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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-10-19
The Great Fire at st. LOuis.
[ From the New York Herald, July p, lS49 ]
OVER 400 BUILDINGS AND % STEAM
BOATS DESTROYED - TOTAL LOSS
sc, 600 000-THE LOSS OF LIFE.
[Te!egraphic Dispatches

OVER 400 BUILDINGS AND 20 STEAM.
BOATS DESTROYED - TOTAL LOSS
$6,000,0 00-THE LOSS OF LIFE.
ITelegraphic Dispatches
ST. LOUIS, July 81, 1849.- The
whole number of buildings destroyed is
418; of steamboats, 25 and the total
lose is estimated at ove1 $G,O00,000.
Nine entire blocks and six parts of
blocks were destroyed, in which were
seven printing Offices.
= Three persons were burned
to death on the steamer White Cloud, and
four bodies have been taken from the
ruins. Many sre supposed to have been
buried beneath the walls of the various
large stores
Two-tbirds Of our retail dry
goods dealers have been burned out, and
one-half of our retailers, commission, pro-
duce and grocery stores have shared the
same fate.
Other Great Fires.
NEW YORK
NLW YURK-A ademy of Music and
University Medical Collage, burned May
81, 1866.
HARTFORD.
HARIFoRD, CONN. - Colts Armory,
burned Feb.yS, 1864; loss, 100000.
WAsHIN GTON.
Smithsonian Institute, partially burned
Jan. "a, 1865; the Meteorological depart
ment suffered heavily.
CINCINNATI.
CINCINNATI - Pixies Opera Fl use,
March %, 1866.
PORTLAND.
PORTLAND, Me, July 5, 1866 Sixteen
hundred buildings burned loss, $4,000
900; insurance, S3,500,000.
NASHVILLE.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, July "a, 1866
Loss, 100000
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-10-19

A philosopher says, if you want a pair
of boots to last four years, melt and mix
four ounces of mutton tallow, apply while
warm, place the boots in closet, and go
barefoot.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-10-19
CHEAP FARMS! FREE HOMES
On the line ofthe
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD.

A land grant of L, 100000 acres of the Best Far
ming and Mineral Lands in America.
3,0f0 900 acres of choice Farming and Grazing
Lands on the line of the road, in the State of Ne
braska, in the Great Platte Valley, Low for sale,
for cash long credit.
These lands are in mild and healthy climate,
and for grain growing and stock-raising unsur-
passed by any In the United States.
PRICES RANGEFROM 81 to $40 PER ACRE.
HOMESTEADS FOR ACTUAL SETTLERS.
2500,e00 acres of Government Land between
Omaha and North Platte, open for entry
Homesteads only.
SOLDIERS OF THE LATE WAR
Are entitled to Free Homestead of le0 acres,
within Railroad limits, equal to
DIRECT BOUNTY OF s40o.
Send for the new edition of descriptive PAM
phlet, with new maps, mailed free everywhere.
Address, y. e. DAVIS,
Land Commissioner U. P. r. r. Co.,
sert2dlaw3mW3Dl Omaha, Neb.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-10-19
4C:H 5 v
STATE OF VERMONT, DISTRICT

STATE OF VERMONT, 7 ISTRICT
~ of Rutland, S.
Be il remembered, that at a session OF the Pro-
bate Court holden at Rutland, within and for
said district, on thez6th day of Septemb T, AID
1871.
PRESENT: Hon w alter c. punton Judge.
Whereas, a certain instrument IN writing
under seal, purporting to be the last will and
testament of Niram CLARK late of Brandon
in said District, deceased, having been this
day presented, to said Court for Probate, and
duly filed in the Registers Office Therefore,
1t is ordered that all persons interested in the
estate of said dec ased, be notified to appear be-
fore said Court at the Probate office in Rutl4n1,
in said district, the third Tuesday III DC ober
AID 1871, by publication of this ORDER three weeks
successively previous thereto, in the Rutland
HERALD, a newspaper printed at Rutland
in the County of Rutland to show cause If any
they may have, why said instiu nent in writing
should not be proved and allowed, as the last will
and testame of the said d-crased.
-. JOEL G. BAKER,
40:w3R Register.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-10-19

BUILDINGS -TREMENDOUS EXPLOSION
AND LOSS OF L1FE-THIRTY PERSONS
KILLED-LOss OF PROPERTY $1,000,
600
There has been q terrible conflgration
raging in Philadelphia, which almost
equals in its devastation the great fire in
this city in 1915. 1t broke out yesterday
afternoon, and spread with fearful rapid
ity, urged on by the explosion of a large
quantity of gunpowder and ssltpeter. 1t
will be recollected that the great fire in
this city in 1915 was magnifed and in
creased by the explosion of saltpeter in
New street.
= y The fire broke out in a five
story warehouse on the wharf below Vine
street. 1t worked it's way through to
Water street, and a number of storehouses
and dwellings were soon in flames. A
large quantity of gunpowder and salt
peter stored in a cellar exploded and fif-
teen to twenty persons were blown into
the river, and some ten or twelve more
seriously injured. The explosion threw
flakes OF combustible matter in all direc-
tions, by which the fire was communicate
ed to large number of houses.
The first and second explo
sions did not cause much alarm, but the
third proved terribly fatal and destruc-
tive The scene presented immediately
afterwards was frightful. Men and boys,
frenen aud bystanders, rushed away from
the fire, and as they endeavored to get
beyond the reach of danger hundreds OF
them rolled over each other, while run
ming and jumping on the large collection
of cotton and other goods on the wharf.
Numbers of them were knocked down
and hundreds ran over them, cau-ing legs
and arms to be broken, and other serious
ininries to be inflicted. In the fright
some were thrown in the Drlaware, while
large number jumped in voluntarily so
az to protect themselves from the bricks
and cinders thrown from the burning
stores The fire then extended
through Front street, near RacP, to above
Callowhill street then through Vine to
Second through ST.. John, Newmarket
and SECOND from New street up to CAL
lowhill Street, leveling at least 400 houses.
[same paper, Philadelphia, July IL, 1851
In the course of the night various fire
companies from neighboring towns and
villages arrived on the ground. Between
two and three o'clock the fire was got I'M
der control, having by that time devoured
at least close on to one and a half million
of dollars.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-10-19
PURE AND UNADULTERATED.
M1nn1rRrnY COLLEGE Lune DC


thereby certify that have analysed for Messrs
Carr Blanchard, No. l4l Front Street, New
York, the following named liquors Bourbon and
Rye Whiskies, Meder, Swan and Holland Gins
Martelle Brandy and St. Croix Rum and found
them all to be pure and unaduterated and free
from inorganic contaminatons, and properly ad-
ninistered, can commend them for medical use
PROF. HENRY III. SEELY.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-10-19
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
CTATE OF VERMONT,

- DISTRICT OF RUTLAND, So.
Be it remembered, that at session OF the Pro-
bate Court holden at Rutland, within and for
said district, on the 50 day of October,
A. d. 1871.
PRESENT: Hon. Walter c. Dunton, Judge.
Whereas a certain ms trument writing, under
seal, purporting to be the last will and testament
of Polly Ewings, late Of Clarendon, in said dis
trict deceased, having been this day presented to
said Court tor Probate, and duly filed in tie Reg
listers Office Therefore,
1t is ordered that al persons Interested in the
estate of said deceased be notified to appear be-
fore said Court, at the Probate Office Rut-
land, IN SAID district. on the first Tuesday in
November, A. d. 1871 by publication of this order
three weeks successfully previous thereto, in the
Rutland HERALD, newspaper printed at Rut-
land aforesaid, to show cause, If any they may
have, why said instrument in writing should not
be proved and allowed, as the last Will and tesla
ment of the said deceased
JOEL c BAKER,
4O:u3w r. giSter
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-10-19
EAKM FOR SALE.

One of the very bzst AMI pleasantest, with the
best buildings and most wood and timber of any
in town. Containing 200 acres of choice land,
suitably divided, even surface, convenient and
easily carried on. Well fenced aud sglendidly
~a'ered, never failing, running to house and
barn. Large Sugar lot and Orcbari of many
young trees, together with small fruit, etc., Nice
Stone House, large Barn Shed, Horse Barn,
Carriage House, New Hen House, etc, all In
good repair. 1t is situated on a good road, sum.
mer or winter, within two miles of TIVE villages
near saw and cider N lis. There is wood and
timber enough on the place 10 pay for the same
A long pay day given If desired. Also % Head
Of Cattle, Horses, Sheep, etc. the whole or a
part at d bargain. For particulars write or come
to me
JOHN T. BUCKMASTER.
LudIax, w, Oct. :. 1871. 4I:wIf.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-10-19

IF you VALUE YOUR EYESIGHT USE
these perfect Lenses. Grou nd from Minute Crys-
tai Pebbles melted together, and derive their
name "DIamond'' on account OF their hardness
aud hriliancy. They will last many years with
out change, and are warranted superior to all
others, manufactured by J. E SPENCER & Co,
Y. Cantion.-Unless stamped with cur trade
mark.
BAILEY & PARKER, Jewe ers and Opticians
are Sole Agents for Rutland, Vt. From whom
they can only be obtained. NC pedlers employed
3l:wlyr.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-10-19
r. L. EDDY,
SOLICITOR OF PATENTS

DOHIOII OIk OI 7 4 I'm y
No. IS State St, opposite KiIby St, Boston.
After an extensive practice Of upwards Of thtr.v
years, continues to secure patents in the UNITED
States; also in Great Britain, France and other
foreign countries. Caveats, Specification
Assignments, and all papers for Patent.
executed on reasonable terms with dIsrs.rE
Researches made to determine the validity Ind
utility OF Patents OF Inventions, and legal ana
other advice rendered on all matters t0urbir5
the same. Copies OF the claims Of any paterf
furnished, by renting on dollar. Assignee.
recorded in Washington.
No agency in the United States Possesses srr..
riOr facilities tor obtaining Patents or ascertjr-
the patentablility of inventions.
All necessity Of journey TO Wgsbirg trr
procure Patent. and the usual Great r7flsy fbsr
are here saved inventors.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-10-19


Commissioner Of Patents
al have no hesitation in assuring inventors thai
they cannot employ man more competent and
trustworthy and more capable of putting their a7-
plications IN a form to secure for then A. sag.g
and favorable consideration ct the Patent 01-gs
EDMUND BURKE.
Late Commissioner Of Patent
g Mr.. r. il. Eddy has made for me THIRIEIH
in all but ONE Of which patents 81.
been granted, and that one Is now pending. So
unmistakable proof Of great talent and atii,-T
his part, leads me TO recommend all inventor
apply TO him to procure their Patents AS they rsr
be sure of having the most faithful attention P.
slowed on their cases, and at very rea-a,.af
charges. JOHN TAGHAET.~
Boston, Jan. !, 1871. lu37
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-10-19
A YERS' CATHARTIC PILLS,

For ALL THE PURPOSES OF A LAXATIVE Med
ICTNE.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-10-19
Dislcr Great Fires.
PORTLAND.
NASHVILLE.

PORTLAND, Me, July 5, 1866 Sixteen
hundred buildings burned; loss, S9,OOO,-
600; insurance, So, 100000.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-10-19
TESTIMONIALS.
CHARLES MASON

"Iregard Mr.. Eddy as one Of the most canal.
and successful practitioners with whom have hs
official intercourse"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-10-19

NASHVILLE, Tenn, July "a, 1866
Loss, 100000.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-10-19

The Great Fire in Philadelphia.
From the New York Herald, July 10, 1851
TERRIBLE FIRE IN PHILADELPHIA -
THE DESTRUCTION OF FOUR HUNDRED
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES EXPLOSION
AND LOSS OF L1FE-THIRTY PERSONS
KILLED-LOss OF PROPERTY 81 ,000,-
600.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-10-19

Perhaps no Que med
icine is so universally
required by every body
as a cathartic, nor was
ever any before so uni
versally adopted into
use, in every country
and among ALI classes,
as this mild hut effici-
emit pursstive Pill.
The obvious reason Is,
9that il is a more relia-
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-10-19

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The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1871-01-27

States. concentrating at Chicago. These two
arms viii unite in Western Minnesota. From
the point OF junction third branch will ex-
tend to Pembina on the British border, and
the trunk line viii traverse central Dakota.
and follow the now famous Yellowstone valley
through Montana. Near the boundary Of
Idaho the road will again branch-one arm
following down the valley of the Columbia to
tide-water at Portland, Oregon; the other
striking directly across the Cascade range to
the main terminus Of Puget Sound. A North
and South branch will also connect the Puget
Sound terminus with that at Portland. At
the latter point connection is made with the
coast lines of road now building southwark
through oregan and California. Both at Port
land and Puget Sound the road will tap the
coastwise and foreign trade of the Pacific
Ocean.
The chief advantages peculiar to the North
ern Pacific route are believed to be these l.
It reduces the distance between the Lakes and
the Pacific Ocean some 600 miles. ?. It les
sens the distance be.ween New York and the
Pacific by water and rail to the same extent
3. It lessons the distance between London aud
Chinese ports by the trans-eontinental route
at least I4OO miles. 4. It traverses a belt Of
States and Territories admirably adapted by
fertility of soil, miIdness Of temperature, and
equal distribution Of moisture, to profitable
agriculture 8. Its elevation in the mountain
region is 5000 feet less than that of other lines
resulting in a diminished snowfall, mild
climate, and far easier gradients 6. At con,
venient intervals it intersects numerous navi.
gable streams-such as the Columbia, the
Cowlitz, the Yellowstone, the Missouri, the
Red, and the Mississippi-whic drain a vast
region, and viii serve as feeders to the road
/ Z. It viii partake Of the character Of an inter
national route, permanently controlling the
carrying trade of British America, and rem
dering the important colonies north of thu
boundary, and west of Lake Superior, com
mercially tributary to our Northwestern
States.
Already it Is stated that settlers are rapidly
crowding to the line of the Northern Pacific
/ hoad IN the New Northwest and Judging
from what is known Of the plans adopted fol
promoting the settlement and development
through emigration and colonization, of tn,
belt of States and Territories tributary to tht
line-there would seem to be no doubt tina
the corporasion upon which the Government
has conferred the great trust, is determined t
make the enterprise not only financially sound
but greatly and permanently beneficial to tb,
whole country. With its munifcent endow
ment Of fertile lands, with the natural advan
tages this route undoubtedly enjoys, and Will
the far-sighted policy already inaugurated, {
great commercial project could hardly star
under better auspices or with greater assu,
rance Of success.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1871-01-27

The PROSPECT of new railroad
from Pittsburg to Chicago in the in
terest of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad is no longer an indefinite
one. That it will built is rendered
certain, and that no time viii be lost
in its construction equally so, by the
completion of the Connensville
Branch to- Cumberland. The only
question remaining to be determined
is the route, which will most likely
soon be,as Convention in its inter
est is to be held at Baltimore, at
which delegates from all the towns
and cities interested will be. present.
The lower or Southern route, at
present seems to have the weight of
influence in its favor. It's line has
several times been surveyed, and
each time to a greater distance than
any survey of the Northern line,
which, we believe, never reached out
beyond Akron. On the Southern
line the survey has twice been made
to Plymouth, on the S. NJ. & N. R.
R., on a line from Smiths Ferry, on
the Ohio river, 70 Canton, Wooster,
Ashland, &c. That would seem to
be the favored line to that point
beyond it, westward, all is yet unde-
nned and unsettled. There is no
certainty that it may not touch To
ledo, the probability is that it will;
yet It may not. If it should, then
will Fremonters be most culpable if
they do not secure its location here.
A line drawn direct from Plymouth
to Toledo would locate it here, while
weiRhty considerations might take
it elsewhere. It is time to consider
this matter. 1t Is time to do some
thing in it. Insction willnot achieve
anything. In military campaigns
''mssterly inactivity" somtimes
works wonders, but It is the vigilant,
active, indomitable work, which wins
IN railroad encounters.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1871-01-27
FOrty-Hrst congress-Third Session

In the House, on the 18th, Naval appropria-
ton bill was made the special order for the
2ith- A resolution to appoint commissioners
in regard to distribution of aid to Pacific Rail-
road was referred. Bill to secure proper treat
ment Of animals in transit on railroads. was
considered, and afterwards. in Committee of
the whole the legislative, executive and iudi-
cial appropriation bill was discussed. in the
course Of which Cox INDUCED in an attack up-
on the President, Of a Sumnerian character.
but adjournment occurred before the bill was
disposed OF.
In the Senate, the House amendment was
concurred authorizing the issue Of $500, 900 900
five per cent bonds. MemmoriaI from Greelv
and 300 others in regard 10 industrial exhibi-
ton in honor Of the I00th birthday of the na-
ton was presented. Bills were introduced -
To amend constitution Of United States max
ing al persons who had attained thirty-fye
years, and been IA years residents Of the coun-
try, eligible to the Presidency. To regulate
the imposition of penalties on life insurance
companies. Papers relative to the alleged
traffic OF Senator Sprague with rebels, were
/ laid before the Senate and referred. Sber-
mans bin ceding to Ohio jurisdiction over the
ground occupied by the Dayton Soldiers
Home, was passed by a vote of 25 to u. Bill
to refund monies to States expended in raising
and equipping troops, was taken up. An
amendment was offered to require the pay
nent of interest on all war script, when SEN
ate adjourned.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1871-01-27
Watering Railroad stnnk.

We have received q circular from
Rufus Hatch, Esq, a prominent
railway broker Of New York, setting
forth with considerable emphasis the
exploits of Bfr. Vanderbilt in water
ing the stock of the various railroads
which constitute the through line
from New York Uia Buffalo and
Cleveland, to Chicago. This special
circular is devoted particularly to
the Lake Shore road, which, as all
our readers know, came under the
control ofYanderbilt something over
two years ago. It is shown that
whereas the stock of the Lake Shore
road previous to its consolidation
was $I5, ,197, 200, it has been watered
to the extent of $7,847,OOO. The
waterings on the whole line from
Buffalo TO Chicago amount to $20,-
065, $40, and the same proportion is
maintained on the n. Y. Central and
Hudson River roads. The point
aimed at is to show that Vanderbilt
is a reckless and unsclupulous man
ager, who increases to an unjust
amount the stock of his railways, and
then in order to pay an eight per
cent, dividend on this increased
stock, charges exorbitant rates for
freight. thereby imposing, according
to Mr.. Hatch, a tax of ten cents per
bushel on the farmer who has grain
to send to New York. There is in
all this nothing new or strange. Ev-
cry Western man knows that freights
are higher than they should be, but
since Commodore Vanderbilt is in
competition with not only the Erie
the Pennsylvania Central, and Balti
more & Ohio railroads, not to speak
of the Lake vessels, the Erie Canal
and the water route ria New Orleans
it cannot be Justly said that he is res
ponsible for all the high rates. He
| is moreover an extraordinary sue
cessful manager, and like ali othel
railway men, extremely anxious tc
make money. That he is alway:
morally blameless in his efforts tC
do this no one will claim, but he il
at least no worse than the managers
of the lines which compete with him
The whole American railway system
needs recognizing; there are many
important restraints upon these i'm
mense corporations which Congress:
alone can impose. Mr. Hatch's cir
cular may be of some value to Con
gress in pointing out abuses to be
corrected.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1871-01-27
The NoEthern Paoifc Railroad.

This second highway across the continent is
now in full process Of construction. Last July
contracts were let for the building Of the Eas-
tern division, reaching across the State of
Minnesota from Duluth, at the head of lake
Superior, 240 miles to the crossing Of the Red
River Of the North. With several thousand
nen employed, the grading on this section is
fast approaching completion, and the iron is
bsiue laid at the rate of one to two miles a
day. In the meantime engineers are locating
TIE line westward through central Dakota;
preparations are completed for the commence
rssnt OF work at the Pacific end next spring,
and thereafter the work Of construction will
Be prosecuted from both extremities toward
the centre.
IN addition to this, the Northern Pacific
Company have recently purchased and practi-
cally consolidated with their own line the St.
Paul and Pacific Railroad, embracing some
200 miles Of finished road in Minnesota on
which prosperous business is already doing.
This purchase removes all rivalry between
oonaioting interest, and practically makes ST.
Paul one terminus of the great Northern road.
The Northern Pacific Railroad system is Ger.
tninIv assuming q business-like form, and COM
prehsndve proportions. Obviously its pro-
factors do not intend TO build simple trunk
-ssd from East to West and then wait for a
,,r16table traffic TO come to it. On the con-
trary, they are at the outset securing such
,-5ections and alliances with the chief lines
1s..er communication, and with the rail
- = .v.,.qrn Of the Atlantic and Pacific States
.,,1ot f. Il te bring to it, in addition to its
Tai business, q large and increasing share Of
he carving trade between ocean and ocean
A. nrIuth one arm meets the commerce of the
49, and the st. Lawrence; at st. Paul the
ssher eastern arm connects with the commerce
Of the Mississippi river and its tributaries, and
9th the railroads Of the central and eastern
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1871-01-27
Sensible People.

a Quaker lately popped the ques
ton to a fair Quakeress as follows:
"Hum-yea and verify, the spirit
urgeth and moveth me wonderfully
to beseech thee to cleave unto me
flesh, on my flesh, and bone on my
bone.
"Hum-truly, Obediah, thou hast
wisely said, inasmuch as it is written
that it is not good for man to be
alone, 10! l will soiourn with thee, y
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1871-01-27

MCLEAN had better beware. Hal
stead of the Commercial really "got
his Dutch up" a few days ago, and
left fly a sockdologer at a man named
Lavender, damaging his visage and
occasioning his own attendance in a
police court, where he was fined $25.
The author of the "Red- Haired
Maiden of the Blue Miami" paid up
like s man, and drawing up his ma
terial form departed from the pre-
cincts Of the police qurters in battle
array. IT'S well Mclean did not
meet him that day.