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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-30
EFor the Rutland HERlLD,I
The Common People,

Our only hope as a Commonwealth,
and our only reliance as government
and people, is in the wisdom and in
telligence of the masses. Treason may
go unpunished, and discords and politi-
cal dissensions may stalk forth in high
places, if the great body of our Ameri-
can citizens are true to their instincts;
if the common people are pure in heart
and principle, as we have strong reasons
to believe they are and will be, our anx-
ieties may vanish, and our fears for the
safety of the Republic may be allayed.
| have great confidence in the social and
industrial elements of the country for
good. Parties may come and go, as
they always have come and gone; polit-
ical factions and sectional organizations
may have their day and generation; at
the bottom and underneath this heteroge-
neous mass of conflicting sentiment and
interest, lie the sober, steady, and indus
trious habits of the ka5orng classes, that
force and that power in our government,
equally reliable in peace as in war.
Under our Republican institutions,
and through the equality and magma
nimity of our laws, the vote of the poor
man is just as potent and consequential
as that of the rich man. The honest,
well-meant ballot of the most humble of
our citizens, weighs equally, and exerts as
powerful and effective an influence in
the nation, as that of the most distin-
suished parsonage in the land.
Here, then, is the great leveling prin-
ciple in our system of Republican gov
ernment. And so long as the common
people, the farmer, the manufacturer
and the mechanic, come up faithfully,
honestly and intelligently to the ballot
box, and there deposit their ballots, a
power more potent and effective than
any device or engine of war, so long our
rights, liberties and transmitted inher-
itances are safe so long our national
dominions are one and undivided, and
our glorious flag, proud emblem Of our
unity and strength, will float high and
untarnished forever. R.M,P.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-30
OBERLIN. ONO, Aug. %. 1866.
|. N. PHILLIPS.

CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION AT YER
GENNEs.-The celebration of the Tooth
anniversary of the settlement of Ver-
gennes took place at that city on the
2lst inst, and appears to have been
happy affair. The following condensed
account of the exercises we take from
the st. Albals Daily Transcript
The centennial jubilee at Vergennes,
August 2lst, was a creditable affair.
Speeches were made by Hon. Bliss N.
Davis, Gen. Grandy, and Hon. F. E. Wood
bridge. A historical discourse was read
by Lieut.. Southard, an ode was written
for the occasion by Mr.. George Parker,
and touching "reminiscences were given
of thirty-three years of teaching, by Mr..
Benjamin B. Allen, the veteran school
master.
In the evening there was a brilliant
levee, interspersed with short but inter-
esteng remarks from several clergymen
and physicians, and among the latter,
from Dr. Chandler Of st. Albans, who
spent part of his early life studying
law in Vergennes Messrs. Woodbridge,
Bliss n. Davis, Lieut.. Gov. Burnham
Martin, Henry G. Johnson, Esq, Editor
of the Vergennes Vermonter and others,
made suitable replies to sentiments of,
fered by Major Grandey, President Of the
day.
Choice vocal and instrumental music
enlivened the exercises. A procession
to the grave of Donald Mcintosh, the
first settler Of Vergennes, and some
dirges near the grave and some excellent
music in the open air, constituted the
| most noticeable feature of this celebra-
tion.
This happily conceived thought was
carried out in good taste and with much
feeling. The memorial. stone at the
grave of the brave old Scotchman, was
erected at the sole expense of the Hon.
Edward Seymour, of Vergennes, and it
stands on the farm Of his mother, Mrs.
Belden Seymour, venerable lady now
"a years of age. Capt. r. W. Sherman,
permitted his large number of McDou-
gal flags to be used on this occasion, and
the notices out of doors and inside the
village school hall, were handsomely
wrought.
Oil portraits of old residents were
hung in the hall where the levee was
held, and where dancing closed the pro-
gramme.
To the ladies of Vergennes, and es-
pecially to Mrs. George Parker, Mrs.
Charles w. Bradbury, Miss Huntington,
and many Others, great credit is due for
the success of this jubilee. 1t was a
very pleasant and profitable re- union.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-30

THE SOLDIERS CONVENTION AT PITTS
BURG.-The following is the call for the
soldiers and sailors national, ,anti- John
son convention
In pursuance of resolution passed at
a meeting of the Soldiers and Sailors
Union, held at the city of Washington,
d. c., on Monday evening, August 20,
1865, we invite all soldiers and sailors
who served in the Union army and navy
during the late war for the suppression
of the rebellion, and who believe that
treason should be made odious and
traitors punished, who are opposed to
the restoration of rebels to power and to
Offering premiums for treason and treach-
cry, and who are in favor Of the pro-
posed constitutional amendment and of
continuing Congress as the law-making
power of the government, to meet at
Pittsburg Penn, on Tuesday, Sept 25,
1866, at IL o'clock noon.
L. Edwin Dudley, Mass; Will A.
Short, Penn; James B. Boyce, vt. Will
liam Hunt, R. l.; s G Merrill, Conn.
VIM. s. Morse, N. Y; H. W. Rotherg,
N. j.; W. G. Porter, Ohio; H. A. Hall,
D. c.; J. W. Kinsley, Md; c. E. Cope
hart, W. Va; A. J. Bennett, Texas; D.
NJ. Miller, Ind; James T. Smith, ILL.,;
S. @. Van Deventer, Mich; d. s. Curtis;
Wis; Ashbel Ingersol, Mimi; Porter
W. Pritchard, Charles Barr, Mo-; s r.
Harrington, Kansas; Thos. D. Daltcn,
KY; L. G. Houk, Tenn.
Endorsements of this movement have
been received from many Of the most
prominent soldiers of the country. All
soldiers and sailors favorable to the
cause and willing to have their names
used upon this call are requested to ad-
dress L. Edwin Dudley, Washington,
DC.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-30

A New RAILROAD PRoyRcT.-We have
for some time been aware that the sub
ject was mooted at st. JohDsbury, OF
connecting that place with Lancaster
and the Grand Trunk Railroad at North
umberland, N. H., by rail. 1t is said
that this route is much shorter than the
Essex Railroad" plan to Island Pond,
and that it offers additional inducements
for the investment of capital. 1t is sug-
gested that road leaving the fassump-
sic at st. Johnsbury, passing West Con-
cord, and through existing depressions,
could easily reach the Connecticut at
some point not far from the Ferry in
Dalton, N. II. The construction Of this
road would be an element in calculations
of the Montreal road relative to its pro-
posed extension, inasmuch as the tracks
of the two roads could be made to join
at Dalton, If the Johns river route was
decided on spd continuous line could
extend from that point to Northumber-
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-30

A STORY oP THE WAR, FOR THE TINES.
A Minnesota paper gives the following
narrative:
CHAPTER 1.
There was soldier Of the Union army
in the war against the rebellion.
CHAPTER II.
The soldier was honorably discharged
from military service and afterward ap.
pointed Postmaster at Rochester, under
President Lincoln.
CHAPTER III.
The ex-soldier held the position till
after President johnson published a cir
cular directing that Federal offices should
be filled by soldiers.
CHAPTER ".
The ex-soldier was turned out of office
to make room for an ex-ciyilian.
CHAPTER V.
The reason for all this "ower true
tale" is that the ex-soldier has not
changed his politics. though a Presi-
dent and United States Senator have
changed theirs.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-30

ACCIDENTAL INsURANCB.-We call at
tention to the advertisement of the Prov
ident Insurance Company in this morn
ing's HERALD. 1t insures against acci-
dents of all kinds, and ranks as No. l
company. The amount of premiums re-
ceived for accidental risks by the COM
pany last year was Sill, $50. Edward
L. sartevell, ESQ., of Hydeville, who
was injured by lightning at the Grist
Mill in that place on the 9th of June,
was insured in this company, and his
claims were paid in full.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-30
Local and State Items.

po1IcE L'oURT.-Patrick Waters and
Miles Welsh " ere, on complaint of Grand
Juror Joyce, brought before Justice
Smith on Saturday last, charged with
drunkenness, of which they were con-
victed and each fined IS and costs. Sub
sequently a charge Of assault ana bat
terry was preferred against them, anu the
facts ELECTED at the trial are somewhat
as follows 1t appears that on Friday
evening last, party Of gentlemen from
this place went over to Clarendon
Springs to spend the evening, and upon
returning home, when just east of the
covered bridge over East Greeks place
which has been for some time the terror
of well-disposed persons,-theY were as
saulted 10y Waters and Welsh, who
seized their horses by the heads, and
stopped them, when they commenced
an indiscriminate fire Of stones and
other missiles at the occupants of the
carriages, two or three of whom received
severe injuries. The rowdies, however,
got into the wrong hands and received a
sound pummelling, after which a CON-
plaint was lodged with Policeman Craw-
ford, and he, in company with some of
the party, returned to the spot and sue
ceeded in arresting the assailants and
lodging them in jail. Justice Smith
bound them over in 5000 bonds to appear
at the next term of the County Court for
trial.
At the prosecution of the above par
ties for drunkenness, evidence was elici-
ted against Dennis Berry and Mrs. Ed
ward Lawler for violation Of the pro-
hibitory law, and on complaint of the
grand juror, they were arraigned before
Justice Smith, convicted, and fined res
pectively $40 and costs.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-30

DEATH OF DEAN RIoHMoND.-The death
of this noted politician occurred in New
York early on Monday morning, after
an illness of few days. Mr.. Richmond
was born in Woodstock, VT, in March,
1904 Perhaps the most active years of
his life have been spentin Albany, N. Y,
where, as one Of the directors OF that
secret and powerful political agency
once known as the albany Regency"
he and his political associates ruled the
affairs of the Empire State. Without
seeking or holding any political office,
there were few men in the State who
exercised greater political influence
while the ascendancy of the Democratic
party continued. But when the people
asserted their right to rule, the power
of the Regency" began to decay, and
Mr.. Richmond passed into an obscurity
from which he had only emerged as the
ally of Mr.. Thurlow Weed in the recent
Philadelphia adventure.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-30

The "SHNGLE Hollow" AFFRAY.-We
were somewhat in error in our issue of
Saturday morning, concerning the shoot
ing affray at "Shingle Hollow" 1t ap-
pears that the mans name who was
killed was John Grace and that he did
not stab either Jones or his wife, but
that Jones stabbed him, inficting sever
al dangerous wounds, and then shot him.
One of the party who was with Grace
says that two shots were fired at
him by Jones and two by a man named
Fitzpatrick, Jones barkeeper, who, in
company with Jones, is now in confine-
ment.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-30

MASONIC DEDICATION AND FEsT1vAL.-
The new hall Of Chapman Masonic
Lodge, at Wallingford Vt, will be ded-
icated on Wednesday next, when impos-
ing exercises of the fraternity are an
nounced, Hon. L. B. EngIesby, of Bur-
lington, will deliver the address, and the
Union Cornet Band OF Dandy dispenses
the music for the occasion. The exer-
cises will conclude with a Masonic Fes-
tival and Dance. Parties attending
will be carried for half fare over the
Troy & Boston Railroad.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-30

1HE oHoLERA.-The facts concerning
'ne choiera at st. Louis are undoubtedly
suppressed. The board of health make
no reports. and all that is telegraphed
concerning Thursdays mortality is that
there were 81 deaths from cholera in the
city hospital, and that the officers of flf-
Teen OF the twenty cemeteries failed to
report. The indications are that the
disease is raging in that city at rate
which for this year is unprecedented.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-30

CLARENDON CAUCUs.-The Uniu yo-
ters in Clarendon are requested to meet in
caucus at the School House on the South
Flats on Saturday evening next, S,pt.
lst, at o'clock, for the purpose of put-
ting in nomination Justice ticket and
Town committee and doing any 9th
er business thought proper when met.
By order Of the Town Committee.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-30

AcCIDEET.-Hiram Pierce Of Guilford,
an employee of Messrs. Frank Willard &
Co., Skaters, of Brattleboro, while stating
the new depot of the vt. and Mass. R
R. Co. at Ashburnham on Wednesday,
18th inst, was suddenly thrown to the
ground by the giving way of the staging
and had his right shoulder broken, be-
side sustaining other injuries. Mr..
Pierce is 66 years of age and his recov-
cry is considered doubtful. A compan-
ion named Fuller, at work with Mr..
Pierce at the time, had leg broken by
the fall.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-30

The PACIFIC RAILROAD moves across
the Plains with cheering rapidity. 1t
is already done and running to Fort
Kearney, 200 miles west of the Missouri
river, and one-third the distance. to the
Rocky Mountains. Another one hun
dred miles, carrying the rails to the falls
of the Platte river, or one-half the way
to the Rocky Mountains, will be added
before the winter stops work; and next
year will thus easily secure the road to
the mountains, and into the heart of
colorado. This makes feasible the COM
pietlon Of the entire road to the Pacific
ocean in five years.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-30

BAPTIST CONVENTION learn that
a convention of Baptlsts, under the su-
pervision of Rev. A. B. Earle, to con-
tinue three days, will commence at Bur
lington at I p. m. on Tuesday evening,
Sept. 4th. Parties attending the conven-
tion will be furnished with free return
tickets over the Rutland & Burlington
Railroad upon certificate of attendance
from the Secretary Of the convention.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-30

PERsoSAL.-George F. Doty, re-
spected citizen of Elmore, died suddenly
of heart disease on the 18th inst.
The Rev. 2, B. Fisk was installed
pastor of the Congregational church in
Peacham on Wednesday the 22d inst.
Samuel Goss, Esq, the oldest printer
in New England, died at Montpelier,
VT, Aug. 10, in the ninetieth year of his
age.
Rev. ]. W. McIllwaine, the able and
efficient Rector of the Episcopal church,
Woodstock, has resigned, and ac-
cepted a call to Houston, Michigan.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-30

PATENrs.-Patents have been issued
to the following Vermonters from the U.
s. Patent Office for the week ending
August 2lst:
Hosea Willard, of Vergennes, for i'm
provement in machines for raking and
loading hay.
Robert and Thomas Ross, of Middle
bury, for improvement in chucks.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-30

land. We are informed tha the scheme
of a road hither from st. Joh,sbury finds
favor with practical and able men. Now
is the time to push it in eariest.-Coos
Republican.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-30

ERRATA-We are informed that we
were in error in regard to our state
ment that disturbances in Mr.. Stewards
Saloon caused the revoking of his H.
cense. The cause was selling ale or
liquor contrary to law.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-30

oiGSIFIcAST.-The Richmond Times.
si1er quoting Judge Underwood's opin-
ION, that "the inhabitants of Richmond
Will have become so loyal by next Octo-
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-30

FoUND.-Mr. VIM. L. Parsons on Fri
day last found under the rafters of his
house package OF bank bills, tightly
rolled and bound with sheet lead. They
are bills of New Hampshire and New
York banks, bearing date Of 1S41. Who
nut them there isn't known.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-30

HORSE SALE.-J. II. Carter of Wind
sor, lately sold $4,000 span of Black
Hawk horses to Col. Thomas Adams of
Roxbury. They can do 2:40.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-30

GENERAL GRANT.-Gen. Grants pres
ence at the White House when the Presi-
dent received the Philadelphia commit
tee meant nothing. He was there on
other business, and was waiting for the
politicians to leave.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-30

"SNAIx."-Mr. D. Stearns of Putney
lately dispatched large striped snake
forty inches in length, which contained
forty-two young 'snaix' averaging l-2
to inches long. Including the old one,
just about 3l3 inches, or 90 IA feet OF
'snaik.'
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-30

Gen. Howard had long interview
with the President on Thursday, and af-
forwards he said to his friends that he
cannot conscienciously resign, from
which it is inferred that the President
asked him to do so. Gen. Howard has
be, q invited to the Presidency of Lin
coin college, at Topeka, Kansas.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-30

Der that they will not allow the United
States Courts to assemble to try JEFF.
Davis" admits that there may be some
cause for this apprehension.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-30

CoRREoTIoY.-We have received the
following letter from Mr.. l. N. Phillips
of Oberlin, Ohio, and cheerfully comply
with his request to make the correction.
We would say for his and the public
benefit that the letter containing the no.
tice was received by us, with the request
that we publish it, and knowing Mr..
Phillips to be Vermonter, we did so in
good faith:
OBERIIN, ONO, Aug. %, 1866.
Editor Rutland Herald Il noticed in
your paper of the 10th inst. what pur-
ported to be the marriage of l. N. Phil
lips, of Tinmouth, to Miss Jennie E.
Howard. of Oberlin, Ohio. But I have
the honor to report that such is not the
case, and desire that you will correct it
in your next.
|. n. PHILLIPS.
The West Virginia journal. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1864-1877, 1866-01-10

TuE H1SroRY Of THE CIvH. WAR IN
rnx United SrArEs.-By Samuel VI. Schmuek
-r, LID. - This is the title Of splendid
work, complete in one volume, for which our
friend Lixut. ". y. HAWKINS is canvAssing
this county. This history, written since thu
close Of the Rebellion, contain, much more
accurate accounts or the conflict than could
have been possible during the struggle. h"v'
iuv commenced in Charleston, he has already
obtained tAirty-nine subscribers, and has moi
". completed the town. Mr.! HAWKINS
is also agent for Dodge'o History OF West
virsinin, and Bnrrett's Lilo Of Lincoln. both
excellent works. All three Of these books
,hou!d be in every family, and Mr.. HAWKING
doe. no, need any commendatiou from 10 rs
being the man TO subscribe 10. 49,,
We have also appointed Mr.. Hawkins can
wasting Agent for the JOURNAL, and Tor our
hook Store, and Xny contracts entered 'nse
With him on our account, will be tho same n
though made by US. All orders for Books
ke.. given to him, will DO promptly attended
10 by Us. ~ ~ -.
The West Virginia journal. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1864-1877, 1866-01-10

NAVIGATION CLusED Since the d
inst, the weather has heen' winterish. On
Sunday night i, grew extremity cold, and the
following morning the ice closed ut the mouth
Of Elk river. In the KAuawhs the Ice became
80 heavy as to induce the "Delle" 70 lay mp
for which purpose she returned to Maiden
The Victor No. arrived here Monday even
ing, but was unable to return, and Is lyipg'.'
our wharf The Picket lies q. The mouth Of
Elk.
This change was 10 unexpected that several
persons whose business called them hence, hav.
been "lef. in the iurch."': Judge: Brown Of
the Supreme Court Of Appeals, which is to
convene at Wheeling tomorrow, has been
compelled to make nm overland journey. Our
representatives in the Legislature will also
suffer, unless the weather modera.e':this week
"O, for railroad I" ~ f.,',s
The West Virginia journal. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1864-1877, 1866-01-10
OIL AT LAST!

little moro than year. since good dea'
OF excitement was raised in this Valley ,ny
the surface Indications Of Petroleum discoV'
cred BY various experienced oil men and
biologists, who visited this country aoou'
ths, time and toox up numerous leases. a
&nnher Of companies we're formed, engines
brought on. and considerable boring done,
which resulted in the d,scorery Of small quau'
titles Of oil, at shallow depths, in yariou.
parts Of the country.
The results, however, were so very unsatis.
factory. owing to bud management; ms we
now belierc,) that number Of companies be
came discouraged and abandoned lhe work
altogether. ...:
- few PRACTICAL, intelliee gent and Perse1er'nS
men-such as Capt. BL,slI, Of tho Nss World
Oil Conpany-who have stricken from their
vocabulary the word "fAil,' and orc also
backed by sound men aud heavy capitalists
continued "chuggng' on down through sand
stone, soap stone, slate, shale aud coal, jusl
10 see il every competent judge could possibly
b. 10 deceived ia regard TO this being au oil
bearing region; anil, as is usually the case
With men Who psrsevere in a good cause,
their efforts have been crowned with success
Abou, a'xreek since, Capt Blish' OF the
New World Company, on Mill creek, near
Elk river, about nix miles from Charleston
struck very slight showiot oil at the depth
ot53' feet f,Ou: tho surface, and proooeded :. ;.
tube and pump his. we'll, and obtained med Oh
sish, straight along; at tho rate Of alsssn bar
ses per day. Tho seed bag around the Low, lover
end of the tube, which had no. been proper,
made, gave way, and no was obliged e 1 s.ol
: pumping to take up the tuSe:sad pat .s oa :
nc" seed bag. He then started sas P 3 g
again, pumping at. the rate barrel g s. ell
ia 'Aree.tour,hs Fan hour, which xesld sir'ss
.. barrels per day.
We are also informed that 3the; Frazier tS, 2!
Company havo struck oil In one Of their Nsiis
90 Little Sandy OF Elk siyar sad i e g in e
larger quantity that at drst discovered i 81
'aps. B:i'h's well. They AZ Prepsr'spg g
eumr. IS y
The West Virginia journal. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1864-1877, 1866-01-10

AsnrnER NEw BUILDING. - Mr.
Norris :. whitlek+r has in course Of construc'
ton frame building on Ferry street, midway
between Front aud Second streets, to he used
a. Pos. Office. It will probably be complet
Il within two weeks. The Postmaster has
here Nude stroke OF economy, and will here
After he free from the exorbitsnt rents now
asked for rooms and buildings in this city.
The West Virginia journal. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1864-1877, 1866-01-10

MANS are n"w running in the t"l
lcw,ng dir-c,ions from this place, viz: to
l.~isburg, to Wayne c. H.. to Guyandotte, tc
Jackson {. H., and 10 Spencer, Rome Co.
We will shortly publish "Time table" ofali
the routes branching from Charleston. There
il .till como difficulty in the way Of having
Pos,lnastcrs ., all the designated points on
the various routes, but We trust these posi-
,ious will soon be filled.