Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1843-08-31
Correspondence Of the Crne,anan Gasens.
THE sEPTuRATlsTS.

''so " ~ peasant one. ~ ~ sHoateu mar lht &
Eastern bank OF the Tnscsrawas river. ten miles I
North Of New Philadelphia, and The Ohio canal
Some ,wen,y-fse years ago, fsw Germans left \
their native land and having had some difference
with their religious associates assumed the name OF
Sepiura,ists, and repaired 10 this country seek
future home, where they could a, once secure TO
themselves a certainty Of living and enjoy the
blessings of religious liberty. They were headed
by a man named Bimelar, who conducted them 10
this place, where they purchased abou, 5000 acres
OF land. then wilderness. They wen, to work
with great spri, and zeal, and by continued indus
try and economy, have one Of the plea sen,est
villages 10 The State. They ~o.s slnce been add
ing to their possessions, which this time consists
Of sbou, 1000 Of land, and considerable por-
uon of !, handsomely improved and laid off u,o
large fields, with much taste and regularity.
The village is perfect model Of neatness, clean
illness and order They have splendid hotel with
a cupola, conveniently and in some respects, ele-
gantly arranged and furnished, possessing numer-
attractions 10 travellers and visitors, not 10 be
found in many large cities. always take this place
in my route North, and enjoy quite luxury in par
taking OF the fine Accommodations and excellent fare
here presented nearly every thing is Of their own
production. Their storehousc is large and contains
every thing in that line. The dwelling, rather
mansion, ofth leader is certainly a curiosity. In
addition TO the size and external splendor of the
building, it is furnished with much taste and neat
ness Adjoining Separated only by s,reet) is the
large and beautiful public garden, embracing about
two Of ground laid off in sngularly nea, and
handsome manner.
! Immediately in the centre is circle Of about
twenty feet in diameter enclosed with railing, and
entered by four small gates at opposite directions
aud in the CENTRE elevated small circle, stands
a fine century plant now about twenty years old,
and the whole is filled up with many beautiful flow
ers. Toward the centre Gil Gle all parts of the gar
den radiaic forming beds of various shapes aud laid
off with grea, regularity, and filled with every thing
calculated to crafty the eye or taste. The green
house is large and abounds with many choice and
valuable plants. They have one hourishng greer
bay tree with a few young ones coming up around
it the leaves are strongly spiced.
All the houses recently built are large and wei
finished, and many of them covered with tile. The
gardens all handsomely and advaniageously cul
tyated in fact nothing can exceed the order anS
cleanliness with which every thing about the whole
] premises is kept. They are sober, industrious
moral people, aud the peculiar stiffness and reign
ing quiet Of the place strike the beholder with gea
i, force. They governed by laws Of their owl
which do come in conflict with those Of the gen
eral government, and the great object aimed at b,
the leader is TO nsti into the minds OF all his sub
e jects faithful and beautiful obedience TO his com
mands, assuring them that upon this depends al
f their happiness They appear completely subser
,, Went his wishes, and the result of their obedenc
is fully demonstrated in every action Of their live,
). This being Sunday, resolved to spend it anon
them, and at half past eight o'clock in the mornin
entered the meeting house, long building PARTIAL
divided by Two large asles in the centre, end de
!, voted to females and The other 10 the females Th
n former all wear caps and attend church wilhou
l. bonne,s, thus presenting singular array of'cappe
heads, some Of them quite Enthusiastically adorned.
X About midway of the house, and opposite Lin
dividing the audience, is placed piano forte. 4
4, the moment entered their leader was seated at
and engaged IN playing time on his right sat hv
musicians, with two clarionets, two with flutes, an
u one with violin; in a few moments he gave SON
~ directions and they all joined in what took 10 be
. symphony, which lasted few minutes, when
. gave hymn, and the audience all joined in SIM
ing, accompanied by the instruments, he playing u
n on the piano, AT the end Of tie hymn the audIen'
rose, and sang OF what was told was
prayer, which was repeated again al the conclusit
, Of the service, and was all the form Of pray
u used. lie read chapter ,he Old Testament, al
spoke for about hour in German, with much n
ency, and without any excitement. Indeed all the
conduct and actions were Characterized by gre
=, order and self control. Never did behold mo
:" perfectly placid counienance, and one apparent
better calculated TO inspss FesPec, and esteem mi
y that of their leader Mr.. BmeTler. lie is now sbo
"a 20 years of age, and it is subject of some ankle
:. among them who shall succeed him.
After the services were over, the females rose al
a commenced retiring, those in the front seats goi
GU, first, with great regularity, the musicians,
-. GLIDING the leader, playing lively tune. I
~ meeting then broke up This is all the rego
"s service they have After this they go TO work
10 usual on other DAYS, at leas, many Of them
Ia, that Icing taught them as part OF their duty Tn
~ are now permitted to marry, which not the ca
some years ago. They are about two hundred
=, number, exclusive Of many hired hands. Tho
who JOIN them can either give up all their prope
:, O, not those who give 1t up have some privilege
!. those who do not, labor without remuneration,
cepting a support, which Is abundant, but IN pls
-. wholeso form. They appear TO be contents
{, is thought by many Of the citizens around he
that they are not, and that The death Of Mr. BIN
Ter will be the signal FOR dnal dissolution. sp
- an hour very pleasantly with him at his mansion.
Saturday night found him quite oommOnicall
and disposed 10 give me all the information soog
They certainly have many Of the elements Of co
fort and baoniness in their borders, if they can oi