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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-07-27
Norwich University.

Friend CLARK 1t was my good for
ment exercises of Norwich University at
Northfield on Thursday last; and deem
it fitting to make it public through the
columns of the HERALD a brief notice of
the occasion. It will be in mind that the
Institution took "new departure" two
wears ago, at which time Rev. DR.. How
ard was induced to become the Presi-
dent, Without funds and wanting in
many of the essential appliances for The
faciIe prosecution of thorough course of
liborl education, with only seven stu
denta, the institution has gone forward
and now numbers about fifty students.
Owing to its lapsed condition when it
came into the hands of its present gov
ernance, of course for awhile its grad uat-
ing classes must be small. Only one
graduated the present year. The new
senior class numbers seven. The new
Junior class is much larger. The candi-
ate for graduation and the members OF
the class next below had oratOrial exer-
cisea on the stage; and Judging the char
acter of the instruction, and discipline of
mind given to the students, by those ex-
ercises, it is but just to say that the in
stitution merits all the growing conf
dence and patronage that have been ae-
corded to it, aud deserves to have that
confidence and patronage continued IN
rapidly increasing measure. L am satls'
| fed from all saw. and much that heard
as we'll from those not connected with the
University, as from its officers, that the
current government and police discipline
are so exercised by the officers as to se-
cure the best results in moral sentiment
and daily conduct. The military and pa
rental are blended-rigorously exaeting
and affectionately kind. I am told that
the students are entirely exempt from
those imputations which justly fall upon
students in most similar institutions for
rowdyish and unmanly conduct. Each
seems emulous of the character Of a young
gentleman, won by entire propriety OF
conduct in all his relations, and under all
circumstances. I am satisfied that the
military department, instead of operating
adversely, in fa ct is largely conducive to
the most successful pursuit of studies
that look exclusively to intellectual de-
velopment and cultivation, and at the
same time, as it is there administered, con
tribute much to the propriety of conduct
that characterises the students of the
University. Within the sphere of its
present purpose and effort it has already
become, and promises, with suitable pat
ronape and countenance, increasingly tt
become among the most important aux
ilaries in the state for the moral and men
tai training of young men.
, Besides the exercises of the students
t Rev. DR.. Douglass of Windsor made al
t address before the trustees, peculiarly
adapted to students in all the schools o
the land. His theme was "Honor"-
, that honor which comes by securing
5 profound selfrespect by a conscientlou
practice Of the moral and social virtues.
e cannot undertake even a synopsis OF hi
; treatment of the subject. 1t must snff1c
: to say, that with clear and judlciou
! analysis, he presented the subject in sew
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Brief Chronicle.

Three thousand families have been ear
riad iato slavery from Meshed, I2dia, by
the Turconians.
Peter Ross Of Nashville, Tenn, I03 years
old, is making a pedestrian trip TO New
York to show lis extraordinary vigor, and
has already got this side Of Easton, Pa
John Hay has been arrested in San
Francisco for throwing vitrol from bal
copy on to passers in the streets below.
He explained, however, that he was only
foolipg and no trial was had.
A large number of shade trees have
died in New York where wooden pave
ments are laid, because all moisture is
excluded from the roots.
a citizens association of cologne has
resolved to present Gen. Moltke with
barrel of the very best "eau de Cologne"
from the renowned firm of Johann Ma
ria Farins, containing about 1000 bottles.
A dervish recently preached against
Christians and Feringbes in general at
Teherin, Persia. and the authorities rebnk-
ed his uncourteous free speech by publicly
whipping him and banishing him from
the city.
w. Minor Leslie, one Of gang Of New
| Orleans shysters, was very Unexpectedly
arrested and sentenced TO two years hard
labor in the penitentiary, recently. for
appropriating, az was his cu5tors, clieut's
bail to his own use.
A Buckingham, Ia, base baller recent
| ly drew back at little game 10 give the
/ ball a tremendous litter over the tallest
church spire in the village. He di1B'
bit If. Eut his club hit the catcher in the
temple, killing him instantly.
Cordelia Wade of Cincinnati has with
in the last four years, with murderous
prepense and malice aferelhought, taken
| laundanum % times but without effect.
| If we were a woman with such stomach
we should want TO die.
Baron Wolfgang Won Goethe, the poets
Youngest Qrandsop,is also an author OF the
studious labored order, and will soon
publish a work, giving the result of bis
continued researches into the ecclesiasti-
cal history of Italy in the 18th aud 15rh
centuries.
Dan Rice is certainly the coming show
man in regard to elegant appointments,
coming out this year with Peri- pavil-
ion for his circus, lighted with 300 gas
Jets, and furnished with parquetie, private
boxes, etc, sbundantly supplied with
chairs, sofas, and other luxuries.
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A Drowning INCIDENT.-The other
day at Lake Hopacong, N. Y, a young
lady went out swimming with some
friends, was seized with cramps rnd sunk
under water, though it was only three
feet deep. She was drawn out, placed on
a bank with her head elevated, so that
there wa. no chance for the water she
had drawn into her throat and lungs to
run out, and although she threw up her
arms, uttered cry, and showed signs OF
life for some three hours, nobody seems to
have had wit enough to turn her on her
face and side, rub her or wrap her in hot
fAnnels, and the end was that she died
It appears that there were plenty Of
people around, but nobody did anything
but stand around and let her die.
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A VERMONT MINERVA curious story is
told of the Amador mine, now the richest in
the world. The mine was first commenced
by a Vermonter named Hayward, who
was soon after joined by another Vermont
er named Chamberlain. Chamberlain at
last became discouraged, but Hayward
stuck to it, but his men all left him, and
he was on the point of starvation. He
then went to Chamberlain for some money
but was refused, but before be closed the
interview Chamberlain gave him $1,000
all he had in the world. Take it, old
fellow" he said, with California hearth
ness "do your best" With this money
Hayward recommended, and he had
worked until it was all spent, and his
men were reduced to bag of beans for
nourishment, when to the gleam of hope
the precious ore blazed up. When the
mine was paying $4,000 month, Hay
ward made over to his friend one perfect
third Of it. Chamberlain retired upon
$1,5O0,OOO, and moved east to educate bis
children, Hayward buying back the
whole. Finally, even Hayward grew
tired and he sold out the mine to g stock
company The mine will make $1,000.
900 net this year, and its president said
last week: "The Amador mine will hold
out longer than we will"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-07-27

MARYLAND POLITICs-Although it is
nelrly four months in the future, the
MARYLAND democrats are already in the
field with their tickets for the state cleo
ton in November, which was nominated
by the convention at Baltimore, on We'd
nesday and is as follows: For governor,
William Pinkney White of Baltimore
attorney general, A. X. Sylvester of Wash
ington county; comptroller, Lorin Wood
ford of Somerset county, the present in
cumbent. Mr.. White, although compare
lively young man, is a prominent law
yer, and served for short time in the
United States Senate, having been ap'
pointed by Governor Swan to fill the un
expired term of Reverdy Johnson, when
he was appointed minister to England
On what basis the campaign is to be
fought, is not yet evident, for neither the
candidate for governor nor for attorney
general, both of whom made speeches &C
cepting their nominations, alluded to any
political question, no committee on resolu
tions was appointed, nor were any reso
lutions Of a political character introduced
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Late Dairy Markets.

The butter market Tuesday was not
very active. We quote: Fair, Zoe; good
22c; prime, 25c; and fancy, 26c. Cheese
firm at 123 to 13c. Shipments: Butter,
1859 tubs cheese, 40 boxes. One hun
dred and ninety boxes of cheese were
shipped from Martins Crossing, Geor-
gia.
At Richmond on Monday, the butter
market was dull 100 tubs sold from ~
to 23c, and few choice tubs % to 24c
200 boxes cheese from 6 to 12c., the latter
prices for fine sage. At Milton, Monday,
15O tubs Of butter sold, for % to 26c.
At Utica the best butter is worth 20 tc
26c. In New York the best Orange coun'
ty and fancy state sells for % to 3Oc
The cheese market is a little unpromising
In Boston the butter market is dull fol
common grades. Fine Vermont butter
sells from 26 to 29c with selections at %
to 30c. There is no change to note IN
cheese.
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eral im portant aspects with simplicity,
plainness and point that rendered every
idea luminous, and with breadth and
richness of illustration, and chastened
gracefulness of style, that bespoke him no
less the cultivated scholar than did the
entire performance mark him the practl-
cal moralist and the earnest Christian
minister.
The Rev. Mr.. Harris of Rutland fol-
lowed with a poem before the literary
societies. His theme was David's injunc-
ton upon Solomon "Show thyself man"
I am not able from only hearing it read
on the stage to speak of its merits as
poetry For justness of thought, and am
plitude and grace of handling and the
perspicuity with which his ideas were ex-
pressed in beautiful English, it was in
deed success His ironical showing up
of the idea of what it is to be a man, en-
tained by "the average Young American"
and by "the average Middle-aged Ameri-
can" was biting for its truthfulness, and
pleasing for its humor.
am sorry to have occasion for closing
this hasty note with the remark that
though the women of Northield in re-
spectacle numbers gave recognition to
the institution by being present at the
commencement exercises, the same cannot
be said of the men. Though some of them
seem appreciative Of the honor and bene-
fit to the town which such an Institution
may become, and of their duty and inter
est to give it recognition, countenance
and support, the number Of such seemed
painfully small on this occasion. Most
towns in the state of the population,
wealth and aspirations Of Mortified, il
the seat of such an institution, would
make a better show for themselves than
did Northfeld on Thursday last An
| Improvement in this respect would be
creditable to the town, and gratifying to
all the friends of Norwich University.
l should be more full in statistics if
had before me the catalogue just issued ;
but, by accident, lost it on my way
home. You can supply the deficiency
when you get the document. b.
Woodstock, Vt.
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SEVENTEEN YEAR LOCUsTs.-We
were yesterday afforded an opportunity
of examining quite collection of speci-
mems of the seventeen year locusts that
have made their periodical appearance
this year in large numbers at the West.
The collection was obtained at Rockford,
Ill, by Miss Ellen G. Merriam, sister OF
our towusman, Mr. E. n. Merriam, who
| is now visiting her friends in this village.
These rare and curious insects form a
very inter 4sting study for the naturalist
Though called locusts and generally sup
posed to belong to the same order as the
common locust, they really belong to the
ctcdda, different order of insects. They
are of dark brown color, with plump
bodies and reticulated wings of transpar-
ent gauze. The length of the body of
the male specimens is about one iuch and
quarter, and of the female one inch and
one-eighth.
| The most curious characteristic of
these insects is their mode of reproduce
tion. The ova-dopositor i formed like
slender spear, and consists of three parts,
the edges of the outer part being ser
rated The eggs are deposited in the
tender twigs of trees, the oak appearing
to be preferred, by cutting longitudinal
incisions by means of a vibrating motion
of the ova,d ,depositor the serrated edges
acting like saws.
The incisions are about half an inch in
length and penetrate through the bark,
and are made so numerous as to kill the
tender twigs. The eggs are Of Pearly
white color, about an eight of an inch in
length, and are deposited in the incisions
to the number of ten or fifteen in each.
In ten or twelve days the eggs are hatch
ed and the insect descends to the ground
and burics itself for the period of seven
teen years, when it reappears and having
shed its outer covering and deposited its
eggs soon dies. The locusts have been
discovered, in digging wells, at distance
of fifteen or twenty feet below the sur
| face.
| The male locust Is provided with a Pc
culiar organ called the drum, situated
under the wings, by the muscular con-
traction of which the peculiarly deep end
prolonged note of the insect is made. 1t
is the method of forming this sound by
the muscular contraction of the drum,
instead of by the vibrations of the wings,
that distinguishes this insect from the
common locust. The wings are curious
ly marked with the letter "W" at each
extremity.
These locusts arc so numerous in many
parts of the West as to be gathered from
the ground in bandfuls after they have
lived tn cir brief existence above ground
They fly about from one tree to another,
but do not make long voyages, like the
common locusts, their clumsy bodies and
slender wings not being adapted 10 long
sustained flights.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-07-27
The Recent Railroad Accident near
Hydeviile.
CAsTLEToN. VT. july II. 1871.

CASTLETON, VT, July IL, 1871.
Editor Rutland Herald The account
of the accident to the express freight
train on the Rensselaer, and Saratoga
Railroad, which occurred between Hyde
Vile and Fairhavez on Friday afternoon,
July 14th, was not strictly accurate as
published in the HERALD, and l beg
leave to make some corrections. l was at
the scene of the accident, and will give
the circumstances as I witnessed them.
The train, consisting of forty-three cars,
stopped at the Hydeville station to set off
car at the forward end. The engine
was then coupled on, and the conductor,
Mr.. J. D. Stanley, ordered the train to
move down, so as TO switch off a car at
the rear end. The rear brakeman gave
the signal to the forward brakeman, and
the train started. On account of the
heavy shower prevailing at the time it
was impossible to see far. AS the loco
motive started the train broke in two,
and the engineer, not being aware Of the
occurrence, proceeded with seven cars al
most to Fairhaven. Discovering that q
portion of the train had been left behind,
he commenced to run back towards Hyde
Vile to pick up the missing cars.
In the meantime the conductor had set
off the car in the rear, and supposing all
was right, gave the order to let off the
brakes, and there being a heavy down
grade the disconnected portion of the
train started forward. On account of the
binding rain it was impossible to see the
engine backing up with the forward sec
ton of the train, and the cars came in
collision with considerable force. The
only damage, however, was three empty
coal cars and one box car thrown
from the track, and several bumpers brOk-
en-. This was the amount of the accident
as I saw it.
Some blame has been attached to the
conductor, through whose neglect it is
charged tbs accident occurred. But did
any one ever know Mr.. Stanley to neglect
his duty during his experience of twelve
years as freight conductor ? I think
there is little ground for blame to any one
connected with the train, and the long
and faithful service of Mr.. Stanley gives
sufficient assurance that the accident was
not caused by any neglect on his part.
Yours truly,
SPECTATOR.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-07-27

WOMEN IN COLLEGEs.-Several of the
most prominent colleges in the west ad-
nit young women as students on equal
terms with young men; and at Amherst
College in Massachusetts, two young
ladies. one of them relative of the Presi-
dent, have offered themselves for admis-
sion to the next Freshman class. On
Tuesday the Trustees of the institution
after protracted discussion, referred the
entire question of the admission of women
as students to a committee consisting of
President Stearns, the Rev. Henry Ward
Beecher, and the Rev. DR.. Paine, who
will consider the subject and report at
the October meeting of the Trustees.
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Pensions for The Soldiers of 1912,

The following letter, in relation to a
point concerning which there have been
many inquiries, has been handed to us
for publication
MooRETowN, Vt, July 4, 1871.
L. j. Roberts, Esq.,, Dear SIR In an
swer to your letter asking an opinion
whether the pension act of Congress, ap-
proved February IA, 1871. includes the
soldiers who served in the invasion of
Plattsburgh, in September. 1914, I would
say that where the term of service was
less than sixty days their is no claim for
pension under this act, unless the person
who served has been personally mentioned
in resolution of Congress for some spe-
cifc service in the war of 1912. There
fore, nearly all those old patriots, so dear
to every Vermonter, who served at the
invasion and battle of Plattsburgh, are
excluded from the benefits of this act.
Very truly yours,
T. J. DEAvITT.
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THE RUTLAND HERALD
FRIDAY, JULY 81. 1871.
The Portland. Rutland, OSVcgo
and Chicago Railroad.

The friends Of the ENTERPRISE known az
tbe portl.nd. Rotland. O.wego and Chi
oa,o p .iIrood are to hold meeting in
boh,,f of this ,i,,antic enternrise at Port
- w.3,o.a,v tbo ofth inst II
t.e..4 ,,.tbor;n,r of the citizAns
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IA b,Isrced nv oh.apnoss and facility OF
sbirmept and if the grain trade Of Oswe
% yoes on increasing at the same rate as
Il has for tho mast few wears there is Nc
5ouht of the success. of either experiment
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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-07-27

THE FREEDMEN.-That the freedmen
are not a shiftless race as has been
charged by their enemies from time to
time is shown by the zonthly exhibit of
the condition of the Freedmen's Savings
and Trust Company of Washington. 1t
appears from the report for the month of
June last that the deposits were 81 1,O2S,-
1927; drafts, $954,41O.8O; gain in 30
days, 73,S9107. This is the dull seassn
of the year among the people who consti-
tute the great bulk Of the depositors in
this bank, yet the rate of saving as above
being carried through the year woul2
show a gain of nearly one million.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-07-27

ACCIDENTALLY SHOT HIMsELF.-Jo-
seph Light, lad of 16 years, who lives at
his fathers on Williams street, Platts-
burgh, went up stairs on Friday afternoon
to take his sleep preparatory to his mid
night lsbors in the saw mills of @. f.
Norton & Co., and attempted to preface
his nap by cracking a few caps upon lit
tie old gun that was in the chamber. The
gun had been lent to one of his friends
who had returned it apparently unload
ed. The spring of the lock was weak,
and the caps were rather small, so the boy
laid the barrel, which was some fifteen
inches long, on his knee e,.pointing towards
him, and then with piece of brick was
adjusting the cap, when off it went, the
charge entering near the navel, and pass
ing upward and lodging near the spine.
The lad died about night.--Free Press.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-07-27

EUCHRE IN .CHURCH.-On Sunday
evening last a sensation was created IN
the Presbyterian Church at Springfield
Long Island. Two men sat in pew with
a young lady between them. Their con-
duct attracted such marked attention as
to disturb the minister, who was preach
ing on the casting out Of devils. The
sexton advanced to the seat and discover
ed that the young lady had her dress
drawn tightly across her knees, and on ii
the young men were having an enjoyable
game of euchre. They were forced te
make quick exit. The indignation Of
the people is aroused, and there is talk Of
having them arrested.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-07-27

the construction of the platform being
left to the state central committee, who
will embody it in an address to the cleo
tors of the state. Whether they endorse
the new departure or not is, however,
rather an interesting than an important
question, as they are pretty sure to carry
the state in either case. Beside the three
state officers we have mentioned, there
is also to be elected Legislature, which
will choose a successor to United States
Senator Vickers.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-07-27

PORTRAIT PAINTING.-We have had
the pleasure of examining specimen OF
portrait painting now on exhibition at
Spaulding & Co.'s bookstore, at the corner
of Merchants Row and Centre street paint
ed rby Mr.. Fl. Bundey. 1t is a painted
cabinet picture of a young gentleman, q
native of Springfield, Vermont, whom
we recognized at once from its life-like
appearance. The coloring of the paint
ing is rich, soft and clear. Tho process
by which the picture is produced is IN
measure new to US, being photographed
directly upon canvas, after which it Is
painted in solid oil colors, combining all
the excellence of the old style portraits as
painted by Mason and other distinguished
artists, with all the minutness and detail
of the sun picture. Mr.. Bundey is in town
soliciting the patronage Of our citizens,
which We fully believe he deserves and
will fulhll satisfactorily all orders given
him. We urge our citizens to call ane
examine the specimen picture. An!
orders can be left with Spaulding d Co.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-07-27

THE NEW DEPARTURE.-Mlchae
Kerr, Democratic Congressman from In
diana, has written letter to Judge Black,
in which be says he is utterly unable to
perceive that any party can accomplish
any good end by refusing to accept and
execute in good faith the amendments ss
parts of the constitution" The World
says Judge Black endorses this position,
and calls upon Southern Democrats to
take notice and fall in. Mr.. A. ID.
Stephens, however, says in the Atlanta
Sun of the 11tb, that two million and
half Democrats are infexibly opposed to
the new programme.