Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-10-06
Washington Letter.
WASHINGTON, Sep. 26, 1870.

Dear Editor Il am in receipt of copies
of the Daily and Weekly HERALD, for
which / tender many thanks. With this
done, perhaps my communication should,
at once, be concluded, but having conf
dence in your patience, I shall pen few
thoughts, though they may prove of little
interest to you, or the readers of your ex-
cellent papsr. 1t is not easy for one, who
has never been launched upon the troubled
waters of journalism, to throw together
such ideas as will be acceptable, or even
worthy the notice of an editor. If I should
succeed in doing this, then l should con-
clude that my efforts had met with a
richer reward than could anticipate. In
my attempt am reminded of my school
boy days, when the wearisome task of
writing composition made everything
look gloomy and discouraging. Perhaps,
Mr.. Editor, you will conclude, that, if
your correspondent was ever troubled
with such a responsibility, the fruits have
been entirely forgotten. Be this as it
may, "time works wonders" ahd with
this thonght for consolation, shall
change the subject, and continue my let
ter.
The metropolitan" NJ E. Church, was,
yesterday, filed to its utmost capacity,
with those who have anxiously awaited
the return of their able pastor, Rev DIR.
Newman, who returned to this city on
Friday last, after an absence of several
weeks among the Latter Day Saints"
where, it will be remembered, he was
challenged to appear and debate the sub
jeot, "Does the Bible sanction polygamy ?"
Undoubtedly he failed to convince them
that they are in the wrong, but his clear
and forcible arguments against them
could not be otherwise than conclusive to
those who would allow them to be so.
DR.. Newman's return was welcomed by
his congregation, for he has made himself
beloved by all who have listened to his
sermons, so complete in eloquence, and so
rich in history. He was one of the few
who did not mistake his calling, for he is
monument to the Church that should
stand as long as the services of such men
are required.
A partial description of the church of
v ~hich he is pastor, may, perhaps, be of
interest to the readers of the HERALD.
1t will be remembered that it has been
recently built, and is intended, in a great
measure, to meet the requirements of
transient visitors 10 the national capitol.
Standing in a central portion of the city,
it is built of reddish stone, and has fine
outward appearance. It is now complete,
with the exception of the "chime BELLS"
which are to be procured as sson
as the funds of the church will admit
It's interior is Of Gothic design, and
beautifully finished in black walnut and
oak. It's pillars. Some ten or twelve in
are each enoircled, near. the top,
with gas jets, which in connection with
others, make the facilities for lighting
very fue. The wall, on either side of the
pulpit, has a niche, some twelve feet in
height, by about two and half in width
flushed in blue, within these the Ten
Commandments are written in gilt, upon
one side, and on the other side, the Lords |
Prayer. Pews are assigned to each State |
Of the Union, and designated by plate |
which bears the name of the State for |.
which it is designed. It is capable of
seating, l beliave, about fifteen hundred |
persons, and DR.. Newman IS capable OF
making all hear, unless unfortunate from !
deafness. But my descriptive faculties
are so limited that fud it necessary to
change my subject again.
The Grand Army Of the Republic have
to inaugurate another season of
interesting lectures during the coming
winter, and the liberal patronage they re-
'eived during last winters course, is suf-
icient evidence that they will be we'll
The programme consists of
welve lectures, aud will be led off by
Yondell Phillips, with "Street Life in
europe" which will undoubtedly ATTRACT
large audience. Carlton" of the Boston
Journal will follow, on Domestic Life in
he Orient" Olive Logan, on The
PASSIONS" and others, of equal merit, have
,een engaged, so that it is only speaking
he voice of our citizens, in saying, that
hese lectures viii be highly appreciated
hey will be given in Lincoln Hall, one
f the finest rooms in the city, which
orms part of the beautiful building re-
emily erected by the Young Mems
christian Associa ton. 7
The clerks throughout the Departments i
rom the several States, whose elections
oon take place are preparing their lists a
D present for their leave of absence, for L
ight days, to go home to vote, some will
o to places where the contest will be
lose and their assistance much required. ,
The temperance movement is reviving !
l our midst, as the cool weather ap-
reaches. Outdoor meetings are being I
cid in various parts of the city, and in n
lany instances are well attended. Yes
,rday evening about eight hundred \
athered in the east capitol grounds, 7
here prominent advocates of the cause J.
ere listened to with marked attention, .
nd several signed the pledge. This city s.
fers broad field for labor in behalf of 81
importance, and we trust it will be enter >
into with unusual vigor, and deter tt
ination throughout the winter. RI
Respectfully, B. u
LARGE PoTAToEs.-Mr E. W. Hart of ri
ast Wallingford, has placed upon our E.
bile potato of the late Jackson variety, :,
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