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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-11-09
Correction.

Editor Rutland Herald: - dmitting
the general correctness of your oorrespon-
dents, allow me to say that your item OF
news from this place in to-day's paper
saving that Miss Parker had to advance
the freight on the package sent to the
Chicago sufferers is incorrest. Though
no special direction had then been given
the station agent, the big heart of Asahel
Ross wonld not allow him to take ex-
pressaQe or payment of freight on Miss
Parker's donation, and he marked it free,
thus guaranteeing the expressago or
freight from his own pocket in case the
Company demanded it. But it is row
understood that all aid for the fire suffer-
ers at the West, when properly picked
and directed can go by express or freight
from this station free of charge. This is
as it should be, and those interested
should have due credit given them for
their generosity. c. H. c.
Proctorsville, Nov. I.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-11-09

long engement was closed by his marri-
age to Miss Ellen Ewing, at the residence
of her father, then secretary of the inter-
ior. Among the guests who graced the
wedding, were Daniel Webster, Henry
Clay and Zachary Taylor. He was soon
sent to garrison duty at Jefferson Bar
racks, Missouri, and shortly afterward,
with the brevet of captain, for meritori-
GUS services in California during the war
with Mexico was made commissary,
and sent first to st. Louis and then to
New Orleaus"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-11-09

OBITUARY. Died in Wells on Saturday morn
ing Oct. 2Sth, L1cy, wife of Robert Parks, Fsq.,
aged Sc years.
The funeral services were held in the Univer.
salist Church at Wells village, on Sunday after
noon, and were largely attended by the numerous
relat yes and their large circle of sympathizing
frierds TIE services were conducted by Rev.
w. T. Ross Of CastletOn. Sister Parks sorely
afflicted for more than two years with a viru ent
cancer from which she died, exemphded those
Christian virtues of patent endurance of eXcru-
tjating pain, a1F-ctlonate and loving dispose
ton toward the relatives and friends who cared
for and sym pathizsd with her in her affiict ons,
and firm reliance and abiding trust in Gods
providence under circumstances calculated to put
ones faith to the severest test. In the death Of
Mrs Parks, her hush and has lost an affec ionate
wife, her children devoted other, and her
many acquaintance a most faithful and sincere
friend She died as she had lived, trusting in
the lovirg providence of a wise and mereiful God,
AMI with triumphant hope Of happy life be-
yOnd his ''vaie Of tears" R.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-11-09

MAMMOTH CAvE.-The descent into
the hitherto uuexplored pit in the Nam
moth cave, in Kentucky, was made re-
Gently by A d. Babbitt, telegraph ope
rator from Miebixan. He found bottom
at distance of 1913 feet from the main
avenue. The descent was witnessed by
200 guests of the hotel, who welcomed ths
daring young adventurer back with
hearty cheers and congratulations. The
rope with which he was lowered into the
pit was dangerously cut in several places
BY the rocks which it had to pass.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-11-09

Lemoills and Franklin show a loss, La
moille marked loss; and Addison, Ben
nington. Essex, Grand Isle, Orange and
Windsor fall below the average for the
State.
Thus it seems that Franklin, Lamoille,
Addison, Bennington, Essex and Grand
Isle fall below the general average of the
S'a'e u ben both real and personal prop
cry ~'e ndaed together. These are the
trc's disclosed. Whether any explana-
tions are desirable is left for the reader to
Judge. For the comfort of Washington
county, we add that its liet fairly repre-
sents the average rate of the State, taking
real and personal property together
Standing little better than the average
in each class.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-11-09

TROUBLE WITH CONvICTs. - Some
little trouble arose during the late trans-
fer of conviots from Sing Sing to Auburn.
As the train approached the "Athens cut
off," few miles south of Schenectady, two
men, jumping up in their seats, pulled
the bell-cord of the car. In a moment all
the convicts jumped to their feet, yelling
and shouting. A terrible scene of con-
fusion followed, but the guard were cool
and self-possessed, and after one warning
fred into the crowd of rascals. Seeing
the determined character of the offcers,
the convicts all skunk back to their seats,
bat four, who lay on the car floor shot,
An examination of these showed that
only one received any dangerous wound,
aud he was shot in the shoulder.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-11-09

THE GRAND LIST OF l671-We give
an interesting article in another column
taken from the Montpelier Journal, and
undoubtedly from the pen of Hon. Z. 2.
Walton, the most accurate and ablest
statistical writer in the State. The facts
and figures presented make a curious
showing, and should receive the careful
consideration OF every citizen. No meth
cd has been provided for the equalization
of the grand list in the interim of the Leg
islature. Had session of the general as-
sembly been held this fall, this subject
would receive a most thorough revision.
There is evidently gross frauds perpetra'-
ed in making the grand list, aud some
method should be adopted to break it up
that the public taxation may fall upon all
alike. This exposure by Mr.. Walton
will excite public attention and undoubt-
edly lead to discussion. Let the subject
be agitated from now till the next session
of the Legislature, and until a complete
reform is Effected in our listing laws.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-11-09
PACIFIC RAILROAD


Northern Pacific surveying party recent
ly engaged in locating the line of the
road from the mouth OF the Heart River
in Dakotah to the Yellowstone Valley,
has returned to Fort Rice. The engineer
ia charge reports that he has found AN ex-
cellent and very direct line striking the
Yellowstone at the mouth of Gilmore
River Creek. He also reports finding
coal in abundance along the surveyed line
from the head of Heart River to the yell
lowstone crossing, the valleys we'll tim
bered and we'll watered, and good soil
Work is now in progress on the Northern
Pacific Road in Dakotah, west of Red
River.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-11-09

j. f. Brigham and the store and barns of
T. F. Dean saved from destruction. As
is was the wind was favorable, otherwise
d more destructive confagration would
have resulted. Loss $4,000. Origin of
the fire unknown.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-11-09

EXTENSIVE SEIZURE OF SHEEP
Deputy Collector of Customs, L. Fl. Gof,
Of st. Albans, seized at Roxbury, for frau.
dulent undervaluation on entry, on the
Goth of October, 402 sheep, claimed by G.
w. Bailey, of Montpelier and on the
same day, at White River Junction, 1893
sheep claimed by B. F. Rugg OF st
Albane.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-11-09

A CARD.-Allow me, through your col
umns, to return my thanks to the people
of Fairhaven who rendered me such noble
assistance when was so unfortunate as
to break my leg, in their generous contri
buttons of money, and to my employer
W. G. Kittredge, who paid me onc-halt
wages during my confinement, and to his
mother, who interested herself so nob'y
in my behalf. G. L. SHEPARDsoN.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-11-09

The results, when compared with the
list of 1870, are remarkable enough tc
provoke curiosity, if not a suspicion OF
wrong somewhere; and we suspect that
an investigation and explanations would
be required were the Legislature in ses-
sion. As things are, the Treasurer must
% On aud collect the taxes. If there has
been error or worse in making up the list,
there is no present remedy. We invite
attention to the results
The loss in personal property since 1870
is more than five per cent. or 81 ,0S7 2S9.S2
one per centum of which is $1O,S72 80
The gain in polls is 345
at So, $1,000 90
Gain in dogs, 893 at 81
Gain in real estate, 1885,
1877 acres At $56l,-
835. per cent. of
whichis 56l8.25-7,2 POI 20
Net loss from 1870 in appraisal, 3,67t ga
Excess in deductions in 1871, 1896 90
Total loss in the list $5.167G4
Or: the net grand list in
1870 was, $t,17758 90
1t is in 1871, 1,172, AIS "a
Loss, S., 1G7 "a
The most singular feature in the list is
the excessive loss in personal property,
which il distrihuted as folIows.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-11-09

The WAsHBURNs.--Th have beer
more Washburns' Governors of Statei
than any other name can boast, and Mas
sachusetts will soon add her second Gov
ernor of that name to the list. Maine
Vermont, Wisconsin and Massachusetts
have been thus favored.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-11-09

A NOVEL SUIT-A man in New York
named Calvin has sued Secretary Bout.
well, claiming two million dollars dam.
ages because the Secretary interfered with
the schemes whereby the gold gamblers
expected to rake in big piles of money
This is about the coolest proce-dio" yet
We do not suppose it will Trouble ths
Secretary much to defend that suit. The
whole people would rejoice in becoming
hackers of the Secretary in such a suit.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-11-09
The Grand List for 1871,

The Grand List for 1871, as made up
by the Secretary of State and furnished
to the State Treasurer, sums up as follows
for the respective counties-we hav-
ing transferred tho list for cores and un-
organized towns to tho counties in which
they belong:
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-11-09

| The funeral OF George Risdon took place at the
| Church, Dandy Borough, on Friday, October 27,
and notwithstanding the bad state of the weather
was largely attended He died at Manchester on
Thursday the 26th at the residence of his fat her.
in-law, Mr.. Hiram E. johnson, from the effects
! of typhoid fever. Dandy was his native town,
and where he has resided until within year or
two. He was % years of age, having been mar
ried last March. and his death forcibly reminds
US of the fact, that "man proposes, and God dis
poses" Rev n. NJ. Learned of Tinmouth,
preached very profitable discourse. Marble
Lodge of F. & A. NJ. of which he was member,
was well represented, and united in paying their
last sad rites and respect to their deceased broth
| er. He was a worthy member of the fraternity,
| and we trHst that as he wore the badge of mason
ry with honor to himself and the order, squaring
his life by the square of virtue, he prepared
| for admission to that Celestial Lodge above,
where the Supreme Architect of the universe pre-
sides. He was a son of Mr. Alva Ri-don of this
to xn, and a young of good ability and
habits. He a member of Co. Il. 10th Rcgt
Vermont Volunteers, and served out his term of
three years enlistment, being one of those brave
and sturdy young men who sacrificed the COM
forts of home to share in the trials and dangers of
camp and battlefield, that the nation might live
His comrades gave him the name Of being good
soldier. He was, until within year two, a
young N An of apparent go,d health, for the past
season his health had been quite poor until ty-
phoid fever marked him for its victim. Seldom
h4s dea' occurred here which has caused more
sadness than his. When see young man cut
down In his vigor, usefulness and strength, it
casts gloom over Us, and teaches that the stern
messenger is no respector of persons, and that it
is better TO place our affections on things above,
than to lay up treasures here or earth, where
there is so much uncertainty of life. &c. W.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-11-09

Total for State, $1,087, ,28982 5.O4
1t will be seen that the counties. in
which the loss exceeds the Average pei
cent. Of loss for the State, are Franklin
1906 per cent, Essex $50, Grand Isle
3 SO, Addison 173, Rutland 1 %. Ben
nington O4, Orleans O36, and Chittenden
O0G.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-11-09
Rntland 1ailu NeraId

PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING
FJ1t of Center St, Eerald Block, Rntland, Vt.
.0Oa year-s4. .Oofor six months-$2.O 90
for Fhreetaouths--o or rs cents a month.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-06-10

The success of the Orleans Princes in securing
their complete restoration to citizenship has
embOldened the ImperialistS, who are now
turning their efforts in the same direction.
We have reports that Prince Napoleon, Rouher,
Haussmann and others, prominent in the late
Empire, are to enter the field as candidates TO
the Assembly in the supplementary election
about to be held These men mean nothing
but plots and plans for the restoration of the
Empire, and if they succeed in gaining seats
in the Legislative Assembly we may expect
many and grave complications in the affairs of
the unfortunate country which is yet afflicted
with their presence and ambition. And,
although liberal Americans generally admit
the hard necessity of permitting the candidacy
of men of every variety OF political bias, one
cannot help wishing that there were some i'm
passable barrier to the election of these pesti-
lent misChief-makers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-06-10
UEMOCR1CY PIN UNDER.

The decline and fall of Party Platforms are
among the most notable signs of the times.
Even Mr. Valandigham's New Departure
(frOm a spring. Oard) eXcteS less attention
than il should, because of the visible decadence
and decay of popular faith in the high-sOund-
ing resolves and vigorous protests of partisan
conventions. As straws show the set of the
current the drift of the tide, so party platforms
have a secondary value, as showing, not what
their trainers really mean, but what they deem it
prudent to profess. That Mr.. " and his friends
should have judged it no longer expedient
to be down on the Niger" is grand, cheer
ing fact but it is not conclusive as to what
their party would do if exalted to power.
For the rOttenneSs and insecurity of Plat
forms, the leaders of Pennsylvania Sham
Democracy are largely responsible. These
geniuses are perfectly aware that the bulk of
their confreres in other States are venOmously
Protective and would smash the Tariff in
an hour if they had their own way. Some
of the Pennsylvania sachems are of the same
mind Others are not and can I afford to be ;
but all are alike aware that all hopes of car
rying their State wonld be blasted if they
were 70 place themselves on a straght-out
Free Trade PlalioIlh, sHCh ds "oulu sui theli
compatriots in New-York or Indiana. They
dare not speak as they think they must not
Mace themselves in fragrant hostility to the
creed of their party; so they mannder and
humble as in the following resolves of their
late State Convention:
az That the Democratic party is opposed to the exist
ing system Of Federal taxation and finance runons as
is in its effects upon the labonng producing MINING and
manufacturing interests of the people ana the fruitful
source Of hard times, personal Indebtedness ana nd
vidual bankruptcy.
az That the present tariff is in many OF It's FEATURES
opuressiye and should beevsed and that we herewith
request our Representatives IN Congress when the tarn
shall be the subject OF readusmen to soc that the I'M
nense products OF ne suite and IT. industries are properly
cared for"
Here, you see, is an urgent Though anblgu-
Gus demand for Protection 10 Pennsylvania IN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-06-10

conjecture. IL is probable that the full posi-
,bilities of this enormous cOpartnerslIp are
as yet not fully discussed In the two cabinets.
qbey are probably embarrassed by the
number and facility of the enterprises
before Them. The way to COnstantinOple
lies omen TO Russia the moment that the
House of HOhenzollern agrees. 1t IA not
unlikely that the Hospodar of Roumania will
prefer the suzerainty Of his cousin Alexander
to the degrading homage he now pays to the
Infdel Ii il not impossible that the TWO En-
perors may discuss another project Tor
further partition of Poland, which will be "a
timely and no more niquitous than former
ones. An entente 80 cordial now seems to ex-
list between the Court Of the Car ana
that OF the Sultan, that it IL probable
no very serious objection could now be made
to any Of these plans except by Austria, ana
she has never been less prepared to engage IN
q great war. Her politics are i'll a chrome
state of crisis. The IIohenwart Ministry seems
10 be approaching its agony. The disin-
tegrating influences which have so long been
at work in Bohemia and Galicia are bidding
fair TO paralyzc the action of the Government
unless met and remedied by measures more eff
fectual than any the Imperial Royal Cabinet
has yet devised. Hungary, while Loyalty full
filing all her obligations TO the Cis-Leitlian
government, clearly intimates her freedom
from all responsibility for any foreign or do
mestc policy of the Vienna administration
which may he adopted in opposition to the
expressed wishes of the Diet of Pestb.
The pressure of party discipline Is so
strong throughout the Empire that every
shade of opposition would be but too
ready to turn against any cabinet that
should, by resisting the Russo-PrusSlan
alliance bring again upon the country the
scourge of 1866. There is no further police
force left in Europe. France exists no longer
as a military power. England is in no humor
for knight errantry. 1t is doubtful, If even
Pitt were alive to-day, that he could con-
lure I'D from the wrecks of recent war and the
apathy of long peace coalition which
could prevent the Gar and the Kaiser from
following out their united pleasure on the Con-
tnent. II is useless to deny that the hopes
of civilization and the safety of international
rights in Europe lie in the restraints imposed
upon these two soveregns by the conscience
of their peoples and by their mutual distrust
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-06-10
PERSONAL.

Maria Pia, Queen of Portugal and daughter
OF Victor Emanuel has made up her differences with her
royal husband consequence. it Is said, OF connubi
ally pacific letter written to the pair by Pho Mono, who Is
the ladys godfather.
A Prussian officer of Uhlans, captured at
the battle OF Orleans, demands $4,000 damages OF the
French Government for brutal treatment received while
passing through the country 10 his place OF confinement
mobbed six times in different cities. had his arm
broken IN two places and sustained other serious Dou
injuries. Bismarck has assured him he shall nave IN
Identification.
A Boston correspondent describes Edward
Everett Hale the Unitarian clergyman, clever story
writer magazine editor literateur, &c, as man Oh All
work who shows his work in his face, when, though
care-worn. is very pleasant and genial. He ands lie
tall and STOPPING in stature. with full beard ana 3ng
hair over carefully arranged ON the s'reet no ls
very little OF the ministerial look. but rather thst Oh
literary absorbed IN his next DOOR, ana MS sal
ments and shoes and souchy hat bear evidence p me
absorption n mental mthcr thah nh'elhi tllnES'
Many have noticed % resemblance IN ms race 10 thc IRA
tiOnM laC0 VI CAst, presented ia VA' Vd p''ii'-S
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-06-10

Our special correspondent in the South re
lates in his letter from Georgia, published TO-
day, the particulars Of an interview with that
Southern Son of Thunder, robert TOOmbs. The
ex-senator and Rebel ex-General is reported
to be as violently opposed to everything North
ern and as fully convinced of the ultimate
achievement of Southern independence, as ever.
AS Mr.. ToOmbs admirably represents that Gle
ment of Southern population which steadily
persists in declining to receive any of the re-
suits of the war, his uttcrances will be exam
ined with something like the curiosity with
which we might listen to the rhapsOdies of
well-educated Rip Van Wrinkle.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-06-10

Ex-senator Ben Wade says that he does MT
want to be Governor of Ohio, but that he is a
soldier in the service Of RepublicaniSm, and,
although weary and anxious for rest, ready to
obey whatever orders he may receive. We
could expect no other position from patriot
like Mr.. Wade, and though we know he does
not wish to be a candidate, we are sure that
if he should be drafted into the service
he will make a gallant run and TN
admirable Governor. The probability, how
ever, seems to be that the Republicans will be
content to take a younger man, soldier who
left leg on one of our battle-felds, and
whom the State has learned to prize long since
Mr. Wade became veteran. In any event
there seems no reason to doubt that the effort
of the Democrats to establish New Depart
ure, and their secret boast to each other that
it means nothing, dispose of their last hope of
carrying the State. Ohio is sure of good
Republican to succeed Gov. Hayes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-06-10

duslries and interests but now as 70 '"oSo y.
the Other Statesf Is there NH" s''p'u 0"Vu -
20 boI;ovo that Protection may be scclireo ior
~ ;.J,,s,r;os of one State, while ignoring
", "o as very otbcr7 OF course, no one I'M
- If these trcksters were really anx-
60 to promote the interests OF Pennsylvania,
49,, ,yould not emphasize them so invidiously,
hut would cvince readiness TO do az they
would he done by.
But their parade OF zeal for Pennsyivana
interests is only intended to throw dust III the
eyes of Pennsy lvania laborers. Only lei the
votes of these be secured, and Sham Democ-
racy cares nothing for their industries.
IL is q comfort to know that pennsylvania
is not 80 stolid Us these juggleIs presume her.
In 1914, she was barely carried against herself
by the party-cry of "POlk, Dallas and Inc
Tariff Of 1897 In 1876, that Tariff was
broken down by The casting vote OF that same
Dallas. In the State Election that soon fol-
lowed Pennsylvania went overwhelmingly
Wing, elccting but seven Democrats to Con-
crcss out of a delegation of twenty-iour The
change in this State gave the Wings the next
House.
The lesson probably needs repetition Poiii-
ical wire-workcrs have short memories, with
more faith in party machinery than facts VIII
warrant. Let them have a gentle reminder
next October!
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-06-10
POLITICAL NOTES.


The Memphis Appeal continues to denounce
new departures and acceptances of the stusQh' ana
keeps itself IN line frenzy.
A bill has been introduced in the Connectl-
cut Legislature making the legal rate of interest per
cent when not otherwise agreed and repeating the usury
laws.
II il said that few weeks before the gos-
mel OF the new departure was preached at Dayton,
y,uandioham made visit TO this city and had se'erai
talks With Tweed and Sweeny.
The Ne,r- Orleans Commercial Bulletin says:
.ur Davis knows the hearts Of the people. and they
lnnly his It Is not always wise, though 10 ten tno
world what We think or what we feel"
A correspondent Of The Cincinnati COmmere'a3
writes: Take away from JEFF Davis his early ad'an
tages OF education and you have remainder Psssg nv
equal Preston II. Leslie, the Democratic cahuu' io
Governor OF Kentucky"
Secretary Warner has issued the pamphie'
edition OF laws and resolves passed by the iA7
chusets legislature The number Of acts II Ssy OF when
80 are general statutes" and slO specla otS my
these ls9 laws and about so OF the 20 resolves are in-
cluded in the pamphlet.
The Springfield Republican thinks that Gen.
shermans head is level" OF the Presidency question:
II does not think there any serious danger OF
nomination being thrust upon him, but yet las pusno
lie I'm tbis country Is whirlpool or when the Wh"o
IIouse i, the vortex" sherman may yet be sucked H.
LOCAL.
Henry d. Lapaugh asserted last night at the
neetln, OF the XVII District Republican As>ocaoh'" q.
which he Is President that tho trouble at the en'0Aen'