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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-01-25

A PROLIFIC APPLE TREE.-Charles
Parmenter, of Mortified Farms, has
q Baldwin apple tree, less than sc
inches in circumference, from which
be picked % bushels of first quality
apples, which sold at So barrel, and
three bushels Of cider apples worth
40 cents bushel, making an income
from the tree of s37.35 He sows air
slacken lime around the trees on the
snow the last of February.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-01-25

The latest bulletin with reference
to the snake bites is that they may
be prevented from terminating fatal
ly by the application of live Goals of
fire. CONCENTRATION for such injuries
was employed scores of yeaas ago.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-01-25

"A negro in Kentucky has had
twenty-five children in thirty-one
years of married life, and the county
has RENTED his taxes Gin consdera-
ton of distinguished services done to
the state"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-01-25

Governor Dnrkee, of Utah, died
on the morning of the 14th inst, of
pneumonia.
Rev. Henry Ward Beecher's sal
airy has been raised to $40, 900 year.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-01-25

neg-A plan has been devised by
which practically smokeless fires can
be obtained. Distil the coal before
burning, stopping short the process
at SUCH a stage as will permit soft
coke to be formed, that is, fixed car
bon, with sufficient amount of vol
atile matter in it to render it slight
iy infahmable. The other useful
products will be chiefly crude OIL,
coal gas and ammonia. This coke is
available alike for domestic purposes,
tho furnaces of steam boilers, etc.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-01-25
BOUOUET OF PHLOxES
FOR SALE.

Nnety-s six acres Of good land we'll watered Pigeon
creek running through it, 60 under cultivation
Also 40 acres of timber land
Terms-Part cash, balance time. For further
particulars, apply 20 WIN. r. UREN
on Mrs. Ivey's farm, i x miles south Of
2lms village Of Lancaster, on Potosi road
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-01-25

The area of timbered land in
Kansas is estimated at 100000
acres.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-01-25

eeyG. ycerine and litharge, mixed
into a caste, furnish an extremely
firm ceHent for iron and stone, as
well as fastening iron to iron, and is
said to ee particularly adapted to fix
ing iroRin stone as for railways, etc.
The material hardens very quickly,
and mn5t therefore be used at once.
1t is ipaOIuble in water, and only at
tackled by concentrated acids. Ar
ticles Joined with it can be used in q
very fev hours afterward.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-01-25

Milwaukee drank last year &c.
203,6 mugs of lager beer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-01-25
Wheat and Flaxseed Wanted

~ Anson schmitt, at his Mills miles west of Lam
caster The highest market price paid for what and
charges. H"sht
Lancaster, Dec. 20, 1869. aawa
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-01-25

$780,. -. ,t,..., ! Circuit Court, in aud for
49, ~ W,sOossl", Grantee. Wis.-In vacation
~ "''"' N"uny' after Sept Term, 1862
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-01-25

EVERY LADY To KNOW thu we give frst-ol&ss
Sewing Machine for a " ,eks Eight work at her own
homs. For particulars eddssss
Va PIRKHURsT CO..
9sm9 ChicsTe IN
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-01-25
Boots and Shoes

Ever brought to Boscobel by any merchant We have
sold our warranted Boots and Shoes for year
nave every pair to give entire satisfaction to
have given such -
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-01-25
DOORS. SASH and BLINDS.

Job work and repairing done short notice and In
neat manner Also Lumber Agent and can furnish
any Kind or amount Of Pine Lumber-lsrge contracts
m two weeks 46tf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-01-25

always have the farmers interest in view when
buyimg and combine goodness Of quality with beauty
You VIII ma our Dry Goods Department consisting
of strong and durable goods and at the same time
and fashionable Have the largest and stock
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-01-25
FURNITURE ROOMS !
CHAIRS and BEDSTEADs

OF every style and finish from the best TO common.
MATTRESSES and BED SPRINGS. Over 20 Collins
and Caskets now on hand of the best material trim
mlnga and finish aud Of all sizes aud patterns
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-03-17

COMPLIMENTARY SUPPER AT THE
BATES HoUsE.-A large number OF our
best citizens paid their respects to Mr.. D..
Kellogg, Jr., the landlord of our new
hotel, last evening. The party COM
menced assembling in the large parlor Of
the hotel about s o'clock, where an hour
or so was spent in social intercourse, after
which supper was served, and very fine
one it was, rejecting credit upon the
manager of the hotel. After supper the
dining hall was cleared, a band of music
furnished, and all who desired partici-
pated in dancing, which was kept up until
one o'clock.
During the evening most of the party
embraced the opportunity to pass through
and inspect the internal arrangements OF
this fine and elegantly furnished hotel.
All in all, it was very pleasant gather
ing, and can but be gratifying to MIR.
Kellogg TO have the people thus testify
their appreciation of the Bates House,
and himself as landlord.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-03-17

PERSONAL. -- A correspondent of the
Montpelier Journal communicates the sue
cess of Ira III. Evans, Vermont boy, for
merly of Berlin, and who was member
of Company B. of the 10th Vermont Regi-
ment, who has just been almost unsnim-
ously elected Speaker of the Texas House
of Representatives. The Daily State
Journal, published at Austin, Texas,
thus speaks of him:
''In subordinate position our subject
served in the armies of the Potomac and
James. Gradually rising, we find him
Assistant Inspector General of brigade
of the 25th Army Corps, Gen. Weitzel
commanding; then Provost Marshal Gen.
eral for the Sub-District of the Rio
Grande and of the City Of Brownsville.
After serving satisfactorily and honor
ably until the fall of 1866, broader field
was found in New Orleans, where Maj.
Evans added to his increasing reputation.
Fortunately for the civil service (which
greatly needed loyal materially number
OF officers were mustered out of service,
Major Evans being of that number. The
war virtually ended, the young veteran
betCok himself to stock raising, and Sc
lected the Nueces range as the most eligi-
BILE locality; but failing to learn that
branding other peoples stock was neces-
sary portion Of ranchero's education, the
venture proved failure. General Griffip's
keen penetration soon discovered that the
whilom stock raiser was made of better
stuff than such an occupation required,
and appointed him spb-Assistant Com
missioner B. r. F. & A. L., which position
was vacated in June, 1867, for that of
Deputy Assessor of Internal Revenue for
the 3D. Collection District of Texas; this
was in turn vacated for the responsible
Office Of Deputy Collector for the same
District. The last post of honor was left
for still more brilliant career in the
Ieuialaturev
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-03-17

VERMoNTERs OUT WEsT.-We see by
the Jefferson (Iowa) Era that Mr.. NJ. E.
Hall, son of Capt M, d. Hall, Vergennes,
has formed law partnership with Mr.. L.
J. McDuffie of Jefferson. This is crafty.
ing news, and Mr.. Halls many friends
will expect to hear good account of him
In the future of that growing State. Mr..
j. +. Lewis, who, it will be recollected,
left Vergennes some time since for the
West, holds lucrative position On the
North Missouri Road. The Kansas City
Times thus speaks of him: ITO make a
good railroad officer, it requires as much
geniality as it does administrative ability,
and 1t is seldom that we find the two COM
bined in one man. Such, however, Is the
case with J. Il. Lewis, the efficient super
intendent OF the western division of the
North Missouri Railroad. He is active.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-03-17
o From the New York Era.l
Hotel Enterprise i'm Vermont, &c.
M1ppLETowN SPRINGS. Vt. March 4.

MIDDLETowN SPRINGS, VT. March 4.
The want of ipcr eased hotel accommo-
dation has been seriously felt mere, and
more particularly since the discovery,
some years ago, of the celebrated medi-
oinal springs, located in this village.
Crowds OF tourists and health and pleas
ure hunters we're annually freapenting
the beautiful village nesting down among
q number of picturesque hills that eonsti
tute sort of offshot to the loftier range
oof the Green Mountains aud 1t was be-
coming necessary, in justice to the grow
ing celebrity OF the place IA popular
Watering resort, 10 provide bstter accom-
mediation for the summer visiting public.
Happily the recent and harmonious con-
solidation of the two rival spring compan-
les, formed the starting point OF an enthusi.
astic movement for the erection of a mag
uificent hotel, to be completed and in readi-
ness for the coming season. Tie enter
prise, inaugurated under the auspices of
the new and wealthy spring company,
and endorsed by the name and prestige of
the indomitable CramtOn, of hotel fame,
was heartily and substantially responded
10 by the people of the county, why forth
with subscribed such handsome sum
total, az to guarantee the success OF the
work beyond all question. A beautiful
sito has been selected for the location of
the building, and ground is to be broken
in few days. Rumor has it that one of
the famous Lelands of New York will be
called hither to assume charge, superin-
tend the ceremonial opening, and dis
pense the good things of life to the hun
cry public during the heated days of sum-
mer. ~ 1884
Beautiful as the surrounding country
is in the spring and summer, it is dreary
enough at this time, when all around is
enwrapped in winters garb of snow and
ice. In fact, the poetic scenes of noun
tain and valley, woods and streams, so
often descanted upon as characteristic Of
vemal luxuriance in the mountains of
Southern Vermont, are transformed by
winters icy breath into the most prosaic
and uncomforting perspective, In which
snow-drifts, heavy skies, frozen streams,
and sombre, leafess trees are the more
prominent features Of the picture r..
The waters of the springs, rich in cura-
tive properties, ass refreshing in all sea-
sons, and are daily becoming more and
more sought after as the fasas of their
good works is extending through the
country. t3a ri ia ~.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-03-17

STABBING AFFRAY.---A stabbing affray
occurred in Walpole on the night of the
election, between resident of we believe
that place, and two persons from Bellows
Falls. The Bellows Falls boys seem to
have got the worst of it. being stabbed
one in the groin, and the other in the
breast or in the side, both bled profusely,
but we do not hear that their wounds are
likely to prove serious. The entire foun-
dation appears to have been rum and
gambling, which was quite sufficient for
first class tragedy.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-03-17

ReY. L. a. Austin, Manchester.
Prof. III. ii. Bncham, Burlington.
Hon. Jonathan Ross, st. Johnsbury.
J. D. S. Taylor, st. Albans.
S. II. Pearl, johnson.
Edward Conant, Randolph.
Rev. VIM. III. Robinson, Barton.
Judah Dana, Rutland.
A. J. Sanborn, Waterbury.
3. +. Bingham, Brattleboro.
J. W. Pierce, Springfield.
Secretary-L. j. Ferris, Windsor.
Treasurer. IL. Kile, Vcrgennes.
Executive Committee - Rev. ]. Z.
Goodrich, Burlington.
II. I'll. Shaw, Springfield.
Rev. r. c. Williams. Castleton.
Discussion: Reading" Discussed by
Messrs. Shaw and Gorham.
Mr.. Gorham presented the following
resolution:
"ResoEoed, That the Executive Com
mittee be requested to present the resolu-
ton, passed at the morning session, to
the Legislature at its next annual ses-
sion"
Which was read, and adopted.
Address, by Rev. J. o. W. Cox, OF
Springfield. Subject: "Verbal Ethics"
A resolution was introduced by Rev
Mr.. Williams that the Otter Creek Val
lev Teachers Association be invited to
become auxiliary to the State Teachers
Association, and the same was adopted.
A resolution thanking Prof. Perkins
and Rev. Mr.. Cox for their addresses was
introduced and adopted.
President Spaulding thanked the good
people of Springfield for their cordial hos
pitality.
The Association sang "From all that
dwell, &C." and then adjourned. 1t is
understood that the next meeting of the
Association will be held in Washington
County.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-03-17

THE EVILS OF INroXICATIoN A sad
story of broken home has recently been
brought to light in Hartford, Conn. "A
few years ago Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Bras
sill, living on Russell street, were happy
and united couple, having five children
The father was a good workman, in the
employ of the Hartford and New Haven
Railroad Company, but some time ago
became dissipated and lost his place.
Soon after, the mother took to drink then
two children died, another fractured a
hip, causing permanent lameness, and still
another became involved in crime and
was sent to the Reform School. Last Fri.
day, the youngest child, only four years
OF age, was found dead in bed by the side
of its drunken mother. The eldest daugh.
ter returning from school first made the
terrible discovery. The father, who was
working in Middletown, was .telegraphed
for, but nothing was heard from him until
Tuesday evening, when he was arrested
by the police for drunkenness. The
mother did not recover from her stupor
till Sunday, and then found that kind
friends had buried her child. The father
is still in the station house. The mother
is nearly crazy, and the entire fsmily is
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-03-17
The RUTLAND HERALD,
9Thc brotherhood of the Race.

The brotherhood of the human race is
20 Utopian dream. 1t is-if there be one
upon the wide field of human experience
a noble verify. As the fountain
sends forth its waters, as the sun expands
iHs beams, so does heart answer to heart,
in the social reeiprocities OF life. This
grand spontaneity of our being is emo
bling to the race. Selfshness is its great
autagonism. While human want and
human benefcence, alike conspire TO
stretch out our hand to the needy, and
constitute US the almoners OF health and
healing to the bruised body and bleeding
heart Of humanity; selfshnes, with oynic
sneer, repels offices so divine. 1t is true
in fact, as truthful in poetry, that "God
never made an Independent man, except
in opinion"
A chain of mutual dependence should
unite the whole family of the fallen. In
whatever situation men are placed they
arc still in a great measure the same.
They are exposed to similar dangers and
misfortunes. They have neither wisdom
" foresee, nor the power to prevent the
revsrses incident to human history. They
hang in a perpetual suspense between
hope and fear, sickness and death, plenty
and went. This conscious dependence is
the primal bond of the race. Social man
presents an interesting study. We speak
not Of unCiyilized man, but Of an enlight-
sned and refined individual of the race.
Let such one walk aloue his adventur-
usSpath on earth and like those astro-
nomical bodies, which wander in the sky,
his way shall be unmarked by benefit and
unblessed in heaven. But tell that mis-
guided spirit that he ia one OF a great
brotherhood bid him cast about him for
his high destiny as social being, and
change like new creation, will pass over
his social affections. The wants Of the
needy and the wall of him that is ready
TO perish, Will break upon his soul like
the mandatory voice of heaven. Earth
brightens before him as field of restor-
ing mercy, and Gods beautiful daylight
become the lamp of his feet, in the path
ofhuman duty. Selfishness has paralyzed
the arm and chilled the heart of many
a noble purpose but sympathy, that di-
vine philosophy of the heart, has been the
parent, and its opportunities of good the
birth-time of our sweetest feelings. But
the more general afiiuities of society do
not fully supply the sxigencies of our So
oial being. The great social heart is
ATHEIST for more intimate companionship.
Human life is sweetened by the ex-
istenoe of the bonds of fraternity that
link the race to gether, and it gives So
renity to the troubled son of want, silent,
solitary, forlorn, they look to the heavens
for refuge, and to mankind for friends.
And they should not look in vain. At the
hand of the race, they should find the
ministry of kindly hearts, and although
unseen, the linked hands of the race
should be about them and the noble
hearted should regard them with earnest
watchfulness.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-03-17

Hon. E. B. Baldwin of Sharon, is
suggested for the next Democratic candi-
date for Lieutenant Governor Of Yer
mont.
Rev. Silas P. Cooke of Marlboro, N.
H, has accepted call to the pastorate OF
the Congregational church in Windsor
and he is expected to enter Immediately
upon his labors.
AT an adjourned meeting held at the
South Royalton House, March Both, Of
the committee appointed to select the
most central place to hold the annual fail
OF the White River Agricultural Society
it was voted to locate said fair at South
Royalton, the inhabitants of the village
agreeing to give the use of the grounds
The enclosure viii contain twenty-three
acres, and it is one of the finest sites that
could be selected on White river. The
land alone cost 5000.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-03-17

When our splendid ho-rl is completed,
and others rise like things OF beauty
among the charming groves that bedeck
our village hills, as if specially intended
for mans abiding place, who shall ques-
ton the future Of our place, and who
shall say that we may not yet rival the
most celebrated of our most fashionable
Spas. w. 6. NJ.
Farmers Raise plenty of chickens,
they will be wanted One noted water
ing place hotel alone annually use 1OO,-
600. Ed. HERALD.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-03-17

A PAINFUL DEATH On the 1st inst
in Lyme, N. H., Mr.. Frank r. Farms
worth was attacked by an immense hog,
which inflicted cash seven inches long
and two deep upon him. After most hor'
rible agenies, the wounded man died on
the 7th, at the age of twenty-five. He
leaves wife, father, and an aged grand
parent. Mr.. Farnsworth was young
man OF much promise, and his painful
death excites deep sympathy in the entire
community of Lyme.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-03-17

CHESTER. 80 We listened to a very
pleasing entertainment last evening, given
by the scholars of District No. 1, other
wise known as the. Henry District, Miss
L. A. Prouty teacher. The exercises con-
sisted of reading, declarations, dialogues,
tableaux etc. 1t wasIa very pleasant eve
ming, and the house was crowded, which
must have been very gratifying to the
youthful performers. We have not the
time or space to mention many of the
particulars. The prominent features OF
the evening were the recitations and
readings. A defamation was given by
Miss Sara Henry, entitled "New Years
Eve" which was very finely rendered ;
recitation from Miss Cora B. Weston,
entitled "Over the River" which is a very
hard piece to recite, but the young lady
sustained her reputation of being good
reader and declaimer. We also listened
to extracts from SCOTS Lady of the Lake,
which were very finely rendered by
Charles Flanders, James Flanders, and
Charles Howard. One the whole the en-
tertainment was very good, the scholars
doing credit to themselves and teacher.
T. w r.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-03-17

THE INCOME TAx-MR. DELANo IN
EARNEsT.-The Times special says:
The Internal Revenue Bureau is pre-
pairing for the most thorough assessment
of the income tax that has ever been
made. Special instructions are being is
sued to Assessors to see to it that every
person believed to be in the receipt of in
come on property, on which tax should
be paid, be notified of the government
demand, and required to answer the ques-
lions of the tax list in full and satisfac-
tory manner. The intention of Mr.. Della
no is to secure the collection of this tax,
as far as possible, without evasion, SO
that its burden may be more equally
borne than hitherto. People of all class
es, therefore, who have made anything
over and above the usual exemption
during the past year, may as well begin
to make their answers ready, as the Asses
sors will begin during the present month,
and will prosecute their duty with vigor.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-03-17

energetic and obliging. The road may
well congratulate themselves upon hav-
ing such an officer" - Veryenr,es YER
,noyfer
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-03-17

TWIN EGGs.--Jas. o. Merrill of this
place, brought into our sanctum yesterday,
two eggs that were laid by Bramah pull
let, owned by him, in one day. Some
may be inclined to disbelieve the state
ment of hen laying two eggs in day,
but unless one doubts his own eyes he
must believe this when he sees them, for
they are grown together, Siamese twins
style. Mr. Merrill did intend to sell off
his poultry, but that chicken must be
kept, she is too profitable.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-03-17

The hearing at Chambers this morning
were continued till tomorrow morning at
ten o'clock, to which hour the conrt was
adjourned.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-03-17
broken up. Another sad story of the ter
rible effects Of rum.
United States Circuit Court.
FEBRUARY TERM.
THURSDAY, March 10.

Hon. d. A. Smnney. Presiding,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-03-17
The Drunkard's Children.

walked alone, one autumn eve,
The wind was chill and drear;
But, louder than the moaning breeze,
A murmur met my ear;
The spot was wild-and sad the hour,
And as l paused to know --.. s...-
Whence came the sound, / heard with grie
This plaintive tale of woe.
Sister brother, let US turn again,
And seek our wretched home;
.. The night grows dark, and am cold,
Say, whittier can we roam?
Perhaps our father now has sunk
Into his heavy sleep; .. .
And we can steal into our beds,
And wake, and watch, and weep"
Brother. MAY, sister, nay--I cannot go,
To US no home twill be;
No word Of welcome greets US there,
No cheerful smile we see;
For loving look we meet frown-
For word, the curse we hear
And caress, the drunkard's blow
Fills US with pain and fear
1t is not home 1T has no food
No clothes, nor fire to warm;
Nor can its ruined walls and roof
Protect from cold and storm;
1t has no books to feed the mind
No prayer to God above
And-since our gentle Mother died
No peace, nor joy, nor love!
In vain we seek, where we are known,
The gifts our home denies
The very children that we meet,
The drunkard's child despise:
Come, sister, let US wander far
From blow, and curse, and jeer,
Where peace again shall fill our hearts
And hope our pathway Cheer
SiSter.-"Do not add to my grief
To wander ask me not;
My best affections cluster still -
Around that cherries cot;
1t is our Mothers cot-and we
Were happy at her side
And Gods swn angels lowered there,
When our dear mother died!"
Br0Lter..-"Ay,' t was her home-if that be homt
Whose walls for years behold
Such scenes of guilt and misery
As never can be told;
TITS this that. mads me, till my eyes
With tears Of rage+ar dim
The memory OF my mothers wrongs
Hath crushed out love for him." t'
Sister.-"o brother, quell this angry mood
When review her life,