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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-01-14
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It, both among the friends as Wei aS the
OPT onent7 OF the bonding system, that his
argument give suiheient groun" Tor "l,-
Epo>i''on To- ID measure involving so mueA
LmpaItanee' it looks rather iIN" stand
ing IN position to jump upon the wave
OF public oplnlon, Whichever WAY the
current for the time being may be SET
ting. lie says A. a general principle he
has been opposed To the bonding u towns
But he is an Intelligent citizen. and cam
not have failed 10 observe that the prinoI-
pie of bonding towns for the hnIldiug oil
railroads Is now lnIiy established 'y me
Legislative "e'''" oil '"e '0''.e'. ana ''e
must nave tee" Il l'7ll,-7 observer ~ I".-
hc events ii not convinced most thorough
ly that no railroad will or can be built III
future IN ermont unless the people con-
tribute equally OF thelr property III Its
construction
But he says. Ec has changed his views
of the subject because Il respectable mi
nority votedagain,t the project Did he
not 60 to the town meeting ON the @9th
ult., with the expectation that there
would he respectable minority tha'
would vote.on the question had sup
posed that Mr.. Simmons acknowledged
the doctrine that majoritics should rule,
but 1t would seem from tn" position he
assumes, that II there Is minority OF
hunters, the majority must change tA'lF
OPINIONS ana Sueeumo l2 tAe minority.
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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-01-14

Academia man named William
Sharp, section hand in the employ of
the V. G.. r. r. at ST. Adams, was severely
injured at Jewett's pit, about three miles
below st. Adams, on Wednesday. He
was thrown from the gravel train, which
passed over him, crushing one leg and one
hand. His recovery is considered doubt
full, and if he survives he will lose his leg.
Drs Fassett and Hall were called to at
tend the injured man.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-01-14

VT. SP1RITU NIsT ASsoCTATION.-A
quarterly convention of the Vermont State
Spiritualist Association will be held at
Middlebury on the 10Th, 10th and 18th Of
January. We give the call: y Quarterly
Mass Convention Of the Vermont State
Spiritualist Association will be holden in
the Town Hall, Middlebury, VT, on Fri
day, Saturday and Sunday, 10Th, 18th and
18th of January, 1869. a general invita-
ton is extended to Spiritualists and re-
formers everywhere to come up and parti-
cipatc with us in the feast Of reason and
flow Of soul which may be reasonable eX-
pocted to grace the occasion. Speakers
and mediums especially are invited to be
present and aid in making this convention
a season of refreshing profitable to the
inner man, and one that may be looked
back upon with pleasure in coming time.
1t is. expected that arrangements viii
be made with railroads in the State to re-
turn al attending the convention free
who pay full fare one way. Board at the
hotels, $l,25 per day, and no extra
charges. BY order of the State Commit
tee. +. b. HOLDEN,
Sncratat.,-
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-01-14

For FUN.-A clever gentleman, and
something of wag withall, fell victim
to the wiles of John Barleycorn," recent
ly, and became ''sea-sick," if the Hibern-
ianism may be allowed, SO that he had to
anchor in a fence corner and "heave"
Holding on TO a rail, he poured forth pro-
miscuous cascade ''tremenjus to behold" A
sympathizing friend, while passing, feel
ingly inquired, "Hallo! what's the mat
ter are you sicks" The victim turned
upon him a look in which was concen-
trated perfect avalanche of reproachful
contempt, and blurted out, between inter-
walls of his copious upheavals-"D-ny you,
d's-e-r-po-se LIN p-up-u-king for fun
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-01-14

BOARDS AND NAILS FOR FoDDER.-
Not long since, while looking over the
premises of neat and thoughtful farmer,
and admiring his warm stable, pig-pen
and shed for manure, he remarked-"that
little funny article in your paper about
boards saving hay, written by somebody
Rufus Nutting, ESQ., in Randolph, Yer
mont, was worth years subscription to
me. 1t is strange" he continued, "that
so few farmers in this country provide q
warm place for their stock" Those who
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-01-14

MUSICAL FEsTIvAL.-The Burling-
ton Free Press says-The third an
nual Musical Festival of the North
ern Vermont Musical Association opened
at st. Adams on Tuesday morning, under
the direction of Messrs. Root and Wyman.
The attendance was small, owing to the
unfavorableness of the weather The So
loists have not all arrived. In the after
noon the weather was more propitious
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-01-14

APPOINTED SUPERINTENDENT - We
are happy to learn that the efficient super
intendent of the Bennington and Rutland
Railroad, Mr.. F. G. White, has been APP
pointed Superintendent Of the Lebanon
Springs road. His duties upon the new
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-01-14

BEEcHER CHURcH.-The pews in Hen
ry Ward Beecher's church at Brooklyn,
sold at auction, Tuesday evening, for the
next year, for so7, 00O-of which $4,000
was for rent and the remainder for pre-
miums. Henry c. Bowen, publisher of
the Independent, paid 1920 for the first
choice, III. B. Clafin $3.50 for the second,
and the lowest premium was s ~. twenty
pews sold consecutively for $500 each,and
the aggregate of rent is $4,000 more than
last wear
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-01-14

Gov HoFFMAN's MESSAGE. - Gov.
Hoffman, message gives the following
statistics of New York state affairs, last
year: Total receipts, except from school
and canal funds, 516,003,11S expendi-
lures, Sl5,254 90; state tax, sl0,243,311 +;
canal receipts, $5,GS1,226 expenditures,
81 1888: surplus canal fund, S4,62S,-
922; state prison expenses, $932,2l2 ;
state prison receipts, S499,121; school
fund expenses, $9,o09,S21 school fund
receipts, S1O,4S0, 4G7. Number of chill
dron who attended school part of last
year. 9sl, DIP; number Of school age, L.
46i42f Volumes in district libraries,
/ ,06I,229. Bushels Of salt inspected, s.
1935l4, an increase Of 2,0lG,454 over the
rrpyious wear
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-01-14

EVEN WITH Him. = \ darkey in
Natchez was boasting toa grocer of the
cheapncss Of ten pounds Of sugar he had
got at a rival store. Let me weigh the
package said the grocer. The darley
assontcd, and it was found two pounds
short The colored gentleman looked per-
picked for moment, and then said,
'guess lie didn't cheat dis child much; for
while he was gettin' de sugar / stole two
pair Of shnns z
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-01-14

VERMONT AND New YoRK RAIL
the annual NEE ting OF the
Vermont and New York Railroad, the fol-
lowing named gentlemen were elected
directors
Trenor w Park,
Chas f. IIoughton.
Geo. W. Hartman,
Henry G.. Root,
p l.. Robinson
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-01-14

LIQCoRs.-The New York board of ex-
else has applied chemical tests to the
samples Of liquors dispensed at the gilded
saloons of that city, and the results fully
sustain the disclosures of the Worlds COM
missioner. Only two specimens out of So
were pronounced good and none were
absolutely pure.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-01-14

NEW YORK SENAToR.-Senator Nor
gan's letter on the senatorship, received ON
Wednesday, was not so encouraging as
the previous ones have been. His enemies
accuse him with recent alliance with
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-01-14

road commenced on the LIST of january.
Mr. White is well known as an able and
efficient railroad officer, and is well quail
fed for the extra responsibility thus re-
posed in him
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-01-14

and one hundred persons were in attend
ance. Both the directors have COM
memo d in way that will secure the best
results. There will be three sessions a
day
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-01-14

SENATOR SAULsBURY.-Senator Sauls-
bury was lately arrested at Wilmington,
Del, for drunken and disorderly conduct
at the residence of Senator Bayard, his
colleague. When the officers found him
he was lying on the floor partially I'M
dressed. The mayor, after a short farce
of trial, discharged the tipsy senator.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-01-14

FAIRHAvEN. = On Wednesday after
noon, 9th instant, by the running away
of horse, Judge Kitiridge was thrown
from his cutter with such violence as to
fracture one of his legs, both above and
below the knee. This is very serious
accident, and fears are entertained that
the case may be very tedious, if not ulti-
mately fatal
On Wednesday over $250,000 were
subscribed in this village for the Lake
shore railroad A good beginning
Center street is building up rapidly.
Five houses are now in progress. Build
ing is also commenced ON a new street
lately opened.
The religious interest in the Metho-
dist church continues, but with no very
marked results as yet.
The Congregationalists were without
preaching last Sunday, Rev. Mr.. Herbert
being absent attending some meeting
with his Welsh brethren He is pastor
of the Welsh Methodist church in this
village, and also officiates in the pulpit OF
the Congregational church once on each
Sabbath. This arrangement will proba-
bly, terminate in the spring. CuRTIts.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-01-14

TILDEN SEMINARY. - Tilden ladies'
seminary at West Lebanon, N. H., has
opened its winter session full to its utmost
capacity. The new wings in the process
of erection which will double its capacity,
will be completed, the one for the spring
and the other for the fall session.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-01-14

LIBERAL CHRISTIAN SoCIETY.-The
Trustees of the Liberal Christian Society
of Rutland, have leased the Rutland Opera
House for Sunday meetings, First meet
ing in Opera House next Sunday. Rev.
Chas. A. Hayden, of Boston, will supply
the desk the second and fourth Sundays o.
each month for the present.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-01-14

ORCHARD CATERPILLA R.-Thls insect
comes and goes-is abu ndant IN some
years, and in others disal ,pears. When
the Millers or moths have eft their rings
or eggs on the shoots of tire IS, now Is the
time to destroy them. A practlced eye
will see almost at single lance if there
are any on atree, by the swe ling or KNOB
which one gives to shoot. Select dark
or cloudy day, or else day when the sky
rs entirely clear-avoid thin big BIT clouds
which will dazzle and hurt the ey es-and
cut every shoot which contains tn eggs,
and commit them to the fire. A single
clip Of the orchard shears on a pole, will
prevent destructive nest Of these d.'pre-
dators next season.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-01-14

to run out without leave, and then run
into the house and lock me out !, and
Mrs. Boggs shook her fat fist in threat
ening manner.
Woman, go to bed Immediately. You
disgraceful, shameless creature, running
around at these late hours, making scan
Dial for the whole neighborhood. a pref
ty piece of gossip there viii be in town,
Tomorrow" said Mr.. Boggs, looking the
picture of injured innocence and virtuous
Indignation.
$50 to bed" he said, Observing she
hesitated
Mrs Boggs looked at him, to assure her
self that it was really Thomas Boggs who
spoke.
DO you hear p he shouted. "Go to
your room, i said
Mrs. Boggs hesitatod, and turned to
make a retort, but the angry look OF her
husband told her but too plainly that
discretion was the better part Of yalor.
and she walked slowly from the apart
ment
'11a, ha. mcthinks / have her now z"
murmured Mr.. Boggs, pleasantly 10 hiin-
self. Breaks splendidly to harness.
Ought to have tried this before. Splc.-
did! | will soon be my own master
An hour passed away. Mr. Boegs had
smoked his pipe in the interim, and Was
contemplating retirement TO bed. wlau
his wife called pleasantly from above:
Thomas, dear, viii you please see u
fastened the kitchen blinds =
Il will, with pleasure" be replied
"By George" he exclaimed, my -ye-
tenn works like a charm. Gentle female,
what next = This 20 himself
Perhaps quarter OF ala hour may have
passed, and Mrs. Boggs' voice once more
broke the stiffness OF the midnight hour.
Thomas, do not, j beg Of you, sit Ia
this damp night air by an open window
You are not, are you
NO, my dear, | am not.
"Are you not coming to bed tonight r
"Ycs, my love, as soon a> have finished
this pipe"
lie pronounced the word pipe will
peculiar emphasis. Previously. Mrs.
Bo-gs. at the mere mention Of that inuo-
cent article of masculine cyInfoft, wuul3
have gone into "A raging passion and
threatened her husband with the most
dreadful puui~hmon.-; bat now she mere
ly aid:
DO please hurry and finish 1t. thea:
am sure H. nearly DI4G @ '4g. ~
The next morning, when Mr.. + -e-
awakened, his wife sat sewing II his bel-
side
"Thona-. dear. ! have waited for you f.
awaken nearly al hour breakfast wal
be ready as soon a. you are" and sla Aar-
ricd from the room.
Did you ever see such % chau-e
clurklcd Mr. Bogg-. rleeiglly.
When he entered the diniHg-rpam his
wife was just putting the tra4isa.ran tae
table Hot rolls, and coffee, luaak.Ia..
-tewef potatoes, and egg.
WhewI be mentally exalaima j. ''"iaar
next r
"Oh what o lazy falla# yra 4rs et-
ting 90 be. Thaina-, have haau Up tae-.
two hours said AIzs E.-s-, Tle4- NIFTY
Don't You think tbs early marult- als
agree, with you, my q mr. -lyly asked
Mr. Boggs
"Pl,l-e. Thomas, donat mention it,. I.at
by-gune- he by-gauo-. Latu-baeiu anew
have been wrong--far-d.e me-.
Agreed. my dear De said.
This was the III ginning al Is ,.aw tra'iD
Thomas Bag-s' l.ia, aul rhe iuag-ars llaa
OF a happy existence fer tla Baze- al4tsra
-hu-l and and wife.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-01-14

poor farmer cannot conceal the fact
that IS a poor turner. All his sur
roundin. IS proclaim the verdict against
hin:-bis horses. cattle. wagons, harness.
plows Eanc Is, ields-even bis wife and
children hea. silent, but unmistakable
evidence acai,s him. On the other hand
all these t6ings , viii testify fayorably on
behalf of a good farmer. Every passer
by can read This o "idence pro or coa.
This fact, alone, ough, TO stimulate every
farmer to do his best 4. the sake Of his
own character, as well As interest: Tor he
may rest assured that eye y passer by
will pronounce judgment acc, riding TO the
evidence.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-01-14

VERMONT PRESIDENTIAL VoTE.-Gcn.
George W. Grandey,chairman of the Yer
mont electoral college, has arrived at
Washington and delivered the certificate
of the vote of that state to Senator Wade.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-01-14

BENNINGTON AND RUTLAND RAIL
RoAD.-At the annual meeting of the
Bennington and Rutland railroad, the fol-
lowing named gentlemen were elected Di-
rectors of that corporation:
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-01-14

Thurlow Weed, which he denies. Many
think that Judge Davis viii get the sena-
torship.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-01-14

RECOMMENDATION FROM Mr.. McCtL-
LoCu.-The Secretary of the Treasury
has proposed to Congress section, TO be
mace part OF the general appropriation
bill, as follows:
That the Secretary of the Treasury be,
and be is hereby authorized to allow and
direct he payment of any expenses neces-
sarily incurred in collecting debts due to
the United States, and in making sales OF
lands, acquired in such collections, out OF
the proceeds thereof, in all eases where
such payment is not now provided by
law.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-01-14

MIR. RANDALL's LETTER. = We com
mend to our readers, and the friends and
especially the opponents of the Rutland
and Woodstock railroad, the sensible and
forcible communication from J. j Il Ran
dali, Esq, in reference to the humbug
stories about the rock cut on the Wood
stock railroad. These bugbear stories in
reference to tunnels, rock cuts, &c, must
be nearly exploded. Let every tax payer
and every opponent of this Rutland en-
terprise read the letter.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-01-14

RUTLAND AND WHITEHALL RAIL
RoAD-At the annual meeting of the
Rutland and Whitehall railroad, held at
Hydevilie, on Wednesday last, the follow
ing board Of directors was elected:
a. w. Hyde, Hydeville.
w. G. Kittredge, Fairhaven.
Warren W. Cook, Whitehall, \. Y.
G. r. j. Bowdoin, New York.
Israel Dayey, Fairhaven.
At subsequent meeting of the direct
ors, \. W. Hyde was elected president:
W. w. Cook, vice-president and W. C..
Kettredge, clerk and treasurer.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-01-14

PENNSYLVANIA SENAToR.-The Wash
ineton dispatches say that John Scott, of
Huntington county, is 10 be Senator
from Pennsylvania i'll Buekalew's place.
Mcssrs. Mo5rhcad Grow and Scofeld were
laid aside because Cameron and the Penn
sylvania Central railroad couldn't trust
them or didn't like them Scott is the at
torney If the road, an able lawyer and a
clever man. lie did not seek the position,
but the road sought him Those who
know him say that he will make good
Senator.
The New York herald., 1869-09-17
THE CUBAN DIAMOND ROBBERY.

The readers Of the HERALD will remember that
last wednesday week Charles W. Langley, the
diamond fancier" was arrested by detectives
Vaughan and Moore Of the Central of1lce, on sus-
picIon Of stealing $1,000 worth OF diamonds
from the residence Of Lenora G. viaberde
presidentress of the Cuban ladies' Aid So
cety. Langley was one Of the occupants
Of the house No. lis West Twenly-third street.
In which the lady resided, and evidence OF q Cir
cumstantal character was very strong against him.
He was held for trial. day or two ago the lnspec-
OF Police ordered the residence to be searched by
detective Moore, who found In the cellar diamond
pin-a portion Of the stolen property. Suspicion
then fell upon domestic In the house, named Mary
Murray who was arrested and taken TO the Central
once, where on Wednesday she confessed TO
commission OF the larceny, and stated
that the balance Of the property was In
the possession OF her brother, James Murray, q
coachman, in Morrisania. He was also arrested on
wednesday, and admitted that his sister had given
him O parcel, which he had not opened. He in
formed the of1cer where 1t was secreted and yester-
day the latter proceeded there TO recover II posi-
BILE. About eight O'Clock last night Mr. Moore re-
turned from Morrisania, where he found all the pro-
perry that had been secreted under the carriage
house Of Mr.. Black for whom Marray is coachman.
The prisoner will be arraigned ct the Tombs this
morning.
The New York herald., 1869-09-17
BROOKLYN CITY.
OMITTED STATES DISTRICT cousT-M ADMIRALTY.
THE COURTS.

A Question of Pi0tage-ImpOrtant Decisions
Before Judge Benedict.
John Hopkins Us. The Bark Alaska, Gc.-This was
an action to enforce an alleged lien upon the Ameri
can bark called the Alaska for potage. The hbel1
liant, who Is New Jersey pilot. boarded the bark
when some thirty miles south-southeast from Bar
negat bound to New York. He did not, however,
TAKE charge until r, sahGy hc, hUSS nscs hGsI actsS
as pilot until the vessel was moored In the
port Of New York. which was her home port For
this service he presented bill for oshore pilotage.
The owners OF the vessel refused to pay OF shore
pilOtage, but before SUIT rendered The regular In
shore pilotage, which was refused, whereupon this
The following Is Judge Benedict's decision in the
case:-
the court not maintainabe court admiralty
doubted to entertain in rem asens
payment for services actually rendered to such ship pilot
aoSsr vs. peSssa 10 Pet 10 Nor
pors New YORK HaSe any the
es mas n than an hsy
Statutes OF the States regulating thaponlng and com
Tor such purposes which the tribunals Of
The state and are to be to :. hs
der hsm the claim TO such may be
all causes admiralty and maritime Jurisdiction which
under the has been conferred the % Dscs G
1901 The beant therefore entitled to maintain his ac-
n s as se
claimed The evidence shows that the
0; % "pso proposon of on the master that employ
esos.d po as ssesns
was walked when Sandy Hook light hove 10
he he
pilot when the vessel reached pilot ground ana 70 have
master to accept when the ship wa:
gs asd The decree S H. os sr SH
brought admed the decree must be without costs.