Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1872-10-10
Occasional, C0rrespOndeneef from
Montpelier.
SABBATH AT THE CAPITAL.

MONTPELIER, Oct. 9Th, 1872.
This has been one of the pleasantest
days of the season; remarkable for this
uncommon rainy weather, and remarka-
BILE for MONTPELIER, because at this period
of the year in this valley we expect
damp and foggy days.
THE CHURCHES.
Montpelier may now be said to be
celebrated for its fine churches.
The old Brick Church, occupied by
the Congregationalists, has given way
within few years to a magnificent
stone edifce, said to be the finest and
most costly church ediice in the State.
Here Rev. w. III. Lord, d. D., has of
ficiated as pastor for long term of
years. It's said that Mr.. Lord has been
wont to give one of his many able ser
mons on the first Sabbath of the session
of the Legislature. Whether this. is so
or not, he delivered a good, sound, prac-
tical discourse on Sunday morning, on
the subject Of 1.-THE grace of humility"
He dealt some powerful blows against
many Of the extravagancies of these
days, in the social life of the times; in
extravagancies in dress, in living, in lux
uries of all kinds. at requires greater
courage to be simple than to be great.
The Methodist church is new brick
building, with very pleasant lecture
room finished and furnished the main
audience room is not yet finished. ..,a
Services were conducted in the morn
ing by Rev. Mr.. Sherubnre, the presiding
elder of the Montpelier District. .s.....
At six o'clock, P. NJ , union temper
rance meeting of all churches, and all
classes, was held in this church; about
one thousand were present, 1t was a
meeting of great interest. Much enthu-
siasm prevailed, and many names were
added to the pledge. Remarks We're
made by young men, Messrs. Poland and
Lord, and Rev. J. G. w. Cox and 9TH
ers. A young man from Seminary Hill,
was called out and recited Am | my
brothers keeper 2" This enterprise was
started by the ladies of Montpelier they
were reinforced by. the, young men of
the place, and are together doing a good
work. Rev. Mr.. Cyr spoke a few cheer
ing words towards the close .n.7on
Rev. J. G, w Cox, Principal of the
VT. Conference Seminary, preached in
this church in the evening. Text. Ps.
18th, Both verse, "The word of God is
tried" Mr.. c. is very clear and forci-
bic speaker, and held the attention of
his audience to the close. We could
not help asking ourself the question,
whether the people could well afford to
spare a man SO well adapted to the work
of the pulpit, and place him at the head
of school as public teacher? '
At the Baptist church, Rev. n. New
ton Glazior, preached in the morning.
Mr.. G, is a young man of much prom
Use. He was member of the House of
Representatives as the Representative
from the town of Stratton some five or
six years ago. He is the newly elected
Chaplain of thc~Senate. He, saw active
service in the war, as his ''cmpty sleeve
indicates. In the afternoon at o'clock,
Rev. N. Cyr, preached at this church,
presenting some of the facts connected
with his work among the French Catho-
lies in this State. Space will not permit
me to speak further of the Sabbath in
Montpelier. In fact we could not get
to all of the churches in one day, so we
will reserve comment on those not men
toned until another week. -.' ID
Many of the members of the Legislh-
ture left here on Saturday afternoon.
The Speaker has not announced the
Standing Committees yet; but little can
be accomplished until that is done.
New members are inclinedto think that
legislation is s2oao business, at least. l
.. ..g .a taa.. .a '.u..' LEICESTER