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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-10-19
Local and state Items.

Our VILLAGE WALKs.-Ea Rutland Her.
ald' In behalf of the ladies of our village,
beg leave to say few words in rela-
tion to the side walks, and particularly
the street crossings.
Some commendable progress has
been made in securing good side walks,
but what does it all amount to if, at the
points where the walks cross street,
you are obliged to wade knee deep
through water or mud ? You may have
ever so good walk until you come to a
street crossing, yet if you must boat it
across the street, an efectual embargo
is laid upon pedestrianism and this is
the case with very many, if not all, our
street crossings. know Of women and
children who cannot go out in wet
weather, and are obliged to remain
away from church from this cause
alone.
The street crossings in this particular
are defective at the head of Washing
ton street and West street, at the inter-
section of Court street with Washing
ton, Center and West streets, ana many
others that might mention, Why are
not the walks across these streets prop
erly constructed Of flag Stones and made
passable? The expense would be moth
ing, as compared with their convenience
and utility, or must it ever be that the
ladies and children of our village shall
be mud bound, prevented from attending
meetings on the Sabbath, visiting their
neighbors, doing shopping, and the ten
thousand other things to perform
which a good street is essential? Let
their prayers for good street-crossings
be answered speedily by our officials.
PEDEs,, TRAN.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-10-19

FIRE DEPARTMENT. The Fall Inspection
of the Hose and Engines Of the two
Fire Companies, and the ladders Of the
Hook and Ladder Company in this viii
| lage, took place last Saturday afternoon.
The result was quite satisfactory. The
Engine Companies played through be,
tween five and six hundred feet of hose
which proved to be perfectly sound with
the exception Of one short piece
in each. The Hook and Ladder
Company set their tallest ladder
upon three story building, tried its
strength, and took it down again with
ease and safety. After the inspection,
the companies repaired to the Fair
ground, and exercised their skill in tar
get shooting, Messrs NJ. G. Everts, J. E.
BagIey and Cephus Alvord having been
previously designated as judges. Each
company fired thirty-five shots at cir
cular target two and a half feet in diam
eter placed at distance of about forty
rods. Engine Company Number One
put three shots into the target, and
Francis Fem made the best shot in the
company. Number Two put in six shots,
and James X. Mclean made the best
shot of any in his company, and the best
of any that fired at the target. He was |
duly applauded, and some one in the
crowd said. $50 much for cold water"
The Hook and Ladder Company hit
their target five times, Walter Landon's
shot being the best, and the judges de-
cided that they had made the best
string" of any, and consequently were
entitled to the first prize of twenty dol
lars To Number Two was awarded
the second prize, and Number One the
third. Those who made the best shot
in each of the companies were allowed
10 keep the targets; consequently Fran |
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-10-19

WANTED A young man nineteen
years of age, of Swiss parentage, is de-
sirous Of obtaining employment of some
kind-in shop or store, or on a farm.
He is able to give good references.
Those who may be in want of such a
person Gun obtain further information
by inquiring Of Mr.. Reed, one of the op-
orators at the Telegraph Office in this
place.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-10-19
The Fair at Brandon.

BRANDON, Oct. 10, 1865.
La@a A.aaad Herald The contest in
sne Weathe! which has been raging for
: leW days in favor of Jupiter Pluvialis,
was this morning won most gallantly by
,oh SOL who snatched the banner Of the
4 AAins Of Day from the grasp of the rain
~ ana hung it oyer hill ard dale, kiss
IS =. 'ne mountain-tops and lighting up
sA 'Greenbacks" of the Old Green
Muntain State.
s 1Is brilliant conquest was the signal
- - the outpouring of all of Brandon,
y. y. IN more senses than one, did it give
q svAen OF Far Day. At an early hour
ne ne wide Shady, beautiful streets of this
:: 49, OF Villages were filled with car
,,Ases, hled with people, filed with
Fair things. ''''" "''N
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RUTI AND II ERAhp.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1865.

MONDAY, OCTOBER IL, 1866,
TurNB-scREws.-It is stated in one
account Of the reCapture OF DR., Mudd,
that he was Immediately brought 10 the
fort, and the thumb screws applied to
Sir. and under the pressure of pain he
acknowledged that Quartermaster Kelly
aNaA agreed TO help him to escape on the
promtse Of receiving Mudd's gold watch.
The first remark we have to make in
reference 10 this story is we do not be-
Ncy. IL. We have read in history of
persons being stretched on the rack or
ybce. and torf,ved in other ways TO
nnake them tell what they knew, and
tbesc statements are so well authentic
ated .ha. we are compelled to believe
tbey are rue. But these things took
place in the dark ages, in heather lands
or under cruel and despotic governments
Less than half dozen years ago it was
probably no uncommon thing for negro
.
whipped Tor refusing to disclose. Not
more than two years ago, and in our own
army of the James River it was stated
THAT q negro having been accused of Sc
creting certain articles, and denying it,
was put to the torture in some way till
be finally owned up, and promised that
ii taken in a boat to place indicated he
would restore the property. On his way
De Jumped overheard and was drowned,
and consequently it could never be
known whether he was guilty or not
guilty. Instances without number have
occurred in which sufferers have confessed
tOwhat was untrue, in order to be reliev-
ed rom their sufferings.
But we live in an enlightened and
christian age. Slavery is abolished, the
gebelion is crushed, the war Is ended
and there is no longer any military ne
CeSsity for extreme or cruel measures.
Dir Tracy, the other day, near the close
Cf his argument in the case of man
who had been put in jail for from three
10 ten minutes, said inpressively.
4 Blood has been shed in this land.
thousands Of hearts have been wruup
With anguish. But it has been all in vain
Il our liberties are TO pc thus invaded.
In perfect keeping with the peroration
otthe eloquent counsel for the plaintiff
she Jury awarded damages to the amount
4 one thousand dollars.
n We repeat, we do not believe a word
/ Eabout the torture of the thumb screws
Eb1t If it should prove to be true, we
Ehope the perpetrator of the deed will be
Espeedl!y arrested and punished accord
&pns 10 law. If there is no law that
Epneet> the case, then we hope that some
Evohn P. Hale may arise in the National
Congress, and by the same rule that
foggins was abolished in the army aud
nRyy W. hope that cruel torture for any
purpose, and especially for the purpose
III fXtOrtinG evidence may be for ever
|abolished.
As for Dr.. Mudd we rejoice that he
In "a not succeed in efiecting his escape.
In had fair trial and was .ound guilty
III &dlng and abetting in the murder OF
I'm President. Ho ought therefore
IN suffer the punishment which the
|tg% nd welfare of society demand.
fPO. as be is q partaker of our COM
roA humanity, the good OF society does
pot require, but forbids, that he should
Foe suojecte to the torture.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-10-19

els Fem, j, X. Mclean and Walter Lam
don took them. The rifles used, were
two breech leaders, Billiards. Patent,
with barrels about two feet two inches
long, one belonging to J. E. Bagley, and
the other TO L. L. Durkee. After the
target practice was concluded, there was
an unlimited amount of loading and
firing at will-or perhaps 1t might be
called picket firing at forlorn chicken
at distance Of about fifty rods. Some
very close shots were made, and one of
the marksmen succeeded in drawing
blood from the chickens toes, whereupon
a boy brought him OFF.
The two Fire Companies are very neat
ly uniformed; the Hook and Ladder Co.
is not. We beg leave to suggest that
this efficient and Indispensable branch
of the organization deserve we'll of their
fel!ow-citizens. We trust that the en-
lightened liberality which has charac-
terized the people hitherto will be con-
tinued and that it will not be long before
the Hook and Ladder Company may
also be furnished with the means of OBJ
tanning suitable uniform.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-10-19

APP0NTMENT.-It will be seen in the
account Of Legislative Proceedings, pub
lished in to-day's HERALD, that Charles
NJ. Gay, Esq, Of Rutland, has been ap-
pointed by Gov. Dillingham;, Secretary
Of Civil and Military Affairs.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-10-19

MILITARY School IN BRATTLEBoRo.-
Editor Rutland Herald: Spending an hour
and half in Brattleboro yesterday, I
had the pleasure of witnessing a very
fine parade of the military school under
the direction and tutorship of Capt. C.
A. Miles. The school consists of some
sixty young men, between the ages of
twelve and eighteen years. They march
ed to the Brattleboro House, fully armed
and equipped, stacked arms in the por-
tico, and filed into the dining hall, where
magnificent dinner gotten up in "mine
host" Lawrence's peculiar and unique
style, awaited them. After having done
full justice to the eatables spread before
them, they "fell in" at the tap of the
drum, and Capt. Miles put them through
the manual Of arms, marching and
counter marching in double-quick and
common time, all of which was done in
a wonderfully military style and precis-
ion. have seen some well-drilled regi-
ments Of old soldiers, but never saw
anything surpass the drill of these boys.
An old soldier stood by and remarked
that he never saw better exercise, even
in the old Army of the Potomac. West
Point may boast their equal, but I doubt
if they could make bett,. ,.er display.
Capt. Miles deserves great credit for
his untiring efortr.,, and the success he
has AAAs
nas a''aihed IN %-dvancing these boys to
80 nigh late of perfection in the art
VI NJ Larry drill 4; and this, I am told, is
"4iy a small specimen of what they
IAN do, in their other varied studies.
Brattleboro may well feel proud Of
Capt. Miles and his school.
Yours,
PUTNEY RAYMOND.
Bardwell House, Rutland, Oct. IA.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-10-19
THE TOWN HALL

lafse taoles were ranged on each side
INC Hall, while down the Center a
uouoIe one ran with frame work ito
n, nn0le length upon which were laid or
Auns ~ multiIarious articles.
= .ne north end Of the Hall was devot.
TIA II = b. works Of art. Here, pictures bv
snDa,, ~ .'o'ographer VINO had caught the
autn draS lace =, Pbe0us and made him do do
wy wy as tAe most cunning of artists
nsns os,e .,5,, arranged side by side with the
EsssaIar 1 .,llnss OF Genius from amateurs.
IS H. o'ls a Q, leatherwork were pendant
yirtD S1'DefS upon which articles of
st.as. aal "hat-not Were arranged.
the raa. lung out in bold relief among all
cob o, ,,, was a striking likenes Of lin
o'' martyr President.
~. - were "A paintings on exhibition
'''ns Oh, Grectau ,crayoa. p 2 taI.etc'
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-10-19

APPIEs.-Mr. Lyman Beebe of Water
bury, gathered the present season from
one tree, thirty-two bushels of common
apples, which he sold for $3.50 per
bushel
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-10-19

REUNION OF VERMONT OFFIoERs.--
We published in the HERALD of Thurs
day last Circular calling meeting of
Vermont Officers at Montpelier, on
Wednesday, October 25th, for the pur-
pose Of forming permanent organiza-
tion, and enjoying supper.
We take pleasure in reminding call
whom it may concern" of the contem-
plated reunion; and we would suggest
to them the propriety of allowing mem
bers of the press, who may be on the
ground, the privilege of attending the
meeting, for the purpose Of giving to
their readers some account of proceed
ings which must be of very general in
terest.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-10-19

RA1N--We had another cold, windy,
rainy, uncomfortable sabbath yesterday
The surrounding hills, although con-
cealed by the clouds, may be presumed
to be whitened with snow. 1t may be
observed that the appearance of the
Northern Lights, like that of Friday
night especially in the season of fall or
winter, is apt to be soon followed by a
storm of rain or snow.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-10-19

PUTNEY RAYMOND
Bardwell House, Rutland, Oct. ii.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-10-19

The MAIN LAW IN MoNTpELIER.-A
correspondent Of the St.Albans Daily
Messenger says. (The seizure of the
liquor in Montpelier seems to have been
productive of little good, if you can
judge from appearances. I never saw
so much drunkenness on election day,
as occurred this year. "Rowdyism"
seems to be in fashion. A prominent
member of the Legislature, who is an
early riser, and, consequently keen OBJ
server, remarked, that If oR the liquor
had been seized, the water used by some
of the members impaired peculiar fra
GRANGE to their breath, which was quite
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-10-19

A PoTATo.-Mr. Clark White of this
town placed upon our table yesterday
sort of conglomerated tuber that
weighed four pounds. Ifd-o-u-g-h spells
dough then p-o-u-g-h may spell po; if
n-e-i g-h spells neigh then teigh spells
Ia; and if beau, spells beau, then teau
spells TO; ergo, we conclude that the spec
imine above described muy be called
Pough- teigh-teau.
Smyrna times., 1865-08-02
MiddietOwn Academy
AND
BOARDING School for Ma1oa

This well-knOwn institution or,o.
gong norough repairs, is reopened s aer under:
Boarding school. wing is also heInS 49, oay and
80 iee aud Two stories high to afford ~ oy
mOdatOns for boardcrs '0'essed accom-
~ 10 axe charge OF the academy. the Trustees have
onsaYeu gehtienaH OF superior atiainments grad"
ave OF AmherstC College and Of Union ThenIoqica1 Sn
.naly, VINO brings TO this enterprise a varied eTner
period Of fifteen years. "u'"s o'ef
systematic course ofnstruction has been
marked out IN both the English and Classical Denes,
mens-a D. DIploma will be given to such az 1oI,
a. In the former. youth Of bsth sexes will bo n'ei
ned Tor usefulness in any of the walks of life h;I
IN the latter young men will be fitted for CoIIega -.
tney may here nnsh the Classical Studies of rhe ,;a
College course. NV e"'iIe
Departments IN Music, Drawing and Painting will
soon De established and efficient instructors engaged
Henewed patronage is respectfully sol iced m view
o. tne Improvements made, aud i5e thoroughnes. ni
tne instruction gwen, pains nor expense will he
spared TO place this Academy in the iron: rank of
american educational institutions. Parents may OBJ
tam circular. stating Studies, Terms CHARGES &c
Posc'ra, - "''
CHAS. II. HOLLOWAY,
V~O MddIetown, Delaware.
Smyrna times., 1865-08-02
UNITED STATES
Internal Revenne.
Annual Assessment, 1865.

Assessers Office District Of Delaware, ,
WILMINGTON, July 2e, 1865 (
Notiee hereby given all persons concerned tb.,
2pPeais Will be received and determined bV the A..
sessor relative 70 cay erroneous or excessive vaIua
80 sssesSments or enumerafIons made BY The assss
I., ant assessors and returned in the annual
WI iooo' at the following times and places, viz:
IN WILMINGTON.
d. s onee IN the Custom House Building m Mon
''n' 1865, from 10 A. M. until ar M
AT DOVER
IN C i"suaV: august 9Th, at the o6ica ofr III n.
f' O'''' "om 10 A M. until 4 p. M.
AT GEoRGETowN
Va fhursdny. August 10Th, at the oa;..
4. M. " AZ A. M. until 4
AZ the zane times and places the ANNA, ,;.,. ,..
aah returned as aforesaid will be submitted ~ m
specuon OF any and all persons who NAV ann en @ t M
purpose All appeals snail be made In vvr,,;n ~ as i
shaI specify the particular cause matter or th,p u
Psctng which decifion is equesed. and shall nor
OF. " '"''P'0 VI eif0' complained
No appeal can be allowed to any party after hs
nave been dnly assessed and the annual list con-
,, the smonnt shall have been transmitted TO tbs
Solector OF the District.
iys6-st '0iiN T. "oA-EAn, ILL.,.
Smyrna times., 1865-08-02
MARRIED.

On Tuesday morning, at six O'Clock, IN NJ ot
Peter Episcopal Church, BY kev; NJ. NJ: NOR T,r
MA MA T., daaghter of John Cloak Esq., all Of
Smyrna, bel. =, oc.h ,,,t br po
f. Bryan the ReE L. D. NJ McTLlNapoK MI H% OF tn the
'or; n u tbe g6th utimo, by the Rev. Mr.. Muir
,,h,. ~ Mr. JAMES L. WHARTON to Miss MARY
r WHARTON, both Of Delaware.
On 4th July by Rev. DIR. Cooke, ALFRED
BsOwN aud HARRIET ELLA MATHETT Cor
NlsH, both Of New Castle Co., Del.
Smyrna times., 1865-08-02
Farm at Public Sale
Kent County, Maryland.

i'll be sold at Public Sale, at the Hotel Of Chas. E
Foxwell, Smyrna, Del, on
THURSDAY, AUG. 17h, 1865,
Farm of 100 Acres, more or less, situated on the
State road leading from MiIlington to Smyrna three
miles from the former and nine from the latter, ad-
joining lands of Samuel Hurlock, Mock, Turner,
and the Hazel property.
The Improvements consist of a story -and-a hal
Dwelling House, Shed Kitchen, Stable and Granary,
all nearly new and in good order; also, Carriage
house.
The land has good natural soil, well adapted to
growing all kinds Of grain, truck, &c. About $500
bushels of Lime have been put the Farm recently
TERMS.-Ten per cent of the purchase money
70 be paid on the day of sale $1,000 on the 25th OF
December next, and the balance in two years in
equal annual instalments.
WILLIAM S. SMITH.
jy l2-ts Smyrna Del.
Smyrna times., 1865-08-02
DI {: O..

On the 9th of May, of typhoid fever, FRAN
CTS KEITH, Co. G, 4th Del, and son of Thos
Keith, Eoq., of Leipsic, in the 2lst year of his
age. This young man had risked all the per-
lis Of the battlefield, and was stricken down
by disease, just previous to being honorable
discharged from service. He was much as.
teemed-a good soldier warm friend.
In Millington, on Tuesday the 25th of ,Julv
JOHN LEONARD, son of U. A. G. and Mary B.
Garrett, aged eighteen months.
Smyrna times., 1865-08-02
New Collection of Music
GREAT EXCELLENCE.
Gems OF German Song,

COLLECTION THE MOST
BEAUTIFUL VOCAL COMPOSITIONS OF
Beethoven, YOn Weber, Mendes ssOhn, Abt, Schubert.
Kucken. Gumber, Reichardt. Krebs, Spohr,
Proch, Keller, and others,
With AccompGnin,entS for the PGnoforte
The above work forms new volume Of the popular
class OF music books known as the "HOms Circle Sc
ries," comprising "The Home Circle vols. THE
Silver Chord THE Shower Of Pearls" and "Operat-
ic Pearls hound in uniform style, and sold at the
same prices viz:-Plain 81 So Cloth, SO 90; Cloth,
full gilt, S4 Sold by all Music Dealers. Copies mail
ed post paid on receipt Of price.
OLIVER DITSON & CO., Publishers, No. 277
Washington Street. Boston. iy26
Smyrna times., 1865-08-02
10 cts. Reward.

Ran away from the subscriber, OIL Monday the
10Th inst, an indentured apprentice Boy by the
name of Fritz Klomp, known at home by the name
Of Frederick Blsckiston, and is about l8 years old
Took with him two suits Of clothes and large car
pet bag. All persons are hereby forbid to trust
naroor or employ said boy under penalty of the law
The above reward will be paid for hs arrest and de-
livery to me at Smyrna, Del. ..-..--
WIN. J. BLAcKISTON.
July 10Th, 1868
Smyrna times., 1865-08-02
THE MARKETS,

PHILADELPHIA MARKETS-New Red
Wheat sl.SO, Old 81. 10, and White at 81. 10
t9s2 10. Yellow Corn, sl.O2. Rye SI.O5(a
sl.l0, new and old. Oats II cents.
Gold closed yesterday (Tuesday) at 81 441
Smyrna times., 1865-08-02
r. e NAL COLLEGE.
BORDENTOWN. N. 7

DOIODI4NIOW N, N. y.
This Institution is situated the Cam.lsn and km
10y X Road, u hours ride from New York and !
from Philadelp phia. It's locaioa is for
beauty and heahfuness Special attention is pad 10
the common and higher branches Of English and supe.
rlor advantages furnished Vocal and Instrumental
Music. Drawing Painting and French.
The Institution is strictly Family School where
the most careful parents may feel safe in placing their
daughters.
The Fall Term commences Sept 18th.
For Catalogues address
Rev. JOHN II. BRAKELY. AM,
lylS-Jm President.
Smyrna times., 1865-08-02
NOTICE.

Ny wife, Mary Qnill, having left my bed and board
without just ell persons forbid harborng or
trusting her on my account, under penalty Of the law
July -. 65. WIZ. QUILL.
Smyrna times., 1865-08-02
FGncy Milltneru.

THE MISSES TATMAN
CEN have opened their NEW SPRING MILNE.
&ss RY GOODS on COMMERCE Street. next door
IL to Mrs. Roberts.
Dress Making, Cloak Making, Stamping,
Gofering,
and Fancy Work of all kinds dene to order and
promptly Ladies are invited TO call and examine for
themselves mh9
Smyrna times., 1865-08-02
$40 to $40 Per Day,

Wanted, active energetic man in each county.
in the United Sates to secure for himself the exclu-
sive Right to sell "Miller's Metallic Broom Head
tby the use Of which every one is his own broom.
maker, without the aid of cord or tyngs of any kindj
patented June 18th, 1865. We can substantia,e the
assertion that agents are now clearing from $40 to
$40 per day. Anactive energetic man can sell from
1000 TO 5000 in county. Inclose stamp for a cir
cular giving full particulars and address
MILLER g. DIAL,
Jyl9-S Cincinnati, Ohio,
Smyrna times., 1865-08-02
AUCTIONEERING.

The undersigned, having taken out license to cali
sales, will sell Real Estate, Personal Property, or
Merchandise. in all parts of the State. He has had
considerable experience in the business, and feels
Confident OF giving entire satisfaction. Persons at
distance wishing bills distributed he will 60 il in the
neghborhoOd free of charge. Thankful for past IA.
vors, he sociLs share of the peoples patronage ia
his line. Address
WILLIAM J. LANK,
mylS.ly Kenton, Del
Smyrna times., 1865-08-02
Letters x ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

in the Post D ice at Smvrn, S,o.. e D-I-
Aug. 2, 1865. VI a"are'
Busserm. Mrs. Emily Reo;s,o, AZ, r.:
., i'; 1osepn SUIlOman. Mr. Isaac
w;,sn' M; ir' owen Townsend. Miss Dehy Ann
49, tiA' susan Is. Peery, Mrs Kate
,p'N w." MISS MARY Z. Perry. John f.
" ~ RObensOn Jacob ico! J
Wrlsman Mr. Jos H.
20 octi'n any of these letters the applicant
must eau tor GdoeTtsed letters give the date of ,bs
u" ana pay two cents for advertising. Ifnnt c,Ind
,or within one mO"th they will be sent 10 the Dead
Letter Office. - 'ie Deao
j. EMERSON p NJ
Smyrna times., 1865-08-02

JJsr RECEIVED new supply OF choice caIieoss
hv Os LANES @e which will ba sold cheap for cash
GRIFFFFH BRO,
Smyrna times., 1865-08-02
- i - NJ TICE.
THE STEAMBOAT
W Us on s all

Will leave Deakyne's Landing on MONDAYS w.dnos-
gays and trIdnys at A. Nj. Returning will Leave
Gnesnut street Wharf Philadelphia Tuesdays Thurs
Lays Lays ana Saturdays at O'Clock, A. M touching At
1 no1'Day y nooR' Fort Pen, Delaware City, New Castle
and Chester going and returning. 01''''
pco o,ages IRON Dover. Smyrna and Leipsc meet the
kyne's Landing '~ NO0' at Oed'