Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-10-26
Notes and Observations.

a few minutes before 10 An Ate. ad-
justipg some business matters OF inter
est to me at this place, | proceeded to
the depot TO await the cars that were to
bear me onward TO the scene of my new
and untried labors. had not long TO
wait. The shrill sound OF the steam
whistle soon announced the approach
ing train, and admonished me TO be up
and ready for quick compliance with
the familiar phrase "all aboard"
The train reached Rutland about half
past twelve, at which place We remained
till P. NJ. On leaving Rutland, one of
our most growing, prominent and COM
merclal centres in the State, place
where merchandise is reported the best
and the cheapest, and paying clients re-
ceive ready counsel and prompt assist
ance, my heart filled with emotion, in
view of the novel, historic route which
lay before me. Passing north through
Pittsford, the home of many a wealthy
farmer and thrifty mechanic, we soon
reached the pleasant and fourishing
village of Brandon, the scene and the
atre OF my first efforts in youthful, self
sustaining lie. Who can tell the emo
tions of my heart, as | once more gazed
upon the old Vt. Lit. and Sci, as the
students used TO familiarity call the Sem
mary, and took hasty retrospective
glance over period Of some twenty-five
years, which had interviewed since first
set foot within its halls. These twenty
five years have wrought no visible change
in the external appearance Of the build
ing, so far as ! could detect from the
cars. All else, how changed The
bright and youthful group that then
gathered within its walls, the smiling
faces and joyous hearts that there met
and interchanged their innocent jokes
and pleasantries, their good wishes and
soul-felt salutations; where are they ?
Let the unsparing realities Of time and
its changing and revolving events give
answer. Many still survive, and many,
alas sleep the sleep that can only be
broken by the last, loud summons Of
quick and dead The Church-yard has
become their resting place, and the grave
holds and conceals their precious dust.
The marble slab speaks their fate, and
the monumental spire proclaims their
dissolution. Peace to their slumbers.
The village of Brandon is truly wor-
thy the enterprising spirit which has
built it up, and which still sustains its
growth and reputation. Its location is
every way delightful. The waters Of
Otter Greek flow in beauty at its feet,
and the soft-winged zephyrs gently kiss
the hill-tops which overlook and sur
round it. Its streets are wide, neat and
airy, and its dwellings and scenery be-
token the wealth, taste and intelligence
Of the owners and occupants. The stu
dent or the visitor who may ehOnoe TO
mingle in society here will long remem-
Der it's pleasure and hospitality.
The towns of Leicester and Sails
bury are each traversed by the Rutland
g. Burlington Railroad, and each exhib-
its good and unmistakable evidence of
industry and perseverance among the
farmers. Large numbers Of sheep and
cattle were seen cropping the sweet
grass upon the broad smooth meadows
on either side the track, atfording
pleasing and delightful view to passen-
gers, and l doubt not, happy and en-
couraging profit to their owners. Lake
Dunmore, in the town Of Salisbury, is a
favorite retreat for the gay and admir-
ing, and no filter resort can be found for
the qualification of all lovers Of the ro-
mantle and beautiful.
Middlebury, with its college fame and
classic notoriety, next comes into view,
and demands passing notice. Here
center the memories Of some Of the
brightest ornaments in the scientific
and literary world. Here Latin and
Greek have been mastered, and the high
err and more difficult sciences yielded to
the persevering researches Of the inquir-
ing students.
Middlebury College holds no inferior
rank among the kindred institutions o.
our country. Others have educated
more men, but few have fitted and sent
forth better. The bar, the bench and
the pulpit have each been graced and
honored by its graduates, and each has
felt the power and force of intelligence
which its training and thorough in
structlon have developed. May its pros
perity increase and its usefulness be &C.
knowledged through an enlarged sup
port and more liberal patronage.
! r. n. P.