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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-12-01

RUTLAND AND WOODSTOCK RAILROAD
The recent negotiations and arrange
ments for the consolidation of the Rutland
and Woodstock Railroad with other roads
makes it desirable that the directors of
the road should be in possession of COM
plete surveys, and in order to enable them
to procure these, it will become necessary
for our citizens to give helping hand in
the way Of contributions to effect the OBJ
ject. Mr.. O. L. Robbins will call for this
purpose, and it is to be hoped the people
will receive him cordially and contribute
cheerfplly towards securing the most i'm.
portant enterprise in which Rutland, ct
present, has an interest
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-12-01

A NEW RAILWAY Commemorative
on the Connecticut River Railroad ex-
tension from South Vernon to Bellows
Falls has began half a mile from South
Vernon depot, and will be pushed forward
rapidly. The extension is to be built
under the charter of the BrattIeboro s.
West River Railroad, and will cross the
river at Whitehead's, three miles above
South Xernon.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-12-01

North Carolina shall be recognized upon
the basis of these views, and her Legisla-
ture avoid the two evils here limited at,
the State will present an example second
to no other in point of conformity to the
spirit of the times. Legislation of this
character is greatly needed in Vermont.
A few men outside control our Legisla-
ture.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-12-01

II The NEW CoNsERvAToRY.-The large
and very perfect building of the new con-
servatory Of the Agricultural Department
at Washington is nearing completion.
When fully stocked, it will be an attract.
i've resort for citizens and strangers One
OF the incidental effects of the war in
Europe is that numerous orders Of the
Agricultural Department for rare exotics
for the conservatory, forwarded to Paris
some time ago, cannot now be filed. The
department is also deprived Of many i'm.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-12-01

SUDBURY.-Hon. Roswell Bottum of
Orwell, and Julius E. Higgins, Esq, of
Brandon, have been appointed Commits
sioners on the estate of Hon. James K.
Hyde, of Sudbury, and hold their sessions
at the hotel of A. ". Hyde, 2nd., on the
third Tuesdays of January and April
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-12-01
my Wife and 1.
BY G.. r. BALLARD.

We're sitting at our coy fire
My wife and 4;
And tits no transient, base desire
That draws us to each other higher,
But Love, whose burdens never tire
As years glide by.
We're thinking Of the olden times
My wife and L
Long ere I penned these homely rhymes,
Or marriage-bells pealed forth their chimes
Those days when Youth in fancy climbs
To honors high.
We're talking of the distant Past
My wife and l.
It's day-dreams, filed with projects vast,
With trophies won, with wealth amassed,
With happiness too pure to last,
As time should fly
We're living DER our youthful days
My wife and l.
When each adored the others ways;
When eye met eye in furtive gaze,
And friends looked on in dumb amaze
But are knew why.
We're calling back those hours, long fed
My wife and L;
When Love its wondrous halo shed,
Like that which grit savior's head
When evening" time too quickly sped,
And morn drew nigh.
We're passing through that happy day
My wife and I,
Whose memories meier can fade away
When VOWS were made to last for aye
"To love, to cherish, and obey"
Each day to try.
We gaze upon each by-gone scene
My wife and L,
And wonder what it all can mean,
With Youth SO happy and serene
That we can say-and gladly, cen
To each, "Good.by"
We loved those youthful days full we'll
My wife and I;
And on their memories fondiy dwell,
While all their hopes and joys we tell:
But they have vanished, like a spell
And let them fly.
We prize far more our married life
My wife and L
Its years with purer pleasures rife;
It's refuge from Earth's Toll and Strife,
Where husband dear, or dearer wife
May safely HE.
We try to keep each plighted VOW
My wife and L;
While very cheerfully we bow
To Him whose mercy has, till now,
Preserved us,-UuG We know not how.
Much less know aChy.
We strive to do the Masters will
My wife and L.
Whate'er befall US, good or i'll,
We know His Promise He'll fulfill,
And that He is preparing still
A Place on High.
We pray for grace to do the best ..
My wife and L
With talents Of which we're possessed
That we at last may bide the Test,
And welcomed be to Joy and Rest
Beyond the Sky.
Thus sitting at our coy fire
My wife and I,
We cherish this sincere desire
That Love may draw us ever higher;
That SO we may, when called up higher,
Together fly.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-12-01

ported books and Published proceeding of
various societies working in its field, Of
which Paris was accustomed to send out q
large and valuable supply.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-12-01

BENsoN.-W. n. Ladd of Benson, has
a graft which he set year ago last May,
that has grown within that time fifteen
feet and four inches. This growth is al
most unprecedented, and hardly credible.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-12-01

FAIRHAvEN. - Four focks of wild
geese passed over Fairhaven on Thursday
morning. southwark. Therefrom the
Journal prophesies cold weather.
The people of Fairhaven are rejoicing
that slate is commencing to sell again,
which is sign of returning prosperity to
that enterprisipg town.
The Journal says that there was enc
house in Fairhaven where an extra din
ner was not provided on Thanksgiving
Day, and that was at the Knights House
where they sit down to liberal Thanks
giving everyday.
Tho receipts of the festival given by
the Ladies of the French Catholic Church
on Wednesday of last week was $40.
The members of the st. Patricks Be-
nevolent Society of Fairhaven, are out
with card in the Journal returning
thanks to Horace G. Wood, Esq, for pro-
curing charter for that institution.
-Fairhaven has a Baptist, Welsh Pro-
testant Church, Methodist, Congregation
al. Welsh Presbyterian Church, and two
Catholic Churches, and Young Mems
Christian Association.
Eureka Lodge, No. 70 of Masons
holds its meetings the first and third
Wednesdays in each month.
The Good Templars of Fairhaven
have two lodges, the Fairhaven Lodge,
No. 90 which meets every Tuesday even
ing, and lyric Lodge No. 30 which meets
every Thursday evening.
"A stage leaves Fairhaven for Benson
daily at ten o'clock a. m, and at four
o'clock p. m.
-Messrs. Adams 8 Son have fitted up a
irst-class machine shop. Mr.. L. B. Clay
ton formerly of Boston, frst-class ma
chinist, has the shop in charge.
Rev. Mr. Crawford of the Congre.
gational Church preached an appropriate
discourse on Thanksgiving Day at the
Methodist Church.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-12-01

Did you ever receive thanks from per-
son you had befriended and be conscious
that the thanks came only from his lips?
and did it ever occur to you that when
your lips were uttering thanks which
seemed devout enough, Gods eye saw
naught in your meagre soul to warrant
even a glimmer of such glowing words !?
Have you stopped then to ask how you
shall render acceptable thanks to-day !?
The year has been crowned with good
ness-your every footstep has been illu-
mined by Gods love and away down in
the depths of your heart should be the
thought, "what shall render unto God
for all His benefits to me ?" You know
that going to church and getting some
enthusiasm from the pastor, going home
to eat, drink and be merry with your
friends, though all well enough in their
place, is not quite the end which this day
should have reached.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-12-01

They talk great deal about the 20
inch beet they have grown in California,
but Policeman Crawford has beat three
miles long.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-12-01
Thanksgiving-.HO shall we give
il Thanks r.

NoTE.-The following article, so chaste
in thought and elegant in expression, and
SO full of the outpourings of a noble and
kind heart, was undoubtedly intended to
have been published on Thanksgiving
morning, but having failed to reach the
editor in season, it did not appear. We
feel sure that its sentiment and the lesson
it teaches will not fail to make its impress
sion upon the reader, even at this date,
and we cannot refrain from its publica-
ton, with thanks unto its gifted author
for its ntribution.-EDIToR
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-12-01

ALMOST A FATAL ACCIDENT.-About
half-past ten o'clock Saturday morning,
Mary Ready, daughter of Patrick Ready,
only about twenty-ore months old, was
playing on the track of the Rutland Rail-
road nearly at the foot of Madison street,
and close by switch house of that road.
While SO playing, the switch engine
"Charlotte" was slowly backing down, or,
as the mother Of the child expressed it.,
''slewer than man would walk" the en-
gineer being, of course, SO situated that be
could not see small object on the track,
the rear end of the tender slightly struck
the child on the ear, and without break
ing the skin, or otherwise iDjuring her
only in the very slightest manner, moved
her along some few feet, the child con-
stantly rolling over, until she fell into a
space between the ties which was some-
what lower than in other places, and in
this condition the engine and tender
passed entirely over her. Her mother
whose residence is directly opposite the
point where the child was, immediately
rushed to rescue her, and, strange as. it
may appear, found the little girl alive
entirely unbarmed, the only mark upon
her person being bruise of the very
slightest character being on her ear be-
fore mentioned. 1t was a very narrow
escape from death, and with the shocking
death at the West street crossing during
the same week should serve as warning
to parents to see that their children do
too reckessly play on the Railroad track.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-12-01

THANKSGIVING AT DANBY.-This time
honored anniversary which recalls the ab-
sent ones around the old hearthstone, and
gathers together each happy household
throughout the entire land, was duly OBJ
served at this place by a grand ball at L..
J. Vance's Hall, on Thanksgiving even
ing, which was fine affair, some seventy
couples joining in the may dance. The
floor was under the direction of Mr.. Max
ham, who performed his duties in man.
ner agreeable to all. The supper was suf-
fcient evidence that tie hostess under
stood her business, the bill of fare inolud-
ing all the good things incident on such
occasions. Holden's Band furnished the
music, which was enough to say the ball
proved an entire success. The music was
fine, the ladies bewitching, and the sup
per excellent, and Mr.. Vance may well
feel proud of his efforts to please the pub
lie.
Thus passed Thanksgiving day.
In mirth and jollity away,
Nought occurred TO mar our Joy,
But pleasure mixed without alloy
On every face most sweetly smiled
The happy moments to beguile,
And when another year comes round
May at Vance's Hotel be found.
HYDEvILLE.-The Engineering and
Mining Journal gives the following
account of slate shipped from Hyde
vile, VT, via Railroad for the week end
ing November 10:
ROOFING SLATE. e..
Eagle Slate Co., SOS. 265
Blue State Co., 200
Total 4e5
MILL STOCK.
Eagle Slate Co., boxes "a
e. A. Billings, car
FINISHED MANTLEs.
West Castleton Slate Co., boxes, 1879
Forest Mining Slate Co., "a
Total 146
BILLIARD BEDS AND BLAcKBoARDs.
Western Vermont, boxes %
E. E. Billings, "a
Total ....-.. 81
Western Vermont, cas-. 80
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-12-01

CHEsTER-Six clergymen constitute
the examining committee of Chester AGA
denny, and last Tuesday the students went
through inspection, were critically invest
igated and their storehouses Of knowledge
found satisfactory. In the evening of the
same day there was given public exhibit
ton by the teachers and scholars, consist
ing of rhetorical exercises, original essays,
dialogues, music and characters. Ingra-
hams Hall was well packed with an adj
miring audience. At the close of the ex-
hibition reunion was held for couple
of hours, during which time pent.np feel
ing was let loose, hearts palpitated like
earthquakes, and, no doubt, future settle
ments in life were planned right there.
in conformity with proclamation
given by Mr.. Geo. Cole some time since,
"many good citizens seemed to be mindful
of the peaceful state of the country, the
bountifu1 harvests" and their obligation
to patronize the Ingraham House Hall,
and so did assemble at "the place" Thanks
giving evening. The party was not quite
as strongly recruited as could have been
wished, since mine host Cole had made
such elaborate preparation. For music,
there was furnished by the Rutland Quad
rifle band, most unexceptionable pro-
gramme. Cole bent his best energies
to the entertainment of the gay jewellers,
in this he was assisted by competent
corps of assistants 1t would be an I'M
pardonable slight to pass by without COM
ment, the magnificent "spread" of which
it is safe to say we have never seen ex-
celled in this place. The ornamented
dishes made fine diplay. Mr.. Herrick
Woodford, the prince of caterers, had
charge of the dining room. About 100
plates were laid and might have been
changed about as many times without ex-
hausting the list of different dishes. We
observed parties from Rutland, Ludlow,
Springfield and Brattleboro The weather
was unpropitious to complete success in
point of numbers, and an unusual number
of special occasions of the kind in many
of the towns adjoining, would, of course,
influence the the number here. AS it
was, we had a good strong party, and
pleasure was the watchword.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-12-01

HYDEvILLE.-The Engineering and
Mining Journal gives the following
account of slate shipped from Hyde
vile, VT, via Railroad for the week end
ing November 70:
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-12-01

Thus passed Thanksgiving day.
In mirth and jollity away,
Nought occurred TO mar our Joy,
But pleasure mixed without alloy
On every face most sweetly smiled
The happy moments to beguile,
And when another year comes round
May at Vance's Hotel be found.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-12-01
TO THE TRADE.

oRGE C. GOODWIN & Co., sost0'
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-12-01
w o 0 L E N S

we shall oHeE our entire stock Of ane woolsus.
for 80 days, at
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1870-07-15

OtYoung Orchards may have root
crops between the rows. When these
crops are hoed, cut up the weeds and
mellow the surface around the trees
Corn shades the trees too much late IN
the season, and prevents thorough ripen'
ing Of the wood.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1870-07-15

0*TSlugs which attact the leaves OF
pear and cherry trees are destroyed by a
busting Of lime.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1870-07-15
Best Place for a Horse.

"Gossiper," in the "Rural World"
saws: Winter or summer, except III stor-
nv times, there is no place SO comfort
able for colts or tired work horses as q
good pasture lot. To tic up horse at
hight in narrow cell with plank moor
to stand on, is species Of cruelty that
civilization ought to be ashamed OF: Ii
the poor animal must be confined IKE
convict in dungeon, for PHYS sake lei
him have his head, and give him at least
twelve feet square, with soft, dry ilool
10 stand or lie on.
In the large cities land is worth more
in money than the horses; but ON inc
farm there is no excuse for any sucl
wicked economy. Ask the horse wha
he wants, and he will tell you that place
where he can walk around, aud lie dowr
and stretch his tired limbs, and roll owe
from one side to the other gives MIN
more ease and comfort after day OF mar!
work, than the most costly plank stal
with oil the accompaniment of curry
comb, stiff-bristlcd brushes, rubber cloth
and dcxtcrous hostlcrs that can be pro
duccd.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1870-07-15
The Applc-Trce Borcr.

At about the end of May or begin
ming of June, according to the warmth
az the weather, the winged beetles of the
apple-trec borcr begin to deposit their
errs- on the bark of the tree. They do
this at night, depositing only one in q
place. selecting sometimes the forks OF
The main branches, but more commonly
the trunk Of the tree near the ground.
If, then. at about the first of May the
whole of the forks of the main branches
be thoroughly washed with cold made
soft soap, or well-covcred with white
wash. or even wcll-washcd with a solu-
ton of potash, the alkali will kill the
eggs, or the young grubs as soon as they,
!. are Matched. il the female insect should
chance to deposit them on the tree. But
insects are all endowed with most won.
dcrful instincts and it is very doubtful
whether the parent beetle ever deposits
her egg on a tree that is thus covered
with strong alkali. Those who have
tried this preventive unite in saying tina,
the trees thus treated are never attacked
BIZ borers of any kind, but remain sount
and safe.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1870-07-15
Profits of Farming.

If the average profits Of farming are
less than five per cent. ii does not follow
that the same men would do better by
changing their business. There + more
other calling, and that Kind OF LABOR ii;lS
a hard time at any business. An cA-
change, with respect to this subject states
2 that il some men make but two per cent
by farming, others make eight per cent.
( on their capital, and furnish themselves
and their sons with remuneratlve EN-
ployrncnt all the while, which is one y
the great advantages Of farming. Thu
remedy of unsuccessful farming is not
change Of business, but a change OF pol
icy. knowledge and skill pay as wei
on farm as in the workshop or count
inr-rOOm.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1870-07-15
o. \ Early breakfast.

4 bad custom is prevalent in many
fmnilrs. especially among farmers, oi
working IN hour OF two before breakfast,
attending to chores" hoeing in the gar
den. cutting wood, moving. etc. This
is convenient OH many accounts. but II
i NOT conducive TO health. The prcvalcn;
opinion is that. the morning air Is the
,urcst and most hcalihiul and embrac-
ing. but the contrary is the fact Al no
hour OF the day Is the air more filled
with Iampncss, iogs and miasnas than
about sn,ir,c. .Thc heat OF the sun
GRADUALLY ,lissipatcS the miasmic influ-
cnccs as The day advances. An early
meal braces up the system against these
external influences. Every one knows
the hnguor and taintness often expert
cnccd bv want of food. We do not agree
with the boarding school reginIen.whlc
prc>rribcs long walk before breakfast
as means of promoting health.
Probably the best custom would be 10
furnish every member of the house
hold. especially those who labor out OF
doors. with a single cup of warm coffee
we'll MIXED. Immediately after rising
from bed. Then let them attend to their
chores, or moving. hocing. etc., for an
hour or two while the teams are feeding
and the breakfast preparing. They will
feel better and do more work. Amerl-
can Agriculturist.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1870-07-15
Small Farms.

BE content with a small place entirely
paid for. il you have not the money TO
buv a large farm. Do not allow that
eager avaricious spirit TO own "all the
land that JOINS yours" to ruin you. One
OF the curses of our agricultural dis
tricts i the ,izc OF our farms. Forty
acres paid for and thoroughly titled Is
better property and far more rein,ihcIl-
tive than four hundred under heavy
mortgage, and only half cultivated
Where one man may succeed by RASH
ness in assuming large responsibilities
hundreds fail: and experience and OBJ.
scrvation will show that the successful
ow ners of large tracts of land have usu'
ally begun by small purchases for cash
and BY gradual additions rs they acquIr'
cd wealth By industry and economy.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-11-10
Josh Billings PRAYER.

From tn many friends, and from things
at luce ends, Good Lord deliver US!
From a wife who doant luv us, and
from children who doant look like Us.
Good Lord deliver US
From snaix in the grass, from snaix in
our butes. from torch-light professions,
and from all new rum, Good Lord deliv-
ersus.
From pack peddlers, from young folks
in luv, tr2.su Did aunts without money,
from kolera morbus, Good Lord deliver
US.
From welth without. charitee, from
pride witdou sense, from pedigree worn
out, and from all rich relations Good
Lord deliver US.
From nusepaper sells, and from pills
that amt fisk, from females that faint,
and from men who fattcr, Good
Lord deliver us.
From virtue without fra GRANGE, from
butter that SINE lis, and from cats that are
coarting. Good Lord deliver u.s.
Frtm old folke's secrets, ard from oui
!. own from m'giuns and wimulin kommit
tees Good Lord deli,er u.s.
From POLITICIANS who pray, and from
saints who tipple, from ri koth. red her
ring. awl grass widders, Good Lord de-
liver u.s.
From folks who won't laf, and from
them who giggle, from tite butes, easy
virtue. and ram mutton, Good Lord de.
liytros.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-11-10
ADVERTISEMENTS.
SICKNESS, PAIN AND DEATH

Legitimatelv result as penalties for yiplatiers
natural laws, from which none escape.
The faded cheek, the pale and features,
the dull eve, the clouded intellect. the deep
hearing sigh the fee Bile and emaeiated frame the
detected brow, the lettering gait, all indicate
previous transgression of law. Knowing that
procrasination is the thief of time,'' all intelli
gent beings apply for some remedy as soon as
circumstances permit; while those who do not
act upon the principle that delays are danger
GUS" generally linger, lose more time and pay
more money.
Thousands of mothers and daughters, in all
stations and conditions of life, are suffering lin
gering and dying from the effects Of some dread.
ed and dreadful
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-11-10
ADVERTISEMENTS
On G u y side
WILL BE FOUND
Will be FOUND
large and complete assortment Of

large and complete assortment Of
FRESH DRUGS d MEDICINES,
PAINTS OF ALL KINDS,
WHALE OIL, COAL OIL, FLAXSEEb OIL,
SHIFTS TURPENTINE, VARNISHES;
A full assortment of
DYEzSTUFFS, and nice assortment of
CONFECTIONERY; fine selection OLDEST SHOE
BINDINGS; the very best Chemicals; SNUFF,
ToBACCO, CIGARS; fancy articles in great
variety LOOKING GLASS PLATES, all sizes;
STATIONERY, &c, ALL OF TIE VERY BEST
QUALITY, and as low figures as can be had at any
placein the Valley. Ny Tinctures, Essenses, Oint
ments ETC. warrant to be ofthe strength required
by the standard pharmacopnia.
Nzss- Prescriptions carefully compounded.
To Physicians and others in want of Drugs and
Medicines in considerable quantities. we will sell
at small advance on Baltimore prices.
TERMS CASH, OR ITS EQUIVALENT.
w tCof.Cl. " a. SCHM1TT.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-11-10

There is az much merit in catering to
sober and sedate. Men and women we're
made TO laugh and TO indulge III pleas
antrIes just as much as to pray anu fas t.
Because.a face is uucommoniy long instead
of wide, it does not follow that It's pos
SCISSOR is FIRST class saint. We would as
soon trust countenance got up on the
broad as long guage
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-11-10

a pleasant slip of the tongue Is recorp-
ed by French paragraphist A lady
was enjoying the society of her lover,
when. the bell rang, and the servant
announced "the DOCTOR Tell him
am iii, and cannot see him, was madame s
reply.