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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-09-01

MOUNT HOLLY.-A few days since we
Esq, of Mount Holly, which, although
situated on a by road, is nevertheless well
worthy of mention, since he acts so large
ly upon the principle of improved agri-
culture We noticed first a new barn,
40x70 feet, with a basement or cellar I'M
der the entire structure, and the main
floor is so divided as to admit of a solid
mass of hay upon one side of the drive
way, while on the opposite side he will
stall his cattle in a manner rather novel
to us, by arranging their heads i'll oirou-
lar form, and over them is another scat
fold. By this arrangement his stable is
| always suitable for milking, summer and
winter. He has upon the top of his barn
beautiful cupola, by means of which
ventilation is given. We consider it by
far the best barn we ever saw, so perfect
is it in its entire arrangement. 1t was
planned by Mr.. Thompson himself. His
house is partially surrounded by large
shade trees, mostly naples, and from his
premises a very fine and commanding
view of the surrounding country may be
had. Beautiful beyond description, the
eye fingers and almost refuses TO leave its
object while surveying the beauties of ma
ture that are at almost all times visible,
even with the dense, smoky atmosphere
which has so long prevailed. Many far
mers will admit that the hay crop has
been lighter this season than at many 9TH
er times, yet Mr.. Thompson has cut the
present season nearly or quite ninety tons
of hay, besides having other good crops
by new plan he VIII De aDIe TO make
much larger amount of manure, and
will thus greatly enrich his land and re-
ceive corresponding increase in return.
He J -ps between forty and fifty head of
cattle, besides horses and hogs. Among
the former we noticed the Duke of Mt,
Holly" fine specimen of the Alderney
blood, IS months old, the handsomest Of
its age and kind we ever saw, and the
metal Durham champion" three years
old, the former being present to Master
Leon, beautiful boy, son of Mr.. Thomp-
son. There are on the farm nearly 1000
maple trees large enough to tap, and last
spring, poor as the season was, he made
over 400 pounds of nice sugar, using
Smead's patent sugar apparatus. His
cheese room, together with what had been
previously disposed of, contained nearly
5000 pounds of as luscious looking cheese
as one could desire, shows unmistakably
the marks Of a neat housewife. An air
of neatness and superior skill pervades
the whole place, and when at tea time we
entered the spacious dining hall we were
again met with the same attention and
hospitality which characterized our entire
visit. In every department may be seen
evidences of reform, thrift and enterprise
worthy of imitation by the so-called far
mers in more towns than one. His every
appointment seems full and well consid-
cred, even to his shepherd dog Max. We
shall no longer wonder why Mr.. and Mrs.
Thompson receive so many calls, so many
pleasant visits.
-Silas W. Thompson has three hens
eggs, dropped by black Spanish hen,
one measuring 8Ax6, one 7ax6, and one
3x29 inches.
VISITOR.
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RUTLAND TRoTTING PARK - Four
hundred and fifty dollars in premiums
will be trotted for on the track of the
Rutland Trotting Park on Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday, September 7tb, 8th
and 9th.
The races will all be mile heats, and,
with the exceptions of Nos. and 5,which
will be the best two in three, will be the
best three in five, TO harness, and conduct
ed according to the rules of the National
Association for the promotion of the
American Trotting Turf. An entrance
fee will be charged of 10 per cent. of the
purse to be trotted for, and must accom-
pany each entry, and all entries must be
made on or before Monday, Sept. 9Th, at
which time all entries will positively
close, and must be addressed to John w.
Cramton. At least three horses must en-
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ter for each purse, and two or more start
A horse distancing the field will be emit.
tied to the first money only.
First Ddy.-No. 1, a purse of $50, TO,
colts years old and under. First S25
second SIS; third $40.
No. 2, purse of $50, for horses that
never beat minutes. First $50; second
SIS; third SO.
Second Day.-No. 3, purse of $50, fol
all Stations owned and kept in Rutland
County this season. First prize $50; sec
ond, $50.
No. 4, a purse of $75, for horses thai
have never beat 2 4S. First prize, $50
second SIS; third SO.
Third Day.-No 5, purse of $50 fol
gents road horses to road wagons. FRS
prize $50; second $40.
No 6, purse of $3.50, to all horses
First prize, 800; second, $50; third, $40
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-09-01

WAS II A MISTAKE "A man residing
in Nebraska ON Sunday accidentally
dropped bis pocket book, containing six
ty-fve dollars and fifty cents, on the floor.
1t was picked up by some of his compan-
ions and carried away. The next morn
ing it was missed, and upon inquiries be-
ing made, at first no one could be found
who knew anything in reference to it.
But on pressing the matter home" to a
certain individual, he finally acknowl-
edged that he had found the pocket book
and was intending, if he could find the
owner, to return it. The owner, upon
receiving the pocket book, counted the
contents and found that ten dollars were
missing, which the finder promised to re-
pay at some future day. He probably ex-
pended the ten dollars in endeavoring to
find the owner.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-09-01

PAwLET.-At meeting held for the
reorganization of the Star B. B. O., of
Pawlet, the following officers were duly
elected:
f. s. Hollister, President; @. Ell. Mel
son, Vice-president; W. @. Simonds, Sec
rotary; d. f. Giles, Treasurer; G. I'll.
Blossom, J. G.. Scott and L. @. Orr, Direc-
tors; J. d. Carver, Captain LIST Nine; @.
III. Nelson, Captain I'd Nine.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-09-01

GRAFToN.-Butterfeld 81 Smith are
rebuilding the dam and raceway of their
upper stone mill near CambIidgeport The
freshet of year ago washed all away
except the mill. The bulkhead and dam
look like solid structures. With their
stone mills in operation, they will cut out
large quantities of soapstone for market.
The soapstone quarries are valuable
sources of wealth and make quite local
business.
&C. w. Hall, a student from Middle
bury College, is here, preparing history
of the town for Miss Hemmenway's Yer
mont Gazetteer. The citizens take but
little interest in the affair, for they think
that young man and stranger is not
the proper person to write the history.
And are they not right? The history OF
town cannot be learned from the town
records; these can furnish some OF the
important data. The warp and wool OF
our local history must be gathered largely
from the old inhabitants, whose memory
and experience contain more valuable
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-09-01

Elias Steward shipped for market on
Monday nealy 30 head of cattle, with
good smattering of sheep and hogs. We
know of no man in this section who buys
SO much stock and produce, and who
consequently scatters SO much money
through this and adjoining towns as Mr.
Steward. CURTIS.
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Book Notice.

LIE WOMEN OF ISRAEL. By Grace
Aguiiar, author of "Woman's Friend
SNIP Mothers Recompense, "Vale Of
S re- New York: d. Appleton &
The Appletons very gracefully oomn,eta
their handsome new edition of Grace
Agniiars works with the Women of Zs-
Tdet, in two volumes. All who have "a
Grace Aguilar's works will not fail n Oh
tain this browning volume, fresh and
sparkling, yet sweet and tender. It is q
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-09-01

Flies CONTEMPLATING l, Mehan /,
White l. Total 3.
Flies Caught ioneer-Ma'oncy ., ~
Sr Flies ys% n ma4a.i ~ .,
..
Flies Missed-P loneer-smith ., Maloney l.
Conway 2. Total 5.
Foul Bound Catches-Alpha 4 Pioneer 5.
Home -Alpha-MehanS 5, White l. Total
Called Balls-Alpha-49
Called Balls-PiOneer-2O.
Passed BalIs-Alpha-26.
Passed Bals-Pioneer-l3.
Scorers-Alpha, S. J. Young; Pioneer, VIM.
Lee.
Umpire-F. Plumley of Mortified.
Time of game four hours.
Great dissatisfaction was expressed at
the decisions of the umpire by the crowd
of lockers on, but, as regards both clubs,
they acted in very gentlemanly man
ner. The fielding of both parties was
good, but the batting done by the Alpha
club was excellent. 1t is doubtful if
there is another club in the State that
can do better. AS several members are
about to leave this part of the country,
the club has disbanded.
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SPRINGFIELD.-Enos Brown died Aug.
26, aged 81 years 3 months and 10 days.
He, with his wife, who survives him, over
so years of age, were both born in SPRING
field and have always resided there.
They had been married nearly 90 years
Mr. Brown has been highly respected
citizen, man of undoubted probity; and
his life has been an active and useful one.
There was little white frost in low
places in Springfield and Weathersheio
on the morning of August a. No dam
age was DONE The drought continues to
be severe.
Apples are ABUNDANT. The corn crop
will be short on dry lands, and potatoes
viii be light.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-09-01

WYOMING TERRITORIAL Republican
convention assembled in Cheyenne, Wy
oming Territory, on Monday, to nomi-
nate local officers. Many women We're
present. Among the candidates nomi-
mated were Mrs L. Fl. Pickett, for county
clerk, and Mrs NJ. H. Arnold, for super
intendent of public schools. Mrs. M. E.
Post is member of the Republican COM
mittee.
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SPRINGFIELD. - Sometime since the
Pioneer Base Ball Club of Mortified is
sued a challenge to any club in the State,
to play match game for the champion
ship. The Alpha Base Ball Club of
Springfield accepted, and the game was
played at White River junction on satur-
day, Aug 81, and resulted in a victory
for the Alpha Club, by scoIe of So to
%. The following is the score:
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THE RUTLAND HERALD
Financial Affairs.


The experience of the past few weeks
of q condition of affairs growing out OF
war in Europe has not been such as 10
confirm the worst anticipatlohs enter
.o;,ad az the outbreak of the struggle.
az course the first effect was to cause
aoo,ine of the class of American securities
held in Europe. The whole amount, now
ever. that have been sent home since the
outbreak of the war is less than S7,5UO,UUO
The anxiety of European bankers to have
ON hand all their available means, 80 as
to provide for themselves in the event OF
a panic, has induced a general calling
home of American balances, which the
payment of the coupons on our bonds in
July made unusually large. This has
involved since the breaking out of the
hostilities the shipment of about twenty
five millions in specie. There has been
nothing like panic in New York, and
scarcely any suspensions, while at Lon
don and Liverpool failures have been
numerous The principal injury has been
sustained by the cotton interest, which
has lost heavily on consignmepts, yet the
injury to this interest is not regarded as
severe because it is at period of the year
when little cotton remains unsold. n
rapid recovery is going on from the first
symptoms of depression. The suspension
of specie payment by the Bank of France
has lessened the uses for coin in France,
and the gold of that country is as conse-
quence probable to find employment in
other communities. This is already seen
in the influx of gold to London. This
ease in the central money market of the
world affects the United States favorably
in more ways than one. 1t is favorable to
the accumulation of balances during the
crop season. 1t favors purchases of our
are less affected by the war than those OF
European countries, and therefore present
a means for the temporary employment OF
capital from continental capitalists who
wish TO place their means beyond reach
of the vicissitudes Of war.
There is new disposition to take view
of the prospects more hopeful than facts
or proo9D'il"es JuS'''y' IL Is taken loi
sr"i.o' 'ii"' 'i'o S"o'P ping s"''osSe0 "
the Prussiaus make an early peace Ger
tain, But even if it were safe to jump to
such wcighty conclusion from such trail
premises, yet II would be unreasonable to
conclude that peace would bring us back
in all respects to the condition of things
existing before the war. AT the out
break OF hostilities, our relations with Eu-
rope involved its taking from us some
thing like seventy five millions per an
NUN of securities, in settlement Of bal
ances against us. Considering that Ger
many has been the chief purchaser OF
American bonds, and that France had re-
Gently commenced to buy them; and
taking into consideration the financial
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neutrality-suspicious. will be made to the
General Assembly at its next session for an act
incorporating the village of Rutland into city,
and the division of the town, by the city limits.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-09-01

TERRIBLE BURNING AccIDENT-On
Sunday morning two-year old son OF
George A. Badger, of Concord, N. H.
climbed upon bed and reached some
matches from a window sash and set his
frock on fire. The upper part of the
child is single blister, rendering its re.
covery doubtful and permanent disfgure.
ment certain.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-09-01

CHAMPIoNsHIP.-Th match for the
championship of Vermont at bose ball
between the Mortified and Springfield
clubs, played at White River Junction on
Saturday, resulted in victory for the
latter
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-09-01

STATE FAIR -Vice President Colfax
having been compelled to decline the de.
livery of the annual address at the forth
coming State Fair at Burlington, on ac-
count Of his active participation in the
political canvass in his own State at the
same date, DR.. George B. Loring of Salem
Mass, President of the New England Ag
ricultural Society, has consented to fl
the vacancy, and will deliver the address.
on Thursday, the 10th.
As some doubts have b en- expressed il
reference to the presence of the President
we give an extract from a letter received
from Senator Morrill,, which will settle
all doubts on the subject;
II am gratifed in being able to inform
you that President Grant will attend the
State Fair on the 10Th of September. The
day I left Washington I called on the
President, and he gave me permission tc
say that he would devote two or three
days to this object, and I feel sure he will
receive as we'll as impart pleasure by his
visit"
This is sufficient assurance to the PEG.
pie of Vermont Of tho p~aaonoo of Presi
don't Cr4It at the 6tate Fair.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-09-01

SUMNER TRAvEL-The summer pleas
ure travel is taking back track, Satur'
day and yesterdays trains being very long
and we'll filed. The season has been q
very long and an extremely profitable one
for all places of summer resort.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-09-01

PITTsFoRD.-The census returns in the
town of Pittsford, show a population Of
1926. In 1860 it was 1889, showing 6
gain of 2S6.
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s
1928. He says that for 80 yesrs--=
them only on Sundays, June trainy9re
Fourth of Julys, ETC., and that for the
last twelve years he has worn them occe-
sionally.
WINDHAM COUNTY.
The water power at Bellows Falls'is
believed to be the best in New England.
-Blackberries at Wilmington have
been drug at 6 cents per quart.
There is more sickness in Whining
ton at the present time, about town, than
at any other period within the past Eve
years.
"A sneak thief entered the house OF
Mrs. Hatch in Brattleboro, recently, and
secured two watches worth $75.
-Silas Cusham of Wilmington, an old
man, was found dead in berry lot re-
Gently. 1t was supposed that he tripped
and fell, striking his head against rock.
Fines are light in Brattleboro. One
man was fined SOL for intoxication and
profanity, and the man who sold him the
liquor paid fine of $50.
Five car loads of excursionists recent
ly left Brattleboro for Boston.
The Bellows Falls Times complains of
the unusual amount of drunkenness in
that village.
w. A. Hescock, of Brattleboro, shot
crane recently that measured 8 feet s in.
from tip to tip.
"A Mrs. Gable, of Westminster, was
. thrown from a carriage recently and had
both arms broken.
james Ellis, of Westminster, recent
" lost barn and contents by fire caused
by children playing with matches.
5 WINDSOR COUNTY.
Joseph Taggart of stockbridge was
fatally injured by the kick OF horse on
e Sunday last, and died in less than an
, hour.
Mike Hinesley, in the employ Of the
> Vermont Central Railroad, was run over
and killed last Thursday night, while
walking the track about two miles north
= of Bethel.
Corn in Barnard is better than for
many years.
!, %. Ii. Brooks, died in Bethel, August
, 22d, aged Sc.
The annual town fair of Barnard is
to be held September 18th.
> The history of Barnard is being writ
= ten by Moses E. Cheney.
! Six gentlemen recently caught 90
pickerel and 100 pOut in Ludlow pond in
=. one day.
The annual fair of Black River VAL
. ley takes place at Perkinsville, September
18th and 10th.
O Jeremiah Sulley, employed in repair
= ing drug store in Norwich, stole a>drink
from bottle of tincture of aconite, which
he supposed to be brandy, and died.
= Thomas Greenbank, large manu-
facturer of flannel in Stockbridge, has
recently disposed of a years manufacture
J. to go to the French and Prussian govern
menus, amounting 10 S4O,OoO.
Berkshire, Highgate and Franklin
will show a decrease in population since
r 1860. Enosburgh and Sheldon have re-
e manned about stationary. Swanton gains
d about 200.
. About 100 members of the Illinois
J Press Association, on an excursion from
}, Chicago to Boston, passed throuth st. Al
d bans on Saturday, en- route for Boston.
e George Raine, aged a years, son of
r Peter Raine, living at Fairfax Falls, while
d playing with a loaded pistol Sunday, ac-
b cidentally shot himself through the breast
killing him instantly.
F. The train men on a gravel train on the
u Montreal and Vermont Junction road re-
n Gently presented the engineer in charge,
e Mr.. w. Fl. Green, heavy gold watch and
chain, costing $50.
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EAST WALLINGFoRD.-T market on
Monday was quite active. We quote but.
ter at 32c. and 33c., and cheese at 10c. te
12c. per Id. Potatoes are selling readily
at zoe. per bushel for Early Rose and 65c
per bushel for jackson Whites.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-09-01

CHEsTER.-Rev. W. S. Balch of Gales
burg, Ill, delivered a discourse in the
Universslist church on Sunday evening.
His text was the 10Th verse Of the 7tb
chapter of Ecclesiastes. 1 would be glad
to give a synopsis of this brilliant dis
course, for never have listened 70 any
thing delivered from any pulpit in this
town that would equal in eloquence,
lofty sentiment, pure logic and scholastic
ability what heard Sunday evening, and
I believe all who were so fortunate as to
represent would fully endorse my state
ment; nothing doctrinal-all sscts got
rap, including the reverend gentleman's
own.
The arrivals at the Ingraham House
for the week ending Saturday counted as
high as 1O3, fourishing trafic for our
usually quiet village, but well deserved
by the proprietor of the popular Ingraham
House. We note among the distinguished
names booked three of the Leland broth
ers, Charles, Aaron ?. and Charles z,
known throughout the civilized world as
the most extensive hotel des ers IN this
country. Chester claims the honor of
furnishing the world an example of enter
prise and unprecedented business pros
perity, as represented by this family Of
brothers, rarely found.
j. T. Whitney, Esq, and family are
spending short time here, prior to their
removal from New York to Florida. Mr.
Whitney has bought very extensive
tract of land near st. Augustine. We
have beea accustomed to meet this genial,
high toned gentleman every summer for
dozen years or more, and regret his de-
parture for point so distant. We would
further notice the arrival OF Mr.. Aiexan-
der Fullerton and family Of Chicago, Geo.
W. Trempes and Mira Lucy Phyle of New
York city.
The third of the weekly series of
shops" came off at the Ingraham House
last Thursday evening, and was gay af-
fair. J. G. Dana and l.. f. Pollard are
the leading contributors in the way OF
furnishing our citizens with much enjoy
ment.
We have had few dust-laying showers
of late, but nothing sufficient to reach the
springs or raise the streams. The conse-
quence is, no water in many places for
family use, parched pastures and high
prices of provisions.
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PoULTNEY.-There is a man in thi:
town who is nearly fifty years old, and
has always lived within a few miles o.
this village, who did not know that there
was either printing office or that paper
was published in Poultney, until a few
days since. We learn this on good au-
thority, and the query suggests itself
didn't he vote in 1868 for Andrew jackson
for President.-P 0atltneg Bulletin.
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HoRToNvILLE.-A little three year ole
boy OF W. T. kellogg, of this place, wa
run over by horse and badly bruised.
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SLATE ROOFING.-TheB Banner says
Mr., a. Z. Knapp, of Poultney, is at Ben
nington, engaged in stating several build
ings. He does it for less money than the
same buildings can be covered with good
shingles, and they will last lifetime
Now is the time to slate your buildings
WOODEN WEDDING.-The Fairhaven
Journal says Mr.. David K. Graves and
Julia A. Gilbert celebrated the fifth an
niversary of their wedding with the re-
ception of their friends SAT Home" on the
evening of Aug. 22d. About eighty in
vitations, written On birch bark, were is.
sued, and most of the invited responded
to the summons. All set it down as one
Of the pleasantest parties of the season.
The rooms of their beautiful house were
gaily decorated and festooned with ever
grees and flowers. The refreshments were
of course, delicious and in great variety
The wooden presents ranged from bas.
ket of clothes pins to fine center table
One facetious bachelor contributed a bum
die o. whips, labeled with the Seriptural
injunction, "Spare the rod and spoil the
child" A broom presented by the brides
mother was accompanied by the following
verse
Ny very dear daughter and excellent SOL,
L make J GU this present, don't think it for fun.
Have it used faithfully every day,
And your house will look better, I'll venture to
say;
But remember, my child, when you flourish the
broom,
Use it on the house floor, and not on the groom.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-09-01

LUDLow.-W. 0. Perkins, of Boston,
has been engaged to take the place Of
Prof @. W. Wyman in the Musical Con-
vention, to commence at this place on
Tuesday next. 1t is with feelings OF
sincere regret that we learn that the
severe illness of Prof. Wyman dsprives us
of his presence. Prof. Perkins is, how
ever, one of the best musical directors in
the country, and we anticipate one of the
best conventions in the State. The indi.
cations are that the class will be the
largest ever assembled in this county
No pains will be spared to make the &C.
casion one of profit and pleasure to all
that attend Prof. Perkins is well know
to the musical public of Vermont as an
author and director. His friends viii
greet him with pleasure, and all are de
termined to allow nothing to detract from
the interest of the occasion.