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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-02-16

Shoh0 cuCCoSss
BURR AND BURTON SEMINARY-It is
with pleasure that we call attention to
the advertisement of Burr and Burton
Seminary. This ancient and excellent
institution of learning has, from the first,
There have been but few changes in its
principals, for the reason that it has al
ways had men of eminent ability as teach
ers, and high character, like Rev. Lyman
Coleman, d. D., and Rev. Joseph d. Wick
ham, d. d. The instruction in this in
stitution has always been thorough and
exact. In this mention we would not
overlook the name of William A. Burn
ham, who as teacher in the exact
branches and the elements of language,
had few if any superiors in New Eng
land.
While the glory of the former days has
not all passed away, but inger around
this old seminary to bless and dignity it,
yet it is no less honorable in its present
prosperity inc Vi Astf
Lewis A. Austin, A. NJ, whose reputation
as teacher, has been constantly growing
from his entrance upon the profession. 1t
has been our fortune to know Mr.. Austin
from lis boyhood, and watch his growth
as man, Christian minister and teacher.
He was for several years a popular tutor
in Middlebury College, and has been en-
gagged in teaching most of his manhood
life with the exception of the few years
he was pastor OF the Congregational
Church at Orwell. Under his care Burr
and Burton Seminary is prospecting. He
has associated with him thorough instruc.
tors in their several departments. Those
who desire to place their children amid
good influences and under thorough train
ing will do well to patronize this school.
Its patrons and pupils will find Mr. Aus
tin, it's principal. good teacher and
a courteous, christian gentleman The
next term commences March 22d.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-02-16
Boston Produce Market.
Reported expressly for the HERALD by G. G.
CHAMBERLAIN o. Co., Commission Mer-
chants, 70 and 81 Fsnsuil Hsn
Market, Boston,
RutIand Retail Prices Current.

Reported expressly for the HERALD BY CHESTER
Kingsley, Grocer, and Sessions & Co,
proprietors Of Fulton Market.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-02-16
ELoURg FLoURll FLOUR

90 ESQ e @
-- r a- -7--r
Mr.. a. o. COBURE respectfully announce
20 the Dealers and coDsnmeTs Of iour in Rut-
land and vicinity that he has taken the agency
0f a
Es r#
WESTERLY FIGURING ESTABLISHMENT,
and Is nos oGering superior brands Of Flour az
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-02-16
Ecu, advertisements.
RURR & BURTON SEMINARY,
MANCHESTER, VT.

y A thorough English and Classical School. A
few boarde,s received into the family with the
teachers. The Spring Term begins March 22d.
Rev L. A. AUSTIN, A. M.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-02-16

se. gr BORDEAUX, Feb. ID.
Affairs are now promising for the Re-
publicans. Four hundred and eighty-one
deputies have arrived. The majority
manifest disposition to Genuine the ac-
tion Of the Assembly to the ratification of
the terms of peace and postpone other
matters until adjournment to Paris. Ca.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-02-16
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.

in quantities from one TO 500 barrels, at lower
prices than can be .old by any dealers ia Rutland
or vicinity, and would ray 20 All Wishing 20 puI-
chase, TO call me before purchasing e, ss here
A o. CoBURN.
Rutland, VT. Oct. 26. 1870 dswiy
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-02-16
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

JOHN w. STEWART, Attorney.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-02-16

The first Town Clerk Of West Haven
was Nathan Barlow. .... ...-.....
Rev. o. Cunningham of Rutland is
the Baptist Church in West
Haven.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-02-16

Special to the New York World:
Belfort has surrendered. The garrison
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-02-16
MINER HILLIARE

Secretary.
Rutland, February 13, 1871.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-02-16

Thankful for the many past favors and incre as
ing patronage Of my friends and customers, am
happy to inform them that sh all give my undf-
vided attention to the CUSTOM DEPART
MENT, and for CASH ONLY make large reduc-
tions for the next thirty days.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-02-16
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-12-16
"A nice 1'reN1c:tment tor Il Esassadul
Young T2:sM.

Don Piatt, i'll recent letter, tells the follow.
Ing good story, in which an English snob and q
pretty American girl were the participants:
The young Englishmsn was one of the s.crs.
tari.s tor the Queens Commissioners in the late
Alabama Claims commission, and an elegant
youth rather slender AID tall, whose talk began
and ended With one short sentence which said.
Jaw, 1 beg y'r pawdon." which, dr.wled out. hs,
. very pleasin. result, and Is being generally
initiated by our free.born youths of America in
Washington.
1t seems that this sprig OF English nobility
was invited to spend some days at the country
house OF q wealthy American, aud late at niyht.
before retiring, concluded to take "a bath, YOU
know" and SO, directed by Il servant, he found
his way TO the bath room, and turning on the
warm water, soon enjoyed at full length the dc.
iclous sense OF an entire relaxation of his aristo.
cratic intellect.
unfortunately the daughter of the house also
concluded to take dip At the tub, and not know.
what their guest had done to himself, uudressed
III her room, ran hurriedly along the hall for fear
OF meeting some one, and dar:;u,, into the bath
room, closed and locked the door What was
her condensation to see head rise languidly
from the tub, and hear voice exclaim:
cav. beg pawdon.'
She screamed a fcream-I INDULGE in no exar.
GRAFTON when Say that that girl screamed a
scream OF the first magnitude, and then she
screamed another scream ~, in her confusion. she
turned the key In the wrong direction, and so
dld not open the door; between each scream that
lsnguid voice exclaimed
Jaw, beg pawdon.'
After sixteen screams, any one OF which would
have rivaled locomotives, she fell faint:ng into
the arms OF her frightened papa. So soon as the
paser t,lm,licls could relieve himself of his nude
daughter, he stuck his paternal head into the
bath room. and wanted to know what IN HI
Was the matter? All the answer ne could get in
reply was:
'A~, beg pavilion"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-12-16
a Placid SillnSc.

The following letter, taken verbatim from
private letter, dated Piocho, Nebraska will. it i
feared. tend to create !, prejudice es.irst tba
calm retreat:
Phoebe is the county seat OF Lincoln county.
mining camp a year old. 1t is on the Grea
American Desert, between bare mountains
looking over u bare dry plsn Water has to be
brought eifht miles by wagon, and is sold At a; =
cents per gallon. There are about 1900 peopls
mere, the Lsi' OF have been in State pris.
ons, (staee and J. fay robbers, &c., and the
rest ought 20 be. Cur graveyard has ior,v-ons
graves, OF which ou, two are filled by i, a,h
from natural causes. The rest all died viii
their boots on. Shot moStly; some cut. On.
shooting scrape took place in the bank. in which
Mike Casey killed Tom Gossin. after RECEIVING
Gossin's fire. There is no las. ANY one feel.
ing aggIeived seeks redress generally with his
pistoi. It's been close game for me several
she'; got cut IN the Lei; once, but am here
YET. sleep with q big bull dog, Henry rifle
and sx-shooter, Inc mines Silver employ
about six hundred men, about one hundred are
in business, and the rest are backguards of the
worst kind-cattle thieves, renegade Mormops.
and men who are baEshed from society by their
crimes, and ready Tor anything It's three hun
cred and fifty miles 20 railroad or telegraph; we
have three stages week and one mail. I've
done very well here and would have made some
money, but two at my partners in a claim were
killed, and l can't go on alone. Ny life has
been attempted twice By the party VINO killed
my partners, L don't allow auy man TO scare
me ii / can have show but when it gets down
to cases where you dare not sit by "a window or
by IN open door after dark, its time to Juno
the game. If ever get back to Caliiornis. I
think III stay thelc anyway, I've got enough
Of this kind Of living. I'm tired o: packing "A
six-Shooter around nigh: and day
But 1t isn't as hopeless IA it seeins-the future
Of tins placid little village; for in Jew week,
all the natives viii be disposed of-"shot mostly:
some cut"-ond then vrtuou, new settler. can
begin the settleneu: ag.iu.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-12-16

STAR srANGLED BANNEn-This family pa.
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Issue Tor JaAusrr, 1872 Just Received. |, is en-.
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Ger tyne, etc 1t contains oa6.dalf more read
ing 'A"n formerly, and IS greatly improved in
every respect. This number contains four splen.
"'oFies, Poetry, Wit and Wisdom, Sketches
NOV ,euge IN u Nut She'll, Money Makers MIR.
i ,S 'Llg's IN Department Health Department,
tat" ana 1aJ1oer, Cooks Corner, ladies' Bon.
o., Zen aud Sis,ors Chip Basket, and tL.
,'.eUe $ Corner, special feature Of tbi, excel.
ieo' paper, one thousand swindlers quncks
ano lumbugs wer, named and expo,,6 5rr;n,
1871. The publishers Of the "Blui.y" riI'n ;
nov aud superb "Prong Chrome" and their lOr, D"
and iirst.elass paper hole year for - c,.. ~
j. C.P'e' can be seen at this Office, OF from any
STAR oPASGLEp BANNER,
Hinsdale, n II.
SIN copies for sale aud subscriptions receiy.
cd by Osman i Hapeman, Ottawa, III.
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PhoNFi STRAIGHTFORWARD HoNoRAr1r
FqrsUns0 al.auH tho firms OF the country prn
Hunter d Co., The well known publishers and
bookseller, OF Hinsiale n ii. E,tablisbn5
there for q dozen years, they have built mn n
character for houe y and fair dealing which So.
cures continually increasing business. Our
readers IN need Oh books, cards, prints, photo.
gruph-, diaries, games, albums, stationery, nov.
elite or notions, o.,i.r Wholesale or retail OR in
feet in need Of ANYTHING in the above liue.
should send stomp for catalogue to Hunter Il
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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-02-15
4 Story by Dan Rice.

In the Mayors parlor the other day,
says the New Orleans Picapt7le, we en-
countered Dan Rice, the veteran circus
man and inimitable clown. He as usual,
took the lead in conversation, and got off
quite number of jokes, in which he
seemed to have a fund inexhaustible.
Among other things he related an anec-
dote Of the well known actor, Dan Marble,
who during his life was acknowledged to
be the best comedian on the stage. Mar
ble,' said Rice, was very fond of his tod,
and never missed an opportunity of at
tending the races. 1t happened that on
the evening he was TO appear at the St.
Charles in the Yankee Teamster, or some
other similar play, one of the most excit-
ing races that ever came off in New Or.
leans, took place, and Dan of course was
there. Imbibing pretty freely, he VISA
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-02-15
Chinese First Families.

1t Is q common error to suppose that
there is no hereditary rank in China, and
that letters are the only ladder to rank.
From very ancient times there have been
five titles Of nobility. called Hung, Hon,
Pc, TIE, and Nan. corresponding to our
Duke, Marquis, Earl, Niscount, and Bar
on. These titles were conferred upon re-
lations of the Emperor, or upon subjects as
a reward for distinguished merit, and were
accompanied by grants Of land. As gen
eral rule the estate assigned to a Hung or
a Hon did not exceed one hundred Il
labout thirty-three miIes) in circumference :;
that given to a P0 did not exceed seventy
Z TOR twenty-three miles, and the lands of
a T-e or q Nan were confined to fifty i
(or seventeen miles.) Since the accession
of the present Tartar dynasty four new
ranks have been added, called Chm 7cang,
Chm lraHg, Pei 10, Pei tie all of which
are held exclusively by members of the
imperial family. The Oldest son of the
Emperor Is called TAI tie, the heir ap-
parent his brothers, with the exception
of the youngest, are called Chin ,cang, and
the Benjamin Of the imperial family has
the title of Chm lcang. In some cases
rank is transmitted unchanged from father
to son : in other cases the son Of Chin
lcaug becomes a Pea 10, the son of the Pei
Ia a Pei tie, and the son Of Pei tie
Hung or Duke. This Is called descending
rank. Members of the Imperial family do
not descend below the rank of Duke When
a subject is ennobled for his services. he
may either receive his rank to be trans
] : / L L
ceive the descending rank. Rank is not
inherited by all the children of a noble
man only the Oldest son and his issue,
who must be born of the lawful wife, and
not of a cOncubine, can bear the family IT,
tie but in default of legitimate issue of
the eldest branch the hereditary rank de-
wolves upon the issue of the second son,
and so on OF the representative Of the
elder branch. being himself childless, may
adopt the child of either of the younger
branches, aud the child so adopted inher-
its the title
Conspicuous among the nobility of Chi
na are the Pa Ia ChSa, or eight hereditary
princely families, which accompanied the
family from Manchuri, and waived
their claim to the usurped throne in its
favor. Their rank remains unchanged to
all generations.
1t is said that it is impossible to buy
patent of nobility in China. fthis be the
case it is the only thing that money win
not buy there Itwould be, indeed, strain
ing at guat and swallowing camel.
were not simple rank not to be obtained by
purchase in country where offices, con-
veying the highest power for veal or for
woe over millions, are VIGOROUSLY sold to |
the highest bidder.-Ecery Saturday
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-02-15

A PASSENGER LEFT BFHIND.-The partic-
ulars of the escape of Colonel Alexander,
arrested in Boston on charge of defraud-
ing the government in New Orleans. from
Marshal Wing. who was taking him thither
for trial, as related by Philadelphia dis
patch to the New York Herald, are very
amusing. The Colonel was very laxative
and pleasing, expressed full innocence and
confidence of acquittal, and so won the
Marshal that on the way from New York
to Philadelphia the latter proposed that
they travel as friends, merely asking his
promise not to try to escape. Tears filed
the veterans eyes as he gave his promise,
and supper having been partake OF and
few games of euchre played, the pair con-
cluded to retire for the night. Which
berth do you prefer, Colonel?' said the
kind hearted Marshal Well, my dear
fellow. if you have no objection, would
prefer to occupy the lower one. am
pretty old, you see (he is about 5Sl. and if
anything should happen | would like to be
near the floor Certainly, certainly,
Colonel Porter. where are we 2 Twen.
ty miles from Wilmington, sah.' 'All
right; good night, Colonel Good night,
Mr.. Wing; where will we be by morning?'
= At Washington, Colonel At Whining
ton the hustle did not arouse Wing, but the
Colonel stepped off, and when the train
moved on it moved without him Wing
awakened at Baltimore, and, leaning over
his berth, he called out, Colonel, are you
awake The Colonel did MT seem to be
awake very much, and Wing turned over
1
when near Washington, and again endeav-
ored to extend the hospitalities of the
morning, when his astonishment knew no
bounds in finding the lower berth empty.
He took the first train to Philadelphia,
put the detectives on his trail, telegraphed
in all directions. and started himself in
pursuit of his friend who at last ad-
vices had not reported for duty
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-02-15

A new idea for statuary has been given
to the world Every now and then we
hear of bodies that have been committed
to the mother earth, so many years ago,
coming again to light. petrifed. The last
case is that of Mrs. Nancy Biggs, of Hill
ford county, Ohio, who was buried fifteen
years ago. She was lately dug up for the
purpose of removal, and was found to
have partially turned to stone. When
buried she weighed one hundred and eighty
pounds; when exhumed about seven hun
dred. Now, says some genius, why not
mark these petrifying localities, and plant
dead heroes, statesmen, divines, or others,
whose forms we wish to transmit to pos
te-ity, IN appropriate attitudes, and let
them petrify. Then dig them up and set
them up; saving the cost of stone-cutting
and adding to the meritorious deeds of the
statues lifetime the last, of sculping
himself
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-02-15
BENJAMIN Franklin

sIARK TwAIN's IsCOURsE OK THE DEADLY ENEMY
OF BOYS
Never put of Ttill to morrow whatyou can do day
after tomorrow just as well.-BefVdaiR Franklin. !
This party was one of those persons
whom they call philosophers. lie was
twins, being born simultaneously in two
different houses in the city of Boston.
These houses remain standing unto this
day, and have signs upon them wOrded
in accordance with the facts. The signs
are considered we'll enough to have, though
not necessary, because the inhabitants
point out two birth places to the stranger
anyhow, and sometimes as often as several
times in the same day. The subject of
this memoir was of vicious disposition,
and early prostituted his talents to the in
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-02-15

soon in state that was hardly dignifed,
and it was with no little difficulty he was
taken to the theater and gotten into any
sort of condition for appearing before the
clamorous and expectant audience. At
last the curtain rolled up. Dan was pushed
on the stage. The glare of the lights
frightened him up little, and with an ir-
resistibly funny attempt at being steady
he staggered forward. and with his hat
askew, and jerking at his coat as if to but
ton it up. The audience roared with
laughter, and Marble mot too drunk to ap-
preciate the situation) stood surveying the
house in the most comical fashion. swaying
to and fro unsteadily. Finally he said
Z Here am-little late Fact is, been to
the races. All the felers bet whiskey,
and | held stakes The indescribably
comic expression of Marbles face, and the
absurdity of his excuse, set the house in
such roar. as l shall never forget while
live. Poor Marble. continued Dan.
s he died of cholera afterward up the riv-
er. on the very night that he played a
piece which he had himself dubbed sure
cure for cholera
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-02-15
An inquiring widow, who appealed t

An inquiring widow, who appealed to
her departed husband to advise her wheth-
er she had better make purchase she
was contemplating, has been answered, the
" communication being published in the
Banner Of Light newspaper, and being in
effect as follows My answer is, Do just
as you please, because L know you will
any way. l don't forget peoples dispo-
sitions, even if have been through death.
So, Nancy, do just as you please. If you
want to buy, buy and if you get into
trouble by it, get out Of it. You are
smart enough" Sensible to the last, that
husband
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-02-15
An OId-Time Clergyman.
THE COUNTRY PARsoN OF A HUNDRED YEAI
AGO.


AGO.
Under the title of Sunday life in Con-
cord the Daily Monitor, of Concord, n
H., Is giving a series of articles on the
churches of that place. The North Church
was organized in L. so, when Rev. Timothy
Walker was ordained minister of the
town.
When we remember, says the Monitor
that the church numbered only eight per-
sons at its organization, it must be seen
that there was an eminent ftnessin settling
him as the Minister Of the Town. and
not as pastor of a church. We sus-
pect that in the early days pastors of
churches simply would have rather hard
time of it in the wilderness places to
have kept soul and body together, but as
ministers of towns they Jared better, and
sharing in the tolls and deprivations of
their fellow townsmen, and ministering to
the wants of all the people of the town,
they were welcomed in every house, and
their influence was felt in every home.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-02-15
NO. Z

Probably three-fourths of the original
proprietors of Concord were either settled
or represented by others, in the town at
/ the time. Rev Mr.. Walker was settled as
minister, and all these settlers aided in
his support-his salary amounting to $3.50
6S the first year. With such salary ii
is evident that he must have relied largely
on the labor of his hands as well as on
that of his head and heart, or else have
been an exceedingly economical man to
have made the ends of the year meet. To
be sure his salary was yearly increased
until it reached the sum of S156 50,
where it seems to have stopped, and that
be received 9100 to aid him in building a
house, which house is now standing, and
occupied by Joseph B. Walker, Esq.
Rev. Mr.. Walkers ministry covered a
long period of time-ffty-two years
ending in 1882, and his services ware in
valuable not only to his church but to the
town, in whose prosperity he took great
interest. In the celebrated Bow cOntro-
versy he was actively engaged, and visi
ted England three times as the agent of
the town to attend to that matter, and it
was due to his efforts In a large measure,
no doubt, that the issue terminated as 1t
did.
In Rev. DR.. Bouton's History of Con-
cord we find an interesting biographical
account of Rev Mr. Walker, from which
we learn that he was a man of full mid
ding stature and size, blue eyes aud light
complexion, and Of dlgnfed manners. He
wore large powdered wig, and a three
cornered cooked hat and short clothes.
After service on Sundays the whole con-
gregation stood while he walked out, bow
ing to those on each side as be passed dowu
the broad aisle AS preacher he dwelt
more on duties than doctrines, though the
ologically he was orthodox according to
the Westminster Assemby's Catechsm
but claimed to be a moderate Calvinist.'
He was eminently a conservative, and
didn't take stock in itinerant or revivalist
preachers. He preferred to hold his own
theological reins, and not trust himself TO
unskillful drivers. In these days of null
tiplied doctrines and sects, we fear his
righteous soul would be exceedingly vexed
were be permitted to revisit the glImpses
of the moon.
OF the additions made to the church
during his long ministry we have no means
at hand of determining The church re-
cords during most of his ministry are IN
memoranda of those who were
admitted to church, baptized, married and
died were kept by him. He continued to
preach up to the Sunday previous to his
death, which occurred September l, 1872,
at the age of IS. His funeral expenses
were paid by the parish, and amounted to
so 6s., the principal items of which were
as follows
LlZte i'es va
Grave stones s..----.----
Two gallons wlne-..----
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-02-15

The following queer definition of mar
tial bearing is reported by the Delhi Ga
1ette as having been given by constable
at Jubbulpoor not long since: Magistrate
Ito constable): What leads you to sup
pose that these men are deserters Consta-
Bile; Their martial bearing. Magistrate
What do you mean by their martial bear
ing? Constable: They were very free
with their money, were drunk, swore a
great deal and wanted to fight. Magis-
trate Is that your definition of a martial
bearing? Constable: Yeas. sir.