Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-07-10

NO. 2.
PITTsFoRp, W., July 7.
Editor Of hs RutlaHd Herald.

iilietohpi W., ouiY -
Editor Of ths Rutland Herald,
My DEAR SIR: ... ... .
Ones pleasure, after all, especially if a
stranger and in strange land, depends al
together upon the treatment received at the
hands of those with whom one comes in con-
tact and / must say, that, during my brief
soiourn among the Green Mountains, have
experienced naught but succession of CIV
ilities from The hospitable Vermonters.
The beautiful village from which now
address you, is one OF those quiet, peaceful
localities culiar TO New England--where
neither unbounded wealth nor squalid pow
erty is discernable, but where substantial
dwellings and neatly-built cottages, sur
rounded by well.cultvated grounds, attest
the comfort and independence of the owners.
The village of Plttsford is at present des-
titute ofmanufactories, although good water
power is available; and its distance from the
Railway 1.-TWO miles) neither adds to nor di-
minishes from its trade. There are but few
stores and they are sustained chiefly by the
requirements of the farming community
The Congregational Church is very COM
modious and beautiful edifce, and would do
credit to more pretending community.
There are three other places of worship
Baptist, Methodist and Roman Catholic
the latter church having been, but recently
completed. | To- '
Where the cause OF Religi,aJ,}l ss de-
veloped, we we're not Surprised 90 4zs the
educational interests of the youRs 20 well
cared for The District School House and
Town Hall (for both are under one root) is
large and well-appointed building The
course of study pursued in this District has
been highly commended; and many an eX-
ceent scholar has received "good founda-
ton" at this and similar establishments in
the country In this connection | might
mention another institution, of vital impor-
tance to every communicative, the Town
! Library, established in 1910, and denoml-
mated McClure's Library. There are up
| wards of 1000 volumes Of the best ancient
and modern-auhors, who, for the trlting
sum of 25 cents per quarter, can be consulted
by ALL who choose to avail themselves OF
this estmable priyilege-a boon not to be
despsed,
/ was particularly pleased with the loca-
ton of the Cemetery in this place. s more
suitable site could not have been chosen. Its
proximity to the village-to which. objections
might with propriety be uraed-'9, e.nurely
obviated br H., Isolated position. It's STU
ated upon hill by the roadside (nine acres
in EXTENT, the surface of whichis completely
level, with gently sloping sides. The ground
is enclosed by a substantial fence, and the
front, which is terraced to the summit, is pro-
tected by a stone abutment. The entrance
for visitors is by beautifully designed iron
gate, upon which is inscribed PRESENTED
BY THE LADIES OF PITTsFoRD,- 1860."-
Passing through this gate, the ascension is
made by fight of pure white marble steps,
on either side of which is placed an artist
cally wrought iron chain, suspended by
, marble pillars This ground was dedicated
on the 4th of July 1857, on which occasion
suitable address was delivered by Mr.
Walker, young gentleman who, on this
solemn occasion, surprised both friends anG
neighbors with his eloquence and fervor
The following verse is from the Dedication
Hymn, composed by the above-named young
gentleman, who is now an honored Servant
of God in the Ministry at Portland, Me-.
Take Thou this hill it ist was Thine;
From earthly these bounds we free
| To nobler sheaYes its roods resign,
And give it, Lord, again to Thee.
had the pleasure of visit to Sutherland
Falls-some four miles from Pittsford-anC
although ] have seen many larger falls o
water, have never witnessed the same pc
culiarites as are to be found here. The
! most noticeable feauture is the existence o
natural canal, or mill-race, at the head o
the falls, upon which race marble cutting
mill is now in operation. What would hav,
cost thousands of dollars to construct by art
a freak of nature has produced to perfection
s From the highest point of these falls vIev
is presented that enraptures the eye, ant
renders description hopeless. The loud roa
of the seething water, as 1T madly dashe
down the precipitous and crazy rocks till i
d mingles with the placid stream below--th,
+ cloudless sky and transparent atmosphere
the rich foliage of the woods and blooming
d meadows, dotted here and there with farm
houses, shaded with the wide spreading elm
large barns, extensive orchards and al
expanse of high hills, BONDED only by tn
horizon--complete picture which needs b.
seen to be appreciated. a. as l,g
The fourth of July was duly celebrated IL
this village by procession of Sabbath Schoo
children, headed by, an excellent band O
music, and proceeded to lovely grove i
the vicinity, where they, were received by
large concourse of people who had assem-
bled to hear the addresses Of gentlemen VIII
had volunteered on this occasion. Afte
several stirring and patriotic speeches ha'
been made, the assembly were invited t
partake of most sumptuous repast provlde'
by the {" Ladies of Plttsfoyd." Long life I
them, say we, for if any deserve honoiabl
mention, from stranger, it is these sam
Ladies of Pittstord," who seem to have ha
a finger in the pie" in many a good cause
aal .at e. o.