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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-07-01

MIDpLEuURY. - The Congregational
Church in Middlebury has males lI7, fe-
males 2isl 395 members, all but Al OF
whom are resident members.
-l1c administrator Of the estate Of
Victor Wright offers his late residence
and farm for sale.
The Addison County Jail has now
seven inmates, one of whom is rapidly de-
Ginning with consumption.
Mr. Severance offers the Goodrich
farm "near the Middlebury Quarry for.
sale"
The resident Alumni of Middlcbury
College are making arrangements for the
approaching anniversary
Next Sunday afternoon, Rev. James
S. Ostrander of Albany NY, will address
the children of the Sabbath Schools, in the
Congregational church.
Rev Joseph Cook, who has so ably
and acceptahly filled the Congregational
pulpit, in Middlebury for few weeks
past, will now be absent until the last OF
July, when, it is expected, he will again
be with Us two or three Sabbaths.
"A drunken row occurred in the stree,
near Nallcttes store in Middlebury, about
II o'clock last Saturday evening, in which
one or two persons got slightly" bruised,
and all of the citizens in the vicinity had
their slumbers greatly disturbed. There
were dozen or more 'citizens of foreign
birth" engaged in the melee or standing
by. After the fight they adjourned To
the "dry bridge" and made night hideous
with thei>yells for half an hour or more.
The members in attendance upon the
Peace Jubilee in Boston, last week, from
the Middlebury Choral Society were, G.
F. Stone, II. L. Sheldon, Misses Z. s.
Robbins and M. f. Steele of Middlebury
w. w. Thomas Salisbury, Mr.. and Mrs.
f. A. Doud, Sherrod Brown, Misses Cora
Z. Brown and Kate Langdon of New
! Haven.
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For High Bailif-Edward Gorhsm.

For High Bailif-Edward Gorhsm,
Addison.
For Judge of Probate, Addison District
Samuel Z. Cooke, Weybridgc.
For Judge of Probate, New Haven Dis.
trict-Harvey Munsill, Bristol.
Mr.. Nash having served but one year
as Senator, was unanimously re-nominat-
ed. Mr.. Jones was also paid the unusual
and marked compliment of nomination
by reclamation as the successor of Hon.
J. M. Dyer, who had served acceptably
two years.
Mr.. Jones served in the Senate in 1855
81, when barely eligible. He also served
in the House in 1Si9-50,.and in lSG7-GS.
He was chairman of the Committee on
Banks in 1854, when the great bank strug-
gle took place, and has served as chair
man of the Committee on Manufactures
and Railroads in the House.
General Grandey, Sheriff Trip and
High Bailiff Gorham, were also unani-
mously re-nominated, and the Probate
Judge, by decided majorities. The ticket
is a good one, and will be elected by a
majority of thousands.
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LETTER FROM GEORGE j. POST.

LETTER FROM GEblttE y. POST.
OFFICE OF THE LAKE ONTARIO
SHORE RAILROAD COMPANY,
FAIR HAVEN, Cayuga County, NY,
June 18th, 1869
MSsrs ,John cain, Charles Sheldon and
Vim. Y. Ripley and others Of tic Com
mittee.
have received your circular an
nouncing that Railroad Convention is
to be held at Rutland on Thursday the
Gath of June-for the purpose of securing
unity of action in the matter of railroad
connection from Portland on the Atlantic
to San Francisco on the Pacific
regret that previous engagements will
prevent my attendance at that time. /
take great interest in the proposed rail
road connection. We are engaged in the
effort of obtaining the required capital
stock TO construct the Lake Ontario Shore
Railroad line of railroad 70 extend
from the City of O-wego to the Village OF
Lewiston, on the Niagara River, a dis
lance Of one hundred and forty-five miles
with a branch of six miles to the city Of
Rochester, making one hundred and fifty
one miles Of railroad. The organization
OF the Company has been effected-tht
surveys have been made and the required
Legislation has been obtained authorizing
the Towns, Villages and Cities on the
line to subscribe to the capital stock.
This Railroad will make an important
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Memories.

Bnt a i.no in a daily Paper
Thau-ail j. o. eyes weul1 see.
And cln..e--ly pass the recasdhy
TA4; siyss such a paus 20 ne
Yet our Give. htd drittel f.r apart
MIN AZ my lnsl- eIle.
AIs hl-. pho, / retIIa tie Pc t..-.y
On fac Ith ri d tobsr 1Igl.
And ours Vas a quIe. liking,
\ simple, friendly bond
Il WAS ri-asAu; 70 meet, aul ligli; toI.s.
Ana metera thought 5-y0nd.
YET ga. 1 read these words to-day,
Through a sullsn mist ~ {, AZ.
Th- fair. frank face and the bright blue -
Cleaned out though the cloud VI yeaI-
heard the Inurmer u ihetide
On the southern shore AGAIN.
Ana tie echo Of the pony's feet
In the sandy Hampshire lane.
1 saw the sheen q The willow hoash,
And the hashing Of the weir,
jus; As We watched them long ago
In the spring Of the life and the gear.
Al, well. il had passed away fT0Ia Ilils,
The life that j. closed AZ n0oa;
And ], who forgot 70 watch ils ega.ss,
Will forget is setting soon.
For the world goes up and the Wofl- EEL -'
And the young succeed the Old;
And the April sunshine gilds the buds
That sprng from the ehurchyATl mould
And eyes that Of old have answered Iains
VIII sadden as mine have done.
As they glance some day dom tie lis. and IA
That my earthly race Is run
Well, scarce can frame a kindlieT wish
Than that every lap viii say,
"God rest her soul :" IS earnestly
A breathe IL for his to-day
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A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIlE1IloN'-
Caucases and Convention lEs--
great measure, been a nuiSance, H.. z.
freshing to see that OR Last Coa- = IL
vention has, in great znesz-s.-s '-lsi--'
-ed with their necessity. H. -o--se-
ton, having exclusiv5 iE-iS~sc-- o. =
subject. nominated County 3
one, two, and three year. r. .-a-- ~
relieved the people Of al tIs.---- - =
vance. so far rs thoas o1licer- &c e
ed, without regard 10 a. E--.---' '.-.
Their faithful or othcr1iga. g - -
ed. Would it no. be ~e- + q
County Convention, ssiieI. & -.
posed by an able delegats irs-- - -
on the basis of tia last SAT- Oa-'- =
one delegate from esot tea, - -
lepats for each hundred en- - =
liean votes, to make Eo.-..------- =
wear. to come, appoints coa-.- .
tee for the same tine, wiz I-1l--. -'- e
fill vacancies in cases Of celta, REM, rem
insanity only2 o
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BARRE AcADEMY.-The anniversary
exercises of Barre Academy take place
June 30th and July LIST and 2nd. On the
first day will take place the examination
of the graduating class. On the evening
of the second day an address will be pro-
nounced by Rev. a. d. Smith, President
of Dartmouth College. On the last after
noon, after an address by Rev. VIM. III.
Lord, DID, Of Montpelier, the diplomas
will heconferred
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Ret MON Of Officers OF the Army
of the Potomac.

The Executive Committee Of the pro-
posed society Of the army of the Potomac.
presents the following programme for the
Ro-T MON t. ~ hold in New York city on
the 5Lh Of July next
At a. m, review Of the Let Division
National Guard
A. II -, tho ao-eo-al Noting f"r
adoption Of constitution and bylaws. and
election Of officers at Steinway Hall.
At p. m. an GRAFTON Will be delivered
at the Grand Opera House, by General
joshua l.. Chambcrlin, to be followed by
the banquet, toasts, speeches, &c.
Badge admitting the holder to the
grand stand for the review, and TO all
meetings of the society, except the ban
quet, will be forwarded on application to
the undersigned. The price of tickets to
the banquet has been fixed at SS.5O,whieh
should be sent to the secretary of the
joint committee, when he will forward
the necessary tickets. Officers intending
to be present are earnestly desired to for
ward their names to Chas J.. Pease, Gg
Liberty street, New York City.
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ADDISON COUNTY NOMINATIONS. -
The Republican County Convention met
at Middlebury on Tuesday the 22d
inst. and was well attended, although the
day was stormy and very unpleasant.
The following ticket was nominated:
For senators-Wm. Phelps Nash, New
Haven; Rollin ]. Jones, Cornwall.
For Assistant Judges-Norman J. AL.
len, Ferrisburgh, Joseph K. Ferre, Bird.
port.
For States Attorney-George w. Gran
dey, Vergennes.
For Sherif-Isaac n. Trip, Middle
bury.
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Turk 1900, dam Queen Of Diamonds
by imp. Second Grand Duke Q2,96p. 10
Luther Whitney, Port Douglass, N. IT,
the yearling bull Alderman, by Royal
Duke Oxford (25,02I, dam Mozelle I'd, by
Royal Oxford Qs,774) These gentlemen
have recently added to their stock eight
fine young heifers, purchased from the
herd of Hon. A. B. Conger, of Waldberg,
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LETTER FROM GERRITT SMITH.

pETEREoRo. n. Y, June -, 1860.
John H. Poor. Esq, Dear Sir: | thank
You for your very interesting letter of the
18th inst. Your Rutland Convention
will be very important one, and | regret
that | cannot attend 1t.
There is no other Atlantic harbor in
the Northern States so good as that of
Portland and this is only one Of the
strong reasons why there should be, with
the least possible delay, as short and level
railroad as there can be from Portland
to Dhe Great Lakes
Very respectfully yours,
GERRITT SMITH.
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RICHMOND MARKET.-In the Rich
mond market on Monday, butter was a
little more active. About 125 tubs were
sold at prices ranging from "a to 30 cents
per pound. The sales of cheese were 800
boxes. Farm dairies sold for from ID TO
IS cents per pound, and factory diaries
for a trifle over IS cents.
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SALE OF SHORT. HoRNs.-Messrs.
Shedd 81 Van Sicklen of Burlington, have
recently sold from their celebrated herd OF
shorthorns, the following animals: To
Caleb Conger, Willsboro N. Y, the bull
calf ten months old, Queens favorite, by
Miss ButterAy's Son Of Imported Grand
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LETTER FROM JOHN WILKINSON or
BUFFALO,.
BUFFALO, June 81, 1869.


Hon. ,J0ln a. Poor, Dear Sir: Your
communication of the 18th inst, inviting
the Buffalo Board Of Trade Committee to
meet the friends of the Portland and
Buffalo Trans-Continental Railway in
Convention at Rutland, is received. 1t Is
a source of regret that it will not be in
my power to meet you.
In common with many of our citizens,
| am strongly impressed with the import
ance of direct railway connection with
Portland. A frst-class road, extending
IN nearly direct line from Buffalo, skirt
ing Lake Ontario, to your unrivalled port,
would be success. and place Portland, in
its relations with New York, in the posi-
ton that Liverpool holds to London.
You truly say that your projected rail-
way from Portland to Buffalo will be Il
portion of a golden belt around the world.
Seattle, Du Luth, Buffalo, and Portland,
will be four grand resting points on this
golden circle-the first and last seated on
the finest harbor in the world, outports
to Asia and Europe.
Before the lapse of many years the
Northern Pacific Railway will be com
pleted from the shores of the Pacific to the
western extremity of the great Lake SUI
perior, with branches leading still further
east to the straights of Mackinaw and st
Maries, and from those points through
Michigan and Canada to the crossing Of
Niagara at this city, where they will con-
meet with the railroads leading to Port
land, Boston, New York, Philadelphia,
and Baltimore.
To one who knew the West and the
North West, when that whole space was
a waste and a wilderness, such anticipa-
tions do not seem over sanguine-simply
events awaiting their opportunity.
l am, sir, with great respect,
Truly yours,
JOHN WIkESON.
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tention had been but recently called,
more especially by the circular issued for
this convention, and he came for the pur-
pose Of extending the right hand OF fel-
lovfship from the road which he represent
ed, of which the Hon. Gerritt Smith was
President. He gave history OF the
Lake Ontario Shore Railroad, and its sew
eral connections and prospects, and its re-
lations to this great chain of Railroads.
He gave many interesting statements rel
alive to New York Railroads, their cost,
earnings, and the changes in freight trans
portation. His speech made decided
impression in favor of the project he rep
resented.
Mr.. W. A. Thomson of Canada, was
then introduced, who alluded to the re-
lations between the Dominion and the
States, and considered that the only diff
ference between us was that OF Ian
guage, for language was greater than
nationality. He gave a description of
the changes that were taking place in the
transportation of freight, abiding to the
construction of the new English locomo-
tives for drawing freight, the principle in
volved was such that 200 cars could be
drawn in one train and goods carried
from Chicago to Portland at one cent per
mile. An interesting fact had developed it
self in the discussions of the day, that the
whole distance from Portland to Chicago,
by Lake Ontario Shore Railroad was but
Ola miles, the distance between New
York and Chicago was 900 miles, making
it only IA miles further, while the dis
lance from Portland by New York Cen
trail is 900 miles, making difference in
favor of the Oswcgq route of 4G miles ;
he said we could not pay too much for rail
roads, for ten dollars comes back where
one is paid out. The through traffic $
what you want, and the building of
this road will place you on the great high
way and will give Rutland national re-
putation an importance. He gave the
project his earnest wishes, and when it is
completed he should be happy to come to
the jubilee
Gen. Washburn next addressed the
convention in an earnest and telling
speech, in which he Justly and truly re-
viewed the present position Of Rutland,
and gave some wholesome advice, which
should be needed. We are compelled to
defer an abstract Of his speech until our
next issue.
At the conclusion OF Gen. Washburn
speech, the resolutions reported by the
committee were adopted.
Col. w. G.. Neasey offered the follow
ing resolution which was adopted:
Resoired, That the committee to obtain
grand list subscriptions are requested 10
push their efforts to the utmost extent 10
secure the amount necessary 10 ratify the
vote to bond the town OF Rutland. be-
fore the expiration Of the time allowed
for this purpose.
The Convention was largely attended
from along the lines Of the Rutland and
Woodstock Railroad. and Poultncy. Fair
haven, Ca>tleton, and several other towns
in the western part Of the county.
Among those present from abroad not
before mentioned were George r. Craw-
ford Of Danhury, y H., w. II. Teft Chas
Chaplin Of Whitehall, y. Y, Lewis Pratt.
Joel Eaton, Il. u. Bailey. y Woodbury.,
\. w. Sim4. l.. Richmond. J. c. Mrkon-
lie of Woodstock
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PRETTY Coon Two DAYS WoRK.-
ON one of the rough hill fArmslin Read
ing, during the past Spring, Amos +.
Grain, with a pair of horses plowed four
acres of land, narrowed it twice over,
sowed it TO oats and grass seed, and har-
rowed it again-and did the work we'll
The land he worked on was owned by
Chas. ID. Park of Proctersville-wh paid
Grain f12 for the job. Cheap enough
WILLIAMS COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT.
The concert given by Williams glee
club Wednesday afternoon in the college
chapel was highly entertaining to all
lovers of music. Notwiths landing the
unfavorableness of the weather, large
and appreciative audience was in attend
ance. In the evening was the Adolphic
Union exhibition at the Congregational
church. The orators of the occa sion were
Joseph Matteson of Chicago, Ill. !; Arthur
Robinson of North Adams, Mass. Chas
D. Howk of New Albany, Ind. J. M
Schermerhorn of Homer, NY; Tlios. II
Spann of Indianapolis, Ind; james
White of Huntingdon, G. E. The poets
were were VIM. w. Wright, ir., of Troy
N. Y; r. B. Hall of Ashfield, Mass A
dispute on the question: Resolved, THAI,
dramatic representation should be en-.
couraged," was sustained on the affirma-
tive by J. B. Hatch of Albany, N. Y, and
on the negative by g. w. Loomis of Bing-
hamton, N. Y. The valedictory address
was given by J. Henry Whitehead of New
York city. Music for the occasion was
furnished by Gilmore's Band, which will
be in attendance through all of the Com.
mencement exercises.
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Vermont Items.
ADDISON COUNTY.

The Survey of the Northern rsu,a
for the Addison Railroad has been en-.
menced from Salisbury Station, wa...
ward.
The foundation of the Town Hal
building in Bridport will soon be en-.
pleted, and the carpenters will be 81.
at work The Village School distrio; all
occupy the first floor for school rooms.
Harrison White has recently sod ii.
farm to Thos. Armstrong. from Ausalls
Forks, \. I. Price $1,000 Mr.. White
afterwards purchased Alanson Baker,
farm at $4,000.
BENEINGTOS COUNTY.
BY the spreading of the rails, tLrae
passenger cars, tende- and baggage c4r
were thrown from the track the othe- day
in Pownal, and rolled over Ola lie SIDE
No passengers were seriously igsui f. II.
a good many were bruised. One ]s-. lad
her hair caught back of a seat and enough
pulled out to make a good-sized -wat--ia.-
Great Indignation was arg-sa- IT,
other day among the good. --s q
Woodford, by the report that a de- IL
FAINT had been found IN the rive-, a-a
up in a sack. Before going 10 eztraa-
however. with the supposed ga.-.y e-a
the Mortified people concluded - =. 'a-
sack, when they found a slfnhe&
which had been sewed up and left igr BIT
on the river bank.
LAMoIILE COUNTY.
The Vermont State sPiriua'.
alton will hold a Quarterly Ma
ton at Cady'z Falls. in Mori
Friday, Saturday and sunday, Jau
2Gth aud 27th. Arrangement a
made with railroad and stage j'.
turn free al tha-e attending .A aaea-
ton who pay fun fare one Wy
orASGE corSTE
4 preliminary surrey ha. l- n-
nencel fos tho railraaI frm:l E
90 Man'Felia- sia Ta.-laa, e-=
Barr anu A#HHI stfA f-.-a'afAa'-
difficult p1iu.- 90 tfe raHte t.aa
haze pronounced il e-'ie 'g
-Joel Rfah, "a citizea Of 6.E.s-.
who for several yesr- ha. ia-
with softcain, u thu h-s.-.
wandered from hiz r--iiar.ea. 7rs~l-
totl.a edge II The .own ri Ii4gre, rs
wa found in a piece of wa.-a
dead fro.l exhaustion 4n1 aEra.--r. s...-
search u q hour- IT.
cared far md recovered.
A watch lost t@alse yesr- a-. =.
willard q. Smith ia field ia T
town. w.- found also at.-. -@y g.
daughter u Bsrse Nar-}.
work. W-sre in nearly as good 1-a-i'.-l e.
when lost.
oTTEAAS rsU%gE
An Indian named Daa5a Aha"as.
assaulted aud violated t'sa
Mr. Barker. seventy yaars u csa,
woods ue.fr Wlpaic. y. i, 8 a..
since. Wa captured Ga Bzeoa sa
to Keenc 'dl. Tic Nanfra asa-
-ay- that no punishment Rae lar- Cas- .a-
aict Will BE- too severe ger thi- @re-
who las attempted the same kind oi a.---
rage Il Bellows Fall-.
wINDHAM COUNTY.
The New England Pspel alp d a-
pany will expend $4,000 on Its reo' ...-.
- Bellows Fall.
A company has recently been formed
far H. manufacture of sewing machine.
a' BrAttitbnty.
Mr.. Renl Whit rea,utly died +.
Wilmington. aged ev YEAR,.
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link in the chain of railroad that you pro-
pose between the great sea port OF Port
land and San Francisco.
We therefore take great interest IN
every movement calculated to advance the
construction of the different links that
make up this great chain of railroad.
The Lake Ontario Shore Railroad will
pass through very beautiful ana pro-
ductive part of the State OF New York,
and the finest and best fruit section OF the
State. The route is level and direct, and
the country rich and populous.
New England should be interested in
being closely connected with this great
fruit and grain producing section of the
country while she is securing the great
nrize of the trade and travel of the West.
We trust her energy and enterprise will
be equal to the great undertaking in
which she is engaged, and that the day is
not distant when she,will enjoy the ad-
vantages OF close connection with this
interesting fruit and grain country, as
we'll as the great blessings to be derived
from direct connection with the ooun-
try around the Great Lakes-with the
Mississippi Valley-with the Pacific
slope, and finally with the trade of Asia.
Very respectfully yours,
GEO. J. Posi-.
Chr. Elk Com, and General Agent and
General Attorney, and Counsel OF the l..
0. S. r. r. Co.
LETTER FROM w. II. CRAIG, ESQ. OF
DETROIT.
DETROIT, Mich, June 16, 1869.
John Cain, Esq, Chairman, Rutland, VI.
Sir. am in receipt of your kind in
vitation to be present at Railroad meet
ing to be held at Rutland on June oath
Circumstances will prevent my being pre-
sent on the occasion. But you have my
best wishes for your success. Your OBJ
iect is a worthy one and will tend to the
general benefit, and while it may be a
special benefit to Rutland and other points
on the line,yet the benefit is general, open
ing up as it will more direct avenue to
the ocean and the continent of Europe
You have my best wishes for your success,
regretting that | cannot be with you on
the occasion.
l am Yours Respectfully
VIII. CRAIG.
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BUSINESS CHNNoE.-Mr. J.. I.aIointe,
having purchased the work shop Of c. L.
Campbell, i now prepared 10 do al! kinds
Of custom work, in the latest style, and
in workmaulike manner. Gents fine
boots are made a speciality. while all
kinds of gents ladies' and misses boots
and shoes will be made in the best style,
and at short notice. Remember the place,
Phrnix Block. over Bailey and P.rker's
jewelry store, Merchants Row.
BEAEs.-Elisha Cotton of Shcrburne,
killed bear on the the 22l inst. It was
caught in steel trap.
Mr.. T. X Cone Of Bo,,Iville. the
celebrated boar hunter, shot on tho 18Th
inst, one of the cubs mentioned in the
Banner a few weeks since. There is one
more in the woods, which Cone says lie
shall soon capture.
Shepard Aldrich Of Peru, caught
week before last, bear. which had been
providing about the town for seine time
past in quest of that game that suited his
appetite. Aldrich is one Of the hunters,
and the crack Of his rifle i sure death to
any game at which it is lcveled.
PoULTNEY,-At regular meeting OF
Nets Lodge No -. l. o. O. T., held June
21st, the following officers were elected to
serve the coming term:
L. d. Ross, \. G..
r. X. Morril. V. G..
NJ. G. Noye-, S.
\. +. Beach, T.