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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-09-19

the nation. He ardently appealed to
those who saved the nation by their
valor then, TO rally to its salvation now.
The New York Herald, which has
lately been warmly supporting President
Johnson now urges him to resign his
ONCE as the one course that may not
only retrieve his character and save
his name In the history OF the remark
able events OF this period, but that may
give him present victory over his OPP
ponents." II Mr.. Johnson would only
take this advice, We would risk the
victory over his opponents"
The result o. registration in the
Old Dominion Is announced, and shows
on the lists 1857 whites Cor "plain,"
IS some OF the local papers call them
and l0l ,4S0 colored. This shows a pale
faced majority OF 1887. The vote or
Virginia in 1850, when probably 90 per
cent. OF those entitled came 10 the polls,
was 1877 ,223, including West Virginia,
which cast nearly 10000 votes in 1884.
1t would appear, therefore, that the
white men OF Virginia have pretty ge ne.
rally registered. What course party
divisions will take is yet uncertain.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-09-19

MODERN MRLoDRALA. Yesterday
morning between II and l, private
watchman Of a warehouse opposite the
second dock above Walnut street, noticed
two young man and young woman
walk solemnly out upon the pier, and
there stand as if in the most earnest con-
sultation. Their actions he thought
suspicious, so that he crept close to them
to see what they might do. The con-
versation was carried on in very low
tones, SO that he could hear nothing, till
at last the young men in turn kissed the
young woman-.there was melOdramatic
farewell-and then splash in the water.
The young woman had Invested herself
OF bonnet, shawl and perhaps Of water
fall, and plunged into the river. The
young men stood idly upon the pier,
gazing down on the gloomy waters, and
made no attempt to save her. This was
thrillingly strange to the Waterman ly-
ing perGu. He lost no time in rushing to
the wharf and jumping overheard after
the would be suicide. She made no resist
ance to the waJchman, and by the aid
OF plank and rope or two from
vessels lying near by, both were again
safe on terra frma, very wet. In the ex-
element, the two young men disap.
peared, but were subsequently sppre-
hended and confined in the Harbor
Police station for the balance o. the
night. Through the intercession OF the
young lady they have been released. The
young woman was very reticent, and re.
fusedIto give any other name than Jennie.
1t is supposed that she resides somewhere
in the neighborhood Of Currant alley.
From what few admissions she made to
Lieut., Edgar, commanding the Harbor
patrol, it would seem, that the young
men were lovers of sucn exceeding fine
parts that she could not decide between
them. They began to look upon each
other with murderous eyes, so that to
save bloodshed and crime she determined
to destroy herself, that all cause OF con-
tention might be removed. This is
strange tale, one that the prossic re-
porter is rarely called upon to write,
but it is "o'er true" -PLilaasIphia
Herald, 9Th.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-09-19

The FHNrAN CoEGRBss.-The Fenian
Congress at Cleveland adjourned ON
Tuesday. A declaration of principles
was adopted and made public. The rest
OF the proceedings were intended to be
kept profoundly secret. The members
were strictly sworn to secrecy, and q
proposition to admit women to the
circles was voted down, because 1t WAS
proverbial that they could not keep q
secret. Nevertheless, through some
mysterious agency the whole proceed
ings are published this morning. Mr.:
Roberts read private account OF his
mission to Europe and his conference
with the revolutionary leaders there who
were buslly engaged in spending all the
money contributed to them in pleasure,
The report of the Secretary OF War,
showing the army to number nine
thousand three hundred men, with about
twenty thousand rifles on hand and q
vessel in New York harbor, WAS also
read. A union with the Stevens party
was perfected, and Roberts was reelected
President. He only accepted, however,
after $250,O00 was pledged for the
furthersnce OF the cause. The Irish
bonds were stated to be worth twenty
cents on the dollar. The plan OF the
next campaign and all the minutia at
tending grand movement were left for
the consideration OF the military officers.
--Clevslan3 Herald, 11M.
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The fact that the Commissioner OF Interna
Revenue has exempted from all tax the funds
which are raised by the Washington Library
Company of Philadelphia for the endowment OF
the Riverside Institute; also that Messrs.
George A. Cooke & Co., the well known Ban.
kers, No. SO South Third street, Philadelphia.
hSve consented to act az receivers OF the moneys
thus raised, together with the names Of those
wel-known and prominent citizens who have
associated themselves with the Institute, Z
have consented to act as Trustees, should c
family be sufficient guarantee to the p4R.u-
that every pledge and promise will be carried
out to the letter. The method adopted for the
endowment Of this muchneeded Institution is
one by which every individual actually receives
more than could be obtained with the same
amount of money II expended in the ordinary
way. In the distribution OF presents every one
stands an equal chance, one present being
guaranteed for each share of stock. Read Ad-
vertisement.
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RUTLAND HERALD.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER Il, 1867,
The Maine Election.

Tie State election held In Maine on
Monday, resulted as usual in handsome
victory for the Republican ticket, and
though the maj Irity for Gov. Chamber
lain is probably fifteen thousand less this
year than II was last, the victory is none
the less great for Republican principles,
as the falling off In the vote is attrlbut-
able solely TO local issues, upon questions
relating to the prohibitory law, and not
TO any lukewarmness on the part OF the
Republicans respecting national affairs.
Maine follows Vermont In condemnation
OF the acts OF the administration Of An
drew Johnson In opposition to the laws
OF Congress aud takes the second place
In the pyramid OF States, which, by the
middle OF November, will embrace, with
one or two exceptions, all the States
which gave men and money with no un-
sparipg hand, TO conquer armed traitors
and restore peace and tranquility to the
nation, and who now, that they have
accomplished this object so far as an APP
peal TO arms is concerned, are not will
ling that the fruits OF their victory
should be snatched from them and their
posterIty by again placing In offices OF
trust and emolument, the men who once
violated their ssnctity and their osths
and turned their backs upon these posi-.
lions, to make war upon the government
which had cherished and honored them
hence the rebuke administered at the
ballot box to the administration which
would pardon and restore these men 10
their inalieusble rights as citizens, be-
fore they have evinced proper share OF
penltence.
The Republicans OF Maine, who have
made little or no effort throughout the
campaign, succeed in electiDg their Gov
ernor by from twelve to fifteen thous,
and majority, and about three-fourths OF
the members OF the Legislature, not
withstanding that their opponents were
out in full force, and were aided by an
issue appealing more to the passions
than the reason Of the people. If the
Democrats can reap any consolation
from this result, 1t proves that they are
easily satisfied, and that their hopes
have never been very buoyant or their
expectations great. For our own part,
we are SIS well pleased with the result in
the Pine tree State on Monday last, as
we were with the glorious victory
achieved In our own little Vermont six
days before.
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Washington Items.

Gen. Joe Johnston is in Washing
ton.
Gen. Gordon Granger left Tuesday
for Memphis, to join his regiment,
Secretary Seward ls still further de-
veloping his new policy OF Territorial
acquisition.
james E. Harvey, Minister to Por.
tugal, whose salary Congress refused to
appropriate, is expected at Washington
In day or two,
-Secre tary Seward has called the at
tention OF the Turkish minister to the
interference with American vessels while
assisting the suffering Cretans.
Gen. steedman had an interview Of
two hours duration with the President
Tuesday, during which he earnestly
protested against the removal OF Secre-
tary McCulloch.
The President has appointed Frank
Denver of Nevada commissioner for the
construction OF a railroad line from the
Missouri river to the Pacific ocean, vice
Johnson.
There is good authority for saying
that Judge Black did not advise the
President to issue his Amnesty Procla-
nation, and that he is In fact opposed
to granting amnesty now.
Gems. Banks and Butler are at
Washington. The latter thinks the two
Presidential proclamations are the result
OF deep laid scheme to overthrow the
reconstruction law.
The members Of the colored church
in New York have petitioned the Presi-
dent to appoint Fred Douglass or some
other negro, chief OF the freedmen's bu-
reau, II Gen. Howard is removed.
-Istimations OF another proclama-
ton, supplemental to that issued on the
ID inst, are given out from official
quarters. 1t will relate, 1t is said to the
policy of the administration in the en-
forcement Of the laws.
The notorious DR.. Blackburn, who
wanted to introduce yellow fever into
the loyal states during the war, has
written to Gen. Grant, Offering his SER
vices to take care Of the yellow fever pa
tients in the South-the benevolent
creature.
Returns received by the commits.
sioner of the general land Office show
$50 farms comprising In the aggregate
20,570 acres to have been added to the
productive force of the States of Alabama
and Florida during the month of August
last, under the homestead law,
The metropolitan revenue board
having failed to express any opinion on
the guilt or innocence o. Collector Cali
colt OF Brooklyn, N. Y, on the charges
preferred against him, it is understood
that Secretary McCulloch does not feel
authorized to recommend his suspension
until he can make full examination of
the evidence. All the papers in the case
have been ordered sent to the depart.
ment, and an examination ordered at
the request Of the collector.
The correspondence between Secre-
tary Seward and Minister Adams, with
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Rutland County Coart.
SEPTEMBER TERM, 1867.

Hon. LOYAL c. KELLOGG, Chief Judge.
Joel W. Ainsworth, } Associate
/" Barnes Frisbie, Justices.
Wednaday, Sept.-The court met, but
transacted no business, adjourning soon
after organizing. No business will be
transacted, probably, until the grand
jury ends its session. We give below q
list OF the grand and petit jurors at the
present session:
Grand JurorS.-Moses G. Barber, Amos
Holt, Phillip Pond, Daniel E. Squier,
Albert Bucklin, Chauncy s. Ramsey, Al.
bert "; Gray, David E. Eddy, Robert
Wickham, Rufus Holt, Isaac G. Wheaton,
Harlow Hosiord, Franklin Billings,
Paris Russell, Benoni Griffin, George
Capron, Edwin Martindsle, Albert
Winctell, Hiram K. Hunt, Jeffrey A. Bar
ney, 0ziel H. Rounds, VIM. S. Weeks.
PETIT Jurma-Elliott E. Smith, Ben
son Ward NJ. Lincoln, Brandon Albert
Hoyt Castleton; Benz. F. Msnley, Chit
tend@ Lucien P. Smith, Clarendon {;
Clark Buel, Dandy; E. D. Barnes, Fair
haven; John P. Barber, Hubbsrdton +;
Thos, A. Tower, Ira Reuben R. Ranger,
Mendoni Chas. W. Mcclure, Middletown;
Gardner Carlton, Mount Holly; Hiram
W. Lincoln, Mt. Tabor; James NJ. Shaw,
Pawlet; G N. Esyres, Pittsford James
Swift, Pittsheld; Horace Campbell,
Poultney; Robert B. Barney, Cyrus l..
Johnson, Leeds A. Billings, Rutland +;
Grin W. Bates, sherburne; &C. Holden,
Shrewsbury Andrew Webster, Sudbury !;
Bartlett Stafford, Tinmouth; VIM. NJ.
Congdon, Walingford; Joel Clemens,
Wells Leonard W. Jackson, Westha ven
Thursday, Sept l2.-As on the preced-
ing day, no business OF importance was
transacted, the Grand Jury not having
yet concluded its session.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-09-19

THs GoLD GAME. - The Rochester
Democrat relates how an old gentleman
from Barre, VT, who gave his name as
Henry Upton, was victimized one day
last week by sharper, 1t appears that
he fell In with fine appearing man in
the cars between Syracuse and Roches-
ter, who made him believe that he had
known him years ago, and was we'll &C.
quainted with his relatives. The old
gentleman's feelings became mellowed
by this kind OF conversation, when the
sharper spoke up suddenly, and said
that he was In trouble. He wanted to
pay a freight bill, but he had nothing
about him except some gold which he
feared he could not get the premium on;
but II he could borrow temporarily 5000
In greenbacks he would give as security
the gold and check for 81 900. The
old gentleman readily granted his new
friend the favor. About $3.50 were
counted out in 800 gold pieces-imita.
ton, OF course, and handed it TO the old
man. The sharper at once moved of,
and his victim got upon the train and
did not discover that he was badly sold
until he had gone on some ways. He
returned on the next train, and at last
accounts was looking for the gold man.
--Burli.Qt0,s FIRES Press,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-09-19

CALlroRSIA,-Complete returns from
l6 counties In California and partial re-
turns from % more, make Haight's
majority nearly 5000. There are nine
counties yet to hear from. The total
vote OF the thirteen counties mentioned
is 1850, in which Haight's majority is
1856. Last year the vote was 59,647
and the Union majority 8,474, Registra-
ton shows no increase OF the number
entitled to vote. The vote for Fay, in
dependent, for governor, as far IS known,
will be 1900.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-09-19

ACCIDENTAL INsURAEcR.-The Rail.
way Passengers Assurance Company OF
Hartford, CT, through it's agent at this
place, Harlow II. Priest, has just paid to
Mrs. George W, Crawford the sum of one
hundred and seventy, five dollars, as in.
demnity for injuries received while on
her way to Boston few weeks since.
This is another proof Of the value of &C
cident insurance tickets, as at tritiing
outlay, one can secure an effective insur-
ance against accidents OF all kinds &C.
curing on railway trains. The Passen-
gers Assurance Company is one OF the
staunchest and most reliable we know
OF, and policies issued by it can at all
times be procured OF Mr.. Priest, at the
Bardwell House.
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drives him to the ale-house, to his ruin.
He Is transported into gayer, livelier
and more diversified and Interesting
scene and while he enjoys himself at
home With his paper he torgets the evils
Of the moment fully as much as IL he
were ever so drunk, with the great ad-
vantage OF finding his money In his
pockets, or at least, laid out in real ne.
cessaries and comforts for his wife and
family, and without headache. Nay,
1t accompanies him to his next days
WORK, and gives him something else to
think OF beside the mechanical drudgery
OF his every days operations, something
he can enjoy while absent.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-09-19

GooD CATrLB.-A. NJ. Winslow and
Sons OF Putney took the first premium
at the recent New England Fair at
Providence for the best pair Of three
years old steers grade Durhams, also
the second premium for their herd of
thoroughbred DuIhams, also the second
premium for yearling bull Marmion, :"
and first premium for bull calf Duke of
Putney," seven months old. In addition
to these, they won the third premium
for cow Starlight" first premium for
COW Lady Washington" and second
premium for cow Lady Sale 10TH"
This stock is all at Brattleboro this
week and we look for similar success
for them there,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-09-19

THB BURNSIDE MINB.-History gets
corrected after q time-some portions OF
it at lesst-and regulations falsely dam
aged are vindicated. Everybody recol-
lects how Gen. Burnside's Petersburg
mine WAS ridiculed as a failure. A re-
cent visitor to the spot met confederate
officer, who said TO him:
IL was in this fight and all others
that occurred in this immediate vicinity.
| saw that explosion and know Of it's
effects, and let me assure you that it WAS
not failure. The mine was sprung
Immediately under battery supported
by 200 men, and OF that number only
two escaped and, notwithstanding all
our newspapers may have said to the
contrary, in those desperate charges
which were made on the day OF and sue
ceeding the explosion We lost 8 200 men,
and no one thing during the war pro.
duced such demoralztng influence
among our troops, and ia my opinion,
tended more strongly to terminate the
contest. From that day assertions be-
came more frequent and from the uncer-
tain horrors which that event threw
around service in the front, the great
est dissatisfaction began to prevail in
Sll the ranks OF the army"
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The union adds to its area about 1000
more.

THR BASE BALL TouRsAxRSr.--At the
base ball tournament at Burlington on
Wednesday, the st. Lawrence county
club won the stand OF national colors
and the Crescents OF St. Adams the
State prize. The st. Lawrence club is
evidently the best one present at the
Tournament, their superior batting,
catching and fielding astonishing the
natives" and Though We can Justly
boast Of some excellent clubs in Yer.
mont, we must yield the palm 70 the
sturdy sons Of Old st. Lawrence, theirs
being a club which we think Is 10 no
respect inferior to the best In the coun e
try.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-09-19

THs BASE BALL TouRSANRSr.-At the
base ball tournament in Burlington on
Tuesday, the St. Lawrence (N.Y.) Club
beat the ARABS" Of whitehall, for 8
stand OF national colors, and had q
"bout with the "Atlantics OF White.
hall, yesterday, for the }nal possession
Of the same prize, in which they were
again victorious.
The second State prize, a silver ball,
WAS won by the Homes" Of Burling.
ton, who pitted themselves against the
ETHAN Aliens OF Winooski.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-09-19

FRANKLIN CouSrY-M. w. BAILEY
ELBcrRD,-we are gratlhed to learn that
M. W. Bailey, the regular candidate OF
Judge OF Probate, hitherto reported as
defeated by Samson, the boiling candl.
date, proves to be elected an error OF
81 votes in his favor having been dis.
covered in st. Adams. Mr.. Bailey has
been a worthy soldier and we are very
glad that he proves TO have won the
battle after all,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-09-19

THR PACIFIC RAILRoAD.-Hon. Cakes
Ames, NJ. c., OF North EastoD, Mass, in
conjunction with Western gentleman
OF equally ample means, has contracted
to build most OF the remaining line Of
the Union Pacific Railroad, for the sum
of about $47, OOO,O 900. 1t is an immense
undertaking, as the route lies across the
Rocky Mountains, and the distance is
about 600 miles,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-09-19

AGRICULTURAL FA1Rs.-The Addison
County Agricultural Society will hold
Its 24th Annual Fair st Middlebury, on
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Oct.
LIST, I'd and Sd, 1857.
The Eleventh Annual Fair Of
the Champaign Valley Agricultural
Society will be held at vergennes, on
tuesday and Wednesday next. The Ad-
dress will be delivered on the second day
oy Hon, D. E. Nicholson of walling-
ford.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-09-19

Truth srRAsesR THAN FrcrroS.-The
Lyndon Union says Incredible as IL may
seem, a fellow In Sheffield actually
sold his wife and children to another
chap for sspecified sum, and immedi-
ately set out for Utah. The purchaser
coolly took possession, and the new
couple are said to be fourishing like 8
green bay tree.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-09-19

THB BURLINGTON AooIDRNr.-The
names OF three additional persons have
been ELECTED as sufferers by the accident
in Burlington on Friday.
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CLARENDON JUsrIcBs.-The justices OF
the peace elected at the annual freemen's
meeting, fer the town OF Clarendon, were
L. NJ. Walker, L. F. Colvin, Lensey
Rounds, Vim. s. Weeks, VIM: D. Marsh,
Edwin Congdon, James Ross.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-09-19

CAsrLKros SRMsARI.--This instltu-
ton has secured the services OF Mr.. c,
R. Ballard, late OF the Keeseville IN. "
Academy, and favorably spoken OF as a
most accomplished teacher, for principal.
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BosroS AND RoxBURY UsrrRD.-0n
Monday last, as provided, the question
of uniting Roxubury to Boston was de.
cided by a great majority in both places
for the union. Hitherto Boston has
covered about 5000 sores o. ground.
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NEwsPAPERs.-0f all the amusements
that can possibly be imagined for a hard
working man, after days toll, or in
It's intervals, there is nothing like read.
ing an entertaining paper. I. relieves
his home of its dullness or sameness,
which, in nine cases out OF ten, is VIVA.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-09-19

VERMONT LAWYER ARRESTED. - The
Springfield Republican states that q St.
Adams lawyer named Edward E. Sowles,
was arrested at winchendon, Friday, for
obtaining under false pretences certain
notes OF hand held in custody by the
Sheriff, and was required to give $500
bonds for trial at Worcester in October.