Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-03-29
Albert II. futile Is reappOinted post
master at Rutland.

hhltcono on MOnuhy nlgnt OI lnls week.
Samuel Lovcland of Mortified, who re-
GENTLY camo Into the employ of George NJ.
Scribner. on Saturday cut OF the end of
one of bis fingers in the square shears.
BARTON LANDNo.--Niiss Winifred
Woodbury. of Island Pond gave a public
reading at The Congregational church,
Wednesday evening. March 9Th. Miss
Woodbury. was assisted by her young
brother. who gave some very humorous
recitations. The reader showed some fine
talent; and the hour was one of interest
to tho largo company assembled. Her
style was sentimental, while that of her
brother was comical.
Saturday evening the friends of Mr.. Q
Leonard and wife took possession of their
house for the purpose Of reminding them
that the fifth anniversary of their mar
riage had arrived. They were surprised
to learn that they had so many frieuds. as
! nearly one hundred persons were present.
After spending the evening in a social and
friendly manner they left as a token of
their esteem nice chamber set.
There were quarterly meeting services
at the NJ. f. church, Sunday, March 10Th,
Presiding Elder Malcolm present. The
sermon was from Matt. G: 50. At the close
of the sermon one was received into the
church upon profession of her faith by
sprinkling. This portion of the exercises
was conducted by the pastor, Rev. G. II.
Sweat. The communion services were
conducted by the presiding elder and the
pastor. Quite large number Of commu
nicants partook of these sacred cmblems
Hugh NJ. Buchanan, q young man from
Georgia. gavea lecture in the NJ. +. church
Tuesday evening, March 14th. His sub
iect was, Eloquencc influence on
and benefit to mankind; how attained by
tho young oratorical aspirant." Mr.. Blu.
chanan said that it was with great diff
dence he came before them to speak upon
any subject, for the reason that 30 many
had preceded him during tho winter who
were more experienced, and had made it
their stndy 10 interest tho public, lie, a
beardless youth, did not expect TO stand
out before them like the sunaower upon
its majestic staff, but like the humble vio-
let that blossoms unnoticed beneath our
feet, and sheds its fragrance upon the
dewy air. Ho hoped his humble efforts
might not be devoid of interest to his
hearers. lie spoke of Georgia. his native
state, her soil, productions and scenery
then of Vermont, her lakes, mountains,
rivers and agriculture as compared with
his native state. lie could not forbear
com pairing the political aspect of Georgia
with that of Vermont, and thoughtif they
understood one another better there would
not be az wide difference between them
as now exists; but he was not there to
make political speech, for ho promised
his mother before leaving homo that be
would not, and his father said be could
talk politics enough for both, rs he was
paid by the state for 1t. His subject was
Eloquence" He referred to Demos
themes, Cicero and other ancient orators
spoke of their eloQuence and how they
could hold entranced the multitudes be.
fore whom they came. This power was
not attained ut a single bound, but was
the result of hard labor and study. The
youthful aspirant Of to-day, if he would
succeed, must apply himself diligently to
the work in order to become efficient in it.
Those ancient orators, that could hold the
thousands spell,bound in their day, il
brought before the assembled wisdom Of
to-day would fail to interest them. The
idea of good lecture in this age is how
it will read in print; not the manner and
style of outgushing oratory in its print
tive state. The young man spoke readily
and his manner was graceful. The audi
ence was highly pleased, and many sale
it was the best Of the season. Mr.. Blu
chanan gave his lecture for the benefit o
the ladies' aid society, the proceeds to g
for furnishing dishes for the vestry.
CHELsEA.-Rev. w. H. Davis went t
Ely to preach, March 10.
The Woman's Christian Temperate,
Union held their monthly meeting will
Mrs. T.. d. Barnes, March 81. They arr
doing good work,
Mr.. B. Berry and his brotller-iu law
Mr.. Calder, have Joined co partnershi
in the harness business,
Mr.. l.. c. Bennett claims to be ahead il
making sugar this season, having made II
to March 20 more than 900 lbs.
Our sexton, while digging grave re
Gently, found that frost have penetrated {
the depth of more than three feet.
Miss Mary Scales, formerly ofthis tow
returned to the west this week, to engag
in school teaching at Fon Dulac, Wis.
George French, son of Joseph Frencl
has removed to West Randolph and live
C on Mill street.
{ But very little sugar has been made sine
4 March 20, tho weather being unfavorabl,
The weather prophets arc looking for
Y cold and late spring.
q Mr.. Peters, tho new proprietor Of I'll
9 livery stable, has rented of Z. II. Hyde th
+. Roberts place, so called, on Maple street.
w. NJ. Ordway has moved into tent
,. ment in Mrs. Coburn's house, which wa
vacated by Perkins Emery. who has r.
c moved to West Lebanon, N. H., and h,
9 secured a job in B. E. Hydes livery stab
u The James Jones farm, belonging to IL
5 estate of the late Deacon Moore, has bee
y sold to Erastus Young
q FAIRLEE.-"Stevie" Mason was with h
y parents over the Sabbath.
=. Rev. Mr.. Frost occupied the pulp at tt
e Methodist church last Sabbath, prcachin
# an excellent sermon.
N The school in district No 3. of which u