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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-05-25

of eminent preachers, is very interesting.
Hon. Edward Everett was one of its pas
tors, at a period while he was young
man. Mr.. Minors Society,a Universallst
church in School street, also surrounded
by business, is now building church in
this new territory west Of the Common
and Public Garden, whose streets lead
unobstructed, straight to the green hills
of Brookline and Jamaica Plain. The
Boston s. Lowell Railroad has taken
scores of houses for new passenger depot
One of the greatest improvements yet
made has been the removal of Scollay's
building, which stood alone in the triangu.
lar square of Court street, fremont street
and Row. 1t has required twenty years
of attempts for the city to get its courage
up to the buying point. During that time
the property has doubled in value, SO also
has the taxable property of the city its
cost is relatively the same. But for TWEEN
ty years pedestrians have been obliged tc
elbow their way along crowded pave
ments though quite wide in order to get
to the west and north side of Boston. Al
last it is away it is lighter, more cheer
ful, and new scenes are presented to the
view. High and handsome buildings in
either direction now appear-in full view
and proportion for the first time. We
have a Board of Street Commissioners
now, to manage these things, and where
an obstinate man is found more DESTROYS
to obstruct than to compromise or sell
his property, the main Improvement goes
on just the same, and some day his prop
erty is priced and his money given te
him, and he is turned out of doors te
seek, suddenly, for what his temper for
bid his doing at his leisure. B.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-05-25
ALetter from G. ID. spencer.

Editor Rutland Herald Your reply
Of May Sd, to my letter of the I'd, to
me is very much like going to killing
ton ola Ira Hollow. II said year ago IN
the Independent, had no objection to
Mr.. Herbert's preaching liberalism If ne
wished, but frst let him leave the Meth
odist Church, not use the livery OF
heaven to serve the devil with" Don't
tell the conference you believe every
article in the discipline as firmly as any
minister in the conference, that you was
rocked in the cradle of Methodism from
your infancy, and then preach this
trash; but digress. Ny statement is, Mr..
Herbert is not Methodist. You agree
with me by saying that he has something
better. 1t appears I have nothing more to
say unless you wish to discuss the relative
merits of Methodism and Liberalism. If
you do, will hand you over to the tender
care of Rev. Fl. G. Farrar of Poultney.
Ny statement is not what Mr.. Herbert
breaches is not right, but that what he
breaches is not Methodist doctrine. am
sorry 1 called into the question the name
of Rev. E. Mills, but was told that the
Sabbath he lectured here before the Young
Mems Christian Association he did go and
hear Mr.. Herbert preach. My informant
was no doubt in error. Mr.. Editor, can
not start from the point first took by
any motive power you have yet applied.
Very truly,
G.. O. SPENCER.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-05-25
Respect for Old Age.

1t Is often sad sight to witness the
want of reverence prevalent in these times
for old age, The aged parent or neighbor
is deserving the respect of all Speak
carefully of the infrmities, and bow rev.
erentially to the aged. There is something
sacred in years. Nothing is more degrad.
ing, or exssperstes us more than to hear
light or harsh words spoken to the white
haired sojourner, whose form is bending
Under the weight of years. The individ-
nal loses the. respect Of his fellows who
will treat old age unexpectedly, laugh
at it's unsteady step, old fashioned habits,
or manner of speech. The reckless youth
who treats lightly the aged, forgets that
time will wither his round form and chill
the blood in his veins. Look at the old
woman who steps unsteady, her form
Bonded somewhat, her hands bony, and
her sunken cheek cut with burrows. The
buxom young lady sneers at her. The
illbred children laugh and litter as she
stumbles. The rowdy young man listens
and turns away to mimic the unfashion-
able speech of the "old granny Shame
Such individuals, whether young or old,
who thus ridicule the sorrows Of old age.
deserve scorn and detestation, and the
true man and woman who listens to irrev-
erence for the aged, each time is lead to
cling more sacredly around the tenement
where the mind of other days yet fingers
with its years of experience-its grisfs
and SORROWS unforgotten, and its hope of
spring of bliss where its youth is eter-
nal. Bless the aged. Their friendship
and respect are worth more than the ap.
plause of the world. There is truth in
the heart The old were once young.
Remember this. The savages respect old
age. If spared, by time, the strongest of
us will have to lean on the arm of others.
We should reverence an old man or wo-
man. The seat should be always ready
for their weary forms. All should vene-
rate the silver locks of age. Think, when
you look into the faded eyes, of the fire of
youth that has faded out, and that the
milder beams of years look out upon the
shoreless sea whose waves are bearing
them to their rest. Thank God there are
old people in the world. Peace be with
them, and may they ever command ven-
Grafton and respect.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-05-25

= RAILROAD CONSOLIDATION The re.
port comes from San Francisco that ar
rangement- We're concluded in that city
on the 10Th instant for the most extensive
and powerful railroad combination vet
effected on this continent The CONSOLE
dation ia said to include the Pennsylvania
Central, and connections from the sea-
board to the Union Pacific terminus at
Ogden, and the California Pacific (uot the
Central Pacific, but the Vallejo opposition
line,) which will be extended north to
Goose Lake, Oregon, and connecting with
the Oregon Railroad to Portland, possibly
also to Puget Sound; thence to Christmas
Lakes; thence eastward along the south
side of Snake River, in southern Idaho, to
a point in easy connection with the Union
Pacific, eastward of Ogden. This route
will avoid the heavy grade across the
Sierra Nevada, and complete continuous
line from the Atlantic to the Pacific. It
will be built Immediately, all the capital
having been secured in Europe for the en-
tire work
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-05-25
W. @. SHAW, Secretary,
Granville, n. Y, z. o.

FIRE AT BUDLOw.-Tbs village of
Ludlow, which has only recently suffered
severely by serious conh4gration. was
again visited on Saturday night by a de
structive fire. The flames broke out al
little before eight o'clock, in the bakery
building, originating in the vicinity Of
the chimney. The fire spread with grest
rapidity, and had envelOped thu who'll
building before any effort could be mad
to check its progress. The flames speed
ly communicated to a building in the
rear, and as the greater portion of the
citizens were in attendance at the circus,
but little effort could be made to arrest
the progress of the devonring element. a
few "wilhng hands" were promptly at the
scene of destruction, but there was no
order, and but little could be accom-
plished, the flames sweeping on with j.
most no hindrance. The bakery building,
including the rear part, was totally con-
sumed, together with a house and
barn adjoining. two buildings in the
rear of the bakery, Sawyer's carriage
shop and Dorvers blacksmith hop.
1t was feared at one time that the entire
corner would be swept by the flames, but
as there was but little wind their progress
was stayed with the destruction OF The
seven buildings as enumerated above.
There was much anxiety felt. and it was
one of the most exciting scenes ever
known in Ludlow. The loss occasionei
by the fire or the amount of the insurance
we have not yet learned.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-05-25
from the Evansville Indiana .Eo,,,,oJ
Obituary.


major James A. Marsnall, whose death va,
announced IN the Journal of sa,ursav -"
native Of Poultney, Vermont. aud w.s ~.
swenty-nine years old. he enlisted in Wa
Via, in Colonel Dauiels' regiment OF cavalry in
nj as private, taking part in the
chgn In Missouri. He also participated
Dh' w. <osecranz's campaigns, and from there
was transferred to the Department Of Mi.souri
and was present in several engagements, in one
81 which he was severely injured, and was tent
to the hospital at St. LOUIS.
Being an accomplished druggist he xas r,s5s
hospital steward as soon as he was eonvalesc.ut.
and when fully recovered, rejuined his regiment
and was shortly afterwards promoted TO a tuIi
captaincy for meritOrious services in the field.
de was soon afterwards breveted Major, and be-
fore the close of the war was Transferred to the
regul.r army, wr'a Sna -ark cscap'ain, and ae-
signed TO duty at Fort Kearney. He particina,sa
in several lights with the Indians and Was b,obI,
commended by his superiors for his bravery ana
and general merit as soldier.
While stationed at Fort Kearney he married
Miss Henwood, of st. Louis, and about sly
months ate wards resigned his commission and
entered the life insurance business at IDdianspo-
lis, where he remained until assigned to the
agency in this city. While here, although he
made comparatively few acquaintance he had
endeared himself to nearly every one Of the lew
His wife is expected to reach this city by the
noon tr ain TO convey his remains 70 st. Louis for
interment His brOther-in-aw, DIR. NJ artIn, Of
indianapolis, and Mrs. Martin, his sister, az
rived on Saturday evening, and have charge Of
his remains.
The attack Of which he died is the third he hss
had during the year he has lived in this city and
fearing the approach of the last he arranged 70
have some one sleep in the room with him. but
in vain when DR.. Morgan was called to attend
it was too late. He was the street the day
nervous to his death, and told friend he was
about to lie down to recover from chill, and q
little later anot her friend ca ling on him was rs
ouested to read to him from the Bible he select
ing portion of the Gospel Of st. Luke When
he complained of being unhappy as well as ID,
his frte nd told hum that he needed but one thing
to make him happy, when he ans~ered, and
that is TO give my hart to my Savior That I
DO" Ne did not seem u anticipate death, but
seemed 70 suffer great nervous prO-tra5Ion The
next time his friends aW him he was beyond hu-
man aid. He had insurance on his life 10 the
amount of $4,000.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-05-25

SABBATH LABOR.-There is worldly
wisdom as well as religious truth in the
recent declaration of the New York
Tribune, that prosperity on farm de-
ponds on a respect for the Sabbath. The
oxen need it, the plough horses demand
il, the LAM ed backs and sore arms of the
great army of the over worked cry out
for it. The same paper also utters an
earnest protest against the sabbath labor
required from the women in cheese
factories, ns being not only an infringe
ment of the fourth commandment. tut
needless. 1t suggests that the two milk
ings used on that day be set for butter,
or kept over till Monday, or converted
into pork, and says, "The preteace that
the nature of the cheese business re quires
this proclamation and sacrifice is pharisAi
cal sham, it is mockcry and an insult to
common sense, as we'll as to God" SO
says the Illustrated Christian Weekly
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-05-25

MAsoNIc.-The following officers were
elected at the regular conclave of Killing.
ton Commandery, No. 6, held on Tuesday
May 10Th:
l.. l.. Persons, G. E.; Chas. III. Shell
don, Gen.; Levi G. Kingsley, G. G..
q. V. K. Wilson, Prelate; ]. Russell, s
W.; ]. II. McIntire, J. W.; Levi G.
Kingsley, Treas; Ion Lippincott Re
corder Geo. ]. Wardwell, F. G. G. VIM
81. II. Fisher, 8. G. G.; Chester Kings.
ley, T. O. g.; Charles E. Campbell, Com.
Amasa Pooler, Sentinel.
Prudential Committee-N. L. Davis, L.
L. Persons, 2. v. K. Wilson.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-05-25
Windsor Co. Annual Conferen &c
of Congregational Churches.
TO BE HELD AT LUDLOW, JUNE 9th AND
7th, 1871.

Tuesday. 10 a. m.-Opening Sermon. Rev J.
G. Hale, Chester. Organic alton Of conference.
lHp. m-aalf Hour Prayer Meeting. Writ
ten reports of the state of the churches sa,rs-
ment of the Lords Supp=r- annual CO lection.
TYP. m.-Essay. Subject: The PRAYER 4
Faith Rev. J. B. Bald win, of Weathersteld;
followed by voluntary discussion.
Wednesday, 6 a. m.-Prayer meeting ore
hour.
81 m.-Business of conference. Reports OF
committees, etc.
10 a. m.-Essay. Subject: The Elements NJ
Church's Power. Rev 5. P. Cook, Windsor, To-
lowed by voluntary discussion.
Up. MANUAL Sunday School Convention.
Report of Sunday schOol Secretary, and ae-
dresses.
N B. Each Church in the Confer ne Is e.
titled to send its Pastor and four De'eg4t+s. a
full attendance If Christians, whether d=lei ats
or not, is earnestly desired.
81. Cook, Register.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-05-25
Selections.

Men are often warned against old
prejudices; let them also be warned
against new conceits.
Love reposes at the bottom of pure
souls, like drop of dew in the ohalice of
a flower.
"A loving heart and pleasant count
enance are commodities which man
should never fail to take home with him.
When our cup runs over, we let
o hers drink the drops that fall, but not
drop from within the rim ; and we COM
placently call this charity.
What a world of gossip would be
prevented if it was only remembered that
person who tells you of the faults of
others intends to tell others of your
faults
Love is interchangeable; it never
wearies. Love is inexhaustible it blooms
and buds again; and the more it is diff
fused, the more it abounds.
Be not stingy of kind words and
pleasing acts, for such are fragrant gifts,
whose perfume will gladden. the heart and
sweeten the life of all who hear or re-
ceive them.
The chief secret of comfort lies in not
suffering trifes to vex one, and in pru-
IDENTIFY cultivating an underground OF
small pleasures, since very few great ones
are let on long leases.
I see there is no such way to have a
large harvest as to have large heart.
The free giving of the branches of our
present estate to God is the readiest
means to have the roots increased for the
future.
If You have an enemy, act kindly to-
ward him, and make him your friend.
Yon may not win him over at once ; but
try again Let one kindness be followed
by another, until you have accomplished
your object.
There is only one stinulant that
never falls and yet never intoxicates-
DUTY Duty puts blue sky over every
man-up in his heart, may be-into which
the skylark, happiness, always goes sing
ing.
He who will pass to the promised
land must neither stand upon length of
way nor difficulty. Every way has its
Inconvenience the nearest has more
danger, the farthest has more pain :;
either, or both, must be overcome, if ever
we WIN enter une rest of ovu.
There are three things which can in
no wise be used good-malice, envy, and
folly; and there are three things that can
by no means be employed for evil-humil-
ity, contentment, and liberality.
"Whosoever will may come" 81 thank
God" said Richard Baxter, "for the word
Whosever. If God had said there was
mercy for Richard Baxter, 1 am so vile
sinner that I weuld have thought he
meant some other Richard Baxter; but
when be says whatsoever, I know that
includes me, the worst of all Richard
B1xters."
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-05-25

CoNFEssIoN.-Moses s. Terwilligsr,
who choked his mother to death at Bruins
wick, Ulster county, N. Y, on Saturday,
has been lodged in Kingston Jail and
made full confession. He entered her
room in the middle of the night, and after
killing her placed her body in the cellar
and set fire to the premises. Some men
endeavoring to enter the house were met
by the murderer, who knocked one of
them down with club. Terwilliger has
been insane for some time. His mother
was 50 years old.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-05-25

VERGENNEs AND PORT HENRY.-The
steamer Curlew, Capt. Norman Crane, Is
to run this season between Vergennes and
Port Henry, touching at Fort Ca@sin,
Basin Harbor and Westport as follows;
Leave Vergennes daily Sundays except
ed) at 8 a. m, after the arrival of the
Rutland train, arriving at WestPort in
season to connect with the Lake steamer
going South leave Westport at II a. n,
arriving at Port Henry at IL N. Return
ing, leave Port Henry at 80 p. m, after
the arrival of the Lake steamer going
North, arriving at Vergennes at 6 P. N.
This makes a very pleasant trip, as We
know by personal experience.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-05-25

HARLEM EXTENSION RAILRoAD.-On
and after Monday, May 22d, freight
leaves and arrives at New York and Rut-
land over this line as follows:
Leaves New York at 90 a. m, and ar
rives in Rutland at II 40 a. IN. next day.
Leaves Rutland at Gas a. m, and ar
rives in New York at 126 a. IN. next day.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-05-25

CHANGE OF TIME.-The summer ar
engagements for the running of trains on
the Rutland Division of the Vermont
Central Railroad will go into effect on
Monday, May 22d. In accordance with
the new time table, passenger trains will
leave this place as follows: Moving east,
mixed at 4.30 a. m, mail at 12 10 ?, NJ
night express at 1880 a. IN. Moving
north, mixed at 5 30 a. m. mail at 40
p. m. express at $40 P. M, night express
at 80 a. m.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-05-25

A SAD SToRY.-The sad story of the
two little children of B. Brunell of Wick
ford, Rhode Island, who were buried alive
BY tho falling in Of the wall of cave. had
q sad sequel. Mrs. Burnell, who was i'll,
died from the shock, and Mr.. Burnell, the
father, has become insane.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-05-25

CUTrINGsvu.LE.-M III. Todd propos'
es to celebrate the coming Fourth Of July
in his usual enthusiastic style, by giving q
grand Independence Ball at his hotel III
Cuttingsville. The occasion has always
been one of much enjoyment to all par'i,
cipating, and no effort will De rPareu
to make the approaching onekwarthy Oh
the place and the day.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-05-25

FAIRHAvEN.-Kellogg's, Peck's, and
Smiths blocks are going up rapidly. They
will finish off six stores, all of which have
been engaged, and still the cry is more
places of business
@ G. Knight, of the Knights House,
took upon himself the cares and RESPONSE
bilities of married man on Wednesday
last. The happy bride was Miss Wescott
of this place.
e. L Allen has purchased the Green
Mountain Mineral Spring, which was for
merly the property of T. and W. Millen.
We understand he intends to make ex.
tensive improvements upon the grounds,
and make this one of the most inviting
as well a. health restoring resorts in the
State.
Yankee Wells and wife entertained
a small audience at the Town Hall, last
evening.
The Peaks give an entertainment at
the Town Hall on Wednesday evening,
May Gath. We predict for them full
house, if for no other reason than that the
charming Mrs A. J. Whitcomb is ma
tive of this town.
-Crandell is about making S lie of
his printing Office to Dewitt Leonard.
formerly of the firm of Leonard & Phelps.
Mr. Crandell goes to Massachusetts.
IJ
house and lot on Prospect street to Mr..
Nourse. Mr.. Wood intends to 90 West.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-05-25

RoUsE's PoINT.--The citizens of Rouse's
Point have organized Board of Trade
with view of aiding the enterpri-e oi
the Ship Canal. Everybody st the Point
is of course rejoicing over the new ar
rangement, by which the ChAmPlain
steamers will resume their old time ronte
through the whole length of the Lake
with Rouse's Point as the northern ter
rpinua
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-05-25

The STREET LETTER BoxEs.-The
number OF letters collected from our
street letter boxes" for the past month
was 1859. The average number Of let
tiers per day passing through the Rutland
post Office, is 1850. Dull times for cor
respondence at that. ri
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-05-25

MOVING MACHINRs.-We are inform
ed that thirteen carloads of the Meadow
King Mowers passed over the Rensselaer,
& Saratoga Railroad one day last week,
destined for various points in New Eng
land. 1923 sypsl-
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-05-25

WEDDING ANNIvERsARY.-H.A Saw.
yer entertained, on Wednes1a afternoon
and evening, at the residence of Col. J.
M. Putnam, on Washington street, TWEEN
ty-eight cousins, it being the fifth ami.
versary of his wedding. The afternoon
was spent very pleasantly, with the ex-
ception of little anxiety about the mail
train from Boston, as part of the COM
pany were to arrive by that train, which
happened to be little late; it came, how.
ever, and with it the expected guests. At
5:3O p. m. the party were summoned to
the dining-room, where, to say that every.
thing was elegant and in good taste.
would be but tame expression, as every
one attested by their actions, which spoke
louder than words. One of Condnctor
Clark's big trout from the North Woods
was the admiration of all. Finally. the
hours passed pleasantly, and NAV the
Colonel and his sons live to witness the re-
turn of many like occasions.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-05-25
Fair Haven, vt, May 18th, 1871.
"WHERE CAN WE FIND HIM Pr
Tnder this heading John Cain had his

"WHERE CAN WE FIND HIM pr
Under this heading John Cain had his
periodical elbow out" in the Courier of
Friday, and as his "blast furnace" must
be kept at welding heat, somebody must
be the victim. He charges the editor of
the HERALD with venting his spite to-
ward Mr. John Crsmton, which is a false
hood whether published in the columns
of the Rutland Courier, or uttered by an
barking clothing dealer on Center
street or any other man. We have no
personal spit or emnity against John w.
Cramton as man or the Bardwell House
as a Hotel, however much John Cain and
other interested sparties may assert it.
John Cain is the last man who should
charge another individual with venting
his spite on others, when this same Cain
has published the Rutland Courier for
ten years for the purpose of venting his
personal hatred and spleen against his
neighbors, forsooth because they did not
agree with him. The columns of the
HERALD have never been lent to treating
John Cain or any other individual in any
but courteous, gentlemanly and honorable
manner, but if Mr.. Cain desires to go into
personalities or advice, 1--WE may be COM
PEELED to enlighten our neighbors SIS to
how some people can act oft, not only
temperance hobbies" but certain personal
frailties as runner" much less respect
able than being hotel porter that may
be far more entertaining to the gossip
ing public than to himself personally.
PAwLET-Statistics of Pawlet, 1871
No. of inhabitants 1S7O), 1905
/" Taxable polls, go
" Work horses, 3l9
1" Cows, 1888
1" Dogs, 1OC
Sheep too few to report.
Officers of Pawlet Lodge of OG T.,
for the current quarter Hiram Wickham
w. c. T.; Mrs. r. G. Wickham, WIT. ;
jeremiah Bushee, W. s.; NJ. V. B. Leach,
w. f. S.. Julia A Leach, W. T.. Frank
D. Hammond, w. G. Horace ]. Orr, w.
NJ. David Landon, w. o. G. Laura A
Wood, W. 1. G. Marvel Colvin. L. D,
The lodge is in good working order.
Officers of West Lodge of L. o. G. T.,
for the current quarter John A. Orr, w
G. T. Mehala M. johnson, W. V. T.; NJ
V. Pratt, w. f. S.. Mary M. Pratt, W.T.;
Rev. David Beecher, W. @. F; Merit Smith
W. M. Joel Nelson, W. o. G.. Dora
Nelson, W. I. c.. FIoris johnson. L d.
This lodge has met with serious embar-
rassment in consequence of the reception
of unprincipaled members who joined
apparently for no other purpose than to
''see the elephant" and who hive aband-
oned the lodge and its principles. The
lodge is now in a better condition than at
any time during the past year and prom
Uses to become useful auxiliary in the
temperance cause.