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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-01-18

FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BRANDON.
AT a meeting of the stockholders Of
the First National Bank of Brandon,
the following gentlemen were elected
Directors for the ensuing year:
N. 7. sprague, Ephraim Ross, N. I.
sprague, Jr., Chauncy L. Case Volney
Ross and Geo. w. Parmenter. At a
subsequent meeting N. t. sprague was
chosen President and Geo. 7. Bottum,
Cashier.
Brandon, Vt, Jan. 9, 1866.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-01-18

TIE MISSING MAIL.-Mr. Samson OF the
St Adams Post office was sorely puzzled
the other morning to account for the
absence of his New York mailbag.
When however he heard of the robbers
in this place during the fire the mystery
was explained. The st Adams Messen-
ger says, ave hope our towns people
will discover no remissness in (making7)
important remittances on account Of
this transaction"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-01-18

er marine animals, some of them OF a
huge size. Often the hills seemed en-
tirely composed OF these remaius, Tx
posture to the air and storms have brok-
en- them into fragments, yet the outlines
OF turtle shellfsh and orthesera could
be distinctly traced The region pre-
SCENTS indications both Of volcanic aC-
tiOu aud Of deluge,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-01-18

SENTENCED the recent term OF the
Orleans County Court, Joseph Hobart
was sentenced to the State Penitentiary
for two years, and George G. Fletcher
term of five years, both for stealing,
According to evidence brought out in
the trial, Fletcher has been a scoundrel,
and richly deserves his sentence. This
is not his first attempt at stealing, and
during the war he was sub. broker of
the lowest class.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-01-18

belonging to Mr., Abner Richards of
Sandgate. A son OF Mr.. Bebee was
making a neighborly call at Mr.. RS
house, and had hitched the horse near
by. Hearing an unusual noise during
the evening, young Mr.. b, with several
of Mr., Richards family went out to the
horse when they found that Taurus had
injured him in terrible manner. The
horse died soon utter.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-01-18

wArER.-The tanks are all full at pres
ent. After allowing them to FL, the Com
missioners shut off the water from the viii
lage in order to allow the main reservoir
to fill up. From three o'clock Wednes-
day afternoon till yesterday noon, when
the water was let on, the reservoir filed
half full. This will give little idea OF
the quantity of water that has been
used or wasted for some time past.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-01-18
Baggage Master R. & W, R. R,

MILriA,-By special order No. II, we
learn of the resignation, by Brig. Gen.
John L. Barstow, ofhis command of the
First Brigade of V, NJ. Col, Jed. P.
Ladd of the First Regiment is assigned
to the command of the Brigade and the
Regiment comes under the command of
1t, Col. Leach.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-01-18

GEOLOGICAL LECTURBs.--Ed'tor R"tEafd
Heyola. On Friday evening last Prof
s. G. Chandler, Of Middlebury brought
to close his series of eight Geological
Lectures in Brandon, at which time Rev.
w. Ford introduced the following reso-
lutious which were unanimously adop-
ted
Uzneas, The series of eight Geologi-
cal lectures by Prof. Chandler is now
brought to a close, therefore
Resolved, /. That we recognize in Prof.
Chandler scholar every way qualified
to present the science Of Geology so as
to interest and benefit the community.
Q, That our thanks are eminently due
the Professor for the pleasure and profit
his instructions have afforded US, and
they are hereby most cordially rendered
him.
8. That we commend Prof. Chandler
to all lecture associations, and to all
who love science and respect the Bible
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-01-18

GAssBrr s.-The new passenger de-
pot at Gassett's Station, is nearly COM
pleted, which with the gentlemanly
agent, Mr.. Boynton, meets with the
hearty appreciation Of the public who
do business at that place.
"A. s. Hill has purchased tract Of
land near the depot at Gassetts Station,
and intends erectinga store thereon in
the spring.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-01-18
Miscellaneous Items.

An tSJOuuuiuS JONCA AZ - ol0@N'
palm-leaf fans at New York on Mon
day.
1t will require 100000 to re-es-
tabllsh the lighthouses on the Southern
coast destroyed by the rebels.
Further details as to the effect Of
the Presidents message in France show
that Maximilian's cause IS now given
up as hopeless, even by his former
friends. What will Napoleon do?
Did you ever see lunar bow,
Miss, said a young gentleman to
Young lady. Il have seen my beau by
moonlight" she replied of that's what
you mean.
john Bright, Prof Goodwin Smith,
John Stuart Mil and other distin-
cuished liberals in England have
formed themselves into a committee to
see that Justice is done TO the living
sufferers by the suppression Of the ia
maica insurreCtlon
$4,000 appropriated by Congress
! for the White House has all been 40
sorbed to pay Old bills, and another
! $4,000 will be asked for row repairs
! and furnishing. 1t looks as though
| there had been some extensive 7windI-
inc in furnishing the White House.
There are 223 pretty waiter urls
| saloons" IN New York, containing ll9l
oirl. Their daily number Of visitors
is estimated at 20 $50 and the weekly
receipts at $3l 562 and the Police Com
missioners say the most cultivated and
biahrsI r;rei,' cr society has m0ru than
49, share among the rrc1uenter> ,, these
dsns
.... ,,, -.....
Admiral nuPou! AtpS nt5 n ,,,'a
oulslue lht l"' t1loV1 10 Gina,I, ~.
So0u oVo Vhe' Guy 'I"s Lin, ,,
Sued an iuIpeI"'!GN o'S'', w. +,,'' ho,,
move MS shlPS lns'Ie al,.' ay'' V' Hn, -,r
Dor aSa'nsI O,ocho''e I'u.''I'- n,IIprlr
o orccood ed him and moved I!is shics anC
bIocEade running was 50 completely
SnStrovod that n tbIurrn'- prize money
, INV ononnts 70. a little over $4,000
'"'' r,,.,..
A gentleman Oh IhlS Guy on l1 .!.s
day OF last week, put an tn'eLe9v-u :
question to MT seward I0e0 rs ,,C y
State Mr.. seward teplIGu ~ IA 10
. did, "And now" said the gentleman
= 81 will ask you another question an
= you can answer as dipIomauccta,iii.E, "
you please are We 10 N' Wo VA AIM T
: r reatfc ahonf f6ot. W know that hi
. n tr%S,e took Mace for we heard i
s Lou. Jar.
: MI c,rot,o doo uonitanx noint
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-01-18

ag~James T. Brady made speech at
the 8th Of January festival at Tammany
Hall but he was not altogether sweet
upon the Democracy az the following
extract shows
81 have been told that l should be
read ont Of Tammany Hall. lCries Of
no. no, uo) But repeat tonight what
| have said before, that the Democratic
party was to say the least OF it, cold in
its pros ecution Of war against the rebel
lion. tits cold now, and until it shall
change from what it is to what 1t ought
to be. it will never regain that position
it once held in the power and govern
ment Of the country
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-01-18

A REnARKABLE REGIoN.-Au expedl-
ton against the Powder river (Oregon)
Indians passed through very remark
able tract of country, which Is des-
cribed by Mr.. l.. G. Bennett, engineer
Rising from the plain, sometimes to the
altitude of five hundred feet, were mass
es of hard clay in the form OF pyramids
or ruined temples, crowned with spires
and minarets, and worn by the winds
into a variety OF fantastic shapes. Of
ten these huge masses Of ClaYey rock
were standing In the midst or plain
isolated aud alone. At other times they
stretched away in long ranges of bare
hills. Veins of trap rock traverse these
hills, while on the plain around them
are scattered quartz, scOriB, and various
crvstallzed and igncous rocks, indicat-
inc the action Of heat. On their sum-
mits and around their base are found
fragments and sometimes almost per
feet fossils of marine and other animals,
the most common OF which were tur-
ties. Many OF these seen by Mr.. Ben.
i nett were three feet across, and one that
! measured seven feet across the shell
| Other parties reported seeing one that
measured sixteen feet across. These
have generally fallen down from the
| cliffs, and are more or less muttlated
but enough remains to show the outline
| and determine the size OF these monster;
Of a former age. hastodon bones ant
| enormous teeth are common. Among
the petrifcaious OF more recent pc
Rod was a wolf, nearly entire.
On the ridges separating the Bis, Bear
MInn,wak. 81 and Bear Butte creek
zeYa lsrac masses If fossil 1sh and 9th
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-01-18

FIRE IN WINDsoR.-We learn that
two of the principal stores in Windsor,
those of L. c. Fay & Co. and White &
Tuxbury, were entirely consumed by
fire on Wednesday night.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-01-18

FIRE IN FELcHvILLE.-A dry-house
connected with Merrills factory at
Felchville was destroyed by fire on
Thursday night of last week, together
with about 1000 lbs. bleached wool. The
total loss was about $500, and insured
for $1,000.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-01-18

A HoRsE KILLED ny BULL.-The
Manchester American says that valua-
BILE horse, the property of Mr.. Comfort
Bebee of Rupert, was gored to death
one night last week by fsrocious bull
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-01-18

TaR FEH1ANs,-Thc Congress of the
Feniau Brotherhood at New York res
cinded, on Wednesday, the action OF the
Philadelphia Convention, abolished the
Senate and re.estabIished the old sys-
tenn CO... O'Mahony has been sustained
with the title Of Head Center and with
authority to appoint his own cabinet Of
five members. Ceutcrs Of the several
states are appointed, The advisory
committee of the convention have unan-
imously sustained O'Mahony, and B. D.
Killian will remain Secretary OF the
Treasury,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-01-18

~ loym ,g1ru A oolo IN u,s usAn


on AJAX me dot to blow b. dose,
BY ChArbing one, by ovid,
You bay dot know de balm feel
II never cad be dOde
Oh blight we fly to other scedes'
or dwell in yOdder star,
Oh ded my lubly bald, i'd bliss
Td strike by light catarrh
ChOrus-Oh ask me dot, etc,
The yidd that blows across the bo0r
Had it a dose to blow,
With such q code as ! hab got
An would II blow it9 Doe
But see, de rays OBJ clubbing david
Are gleabiug on the dew
hear de berry bugle hord,
BY baden @ir-At-tiCbie1h
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-01-18

CARD.-The undersigned hereby re-
turns his heartfelt thanks to the tlremen
and citizens, and particularly to the
RAILROAD MEN, who so nobly assisted
in saving his furniture and clothing at
the time of the fire in Union Block,
CHARLES POTTER,
Baggage Master r. & W. r. r.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-01-18

RAILROAD LoAN.-The Vermont Cen
trail railroad lately placed upon the
market at per cent, loan for 100000
and 100000 of it has been already
taken.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-01-18

MUSTERED OUT.-Maj.-Ge William
Wells and Brig. Gen. James NJ. Warner
are honorably mustered out, to date
from January Is, 1866.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-01-18

THg COLD IN New YORK. CITY AND
VICINtTY.-The New York Times says
that on Monday, at the Bulls Head
Drove-yard One Hundredth street, scv-
eral head of cattle were found frozen to
death. and doubtless somr of our farm
crs have to report similar occurrences,
In New Jersey, the poultry on many
farms were found frozen dead on their
perches In one instance, all the rooSt-
trs in one poultry-yard had their combs
frozen.
The police report many cases Of frost
bites and temporary loss ofconsciousness
from the extreme cold, particularly
among the car and omnibus drivers.
John Carer, a coach driver, was found
by the police on Sunday afternoon, in
Thirtv.frst street, near Eighth avenue,
in a state OF total Inconsistencies.
He recovered after the proper remedies
had been applied A number Of the car
drivers hat to be removed from the cars
at the end of the route, having their
ears, fingers and toes frozen. In Brook
lvn two drivers had their care so badly
frozen that, when taken into warm
room the blood spurted from the frozen
parts. Among several poor wretches
brought up before Justice Dodge at the
jefferson Market Police Court on charg-
es Of drunkenness, were man whoihad
his arms frozen, and another the fingers
Of both hands. One case Of death from
cold occurred at No. so Baxter street.
A woman named Anna Oakley, Iwho it
appears, was too poor to supply herself
with bed-clothing, was found on Mon
day morning frozen stiff. In New Jer-
srv several of the stage drivers had
| their extremities frozen, and were una
bic to descend from their seats when
the stages arrived at the terminus OF
| thrir routes
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-01-18

other evening in saving his property
from the devouring flames. He would
also give notice that he is prepared to
attend to order in his line of business as
heretofore,
ARTHUR L. MORGAN,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-01-18

A CARD.-The subscriber hereby
thanks the friends who exerted them
.eIves 30 a0bIy sud sssiioousIy the
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-01-18

III Senator Foot has received telc-
gram from Geo. Bancroft accepting the
invitation TO deliver the eulogy on the
late President Lincoln
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-01-18

ADMISSION OF UTAH,-A Dill for The
admission Of Utah AS State has been
proposed and will be- shortly acted on
by the House Committee on Territories,
Mr.. Hooper the delegate from Utah, IS
requested by his people to urge this mat
ter before Congress. Its proposed to
put in clause in the bin for their adj
mission prohibiting i plurality Of
wives
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-01-18

ST ALBAEs BANK.--Owing to report
in circulation that the st. Adams Bank
had been compelled by the raid in 1864,
and by being involved with the Missis-
squoi Bank, the people Of the surround
ing country became panic-stricken, and
last Monday commenced making "run.
This was continued till Wednesday, the
bank being kept open long after bank
ing hours to accommodate all corners.
CARD.-We would return orr thanks
to the Firemen and citizens for their ex-
ertions in our behalf st the recent fire;
also especially to Superintendent
Merrill, and Messrs. Paige and Freeman
for their kindnes in temporarily storing
our goods. We are also happy to give
notice. that our business will be re-
sumed again in 8 few days near the old
place, opposite the Depot.
POSD & MoRsR.
Jan IL. 1856.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-01-18

SAxroS's RIvER-The Festival OF the
Ladies Of the Baptist Society at Sax
tons River last week was tinesuccess'
and very pleasant, The attendance
was large and the receipts of the eve
ming amounted to SSO2,s8, leaving as
net proceeds after paying expenses
s27T. 46.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-01-18

But this is by no means all, The
continent multitude" will not only
march upon Colorado but Colorado
will, without inconvenience, contain and
retain it, For, says Gllpin
The aggregate population OF North
America. ny which we are begrt, is
fifty millions Otr State Is fttsa to reeelre,
and Is amps ~ area, for this confseTf mSI.
titsds This short transit line reaching
the seas at San Francisco and New
York prolougs itself to Asia on thr one
hand, and Europe on the other
We may all As well prepare 10 he
moving
ls~rhr Pennsylvania Legislature lev.
les tax upon every private hlil enroll
ed in the Legislature Of that state The
result - that Il revenue Of not less than
$4,000 a year IS realized from this
source. We hope our Legislature will
pass similar law. II would have the
effect to diminish special legislation and
insure considerable Te'euue to the
treasury besides.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-01-18

Jan IL. 1856.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1866-10-24
EXCHANGE OF N. c. BONDS FOR STOCKS.
STATE OF NORTH-CAROLINA,
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Raleigh, September 9th 1866


TNHE PUBLIC ARE REMINDED THAT,
i in pursuance of an Ordinance of the late
Convention, sealed proposals will be received by
the Undersigned until IL m, on the first day of
November next, for the exchange of the princi-
pal of bonds issued by the State before the Goth
May, 1851 for the Stocks held by the State in the
various Railroads and other Companies, of which
the following are the principal:
North-Carolina Railroad Co., 100000
Raleigh & CASTOR Railroad Co., 682, $50
Atlantic & North Carolina B. R., 1.066,000
Western N. C. Railroad Co., 1,418,000
Albemare and Chesapeake Canal Co., $4,000
No bid less than par will be entertained. Any
premiums offered may be applied to payment of
the Interest due on the bonds offered in exchange.
Bids will be opened in the presence of the Gov
emor and Comptroller and those will be accept
ed most advantageous to the State.
Purchasers of preferred stock will not obtain
rights greater than holders of stocks not prefer
red --.-. ~
In consequence of the bonds and liens held by
the State on various Railroad Companies, having
been in part executed during the late war, have
concluded not to offer them for exchange until
the reception of special instructions from the
General Assembly.
have deferred the time of opening bids in or
der that parties interested might have opportun-
ity of examining the reports of the various
Companies for the present year, which no doubt
can be obtained from The proper officers of the
Companies. KEMP P. BATTLE,
oct It'd. Public Treasurer
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1866-10-24
Far The Standard.
Union Meeting at Chalk Levei' FORSYTH
County N. c.

County Ne 70
On the 18th inst. there was mass meet
;nG of the loyal citizens held at Chalk Level,
IN Fnrsvtb County, to celebrate the anniver-
anrr Of Jobnson,s raid, or exodus of Union
men TO the U. s. forces. The meeting was
composed OF the hest citizens OF the country.
If was called to order by DIR. J. L. john
son. who explained the object OF the assem-
Llv and introduced Col W. F. Henderson
to the audience.
Col Henderson addressed them at some
length. advocating the adoption of the How
ard amendment as the surest road back to
the Union He appealed to the people to
elect no man to the Legislature unless they
were satisfied of his loyalty-tov vote for Gen.
Dockery for governor. He referred to the
results of the late war, and the grand tri-
umphs achieved by the Union men of the
nation He also spoke of the present de-
plorable condition of our own State finances
and held that the people should not now
be cruely pressed by taxes or for debts
Otherwise the bulk of our real estate would
pass into the hands of capitalists. Let JUS
tice be exercised in mercy, and the Old North
State would soon recover her former proud
position in the Union of the States.
Mr.. E. B. league, of Forsyth, then adj
dressed the audience. He also endorsed the
Howard amendment.
On motion of DR.. johnson, the thanks of
the meeting were rendered to Col. Hender-
son for his able speech, when the meeting
adjourned. ONE OF THE CROWD.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1866-10-24
Arrival of steamship Peruvian from
Liverpool.

FATHER PoNT, O,t 2O.-The steamship Peru
Wan, from Liverpool, 18th, via Londonderry 18th
has arrived-Beyond comment incidental to i'm
posing reform demonstration and speech of
Bright; there is nothing of political moment from
England.
The London Telegraph asserts that the state of
affairs in Canada becomes every day less serious.
The Empress of Mexico had arrived at Trieste
from Rome. A letter from Rome, Oct. I'd, pub
lished in the Lyons papers, says she visited the
Vatican while in Rome for the purpose of securing
the sanction of the Pope to everything her hus-
band done as Emperor of Mexico, which was at
first positively refused The writer of the letter
does not state the result of her interview She is
reported to have told the Pope that she would
not leave the Vatican unless her request was
granted. "
The evacuation of the fortresses of the quadula-
terals by the Austrans and their occupation by
the Italians was progressing.
Rumors are again current that negotiations had
been concluded between Prussia and Saxony.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1866-10-24
Obituary.

Died, at Edgewater, on the Hudson, few days
since, Mrs. SUSAN CASTOR DONALDSON, the
wife of Robert Donaldson, ESQ.,, of Duehess Co.,
New York.
Mrs. Donaldson was the eldest daughter of the
late honored and aforementioned WILLIAM
CASTOR, of this State. She was one of the most
accomplished and amiable women ever reared in
North Carolina She was devoted daughter, a
beloved wife, and an affectionate mother. With
truth can it be said, she was of good under
standing and beautiful countenance" Though
residing on the distant Hudson, her heart was
always with her native State. During the ensuing
winter she contemplated happy reunion with
her numerous friends in North Carolina. But
Death has interviewed, and she has passed to
brighter scenes and higher rewards.
"Ne'er shall oblivion's darkling clouds
Obscure her deathless praise"
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1866-10-24
Special Notices.

+
DIR. Tobias' Venetian Horse Imminent.
Pint bottles at one dollar, for the cure of Lame
ness, Scratches, Wind Calls, sprains, Bruises,
Splints, Cuts Collie, sipping-stife, Over-heating.
sore-throat, Nail in the Foot, etc. 1t is warran-
ted cheaper and better than any other article
ever offered to the public. Thousands of ami
mails have been cured of the Collie and Over
heating by this Liniment; and hundreds that
were crippled and lame have been restored to
their former vigor. 1t is used by all of the first
horsemen throughout the States. Orders are
constantly received from the racing stables of
England for fresh supplies of this invaluable ar
ticle. Over $500 testimonials have been received.
Remember, one dollar laid out in time may save
the life of your horse. Sold by all Druggists.-
Office, Sc Cortlandt street, New York.
Sept. %, 1866. 80-1m
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1866-10-24
Opinions of the Press.

The Louisville Journal says: " The testimoni-
ais which Dr. Gardner presents to the public
could never have been obtained, except by the
display Of great skill and learning in his profess
sion. One thing especially commendable in the
Doctors practice is, that he will not attempt an
incurable disease for the sake OF fee, but frankly
tells the patient whether he can be cured or not
We cheerfuliy recommend DIR. Gardner to the
attention of all our friends who may be suffering
from diseases of the eye or ear"
The Richmond Times says: eve have no hes
itation in saying that DR.. Gardner is the most
scientific and successful eye and ear Surgeon in
this country"
"Dr. Gardeners treatment of the eye and ear is
wonderful Richmond Enquirer.
"We feel justified in recommending Doctor
Gardner to those suffering from diseases of the
eye and ear." -Richnaond Wing.
"We can safely and cordially recommend DR..
Gardner, who will fulfill all he undertakes to per-
rm."-Baltin,ore Clipper.
The New Orleans True Delta says: "We can
safely recommend DR.. Gardner as q successful
operator on the eye and ear. He will not under
take to treat case unless cure can be effected"
The Wheeling Register says: CDR. Gardner is
one of most successful Oculists and Aurists in the
country We advise those suffering from the dis
eases of the eye and ear to consult him.
Oct. II, 1885, Som.