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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-07-04
Political Notes.

Gen. Schenck has received such re-
sponses from members OF Congress tn at
he feels warranted in making the pre-
diction that quorum will be presented
on the Sd OF July.
Gen. John A. Rawlins, Gen. Grants
chief OF staff, has been delivering at
Galena, Ill, an address on the rebellion
and reconstruction, written from the
Republican point Of view.
The New York World thinks the
courteous reception Of President John
son in Boston is "the political event Of
the season." and fully establishes the
metropolitan character" OF our city.
Maj. Henry O'Connor, the Republi-
can candidate for Attorney General OF
Iowa, has been appointed to that office
in advance of his election, to Gil the va
cancy caused by the death of Attorney
General Bissell.
George Fl. Pendleton, candidate for
entertained Speaker Colfax and r. B.
Hayes, Republican candidate for Cover
nor of Ohio, at his residence near Gin
cinnati, Saturday evening.
1t is reported that the friends Of
Gems. Sheridan aud Sickles have sent
them kilograms, giving assurance that
they will be sustained by Congress, and
the latter has also been advised to re-
consider his determination Of giving up
his command.
The Chicago Tribune is sarcastic on
the need Of a new 90, 100000 State House
at Springfield, and says that the argu-
ment in its favor is vastly like the story
OF the fellow who said he could go with.
out shoes, but was "act'ally sus'erin' for
buzzum pin"
The Legislature of Idsho and E. D.
Holbrook, Congressional delegate from
that Territory, have preferred charges Of
incompetency against Milton Kelly,
United States District Judge of the
Territory, and the case is to be heard
before Attorney General Stanberry at
Washington.
Col. Samuel Merrill, the Republican
nominee for Governor OF Iowa, is a na-
tive Of Maine, about as years of age,
who was once driven away from the
South on account of his sentiments, and
who rendered excellent service 10 the
war. He is not much of a speaker, but
is an admirable business man.
In proof OF the general corruption
and mismanagement Of the New York
canal commissioners, Thurow Weeds
Commercial Advertiser presents the
Special charges for award of S24 600 for
logs lost by freshet in the Crooked
Lake canal, when only $4,000 were
Claimed, snd the complimentary present
or house to the son of canal com
missioner.
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VERMONT STATE MUSICAL CONVENTION.
The Burlington Times says of the sec
ond days proceedings Of the Vermont
State Musical Convention: "Over 200
singers were in attendance on the Con-
vention yesterday. A Chickering grand
piano from Boston is among the novel
features Of the occasion.
The Convention occupy the recent
splendid stage of the "Haymakers," to
which is added gallery of raised seats.
The day was mostly occupied in drill
in church music and glees.
The text book used by the Convention
is the "Church Bell" new work edited
by Messrs. W. o. and II. s. Perkins, and
published by Russell g. Co. of Boston.
During the exercises of last evening Mrs.
II. NJ. Smith favored the audience with
the favorite Scotch ballad, Katie
Strang," showing her clear and brilliant
voice to advantage.
Mr.. ]. P. Cobb of Boston, a fine bari
tone singer, sung "Pat Malloy" capitally,
and altogether the evenings drill made
up very respectable concert.
This evening commences the series of
Grand Concerts.
The entertainment will consist of
songs by the solo talent, Mrs. Smith,
Mrs. Hall and Miss Reyes, and Messrs.
Cobb and Whitney, besides quartettes
and choru~1s by the Convention.
There viii likewise be matinee at
o'clock this afternoon, at which much
excellent vocal music will be given"
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PERsogAL.-Rev. Eldridge Mix, OF the
White Street Congregational Church OF
Burlington, has received very iatter-
ing offer to take charge Of the Oongre-
gational Church at Orange, n j., at q
salary of $4,000 per anum.
Lieut.. Edwin H. Higley, formerly OF
the 1st Vt. Cavalry, and brave officer
has just been made Brevet Major, for
gallant and meriterious conduct in the
field.
United States Judge Smalley of Bur.
lington, commenced on Monday, at Can
andaigua, N. Y, the trial OF John Sims,
of Manlius, Onandags county, one OF
the gang OF counterfeiters arrested last
spring, and who is said to be worth
fully 100000.
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washington Items.

Gen. sickles' request to the War
Department TO be relieved from his CON-
msnd has been declined, 1t is learned
from an authoritative source.
The income OF Attorney General
stanberry, returned at his home in Ken
lucky, was SOS, 450, and was the largest
in the 9th district OF that State.
Returns received at the capital show
no doubt of quorum on the first day
OF the July session, Thirty-aVe sena'
tors state that they will be present,
while twenty seven make quorum.
Judge Wylie Of the circuit court at
Washington has refused to take bail In
the case OF johnson, who shot Smoot on
the goth for too great intimacy with his
wife.
The House Judiciary committee rs
sembled yesterday to close up the i'm
parchment Investigations. Several men,
bers of the committee arrived In town
Wednesday. 1t is said that more evil
dence will be taken this week.
Gen. Campbell, Indian Agent, has
arrived in Washington direct from Old
Fort Scully, Dscotah Territory. He states
that the Sioux Indians in that Territory
have recently become very troublesome,
killing white traders, stealing horses,
&c.
Reports received by the Commits
sioners of customs state that the Treas,
ury agent at Castlne, Maine, recently
took on board a revenue cutter the
United States Commissioner and the
United States Marshal and made q sud-
den cruise among the islands in Penob-
scot Bay, by which he made quite haul
upon the cOntrabands.
Gen. Grant has replied TO Gen. Sher-
idans dispatch relative to the Presi.
dents telegram suggesting q postpone.
ment OF the registration in Louisiana,
but declined to furnish a copy OF the
reply for publication. Both OF the ad-
ministration papers demand the removal
OF Gen. Sheridan, and dispatches have
been sent to the President at Boston
urging his removal. 1t is well under
stood that nothing will be done in the
premises until the Presidents return.
The commissioner of the general
land office is in receipt of returns from
the local Office at Huntsville, Alabama
showing that during the months of April
and May last sos farms, comprising in
the aggregate Al ,892 scres, have been
added to the productive force of that
State under the acts OF Congress ap,
proved June 81, 1866, providing for the
disposal of the public lands for home.
stead actual settlement in the States OF
Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arksn.
sas and Florida.
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SUNDAY SCHOOL CELEBRATIoN.-The
Sunday School of the Methodist church
of Burlington, together with large
number OF the congregation, had de-
lightful excursion to Essex, N. Y, on
Saturday last. They left Central Whar
on the steamer United States, about 10
a. M, and after an hours sail they pro-
ceeded to q beautiful grove, about 70
rods distant, where interesting exercises
took place and collation. WAS partaken
OF. The party returned home in the after
noon, having had splendid time OF it. u
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ADDISON COUNTY CoNvENTIoN.-The
Union Republican County Convention
of Addison County, assembled at Mid
dlebury, on Wednesday. Hon. Edward
Seymour OF Vergennes presided. Hon.
E. d. Warner and Hon. James M, Slade,
Vice Presidents, VIM. H. Johnson, and
L. E. Knapp, Secretary.
The following nominations for County
officers were made:
SenatOrs-Lucius E. Smith, Monkton
John NJ. Dyer, Salisbury.
JsdgY-Jonas N. Smith, of Addison
and James NJ, Slade, Middlebury.
States Attorney-Levl Meader, Yer.
Shr9-Isaac NJ. Trip, New Haven.
High Bal!S-Edward Gorham.
Judges Of PrObats-Dlst. of Addison,
Harvey Munsill, Bristol.-Dist. of New
Haven, c. G. Tilden.
Resolutions were adopted sustaining
Congress endorsing the action of Genl's
Sheridan and slckles, and approving OF
the July Session OF Congress.
The Convention was addressed by
Hon. John W. Stewart, and Hon. James
M. Slade.
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RECORDERS CoURT.-In the Recorders
Court at Burlington on Monday, four
boys of from Il to 16 years Of age,
named Daniel Hays, Timothy O'Brien,
Thomas Murphey and Thomas Hickey,
were brought up charged with assault
aud Battery on man named John Bru-
EFT. 1t appeared from the evidence that
q gang OF some twenty or more of young
rowdies were playing and carrying
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-07-04

The QUAKER Boy AND HIS GRAND
MoTHER.-Charlie was AZ little Quaker
boy of remarkable intellect, but pecu-
liar, quaint simplicity, as delicious as indie
scribable. When he was about four years
of age his grandmother died. She was a
stately, elegant woman the very type of
and English Quaker lady. Charles had
ALWAYS been accustomed TO see her in rich
silks, golden browns and silvery grays,
with handkerchief of costly muslin, and
the most recherche OF liss caps and when
he came to see her in her bed dress, he
eyed her with more curiosity than sorrow
The good old lady took his hand, and
said, solemnly, Grandmama must bid
little Charlie good bye, for she is going
away to heaven, and will never see him
any more in this world"
Charlie, in return, gave a look of sim
pie astonishment, and exclaimed:
Why Grandmama, thou art not gong
up to see God in that night. cap, art
thou 2"
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county,

AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF THE HOLY
BIBLE.-Our leaders, wa are confident,
will thank us for calling their attention
to new aud inter- sting publication
bearing the above title, which is now
passing through the press and being
sold by subscription. DR.. Kite, the
authors is a learned English divine,
whose works, until recently, have been
comparatively unknown in this country.
Great credit is therefore due the Amerl-
can publisher, Mr.. Henry Bill, OF Nor
wich, Conn, for reproducing this valua-
BILE work among US, and placing it with
in the reach of every intelligent, bible
reading family in the land. AS COM
psnion to the study Of the Bible, this
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-07-04

SPooERR & Halls PATENT CAR Coup
LING.-This coupling, one of the best
ever produced, and the result OF Rutland
mechanism, mas recently been exhibited
and to some extent introduced in Eng
land, where 1t has given the very best
satisfaction. The Crown Patent Office
has also just issued letters patent for
that country to the original proprietors,
Messrs. SpooIer, Hall and Stiles of this
county.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-07-04

IL A country paper in Wisconsin
says that the Legislature of that State
adjourned "non compos," This is about
as bad as the statement made by the
chairman of meeting held in Byron
Hall, Chicago, about six years ago, de-
claring a certain resolution passed " Grim
con p
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The following is an epitaph on
Mr.. John Childe, former president of tho
Philadelphia Typographical Society -
His last form is locked up in eternity's
chase,
His compositions corrected above;
His proof was not foul, nor imperfect his
case,
Says the angels of Omnisient Love-"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-07-04

WALLNGFoRD. Norman Townsend,
having passed through the fiery furnace,
though in somewhat damaged condi-
ton, is again on his feet, and offers
goods saved from the late fire at prices
to suit customers. His stock is large
and varied, and will be sold regardless
OF cost. See his announcement in
another column.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-07-04

HES THE "FELLER."-A little hope
full, at Loyalton, Sierre Valley, says the
Downieville (Cal.) Messenger, was hur-
ried into the house by his mother to o.
cape imminent danger IN the street. He
was informed that he might have been
mangled, wounded, killed, or torn limb
from limb, and then poor mamma would
have no little wozy-tozy. Our hero
livened up with unwonted animation as he
exclaimed "Who was that fellow who
said made me, mother 2"
(He had been taking a number of les
sons in the chatechism.)
" Why, God made you little Tory"
eyes, yes-he's the Teller; but can't
he patch EN- up as good as ever? You
bet he would, Just because he loves you,
mother"
Little Toys mother looked round from
her child to suppress sudden smile, as
she thought Of the old block from which
the chip was hewn.
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remOnstrateu WIN mem 1Or making 30
much noise on Sunday, when the gang
fell upon him, knocked him down with
stones, and bruised him badly about the
face. The four boys were found guilty
and will be punished accordingly.
ASorux GREEN NousrAmInR TAKHx
IN AND "Doss."-Ths Troy whig Of
yesterday morning relates The following
manner In which Poultney man was
eonsdenced" in that city;
Our nsighbors from Vermont, on ar
irving In this city, seem TO be the only
travellers upon whom the confidence
dodge is successfully played. The third
instance Of this Kind occurred at noon
Yesterday. A farmer named Horace
Winchester arrived In the Union Depot.
in the early train, from Poultnsy, Vt,
his rssidsncs,-his destination being
New York. While looking around him
in the depot, he was accosted, by
spruce looking young man, somewhat
after the following fashion:
"Ah, good morning, sir Just ar
rived from Vermont Z"
Greeny-"Nice morning, indeed -
yes, I have just arrived from Poultney,
where l live. Are you Vermonter
sir Z"
sharper-"Oh, yes, l reside in Rut-
land, where I'm engaged In the sewing
machine business. I'm going to New
York, where, l presume, you're going 2"
Grseny-"Yes, I'm going in the next
train, but don't like this ,sa,tsng."
Sharper-"Oh, its very tedious, and
I'm tired of it. Say we take a stroll
around town, and see what Troy is made
of"
Gresny-"Certainly in that way Wen
kill time"
The two proceeded 10 the North end
OF the depot, and turned down Fulton
street, towards the American House.
The sharper, who is described by his
victim as having been "a darned good
tslker," kept up the most animated
conversation on the way-makipg en-
quiries about Poultney, speaking OF his
, immense sewing machine business in
Rutland, &c. Crossing to the Nuss N
| building corner, the pair remained sts DE-
ing near the foot Of the stats, which
leads to the second story building, for
few moments, when they were sp-
| preached by confederate of the sharp
er. After exchanging congratulations
all around, the confederate presented
the sharper with bill, for value re-
ceived, and insisted that he only wanted
the money for few hours. Sharper
didn't have the Change" convenient, but
he borrowed it of Mr.. Winchester, first
81, then 50, and afterwards $15-making
| Soto be paid when they reached the
depot. Sharper paid the money to his
| confederate, who disappeared. Sharper
then stepped up stairs to bid good bye"
to a friend, leaving Mr.. W.,-greatly to
his establishment, on the sidewalk.
| Sharper hasn't been seen since.
The amount taken,-s20,-was all
the money w. had in his possession.
He called at the second precinct station
| house, where he related his loss, but
nothing could be done for him. He has
learned lesson.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-07-04

"BLEssED BE THE MAN WHO FIRST INVENTED
SLEEP," quoth Ssneho Panza. Sleep has often
been murdered" not in Macbeth's case only,
but in many modern instances, by Indigestion.
Nervous Disorders, Headache and q host OF
complaints. For all such there 10 q remedy,
and sufferers may now exclaim, blessed b.
the man who invented the PLANTATION
BlTTERSi" This delicious Cordial and 3
Tonic is now hailed by millions as the
Health Giver and Restorer. Resolve to
bottle, and don't 'sleep on it." "Bev
time"
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work is very highly esteemed, and bears
the Communications OF the clergy of all
denominations, as we'll IS the favorable
notices OF the secular and religious press
everywhere. 1t would be quite impos-
sibls, In the limits OF an ordinary edl.
torial notice, to set forth all the excel
lsnciss of this publication but we shall
say enough 70 recommend 1t, when we
state that ID is written with unsurpass-
ed ability, that ii Is . comprehensive
review of the Holy Scriptures, explain
ing every portion OF them, besides pres
enting record Of that part OF the his
tory Of the Jewish nation which inter-
venes between the Old and the New Test
smsnts, and covers period of some
400 years. The data for all this are
gathered from the most authentic
sources, and the results OF the authors
Investigations are given in clear and
mastery style. The Illustrations are
not only an ornament TO the work, but
seem 10 entertain and instruct by tn,
faithful portraiturss they present o
Scripture life and scenes. A more val
liable book for the family circle, IL would
be difficult to name and that the worl
is appreciated is shown by the very
rapid sale Il is meeting with. The vol
ume contains 700 large octave pages
and is nicely bound, Mr.. N. G. Chapel
an authorized agent, is now canvassing
with the work in this vicinity.
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A HASDsoMH TKsrMoNIAL.-Mr. James
Merrsll having resigned his position as
Cashier OF the Rutland County National
Bank, and being about 10 remove to
New York, few OF his friends In this
place determined to present him with .
suitable testimonial, as a token OF their
esteem OF his high business qualihea.
lions and gentlemanly attachments In the
public and private walks OF life, which
they did Saturday In the shape OF a
massive gold chronometer watch, valued
at 900. The watch bears the simple
inscription
JAMES HHRRELL,
From Ais Rulla.sa Frisads,"
and In points Of beauty and style OF
finish Is most magnificent. Tbs testi.
monIsl was presented 70 Mr.. Merrill, &C
companied by the following note:
RUTLAND, June ~, 1867.
Jas. ArrsI, Eq. - Having learned
that you have resigned the position OF
Cashier OF the Rutland County National
Bank, which you have held for the past
six years, the undersigned, merchants
and business men OF Rutland, desire be-
fore your departure to assume the duties
o, higher and more responsible posi-
ton, to give formal and substantial ex-
preston to their appreciation OF both
! tle signal ability ana stainless integrity
which have uniformly marked your Of.
fetal labors, and OF your excellent
character as gentleman In all the re-
htions of life, We trust you will sc.
cept the token herewith presented as an
earnest OF the very high respect we have
for you, and Of our kindest wishes for
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SERIOUS AcoIDRNT.-While assisting In
the erection Of large barn for Mr.. Jay
ToUle Of franklin, on the 21st instant,
several men were injured, some quite
seriously, by the breaking and fall OF
staging upon which they were standing.
Six men were upon the staging, and fell
distance Of twenty. five feet. Joseph
Demarar had leg broken, Adolphus
Burt had serious cash cut in the back
of his head, Hanson Yaw had his
shoulder broken and dislocated, Wins.
low Yaw was hurt seriously internally,
and Rodman WEIGH had his leg injured.
Jonathan Towle in falling caught with
one hand plate which was lying on the
beams, and with the other hand held 8
plank from falling on those below.
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DUPFIEID's CHICAGO HAMS. j. NJ.
Hall g. CO. have received an invoice of
these celebrated hams, and having had
ample opportunity to do justice to one
Of them, We can pronounce them decid-
eddy good to take. They are undoubt-
eddy the best hams in the market, DUFF
fields method Of curing being superior
to all other modes. Hall s. Co. have q
large supply Of them, and offer them at
moderate prices,
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To which Mr.. Merrell replied as fol-
lows:
Gentlemen You have surprised me by
the presentation OF this beautiful Gold
Ctronometer, as the gift OF the business
men Of Rutland, on the eve OF my de-
pature to new field OF labor. l thank
you most heartily for the kind words in
which you have been pleased to speak
OF me. 1 shall ever cherish among the
fondest OF my recollections, my associ-
atoms with the people OF this town.
To deserve and receive your confidence
has been my constant aim, and this as
sursnce that have it, need not say is
exceedingly gratifying to me.
Accept my thanks, gentlemen, for your
gererous present, and while I say that
l shall ever prize it as your individual
and collective gift more highly value
the motives of friendship and confidence
that prompted its presentation.
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MAGNOLIA WArER-A delightful
tiele-superior to Cologne, and at bali ,o,,a. ar
the price
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on" on Lake st., Sunday forenoon, when
Bruett and an old man was with him.
passed by, on their way to Herrisburgh.
by way Of the railroad truck. Bruett
demonstrated with them for making 30
much noise on Sunday, when the gang
fell upon him, knocked him down with
stones, and bruised him badly about the
face. The four boys were found guilty
and will be punished accordingly.
Evening star., 1867-01-04
THE PUBLIC DIRT

The statement of the public debt on the Ist
of January, 1867, shows that the debt bearing
coin interest was Sl,4oO. 400, ,74i 80; the deb.
bearing currency interest was SS32, ,379, ,4lO 90.
matured debt not presented for payment, sl6,.
1e,969.3l; and debt bearing no interest s425,-
,3A .32, making total debt S2,675, ,O62, sos a.
The amount of coin in the Treasury was S9y,.
4i,5s77s currency. s33, so5, 7s5 o. total sl3l,-
737, ,332.79. The amount of debt, less cash in
the Treasury, was, therefore, 90, 543, ,325 I72 g.
or a decrease OF s6,3e6,O ,O65 SO since Decem Der
1st The increase Of coin in the Treasury
during the same period is S2,672 75I. 60. The
decrease in currency. s63OO,O56.G3 The ma-
tured debt not presented for payment on the
lst inst, amounted to sc, Os6 9O5 40 less than on
December lst
Evening star., 1867-01-04

ing Jure -, 'sSs Oru@red be printed and
made the special order for Morday.
Mr.. Stevens, from Commute on ApproD Dri-
suons reoorted b-ck bill TO construct and re-
par Gel tam fortincations. Special order for
Mr.. washburne (liI) here made the point
that under the motion adopted Yesterday no
business could be transacted.
The Speaker reled that business of q per-
sonal nature might be transacted but that no
pending yesterday.
Mr.. Hubbard Conn In troduced q resolu-
tion declaring that under the circumstances OF
the present prosperity Of the country, the peo-
pie should not favor any measure proposed TO
raise money by taxation for the reduction OF
the public debt Referred to Committee of
Ways sDd Means.
Mr.. Julian introd need q resolution, which
was agreed TO, directing the Com mittee of
ways and Means to inquire into the expe-
moiasses, coffee, &c so as to discriminate in
ducts
Mr.. IngersolI introd uced bill IN relation to
Referred to the Committee on District OF Co.
lumbia.
Mr.. Clark (Kansas) infrod uced bill to pre-
vent and punish bribery IN the election OF
senators and Representatives in Congress.
Referred to the Comm on Judiciary
Mr.. Schenck introduced a resolution, which
was agreed to. authorizing the Secretary of
War to transfer the Government property at
Point Lookout TO the corporators Of the Ma
tional Asylum for disabled volunteer soldiers
Mr.. Wentworth introduced q resolution,
which was agreed to, calling upon the Secre-
tary OF the Treasury for certain Information
relative to the payment of the patent claims
The House resolved itself into COMMITTEE
Mr.. Lawrence (Ohio) and Mr.. Newell, made
speeches.