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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-09-09

HARVEST IN THE WEsT.-With all
the political and commercial troubles now
existing In this country, it is cheering to
hear Of the hourishinQ state of the har-
vest IN the West. Al long - tho earth
pours ont her treasures with unstintsd
hand, No can take things philosophioally,
and look calmly upon stock jobbing, rail-
rod md political squabbleA
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-09-09


NEGROES SINCE THEIR EMANCIPATION.
Il thiuk it due to the reader and TO the
general public to give them some curiour
information ~ to the social state of Vir-
ginis for some mouths past. During this
time, In most of our counties, we have
had NO lsv-ofices, and In consequences no
law or governaDnt; yet our people. black
and white, even on the eve of most excit-
ing elections, were as pacific, ss orderly
and as free from crime as any people in
the world. Indeed, many ingsnius per-
sons begin to maintain that government
is q needless thing, and thss public opin.
ion and correct views Of self-interest would
enable us to dispense with the cumber-
some and costly machinery. hold no
such opinions, but cite these facts TO prove
that there ia not the slightest foundation
for the popular rumor aad opinion that
there 10 cause to apprehend q war of races
1t the South. Our prospects are very
hop full, and we rejoice to find that many
sensible persons ut the North are becom-
ing aware of it, and are rapidly settling
in our midst.
The negroes, when first emancipated,
were turbulent and disorderly, and COM
A'.'0o many oE'no", oue NJ no timo senc+
their liberation have they been half 30
lawless, 80 turbulent, 90 begyarly or so
criminal ~ were the emnnoipated serfs of
England for several centuries, according
to the unanimous testimony of historians,
and the still better testimony Of very
many acts of Parliament enacted to punish
their mendicity, vagrancy and crime.
/ should fail in doing justice to the
wites of Virginia, and believe of the
whole South, we're not to add that since
the war, although exposed to trying pro-
vocations and temptations, they have
been peaceable. quiet and orderly, and
crimes and misdsmeanors have been of
extremely rare occurrence among them.
From LAND MONOPOLY, in The Sep
tensber number Of LPpincotts AagDzins.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-09-09

CHURCH DIFYICULTY.-A little con
pleasantness' happened at the Methodist
church, Cambridge, n. T., at the Thurs
day evening prayer meeting last week.
1t appears that number of the brethren
have been rather feryid in their demon
strations at prayer meetings for some
time, and not always in the best taste.
Rev. Mr.. McKean has frequently re-
proved a little and brought into proper
channel this enthusiasm. On the evening
in question, Rev. Mr.. Mexican being alb
sent, Rev. Arthur Mooney. formerly of
Shrewsbury, was in charge. The Post
says that just before closing the prayer
meeting for an experience meeting, a
young man by the name of Kellogg made
a prayer which sqninted towards asking
for grace for Mr.. Mexican and more fer
vor. In the experience meeting the
same idea was thrown out, when William
Taylor. the well known tobacco dealer.
rose and requested Mr.. Mooney to call the
brother W order, for indulging in such
remarks and intimations. This led, after
meeting, to a fierce and prolonged war of
words.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-09-09

found liz velociPsoA This b truly the
"lightsuing exprsaa' -. =,
soch have bosn my thoaShts while
travelling. Ihave had the pfsssmlAioa b,
vr,te shen. instead the ofe-told story Of
all travellers. lift for qualification pub
lish them; II not At tumble then into
YOUR waste basket without tear Of Offend
ing. 0rAR
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-09-09

HoNTPELIER UNION ScHooI.-Thia
school remains the prids Of the Capital,
and during forty weeks Of the ysar fur-
nishes instruction without charge, 10
rich and poor alike. Offering course sx-
tending from the most elementary studies
to . thorough preparation for any New
England College. Since May We have had
smother school in town which affords eli
needed advantages for entering upon and
pIrsuing course Of classical study
Many citizens favor the disconnectiop Of
the Washington County Grsmmor School
from the Union School, and an elevation
of the standard Of English instruction in
the latter. No doubt such course would
b . decided benefit to the schools SUD.
ported By the Union District and poasibly
lessen their expense.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-09-09

WALLrN0FoRD.-Al Hart has
sold his house and lot on Central street
now occupied BY Rev. Mr.. Graves, TO
Mrs. Carolins Smith, for $500.
Hoses EDDY, Esq, has sold his old
residence and land at South Wsllingford
to Mr.. VIM. Kelly, for II 600.
Tho Congregational Society OF Wal
lingford have determined to repair and
rsflt the inside Of their church, and dur
ing the last week have given three worry
creditable entertainments with an admit
lance fee to raise funds for this purpose
Tho young people have formed dramatic
club, and their entertainments consist OF
tableaux, dramas, faross, &c, closing each
night with .rsfreshments - the Town
Hall, where cake ssd pastry vsrs rseailsd
By the piece or sOld at auciou together
With bouq uets. Tbs whole proceeds hsvs
nsttsd the SoniSty $3.50.
The entertainns q The District Ia.
Friday evening, was commanded with
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-09-09
THE RUTLAND HERALD.
The Election.

The calm that follows the year after
the presidential canvass often times leaves
the ranks of political parties scattered.
and q small vote especially on the part OF
the dominant party. This should not
tako place, for it Is not for men that we
vote, it is for the principles Of the party
which they, as standard bearers represent
for the time being. Republicans should
remember that the principles and pur-
poses are Just as important this year a.
they we're last year, when Vermont sent
forth her voice in thunder tones to her
sister States, proclaiming her fidelity t.
principle, loyalty and freedom. Are
these less sacred nowp Then let every
Republican rally to the polls to-day from
all quarters and cast their votes, indicat-
ing that Vermont is no less vigilant in
the hour Of quiet than in the day Of ma
ional excitement, but ever ready, with
every Republican ballot, to say her colors
are nailed to the mast at all times.
The people of Vermont have another
kuCSuJIV0 Lu6t buouio Cnll thCuA III III AIOlA
their farms, shops and business places to-
day to the polls. It is that they may
testify by their SUFFRAGE their esteem for
one Of Vermonts foremost and ablest citiz-
eni. and gallant soldiers, Gen. Peter I.
Washbarn. the Republican candidate for
Governor. He not only served in the
field at the head Of his regiment, but on
his return to the state he honorably
entered upon field of labor scarcely less
importont than in active service as SOL
dier. As the Adjutant General OF the
State he kept the ranks full. and left on
record perfect history of Vermont in the
rebellion, which few men could have
done, aud no other similar public officer
in our sister states has done. He was not
only an active soldier. he was also an ef-
fcient public officer, and at the same time
tho States Historian. All honor to
General Washburn for his services
and j. it not due that he should become
the chief magistrate of the people he
served so well, and the Republican free
men of our State should come out from
our mountains and valleys to-day and
cast their votes for Vermont's honored
son as a tribute that is due to him from
the people.
Hon. George w. Hendee, the candidate
for Lieutenant- Governor. il an enterpris-
ing oisizen of Northern Vermont, who has
been long an active worker in the Repub-
loan party. whose, previous Legislative
experience, has eminently fitted him for
the performance of the peculiar duties
of the position for which he has been
nominated. He is deserving of the honor
and the votes Of the freemen Of Vernon,
for Lieutenant-Goy
Hon, John A. Page, the candidate for
State Treasurer, needs no commentator
to the public. His name is the synonym
of honesty, integrity and fidelity to the
public trust, to he committed to his keep
ing as the financial agent of the State.
Rally! Republicans of Vermont, to the
polls to-day, and give your support to the
most excellent ticket of State officers pre- |
seDted for your suffrages. and give assn
rance by large vote that the people OF
Vermont are ever alive to the principles
of Republicanism, loyalty, freedom and
unity.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-09-09

SARAToGA-Mr. Barton Fonda is ex-
cavating for a mineral spring on the rear
of his lot on Putnam street, adjoining the
lot upon which Hathorn's Spring was
discovered.
-Morrissey is building club house on
the lot recently purchased by him. 1t
will be completed in June, 1870.
The prospect for a prolongation of
the season at Saratoga is favorable, and
we doubt if any of the hotels will be
closed before the first of October.
The President. Mrs. Grant and A. T.
Stewart, held public reception in the
parlor of the Union Hotel, Friday eve
ming. A very large crowd of citizens
from this place and other sections of the
country were present.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-09-09

PERsONAL-Col Geo. A. Merrill sailed
from Liverpool in the steamer Palmyra
for Boston on the 31st ult., and is expect
ed here on Friday or Saturday next
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-09-09

DEDICATIoN-The elegant soldiers
monument erected by the citiAena OF
Salem, was dedicated last Friday
afternoon. The attendance was very
large, and included Generals Wool and
Alden of Troy, N. Y. and other distin-
xuished gentlemen. The Grafton was de-
livered by Governor WoodfOrd. The
civic societies, and home fre companies
turned ont in large numbers. The occa-
sion was one long to be remembered.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-09-09

WIFE WHIPP1Na.-On Tuesday Of
last week painter BY the name Of VIII
son, who, with his young vifs had lately
removed to middle Granville from Ben
nington, VT, sstonished the public BY .
case of wife-whipping. Hrs. Wilson's
babe, few months old which was in her
arms at the time was beaten badly on the
arm and shoulder by the unnatural
father, who, fearing the consequences,
hired horse and wagon at livery and
left for Whitehall. The horse not being
returned whom promised, and the Case
being made public, the owner Of the horse
went in search Of his property. and NEST
ing Wilson on the cars, took him To Fort
Edward, where the runaway escaped
from his hands and crossed the bridge
into another county. The horse was
found in Whitehall, and tho owner re-
covered ten dollars for its use.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-09-09
Fearful Gallery Accident.
A coal breaker burned, and it is feared
over two'hundred lives are lost
PLYMOUTH, Pa, Scr

PLYMOUTH, Pa, Sept. 9.
fue in the bottom of the Steuben shaft,
owned by the Delaware, Lackawsna and
Western Railroad Company in this place,
and in short time the whole breaker
and outbuildings were in flames, and the
hosting apparatus, the only avenue of es-
cape for the miners. destroyed. All ef-
forts to stay the fines were una-
valuable. and the whole structure fell
partly filling up the shaft. Over two
hundred men, are in the shaft and have
no communication out with no chance for
air, as the ouly,wsy for getting air into
the shaft was through the main opening,
timbers and the debris of the flames. 1t
is feared that the whole number have
been suffocated by the smoke, and perish
I'd for want of air. The fire departments
are on hand and are playing streams
down into the rhaft for the purpose of
quenching the fire, that the rubbish
can be cleared out, and the condition of
the men a-certained. 1t will probably
take till tomorrow morning before any
tidings can be received from them. The
scene at the shaft Is heart nding. The
families of the miners are congregated
there in great numbers. Farmers from
all parts of the country are there at work,
and merchants, and in fact the whole
population Of the town have turned out
to assist The loss by fire will amount to
about 100000. Partly covered by insu-
rance.
All the physicians of the vicinity have
been summoned To attend when the con-
dition of the men is ascertained. The af.
fair has cast gloom upon the whole
community, and business l. almost entire
~ suspended. The miners only COM
menced work to-day after a suspension
Of about three months. Among the men
is Mr.. Hughes the superintendent.
LATER.
/ PLYMOUTH. PA Sept 9.
After the rubbish from the bottom of
the shaft was cleared away, two miners
de~cended IN bucket ard sent word mp
To seud down a pick and shovel To clear
the doors with. The bucket was brought
up and two men started down with the
tools. A. they started, the men at the
bottom requested them to hurry. and on
their reaching the bottom both were found
dead. No hopes are entertained for the
men in the shaft. All are supposed TO
have persisted. The black damp is very
bad here.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-09-09

ST. ALBANs.-Hon. Bradley Barlow
has sold his beautiful grounds on Fairfield
street, St. Adams, to Mary Ann Gibson,
Lady Superior of the convent of the Con-
xregation of Notre Dame, in Montreal.
The price obtained was twenty thousand
dollars, one-half of which was paid down
and the remainder stands on mortgage
The Messenger says that the sisters will
at once commence the erection thereon of
a building to be used az a convent school.
1t will be some forty by eighty feet, three
stories high, and connected with that part
of Me-. Barlow's old residence which is
still left standing. 1t is designed to be
Of sufficient size to accommodate about
fifty boarders, and they hope to have it SO
far completed in three months that they
can commence instruction in French. Be-
sides the boarding. school they intend to
keep day school. and the whole will be
under the auspices of the Sisters of the
Congregation.
About three O'Clock on Wednesday
afternoon, Daniel r. Judd, foreman Of
the Vermont Central repair shop in st
Adams, and his brother, T. s. Judd, while
repairing a car standing ON the track, met
with quite serious injuries. The Tran
script says "the two men were engaged
putting on dead woods or hunters, and
we're between two cars, when the shifting
engine, Ro1bury, without any notice to
the men, showed three or four cars loaded
with coal against the one they were work
ing on, bringing the two together, dread
fully i.mming one of Mr. Daniel Judd's
hands, literally pinohing one OF his
Thumbs off, and slightly bruising bis
other hand, and splitting the flesh from
the elbow to the shoulder, and compress
ing his ribs together to the thickness of
three inches, brinUDng them at the sides
TO point His brother had ono OF bis
arms badly broken, the bones protruding
trough tn flesh. 1t is now hoped bis arm
may be saved. Drs. Fassett, Clark and
Nichols were promptly in attendance"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-09-09

nesks q the 0selp sesnsasss = ~
drss,sd hpa TIE 49, - 49, hvesa 81
psci4ly 70 TIE ySusg ~ psssst We
sotissd Tie hrotA~ Il the JadsA tAs|
vsoarsbls sx-0ov. Ilsseher, and his hssss-
hold, in the old family psv. TAs Gss-|
ernoe 10 looking in bsttsr hsalsh thaa 81
NV wseks ago. : nc 3. .rlaBg
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-09-09

I s0esa scnOOl f1e-NAo n 1ros
A very pleasant gathering Of the pso-
pie Of Ira came OF On Thursday, Sept.
ID. Both old and young came ont for .
good time, While the Sabbath school
tesohess and scholars, with appropriate
banners, wore in attendance, inspired b.
martial music under the maxshalship Of
Capt. Fish. The stan and stripes
gracefully hosted in the breess iron the
top Of that lofty and splendid liberty
pole, the finest In the State.
Being assembled in church, the usual
monotony Of such occasions was for )
moment interrupted BY . wedding core
mony after which, all repaired to the
Town Hall, where sumptuous feast was
prepared BY the ladies Of Ira. The tables
were loaded with the products Of the
Land flowing with milk and honey. Of
which oil partook and seemed to enjoy
with epicurean zest.
Dinner being over they resssembled in
the church for speeches and remarks.
Having been disappointed in . speaker
from abroad, they substituted. from the
material ON band, aud appropriate adj
dresses aud remarks were made BY their
clergyman, the Rev. Mr.. Kinney, and
others, VIZ: Peck: Ellis, Carpenter, Sher-
man, Fish, etc.
1t was remarked by one present, that
the people of Ira would never be subject
ed to the inconvenience of one of old,
who, having made feast and INVITED his
guests, was, nevertheless, obliged to go
out and compel them to como in, for the
excuses :hen made had disappeared, and
the buying of oxen and the marrying .
wife did not keep them away, and they
had only to set their table in their usual
good style, and their house would be
filled.
After singing, the affair broke up and
all seemed happier for having enjoyed it.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-09-09
CANDOR.

VERMONT CONFERENCE SEMINARY
This young institution, located at Mont
pelier, commences its second year with all
the students its present condition allows
it to accept. About three hundred yonnn
gentlemen and ladies will be in attend
ance during the fall term. Another year
the new Seminary building will be erect-
ed, and the trustees and faculty will then
be able to receive all who apply for ad-
mission. Professor Chester has shown a
rare administrative ability in the manage
ment of the school, as well as most excel
lent qualifications as an instructor.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-09-09

F1oay Doee1o4 toe Uva9e Weko
crowded with psopsss and - ~ O'Clock
were oallsd b The stand TO hstan to ser-
noa By Rsv. Josl Eaton, sun Of the. pss-
siding Elder, Rev. Bennett Eaton Nr.
Eaton j. pastor n the MsthoAiss church
At sohsnsctady. n. 7. His taxi was TAX
On from "Aets, 1st ohaptsr, 9th vsrss. !
am sorry I cannot give you . synopsis Of
his sermon. 1t was highly finished pro
duction, stamped With protoundness and
great originality Of thought fanltlsss in
elocution, and abounding with the srsoes
of Rhetoric. Mr.. T. il young man, but
devoted to tho work Of his Master. His
style of delivery is highly inpssssivs sad
effective. He il great studsut. His
sermon evidently showed him 70 be 20.
and he viii ever be strong and leading
mind in the ministry,
In the afternoon of Friday highly in
teresting and instructive sermon was do
livered b. Rev. Mr.. Phillips, Of Oastleton.
Mr.. p. has been many years in the minis
try, and is man of solid attachments,
veil yersed in the scripture, rich in re-
ligious expesienns, ap excellent preacher,
and good pastor. i. Would tho church
had many more such men. Sermons were
preached in the evenings Of the days men,
toned, (which your correspondent did
not hear) by Mr.. Cox, Mr.. Bond. Mr..
Eastman and Mr.. Townsend, all highly
spoken of.
Saturday morning the meeting broke
up, and the people retired TO their homes,
all, we trust, better for having enjoyed
the exercises of the week. There were
over twenty-five ministers on the camp
ground. The presiding Elder, Rev. Ben
net Eaton, renewed his hold upon the
love and esteem of all christians for his
management of affairs during the meet
ing. The ground is most beautiful To-
cation for camp meetings, aud when fully
fitted up, as contemplated, cannot be sur
passed in the State. Quite number of
conversions were reported to have taken
place during the nesting.
The pulpit of the Congregational
church in our village was filed by Rev
Prof. g. N. Weber last Sabbath, who.
We understand, has been secured to preach
to the people for one year.
This morning, the 9th, at half-past 2
o'clock. the people of our village were
aroused by the ringing of bells and the
cry of fire. Upon inquiry it was found
to proceed from our little steamboat, the
Valley Queen. The boat was hauled from
the river late last fall, and housed upon
its bank. 1t had not been in use this
summer. 1t belonged to N. T. Barbour,
A. j. Severance and r. Bliss, and was in
sured for about $1,000. 1t was valued at
SO, 500. The boat was entirely destroyed,
with the engine.
Cannon
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PROPAGATION OF SALMON. - The
Times says OF the propagation of salmon
at Montpelier The surviving young
salmon which escaped the voracity of min
uuwe in tho stream into which they were
first put, have been given q secure retreat
on the farm of VIM. Cummings in Berlin.
They number about fifty, and occupy q
small basin fed from cold spring near
Mr.. C.'s house. They appear to be doing
finely, and to resemble in their habits
young trout. Mr.. Cummings reputation
as lover of good fishing is sufficient as
snrance that the important interests in
volvcd in the experiment will receive all
possible aid from him.
Litchfield enquirer., 1869-06-17
DoDD'S
 NERVINE r DID TT.

NEW LONDON, CoHs. April 28. 1869
 REMEMBER FRTBND-I thought 1t weii to yvait another week before writing, to see if | con .tinaed to improve, as have been doing for some time, under the treatment of the new medicine. and I am happy to tell you that am getting bstter--even faster than whom you were here. 1I commenced the use of sDodd'GN Nervine without anybody advising me toiitso When began with it I could only walk rom my bed to the chair. My trouble. has been extreme pain in the head, and has lasted over three years. All the medicine | have heretofore taken has failed ts give any relief. am now able to go up and down stairs. and daily improving. I consider the Nervine the best medicine ever found. and shall contin. ue its use for am confident of entire recovery l have taken only three bottles, and would lO Sw Very truly, < Mrs. I. s. MUTE
Litchfield enquirer., 1869-06-17
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 Thankfully yours. Fl Ehed) SARAH J. Emrnxos '0lseasssss uccessfnily treated by letter. s Ally