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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-01-05

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS New Years
sermons were delivered by the pastors of
our churches last Sabbath
The ladies of the Methodist Church
and Society have recently formed an aid
society, which is now in active operation
raising funds for the benefit of the
church This society intends to expend
several hundred dollars on their house Of
worship during the coming summer.
His Excellency, Gov. Stewart. has
appointed Chester Spencer, Esq, Justice
of the Peace for the ensuing two years, to
fill vacancy occurring in the board OF
Justices in the village, Mr.. Spencer has
been an active magistrate for several
years, but was defeated at the last cleo
ton. The appointment meets with gen,
eral approval.
We now have four reservoirs on
Main street, each conta' ming one hundred
hogshead of water, and filed to their ut.
most capacity, these together with a first
class fire engine, an efficient company and
six hundred feet of hose, we feel that we
are prepared to battle efficiently with any
fire that may hereafter occur.
Mrs. Conner, who is suffering from
the effects of skilful surgical operation
by the removal of large tumor about 8
week ago, by A. T. Woodward, M. D., as
mentioned in the HERALD, is lying in q
critical condition, but strong hopes are
entertained of her recovery.
DR.. Woodward performed a similar
and successful operation on the person of
Mrs. Foster few months since in this
place, she has nearly if not fully recover
ed. We feel just pride in the success of
DR.. Woodward as physician and surgeon,
as Castleton was not only his early home,
but the place where he received his medi.
cal education, and his father was also an
eminent man in the profession before
him.
The first week of the New Year will
be observed here by some of the churches
as week of prayer. The subjects sug-
gested by the Evangelical Alliance will
form the Times for prayer and remarks.
Henry Hall, Esq, of your place pro-
poses to give course of five lectures dur
ing the present month, at the Liberal
Christian church. Mr.. Hall has quite a
reputation as a home lecturer, and we are
not sorry that he is to deliver his course
of lectures here as we have always be-
lieved in patronizing and encouraging
home talent and home industry. It is to
be hoped that one Of his subjects will be
Lawyers"
Death, during the last week of the
old year, removed from us three of the
Oldest persons in our village, Mrs. F..
Griswold, over sixty years of age; Mr..
George Hight, aged seventy-eight, all ex-
cept the last eleven years Of his life being
spent in Maine, he then removed to
Castleton, where he passed the remainder
Of his days with his daughter, Mrs. W,
@. Guernsey. The third was Oliver Pat.
terson, aged eighty-three years, who had
always resided in this town, and who, at
the time Of his death, was one Of our old.
est inhabitants. $50 ~
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viously escaped on the plea Of fat feet
were accepted, much to their regret, and a
man blind Of the left eye was also accept
ed on the ground that he could aim with
his right.
The critics universally agree in esti-
mating Saratoga" the new play now
acting at the Fifth Avenue, as the nearest
approach yet made to an American
comedy, but as it has ten "leading ladies'
all in principal parts, not one character OF
any interest, and can be described as "a
sample of dramatic realism without art
we should fancy there remain several
steps yet to climb.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-01-05
THE NEW PAVEMENT

is completed. The last section was laid
but a few hours before the expiration OF
the contract time. 1t still sleeps, and
will for sometime yet, under top dress
ing of sand. but is nevertheless great
improvement upon the cid cebble stone
arrangement.
THE DEMON OF FIRE
seems of late to have shown a decided
preference for human flesh. Two weeks
ago to-day the market house in this city
was consumed by fire, and with it perish
ed two men. One week ago to-day the
Spottswood House, in Richmond, was
burned, in which eight persons persisted
The day before yesterday a mother in
this city left a child two months old in
her house alone while she went out, when
she returned in short time both house
and child were burned; and yesterday
the category was completed by the par.
tial destruction of a house, and the burn
ing of an old lady, the mother of the mis-
tress of the house, to such an extent that
she died in three hours after. She was
rescued from the flames by her daughter
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-01-05

DANBY.-The Congregational Society
at Dandy, has been for the last several
weeks favored with more than the usual
degree of religious interest, and several
conversions have occurred. Seven were
received to the church, the first Sabbath
in January, and all but two, on profession.
Others may unite at the next communion.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-01-05

PERKINsvILLE.-Sev persons only
have died in this place and vicinity, in
Guiding population of about one thou
sand, during the year 1870. Among the
deceased was no member of a Sabbath
School or church in this place.
The sleighing is quite good.
We have no tipping place here, and
so have no riots to record, and have not
heard of any turkeys being stolen to KEEP
Christmas with.
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cH See Posts Real Estate advertisement

LECTUREs.-The Rutland Choral So
oiety have arranged for course of Free
Lectures, on music and musical com.
posers. The first lecture of the course
will be delivered on Friday evening next,
by Francis A. Fisher, Esq. Music by the
Society will precede and follow the lec-
lures. DIR. Trourjee of Boston, has been
invited to lecture in the course. The lee
lures are to be open to the public, and our
citizens are most cordially invited to be
present. This is a movement for the in
PRODUCTION of courses of free lectures in
this community in the future. The lee
lures will be delivered fortnightly.
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Their effects and consequence;
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Incident to married and siRgle ladIes
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Meeting Of the Christian Union.

An adjourned meeting of the Christian
Union, of Western VT, was held in Gas
Teton, Tuesday Jan. 3rd, at 2 o'clock, p
II. Brethren from Rutland, Castleton
and Fairhaven, were present. The union
opened with prayer by Rev. l.. W. Brig.
ham of Rutland.
Minutes of last meeting read and ap
proved.
After discussion touching the need
and expediency of such an organization
it was voted that permanent organiza
ton be effected.
A constitution drafted by the Secretary
was here read, amended and adopted.
J. s. Benedict, Esq, of Castleton. wa;
elected President.
Newman Weeks, of Rutland, Secretary
Joseph Adams. of Fairhaven, Treasurer
Rev. e. Foster, of Chester, and G.
Woodhouse NJ. D., of Rutland, were cleo
ted to act with the president as board
I If Trustees.
Voted, that the next meeting be held
10 Fairhaven, at the residence of the Rev.
A. W. Adams, on the first Thursday in
February, at l o'clock p. m.
Voted, that Hon. Heman Carpenter, OF
Mortified, Vt, be invited to give an ad-
dress at that time before the Union.
The liberal christian people of this
vicinity, have long felt the need of some
such organization, to bring them into
more active sympathy, and to effect a
more practical cooperation. Letters
have been received from several of the
ministerial brethren, expressing their ap-
prevail of the Union.
We wish them success in their efforts
for mutual Improvement, and hope they
may do good practical christian work !;
ministering as they do to their fellowship,
all, without regard to theological differ
ences or sectarian preferences.
CHEsTER-At the last stated meeting
of Brooks Post No. 25. Department of
Vt G. A. R, the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: Hugh
Henry, P. c.; VIM. D. Budlong, S. V. P.
G.; VIM. A. Miller, J. V.P. C; VIM. A.
Chaplin, Jr.. Adjt.; o. Ellis. Or. Mst'r; A.
E. Reed, s.; Rev. A. B. Flanders, c.. J.
8. Adams, o. D. F. P. Mather, o. G.. M.
V. B. Hurley, S. M; L. F. Thompson,
@. M
AT the last regular meeting of Center
Lodge I. o. of o. F., the following per-
sons were elected officers: N. S. Proctor,
n. G.; ia. Parker, V. c.; E. E. Barney,
Secretary J. A. Eastman. Treasurer.
On Wednesday evening, January Is,
the I. o. of O. f. in town, under the di-
rection of Centre Lodge No. 30, give their
First Annual Ball at the Ingraham
House. Music is to be furnished by
Hough's Quadrrille Band. The Rutland
and Vermont Valley Railroad carry for
fare one way. The direction of the floor
is assigned to J. A. Parker, Geo. L. Girls
void, Chas. FL. Hewett and j. r. Richard
son. The Introductory Committee are
Hugh Henry, E. c. Adams, E. E. Barney,
D. r. Perry, J. P. Eastman, Newman
Weeks, A pleasant time is anticipated,
as it is intended to make this THE Ball
of the Season"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-01-05

Nebraska is taking a deep interest in
the Cashmere goat. Col. R. w. Furnas
has two hundred of them, and thinks they
will prove profitable stock for the
Western States.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-01-05

THE STRONGEST AND BEST SECURE.
i as well as most profitable Investment L.
offered in the market.
Z PER CENT. GOLD
FIRST MORTGAGE BONDS
COUPON oRyREeIsTERED, AND
FREE OF q. s. TAX.
Issued by the
BURLINGTON, CEDAR RAPIDS AMI
MINNESOTA z. R. CO.
The small remaining balance Of the Loan 3
sale at
80 AND ACCRUED INTERES
Interest payable May and November.
J. EDGAR THOMSON, 1-,-,.4o.
CHARLES L. FROgT 1iO9Ue7
The Bonds are issued at s20, GOO per mIv agai.
the portion only of the line fully completed
luipped. ,..
alton, and the present earnings are Largely II
cess of the operating expenses ana Interest OF
Ponds The balance of the work necessary 70
tablish through connections, thereby snorteL
the dist anee between st. Paul ana Ohlcae9
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PRESSING IN time for the movement OF the con
present income of the rosd'
THE established character OF tins line, fuLl
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settled and richest portion OF the great Stat
Iowa, together with lts presen' ao - ~
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| ingly recommending these bonos TO in'esIJI.
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These bonds have so years TO run, are con
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the Company at par, and the payment Of
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cannot fail to cause them at no distant
command market price considerably aboVt !"
| U, b, Fiv..tweDties, at present prices, return
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Bonds pay OK per cent, and we regard Insl
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After a careful investigation n the merit
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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-01-05

THE RUTLAND CENTENNIAL PAMPH-
LET.-The proceedings of the Centennial
Celebration of the settlement of Rutland,
will be issued this morning. 1t includes
the addresses, historical papers, poems,
responses at the dinner table. 1t pre-
sents neat and tasteful appearance in an
attractive pamphlet. 1t has been care
fully compiled and arranged by Chauncy
Z. Williams, Esq, who has labored most
assidaously, to do credit to the celebration
by giving the fullest detail, he has accom-
plished it in manner creditable to him
self and the town. Every citizens of
Rutland will of course make it point to
procure one at once, as the edition is limi-
ted, and will be soon exhausted. 1t makes
a pamphlet much larger than the COM
piler anticipated but he had determined
to give full account of this memorable
occasion, and has fully accomplished his
purpose. Its price is fifty cents per copy
and can be procured at the HERALD
Book Store, and of Mr.. Williams. Mr..
Williams informs us that the edition is
limited, and it will be necessary for per-
sons desiring copies to apply at once.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-01-05
I WUUIU UUL i've AWAY
1 ask not to stay"

The climate, scenery and general ad-
vantages of New England bind me to her
even more strongly since experiencing the
Western and Southern ontrast. Yet the
West has its advantages and allurements,
and no place more than Chicago. The
sight-sesr may see sights here which in
terest, instruct and amuse. Excepting
the beautiful Lake Michigan, the beauty
in the city and immediate vicinity is arti-
fetal. OF this it is not lacking. Taking
all in all, Chicago is the most wonderful
city of the world, as a review of its his
tory of the past thirty years show To
the readers of the HERALD I will give a
few facts of past and present interest. the
dones and the doings of the City of the
Northwest. "kARP."
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-01-05

AN IMPORTANT INyENTION.-mr.
Patrick S. Ryan, of Rutland has recently
received letters of patent, for an improve
ment in milk strainer. The patent was
issued November 90, 1870, and runs for
II years. 1t is novel and important to all
dairymen This invention consists in the
employment of rim projecting inward
over the interior of the body of the strain
er, around its upper edge for the purpose
of preventing the running or stopping
over of the milk, when pouring it into the
strainer. The form of the strainer body
is conical, and this is in a suitable and
convenient form, since it adapts itself to
vessels of different sizes, and is well suited
to give the desired inclination to gauzes
and to form cavity below. This strainer
is particularly valuable in large dairiec
and for cheese factories. 1t may also be
used for straining other substances beside
milk. The cavity for receiving the sedi
ment is one of the most valuable portions
of the invention, many farmers and fac
tories already have it in use, and attest tc
its usefulness and value, expressing great
satisfaction at it's operation. Forty have
already been made and sold at West Rut
land. Some farmers say they would not
be without it, if they had to purchase one
every month. B. R. and A. A. Greene
Issac W. Reynolds, ]. G. and S J. Griggs
Warren Dickermau, and many other o.
our leading farmers, have it in use, snd
give satisfactory report of its operation
Farmers in town or those from the coun
try coming here should step in at Mr.
Ryans store on Center Street, and ex
anime it for themselves. He has already
had large amount offered for the patent
and large numbers are applying for ter
ritory, or the right to manufacture. Mr.
Ryan has been fortunate in the invention
of this useful article, which is proving sc
necessary to all who are engaged in the
use of milk
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-01-05
CONGRESS,

just now enjoying recess, bids fair to COM
mence lively work soon. Rumors are out
that Revenue Reform will be strongly
pushed by the free traders in the House,
Immediately upon the resumption of labor
by that body. The report is entitled to
the weight which rumor generally re-
ceives. Whatever members may do after
having consulted their constituency dur
ing the interim, the fact is that three days
before the holiday adjournment the House
seemed less committed to such so.called
reform than at the first season. That
certain tariff notifications will be made.
is obvious to all.
"Perley" of the Boston journal says
that the coming part of the session is to
be characterised by the more potent ap-
plieation of influence in favor of the
Female Suffrage movement that Susan
B. Anthony and her CONDUCTORS are to es-
tablish headquarters in one of the Senate
committee rooms, from which they will
bring all power to bear in favor of their
scheme; and that Mrs. Admiral Dahl.
green, Mrs. DIR. Wheaton, and others, are
instituting vigorous opposition move
ments, and are about to send forth lee
turers, to convince the world and women
that they do not want the right Of ballot,
that other things are more essential to
their rights and well-being than the
political arena. No harm can follow from
a full representation of both sides Of such
an important question II
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-01-05
Letter From Chicago.

CHICAGO, Dec, 80, 1870.
Edat0r Rutland Herald The first
topic of conversation at the meeting OF
acquaintance generally is the weather
Perhaps one reason for the universal con-
sent in giving the weather this prece-
dence is that disagreement is unusual
and thus the introduction, at least, is
harmonious. This is essential. Success
in any line depends on good feeling be-
tween the parties interested. Trade, So
ciety and religion have this for their
cornerstone. Bearing this in mind, my
first theme is the q0eatter. All in Chicago
agree that we have been having some
weather. It has been cold weather, Jack
Frost breathed freely and forcibly over
US. He drove the mercury down to
about 200 below zero in the thermometer,
and drove the people to their firesides.
For the last few days everybody has been
bundled land shivering under their woolens
and furs. Nothing thinner than stone
wall will keep these lake and prairie
winds in check. Coming from opposite
directions, easterly and westerly, they
pierce through all garments fore and aft,
and have their gambols under shelter.
You cannot escape them so, citizens bear
them without much grinning, aid sympa-
thizingly tell strangers they must get ac-
climsated. This acclimation process is a
wonderful one. In theological parlance
it consists chiefly in suffering Divine will,
while the doing is mostly of an involunr
tary kind. The time varies, according to
length of life. Children, who die at ten,
escape sixty years of it. AS l am one of
the unhappy victims I am reminded con-
tinually of the acolimating process of the
internal regions as described by Dante. 1t
never ceases. In closing this disquisition
on the weather, and my Western expert
ence of it, am led to exclaim of Chicago,
applying the words of the poet:
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-01-05

THE STRONGEST AND BEST SECURE
| i as well most profitable Investment L.
offered in the market.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-01-05

May John and his bride have pleasures untold,
And weddings of Silver and weddings of Gold.
NAV their skies, now SO bright, ne clouds ey
dim,
Nor time ever efface their wedding of Tin.
A PASSENGER.
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Cornwall last Wednesday night large
congregation assembled to enjoy the fes
tivities of Christmas Tree. The church
was we'll filled and the children were as
usual upon such occasions made happy in
the presents received and tho good cheer
accompanying the gifts. Over $500 in
value, in presents, I am told were on the
tree. When Cornwall goes into a mat
ter of this kind it is never behind, | as.
sure you. The old town abounds in
plethoric purses, warm hearts, full of be.
nevolence and kindness, and public spirit
to the highest degree, are always shown
by the citizens in every laudable under
taking A noble town and noble inhabit-
ants.
At West Salisbury, on the evening OF
the 28th, at the NJ. E. Church, the people
in numbers to fill the house to its fullest
capacity, assembled to do the honors of a
Christmas tree for the benefit of the chill
dren. A general joyous happy time was
mad, while the large number OF presents
given out proved oonclusively that Sails
bury was not behind in its gifts in pro-
portion to its population with any town
in our county. Many little ones soul
was made happy under the inspiration of
the hour and the gifts received. Sails.
bury, like Cornwall, has within it's Dor.
ders many large hearted men and women,
who in matters of this kind never do
things by the halls.
james Byrnes was arrested last Sa-
turday night, charged with stealing a
gold ring from the store of E. D. Munger,
and put in Jail. He was also in a state of
intoxication. Sorry business for young
man.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-09
4" A Legal MIL"

Lawyers as a rule are the most peace
able class of men in the world. A war
Of words is the only one they engage in.
Occasionally this rule is disturbed by
an exceptionable case, the following
being of this character:
Two well known attorneys had some
words last Saturday in court In the al
ternoon they met in Court alley, near the
Greenlaw Opera House, and a light glad
iatorial combat ensued.
FIRST RoUND--Mr. A led off with a
volley of pigeon English, embracing the
hest specimens of profanity and denun-
CT alton and a return of like specimens
followed from Mr.. B.. A, acting on
the suggestions of an inventive mind
seized an ak handle and forced the fight
ing. b sloped rapidly toward his
corner.
SECOND RoUND.-B- fell back to a
house in the back of lot and in
trenched himself with military skill.
A. banged away at the door with the
ax-handle, and endeavored to drive out
the enemy with a few hundred curse
words.
THIRD RoUND.-A- fell back to a
wood-pile for heavier guns; as he was
about to pick UP a long piece of timber
to use as a battering ram, B. made a
sortie armed with deadly soda-water
bottle, and opened fire on the rear guard
of A. with great effect A was
knocked down. but quickly recovered
himself. He fell back toward Second
street rapidly, but in bad order.
just then two policemen who had been
acting as umpires disagreed as to the
last round-a claim of foul being made
and referee was selected, viz the Re-
corder, who declared the stakes forfeited,
all side bets off, and Mr.. A. had to pay
the expenses of the mill.
Several hundred dollars were put up
during the progress of the mill, but the
sudden ending of the fight disguised all
spectators.