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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-09-26

Co, OF Fairhaven. The frames are
worthy of the attention and patronage
OF the public.
In the Mechanic Hall was covered
buggy wagon from the mandatory of
A. A. Clark of Poultney, which attracted
universal attention and admiration, In
It's finish II seemed perfect as art could
make 1t, We We're surprised to know
that work Of that character was made In
in our county, when 1t ought to have
met our observation before. 1t is not
venturesome to say that it cannot be ex.
celled In any county in the State. Rut.
land county people ought to advertise
their superior wares, that our citizens
may know and appreciate our home
manufacturers.
There were also some splendid speci-
mems Of penmanship from Lsnsley's
Commercial College at Poultney, which
attracted much attention and won the
first premium.
A. A. Morse Of Rutland, had on exhi.
bition Carvers double acting, snti-freez
ing Pump which was fully demonstrated
to be the best pump in use, and took the
first premium.
Ossisn II. Simonds OF Pawlet, had a
Hambetonian Stallion, very superior
animal, at the fair, and was decided TO
be one OF the most perfect horses in
many respects presented to the judges,
He was awarded the second prize. The
first prize would have been awarded him
but for Mr.. L. T. fuckers horse, which
was ruled out of the class of Morgan
horses and assigned to the class of Ham.
bletonians, who drew the first prize, and
Mr.. SIS horse was given the second pre-.
MUM.
Albert Brace of Hubbardton had a
few of his celebrated flock of fine Merino
Sheep, and received the first premium on
bucks two years old.
Messrs. Gleason and Jones Of Shrews
bury, also had Merino Sheep from theil
excellent flock, and took the third pre-
MUM on ewes three years old.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-09-26

NARROW ESCAPE FROM DESTRUCTIVE
FIRE.-The st. Adams Messenger Of
Wednesday evening narrates the follow
ing manner in which what threatened
to be serious confagration was nipped
in the bud, in that village.
"Our village had q narrow escape from
disastrous fire this morning. About
$50 a. M, the Waterman of the St. Al
bans Foundry Co., discovered that the
cupola OF the moulding furnace was on
IRE. His cry Of fire on the street was
the only alarm given for some time, but
1t fortunately was heard by Mr.. Hiram
Pierce OF the American" House, who
slipped on seventy-fve pound Howe's
Fire Extinguisher and double quicked
for the fire, quickly followed by his son,
Marsh" with smaller machine left at
the American" by the agent. Although
the flames were pouring out of the win
COWS ana the.interior Of the cupola was
thoroughly on fire when the Extin-
guishers were put on, the effect was
magical. In five minutes the fire was
completely subdued and the danger over,
And Looking at the progress the fire had
ma I il is certain that with the south
erIy wind prevailing at the time the
danger vas considerable, that, but for
the prompt presence Of Mr.. Pierce,
equipped with his Extlnguisher-his
private property-St. Adams had stood
right smart chance" of becoming an
ash heap. The smaller machine was not
so effectual on the outside, the building
being covered with a slate roof, but Mr..
Pierce at the door of the room was mas.
ter o. the situation Although the To-
cation and circumstances of the fire
were al favorable for the success of the
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-09-26

GEN. CAEBY.-Gen. Candy, who has
succeeded Gen. sickles in command of
the Second Military District, is already
becoming popular with the South Caro-
linians, and we find his administration
commended by the press. Correspond
ents at Charleston write Of his activity
and earnestness in his labors, and des-
scribe him as plain, stern and intelli-
gent soldier, absolutely Indifferent to
political considerations, and intent only
upon the performance of his whole duty
as a commanded, in conformity with the
requirements OF the law. 1t is rather
singular to and that one point Of COM
mendation is that his demeanor has been
singularly free from ostentation, and
that he usually appears in citizens
dress. He finds a prompt and cordial
social welcome from the leading citizens,
even though at the same time he makes
no allowance for sedition or its utter
ance.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-09-26

On THE WALK. - Four young men,
students, residing near New York city,
brought up at the Memphrenagog House
in Newport, one day last week, having
completed the entire journey on foot.
They remained day or two, and left
still on foot for the White Mountains,
after visiting which they intend to re-
turn home by another route, but with
the same means of locomotion. The
round trip will certainly make them a
comfortable little walk.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-09-26

FARMERS Mutual Insurance Con-.
PASY.-The Farmers Mutual Insurance
Co., Montpelier, had 17,743 policies in
force, Aug. lst, 1867, insuring SIS, O20,-
042. Premium notes in force, 1929, 997,-
60. Surplus fund well invested, s46,-
44l,l2. Losses for the preceding year,
sl0,304,84. The average losses for II
years, have been $685. 40 on every million
dollars insured; losses for 1867, $3.50, l3
on each million dollars insured.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-09-26

BASE BALL MATCH. A mstch game Of
base ball was played in Darby on satur.
day afternoon last, between the Moneka
club of that place and tie National Club
OF North Dorset, which resulted in vic
tory for the Monekas bya score OF "a
runs, to Al for their opponents. After
the game was over, the contestants par
took Of an elegant supper, furnished at
the expense OF the Dandy boys.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-09-26

CELEBRATIoN.-There is to be novel
celebration at Jay Peak, on the 26th, If
the weather is favorable, if not, on the
first pleasant day after. The principal
attraction will be the rolling of a rock
estimated to weigh one hundred tons,
down a perpendicular descent OF 1000
feet, and an address suited to the occa-
sion.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-09-26

GOLD MrNING.-The Mount Hope Gold
Mining Company owns over $50 acres in
the town of Bridgewater, Windsor
County. 1t has two quartz crushing
machines, capable of working five tons
per day each, and the dirt, slate and
quartz yield $40 per ton.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-09-26

CONNECTICUT RIVER VALLEY FAR
The Connecticut River Valley Fair CON-
menced at Keene, N. H., on Tuesday,
opening with base ball tournament,
the first prize being a silver ball, valued
at sll5, and the second prize silver
mounted bat valued at $50. The first
game was between the Star Club of
Greenfield, and the Chester Club Of
Chester, Vt; the former won, the score
standing a to 6. The second game,
which was between the Lowells Of
Boston and the Stars of Greenfield, was
won by the former, the score standing
Il to 20; innings.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-09-26
Local and State Items,

To BIZ HUNG.-We learn from an ex-
change that Alanson Stoddard, formerly
resident of Granville, N. Y, who was
arrested in Poultney few months since
charged with horse stealing, is now in a
Canadian prison, under sentence of death,
for the murder of Joseph Carey, his
brother in-law.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-09-26

Extlnguisher II was q most satisfactory
demonstration Of Its use. Mr.. Pierce's
discreet provision for his own protec.
uon Is no doubt appreciated by all pro.
perty owners In the vicinity.
The fire originated in a chimney Of
one OF the smelling furnaces which Ia.
been newly lined and In which Are was
kept up to dry the lining.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-09-26


EURoPE.-Dispatches by the Atlantic
Gable are to two o'clock Wednesday
afternoon.
"A consignment of Mexican specie
(dollars) sold in London at 10 7.8d per
ounce.
The Liverpool cotton market was
very dull, with middling uplands at
I'D. Breadstuffs without marked
change. Pork advanced.
-Consols were at 9s 1916 for money
in London, an advance Of IA since the
opening. Five-twenties were at Y 7.8
In Frankfort at noon.
The grand prizes of the French
Academy were awarded on the Goth ult.
A poem on the death Of Lincoln took
the first prize in the literary department.
There were Twenty-Five prizes of virtue,
of which twenty-six were taken by
women.
Mr.. Charles Lever intimates that
there are some documents of great i'm
portance relating to the ill-starred Mexi;
can expedition, which, If they should be
published, will reveal some scandalous
treachery. The insinuations are evil
IDENTIFY directed against the Emperor Of
the French.
The English Reform League has be.
gun series of meetings in Ireland. Al
the first, in Dublin, on the I'D inst, a let.
| ter was read from John Stuart Mill in
| whichIhe avows his conviction that Ire,
lands only hope of complete justice lies
in the transferring of large share o.
political power to classes who are not
under the influence Of landed or church
prejudices.
"A recent report, based on authentic
data, estimates the wheat crop in Eng
land and Scotland to be under the
average. Barley ten per cent. above
average. Oats fifteen per cent. above
average. Beans fully average, and peas
much below average, The potato croI
is producing an average yield, but tn
quality, from an excess OF moisture II
the soil, is rather inferior. In the west
ern and southwestern counties Of Eng
land potato disease Is very general, tn
turnip crop generally sigularly good
pastures very abundant, and large
and better yield ofhay was never secured
in England.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-09-26

10. OF o. F.-The Representative
from Vermont at the R. W. Grand Lodge
of l. 0. of 0. F. of the United States now
in session in New York City is Hon. 10.
siah G. Burton, of Rupert.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-09-26

1Hk bkNNlNdION N hA1LANb AM
Troy & BosroN r. R. DIFFICULTIES
The Bennington & Rutland r. r. Com
pany few days since took up some OF
the track OF their road between North
Bennington and the State line, deeming it
useless TO allow it to remain idle, as 1t was
wanted to repair other portions of their
line, while no train had passed over the
section alluded to foe upwards Of eight
months, in consequence OF the difficulty
between Mr.. Park and the Troy &
Boston Railroad Company the latter re-
fusing TO connect with trains Of the B,
& r. R. R. at the State line. Upon the
removal of the rails rumor was At
once set on foot that Mr.. Park was de-
termined that the difficulty should never
beIsettled, and that such were the
motives which prompted the taking up
of the rails. This charge has drawn out
Mr.. Park, who publishes the following
card in the last number Of the Benning-
ton Banner
Office OF the Bennington g. Rutland r. }
R. Co., No. Bennington, Sept. II, I
1867.
MsSSS. Editors Within the past few
days we have taken up portion of the
railroad iron between North Bennington
and the State Line, and in consequence 1t
is reported that we never intend to
make a connection with the Troy g.
Boston Company, and the taking up OF
the iron is claimed to be evidence of the
fact.
have only to say, II we never have a
railroad outlet to the West, it will not
be our fault, We are now, as we ever
have been, ready TO run our road to the
State Line whenever the Troy & Boston
Co. will run their cars to meet us We
| have waited over eight months for the
| Troy & Boston to resume their COnneC-
ton with our road and they have de-
clined.
Having occasion to use iron on other
portions Of our road, we have taken up
portion of the iron between this village
and the State line, which has been
idle for the past eight months, and
with no prospect Of its ever being re.
quired,
II the Troy g. Boston Co will name a
day when they will connect with our
road we will lay the track in less than
As hours, and do our part towards giving
the community the facilities they for
merly enjoyed.
If the Troy people believe las they
profess to- that the fault is with US, lei
them appoint some of their own citizens
to investigate the matter and see whether
we ever have, or now refuse to open the
line. While We hope before many months
to have railroad outlet independent o.
the Troy & Boston Co., which will re,
lieve our business community, we ars
and shall be willing to open the old line
to Troy whenever the connecting road
will do the same, and If any differences
exist as 10 the terms Of connection, We
always have been and are willing t
submit them to arbitration.
We have no favors to ask Of the Troy
& Boston Co., and do not believe they
have the power to work such devasta
tion aud ruin as they intended anC
threatened, but when complaints arr
made by M outraged community because
Of the unnecessary interruption Of theil
business, we want it distinctly under
stood who is in fault.
r w pARK
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-09-26

Our STATE FAIR AS SRRN By AN Our.
sIDER,-The Boston Posts reporter says
OF the Vermont State Fair that the en-
tries were small, the show Of stock mes-
gre, and the trotting almost a farce but
that = better regulated fair has not
taken place this season.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-09-26

PERs oNAL.-Brevet Major VIM. G.
Edgerton, q. S. A., Of this place, has
been ord cred before the Recruiting
Board.
Lieut.. Commander George Dewey,
q. S. A. of Montpelier, has been ordered
to the Naval Academy.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-09-26

ANOTHER Posi- 0FFIcE.-Still another
post Office has been established in Derby,
to be called Beebe Plain, and John Tink-
er has been appointed Postmaster. Der
by is now well supplied with such
offices, having five.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-09-26

COUNTERFEIT Co1N.-Counterfei five
cent pieces have appeared. It is easily
detected by the difference Of weight be.
tw cen the bogus and the genuine. Mum.
bers of these counterfeits have already
been put in circulation.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-09-26

SOLDIERS REUNION. I'VE learn that
Gov. Hartman Of New Hampshire, and
not Rev. William s. Smart, is to deliver
the annual address at the soldiers re-
union at Montpelier, October Oath.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-09-26
The Champaign Valley Fair.

The Eleventh Annual Champlain Val
ley Fair just held at Vergennes, has
been a success. The excessive heat OF
the 18th inst, with the probability of a
shower, deferred many OF the citizens OF
the surrounding towns from being pre-
sent the first day, but the attendance on
the 18th was quite up to that Of former
years. The details and business AFFAIRS
Of the association were ably supervised
by the President, Hon. G, W. Grandey,
and his efficient assistants. The show
OF cattle, and mechanical and agrlcul-
tural products Of the county was not so
large as former years, though quite salts
factory. The whole number of entries
was about six hundred. In sheep there
were about forty, and among them some
fine yearling bucks, and a few good lots
Of ewes. There were also three or four
good yokes of oxen on exhibition.
In the mechanical department there was
a fair display, several articles of decidedly
practical value as labor.saving machines,
were the inventions OF residents of YER
gennes or vicinity. The most noticeable
was grain-raker and loader, invented
by II. willard, Esq, of Vergennes.
Among the household implements
were several articles which had taken
premiums at the State Fair, and per-
haps as those of the most practical
utility, may be mentioned cheap mop
and clothes-wringer, patented by Mr..
Starkweather of Burlington, and the
Whitney washer, wringer, and kitchen
table combined.
The display in Floral Hall, was the
finest part of tho exhibition, andattract-
ed the most attention. The decorations
were tasteful, elaborate, and worthy o!
especial compliment.
The forenoon OF the 18th, was chiefly
occupied bya horse trot, best two in
three, mile heats, for which there were
three entries. A grey mare by Geo. Bar.
Der, the "Horace Allen e years old) by
Y. Crane, and "Billy Bowlegs" a years
old) by Joseph Rounds. The race passed
off with entire good feeling and was won
by "Bowlegs" Time, 25l and 2;49.
In the afternoon an extemporaneOus
address was delivered to large and at.
tentive audience by Hon. David E
Nicholson of Rutland, after which the
awards of premiums and diplomas was
declared from the stand, and thus closed
the day.
Yesterday there was a match game o
base ball played, between the Cham
plain and "Star" Base Ball Clubs o
Vergennes, but our reporter did no
learn the result.
We cannot close this hasty repor
without adding word in commenda
ton of Messrs. C. F. g. G. o. Stevens, tn
genial proprietors of the Stevens House
Theirs is one of the best kept hotels il
Vermont. Everybody knows their fort
is keeping hotel. May they long live t.
do cater for their many friends through
out Vermont.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-09-26

PAWIBr.-Allen Whedon, Esq, was
elected the representative from Pswlet
at the election. 1t is not reported in any
list we have seen.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-09-26

Ed9~ There is now on exhibition vt the
Memphremagog House at Newport, a
white birch bark canoe, made b, an H.
dian, and which is destined for the Gen.
trail Park, New York.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-09-26

BUTTsR,-The ruling price for butter
in the St. Adams market Tuesday was
80 cents. A large amount was brought
in and the demand was active.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-09-26

BASE BALL.-We learn from the Ball
Players Chronicle that the Excelsior
Club of Brooklyn, propose visiting Bur-
lington early in October and will give
the clubs there taste OF fine playing.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-09-26

MosEY ORDER Posr 0FPIeEs. -Ssyersl
new Money Order Offices having been
established in this State on the 9th inst,
we give below complete list OF those
now in operation;
Bellows Falls, Bennington, Bradford,
Brandon, Brattleboro, Burlington, Gas,
Teton, Derby Line, Fairhsven, Island
Pond, Ludlow, Manchester, Middlebury,
Montpelier, Newbury, Northaeld, Rut'
land, Saint Adams, Saint Johnsbury,
Sheldon, Springfield, Vergennes, Water
bury, West Randolph, Windsor, Wood
stock. Total, %.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-09-26

RICHMOND CHEESE MARKRT.-About
1900 boxes OF cheese and $50 tubs OF
butter were shipped from Richmond
Station on Tuesday morning, the prices
paid being 10 to IL IL for cheese, and
2S to 30 for butter Nearly all OF which
goes TO Boston market.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-09-26

SAFE ROBBERY AT VRRGENNEs. The
Office Of Messrs. Woodbridge g. Meader
Of Vergennes WAS entered about O'Clock
yesterday morning through rear win
dow, by party Of expert burglars, and
large safe blown open by filling the
lock with powder through hole drilled
in the door for the purpose. The door,
massive one, made of iron and soap
stone, was blown completely from the
safe and the lock, into fragments. The
explosion was heard some twenty rods
distant by parties residing in the neigh
borhOod, and supposed by them to be
thunder. Mr.. Woodbridge being absent
in Washington and his partner in the
eastern part of the State, the gentleman
In charge Of the office could not inform
our reporter the extent Of their loss.
The only loss OF which there is yet any
knowledge is that Of 5000 in Govern
ment Bonds. These were owned by
student in the office, who having re-
turned from the war with the loss OF an
arm, had put the funds he had so nobly
earned in the securities of the country
he had helped to save. AS the numbers
OF the bonds are known to the owner,
they cannot we'll be made available by
the thieves, and they may be recovered.
The safe was one of Bigelow & Hardy's
manufacture and one of the largest in
the county, and used in part as a de-
pository Of the papers Of the Probate
Court. The contents Of the safe were
strewn in indiscriminate heaps over the
floors or two rooms, showing that the
robbers did their work effectually. No
clue to their identity or whereabouts has
yet been obtained.
Mon TPBLIRR.-Col. Levi Boutwell,, for
many years the proprietor Of the Pavil-
ion, has purchased the American House
at Montpelier for $1,000.
The Pavilion Hotel now kept by
Messrs. Dunton and Brothers, under
their administration is one OF the first
class hotels In Vermont, The landlords
have had long and varied experience,
and are widely and favorably known as
gen tlemen who know their business and
are ever ready to meet the wants Of
their guests. All who have occasion to
visit Montpelier during the coming ses-
sion of the Legislature, will find the
Pavilion a house worthy of their pat
! ronage.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-09-26

den decesse will be regarded in that en-
tire community asa public calamity.
His age was about sixty years.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-09-26

HORSE SALR.-J. d. Wheat of Putney,
has sold his pair Of matched horses to
T. w. Park, Esq, OF Bennington for
$500. This pair took the first premium
at Brauleboro last week, in the class of
matched horses, Is hands and under.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-09-26
Several Alabama officials reinforced

Several Alabama OFFICIALS REINFORCED
ex.Mayor Withers Of Mobile, ON We'd
nesday In the movement to get Gen.
Pope removed. AS yet the President
has taken no action in the matter, and II
is considered doubtful file intends to do
so at present. Some OF the acts attri'
buted to Gen. Pope, such as the sup
preston OF the Albany NtSs, prove, on
official inquiry, to be unfounded.
The Hon. saml. Randall, accompa-
MED by five other Pennsylvania Demo-
cratic politicians of note, most OF them
candidates in the approaching Pennsyl'
vania election, called on the President
and Secretary McCulloch on Wednesday
last. Their errand was 10 obtain execu'
tive action in the matter OF turning
more or less men out OF office; and they
were,esrnestly supported by the Presi-
dent to the extent that he has power in
the premises.
The President has had under con-
sideration the case OF lieutenant in the
regular army who had seized hotel in
small town in Mississippi, on the
ground that the proprietor had refused
accommodation to an improper female
whom the officer represented as his wife.
Gen. Ord tried the lieutenant by court
martial and sentencedIhim tobe dismissed
the service. Gen. Grant approved the
sentence, and the President Endorsed 1t.
The name is withheld until the General
Order is issued.
"A private letter was received in Wash
ington on Wednesday from Edward
spangler, one OF the conspirators, dated
Fort Jefferson, Fla, Sept. 6, from which
is furnished the following extract:
ave have the yellow fever here, and
two or three die every day. l am busy
at work in the carpenter shop making
collins day and night, and / do not know
when my time may come as the patients
only last a few hours after attack
There are about ten chances to one thai
shall never see you again. Everything
| here looks desperate. The physician o
the post is very sick with the fever ant
there is no one here to attend the sick
| but DR.. Mudd who volunteered his ser
vices, and has thus far been very sue
cessful, having as yet lost no patien
that he has been able to attend"