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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-02-17

FAIR HAvEN.-The following are the
reolutions relative to the death of Gov
error Washburn, adopted at the Fair Ha-
We and Lake Shore Railroad meeting,
he'd at Fair Haven on Tuesday last:
Whereas, We have heard with profound
roget and sorrow of the death of his Ex-
cebncy, Peter T. Washburn, Governor of
Vemont therefore,
es0E0ed, That we recognize in this in
terosition of Divine Providence, a severe
affietion to our State in the loss of a
wothy citizen and an upright and honor
abb Chief Magistrate.
BSOIUed, That we tender to his family
and friends our heartfelt sympathy in
thisafhiction, and would make their sor-
rowour own.
ES0lced, That while we shall ever hold
his memory as sacred, We recognize the
jus'ce of the dispensation, and trust that
thesvent may be overruled for our good.
kS0loed, That copy of these resolu-
ton be forwarded to his family, with the
assurance of our high regard.
The Fair Haven Journal says:
Tie Masonic Festival, on Friday night
of lst week, was brilliant success. The
adde's by Bro. Henry Clark of Rutland,
on be Emission of Masonry" was a rare
pronction, such as every mason should
hea and treasure up. Over 60 couples
had tickets to the dance. Seventeen
coules were present from Phoenix Lodge
Nope, Whitehall, and other neigh boring
lodgs were well represented. The sup
per was above criticism, even by the
mos fastidious, and all the arrangements
at tie hotel were conducted in McBride's
beststyle-which is sufficient praise.
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RUTLAND, Vt, Feb. 18th, 1870.

Gentlemen Your note requesting me
to give course of lectures in this village
was duly received. Thanking you for
your kindness and courtesy, l will en-
deavor to speak to you abont Vermont
in the days of Ethan Allen and Vermont
to-day" next Tuesday evening at Z
o'clock, in the Village Hall.
Yours,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-02-17

LEICEsTER.-The next meeting of the
Leicester Debating Society will be held
at Town Hall, Friday the 18th inst.
Question for discussion Resolved that
the career of Louis Napoleon is worthy
the admiration of the world.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-02-17

prtience is the work of Mr.. Eben Taplin,
for several years companion of the
young sculptor Mead, now at work in the
shop of the Walker Brothers of Burling-
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-02-17

VER5ENNEs. - Butter sold in YER
gennes, last market. day, from % to 81
cents per pound; market not active.
Four thousand two hundred and eighty
pounds were shipped. Cheese sold from
z to 10 cents.
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ger and fell a corpse. We learn by pri-
vate sources that deceased was an elderly
man, and had son residing In Atchison.
1t is supposed that the deed was COM
mitted during temporary alteration of
mind, and on no other superstition can it
be accounted for
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-02-17

this way, where we have covered the pas
lures with shoe shops and mills and have
so many mouths to feed? A vessel is now
fitting out at New York, by the way, to
bring cargo of Texas beef there, kept
fresh by the refrigerating process, and the
papers of that city are looking for cheaper
prices for meat in few weeks.
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cept it come through her husband or
father. She is the steam, he the engine
to be put in motion by her. Taking this
position, woman loses her personal ac-
countability before God and the world.
But the bad and ignorant viii control the
good and Intelligent. Is the proportion
of bad women to the good greater than
among men ? The same objection applies
to them; you must not vote for fear OF
abuse, SO you must not read for fear OF
bad books must not reason for fear OF IN
fidelity must not become educated, SAID
the Priest, for yen will abuse knowledge.
It is better to grant the liberty if it is
abused sometimes; better try to live, if we
fail, than to make no attempt. Univer-
sal suffrage as applied to men, is success
and am 10th to believe that women are
any worse than they. But women do not
want to vote Many men say, if they want
the ballot, let them have it, but they do
not. Perhaps their own wives or daugh-
tiers do not care for it, but they should
remember that there are hundreds
and thousands that do. Look at
the petitions sent before the Mas
sachusetts Legislature, with long
list of names consisting of the most prom
inent men and women. Indeed, if there
were but one woman that wanted it, or ii
there were none, still we should demand
it for rights sake. If it is true they do
not, it only proves their greater ignorance
of their own condition, for none so bound
ss those that don't know they are bound.
The ignorant always supposed them
selves the wisest. So long as justice de-
mands it, clear away the obstacles in the
way Of her exercising the right, then
educate her to it's use. Slavery is none
the less wrong, because the slave, never
tasting the sweets of liberty, hug their
chains and fatter themselves they have
all the liberty they need. Again it is
said it will destroy families and lead to
divisions aud quarrels. But does not this
apply to all other things, in which an
honest difference of opinion may exist,
questions of finance, management of the
family, and religious liberty. She ought
to have no religious opinion of her own,
for fear of disturbing her family. Does
difference of religious opinion break up
families and religious faith is stronger
than politics If it should now and then
make ripple in our social life, do we
throw away our principles of religious
liberty ON this account? 1t is the old
story, roman must hare no intellectually
outside Of her husband. hence no opinion
of her Olon Ii families rest upon foun-
dation antagonistic to religious and politi-
cal liberty, let them go down, the sooner
the better. But do not fear such re-
suit, they foster within them destroying
liberty. 1t would produce no more dis
cord than religious liberty 1t is prin-
ciple Of our government that every citizen
may hold and enjoy his n~n political and
religious faith, and to allow women to
vote will produce no harm to our institu-
tions | trust the good sense and intel
ligence of Vermonters will see that now
the question is before them, that Justice
is done to the women, and the question
settled in the spirit of our age, and of our
republican institutions.
T., w RRIGHAM
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-02-17

"A little girl, delighted at the singing
of bobolink, naively and beautifully
asked, "What makes he sing 30 sweet,
mother 2-do he eat flowers n
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-02-17

STATE AGRICULTURAL SoCIETY.-A
meeting of the Board of Directors of the
Vermont State Agricultural Society and
Wool Growers Association will be held
at the American Hotel, Burlington, on
Monday evening, Feb. 21st, for the pur-
pose of making arrangements for the next
annual exhibition. The time of meeting
has been changed from the 28th to 21st,
by direction of the President of the Soci-
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Rutland, Feb. 18th, 1870.

TEACHERS INsTITUTE.-The Teach
ers' Institute for Rutland county will be
held at Fair Haven from March 9TH to
March 18th, inclusive Examination OF
teachers commences March 10th, at Q
o'clock p. m.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-02-17

CONDITION OF THE NATIONAL BANKS.
The Comptroller of the Currency has
received full returns from the National
banks to the circulars sent out last sum-
mer asking for information upon every
feature of the National bank business.
The returns are from 1914 banks, and for
the year ending September 30, 1869.
They show the following figures:
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-02-17

A BAND OF INDIANS FRozEN.-A Ne
braska letter of recent date contains the
allowing:
"About thirty warriors of the Pawnee
tribe started out from their country a
week before the storm to find some
buffalo, and, if in luck, get few scalps
from their old enemies the Sioux. When
out the party divided, some going south
where they found some buffalo, and re-
turned well loaded with meat. The
others, equally fortunate, fell in with a
party of Sioux, killed several of them,
and st arted back with about forty cap
tured ponies. On their return, aud when
about eight miles from Lone Tree Station,
they were overtaken by the terrible storm
of Sunday, and all persisted within days
march of their homes. The bodies of
these Indians, with their own and their
captured ponies, were all found lying
dead together, partly covered with snow
and ice, by the runners who were sent
out to discover their whereabouts"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-02-17

QNAL BUSINESS AT WHITEHALL
The following statement exhibits the
business at the Canal Collectors Office at
whitehall during the season of 1869:
wiole number of boats cleared, 1917
Aaount of tolls received, Sl06 57S 81
Amount of lumber cleared, l72 422, $50 feet
Amount of timber cleared, 93O3ll Gu It,
Amount Of barley cleared, lS6,542 bush
AMOUNT of bloom and bar iron
cleared, 81 $4,000 BIS
amount of pig iron cleared, 100000 lbs
Amount of nails and spike cid, 1.94E 900 DIS
Amount of stone, lime and clay
cleared, 100000 ms
Amount Of iron ore cleared, 9O2,9T9, 100 lbs
These are the principal articles first
cleared, to which may be added mer-
chandise and other commodities, making
a total of 513,573 tons, valued in the ag-
gregate at $6,417,121.
The amount of property arrived at this
point from the South in 1869 is 164 1891
tons, of which amount there was over
244, 5000 0pounds of coal, the total val
uation of which amounted to So, 124, IA.
/ The total tonnage first cleared in 1868,
was 51S,727 tons, valued at 1926, 791.
The toll receipts amounted to $l05, 375.04.
The property arriving from the South
during 1868, amounted to 1853, 1856 tons,
alued at $4,205,S65. On account of
reaks in the canals and other delays, the
business of the Champlain Canal suffered
aloss of thirty days, or 10 per cent. of
tie whole time of navigation during the
var 1869. If the canal was put in good
coalition and kept so, its business would
Increase at least 80 per cent; or if it was
charged, as now contemplated, the bust
mss would double in a few wears These
fgures fully demonstrate the great value
OF this canal to the forwarder and ship
pr, as we'll as the State and its interests.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-02-17

BRANDoN.-In this town there is talent
of high order. In the last few days
Jas. R, Taylor, an employee of the Bran
don Manufacturing Company has, by his
own hand, produced an excellent full
length-life size likeness in crayon of one
of our most worthy citizens. The pro-
duction is pronounced by the best Judges
to be perfect Vermont has produced
many an artist, Powers, Mead and
Others, who have been known and reeog-
nized as stars of the first magnitude, and
judging by this production of Mr. T. he is
in possession of genius which would
place him in the list of renowned artists
by practice. The features and dress, es-
pecially the adjusting of the hat on the
head, in this likeness, is very strikingly
and naturally executed, and even the ex-
preston of the countenance is quickly re-
cognized. R.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-02-17

MEANNEss AND MUNIFICENCE.-The
late George Peabody, though he gave
away millions, was exceedingly close in
all matters of personal expenditure.
When in Portland, he was accustomed in
variably to employ as hackman man
whose hack was regular old rattletrap,
but whose charge was Is cents instead OF
25. Those who have seer the turnout
of Hackman George of Taunton, can
form good idea of the style of Mr..
Peabody's vehicle. The story goes that
when he was last in Portland, and was in.
vited TO dinner party he took the 10
cent carriage. AS the driver approached
the house where the dinner was given,
and in front of which large number Of
fine hacks and splendid family carriages
were drawn up, he rose in his seat and
bawled out at the top of his voice: "Get
out of the way there, and make room
I've got the biggest toad in the puddle
-INeao Bedford Mercury.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-02-17

ORWELL Last Monday evening week,
Rev. nj. L. Severance received a surprise
visit from his Pensioners and friends
from all parts of the town, who persisted
in spending the evening, and at their de-
parture left substantial token of their
regard in a purse containing 1926, to-
gether with other valuables amounting to
about 500 more.
At the annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Orwell Cheese Factory
Company held at their factory building
on the 8th ult., the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: President,
L. S. Heminway; President, M. J.
Clark Directors, d. W. Clark, E. Ray,
Mr.. Bottum; Treasurer, r. F. White
Secretary, S. Fl. Bascom.
The officers report the following result
for 1869: Average number of cows 400,
factory in operation 1S0 days. Number
pounds of milk received, 1,435,204 !;
amount of cured cheese made therefrom,
154,424, average of SOL to each cow.
Number pounds of milk used for pound
cheese, OF range of price obtained, IS to
% cents per pound. Total net receipts to
divide, $19,3S1, 81. Average per cow,
81 S45. L. W. Jennings cheese maker
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-02-17

CITIZENS LECTURE CoURsE.-The fol-
lowing correspondence will sufficiently
explain itself:
RUTLAND, Feb. 18th, 1870.
Henry Hall, Esq.-Dear Sir We have
seen with satisfaction, notices of several
lectures by you, in adjacent towns, and
we have desire, which we think will be
felt by many others, to hear these lectures
repeated in our own village. and request
you to fix a time when you will give US a
course of lectures, embracing, Vermont
in the days of Ethan Allen and to-day"
England in the days of James I. and to-
day )" "St Paul in Italy" "Rome, when
visited by st. Paul"
B. I'll. Burt, W. Y Ripley,
Is. w. Rowell, Geo. A. Merrill,
Ben K. Chase, G. Kingsley,
w. G.. Veazey, Henry f. Field,
Jas. X. Mclean, J. w. Cramton,
A. f. Bailey, @. Fl. Joyce,
E. Mills, Henry Clark,
Luther Daniels, A. Ell. Tuttle,
Charles Clement, Edwin Edgerton,
NJ Goldsmith, John B. Page,
M. G. Everts, f. Chaffee,
Seneca NJ. Dorr, John Landon.
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FIRE AND Loss OF LIFE IN Dunn
MsRsToN.-A building, located in East
Dimmerston, about mile from the Rail-
rod Station, and occupied by Roger
Biphard as store and dwelling, was con-
suned Sunday morning about two o'clock,
as veil as its contents, and, sad to say,
theproprietor, Mr.. Birchard, a man aged
abolt 70 years, who lived alone in the
building. Mr.. Birchard was an eccentric
sortof an individual, carried large stock
of goods for country place, and, as on
the Saturday previous he had drawn a
ooniderable amount of money from the
Bratleboro Bank, it is suspicioned that
he vas robbed, murdered and then his
premises set on fire to cover the awful
tragedy. Several thousand dollars in
bonls were found in charred condition
in tie ruins, though it is believed they
are n condition to be recognized. The
amunt of insurance, if any, is unknown,
and the whole affair remains a mystery.
TIE RUTLAND RAILRoAD.-The Bos-
ton Traveller says the late decision in
the ,ase of Rutland & Burlington first
mortgage bondholders 0S. the Rutland
Railroad Company, is working well for
the latter. There is no hesitation on the
par of capitalists in State street to adj
vance the money required to pay off the
Indebtedness. One firm has signifed its
willingness to take one-half the amount.
Thsre is no doubt that when the final ar.
rargement is made, the stock of the road
viii largely advance, as the facilities
which have been kept in check will at
ONE be taken advantage of.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-02-17

QNAI. BUSINESS AT WHITEHALL
The following statement exhibits the
business at the Canal Collectors office at
whitehall during the season of 1863:
The New York herald., 1870-03-20
JAPAN.

The Oneida Observation-Disclosures Of Cap
tain Eyre-Insolence Of the English Towards
Minister Deiong-The Bodies OF Captain Will
liams and the ships Carpenter Found-An.
other ship Run DOwu-Persecution Of F0r-
eigners by the Japanese.
SAN FRANCISCO, March 10 1870.
At Yokohama the oneida disaster agitated the
community during the entire month. Captain Eyre
was allowed to take passage In the Bombay, not
withstandng the repeated requests and final de-
mand OF Mr.. Delong. the American Minister, upon
the British authorities for his arrest and criminal
trial. The sentence OF the silspends Captain
Eyre for six months. The Americans are indignant,
not only the sentence but in consequence Of the
intoerable English lnsOlence to which Mr.. Del0ng
was subjected during the investigation.
Captain Roe. chief OF star Of the United States
steamer Delaware, had reached Yokohama, and
would Immediately hold q naval court OF inquiry.
The only bodies found are those Of Captain Williams
and the ships carpenter.
The Japanese authorities were pursuing what
few native Christians escaped deportation and it ID
said that they now demand that the foreign minis
ters and missionaries shall be prohibited from
their faith.
into and Immediately sank the North German ship
Carrie Jane. The crew were saved.
From HiOg0, NaRasaki and Osaka there are
terrible accounts OF native Christian persecu-
tions and depOrtatiODs. Sex and family ties are
wholly disregarded. At Yeddo, from 1000 to 5000
houses were DESTROYED BY fire on the 4tn ana Sth
OF February. The American Consulate narrowly
escaped destruction. There is bad feeling towards
foreigners IN all directions. The foreigners In
Japan and especially the foreign oniclas, are
narrowly watched and guarded.
The New York herald., 1870-03-20
TENNESSEE.

Citizens' Meeting in Nashville to Protest
Against Congressional Interference In Ten.
nessee Affairs.
NASHVILLE, March TO- 1870.
meeting OF citizens, irrespective OF party oc-
Cured here to-day, 1t having been called to protest
against Congressional interference the affairs OF
Tennessee. Mayor Morris presided. Resolutions
were adopted declaring that the population OF
Tennessee are as quiet ana as orderly as
the same number OF people anywhere
and that there is no necessity for interference on
the part OF the federal government to suppress dis
order denouncing the exaggerated statements
made abroad relative to the internal affairs OF the
State, and pedging the people to maintain the In
tegrity OF the laws State and national az all
hazards. The meeting also adopted o resolution OF
welcome to the United States troops sent here to
sustain the authorities, and memorial to Congress
upon the condition OF Tennessee and the unfounded
charges made against the peacefuneSS and patriot
ism Of the great mass OF the people.
The wholesale merchants or this city In meeting
this afternoon, adopted circular address TO the
boards Of trade IN the leading cites setting forth
the condition Of affairs In Tennessee, and appealing
to them TO use their influence against Congressional
Intervention. They allege that the State has been
unusually quiet and peaceful and business prosper
0us but that the proposition to subject the State 70
outside interference has brought trade to pause.
The New York herald., 1870-03-20
MISSOURI.
Tho Approaching Election-No Democratic
Ticket TO be Nominated-The State Peniten.
tiary Investigation.

Tho Approaching Election-No Democratic
Ticket be Nominated-,The State Peniten.
tiary nvestigati0n.
ST. LOUIS. March 10, 1870.
The democratic members Of the Legislature in
caucus last night at Jefferson City adopted resolu
tion declaring II Inexpedlent to call o state CoR
venn0n or to nominate candidates for state oficee
at the general election next November.
The House Committee on Registration will report
bill to-day providing various amendments to the
Registration law including for the registration
OF all men without regard to race or color.
The Senate yesterday passed bill for the con-
domination OF the property contiguous TO the ap-
that $500. 900 o. the expense shall be borne by the
city and $200, 900 by the county OF st. Louis; also
that the proposition shall be submitted to vote OF
the people
The JOINT special committee to investigate the
management OF the penitentiary In 1867 submitted
majority and minority report to the House yester-
day. The former states that the committee reopcned
the investigation and Afforded the parties implicated
every opportunity for defence. After a long and
patient hearing they nave reached the same conclu
sion they reported at tue opening OF the session
viz, that the management OF the pententary,
during the period specified, was OF most reckless
character and highly detrimental TO the interests OF
the parties most Interested. EX-AudiIOr Thomas ex-
Warden Swift and nearly all the officers OF the
prison government and several other officers, are
charged with receiving work and supplies from the
prison which was not charged to them or otherwise
accounted for. The committee have resumed the
legal steps taken to compel the delinquent oIrcers
then In power to pay for the labor ana supplies un
accounted for, ana demand that such walton viola
ti0n Of official faith shall not be passed over IN
silence. The minority report dlssents from these
Swift. Botn reports have been ordered TO be
printed.
The New York herald., 1870-03-20
SUna0GAIE'S COURT.
The Fox Will Case.
Before Surrogate Robert C. Hutchinc

Before Surrogate Robert {. Hutchings.
In Re the WI or Charles For.-The trial OF this
interesting will case continued yesterday In the
Surrogate's Court. The first witness examined tes-
titled that he knew the deceased in 1854, before he
had amassed hts fortune: he was then very eccen-
trio, II not crazy; ne very troublesome neigh
Dor, always finding fault without cause ana COM
PEELED the witness 10 build high wall adjoining his
premises to save himself from constant annoyance.
The principal diftculty complained OF was the over
running OF the water hydrant in witness yard.
German physician next testified that he had been
tenant OF deceased TOR some time Ia 1865, and
although never called TO attend him professionally.
yet witness had frequent opportunities to Judge OF
his condition; he was Of very nervous temperament,
easily excited and when SICK would take pills OF his
own manufacture, rs he had no faith In physicians;
he purchased his own food and cooked 1t himself,
and was necessarily troubled with dyspepsia; the
pupil OF his eye was often contracted and the
ness considered that he must have suffered from
brain disease. Mrs. Mary Muns0n, another tenant,
knew Mr.. Fox when sne was q little girl. and again
few years before his death; he washed his own
clothes excepting his shirts; he cared nothing Tor
his relatives, and said they should not any OF
his property. The trial VIII be continued next week.
The New York herald., 1870-03-20
CHINA.

Cold Weather-The New Yoar Festivities
Trouble with English Merchants at For-
mOsn-The Emperor's Household Furni-
turc-The Loss OF the Oneida.
SAN FRANCISCO, March 10, 1870.
At Ticntsn the weather was cold and business
dull. AT Haukow and elsewhere business was sus-
pended in consequence OF general celebration OF
the New Year. At FOrmosa there had been trouble
on account Of an attempt by the manoarins to pre-
vent shipment Of camphor by English merchants
II reported tnat price had been set on the heads
OF certain foreigners.
Shanghae advices state that the emperor was re-
celving mirrors and household furniture from Paris
The Chinese steamer Confucius had been lost on the
Yangtze river.
The French steamer TEabor had arrived via the
Suez Canal The Pekin government has issued
proclamation Offering to sell rank, title and o1ce u
At Hong Kong the loss OF the Oneida created Q
profound sensation and cast q gloom over the COM
munity.
Captain Faulkner, who was wrecked in the bark
Eery, died in the hospital from the effects Of his
exposure.