Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-03-24

was very severe In this ana ADJOINING
towns. Some buildings that were last
fall seriously injured by the gale, were
now again seriously damaged. Barns
were unroefed, fences sent skating over
the fields, and trees uprooted and broken
off. Your correspondent was in Ripton
the day of the storm. The wind came
from the E. S. E., accompanied by snow
storm of unprecsnted fury. The wind
commenced at about a. M, and contin-
ued to increase in fury until about II M,
and through the afternoon ragged with
awful fiercensss and power. The roaring
of the wind on the hills in the woods was
fearfully grand and sublime. 1t sounded
like distant thunder in one continuous
peal, now and then broken into by the
crashing of large trees, that yielding to
the blast fell to the ground some torn
up by the roots, and others broken off. |
shall never forget how I realized my i'm
potency, as / listened to the mighty blasts,
and saw their tremendous power and re-
suits upon nature around me. l was re-
joiced when, about 10 p. m, the wind
died away, and the face of nature became
again smooth and placid The snow fell
about IA inches ON the level, and in many
places drifted very deep.
st. .Patrick's Day passed away with
no demonstration among us, save that
occasioned by raid on the grocery of I'll.
B. Chapman, at the railroad depot, by
some Jolly sons of the Emerald Isle (of
West Rutland) on the road home from
the celebration at Burlington. They
came in on the train that arrives here
about 6 p. m, and were compelled, by
being behind time, to await its arrival
before going on. They appropriated to
their swn use the eatables, etc, in the sa-
loon of Mr.. Chapman, and utterly refused
to pay for them, as he informs me, and
that he suffered to the amount of more
than $50. l can easily account for true
hearted Irishman being jolly and happy
on the day of her patron Saint Patrick.
but how such an one can appropriate an
others goods to his own use and not pay
for thsm,is something L cannot under
stand. There must have been a screw
loose somewhere, and perhaps several.
Capt Chapman is still hoping these men,
who thus despoiled him of his goods, may
send him the rhino wherewith to pay up
for the damage he sustained. He keeps
a good saloon, and does all in his power to
satisfy the hunger of the furnishing and
faint, but as taxes with us are numerous
and high, he thinks he cannot be cleaned
cut in this way and with complacensy
stand it long. advise these jolly young
Irishmen to send along the stamps to
Capt. Chapman, for certainly it is highly
indecorous to rake ones goods without
license or leave, even if it is done on Saint
Patrick Day.
-"Komicle" Brown was on hand pur-
suant to his advertisement. He had a
fair house, and with his "hits" pleased
such as like this kind of fun and nom
sense. He is net fool, but | think he is
foolish in some of Ills silly stuff, that is
better suited to please giddy boys and
girls than men of sense.
The religious meetings in Ripton are
still progressing with much interest.
Rev. Mr.. Knowlton. son-in-law of Rev.
Mr.. Kent, preached there last week, and
gave good satisfaction. Several marked
instances of conversion have been wit
messed on the part of those who for many
years have lived sinful life, that told
with fearful power upon their characters
and habits. We are glad that Christians
are rejoicing, and sinners coming to Christ
for salvation.
Our community has been again called
upon to mourn the loss of one of its citi-
zens, in the person of Mr.. c. G. White,
whs died last Saturday night. For seve-
raj past years Mr.. White has been CEN
nected with one of our Marble Companies
who are engaged in opening at the quar-
ries east of our village, as superintendent
He was a man of large and varied expert
ence in his business, and with great in
dustry, combined much intelligence and
skill. He for many years had been an
earnest and active christian in connection
with the NJ E. Church of our town, and
held the Office of stewart therein up to the
time of his death. His attachment to the
church of his choice was unwavering,
never faltering in the discharge of his du-
ties, and eyidencing in his faithful life,
how much he loved the cause of Christ.
He was greatly beloved by all, and his
death has created void not easily filled.
For several months he has been great
sufferer and confined to his office but
amid all his sufferings was cheerful and
resigned, waiting the hour of his change
His end was painful. He leaves a widow
and daughter to mour his loss, and who
have the sympathies of a wide circle of
friends, in the hour of their bereavement
and sorrow. May the head of the church
sanctify this affection of Providence to
the good christians and the entire COM
munity,
The fourth and last quarterly meet
ing of the Conference Year of the NJ f.
Church in our village, was held last Sab
bath, The presiding elder, Rev. Bennett
Eaton, was present, and preached a most
excellent sermon from the text, "Wo
unite those that are at ease in Zion" 4
very large and attentive congregation was
present. Six persons united with the
church in full connection. The ordnance
of baptism was administered to two per-
sons. The season was one of deep inter-
est to all, Five persons united with the
church on probation.
The old brick store crested many
years since by Ira Stewart, Esq, now
owned by D. & J. W. Stewart, Esqs., and
for several years part occupied by Geo. G.
Chapman & Son, is being extensively re-
nairad Cor Tho Srr;pU trada Mr. Chan