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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-02-24

MONEY FOR SECTARLAN UsEs.-The
city of New York has given to the Roman
Catholics real estate to the value of three
million two hundred Thousand dollars
and during the year 1869 voted to the
same sect $412, 062.26, and to other de-
nominations Sic, 6S021. The friends OF
free schools are organizing for gooa
fight against this great injustice AND
wrong. May they be abundsntly success
full.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-02-24

WAsHINeToN's BIRTH DAY. - The
Good Templars of Granville, n. 7. pro-
pose to celebrate Washington's birth day,
Tuesday, Feb, 22nd, by holding a public
Temperance meeting. Rev. E. Mills, OF
Rutland, will deliver the address.
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WALLINGFoRD.-The number Of achol-
airs in attendance upon District School
No. 10, in Wallingford. the past term, was
IS, the average daily attendance being %.
Ten pupils received no tardy marks dur
ing the term, and four as follows, were
neither tardy nor absent; Abbie Gates,
Avilla Gates, Elliot Fisher, Mark Hawk
ms. The school was taught by Mr.. E. @.
Headle, young man of talent and ability,
who spared no time nor pains in trying
to instruct those under his charge. He
has great faculty of obtaining the good
will of both children and parents, and in
this he appreximates the nearest to per-
lection of any who has taught here for a
long time. 1t is with deep regret that
his large circle of friends part with him,
but we hope what is our loss way be his
gain. He now returns to school, with tho
we'll wishes of the entire community.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-02-24

WEYBRIDGE.-A dancing school is in
full blast at Weybridge, taught by Mr.
Wells of Rutland.
H. B. Hagar received his friends on
the occasion of his 31st birth day, Feb
18th.
- The Weybridga Congregational
Church and Sabbath School formed a
Temperance Society on Sunday.
About sixty friends of Mr.. Joseph
Bowdish made him visit on Friday even
ing and all had pleasant time.
The Weybridge Lyceum busted
last Sunday evening. 1t was not sustain
ed by the young men and adjourned sine
die. "Sic transit gloria nau,adj."
Mr.. E. E. Lawrence was very much
surprised during the severe storm last
Tuesday evening by FIVE couples.
Whether they enjoyed the visit enough
to pay them for taking down two or three
fences and lacking around through the
lots to get home is not stated.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-02-24

A DECIsIoN--The New York courts
have decided in the case of Joseph Prent
that the Hudson River Railroad should
pay $4,000 for ejecting him from the cars,
in pursuance of the rule not to allow any
passenger on the train unless they had
previ ously purchased ticket.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-02-24

AMosKEAG VETERANs.-Weare under
obligations to Gen. Nat. Head and John
B. Clark, Esq, for an invitation to attend
the sixteenth annual levee by the Amos
keag Veterans of Manchester, n. 81. to
take place on Tuesday, February 22d.
These reunions of the Amoskeag Veterans
have always been enjoyable occasions,
conducted in an admirable manner, and
have been the pride of Manchester, and
we may say of New Hampshire. 1t is a
source of regret that other engagements
will prevent the acceptance of the cour-
teous invitation extended, for much pleas
ure would be afforded in joining with our
New Hampshire friends on this gala occa-
sion. The printed invitations, executed
at the Mirror office, Manchester, exceed
any work of the kind that has come under
our observation heretofore
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-02-24

MARRIED.--Under the usual head the
announcement is made of the marriage of
our townsman, Mr., Stephen Sweet, to
Miss Lottie NJ Mcintyre of Springfield.
We acknowledge the receipt of fine
lot of wedding cake. One by one old
bachelors are going the way of all the
earth. .Saceet may be their entire lives.
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too small, and its enlargement mas ee1h
determined upon. At Derby, Rev u :
Lorimer speaks of recent baptism aIa
also of ga good degree of religious inter
est" The same Is true Of other localities.
CONGREGATIONAL.
Fifty converts are reported az the
frnit of the recent revival in Cabot.
The Congregational church at Brat
tleboro has ordered new and larger
bell, to replace their present cracked one
During the past year 26 persona
have been added to the church in Mont
pelier, ali but two by profession.
An interesting revival has been for
some time in progress in Waterbury, and
the converts are of all ages-from ten to
seventy.
In 1869, there were IL Congrega-
tional clergymen ordained and installed
in this State ; Is dismissions; and 4 va
cancies caused by death.
The house of worship at Swanton,
has been handsomely reconstructed at
large expense, and it is now one of the
best in the State.
"A series of meetings has been held
in the Benson Congregational church for
about two weeks. Considerable interest
has been awakened.
The ladies of the Congregational Soci-
ETY. at Winooski, have repaired the base
ment of the house of worship in good
style, and they now occupy it for religious
and charitable purposes.
The Congregational ministers in
Caledonia county are supplying at Lyn-
donville Sabbath each in succession, ip
the hope of fastening the establishment
of stated preaching in that new and pleas
ant village. - a
The Rev. o. G. Wheeler, on Thurs
day evening of last week, received from a
donation visit, at South Hero, the sum of
$780, He breaches at Grand Isle as well
as at South Hero.
The Congregational pulpit at Burke,
is supplied for the present by Rev. Mr..
Underwood of Hardwick one half of
the time; and Rev. Mr.. Boswell, Freewill
Baptist of Troy, breaches the other half
of the Sabbaths.
The church and society at Wells
River have raised during the past year I;
for the support of preaching, for the i'm.
provement of their meeting house and
for benevolent objects outside of their
parish nearly $4,000.
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PATENTS for the week
ending February 18th, were granted
patents as follows:
John P. Garland, Newbury, sleigh
knee.
George J. Wardwell, Rutland, har.
vester knife. .-......
Thomas Burgin, Rutland, curtain FIX
ture. .r.-
Silas Whitman, Londonderry, cam
lever.
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The church and society at Wells
River have raised during the past year
for the support of preaching, for the i'm.
proyement of their meeting house and
for benevolent objects outside of their
parish nearly $4,000.
EPISCOPAL.
! Rev. DR. Jennings of Indiana, Presby-
terrain preacher has become a candidate
for holy orders in the Protestant Episco-
pal church.
"A radical writer in the Epjscopaljan
objects to the use of the words "holy
mysteries" in the communion effice, as a
heather word :" but is replied to by some
body that has been reading the Bible,
thus "This only shows what heather
st. Paul was when he called ministers
stewards of the mysteries of God"
Lord Bacon was as usual wise, when
he said, THE house of God is, denominat-
ed of the principal, house of prayer, and
not house of preaching"
Bishop Chase of New Hampshire,
just gone to his rest, was fifty years in
the ministry; half of it as rector of the
church in Bellows Falls.
Rev. DR.. Mulcahey, the new rector of
Toledo, Ohio, has just established very
successfully free services on Sunday
nights. His church is to have new
organ Easter, which, among other stops,
har of IL, It IL
The two parishes of Toledo are uniting
also in mission work.
Christ church, Savannah, Ga, was
founded in 1743, and has now its fourth
edifce on the same spot, which will seat
900 persons. The ohanoel has recently
been improved and refurnished, including |
beautiful foriated cross upon the alt
shelf; and also new and elegant al
window commemorating the stained
Says correspond late Bishop
in Michigan: "Tb ut for the church
Michigan tt lroughout the diocese Of
on ay d clergy are perfectly united
" points, doctrinal and liturgical
" are not disturbed by novelties; radical
ism finds here no sympathy.
METHODIST.
| 1t is said that special religious inter-
est exists in the III. E. Churches in Yer
mont more widely and encouragingly
than at any period for years past.
The friends of Rev. n. P. Coburne
in Charlotte, made him present of $40
last week, mostly in money. Mr.. Coburne
supplies the pulpit of the Methodist
Churches of both Charlotte and Ferris
burgh.
The ladies of the Methodist Church
1T Rochester have finished paying off the
church debt of $1,000, and celebrated
with grand supper.
Efforts are in progress for securing
funds for the erection of new NJ. E.
house of worship during the coming
season in Montpelier
"A majority report OF the examining
committee of the Methodist Book of Con-
Germ, exculpates all concerned in the
alleged Irregularities. A majority re-
port gives another view, affirming that
the reorganization confirms co nyictien of
Irregularities and loss to the CO ueern.
REV. Geo. Brughart, one of. the Oldest
Methodist ministers in the I'm tied States,
died at his residence near Bridgeville,
Warren County, n. Y, few days since
He had reached the ripe old age of So
years.
Reports from several towns along
the Hudson River state tb at there have
been important revivals in the Methodist
Churches. Great religious! interest pre-
walls at Kingston, Rond, mt, Hydeparb
and Newburgh.
ROMAN CATTfoTu~
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ROMAN CATIfoLu.c

"A jubilee is now being held in St.
Mary's Cathedral, Burlington, under the
direction of the Rev. Fathe Lancake,
with associates, all of Montra L. AS the
services are intended more PARTICULARLY
for workingmen, whose duties call them
away at an early hour, the frs mass is at
$50 a. m; an instruction, or lecture on
religious subjects, at a. M; SO cond mass
and sermon at a. m A lee, ure, COM
mencing at 7.50 p. m, is given ey cry even
ing, followed by benediction. J he sub
ject on Tuesday was "The Cath Ollie and
Apostolic church." discourse a, ldressed
mainly to non-Catholics, of WHOM 1 there
were many present among the GO ngrega-
ton. A very full attendance has charac-
terized the services, particularly ii nose of
the evening, the cathedral being fl led to
its utmost seating capacity. The j, ibilee
will continue till February 25th.
An English paper says that tho ; Wing
of Burmah intends to present each Of the
1oO fathers of the council with a past. ,ral
'ross enriched with gems That Of he
Pope Is said to be an Oriental mast. r..
,iece.
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Lewis, we learned SO efectually to discern
and feel the difference between physical
and spiritual force.

FREsHET.-The sudden thawing of the
recent fall of snow. coupled with the
heavy rains of yesterday, sent down an
immense volume of water from the hills
in this vicinity, 60 much 30 that the inn
perfect sew erage on Merchants Row was
unable to carry it off, and as conse-
quence the food set back and the cellars
On the lower portion Of Center street, and
many on Merchants Row, were last night
flooded by water to depths varying
from six inches to three feet, doing con-
siderable damage. The heaviest suffer-
ers were the occupants of Cramton's
Block, on Merchants Row Mr.. E. @.
Caller, the proprietor of the new Fulton
Market, loses fully $400, to say nothing
of the interruption to his business. Among
other sufferers were Coburn 81 Ryan,
Fem & Co., Wassemar & Page, and some
of the occupants of Richardson's Block.
In our own establishment, our press
room floor was submerged so as to render it
impossible to run our steam presses, and
hence it is with no little trouble that we
are able to present the HERALD to its
readers this morning, which we do in the
usual season, though owing to going
to press somewhat earlier than usual, as
we have to, on account of the slow process
by which our papers are struck off, in
order to reach our subscribers at dis
lance by the Hrst trains, our kilograms
are necessarily curtailed, Though we give
all Of them of any Importance whatever.
1t is really too bad such losses and vex-
atious delays are occasiened in town like
ours by imperfect sewerage, and it is high
time the matter was taken in hand by the
authorities or the people and the evil
remedied.
Mrs. MARsHALL's FUNERAL. - The
funeral of the late Mrs. Benjamin w.
Marshall was largely attended from the
Baptist church yesterday forenoon. A
long line of carriages formed the funeral
procession, while the church was well
filled with friends of the deceased in her
life time and with those who sympathize
with the bereaved husband in his Attic
ton, including large number of our
business men. An impressive funeral
discourse was preached by Rev. Edward
Mills and prayer offered by Elder L.
Howard.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-02-24

REDUCTION OF THE RULES OF FIRE
INsURANcE.-We understand that gen.
eral reduction of the rates of insurance on
frst-class risks has taken place in our
larger towns and cities, mercantile r.
hitherto charged fifty cents being SKIS
written at forty cents. About > now
ago the rates were advanced our years
the disastrous fires of 5e' considerably
duoed the surplus o. .O0'' oo having re-
panies and comp the strongest com.
ones to wiz led 70 any of the weaker
these II up the .ir affairs. Under
f. circumstances it became prudent
Jr the companies emaining in the bust
ness to advance the rates; but the immu
nifty from hsaTy losses experienced by in
surance coraPanis IS for the last two years
placing them In the strongest financial
condition, has justified them in the re
duction of rates and it is said those o.
Boston are now lower than any other city
in the Union. We think the rates of In
suraxee in Rutland should be reduced
from, our comparative freedom from fires
for the past year, as the rates as now car.
ried by our business men are burdensome.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-02-24

RUTLAND COUNTY CoURT.--The next
term of the Rutland County Court s,egins
its session on Tuesday, March 9th, Hon.
Hoyt H. Wheeler presiding; Hon. james
K. HYDE and Hon. Bradley Fish assist
ant judges The last day of service for
this term expires on Thursday, February
gath. There are AIS causes on the calen-
dar, with 26 criminal cases. Among the
latter is that of George Butterfly for muir
der, which is the last of the cases grow
ing out of the celebrated Shrewsbury
murder. One hundred and thirty cases
are set for trial by jury.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-02-24

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
The first term of the United States Dis
trict Court, established at Burlington,
commences next Monday, Judge Smalley
presiding.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-02-24

BENNINGTON 81 RUTLAND RAILROAD
The New York Tribune of the 18th
inst says: The Bennington and Rut-
the Lebanon Springs Railroad, under the
new title of the New York and Harlem
Railroad Extension Augustus Schell is
chosen President, and r j. Niven, Vice.
President"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-02-24

LIFE-LIKE PICTURES - Mr., Geo. G.
Thomas of Albany is producing from
photographs, in enlarged form, in India
ink, some beautiful life like portraits,
such as we have never seen excelled. We
take great pleasure in commencing him,
from personal knowledge and exemina-
ten of his work, having recently received
from him two most excellent and life-like
portraits of our father and mother, which
have been executed in the finest style of
art. and are speaking likenesses of the
individuals they represent The days
the portrait painter have in o
passed away we believe NJ measure
our state except Mr. me remain IL
is ~ justly nasoh' whose lame
brought 'eIeora'ea' Inc pictures
j., :, out by Mr.. Thomas process must
.hc future be those which are most
highly priced. Ii any of oar citizens wish
Tor literal presentations of friends living OF
deceased, TO grace their homes or bring
to them tender "reminiscences of the "loyed
ores gone before we most cordially com.
mend them TO Mr.. Thomas, who is now in
this vicinity and will take their orders
fde viii visit the leading towns of orr
coanty and it will be rare opportunity
for the people to avail themselves of Sc
caring most valuable pictures.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-02-24

Canada has 81 snow-shoe clubs.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-02-24

1t appears that when Lucy Stone was
at st. Adams some lady addressed her a
note and signed it "Anti-Suferage" We
have just received, says the Messenger, the
following reply.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-02-24

EXCURSION TO LAKE AUSTIN, WELLS.
"A party numbering about 60 persons
mostly composed OF business Ineu aud
their wives, of Rutland, made All excur-
.SI"'' :" 1he Lake Austin Hotel, Wells, On
Th'n aaay last. Tn" party proceeded in
an extra car provided fnr the occasion. on
the mail train over the Il. & W. K. R.. to
Poultney, where they found waiting for
them five large sleighs from Wards
Livery Stables a. that place. The party
were seon loaded and on the road to
Wells. 1t WAS charming day, snd the
sleighing very good, and all in the best of
humor, and the hour consumed in the
passage from Poultney to the Lake House
Was pleasantly spent. On our arrival we
We're cordially resolved and ten dered the
hospitality of the house by mine host Pot.
ter. Lunch lit might have been more
justly called dinner) to which ample iustice
was done, was served soon after onr ar
rival. After this the party got together
IN tbs parlors and halls of the hotel and
spent merry afternoon in singing, dane
ing and social visit. Supper was served
at . O'clock, and fine one it was refIect-
ing sredit upon "mine host" of the Hote,
The evening was spent in much the same
manner ~ the afternoon, until about II
p M, when ice cream and cake was
broug bit forward and rapidly disappeared.
Soon after this the sleighs appeared and
all reloaded and the party started for
Poultney, where they arrived in season to
have their car attached to the night train
for Rutland. Just before the train ar
rived at this point three cheers and a
Tiger We're given for Supt. Wilson who
was one of the excursionists) for his liber-
Atty in providing free transportation
rom Rutland to Poultney and return.
Jheors Were also given to II. HI. Paine.
Esq, whe was untiring in his efforts for
he comfort of all, and to the Rutland
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-02-24

Common speakers have only one set
of ideas, and one set of words to clothe
them in; and these are always ready
at the mouth, as people come faster out Of
a church when it's almost empty, then
when crowd is at the door.-.SaoiT.
The New York herald., 1870-03-21

much emphasis, awoSe a sensation evidently much
relshed by the listeners IL would. not be dong
enough Justice to the spiritual eshetics OF pastor Or
congregation TO say that both are OF tue most ad-
vanced "iiberaIn type: but 1t will give the reader
fair IDEA OF the faith well as the feryer OF one and
the other to assert tnat the most novel theories CON-
manded the dcepesI att ntion.
The hall was rendered very uncomfortable during
the whole service by
AN ESCAPE OF GAS.
This was DUE doubtless, 10 the neglect Of those
who occupy the building during the other DAYS OF
the week for worldly purposes. II Is satisfactory
however to leaEn thar at the CONCLUSION of another
year TINS congregation win probably have church
built for themselves. Their last permanent place or
worship was situated IN Fortieth street. near Fifth
avenue but was disposed o. with the Cblectof pro-
Siding another, which should be \ lyceum lecture
room and churcn--al IN one. Tns edlnce, when
erected will be sefsupporting, and doubtless leave
surplus available Tor missionary or other purposes.
THE CHOIR
ot Dr. Frothingnans church In very efficient, al
tnough small, consisting merely OF az organist ana
quartet VIZ. Miss Gibbs soprano; Mrs. Gardiner,
contralt0; MIR. Haws, tenor; Nj. Hammond, bass;
Mrs. Hopper organlst.
The trustees Messrs. 0ltver Johnson President;
Dr. J0hn q. stone, Waiter Brown, A. j. Johnson,
John II. Cnceyer, John w. Bigeiow, John II. Mich
oils, Charles Watrous ana samuel Shetnar. Mr.. SIN
CLAIR Tousey Is chairman OF the fubncaton Com
mlttce.
The New York herald., 1870-03-21
CENTRAL METHODIST CHURCH.
The Gerfsct law Of Liberty and Our Imper.
feet Lawmakers.

The Gerfect law Of Liberty and Our Imper-
feet Lawmakers.
The large and influential congregation worship
ping in the Central Methodist Episcopal church OF
Williamsburg were palned yesterday by the an
nouncement that their pastor, Rev. Benjamin M.
Adams was 50 severely indlsposed that stranger
had to be sent for occupy mis- place. Brother H.
y. Elkins, q local preacher, conducted the
exercises and delivered o discourse on the twenty
nth verse OF the first chapter OF the general Epstle
or st. James-"But whose looketh into the perfect
law OF liberty and cultivateth therein. he being not
forgetful nearer but doer OF the work, this man
shall be blessed in his deed" Mr.. Elkins spoke to
the text with great e0rnestness. He thought that
the Apostle, IN thus beautifully marx ing out the line
ledge or human nature looking TO the inner feelings
OF man rather tnan to his external showing In this
turbulent and lawlass age we would DO we'll TO
read and remember tue verse ne Dau Seiec.eu, De-
cause 1t Is the Voice OF God as recorded BY the
Apostle. lie believed Win Luther that perfect law
lad It's seat i'll the bosom or God and tnat those who
violated II would meet with sure destruction. Just
az the rebcious angels did when they revoLed
against His commands. Gods laws are perfect be-
cause they apply alike to all His creatures. They
90 not elevate one to the degradation OF another.
acted as we know them to be in this state, oy
CORRUPT LEGISLATORS,
and administer ed, we nave reason to believe i'll
many cases by corrupt Judges VINO are III coilusion
with them. Under such laws
CRIMINALS GO uNwHIPPED
by Justice Often. Sometimes they evade the laws, as
Ia certain memorable New YORK cases, by running
away aud remaining beyond the jurisdiction OF
judges. But they cannot evade the laws or God or
OF uatune for God has jurisdiction over allthe uni
verse ahd no man can hide from HIM, and he " no
violates law OF nature as surely suffers for IL In
the flesh he who violates the moral law suffers IN
tl3 conscience.