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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-04-18
Local and State Items.

HBAvY PEITs. - Hayward & Hale,
butchers Of this place, recently slaugh-
tered six sheep and two lambs, the joint
weight of the fleeces of which was 1893 IL
pounds, the heaviest weighing 80 2and
the lightest, one of the lambs, II pounds.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-04-18

rum is not present, this action cannot
be rescinded.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-04-18

RECONSTRUCTION. - While we some
times wonder that some of the more re-
bellious States and individuals are max
ing so much progress in the work of re-
construction, and are so cheerfully &C
cepting the situation under the military
bill, it is equally surprising that in some
quarters, where during the war hearty
support Of the loyal cause was manifest,
there is now an attempt to hinder the
completion of the work. Generally, the
Democratic press throughout the coun-
try advise Cancellation and 8 prompt ac-
captance of the measures offered by
Congress but strange to say, the Louis
vile journal, which won great credit
for its support of the Union cause dur
ing the rebellion, now stands cheek by
iowl with the rankest rebels, and advises
the South to contest the matter in every
possible way. Hear it.
at is simply question as to whether
or not the Southern States shall vOlun-
tarily become the instruments Of their
own degradation. If they want to have
their electoral votes counted for the rad
ical candidate in the Presidential cleo
ttOn next year, and their political strength
in general used TO perpetuate the radical
asCendenCY in the government, let them
make haste to accept the military scheme.
Their prompt acceptance will DO the
business. Besides, it will throw over
the whole scheme the mantle of their
sanction, cOuCealing the enOrmity from
the eve Of the North, while blaZOning
their own abasement. 1t will uumer-
iCally strengthen the radical candidate,
morally weaken the conservative Candi-
date, and cruelty disCredit themselves.
IT. however, they want to withhold their
electoral votes from the radical Candi-
date. and keep their political strength
in general from being prOstituted to rad
ical uses, let them, by appealing to the
supreme Court, by voting down every
constitution submitted for their ratltiCa-
tiOn, and by all other legitimate means,
reject the scheme A vigorous proseCu-
ton Of these measures will effect the
purpose. Besides, it will expose the
whole scheme 10 its naked enormlty to
the eye of the North, while preserving
their own honor bright. 1t will NOR
ally strengthen the conservative candl-
date, shut out illegitimate aid from the
radical candidate, and proudly signalize
themselves. This course we counsel
them to pursue. We are deeply persua-
ded that it is the course Of honor and OF
true policy"
The New York herald., 1867-07-18
HARVARD COLLEGE.
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE Of rWe usaAlu.

Com usencement Day In Cansbridge-Lectures
and Hymns-The GradaatiaG Class-Names
Of Graduates, and the Degrees Conferred
upos Them.
CAxsRfpcr, Wednesday, July II, 1897.
This IA Commencement Day a, Cambridge, and 'fair
Harvard" has decked herself In holiday trim, sh e
ives won't to array herself Commenc days gone
BY and attempts TO hide for the time being, her
rable wrinkles behind Winning smiles. In accordance
With old established custom the public buildings and de.
partments Of state here aud Boston closed for
the day. and the farce Of escotting the Governor 10
pomp and style from Boston to Cambridge by the nery
relocated Iancers is gone through with OF old The
dsy ia fpe and tho occasion A. fat and devoid OF
real genuine interest as usual
Commencement properly began yesterday with y
exercises OF the divinity school, But thsse the regular
college grads do look upon with any great concern,
ana do not consider having s,ythins 70 do with the
commencement Of the University. The graduating erer-
cses OF the iviuity school took place In University
Chapel before good sized audience. made up mostly OF
leading Unitarian and few Episcopal cergymsn
President HILL Of the University, occupied the seat Of
prominence and directed the exercises. The graduates
we're cniy two In number but they did WELL and fur
pIshed In their dissertations greater exhibition OF
thought than Is generally shown IN q whole class OF
srsasa.ss " eQns eollsssa Ihe! sanss ~ kls1a
The New York herald., 1867-07-18
wEsrcHEsTER INTELLIGENCE.

nHs TAesrrows STEAMBOAT Landing IMsRoofao ~ or
some weeks past the has been ex-
perienood BY passengers going TO and from 1srrytowu
by steamboat In consequence Of come difficulty which
exists between two rival companies whose boats
this point The trouble said TO have arisen out Of
dispute about compensation claimed by one company
the prcpretors OF the dock-fom the other for using
HUDSON 20 he Se
operations were commenced by the Smith line, Z
snors ume since IN tearing up and destroy
ing the dock 10 such IN extent that the work
OF deportation well embarkation ives renderod
tremely dangerous An injunction has al length been
granted restraining the Smith line from further destruc
ton OF the dock until the FIRST Monday in August when
the matter will be regularly brought before the courts
for settlement fH4
orrHArioss % A sxEAE TnIKs AT TARRrrows. The
apartment OF barkeepsr named John Smith, In hotel
at hnytown YVES recenty entered in broad daylight By
sneak thief and robbed OF quantity Of valuable cloth
Ing portion Of the missng property subsequently,
presented TO steamboat man. named Alderman, BY .
rying the thinga" He has not beeo heard Of suce.
SsEioUsA Ao0fDsss SssG SxG While aalady named
Mead. accompane led BY . coEored driver named Daniel
Thomas driving along Oroscn ~ Sing Sing,
on Tuesday afteraoon tho horse suddenly took fright
and dashed or ~ furious paCs. throwing the driver
from his scat under the wagon He, however managed
70 retain hold OF the reins and gasping the axetree
held until the animal dashed against senpost
Mills street, upseitnk shs vehicle and throwing Mrs
ing her insensbic and causing injuries OF serious not
dangerous character The driver also hurt consider
ably Both subsequently conveyed TO The residence
OF tho lady and properly cared for
Arr0dPrED BURGLARY SING SiSa An attempt 10
enter the residence Of lady named Clark, Croton
avenue. Sing Sing, was made by burglars Tuesday
night, which was, however frustrated through their
having arused the inmates by tho noise occasioned by
their operation The extensive operations OF these
gentry 10 most OF thepaces along the Hudson which.
the press have made known has had the effect OF
placing people their guard. We have had TO chron-
icle several other unsuccessful attempts made during
tho past few days
The WASHINGTON IRvIso CHURCH MEMORIAL AT TAR
Operations OF active character have been
in progrcss for past In relation TO The mono
rial church which is being built at Tarrytown, in
memory OF Washington Irving, a beautiful site
selected the Andre monument Il is expected that
tho edcc will bc completed and ready for occupation
the latter part OF this fall at all evons before Christ
ANOTHER NARROW EsCApE FROM DROWNING. YESTERDAY
afternoon rowboat belonging 70 a gentleman named
Herring, in which two persons, and boy,
accidentally upset in the Hudson river Hast
ings, and both persons would probably have been
drowned had 1t not for Tho timely interference OF
boatman named WeIch. who Witnessed the occurrence
and pulled out TO the He succeeded In reaching
them just as the boy was shaking.
The New York herald., 1867-07-18

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o Is II in Booths handwriungr ..,
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A. sm. This Is Booths haadwn'"s 'n ~ JUG
q Have YOU ever seen paper in the handwriting sf
Booth thai sent 90 DR. Stewart'
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by Mr.. hcrrck-Wtness to.a mr. ~, s,opons 'uss s.o
paper exhibited Was mol the Original paper sent 70
Stewart that paper did not seem 70 - IN boo'n hsna
writing: IL was on iesf oil the oary, anu uehcneu
when the diary first came INTO wNncss possession sne
paper exhibited was In ;SnA paper came 70 wiz
ness drs and the other os,ae ster inc sr'ess ., ~
having been folded and fastened around the money al
luded 10 IN s.c ones pePee ~ easco"scu' oa. .
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Secretary OF war ana sness papers came inso ""nes'
hands IN an ouic'aa cepsCa'y lsc . -,
ny Mr. riereponsEwtness SPOKE 20 oounse. oo% soo%.
lhe pape, sHer cosenans bexer nsa peea ON no sAuo
witnes. last saw The original paper IN the disfy ana
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wss summooea 70 court orosg.' nos pns a"u e' as
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taken notes OF bis Tune 70 travehins tnose r"u.es %
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The New York herald., 1867-07-18
NEWS FROM FORTRESS MONROE.

FoRrREss MONROE, July Is, 1861.
The railroad and steamship interests Of the city Of
Norfolk have been gradually advancing In importance
since the termination OF the war, stimulated and en-
lvened oy the influence OF Northern capital. The Old
Dominion steamship lne consisting Of the Steamers
Saratoga and the Niagara was recently purchased BY
tho new line owned In New York formerly comprising
the Hatteras and Abemarc, and the oopsol-
dA,on thus effected 10 working energeticaly 10 the trans
portaton OF the Immense amount OF freight and travel.
line OF British steamships regularly touch al Norfolk,
and loaded with cotton naval stores 90 hnd TINS
direct trade has received The support Of all the business
men OF tho State
The registration returns In Princess Anne county give
the whites majority OF eco The complets returns in
warwick county give Wptss 12a; e0lQFsd HA
The New York herald., 1867-07-18
WENDELL PHILLIPS WAITS THE xisaoEs IN OFFICE.
lFom the Anti-siavcry Standard.

tfrom the AnuSiavery standard
tho constant and Misrepresentation.
Q. aoomohs.s, wo wore 10 s'ate oa perpetuai marve
y" rsns ,a coso,
most men Ior Drains OUT closef showed tna
;"S o"t tneIr own mans and msrveIIosy ksen In
PURPOSE ot pnncplc naa Mo pccn " caIpins
anu e mso'o.s 'empe', W Suvs ss nsvo eoov.uuea,
them With braips'; on those specia, locations But.
accepted for explanation The e. E1ssh & psovere "Nono
- 80 vna a. s;.S .aSs ,"T m" w." & -. 80 @ ,s
ueptlon wnicu sstugK'es IN VAIN W 80 Wv corIecsy
s. ~ sa ~ 's. on s";,, ~" ~ v ,Is.s r. anu T.:
tuou-~oous ~ o.ou a' ~ W. ~ yOS Do ~
yited 70 golden or diamond wedang BUT m,sconcep-
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o snr ~ tn csn.s accordms to ths distance from Nav
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greas S'a.es =, s w. "a -. 49,, % u, "aous ~ 'naae
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The New York herald., 1867-07-18
PRETENDED HERALD coamspomsxrs-cAurox AGAINST
SWMOlfnS

We have received from MIR. George l. Dunlap, SUPER
ntendent OF the Chicago and Northwestern Railway, tho
following letters, which indicate that swindng
rascal had attempted imposition him in the
Of the HENALp. We desire to state that no such nd-
vidusl g. Wright is or has been employe ed this
paper In any capacity The printed heading to his letter
is forgery and docs not show even similarity 10 the
types used the genuine headings Of the HERALD letter
paper In addition TO these facts would have II
understood that no "facties or the kind solicited are
required for the correspondents other employees u
The HsRAlD The travelling expenses Of our rchts sre
always paid aud any person playing the riie OF the
mendcaut In the OF this journal cas be certainly
Sc, down an mpos,or The following are the COM
munioa,ions referred to-
CHICAGO AND NORTH WESTERN fs.uwsv.
OfFick of THE GESgRAL Su<esf~rxupsSrt
CHICAGO, Ny III, isss
DEAR SRI enclose letter da'ssg fror, your once
and received few days since sball be hsppy a. any
time TO afford such facilities as can 10 propery a..
thentcated representatives. of tas HxaAfp; but ~ VT
wrsht when he called on me- aid no, show sAilsisctory
evidence OF his connection WITH your Once, 10" oosso
10 decline DIS request fouJs respecuuhy
GEO. l. DUNLAP General superin'eefsni'
oSucr, o. rnE NV ycrx Hssatn
INV YoRK, July g. 1851.
DsAs srs~iu "a is< days szpec. to call on you TO
solicit The favor o< pass Tor short d'slanss On our
road YeNs rfSPse4slly W. VI wH'"nis
The New York herald., 1867-07-18
the mtrsupplIIM flaf uspAaImsnI.

The Board Of Fire Commissioners held their regular
weekly meeting yesterday Major General shaier the
chaiv
The following communication from Fire Marshal A. r.
Baker was read and ordered on nle for referenoo:-
Fmr nAssHAL's cyy.ce ss ca..srss ,,, rs ssssrr
To rHs HosoaABLx BcARc METROPOLITAN FIRE coxnIs.
ment OF EngIshsrdt h Co.., sos Pearl street. 10 IN my
opinion anotner evidence Of the mproprety Of property
owners permitting the use Of their bulIdngs for the
taken by me shows that John H. Harnet tho engineer,
was drawing on alcohol from ieaky vat,
from the vat upon the floor TO within a
short distance OF a lighted lamp, when the vapor
hs 70 o
the premises soon In names Tho engineer escaped
with much di6ncuy from being burned TO death. The
by the third story window. and fell TO the Sidewalk
niurinr himself severely not fatally. The alcohol
ns USs The whole block and we're no; for he @
dnary prompsns@ and insrepdiiy Of the hremen, and
s S ssd % os
asrous conhasraop. The building Ia Pearl street
the third rectfyiug that has been burned within
the past few weeks which not only placed human life In
imminent DANGER but eopardIzed large amount Of vsu
able property Both Of these FREE would state occurred
nigh, time while men we're At work on the premises
am aware that II the province Of your honorable
board to prevent the manufacture Of spirits the
rectying Of whiskey in densey inhabited portions Of
the city know Of no law 10 prevent II; but u II ev
dent that these accidents would occur II NOE
for the use Of nre light, hence they should be pro-
hibited from working at night and 10 prevent night
work would suggest that the insurance companies In
sert written condition in thor policies TO this effect
night work and hre lights Of all kinds prohibited A
violation OF this clause would then invalidate the u
surance. We all knew that gases or alcoholic vapors
are harmless unless brought 10 contact with fire, and
believe IL such clause inserted 10 policies OF In
surancc would tendency to prevent fires OF this
description In conclusion, permit me 70 express my
at the evidently increased efficiency and dis
cipline OF the Fire Department. Respectfully sub
mited A. H. BAKER. Fire Marshal.
Tue Board then, after the transaction OF regular
routine business OF no public importance, adjourned
The New York herald., 1867-07-18

INQUEST IN THE RECENT FATAL SHoortNu Accypxxr =.
An inquest commenced before Coroner Lynch and =
iuy yesterday morning touching the death OF char,ss
Rossnthal. the boy who died on Sunday last, a pr,
vously published. from tho effects Of ockjaw superu
ness examined was . coiored woman namsd Eliza Wcs~
who testihod thai William Nesssrolmit the GermsS
who charged with beng the the injuries iu-
hiced On the boy hred the pistol deliberately de-
ceased whie standing the sidewalk Adeph street.
near Atlantic avenue The shooting occurred on thi
e OF July and the accesed who has been under ares
since that time, claims that purely accidental q
hs part The inquest was adjourned unt, Friday next
CAs AcsaDssr.-A little boy, two years old, Nance
John Hn Of oalcsr HIM. Of the FORTY second prs
cinct was run oyer by DeKab car at the coz
nsr Of Gold and Propec Streets yesterday and had oss
broken. "a n .l''-'-" !
suIcrBs o. An UNKNOWN MAS.-As the ferryboat Hau-
hton. st tho Fulton ferry. crossing from Now York
70 Brooklyn yesterday. man walked from shs sf,sr
oao'a 70 the stern Of the boat when he throw hmssx
IN Tue nvse He rose to tho surface but once and a his
sone heavy wsshtHxed 10 the upper pSs Of hia Scdy
Evoy or S1o was made 70 recover the unhappy man. bss
SHOCKING CASE or CRusLrrA case Of III treatment a
tho part Of husband toward his wife has Just besa
developed in the OF individual named Henry
Smith. residing at No s Hamilton avenne. aunshg ~.
cdss s Iss e he s
by throwing tho contents or bowl Of hot gruei owe.
them, njurng the enid TO such extent that its ro-
covory 10 deemed doubtful Tho accused was Arrested by
officer Grogau, Of tho Forty-th precinct ana Wa
arragncd before Justice Dunn this morning aud hia
trial was set down for Saturday next. The wife has
expressed her nsness to prosecute him. urging @
her reason her inability 10 maintain herself In the
OF his imprisonment.
CITIZEN MssN0-Mr John Norris. who resides Il
tho corner of Herkmer street and Brooklyn avenue
been missing since Monday morning, and he is man
OF strict sobety his family fearful that be may have
met with foul play. He was dressed In black cloth
suit. and ia about medium height and OF dark CON-
plexion.
The New York herald., 1867-07-18
fae IN cMcAco.

CfrcAco. july H. 1851
John schlscks machine fopndry was destroyed By
nre this morning The ioss ,0Vo on which there
An jpsyrsacs " ts,ooo.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1867-03-20
For THE CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN.
The Lunenburg Church.

Though l have been called to endure much
hardness as a soldier of Christ, during the last
two years, yet trust better day is dswning in
this waste place of Zion" Death has done
a sad work in my little charge The noblest
and truest, and best, have been called to their
great reward. A large slaveholding communi-
ty, the fall of the Confederaey. pressed with
unmeasnred severity upon our little flock; but
the older members have learned resignedly to
acquiesce in the will of God; while the younger
and more active have girded themselves anew
for the work which lies before them, and i'm
proving congregations are beginning to gladden.
our hearts.
In one of our churches bethany hundred
dollars in money and provisions were promptly
raised by few families, most of which were
just beginning life and if any thing like this
is done by the other two, hope to be placed
beyond the reach OF want.
At all events God in his wisdom has cast my
lot in the midst Of this feeble people, endeared
to me by many of the hottest memories of my
life, and we are willing to bear each others
burdens and so fulfil the law of Christ.
T. w. w.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1867-03-20

them, but that our sense Of Christian respon-
sbility demands their publication in order to
wake up our churches to their duty. However
painfully they may be, these are facts, facts
that need to be known and pondered.
In view of these facts the inquiry arises-is
the Presbytery of Lexington fulfilling its mis-
sion in its own bounds? In the last nine years
four new churches, or perhaps five, have been
organized in all our extended bounds; three of
these within year; but there has been no
earnest, sustained and systematic effor. to gather
new churches, or to carry the Gospel Of saliva
ton to the regions beyond our settled bor-
ders, no effort at least at all corresponding to
the ability that God has given u.s. The con-
tributions for Domestic Missions in this Pres
bytery were as follows in ls49, 1851; in 1855,
$52l: in 1859, s76s-varying from 20 to "a
cents from each member Of the Church in the
bounds of the Presbytery. 1t reminds one of
the anecdote of the Mississippi planter, told
by Bishop Pierce After all the advantages
to himself and to his plantation had been laid
before him, he generously offered a " two bits
subscription fer the building Of a railroad
And we have been giving less even for the es-
adjustment Of Christ's kingdom and the sal
walton of souls. This too in the wealthiest
and most prosperous part Of old Virginia
Are we doing our duty? Are we meeting,
in any just sense, our responsibilities to God
and man? Are we accomplishing in any ade-
quate degree the object for which the Church
was established? I trow not And if [ could
conceive this to be the legitimate fruit of our
system, would not hesitate to pronounce it
failure. In my next / will inquire into The.
causes of this ineficiency. CRAMER.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1867-03-20

Rev. Patterson Fletcher, of this city, late
Pastor of the Duvall Street Presbyterian
Church, has received a unanimous call to the
Loeb Willow Church, Churchville, Augusta
county, Va.
Loeb Willow, the church recently organized
at this place presents most interesting field in
dense population, composed mainly of orderly,
intelligent, and thrifty farmers Should they
succeed in securing Mr. Fletcher as their pas.
tor, they will find in him Christian gentleman
of the highest order of integrity, an earnest,
able, instructive, and eminently practical
preacher, kind, prudent faithful, and zeal.
Gus pastor "a brother much esteemed and
loved, and of good report from his youth up.
We congratulate that church upon its choice,
and trust that peace and prosperity may be
upon them.