Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-08-09

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In this place the quantity Of rain which fell, as
determined by the rain guage kept by Dr. Grau,
was Ills inches, far exceeding In quality that Of
any previous storm on record The damage done
to mills and bridges in this town was comparative
ly small but the roads were injured to the amount
Of six or seven hundred dollars. In Vernon two
or three bridges were carried away, and one cul-
vert on the Vermont & Massachusetts Railroad
The latter has been repaired In the towns in this
county that do not border on the Connecticut Rv-
er the damage exceptto highways, is small
In Dummers,on, Putney and Westminster, more
than dozen bridges have been destroyed or rem
dorel impossible The highways have also been
washed 50 seriously as to render travelling very in
secure. The damage done to the roads and bridges
in these three towns must amount to $4,000.
The Valley Railroad has suffered more than at
All previous freshcts since it was built. There are
no less than six places where the embankment is
washed away for considerable distance. The breaks
nearest the terinini must be repaired before those
nearer the center can be reached aud the process
Of PREPARATION is greatly retarded by the bad eond
ton Of the adjoining highways, which are in such
condition as not to admit Of the transit Of loaded
teams
On the Cheshire ro,i in walpole about one hun
drcd feet ola high enihanknent Was WASHED away,
and passengers and baggage have to be Transported
across rude bridge erected over the stream that
now flows through the opening. While the eve
ming train was waiting on the Bellows Falls
end for the passengers from Kecne, Tuesday even
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train out an night This latter obstruction has
since been removed, but the portion Of the road be-
tween the Falls and walpoie will not be passable
for trains until next week.
The damage done on the Sullivan and Rutland
Burlington roads, was much less. The latter
was as 50 slightly injured that most Of the trains
werc in on time. Those Of the former suffered two
days interruption.
Ia walpole, y. H., fneen bridges we're carried
away, and other property greatly injured. Messrs
Holt, Deniing & Chandler had near hundred thou
sand feet Of lumber in RATS in Cold Brook, most Of
which we're broken mp and dispersed. In Langdon
two sawmils and several bridges we're swept away,
and one manufacturing company injured to the a.
mount Of $40, 600 OF $1,000. Prom other and
distant points we hear rumors Of serious loses
sustained On account Of this freshet.
We learn that on Thursday as the engine "wes-
minister" was crossing the trussle work eonstruc-
ted over the breakagc near Chureh's in Westmins-
ter it fell through uto the water. This engine was
one Of the best on the road, and the company will
suffer considerable loss from the injury it will re-
eeiye Fortunately no one was wounded.
Our paper Of last week contained the melancholy
intelligence Of the death Of valued fellow towns
man, Mr.. Edward A. Stearns. by this event the
community has suffered an almost irreparablo loss
Mr.. s,earns was highly esteemed for the many e1-
celent traits Of his character and bis valuable bu-
siness services. Endowed with strong clear prac-
teal intellect, he carried his mechanical art to 80
high degree Of perfection, as to be widely known
for the accuracy aud beauty Of its workmanship
lie was one Of that large class who by their force
energy and skill, have gained for our county a
world-renowned fame in the achievements Of prac-
teal art, and at the same time secured 10 them
selves completeness and wealth. The loss Of such
man in any community is always serious. But in
this case 1t is especially so, because his intimate
knowledge Of the details of his business will make
it exceedingly difficult to supply his place Moth
ing short Of tho highest possible perfection would
satisfy him, and it is here that we see the secret Of
that success which gained him an extended reputa-
ton, and secured to his frma steady and lucrative
business
Mr.. stearns was singularly modest and unas-
suming in manner, faithful in his duties as a citi
zen, constant in his friendship, true and devoted
in hi- domestic life. One Of the best tributes to
the worth Of his character. is the esteem in which
he was held by those who were connected with him
in the relations Of business The universal feeling
Of sadness which peryaded the community when
they heard Of his death, should be a gratifying
testimony to his family Of the esteem with which
he was regarded, and it is hoped that the sincere
sympathy which has thus been expressed will help
to solaee them in their deep and heavy bereaye-
ment.
The Crops.-Tho crop Of hay which in this
County Is nearly all secured, is larger and Of
better quality than has been cut for several years
The weather has, until the present week, been
very favorable for curing the hay, and no wash
ing rains fell during its growth it Is excellent in
quality Oats look well and promise large yield,
although the late storm has beaten them down and
otherwise injured them. Corn WAS backward uu-
til July, but the warm weather of that month
brought it forward wonderfully. The recent
drouth had begun to injurc it, but there is now no
prospect Of its suffering again from a like cause,
and it will undoubtedly return liberal yield
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