Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-08-27

found hy Mr. F, in Spain and translated
and Published by him.
Several volumcs!wcrc also presented by
Timothy yinton and Gen Phelps
On motion of Henry Hall, Esq, the
thanks Of the Society were presented to
the donors for their valuable donations.
Hon Silas H. Hodges, DIR, Erasmus A,
Pond. DR. Lorenzo sheldon, John I.andon
and Luther Daniels were elected resident
members OF the Society.
EVENING.
The first paper of the evening was read
by Luther Loomis butcher, Esq, of st.
Albons, ON "Thc Career of the Notorious
Smuggling Boat Black Snake during the
Embargo Of ls0s," This was an interest
ing and valuable paper connected with
the local history Of the State, for which
the people of Vermont are under great
obligations to its author for the admira-
BE manner which he has woven together
the facts and presented them to the pub
lie, thus rescuing from oblivion the facts
relative to an event which was important
as a part Of our history. \ first history
Of the embargo was given, after which he
proceeded to definite sketch Of the cap
turc Of the Black Snake. under the direc-
ton of the late Charles X. Williams, and
its bloody termination and the trial and
execution of the criminals We regret
that our space this morning does not per-
nit Of more extended report, which we
shah cndeavor 10 give on Saturday morn
ing We may be permitted to say that
in the several historical papers that Mr.
butcher has published, and those read
before the Historical Society, that he has
eyiuced love for, and ability to, present
facts and items relative to our local his
tory equal if not superior to any gentle
man in our State.
Hon Hanpden Cults Of Brattlcboro,
was the next speaker, who delivered fine
ly written address upon True objects Of
the Vermont Historical Society," 1t gave
an excellent resume of the purposes for
which the society was established and the
high aims which it ought in its mission
to accomplish Suffice it TO say it was
listened to with great interest by the au-
dience, and we forbear a more elaborate
summary of the paper, as we shall publish
it entire at an early day
The Society then adjourned until this
morning at 10 o'clock, when other papers
will be read.
The Historical Society continued It's
session ON Friday morning at 10 o'clock
Henry Hall, Esq, presented to the Society
several books and ancient manuscripts Of
great age and value,
Chauucy X Williams, Esq, presented
the Society, on behalf of the author,
lion Charles Hudson, a copyof the " His
tory Of Lexington Mass, just published f.,
also on behalf Of himself. several valuable
pamphlets.
Hon. Silas IL Hodges presented to the
Society series Of the Auditors Reports
of Ic Sta e Of Vermont
Rev pllny II White of Coventry then
Rad aa interesting biographical sketch OF
the lille ot. Hon. Thcopolus Harrington
Of Clarendon, who was for many years
Judge oi the Supreme Court Of Vermont
1hr paper va, well written and inter-
,rer~yd sud s,icea with anecdotes which
put Tia audience in good humor. An. az.
tendcd notice Of this paper is not given
ior tho reason that it win be published ii
The lIrgAlp It an carly day
4 u. TIaaer Of rroctorsyille then rca,
Ian el.hqr,te aud interesting paper OF
Paris and the Exposition of 1867" whicl
gave the result of his observations OF tn,
exhibition, and description of the city ,
P.,ris and views of its public institutions
aud tin" Status of society in France, Civ
ing comparisons between French aut
American. pointing out in what respect
he considered the former superior to th
, latter. Mr.. Hagcr's paper was well r,
ctived by lis auditors, and gave all ne'
>,cwso u France, and ESPECIALLY Of Parisia
society and manners,
+ At the late hour TO which the forunoo
? -.
by the !ength of papers presented. "
regret tlttt Rev. John A. Hicks. d. d..
Burlington, had not an opportunity
/ read his paper, prepared for the occasion
I ON the Church Lands in Vermont" ais
; that Mr.. Hicks was obliged by other c,
|, gagcments TO leave town before the afte
i noon session. The authors well-know
/ familiarity with everything pertainir
! to the history of the Episcopal Church
: Vermont, make it matter of extren
disappointment 10 the Society not to ha'
had IN opportunity Of listening to it.
AFTERNOON.
At two o'clock the Society re-assemble
a paper was then read by Henry Clal
: Of Ratland, upon THE Life N
t Services Of Hon. Thaddeus Stevens
A brief sketch OF his parentage was give
, and his early struggle with poverty
obtaining his education, tracing his Ii
to his entrance upon his Legislative caree
A sketch of his connection with the Ant
: masonic excitement and the celebrate
Buck-shet way in Pennsylvania, and h
successful efforts amid stern opposition
giving to the keystone State her syste
Of free schools His Congressional care,