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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-05-05
The Annual Village Election.

The annual meeting for election of off
GERS of the village of Rutland was held a
the Village Hall, on Wednesday, at {
o'clock p. N.
/ The meeting was called to order by
Joel NJ. Haven, Moderator. The warning
was read by S. W, Rowell, Clerk. The
Clerk then read the amendment to the
village charter, providing for the election
of village officers by ballot, passed at the
last session of the Legislature.
The box was then open for the rccep
tion of ballots for village officers.
Walter G. Landon, Treasurer, then pre-
sented his annual report, which was ac'
cepted and adopted. This report will be
found in the report of the village officers.
John B. Page then presented the print.
ed report of the Board of Trustees, which
was accepted.
James Barrett presented the annual re.
port of the water commissioners, which
was read and adopted. This report will
be published ON Friday)
James Barrett was elected water com.
missioner.
The meeting then proceeded to the
election of officers of the fire department
Mr., Page made some remarks relative tc
the fire department, and recommended
Walter G. Landon for Chief Engineer
The vote was taken ojg0 gOce, but the
Moderator said he was unable to deter.
mine the vote; whereupon Mr.. Page de.
manded Tellers, and Messrs. lockwood
Barrett, and James K. Mclean were
appointed Tellers Those voting for
Walter G. Landon passed between the
Tellers and were counted, and those op.
posed to him were then counted in the
same manner Mr.. Landon was then de-
clared elected. The vote stood, Landon
I86-opposed 81. S. G. Staley was elected
First Assistant Engineer.
Chester Kingsley was then elected Sec
ond Assistant Engineer.
John B. Page was elected Auditor for
the year ensuing.
On motion of John B. Page, it was
unanimously voted to pay Washington
Engine Company, No. 2, $104, paid by
them for uniforms.
| The Report of the Committee for the
Construction of the New Reservoir was
then read. Mr.. Roys, Chairman, made a
statement of its present condition, and
the necessity of fully completing it, at q
cost of about $4,000 John B. Page and
James Barrett advocated its completion.
On motion of John B. Page it was
Voted, That the bonds of the village be
issued, with coupons attached, with inter-
est, for five thousand dollars, payable in
fifteen years, at rate of interest not ex-
ceeding six per cent.
James Barrett was then added to the
Committee on the Construction of the
Reservoir.
Walter G. Landon presented his decli-
nation of the office Of Chief Engineer.
as did also s. q. Staley, First Assistant
and Chester Kingsley, Second Assistant,
and their designations were accepted.
| The meeting then again proceeded to the
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-05-05
The Atlantic Monthly.

The May atlantic contains a most pro-
found and elaborate article on "Our
Money Problem" Junius Henri Browne,
of the Tribune staff, discourses pleasantly
of "Signs and Show Case" in New York.
Somebody, probably "Carleton," has an
interesting article descriptive of Duluth,
at the lake Superior terminus of the
Northern Pac ifc Railroad. Somebody
else gives pleasant chapter of travel
about the tChannel Islands of Great
Britain. Another somebody, probably
Lowell, sings long blank verse "May
Pastoral" George Eliot'-whose real
name is Mrs G. T. Lewes-contributes a
long and interesting poem entitled "The
Legend of Jubal." Whoever writes about
the Isles of Shoals has not yet wrecked
upon the shoals, but he might as well.
We say lie. but it may be he, she or it, for
aught we know. Authors names drown
in the ANa1atic, and the sea does not seem
willing to give up its dead. There are
numerous other articles, the most inter-
esting of which is one ON the Duel of the
Spanish Bourbons and story of "My
Secretaryship." It is good number
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-05-05
The San Domingo Treaty.

The Senate seems nearly prepared to
take up the San Domingo treaty. It was
taken up in an informal manner on We'd
nesday, and it is probable that its consid-
Grafton will be commenced early next
week and pressed to conclusion. The
intelligence recently received FROM San
Domingo is of an encouraging character.
A prominent native merchant, in let
ter recently received, says. ....-
The Spanish steamer from Havana
called here on the 18th, bringing news of
the treaty having been rejected by the
committee of foreign affairs of the SEN
ate. 1t caused a very alarming impress
sion, more so because it came accompanied
by mischievous and false interpretations
of the state of affairs at Washington, all
gotten up by the enemies TO our govern
ment and to annexation. Fortunately the
next day, the 18th, in came the Tybee,
with true and real account of all that
had occurred in regard to the treaty; and
as soon as it was spread over the town ev-
erybody appeared to be more lively, and
hopes for the future were more buoyant.
You will have heard of some disturbances
occurring at Puerto Plata, but they have
(amounted to very little-tranquility was
promptly restored. As for Cabral and
his doings in the South, it is always the
same thing. His position is what it was
two years ago, and were it not for the
help he gets from his friends, the Hay
items. in spite of all the promises made by
the Haytien government to Admiral Poor,
his career would have come to an end
long since. The political state of affairs
is good, and there is nothing to fear at
present. Official dispatches have been
received from Ajua. The Haytien Gen.
Gremont, with others, had been taken
prisoners by the Government troops. In
the Citar district everything was quiet.
Not only the people of San Domingo, but
the islands in general, are awaiting with
anxiety the ratification of the treaty.
have letters from st. Thomas merchants
wishing to know when it will take place,
as such an act is considered as the first
step toward welfare and progress in all
the West Indies.
1t is to be hoped our Government will
act wisely on this question and confirm a
treaty that embraces so much of import
ance to the future interests of this country.
Every citizen who has studied this ques-
tion and watched the progress of events,
but must most cordially favor the treaty
stipulations. and members of Congress,
who have wise and statesmenliko views OF
the policy to be pursued for the future
expansion and prosperity of the American
nation, especially in its commercial rela-
ton, can not fail to give his earnest sup
port to the measure.
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tlat they should be all swept by the
board others again endorsing the whole,
and associating with all. But the wise
kind selector chooses the good, as seems to
him, and avoids the others ;-at the same
time allowing other persons the same
liberty that be claims and exercises him
self. 1t is an easier matter to rail with
rough rage, and seek to ruin, than to se-
lect the superior, and sweetly spare
the sincere, and sanctify the inferior.
Jesus came to "bring sao0rd on the earth ;
but it was weapon directed by the spirit
of love, not of hatred sharp but smooth
rightly dividing the joints and the mar
row.
Men have more of the backbone with
spring to it-of the rash, dash, snap
daring kind but the women have more
of the durable, persevering, patiently per-
severing kind; proper for practice in
sympathy with the sick and suffering
calling for hospital care, and home treat
ment of men wounded in battle. The
women have the finest, the ivory kind OF
backbone; the men have the gristle and
muscle with the bone Each kind has its
uses but ivory is ever good and true.
3. To have gsod backbone we need
1. To be, and know, or assured, that we
are right. & asto 3
4 2. To keep going ahead; there is force
in motion, hard to start; and harder to
stop the locomotive.
>3 We should avoid mere obstinacy
refusing to bend when we should This
would be like long stiff bone, instead Of
the backbone, with joints not whole
bone, ever bending; but ready to do Sc
when proper, to God, and for man.
4. There should be spinal marrow
and association of nerves connected with
the Backbone, not dead rigidity.
8. 1t should be connected with a Head
of knowledge and wisdom.
/ 6. And near a heart of love.
z. Sometimes pocket of rocks stiffens
| it.
s. Sometimes too stiffiy, seeking tC
stand so straight, as to elevate the eye:
above the line of seeing old friends, ye'
poor. saa'' a 1
8. We should ever bend before God
feeling our dependence on Him the Su
preme Sovereign; God as the principa
head. a la a
May each one of us have Backbone, al
the bone we need, and abundant brain
and good genial blood, and banknotes
and the young Rave beaux and bellies
sweethearts and sweet hands-with the
Bible as our great book-God our friend
we battling for the right in friendly
union; and make Heaven eur happy
peaceful home. aa-
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-05-05
The Mcfarland Trial.

The Mcfarland trial was resumed on
Tuesday, the 18th day. Judge Noah
Davis was present, having returned from
Washington, to undertake the cross
examination of DIR. Vance, who was re-
called TO the stand. The witness said if
man who was in a responsible position
said he intended to commit suicide, it
would be very strong proof that he was
out OF his mind If he said it three or fonr
times a week for three or four wears n
would look very like farce; the witness
did not consider it any evidence of in
sanity for one man to shoot another whom
he knew nothing about. A person who,
influenced by strong motives, kills an.
other in the absence of all other proof of
insanity would be responsible for the act.
DIR. Parsons, who claimed to be an ex-
pert, testified that in his opinion the priq-
oner Suffered from acute melancholia /;
there cannot be insanity without disease
OF the brain that congestion of the brain
which produces delirium is not insanity,
but is likely to lead to it. The witness
saw the prisoner at the City Prison, with
view TO being examined in regard to
his condition; examined the prisoner the
Saturday previous to the commencement
OF the trial. after the examination wit
ness did not predicate any opinion as to
the sanity or insanity of the prisoner.
Dr. Hammond, formerly Surgeon Gene
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-05-05

Miss NELLIE GRANT Nellie Grant
wore crimson silk dress made with mar
row ruffies, and sleeveless jacket of navy
blue, embroidered in the peacock colors
This young girl is very pretty. and,
strange to say, entirely unspoiled by all
the attentions and notice she has received
She is probably about twelve years old
wears short dresses. which are not too
short, and her hair, which is of light
brown color, is simply arranged in curls
ohe Is very modest and unassuming, and,
whlle she never courts notice from stran-
gers Is always ready to reply pleasantly
to remarks addressed to her At Mrs
Grants receptions she does not always APP
pear, and when she does, usually stands
behind her mother and father, and is not
introduced to any one unless to some spe.
cial friend - Washington Letter.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-05-05
TERMS $3.50 PER ANNUM

After a careful hearing before Mr.
Justice OF the peace, the enormous sum of
$500 as to four of the six, and $500 for
the remaining two, and the cost to be di-
vided among them was imposed but to
see the fives flying through the air with
which to pay the fines, offered by the citi-
zens, was trul, imposing, especially to
the eyes of your correspondent, who sees
but little of such in his humble capacity.
We were also aroused by the loud mouthed
talking of some, living not far from the
scene, especially since the argument sa-
vored strongly of sympathy for the insti-
tutions above referred to.
The measles have been among us for
several weeks, claiming as its victims both
children and adults, but although there
have been some quite severe cases, yet it
has had its run and has, we believe, dis
appeared.
We are glad 70 be able TO announce
that the parsonage, which SO sadly needed
it, is receiving coat, not of tar and
feathers, but of paint, which so changes
its appearance that one needs to look
twice in order to satisfy himself that the
present edifce is none other than the par
sonage.
We regret that our course or position
causes in the minds of any unfriendly
feelings, or that we should stand accused
by such men of taking undue sides in any
instance, but we have learned, or are
learning, that "every tub must stand upon
! its own bottum !" and we know of no
other way than to let our record speak for
itself, and if, when compared with that of
our accusers, it fails, why, we must abide
by it. CURTIS.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-05-05

The NORMAL SCHOOL AT RANDOLPH.
The spring term of this institution
closed on Friday of last week. The num-
Der that entered for graduation was 26,
of whom 10 received the usual five years
certificate, and seven failed. The names
of the graduates are as follows: Gentle
men-W. r. Nutting, G. J. Allen, A. W
Edison, f. S. Ritter, Edwin A. Blodgett
Willis A. Bradford, I'll. Fowler. Ladies'
Mrs. E. Simonds, Misses Mary Ketchum,
Louisa NJ. Lyman, Orilla Clark, Mary A
Morse, Alice M. Butler, Sarah Parish,
Ella Latham, Alice Mills, Mary M. Gran.
ger of Hubbardton, Emily Cozzens. Mary
Coggswell. Misses Mary A. Morse and
Alice NJ. Butler are the only ones from
Chittenden county, both residents of Es-
sex. From representations which have
come to US, we are satisfied that the Nor,
NAL School at Randolph is fulfilling well
its mission in the thorough training OF
teachers The thorough daily drill in
the English branches which the students
of this institution receive, is just what is
needed to qualify teachers for this work
and elevate the standard of the primary
schools. The examination for graduation,
we are assured, is thorough in every re.
spect The term Just closed has been at.
tended by over one hundred and forty
pupils
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-05-05
RUTLAND VT, THURSDAY MORNING,

could not furnish him with mounted
silver-plated velvet casket for day or
two at reasonable charge, as his brother
had died the day previous, and he desired
to bury him in style. He wished to use
the casket to carry the remains to the
vault, after which, when the funeral
would disperse, the remains could be re-
moved to plain pine-wood coffin, and the
casket would be returned. He desired,
above all, that the matter would not be
exposed, especially to his neighbors. He
was politely but firmly refused, the IN
dertaker informing him that he was not
in that kind of business.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-05-05
For the HERALD
The Vacant Cage.
BY I. W. c.

There was a little maiden,
And she had pair of birds,
And her love for those canartes
Could not be expressed by words.
She was always happy with them,
Twas her delight to hear them sing,
And to watch the little creatures
Hop about from perch to swing.
But one bright and sunny morning
She set them out the door;
Thinking of no danger,
For they'd oft set there before.
But neighboring thomas feline
Unexpected came along,
And he looked at the canaries,
For his love of them was strong:
And this ugly piece of cat flesh
Pounced quickly on the cage,
And he scratched the cage door open,
With a gormandizing rage.
And the little creatures futtered-
Twas no use-they could not fly,
And he gobbled up those warblers
In the twinlxling of an eye.
And when the maiden came there
She saw, all scattered round,
The clotted, blood-stAineo feathers,
Aud the cage upon the ground.
One glance and the whole came to her,
And her heart was filled with pain,
For the loss that she had suffered,
Was the wicked feline's gain.
random, VT, April 2Sth, 1870.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-05-05

RIVERSIDE MAGAZINE. -" "Schoops
Out is the picture which fronts the May
3" Riverside, "a parcel of children racing
down hill, and the number hints at a
general frolic and at school things too !:
for there are stories by Mr.. Stockton,
The House that John built" and by
Miss Hall; an amusing story by Anne
Silvernail, Baby Mamie" with drawings
by the Little Artists; fairy poem and
picture by Miss Bishop, with abundance
of riddles and charades; while Mr.. Jacob
Abbott tells "How Railroads are made"
Arthur Gilman gives an account of "Alon-
zoBradley's Bees" and G.. A. r. tells the
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-05-05

ILLNESS OF HoN. WM. CLAPP.-We
regret to learn that the Hon. William
Clapp, late United States Collector for the
District of Vermont, is seriously, if net
dangerously i'll. The Free Press says
that for many months he has been in
precarious condition with disease of the
heart, and has been great sufferer.
Within a day or two worse symptoms
have appeared, and he is now occasionally
unconscious. 1t is hoped, however, that
he may rally as he has done before, but
his condition is such as TO occasion great
anxiety among his friends. Mr.. .Clapp
has long been prominent business and
public man, and this anxiety will there
fore be shared throughot the State.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-05-05

knocked Ellen down, then kicked and
trampled on her until she became insensi-
BILE; then, to complete matters, he took a
buck-saw and deliberately undertook to
saw her in twain. The pain, however, re-
stored her to consciousness and excited
her failing strength to such an extent
that she succeeded in escaping from the
amateur sawbones and found refuge with
a neighbor.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-05-05
THE RUTLAND HERALD
THURSDAY, APRIL %, 1870.
qualification of school Teachers

qualifications of school Teachers.
The prospective law, rendering it nee
esslry, after certain date, that all teach
ors in our common schools shall have a
certificate attesting their proficiency and
fitness for the post, will cause vexation
and disappointment to the candidates,
and will work harm to the community
unless the standard by which the examin-
ing officers shall Judge of the matter of
proficiency, is one formed in sound judg-
ment.
The questions to be investigated, touch
~ Che qualification of teacher, seem to
us 10 pertain to,
1-t, The learning and requirements of
the candidate.
~, His uhiltty to instruct and govern.
The learning and requirement necessary
to the thorough mastery of the things to
Pc, tlugbt. II English grammar is a branch
t1 ba t,ueht, then the teacher should
hn g, u,p.u-r of the whole matter of gram
mar, aud the examination into his fitness
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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-05-05

Origin of Nicknames. The sIndian Club
Exercises" are closed, and more verses are
given from the charming " Little-Folk
Songs" by Alba. The number has the
breath Of May in it. Yearly subscription
$3.50. Published by Hurd & Houghton,
New York.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-05-05

DELAwARE.-Senator Saulsbury's term
in the United States Senate expires next
year, and already the Republicans antici'
pate the selection of his successor. They
expect to carry the state this year with
the aid of the colored voters. George P
Fisher, recently nominated by the Presi
dent for Attorney of the District of Co.
lumbia, will probably be the Republican
candidate He is native of Delaware
and will return to that state to live.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-05-05
In Mem 0riani.

Died in Poultney, April 26th, Mary L., daugh-
ter Of Alanson kice, aged 81 years. E.
The death of this estimable young lady in the
Mtg in which she had lived so consistent life
and enjoyed the high esteem of all who came
within the influence of her gentle manner and
lovely spirit. 1t may be truly said few individu-
ais possessed to greater degree those finer quail
Sties of the soul and even balance of mind, and
sweetness Of disposition, than the subject of this
notice. She had enjoyed the advantages of eul-
ture, which she had wisely improved, and had
been successful and popular instructor of youth.
It is oftentimes mystery to us that one so well
prepared TO perform the nilsson of life should
be thus early called away from earth. The mys-
terious providence of Gods it is not ours to ques-
ton, but to bow in humble submission to the
Divine Will Her long illness and her last hours
were a fitting and final illustration of a beauti-
funy Illustrated Christian life. Although she
suffered much and agony of body deep and un-
utterable, as che neared the shadowy land, her
mind was undisturbed, and a sweet peace reigned
in her soul. Her last utterances were, 80 am
going to a better country and then breathed
her life out assweetly as the morning stars melt
away INTO the essa4. @E tire uL.as- closed
an exemplary Christian life that is worthy tn
imitation of all who survive her. We assure the
bowed and saddened circle in that loving home Of
the tenderest sympathy of one whose heart has
been smitten and goes out in tender sympathy
to those who mourn; and may that higher than
all human power bind up the wounds"of those
who are chastened by " Him Who doath all
things we'll" ,!