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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-05-23
Artemus Ward Monument Fund

Each of the printers in the Hartford
COurant Office has set his thousand ems
toward the Artemus Ward monument
fund. Ed.
We have done a little better than that
in the Record and Farmer office, each Of
the editors and cOmpositors having set a
thousand for this object and the money
awaits the order of the proper party.
We are glad to be the first paper in
VermOnt-as we think we are--tO lead
off in this worthy enterprise, and we sim
Cerely hope each and every paper in the
State will follow sut.-Record and Far
D1er.
We are glad to hear that the Record
has thus contributed to the good work.
But as to its being the first paper in the
State which has done So we beg leave
to correct it's statement it being q mis-
take. On the Sd inst, our CompositOrs,
and as many of the proprietOrs and edi-
tors as were practical printers, (ffteen
in all y each set his thousand for the
above named object, and the money has
since been in the hands Of one of our
editors, and would ere this have been
forwarded to headquarters did the hold
er know the names of the officers of the
association. At the time the contribu-
ton was made, we, in view Of the many
kindly acts of Mr.. Browne to the pro-
fession, considered it simple act Of
well-merited justice. and hence not
worth heralding to the public, and we
would not do so now were it not to set
our neighbor right as to the first newspa-
per office in the State which acted in
the premises.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-05-23
A Gentle Breeze From Her High
Brow,
BY RUFUS wILNoT GRIswoLD.

BY RUFUS wILMOT GRISWOLD.
Mr.. Griswold, the patron of American poets,
was born in Uubbardton, Rutland county, Vt,
February 10, 1915 great part of his early
life was spent in voyages. He afterward stud
led divinity and became a Baptist clergyman.
Hehas been associate editor of the New Yorker,
Brother Jonathan New World and several Bos-
ton and Philadelphia journals. In 1912 he edited
Graham's Magazine In 1850 he pr jectcd the
International Magazine He had amOre extern
sive literary acquaintance probably, than any
other man in the country. The poets and
Poetry of America" he edited in 1912; THE
Prose Writers of America in 1876; THE Fe-
male Poets of America" in 1S49; washington
and the Generals of the American Revolution"
and Napoleon and the Marshals Of the En-
pire," in 1S47 His other works are 1.-THE Poets
and Poetry of England in the Nineteenth Cen
fury" 1.-THE Sacred Poets Of England and Amer
lea" "Curiosites of American Literature,
1.-THE Biographical Annual, - 1.-The Present Con-
dition of Philosophy" and a small volume OF
miscellaneous poems published in 1880 But
fe W of his own poems have been preserved. He
is best known as a biOgrapher, critic and anti
qua ry. Our literary ANIMALS he knew by heart
an ID no man of letters has done more to present
the claims of American literature to the world
Bot h his mind and deposition were complex
he alternated between the extremes of feeling
yet he possessed, with all his peculiarities, q
most exact sense of justice, and though at times
as a critic, dogmatic and severe, still he wa
! nearly always the friend of the weaker party
In 1912 he resumed his ministerial profession
His sermons were his finest compositions anC
delivered with taste and eloquence. He dice
| in New York city, August 30, 1857.
gentle breeze from her high brow
Throws back her raven hair;
Oh gladness has no longer now
Her wOnted empire therei
That brow with clouds is overcast,
That cheek is wan and paled-
What spell has DER her spirit passed,
And what her heart assaiedy
Another gaze; a tear is there
The effort was in vain;
When sorrow is too deep to bear,
Who shall its tears restraint
Now the deep fountain is unsealed,
The gushing waters rise,
Her agony is all revealed
In those o'ertlowing eyesl
Upon her hand diamond rare
Reflects the setting sum-
But where is he who placed it there
When their young hearts were one?
Oh, in that word the secret lies,
For they are one no mOrel
joy in the FAITHFUL bosom dies
When LOUe'S street dream is Ger.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-05-23

Personal. - Hon. John Gregory
Smith of st. Adams and Thomas II,
Garfield of Burlington were elected Dl-
rectors OF the Northern Pacific Railroad
at the annual meeting held in Boston on
Thursday. Gov, Smith, whose labors
in behalf of this enterprise have been so
successful, will undoubtedly be re.elect'
ed President,
Ell Perkins, Esq, Master Mechan-
ic of the Vermont Central Railroad, was
present at the meeting Of the National
Car Masters Convention, held at Spring
field, Mass, on Thursday.
Harlan P. French Of Morristown
has been elected President and Daniel
G. Thompson of Montpelier Secretary OF
the Alexandrlan Society Of Amherst Col
lege.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-05-23

The Southern Unionists want Judge
Evans of Texas to succeed Mr.. Wright
as minister to Prussia.
Gen. Burton, commanding at For
tress Monroe and late custodian Of JEFF.
Davis, has been summoned before the
judiciary committee.
The receipts of customs at the
principal ports from May to II were
over 100000, and those Of internal
revenue, Thursday, were S295,0
The President hesitates to remove
several revenue officers accused of
swindling He says he might be &C
cused of violating the tenure of office
bill if he should remove them, and he
thinks it safer to let things take their
course-a very nice arrangement for the
swindlers.
"A delegation of Louisianians visit
ed the President on Wednesday, to ask
that Gen. Sheridan might be ordered to
keep the registration lists open till all
have had chance to register. The
President said it should be done, and
promised that Attorney General STAN
berry's Interpretation Of the registration
act would soon be issued,
The supreme court in the case OF
Thompson and Others against Riggs g.
Co., bankers of Washington, affirmed the
decision of the supreme court of the
District OF Columbia. The suit was tC
recover coin deposits made with the de-
PENDANTS in 1861, and the court decides
that the debt could be discharged BY
payment or offer to pay the same ii
legal tender notes.
Secretary Stanton is much abused
by one Of the newspaper reporters fol
refusing to permit Booths diary to bC
published. Judge Advocate Holt haC
promised them that they should have i
after Lieut.. Col. Conger had testified be
fore the judiciary committee but Score
tary Stanton overrules him and says tn
diary shall not be published If he ca
prevent it. What can be the objection
AT the request of the pastor of
Dutch Church in Holstein, Wis, Pres
dent Johnson has consented to becom
sponsor for the seventh boy baby of
prolific German woman. This is
keeping with the old German custol
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-05-23
RUTLAND HERALD
SATURDAY, MAY IS, 1867.
Death of Hon. John T.. Butler.

II is with a sad heart that we are
compelled to announce the sudden
death Of Hon. John Il. Butler, OF Jamai-
ca, wlndham County, well'known and
highly respected citizen, His death
took place at Beaufort, South Carolina,
on Thursday, May 9th, after brief ILL
ness, at the age Of So years. On Tues
day, April S0th, he started with his wife
to visit a son at Beaufort, who was dan
gerously i'll. On the way he was taken
with q severe chill which lasted several
hours. Stopping at Weldon, he consult
ed a physician who thought he would
soon recover, and pursued the journey
TO Charleston and took boat for Beau
fort. Finding his son very III, Mr.. But
Ter, though feeble, was able to visit him
on Tuesday, May It'll, and the next day
was apparently better, but on Thursday
m corning became worse and suddenly
passed away from earth. On Tuesday,
May 18th, two weeks from the time he
left his home, Mrs. Butler arrived at
Brattleboro, bringing the remains Of
her husband. His burial took place on
Thursday last, with religious services
and Masonic honors.
The death of Mr.. Butler will bring
saddened emotions to wide circle Of at
tached friends throughout Vermont, for
none knew him but to highly esteem him
as man of unquestioned honor and in
tegrity, genial companion, faithful
friend and valued citizen. He was
born in Jamaica, December l4th, 1909.
He studied law and was admitted to
the bar of Windham County and as a
lawyer held high rank. He was a
member of the House of Representatives
from Jamaics in 1848, 1849, 1851 and
1852, and a Senator from Windham
County in 1853 and 1854. He stood
high as a careful, prudent and judi
cious legislator, for whose judgment
the highest respect was entertained
by his colleagues. He had held
very many local Offices in his town
much to the acceptance of the people
for he was ever their counsellor and
friend. Mainly through his persevering
efforts the West River Bank at Jamacg
was established, and on its organization
he was elected cashier, and held the
Office at the time of his deCease. In this
position he had shown himself q capa
BILE and successful business man. TIC
him the town Of Jamaica was largely
indebted for many of its business enter
prizes, and prosperity, especially for thu
establishment of the Jamaica Leathe,
Company, which added greatly to it,
business. He was also prominen
member of the Masonic fraternity, anC
was for many years master Of the Noun
Lebanon Ledger, at Jamaica, and
member Of the Grand Lodge of Vermont
and at the time of his death was chair
man of its Judiciary Committee.
In all the relations of life, public, SC
cial, and domestic, he was justly held il
high regard. He leaves beloved wife
two sons, an aged father, and brothe
to mourn his loss in the home circle
Again, has fallen in the vigor of life
another of Vermont's honorable, faithful
and noble sons, and this brief and fee
BILE tribute is due to his memory fror
an approaching friend, who had receive
from him many kind words and acts {
friendship.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-05-23

STATE NORMAL SoHooL.-The closing
exercises Of the State Normal School at
Randolph, took place on Thursday and
Friday Of last week, and were very graft
fying to the Trustees and friends of the
institution. One hundred and one pupils
have enjoyed its benefits during the past
term. Their proficiency was highly
creditabe to themselves and to their
teachers. The Rotations in the Con-
stitution of the United States and the
Geography and History Of Vermont were
OF marked excellence. On the last day
OF the session, Rev. Pliny Fl. White,
visiting member of the Board of Educa-
ton, and J. S. Adams, Esq. Secretary Of
the Board, examined candidates for grad
uatiOn from the first normal course, and
gave certificates authorizing them to
teach anywhere in the State for the
term Of five years to these persons -
Arthur L. Hall, of Westtord, Joseph P.
Otis, of Sheffield, Sherman II. Washburn,
Of Rochester, Miss Addie M. Barker, and
Miss Matte L. Granger, Of Randolph,
and Miss Louisa L. Jones, Of Bethel
We are pleased to learn that teachers
are ayailng themselves Of the benefits
Of this successful and hourishing insti-
tuition, under the management Of Prot.
COnant, whose qualifications and eXpe-
rience eminently fit him FOR the position
he occupies.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-05-23

UNION STATE CoNvENTIoN.-The Rut-
land & Burlington railroad will carry
delegates and persons who attend the
Union State Convention at Montpelier,
May Both, for fare one way.
We are also authorized to state that
persons passing over the Vermont Cen
tral railroad to the convention, can pur-
chase tickets at the stations that will
entitle them to return free if they ex-
change it with the ticket agent at
Montpelier, otherwise full fare each way
will be charged.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-05-23

ACCIDENTALLY SHoT.-Mr. J. Jones,
engineer on the little steamer Water
Lily, plying on Otter Creek, was shot in
the arm Monday, by the premature dis
charge Of pistol in the hands of an
other person. The ball passed through
the fleshy part of the right arm, between
the elbow and shoulder. No serious re-
suits are anticipated.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-05-23

STRUCK BY Notwithstanding the
thunder shower which prevailed in this
section on Wednesday afternoon last
the CuttingsviIle Depot was struck by
lightning, the electric fluid entering
through the roof, and passing down in
to the passenger room Frustrated gen
tleman who was waiting for the arrival
of q train, inhicting injuries Of such a
serious nature as to require several min
utes to restore him to consciousness.
Mr.. J. M. Davis, of this place, an en-
ployee of the R. & B. R.R., who was also
waiting for the train, was struck by the
same flash, and Frustrated, though his
injuries were not Of a very serious
character. Some thirty of the telegraph
poles south of the depot were splintered
and other trifing damages inflicted by
the shock.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-05-23

LoNGBvGTY.-Mrs. Laura Brown died
in Corinth, March Both, at the advanced
age of 100 years, lacking 50 days. She
had lived a widow 63 years. She leaves
three children one daughter aged "a
years. another aged Il, and son aged
60 years.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-05-23

ACCIDENT.-Napoleon Bartram of St,
Adams, driver of the express coRpany's
team in that place, was thrown from the
wagon on Wednesday last, in conse-
quence of the horse taking fright, and
had one of his legs broken in two
places.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-05-23

PRoHIBTTIoN.-A meeting was held in
Bradford on Friday evening Of last
week, for the purpose Of taking meas
ures to suppress the illegal sale Of in
toxicating liquors in this town. Quite
a large number of citizens were present
and all manifested a determination to
have the traffic stopped :; by moderate
measures if possible, and if not, by force
Of law.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-05-23

BASE BALL.-The Rutland Base Ball
Club were out for field exercise last
evening. The playing was on the depot
grounds and exhibited remarkable pro-
fciency of the members in the game,
The club practice again at the same
place at four o'clock this afternoon.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-05-23

PATBYTs.-Patents were issued to Yer
monters as follows, for the week ending
May 18th, 1867:
J.H. Guild of Rupert, for improve
ment in float valves.
E. P. Kidder of Burlington, for i'm
provement in beehives.
G. Simpson and R. NJ. Taylor of Water
bury, for billiard register.
G. A. Watkins of ProctOrsville, for i'm
proved seat frame for chair.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-05-23

FINE TRouT.-Mr. David Tower Of
Clarendon, exhibited to US yesterday the
results Of half days fishing in the
shape Of 81 fine trout, weighing 7 II
mounds.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-05-23

OBITUARY.-Hiram Smith, Esq, one Of
the oldest and most esteemed citizens of
Bridport, died at his residence near
Chimney Point, on Friday last, aged "A
years. Mr.. S. held many important pub
lie offices in the gift of his fellow-citi
zens, and always retained the confidence
and esteem of the people. He was State
Representative for four years. He was
an extensive landholdor but retired
from active life many years since.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-05-23
DEASON~ WHY Crowds are rush
IG-ing to the
NIMBLE SIXPENCE
WORTHWHILE, VT.

for Dry Goods, Groceries, Wall Paper, Linen
and Paper Window Shades, Paints, Oils, Glass,
Boots and Shoes, Ready made Clothing, Crock
cry, &c. &C.
Because you can always find everything You
want in our line.
Because we are always willing and pleased to
show our goods whether you buy or not.
Because we have but one price to all and
last but not least,
Because we sell for cash and will not he M
dcrsold,
Come and see our new Goods.
19w1v WILL r. KELLOGG.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-05-23
Local and state Items.

REAL EsrATR.-Col. Redfeld Proctor
has recently purchased the well-known
farm of Mr., G. @, Bldwell, just north Of
the village limits, and contemplates
erecting residence thereon imme,
diately, proposals fpr which are invited
elsewhere In .our columns. The farm
contains upwards Of 400 acres, and be-
sides being desirable homestead, az.
fords a never. failing water power, East
Greek running through the entire length
Of the farm, The price paid for it by
Col. Proctor was sl3 400;
DR. L, 7, Lawton has purchased
three acres on the southeast corner Of
the above farm, and intends to COM
mence the building Of a dwelling there,
on in a short time.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-05-23
BENNINGTON AND RUTLAND RAnRoAn

BENNINGTON AND RUTLAND RAuRoAn.
The Bennington Banner thus speaks
OF Railroad matters in that Vicinity
We are sorry not to be able 70 state 10
our readers this week that all the towns
named in the Act have given their as
sent to take the bonds of the new Rail.
road but such we must confess Is not
the case. AT meeting of the General
Committee 90 Monday evening, after
hearing from the Committees from the
several towns-Wallinglord, Peru, Win.
hall and SALISBURY not being quite in
the ring-the meeting was adjourned
for one week when II is confidently be.
lieved all these towns viii, be brought
in, What are these towns thinking or
Don't they want railroad facilities
Why this hanging back 1t does seem
to US that the men Of these towns are
dreaming of railroad connections; but
they might as well wake up at once, and
look the matter Of road South or 10
roaa at al square In the face The Troy
and Boston Railroad wW not connect
with US, aud every day makes it more
| apparent. Then why delay for an hoar
what duty calls upon YOU to do this mo-
ment Let Toy man 10 his ubo!a duty
for the week 10 come You did some.
thing asst week, but you must ~ better
this, or your report on Monday evening
will be- We fear disastrous to the build
ing Of the road-ths year al least, as it
is getting late in the season. Throw
away all petty prjudices, and come up
to your duty like men who dare to DO
right.
SOLDIERS Observation-Disclosures Pollard
Of Plymouth has caused to be erected in
that town at his own expense, a mouu.
ment to the memory Of the soldiers Of
| Plymouth, who died in the Union Army
during the late war 1t will cost about
5000, and will have inscribed on it near
ly fifty names Of patriot dead.
A CONTEMPLATED RoBBBBY.-A few
weeks ago, Erskiue Rawson Of Barton
received an anonymous letter from New
York city, stating that a robbery was
soon to be committed within 20 miles OF
Barton. The writer knee the fact, but
did not dare to declare anything further
Mr. RaWson Immediately wrote to the
banks in Northern Vermont, and the
bars were put up. No burglars have
appeared, however, ami it is more than
probable the letter was designed to draw
attention from some other points in the
State where rObberies have recently been
committed.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-05-23

CASTLETON SENIINARY-Spring
~ Term commences April 18th. The loca
ton, in point of beauty and healthfulness, and
ease of access, cannot be surpassed. Advan-
tages for English, Latin, Greek, French, Ger
man, Music, Painting and Drawing, cannot be
equalled at the same price.
Apply for catalogue or admission to the Prin-
cipal, MISS HARRIET N HASKELL.
Castleton. April 9, 1867. d&wtf
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-05-23

PAY Your TAxEs.-D. S. Chatterton,
Esq, Collector, has issued his mani
festo inviting delinquent tax payers to
step up to the captains office and settle,
thus saving costs. Take warning. "a
stitch in time" &C.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-05-23

hPRoyEHBNTs,-Geo. II. Cheney on
Main street, is rebuilding and remodel
ing the Moses Hawkes. house. He has
given the old place a thorough over
hauling, and is building on new 81"
28x39 feet, When completed 1t will be
one Of the finest residences in Rutland.
Sheriff VIM. NJ. Field is identifying
his residence on Main street by erecting
new fence, adding sundry coats Of
paint, &C.
Phillip Edgerton, Esq, on West
street, is also adding to the looks Of his
premises by a similar process.
Five new residences have been con,
structed on Main street, north of the
Temple Mansion, and two more are, we
understand, to be put up at once,
The new balding Of R. S. Perkins
on Wales street is completed, and Is now
occupied by that gentleman as resi-
dence ana grocery and provision store,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-05-23
STATE OF VERMONT, DISTRICT
~ .of Rutland, ss. The Probate Court for the
District of Rutland.
To all persons whom it may concern.

Guardian Of Leonard Buium and Mcrwip But
fun, minor children of Daniel Bulum, late Of
Dandy, deceased, having represented that it
will be beneficial fer all parties interested there
in to sell the whole of the real estate of said
wards, has made application to said Pro
bate Court for license to make such sale, There
fore,
BY the authority of the State OF Vermont
You are hereby notified to apr ear before said
Court,at the Probate ONCE in Rutland in his said
distri t, on the Sd Tuesday Of June, A. d. 1867
t. show cause, if any you have, why said license
should not be granted
Dated at Rutland, in said district, this 18th
day Of May, A. D., 1867.
2l-w3wt HENRY H. SMITH Register.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-05-23

"A minister OF little Chulch in Lon
don has assembled the thieves and
tramps of Golden lane, Bapican, and
after feeding them with teaand cake,
which report says "disappared with
amazing rspidity," has Instructed them
In the early prosecutions of thtir church
Speeches were afterwards delivered by a
oricklayer's labOrer, a bird. fancier, and a
thief. This movement seems a very
strange one, but it is undoubtedly step
in the right direction.
The Rev. Mr.. Allen of the Church
OF the Messiah, Montpelier, has estab-
lished Reading Club, or "Round
Table" in connection with his church
and society. This is commendable,
giving an opportunity for both mental
and moral improvement and we hope
the example will be followed by other
denominations in other places, inasmuch
as it would tend to keep our Young mer
from places of amusement whose tenden.
cies, to say the least, are not elevatine
in their character.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1867-11-19
CLOSING OF HALLS.

-
Until further notice the Mails VIII close a
follows:
For Cairo, Chicago, st. Louis, Nashville, Louis
Vile. Cincinnati, Cleveland. Ftttseurg, mia
delphia, Bufaio, Albany, New YORK, SAN.
more, and 81 cities north and west, al
BIS p n. -
Augusta. Columbus, Ga, Montgomery, Mo-
bile, Ala, New Yo Z, Nashville, aud al cities
south and east, al 5.H pm
For New Orleans. Baton Rouge, Jackson, MIS-
V~icksburg, NatcheE, and all eiues houth, at
spin.
southern, New Orleans, Jackson n Great
Nerthern railroads at $50 pm.
All Stations on Memphts and LOUISVILLE z
branch railroads At 8 pm.
All Stations On Memphis and Charleston Mis-
sisgippi Central, Mobile and Onio, nashville
and Decatur, Nashville and Chattanooga and
Fast Tennessee railroads al 5 AM.
For Little Rock, Pine Bun and al Landings
on Arkansasand Whit rivers, tsemi-weeklyL
Tuesdays and Saturdays
Mississippi river south, (semi-Weeklyb Tues
DAYS and Saturdays
Mississippi r~iver-north, tsemi-weekly}, Mon
R.C. GIsT. Postmaster Memphis.