Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-10-12
been a year and half at Omaha and

been year and half at Omaha and
vicinity.
Prof. Brainard. Of Middlebury COL
lege, delivered two excellent sermons last
Sabbath ffein he pulpit of the Congrega-
tional Church. His theme, in the morn
ing, was "The better way for men to live
toward their fellow-men," reading many
passages of scripture relating to his sub
ject, Introductory to the discourse The
subject Of his second discourse was "The
christian spiritual temple OF the living
God" The speaker portrayed, most
graphically, the outlines or principal fea-
lures of this structure when fifty framed
and put together by its maker and build
er. The sermons were written and spoken
in true christian spirit and tone, and
abounded richly in religious sentiment
and principles, such as should be Guilt
waited by every christian man and woman,
and demonstrated in their intercourse
with the world.
Mrs. Mansfield, of Michigan, preach
ed last Sunday morning, afternoon and
evening, to.large congregations, at the Ad-
vent church.
Citizens Meeting in Aid Of Chicago.
At an early hour yesterday afternoon,
the following notice, signed by the Sc
lectmen of the town, was circulated
through the village, at every house and
place of business. 1t was headed, ga
Terrible Calamity,"-"Chicago Destroyed
by Fire,"-"Two Hundred Thousand
Persons without Home, Shelter or Food"
NOTICE.-The citizens of Rutland are
requested to meet at the Hall in the
Bardwell House, at Z 12 o'clock, this
TUESDAY evening, to appoint committees
and take measures to raise funds for the
relief of the suffering masses in Chicago,
many of whom were wealthy two days
ago and are now penniless.
No fire in America has ever been so
disastrous, and we believe the great fire
in London over two hundred years ago,
or tie burning of Moscow sixty years ago,
did not destroy so much property.
Citizens of Rutland We know you
will respond to this call
FRANKLIN BILLINGs(
JOHN CAIN, Selectmen.
WIN. GILMORE,
In response to the notice our citizens
assembled at the Bardwell House at Z 1-2
o'clock. The meeting was called to order
by John Gain, Esq, who nominated Hon.
Luther Daniels as chairman, which was
confirmed. Mr.. Daniels, on taking the
chair, in brief bat very expressive and
pertinent address, stated the object of the
meeting and the duty of the people to re-
spond promptly in aid of our suffering
fellow countrymen.
Henry Clark was appointed secretary.
Henry Clark introduced the following
preamble and resolutions, which were
adopted
WHEREAS, Intelligence has reached us
Of the disastrous confagration which has
consumed the most valuable portion of
the city of Chicago, and whereas it is due
and proper that this prosperous commu-
nifty should extend its sympathy and sub
stantial aid to the inhabitants of Chicago
in this hour of their great distress, it is
hereby
ReSOlCed, That committee of ten of
our citizens be appointed to solicit sub
acriptions from the people of Rutland and
vicinity for the speedy relief of the dis.
tress that must necessarily ensue among
the Inhabitants of the city of Chicago,
and that the amount collected be forward
ell to the Mayor of Chicago in the name
of the people of Rutland.
On motion n committee Of three was
appointed by the chairman to nominate
the committee of ten, consisting of
Henry Clark,
John Cain,
W. G. Weary, -
The committee subsequently reported
the following named gentlemen to consti-
tute the general committee of ten, who
were confirmed by the meeting
Luther Daniels,
George \. futile,
John Cain,
VIM. NJ. Field,
Charles Woodhouse,
Lorenzo Sheldon,
E. A Morse,
James G. Dunn,
Ben K. Chase,
E. II. Ripley.