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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-02-28
Washington News.

Professor Wilson, a colored man, Is
about to start weekly paper at the cap
ital, to be called the Equal Rights.
Gen. John c. Fremont is to succeed
Mr.. Stanton as Secretary Of War, IL the
last Cabinet rumor is to be believed.
The tariff bill cannot be taken up In
the House until the tax bill is disposed
of, and it is extremely doubtful if def
mite action can be had upon it this SEES
sion.
--Surratt has already employed his
counsel, and they have had interviews
with him. His sister has been granted
permission to see him, In the presence Of
others.
The President has the reconstruc-
ton bill under consideration, and his
most intimate friends assert that he will
send it b.ck to the House, with mild
veto message, and in ample season for
| Its passage next week. The Democrats
| show no signs of flllibustering on It.
In the House Thursday afternoon,
the New England membersvoted against
Mr.. Stevens amendment TO Mr.. HoOper's
bill, which authorizes the issue Of hun
bred millions dollars in greenbacks for
the redemption Of compound interest
notes 1t is not thought that the Sen
ate will agree to such an imitation of the
currency.
Nebraska having ratified the negro
suffrage requirement, the President, on
receiving official information OF the
fact, will issue proclamation declaring
Nebraska admitted in the Union. The
Senators elect, however, have decided not
to take their seats until the meeting Of
the fortieth Congress.
Secretary McCunoch will shortly
Issue a circular notifying the public that
the department is now ready to receive
and convert into 20 bonds the 80
bonds issued under the act o. August,
1864, and due next August, and also pay
the interest due thereon. This is done
10 order that the bonds may be received
and converted daily and not all De pre-
scented at the same time whep due.
The House had an excited session
last Thursday upon the currency ques-
ton. M Hooper % Massachusetts,
brought in bill from the ways and
and means committee, containing sub
stastislIy the Senate loan certificate
bill, and 81 additional section prohibit
ing the Secretary OF the Treasury from
contracting the currency during the
present fiscal year. Thsd. Stevens,
with bis asusl adroitneEs, moved an
amendment requiring the Secretary to
issue one hundred millions Of gree u backs
for the redemption OF the maturing
conpouns interest notes. This, sitter an
excited debate, wss adopted by large
msiority. and then, to the surprise Of
lever, body, the whole bill Was r,j-ctsd.
Ia motion 20 reconsider vas ih.p moved
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Landing AND IMPRISONMENT OF JoHN
H. SURRATT.-The Criminal Court OF the
District of Columbia issued on Thursday
a bench warrant for the delivery Of John
H. Surratt to the United States Marshal.
United States Marshal Gooding took
this writ to the Navy Department, where
he received an order for the criminal,
with which he proceeded to the Navy
Yard. He was accompanied by Deputy
Marshal Phillips by Major Richards,
Superintendent of Metropolitan Police,
and by four police sergeants.
Arriving at the Navy Yard, Marshal
Gooding exhibited his instructions to
Admiral Radford, who accompanied him
TO the wharf, about fifty yards from
which the Swat2ra was at anchor IL she
stream. The steamer was hailed and
Commander Jeffers sent boat ashore
with an officer to whom Admiral Rad
ford gave the order Of the Navy Depart
ment. The boat then returned.
Soon afterward Surratt was seen leav-
ing the vessel, and the boat soon brought
him to the landing. When he was on
the wharf, Marshal Gooding inquired if
he was John H. Surratt and receiving
an affirmative answer, he formally greet
ed him, and escorted him to one Of the
carriages in waiting near by.
Surratt's pictures resemble him, ex-
cept that he is now rather thin, and that
his mOustaChe and gOatee are light col
ored. He wore the uniform Of the Papal
Zouaves, Of blush gray CLOTH with a
red fez cap, 3 red sash and white leg
Sings. He was hand-CuHed, but not
otherwise iIoned, and he walked with
quite jaunty air.
Marshal Gooding, with Deputy Mar
shat Phillips and Major Richards, &C
cOmpanied the prisoner in carriage 10
the Jail. While on the way, he conversed
freely about the city, but NO allusion
was made to the assassination Just
before The carriage reached the Old Cap
itol yard, in which Wirz was executed,
1t passed F. A. Aiken, formerly OF Yer
mont, who was the counsel for Mrs.
Surratt. On arriving at the jail, the
prisoner was locked in one of the iron
clad cells, where he will be kept in close
confinement until the trial. His sister
and a religious adviser have made appli-
cation to visit him.
1t is said that the Swatara Is TO be
kept ia quarantine until after the trial,
anG that her officers and men will be
prevented from holding any communi-
CaliGn with those on shore,
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Believe the half OF the hal, OF what
you hear,
The outward marks LETT by the hard
ships and disappointments Of life, spare
no class.
All should consider In their iudg-
ment of individual actions, that they do
not know what misfortune or tempta-
tion or indeed accident, may have led
to error; what fearful circumstances
plunged fellow creature into crime.
A face shining with benevolence and
lips speaking kind words, are surer
weapons against evil spirits than book
and bell.
is not one heart aware OF the tide
Of feeling rolling to it from another
heart without words spoken.
The hardest task one human being
can intlict upon another is TO entertain
those who cant be entertained.
In great societies wit is everything,
truth nothing in small ones, truth is
everything, wit nothing.
We often wonder at, and are re-
pulsed by manners and habits, which
would appear natural and inofensive
did we not know the peculiarities Of cir
cumstances or education from which
they spring.
Let none depend upon the goodness
Of our intentions, for keeping clear of
trouble or blame. If our actions ad-
NIT Of the suppOsition, we must submit
tothe necessity Of the least pleasant being
the one accepted or adopted people al
ways do, whatever the matter in doubt,
be it love or warOr fortune or travelling,
make choice of the most disagreeable
hypothesis to dwell upon. And Of all
those, who despair most Of mankinds
rectitude, who see naught but vanity
and vexation in their neighbours dongs,
commend me to a country gossip, male
or female. II is no business Of his or
hers, and yet see, what watchings by day
and by night-what wearied limbs and
senses belong to such an individual.
His or her inquisitive mind forces its
way whore eyes cannot see, or ears hear.
--Extracts from Il me,o p0,h entit2sd "S&,y-
Jatshing"
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absence from duty withost sufficient ex.
cuse, TO be collected by levy upon per
sonal property aud sale at auction,
Whenever ,he national guard snail be
ordered into the service OF the United
States upon q declaration OF war by
Congress, they shall become part OF
the United States Army, and be entl'
tied TO the same pay and allowances
and to pensions provided for troops in
the regular service In the time OF war
whenever Congress shall authorize an
increase of the army above the effective
strength orthe national guard, the quota
assigned any district shall be filed In 80
days II not, the President shall direct
the assistant assessors OF internal rev.
enue 10 enroll the militia OF the dis
trict, and it shall be filled by draft. The
President, heads of departments, Gov
ernors and judges of the several States,
the only son of a widow dependent upon
his labor for support, sons of infirm pa
rents Of there are two the parent to elect
which sony, the only brother of orphan
children not II years, dependent on him
for support, the father of motherless
children under IL years of age. When
two of the same family are in the ser
vice, the residue of such family (not ex-
ceeding twol are exempt from DRAFT, in
case Of war.
No musters, drills or other meetings
under arms shall be held on the day of
any election in any State, under penal
ty OF fine or Imprisonment After the
passage Of the law, commissions in the
army OF the UAited States shall be
granted only TO graduates of the Mill
tary Academy and of the schools OF the
National Guard, and to those who have
hOnOrably served In the guard one year.
Provision is made for four schools of the
National Guard, to be established most
convenient for the several States, for the
instruction of cadets TO be selected from
the National Guard. All State aud Ter
ritorial laws providing for a militia, or
calling out or maintaining troops in
time of peace, shall be in operation after
the expiration of ninety days from the
passage Of the act
If the proposed law does not infringe
on the constitutional powers Of the
States or exercises more power by the
general government than is authorized
by the Constitution, a question which
has undoubtedly been carefully consid-
cred, the bill will commend itself to the
people. The expenses will be large but
will net exceed, it is said, those of one
days war during the late rebellion, and
we shall have a well skilled and organ
lied military force which will be etfec-
tive, which the States have failed to pro-
vide for themselves. While a standing
army should be avoided if possible, it
has become evident that no other method
than q National organization can ever
provide each State with a militia sys-
tenn.
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His experimentation" 1'H's'-
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. The Vermonter We


VRRsRSSRs.-From the Vermonter we
learn that MesJrs Stephen Goodell OF
Brandon and Bradley Barlow OF 81. Al
bans have purchased OF Mr. L. NJ.
Strong an extensive water power and
several acres Of land on the east side OF
yergennes Falls. These gentlemen pro-
pose establishing here large marble
ward for saving and finishing marble.
Their supply of material will be drawn
from various points along the line or
the Rutland 4 Burlington Railroad,
ousrrIes Of as great richness aud beauty
As New England can furnish. We IN
derstand that with the opening offspring
the company will erect the necessary
buildings and at as early day as con-
veniept commence active business OPP
erations. We congratulate the parties
upon the purchase, because Of the rare
facilities which Vergennes furnishes for
reaching market by water during a
greater part Of the year the discarded
side track running from the present de-
pot to Otter Greek could be put in re-
pair easily, thus giving the company
railroad and water transportation. The
business enterprise and capital seeking
development through this company
warrant the highest expectations.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-02-28

CONCERT AT WEST RuTLAED.-A mo.
steal entertainment, under the direction
OF Mr.. Ralph Haskell, consisting Of
songs, choruses, solos, quartets, duets
&c, by the classes in course OF training
by Mr.. Haskell, and the chorus aud glee
club Of West Rutland, is announced to
come Of at the Town Hall in that place
on Monday evening next. Some excel.
lent local talent has been engaged for
the occasion, and an entertainments of
much merit is anticipated. AS @ part Of
the programme, lecture is announced
by Rev. Fl. NJ, Grout, which we are sure
will be alone Well worth the price OF adj
mission, which mas been fixed at the low
price Of twenty five cents, with a view
to delray Incidental expenses and ca.
coursge musical talent 10 the Society
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and carried, and the second section was
struck out, leaving the Stevens amend
ment standing alone. Thus the House
allows the contraction as authorized by
law to 60 on, and issues hundred mil
lions OF greenbacks for the redemption
OF the compound interest notes. The
bill now goes 10 the Senate, and has a
very slight chance Of passage there,
though committee Of conference may
patch up 8 compromise bill.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-02-28
Local and State Items,

LARGE REAL ESTATE SALKs.-Leeds
Billings, Esq, has disposed of his fine
farm in this town to Mr.. Henry Hay
ward of Clarendon, receiving therefor
the sum Of thirty thousand dollars. MIR.
Hayward we understand, contemplates
to remove TO his new farm sometime
during the coming Spring.
The Brainerd farn in Pittsford has
been purchased by Myron Douglass ,R>q.,
Of Richmond, Vt, for the sum Of $22,.
$50.
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Death.
Dr Rav. loNA soADHY, .. ID, oR reoLTNEl.

81 REV. joins soADBY, DID,, OF PsULTxBI-
Death what IL destbS from friends we love TO
severn
No It's to live where friends are one forever.
Is 1t that sad, that gloomy, awful thing.
Lies constant dread and terror's {, arful kingt
MOI tbs the Christians end of care and strife,
TO him the entrance into endless life.
The pain the weakness of his frame is DER,
His spirits bliss shall be restrained no mOrss
His soul, let loOse from earthly shackles, dies
To rtYe In the banquet Of the skies.
There Joined with angels, al their blies ss
shares,
Peels richer joys, sings sweeter songs sDas
their.
Death it's his passport to the realms of light
DEATH tits Heaven opening on his raptsred
sight
Desth tbs the birthday of bis ransOmed ssui.
Iasath tis bis browning day .earth'e final goal
Erernily's short porch, opening on Dightess dsy.
Beyond the influence Of times cumbrops clay.
Language is weak, i'm e nation vain,
Nor wrds, nor tbOu2ht- can estimate his gain
~ death make- all the gains Of earth bat loss,
de leads 10 al Chr,s purchased on the cross.
And ih' Ia death. y, may such death be mize,
AID ShIns, kinasesder, sneh glad sakh be thtas
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-02-28

EoUAL RIGHTS CONVENTION AT Troy, N.
Y.-The friends Of equal suffrage have
been holding two days convention at
Troy, N. Y. The principal speakers
were Rev. Miss Olympia Brown, Chas.
L. Remonds, Parker Piilsbury, Miss Bes-
sic Bisbee, Miss Louisa Jacobs, 8. T. Fin
ney. A petition was circulated for sig
nature addressed to the Constitutional
Convention of the State of New York,
asking that in the amended Constitution
the section prescribing the qualifications
of voters shall secure equal terms Of
suffrage to both men and women.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-02-28

TIE ST. ALBANs LIQUOR CAsEs.-The
Messenger says that many Of those
against whom complaint was made for
illegal sales have, without Trial, paid
their tines. The hotels, except one, are
open, and order reigns 10 Warsaw, as
usual. The following gentlemen have
pleas guilty TO selling liquors, and have
been Coed to- three Offences each s. S.
Skinner, c. H. Barker, Il. Pierce, R.
Kingsley, S. Clark, George A. Jacques, A.
&. Houghcon, Mr.. sullivaa pleaded
guilty 10 five offences. Miss Driscoll
formerly Mrs. Dillon, has not yet made
any plea. Perhaps she cannot tell
whether gully or not, until she hears
the evidence"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-02-28

THB MONTPELIER PEEss.-The Green
Mountain Freeman comes to us in a new
dress this week, and presents a very neat
and tasty appearance. We regard the
Freeman as among our best State ex-
changes, and are pleased to chronicle
this sign Of its prosperity.
The Argus says s. NJ. Walton of
Montpelier and S. L. Farnum of Clare
mont have purchased L. P Walton's
printing establishment.
Rev Eli Ballou, editor OF the Re-
p0sitory, has bought out the interest Of
his partners In the arm Of Ballou, Love
land & Co.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-02-28

TO TIE Pubic 1t Is understood that
d person named David B. Wyatt, calling
himself an agent o! the Home of Desti-
tute Children, at Burlington, has been
collecting money snd collecting in vari-
GUS towns in Vermont, professedly for
that institution.
The Managers OF the House desire to
state that he ~ not their agent, and that
they are no. iu any way responsible for
his acuous.
EurltngIoo, Feb. 18TH, 1857.
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PoVLrsRy.-rhe ladies OF the Boisoo.
pal church and society OF Peultney are
to give festival for the ben. G. Of the
st. John church at the Town Hall, E4st
Poulsney, on Tuesday evening next
March lsE. 40 assortment OF fancy ar
ticles will be ofered for Sale; also sup.
per, ice cream and other rsfrpshuents
provided The ladies of THE church
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-02-28

AoclDENr.-Nr VIM F. Powers, tore.
man Of the Whiting lime works, fell
from ladder in that place yesterday
afternoon, distance Of fifty feet, to the
ground, breaking one Of his legs. Dr.
Dyer Of Brandon was called and pr,
formed the operation of setting.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-02-28

CAfTLRros We regret to learn o. the
serious Hines of the well known physi-
clan, Dr.. Joseph Perkins Of Castleton,
He has long been successful as practi-
toner Of medicine, as well as q Proftes-
ssr In several of our Medical Colleges.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-02-28

lEsUBAEcE-B l.. Cardell e. Co. il.
form US that the Metropolitan Insurance
Company Of New York, have ordered
that heDceforSh their agents cease to
issue policies upoa any class of hazard
excepting upon dwellings, colleges,
academies, school houses and churches,
thereby Incorporating into its couservs
tive management another important ele,
ment OF security.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-02-28

BRArqLEBoRo.-From the returns OF
the several clerks Of the school districts,
in Brattleboro, made to the town clerk,
it appears that during the year 1866,
there were In Brattleboro, 67 births, "a
deaths, and SO marriages. OF these
deaths, % occurred at the asylum for
insane.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-02-28

NORTHERN TELEGRAPH COMPANY,
The directors Of the Northern Telegraph
Company held meeting At the Parker
House, last week, completed their organ.
l24tiop, aud opened their books for 50 b.
scription, The line when completed
will extend from Boston to Montreal, by
Inc way of Lowell, Concord and Mont
pelier, The directors are Gov. job, A
Andrew AID Hon. Gro. B. Lorine ui
massachusetts,, His Excrllpney, Gov
smyth and John b, Clark ofNew Hamp.
shlrr, ex-6ov }. Gregory Suili Of Yer.
ment. CO. J. v. Roaiusoa of Coueor,l
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-02-28

SUPREME COuRT.-The annual term OF
the Supreme Court for the County OF
Windsor, commenced its session on Tues.
day last at Woodstock. Chief Justice,
Pierpoint, judges Peck, Kellogg and
Steele were present.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-02-28

Nkw EseLAND AGRICULTURAL SoClETY.
The trustees OF the New England Ag-
rcuItuTal Society have located their
next annual Fair at Stanstead, Canada,
in connection with the Provincial Agri-
cultural Society Of Canada, thus making
really Az international fair.
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should receive the liberal patronage OF
the community, in return for their faith
full lahors 10 aid of the religious later.
ests Of the town.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-02-28

MAIL RoBBRRY oS TIKI SARATOGA RAIL
RoAD.-The morning mail over the Rens
seaer & Saratoga Railroad on the 18th
inst, was robbed between Comstock's
Landing and Whitehall. Letters torn
in fragments were scattered along the
the track for mile or more. As near
as could be aecertained, the letters taken
were mailed at Saratoga and Fort Ed
word for the north aud east. The au-
thorities are on the track Of the thief,
with reasonable prospects Of securing
him.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-02-28

PBRsoNAL.-Capt. Alfred H, Keith, late
OF the 9th Vermont regiment, has been
brevetted Lieut.. Colonel of Volunteers,
Cor meritorious conduct during the war.
Maj. Rounds OF Chester, has been
appointed Register Of Probate for Wind
sor district, Ia Windsor county.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-02-28

VERMONT CoNFRRENoE.-T The annual
session of the Vermont Conference OF the
Methodist Episcopal church for 1867
will be held at Newbury.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-02-28

JuDIcIAL.-The Supreme Court for
Windsor county commenced its sittiugs
at the Court House in Woodstock on
Thursday last, Chief Justice John Pier.
pont presiding, assisted by Judges Peck,
Kellogg and Steele.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-02-28

APPOINTED. Mr.. James Randall has
been appointed Postmaster a. Franklin,
iG place OF l. s. French, resigned.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-02-28

ODIrUARY.-The Daily Journal con-
tains the following notice OF Holden
Putnam, Esq,
This expected event occurred on Tues
day. Mr.. Putnam was born in Charles
town, N H., on the l1th OF February,
1881, and had therefore entered upon his
87th year. He came to MiddleseX when
u lad Of only five or six years, with his
father, and has ever since resided there,
so near Montpelier, however, and so con-
nected with it in business and other Ie-
lati0ns as TO be esteemed as j citizen of
the town, Both father and son were
leading men Of the town OF Middlesex,
for many years representing it in the
Legislature, and having deserye1ly great
influence in all public matters. The son
inherited the virtues OF the father, and
has always had the full confidence OF all
who knew him. In religion he identl-
fed himself with the Methodsts, and
year ago contributed very largely Of his
property for the benefit Of the education
al interests Of that denomination. he
will be remembered as an honest, true
and good man.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-02-28

PENSIONS AID BoUNTIEs.- Memorials
are being presented to Congress asking
for legislation to facilitate the payment
OF bounties and pay due, and granting
Of pensions to the widows and Or
pAans of deceased soldiers. There is q
much needed reform in the method of
doing buiness in the offices Of the Au-
ditor Of the Treasury ami Pension Com
missioner, for the delay now causes
much suffering among the class Of in
diyidnals who petition Congress for leg
islation on this subject. Oftcntimes
some who make application last get their
pay first and Others, with all the evidence
required by the department, have to
wait for months and years.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-02-28

ODD FELLowsHIP.-We notice an item
in the papers of the State headed " Ma
sonic which Is incorrect. 1t states
that the oath of April next is to be OBJ
served by the Masons as q day of thanks
giving for the preservation of masonry,
and that e. B. HOLSTER, Grand Master,
has issued a proclamation on the sub
ject. Mr.. Hollister is Grand Master OF
Odd Fellows in Vermont, and the 26th
Of April the day proposed to be observed
is the anniversary of the organization OF
the first Lodge of Odd Fellows in Amer
lea, at Baltimore, Maryland, by Thomas
WildeV.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-02-28

InAsBUBGH-The early settlers, seeing
the Importance Of showing proper re.
spect to departed friends, set apart an
acre Of ground in a pleasant location.
The earliest dates upon the tomb stones
are 1927. One in that year bears the
name ofCount NunSOn Elliot. The first
twenty years the expenses Of burial was
entirely borne by relatives, but during
the last twenty years, the town has very
Justly paid for grave digging and the
hearse. During the last twenty years
$50 persons have been buried, averaging
II each yer, but varying from to 43,
during the present year there has been
II burlals. In this ground there are
about 500 graves. An additional three
touTtbs of an acre has been purchased
and partially laid out in lots, II feet east
and west, and 20 north and south, with
six feet wide around each lot.
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ADDISON CoUNTr.-The following is 4
table of the population OF Addison
county in 1850 arranged in the order Of