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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-03-09
Reply TO Zero.

Editor Rutland Herald: We were
somewhat surprised on awakening this
morning, at the barking of dogs. Growing
and oackling Of all the feathered tribe in
the vicinity, and wondered what victory
was gained, and who was defeated; but
the mystery explained itself when we
read Zero's letter in this mornings paper.
We dou't wonder at the amount of
"study and research" it took to produce
that ESSAY on woman" but we do won.
der at Iero's being able to reach the post
office 30 quietly, with 80 large a quantity
of gas sealed in one envelope. The great
est wonder is that there was not a spon-
taneous combustion, for when we applied
a lighted match to the paper on which it
was printed, it went off like torpedo; no
list of the killed and wounded have been
given, but it may account for the "frag-
ments" found on the lake.
We didn't answer public letter by q
private one for several reasons. one OF
which was, there may be Mrs. Zero
who, according to his own showing. must
be either "Sott, ordinary on strong minded
In either case it might have endangered
Zero, and brought his head in unpleasant
contact with the broom, entirely demol,
ishing that gas mandatory, and prevent
ed the gentle oozing of gassy essays from
the point of the pen.
We are not acquainted with Mira.
Slocum, never having met her, nor have
we Investigated spiritualism, or been pur'
suing or pursued by a handicapped
table, and cannot understand what either
of those have to do with us. We borrowed
our grandmother's cap and glasses. and
our grandfather's cane, and were even
then unable to gain any information on
the subject. We might retaliate by sup.
posing one of zero's essays was somewhere
concealed about that handicapped table,
Influenced by the spirit of the writer to
follow the lady, but we forbear.
LINNTE LEE.
Rutland March q 1871
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-03-09

The majority report of the Judiciary
Committee was in effect that neither
McGarrahan or the New Idra Mining
Company were entitled to the land in
question, but that the necessary steps be
taken to secure the title to the Govern
ment.
The minority Of the committee offered
a report which was finally adopted by q
vote of 100 to 90, which in effect restores
the patent to the "Ranche Grande" its
original place in the records Of the Cen
eral Land Office, mullifes all acts Of Con-
gress passed in relation thereto since 1868,
to the date of the patent recorded, and
authorizes the President to make such
disposition Of the matter as in the prem
Uses he may deem just and equitable.
Each contestant heap charges of cor
ruption upon the other side, and from in
dications we should say that both sides
express much truth. There seems to be
the impression that in this matter poor
Uncle Sam is being "crucified between two
thieves"
APPROPRIATIONS
have been the principal feature Of the
weeks legislation. On Wednesday the
House passed the deficiency bill which
appropriates about $12,000,0O0. About
100000 has been paid during this Con-
gress to contest the seats of members.
The House is now engaged upon the sum
dry civil service appropriation bill, which
appropriates upward of $50, 100000. This
is generally known as the Omnibus
Bill" as is often treated as if its capacity
to bear loading was unlimited. 1t some
times does violence to ones sense of JUS
tice and consistency to observe the iber-
atty extended by some of the Oldest men,
bers of Congress, in dealing out the PEG.
pies money to undeserving, unworthy and
unjust objects, when at the same time lie.
gitimate propositions which have not the
interests of one individual or one set of
individuals in view, but OF whole sections
and the whole country, fail to get noticed
thus.
VERMONT IN CONGRESS
knocked gently at the door of Uncle Sans
Golfers for legitimate recognition, but
failed.
Mr.. Benton of New Hampshire, moved
to appropriate $4,000 for the improve
ment of fifteen miles fall on the Connec.
ticut River. These falls obstruct about
fifty miles of the river navigation, and
the intended improvement was for the
purpose of rendering the route accessible
for manufactured lumber, thus giving the
immense lumber regions of Northern Yer
mont, New Hampshire and a portion of
Canada. direct transportation to the New
Haven and New York markets. The
amendment was supported by Hon.
Worthingten G. Smith and Judge Poland
of Vermont. Mr.. Poland spoke twice in
its favor, and though he never fails to
carry his point wherever he makes an
earnest effort, yet he was unable to bring
this, and the amendment was lost.
*"
Note. This letter should have reached
US and been published several days ago,
but on account of its interest, and to keep
up the connection we now publish it even
at this late day.-ED
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-03-09

EAST WALLIseFoR5.-Thed dance givea ~ ,
]. Holden at Warner Han LAST eTenipg Is SAID J.
have eclipsed every thing Of the kind ettsuPo
before in this region Of the country, more thsI
one hundred and twenty-five couples were pr
sent, and joined in the festivities. The uEnR'.
and enjoyment BY far exceeded the mr st sansz =
expectations If all present, no less than tne Pr
band where is a better If IT'S equal y oid u
justice TO the occasion, and one anu ala we're -
ly pleased. This reflects much credit eno bo-
upon Warner and Holden who are si~s.s
ready and fully competent 20 CATER 90 any ~ -
for such as delight 70 trip theli light fantastic
vSA Vac Ks0Ts.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-03-09

WINDSOR COUNTY. - The Supreme
Court for Windsor county has closed its
session after sitting five days.
Present, Judges Pierpoint, Peck,
Wheeler and Ross.
Forty-eight cases upon the docket, if-
teen of which were divorce cases and one
habeas corpus. In re Mary s. Adams.
who was confined in jail upon process
granted by Judge Barrett as chancellor.
upon petition of Daniel N. K. Whitcomb
and wife, to restrain the said Mary 8.
Adams from leaving the State, or else
give bail by way of surety in case then
pending in the Court of Chancery. The
said Mary S. Adams was discharged. The
court held that by the statute Of this
State no female can be imprisoned upon
any writ or execution issued upon any
cause founded upon contract. In this
case the bill in chancery plainly showed
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-03-09
Rutland, March 3, 1877,

BENNINGToN.-The battle of Benning-
ton was eft" again during the past two
days. The "Casus Bellum" was this
The legislature of this StBte at its last
session, by special act, constituted the
village of Bennington Ia single district,
called the Bennington Graded School
District, and granted to the new district
all the property of the several old districts
but in the old district No. %, resided a
mighty man of valor some six and half
feet in height, who, during a protraoted
residence among the shakers, had learned
the art of war, and the science of legisla-
ton, and who plainly saw such constitu-
tional defects in the law as to convince
him fully that it was the duty of his son,
who was young man holding the office
of collector in old district No. %, to re-
tain the money belonging to the district
in spite of the efforts of the graded school
officers to obtain it, notwithstanding the
said officers did obtain a judgment against
the young man in suit at law instituted
for its recovery.
Furthermore, when the Bennington
Graded School District was organized
they elected for collector, the popular
young grocer, R. Goldsmith, whose store
is at the corner of Main and Willow
streets, who is a Prussian from the bank
of the Rhine.
The mighty man, James Boardman by
name, often refused to pay his tax when
called upon by the gentlemsnly collector
and last night grossly insulted and de-
fed the collector when the gallant little
Prussian took up the guantlet in behalf of
the cause of schools, and procured war
rant for the mighty man and proceeded
to lodge him in Jail, where he resided IN
til to-day, when his tax was paid and he
was liberated, when he commenced 8
legal prosecution of the collector for false
demanding ten thousand
dollars damages, for which amount the
citizens promptly gave bonds, pending
legal investigation.
Success to the Bennington Graded
School District and its German champion.
Richard Newton, who resided with
his mother, on North street, committed
suicide by shooting himself through the
heart with a shot gun, last evening about
ten o'clock He was single man about
A years of age. He had been an invalid
for long time.
Bennington, March 2, 1871.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-03-09

contract between the said Mary S.
Adams. and Whitcomb and wife. De-
cisions were announced in nineteen cases.
ten reversing the judgment below; in only
about half of the divorce cases was there
bills granted.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-03-09

Mrs. Wade of East Berkshire, the VIC
tim of the kerosene explosion, died We'd
nesdsy. She was unwilling to submit to
the amputation Of her arms, and even If
she had, her recovery would have been
doubtful.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-03-09
Chester, March I, 1871.

SERVED THEM RIaHT.-At the month
~ meeting OF Washington Engine Com
pany No. 2, he Id at their hall on Satur-
day, goth ult., swo Of the members of the
company were discharged for being intox.
icated at the + Hneral Of Engineer Jenness,
at Ludlow.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-03-09
Bennington, March 2, 1871.

The COMPLIMENTARY SUPPER AT THE
CENTRAL HoUsE.-A company of about
fifty of our citizens assembled at the Cen
trail House on Friday evening, to congrat-
ulate Major Salisbury upon opening his
hotel again to the public. After an hour
of social intercourse, the party were in
vited to the dining room to partake of re-
freshmente, which had been bountifully
provided by the Major and his e-timable
lady, for the entertainment of their guests,
Before leaving the table the following
telegram was read which had been re-
ceived from two of our we'll known citi-
zens who were absent from town.
BRANDON, March 8.
To Mo;0r John Il. Salisbury.
We are present in spirit though absent
in person. May the Central be the Center
till your purse is as plump as your body.
Signed w. G. VEAZEY,
WALTER G. DUNToN.
Mr.. Henry Clark, at the request of the
company, rendered to Major Salisbury
their congratulations upon the re-opening
of his house to the travelling public with
its renewed appearance and renovation,
trusting that his success as a popular
landlord might be as substantial and sue
cessful in the future as it had been in the
past.
The company then repaired again to
the parlors, and after another hour spent
in social courtesies they retired to their
several homes, highly pleased with the
graceful hospitality of the gallant Major.
The. Central under the management of
Mr.. Salisbury has been popular hostelry,
securing wide and remunerative patron
age. With the pleasant and home-like
air which the improvements give the
building, it cannot fail to attract its many
former patrons and secure as it always
has liberal share of the public patronage
The compliment given to Major Salisbury
was no unmeaning one, as the company
was composed of a large number of our
substantial, active business men, who by
this act gave him substantial assurance
of their appreciation of him as a man and
of his house as hotel to meet the de-
mands of the travelling public.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-03-09

PLYMoUTH.-The principal farmers of
Plymouth have recently sold two years
clip of wool for As cents per pound. Some
have sold as Low as 40 cents per pound.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-03-09

j. P. Baldwin Of Barton, sawed, in
one week, 5O,4OO feet of lumber.
"A little girl of DIR. Winslow, in
Bloomington, was terribly burned last
week by pulling petroleum lamp upon
herself and breaking it. 1t is thought
her hands will be MANNED for life
"A child, three months old, of Mrs
Henry Bowley, of Barton, was smothered
in bed Monday night Of last week. Mrs.
Bowley had been broken of her rest, and
slept so soundly that she knew nothing
about it until she found her babe dead.
On Saturday, BENZ Mossman of Bar
ton, agent for the Haywards, received or
ders by telegraph to rebuild the chair fac
tory lately burned. They contemplate
larger and more convenient building than
before and work On it is to be commenced
Immediately.
in attempting to jump upon a NOV
ing freight train at South Barton, We'd.
nesday, Patrick CAVITY fell upon the track,
and the whole train passed over his feet.
The engineer felt the engine slip, and
looking out saw the unfortunate man
upon the side of the track. He was taken
at once to Barton, but he died at 3 o'clock
the same day.
Last Thursday, the dwelling house
of Leroy Tute Of Newport, was destroyed
by fire, together with about two-thirds of
his household furniture. and all the pro.
visions and produce. 1t is supposed that
the fire caught from the chimney or stove
pipe, in the chamber. Loss about $14OO;
insured $3.50
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-03-09

meanwhile remained in session both
days, and we noticed but one Vermont
seat vacant. On Monday the McGarrahan
claim again made its appearance in the
House. This claim representing some-
thing like $s,O00,000, has been through
the departments, before the President, has
figured largely in cabinet changes, has
been canvassed in Congress until nothing
new is to be looked for concerning it, un-
less, indeed it be new bills for champagne
and cigars and new checks drawn by new
lobby members.
The Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1870-1871, 1871-05-04
Truths WELL SPOKEN.

Garner LouNGER.-The young
49, .. an the corner, with his hat little
f- ano side, the stub of a cheap cigar in
.. :, mouth, and stare for every lady
asses, is a loafer. Do you know
- ss,l he gets money! His mother earns
'' ~ him by taking in washing. Poor
> i, she thinks her boy will get work
He could find work enough to
y, biIr busy from early morn until
r ing. if he wanted it, but he is a lazy
'.,i.r. and don't want work. If he gets
,l,ce. he neglects his work, or does it
noorlv he is soon discharged. He
.,,., works for the same man twice; or,
,,ssps, he is particular what kind of
.,,t be does. He is willing that his
,.bsr or sister should sew or wash to
-, money for him to spend, but he is
r,,le particular as to the work he does.
.. looks down on that sweaty carpenter
:, hurries past him, mods condescend-
~ TO his friend, the shoemaker, and
ris Whit of smoke into the eyes of
si,ubed painters, with both hands full
,,,ts and brushes. He couldn't borrow
,.r cents of any of them. They know
h. sould never pay it. They earn their
roDsv. He begs of his mother part of
,r hard earnings, at an age, too, when
|, Is capable of putting his shoulder to
he wheel and adding little toward the
,.DuOr. Of himself and little brothers and
rserS
The Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1870-1871, 1871-05-04

lR DAyDY-The effeminate is a weak
poulhce He is a cross between root
beer and ginger-pop, with the cork left
on, fresh-water mermaid found in a
COW pasture with hands filed with dan
delons. He is tea cupfull of syllabub
kitten In pantalettes; sick donkey
With blonde moustache. He is vine
without any tendril; a fly drowned in oil;
a paper kite in a dead calm. He lives
Ike butterfy-nobody can tell why
he is as harmless as a cents worth Of
spruce gum, and as a shirt-button with
cut hole. He is as lazy as bread-pill
md has no more hope than a last year
q'ss-hopper. He goes through life on
Dp-'Oe' and does like Cologne water split
on the ground.
The Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1870-1871, 1871-05-04

sLrRs on WoMES.-Of all the evils pre-
'a'ent among young men, we know OF
none more bGghting in its moral effects
~lAn to speak slightly of the virtue of
'O'uen' Nor is there anything in which
'0u,'s men are so thoroughly mistaken,
'ne low estimate they form of the in
'ssri'y Of vomen-not of their own
uiO'nerS and sisters. but of others, who,
'ney forget are somebody else's mothers,
w ''S'eis' As rule, no person who
y to this debasing habit is to
os entrusted with any enterprise re-
T integrity of character. Plain
sO'a' should be spoken on this point.
NE evil Is general one, and deep
.U0'ed Ii young men are sometimes
wv INTO the society of thoughtless or
wv women, they have no more right to
Nure altsother women by what they
"eOl these, than they would have to
@4A'e the character of honest and re-
0'aOle citizens by the DEVELOPMENTS
9'me in police courts. Let our vouno
remember that their chief happii-
~ ~ IN lie depends upon their utter
~ IN women. No worldly wisdom, no
~ ''nfoplc philosophy, no generaliza-
ns ~ 'an cover Or weaken this funda-
1c r'a, truth. 1t stands like the record
H. so'a ltself-fOr it is nothing less than
sand should put an evorlasI inc sen,
dvomen. speak Sllshtly
h, s man, you had better no into
~ world n with patch on each knee
,,., ''0ow than with a tongue tina,
,opr ' unexpectedly and vulgarly Of
IN. :. NJ and sisters, or, what is the
Nt else "nu sisters OF some
The Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1870-1871, 1871-05-04
GOOD
W A 7 G H ( S
At OTn ppICES

AS THE SOLE AGENTS in the United States
for the LIVERPOOL WATCH CO., we are au-
thorized by them to close ont o large line Of
European Watches, Chains. ETC., now in stock
for Cash, at prices never before known. All
beautiful in finish, artistic in design. reliable
for accurate time, durable, and Of the latest
style. Every Watch will be rstailed at less than
cost ofimportation, and forwarded securely pack
ed, prepaid, to any part of the country on receipt
ofprice. Money can be sent to us by Express,
with orders tor Express Co. to return Goods or
Cash, which will secure promptness and safety
to purchaser. Among our list will be found
ABEATIFUL ENGLISH SILVER, SOLID
DOUBLE CASE WATCH, genuine English full
plate jeweled movements, adjusted regulator,
steel cut hands, engine turn nerl, correct and
serviceable article. large or small size, in COM
plate running order, with an elegant Gents
Vest Chain, Locket and key, all complete, mail
ed free for FIVE DOLLARS
| AVERY HANDSOME WATCH in fine 10
karat Gold plated Double Dissemination of
500 Gold Watch-engraved or plain, genuine
English, full plate jeweled movements, adjusted
regulator, correct, and in complete running
order with slegent Gents Vest Chain, with
Locket and Key, mailed prepaid for only
EIGHTEEN DOLLARS
The Oride Gold Watch,
IN MASSIVE ORIDE GOLD Double Hunt
ing Magic Spring Cases, elegantly engraved, or
engine turned Genuine Patent Lever move
nents, full jeweled, regulated and warranted to
i koov, time and ANAL n (1Old
precisely like in appearance, make. finish, bril-
liancy of color $500 Gold Watch. One Of these
splendid Watches will he forwarded by mail free
| to any address, in handsome morocco case,
lined with velvet and satin, ladies or Gents
size Watch,) for only TWELVE DOLLARS.
Watches for Holiday Presents manufactured to
order.
GENUINE AMERICAN WATCHES Of all
grades, in Gold and Silver Cases, from $1S up to
$500. Other Good Watches equally low. With
every Club of six Watches, of any kind, we send
one extra of Same kind free, Is premium to
getter up of the Club. A superior stock of &C.
ranted fully equal to Gold in brilliancy of color
wear, etc., Bills of over s12 collected on delivery
if desired. All Bills of s12, and less, must be
cash in P. o. Money Orders, or Registered
Letters, at our risk. Goods carefully selected,
packed and forwarded prepaid by mail, or by
Express or receipt of price. Safe delivery of all
goods guaranteed. Watches forwarded to be
examined to parties known, when express
charges both ways are paid. No goods forward
ed west of the Mississippi River, with bill to col
lect on delivery. Purchasers mist pay all ex-
press charges on goods sent c. o. D.. also
for return of money. All Cash orders forwarded
free of charges to destination. Catalogues Free.
| Address all orders
CHAS. P. NORTON & CO.,
Importers Of Watches, etc.
| Established 1857. &c Nassau st., N. Y.
| No. 34-E
The Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1870-1871, 1871-05-04

Tur Doc1oR-He should be a man OF
he strictest integrity, for to him are
,pdded the secrets of flmilies, the honor
wives and daughters-social trusts
5st are committed to no other. Every
MEDICAL man should feel the responsibility
| d these trusts, or he is unworthy OF
being a physician. The physician who
practises his profession merely as trade,
for the amount of money that can be
made BY it, is unworthy of his calling.
The higher and nobler motive Of doing
GOOD to others, of relieving human suffer-
ing, of prolonging human life, is the
ONLY incentive that ever has or ever will
make the great physician. In proportion
to the weight of his responsibility shal,
be the honor and integrity of his charac
Ter. How easy it is for the physician to
control the destiny of his patients. On
him they trust, and confide in his know
ledge and truth. He decides for them
questions Of life and death. Happiness
or unhappiness it is in his power to give,
and why? The greater his knowledge,
the greater his power. He has know
ledge Of how to do good, and consequently
lhe power to do evil, and therefore the
Necessity of his being governed by the
srrtest honor and integrity in order to
weh rightly.
The Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1870-1871, 1871-05-04
NEW ORLEANS, MOBILE
AND
CHATTANOOGA RAILROAD,

The Mobile division of this road will be opened
for business on
Asnday, November 81. 1870,
and passenger trains will run as follows:
Leave New Orleans, from the foot of Canal
street, for Bay St. Louis, Pass Christian, Mis-
sissippi City, Biloxi, Ocean Springs, Pascagoula
and Mobile at 8 o'clock A. n. Arrivive at Mo-
bile at $50 o'clock P. NJ, connecting at Mobile
with the MOBILE AND OHIO, and the MO-
BILE AND MONTGOMERY RAILROADS for
all points
NORTH, EAST AND WEST.
Leave Mobile for New Orleans at II 20 A. N.
Arriving at 6:10 P. N.
FARE Between New Orleans and Mobile,
Five Dollars.
THROUGH FREIGHT TRAINS RUN EACH
WAY DAILY.
Freight received at New Orleans, at the foot
of Julia street before 4:30 P. NJ, delivered at
Mobile early next morning.
FREIGHT AS LOW AS BY ANY OTHER
ROUTE
For further information, call at the General
Once of tie company rooms one and two, up
stairs. STORY BUILDING, corner Camp and
Common streets. J. R. KENDRICK,
General Superintendent
The Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1870-1871, 1871-05-04

The Engineering Magazine says: 1--WE
are on the brink of new era in railways
the era Of the narrow-guage railway
an era of renewed activity, when every
village, almost farmstead, may have its
railway
The Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1870-1871, 1871-05-04

"A Chicago music-store recently sold
piano, and the buyer soon after wrote
to the dealers that he and his wife could
not md the place to wind it up, and they
wanted to be told at once how to make
the thing Co.