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The New York herald., 1869-02-16

wavc rolling on In irresistible majesty rising higher
and higher over opposing obstacles, spreading out
and submerglng In all directions all existing crceds
ana the HERALD makes polite bow to the lowly
Nazarene. II u patr0nizing bow, but shadow OF
serious thought seems for moment to pass across
minded that II wc win but look for It, there is resi-
dunn OF humanity amid the saddest and most DESC
late ruins OF the soul.
The New York herald., 1869-02-16
o e T r y a z Y
Sol smith.

telegram from St Louis announces the death In
that city, on Sunday morning, or Sol Smith, the
well known actor and manager, from congestion Of
the BRAIN He was nearly sixty-eght years Of age,
having been born the goth Of April, 1901, in Che
mango county, in this State. At an early age he re-
moved to the West. where he introduced the theat-
rca profession first appearing the stage at VIM
cennes Indiana in 1slo His success from the start
though somewhat slow, sure. He gained In
popularity with the people OF the Western States in
nearly all Of which he appeared. For about eight
he did not perform In any the large cities OF
the Union. but In 1927 he left the West for the pur
pose OF accepting an enhancement IN New Orleans.
In which city he first appeared in the character OF
Bin Lacsaday. The following year he went to Mis-
sissippi, and at Natchez was dubbed ''0ld Sol,r
from the many times In which he played ''od men,
parts. Mr. Smiths success IN the South was great
from the outset His popularity increased with rapid
ity, until from beng stock actor on a salary he
became Of the most important theatrical mana
gers In that section. Indeed, for large number
Of years manager outside OF the most importar.
cities In the south could compete with mis- firm,
which was known as Ludlow h Suih. The de-
ceased passed so many years In the North and
Southwest that he was bat little known IN t.lis
part Of the Union although by reputation his name
was familiar to large number OF persons. In 1885
he performed at the old Park theatre in this city for
q briel time bat the audiences of the Mississippi
Valley were more congenial 10 his tastes aud he
soon returned TO them. One OF the great sources Of
the success OF The deceased In the south was his
gained him friends among the auick-tempered but
conviyial and hospitable Southerners. "0ld sol'
was always certain OF hearty welcome wherever
he went nom ST. Louis to New Orleans Little Rock
To Galveston. As a companion ne was sure cure
for the blues. The fund of humorous anecdotes he
possessed and drew from literally never failed TO
excite the risibilities OF the most melancholy OF
nortals Not long ago he published in book form
collection OF rich stories relating TO the theatrical
profession Mr.. Smith leaves two sons behind him,
who are well known as actors Of more than ordinary
merit-Mark Smith stage manager nj Booths the
atre and sol smith, Jr., the popular low comedian
now engaged at Woods Museum. The death or
'Old Sol' Will be sincerely regretted by the profes
sion IN general aud by thousands in the West aud
South. where be won all OF his reputation aud popu-
arfty
The New York herald., 1869-02-16

Valued o. between $4,000, 900 and ts,ooooco
CENTRAL MARKET.
There has recently been erected on the block
bounded by Broadway, Seventh avenue Forty
eighth and Forty-ninth streets at private expense
market house of the following dimensions.
IL occupies nearly the whole block bounded by
Broadway, seventh avenue ana Fortyeighth and
Forty ninth streets having front on Forty
feet; on Broadway OF las feet, ana ON tho
northery line OF ITS feet II II one story high with
walls from ~ 10 10 feet high. . cupola OF SKY
basement or cellar underneath substantial brick
lght 50xo0 feet In the ceDtrc. at height Of about
- feet fr0m the door. 60 windows on otvots.
The New York herald., 1869-02-16

4 New Railroad Projccc-The Ice Harvest
the Fall River.
DDDEFoRD, Feb. H. 1862
The two cities OF BIddcford and Saoo are now
agitatng the subject OF building railroad up
the valley Of the saco river, tapping thc Portland
and Rochester and the Portland and OgdonsDtsr
roads. charter has been applied for and Nllt pro.
btbly be grant this week. Limerick. au iucriDr
town IN the same county, has unanimously votsA 10
l0an i've per cent Of Its valuation In AID oil tho pro
pyse1 road.
river ut the present time In harvesting Tea
which If equal 10 any In the world. the water beins
especially adapted ia purity Tor Tie purpose
The New York herald., 1869-02-16
NEW YORK HERALD TUESDAY u.s.

and on top Of the cup0la another skyght 6x22 feet
besides four other skylghs near the north line each
I0x2O feet. The roof Is gravel and tar cemented,
frepr0of. The f0or Is double panked with Two
layers Of felt, saturated with tar, between them,
and water tight There are Is double glass
doors on Forty eighth street IS on Seventh avenue:
and Twentyone on broadway. all with fan lights and
piyots over them 4x5 feet and six windows on the
north wall 3x3 feet. and IL chimney fues in the
walls; also IL glass doors to the basement, with
stairs from the outside. The ceiling ls pine;
the whole market is painted and kalsomined,
inside and outstde water closets for men In the
basement, SeYenth avenue side, and for women IN
the basement Broadway side.
The whole building is drained by sewers connecting
with each stand, running through ana connecting
with the man sewers In the streets The Cr0ton
water IL supplied to the market BY two metres and
the market Is lighted inside and outside by over 400
gas Jets ana about $50 chandeliers.
The interior Is divided into las stalls, mostly seven
by ten feet, some larger few Bmaller-the whole
occupied by about eighty dealers There Is office
in the northwest corner, janitors' closets. &c. A
corridor runs oil around the stands next TO the
walls, besides SIX ways running through rom
Broadway to Seventh avenue, and centre passage
way from Fortyeghth street. running north, ten feet
wide. The stands are OF oak and walnut, highly
polished. Meat stands have patent icehouseS, DC.
The numerous doors, windows, skyights. &c. lail
made to open at once II necessary insure thorough
ventilation and light to the market. In addition TO
this there in different parts OF the city about 300
private markets, generally occupying the lower pOr
t0ns OF buildings, sometimes taking In two or three
The New York herald., 1869-02-16
Alvin Hunt.

Alvin liant, late night editor of the woi.d, died
at UnadIlla 0tsego county. this State on the ian
nsr. Mr.. Hunt was born September IS, Is4o, In the
northern part OF New YORK. His father was a
Journalist ana conducted a paper In watertown for
some Years vita what those who remember IL recol-
lect to have been ability far beyond the average.
lis son learned the trade or printing aud came to
New YORK IN 1889 to follow 10. For some time he set
type in the olice OF the JOuygdf 0f commerce. but
left II for the Argus. n weekly paper. which he
served IN various capacities. until the paper was
consolidated win the WO1d, In tie autumn OF 1853.
About February e took The position cf night editor
aud held until compelled 10 reiinlush it last sep
iomber by he attack Of illaess which resulted Ia
hlg apath
The New York herald., 1869-02-16

Joint committee OF the Common Council Of last
year having directed General Egbert l. Viele, CIVIL
Engineer, to examine the markets Of this city and
make report upon their condition, the result Of his
investigation was laid before Mayor Hall YESTERDAY
and contains important stattstics:-
To A. OAKEY HALL, Mayor Of New York.
The following report upon the markets OF the city
been prepared at the request or Joint committee
OF the Common Council OF 1863 The time required
lion before the close Of the year, and therefore
transmit 1t through you to the present Board.
THE PRESENT CONDITION g or L TnE a MAEaEIs ARE ;r..n
In number, and are designated as foli0ws:-
Washington Market. Gouyerneur Market
West Washington Market Gen Marss
Franklin Market. Essex Market.
Catharine Market. Union Market
Clinton Market TOmpkinS Market.
WASHINGTON MARKET
What is known as Washington Market Is the rem
nant OF an old building erected on Washington
street. between Vesey and Fulton streets, many
years ago for public market. TO this there mas
been ADDED, from time to time, sheds and booths Of
one kind and another until the space appropriated
for market purposes, together with the entire side
walk and large portion of the adjoining streets mas
been occupied by an 0bominabe collection OF
rickety and decayed shanties III the last stages OF
diapidaton; filthy in the extreme disgusting TO the
sight and smell and disgracefui to any community,
civilized or barbar0us. No words could adequately
describe the appearance OF desoate squalor which
is presented TO the eye IN viewing these premises.
no. ony for the city oi New York but for the people
within circuit Of twenty five thirty miles Pro.
badly two millions OF consumers derive from this spot
their market produce, and at least one hundred
Thousand producers are directly or indirectly
connected with 1t. The original market property
occnnied the space between Washington and
West Streets vesey and Fulton, an area OF
4s75o square feet; but the increasing demand for
space has caused the occupation OF large area, be-
tween the eastward lines OF Vesey and Dey streets
and from she line or West westerly to the river,
an area OF 272,7 71S square feet. This Is what Is
known AS West washington Market. III auultlOn 10
thus ali the buildings for many blocks In the
vicinity are occupied for produce and all the streets
by market wagons. In the busy market hours tue
crowded condition of all the approaches and the
pressure confusion and jostng incident TO 1t beg
gars all description.
Tho following Is an actual count OF the vehicles re-
ceiyng ana delivering market produce III the streets
adjacent to washington Market III one morning dur
The New York herald., 1869-02-16

IN Philadelphia the question wss IN regard 70
change OF location. For m1ny years tue markets OF
that cty have been cited AZ models oi cCngen,cnce
ana cleanliness. They were simply very ow shels,
occupyIn1 the central line nf Market street .na ok.
tending for many blocks. THIS street u ttr widest
in the city ana lined on either side wI.h ware
houses. Experience proved thai IN the inctevslag
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-06-24
Roll of Delegates.
ADDISON COUNTY.

ADIlSON 'OUNIf
Addison-G. w Strong
Bridport-H. n. Sollacc.
Bristol W Il. Pe4ke, Daniel Durfee
Cornwall +. ID. Dana. Samuel Everts
Ferrisburgh-W F. Allen,C C. G. Martin
Goshen-James Carson.
Leicester - John Matott substitute
Stephen Alden.
Llncoln-Howard Clark, s. Nj. Colby.
Middlebury-A S. Tracy, L. Knapp,
Justus Cobb, Ira w. Clark.
Monkton-L. L. Smith. S. F. Atwood
New Haven-W. p Nash, o. Smith.
Orwell-E. II. Bascom, II. Parish
Panton-Madison Converse.
Salsbury-John NJ. Dyer.
starksboro-E. w. Washburne, r. NJ
Livermore.
Yergennes George w Grandey. II
Q. Johnson substitutes, j. ID. Smith, E
H. Landon.
Whiting-F. d. Douglass
shoreham-John L. Rich, Z. B. Doug
lass.
Weybridge-J r. Dodge, substitute,
n. E. Parkhill.
BENNINGTON COUNTY
Arlington-Z. III. Garfield, S. M. West
Peru-D. L. Kent.
Bennington-T w. Park, A. p. Ly.
man, II. G. Root, II. B. Booth, Fred
Wilder
Dorset-Charles Field, J. B. Wood.
Landgrove-W W. Wiley.
Manchester-M. s. Colburn. J. b Hol.
lister
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-06-24

An animated discussion followed, on
'The Duty of the Churches to the Waste
Places in their own County 1t was
opened with written articles by Rev. A.
A. Smith and Rev A. Stevens; and was
participated in by many members of the
convention.
: The general conclusion seemed to be
that every member, male and female, OF
every church has a work to do, in the
Sabbath school, in tract distribution, or
in visiting from house to house, in order
to reclaim such places, and win those who
dwell in them to Christ.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-06-24

AT the late meeting Of the Board of
Missions Of the Episcopal church, in
Newark, the subject Of the discussion be-
ing Parochial Missionary work, the Rev.
DIR. Boggs was speaking about the neglect
of the people TO attend public worship,
and said, II have free church at New
Brunswick, but it is seldom filled on Sum
days. How am to get people to come =
At this. DIR. Miersmitb, Rector of Trini-
ty Church, started up and said, 'Iu tell
you how, Brother Boggs-send for Steve
Tying. He'll fill your church for you"
Smallpox and scarlet fever have both
become epidemic at st. Johns, Canada
East, and have made their way from the
inhabitants into the barracks among the
soldiers. The diseases wear a serious as
pect at present, and all the soldiers able
to be moved are put under tents. The
government has determined to remove the
troops from the town as soon as their sa-
nitary condition will admit, and then st.
Johns loses one of its few remaining dis
tinctions. It's decline has been rapid and
extreme since the railroad converted 1t
into mere way station instead OF ter
minus, as it was in the days OF steamers,
when it was at the head of navigation on
the Richelieu river.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-06-24
General Convention of Vermont

Tuesday evening, after an interesting
prayer-meeting of half an hour. Professor
Hungerford, of Burlington. read care
fully prepared paper on The Relation OF
Christian Associations to the Churches, y
in which he represented this relation as
very close, though not strictly organic
the great design and work of both being
the same, and the active members Of the
associations who alone vote and control
them. being members of evangelical
churches.
II was suggested that the churches be
officially represented III the associations
by a delegate chosen by each church,
whose members are in the association, to
constitute one OF the Board of Direc-
tors.
Rev L. H. Cobb, of Springfield, gave
an earnest extemporaneous address on
this subject, taking substantially the
same ground as Prof Hungerford. but
insisting that the associations are subor-
dinate TO the churches: yet urging that
they have the sympathies and prayers of
the churches.
Wednesday, June IS. The morning
prayer meeting, at 6 o'clock, was we'll at
tended, and of the ordinary interest, but
it fell short of those at st. Johnsbury last
year, in tender and deep feeling and in
power.
The business session was opened with
prayer by Rev. Mr.. Clark, of Canada.
The roll was called, and the minutes of
yesterday were read and approved. The
Fairbanks Boards, for the relief of needy
and disabled ministers and for the aid OF
INDECENT students preparing for the min
istry, made their reports, which were ac-
cepted and adopted. A movement has
been inaugurated for the assistance of
needy widows and children of deceased
ministers, and something more than $500
already raised for this purpose.
Rev. Theodore s. Brown, delegate from
the Presbyterian General Assembly, n. s.,
reported lie spoke hopefully and en-
Enthusiastically of the attempts to unite,
and the prospects of uniting, the two
branches of the great Presbyterian body,
the 0. S. and the N. S. assemblies, as
though the union is already virtually ac-
complished.
The anniversary of the Vermont Do
mestic Missionary Society was, as usual,
well attended, and was of greet interest.
Hon. ]. W. Hickock, President of the
Society, was in the chair. The meeting
was opened with singing and prayer by
Rev. H. c. Riggs of st. Adams. The
we'll prepared report of the corresponding
Secretary, Rev. G. S. Smith, showed the
work of the Society, and the destitute
places in tbs State. The claims of the
society were earnestly advocated, and the
duty Of the stronger churches to aid the
feeble ones, strongly urged, by Revs
Byington, Cobb, Hubert, Dascomb, Ste-
vens, Leavitt, Tu1bary and Ray.
In the afternoon, the sacrement of the
Lords Supper was administered; the
Delegate from Canada, and Rev. w. w.
Davenport of the Theological Institute of
| O,ru aox;cxk ~,~oasd;c<v ok kho &ah1a
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-06-24

WrTTIcIsMs OF IRvING.-Washingt
Irving was fond of ludicrous rejoinders.
" Do you sing Z" said be one evening to .
gentleman who had called. Il sometimes
join in q chorus" replied the other, in an
important way. Then give us chorus"
Mr.. Madison Morton has put this jest in
to one of his many farces. On another
occasion some person asksd, Do You
know Hebrew, Mr.. Irving Yes, he
answered with the utmost gravity, but
can't speak IL great deal better than !
can sneak it."-Fom THE PHHOeoRHY
or ABsURDIrY, in 0e July nuDsb~ Of
LppincOsfs Magazine.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-06-24

PHIL SHERIDAN.-ln looks, be has
changed little during these seven event
ful years; his frame Is something stouter
his face maturer, and its lines more
strongly marked. Most pictures of him
are very poor they make him look coarse
featured and hard featured. and really
know of no other fitting adjective" bull
let headed" actually, his countenane j.
very genial and mellow, and his eyes
bright aud full Of feeling. lie has a sin
gularly sweet voice, low, rich, and well
modulated. Old comrades in arms tell Of
scenes in which his eyes fairly lightened,
and his voice thundered in strange oaths :;
but, az a host, his bearing is the perfection
of breeding. One who met him simply az
a private citizen and stranger, would
say, Here j. man Of ideal manners, OF
the frank simplicity, the heartine-s, the
the perfect ease which,
20 far as manners can, constitute the
model gentleman"-1 H. Richardson.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-06-24
Princess and Page.
BY Lucy II. HoorKR.

Spring in France is sunny and fair,
Springs sweet odors enchant the air.
Into the Louvre's easement wide
Poureth the sunshines golden tide.
Princess Marguerite standeth there,
Jeweled daisies amid her hair.
She glances down and whispers low,
3" Who is the page that waits below y
+" Yon handsome youth with joyous air,
With broad white brow and shining hair."
The page looks up-his eager glance
Reefs on the falpest face in France.
Glance answers glance with meaning sweet,
Fair page-fair Princess Marguerite.
The summer : scented 'zepbyr's glide,
Into the Louyre's easement wide.
Summers sunshine in golden sheen
Glmmers around Queen Catharine.
"what handsome page" she mutters low,
aTs he that waiteth now below J"
"Ihe velvet cap that crowns hls curls
Is clasped with a daisy wrought Of pearls"
last night he sang an old song sweet,
Isl douee, 81 douee, est la Marguerite"
81 hear and heed 50 have a care,
Ny handsome page my daughter fair -
III.
The autumn winds chant wild refrain
Above the dark and sullen Seine
A pallid moon with spectral light
Changes TO ghostly day the night.
over the rivers bosom spread,
widens a stain of fearful rcd
Out Of the depth there rises now
4 pale dead face with cloven brow,
And tangled mid the blood-stained eurls
There CLEANS a daisy wrought Of pearls.
From ne .Jaig NzuJ,r II LirpiEootrs Mag
rim.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-06-24
THE RUTLAND HERALD
THURSDAY, JUNE II, 1863.
Republican State Convention.

At eleven o'clock Wednesday the Repub-
lican State Convention convened at the
Rutland Opera House for the purpose Of
nominating State officers to be supported
at the next State election. The atten-
dance was very large, and the proceedings
harmonious for meeting in which so
many conflicting interests are represented,
and so many popular men are candidates
for the nominations to be made by the
convention.
a. The meeting was called to order by
Gen. Geo w Grandy, chairman Of the
State Committee, who nominated for tenn
purary chairman Hon. Heman Carpenter
of Mortified, and he was unanimously
elected, Mr.. Carpenter on taking the
chair said he had no speech he desired to
make, but that he was thankful for the
honor conferred, and would do all in his
power to expedite the business of tn e
convention After a faw other pertenant
remarks, he called upon the convention
90 no inmate a temporary Secretary.
Upon motion Of Henry Clark, Of Rut-
and, Albert Clarke, OF St Albans, was
appointed Temporary Secretary.
Tho r,ll f,r tbn C,nvaptio, .,,.,.. read
80 r. III. S....4.u,. e -. 81.
'oin'''''''''
lpon motion OF Gen. Grandy, OF YER
.,ennes. a committee OF one from. each
ropptv W.. .ann,iotrd tn h.. .d.nominotad
81
~,o'"'''' ''s y" ','' y, '''''' - p''i'' =
ana present /" Ihe convention ron oi
Delegates dniy elected to tins Convention
John IS. Page OF Rutland sad he des'r-
ed to extend an invitation to the members
Of the Convention present and to stran-
gers IN town. - take an excursion to the
marble qHarrles' that tram would leave
'no 0'P'' '',''l'''l''''S -, upon 'n' oI'se o'
'n,, ''n'sn'''', "e nay or' u 'h' cl''t'
'f iof'i'nd ana concord ana ofher einI-
"gnt gentlemen are no" visiting IN town
anu VIII accompany ING party
in' '''''' "i'o"ii'e'i a. committee on
','-'l-''.'''2 ,5I.' ,S 'o.''N uo
Ro.nni,,,,tnr c,,n,,t,. f,t.,Ios Eil1d
CALEDONIA County. &. b, Ballard
Essex County, w. @ Cummings
+ fr'nEll' county II, -, y. =, PenIGn- mon
,,,,s,lf.. c.. II II p,,,,..r.
Chittenden County. J. l.. Bar,tow.
Orange County, j. G. stearns
Orleans County, y NJ. Camp.
i,,'''lna co"@'y' iiefify ClarN r. O.,
b.rj
Windbam C,uuty. \ Stoddnrd
Windsor County, l.. O. Greene.
Upon motion of Mr. Harris Of Brattle
horo, voted that committee of nine
three from each Congressional district
Toe appointed to nominate "a State Commit
tee for the year ensuing.
4 delegate moved to reconsider the last
vote. which was rejected.
Upon motion of Mr.. Benton of St. Al
= bans. voted that committee OF five be
appointed to prepare and present resoiu-
lions for the consideration or the ConVen-
Jion.
The chair appointed as committee to
nominate a State Committee
"a Di.t-B. ID. Harris. Prosper Mer-
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-06-24

The Dubuque Herald has the following
sketch of Doctor Mary e. Walker:
Miss Doctor Mary Z. Walker was first
seen and heard Of west of the Mississippi
in the Spring of 1S60 One morning in
May the local columns Of each of the Du-
buque dailies referred TO the fact, with
comments not very complimentary, that a