Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-10-01
From the Windsor Journal.l
A Trip TO Poultney.


every day life cannot be laid aside as we
lay aside worn out garments. We can
not rid ourselves Of trouble and vexations
by making pilgrimages from the busy
marts Of commerce, the gilded saloons OF
cities, and the prison-like convention
alities of fashionable society, TO the quiet
the repose, the charming scenes OF eoun-
try life, Neither can We hush every
thought that springs from out the bitter
ness OF an existence made up OF vanities,
by transposition from metropolitan to ru-
raj life.
But, while we cannot expect 10 be en-
tirely free from
'Snme natural sorrow, loss or pain;
That has been, and may be again,
we may strengthen and fartify ourselves
against many Of the ills which hesh Is
heir to, by removal from the scene OF
our present trouble TO other, and less be-
wildering scenes.
''rhe earth was made 80 various, that the inina
OF dcsultoTy man, studious OF change,
And pleased with novelty, might be indulsed.'
And we should, like pilgrims on weari-
some journey, turn occasionally from the
highway Of life, and, laying down our
burdens, seek philosophic ease
ain sequestered hannts,
ny mountain, meadow, siresmlst. grove OF cell,
Wher, the poised lark his evening dltty chants,
And health and pe.ce, and contemplation dwell
Actuated by these sentiments, | left
home ON the 18th inst, to take trip over
the mountain to this place. The journey
here by rail woul be delightful, were It
not for yexatious delays at Bellows Falls
and Rutland, consuming seven hours, and
making the Journey equal, in time, to a
Journey to New York city, though only
one-third the distance. II now. takes
fifteen hours to make the trip from
White River junction here-a distance OF
no miles Let us have "A railroad via
Woodstock, and We may save twelve hours
OF the journey.
+ Daring my stay here, | have enjoyed
the hospitality of Rev. j. Newman, ID. D..
President OF Ripley Female College. DIR
Newman j. at the head of one of the best
institutions in this country for the com
plcte education Of young ladies. This
College is finely located. Its surrounds
ings are as beautiful as nature and ART
can produce. The grounds are extensive
and. in the yernal seasons. are shaded 10y
majestic naples, more than two hundred
year, old and other fine trees and shrub
berry The buildings are of brick, and
are finely adapted for u school. The nat
ural scenery in and around Poultney Ii
romantic and lovely. and the student has
every advantage to obtain an education
that can he presented. Especial attention
Is given to music,
.. i tly
man exhibited his wontcd generosity by
opening the doors of the College Ia the
pupils and teachers OF the Vermont Nor.
nal Music School. Prof Perkins, Mrs
Hall. Mr. and Mrs Cobb and about twen
tv-tiye pupils have had rooms and board
here, and free use of twenty pianos fol
practice.
The Normal Music School has proved
perfectly successful. Seyenty-fivc ladie
and gentlemen have been in attendance
receiving instruction in the fundamental
principles Of vocal and instrumental mu
sic. One hundred and fifty private les
sons have been given weekly, besides tn,
class lessons, and instruction to the chorus
class IN the evening. Prof Perkins ha.
been untriug in his labors, and his pu
pills iully appreciate his ability and eff
forts He has been ably assisted by Mrs
ID. c. Hall, and Mr.. J. p. Cobb Mrs
Hall i, the best female reader of music il
New England, and Mr. Cobb has few
equals n a pianist.
Thu closing concert was recherche af
fair. The programme was IA repertQry o
classical music, and attracted fashiona
BILE and appreciatiye audience, Anon.
other morrt0ur, we had the cavatina, Orl
Sulonde," by Mrs. Hall the trio, IT
Sol guam anima," by Messrs. Perkins ant
North, and Mrs. Hall; Charity An
them,' by the class +; Kathleen Mavour
neen," by Miss Jennie Owens; III Bacio
by Miss Fahyan and oornct obligat,
solo by Mr. ID. G. Hall, leader of Hall
brass band, of Boston These, with tn,
choruses, were well received. The hu
morous songs by Mr.. Cobb brought dowl
the house.
returned via Woodstock The stag
: road is somewhat rough, but the noun
tain scenery makes one forget everythin,
else. W H. r.
A GENERAL OUTBREAK IN SPAIN
| MADRID THREATENED By THE REREI.s
; The following important news, dates
London, Sept. Goth, has been receive,
, from Madrid: Prime Minister Gonzales