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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-04-25
Local and state Items.

VILLAGE OF RUTLAND. - The annual
report OF the trustees OF the village of
Rutland for the year ending April Goth,
1867, has been published, and copy is
before US, from which we CLEAN the fol-
lowing facts
The amount Of orders drawn by the
Trustees during the yea. is $12,563,03,
of which amount 81, 1860 was for out
standing debts. The Treasurer has re-
ceived in cash from various sources dur
ing the year S9,7Sl, 81, of which $780,
was for the building of sidewalks on
Merchants Row; s677.S6 from licenses,
and the balance from other sources. He
has paid S8 orders drawn by the Trus-
tees amounting to S9,739,76, leaving a
balance in his hands of 1926. OF the
amount paid by the Treasurer, $2,217.S1
was for debts contracted in previous
years. In addition to the above he has
received from the Water Commissioners
$4,000, and paid for them 1873 coupons
at 5000 each, amounting to 1928, leav-
ing in his hands to their credit the sum
of $500. The Water Commissioners
have received from consumers $3,778 go
and paid as per vouchers, 81 ,305, 45,
leaving a balance their due Of 1926 ,53,
which coupled with the amount of un-
paid orders drawn by the Trustees upon
the Treasurer, of S5,040,58, less the
assests of the village, amounting to
s2,54205, shows the Indebtedness Of the
corporation at the date Of the report to
be $3,025.06.
Various sidewalks, sewers, cutters and
pavements have been constructed in diff
ferent portions Of the village during the
present year, and the Trustees recon-
mend the building of similar additional
structures the present year; also the
construction of suitable reservoirs fol
protection against fire in various parts
of the corporation, as well IS the erec-
tion Of gas posts for lighting the streets
of our village as soon as we are again
supplied with gas. The consideration
of these, as well as the extension oi
streets, and various other measures will
be submitted to our tax payers at the
annual village meeting to be held al
the Town Hall tomorrow evening.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-04-25
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store of L. A. Edgell. The Times says
concerning these last robberies that
"there is little doubt that the burglars
entered Mr.. Smiths store first through
the basement. Here, though the desks
were thoroughly ransacked, but few
dollars land that in postage currency
were secured. Mr.. Smiths stock Of
flour, grain and feed not being very
portable material We're of course let
severely alone. The tobacco store was
also entered from the basement, but, as
in Mr.. Smiths store, the thieves found
little or no booty. Ten dollars will
cover Mr.. Clark's loss. Mr.. Edgell was
not so lucky as his neighbors. Here the
'cracksmen' evidently held high carni-
val, as he found his goods here and
there throughout the store, and scarcely
anything in its proper place, especially
some watches, jewelry, boots, and other
articles to the value of $1,000, which
had been carried off in trunk. An at
tempt had evidently been made to open
his safe, but with little effect. This
store was, like the Others, entered from
the basement. No trace of the burglars
as yet has been found. Two men were
arrested at Waterbury Saturday morn
ing with large trunks, which on inspec-
tion were found to contain only wearing
APPAREL. They were at once discharged.
Our officers are on the alert and using
every means possible to find some clue
by which they can bring the rascals to
justice. The parties are supposed to
have been well acquainted with the
premises, as they did not make an at
tempt on Gregory g. Mead's store in the
same block, where clerk slept in the
second story"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-04-25

a spell, with an enchanted barrier about
him. His existence was long soliloquy
of wondrous richness, weirdly remote
from con act which other men seem to
overheG as unseen listeners. He said
himself: perhaps never man whose
name has been so often In print for
praise or reprobation had so few inti-
mates as myself" When he died at
Highgate, after q residence of twenty
years, biogrspher says che was a
stranger in the parish, and therefore was
inferred alone !"-Algsr'S Solitudes Of Na-
tnre ana Of Nan.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-04-25

PERsoNAL.-GeneralT Truman Seymour
has been ordered to report to General
Pope for assignment to duty.
w. L. Corings of Cornish, New
Hampshire, has been appointed and con-
firmed Route Agent between Springfield,
Massachusetts, and Newport, Vermont.
We learn that Rev. VIM. S. Smart
has rendered his resignation as pastor of
the Congregational Church in Benson,
with view Of accepting call to the
pastorate of the First Congregation
(Rev. Ray Palmers) Church, Albany New
York.
The Springfield Republican Of Mon
day, says, "Rev. Henry M. Grout, of
West Rutland, VT, supplied the West
Springfield church on Sunday and drew
full house day and evening.
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cord, almost fell into a seat, and drop
ped in half minute into a drunken
sleep, and slept away the influence of
his libations in the presence of the as
sembled members of the Legislature of
New Hampshire. He did not believe In
total abstinence, nor prohibition as a
means of promoting temperance. He
did have great faith in stringent
license law, and the influence of moral
suasion and example. tell you there
are plenty of drunkards who think
themselves examples Of the truest tenn
perance.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-04-25

A MODERATE DR1NKER.-Rev. A. J.
Patterson of IRoxbury, in his recent
temperance lecture, narrated the follow
ing
Less than 8 year ago [ held-while
coming in the cars to Boston-an in
teresting conversation with one Of the
prominent citizens of the city of my
former residence. He was one Of our
first men. First in wealth, first in social
position and influence, first ia culture.
AS we rode along together he spoke of
the intemperance Of our city, and the
great necessity on the part Of temper
ance men to do something for the sup
preston of our numerous fountains OF
bad rum. He said he had been to the
troubles he had plenty Of leisure-to
make an estimate of the amount OF
money annually expended in that little
city for intoxicating liquors, and it was
absolutely appalling. understand me, "
said he, 81 am not 3 fanatic on the tenn
perance question. l don't believe in
total abstinence. keep the best liquors
OF all kinds in my wine cellar, and drink
them when need them. My father did
so before me. We always took our wine
and brandy when we pleased. And no
member of our family was ever render.
ed giddy from their use. We know how
to take just enough and no more. Blu,
it is not so with everybody. And then
the liquors in common use are the rank.
est poison. Something must be done tc
save these poor deluded victims"
A few weeks later that man staggered
into the Hall of Representatives in Con
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-04-25

THE RoBBERrEs IN BURLIEeroS.-The
Burlingtonians appear to be doomed to
the preyings of gang of robbers who
are infesting that city at present. Their
thieving operations began q couple of
weeks since at the fire at Messrs. Shedd
g. Walkers establishment in that place,
and were followed up by a wholesale
robbery of the city churches on the fol-
lowing Sunday evening, but not content
with the booty there obtained, the rob-
bers on Friday evening last broke into
and ransacked three stores in Lsaven-
worth block, viz: The -four store OF
Frederick Smith, 2. Clark's tobacco
store, and the auction and commission
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-04-25

IRA.-The people of Ira are waking
up to realize, in a good degree, the i'm
portance of the great temperance cause,
and are beginning to feel, as they have
not been wont to, their responsibilities in
regard TO 1t. We have lately held three
fortnightly meetings on Sabbath even
ings. AS yet, we have had no help
from abroad, although we have felt the
need of it, and shall seek to obtain it
hereafter.
The first meeting was organized by
the choice of Arnold Newton as Presi-
dent and Z. C. Fish, Jr., as Secretary.
The general subject of temperance was
then discussed, the pastor, G.. P. Fren-
year, leading off in the remarks, followed
by W. S. Blaisdell, L. w. Fish and
others. =
At this meeting committees were ap-
pointed to draft constitution for the
permanent organization of society, and
to present suitable temperance pledge.
Our second meeting was addressed by
W. s. Blaisdell, 10 whom this movement
is largely indebted. His address was
listened to with marked attention, and
hearty vote of thanks was given him
for his able and timely effort. The COM
mittee ON drafting constitution pre-
sented articles for the more permanent
union of the friends of temperance, under
which an organization was effected by
electing Brady Fish as President, L.. r.
Mason, Vice President and Treasurer
E. G. Fish, Jr., Secretary ; Smith john
son, Chorister; Bradley Fish and Abijah
Ellis, Committee on Speakers, and G. P.
Frenyear, w. s. Blaisdell and A. Ellis
Committee os Arrangements. XII.
At our last meeting the following res
olution was discussed and unanimously
adopted by the Society:
WHEREAS, 1t being readily conceded
that the proportion of confirmed drunk
ards to moderate drinkers is very small,
and that should these moderate drinkers
cease from this habit the evils Of intem-
perance would almost wholly disappear.
| Therefore,
Rvsolysd, That moderate drinkers are
Justly held responsible for the major
part OF the manufacture, adulteration
and sale of spirituous liquors, and for
the manifold miseries of the drunkard
and of his family.
In this discussion the President led
the way in few well-chos remarks,
and was followed by G. P. Frenyear and
| A. Ellis.
All our meetings have been greatly
enlivened by music furnished BY quar-
tette of male voices under the leader
ship of the Chorister.
From the first the people have taken
an unusual interest In these meetings |;
and considering our small population,
the attendance has been large and is
constantly increasing. The. friends Of
the cause are saBguine that the influences
of these meetings will not be lost upon
the rising generation of our community.
Ira, April %, 1867. orr.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-04-25

AN EGG SToRY.-Mr. Martin Leonard
Of Pittsford from eight hens raised last
year forty-five chickens, sold seven hun
dred and ten dozen eggs for 1852, be-
sides using one hundred and ten dozen
in his family. Mr.. L. says his hens are
a grea ter source of profit to him than
his skeep. Can any one in this vicinity
tell a bigger "egg story" and have it
true2 ... .5i b
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-04-25

reading the Senate adjourned sine de,
Mr.. Cole of California submitted a reso-
luton in the Senate on Saturday, which
was not acted on, requesting the Presi-
dent TO Offer the mediation of the United
States to aid in settling the difficulty
between France and Prussia on the
Luxembourg question, and to prevent
the effusion of blood
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-04-25
Washington Items.

"A large proportion of Senators left
saturday evening for home.
-Hole-iu.the- Day, the Chippewa chief.
Who was lately in Washington, carried
home with him a white wife from
laundry in that city.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-04-25
PittsfOrd.
PIrrsgoRp, April 20, 1867

PITTsEoRD, April 20, 1867.
Editors Herald The marble excitement
in this section of Vermont has to some
extent assumed the form ofan epidemic"
known to the professionals as "marble
on the BRAIN" Scarcely farm or
tract of land exchange owners without
the same being first examined and eX-
plored to see whether there is any show
of marble on it. If show Is discover
ed 1t in most cases, stops the sale of
land or the price on it is doubled,
and of:entimes trebled. There are in
this vicinity many places where the
marble crops out on the surface, from
which small samples are taken, showing
a pure white, fine layer of marble, but
when it comes to be worked it's worth
lessness becomes apparent and the many
bright castles built in the lair "fade
and vanish, leaving the expectant owner
a wiser, If not better man, and minus
few thousand dollars in experiment
ing" The cost Of opening and furnish
ing quarry ready for operating, is so
great that but few individuals will per-
sonally take the risk upon themselves,
for fear o. failure possible, if not at
all probable, consequently their only
chance is in organizing a company with
a joint stock working capital sufficient
to fully deyelope the resources Of the
ledge or vein Of marble. l have visited
many sites in Rutland and Addison
counties, and examined many specimens
Of their pure white marble" and with
but few exceptions should say they
would not warrant the outlay necessary
to develope them. Good marble when
found, is ike finding gold mine, and
the demand for it must for many years
be far in advance of the production.
Among the exceptions alluded to
above, l feel perfectly justified in thus
speaking of the Pine HUI marble qaurry,
which think is among the best tested
shows in the State, for quarrying the
pure white and fine colored marble, It
was discovered about two years since on
the farm belonging to J. c. & A. @. Pow
ers, who have commenced opening the
same with view to forming company
for its successful working. 1t is located
about three. fourths of mile northwest
of Sutherland Falls, and within sixty
| rods OF the Rutland g. Burlington rail
road, upon gentle slope inclining to
the east, and so situated as to render its
working both easy and economical. Deep
ravines on the north and south sides ol
these openings afford the amplest and
best means OF drainage, and also facili'
tates the removing OF the blocks o.
marble, with but little expense, "a valua'
Bile acquisition to all quarries), while the
means Of transportation can easily bt
made as cheap and readily as most any
now in operation. The marble thus fal
obtained, compares favorably with the
best qualities Of Vermont marble, ano
the supply is sure to prove inexhaustt
bic. AS soon as this company is formed
operations on an extensive scale viii
be commenced thus adding another
source of profit to the State OF Vermont
on account of its production of the bes
aud most valuable marble in the world
The Messrs. Powers extend an invitation
to all interested in this subject to visi
their place and judge for themselves.
CYPH.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-04-25
Rutland County sheep Breeders and
Wool Growers Association.

A meeting of the Rutland County
Sheep Breeders and Wool Growers AS
sociation will be held at the Secretary's
Offlce on the Fair Grounds in Rutland,
May 1st, 1867, at o'clock p. IN
SENECA D. TowNsHEND,
President.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-04-25

CoNrrRMATroN.-Bish Hopkins ad-
ministered the right Of confirmation to
nineteen persons in st. Paul's Church,
Burlington, last Friday evening.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-04-25

ESCAPED. - Three prisoners escaped
from the st. Albans Jail on Thursday
night, and have not yet been recap
tured.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-04-25

SAwYBRs WAETED.-We call attention
to the advertisement in the HERALD for
two sawyers wanted at Fairhaven.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-04-25

Delaware still uses the whipping
post and pillory Of the old regime, TO
punish her criminals Of all color snd
both sexes.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-04-25
politicai Notes.

Gen. Garfield is earnestly pushed for
the republican nomination for Governor
Of Ohio.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-04-13

An OIL SroRY-Ssm Black. who owned snug
little farm, was somewhat startled one day by an
offer Of more than twice the worth Of it in greet
backs
shall you sell the farm, Samuel asked his
wife.
Certainly I shall said Sam. if the excited
individuals don't back prove 10 be couple Of
escaped lunaEies As halt suppose them 10 be-
And sell ne did.
After the bargain was made and the money paid
one of the ruen took Sam and his wife TO the back
OF the farm. where there was q small excavation
in the ground filed up by the recent rain.
See what you've lot and we've gained, - said
the excited individual scpoping up some water in
an old tin cup and holding il up for their inspection.
Sure enough, the oil was half an inch thick on
The top u the water.
Sam was ind enant.
"if he hadn't been iool'' as he said to his wife
land watched for Indications he might have died
millionaire
Sans wife was bursting with laughter but re-
strsnng herself she eoaxed him into the house and
told him the whole story.
You remember when had nv cough last win
ter, and the doctor recommended cod liver oil Sam
and you brought home whole gallon. because you
got il cheap, and made me promise 10 take three
dose- day, Well. did Mt, and it stood in the closet
till cleaned the house, When threw the hole
at the foot of the garden
Sam saw the joke and pocketed it in the shape OF
pile Of greenbachs.
At last accounts Sam was living in clover, while
the oil hunters W ere industriously boring.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-04-13

II nited States Internal Isevenue-Nintl
~ Division. Fourth District. Caliornia-aIarch 3uth
1867. WHEREAS, by virtue of the Excise Laws of the
United States. entitled An provide Revenue
support the government and to pay interest the pub
lie debt approved July ls 1862 and thereafter amend
ed you indebted the said United States in the
sum of three hundred and eishtyive dollars 1886 90
for taxes and penalty assessed upon You in accordance
with the provisions of said act and amendments there
and whereas have failed pay said taxes Is
quired Now. therefore, You are hereby notified that
by virtue of said acts have levied upon the following
described property belonging to you, towt One Tur
pentine Distilery. with all the watts barrels boxes
PIGMENTS and vessels and all the turpcntine fuel and
resun, with the buildings and water fumes pertain
ing to said distiery the being the Northern
California Railroad Depot, Orove. Butte county
California. And You further notified that said prop
erty will by he offered for sale public auction
the 10th day of April 1867, at two O'Clock u said
day. at the premises and the proceeds of said sale will
be applied to the payment OF said taxes and penalty
and the expenses herewith incurred
e. W. PRINTY, Deputy Collector.
To MIR. F. CoRDEH-
The weekly Butte record., 1867-04-13
INsoLYENI NOTICE.

I'm THE COUNTY COURT OF BUTTE CO.,
of the State of California In the matter OF the pc
htlon of Leslie Mckinney. an nsoivent debtor.
The People of the State of California to all the crei-
itors Of said nsolvent, send greeting:
Pursuant to an order of the Hon W S. Stafford, Judge
of said County Court. notice is hereby given TO al the
creditors of said nsoven Leslie Mckinney be and
appear before the Hon. ". s. Stafford. Judge of the
County Court aforesaid. III open Court. at the Court
of said Court in the Oroville. of
Butte. on the seventh day OF May A. D. 1867, ten
o'clock A. NJ of that day then and there to show cause
If any they why the PRAYER OF said nsovent should
not be granted. and an assignment of his estate be
made and he be discharged from his debts and labil-
ties in pursuance of the Statute in such made and
provided and in the time all proceedings against
said insolvent be stayed
Witness my hand and the seal of said Court this both
day of March. \. D. 1867.
H. S. J. G. MOORE Clerk.
A. MAURICE Jr-. Attorney for Petitioner.
10. S. Revenue stamp 50 cents
The weekly Butte record., 1867-04-13
INSOLVENCY NOTICE.

the County Court Of Butte County, OF
the State of California. In the matter OF the pe
ton Of Janlas Hameii an insolvent debtor The PEG
pie of the State of California to all the Creditors of said
insolvent send greeting Pursuant to order of W
s. Stafford. Judge of the said County Court, notice is
hereby given to all the creditors of said insoent James
Hammel. to be and appear before the Honorable W. s.
Stafford in open Court in the Court Room of said Court
in the town of Oroville County of Butte, the first
day of May 1867. at 10 O'Clock of that day. then
and there TO show if they why the prayer
OF said insolvent should be granted and assign
ment of his estate be made and he be discharged from
his debts and liabilities. in pursuance of the statute in
such made and provided and in the meantime all
proceedings against said insolvent be stayed.
Witness my hand and the seal of said Court this Doth
day of March. \. d. 1867.
J. G. MOORE Clerk.
JAMES GREEN. Deputy Clerk.
J.C. MARTIN. Attorney for Petitioner.
United States Revenue Stamp, so cents. cancelled
The weekly Butte record., 1867-04-13
MAN AND CHILD.

The farmer stands before the field
His furrowed brow his troubled showing;
Right faithful care the land has had
From bes: of seed WAS done the sowing,
See new the weeds 20 high that spring.
The wicked one has done this thing 7"
There comes his little son o'erjored.
And laden with the co-nfeld's spleIldor,
The low wild poppy's scarlet fame
With heavenly blne and purple tender;
He shouts, See. father. see how fair
The dear Lord God has set them there.'
The weekly Butte record., 1867-04-13

SUMMONS.

II THE u 4 NON L. W
township. in and for the county Of Butte The Peo-
pie q the State OF California ssS greeting 10 O. L
Neatly and 5 Walker. known as Walker Nelly.
You are hereby summoned 70 appear before me 1t
nv oies, in the township % kiIshew. AZ N2xha
the county Of Butte. on Saturday. the 18th da y
Of May. A. d. 1867, tan O'Clock A. VI, 10 answer
unto the complaint Of Thomas B. NicSoI, the plaintiff.
who to q you the sum Of one hundred
and eighty dollars balance due said plaintiff for Labor
done by him for Defendants st the Fairfield Mills.
in Butte county per bil nov file At my Office
A true copy Of this summons VIII be served on YOU
by publication, when Judgment VIII be taken against
you the said together with costs and dam
ages ii you fail 10 appear and answer
To the Sheriff Constable OF said county, greet
ing Make legal service and due return hereof
Given under my hand this 18th day of February. l.
D. 1867, q: my office, NAeaia, kimshew township
". S GREEN
Justice of the Peace Of KiIushew township.
II is hereby ordered that service Of the above sum
mons be made on the said defendant by publication
thereof weekly, in the BUTTE RECORD, newspape,
published in Orovile Butte county. California fol
three months: the last publication will be on the lstl
day of May, A. D. 1867 which time the service VIII b'
considered made W. S GREEN.
Justice Of the Peace Of kiInshew township.
Butte county
February 18th. 1867. 5n-l6