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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1872-06-13
The Accident at nIendon.

Edward Wetmore, who was seriously
injured at d. NJ White & Co.'S steam
mill at Mendon, on Saturday, died from
the result of his injuries about seven
o'clock that evening. AT the time the
injuries were received, he was attempt
ing to shorten a belt and had succeeded
in unlacing it, when the belt became en-
tangled around shaft, making some
four hundred and fifty revolutions per
minute, and, at the same time winding
around Wetmore's arm. He was car
ried up with tremendous force by the
belt, forced against the ceiling and strik-
ing against the water box, literally tear
ing his arm from its socket and breaking
both legs in different places. Although
otherwise injured, his head and vital
organs seemed unhurt, so that he was
able to converse freely with his friends
up to the hour of his death There
seems to have been no blame attached to
any one in the matter, unless it was a
little carelessness, on his part, in per-
hitting the belt to catch on the shaft,
but the work he was engaged in is, al
most, an every day occurrence in such a
mill. He was attended by Drs. Allen
and Cook, of this place, and Backus of
Forestdale, and everything was done to
alleviate his condition, but without
avail
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CastIeton.

The speaker at the ratification meet
ing of Greeley & Brown, whom You in
due time made known to the world, as
Mr.. j. Plinny Adams, of ''old time hon
ored SkeensborO," is well remembered
as a student at our seminary, thirty-five
if not forty years ago. Wallace Cald-
here from Whitehall about the same
time. The pupils of this ancient and
honorable institution are scattered up
and down through the land and the
world, making their mark among men
in the political, religious, and education
al interests of the people.
The nomination of Grant Dc Wilson
is well received here by the Republicans,
and they include nearly all our voters.
Colfax has many friends who would have
been pleased to have had him served
through another campaign and term with
Grant, still they yield manfully to the
support of Wilson, claiming his nomi-
nation, not only as an honor to Massa-
chusetts, but the whole of New England.
Senator Summers speech has been one
of the chief subjects of comment
among us, the past week, but few, how
ever, sympathize with the lofty Sena-
tor in his cruel TRADE against President
Grant, whose name and fame stands
as high to-day in the annals of American
history, as those who seek to crush him
politically and morally.
THE HERALD is really an indispensi-
bic institution. Why so? Because, in
addition to other news in full, it gives
us the proceedings of national cOnyen-
tons twelve hours in advance of any
otherpaper published in city or country.
The Methodist society have made
some marked Improvements around their
church and parsonage.
Hyde Ray is on the wing for the
West. From thence he goes to Califor-
MIA. where he resided from 1854 to
1865.
This village, and the world around
it, is one perfect sea of foliage, plants,
flowers. buds and blossoms. such as has
not been witnessed for years; all caused
by the recent cOpious rain that has fall
len. Some of our dwellings are most
deliberately decorated with plants in full
bloom, one house being surrounded by
80 varieties.
g. Buel, Esq, has been moderniz-
ing his house.
Several parties have recently been
arraigned before the proper authorities.
from the west part of the town, for
unlawful traffic in Intoxicating liquors.
They pleaded guilty to the charges pre-
ferred against them, and each paid fine
of $40 and costs.
Seventy little folks were invited
and visited the yonng daughter and son
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Northup one
day last week.
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Orwell.

Orwell rejoices in her green fields
and dense foliage and fat pastures. For
two years we have seen everything burn
ing up. Meadows which one year ago
produced scarcely grass sufficient with
which to wipe the haymakers scythe.
are even now heavy with the growth of
the last few weeks, and yet some are be-
ginning to complain of so much rain. |
think we must belong to complaining
race. How soon we forget the ravages
of the fire when we become drenched
with water Corn is backward, and
most of our available land is too wet to
NEEDLE with, and is daily growing wet
ter. But God is making things grow
weeds and all-and we ought to rejoice.
There are several sick in town.
Among the number a few cases of cases
of scarlet fever.
The birds come back to us after our
cold winter in due season, but our sum-
mer visitors have not got along yet. We
have a most excellent place for them at
our hotel, owned and kept by Mr.. Boyn-
ton. who knows how to meet all the
wants of such friends.
One of our townsmen. Capt. c. F.
Branch. who did good service to the
country in time of war, has received the
appointment of Custom House Collector.
and enters at once on his duties at
Rouses Point. While we regret to lose
him as a citizen, we are glad that the
Government has secured one, whom we
are confident will prove a faithful and
efficient officer. NILS.
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Ni66iGDUry.

The people of East Middlcbury were,
on Wednesday the 9Th inst, at about II
! o'clock a. M, startled from their quiet
/ by a report sounding like that of a
/ heavy piece of artillery. A rush was
made to the place from whence it pro-
| Ceeded when it was found to arise from
the explosion of powder in the store of
| John Champlin, situated in front of the
Glen House." kept by r.. S. Farr
| Upon rushing Ito the building it was
ascertained that Mr.. Champlin lay in
the cellar almost dead and that he had
with his own hands applied the match
to a can of powder containing nearly
ten pounds, for the purpose of destroy
ing his life. He was brought to the
light and it was seen that his HAIR was
burned off, his arms mangled in a terri
bic manner and he almost dead He
however soon revived and is now we
hope recovering. Mr.. G. about one year
since attempted to take his life by shoot
/ ing himself in the head with pistol. 1t
is a great surprise that this last attempt
did not succeed in bis destruction The
building was terribly shattered Mrs.
c. was in the chamber and was not hurt
A man who saw the thing, observed,
that the whole building was raised about
one foot from the foundation and the
crash was terrible. Mr.. Champlin has
fits of insanity that come on instantly,
and in this case, he rushed into the cell
lar with the can of powder and with
match set it on fire.
Rev. A. NJ. Goodnough delivered
lecture last Friday evening in the school
house hall on california, where he has
resided the past FIVE years. 1t was well
received by the audience. L was a
truthful and vivid description OF CalifOr-
MIA with its scenery, Inhabitants, pro-
auctions mineral and agricultural.
The third meeting of the Addison
County Temperance Society win be held
as Bristol, on Friday the 14th. commenc-
ing at 10 o'clock a. M, continuing through
the day and evening. Addresses are e1-
pccted from Rev Mr. Hodge OF Yer
gennes, Rev. DR.. Kitchel and Rev A.
F. Bailey, Middlebury. Let the friends
of temperance rally to the gathering.
Our County Court commenced It's
session last Friday. The Grand Jury
was in session until Friday and found
sixteen bills of indictments. Four Jury
trials were had as follows:
ID. BOSwOrth VS.. Town of New Haven
Verdict for defendant
II. O. Clifford VS. G. V. Cook and JAS.
Baine. Verdict for plaintiff
f. G. ELS VS.. II. A. Pinney. Verdict
for plaintiff.
Brown VS., Brown. Jury not agreed
Court adjourned until Monday the 10th-
inst.
Rev. E. p. Hooker of the Congre-
gational church exchanged labor with A.
F. Bailey occupying the pulpit of the
Methodist Episcopal church last Sab
bath. He preached most excellent
sermon on stability of Character and
Christian Independence. 1t was finely
written and well delivered, and judging
from my own feelings, left a good i'm
preston upon the congregation.
CANDOR.
Middlebury, June 10, 1872.
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interests of the State require it s? Can
Governor Stewart, in the next two years,
improve upon the past two in the admin
istration of his trust? Has he not per-
formed the duties of his office well, and
to the satisfaction of the people during
the present term ? Does it require ex-
perience in Office, as Governor, to be
able to perform well its duties? Can
not very many other men perform the
duties of the Office as well and as accept
ably to the people as Governor Stewart
during the next two years? The an
swer to all of these questions are evil
dent. Every man must admit that as
far as the interest of the State are con-
cerned, there is no reason for the re-
election of Governor Stewart. Then
why should it be asked And, if asked,
why assented to? The time of our con-
vention is nigh and soon decisive action
must be taken in regard to this matter,
and trust a few of our friends who
now, for personal reasons, seek to re-
ClCCt OONGIuOI OICWdlt w III
that they are advocating rule that will
be sought to be applied hereafter if once
established, and may be an exceedingly
troublesome rule even to them in the
future. But the people are, as a rule,
fully decided upon this question. They
are not in favor of establishing a two
term or four years rule. They can see
no good reason why Governor Stewart
should ask reelection. Neither can
they see why Squire A, or Hon. G. D.,
because they happen to hold respect
lively the office of Representative of the
town and Senator of the county, should
claim the office for four years. They
will require better reason than simply
happening to obtain the election, before
they accord this to them. One term is
to be the rule. If we wish to re-elect
our officers we will do so, but one term
is the rule
ONE OF THE PEOPLE.
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The Rnce---Tnc Atiantas beaten.

LONDON, June 1850 pm.
The Londoners won the race easily,
They came in 20 lengths ahead
The circumstances under which the
Atalantas entered the race, to-day. were
most unfavorablc. At lrst it was
thought that the match would have. to
be postponed owing to the stormy weatE-
er, but as the sky cleared up, it was dc
cidcd that the race should be rowed, a.
though the water was rough and lumpy,
and the tide running very strong. Fur
ther delay was caused by change in
the direction of the race, which was
made at the last moment. This having
been agreed to both crews went on board
a steamer and, with their boats, were
taken up to the other end of the course
at North Lake. Arriving there further
time was taken for making the arrange
ment, rendered necessary by the reyer-
sal of the route, and it was after six
o'clock when the Londoners and New
Workers shipped and manned their boats.
Ten thousand spectators waited with
patience while the preparations were
making, and as the boats showed from
the shore at $50 o'clock to take up their
positions, there was great shout of joy
and relief, which was taken up and roll
ed along on both banks of the river from
North Lake to Putney.
As stated in a previous dispatch, the
Atlanta crew won the toss and selected
to row on the Surrey side The gun for
a start was fired at $50. The English
took the water brilliantly. In the first
two hundred yards they got length
ahead, and, working to the Surrey side,
they took the Atlantas' water at Barnes
bridge. Just around the curve the Lon
doners had increased the gap to length
and a-half From this point the Am
orleans made series of desperate spurts
and slightly improved their position,
drawing up to the London boat, but the
tremendous efforts told on the the men
and they soon began to show signs of
exhaustion. On reaching the water
works, opposite Chiswiek Mall, their dis
tress was evident and their pace relaxed.
Their case was hopeless-the race was
already won.
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Decoration Day at Crown Point,

We of the s'Center' had heard vague
rumors of band of willing hearts, !"
but could get no definite information,
Though every one inquired of every
body, till to-day about 2 o'clock p. M,
our citizens discovered a procession
vending its way to the Methodist ceme-
terry; beautiful silk banner, bearing
the glorious Stars and Stripes, and borne
by beautiful girl, with two assistants,
led the van, followed by gaily decked
smiling band of children, bearing wreaths
and garlands of freshly plucked bios
SONS, an offering to the honored fallen
brave!
Soldiers graves! Those were sought
and gaily decked with natures beauty.
Then childish voices joined in sweet,
melodious unison, with praises of the
gallant deeds of those, alas who could
no longer listen.
This band of children were the "Will-
ing Hearts" The procession reformed
and proceeded to the Congregational
cemetery, where another floral offering
showered upon-S Soldiers GrG0es Then
through the beautiful park, up in front
of old Crown Points proudest land
mark. the Soldiers Monument, (recently
erected by our esteemed and worthy
townsman, c. F. Hammond, ESQ.,
Here a large concourse had assembled
The Rev. NJ. White opened the exercises
with prayer, followed by singing "Our
Country it's of Thee" Then an address
by the Rev. Dr. Child in his most happy
and pleasing style, closing with the
presentation of two elegant bouquets in
behalf of the Willing Hearts," one to
C. F. Hammond in recognition of his
Iiberality, as one of the most willing of
hearts; the other to Mrs. Walker, for
the heartfelt zeal, enterprise and perse-
verance manifested by herself and as
sistants in organizing the willing
Hearts," Next, an appropriate ode to
the departed brave" selected for the
occasion, by the children; during the
singing, tiny birds flew down and perched
themselves on the soldier cap surmount-
ing the monument Did they embody
the spirits of departed heroes, lowering
near to listen? Mr. White then gave us
a short, but thrilling address, recounting
several interesting incidents which fell
under his notice while chaplain in the
service. Then came the soul-stirring
''Star Spangled Banner from the youth
full choir Mr.. Samuel Buck exhibited
a splendid chrome of the Battle of Get
tysburgh, accompanying it with short
explanation of the same. Then fol-
lowed a banquet in the grove, where
tables were loaded with luXuries for
aoj5Ijng stOnaachs, for they, as well as aniI-
ling heqrts, require attention. After a
bountiful repast, the willing Hearts
separated, well satisfied with their first
effort at an organized demonstration on
Decoration Day.
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THE RUTLAND HERALD.
TUESDAY, JUNE II, 1872.
one Term Principle.

1t is getting to be matter of question
how long the one term theory has had
possession of NJ. Greeley. The letter
published few days since which Mr..
Greeley addressed to the loyal Cover
nors just before Lincoln's second nomi-
nation, gives the fair inference pretty
clearly that the editor of the Tribune
considered Lincoln's second term an in
reference with his own chances.
Thus early at least he appears to have
been plotting for one term. Seeing his
chances again endangered by the renom-
nation of President Grant by the people
lie makes a desperate effort for the
substitution of another candidate in his
place. This time he goes further and
favors Greeley for that place. But des-
pairing of a Republican support, he
claims the Democratic aid, on the
strength of having advocated peaceable
secession, proposed surrender of the
Union to the Confederacy, bailed Jeffer-
son Davis and demanded unconditional
pardon for unrepentent traitors. They
are certainly strong bids for Democratic
votes. TO secure it he only needs to
promise to betray it into the hands of
the enemies of the Union as did Buchan-
an This, after denying protection and
adliiating with Frank, Blair he can easily
do But if he is as honest as some pre-
tend to think him, he will make the
open avowal of it.
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and was consumed. Partially insured
in the Connecticut River Company at
Bellows Falls. SC"
Presentation.

George w. billiard, who has been for
some years connected with the Rutland
Fire Department and, at the time. Fore
man of the Hook 81 Ladder Company.
was, at the last village meeting, elected
one of the assistant engineers. This
promotion, of course, necessitated his
retirement from active service with the
Hooks The members of that company,
to testify their appreciation of him as a
fireman and their personal esteem and
friendship, procured an elegant trumpet,
the badge of his Office, beautifully chased
and inscribed which was presented to
him, Monday evening. The presenta-
ton was made, in behalf of his associ-
ate members of the company, by Henry
Clark in short address which was APP
propriately responded to by Mr. Hill
lard. Brief speeches were made by
Assistant Foreman Meyerhoffer and
others, after which the firemen and
their guests partook of repast provided
for the occasion. The whole affair was
happily conceived and passed off TO the
evident enjoyment of ali. The trumpet,
which can be seen at Ben X. Chase &
Co. g store for few days, is inscribed,
:" NemOriam IN eternd" Presented TO
Geo. w. billiard by Union Hook & Lad
der Co. No. 1, Rutland, VT, June,
1872"
Unlike the individual the Treasurer
tell us about, George" will not, now,
be compelled to borrow the instrument
of another man with which to discharge
the duties of his office.
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Ticonderoga.

1t seems that the Vermont Historical
Society is soon to have a gala day on the
old Fort grounds, all efforts to the con-
trary Notwithstanding. The editor of
the HERALD was over here last Saturday
and created quite a sensation. As soon
as his errand became known meeting
was called and inquiries made relative to
our part Of the programme, our duties
and requirements being clearly mapped
out to us as it was.
Reso5oed. That Col VIM E. Calkins
be appointed marshall, and that he be
authorized to appoint a committee of ar
Tangements consisting of five persons.
Who that committee was to be was
kept profound secret at the time, but
Tue HERALD of Monday divulged the
secret, and it is concluded on all sides
that a more intelligent, industrious,
right-feeling, far-seeing committee could
not possibly have been selected in this
whole town.
1t may be well to mention that the
undersigned is a member of this COM
mittee. This appointment will secure
the best kind of attention to all who are
connected in any way with the news
paper press. The numerous correspon-
dents of THE HERALD viii be specially
cared for.
To Excelsior" of West Rutland will
be given the loftiest seat. ''B. w. b."
shall be cared for as becometh a gentle
man. ''Candor" shall be located where
he can see and be seen. ''Nemo" of
Crown Point shall be assigned place
where he can do about as he likes, with
this single restriction that he shall not
attempt to make speech. ''Squee-
xix" of Port Henry will be chilled in
somewhere. And if the quondam Spir-
Hat0l light will put in an appearance she
shall be placed beyond the influence of
traps" and somersaults of marble topped
tables. Finally, the whole list of oc-
casionals, whose names need not be men
toned need not fear, being Sighted.
This much for one. Let each of tho
other members of the committee speak
for himself. ZERO.
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AnecAosc of Ethan Allen.

Ethan Allen once passed up through
the Hoosac Valley and spent the Sab
bath with friend in Williamstown. at
tending church with him and his family.
The first and second presidents of VIII
liams' College were square-tOed in their
orthodoxy, having far more faith in
Divine wrath and Justice than in His
love and mercy-and their sermons gave
evidence of their obedience to this belief.
On this Sabbath the the text of the wor-
thy President Fitch was, 'And if the
righteous scarcely be saved, where shall
the ungodly and the sinner appear :"
FirstIy-He laid down as fact be-
yond question that not more than one
in one thousand would be saved
Secondly, thirdly to twelfthly-He
said that not one in five thousand would
be saved.
Ethan Alien took his hat and cane and
prepared to leave His friend said,
Don't leave now
sidcnt's lips, who said he had come to
the conclusion that out of the countless
millions of men, not more than one in
hundred thousand wonld be saved.
The old man had been growing uneasy
under this rapidly sliding scale, in which
the blanks so multiplied and the prizes
faded from view. He grasped his hat
and cane, when his friends said to him,
Don't go out. He will be through
shortly. He's now up to the seven
teenthly. sob, no matter" said Ethan
Allen, any of you are welcome to my
chance, if It's as slim as he tells of p
and left the church. Ho0sac VALLEY
Ne3cS.
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she one Term System.

Editor Rutland Herald: Il have read
with much interest the different letters
from the people that have from time TO
time appeared in your paper, in relation
to the question Shall we, at our COM
ing Republican State Convention, on the
Goth inst, establish the precedent of
electing our Governor, and, as neces-
sity, our other State and county officers,
for two terms, four years, giving them
a second election ont of party courtesy,
or shall the election be confined as
rule, to one term, two years? Only Civ
ing such officers a second election when
the fitness of the man or other good rea-
sons shall require. Now | freely con-
fess that had hoped that our present
most worthy Governor would not be the
subject over which such inquiries should
be made, for he is magistrate whom
the people delight to honor and very
much dislike to wound or disappoint
Having served the usual time in his
present position, it was expected and
indeed asserted that Governor Stewart
would, in any event, decline q re-elec-
ton, thus leaving the field clear from
embarrassment resulting from any claim
of his, and for the people to-unembar-
fassed-fix such rule in regard to the
term Of office as they chose. Isincerely
wish this might have been the case. But
rs it is, the question must be met Gov
1 ernor Stewart, by, as he says, advice OF
Il friends, has seen fit to put in a second
Srlaim to his present office. For that
.ason the question comes directly home
IN the people: Shall the claim be acceed-
M him? Were the discussion only APP
fIicable to Governor Stewart alone, and
Y That for only two years more, certainly
NI}puld be induced to yield to the Cover
ln8r's wishes But such is not the case.
0gernor Stewart has now no better or
&onger claims to second election than
have his successor. Give him
nd election and the precedent is
blished, and it cannot be broken
~ from without peril to the party
will 1t stop with the office of Gov
pr, but will extend beyond and be APP
ii to all State, county and town Of
5. Are the people ready to establish
b a rule? From what can learn /
convinced that the people are mainly
(nimous in their approval of one term
large portion of their officers, I'M
their fitness or some special reason
uires second election Can any
ID reason be given why Governor
ewart should be reelected? DO the