Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-09-30

CAsTLEToN.-On Sunday, the 18th Of
September, we were permitted TO hear
an excellent sermon at the Baptist church
in Hydeville, delivered by Rev. Doctor
Sheldon, pastor Of Baptist church in
Troy, N. Y. His theme was Thought
lessness of Man." 1t was well adapted to
the condition of every thoughtless, incon-
siderate individual Would that such
genial and practical discourses could be-
more generally heard by that numerous
class of persons.
On the same Sabbath, small delega-
ton from this place attended Sunday
school concert at the Congregational
church in Hubbardton. Some forty or
fifty scholars are connected with the
school. Dea. II. G. Barber is supcrinten-
dent. Nearly all parts Of the town are
represented in it by both old and young.
At the conclusion Of the regular con-
cert exercises, short addresses were made
by some of the delegation from Castle
ton. Only few years since that part OF
the town was destitute of settled pastor,
sabbath school, choir of singers, OF young
mems Christian association /; now they are
supplied with each and all Of the above
desirable and useful institutions, and
each are nobly sustained under Difficult
ties in this rural district, such as are not
experienced in more favorable and dense
ly populated localities. During the last
year a musical institute of five days du-
ration, and county christian convention
have been held, Indicating plainly that
the musical, moral, and religious senti.
ment of Hub5ardton is advancing in a
good degree.
Letters have recently been received
here by the friends Of Mr.. and Mrs
Knapp, conveying the pleasing intelli.
genco of their safe arrival at their mis-
sionary home in the city of Bitlis, Tur-
key. 1t will be remembered by the friends
of missions that they have recently spent
two years in America, after deyoting ten
years of their lives to the missionary
work in Turkey. A week ago last Sun
day night, Mr.. Francis read letter add
dressed to bis Sabbath school, written by
Mrs Knapp, aoknowled ing the receipt OF
presents from this school 10 her class in
Bitlis. In connection with this she gave
brief account Of the latter part Of their
journey also, Of the cordial reception
which they met at their home in a
foreign land, after an absence of two
years. DIR. and Mrs Knapp were former
ly teachers in tho seminary, and Mrs X.
il member Of Mr.. Francis church.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Leonard, returned
missionaries, spent two days in Castleton
last week. For eleven years they have
laborod in Turky five Of them at Smyrna
aud six years AT M,rspyan, n city of thirty
Thousand inhabitants. They arc natives
Of New Haven, Cam, and have now spent
nearly two years in this county among
relatives and friends. Tbsy expect 10 re-
turn ~ Marsoyan next February. What
rendered their visit here doubly interest-
ing is the fact that they have been for xix
years past associated with Mr.. and Mrs.
Smith, tho latter being the daugtor Of
DIR. A. @. w. Smith Of this place. Mr..
Smith spoke for the cause Of missiops an
hour and hall Last Thursday evening in
tho chapel. His associates arc well
adapted 10 the work to which they are
devoting the best energies of their lives.
Sad tidings came to us from Detroit
of the death of w. b. Colburn, formerly a
respected and honored resident of Castle
ton from the year 1885 until 1857, since
which time he has resided in the West.
During his residence in Castleton he was
an active and useful member of society, q
devoted supporter of law and order, and
contributed freely of his means and influ-
ence for the promotion Of religion, temper
ance, education, and other kindred OBJ
jects. His career as q public spirited
citizen of State, county and town is well
known. His last Eisit to Castleton in
July revealed the solemn fact that he was
fast passing away. Among his associates
in life who are gone befofy him might be
mentioned such men as Zimri Howe, B.
F. Langdon, N. G. Kitridge, Almon War
ner, Moses Jackman, O. r. Harris, E. J..
Hallock, Smith Sherman and T. w. Rice.
OF those living, Chester Spencer, G. Buel,
J. D. Goodwin, Ferran Parker, Hyde
Westover, B. F. Adams, VIM. Moulton,
A. g. w. Smith and J. N. Northrop. Truly
it may be said our good men are fast
being removed from earth; are those of
US who are younger fitting ourselves to
fill the places honorably thus made vacant