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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-08-04
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About fifteen minutes before five on the
afternoon of Saturday, our citizens were
startled by the alarm of fire. Firemen
and citizens responded promptly to the
alarm and a once proceeded to the scene
of the confagration, which proved to be
the barn attached to the residence of
Charles Sheldon, Esq, located about mid
way between Center street, on which is
situated the residence of Mr. Sheldon. and
Washington street in the rear. The fire
for time defed the utmost efforts of the
fremen and citizens, and the barn in
which it originated was rapidly con-
sumed, although through the great exer-
tons of the fremen and others its con-
tents were mainly saved, nothing having
been Lost except straw cutter and some
hay and straw.
From this barn the fire extended to
barn owned by Mr.. Bowers now resi-
dent of New Hampshire, but at the time
occupied by Mr.. Guilty; which was de-
stoyed, and with it about a ton of hay, a
quantity of stove pipe, some forks and a
few articles of clothing. There was also
burned a small building attached to the
Baptist parsonage and situated directly in
in the rear of the Sheldon barn and near
ly if not quite adjoining it, which was
used, we believe, as wood shed.
The loss of Mr.. Sheldon on the. barn
must have been quite large, as we have
heard the cost of building it estimated at
from three to six thousand dollars The
contents, as we have before stated, were
mostly saved, the value of the property
destroyed being only some fifty or seven
ty-five dollars. AS Mr.. Sheldon is absent
from home, we have been unable to learn
the amount of insurance on the building
and contents, if any, but have no doubt
that the loss is covered by insurance.
Mr.. Guilty loses some one hundred dol
lars, on which there is no insurance. As
to the loss of Mr.. Bowers and of the Bsp-
list Society, or the amount of their insur- |
ance, if any, we have been unable to |
learn. The origin of the fire is involved |
in doubt, though it is generally believed |
to have been caused by some boys who se-
lected the barn as a place in which to
learn to smoke; and it is supposed that in
the effort, they accidentally dropped a
match, and being unable to extinguish the
fire thus kindled, and being afraid to give
any information, they hurriedly left, and
the fire was not discovered until too late
to check il. |
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BENNINGToN.-There are five base bal
clubs in Bennington.
The Hathaway bridge is nearly com
pleted.
The annual ball of the Bennington
cornet band will occur on the evening Of
August 10th.
The match game of base ball between
the Actives and Ethan Aliens, which was
to have been played on Friday, has been
indefinitely postponed.
The new hotel will contain so sleep
ing rooms for guests, including those in
the Harris Block, and will be lighted by
gas and warmed by steam. 1t will be
one of the most completeyhotels in New
England. ...-......
The following are the officers of Wal
loomsac Tent l. o. of R., elected on Mon
day evening: P. C. R., J. D. Green; c.
R., Geo. G. Cook; d. R., Henry Sibley
Shepherd, George Marsh; Treasurer, J.
R. Burton; r. s., @. f. Mattison; F. S,
I. N. Morton Levite, II. NJ. Johnson; l.
G., n: G. Penfeld; o. G., r. B. Redfeld
R. Fl. S. g. R, Chas A. King; L. II. S.
@. R., Robert Cranston r. Fl. S. d. R.,
Albert Norton L. Fl. S. d. R, Frank
Hollister.
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! ARREST.-RESISTING. AN OFFICER
On Saturday afternoon Chief of Police
George W. Crawford arrested one Martin
| Constantine for disorderly conduct and
drunkenness. AS he was quietly taking
him to jail, and was passing from the
steps of the Bardwell House, Constantine
made an effort to escape, and breaking
way started on a run in the direction of
Strong's Avenue. Crawford started inn
mediately in pursuit, and proved himself
the best runner of the two, for before
Constantine had fairly crossed Washing
ton street, he was again in the hands of
the law. Constantine seeing, in imagin-
alton, the Jail looming up before him, did
not propose to give it up, and immediate
ly turned and commenced a desperate as
sault on Mr.. Crawford, badly tearing his
vest and under garments, at the same
time striking him on the breast and the
face. Up to this time gentle means had
been used to secure the prisoner, but it
was now apparent that something more
severe must be tried, and Crawford was
..---l a.. ----o4 SonCy Tor he soon had
Constantine 'hors de combat" and in such
condition that he was ready to proceed to
Jail without another attempt to escape.
He is now confined in Jail, and will prob
ably have an examination this morning,
but he doubtless already feels that ait
don't pay" to resist an officer.
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YEsTERDAY.-Rev. Norman Seaver
d. D., of Brooklyn N. Y, occupied thu
pulpit of the Congregational church OF
Sunday morning, preaching an acceptable
and eloquent sermon to his formeI
parishioners.
Rev. j. Milton Peck, rector of Trinity
church, delivered his final discourse to
the people of his parish previous ito enter.
ing upon his labors in his new parish at
Danville Pennsylvania. ...
Rev. Edward Mills delivered the
fifth sermon in the course on the "Repre-
sentative men of the Bible" at the Baptist
church on Sabbath evening. Subject,
The Trustful Man, who exchanged the
Shepherds Crook and Sling for a Sceptre
aud Crown, or trust in God the grand
secret of success. 49,.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-08-04

| PROCTORsvILLE.-Fa are selling
their wool crop at 81 to SO cents per ID.
We understand the proprietors of the
mills at Duttonsyille as well as this place
are paying only these prices. Rather
poor encouragement for the producer.
By the way, we understand that Judge
Colburn of Springfield, has still ON hand
his clip for every year since Grant cracked
the shell of the Rebellion, and one or two
CLIPS for which he was offered 81 per lb.
Experience has shown that it is better to
sell at the going prices all the farmer has
to sell. than to hold for higher rates, even
though the figures may seem small. AT
the present both buyers and manutae'
turers have no more fattering prospects
than has the producers. Many farmers
hold on to their produce for higher prices
always. Hence it occurs frequently that
he who refuses 40c. for butter at last sells
for 20 or 25c, and the man who declines
to accept SOC. for potatoes sometimes is
glad to cart them away to market for 25c'
We saw at SHELLS meat market to-
day, about the incest piece OF veal that
can be imagined. Walter johnson at
Gassett's Station raised the calf till three
months old, when the ubiquitous, good
natured Smell, with his accustomed good
luck got hold of it, and on slaughtering
the quadruped found 100 lbs. of just the
incest meat in the world. -. ...
AS the circulation of the HERALD in
creases in Windsor county, and our read
ers are of the eating as well as reading
public, we trust this item of news will be
appreciated.
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AccIDENT.-As Mr.. Richardson's hack
was returning from Middletown Springs,
on Thursday, in passing over bridge in
Ira the timbers on one side broke off. let
ting the carriage, horses and passengers
into the river. Three persons were in
jured-one, Mr.. William Jones of Boston,
quite seriously. Mr.. G.. M. Baker, the
driver, was also somewhat injured about
the head. The carriage was considerably
demoralized, but the horses uninjured.
There is such tide of travel now setting
toward Middletown Springs that the au-
thorities of the good town OF Ira should
examine their bridge structures and see
that they are safe, and keep their ways in
good repair.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-08-04

PRESIDENT GRANT AT THE VERMONT
STATE FAIR.-We learn from letter re-
ceived from Senator Morrill,, that Presi-
dent Grant has assured him that he will
be present at the Fair of Vermont State
Agricultural Society, on the 18th of Sep
TENDER. The society should make arrange
ments at once to give the President of the
United States an appropriate reception on
the occasion of his visit to Vermont
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smythe followed with a brief .ad pitby

Smythe followed with Drlef and pithy
speech.
The majority of the party again en-
barked on the Favorite, and after plea s.
ant sail, reached Portsmouth about five
o'clock taking the evening trains for home.
Great credit is due the officers of the
New Hampshire Association for the cour-
tesy shown their guests. Especially are
their Acknowledgements rendered to
John III. Hill, Esq, President, Mr.. Miller
of the Portsmouth Chronicle, and Geo. E..
jerks of Concord, for their constant at
tention and efforts to make everything
agreeable and pleasant. The affair was
entirely successful, and gave other New
England Associations valuable lessons as
to how such things are to be done.
The Ocean House is finely located,
little distance from the Northampton sta
ton, on the Eastern Railroad, and is man
aged by Job Jeness & Sons. 1t is finely
located, with excellent opportunities for
sea bathing, with beautiful drives in ev-
cry direction.
The Sycamore House is located 81 miles
from Rye Beach, on point commanding
view of the ocean, of the inland waters,
and of the city of Portsmouth. 1t is
smaller than the Ocean or Farragut
houses, but better situated than either,
and extremely well kept, judging from
the experiences of day.
The excursion was agreeable and in
MIGRATING to all, and will be remembered
with great delight by those who had the
pleasure of being of the party, each one
desiring that an opportunity may be af-
forded to reciprocate the courtesy and at
tention bestowed so genially and liber-
ally by their brethren of Maine and New
Hamnsbira
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VANDALIsM.-We understand that some
vandals (they are not deserving of any
other name took advantage of the fire on
Saturday to enter the grapery of Mr..
Sheldon and carry off some of his finest
grapes. Such acts as this at any time,
but more particularly on the occasion of a
fire, are disgraceful, and would never be
INDUCED in by anyone having the least
spark of decency.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-08-04

DOG FIGHT.-Saturday was a day d
excitements. In addition to the fire ard
arrest of Constantine mentioned in an.
other place, we have to chronicle that On
the afternoon of that day Dog fight o.
Cured in front of the Bates House On
Center street. We have not ascertained
the names of the dogs. or of their owners
nor which dog whipped, and only mention
it On account of the intense interest snob
occurrences ordinarily excite.
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My Mothers Last Kiss
RY MRS. A. E. STANLEY

When hear the south winds blowing,
See the swallows, coming, going,
See the bright clouds of the morning,
Streaked with purple and with gold;
See the willows waving, weeping,
Ger the dead their watches keeping;
Shadows, then, with tender sadness,
Wrap my spirit, fold on fold
l can hear a sweet voice murmur,
Through the stiffness of the summer
Through the winds that sob and tremble,
As they sweep athwart the sky:
"Come to me, o grieving spirit,
To that home you shall inherit;
Come, and wear your crown of lilies,
Lilies that shall never de-
Twas when the rose-mouthed June was bloom
ing,
And wild bees 'mong the flowers were humnine
That my darling mother kissed me,
Kiss that never came again;
And clasped her form, all shiveriIg
Saw her pale lips trembling, quiveriLg,
While our tears were dropping, dropping,
Dropping ike the April rain.
I, happy bride, that morning,
Saw not the prophetic warning,
Which upon her cheek was painted,
Like the crimson sunset sky;
Ere the month of roses ended
Sorrow with my JOY was blended,
Like the shadows and the sunshine
That upon the flowers lie.
For there came to me, one morning,
Messenger, IN robes of mourning,
With the solemn news revealing
That my mother was no more
Like the blossoms of the summer.
Faded she, without murmur,
Sinless as the saints in heaven
Passed she to that golden shore. ... "a.
Thus, when / see the swallows trooninp.
And feel the shadows Ger me stopping,
Shadows that fill my soul to weeping,
Rising, surging, wave on wave;
Then seem TO feel the kisses,
And the thrilling sweet caresses,
OF my lovely, angel mother,
Like the last she ever gave.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-08-04

VERY THoUGHTFUL.-It was very
thoughtful act on the part of those per-
sons, Saturday, who so kindly carried
to their own homes the Vegetables from
the gardens in the Immediate vicinity of
the fire, for fear, we suppose, that they
might be trodden down or otherwise badly
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-08-04

HISTORY OF THE Town OF ROCKING
HAM.-Messrs. J. W. f. Blanchard and
Charles F. Eddy, have undertaken to
write the history of Rockingham, (which
was begun last year, by the late E. A.
Darby for Miss Hemenway's Vermont
Gazetteer, and are now engaged in collect
ing material for the same, and any parties
in town or elsewhere, having historical
incidents or other matter of Rockingham,
will confer favor by sending or leaving
the same with these gentlemen. We
heartily commend their mission and hope
they may receive the cordial cooperation
and aid of all who can help them. All
natives and residents will of course feel a
local pride in having a good history of the
town prepared, and some can doubtless
aid the gentlemen above named in their
enterprise, and are invited to do SO.
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Cambridge, July goth, 1870.

SPRINGFIELD.-A few nights since &
lady residing in Springfield, finding tn,
heat oppressive got up sometime after
midnight and seated herself by an open
window. After short time she heard
some one trying to open the blind. The
attempt was successful, but the man, see
ing person there, fed. Last night (27th)
the lady had friend to keep watch with
her and the same operation was begun
again, when one of the ladies aroused a
man in the house who went out, saw the
villain and fred two pistol shots at him.
The shouts of pursuer and pursued arous.
ed that part of the village. Nothing
more is known of the affair.
The foundation of the new Flour
Grist Mill now being laid by Messrs
Hall and Leland is the best piece of stone
work, of the kind, in town. The wall
will be continued down the river far
enough to prevent any possible damage
from the freshets.
The ruins, on the opposite side of the
river, adjoining Chas. Saunders furniture
shop, present an unsightly scene.
M. S. Barrett's mill is being fitted up
with circular saw in place of the old
fashioned upright, an improvement that
will enrich the owner and accommodate the
public.
A. Woolsen Esq, of the firm of Parks
q Woolsen, manufacturers Of improved
machinery, is preparing grounds for
building residence near the bingham
Place" that will be an ornament to the
village. The town will rejoice to see the
same gentleman continue his ambition for
building till he shall have erected good
manufacturing building to occupy the
water privilege recently purchased of A.
]. Fullam Esq.
A series of meetings are being held
in Springfield Village, by Mrs. Mathews
and Dr. Roundy, both spiritual mediums
from Quincy, Mass. The latter is ma
tive of Rockingham, VT, and has broth
er living in Perkinsville. They visit
town by the direction, professedly, of the
spirit of the late Col. Wilson Of Keene
N. III. No one was forewarned of their
coming. OF their manifestations, some
say, mot supernatural, others, "spirits,
without doubt" others still, ''humbug.n
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-08-04

LANDSCAPE VIEWS. - Benjamin 1
Denton 6 Co., of 24S Broadway, New
York, are publishing landscape views from
New York to Rutland, along the New
York and Harlem Railroad.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-08-04

The annual visit of a whale Ia Ma
liant occurred on Tuesday A party
from North Cambridge went ont from Ma.
hant on fishing excursion in the yacht
Nellie, and when about five miles from
Egg Rock were much surprised by the ap,
pearance of large whale nearly so feet
in length. He had followed large
school of fish and was so intent on their
capture that he did not seem to be aware
of his close proximity to the land The
party had the pleasure of watching bis
evolutions for about an hour and could
distinctly see and hear him spout the
water. AT one time his whaleship came
within five or six rods of the yacht, to the
great alarm Of the ladies on board
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-08-04

so1rpH wA111NeFoRp. july %

SOUTH WALLINGFoRD, July rs.
Editor Rutland Herald Mr.. Bradley
will say to you and the author of SAT
tempted Suicide at South Wallingford,"
that the article is utterly false, and cor
rection by the editor will be looked for by
Yours, truly, J. w. BRADLEY.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-08-04

TEACHERS AssocIATIoN.-The semi
annual meeting of the Otter Greek Vale!
Teachers Association, will be held at New
Haven, Addison county, on Friday ana
Saturday, August 10Th and Goth.
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New ngIao! items.

| Prof. Ang of J .- college return.
ed last weekE nay. study il Frsr.
and Germany.
Tho ann r.s1 ,sreists Of ii
bangor theol cal nary CLOSED
Thursday, VII he ses of the gr.s.
uating class. ire Its wers graz.
ated.
The shock IA ailwaY a..lt- %
/ az canaan, n. ., g. clacE ia u
mousse some t" tvr way, and tq'r
over a spoon-h hr cupboard.
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privilege for pr IN the S.
blt Is very de, emf supply 4.
uses of the cit. %"
Capt JohI Owv pro1nir go.
zen OF Salem d r ut Of the Me-
camille Nation Bar ed O ne
Eight liy frog re ,.-..
to q sick COW j. Pea 49,, "a ,-- ~
the animal IS .tter '-' WITH "'
The Morlnons ,r,---.,....
Rhode Island and Coz
hold a convention at Ri ~
The old Berk sliro r,od;.a7 o,l1....
o S'I. at fIttsF -sld Is to he used her
aileE as a county hospital, for which it l.
admlra oily adaT ted, both in location and
internal arFaO cement,
John B Pixlev Of HTor+.ro- o......-
Of the muir der of Grin CiaaSo.y!' tIcC,ls'
D nl@. iOoIo' was brought before the distrir
court las t week, and committed to iail +,
await tr'al at the January session Of H.,
superior court il Pittsfeld.
In Rhode Island, as elsewhere LARGO
manufacturers are reported to be readv n
employ Chinese labolers as soon a. tho
can be obtained.
Vernon Seaman Of San Francisco. ac-
companied by Chin Poo, a Chinese tea
merchant, visited the establishment of Mr..
Sampson and CHA Poo's countrymen al
North Adams, Monday, and met the lead
ing manufacturers at the Wilson House.
In the evening, where the Chinese CUES
ton was discussed. Ga Tuesday they
called upon several Of the wooden manu-
factUrer's of Pittsfeld, visited the Pontoo-
sue wooden mills, and produced quite a.
lively sensation among the Finnegans
there.
Helen III. Smith, the Massaehuse,t-
girl, who was reported to have committed
suicide while on visit at Belfast, last
week, did not kill herself, but died r.
an overdose of arsenic, which she ~ IN
improve her complexion. -Ok L
The charge 81 unjust o.
sane person al the NoEs' stention of a
asylum hospital il hampton lunatic
Chapman. in = Chief Justice, r. A.
,ornns issur lis city, on a writ Of babeas
At Eort,'a-d July %, by Judge Lyman.
Earia lpton, commanding aPIiny
-perintendent of the hospital, to
! oiin into court Mr.. Elisha Rust of Lake
county, o., now detained and deprived of
his liberty by said Earl" Mr.. Boltwood
Of Amherst and Smith 81 Boles of North
ampton appear for Rust, and Mr.. Spauld-
ing, District Attorney, for the Hospital.
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ST. LUKE's CHURCH, CAMBRIDGE,
WASHINGTON Co, N. Y.-This parish
has received, with much gratitude, the
generous contribution of Trinity Church,
Rutland, made on Sunday last, and for
warded by its rector, the Rev. J. Milton
Peck. This, with previous donations from
friends in Rutland, Brandon and Middle
bury, have made a handsome sum total,
from Vermont friends toward the indebt-
edness of this missionary parish. Last
winter it was encountered with debts,
mostly on the church building, amonnt-
ing to nearly $1,000; but now, this whole
sum, including some $500, from the par
ish itself, is nearly raised, so that the
church can probably be consecrated in
September or October. For the $500
contributed by friends and parishes in the
Diocese of Albany and elsewhere, this
parish is profoundly thankful. Such
deeds of good christian neighborhood are,
we trust, fully appreciated. May God
bless our kind friends, wherever they are,
and reward them abundantly for their
thoughtful benevolence. G.
Cambridge, July goth, 1870.
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The jury in the case of Wftbeck. the an.
H-renter, has brought in verdict Of M,
guilty. Ao'
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RELICS FOR THE. CENTENNIAL.-The
Black River ludlow Gazette makes the
following suggestion to the Committee or
Relics
AS the committee call for old relics
old furniture and old things generally be
longing to the past or present history Of
Rutland, we suggest they procure the
following:
Awheel of the last stage coach that
left Rutland for Boston. Also the hat
coat, boots and whip of the driver. This
would be real antiquity.
A specimen of the grass that was to
The fleece of wool that was pulled over
the eyes of the originators of the new
bank, thereby rendering them so blind
they lost that institution.
A bottle, containing the tear that were
shed by Eye ancient" gentlemen, on stalk
ing out the depot grounds
The parchment containing the prophecy
of Eye ancient" committee, regarding the
daring adventures of Clark Bros, and Mr..
Perkins, who built the first buildings in
the then swamp.
mechanical picture of the Rams Horn
Railroad, with the saw mills of Mendon
in successful operation. This would draw
the folks from that section.
An ancient decanter filled with New
England rum; a thick bottomed glass
tumbler; pack of cards of we old kind,
and small round table. These should
be drawn in procession in Concord
wagon, draped in mourning, bearing this
inscription The good time of our faith
ers, at the Franklin
The pipe of peace, that is to be smoked
by the various committees, on the conclu-
sion of the ceremonies.
From the high character of the commit
tee in charge of the relics, we feel war
ranted in saying that these articles will
not be disposed of to found soldiers
home or an asylum for soldiers orphans
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DISTRESSING CASE OF DROWNING
The Vergennes Verna0nte1 says: It is
with the deepest sorrow that We announce
the death by drowning, on Friday after
noon of last week, of Frederick H. Smith,
only surviving son of J. d. Smith, Esq,
of this city, in the 18th year of his age.
At the point in the creek where he was
bathing is deep and dangerous place for
persons unable to swim, and the young
man who was with him, Mr.. Joseph Gil
more, was quite unable to render the
drowning boy help when he got beyond
his depth in the water. A very largo
number of our citizens manifested their
sympathy at once and aided in the search
for the body, which was not found until
about o'clock in the evening. The flu
neral took place at the residence of his
father, Sunday afternoon. The funeral
discourse was preached by Rev. Mr.
Bogue, Of whose church the deceased was
a member. The sympathy of the entire
community is extended TO the bereaved
family in this their third and affecting
visitation.