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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-06-23

BENNINGToN.-We learn from the
Banner that the question of establishing
a graded school in that furnishing town
is meeting with opposition. We are sur.
prised that large fourishing and i'm.
portant town as Bennington, with an in.
telligent population should for moment
hesitate on this question, or that muir,
muir of opposition should arise to the
project. 1t has long been settled that the
graded school system where the poor and
rich alike, enjoy the benefits of high edu.
cation, is the true system of American
education, they are in fact the peoples
Universities. The experience of those
towns where they have been established,
have shown their utihty-yes their actual
necessity for the proper and thorough
education of the children of the oommu-
nifty. Such an education we assert with
out fear of contradiction as can be procur-
ed under no other system. Those towns
who have graded school established
would as soon think of rejecting all the
other civil institutions as being
deprived of the system of graded
classed schools. We trust our
Bennington friends will pause before they
consent to reject the proposition now be-
fore them for the establishment in their
midst of peoples free university for the
education OF all alike. The poor men of
that community cannot afford to oppose
it, for it would be stab at the very heart
of his children whom he would thorough
ly educate in way that it is not in his
power to do in any other way, at trifing
expense. The men of wealth if they have
the prosperity, honor, and welfare of the
town at heart, cannot afford to have this
project defeated. Shall it be said that
Bennington, one of the wsalthiest, most
populous and intelligent towns in the
State rejects all educational progress and
refuses its children the benefit of the
largest facilities for universal education
that can be provided for them. We hope
to learn that all mere local preiudices
and partisan interests have been laid aside
and with union of interests as one man,
they have decided to rear in their midst
the graded school, which will be an honor
and ornament to the town, diffusing its
blessings upon all alike,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-06-23

FoREIGN PATENTS. - Applications
made by Americans for British Patent:
during the week ending Both May, 1870
reported for the HERALD by GARDINER &
Hyde, Solicitor of Patents Springfield,
Mass:
T. W. H. Moseley and T. A. Leigh,
Boston, Mass, piles, dated Gath, No. l49S,
G. A. Wakefield, Pittsfeld, Mass,
earth and water closets, dated 24th, No.
1900
J. Eaton, Boston, Mass, Cop tube ma
chimes, dated Gath, No. 1908.
NJ Gibbs, Washington, d. c., fire en-
sine hose. dated 9th. No. 1908.
]. 7. Owen, Philadelphia, Pa, washing
machines, dated 25th, No. 1912.
L. Robinson, Matteawan, II. Y, telling
machinery, dated 25th, No. l5f6.
]. Henderson, New York, purifying
cast iron, dated 9th, No 1914.
FL. Kimball, Randolph, VT, safety
valve, dated 9th, No. 1919.
G. Stevens ana j. HSndy, San Francis
co, Cal, electro magnetic motor, dated
9th, No. 1855.
III. W. Robinson, New York, produo-
ing rotary motion, dated 27th, No. 1861.
S. II. Stephens, Grass Valley. Cal, ore
working machine, dated 2lst, No. 1861.
A. johnson and w. T. Still, Brooklyn,
n. Y, Working sheQ. metal, dated 2Sth,
No. 1866
r. Briggs, Philadelphia. Pa. sockets
and ferules. dated Both, No. 1869: metal
tubes, dated both, No 1870; tube skclps,
dated both, No 1871.
II. Bryant, Hartford, CT, astronomical
apparatus.
J. Lyall, New York, looms, dat I'd Both.
No. 1878.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-06-23
Cbittenden County Teachers Asso-
citation.
7ssentu-fftb SenaS-AnnuaI Meeting, to d
held at Williston, IT., June S4h
and 25th, 1870. -
rnrDAY.-MonNrNe.

FRIDAX.-MOhN1HU.
10 a. m.-Opening Exercises and Addresses.
80 a. m-Essay, by Rev. MIR. Maynard OF WI
liston.
IL. Is a. m.-Essay by Fl. s. Peck subject 'HoW
to teach Reading" Discussion.
AFTERNOON.
ID m.-Discussion How to teach History in
our Schools" opened by s. Hazelton.
5 p. m.-Essay by G. w. Winch.
POD, m.-Discussion Chow to teach English
in Common Schools" opened by Professor
Buckham.
80 p.m.-Discussion !" What Branches shall be
taught in our Common Schools, and what
proportion of time shall be devoted to each.'
opened by j. E. Leavenworth Of New Haven.
40 p. m.-Address by g. E. Goodrich subject
"The Relations of Free Schools to a Free
State.''
sATURDAY.-MoRNING.
a. m.-Opening Exercises.
els a. m.-Essay by Rev. MIR. Chase, of Colches-
ter.
$50 a. m.-Essay by G. Barrett subject: The
Teaching of the Elements of Vocal Music IL
Common Schools" Discussion.
0.3O a. m.-Dscussion: "What should the mum
Der and length of school terms and sessions p
opened by j. e. Goodrich.
AFTERNOON.
l.30 p. m.-Business.
p m.-Address by Prof Perkins of the Univer
sity; subject: "Birds." Discussion, " Ma
tural Sciences in common schools"
$50 p. m.-Address by Henry Clark of Rutland
subject: 81 How shall we elevate our common
schools 20
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-06-23
HOW TIE People Feel.

Mr. Henry T. Lamb, a keen observer
and n toreible, pungent writer, has been
travelling through the country for 2
couple Of months. lie has been taking
note Of the sentiment Of the people; he
has been Watching the drift Of public
sentiment; lie bag studied The fountain
sources Of that power, the People, which
rules tho land, nud makes public opinion
The results OF b. observations are en-.
bodied IN q letter to the Troy Times, in
which he says -" In the last sixty days
l have Travelled in this State and New
England have met all classes Of our
people. Some have quizzea Many i
have heard expressions from concerning
the conduct Of Gen. Grants administra-
ton, The President is doing we'll He
is a good enough President for me-" This
is the general sentiment of the majority ]
meet. There is not feeling OF enthusi-
asm concerning the acts OF the President.
His course has not been characterized by
brilliant feats He has not sought no.
toriety by the arts of crafty politicians.
So there is no continued hurrahing among
the people who chose him; but there is a
great satisfaction, hearty endorsement,
"a genuine if not demonstratiye approval
of the general course of the President.
The party which elected Gen. Grant
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-06-23
listers Convention.

At a Convention of the Listers Of Chit
tenden County, held at this place on the
29th ult., the Preamble and Resolutions
printed below were .adopted-after full
discussion-by vote of "a to / three OF
four Listers not voting when their names
were called.
The undersigned, pursuant to toe third
resolution, respectfully solicit the concur
renee of listers in the movement thus
started, in making up the appraisal, and
their active exertion IN their County
Equaliz alton Conventions and their iDhu-
ence with their representative to secure
from all the towns list, made as the laws
require. Shall we have the concurrence
and aid of all listers d? ...-....
Ii few OF the leading towns Of the
State go into this matter heartily -and
there is not time for securing the cooper
ati.n of all-there can be no manner OF
doubt as to the result. ...
We do not deem it advisable OF ueoess ary
in this circu ar TO attempt to present the
reasons which have led us to seek to fol-
low the requirements OF the statutes,
rather than the more recent practices.
The rs form should begin with the apprais-
al of the real estate, and then there will
be no excuse for not making Z strict APP
praisal Of personal property another year
and then we shall be free from tie prae-
tices, resorted to by some towns, of APP
praising its personal property at one-half
of its value, and even at one third its val
ne, as has been done in some towns-this
year--to our knowledge. Not only to
live stock and other items Of personal
property has this rule been applied, but
to debts due from solvent debtors, cash on
hand and public stocks.
The Listers IN our Convention were
largely land owners and one Of the best
speeches in favor of the resolutions was
made by lister who owns oyer 800 acres
of good farm land in this County. We
are satisfied the result will show that
under such an appraisal as the law re-
quires, no extra burden viii fall upon
the landed estate,
We shall hope to hear from all Listers
soon in regard to this matter.
G. j. ALGER,
Z. VAN sIcKLEN, Special Com.
J. B. BARTLETT,
Burlington, Vt, June LIST, 1870.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-06-23
Accident to a NIiddshipman.

We find in the Annapolis Republican,
the following notice of the narrow escape,
from instant death of John Strong Abbot,
grandson of the Hon. Moses Strong of
this town: ...
Midshipman J.. S. Abbott, of the first
class, was severely injured ON Monday
last, by the falling of wedge-maul or
sledge-hammer, weighing some thirty
pounds, from the topmast of one of the
practice ships. 1t appears the class was
exercising at the time of the accident on
board of ship Marion, and by some means
the hammer or wedge-maul, which was
fastened to the rigging above, gave way,
striking the unfortunate young man a
heavy blow on the back of the neck and
telling him to the deck. He was imme-
diately picked up, and medical aid brought
to his assistance. Had the blow struck
him upon the head, it would undoubtedly
have fractured the skull, and probably
caused death.-An1adp0ljS Republican.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-06-23

THE NEW ATTORNEY GENERAL
Judge Hoar's resignation has been follow
ed by the nomination of Amos f. Acker'
man of Georgia as his successor. Mr.
Alderman is at present United Statas
Attorney for the district of Georgia. He
is native of New Hampshire, about A
years of age, and emigrated to Georgia
twenty five years ago. He was originally
Wing, opposed secession and was among
the earlier members of the Republican
party. Judge Hoar's resignation caused
much speculation in Washington and
New York. The Tribune regards the
event as in no respect the result Of the
Cuban situation in Congress or the Cabi
net, and in no way indicating change
ia the policy of the administration. Il
considers Judge Hoar's retirement in con
oession to the general demand for more
equitable territorial distribution of the
Cabinet, and predicts that the change will
on the whole strengthen the administra'
ton.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-06-23

MALLETT's BAY.-In recent visit r.
this popular summer retreat. we found
the attractions quite as numerous as in
past seasons. The hotel has lately been
re-opened, and TIE new landlord, Mr..
samuel Ferry, IS as courteous and atten-
tive to his guests as the most fastidious
could desire. The house and surround
lngs are III neat order, and an air Of SUI
preme Comfort pervades tho entire place.
The Bay itself and the Islands are al
ready so favorably known that any COM
mendatlon from us would seem supsrfiu-
Gus. Parties desiring pleasant country
resort during the warm months will not
easily find better accommodations than
at Malletts Bay, where they can enjoy
boating, fishing, hunting, driving, bowl
ing and numberless ether ADJUSTMENTS.
Mr.. Perry has already made several en-
gagements for summer board, and will
doubtless have a house full before the sea-
son advances much further.-Free Press.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-06-23

with one William Baker, penniless fell
low of the baser sort. Ward missed the
partner Of his joys and sorrows, and when
pursuit of the guilty pair was suggested
he shook his head and answered "Not for
joe" But Baker was unfortunately not
in funds, and hasty fight was impossi-
BILE. In fact they could only travel on
foot, and probably did not go far beyond
the borders of the town /; but after two
days absence the guilty woman returned
for her clothes, which Joseph wisely re-
fused to surrender, saying that she might
carry away one calico dress, which was
all she had when he took her for better
or for worse" but the nine dresses which
he had bought her since their marriage
she could not have.
Thus the matter stands-the enstrang-
ed wife and the injured husband each
stand on their dignity and refuse to be re-
conciled. The gay Lothario fingers in
the vicinity ready to join the infatuated
woman whenever she can escape with her
wardrobe; but he does not venture too
near the house of Ward, for the infuiiat-
ed Joseph stands guard at the door there
of armed with an old axe helve. So says
the Fair Haven Journal. ...
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-06-23

A GRAND EXHIBITION OF NATIONAL
IEDUsTRY-The American Institute OF
New York City, Of which Horace Greeley
is President, will hold their thirty ninth
Fair during The months of September and
October next, at the Empire Rink.
The brilliant success Of former exhi-
billions is q guarantee that leading fea-
ture in the attraction Of the Metropolis
during the fall viii be this great Indus
trial display. ..... ........
For circul 7 giving classification of ar
tielos, rules for Exhibitors and full par
ticulars, address, Corresponding Secre-
tary, American Institute, New York City.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-06-23

VoTING BY PRoxY.-That was very
good point that Mr.. Brooks made in the
House, on Thursday,-when Bingham
said that somebody had voted on his name,
that members of Congress ought not to
say anything more about repeaters in
New York and the lecture by the Speaker
that followed, on the vicious habits of the
House in voting, seems to be well des-
erved. Indolent members, or those who
prefer TO attend to their private business
rather than remain in the House, get
other members to answer for them, or
even authorize the clerks to respond to
their names, thus getting the credit and
the pay for being present when they are
really absent. Probably the member
who voted on Bingham's name thought he
was doing him favor; but it is no favor
to the country to have business done this
way, and now attention has been called
to the matter, there ought to be reform.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-06-23
CONsUAIPrIoN.

Notwithstanding the many articles advertised
70 cure Consumption, we do not believe, when
once fully seated in the system, it can be per-
fectly cured. But We do know of hundreds of
cases where persons Were supposed TO be suffering
under that fatal disease who have become perfect
ly well and robust from the use of Speer's sambu-
CT Wine. Many times people for years waste and
at last die from diseases of the kidney or glands,
when they were supposed to have, and were treat
ed for Consumption. a long-continued affection
Of the kidneys, however. may eventually result1n
Consumption. speer's Wine used alone, or taken
with fresh raw egg, or new milk daily, has been
found an excellent remedy and has the reputation
in some places Of rendering a perfect cure for
Consumption --AsdicaI Times.
The wine certainly contains valuable proper-
ties. Let our physicians and invalids try it.
To be had of Druggists
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-06-23

NUIsANCEs.-All parties who have
filth, garbage and other nuisances preiu.
dicial to cleanliness and the public health
should remove the same at once. The SUI
perintendent of streets has been directed
if they are not az once removed, to pro
coed in accordance with the ordinances o.
the village, to remove them by law and
at the expense of the parties permitting
them to remain, with legal costs All per
sons should take warning and ascertain il
they are liable to prosecution for permit.
ting nuisanccs to remain that are detri-
mental to the public health.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-06-23

lNVEsTIGATIoN.-An investigation has
been ordered into the causes and reason
for the recent accident, on the Vermont
and Massachusetts Railroad at Athol.
The investigation was commenced by the
authorities on Friday last, and will re-
port to the Railway Commissioners early
the present week.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-06-23

FOLLOWED BY A HEARsE.-The Fair
Haven Journal says: A well known
doctor residing not far from the village
of Brandon, who takes great pride IN
driving a good team, was lately called to
visit a patient in the west part of Shore
ham. OF course he drove foxy span
hitched to light buggy, and felt confid-
emit that he could pass anything he might
overtake on the road. As he was passing
through Richville, a somber hearse was
driven up behind him. The doctor whip
ped up his horses, feeling little cha
grined at being followed by hearse, es-
pecially as he was known by many people
in the neighborhood. He therefore con-
tinued to urge his foxy span, but the
hearse kept close up to him. The doctor
grew nervous; women and children rush
to the doors and windows as they flew
by; men stood by the roadside and
gravely smiled at the novel race. A
celebrated doctor chased through
the town by hearse was an
unusal sight. The doctor dashed his
horses into a keen trot but still the
vehicle of death kept close to him. In his
desperation, and hoping to escape the
grim object which followed him so perth
naciously, the doctor turned off upon
cross road. The hearse also turned.
Thus he had been followed for four long
miles, and the doctor was growing des-
perate. At the next house lived an ae-
ouaintance of the doctor.-To this house
he sped, closely followed by the hearse.
He refined his horses into the yard; they
were reeking with sweat. The hearse
flew by. The doctor breathed easier. Ills
friend came TO the door and seeing the
condition of the team and the excitement
depicted in the doctors face, inquired the
cause of his driving 50 fast. To get
away from that COMPOUNDED hearse" said
the doctor, " Things have come to pretty
pass when doctor can't pass through
the town of Shoreham without being
followed by hearse."
The unusal haste manifested by the
hearse was easily explained. a funeral
was being held at the next house, the
hearse was behind time and was conse-
quently making the fastest time it was
capable of.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-06-23
Montpelier, Jan. IS, ls7
RARE COINS AND BOOKS.

S.ny person having American half cents date-
", 1894, 1896, 1902, ISL, or cents dated IIss
1875, 1893, 1904, 1903 or 1911; or Massachusein
Pine Tree, or Sword-in-hand Continental BILE,
or unpublished Diaries OF Revolutionary Soldiers:
rare Letters or Autographs; OF Robt. b Thomas
Almanacs dated 1898, 1895, or any American Al
manac, in good condition, dated prior TO l74l o.
any genuine Poor Richard DR. Frznklinl AlLoA-
nae; or American Ne spapers dated prior or cur
ing the Revolution; any Of the works II Csttgl
Increase or Samuel Mather, Of the earliest ea-
ton or any Indian Curiosities such as Hatchels
Arrow-Heads, Chisels, Gouges, &c, can hear Of Z
purchaser by stating the price and condition y
the above, and addressing
JAMES 7. MOULT0N,
24w3w No. Carnes St., Lynn, Mas
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-06-23

DELEGATEs.-Our friends in the sew
eral towns in Rutland, Addison, Benning-
ton and Windsor Counties will place us
under obligations by forwarding to the
HERALD list of the delegates and sub
stitutes from their town to the State Con-
yention, also to the County Convention.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-06-23

ELoPEMENT.-The quiet town of Or
well was entertained with genuine
elopement one day last week. The wife
of Joseph Ward, an honest, Woodworking
citizen of that piece, concluded to abar.
don her sworn protector, heS comfortable
home and her little Wards, and elope
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-06-23

LUDLow.-The Black River Gazette
says -" Ii any one wants to know hon
to keep hotel, ask "Howe" of the Lud.
low House." Some one else says :"If
they wish to know more about it, ask
Moore" Of the same House,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-06-23

COUNTY CONFERENCE.-The day of
holding the Republican County Conven-
ton has been changed from Wednesday
to Thursday June 30th, for reasons salts
factory to the Committee and which they
did not understand at the time the call
was issued. It is postponed only one day
from goth to Both. All parties interested
should take note of the change.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-06-23
Castleton, June 18th, 1871

ENDoRsED.-At the recent County con
vention held at Woodstock, resolution
was presented by Hon. John Porter, en-
dorsing Hon. julius Converse of Wood.
stock for Governor, which was adopted,
and its adoption was received with great
enthusiasm.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-06-23
THE RESOLUTIONS.

The following resolutions, reported by
the chairman of the Committee on Reso
buttons, were passed with hearty demon
strations of approval:
Resolged, That the Democrats of Yer.
mont recognize the Constitution Of the
United States as the supreme law from
which the Federal Government derives its
authority that the rights and powers
not therein delegated to the General Gov
eminent belong to the States, and all at
tempts to usurp, override or impose con
ditions npon the several States without
constitutional authority are unjust, op
pressive and subversive of the rights Of The
people.
Re80Zge7, That the persistent and re
peated violations of the Constitution anc
constitutional laws by the Radical party
since that party has had control of the
General Government merit the condem
nation of all good citizens, and has anC
shall receive the continual and deter
mined opposition of the Democratic party
Reso1oed, That the proAigaey and cor
ruption which has entered into all ofitcia
stations of the Federal Government, the
favoritism that has appointed to positions
of public trust the partisans or tools O
those who control the public patronage
should be denounced by all true friends
of the Union. .-..... ...
Resolged, That we still have faith IL
the wisdom and integrity OF the people
and that ultimately they will rise in thoii
majesty and strength and hurl from power
our present corrupt rulers and restore The
Government to its original purity.
Resolved, That we commend the ticket
this day nominated for Governor, Lieut..
Governor and Treasurer, to the cordia
support of the freemen of the State on the
first Tuesday of September next.
CONCLUSION.
The business of the Convention being
completed, T. w. McGennis of Jericho
was called for and addressed the Conveu
tion in brief speech.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-06-23

RETURN THEM.-All persons who have
retired from the office of Fire Warden Of
the village of Rutland, having in their
possession rubber suits, furnished them
while in Office are requested to return
them Immediately to Joseph NJ. Davis,
Chief Engineer of the Fire Department.
These suits are village property and
should be in the possession of the village
-or the acting Fire Wardens of the vii
lage
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-06-23
STATE COMMITTEE.

A motion made by Mr.. McGinnis O.
Jericho, that the present State Committee
be reelected was opposed with considera'
BILE earnestness by Messrs. John Cain
johnson and Carpenter. The controversy
ended in the reelection of the old com
mittee with the exception of George III
Simmons, who was dropped, and B. b
Smalley of Burlington, chosen in his
place.
Ell. B. Smith of Milton, was chosen
Chairman of the State Committee for the
ninth consecutive time. The other mem
bers are George W. Aiken, of Troy ;
Hiram Atkins, of Montpelier; J. M.
Weeks, of Lyndon; and B. B. Smalley
of Burlington.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-06-23

FIRE WARDEN.-The Trustees of the
Village of Rutland have appointed James
Levins, Fire Warden in Ward Seven, tc
fill the vacancy caused by the death Of
M. M. Croker.