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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-07-18

of Washing ION, and Mr.. Plumb, the
present Secretary of legation TO Mexico.
In the recent postal treaty between
Great Britain and the United States, the
charge on books, packets, and patterns,
or samples of merchandise, should be
"not less than three cents In the United
Kingdom, and six cents In the United
States, for every four ounces" and not
for every forty" as incorrectly printed
In some of the newspapers.
DIR. Naphegyl, from Staten Island,
the agent OF Gen. Santa Anna, Is at the
Capital. He has been there for several
days, II portion of the time in close con-
versation with several Senators, 1t Is
understood than Hon. Reverdy johnson
acts as his legal adviser In the case now
before the State Department respecting
the Generals abduction from United
States vessel. DR.. Naphegyl, whatever
his object, seems to have enlisted in 1t
many influential men. Atildavits have
been seen from the Captain OF the Vir-
ginia, Mr.. Luttwltz, and passengers, to
the effect that Gen. Santa Anna was
forcibly taken from the United States
steamer Virginia, and that the steamer
was beyond the marine league from
shore.
The Surratt trial on Friday pro-
ceeded slowly and the defense made an
attempt to discredit Weichmans testi-
mony regarding the conversation be-
tween Mrs. Surratt on the night of the
assassination, as well as his evidence
reg arding all that occurred in the Sur
raft house as developed by the prosecu-
tion. They also attempted to prove by
the testimony of citizens of Elmira, that
the prisoner was in that place on the
18th and l4th Of April. For this pur-
pose they called Chas. B. Stewart, John
Cass, Frank II. Atkinson and Joseph
Carroll, 1t is not improbable that the
proseCu ton will admit that Surratt was
in Elmira on the 18th and 18th of April,
but will claim that he was at Washing.
ton on the 18th.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-07-18

life. Hon. VIM. NJ, Pingree was Presl-
pent Of the day.
The inscription on the monument,
which Is Of Rutland marble, is, an
honor OF the brave men who yolun teered
to serve their country In the late rebel
lion, begun In 1861, suppressed in 1865.
This monument is erected TO her sons by
the town Of Westhersheld."
Killed in battle, owen Bartlay, VIM.
Piper, VIM. J. Davis, Aaron P. Knight,
Franklin N. Grimes, Henry G. White.
Wounded and died in conseq
Major Charles Jarvis, Thomas Eagan,
John Deadly.
Died Of starvation in prison, AFRO b.
Stiles, Ieonidas Strong.
Died in the service, John Bowen,
FrancisJ. Bennett, VIM. H. Brink, Ser
yitus Onner Henry E. DeCamp, AFRO
Grange George Dartt, william NJ. Hob.
son, A'stin NJ. Hutchinson, Oliver H..
Marcy, John Miller, George w. Nichols,
HoraceM. Walker.
Died in consequence OF disease con.
tracted in the service, Lieut.. Joseph
Spatfon, Calvin H. Bemis, Otis NJ.
Bowen George NJ Dickinson.
Alsothe names o; 100 volunteers who
returned in health.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-07-18
salem Fire Company Again.

Editors Rutland Herald " our issue of
the 18th inst, contains what purports
to be reply" to the challenge made
by our Company to any Zimmerman En-
CINE Company in the State of Vermont.
1t seems to us a very unusual way to
reply to definite challenge, to issue q
counter challenge, changing all the con-
dltions of the first, and changing them,
too, to such other conditions as will
render 1t certain the decision shall be
made in favor Of our opponents, should
the trial take place.
But as Fountain Company OF Brattle.
boro have thought proper to take this
course, it affords US an opportunity to
state the reasons why our challenge was
made
We claim that we won the lst prize
at the trial at Rutland, Vt, on the 4th
July, 1867, by throwing a horizontal
stream farther than any other Company
that played for the prize.
We were allowed one hundred and
seventy-two feet and six inches by the
judges, who stated that our stream was
thrown farther than that, bat as it was
off the boards laid down, they could
not allow 1t to be measured. We claim
that there was no rule, either pub
lished in the programme of arrange
ments, or adopted by the meeting of the
Foremen Of the different Companies, by
which we or any other Company were
required to play upon the boards that
owing to the strong wind that was
blowing at the time we played, it was
impossible to keep stream upon the
boards and that other Companies who
threw off the boards, were allowed their
full measurement. There are other rea-
sons that we could give, for believing
that we were not fairly dealt with at
the Rutland trial, but the above is suf.
tlcient to account for the issue of our
challenge, and also to show Fountain
Company how absurd their so.called
" reply to our challenge is, when they
propose to have the same conditions and
judges to beat Us at Brattleboro, that
they had at Rutland.
We claim that there is no "reply" to
be made to our challenge other than an
acceptance Of it, by Fountain Company.
or any other Company. Should our Com
pany accept it and play the match
they can then challenge us if they wish
TO- and we can accept or back down as
we see fit. If any Company think $500
too small sum to come here and play
for we stand ready to double the
amount, and we can assure any Com.
pany that may wish to take up our chal-
lenge, that we will do everything in
our power to make their visit to US
pleasant, and the trial fair one in
every respect, Should we loose our
money, it will be cheerfully paid and
our best wishes for the Company that
wins it, will 60 with it, although it will
go " out Of the State"
We remain yours, &c.
UNION ENGINE Co., No. l.
Salem. n. Y. |
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-07-18

In the examination of the "Howe"
Scales the jury were much interested In
the simplicity of the arrangement of the
levers and the accuracy of the Hay
Scale, as was proved by the Weighing of
men first upon it and then upon the
small platform scale. They also saw
the advantage it possessed over all other
scales In requiring no pit, and being so
arranged with friction balls as to effect
ualiy prevent any brazlon or wearing
of the knife edges, and in view OF these
superior points, awarded a medal to the
Howe Scale Company :or Scales.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-07-18
The Monthly Repor, Of Agriculture.

The monthly report of the Department
of Agriculture is among the most valu.
able public documents that are issued by
the departments at Washington. How
ever much the late Commissioner New.
ton may have failed in the proper man.
agement Of the department of Agricul'
ture, he benefited the agricultural COM
munity by the establishment of the
monthly report and in spreading it
broadcast among those II was intended
TO reach. 1t has given from time to
time serviceable Information to the pub
lie In reference to the progress and con.
dition OF the crops and experiments, and
Improvements in agriculture. We are
are in receipt OF the reports for May and
June, which contain large amount of
interesting information, among which is
biographical sketch OF the late Com
missioner Newton, whose death occurred
at Washington, June 18th, written by ].
W. Stokes, acting Commissioner, to-
gether with the proceedings of the meet.
ings of the clerks in his department, and
of the citizens OF Pennsylvania resident
at the capital, relative to his death. An
elaborate report is given of an sgricul-
cultural survey OF the States OF Virginia,
the Carolinas, Georgia, Florida Ala
bans, Mississippi and Louisiana, by
Theodore Peters, late President of the
New York State Agricultural Society.
He was commissioned as an agent OF
the government to travel in the South
ern States and make arrangements to
distribute seed to the destitute In the
South under an act OF Congress ap-
proved March 80th, 1867. 1t is the en-
bOdiment of the intelligent observations
of practical and scientific agricultur-
list, made from personal survey OF the
district visited by him. An encouraging
view is taken OF the adaptability of the
soil Of that section to agriculture, and
its present cultivation is as advanced as
could be expected, in consideration of the
difficulties under which the farmers Ia
Dor. As we shall hope to refer to this
report again, its further particulars will
be passed over
Several other important articles APP
pear 10 this pamphlet, upon the impor-
tation of sheep; the diseases OF Texas
sheep Hungarian grass and the wheat
scarcity. An interesting table is given
showing the condition of the crops on
the first day Of June, with remarks there
on, and extracts from correspondence.
A table of the Meteorology Of the couu-
try is also given, with notes OF the
weather in April.
The practical value Of these reports
is of immense value to the country, and
their collection and publication is an act
worthy Of commentator, and can be
much elaborated with little effort,
and thus made more useful We are
aware that the agricultural journals of
the country disapprove of this publics-
ton because 1t is free, but nevertheless
they are much dependent upon it for
valuable facts and general Information
which cannot be found elsewhere.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-07-18

DEDICATION OF THE SOLDIERS MoNU-
ABSr AT WEATHBRsFrRLD.-T monu-
ment erected to the memory of the men
Who volunteered for the defense of our
government, was dedicated July Alb,
WIZ appropriate ceremonies. An ora.
tlon was delivered by Col. wheelock G.
veazey of Rutland, who commanded
the 10th Regiment of Vermont Volun-
teers The Grafton was filed with
ohaste and patriotic sentiments, and af.
torded evidence that Col. Wis well quail
lie to Oil important places in civil
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-07-18

REAL ESTATE SALE.-Dr. E. C. Lewis
has recently disposed Of his residence,
corner of Cottage and Williams streets,
to Gen. H. H. Baxter and B. H. Burt for
the sum Of $3.50. 1t is to be occupied
as a parsonage by R ev. J. Milton Peck.
the new rector of Trinity Parish.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-07-18
Reported for the HERALD
The Anniversary of the Fairfax In
stiSution.
FAIRFAx, Julyll. 1867.

stisution.
FAIRFAX, July IL, 1867.
EditrS Rutland Herald The annual
examination in connection with the
forty.sxth anniversary OF New Hampton
institute, located at Fairfax, was held
TuesdS and Wednesday, July 9th and
10th.
TUBsDAY.
rng.-Examinations were had In
Geography, Algebra, Latin, Prose (Hark.
ness Raider and Caesars Commentaries,
Greek (Senophon's Anabasis), Rhetoric,
Hansons Ciceros Orations and English
Literature.
Eve"tIg. Address by Rev. D. @. Eddy,
3D., Of Boston, Mass. This address
was delivered before the united literary
societies Of the Institution, the Literary
Adelphi and Social Fraternity. A large
assembly Of the citizens of Fairfax were
present to listen to this practical and
eminenty sensible discourse. DR.. Eddy
selected for his theme, "The Condition
of Success in Life" which he handled
with the skill Of master, and poured
forth from his eloquent lips sentence
after sentence of the utmost grace and
beauty. After showing with great force
and power the relation of "a Clear In
tellect, Decision of Character, Industry
and Pure Heart, and Successful Life"
he gathered up the whole in few clear
and thrilling sentences in the crowning
excellence Of the religion of the Bible.
The close Of this able and valuable ad-
dress was forCible and stirring appeal
to the nobler instincts OF mans immor-
tai nature to seek q noble and Christian
life, which will not soon be forgotten by
the large audience that listened with
fixed attention TO its last eloquent ut
terance.
WEDNESDAY,
Morning Examinations in Geom etry.
Algebra, Latin, Greek, Botany and Evil
dences OF Christianity. The examina-
tions in these studies discovered thor
ough training, and were conducted in
an exceedingly interesting manner. The
intervals between the examinations were
enlivened by the cheerful harmony of
the music class, accompanied with the
piano-forte, which indicated the progress
in the musical department of the school.
EcenIng.-Addtess before the Society
OF Missionary Inquiry by Rev. F. A.
Douglass, returned missionary from In
dia. Mr. Douglass gave graphic delin-
cation Of the geographical features of
India, tie mental characteristics of the
people, together with their manners.
customs, government and moral condi-
ton. The address was valuable effort,
discovering great power of observation
and Independence of thought. The
speakers closing appeal to the members
OF the Society was not only a moving
plea for the missions of India, but for
the moral claims of humanity on edu-
cetior o,d Cbu;a.. =.
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A'0 e1>ei'i'es Vi Tue anniversary DAY
feature of the school aftar tbo So,,om,na
programme. N WIN "ANs
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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-07-18

VERMONT SCALES AT THE PARIS EXPO.
sITIoN-Vermont has reason to be
proud of the position held in the inter-
national exhibition by the Scales which
were presented, coming in competition
as they did with those of France, Prus.
STA. Germany, Austria and Great Brit
ain. The largest exhibition was that of
Messrs. Fairbanks. The display Of
Howe's Scales was not as large as theirs,
but were manifestly equal, if not su-
ptrior in some respects. A silver medal
was awarded to the Fairbanks Gold and
Druggist Balance Scale. The Howe
Company had no balance OF this kind on
exhibition. The two came in compe-
tition only on the large Scales, and when
they really came in competition, they
were both awarded Bronze Medals, the
frst Medal being awarded to the Howe
Scale Company. The Scales of
the Howe Company were finely wrought
and splendidly finished. The large
variety by the Fairbanks Company
probably made an impression upon the
jury, and they unanimously awarded
them a medal
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-07-18

ACCIDENTs.-A painter in the employ
OF Henry Morton of St. Adams, who was
engaged in painting the house of Mr.. H.
d. Farnsworth in that place, fell from
the roof, on Thursday last, his ladder
having been unhitched from the ridge OF
the house, and struck amidst spilled
paint, ETC., into a flower bed, breaking
several flower pots and dislocating his
ankle.
Two men named Joseph Lafave and
Eugene Losa were preCipitated from
Nye's wharf, Burlington, into Lake
Champlain, on Friday evening last, in
consequences of Il wagon in which they
were seated being backed overheard by
an manageable horse. Losa was
speedily got out, but Lafave, who fell
under the wagon, was not so fortunate,
and 1t was not until repeated efforts
were made in his behalf by the bystand-
ers that he was rescued, and then in an
insensihle condition. He will recover.
MURDBRoUs ASSAULT Ira Dean of
Bakersfield, and an extensive land hold
er IN the town Of Belvidere, was few
Gays since struck in the head with a
sledge hammer by Frenchman. Mr..
Deans recovery is doubtful. Mr.. Dean
mad some years since sold piece of land
In Belvidere to the Frenchman; and as
he failed to pay for it, Mr.. Dean had re-
paired to the premises with an officer to
Issue writ of ejectment, when he was
met at the door and felled to the ground
with the hammer. Mr.. Deans life had
been previously threatened by the tenant
In case an eiecti on was attempted.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-07-18

FAIRFAX, July IL, 1867.
ESitcS Rutland Herald The annual
examination in connection with the
forty'sxth anniversary OF New Hampton
institute, located at Fairfax, was held
Tuesds and Wednesday, July 9th and
10th.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-07-18

FRANKLIN HoUsE.-The Keene IN. H
Sentinel, in giving an account Of the re.
cent celebration OF the 4th of July in
Rutland, pays the following merited
compliment to Mr.. Cheney, "mine host"
of the Franklin House, commencing the
hotel to the attention of travellers "The
Neptune Company, IS men strong, to.
gether with the members of the band
were entertained in asumptuOus manner
at the Franklin House, and all unite in
saying that too much praise cannot be
given to the proprietor, Mr. Cheney, for
the careful and studied attentions which
they received at his hands. His tables
were laden with everything that could
be desired in the shape of eatables, and
they cbeerfuIly recommend all brother
hremen who may visit Rutland TO give
MIR, Cheney a call. The occasion was.
as we have said, one which afforded
much pleasure to all who participated.
and the day will be long and gratefully
remembered"
They add in reference to the arrange
mentS on the 4th "The members of the
Neptune Company express themselves as
being much pleased with the arrange
Inents made by the citizens of Rutland
for the occasion, and they are fully salts
fed that the utmost fairness and justice
prevailed in the award of prizes"
We remember the fine appearance of the
Neptune boys as they paraded our streets
on the Fourth, followed by their hand
some engine, and headed by the Keene
Cornet Band, which dscoursed most ex-
cellent music under the leadership of |
will Allen, well known in this vicinity
as musician Of the highest order.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-11-21
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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-11-21
CARY THE HUMBUG.

Demagogues and scamps, in all ages, have
be-fooled and swlndled the people. There has
been lately no more prominent instance of
this than the success of the political tumbler,
Sam Cary, of Cincinnati. When Johnson's
star was apparently rising, in 1866, he held
an office under him, and Joined the bread
and butter ranks. When 1t became plain,
however, that the people repudiated johnson
he deserted him and avowed his earnest Re-
publicanism. lie went into the Republican
Convention, at Cincinnati, to get the nomi-
nation for Congress, but not being able to do
so, bolted the action of the Convention,
made terms with the Democrats, and ran
in opposition to the regular nominee. By
the aid Of the Democrats, the liquor interest,
and his own impudence this pseudo Repub-
lican, Temperance man. and working
man, was elected. He is now in Washing
ton, and was serena,led last night by some
workingmen. We trust, as is most likely,
that they were humbugs and not really work
ing men, for it is absurd to suppose that
professional politician, shyster, and noun
tebank, like Sam Cary, has any interest il
common with the honest masses who carr
| their living by daily toll.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-11-21
1HEucHTyALRy- BROKE LOOSE


To those who cannot be mean, low-bred
Yankees, what blessed privilege It is to be-
dong 10 the chlvalry., To be a high toned
Southern gentleman Is bliss. The honora-
bic conduct OF the noble Brooks, the courage
of valiant Keltt, the heroism of the Wises,
the pluck Of the Pollards- was Cheval-
Ter Bayard, beside thema
On last Thursday, Pollard walked in
Baltimore. He is one of the "Lost Cause
chaps, who print newspapers devoted to
keeping alive the spirit of the rebellion,
hoping that some day water will run up
hill, and the first families may once more
roast Abolitionists and hold the Offices
Pollard had his wife on one arm, and his
other hand on a revolver. He was botl
armed and intrcnched. But there approached
him the chiyalry. The Wises came upor
him. They were brave. They said nothing
they uttered not even war-whoop. But they
drew their reyolvers-both the assailants-
and banged away, right and left. To be sure
Pollard had lady on his arm. To a con
temptible, sneaking, Yankee, it would hay,
seemed that it was hardly the proper place tt
shoot Pollard. Then again it was in public
place; many other people were all about
when such promiscuous shooting was carried
on. That circumstance would seem to sug
gest appropriateness of time and place ii
the fusilade.
But, bless you. who has the right t,
criticise the code of honor, which the blu,
blood chivalry sci up?
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-11-21
PRESCRIPTION.

The old spirit which attempted before the
rebellion to prescribe in a business way
everybody beyond its physical grasp. who
gave any sign of disgust for manholding,
shows itself still. In North Carolina the
white voters are warned" continually that
if they dare to vote for Reconstruction, or
for Republican delegates to the Convention,
they will be marked and must take the
consequences. Similar means were en-
ployed to coerce the white voters in Geor-
gia, as we showed recently. At Richmond,
Pollard's rebel paper, the Southern Opinion,
is publishing "black list" which consists
of those men who voted the Republican
ticket at the late election.
What do the people of the North think Of
this style of argument? Is it not the old
day of bowie knife and pistol attempting to
return? Do the Philadelphia merchants re-
member when the Republican houses among
them were singled out and published as q
"black list, all over the South?
We re-asscrt the fact that with free ex.
preston at the ballot box, unawed by the
wealthy rebels, at least onc-third of tho
Southern whites would vote for Radical
4 Reconstruction
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-11-21
W9EAhp l n assHsss Hp. 8 rrerm.roa'
WILMINGTON. DEL:
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2lst, 1867.
For President In 1ses-Generai GRANT


BASE BALr.--We cannot publish the full scores
of any hut important games. Our space is so
limited that however much we desire il it is qnte
impossible.
CEpHAs.-The story we are obliged TO decline
1t shows evidences of merit in one SO young rs
You state yourself to be, but 1t would not be do
Ing justice to our immense circle of readers TO
print it, when we have at our disposal far more
interesting matter.
JAMES r. E.--Since You seem to sincerely TO
ask our opinion of your conduct, we as candidly
give 1t. You acted very fo0lishly. That Is all
that needs to be said.
To ALL CORRESPONDENTS. = Write plainly.
Write on only one side of your paper. Send us,
with yohr favors, your real name, SO that we may
know, with whom VIC are communicating.
CRIsFIELD.--Let lis hear from you as you pro-
pose whenever there is anything Of interest to
communicate.
JAaEs.-No, the list of city officers in the di-
rectory lately circulated here is full of inaccura-
cies, because it was canyassed for last summer,
and several changes were made at the city cleo
tons in September.
st arted in 1857, by Col. Forncy, when he parted
company with Buchanan on the Kansas Lecomp
ton Constitution. 2. The relations between Col
Forncy, and General Cameron, we believe are o
a friendly character now, Notwithstanding tn,
canvass for U. s. Senator, last fall.
ADVERTISER" asks How it is that all til,
Wilmington papers claim the largest circula
iionf ~
We don't know why Others do but we simpl,
state il of the weekly Delaware TRIBuNE, be
cause it is q fact. Anybody who doubts, and vii
make it worth our while, can have the proof.
Ga Communications for this Department viii
be duly replied to every week. Inquiries evi
IDENTIFY made in good faith, on any proper sub
jcct for our attention, will be answered 10 til,
best of our ability.