street nearly completed, and intends to oc-
cupy 1t this week. ~, The funeral of John j. Bur
leigh was held at the Congregational church
Monday afternoon lie was buried with masonic
honors Freemans meeting passed of rather
quietly last Tuesday Mr.. Priest being elected at
about ten clock p NJ, to the general satisfaction
Of Barre people. There was union temperance
meeting at the Uniyersalst church Sunday eve
ming with very good audience. The address
was given by Rev w. NJ. Kimme, and few re-
marks by Rev j. X. Bartlett
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-09-13

THE New York Times reports the mem
bership OF Brooklyn Sunday-schcols at ST.
$40, and the ratio to the population one in
seven. In New York the Sunday-school
membership is lls,00s, and the ratio one in
eleven. The church membership in New
York is 97,4O7, and the ratio one in thirteen
and one-half, In Brooklyn the total is co.
492, and the ratio one in eight and one-half
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-09-13

RIcHMoND.-The Church of the Restoration has
just put new pipe organ into their edifce, and
It gave the people a chance to listen to it last
Friday evening by the choir giving a concert,
assisted by Mr. Bancroft and Mrs Briggs of
Montpelier and Mrs. John Towers Of Long Island.
Mr.. Ryder, the manufacturer, remained over Sun
day for the purpose OF playing in church. $500. At
the election last week some parties got into dis
graceful fight and came out with sore heads. 80.
A large quantity Of butter came into market Mon
day and buyers paid as high as thirty cents per
pound -. The Richmond base ball club played
against the Messengers of Winooski, beating them
by score OF thirty-three to six in favor OF Rich
mond The fair in itself was pretty slim
affair
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-09-13

WiLLIAMsTowN.- Rev. William Schofied will
preach next Sunday at g. 40 p. NJ, at the school
house in the William Pratt district. Elder Dickey
has an appointment for the same place, for the
following Sunday. The Congregational Ladies'
Society hold sociable at the parsonage on
Wednesday afternoon and evening of this week
cordial invitation Is extended to all to be pres
emit. Mrs. Charles Walker and daughters return
west this week. Mrs Mary Bass Clark is stay
ing in Boston few weeks. Mrs. Samuel Dick
erman has gone to Barre to act as matron in the
boarding house connected with the academy
Her two daughters are with her. Miss Fanny
Martin il teaching in Berlin. Miss Cynthia
Merrill was obliged to give up study at the Ran
dolph Normal, on account OF i'll health, and return
home last week. James X. Lynde sold his fine
horse, Twinkle" last week, for $500. This we
think, il the highest price ever paid for horse in
this town. 1t goes to New York Mr.. LyDde also
sold another horse, for $3.50, about the same time
49,. Miss Matte Abbott who has been spending
her vacation at home, returns to Montpelier as a
teacher this term Our town meeting was dis
solved about five O'Clock on Wednesday afternoon
last without election of representative. Twenty
one ballots were cast. From the first to the last
ballot the friends of the republican candidate ad
hered to him, in spite Of all efforts to draw them
off. They regarded him as one Of the most
worthy and capable men in the party, and he may
well be graiitied with the support given him by
many OF the best men in the party. Twice he
came within two votes Of an election. There
were, however, boilers enough to make, with the
democratic votes, majority too great to be over
come. At the republican caucus, preceding the
election, a resolution was offered in favor Of
equal taxation and our present listing law and
also OF Withholding any office in our state from
tax-dodgers. An amendment was offered by one
OF our leading republicans, in favor of withhold
ing congressional offices from such persons. The
resolution, with this amendment, was passed. =.
Your types, last week, transformed the name of
Thomas X. Work into Thomas X. Trask, in our
town items.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-09-13

PROFESSOR BELL claims to have per-
fected the induction balance, which was un.
successfully used in an attempt to locate
the bullet with which President Garfield
was shot. 1t was tried the other day on an
old soldier who had carried bullet in his
body since the war, and located the ball in.
stantly,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-09-13

ROCHESTER. Rev J. o. Sherburn is our repre-
sentative, ..,A. Worcester and +. A. Kezer are
delegates to the Sunday-school convention AT
Montpelier. MIR. Russell and family from AL
bany, n Y, are visiting at Mr.. Worcesters.
Mrs Edna Noble OF Detroit, Michigan, is witt
ing her father, John W. Chaffee, -, l. W. Whit
comb has taken out lis engine at the lower mills
to use at his quarry at Barre. +, ID. Morse
leaves for the west the last OF the week to claim
his wife whom he so privately married In New
Hampshire last January. VIM. Stone caught a
three hundred pound bear in his pasture last
weak
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-09-13

NoRTHFELD. -Messrs. Thayer and WalliDg are
going to put up new block adjoining the north
side of the Morris hotel and uniform with that
building. The frontage will be forty-six feet. T.,
IIuntley will occupy half and the post-otce
will be moved into the other part Some of the
upper part will be finished up into rooms for
the hotel. C b b. Denny and Chauncy Denny
are in Boston buying their fall stock, Ed JOS
Ign, assistant in Mclntosh's photograph gallery,
has gone to Lebanon to fill the same position with
Charles +. Lewis. Il, X. Jones has recovered
from his recent illness and Is again on the street
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-09-13
puxnuRy-Freeman meeting passed of very

DUXBuRy-ireeman' meeting passed off very
quietly and orderly and. contrary to the expecta-
lions OF many, T. W. lluntley, republican, was
elected on the first ballot by a majority Of 80
votes, the ballot being ll3 for Huntley, 20 for W.
r. Elliott republican,, "a for T. l. White green
back, and 10 scattering, For governor, Barstow
had 70 votes Eaton, 20; Martin, 3D. In 1878 the
vote stood assollows for governor, Proctor IRE
pubcan) had 90 votes Bingham (democra), 43;
Martin (greenbackl, 3D., MT and Mrs IL. O..
Ward have gone. to Saratoga for their health to
be gone two weeks.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-09-13

WARREN.-Rev David Kilburn of Chelsea re-
Gently spent few days in town. We were glad
to hear him speak from the same desk he has 30
often spoken from in the past Election day
proved fit illustration Of the unity (?) which
dwells in Warren. After baloting twenty-five
times, an adjournment was secured about five
o'clock Wednesday morning. We hear Of some
who caught severe colds. Was 1t because their
drink was watered too much2 -. Mrs. Geo w.
Cardelle has returned from Old Orchard &C. o.
Barnes of East Canaan, n H., has been paying
some of his friends in East Warren visit.
Alison G. Ralph has decided to remove to Gran
vile, and has accordingly resigned the office Of
town superintendent. This necessitates the ap-
pointment of new superintendent by the select
men ....Arthur C. Ralph and wife, whose mar
riage occurred in Willamstown last week, are in
town for a few days. Alonzo Pearsons has pur-
chased land in the village and IL preparing to
build thereon. Norman Robinson is digging a
cellar for new house, and Edwin Cardelle IL
making additions to his house. Rising Nichols,
whose home is among the oil regions in Pennsyl-
vania, is spending vacation in his native town,
with his mother. Mrs. Geo. H. Williams OF
Danvers, Mass, daughter Of Judge Riford, is
visiting her parents. Mad River Lodge of Good
Tempars has decided to publicly celebrate its an
niversary this fall....A novel case OF theft re-
Gently occurred in town on the premises of Rob-
ert Long. viii Madison, alias King, who was
left in charge of Mr.. Longs work during the lat
ters stay at camp-meeting In Bethel, appropii-
ated to himself goods, consisting OF five tubs of
put'er' quan,ity Oh canulesi Eggs ana clotnlng,
and made good his escape. The rogue did not
forget to search for other vauabes, but fortu-
natey little was found although he broke into
the box where Mr.. Long keeps his money and
papers. Stealing an empty pocket-book Of Mr..
Long and sixty-one cents in money belonging to
Mrs Parker, showed well his thevish purpose.
-Four tubs Of the butter were sold to NJ j. Stearns
OF Lincoln Vt, and have been recovered, but the
whereabouts OF the remainder Of the theft, as
well as of the thief, is unknown. He has been
traced To the Spiritualiat mating al Queen
City Park, and is now supposed to be in New
York
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-09-13
The Star Route Trial.

The sensation of the week has been an al
legged attempt to bride the jury in the star
route cases, the conclusion of the arguments
and the rendering of the semblance of a YER
dict by the jury. Thursday Judge Wyle
announced that he had received informa-
ton of attempts to bride the jury, and
warned the perpetrators that such crime
would not go unpublished if it could be fully
established. Counsel for the defence de-
fence demanded an immediate investigation
and the foreman of the jury promised to lay
the facts before the court upon conclusion
of the trial. Judge Wylie's charge was
made on Friday. The jury reported at
night that they we're unable to agree upon a
verdict except as to one of the defendants,
and they were kept in confinement till Mon
day afternoon sharply Ell joined by the judge
to agree upon verdict. They were how
ever able to convict only two of the accused,
Miner and Rerdell. Turner was acquitted
and a disagreement was accepted as to Brady,
Dorsey and the rest. In Diminishing the
jury, among other things Judge Wylie said /:
/" | had hoped we should have decided this
case, but you have not reached any conclu-
sion of the case that can regard as con-
clusion of the case at all. . 1t is not
such verdict as should have been glad to
see, but it is your verdict. 1t is your work.
You are responsible for it. The court is not"
In regard to the alleged bribery, the fore
man of the jury says he was approached
with an offer of $4,000 by an ificer claim
ing to be connected with the department of
justice if he would vote for the conviction
of S. w. Dorsey and Brady. Sums of 500
to $500 were offered, it is asserted, to other
jurymen and that these charges can be sub
stantiated by witnesses. Foreman Dickson
says with regard to the evidence there was
nothing to convict Brady till Walsh's evil
dence was introduced, and that they did not
believe Regarding S. W. Dorsey no direct
criminal act was shown. The case against
him was made up of circumstantisl evidence,
doubt and inference. Mr.. Merrick, counsel
for the government, in asking the court for
a new bond as to all the parties affected by
the mistrial, said "The government is in
earnest in this matter. One mstrial does
not mean that the government would not
pursue the matter to the end"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-09-13

BRADFORD, Allen Clark preached at the
Christian church in Goshen last Sunday. The
repairs made of late on the Congregational par
sonage have added not little to its comfort and
convenience. .. Four persons were received into
the Methodist church from probation Sunday
two Young men and two young ladies. The la
dies of the Methodist society made ice cream
Wednesday, supplying quite number of families
in the aft ernoon, and furnishing supper in the
evening. They report snug addition to the
funds of the treasury ...A Agents have recently
been in town, delivering The Museum OF Anti
quties and Bishop Simpsons Cyclopedia of Meth
odism. Both works had quite sale here.
Quite number of our people are seriously i'll, in
McDuffee is gaining and frequently seen at the
village. Lovers Of the monohippic show had an
other opportunity Of gratifying their desires on
Monday.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-09-13

WAITsFIEID There was no preaching at the
Congregational church last Sabbath Mr.. Robin
son, the pastor, is taking a short vacation. EN-
erson Joslin lost good COW last week. She
broke over the fence into neighborng pasture
and was so badly injured and gored by other cat
tie that he had to kill her. Mr.. Joslin also had a
colt badly cut in the neck and shoulder while in
the pasture Some think these injuries were not
accidental, but the work of some fiend but as
Mr. Josn is a man Of rreproachable character,
1t is hardly possible that any one would be mean
enough to commit such an outrage on his cattle.
49,. Nelson Phelps has returned from the west
and purchased the farm of c. +. Joslin, his
fatheI-in-law. 80. William McAllister is building
shed near the blacksmith shop for the accom-
mediation OF his customers.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-09-13

WEST ToPsHAM.-Last Sunday the Free Will
Baptists had an accession of to their church,
they being immersed by Rev. Mr. Land. Their
names are, Bernard Cilley, Mrs. +. j. Peasee,
Flora Peake, Mary Flint, Nellie Sanborn, Bertha
week ago last Monday with an unusually large
attendance. The teacher il Miss Glover from
Groton. The new firm of Wiley & Foss are
about moving into the Tabor Collins buildings.
Mr.. Wiley is now in Boston selecting his goods
TO fill the store. , There came near being
another homicide in this vicinity week ago last
Saturday evening As Asa Magoon, Moses Stan
ley and Enos Felch were passing J. W. jackson :
house they got into an alteration with George
Huse, who was standing in Jackson's yard, when
some one Of the trio fired pistol three times at
iluse when jackson stepped out in sight when
they drove along, thus avoiding serious conse-
quences. A complaint has been entered to the
town grand juror against them, whether any
thing further will be done remains to be seen
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-09-13

BosToN Posi- " A defeated candidate for
representative in Vermont town proposes
to contest the election of his democratic
competition. A republican who would do
that in Vermont must be pretty tough
customer"