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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1868-07-07
Hendricks Declines.

z- NEW I oRK, y uly l.
The Indiana delegation have received
a letter from Senator Hendricks, abso
|lutely declining to be a candidate. Af-
ter its receipt meeting was held, al
which the delegation resolved to support
Pendleton as long as Ohio does.
CHASE LOSING GROUND.
There seems to be a great change in
the sentiments of Southern delegates in
regard to Chase. Many say they sup.
posed his nomination a foregone conclu-
sion aud are astonished at the small sup.
port he received from the Eastern and
Western delegates.
pENDLEToN GAINING.
Pendleton is now s.the favorite. 1t is
rumored there is combination between
Pennsylvania, New York. New Eng
land and New Jersey to kill off Pendle-
ton. He has, however, many friends
among the delegates from those States.
The name of Senator Doolittle is men,
toned in connection with the Vice-pres-
idency. Hon. w. W.. Eaton, of Hart
ford, will probably be temporary Chair
man of the Convention.
Judge Thurman, of Ohio, accompa-
MED by large number..of Pendletonians
arrived tonight.
Hon. A. w. Richardson, of Illinois,
is mentioned as a possible Chairman
Appearances, to night. look much in fa-
yor of Pendleton.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1868-07-07
COUNTY AUDITOR.

: DEMocRAcY OF McsRos CousrY.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-07-02

weekly newspapers; while in 1865 the
numbers is IS weeklies; to this add g
dailies, equal to 80 weeklies, and the total
81 weeklies- Again the newspapers now
viii average more than double the size Of
the newspapers Of 1870. so the power Of
the press is a. l6s TO 10. Remembering
that, by the use Of smaller type, the print
ers now give more matter in the same
space, the increase since 1920 is much
greater than above stated. The average
price Of newspapers to subscribers is new
ertheless made less than in 1890; so the
public are better served and pay less
price for the seryices-by no means On
adequate price.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-07-02
From the Ytrgcnncs Vcrmontcr.l
Death of Hon. Lewis Ncacham.

' Again it becomes our sad duty to an
nouncc the death OF well-known and
universally esteemed citizen of Addison
County. Hon. Lewis Meacham of New
Haven, who has been a resident OF that
town since 1916, died at Chicago on Tues
dav, the 10th inst His health has been
failing for the past two years, and he has
expressed deep solicitude about the mat
ter frequently. Accompanied by Mrs.
Mtacham, he went West few weeks
since, at the solicitation of friends, who
hoped that change of air and scenery
would prove inyigorating. 1t is worthy
of remark that Mr. Meacham expressed
doubts Of ever returning home alive when
he started on his Western tour. He was
taken with paralysis about the 9th
inst, and although everything that
affection could suggest or medical
skill accomplish was done he gradu-
ally sank in death, fully conscious of his
condition, and resigned to the dispense
lions of Providence. The funeral was
held at the Congregational church, New
Haven, last Sabbath, and was attended by
very large conCourse of relatives and
friends from this and adjoining counties,
who feel deeply the loss which the home
circle, society and the church have been
called upon to mourn. Remarks on the
occasion were made by Rev. Mr.. Hnrlhut,
who was too much overcome to do justice
to himself or the good man whose death
he mourned His remains were deposited
in u quiet, beautiful sophisticated by
himselt-beneath the signing pines of the
village cemetery. Thus has passed from
among Us man stamped by his Creator
as one of natures noblemen; whose ex-
ample Of transformations liberty cndearcd
| him to all His life and example will
ever 'lingcr like sweet incense in the
memory Of those who daily met him in
the walks Of life.
/ Mr.. Meacham was born i'll Rutland in
1907, and was member OF the Congrega-
tional church in that town; he came 10
New Haven in 1876 Just previous to
his death he was about to join by letter
the church with which he has been asso-
ciated for more than twenty years. He
was gentleman calculated to inspire
warm personal friendships. Ever held in
/ high esteem by his fellowcitizens, he
was frequently called to fill positions Of
public responsibility. In 1864 and 1866
he was member of the State Senate
He was the colleague in that body OF
Hon. M. 0. Porter of Cornwall. Since
| 1860 he has been Director in the Yer.
gennes Bank He was man of pure and
unselfish habits, and his counsel was lis.
tened to with respect. Last summer Mr.
NJ. made the tour of England, France
Germany, Switzerland and Italy was
present and took deep interest in the
Paris Exposition. Mr.. NJ. was brother
Of the late Hon. Jas. Meacham, NJ. G.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-07-02

A SEVERE THUNDER suowRR,-Ths-
Caledonian gives the following account
OF a severe thunder shower which passed =
over 81, Johnsbury and that section;
On Thursday afternoon heavy thun,
der shower passed from west 10 east, some
fifteen miles north OF this place. The
rain fell in torrents for few minutes,
washing Highways badly, aud raising the
streams 10 high water mark al once The
lightning struck ommp OF fir trees in
East Burke, and killed a cow belonging
TO Joshua Andrews, which was standing
under them, IL also struck the barn Of
Freedom Broadway, about mile further
north, setting fire 10 the same, The fire
was discovered by the men folks, and ex.
tinguished before much damage was done,
The lightning also struck and destroyed
two trees above Mr.. Brookway's, We
learn that Mr.. Andrews loss was made up
by his neighhors, who presented him u
purse Of seventy dollars. As he is unable
/ 10 labor, the gilt was very timely. In the
north part Of Burke, hail, accompanied by
high wind, prevailed, The growing crops,
especially hops. We're nearly destroyed,
Large maple trees were blown down, and
some glass broken by tho hail stones,
some OF which were large as robins eggs.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-07-02
THE RUTLAND HERALD,
SATURDAY, JUNE %, 1868,
spare Moments,

Very few Of the young mrI ~ the
present day put the value they ought
upon their odd moments by this we
mean the actual value Of even ten minutes
as appreciated by the man who has been
accustomed TO save every spare moment
which he has an opportunity Ia waste
the actual value as seen at the end Of a
year in which no. more than ten minutes
day have been saved in gaining useful
information.
The question should be seasonahly ask
ed by every young person; How can l
save my spare moments by pursuing u
course Of discipline for few weeks, dur
ing which tho habit Of turning 10 a book,
is found, This habit is worth more to a
Young man than even the practice Of de
voting thirty minutes day To reading,
The stronger the habit is fixed, tho more
time will be saved. In business hours
nothing but business should engage our
attention, and il i, not well to have a
book ncarli, hand, for the attention is Iii,
vidcd and little is gained in tho way os
literary information, and much is lost in
business promptncsS, II is in the hour,
outside of business that So many spare
moments are wasted In waiting for
your daily meals, although there may
scarcely be time to take up book, take
il up nevertheless; it i easily laid aside
again and some delay may give You ten
snare moments, Some thought, date or
fact may catch your eye within the time
which Will be of use or pleasusc TO you in
after life, 10 think Of if for nothing else.
There are very many times in which there
are spare moments, and in which you are
usually thinking of business, II i no
cSertion to take up book and road. but
person who has not acquired the habit
OF 50 doing, never thinks of it, except at
stated periods or when he wishes TO kill
time. A person who has acquired this
valuable habit, unconsciously takes up a
book and thereby gains information with
out realizing it and without tho least
exertion. All should acquire this habit
If they have not already done so. At
first it may be irksome, but it will soon
become like other habits, a second nature,
and will be constantly accommodating
knowledge. The mind will be as uncon.
sciously growing as your physical frame
grew in childhood.
Reader, pick up book--opcn It, L yoa
only read il title or preface I'D lre com.
PEELED to close tat ar> times and in all
places, subject q course to tho demands
OF business aad TIE rules of propricty.
We have been ledto these suggestions
from observation of the fact that our
young men are idle, listless in their spare
moments or hours, and at times hurry
through their business hour. impo.fcntly, :
not for |r,ess;;a, Improvement but that
Ans u..g ,repd the remainder of the =
IN dissipation. games IL chance o. ,,oI;sb
.musements. Although the NAV give
,ours to recreatia,,, shev should husband
the spare momea's v useful gathering of
information tina. may be valuable to them
in every day and future life.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-07-02

FATAL ACCmENr.--Two weeks ago to-
day, while Alvin Randall, Esq, an aged
and respected citizen of Chittcndcn, was
repairing break in the highway near his
residence, caused by the freshct of the
week previous, a large rock, upon which
he was prying, suddenly gave way, and
striking the iron bar with which he was
working, forced it against his skull with
such power as to crush it in frightful
manner, He sustained his injuries but a
short time.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-07-02
Green Mountain Association.

We find in the Christian Repository
the proceedings Of the Green Mountain
Association of Universalists, held at Gays
vile, June 10th and llth, from which We
condense the following, 5, C, Clapp Of
Bethel was chosen Moderator, and q. NJ.
Harmon Of Rochester, Clerk, Rev j. T.,
Powers OF Woodstock preached the occa'
sional sermon, which was requested for
publication, A report, on the condition
Of the churches in the association was
read, and the following is the portion Of
the report referring to those in this coun-
ty and vicinity .a
CAsrLEroN. - Bro. A, y, Adams
breaches here all the time. As the
church is now undergoing repairs, the
services are held in the vestry The sub
lcct of church organization is receiving
considerable attention.
SHREWSBURY. - Pastor, Bro. G, S.
Guernsey. Services half the time The
sabbath School and Bible Glass number
about 90 members. Have raised about
800 for the Sabbath School Library.
Have an efficient Ladies Aid Society.
CAvENpIsH.-Rev Miss II. A. Damon
breaches here every Sabbath. Have a
live Sabbath School, and respectable IL
brary. The society is prospering,
CnEsTER-Br l., +. Foster is the pas
tor Of the society in this place, Services
are held every sabbath The Sabbath
School is large, and with the society in a
prosperous condition.
The following resolutions were dis
cuSScd and adopted
Reso'sCa, That the prosperity of our So
cieties is largely depending upon the in
terest they take in instructing the lambs
of their hoeks in the doctriual and the
practical principles upon which they
are founded.
RtS9lrcd, That we regard the institu-
tion of frequent concerts, in which the
children shall perform the larger share
of the services, highly commcndatory.
Resolscd, That the institution of Sab
bath School Unions composed of Sabbath
Schools contiguous with each other may
be made profitable by extending their
acquaintance, and bringing them into
closer relations with each other
C,cTgymen and delegates from this Sec
ton Of the State were as follows; Rev.
y. \. Adams, Fairhaven; Rev, L. S. Fos-
ter, Chester; Rev. G. S. Guernsey, Rochsa-
ter. Delegates, Joseph Adams, Fair
haven; jeremiah Thornton, Ira William
Guild, Human Aldrich, Shrewsbury.
The next meeting of the Association is
TO be held at Castleton, on the second
Wednesday of June, 1869. Rev. Geo. NJ.
Harmon of Rochester, was appointed
preacher of the occasional sermon.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-07-02

INDEPENDENCE BALLs.-Mr. Todd of
Cuttingsville is making extensive prepar-
atoms for the reception of all who may
attend the anniversary ball at his hotel on
Friday evening next, July Sd. Colby's
full band furnish the music.
Another independence ball is to be
given at the Town Hall in Londonderry
on the Fourth of July. Mr.. Todd of the
hotel at that place has made arrangements
for the accommodation of large party.
The dancing will commence Immediately
after dinner. Colby's band furnish the
music.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-07-02

TUE VALUE OF INsuRANcE,-Charles
Greenleaf, the young man who fell out Of
Henry X Co.'S back door at Burlington,
a distance Of twenty feet, and broke both
wrists few days since, was fortunate in
having an accidental insurance policy Of
$1,000, with weekly compensation OF
$40 He was insured in the Travellers
Insurance Company of Hartford, Conn,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-07-02

MExIco-The closing acts Of the Mcx.
lean Congress aud the speech If prcs;-
dent Juarcz ON the adiournp emit Of Con.
grcss are well calculated to strengthen
the hopes of the friends Of Mexico far a.
better future OF the country. Both the
President and the majority of Congress
are true Liberals, and more earnest efforts
were never made than now for inaugur-
ating an era Of lasting peace and progress
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-07-02
MEDICAL AND SURGICAL OFFICE, No. iSN
HOWARD ST. BOSTON,


Or. W. 4. PADELFORD gives special atten.
ton 20 diseases u the gcnitu-unuaIy organs, and
al chronic and difhcult diseases IN both sexes,
his great succvss in thuse long standing and dih-
cult cases, such as were formerly considered m
durable, Is sufficient 20 coutny nj hun 10 tho pub
lie as worthy the extensive INttunagc he has ~
CciVud.
On. PADELFoRD'S FEMALE SPECIFIC,
For Married and Single ladies Twenty years
experience has proved II superior 20 any other
medicine Ion suppression, luygulauut, &c, "
restores the patient a. health and Vgur, lhs
constantly increasing demand Tor TIN, reliable
remedy has induced Va 10 put tins within the
means Of AL PRO, .A,'N,
/ I'm. pAnFLroRp Is admitted 10y the lest medl-
cal talent Of the country "a have no equal IN the
treatment OF Female Complaints, and n . no I'M
usual occurrence Ion physicians IN pgular pJuc-
ticc 20 rrcummend parties 90 hun ion treatment
when afflicted with diseases m his sIrcialty.
/ lade, will receive the mgst scientific attention,
( both medically and ,urgigally. Board, with old
/ and ,Np.ricuatd nurses, will De tuIul>hrd thuSe
who wish 20 rrmq.n m the city duuug treatment.
The POOR advised tiCc OF charge. fhy-lciuus "i
patients wishing has opinion ur advice, 10y letter,
and enclosing the usual Tee, viii De- answered by
return mail, Medicine seat 20 all parts OF the
! country -lWly
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-07-02

The interior Of the Union church in
Waterville is undergoing a thorough
course Of repairs, --being newly painted,
papered, and otherwise made more attract
i've and convenient.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-07-02

STATISTICS OF THE VERMONT PRESS
The Montpelier Journal contains the
following from E. P. Walton, relative to
the statistics Of the Vermont press:
Through an error, either of the reporter
or the compositor, the Vermont newspa-
pers generally have given the statistics
wrong. In 1920 there were nine or ten
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-07-02

EXPERIENCED CoNGREssMEN. - We
commend the following article taken from
the correspondence of the Troy Times, to
the careful consideration of those of our
readers, and TO the voters of the First
Congressional District, a. a truthful and
practical view of the relations of an ex-
perienced member of Congress TO his i'm
mediate constituents and the State he re-
presents. The view taken i'll this article is
one which applies with much force to the
present canvass in this district. and we trust
it will be fully considered by the people,
and it cannot fail to have force and
weight in the minds Of unprcjudiccd
men.
As Speaker Colfax, in all probability,
will close his career as presiding officer Of
the House of Representatives with the
present Congress, the next speakership
very naturally is already the theme of
much comment. The people of the State
of New York, especially those Of the
Twenty-fourth District, will be gratiicd
to learn of the very spontaneous express
sion which is being made by members
from all parts of the country, i'll favor OF
the Hon T NJ Pomeroy, the represents
tive from Cayuga. and chairman of The
House committee on banking and currcn
cy. His long service III the House hw
abundantly qualified him FOR tho position
and his ability as presiding officer ha'
been often tested to the complete satisfac'
tion of the House. Hence in casting
about for the probable successor t.
Mr.. Colfax, his name becomes tn,
most prominent Of any vet men
toned. If returned, his election i,
exceedingly probable. To New Yorl
this is an all-important matter 1t i,
not often, owing to the fact that we sci
dom keep our representatives in Congress.
long enough for them to obtain promi
nence, that New York can present a thor
oughly qualified man for such position
This opportunity now offers the Interest,"
of the State Of New York demand it, ant
it is the duty of the people Of the Twenty
fourth District TO ro-elect their prescn
able Representative, and thus secure 70
themselves and the State of New Yor
the position in the national council
which she deserves, but which, owing t
the exercise of the unfortunate princpl
of rotation in office, she has seldom q
never been able to demand. 1t is no.
forty-one years since the State of Ne
York has had Speaker of the House I
Representatives At that time Hoo
John w. Taylor of Charlton, Saratog
county, was Speaker, holding the Office fl
three years, having been a Member of Coz
gress for twenty years. The reason VIII
this great State Of New York has bee
passed over in this important matter fe
20 many years, is owing to the miserabl
practice which exists in our State Of rot,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-07-02

ATTEMPTED SUICIDE stephen Coop
cr, young man about "a years old, at
tempted to commit suicide in a. grove a
mile east of Wes,ford Center on
Friday last, by stabbing himself in the
breast with pocket knife. lie was
found in a miserable state, but was soon
brought to, and is now recovering from a
bad wound. He gave rs a reason for the
act that he was tired of life We are
informed that he is the sumo Cooper who,
it may be reeollected, shortly after the
st. Adams, raid made an independent raid
ON several stores at Rouses Point, revolver
in hand, claiming TO be rebel officer,
For this otfense he has been in State pris-
on, until recently released, He has been
considered hardened and desperate char
acter.-BWlngtoH Free Press.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-07-02

New ENGLAND AGRICULTURAL soCI-
rTy.-The Trustees of the New England
Agricultural Society, together with rep
resentatiyes from the agriculturists OF
Connecticut interested in the building OF
the great New England Fair at New ila'
ven, in September next, met in Boston on
Tuesday of this week, to revise the pre-
MUM lists of the New England Society
for the annual exhibition. There was
full attendance, all the New England
States being well represented. Col. Need
ham, the Secretary Of the Society, vii
issue the pamphlets containing the list
premiums Immediately. Everything au
gurs grand success for the New Eng
land Agricultural Society at its Connect
cut exhibition.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-07-02

BARRE AssoCIATIoN-B: Barre Baptist
Association met at Vershirc the second
Wednesday of June, 1865, and organized
by choosing Rev. n. P. Foster of Mont
pelier, Chairman, and c. w, Chase of
Braintree, Scribe.
Annual Sermon by Elder Freeman,
State Agent. In the afternoon, letters
from the different churches were read,
followed by sermon by Elder Ferguson
Of Montgomery. At s o'clock p m,
prayer meeting. Thursday morning
prayer meeting. AT 8 a m, business Of
the Association. At 1880, sermon by
Rev N. p Foster of Montpelie In the
afternoon, sermon by Rev. A. n. Wood
ruff of Waterbury, after which the Assoc
citation adjourned to meet at Braintree
the second Wednesday of June, 1869
NEwBURY SEMINARY.-The annual an
niversary of the Newbury Seminary com
mences Monday, July 18th, ending Tues
day. Tuesday eve there will be a lecture
before the Esthetic Society by Prof. Ed
wards of Rhode Island. Closing exercises
on Wednesday. Graduates, six ladies and
three gentlemen. In the evening Hon.
John G. SAKE of Albany, N. Y, will deli
yer a poem before the Adelphi Society.
After the poem an Alumni meeting of the
members in Seminary Hall.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-07-02

THE BRIDE OF A SENATOR. - The
Washington correspondent of the Cinein-
matt Commercial thus goSsips of the lady
who, Thursday, became the wife Of Sena-
tor Henderson Of Missouri:
The lady is "A blonde. not dim rcmi-
niscence OF ex-senator Foote, her uncle.
| believe. She is slender, girlish, wearing
sometimes sad look. She is not above
twenty-feur years OF age, and does not
look to be more than eighteen. The SEN
ator is forty-two years old, making almost
the difference between January and May
but he is gristly, active, handsome and
amiablc, decided man throughout, and
altogether the manifest Representative Of
Missouri in either House That State is
very inditferently represented here, and
its delegates were elected by so manifest
frauds that Dawes of Massachusetts de-
nouuced their admission, and refused to
be present when the party vote was taken
which gave them their seats. Miss Foote
is an ambitious, spirited lady, and her
marriage will doubtless be happy.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-07-02

RUTLAND AND PORTLAND H. R.
The Courier says in reference to the char
ter for the Rutland and Portland Rail-
road in the New Hampshire legislature;
Tho latest news from Concord, y. IL, in
forms uS that the House committee have
reported unanimously in favor oi 4 char
ter of both the Bristol aud Franklin
routes. This is good now, To "a, OF West
ern Vermont, and We hope our friends
win bo ready for action should the Legis.
laturc OF New Hampshire art fayorably
on these reports,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-07-02

BANK DWDEND.-The Directors of
the First National Bank of Brandon have.
declared a dividend of five per cent, free
from government tax-payaLle July 2d,
1865
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-07-02

PERsoNAL~--John G. SAKE, it is thought,
will be nominated by the President as
Minister to Austria.
Charles p Hogan and NJ. \. Bing-
ham were admitted TO the bar at the late
term of the Lamoille County Court
r., A. Baker, Secretary of State of
Kansas, with his family, is visiting in
Barton - stopping with Major Horace
Pierce.
Last week Thursday Misses Ada and
Mary Chase left Lyndon for a sojourn in
Europe of one or two years, the former TO
study German and the latter, music.
The st. Adams Messenger says:
d. r. Bailey, Esq, who left home just
before the conclusion of the Clark-Burton
trial, much Won, by his severe profession
al labors in the case, returned this
morning. Notwithstanding that his
journey home from Dcs MoineS Iowa,
1913 miles, was made in two days and
eighteen hours, Mr.. Bailey is in fine health
and spirits, and seems much improved by
his rambles through Wisconsin, Minneso-
Ia and Iowa