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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-12-14
Wool Pr0ducers' ind Manufaceurs
ers' Convention at Syracuse.

The Government of the National AS
sociation of Wool Manufacturers held
a meeting at the st. Nicholas Hotel, in
this city, Nov. s, and 'after giving and
receiving explanations with representa-
tions ofthe wool,growers present, unen-
imously passed the following resolu.
tion -
RssolVed, That the Executive Commit
tee of the National Association of Wool
Manufacturers be Instructed to invite
the State organizations of wool growers
to meet them at Syracuse, N. Y, on the
18th day of December, 1866, for the pur-
pose of consulting in relation to the
representations to be given respecting
the wool producing and manufacturing
interests before the United States Tariff
aud Revenue Commission.
We are informed that there is every
probability that all the State Wool
Growers Associations now organized
will be represented by regularly accred-
tied delegates. We sincerely hope they
may be.-N Y. Tribune. s.. s,
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MExrco.-Through dispatches to the
Mexican Minister at Washington. we
get further advices from the Liberal
Government of Mexico. President
Juarez was to leave FL Paso on the 18th
ult. for Chihuahua, to re.establish there
the National Government.
1t will be remembered that during
the last week In October the French
forces were driven ont from this prov
ince into the adjoining one of Durango.
By special decree the constitutions
term of the President was extended, as
an election had not been possible on ac-
count of the French invasion. This ac-
ton was the result of full consulta-
tion between the Government and lead
ing patriots, and is understood to ex-
press the wish of the people. The au-
thorities had also declared that Gen.
Ortega, having stayed in the United
States eight months without special
purpose or instructions so to do, would
be subject to trial on his return, The
United States officers of Fort Bliss. Tex
as, were a5out to give ball at El Paso
in honor OF President Juarez. .#
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where children are not allowed 10 cut or
deface with pencilmarks or otherwise,
the benches, doors or walls of the school
buildings, but they learn by the require
ments of committees as we'll as teachers
not only to keep their room and benches
clean and neat, but TO take pride and
pleasure in doing it, and this is good
lesson to learn at school as well as at
home.
How many school houses can be
found in the villages Of Vermont which
are without either broken window
frames or split doors or marred and de-
faced benches?
School reform must either begin with,
or include these things. But perhaps
We cannot expect improvement in these
respects while we persist In electing
new and unqualified men to act as school
committee every year. Only by having
a schoo! board of officers in every town,
some of whom shall retain their places
on the board for q longer period than
one year, can we expect TO secure an
improved and efficient administration
of school affairs. The wisdom and eX-
perience of Massachusetts, have led to
the adoption of such board of school
supervision in the towns, and that 1t
generally secures a better management
of the schools, harmonizing and pro.
noting their interests, would seem to
be the prevailing belief.
Our Secretary Of the Board of Educa-
tion calls the attention of the people of
the State to the law of Massachusetts,
which requires the attendance upon the
public schools for certain number of
weeks in every year, of every child of
the commonwealth who cannot show
some good cause for exemption.
There are many good suggestions in
the late report of the Secretary which
it would be profitable for every parent
in the State to read and consider. Its
publication in sections by our state and
county papers could hardly fail to do
good. ANA.
Fairhaven, Dec. s, 1866.
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From our Special Washington Cor
respondent.

WASHINGTON, D. G., Dec. 5, 1855.
Editor Rutland Herald A few of the
early residents of this city, still linger-
ing among us, remember the opening of
the first Congress which was held in
the Capitol. 1t was sixty-tiye years
ago. Eight years had elapsed since the
site OF the city was fixed and the corner
stone of the Capitol laid. 1t was still
so far from being completed and so few
houses had been erected, that it was
doubted whether the members could
find suitable accommodations. They
were slow in arriving, coming generally
on horseback. No line of public con-
veyance had been organized, in fact,
there were no good roads leading to the
city. Two weeks after the time ap-
pointed for the commencement Of the
session, a quorum of both Houses hav-
ing arrived, President John Adams was
notified and came personally to the Cap
itol to deliver the presidents speech" !"
This custom was derived from English
usage and was adopted by Gen. Wash
ington. The citizens of Philadelphia
long remembered the stately manner in
which he went to open the session. He
proceeded to the Presidents chair
the House was summoned to attend, and
having entered with the Speaker at their
head the President took the speech
from the hands of his Secretary and
read it in the hearing Of Congress. He
then bowed to the members and retired,
the House withdrew and each body af-
terward, formed and presented to the
President formal reply to the various
topics presented by him for their consid-
Grafton. This practice communicating
with Congress at the opening of the
session, was continued until Mr. Jetfer-
sons accession to Office. He excelled as
a writer, but was very deficient in elo-
cutlon He introduced the practice
which is still continued, of sending a
written message to each House which is
read by the Clerk, and instead ofa form
al reply, the several topics are referred
to appropriate committees which report
to their respective Houses. The Mes
sage is now brought to each House in q
sealed envelope by the Presidents pri-
vate secretary. The doorkeeper of the
Senate, as he approaches, throws open
the door and announces, "a Message
from the President of the United Sta es."
He enters and says, II am directed by
the President Of the United States to
deliver a Message in writing" The
Sergeant-at- arms receives it and hands
1t to the Clerk who passes it to the Vice
President. He breaks the seals and re-
turns it to the Clerk who reads Ii to the
Senate. The same forms are observed
in the House.
The contrast between the condition of
the country, sixty five years ago and
now, is very striking. Then, civillza-
tion had not extended beyond the Allie
ganies. The country had almost no
manufactures. Its agricultural and
mineral resources were not developed.
The great West was known only as the
hunting grounds OF herdes of savaaes.
The Union eonsisted of less than half
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A DIsoREDrrABLE ACT, OFFSET ny
VERY cRRpITABLE oNE.-The late cashier
of the Philadelphia Custom House hav-
ing embezzled over $4,000 of the funds
and decamped, Collector VIM. B. Thom-
as has paid the amount out of his pri-
vate fortune, so that the Government
loses nothing. Mr.. Thomas says he
cannot see that he is bound, either in
law or in equity, to make good the de-
falcation Of his subordinate, but that he
'has been prompted to make payment
by an anxious desire that the present
Administration-with the good name
of which his own is to some extent
dentifed-should not be chargeable Tin
consequence Of any circumstances which
may have occurred in the department
consigned to his care J with having
lost or squandered the public money"
1t gives us great pleasure to chronicle
this most creditable act, and to add the
expression of our hope that no good cit
izen will consent to supersede Mr.. Thom-
as until the sum so literally paid BY
him shall have been made up to him by
the emoluments of his office. 5'ai',@
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-12-14

COMMERCIAL COLLEGE NoTIoB.-The
Winter Term will open December 14th,
students can however, enter at any time
and receive individual, al,instruction. Clas-
ses will be formed in Penmanship, Book
keeping, Commercial Law, Arithmetic,
Grammar, Photography, Telegraphing,
Piano Music, Drawing, and various
other branches. Owing to the large num-
ber of applicants for Commercial Instruc-
tion we are obliged to decline further
patronage of those who wish only En-
glish Branches. However those who
wish both the Business and Common
English branches will be accommodated.
We desire to call the attention of all
those who can furnish board for one or
more students during the Winter. Some
desire very plain accommodations at
low rates, Others wish something better
and pay more for it. All who can receive
students will please leave word at the
College this Monday if possible. 1t is
preferable that students get Board, wash
ing fuel and lights at one place, still
Board alone will be acceptable. ,t
We take pleasure in stating to our
friends that the prospect for the coming
term is very satisfactory.
, ..- J. FL. LANsLKY.
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From EuRopR.-The steamship Asia
arrived at Halifax Friday morning.
bringing European advices to the 25th
ult. aa8 ayWssg ..,.at,-.
Stephens, the head centre of the Fen
ian Brotherhood in Ireland had not been
re-taken at latest advices. A reward of
$1,000 pounds had been offered for his
capture. ts."Ii. aa 88saH
Parliament will probably meet on the
25th of January and organize.
Spain has yielded to the pressure of
public opinion and remonstrance, and
ordered Admiral Pareja not to blockade
the Chilian ports. aag sa1
A military riot was reported at Mar
Unique, between large body of Z0u-
aves and some marines. Nineteen were
killed and fifty wounded on either side.
. Negotiations FOR treaty Of commerce
between Spain and Italy had been CON-
meneed at Madrid. %e@ g3lT
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-12-14

MISSOURI AND Equal SUFPRAaB,-The
defeat of proposition to permit negroes
to vote in Missouri was only by four
votes in the lower house of its legisla-
ture, and partly, too, on the ground that
the question was already wisely and
literally enough settled by the clause
of the new constitution of the state,
which confers suffrage upon all citizens,
and those only, irrespective of color,
who can read and write, after the year
1872. Who can rightly gainsay the ac-
tion of Missouri ? And certainly no
state. north or south, has made progress
so fast and so far to the exactly right
result on the suffrage question as this
same "border-ruffian Missouri"
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Interesting correspondence.
LUDLow,.Vt. Dec. 6, 1856:

LuDLow,.Vt. Dec. 6, 1865,
Editor Rutland Herald Jas warning to
the public enclose you copies of cor
respondence between your most obedi-
ent, and Hon. Mr. Harlan Sec. of the In
terror. The country is flooded with circu-
lars from bogus lottery swindlers, aud
it is the duty ofevery Well informed cit
izen to do what he can to prevent the
ignorant and credulous portion of COM
munity from being imposed upon by
this class ofimpostors. The correspon-
denCe will explain itself ...
LUDLOW WooLEB MILLS.
Ludlow Vt Dec I'd 1866.
Hon James Hsrlan Sc, Interior, Wash-
igtos, D. c.; ....... ...
SIR II respectfully enclose circular
received by one Of our Overseers, of a
Lottery company, /. M. Harris g. Co
Proprietors Boston, with q package of
of tickets claiming TO be authorized
by Government 'tand that the object is to
erect building for disabled soldiers.
Thinking that your Department would
be the proper one TO apply to, to know
II this Ss = suindle have thas written.
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VIRGrNIA.-In consequence of the
fears of negro outbreaks entertained
by some of the people of Virginia, a
proposition for the organization of the
militia has been submitted to the Leg
isiature OF the State. But a Richmond
correspondent thinks that a draft will
De necessary to obtain the troops, az 90
far, Notwithstanding the earnest endea.
vors of the leading citizens In different
parts OF the State. they have been an
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-12-14

Coon NEws-We deem it a pleasure
to announce to our readers that the
well-known and popular surgeon and
physician, DIR. Liston, from the albany
General Infirmary," whose great sue
cess in treating diseases of the eye, ear,
throat, catarrh and chronic diseases
generally, is so we'll known to the pub.
lie, Will make his next professional
visit to this village, on the 2sth and
Goth of the present month, stopping
for those two days only at the CENTRAL
House. Read one of the hundreds of
testimonials which the DooroR is daily
receiving from the once afflicted in the
western part Of New York;
SYRACUSE, N. Y, Aug, 10, 1866.
| make the following statement of my
daughters case in hopes that it may be
of benefit to some poor snfferer similarly
afflicted. My little daughter has been
deaf for the last two years-so deaf
that we had to shout in order to make
her hear. Her health was also very
much impaired. She has been under the
care of pS vsicians all the time, but they
failed to benefit her, Two months
since called on DR.. Liston and placed
her under his care and, thanks to his
great skill, she now hears as well as
ever she could, and her health is as
good as ever it was.
..r.. ...-... ... s. D. NEWTON"
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Local and state Items.


CAsrLEToS ITEMS. - Editor RWtiaad
Herald: Interesting religious servi-
ces of Methodist and Congregational
churches were held in the Brick Meet
inghouse on thanksgiving day, Rev.
Mr.. Francis delivered stirring dis
course from the words give thanks
unto God" He reviewed eloquently and
touchingly the past four years of our
country's struggle aud spoke words full
Of hope of its present peaceful condi-
tion and referred briefly to the promis-
ing future that is before it. He did not
forget to speak in fitting terms of our
lamented President Lincoln, also Of the
present and loyal chief magistrate of
the nation, Andrew johnson.
The choir sung the Anthems, 80 be
joyful in the Lord, "The Lord is King"
and "The return OF Peace"
30 praise the God Of Nations,
Praise him from shore to shore
Now, grateful bring oblations-
The fearful strife is DER,
Tis he the tempest stilleth,
Who maketh war to cease,
Tis God preserves the Nation;
Praise him who giveth peace,
o bind these States one Nation
Firm held by law and love.
The earth's bright constellation,
While stars shall shine above,
To shed true light on others,
Till light and love increase,
And all mankind IS brothers,
Praise him who giveth peace"
Mr.. B. z. Whitlock Of Hydeville was
precipitated from the roof the New
Episcopal Church in Whitehall one day
last week, breaking both Of his arms
and doing severe injuries to other parts
of his body. DR.. Long of Whitehall
administered temporary relief to the
sufferer after which he was Immediately
conveyed to his home in Hydeville,
where DR.. A. J. Woodward properly set
and dressed the broken limbs and the
other broken parts. Mr.. Whitlock is
doing as well as one could after passing
through so fearful an accident alive.
DR.. W. also performed skillful surgi-
cal operation last week by removing an
immense tumor from the under part of
the arm Of Mrs. Forbes of Westhaven.
The tumor weighed tf pounds and at
last accounts the p-ssEnt was as com
Portable as could be expected. -..--
Mrs Mary Woodward died at her
residence in THIS village on Monday
evening the 28th, after painful Illness
of several weeks. She was the widow
of the late Theodore Woodward, M. D.,
who died 1840 and was for many years
an eminent surgeon and professor of
surgery in the Csstleton Medical College.
Her age 1as II years; she had been a
respected resident of Castleton So years,
and was followed to her last resting
place by large circle Of relatives and
friends, B, W, B.
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TERMS: $3.50 PER iANNUM.

able to procure the first recruit towards
flling the ranks of a militia poiioE
force which was some time ago project
ed for the purpose of checking outlaw.
ry, the young men seeming indisposal
to again trust themselves to the control
of the leaders who have already brought
upon them such great disasters. Apro-
position for calling State convention
to revise the constitution is also talked
of in connection with Virginia Legisla-
tive matters. rH.sGH. e.. ss.-..s. ..
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COMPLIMENT TO THE SOLDIERS OF MAINE,
The Portland Argus says that Gen.
Fitzpatrick prefaced his political lecture
in that city on Tuesday evening with
the following deserved compliment to
the soldiers of Maine:
VI rejoice that one of your noblest
sons-the one-armed hero of b hundred
battles (Maj. Gen. Howard )--has passed
with me time and again the nightly
blvouac on the grand and triumphant
march of Sherman from the mountain
to the sea- led the 1st Maine In the
grandest cavalry charge ever made. I
have slept beneath the same blanket
and under the same tree, and beneath
the same tent with one of your gallant
sons of Maine, who came to nv head
quarters three years ago as First Lien.
tenant and who has been with me In ali
my marches. | refer to Colonel Estea
You may not have heard of him vet hut
you will hear of him, for there il NOT a
soldier from your State who has in his
bosom a truer heart than my old friend
Colonel Estes. Ifthere are soldiers here
tonight they will tell you that we are
not strangers. have seen the 1st Maine
In their gallant charge at Brandy Sta.
tton. have seen the 9Th Maine In their
great charge at fredericksburg. when
they planted the banner of Maine beaIde
that of our common country upon the
the nights of fred' ricksburg. The bow
were the hrst to enter battle and the
last to leave the field. During the dark
days of 1854 we formed frieadshIn
with the soldiers Of Maine, which win
endure as long as time shah lase. snd
when every traitor a. the saask. -
every alies traitor ae the North. ahsU
have long sisoe sank iato tAsir Gssvce,"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-12-14

The REFORM SoHooL.-The commits
sioners of the juvenile reform school
last week visited several localities which
are desirous of securing the location of
the institution, but have not, as yet,
come to any conclusion. The principal
contestants are Waterbury and an island
in Grand Isle County, with the chances
in favor Of the former, though in the mat
ter of keeping the young offenders from
running away the latter is undoubtedly
the best, as it is a small territory in the
middle of the lake.
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Acknowledgement. A
RAILROAD OFFICE, }
Rutland, December 8, 1856. {

husiahul beceuioeI u 1000.
The Managers of the Rutland g. Bur-
lington Railroad desire to express their
appreciation OF, and to thank Mr.. Pei
ton and other citizens of Ludlow, who
by their energy and prompt action,
saved the property of this company,
by fire, on the morning of the 7th of
December.
Such exertion unites more closely the
mutual relations between the public and
corporations, and expresses an interest
in the conduct of its affairs, that will
increase the desire of its managers to
deserve it.
GEORGE A. MERRILL,
Superintendent.
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CAPTURE or REBEL MoNEY.-Among
the captures of rebel property In North
Carolina was lot of rebel paper mon
ey, embracing denominations of fifties,
hundreds, five hundreds and one thou
sands, bearing the imprint OF the Ma
tionsi Bank Note Company. Some of
the bills bear the legend, Patented
April 20, 1885," The engraving is well
executed and the bills printed in green
ink supposed to be peculiar to northern
artists. The New York Herald says the
company has been called on for explain
alton by the Secretary Of the Treasury
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Will you please state If this Co. Is
authorized by the Government"
Very Respectfully
Your ob't Serv't .
GEo. SSowpEN REpYIRLD."
DEPARTMENT oF THE IsTRRIoRI
Washington d. @. Dec 4, 1855.
SIR Your letter of the I'd instant is
received. In reply have to state, that
so far as l know no authority has been
given by the Government to sell Lottery
tickets for any purpose whatever, and
no existing law authorizing any such
thing.
Very Respectfully,
Your Obt Serv't
JAMES HARLAN, Secretary.
Gro. S, REDFIELD, Esq,
Ludlow, vt"
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FREScH & KrNGsLRy.-The store oi
Fredch & Kingsley will be closed fol
one week from this date.
..-. L. G. KINGSLEY
Rutland, vt. Dec. II, 1855.
The Portland daily press., 1865-12-09
AQents are Hunted

In every part Of the United States and Provinces,
and to such very liberal inducements viii be offer
ed, and, on application, circular of terms will be
forwarded We prefer money sent in Post Once Or
ders where they can be obtaiued, or by Bank Draft
to our order. Address all orders to our Agency,
which will be conducted by
Messrs. JAG VI EFT, STERLING s. CO.,
dec7d and Win 1S9 Broadway, New York.
The Portland daily press., 1865-12-09
Miscellaneous.
Holiday Presents.
Great Prize Distribution
New York Gift Association /!
1I3 Br0GdoGg, NeaO York.

. EACH.
10 Rosewood Pianos worth from S250.0 to 500. 90
15 MeIodeons Rosewood Cases, 125.O0 to 223.00
150 Music Boxes 1900 to 1890
100 Silver Revolving Patent Castors 1900 to 1000
100 Silver Fruit and Cake Baskets, 1900 to $500
500 Sets Silver Tea and Table Spoons, 1900 to 5000
100 Gold Hunting Case Watches 1900 to 10000
100 Diamond Rings, Cluster, &C., b0.G0 to 10000
200 Gold Watches, 60.OO to 10000
800 Ladies' Gold Watches, 5000 to $500
500 Silver Watches, 25.00 to 5000
Diamond Pins, Brooches and Ear Drops, Ladief
Sets of Gold and Coral; Jet and Gold, Florentine,
Mosaic Jet, Lava. and Cameo; Sets OF Studs Vest
and Neck Chains, Plain and Chased Gold Rings, Gold
Thmbles, Lockets, style Belt Buckles Gold Pens
and Pencils Farcy Work Boxes Gold Pens with
Gold and Silver Extension Holders, and large as
sortment Of Fine Jewelry OF every description of the
best make and latest styles, valued at -.li r.le4