Walbridge, Joseph (Middlebury). Distressing Accident. It seldom fails to our lot to record a more afflicting event than the following:— On Tuesday evening of last week, the dwelling house occupied by Mr. Joseph Walbridge of New haven, late from Connecticut, in the absence of Mr. Walbridge and his wife, took fire and was consumed with all its contents; leaving them in a destitute situation. But what is far more distressing than the loss of property is, that three of their children, viz, Etna (in the 15th year of his age); Sally (in the 13th year of her age) and Amos (aged 7), were victims to the unrelenting element. The mother having left them in bed, had gone to a neighbors to spend the evening, but returned on the alarm being given, and found the house enveloped in flames and her children in the midst. The feelings on the mother on beholding the melancholy scene cannot e described. The funeral was attended on Wednesday —Middlebury Mercury (noticed 1 Jan., 1810).
Warren, Isaac (Woodstock) - To Be Sold or Let: A good seat for a Tailor - situated a few rods west of the Court-house on Woodstock Green. Immediate possession will be given by Isaac Warren on the premises. N. B. All those indebted to the subscriber are requested to call and settle their notes and accounts by the fifteenth day of February next - if not, they will certainly have to settle with an attorney. Isaac Warren, Woodstock, 16 Jan., 1809.
Washburn, Mrs. (Hartland). Friday morning last, the wife of Mr. Willard Washburn of Hartland was killed by lightning. (noticed Monday, 30 April, 1810)
Watriss, Sylvanus (Windsor). Merino Lost. STAYED or STOLEN from the subscriber, a half blooded Merino Ram, marked with C through each ear, and 'W' under the right. Whoever will return said Ram shall receive a reward of one dollar, and all necessary charges by: Silvanus Watriss, Windsor, 5 Nov., 1810.
Weathersfield, Vt (A) . — List of letters remaining at the post office 1 Oct., 1807: Lemuel Hitchcock, Fisk & Hitchcock, Stephen Conant, John McMaster, Luke Diggins, James Chittenden, Nathaniel Pierce, Polly Curtis, Tolcott Brown, Thomas Kidder, Mr. Morgan, Abraham Stafford, John Squire, Beth Nichols, all of Weathersfield; and Lemuel Hudson, Charles Kincade, James Hall, Eleazer Ball, David Boynton, Joseph Howe, of Springfield; and Manassah Boyington, Baltimore. — Darius Jones, Postmaster.
Weathersfield, Vt. (B) - List of letters remaining at the post office 1 Jan., 1808: Eli Plant, William Wood, Jacob Getchell, Jabez Lewis, Stephen Conant, Tolcott Brown, John Bointon, Abraham Stafford, Oliver Cook, Orren Phelps, Mr. Morgan, Oliver Wetherbee, Elias DeWolf, Thomas Clark, Alden Yarington, Asa Stratton Jr., all Weathersfield; and Benoni Lockwood Jr., Lemuel Hudson (3) Joseph How, Levi Bates, Luther Lincoln, John McAllister, Moses Cobb, John White, Nathaniel Farrar, Joseph Bugbee, all of Springfield; and Josiah Rich, Claremont, NH - Darius Jones, Postmaster
Weathersfield, Vt. (C) List of letters remaining in the Post Office at Weathersfield, 1 Oct., 1808: Fiske & Hitchcock, 2; Rev. Dan Perry, 3; Messrs. Duncan and Henry, 3; Chandler and Duncan, Josiah Berkley, Levi Norton, Ashel Smith, Samuel Newton, Marvel Jackson, Thomas Brigham, Mehetable Esty, 2; Rev. William Pettegrew, all of Weathersfield; John Holton, Esq., Nomulas Cobb, James Hughes, Springfield. —Darius Jones, Postmaster.
Weathersfield, Vt. (D) List of letters remaining in the Post office at Weathersfield, 1 Jan., 1809: Oliver Cook, Seth Nichols, Doct. Asa Carter, Thomas Kidder, Jeremiah Matthews, Jesse Thomas, Leonard Frost, John Parker, Doct. Nathaniel Pierce, 2; Jesse Matthews, Elijah Fletcher, Zebal Thomas, Ephraim Peterson, Thomas Richards, Rev. Gershom Lane, Asa Stratton, Rev. Dan Perry, Messrs. Duncan & Henry, all Weathersfield; Messrs Whipple and Lynde, Jotham White, Jonas Taylor, Thomas Stodder, Benjamin Aloory, of Springfield...Darius Jones, Postmaster... (noticed 12 Jan., 1809).
Weathersfield, Vt. (E) List of letters remaining in the Post office at Weathersfield, 31 March, 1810. Mr. John Johnson, Jeremiah Matthews, John Newhall, Lemuel Dean, Nathaniel Pierce (2), Messrs. Francis Goodhue & Co., Mr. Samuel Worcester, Levi Danforth, Joseph Spafford, William Pettigrew, Aaron Kidder, Thaddeus Bowman, Miss Nancy L. Cook, Luke Diggins, Miss Sally Wood, Edmund Durham, Ira Durham, all of Weathersfield; Silas Bemis, Daniel Gould, Richard Floyd, Jonathan Barnard, James Whipple, Miss Ruthy T. Walker, Wales Gould, Nathaniel Smith, Nathaniel Burge, Springfield; Calvin Chaplin, Baltimore. —Darius Jones, P. M.
Weathersfield, Vt. (F) List of letters remaining in the Post office at Weathersfield, 30 June, 1810. Mr. Samuel A. Buck, Gershom Clark, Esq., Miss Lydia Chapin, Mr. Stephen Corey, Jeffe Clark, Joseph Demond, Rev. Gershom Lane, Mr. Roger Haskell, Jeremiah Matthews, Jason Robbins, Jacob Matthews, William Nichols, Dr. Nathaniel Pierce, Mr. Luther Page, Miss Hanos Clain, Nathaniel Sewrs, Silas Sears (2), Nathaniel Stoughton, Esq., Miss Sally Weed, all Weathersfield; Mr. James Whipple, Samuel Shattuck, Isaac Smith, Messrs William Quinby, Mr. Oliver Parsons, Josiah Robinson, John Holton, Esq., Mr. Horace Geer, Jeremiah Ellis, Daniel Field, Richard Lee, all of Springfield — Darius Jones, P. M. (noticed 9 July, 1810).
Webster, Beniah... "On the 4th of Sept., 1807, an accident between Cambridge and Watertown, Mr. Webster fell from a team he was driving and the wheels passed over and killed him instantly. He belonged to Weston, Vt., and was in the employ of Mr. Moses Coolidge of Watertown.
Welch, Paul (Vergennes). died in Vergennes, Mr. Samuel Welch, aged 20; Miss Sally Welch, (age 14) and Miss Abby Welch (Age 12), all children of Mr. Paul Welch. They died within a few days of each other. (noticed 9 Jan., 1809)
Weld, Daniel (Hardwick), married on the 31st of December, 1807 at Hardwick, Vt., Mr. Daniel Weld of Berkshire to Miss Lydia Fuller of the former place.
Wells, Shipley (Hartland). Ordination. Ordained at Hartland on Wednesday last as an Evangelist, Mr. Shipley Wells. The proceedings on this solemn and important transaction were as follows: The introductory prayer by the Rev. Edward Evens of Enfield; Sermon from Luke VIII. 16, "No Man, when he hath lighted a candle covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a bed; but settleth it on a candlestick, that they which enter in may see the light," by the Rev. Mr. Howe, of Surry. Consecrating prayer by the Rev. Mr. Pratt of Westmoreland, NH; Charge the Rev. Rev. Mr. Wells of Brattleboro - Right hand of fellowship by Mr. Evens. Concluding prayer by Mr. Wells of Brattleboro. Blessing pronounced by the Rev. Shipley Wells. Every part of the exercises was performed with solemnity and propriety; and we are happy to hear, met the general approbation of all who were present. (noticed Monday, 22 Oct., 1810).
West, Elisha (Woodstock (B) "Take Notice. The subscriber has been duly appointed guardian to Elisha West of Woodstock, in the county of Windsor. All bargains sales or contracts made by said West from the date of these presents, will be held null and void in law. Jabez Bennet, Guardian, Woodstock, Vt., 29 June, 1808.
West, Elisha (Woodstock) (A) "Whereas Abigail, my wife, has left my bed and board, also my house and taken property to my disadvantage, I forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account for I will pay no debt of her contracting after this date. Elisha West, Woodstock, Vt. 22 Aug., 1807.
West, Michael W. (Strafford) Whereas, Sarah, my wife, has eloped from my bed and board; this is to forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, I will pay no debts of her contracting after this date. Michael W. West, Strafford 6 Feb., 1810.
West, Thomas (Woodstock). Farm For Sale. Situated in Woodstock, about tow miles eastwardly from the Green, on a good road and about one-half mile from the Turnpike. —Said farm contains between eighty and ninety acres of land with a house and barn and a small orchard, that begins to bare, and is well watered and a proper proportion under improvement; lies well, and as good land for produce of all kinds as many in the country - there is from twenty to thirty tons of hay cut on said farm yearly. Said farm will be sold reasonably and terms of pay made easy for the purchaser - for particulars enquire of the subscriber on said farm. — Thomas West, Woodstock, Vt. 14 June, 1810.
Wetherbee, David (Weathersfield). Strayed or stolen from the pasture of the subscriber in Weathersfield, on the 4th day of October instant, a light Bay horse with a dark mane and tail, tick set, has a white spot on the end of his nose, has been pricked, and carries a good Tail, natural trotter, and swings his forefeet considerably as he trots. His earls stand wide and some loped, shod all round and well trimmed. Whoever will return or give information where said horse may be had shall be well rewarded by: David Wetherbee, Weathersfield, 8 Oct. ,1808.
Wheeler, Rufus (Plainfield, NH). Ran Away from the subscriber on the night of the 30th of April last, a Mulatto servant Boy, named Jacob Dexter, about five feet ten inches high, nineteen years of age — wore and carried away pantaloons and vest of homespun grey woolen cloth, felt hat, nearly new; a new frock of brown tow cloth, a pair of long cowhide boots, on of which had a piece torn out from the top, and the strap on that side set in below the rent, two thirds; two pair stockings. Said Mulatto boy wears brass earrings and can read, write, and cipher tolerably well. Whoever will take up and return said boy shall be entitled to one cent reward, but no charges or thanks. All persons are forbid harboring or trusting him on my account, as I shall pay no debts of his contracting. —Rufus Wheeler, Plainfield, NH, 2 May, 1810.
Wheelock, John G. (Cavendish). Notice. It is hereby given, that the subscriber will prefer a Petition to the General Assembly of the State of Vermont at their session to be holden at Montpelier for an act suspending all suits against him for such term of time as shall be just and reasonable. John G. Wheelock, Cavendish, 26 Aug, 1809.
Whitelaw, James (Ryegate). Map of Vermont. The subscriber is about to publish a new edition of his large Map of Vermont, and as many new surveys have been made since the Map was first published, he intends to make such alterations and additions as he can collect Materials for. he therefore solicits Surveyors and others who are possessed of Documents to enable them to furnish necessary information, to take the trouble to examine those parts of the Map with which they are acquainted, and transport to him all such information as they think necessary to correct what they find erroneous, or add what is deficient. This information principally wanted is the courses of streams of water, public roads (turnpikes that are already made or will probably soon be made, to be particularly noted) the situation of Mills, Meeting Houses, Court Houses, Academies, &c. Bridges and Ferries over Connecticut River and other large rivers in the State, also Ferries over Lake Champlain. Persons who will take trouble to furnish information shall receive a compensation out of the sale of the Maps. The best method to communicate the information will be to make a plan on a small scale and enclose it in a letter directed to the subscriber. The information is requested to be forwarded by the first of February next, — James Whitelaw, Ryegate, 11 Dec., 1809.
Whitelaw, James. Map of Vermont.. for Sale at this Office (Spooner's Windsor Journal in Windsor). Price: 75 cents plain, 1 dollar painted. A new and elegant MAP of the State of Vermont by James Whitelaw, Esq., late Surveyor General of this state. (noticed 6 Feb., 1810).
Whitelaw, Robert (Ryegate). Patent Cheese Press. The subscriber, having contracted with the Patentee for the right of making and vending the new invented Wheel Machine for pressing CHEESE & c. for the counties of Orange and Caledonia in the State of Vermont, (except the towns of Berlin and Montpelier), has a number of them now ready for sale. As the labor in the Dairy is very hard, and the burden falls principally on the female sex, it is believe that no person acquainted with the operation of the Machine will hesitate to purchase one, to relief their burdens. This Machine is so constructed that a weight of twelve or fifteen pounds placed on the end of a lever of four feet in length, will be sufficient to press a cheese of fifty or sixty pounds weight. The subscriber intends to keep them constantly on hand; Any person wishing to see the operation before purchase is desired to call — Robert Whitelaw, Ryegate, 11 June, 1808. N. B. Should any person wish to purchase a transfer of his right to nay particular town, he will sell on very reasonable terms."
Whitney, Peter (Hartford, Vt.). The subscriber being about to remove from Hartford, requests all persons indebted to him on Note or Book, to call and settle the same by the first day of March, next, or their demands will be lodged with an attorney for collection. —Peter Whitney, Hartford, 6 Feb., 1809.
Whitton, Mrs. (Cornish, NH). Died at Cornish, NH, Mrs. Whitten, consort of Mr. John Whitten, age 60 (noticed 25 Sept., 1809).
Willard, Charles (Hartland, Vt. 10 Oct., 1807). Lost on the 8th instant on Woodstock Green, a two strapped red morocco pocket book containing Dils. 8.50 in bank bills - one note against Charles Pineo for $4, - one note against Consider Alexander - a small due bill against Eli Willard - one letter subscribed to Pascal P. Enos, Esq., and other papers. Whosoever will give information to the subscriber or the Printer hereof, shall be handsomely rewarded. All persons are forbid purchasing or receiving said notes —Charles Willard, Hartland, Vt.
Willard, Ed (Hartland). Masonic Notice.. At a regular communications of Vermont Lodge No. 2 holden at Mason's Hall in Windsor, 17 April, A. L 5810, voted that Ed Willard of Hartland, a member of this Lodge, for immoral, unMasonic conduct, be expelled therefrom - Ebenezer Shedd, Secretary. (noticed 23 April, 1810.)
Willard, Oliver, Col. (Hartland). Died at Hartland, Vt. Colonel Oliver Willard, Aged 87 years (noticed 24 Sept., 1810).
Williams, Lois, Mrs. (Hartland). Died at Hartland on 31st of August, 1810, Mrs. Lois Williams, wife of Mr. Samuel Williams, in the 74th year of her age.
Williams, Mary (Woodstock). Died at Woodstock, Mrs. Mary Williams, consort of Capt. Phinehas Williams, aged 74 years. (notcied Monday, 30 April, 1810).
Wilson, William (Windsor). We were visited on Tuesday evening last, with a heavy fall of rain, accompanied with the most severe thunder and lightning experienced here for a number of years. — The lightning struck in various places, two yearlings and 17 sheep were killed in the pasture of Mr. William Wilson. The same evening a dwelling house in Claremont, occupied by Mr. Guggins, was considerably damaged and a young woman in the house was stricken down but not much injured. (noticed Monday 25 June, 1810).
Winch, Caleb (Fitzwilliam, NH). Communicated. Burnt at Fitzwilliam on the night of the 17th instant, the dwelling house of Lieut. Caleb Winch. The family was alarmed about 11 o'clock. To extinguish the fire was a vain attempt. Very little of the effects were saved. The loss is estimated at 100 or 200 dollars. What adds to the poignancy of the trail and makes the loss of property to be forgotten is that Calvin, a lad between 6 and 7 years old, youngest son of Capt. Joseph Winch, was consumed in the flames. How the fire caught is somewhat uncertain, but supposed to be conveyed through some crevice in the chimney. (noticed 29 May, 1809).
Winch, Caleb, Lieut. (Fitzwilliam, NH). Casualties At Fitzwilliam, NH, May 30th, by lightning, a valuable barn was consumed, together with about twenty-seven bushels of grain, seventy pounds of sheeps' wool, a quantity of Flax, and twenty tons of English Hay, belonging to Lieut. Caleb Winch. Lost estimated at about seven hundred dollars. What makes this event more distressing is but a few days more than a year ago, He lost his dwelling house and almost all its contents. —N. H. Sentinel (noticed 2 July, 1810).
Windsor School (Windsor). The public are informed that a School will be opened this day for the admission of Scholars to be instructed in Reading, Writing, English Grammar, Arithmetic, Geography, and the Languages. at the schoolroom opposite General Forbes' store in Windsor - Nathan Coolidge, Allen Hayes, Abner Forbes, Committee. Windsor, 20 Nov., 1809.
Windsor State Prison (A): The subscribers being appointed by the legislature of this state for site and building a State Prison in said state, hereby give notice that they will receive said proposals as any person or persons shall make respected the place where said prison shall stand and contracts for building the same, at their dwelling houses on or before the second Monday in January next, and at Loudon Cafe's in Middlebury on the Third Tuesday in said January - Ezra Butler, Samuel Shaw, Josiah Wright, John Cameron, Elihu Luce, commissioners, 13 Nov., 1807. — the several printers in the state are requested to publish the above notification three weeks successively in their papers.
Windsor State Prison (B): "The honorable commissioners appointed by the Legislature to build a State Prison, have purchased a lot of land opposite the dwelling house of Stephen Jacobs, Esq., in this town on which to erect said building. (noticed 12 Jan., 1808.)
Windsor State Prison (C) .. Notice.. The Board of Visitors of the States' Prison for the State of Vermont will meet at the house of Samuel Patrick, Innholder in Windsor at 9 o'clock A. M. on the first day of March next, at which time it is expected the officers of said position will be appointed. — Elihu Luce, William Leverett, William Hunter, Abner Forbes, Gregory Stone, Visitors... (Windsor, 16 Feb., 1809).
Windsor State Prison (D) .. In the course of the last week, nine prisoners taken from the Jails of Burlington and Danville, were committed to the State Prison in this town (noticed Monday, 5 June, 1809).
Windsor State Prison (E) 50 Dollars Reward. Escaped from the State's Prison, on the morning of the 1st instant, a convict by the name of Alexander Palmer. He is about twenty-one years old, five feet four and 1/2 inches in height, grey eyes, brown hair, and light complexion. — wore away the uniform of said prison; each garment being made of green and red cloth and chains on his legs. Whoever will take up said convict and return him to the State Prison in Windsor, State of Vermont, shall receive the above reward, and all necessary charges. — Thomas Leverett, Superintendent. Windsor, 1 Sept., 1809. N. B. He will probably divest himself of the above chains and uniform.
Windsor State Prison (F) .. Take Notice. The subscribes to the State Prison Bond, are notified to meet at Pettes' Coffee House on the 13th instant at two o'clock P. M. for the purpose of making arrangements for satisfying the balance due on the execution issued on said Bond and to prevent any further cost. Those who do not attend will not have reason to complain if the execution is levied upon them. A general and punctual attendance is requested to put an end to this disagreeable business. — (noticed Monday, 10 Sept., 1810).
Windsor State Prison (F) Convicts. Two Hundred Dollars Reward. Escaped from the State Prison on the night of the 20th instant, four convicts by the names of Samuel Hemingway, Daniel Wilbur, William Gilman and Ezekiel Flanders. Hemingway is about 53 years of age, five feet five and five inches high, light blue yes, grey hair, and light complexion; Wilbur is thirty-six years old, five feet eight and a half inches high, dark grey eyes, brown hair, and dark complexion; Gilman is 27 years of age, five feet 7 and one-quarter inches high, dark grey eyes, black hair, and dark complexion; Flanders is 23 years old, five feet, five and one-quarter inches high, grey eyes, light hair and light complexion - wore away the uniform of the prison, the garments being made of green and red cloth. Whoever will take up said CONVICTS and return them to the State Prison in Windsor, State of Vermont, shall receive the above reward of Fifty Dollars for each and all reasonable charges. — Thomas Leverett Superintendent, Windsor, 21 Feb., 1810.
Windsor State Prison (G) State Prison Manufactures. The public are respectfully informed that the manufactures of the State Prison have attained such a degree of perfection as to give a reasonable ground of hope not only that they will, at no very distant period, indemnify the State the expenses of the institution, but will supply purchasers with many necessary articles at a much lower rate than they have hitherto been afforded in Vermont. The subscriber has on hand a large quantity of 8d, 10d, and 20d wrought nails, which he will sell at the lowest price from a single pound to any quantity wanted. He has also on hand of the same manufacture, various other articles, such as Windsor Chairs, Men's and Women's shoes, spinning wheels, both large and small &c. &c. It is intended likewise, to commence weaving and the making of Morocco shoes, as soon as leather and looms can be procured, on a plan that will accommodate the public in the best and cheapest manner. This institution involving no question of politics, but being allowed by all parties to be a beneficial establishment, the subscriber hopes that as he intends in vending all and every articles, to put things at the lowest price, those who are in want of them, will perceive, that in becoming purchasers, their interest and patriotism coalesce, while they benefit themselves they benefit the public. — Thomas Leverett, Superintendent. N. B. Vermont Bills will be received at par for any of the above articles. (noticed 19 Feb., 1810).
Wing, Benjamin (Barnard).. "To be sold, by order of the Judge of Probate for the district of Hartford, a Farm lying in Barnard being the real estate of Benjamin Wing, late of Barnard, deceased containing one hundred and six acres of land, consisting of mowing, plowing, pasturing and woodland. For further particulars enquire of the subscriber near the premises - John Gambel, Executor.. Barnard, Vt. 7 Oct., 1807.
Woodstock, Vt. $100 Reward: Broke gaol at Woodstock on the night of the 27th instant, Jabez Thomas, Philander Nobles, Arthur Boyce, Henry Congdon & Samuel Carey; imprisoned on the crime of counterfeiting. Thomas is a large fleshy man, about 44 years of age, light complexion, wore away a light colored great coat and pantaloons. Nobles is also fleshy, of a light complexion, about 30 years of age, wore away a dark colored furtout and pantaloons. Boyce is about 25 years of age, slender built, light complexion, wore away dark colored clothing. Congdon is about 25 years of age, short and thickset, of a sandy complexion, wore away a dark colored surtont, spencer and pantaloons. Carey is about 50 years of age, dark complexion, peaked nose, and pitted with the small pox, wore away a light mix-colored great coat, black striped velvet pantaloons. Who ever will apprehend said culprits, and return them to Woodstock gaol, shall receive the above reward or twenty dollars for each and necessary charges paid. — William Strong, Sheriff, Woodstock, Vt., 28 Feb., 1808.
Wright, Simeon (Brandon, Vt.). We hear from Brandon that Mr. Simeon Wright, of that town, was frozen to death on the night of the 1st instant (noticed 18 Jan., 1808).
Young, Samuel B. Esq. (Bennington). Fire! We learn from Bennington that on the morning of the 17th instant, the Court-House, Goal, a Tavern-house adjoining the same, and the dwelling house of Samuel B. Young, Esq. of that town was consumed by fire (noticed Monday 29 May, 1809).
