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

"A hundred years of wrong do not
make an hour of right.
The children of God have much in
hand and much in hope.
People seldom improve when they
have no one but themselves to copy.
Our prayers and Gods mercy are
like two buckets in well, while one as
cends the other descends.
"A year of pleasure passes like a float
ing breeze: a moment of misfortune seems
an age of pain.
Every action of our lives is embry-
onic, and, according as it is right or
wrong, it will surely bring forth the
sweetest flowers of joy or the poison fruits
Of sorrow.
Every deed OF dishonor, every victim
OF vice. every CHASTITY spectacle Of crime,
is an eloquent testimony to the need and
worth of virtue.
Life" says Henry Ward Beecher,
would be perpetual Hea-hunt, if a man
were obliged to run down the little
nuendoes, inveracities, insinustions. and
'uspicions which are uttered against
him."
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DANBY.-Miss Lucy J. Bradshaw, G.
w. @. T. of Vermont was in town on
Friday. 9th ult, in the interest of the
Good Templars of this place, accompanied
BY Rev. Oren Gregg of Pawlst, District
Deputy.
Mr.. Charles n. southgate Of Andover
Seminary who has held afternoon services
in the church during his vacation, preach
ed his farewell sermon on the Goth ult.
The funeral Of Charles n. Bruce,
Esq, was held on Saturday and conduct
ed after the manner Of the society of
Friends. All who came could not find
room inside of the house, and one lady
tainted, overcome by the close air.
The Good Templars have engaged a
hall over William Pierces store for wear
md have moved their property 10 it 1t
vas fitted up in good style specially for
heir use.
-Messrs. Pierce and Fish have bought
he stock Of goods belonging to the estate
II the late Charles NJ. Bruce.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-09-09

A PORTRAIT OF GEORGE PEABODY
The Peabody Library at Post Mills,
Thetford. has jus: received from George
Peabody, now sojourning in this country,
though the gift comes from Loudon,-
a large oil portrait Of the great philan-
throp'st. The position lis standing one.
with full front and full face view. The
right band is thrust into the breast of the
buttoned coat, the left holds u paper on
which may be read, in imitation of Mr.
Peabody's own hlnd- writing:
To the Chairman of the Peabody Lii
brary.
Post Mills Village, Vermont,
GEORGE PEABODY.
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.sessipqt i Hke e Ths pnsosaGou -,
not saaralous bit I'm thsy % soshsss.
I Hks thoss old people, bat soashov they
I'll seem to have the 'Oh, ~" rather
bod. 1afsc
+ Ikasw Whist was the naHter With tn
they were seasiek. Ard I wss glad of
It. We all like to 80 people sessick
When We are not oar1slvss. Playing
INST By the cabin laops vbsa IL 3
oornisg outside. b pleasant; vslkise
- quarterback in the moonlight i
phaont; smoking in the breezy 5oretop
10 paoa0at, when ono is not sfrsid 70 no
up there; but these are all feeble and
common place compared with the low Of
seeing people suffering the missries of
soasickneas. Isnasn.
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BURLINGToN.-Wednesday forenoon,
while James Madden, teamster, was en-.
gagged in drawing earth on to the prem
ises of Mr.. Charles Benns, on Main street,
Burlington, his horse, in dumping load
accidentally, backed over an embankment
of some six feet, and the cart came in con-
tact with three beehives, smashing them
to pieces, whereupon the bees swarmed
upon the animal. and stung, him 80 badly
as to cause him to swell greatly. His
owner, experimenting danger. administer
ed such remedies a. are prescribed for
such cases, and attempted to lead him to
his barn on White street, the horse be-
came exhausted and fell. and after endur-
ing much agony, died in two or three
hours.
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Rev. Robert Myers.

For several consecutive years, Mr.
Myers was q member of the Vermont
House of Representatives, from the town
OF Jamaica, and was popular, and favora-
bly, known in that body by the cognonen,
"Old Jamaica" and it will be long remem-
bered OF him that when an opponent OF
his was overmatched in debate it wa6ex
planned BY tho bare mention OF the fact
that che had been taking most too much
Old Jamaica"
Before his last pastorats, he had been
pastor of the several Baptist churches at
Andover, Middletown, Wallingford, and
Galway, New York. His grave is in Bris-
toll, VI, and upon his monument Indicted
by oAs who knew him az we'll AZ any liy-
ing many is the following epitaph:
REV. ROBERT MYERS,
Born
AUGUST 10Th, A. D., 1904;
Died
JULY 22d, A. d., 1867.
he was successfully tho approved. hon
ored and prosperous pastor of four
effective Baptist churches, and
rigntfully resisting the I'M
just pretentions of
fifth, he was vindi-
Gated by the
High Court, whose
ordeal was invoked.
Faithful, fearless and forgiv-
ing, he died as he lived-calm,
truthful and triumphant.
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peaaahad. the da6iaaAaEy. sssasa, which
was N earnest and shls discourse. Rev.
B. Cox, Of Addison, presented on Monday
evening. On Tuesday aftsrnoos, Rev.
1r. Edgerton, Of Shelburne, preached.
The attsndsnce Is good, considering the
weather. Nearly 40 tents have been
erected On the. ground. Presiding Elder
Eaton has charge Of the meeting. The
best Of police regulations are In force.
Tho meeting CLOSES today.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-09-09

1DDLEBURY CoLLEaE.-The mem.
bers Of tho Late graduating Glass who were
elected and initiated into the. Phi Beta
Kappa Society ct the late oonnenosmsnt
Wecs . follows:
]. W. Bradshaw, Grown Point
n. E. Oady, Middlebury.
81. 8. Baker, Dandy.
e. W. Howe, South Braintree, Mass.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-09-09

PIc-NIc.-Yesterday Sunday school
picnic was holden at the Village Hall in
Ira. The assemblage was large for town
of it's size. In order to give interest to
the occasion, couple selected that time
and place to be- Joined in the bands of
wedlock, by Rev. L. Kinney, pastor of the
Baptist church. Immediately after this
ceremony the company present were in.
vited to partake Of q sumptious dinner
prepared by the voluntary contributions
of the people for the occasion.
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Christian Convention,

In accordance with call issued by the
county committee, a convention of dele.
gates representing tho different churches
and christian associations'in the county
convened in the Congregations! church
in Hnbbardton, Wednesday,, Sept. lst
4 1869. at 10 o'clock, a IA The meeting
was called 10 order by Bro. Ferrand Par
ker, one of the executive committee. who
presided over the morning session.
Tho exercises were opened with prayer
by Rev Calvin Granger, pastor of the
church. Then all joined in singing,
can hail tie 20 rcr of Jesus name,
Let angels pro-trite fall"
and the reading 5y the chairman of a DOR
ton of scripture. Then half hour was
devoted to prayer and cxhor;ation, inter
spcrsed with singing of sacred songs.
led by Bro. Il. c. Thrall. of West Rut-
land.
The following questions we're then pro-
posed for discussion, which were partici-
pated in with trnc Christian zeal and ear
ne>tness by different members of the con-
vention.
list. What arc the best means of ex
tending the gospel in the churches of
Rutland county TO bring them to more
earnest labor- for Christ.
I'd, What relation do social meetinus
bear upon the permanency and pro .perity
of the church?
At the conclusion Of tho discussion. a
committee consisting of Measrs. Bliss. of
Brandon, Marley, Of Rutland, Barber. of
Hubbardton, and Hall, of Pittsford, war
appointed To nominate officers for the Der |
manent organization of the convention.
and to present business for the afternoon
and evening sessions
Adjourned to o'clock, p. m.
AT the invitation of Mr.. II. Barber.
chairman OF the committee of arrange.
ments. the delegates were invited to re-
pair to the Hotel and partake of cola.
ton prepared expressly for them by the
ladies' of Hubardton. Refreshments SUBJ
and delicate were provided in
abundance.
AFTERNOON. II
At 2 o'clock the convention met persu-
ant to adjournment. The first half hour
was set apart as prayer and experience
meeting, conducted by Bro G.. d. Spen. q
Ter of Fairhaven. u
At the close of these exercises the com.
nittee on nominations reported as officers ,,
II the convention, for President d. X
Hall of Pittsford, Vice-President Rev. n.
:. Austin of Benson, Secretary B. WI
Burt of Castleton.
The business committee introduced the 4
questions and resolution for the q
of the convention: Q,
LIST. What are the Young Mems Chris.
ian Associations doing to advance the Ie
piritual condition of tho church, discus %
on opened BY j. E. Manley of Rutland.
I'd. Resolved, THAT intemperance ia 4
he great enemy of the church and the .
orld and that the traffic in, or use Of in. 2.
'xicsting drinks as beverages should be
ught BY every Christian effort" Tia m
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The Chicago Sorosis il breaking ut
by marriage.
Florida is ablaze with the orange
crop.
-PAran Stevens s.pires to build .
hotel.
Lager beer is too strong for Msjor
Jones.
KENTUCKY has a good crop Of sorg.
hum.
Hiram Powers announces himself .
spiritualist.
"A rat bit An Ohio infant on the nose
and killed it.
Man is like a potato, never sure when
he will get into hot water
Chang. the Chinese giant, il in love
with Miss Swan. the Nova Scotia giautsss
Brigham Young says all that is nee
essary for sick babies is herb tea and
fifth.
The Princess of Wales battles eyery
morning at Wilbad
The butterflies Of fashion are fitting
back to town.
Ida Lewis complains that she has 90
many visitors she can't help mother about
the washing.
Chicago has received q car load OF
California grapes.
Sheridan finds the fishing up Kicka-
poo Valley better than the sport at Sara
togx.
"A screw the Americans will find il |
hard to make loto)se -Oxford's crew. i
Judy.
"A Kentucky velocipedist has been
fined IS for disturbing the peace. He ran
over . woman.
-Boncicsult IL again in the papers, de-
Tending his last play from the charge of
immortality.
-4orrissey is to build gorgeous club
house opposite the Congress spring.
are crumbling.
"A Philadelphia paper represents the
'atash in the Schuylkill a WINNING
'bout with tin cups in their moutha b..
ring for drink.
"A jealous wife in St. Louis oovb;d.a
'er husband IN the street the other d.v.
ose his shirt bosom, bit his arm, and nov
ssls bsttsr.
"A young woman Of Memphis has Sol.
owed the advice Of the Revelation. apro-
ossd" to man she liked, and msrrisd 1
i'm the next day. !
.-Pianchette claims another l.... -, '
To. It draws portraits in colored crsvon =
X yossg woman Of Michigan.
An Englishman has invented . nav 40
arfsg hay and grain IN 30 minute. bv :
y nss Of artificial heat
-Jsdy thinks babies are Ike st.r.. h. =
ne .thses 10 no speech nor lanRvses .
Asrs tAs voies u not hsard." 4,
1t isntsvsry preacher who owns Al g
1922 but one Of Brigham Young's y
Iders dos. and prints his sermons = p
Kelley doesn't want the duty =.
coal taken of, for fear Nova Scotia. in :
ss easa wouldn't wish for annsx.tion. ~
The reason Mis- Anthony f.vors .hor. pl
es:ss-to enable her to execute the 81. ID
Athony dancs.-[Ex. N
H. - soms logioans as,srt, there u NO -
morrow, ~ wat 10 know how thsrs O =.
- . ysstsrday.-CJady. =
Tho old Quaksr bszialsround n 70
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discussion Of this saaslnti6n w.s opeasd
byR, +. Window formerly Of PitasSoed,
bat for six years past rssidsat Of Wash
ington, D. O.
Sd. What efforts can b Sasde BY the
Christian Associations and the church
generally to influence the great num-
Der who do not attend the worship Of God
on the Sabbath BY Rev. Hr. Austin Of
Benson.
4th. What are the best means used for
the conversion Of souls, opened By Rev.
Mr.. Tu1bury Of Brandon. A lively dis
cussion on the above themes was engaged
in for three hours BY Hessrs. Bliss Of
Brandon, Smith Of Pittsford, Parker Of
Csstleton, Stevens of Fairhsven, Cyr Of
Rutland, Granger Of Hubardton, Thrsll
of Rutland, a delegate from Sherburn and
Rev Mr.. Roby of Maine. After singing
praise God from whom all blessings
aow," and the benediotion pronounced,
adjourned to 81 o'clock p. N.
EVENING.
At 81 o'clock exercises opened with O.
season OF prayer and oonfsrrencs for an
hour, led BY D. K. Hall of PittsSord. Five
minute remarks were then offered By
Bros. Cyr Of Rutland, Roby Of Maine,
Francis of Castleton, Selden Of Brandon
and Winslow Of Washington City. Tho
last hour was devo.sd to reports from
churches and associations and to prayer
md praise. Thus began, continued and
an exceedingly interesting
md profitable christian gathering in this
:ruly rural and romantic town Of HUBBARD |
on. b. B.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-09-09

A COURSE OF LECTUREs.-We learn
that the committee of the Young Mems
Christian Association Lecture Course
have already secured four Of the star lee
tnrers OF the country, and are negotiating
tor several others. Thus they have Be-
cured as good and brilliant q course az
will be presented in the city of New York
or Boston. 1t is to be hoped that no one
will endeavor to interfere by making
tenders of higher price to any of the
lecturers to secure them on private specu-
lation.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-09-09

WHAT IS TO BE DONE IN HEAVEN
The Rev. Henry Ward Beecher ridicules
the popular idea that the inmates of hea-
ven do nothing but stand around a great
white throne. with harpe in their hands.
and sing psalms. Mr.. Beecher, it seems
to us, has the right of the matter. There
Is no scriptural ground for limiting the
actlvits and employment of immortal
beings to monotonous physical exercise;
and 1t is a wonder that the
absurdity of doing 80 had not been
perceived long ago. 1t is much
more sensible to suppose that people in
the other life enjoy social and intellect
ual delights and have varying occupations
according to their respective capacities.
similar to those which are enjoyed bv the
good on earth, only more perfect in Quail
ity and degree. Death takes from us
nothing but the body of flesh and blood.
leaving the constitution and requirements
of our souls without radical change
W hatsver.. therefore, above mere oorpo-
'eai pleasures rightfully render us happy
here, and as no man, however pious.
would like to spend his whole life on
earth singing, it is not likely he will be
to do it hereafter.-N y San.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-09-09

SABBATH SCHOOL CoNvENTIoN.-The
Vermont and SALISBURY Sabbath School
Convention met on Tuesday, August Gath,
at o'clock p. m, Rev. J. Tobin, Moder-
ator. Annual sermon by Rev. !. G. Car
penter. The evening session was devoted
to addresses by laymen and clergymen,
and singing and Rotations BY the Ben
nington Baptist Sabbath School. One
hour On Wednesday morning was occu.
pied with business and devotion.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-09-09

NEW ENGLAND AGRICULTURAL SoCI-
ETY.-The Board Of Managers of the New
England Fair, at Portland, Maine, have
voted that all eAtries Of live stock for the
approaching exhibition, including all
classes Of trotting horses, will close at two
o'clock, Monday, Sept. 6.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-09-09

SALE OF A MARBLE QUARRY.-B. +.
Blanchard & Son have recently sold the
sherman" marble quarry, lying north of
the American aud Green Mountain
quarrirs in West Rutland, TO our towns.
men r r. Mead, III. II. Pain, r. f..
Livermore and w. ID. Goodnow, who pro-
pose at an early day to fully dsvelopo the
quarry. We shall take occasion here.
after to speak more fully of this quar-
~ and the others lying upon that limo of
marble beds.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-09-09

ArSEA.-By some happy fortune wa,
not sessick. That was q thing 10 ~
proud Of had not always eso.psd BE-.
fore. II there Is one thing in the world
that will make man peculiarly and in
sufferably self.conoeited, it is to have his
stomach behave itself, the first day st ses.
When nearly all his eomrsdes are seesiok
Soon, venerable fossil, sAavled 10 ~
chin, and bsndsged like Q mummy. an
peared at the door Of the aftsr-deck houae
sne the next iuroh Of the ship shot him
INTO my arms. I said:
Good-morning, sir. It is Q fine dsv.~
10 put his hand ON his stomach, and
said, "Oh, myr and then staggered avav
aud fell over the coop Of sky-light,
Presently another old gentleman VA
projected from the Same door with Rreat
violence. said:
"Calm yourself, sir. There il no hur-v
It is fne day, sir"
He. also. put his hand on his stou.ch
A said. "Oh, myi" and rseled svsv.
In little vhile, another vetsrnn -
abruptly from the s.me soo-
'l:wing at tho air Soe saving support. /
Good morning, ir. Il l.. An. AL
'ay- 0~' 70
"Oh. myw
! thought 90. I anticipated him. .,v
.ow. ! stood there and vas bomhsr6.4
.,sn cld Fentlsmen for IN hour psrAeus
Oh, my ~
- 4s svay, then, IN . tAonshtspl
a00o' Asaad' this i god pleascss a.
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dRANT AT THE sTArE FAIR.-The
State Fair is to be he Id at Burlington on
tuesday. Wednes' Jay, Tbursday. and
Friday, Sept. 14tf :, 18th, 10th, and 18th.
non Luxe Polar d has ACCEPTED the invi-
'atlon 70 deliver tho address. Gen. Grant
wiz oe 'neie ne day during the Fair. A
great time IL expected. In many respects
- VIII % !" Ae most attractive exhibition
for many ears
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- Two great Departments Of the Fair-
Aosses and nest stuok-is BY no means
ahating. Indeed, it IL greatly on the in.
SesAss., There has never been time in
he State when there has been 20 large an
amount of blood stock a. at present.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-09-09

VERMONT AND SALISBURY AssOCI-
ALTON. The Vermont and Shaftsbury
Baptist Association met at Bennington on
Wednesday, August 25th. Rev. H. L.
Crosse, Moderator, Rev. w. Il. Rugg,
Clerk and Treasurer, Rev. ]. @. Butler,
Assistant Clerk. The opening sermon
was BY Rev. H. L. Crosse. Other sermons
were preached during the meeting Of the
Association, which continued until
Thursday aoon, by Rev. VIM. Arthur of
Newtonville, N. Y, Rev. Miles Sanford,
D. d., Of North Adams, Mass, and Rev.
G. P. Sheldon, D. D.. of Troy, N. Y.
The letters from the churches, seven.
teen in number, reported forty-three bap-
tisms, and total membership of 1850.
The sermons and reports of commit
tees were interspersed with interesting
and profitable devotional exercises.
The next anniversary will be held at
Wallingford.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-09-09

THREE MONTHS FREE.-The publish.
or Of Merry's Museum offers to send that
popular magazine three months free to
any one who wishes to examine it. Ad.
dress Horace B. Fuller, published, IA
Bromfield street, Boston.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-09-09

DEMOCRATIC CAUcUs.-At the T,en,r,.
cratic caucus last evening, John NJ Han
was nominated candidate for to IN rep
resentatjve. We were not able. before
going to press, to get the list ST justices.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-09-09

PATENTS ISSUED TO VERMONrKRs
AUa. S1.-Willism 81. Brothers, Winoo-
ski, assignor to himself and Elisha Allen,
same place-Jaok for spinning. =
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BIT OLIVE Y. THoNAs.
Rest thee on this bosom, Father!
Let me bear thy droopiDg head!
Love, the tendcrest, shali eufold thee
Till the light Of life has nedl
Do you ak the cause Of sadness,
etiu repeating, "Do not vsspr
Shall We walk liSe's path with sadness
When thou deepest deaths long deep!
I can hear the assel calling,
A. tAs solemn hsszs % b.,
lean hear his 20 ,t,tep falling
A. watch the fading eye.
Ihave asked myself the question,
Can Aad unto life's end
One to al shy place made vacant,
One 10 prove 70 true friend.
Newer, ftesber love hath crowned me,
Other ties may yet be mine.
But can ne'cr when grief hath bound me,
Bear pursf faith than thine.
Strong and tender ~. thy guidance,
In the paths OF peace and truth,
Beeufiful thy influence over
Al the golden days Of youth.
In thy smile our spirits re-ted,
A an Ark. secure and strong.
And the music Of our homestead
Was thy cheerful step and song.
have shared thy keen aAliction
When our pet lamb fom % sirayed
have heard thy benedicxion
When the marriage bond vas made.
There were shsdovs On the dial,
Where vas traced thy manhood's vane,
Passing down hfe's weary hillside,
Rest awaiting thse to gain.
But fold the closer, closer,
To my heart thou Art more dear
Than md al the joy and bles.ine
That hath crowned thee many yeas.
Memory keepeth nsught hut beauty,
A IL earnsn all It's store,
Nausht but this neglected duty
OF my heart, to prize thee more.
Human eyes zee not their treasures
Till they fade to shine no more,
Humaa love cannot be measured
Till des.h knocksth ct the door.
IooaId pray thss God would spare thse;
That thy oliver locks would b
At my sade until the me>ags
OF the holy came to me.
But know that thou art dying,
All my + ars and hopes are vain,
And thy form will soon be lying
On the couch that hath no pain
Soon our hearts will bleed With anguiah
As we greet thy vacan. chair,
A ve mis the fervent welcome
To the home thy hands made fair.
Slowly. surely comes the tidings
Ears cannot mistake IL nov,
But il brings serene submission
Only, to thy waiting brow.
Oh my father. grant thy blessing,
Let thy smile upon me ret,
Whii~ ms lips TO thine are pressing
With full hearts tenderness.
Thou hsd'st never aueht but favor
For thy child e'er ready thou
To DER mantle all the srrors i
Thine had gathered DER my brow.
80, TO-DAY, thou ersnte-t pardon
AZ ! ask, fW deed. and word
That ha.h seemed 70 thee ungrsteful
Or . thought Of pain hath stirre3.
Rest thee, nov, upon thi. bosom
Let my arms enfo,d thy head
Tender-st ministry III give thee,
Till the Light Of life has led
goth, 1857.
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AURORA BoREALIs.-A splendid dis
play OF the Aurora Boreal'4s was visible
in the north last night ,etween twelve
and one O'Clock.
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APPoINTMENT.-Gsov. Page has ap-
pointed Warren II. Smith, Esq, Ju.tice
of tn" Peace, in place of George FL. Che
ney, resigned. Mr.. Smith has entered
upon bis dutfes and is engaged in the
correction Of the Check List.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-09-09

CAsTLEToN.-Rev. Chauncey Giles of
New York will preach at the Libers i
Christian Church in Castleton on Sund Az
evening, September 5, commencing ut 8
o'clock.
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WHITEHALL, Sept. I'd, 1859.

Editor of Herald We think you arc q
little rough in your notice OF the tourna-
ment holden here yesterday. Possibly
your special mr.. Cosnito,) did sec '.four
fights in our town, but did not, and it
was the remark Of several who were pres
ent. that the crowd was remarkably quiet
and well behaved.
And if he got into crowd where "ev-
cry fifth man had his head puddled, mud
died and fuddled," he must have mixed
with the very lowest class of our society,
for large majority Of the crowd that at.
tended the Firemens' meeting, had their
heads perfectly level, and too sober to
think others muddled. We know our
place has some hard cases in 1t, and much
has been done to ferret them out, and fill
their places with better men. A great
in the moral condition of
the place has been wrought during the
last ten years, and now We are happy to
say that more than one out Of five are
good, sober and Industrious citizens.
A VISITOR.