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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-06-20

"A dispatch from Galveston, Texas,
dated Friday last, says "The first color
ed Jury ever summoned in Texas sat In
Navosota to-day, there being full jury
OF blacks. The work Of registration
throughout the State has been vigorous
ly begun. Seven hundred voters have
been registered here, four t1fths OF whom
are colored,
The following is the order Of Chief
Justice Chase in reference to the selec'
tlon of jurors 1T being considered by
the conrt that all persons born and un-
naturalzed in the United States and re-
siding in North Carolina are citizens en-
titled to equal rights under the laws,
and therefore equally concerned in the
important advancement of justice, it is
ordered that henceforth, in selecting
grand and petit jurors, the Marshal Of
the United States for the district of
North Carolina make no distinction on
account Of color or race, among citizens
otherwise qualified to serve" Several
colored citizens are now serving on the
jury in the United States Court at Ra-
leigh.
All the arrangements have been
made by the Knights Templar Of Wash
iDgton >or the trip to Boston to escort
the resident. - will leave there
Friday morning next, stay over night in
Ne York, proceed to Boston next day,
arriving there at p. m., when they will
be received by the De Molay Encamp-
ment. The whole journey will be by
railroad, via Philadelphia, New York,
New Haven, Hartford, Springfield and
Worcester. The headquarters will oe at
the American House in Boston. Captain
Daniels, who was sent to Boston to make
all the arrangements, returned to Wash.
ington on Saturday evening, having per-
fected all the arrangements to the salts
faction Of both Communicates of
Knights Templar.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-06-20

ton Journal of Friday last, and judging
from its date, suppose it was sent to the
Associated Press by the agent Of that
corporation at Burlington, who must
have labored under q mistake, Ias he
leaves the inference that the casualty oc-
Cured at Burlington, when 1t really
happened at Mendon, So miles south
The parties killed Iwere the wife and
daughter of James s. Willis, as the Bur-
lington agent Of the Associated Press
should know, he having telegraphed to
Rutland for particulars, and they being
furnished him from the corrected proof
of the item upon the subject which ap-
peared in the HERALD on the morning
following the occurrence ofthe casualty,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-06-20

The ForRTH--Everything now indi-
Gates that the Firemen's Muster in this
place on t1e coming Fourth Of July will
be most complete success, and that an
immense crowd will be present. Several
fire companies have si4uiei heir in
tention tobe on hand, and many more
will no doubt be heard from in a sim
liar strain before the week is out. The
Rutland & Burlington and Vermont
Valley Railroads will run extra trains
and carry passengers attending the
Muster for fare one way.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-06-20

THE SURRATT TRIAL.-There has been
a good deal Of discussion during the
past week as to the legality Of the indict-
ment Of Surratt by the Grand Jury OF the
District, and many people express the
belief that when the question comes
up for decision the court will declare the
indictment Irregular for the same reason
as that which prompted Judge Fisher to
decline the empaneling of the petit jury
as altogether contrary to law. Should
such be the effeCtOf the legal skirmishing
by the defence all the past proceedings
amount to nothing and the whole affair
will have TO be gone over de moro. The
prosecution 90 not entertain much doubt
on the point. 1t is cOntended that the
indictment is q mere parliamentary mat
ter OF form, and if there was any illegal
ity about it the defence have full notice
of it, and should take advantage of it
now, otherwise they will be estopped
from raising the objection at subse.
quent stage Of the proceedings, The OBJ
lection, therefore, must be made before
the trial actually commences. Some
discussion has also occurred respecting
the point whether the present term of
the Criminal Court can De extended be-
yOnd the usual time, which expired at
ten O'Clock yesterday. Chief Justice
Carter is assigned to the Criminal Court
next term and it is doubted whether he
can proceed with the case as ore con-
tinuing from another term. The dlh.
Guilty will be obviated, if necessary, by
having the same jury re-empaneled
without the tedious questioning and
crOss-examination and re-swornby Judge
Carter, which will only be the work of a
few moments.
The excitement in Washington about
the trial is by no means so great as
most people expected. Nobody seems
to be much exercised abodt it, though
the papers are full of it. The court
room is not crammed every day, and the
bulk of those present daily as spectators
are negroes Surratt is regularly taken
to and from the court every morning and
| afternoon, but attracts only a small
share of attention. While in court he
sits quietly looking on and attentively
| liste ming to the proceedings. Few peo-
pie trouble him much with their gaze.
One glance seems to satisfy most spec
tators. The prisoner generally occupies
| a seat behind his counsel, with whom he
frequently cOnverses in a low tone and
| 10 a way that shows no sign Of agitation.
! He often smiles while in conversation :;
but when not thus engaged he displays
thoughtful countenance, though wheth-
er this is the effect of deep brooding over
his case or his habitual expression is not
easily discoverable by his general appear.
ance.
There is no doubt, that paper pur-
porting to be a confession Of Lewis
Payne is in the possession Of the prose-
cution, and will be introduced on the
trial should the exigencies OF the casa
demand it. 1t throws light on many
points that have hitherto been enveloped
in mystery, and it is said to be fatal to
Surratt's theory of completely merely in
an abduction conspiracy, and not in the
assassination plot. 1t also corroborates
the testimony of Lewis Wechmsn in the
essential portions.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-06-20

PATENTs.-The following patents were
issued to Vermonters for the week end
Ing June 11th, 1867:
b. A. B. Bailey of st. Johnsoury, for
improvement in combination squares.
George ii. Gross Of Montpelier, for
improved rotary dough dresser.
William G.. Perkins Of Walden, for
improved rolling screen for doors, win
dows, &c.
Herman E. Knapp OF Benson, for i'm
provement in sled brake.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-06-20

BURLINGTON, VT, June 13.-The wife
and daughter Of Moses F. Willis were
instantly struck and killed by lightning
to-day, while standing in the front door
of their residence during q severe thun-
der shower. Five others were prostrated
by the shock but not seriously injured.
The above item we clip from the Bos-
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-06-20

OUTRAGBs IN NORTH CARoLINA.-An
atrociOus murder was committed in Le-
noir county, N. c., on Thusday last, by
party Of eight or ten men, supposed to
be negroes. They went to the house of
Mr.. ]. T. Miller, and finding Mrs. Miller
in the room adjoining the kitchen, order
ed her to 60 into the house, which she
refused to do, whereupon she was shot
in the head by one Of the party and in.
stantly killed. They then went into a
field where Miller was ploughing and
bound him with the plough lines, took
him to the house to see the dead body
of his wife, then carried him into the
woods, a distance of about half mile,
and hung him to tree, where his body
was found the next day. No cause is
assigned for this diabolical deed, and no
arrests have been made. Miller leaves
seven children.
A company of cavalry has been order
ed from Wilmington, N. c., to proceed
into Lenoir and Green counties for the
purpose of arresting outrages on persons
and property in that part OF the State.
Several atrocious murders have occurred
there lately, and no protection for
property exists.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-06-20

ST. JOINS DAY.-St. Johns Day June
24th) will be celebrated by Warner
Lodge No. so, F. & A. M. Of Cambidge,
at which time they will dedicate their
new hall. Henry Clark, Esq, Of Rut-
land, Grand Secretary Of the Grand
Lodge of Vermont, will deliver the ad-
dress. s.-Bnrlngton Times.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-06-20
RUTLAND VT, THURSDAY MORNING.

Our SERENADING.-The Rutland Brass
Band was out serenading last evening,
and .called upon number of our citi-
nens. The boys appeared in happy
mood, and discoursed some OF their best
music.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-06-20

CAsTLBToN.-EditorS Rutland Herald -
This town may as properly be denomi-
mated one of churches as Brooklyn a
city Of churches. In it are six houses of
worship and active preparations are in
progress for building the seventh. The
denominations are the Congregational,
Rev. Mr.. Spring acting as pastor during
the absence Of Mr.. Francis in Europe
the Methodist, Rev. Mr.. McGlllon; the
Advent, Rev. Mr.. Mathewson; the Cath
olic, Rev. Father Lynch the Baptist,
Rev. Mr.. Chase, (who has recently re-
ceived call to the pastorate Of church
in New Hampshire, which he declines to
accept); the Episcopal, without q set
tied Rector at present; and the Univer-
salist, whose preacher last Sabbath was
the Rev. Mr.. Woodhouse of Chicago.
With so many churches, supplied with
the best of preachers, not more than one
sixth of our population attend public
worship on the Sabbath.
We read your article headed Young
Men and closing with "Save the Young
Men" in Saturdays issue OF the HERALD
with heartfelt satisfaction. We hope
that every editor in Vermont will take
interest enough in the subject to give
the production a place in his paper. We
fully endorse and admire every word
and line hoping that long you may live
to WELD your pen in behalf of this class
Of the community and for the suppress
sion of that giant evil, intemperance, the
fell destroyer of the race.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-06-20

Some of our contemporaries seem to think
that the triumph OF their cause depended, like
the fate of Jericho. upon the amount of noise
made-in these days of refinement and luxury,
an article of real intrinsic merit is soon appre-
ciated hence the unbounded and unparalleled
success of PLANTATION BITTERS.
This remedy has ever and always been found
reliable. As a gentle stimulant and tonic ap-
petizer it cannet be excelled. 1t is no doubt q
sovereign remedy for stomachic disorders-for
Dyspepsia, Liver Complaint, and In stimulat-
ing healthy appetite.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-06-20

BRATTLEBoRo.-The Brattleboro Melo.
deon Company, which was organized
last fall, has erected a mill 3S by so feet
aud four stories high. The power is
furnished by forty horse power engine
formerly used in the armory at Spring
field, Mass.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-06-20

DEMOCRATIC STATE CoNvENTIoN.-The
Democratic State Convention for the
nomination of State officers and dele
gates to the next National Convention,
is to be holden at Montpelier on Friday
(next), June q. The railroads of the
State carry persons attending for fare
one Way,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-06-20

EXCURSION TICKETS TO BosToN.-The
Rutland & Burlington, Cheshire and
Fitchburgh Railroads will carry per-
sons attending the Masonic celebration
at Boston on the oath OF June, for fire one
,ooy. Tickets good from June % to June
OS
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-06-20

Flannel blankets of white pine are
made at q factory at Breslsu, aud are
largely used ir the Vienna prisons and
hospitals, being cleanlier and better than
those of wool.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-06-20

Something acceptable to everybody: Let all
who want the best material for its production
send to their grocer for Pyles Saleratus, and
take no other. 1t is always put up in pound
packages.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-06-20
STEEL RAus.-The consolidation, early

STEEL RALs.-The consolidation, early
in the present month, of four large es-
adjustments for the working of iron in
Troy-a well,known iron works."
new steel works" and two great blast
furnaces-is significant indication OF
the growing Importance OF that interest
in our midst, This new combination
has now an annual capacity OF produc.
ing 10000 tons pig iron, $4,000 tons Bes.
semer steel, $4,000 to 10000 tons steel
aud iron rail, and 5000 TO 10000 tons of
merchant iron. Our roads are fast dis
placing their old iron with new and
durable steel rails. The Hudson River
Road Is perhaps, and naturally, ahead in
this wise race On the New Jersey Rail
road, last year, few tons OF steel rails
were laid at the most severe curves, and
have so well stood the trial that 300 tons
have been ordered for laying through
Bergen Cat, another expensive wearing
point, and will gradually be laid the en-
TIRE 4euSLu vi Int IOau' 4ue uuIhOlllty
OF steel, in every case where it is tried,
proves itself more than an Offset to the
increased cost Of the improvement. In
Prussia, steel is also coming into exten-
sive use for domestic household utensils
by no means contemplate consump-
tion of material-and, as perfection Of
working it increases its malleabllity and
Elasticity, it will grow into an in
fnity OF uses not now dreamed of. With
or without protection" enterprise is
the only road by which America can dis
tance her foreign competitors, and such
great undertakings as we have mention
ed above are highly encouraging.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-06-20

TERRIBLE RAILROAD ACCIDENT NEAR
CANANDAIGUA, N. "A fearful accident
on the track of the New York Central
Railroad, near Canandigua, occurred
last Friday morning. The express train
going East was thrown from theitrack
by an expanded rail, and terrible
smashing of the coaches ensued. The
train was filled with passengers, and the
scene is described as most heart-rending.
The only account yet received informs
US that five dead bodies have been re-
covered, while thirty to forty others
were injured, number OF them fatally.
No names were given.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-06-20
WHOLESOME BREAD,

MAGNOLIA wArKR.-A delightful toilet ar
ticle-superior to Cologne, and at half the price.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-06-20

THAD. STEVENS LETTER.-Mr. Thad-
deus Stevens is out with a letter, In
which he urges July session, in order
to further amend the Reconstruction
Acts. Ia view Of the recent opinions of
the Attorney General in regard thereto,
the advocates Of q meeting of Congress
have pluCked up courage within 8 few
days, and now confidently count upon a
quorum of the House, if not of the Sen
ate. Stevens has been appealed to by
the extremists to help the movement,
hence his letter. The opinion, based
upon the expressions of members as far
as heard from, is that there will be no
session, and it may be taken for granted
that the efforts of the few who are try
ing to prevail upon members to be pre-
sent are not so much with reference to
the reconstruction measures as to the
grave matters Of impeachment conflsca-
tion, &c. Ashley, who gets paid as an
employee OF the Judiciary Committee, as
well as member OF Congress, declared
boldly before leaving that he meant to
get square vote on the impeachment
before the House, and that the action of
the Committee wss not final on the
question by any means. So if members
come, and quorum is obtained, they
may expect long, tedious setting un-
der the infliction Of the usual harrangues
on impeachment, confscation, &C. If
they think this pleasant occupation
for the dog days, they will come but
the thermometer is already up among the
nineties, and there has been no really
warm weather yet.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-06-20

PRRsoNAL,-George J. Wardwell ofthis
town, sailed from New York on the
steamer Baltic last Saturday, for
Europe. He visits the Paris Exposition
to explain and put in operation the
Wardwell Steam Stone Cutter, and
will, before his return visit many
of the quarries of stone, marble
and slate in Europe. His invention is
among the first Of the labor-saving ma
chimes of the age, and he can but meet
with eminent success in foreign coun-
tries.
S. Howard, editor and proprietor of
the Champlain N. Y. Journal, formerly
Of the Lamoille Newsdesler, Hydepark,
died few days ago at the former place.
He had been in i'll health for some time
and was very worthy man.
Solomon 7. Streeter of Vernon, a
member of the senior class OF Amherst
College, will sail for Europe on Saturday,
to spend the summer.
Rev. Eli Ballou, D. D., announces
his retirement from the editorial chair
of the Christian Repository, which he
has so long filed with ability. He is
succeeded by Rev. j. 0. Skinner, well
known Universalist preacher, formerly
OF st. Albans, but latterly of Malone, N.
Y. DR.. Ballou will hereafter devote
himself to the financial affairs OF the
new Universslist institute at Barre.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-10-25
MENTAL PHENOMENA.
MR. c. II. POSTER.

In that quest of novelty which is the mission
and duty journalism, the writer OF This paragraph
lately found himself at the residence Of Mr.. Charles ii
Poster at No % West Fourtht In this city Mr. Foster
Is professional spiritual medium and the phenomena
that he exhibits very singular. Ii may not be con
oeded that they demonstrate the truth OF the theory of
spir.tuasm but they certainly show Mr. Foster TO be
possessed OF powers Of Caryoyance. remarkable 10
make him eminent among the professors OF that art
Many experiments witnessed by the present writer have
convinced him that Mr. Foster possesses these powers
and is therefore, important representative OF certain
mental phenomena that woThyof Intelligent study and
searching investigation Science has been accustomed TO
thrust this order OF intelligence asideto greet 1t with
distrust ana derisiOn. That policy If mistake What
ever new truth may offer ITSELF In respect 10 the human
mind its powers and its susceptibility merits, at least
thoughtful attention. Reference Is here made TO Mr.
Foster in order that the attention Of those among our
readers who may wish investigate this class Of mental
phenomena may have their attention directed to re-
msrkably gifted man. Mr.. Foster employs no mechanical
aeeessores evident good faith and the dis
closures that he makesby whatsoever mysterious CORE
spondence Of mind they are obtainedare always int
resting and are sometimes astonishing. II II the theory
Of tho artist that his Intelligence derived from spiritual
beings and very often singular accuracy IN de-
srptons OF the departed lend color Of truth to this
assumption. The old Miltonc idea that
Millions Of spiritual creature. wAlk the earth,
Unseen both y wake and when We slerp'
H. not an unpleasant one. however little it may he
susce ptible OF demonstration. whether MI Foster
proves II or not, he clearly proves that 1t is
possible to exercise faculties, OF spiritual order,
the very possession Of which has. generally, hitb-
erto been denied TO the human mind. Much good might
come We should think from utilization OF such pow
er IN the great case Of education and religion rather
than their soothing condemnation We feel entitled there
fore 70 point out Mr.. Foster "A decided curioslB.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-10-25
MUSIC.

At the Academy Of Music tonight we are
promised the second representation of Cagnons Don H
esrlo sguorl Pcraa having recovered from her late
sickness The opera bufa is marked success, ard
Will bring Mr. Marctzek many weearned dollars. Faust
is offered ,or the Matinee Saturday. We have already
expressed our opinion Of the manner in which this pop
Mar composition Is interpreted by the present company
IL performance Wednesday evening was good as a
Whole though neither Miss HaucEs Ndrgherid nor Sig
nor Anastass Faust is equal 10 some with when we arc
familiar Miss HauCs Is fres ana glrilsn, but mas
leen very impeifecty trained aud in two or three pas
cages tie detects In er musical educatlOn were phHuy
apparent. Yet she rendered most u the music WIN
sweetness and simplicity which made amends TOT MANY
shor clnugs, ana IN the delicious dreanlRe melody Vi
the ith act she was charming Scnor AuastasFs organ
well adapted 10 the palt and he does all tht singer
can do 10y delicate pHSng 10 make amends TOT INC iaC
of genuine tenderness Of feeling. slgnor Announcer
Metst0Rle was vocaly excellent, and Beln IL Is need
less 10 say, was uneXcep'Onably SoOd
The first public rehearsal of the Philharmonic
Society will he given the Academy Of Music at q
O'Clock this afternoon with enlarged orchestra OF 100
performers The programme embraces Beethoyens Pas,
toral SYMPHONY Schumanu's Manfred" overture, ana
Liszts Potme SyBlPkOnique Mazeppa."
Miss Agnes de We're will give concert at
Irving Hail. on Saturday evening next assisted by Ar
r. Thomas, and several other popular artists.
Ihe Grand Duchess Of Ger0lStein will be gwen
at a matinee tomorrow at the French Theater