Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-09

n. smile. y. A. wing, Esq, hppehreu iof Wise
Hemenway and S. c. shurtleff, Esq, for Mr..
Poland
REV JOHN c. McNERNEy will be ordained at
the church in North Montpelier Thursday and
Friday, May 10th and 18th. Rev. |. M. Atwood,
D. D., of Canton, N. Y, Rev. L. L. Green OF Wash
ington, Rev W. NJ. Kimmell Of Barre, Rev. ]. p.
Booth OF Mortified, Rev Il. NJ Tillotson OF st.
Johnsbury, and others will be present and take
part In the services. A cordial invitation is er-
tended to all.
STATE TREASURER DUBOIS has just paid the
last outstanding bond OF the state Of Vermont
The amount was $4,000 and interest has not
been due upon 1t since December, 1876. 1t Is
doubtful II there Is another state In the Union
whose finances are in so good condition as those
OF Vermont Ex-Treasurer Page deserves the
chief credit Tor this, although Treasurer Dubois
seems to be following in his footsteps.
7. J. DEAvIrT, solicitor Of patents, Montpelier
reports the following patents recently issued to
vermonters; J. A. Baldwin, Shelburn, door-latch
and a refrigerator, two patents; II. d. Dunbar
Hartiand, compound engine; Joseph G. Martin,
Burlington, automatic cash box system; t. G.
Naramore, williston, railway lifting jack; Will
liam Randall, St, Adams, button-hole attachment
for sewing Bennett, Gilfllan and Flan-
ders, Barnet, flower stand.
JOSH WHITooMB had at overlooking house
Monday evening. His quaint portrayal OF old
time New England farmer life, his reproduction
OF the grotesque expressions OF Yankeedom, his
inimitable humor, his exhibitions OF pluck and
stalwartism In his experiences during visit to
Boston, kept up ripping flow Of laughter which
frequently broke out into hearty applause. Josh
must be seen and heard to be appreciated. Tot
and Roundy were grelt favorites, all parts were
well played and the orchestra was exceptionally
good.
SECTION thirty-two OF the revised listing law
holds very innocent appearing place in that
statute, but In Its practical operation 1t is YER
liable cleaner. 1t requires the listers OF each
town to report to the listers Of other towns such
sums as the inventories may show ara due and
owing from the taxpayers In their respective
towns TO inhabitants In other towns in the state
After the receipt Of these notifications simple
suggestion from listers has been sufficient to in
duce Taxpayers before the expiration Of grace,
to add several thousand dollars to inventories
previously made out and sworn to, in this and
other towns In the state.
PARTIES in Montpelier have recently received
from Mrs S. B. Colby invitations to attend the
marriage of her daughter, Miss Ellen Rebecca.
The event is to take place at Detroit, May 10th,
and Mr. Frederick Abbott Stokes is the lucky
man who gains the prize, a fair and beautiful
daughter OF our former esteemed townsman, the
Hon. Stoddard b. Colby. What flood OF recol-
lectons does mention Of this name suggest The
names OF Peck and Smith and Merrill and Will
lard among the lawyers; Of Adams and Spauld-
ing and BurDham among the physicians, and the
honored names OF Lord and Shelton as preachers.
To human view most OF these men died young,
too early to have more than half accomplished
the work which they were so well fitted to do.
Hon HARVEY TILDEN, judge OF probate for
Washington county, on the 9Th inst, from his
home in Barre addressed to the governor the fol-
lowing letter:
"TC M, Erceiisrev. John L. BarstOr, GorvHOr Shell
"sIR-My health. which has been seriously impaired for
snd bevs Il Would AND fa4pg lei ,he nerets Of III
public suffer In consequence hereby resign the Office Of
resignation take fleet the irst day Of June next
Respectfully yours. HAAvEY TMDEs."
Judge Tilden has held the trust which he now
| lays down about fifteen years He has performed
the duties OF the office with fidelity, with the
strictest integrity and with great ability. The
office under his administration has paid into the
'tate treasury sum largely in excess of salaries
Though not lawyer 1t is believed that fewer de.
cisons OF his court have been overIuled than In
| the average Of courts in which the judges have
been taken from the legal profession. All will
sincerely regret the necessity which in his esti-
nation demands his resignation.
| THE board Of civil authority held another meet
| ing Monday afternoon to hear appeals Of tax
payers from the decisions OF the listers. The lis
| OF Mrs Susan Gary individually and as executri,
OF E. Gary's estate was considered. 1t appeared
that Mrs Gary, with her son and daughter, hat
been in Boston since last fall the son being
student at the law school. They claimed not Il
have legal residence in Montpelier and did no
| at first make out their inventories The lister
believed the alleged change OF residence was
| dodge, but conceded the change so far as tn,
/ individual lists were affected. They howeve
doubled the list Of E. Garys estate for non-con
formance to the law. Inventories were subse
quently made out by Mrs. Gary Individually ant
as executrix, and these came before the board
The inventories were dated May Sd, but did no
| CUuldlu lull hthIbutut Vi hlltT uu
discussion the action Of the listers sustained
In the case OF A. o. Cummins the listers foun'
81, 800 in the west which was not included In hi
inventory. They therefore doubled his list, max
ing it S114 Mr.. Cummins appealed claiming
that he had no personal interest in a dollar Of thi
money, that his relation to 1t was simply that o
agent for parties making an investment. Tn
board sustained the appeal to the extent OF a re
ducton Of Mr. Cummins list to ST. The lister
assessed Septmus Clark $4,000. Mr.. Clark ap
| pealed on the ground that he Is not a resden,
He has been several years in the employ OF Peck
& Cummings but claims a residence in Detroit
Without reaching decision on this case tn
board adjourned to Thursday at two clock p. NJ
AMONG those of our citizens who have watches
| the progress made in the work of the Youn
Mems Christian Association and the good &C
complished by them in the last year or more Il
several OF the towns In our state, and particular
in Burlington, St. Johnsbury and Rutland wher
complete suites OF rooms have been provided 70
their use and a salaried general secretary en-
ployed to give his whole time the oversight Q
rooms and work, there has been growing cor
viction Of the need OF an association in this vii
lage and that II would BIO the means of gres
good to our young men. Having this conyictio
they have been glad to welcome the lsbors OF tn
state secretary, Mr.. d. F. More, who has bee
employed by the state association for the la.
three months in visiting the larger towns OF tn
state and developing this work in them. In COZ
nection with his labors In Brattleboro an assocli
ton was recently organized there with over on
hundred members, thousand dollars pledge
for its support, good rooms secured for headqus
tiers on Main street. displaeing a billiard an
whiskey saloon, and young man located as
general secretary. Mr.. More came to this plat
week ago and has been engaged constantly
endeavoring to interest our people in this wor
! by personal calls and conversation. by the di
! tribution of documents explaining the charact
a Of the work and by public meetings. Two sma
conferences Of those interested were held la
! week-at the vestry Of the Methodist Episcop
! church and on Sunday afternoon a union NEE
9 Ing at the vestry Of Bethany church-at each
: which different plans OF the work we're presentt
: by the state secretary. A paper has been clrc
lated for the signatures OF those who were wiliI
to unite In such an association and nearly oil
I hundred names have been secured At the NEE
r ing on Sunday a committee consisting OF Rev.
| H. Hincks, Rev. ii. +. Hill and Mr.. 7. X. Gordo
4 Esq, was appointed to aid the state secretary
| tine solicitation OF needed funds for support Of Il
work, and another committee appointed to dra