Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1867-12-11
RUTLAND COUNTY.


Mass CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. ~ At the
call Of the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton Of this village, Il mass Christian Con
vention was held here to-day, commencing
at nine o'clock with an interesting prayer
meeting characterized by spirit Of conse-
Grafton.
At ten o'clock the organization Of the
convention was effected by the election of
Rev. 4. c. Stevens Of Brattlcboro', as Pres
ident, Prof. +. Hungerford of Burlington
and Rev. 5. T. Brown Of Cavendlsh, az Wee
Presidents, and Rev. c. p. Frenvear of
North Springfield as Clerk
ON taking the chair the President made
very appropriate and effective remarks And
after singing and prayer, reports from the
various churches represented, were listened
To with much interest. These reports dis
covered a good degree Of religious interest in
the churches. though but a small proportion
Of their membership young men. In
three small churches in one town, there is
not one male member under forty years of
age At III ID o'clock a discussion was
held on the question, :. How can the unity
Of Christ : followers be best manifested to the
world?" Prof. Hungerford led off in spri-
ted remarks, followed by several others in
shorter addresses, and with song and prayer,
the forenoon Of the convention was brought
to a close
Afternoon SeSSion.-Ihe convention met
at one o clock for an hour of devotion. when
many earnest applications were offered to
the Great Head Of the Church for his bless
ing To rest upon the churches here repre-
scented vt two o'clock the following queS-
tions were discussed - How the lay
element in our churches be best developed
and set to work. How can we best reach
and influence those who habitually neglect
public Worship" Rev. y Mighill Of Brat
tlcboro' introduced the former subject. and
Rev. :. F. Brown the latter, each with well
chosen remarks, led to a long and profitable
discussion. in which a large number of the
brethren took part.
Reports from the Association were called
for, when Rev \. Mighill answered for the
Brattleboro' Association, and gave a brief
account Of its history and results. Prot.
Hungerford appeared for the Burlington As
ISOLATION, and gave an interesting account Of
the aim. manner Of labor, and the results OF
their association. His rehearsal Of their Ia
bors on the wharfs and in the saloons Of the
city was truly affecting.
Questions relating to Churches and Asso-
citation work were then submitted, and each
answered in one short address.
:. Why do 50 many churches fail to reach
the poor" Answered by Rev. | Pearson
of Ludlow.
The duty of living Christ as well as pro-
Tossing Christ. Answered by Rev. Mr..
Bundy.
.. How shall the young christian approach
the unconverted on the subject Of religion -
Answered by the Rev. c. II. Richardson of
Felchyille
" How can the devotional meetings be
made more interesting aad profitable y an
swered by Rev. J. p. Stone Of Ludlow
. How can the laymen get the most bene-
4. : 4 >
swered by Rev. Mr.. Bosworth.
:. How can the membership be made to
feel their responsibility? Answered by
Rev. A. j. Walker Of Andoyer.
The attendance and the interest increased
during the entire day. and when the after
noon session closed. it was evident that all
present felt it good to be there.
Erening Sesa0n.-At ID O'Clock the
Convention met for prayer and praise The
attendance was large, and the interest deep
Following the prayer meeting, Rev. NJ
MighilI preached a very appropriate sermon
from Matt. q, %, when the Convention
closed with an experience meeting that viii
long be remembered, for its spirit Of Chris
tian unity and fellowship. e. r. J.
Ludlow, Dec. 3. 1867.
The new corporation called the Rutland
Railroad company, has been fully organized
lington company, by the bondholders having
the bonds they held into preferred
stock Of the new corporation
Rev John Newman, President Of the Rip
lev female college at Poultney, offers to give +
two terms at half price to ten pupils from
the families Of soldiers.
IMpROy ING. - Anne D0ugherty, the girl
shot by Young Long in Rutland last week is
improving, and though her case is still critl-
zeal, the physicians are more hopeful of her
recovery. The examination Of Long has
been postponed to the 10th inst
BURGLARY The safe of the Rutland post
office was entered on the night of the 3Uth
ult.. and 500 stolen. Evelyn p. Muzzey has
been arrested in New York city, on charge of
committing the robbery, conveyed to Rutland
and lodged in jail where he is waiting exam
nation
WINDSOR COUNTY.
At a recent meeting of the directors OF the
W oodstock Railroad, after a long and full
they adopted the following res
)lutiona
R,solrcd. that the President is authorized
and instructed to advertise Immediately for
proposals for the construction OF the raIl-
Dad Of the Woodstock Railroad.
Resolced, That the Engineer is instructed
20 complete and report to the President the
survey and estimates for that section OF the
road which includes the 80 Shallies Hill 50
,alled. at as early day as practicable
Resolred, That work upon the construc-
ton of the road at - ShallIes Hill be
this winter, or as soon as practi-
able. after the survey and estimates tor that
section shall be completed and such con-
.ract made therefor as the directors shall ap-
prove. Al
ResoIred. That an assessment Of fi'e dol
airs upon each share of the capital stock OF
he Woodstock Railroad Company Il hereby
ordered and laid, payable to the Treasurer OF
aid company on the first day of January I
A. D.. 1868.
John c. Nutting, while engaged yestef
Law in oiling the shafting in Sayward flsh-
RS shop of Woodstock, had his arm cau9n.
" the circular saw, and the clothing cut
nd torn from it in very savage manner
lie received no injury, though the escape
mas almost miraculous.
4 snowy owl, a bird whose home is IN the
,xtreme Arctic regions, was shot at Bridge