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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-16
The New Orleans Slaughter.

The following article from the Albany
Journal concerning the rebel massacre
at New Orleans we transCribe for the
benefit of our readers, with no other
comment than that we heartily endorse
every word Of it;
The copperhead journals are applaud
ing the murderous suppression Of the
Louisiana Convention, because among
other things, it assumed to still possess
life, although its functions had ceased
two years ago.
Do these copperhead gentry remember
the history Of the Chicago Convention ?
That treasonble conCave met and ad-
iourned in 1860; but before it adjourned
it passed a resolution authorizing its
President TO call the members together
whenever, in his opinion, the emergenI
cies Of the country or party made it nee
essary or proper to do so.
If that convention had been re-assem-
bed, would the people Of the locality
which it would have disgraced by its
presence, have been justified in organic
ing a mob for its suppression? And if
this mob had murdered its members and
it's defenders, would the democratic
press have sought to cast the odium of
instigating the mob upon the cOnven-
ton itself because it dared to exercise
right guaranteed to all freemen, to
peacefully assemble for discussion and
consultation, when and where they
please?
Admitting that the functions of the
Louisiana convention had ceased. What
of that? Admitting, further, that they
had convened for an improper purpose.
What of that Is it usual to slaughter
men for any such reason, and before
they have had an opportunity to prove
or disprove the falsity or truth of the al
legations brought against them by their
enemies ?
1t is assumed that the rebel mayor Of
New Orleans organized his murderous
mob as a precautionary measure, and
that the riot was precipltated by the i'll
behavior Of the negroes. There is no
evidence Of this, while it is evident that
the mayors force was organized to forCi-
bly, disperse the convention, at any cost
and at all hazards.
And what is still more to be deplored,
this forcible Suppression has the sanction
of the President! II the " civil author
tiles" had been insufficient to accom-
| plish this purpose, the forces of the
United States were to be employed as
| auxiliaries Would the Democratic
press have approved of such interpo-
sition had the Chicago Convention, like
this Convention in Louisiana. been re-
convened by the call of its President !?
And yet there would have been greater
reason for dispensing such a body of
men, who were disloyal to the Govern
ment, than there was to disperse this
Convention, every member of which had
demonstrated his loyalty in the days
which "tried mems souls"
This forcible dispersion aud slaughter
of men peacefully assembled for discus
sion and consultation, and this whole
sale murder of innocent negroes, guilty
OF no other ofleDse than intense love for
the Government which gave them free
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-16

COMMENCEMENT AT MrDDLEBURY.-The
afternoon exercises on Thursday last at
the commencement of Middlebury Col
lege were as follows: Prayer by Rev.
Or. Kitchell, President; Music by the
Quintette Club of Boston; CRATIC Salu-
tatoria, Leroy Matthew Pierce, London
derry, VT; Oration-The Resistance of
Enemies weaker than the Inertia OF
Friends, Willard Deming Brown, New
Haven, Vt; Oration-The Essay Styles
VS.. the Oratorical, Royal Jerome Eddy,
Winhall, Vt; Music, by the Boston Quin-
tette Club; 0ration-The Freedom of
the American, julius SpIague Grinnen,
Msssena, n. Y; Oration-Christianity,
an International Bond, Harry James
Porter, Rutland, VT; Music, by the Bos-
ton Quintette Club; 0ration-The Ethics
of Criticism, Abner Smith, Chicago, ILL.,;
Grafton Interests, not Men, shape Our
National Policy Oscar Hamlin Stearls,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-16
RUTLAND HERALD.
SATURDAY, AUGUST IL, 1866.

TIE ATLANTIC CABLE.-After the long
dispatch OF foreign news, yesterday
morning, less than two days from Lon
den and Berlin, the sturdisst doubter
must believe IN the Atlantic cable. The
Prussian kinss speech was transmitted
entire nd with obvious accuracy. The
performance is lue first great public tri-
unph o. the cable, and OF the press in
its use. That single days dispatch OF
foreign news must cost the associated
press OF America near ten thousand dol
lars. Such as indulgence can not often
be afforded newspaper readers at pres
emit prices Of cable dispatches and daily
journals; but this days work shows
what science Of the telegrapher and en-
terprise OF the journalist can do. When
the break in the bay cable on this shore
is repaired, we shall talk in our homes
at the breakfast tables and at our offices
of the same events that are under sim
Infamous discussion in London and
Paris and sll over Europe. The civil
lied world will thus be brought into
unity Of thought and action; and we
shall all, the globe over, be laughing or
crying under q common impulse and at
common moment.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-16
Local and state Items.

PERsoNAL.-John G. SAKE, who mas
been attending the Commencement ex-
ercises at Middlebury College and in the
absence Of the regular poet, delivered
his ar-famed poem New England" be-
fore the Alumni of that institution, yes
terday favored us with call. He is
looking well, and, was in his usual &c.
NAL mood. We are gratifed to learn
that the degree of LII. D. was conferred
upon him by Middlebury College at the
recent commencement. He is a gradu-
ate of the class of 1889 of that institu,
ton, and as a poet and writer has earned
a worldwide reputation.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-16

A MATRIMONIAL ADVERTISEMENT AN
swERED.-The Cincinnati Times has re-
Ceived the following in answer to q mat
rimonial advertisement, 1t is from
Spring Hill, Tennessee
"Estella wants a husband who is not
4 farmer. In me she can find one Of
many trades and professions. l left the
pillow and bid adieu to farming in boy
hood, Since then, have been lawyer,
artist shoemaker, pedder, printer. phre-
nologist, merchant and auctioneer.
have been employed in various other
pursuits, incident to wild adventure, not
calculated to win Estella's hand I am
bachelor of forty six winters. Estella
can have me, SELECTING from my trades
and professions which | shall follow for
her support. l have nearly starved at
them al.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-16

NARROW ESCAPE FROM DROWNING
While Miss Hattie Gordon and two
daughters of Mr.. Stephen Ball of North
Ferrisburgh were bathing in the lake, a
few days since, Miss Gordon stepped
from rock into deep water, and being
unable to swim sank to the bottom.
Miss Ball with great presence of mind
hurried to the spot with boat, and al
though Miss. G. had sunk twice before
she was rescued, she was saved from a
watery grave with the help of Mr.. Ball
and his hired man.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-16

PoLITICAL.-It is curious to see what
characters are drifting into the Phila-
delphia Convention. Among the Maine
delegates is Paul S. Merrill, who wrote
in 1851
"When the republican army march to
South Carolina, may they be met en-
sn3Ssc by the whole South, and have d
Southern welcomel have no patience
in the matter. If the Union is worth
keeping, it is worth preserving, even at
the sacrifice o. cherished Northern prin-
ciples."
A similar genius is A. N. Worthen, one
OF the delegates to the Philadelphia
Convention from Vermont, who is re-
ported TO have said in speech just be-
fore the Chicago Convention
~ had rather see JEFF. Davis President
of the United States than to see Abe
Lincoln reelected. I had rather risk
the destinies of this country in Davis
hands than Lincolns. / think him ten
times more honest, and man of ten
times more brains. I think him (Lin-
coln) the d-dest traitor TO the constitu.
ton that ever was"
The Washington correspondent OF the
New York Tribune gives the following
political gossip at the capitol:
"There is very warm feeling here
over the Kentucky election. The Presi-
dent acknowledges his principles have
been rejected by the popular vote, and
Is quite respondent over the prospects
for his support from the South. Val
landigham's course is deprecated, and
the expectation of his presenting ere
dentials TO the Philadelphia Convention
has nerved hitherto quiet men to mutter
unutterable things. Delegations from
the South are arriving on every train
most OF them unconquered rebels. Each
believes be will be admitted, and the
stubborn coarse marked out by the In
diana delegation convinces men of eithel
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-16

AccIDENTs.-Mr. Guy Wright, brake
man on the Vermont Central Railroad,
of Mortified, VT, had his hand badly
smashed while Stacking cars at West
Randolph, on Friday, two Of this fug-
ers were broken. DR.. A, Kendrick
dressed the wound.
Ellis Curtis, ESQ the landlord Of
the West Randolph House, caught his
right hand in the geering Of his moving
machine on Monday, July 30th, losing
the first joint of his fore finger, the end
Of the second, and otherwise bruising his
hand.
On Tuesday last MIR. John Ryan, a
well known hard working man, of YER
gennes, met with great misfortune. 1t
appears that while at work placing
stone on the new culvert on Green street,
by some accident large stone fell on
his leg making compound fracture
Just above the ankle.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-16

THAT HERRoN.-The "Mr. Heron
who has declined acting as a delegate to
the Philadelphia Convention after the
massacre in New Orleans, has been con-
founded by several papers with the At
orney-General Heron, by whom Presi.
dent Johnson addressed the rioters in a
recent telegram. The ex,delegate is
Major. Genera Frank J. Heron well
known il military operations near the
Mississippi and Red River, and now
largely Interested in cotton in New Or
leans. There appears to be very INSULT
cient excuse Tor this mans afiIiation
with the worst wing Of the rebels in
Louisiana but he retired from bad COM
pany in time 10 save a part, at least, Of
his soldierly honor.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-16
DOUNTIES EQUALIZED!
- PENSIONS INCREASED

All soldiers who enlisted for three years.
served out their terms of enlistment and re-
Ceiyed only 800 bounty, or who were dis
charged for wounds received in inc of duty.
and the widows minor children and parents of
such soldiers who died in United States service
or OF wounds, or disease contracted in line of
duty, can obtain an additional bounty of 800 ::
and widows of so diers drawing pensions, hav.
ing minor children under Is years of age and
minor children and one armed soldiers, can
have their pensions increa ed by calling on or
writing WALTER C. DUNTON
augid&wf Rutland, Vermont
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-16

NBGRo K1DgAPPING REPORT DENIED
The Navy department denies the pub
lished statement relative to the kidnap-
ping OF negroes on the coast Of Florida.
No such information has been received
and no such vessel as the St. Augustine
is in the service Of the department in
Southern waters. In consequence of
these sensation reports circulating
throughout the country the department
directed Commodore Winslow, COM
manding the squadron, to make thorough
Investigations, and he has replied that
the reports are without the slightest
foundation in tact.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-16

LYONS EXTRACT OF PURE JAMAICA GINGER
for Indigestion, Nausea, Heartburn, Sick Head
ache, Cholera Morbus, &c, where a warm, gen.
ial stimulant is required. Its careful prepara-
ton and entire purity makes it a cheap and rel-
able article for culinary purposes. Sold every
where, at 50 cents per bottle.
Saratoga Spring Water, sold by all Druggists
G-NunnrE1H
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-16

'INsUITBD AND OUTRAGED. "-Duyall,
a rank reoeI, mas been elected to high
Judicial Office IN Kentucky, and the New
York Express boldly asserts that this
result g intended by the people of that
State 20 snow their sympathy for man
who was jDsulted and outraged" by
being driven rom Kentucky on account
OF his reoel proclivities at the COM
mencemenJ OF the rebellion. The Ex-
press evidently needs good deal Of re-
constructing
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-16

SOLDIERS wIpows.-A late law OF
Congress gives TO widows who are pen
sloners two dollars per month additional
pension for each child under sixteen
years of age, This is a just and right
eous provision.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-16

TsB CoTToE CRoP.-A Memphis dis
patch says the reports Of the cotton
crop from the South are better than they
have been at any time for the last three
months. Many are so confident in their
estimate o. the coming crop that they
do not hesitate to place it at 100000
bales.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-16

FATAL AccIDEYT.-We learn from the
Banner that Perry Z Smith, Esq, for
merly of Bennington, met with shock
ing and fatal accident in Tiflin, Ohio
where he has been residing for some two
years past, on Wednesday evening Of last
week. 1t seems the deceased was at
tending masquerade ball, and in some
way, not now known, fell out Of four
story window, and was found in hatch
way below with both arms broken, and
fatally injured internally, He lived but
a short time after he was picked up.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-16

NEW HAMPSHIRE AGRICULTURAL COL
LRGB.-The Jour trustees Of the State
Agricultural College, to which Dart
mouth is entitled, have been appointed,
as follows President. Asa D. Smith
Governor Frederick Smyth; Hon. Ira
Eastman o. Concord, and Ex-Governor
Anthony Colby of New London. The
appolntment Of the five other Trustees
by the Governor and Council has not
been VIads.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-16

DARN FOR SALE-With a good
4 Blacksmith Shop, situated one and one
fourth uf a mile east of Rutland village, on the
Woodstock turnpike. The firm contains SO
acres OF land. with good buildings. For parti-
culars address CLARK l. LONG.
afld2wSW1t< Rutland, Vt.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-16
FL RNFTL RE.

Such As hair cloth and col0rcd paror suits. so
fas, tctealeles, easy chairs, rocking chairs par
Tor chairs, ottonans, lounges, piano stools,
center tables, marble and wood tops1 what
nots, iron a3d wood hat trees, black walnut and
chestnut chamber sets, with and without mar
ble7, painted and grained chrmber sets, all
styles, secretaries. bureaus, all kinds, black
walnut, chestnut oak hutEernut, cherry and
pine top extension tables, common dining
tables hard and soft wood bedstcads. every va
rety cribs and cradles, black walnut self rock
ing and swing cradles, Office, large arm, swing,
nurse and misses chairs of every description,
night cabinet, children high, table and low
chairs, all kinds, toilet tables, wash stands,
teapoys, work tables, light stands, black walnut,
Chestnut, and common towel racks and nearly
every variety of furnitHrc in use, Also, hair,
husk, excelsior and cotton top mattrasses Put
MANS, Kittlcs and Huutiugtons patent spring
beds, both upholstered and not feathers feather
and hair pillows. holsters, mattresses for cribs
and cradles.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-16

party that there will be a row. Conser'
NATIVES here are exceedingly anxious
over their scheme of the 18th inst.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-16

PROSPEROUS The Brattleboro Phnnix
has just purchased one of Potter's Drum
Cylinder Presses, and Roper's Caloric
Engine with which to run it. We con-
graduate our excellent contemporary on
so marked an acquisition to its facili-
ties.
PATENTS IssUED.-AmOng the patents
Issued for the week ending August It'll,
we notice that one is granted to Charles
E. Billings of Windsor, this State, FOR
improvement in dies for swaging pistol
frames.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-16
1865 G. Is.

1860. q IL 1865.
ALIENS CONGRESS BITTERS are com.
posed Of some sixteen different root
and barks; alse the prickly ash berry. The
compound i6 preserved BY the addition of pure
old Bourbon Whisky. There are no bitters ex
tant which viii restore appetite sooner, curt
heartburn and dyspepsia, purify the blood. re-
novate and strengthen the system. eoaal to
these bitters. The prickly ash berry is known
to be great preventive of the Asiatic Cholera
and also other diseases peculiar to the summer
season. These bitters are put up in cases of one
dozen quart bottles each No family should be
without a bottle. WILLIAM ALLEN. manu-.
heturer and proprietor, Fort Edward, N Y, to
whom all orders should be addressed.
For sale by all druggists. feb1d&wIys
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-16
CONSTITUTION WATER


Has proved its,E equal To The ttsh that ls- s.
Volycd upon it,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-16

| AIDES TRAVELLING Bags and Baskets,
/ = ,arge st,oS u a.. : lies ana s zes at
yERDER'6
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-16
.ARBE ACADEMY.

The Fall Term will begin Thursday, Aug. 30.
j. s. SPAULDING.
Barre August 8, 1856 7d6t6s2vSt
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-16

Shirley Village, Mass; Music. by the
Boston Qnintette Club; Philosophical
0rstion--The Dynamic Power of Sin,
Eugene john Ranslow, Georgia, VI;
NaledictoIy 0ratlon-The Laws OF War,
an Index OF Civilization, Nathan Round
Nichols, Dauby, Vt; Music, by the Bos-
ton Quintette Club; Masters Grafton,
Nathan Button Smith. After which the
following honorary degrees were con-
ferred; L l.. D. Judge Henry Chip
man, Detroit, Michigan, John G. SAKE,
Albany, \. y; ID, D., Rev. Norman Hall,
London, England, Rev, Norman Seaver,
Rutland; y NJ, Rev, Bennett Eaton,
Middebuly Rev, F. A, Wymer, Essex,
N. Y, William b. Brennan Malone, n.
Y, E. Conant, Randolph,
The exercises We're of the highest order,
and to speak of any piece as worthy of
especial merit would be seemingly doing
the rest injustice Suffice II to say that
we have never had the pleasure OF at,
tending commencement exercises where
everything passed of so uniformly salts
factory to the graduating class faculty
! and visitors, As at the Commencement
of Mddlebury College on the afternoon
Of the 9TH inst.
The exercises concluded with prayer
and benedjction by Rev. DR.. KitChel,
President
nj
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-16
CARPETS AND OIL CLOTHS.

Cocoa and straw mattings, velvet, wOOl-bOrder-
ed and oil cloth rugs oil cloth air covers, table
covers, enamcled cloths, brussels aud velvet
hnsaanks
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-16


u4'e long .aoa gwen - Ia. use OIL bat.e. 81.
beos ana "E'peF III thc iIea' tntht oi th'."au
eases ana olsy use tHtHi l'E tI't want ol pos
Ter remedy
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N'-NH''i hA'N " a Eb
VIA. nr,,,rd It's, .fr,.iH1 tn g,,t4s,tt}s.l..
,olytd Upon ii
DITRETICS
yrri,,,c and drer,b the kidaevs ard t....
sta,'t ,. Soon ira5 IN lLoni, Jrn,'r t T., .-
confirmed disease.
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,,IJic I'm ~, i,,ti,, tIt ba - w. our
Ei;.t,;r,, Tho rIas- of 5is.,os1s sr lG.i 3D.
tr r,nd 80 'p,i,,.,tI,, .,o,c, e. 60 -. .4'
,g W. trTst that No sboli he rl,,.aj, l-.--
~; MAJ, s ,.ri,,oJJ, C,u ,D' Oh.
~, =, n,oat ~ r.o,irnr1n1ts ,r IIl! 'l
,h.;c;sI 3'''' '' F-1'0"' "1o
FA'
0VuuusO"TE' IA Jan. -, lNh
Or IkEo@'
Dcar Sir II wish to inform You that have
been under the treatment of some of our be-.
physicians for nearly two years, without reCeiy
ing any benefit had lost all confidence snG
/ INDUCED in but little hope of a cure from any
tanned some INV tim%s ana Of tb Jis .,
opt operations about 1900 pounds Of wafer g,.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-16
MIRRORS.

Black walnut. berlin gilt rose aud gilt carved
and plain, Oval, arch top aud rCnnd corner, and
common glasses all sizes Mirror plates all
sizes, furnished to order. Also the largest and
best assortment of
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-16
CHOLERA CHOLERA 4.

Be sure you have il constantly on hand II
will afT0rd instant rrlieffn ali Collie Pains, and
in CHOLERA MORBUS Ii has been used for
years with the greatest success. II viii check
the most obstinate diarroOa in Two hours.
Manufactured and for sale by
POND y MORSE.S
OnpO.ite Depol NutLanA, VI.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-16
CROCKERY AND GLASS WARE

common glasses, all sizes. Mirror plates all
sizes, furnished to order Also the largest and
best assortment Of
CROCKERY AND GLASS WARE
over offered in this STATE IN addition to s,yr,r'
patterns of white granite w9rr have a com
nlcta assortment of Numerical Peri-i9u C;ronitp
nearly com, to fhe pnr, .Frrnrh CHINA md at
the cost. Also, large stock Of FRENCH
CHINA VIZ common and extra rich banded
zen scls' pam wht!e anne. ana tea ware III.
1uu sets or single piece.
PAPER HANGTNG~ AND BORDERS
fr.,4 ..,,.,,,., r.,3 ....,.:.. ..,.
White blank, whit. gr5Uu!,. brown blanks.
fancy treboard-, side "-ht~, figured prprr cur.
Wns, and plain curtain paper Also the best
assortment Oh
CLOTH WINDOW SHADES
Curtain fixtures, curtain ana picture cords
and tas7cl-. to be found in the State
r,u,>-,-r,5, ,,-,rr
Fancy pajuted toilet srt~. f,os tub-. chamber
paS Sg t JarT c"Hy c qoHs caSn tgnh CON
,, ,Ii+ 81 In w" ""l = Nu.'5
- v'''li2,I' u'..,,.' u"st l''us NoS "uu
wa - 49, w.. I."' .. Oa"~' a.
BRITANNIA AXE,
Coffee pots. tea pots, table Ca>tor-. mugs la
dies spoons. DC,
TABI,F Cutlery
Silver plated dinr"r and drl nlrti k,i Ano,
can and English ivory and rubber handled din
nner and dessert knives. common knives and
forks, all kinds, carTers and steel butcher and
bread kniFcs-
WILLOW WA&E.
Fancy work stands ladies and misses ROCKING
chair. children. HON tabl, rl,sir. -fno chair5
cradIps music stools oflice ba.krfe cI"the.
baskets. market baskets. &c.
WOODEN WARE
Trh- ,,oii. L.,iors t.I.. r,,r,-,,.. ,,i.....a.,
n'intoa bnr k,s' ,,., "t, ullG anu
man sticLs rnnud bn,yIg ,,o m"5n ot t-a'
kntading boards. cl0thr, Dtnr. grain rnr,sIrcs
butter tubs. barrel covers. &c
LAMPS, LANTERNS, &C
Best bronze parlor lamps, marble base parlor
and stand lamps, hand lanps.-all sizesE,-iast
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-12-24

"NaSH CT You EyER SroKR re Ms."-DesooI
E---psssed the night AZ hotel in B.
he had me de 1t an idyariab!e custom In iEaV.
cling, to speak TO the person who sat next to
him in oars, paror, or at table, on the eutjec'
OF personal religion. As be entered the patlor q
this time he cav that the only vacant seat wa!
next to Dol. vs. gay army officer whom h,
knew to be aa opposer OF religion. He shra nix
from taking ii; but the colonel recognized him
and making room for him on the sofa, be took
the seat and entered into conversation With
HIM. He gradually led 1t to religious subjects
and ended by making an earnest personal ap
peal to Col. v.
suddenly he was startled By sseing the colo
mel spring to his feet, clench his hsts, and turn
upon the astonished circle, several of whom
were clergyman: "Listen," cried he vehe-
mently, "Here l have been In the habit Of
stopping at this hotel and meeting you all here
these ten years; but none Of you ever spoke ia
me one word on tko subject ofmy souls saliva
ton until tLis evening. And now | call upon
you all TO witness my solemn resolution to seek
the Lord until find him."
The promise SO Unexpectedly given was
faithfully kept Col. " became an ear
nest Christian, united with the church, anc
long since passed to his gracious reward
"He that converteth the sinner from the error
OF bis way shall save g soul from DEATH ant
shall hide q multitude of sins - American
Messenger.