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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-04-21

ATTORNEYS AT Law IN RUTLAND
COUNTY IN 1797.-Rutland, Nathaniel
Chapman, Darius Chapman, Frederick
Hill, Cephas Smith, Samuel Walker,
Samuel Prentiss, Leonard Williams.
Poultney, John Cook.
Clarendon, Abel Spencer, Sanford Col
vim.
Castleton, Chauncy Langdon.
Williams and Colvin practiced only at
tho County Court.
A few years after this Theophilus Har-
rington was Chief Justice of Rutland
County Court Hon. Daniel Kellogg re-
lates an anecdote of Judge Harrington,
while holding that Office, IN substance as
follows:
Daniel Chapman and Cephas Smith were
counsel on opposite sides of a case in
which the pleadings ended in demurrer.
The usual arguments were made, and
Judge Harrington enquired of Mr.. Chip
man if he had anything more to say.
Taking this as an intimation that the
Court wished more light, he made an
other argument. When Mr.. Chapman
closed, Judge Harrington enquired of Mr.
Smith if he had anything more TO say, and
Mr.. Smith made another argument, and
thus the counsel continued to argue alter
nately till the court adjourned for the
day. The next morning the Court came
in, and Judge Harrington enquired Of Mr.
Chapman if he had anything more to say,
and he replied in the negative. The same
enquiry was made of Mr.. Smith, and the
same reply given. Judge Harrington
then said, Mr.. Chipman, you call this
thing a demurrer do you? Mr.. Chip
man answered, "Yes." Mr.. Smith, you
call it demurrer, do you? EYES," said
Mr.. Smith. Then said Judge Harrington,
the Court will call it demurrer. Now
we do not know az we know what a de-
murrer is, but we think we know what
Justice is, and we are disposed TO do it.
Mr.. Clerk, you may enter Judgment for
the plaintiff.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-04-21

looking up customers. On week dav.
they work till midnight. A New YoyI
letter says: ut is painful to 20 nm
Church street and see the efforts put FORTH
and the exhaustion of mind and bodv
Last week nearly dozen houses failed
like the early slain in any other battle
Few men can stand the intense excite.
ment of dry goods campaign. As for
the drummers, they swarm at the hotels.
and the bar-rooms are full of smoking OF
guzzling youths who are going to ruin
Three years drumming will use up
strong constitution, while as for morals
there will be little left after one season
But what care the merchants for this /;
Goods must be sold without regard to
means. They know their success in
wolves the ruin of young men, but that is
their look out When one of the latter
dies broken down hack, there are plenty
more to fill the vacancy. New York de-
YOURS young men with Unsuitable apps
tite, but the cry is still they come"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-04-21

FAsT-DAY SERvICEs.-Fast-Day was
more generally observed ON Friday than
is usual. All the prominent PLACES of
business were closed, and there vas a
large attendance upon the religious SER
vices of the day.
AT Trinity Church the service for food
Friday was observed the Rector, Rev Mr..
Peck, delivered discourse appropriate to
the day.
At ST. Peters Church, the ceremony of
the Alteration of the Cross was performed
according to the ritual of the Cathelie
Church.
At 10t am. services were held at the Rap-
fist Church. A large audience assembled,
much larger than we remember to hare
seen before for years. The divine bles-
ing was invoked and hymn read By
Rev. Edward Mills, Pastor of the Baptist
Church. The Scriptures were read by
Rev. Mr.. Johnson, and prayer was Offered
by Rev. A. F. Bailey, Pastor OF the Meth
odist Church. The sermon was delivered
by Rev James Gibson johnson, of thu
Congregational Church. The sermon wa,
chaste in diction, and earnestly delivered
1t took broad survey of the moral obi
cations of rulers and people, condemniny
in vigorous language the greedy activitr
of the age for riches, to the neglect of thu
cultivation of those higher qualities tina
should mark the Christian citizen. TIL,
inroads of intemperance and the indispc
sition Of the men of the present hour Il
enforce the laws for its suppression, rather
coveting the name of temperance men
than being laborers in the cause, letting
the laws remain as a dead letter upon the
statute books of the State, were severely
criticised. The tendency of the present
age to materialisrn was forcibly presented,
and the corruptions of the nation and OF
the courts and of all high places, were
most emphatically censured, as tending
to loosen the bonds of society and under.
mine the foundations of the Republic.
The whole tenor of his discourse was OF
an instructive character, leaving ont those
unmeaning platitudes that so often mar
the harmony of sermons on such occa-
sions, but enforcing the duties of public
and private life to be performed in sucbsa
manner as to receive the approval of God
and fit men to meet fearlessly the de.
mands of tho hour, both in Church and
State.
A union prayer meeting was held at
the Congregational church at 3 p. M.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-04-21

| WALLINGFoRD-Velo have ap-
peared on the sidewalks again, to the dis
gust of the sensible people.
The Thermometer stood at so degrees
in the shade, at Wallingford village, on
Thursday.
-Doras Doty appeared upon the side
walk on Wednesday with fifteen fox
skins, the result of the hunting season at
South Wallingford. He sold them to Mr..
E. D. Labin for $3.50 apiece.
DR.. E. o. Eddy spent a good share of
the day, Thursday, taking observations of
the spots upon the sun, with his large
telescope. He found more than twenty
distinct spots, some of them large enough
to admit two such globes as our earth
into their surface and then have room to
spare. The Doctor is making drawings,
and intends making daily observations.
We made an error in giving the
weight of our three heavy doctors. In
our anxiety to not exaggerate and keep
within the limits of the truth, we were
too low in our figures. Far be it from us
to say anything that would detruct from
anybody or anyb0djes, neither would we
willfully underestimate anybody or any
b0dies. By actual weighing VIC find the
aggregate weight of the three to be seven
hundred and fifry-eight pounds, while the
aggregate weight of the other four would
be only about five hundred and fifty
pounds. The mental weight we have not
yet ascertained, but will endeavor to do
30 for future item.
Harrison Law has sold the old home
dead of his father, lately declared, to
Alvin Kemp. ..
- Pigeons are appearing in great
numbers upon "Sugar Hill" Beach nuts
are plenty, and sportsmen are antioinat-
ing great time this spring.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-04-21

THE DRY GOODS EXCITEMENT IN
NEW YoRK.-The New York dry goods
men are now engaged in fearful war.
Every day between now and June i =
scene OF battle, and day lost can never
be recovered. The great houses must sell
.neir heavy stocks Of goods or be ruined.
Neither clerks nor partners can afford to
De sick. They must be at their posts, and
II fainting nature gives out many will
resort to strong drink. Hundreds will
now lay the foundation of future drunk.
enness. The statesmen and drummers
work seven days in the week, for on Sum
day they get no rest, but are at the hotels
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-04-21

vines. Going beneath the surface, ne nm
earthed 562 pieces Of gold, silver and cop
per, all Of great age, and so mouldy and
worn as to be scarcely recognizable. One
was dated 1862, and bore legend which
could not be translated. Six OF the coins
have been sent to the Smithsonian Insti-
tute at Washington.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-04-21

DECORATION DAY.-Preparations for
Decoration Day are already being
made and the observance of the day will
be much more general and elaborate than
ever before. In many places the comrades
of the Grand Army have engaged their
orators and music. No day has yet been
named but the last day of May, will prob
ably be selected unless the fact, that in
New England and some others of the
more Northern States this day is too early
in the season, and in consequence of the
scarcity of flowers the expenses are much
larger than they would need to be two
weeks later, when the supply of flowers
for decorating would be much greater,
shall be taken into consideration.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-04-21

GEN. THoMAs.-The following para
graph in Gen. Woodford's Grafton on Gen.
Thomas at Troy, would serve as fitting
inscription on the latter's tomb: "He was
soldier, without brutality. He was a
gentleman without efeminacy. He was
scholar without pedantry. He was a
patriot without stain of defeat or a spot
of dishonoT. In word he was ali that
should be held up as the highest stand
ard and example of manhood--that man
hood whose ohiefest glory was in duty
we'll DONE"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-04-21

Discovery. OF CANAAN KIDD's
TREAsURE.-The New York Sun contains
story relative to the alleged discovery
OF portion at least of the long sought
treasures hidden by Captain Kidd, the
pirate. The discovery was made on SUM-
day, by Sheriff Wynants, near Rossyille.
Staten Island. The gentleman was walk.
ing in his garden, when he saw two or
three copper coins among the shrubbsry
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-04-21

GEORGE PEABoDY's WILL.-The will
of the late George Peabody, which was
signed by him when in this country last
September, and which was published
shortly after his decease, has been pre-
sented for proof at TIE Essex County,
property to be disposed of under its pro-
visions in Massachusetts is less than II 3d.
600, and may not exceed 100000. 1t
consists mostly of securities and personal
effects
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-04-21
ALctter from ST. Paul.

WHEN NAVIGATION CLOSED WHEN IT
ER-IMMENsE FLOODS IN MINNESOTA
PROGRESS OF RAILRoADs-IMPoR
ANT LEASE OF A RAILRoAD-CoNsoL
DATIoN-INFLUENCE ON ST. PAUL
AND DULUTH-PRosPECTs OF THE
NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-04-21

APPOINTMENTS Edward r. Crane has
been appointed Postmaster at Williston,
vice T. A. Chittenden deceased, and Nor
man W. Frink, at Brookfeld, vice Justus
Edison deceased
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-04-21

was attended Monday, at the bap'is'
church, by Rev. Mr.. Farrar.
On dit that our young friend Dlck-
erman has or is about entering into CO.
partnership with E. R. Allen. We hope
i ia so. for "Gene" is live, active, accom-
plished and as obliging clerk as we ever
saw swing the "yard stick and have no
doubt that the firm, thus composed, viii
prosper. Success to you fellows.
CTRYIS
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-04-21

CHIPPENHooK SPRINGs.--A powerful
revival of religion has been in progress
here during the past few weeks. Meet
ings have been held nearly every evening
since February Cd, under the direction Of
the pastor of the Methodist church, Rev.
n. NJ. Learned The work has not been
confined to times or places, but has ex-
tended through the whole town, quicken
ing the churches and adding unto them
such as should be saved" Neighboring
towns have felt the influence, and mum
bers from Tinmouth have been led to in
dulge in hope of eternal life. A large
number have united with the Methodist
church on probation, and a goodly num-
Der have been proposed for admission to
the Congregational, on the South Flats,
where a few meetings have been held
under the direction of the pastor, Rev. W.
T. Herrick.
We think we have reason to thank the
God of revival for the sending of Mr..
Learned to this people. Although man
of frail constitution, he has proved a great
blessing to the whole town. Formerly
we have not been able to support pastor
all the time, but this year an exertion is
being made, and we expect to have preach
ing every Sabbath, and the universal de-
sire is that Mr. Learned return to us. His
labors are appreciated by every one. One
token of this appreciation was manifest
in the presentation, by the friends in the
east part of the town, of beautiful rose
wood writing case, silver laid, EARNED and
equipped" appropriately and beautifully
marked, and costing in the neighborhood
of twenty dollars We should like to
speak at length of the presentation cere-
mony, but will only say that it took place
at Mr. Aretus Newton's, where few
friends were assembled. An appropriate
presentation speech was made by the dele
gate appointed, and responded to very
briefly by Mr.. Learned. The affair was a
pleasant one, and plainly shows with
what regard our pastor is held among the
people. May grace and strength be given
to him that he may labor till all in our
midst may know God, ''from the least to
the greatest" L. S.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-04-21

THE GALAxY.-The GGJary for April.
continues Charles Reade's exciting serial
"Put yourself in his plane." Anthony
Trollope continues his Editors Tales
The article Ten years in Rome, The Pro
paganda, is an interesting paper, which
speaks of what the author saw in his OWL
connection with the institutions of the
Romish Church in Rome. The Galaxg
always has variety of readable articles
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-04-21

FIRE-The once familiar alarm of fire
was sounded on Saturday at about II 40
a. M, which was occasioned by the burn
ing of detached house on the "Turn-
pike" owned occupied by James johnson,
and known to the older residents of Rut-
land as the Cleveland place."
The house, which was valued at one
thousand dollars, and its contents were
entirely destroyed. There was an insur-
ance of four hundred dollars on the house
and two hundred dollars on the furniture.
The fire was caused by defective chin
ney.
The entire Fire Department, including
the steamer, were promptly on the ground
ready for duty, but owing to the progress
of the fire and the detached situation of
the building, their services were not
needed.
SPLENDID PAPER HANGINGs.-Tuttle
s. Co. have all the new styles Of foreign
and domestic wall papers and decor atoms.
The range of papers is large, and The pat
terms are novel in design and colors, and
qualities are up to the highest standard
of the best. The great variety permits q
selection equal to any taste, and the prices
are as low as can be obtained in the
market.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-04-21

FLORIDA TELEGRAPH OPERATORS.
A telegraph operator in Florida, who is
placed in charge of an Office in the inter
ior of the State, where there is no local
business, receives about ten dollars a
week and finds his own food and clothing.
The telegraph company give him house
to live in, and land on which he can raise
produce. It might seem that telegraph
operator, getting only such small sum
each week, could save but little money
and never would become rich. But such
is not the case. The operators deal in
cattle and hides and shave notes, and are
becoming wealthy. They are about thirty
miles apart, of the lines Of the railroads.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-04-21

When a break in the line occurs they
mount fleet horses, with which they are
provided, and ride toward each other until
they find and mend it.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-04-21
RoDBED.-Rev. G. F. Burdiok. a we

RoBBED.-Rev. G. T. Burdick, a we'll
known clergyman of the Troy Conference,
was robbed of his gold watch at the
Union Depot, Troy, on Friday morning,
on the arrival of the funeral train of Gen.
Thomas. The watch was valued at $3.50,
and bore this inscription, "Rev. G. f.
Burdick, from the preachers of the Troy
District" Mr.. Burdick, it will be recol.
lected, was stationed in this State a few
years since.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-04-21

CoRREcTIoN.-Int the list Of Directors of
the State Fire Insurance Company the
name L. S. Ellis should have been 2. G.
Ellis, of Fairhaven.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-04-21

FUNERAL.-The funeral of the father
of Mr.. John Fl. Mcintyre was attended
yesterday afternoon. The remains were
taken by special train over the Rutland
and Washington Railroad to Salem, n Y,
for burial.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-04-21
TARBOLlC SALVE.

The important discovery Of the CARBOLIC
ACID as a Cleansing, Purifying, and Healing
agent is one of the most remarkable results OF
modern medical research. During the late civil
war it was extensively used in the Hospital,
and Was found to be not only thorough di7in-
fectant, but also the most wonderful and speedy
HEALING REMEDY ever known
1t is now presented in a scientific combination
with other soothing and healing agencies, IN the
form OF d sALvE; and, having been already
used in numberless cases with most satisfactory
and beneficial results, We have ne hesitation in
offering it 70 the public as the most certain, rap
id, and eEectual remedy for alI Sores and UIcers
no matter Of how long standing, for Burns, Cuts.
Wounds, and every abrasion of skin or fssh, ana
for Skin diseases generally.
Sold by all Druggists. Price % cents.
JOHN F. HENRY, Sole Proprietor,
No. s College Place, New Yosk.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-04-21
Vermont News.
FRANKLIN COUNTY.

The body of male infant was found
by some workmen in the old Catholic
burial ground, st. Adams, Sunday after
noon. 1t was enclosed in a pine box,
and found in an old grave from which a
body had lately been taken for re-inter-
ment.
A son of Lewis Lavalette met with a
painful accident in st. Adams, Saturday
evening, while coupling cars. He received
wound on one arm extending from
elbow to wrist, and another three inches
long on the forearm, communicating with
the one underneath. The muscles were
painfully lacerated, and the small bone
fractured.
The ice is gone out on the Missisquoi
without any damage to property.
1t seems still to be question" on
which side of the river the railroad is to
go at Highgate.
Mr.. N. D. Wait is getting out several
hundred cords of wood from the grove a
little south of the village of Highgate on
Keyes' estate.
The Good Templars Lodge at High
gate is DOW in a fourishing and healthy
condition.
H. J. Armington has purchased the
interest of L. E. Arlington in the con-
Germ of Arlington Brothers at Bakers
field.
Gen. Silas B. Hazeltine has been
town clerk in Bakersfield forty-nine years.
s. The List for State taxes in Franklin
county is 81, 939-37.
wINDHAM COUNTY.
The Brattleboro Savings Bank re-
ceived $4,000 on April 1.
-Guilford is the seventh town in
wealth and population in Windham
county.
Londonderry was formerly named
"Kent," under a charter from New York,
and on the Goth of April, 1880, Ver-
mont charter was granted naming it Lon
donderry.
One per cent. of the grand list of
Windham county is SIS, 1851.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-04-21

ceived at the Post Office, and are now
being sold in place Of the old issue. They
are an attractive and well executed stamp,
the different denominations being dis
tinguished by chrnge of color as well as
of design
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-04-21

INsTALLATIoN.-The installation of
Rev. James Gibson johnson, as pastor
of the Congregational church in Rutland,
will take place on Thursday next. The
Rev. DR.. Hickok of Schenectady N, Y,
Rev. DR.. Seaver of Brooklyn, N. T., Rev.
Prof. NJ II. Buckham of Burlington, to-
gether with delegates from the firt Con-
gregational church of Burlington, and
from Clarendon, Pittsford, Caaleton,
West Rutland and Wallingford will COM
pose the council. The examinationof the
Pastor elect will take place at the Chapel
on Thursday afternoon at three o'clock.
The Installation services will take place
in the Congregational church on Thurs
day evening. Rev. DR.. Hickok, formerly
President of Union College will preach
the Installation Sermon. The othe ex-
ercises will be assigned by the connlil.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-04-21

BAPTIsMs.-There were several andi-
dates baptized yesterday; Rev. Mr.. Mills
baptized twoIat the Baptist church Elder
Miles Grant baptized thirteen in East
Creek, and Rev. Mr.. Bailey one It the
Methodist church.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-04-21

DRUMIERs.--It is said that the exter-
mination of "drummers" from Bangor,
Me-, has proved success, Traders are
not now pestered by them, and are ena-
bled to reduce their stock. The large
merchants of Boston have recommended
to Augusta traders to discountenace the
system.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-04-21
WASHINGTON COUNTY.

Washington county cannot certainly
complain that she is not well provided for
in the way of State officers, as it has Sec
rotary of State, Assistant Secretary of the
Senate, Quarter Master General, State
Treasurer, Reform School Trustee, a
Judge of the Supreme Court, and State
Auditor, Montpelier has the last five nam
officers.
The number of polls on the Grand
List of Washington county is 5977.
The name of the town of Barre, Oct.
10, 1898 was Wildersburgh when the
people being dissatisfied with the name
of the town, petitioned the Legislature
and it was changed.
The Great Falls in Mashfeld are
1914 feet above the ocean.
WINDSOR COUNTY.
"A. D. Hagar of Chester has 10000
young salmon in his reservoir and desires
to deposit some of them in the tributaries
of the Winooski.
The stockholders of the Woodstock
railroad have voted to increase the mort
gage on the road 100000, making in all
$35o,000.
The appraisal of real estate in Wind
sor county is $9,631, 661.
John Trask was town clerk in Roch-
ester for twenty-five years.
-Royalton is 476 feet above the ocean.
The Congregational church in Wood
stock was organized Decem Der 90, 1871.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-04-21

POSTAGE STAMPs.-A supply of the
new issue Of postage stamps have been re-
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-04-21

l. o. OF o. F.-The next session of the
Grand Lodge of the Independent: Order
of Odd Fellows will be held at Rutland
on Wednesday, August II, 1870.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1870-09-16

SHAPE Women are seldom satisfied
with the form nature has given them.
and are continually experimenting with
view to improve it. If too fat she re-
sorts TO free use Of acids. If too lean
she pads. \ certain fullncss of bust is
deemed indispensable, and to accomplish
this various contriyances are resorted to.
Raw cotton has the advantage Of keeping
It's place, but is open to the objection of
being too hot for midsummer use. Pads
OF curled hair are popular. the cases be-
ing made variously, but always with the
outer side fuller than the inner. Some.
times the eases are handsomly trimmed,
but it is generally brides that indulge in
this freak. Some wire inventions look
like bent and twisted -four sitter, minus
the frame, but they arc not popular on
account OF their liability to be pushed out
of place by an inadvertent movement,
sticking out in a curve which is anything
but the line of beauty. An ingenious in
yention is pad, made with spring in
the center, designed to yield on slight press.
ure. These coniriyances are designed
for the bcwilderment of lady's partner
in waltz, but, though artfully contriv-
cd, it is not apprehended that they are
competent to deceive the very elect
The entire shape in the hustle region is
given by skeleton wires in muslin ca
ses, though very common practice is to
use newspapers. Whats the news 10
your Gazettc?" is frequently asked when
young girls are assembled.