davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-12-19

steam. when some one said to me "hold
on.n Prior tothat had looked out and
saw how near we were to the chasm'
thought il safe then. had heard moth
ing said about putting up COUNTERS" on
this side OF the accident. heard Lo'k-
lin give orders to put up oanters" on
the south side. 1t was down grade on
that side. The track is nearly straight
for la OF q mile before we got TO me
chasm. There Is curve on the soIth
side near the chasing "Bunters" were out
up on the south side. Monday morning
couple of ties were set into the gromd;
don't know III timber was put acr'ss'
Had there been "bunter" upon me
north side as upon the south, the a.cl-
dent would not have happened. he
track was in good condition from ne
depot to the chasm. As far as L kn'w,
there was nothing the matter with he
train. Mr.. Locklin was at the orl'ge
every day also Mr. Tenney. Some
times Mr. Dewey, sometimes Mr.. Tn.
new, and sometimes Mr.. Locklin dlreceo
when to start from the train from ne
depot. the same at the other end OF he
route, After had jumped off STEPPED
back on the engine as soon as l coud.
No one spoke to me about getting on. i
run the engine a short distance from he
chasm, left it and went down and helnd
perhaps ten minutes getting the wourd.
ed out, Eight or nine years ago l mn
an engine / was not used to, the lever
few back; it hit another tender aud
showed an engiue through the back-she
OF the engine.honse. This was at Norh-
field. was not complained of for that
in any way. II Bliss had not occupsd
my attention st the moment, the aci.
dent would not have occurred. If thre
had been "bunter" up it would TOT
have occurred. / have not drank my
intoxicating liquor for six months, nd
cannot remember the last time l did. |
think if the brakes on the engine nd
passenger.car had oeen well mannd,
that the train could have stopped ater
| discovered the danger before the aGi-
dent. l gave no signal because l saw
the men working the brakes on the pss-
senger car. There is particular sigial
for applying the brakes, Think Nj
Fox was the brakeman. Don't know /
the brake was worked on the end next
to the chasm, could not see it and th6e
fore cannot tell.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-12-19
where they are situated. It was referred
TO the committee on Finance.

BENNINGTON COUNTY CHRISTIAN Con,
FERESoE.-A meeting was held az Man
chester Nov. Goth, under the auspices Of
the State Executive Committee OF the
Young Mems Christian Associations.
Frank G. White was President, and Rev.
W. II. Rugg, Secretary. Reports were
presented from thirteen churches. All
Of the exercises Of the Convention were
very interesting. The devotional meet.
ings were seasons OF spiritual refreshing,
and the discussions were marked by the
spirit Of Christian zeal and love. The
language of the heart was, at is good to
be here" and all departed, feeling that
they had seen the beginning OF better
days for the cause OF Christ in Benning-
ton County. A bountiful dinner was
provided for the members OF the conven.
ton at Vsuduly's hotel, by the people OF
Manchester.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-12-19

CAsTLEToN. The Liberal Christian
Society Of Castleton will hare Christ
mas celebration and illumination at the
Town Hall, Tuesday evening, Dec. Oath.
Services to commence st o'clock. The
public are invited to attend
The Sabbath School C0nccrt held in
the Congregational church LIST Sunday,
was an unusually interesting one. The
PASTOR, Rev. Lewis Francis on leaving
for his EuropesE tour, promised to bring
sack a present TO the member Of the
school that would induce the largest
number of persons to join X during hiG
absence. On inquiry it was found thai
Miss Anna Rice was the LUCKY individual
having added &c to the Member of the
school during the time allotted. The
prize was magnificent picture of tle
'"Bridga of Sighs," Venice, With portions
of the buildings adjoining The palace OF
the Doge and the public prison. qdr.
Francis gave avery interes,ing account
CT his visit to this palace and also OF
the religious ceremonies hell in Rome on
Eoly Thursday.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-12-19
RUTLAND HERALD.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER Is, 1867,
The Republican National Conven-
IiOn.

The Executive Committee OF the Re-
publicsn party have issued a call for
National Convention, to be held at Chi
esgo, on the Goth OF May, 1868, to nomi-
sate candidates for President and Vice
President. The call Is candid and con-
siderate, announcing no new issue, leaV.
ing TO the convention the settlement OF
the basis upon which the party shall go
into the canvass. The appearance OF the
call opens thus early the campaign,
which nom the present condition of
political questions, bids fair to be
spirited and perhaps closely contested
one. There are some questions upon
which the Republican party Is pledged
beyond retraction, but yet 1t has always
been q party OF progress, and new doc
trines must in measure be enunciated
in the coming election. The record OF
the war, its triumphs and renown, no
longer govern the action of parties, still
less do they individuals. Amid the living
issues Of the hour, the question Of 10y
atty and support OF the government
sink into minor consideration when
brought In contrast with the exciting
present, with its new controversies and
struggles. Men can no longer be con-
trolled upon this basis. 1t must in some
degree reform its ranks, casting aside
former things, not because OF positive
unworthiness, but because they have
been overshadowed by the magnitude of
succeeding issues, must advance with
the rallying cry OF equal justice and i'm
partial laws, and victory will be sure.
Its undiminished courage has been
shown in Congress by resolutely strik'
ing out the word "white" from the laws
of the District OF Columbia. With solid
ranks IL has come up manfully, and
without single desertion, unitedly pro-
claiming their adhesion to the great
principles of the party, The country
will respond. If their representatives in
the councils of the nation perform theil
duty with holiness, the people will
gather courage from the leaders and &C
into the contest with the determination
TO succeed at all hazards. The pro
gressive spirit Of the Republican party
will ever impel it to go forward. MOI
satisfied with what 1t has accomplished
1t foresees new heights to be climbed
and new victories to be achieved. TIT
wisdom and justice Of its principles havC
been attested in the growing power o
The republic, and to the coming genera
tons must it look for the reward of it
services. No sooner does it win new
victories than new enemies appear, anC
fresh conflicts are presented. Thus new
issues are constantly arising, compelling
it to do battle for the right and tn
truth, progressing until every child G
the nation shall have common inherit
ance in the flag that protects him an
the brotherhood of man, guaranteed an
enforced by the laws Of the land.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-12-19

VERMONT IN CONGRESS. -Ou Monday
nr. Edmunds presented in the Senate 8
Joint resolution OF the Vermont Legis-
lature in regard to the establishment o.
line Of steamships to Liberia, which
was referred. Also joint resolution,
requesting their Senstors to use their in
fiuenee to procure modification OF the
National Banking laws, so as to permit
and regulate tie taxation Of the stock Of
National Renks oy the municipalities
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-12-19
washington 'Eeenis.

The Democratic politicians are talk |
ing about holding their Presidential
Convention in Boston in June.
The President has removed David
W. Ballard, Governor ofLdaho, and nom'
mated Isaac L. Gibbs for that office.
The ioe-bosts have re-opened the Po
tomac river so that the steamboats, are
running again. The sleighing continues
good at Washington.
Fer the week ending on Dec. a,
there will be issued from the Patent
Office 272 patents. During the past
week $50 applications and IS caveats
have been'fled.
-- In the Supreme Court, Monday,
Chief Justice Chase announced that the
Court would sit on the 18th inst also
that 1t would adjourn from Tuesday 3lst
inst. to January 6.
The Postmaster General asks Con-
gress for al appropriation of s22, &c.,
300 as the sEnount which will be reQuir-
ed for the service of his Department for
the year ending June 80, 1869.
Generals Sherman, Meade and Har-
ney were among the visitors at the White
House Monday. 1t is ranored that Gen.
Meade is to sIpercede Gen. Pope as CON-
mander Of the Third Military District.
Gen. Howerd and other officers Of
volunteers attached to the FreedRen's
Bureau will undoubtedly 1be retained in
Office by special act Of Congress, which
will also give taem their present pay and
allowances.
The Calvary Baptist church, which
was destroyed by Are Sunday morning,
had cost, with its organ and furniture,
500 900, or which Amos Kendall had
contributed $4,000. There was insur.
ance to the amount Of $4,000.
The returns OF the census Of the
District, which was taken In co-opera-
ton with the city authorities, shows the
entire population Of this city TO be as
follows: Number Of families in Wash.
ington, 20, GAO number OF colored popu.
lation, 1874; number of white popula,
ton, 1881 total, 105,83i.
The President in few days will in
dictate mis- hearty approval of Ger. Han
cocks course in his administration o
the Reconstruction Law in the Fifth
Military District by an official act solely
complimentary to that officer. A move
ment against the Alabama Convention
has been insugurated in that State. Iht
President has received g petition signed
by some 10000 white residents, com
planning that many OF the delegates 4
the convention now in session there wer'
non.residents. The memorial viii pro
badly be submitted 10 Congress-
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-12-19

plished on a firm and enduring basis.
Adopted III to 81 strictly party vote,
Mr.. Butler moved TO suspend the rules
20 enable him 10 offer resolution, de-
clsring that In the Judgment OF the
House al Indebtedness Of the nation
ought 10 be paid In exact accordance
with the acts Of Congress creating It,
but not otherwise; that Is to say, all
loans enacted to be paid In gold to be so
paid. and all loans not so enacted 10 be
payable, ought 20 be paid in Lawful
money Of the Unlted States. The rules
were no. suspended. Yeas 90. Nays
So. The resolution was not read.
Mr.. Blaine offered resolution in,
structing the committee on naval affairs
to report whether 8 reduction in the
number OF officers and men employed in
the navy may be CfItcted by reducing the
foreign squadrons TO what II was before
the war. Adopted.
The speaker presented q message from
the President transmitting copies OF
papers relating TO the trial Of Albert
Rusk OF Indiana, in New Orleans, and
stating that no action in the case had
vet been taken by the President.
The House then went into committee
Of the whole and proceeded 10 consider
the deficiency Of the appropriation bill.
1t appropristes SllS,S92.
Mr. Stevens of Penn. offered an amend.
ment increasing by 20 per cent. for one
year from the 30th OF January, 1867,
the compensation Of all employees In
the various civil departments of the
government st Washington, whose pres
emit compensation was less that 1000
per annum, an addition not to make the
compensation OF any more than $1,000.
| He explained the amendment and stated
that the restriction OF increase to sala-
ries below 1000, would diminish by one
half, the amount required last year un-
der the provision TO increase the COM
pensation 20 per cent. After discussion
| the amendment was rejected. The com
mittee rose and reported back the bill TO
the House. Mr. Stevens then offered his
amendment in the House, and IL was
adopted, SO to 70. The bill was then
laid on the table, 70 TO 81 subsequently
on motion Of Mr. Washburne OF Illinois,
the rules were suspended, 81 to SO, and
the bill read third time aud passed with
out the amendment. Mr. Hubbard Of
West Va. asked leave 10 Offer resolu
ton instructng the committee on re-
trenchment to inquire into the expedi
ency of reducing the pay OF members 0
Congress to 81 900, and ten cents mileage
out. Mr. Higby objected. The House q
4l0 adjourned.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-12-19

RUTLAND MARsLE COMPANY. - The
Annual Report of the Rutland Marble
Company has been issued in pamphlet
form to the stockholders. During the
fiscal year ending 80th September, 1867,
the earnings of the company in the pro-
duction and sales of marble amounted to
100000 on q capital Of one million OF
dollars. out of the cash sales the divi-
dends Of the year amounted to IL per
cent. or s75 900, and the sum Of s65, 00o
was expended in permanent improve
ments. These payments left an increase
Of 100000 to the STOCK Of marble On
hand. The concern is free Of debts. The
cash assets at the close Of the year to-
ward the succeeding dividends amoUnt-
ed to $4,000. The present stock o.
marble on hand is OF the value o
sl90,00O.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-12-19
4OTw a0oNGRKss-2ND SESSION
WASHINGTON, Dec. Is.
SENATE.


Mr., Howard introduced bill inquir-
ing OF the President the amount of U.
s. bonds issued to the Union Pacific r.
r. and it's branches, and the amount OF
inteeest paid adodted.
Mr.Wilson introduced resolution to fix
the compensation CT diplomatic and con-
suler officers, and defined their duties.
Alse a bill recognizing several mis-
sioEs. A bill to Teorganize and reduce
the expenses Of the Department OF
State, and bill to continue certain Off
GERS and agents Of che Freedmen's Blu.
r52u, which was lait on the table.
Mr.. Trrnbull offered resolution in
curing OF she Attorney General what
special counsel had been engaged from
June 35th, 1866, to Jane Goth, 1857, and
whether certain officials in his office
and in the court OF clSims cannot be dis
pensed with; amended 70 inclEde the
year 1865, and adopted.
The bill to repeal the cotton tax was
then taken up and offered by Mr.. Nor
rill OF Vermont, who moved an amend
TO exempt foreign cotton after April
1868.
Messrs. Sherman and Pomeroy sdvo-
Gated the bill and opposed the amend.
ment.
HOUSE.
The call by States for bills being con-
cluded, the speaker proceeded 10 call by
States for resolutions.
Mr.. Benjamin offered g resolution that,
in response to the extraordinary recon-
mendation in the Presidents message,
that reconstruction Laws should be re.
pealed, the House resolves that it will
not take any retrsgade steps and that
restoration will be successfully accom-
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-12-19
SPECIuEN COPIES SENT IREI
OUR TERM $,

THENEW YORK WEEKLY Is sold ly q
News Agent in the United States. hePuee ls
cents. but in case whore Agents have to pay g
freight, higher price is charged. When the5e
News Agent in the town. we desire our iileIqs
ret the n. Y. WEEKLY through him. WI
sent by mail. single copies, So per annum 4
copies $40, which is 90 5Oa copy eight copies,
The party who sends us 500 for a club OF eela
copies. IAN sent at one time), will be entitled
copy free. Postmasters land Others who get
clubs, In their respective towns, can afterWard
single copies at 81 80.
The NEW YORK WEEKLY and the ILLu
TRATED LITERARY ALBUM viii both be 81
for S. per annuu. ,,
Address STREET & SMITH,
5l-y4t II Frankfort Street, New Y0Tk.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-12-19

Ca Emerson Bennetfs EXCITING .,oz -.
1890, 1870 va lhh MAID op rEE JuNiArA. - 49,
!sss ueeh commenced IN the INV YoRK war
g''l She reputation Of Mr. Bennett has already ~
u y, thousands 70 It's circulation. The INV YoS.
WEEKLY Is acknowledged to be the best story sTe
sAeIeh p"p" IN tie world, and it seems Inn, ,ea
iaplg generally are aware Of this fact, for +be N
v wEREzE I'S already achieved a cireulaaior q,
10000 copies, Vsad the advertisement In ar'
other column.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-12-19
EMERSON BENNETT,

j, the greatest product Of his tTanscendani srcs
pen. Il is q tale Of the great border. and N
characters which figure IN it are as arious as Ii
many scenes through which they Lave 10 pass On
after another are introduced h hardy pioneer, IL
cunning trappcr, the willy savage, the eccrnu
seeker after adventure, me tender maiden, severe
by the force Of circumstances rom friends al.
kindred, the heroic and daring youth whose asI
ratious are lofty, whose souls are fearless, au
whose deeds are daring, together with a mlsccilN
GUS crowd Of adventurous spirits presenting &
most every phase Of human character, each
whom plays his or her part IN the thrilling dram
The story is replete with scenes and incidents Win
cause the blood Of the reader to leap with elcctr
force, and constantly alternating between Joy AZ
sorrow, tears and laughter. Indignation AMI adm
ration, he suffers and rejoices with the character
absolutely seeming 10 act with them. SO intense
is he interesttd-so deeply Is be spell bound. I'll
story never flags from the beginning t. 'ho en-.
and the love portions of it arc especially cautih
and such as to enlist the sympathies Of every lad
reader. This great story IS commenced IL No.
Of the present volume and those who desire
read it should send in their orders Once more
say, buy tho
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-12-19

The NEW MILITIA LAw.-The Burling
Ton Free Press thus comments upon the
rew militia law;
The new militis law coqtemplates the
formation of 8 militia force OF three reg
iments of $50 men each, sEd section Of
light artillery, to be formed OF independ-
ent volunteer companies. We have no eI-
pectation that this idea will be realized.
This city may possibly furnish COM
pany or two, Eqtand IS many more, half
dozen other towns company apiece.
But where are thirty, or twenty, compa-
neis to come from, under no compulsiOn,
and with ne fnducement but that of two
dollars Cay pay, for five days in the
year? Perhaps we under estimate the
martial or rather militia spirit Of our
people; bet if mihtia force Of regi-
ment in each district is so secured, we
shah be agreeably disappointed.
There is one good thing about the
law, in that it provides for securing the
military property in the shape o. rified
mnskets, Carbines, revolvers, saddles
&C, now scattered through the State
and not always we fear well cared for
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-12-19
WAsHIEGToN, Dec, u.
SENATE.

Mr. Sherman reported from the com.
mittee on finance, bill to fund the ms
tional debt and for the conversion or !
United Stated notes laid over and n'-
dered TO be printed.
MIR Howard from the committee on !
Pacific railroad reported 5 joint resolu'
ton 20 change the time Of holding the
annual meeting Of the stockholders OF
the Union Pacific railroad, with an
amendment that the term OF ONCE o. 'he
former occupants shall cease a!ter the
election OF new officers. Adopted.
The bill to repeal the cotton tax was
taken up and debated by Mr. Conkling,
who moved to postpone the consldera-
ton Of it until February.
Mr. williams opposed the motion. Mr.
! Morton spoke against the bill, though he
said the present tax was too high
Mr. Davis offered n resolution request.
ing the President to furnish the Senate
with statement of the aggregate cost
TO the United States since June 3Oth,
1866, Of freedmen, with cost OF freed
mems bureau, and measures for recon
struction,
Mr. Morrill, of Maine, suggested to
| ny luCluuIHS baC "OANo 49,
expenses OF refugees"
Mr. Davis had no objection If 1t was
separately stated. After discussion the
resolution was laid over,
HOUSE.
Mr. Mccormick, member elect from
Missouri, took his seat.
Mr.. Orth offered 3 resolution request
ing Information from the Presitent A.
TO the amount required from the Chluese
government under the treaty OF 1888 for
the payment of losses sustained BY
American citizens, how distributed, &c
Adopted.
Mr.. stevens asked unanimous consent
to repeal bill relative 10 reconstruction
South. Objections were made and it was
not received.
Mr.. Garfield, from the military com
mittee, made an advance report on th'
petition of an officer, to be allowed
3 credit fyr public funds stolen from bin
while in the service. He said this wat
intended to cover this whole class o
, cases Laid on the table. Also reported
, back the bill relative to officers Of th
: ARMY discharged or cashierd by sentenc
OF general court martial, The bill de
claTes that no officer OF the army dis
missed from the army by sentence o
general court martial, and approved b,
proper reviewing authority, shall eve
: be restored to military service except b,
-appointmentlco nhrmed by the Senate
The oil was passed by-yess ll6; nay
Z 81
A. half past TWO the House went int
& committee Of the whole for general Dc
bate, Mr.. Dawes 10 the chair.
!. Mr.. Boyle delivered a speech agajns
impeach ment
? Mr.. Pike addressed the commit
2 against the payment Of bonds in spe ci
. aud against exemption Of goveTnm, II
. securities from taxation, after which h
committee rose.
. The speaker presented executive CON
t municstlOus, among them one from Ger
I Grant relative to the removal OF Sore
I tsry Stanton and Gen. Sheridan. RI
e ferred ~ committee on military affair,
= At4:30 adjourned.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-12-19

Natures laws admit Of no infringement; ;he
mind and body both dispute the right to be
oyerworked. Rarely, however, can a bodily i'll
be found, resulting from undue exposure, thai
win not succumb to that magic Pain-Killer,
American Life Drops. Used externally or IL
ternally.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-12-19

sST ftnere is a general remedy for which
the people ought TO be thankful, it is Johnson's
AnodyDe Liniment. 1t is curious to notice the
enthusiasm with which some people speak Of
it, more particularly our returned soldiers, 10
whom il has been friend indeed.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-12-19
L0caland State Items.

Dr.. LIsroN.--This well known sur
geon, for the treatment Of eye, ear, ca
tarrh, bronchial and all chronic diseases,
will be in Rutland, stopping st the Cen
trail House, on Friday and Saturday
9th and Goth inst. Invalids will make
note.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-12-19

NEW CoUNrERFRIT.-TeI dollar Ma
tional currency notes on The Croton Ma
tional Bank Of New York, are in circula-
ton in the community,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-12-19

MAsoEIC.-At the Annual Communi-
eetion of Charity Lodge, 10 43 held at
Msson's Hall, Bradford, DC. 18th, AID.
1857, the following officers were unani-
mously elected:
Alonzo T. Clarke, W.
Baniel Hurlburt, s. ".
Abraham P. Shaw, Jr., JW.
Calvin P. Clark, Treas.
Joshua Britton, Sec.
David W. Cobb, S. D.
Charles A. Manson, J. ,.
Thomas J. Flanders, S. Seward.
Cyrus J. Curtis, J. Stewrd.
MiRs o. Barber, Chap.
Horace Strickland,
T. J. Flanders, Fin.nce Com.
J. ". Warden,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-12-19

s5- The swan pours out her sweetest song
whom aying. In Ike manner, the fragrance Of
Phalon's 'NghtBlooming Cereus grows more
exquisite as it becomes fainter. This is no.
the case with the ordinary extracts for the
handkerchief. Their original scent soon lapses
into decidedly repulsiye odor.-lNew Haven
Palladium
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-12-19

HE LAKE CHANELAIN FERRY.-The
Montreal could not reach Plattsburgh
from Burlington last M0dsy, and un-
less the weather moderate, #ill hereaf-
ter only TEn 10 Port Jaekstn.