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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-11-06


spect people should feel for his Office,
his person and his decisions. A person.
should not be subject to punishment for.
feeling a contempt for a court who, by,
an irritable temper and Partially in the
performance of his judicial duties, makes,
himself contemplate. .s:,. = $50.
When the grand jury has found a true
bill against a prisoner and he is arraigned
for trial, the traverse. jury. under the
control of the sound discretion of the
court, in giving them sound advice and
deciding what shall be allowed to go be-
fore them, are the sole judges of the
guilt or innocence of the respondent.
The duty of the Judge is manifest. He
is to hold the scales of justice even. He
stands between the government, repre-
sented by its officers, seeking to punish
criminal, and the rights of the accused,
to be convicted to the satisfaction of
twelve good and lawful citizens, beyond
a reasonable doubt, that he is guilty of
the particular crime charged. And when
he descends from this high position and
becomes a partizan for either side, and
exerts the influence of, his high position
to secure conviction or an acquittaE,
he is dangerous instrument of oppress-
sion and tyranny. Judge Davis eondue-
ted the trial with such perfect fairness
and judicial dignity, THAT he won high.
honors for himself, and rendered his sub
sequent passionate and ill-adyised adj
dress to the respondent a matter of sur
prise to all. The jury may have been
foolish or corrupt, yet the duty of find.
ing the verdict was theirs, and they on
ly had the responsibility of it, while the
court should have exercised its discre-
ton in fixing the penalty and perform
ed its duty in passing sentence with de-
cency and decorum. s....l
The jury convicted Stokes of man
slaughter in the third degree. The coun-
sci for the prisoner performed his duty
by an appeal to the court for mercy and
light sentence. The court thought the
full extent of the law was too light a
punishment, and fixed the sentence at
the utmost limit This was all right.
The prisoner was in the power of the
court, and must submit to all that was
demanded of him, and it was a sorry
spectacle for the Judge to swell with
indignation and indulge in inVectiyes
against the prisoner. We had supposed
that the Judge who had sat through that
long trial with becoming fairness and
dignity, would, at the end, be enabled
to suppress his indignation because the
jury performed their duty in a manner
he did not approve of. We have no
doubt that the verdict was wrong, or
may have been unwarranted, but we
think there is more cause for criticism
against the court for the manner in
which the sentence was pronounced,
than against the jury for the verdict.
Judge Davis, an able and we believeis an
honest Judge, and we hope he will APP
preciate the fitness Of things so as to not
often indulge in such outbursts of fool
ish indecoFum as he exhibited on this
occasion.
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JUDICIAL DEC0RUNT.


The trial of Edward S. Stokes having
been completed and the respondent hay
ing been transferred from the doleful
Tombs to the busy prison at Sing Sing,
to serve out his sentence of four years
at hard labor, we suppose we may dis
miss him from consideration while he
performs little useful labor in expia-
tion of his great crime against humanity
and the law. At the close of the trial
we took occasion to comment upon the
address of Judge Davis, to the prisoner,
in passing sentence upon him, as show
ing that with the same opportunities for
forming correct Judgment upon the
weight of the evidence, andwith superi-
or qualifications, and the advantages of
a greater experience, the Judge had ar
rived at an opinion of the case which
did not fully accord with that of the
jury. We now wish to suggest that al
though this address was forcible and left
no doubt of the opinion of the Judge in
reference to the verdict, that it was a
great breach of judicial decorum, and
will lower the estimate that good peo-
pie held of Judge Davis, as a cool, can
did and impartial Judge and courteous
Christian gentleman.
The proper discharge of judicial duty
is attended with many embarrassmeRts,
which are not appreciated by the great
body of the people, and it requires a
well balanced mind, sound judgment and
an even temper to properly execute a
judicial office. The judge must patient
ly hear from the parties and their coun-
sci, all they wish to present in their be-
half. After he hears appeals made to
his judgment and discretion that offend
bis idea of right and justice, and which
he feels might better not be made, but
his duty is to keep the proceedings or
derby, and when the case is closed give
his judgment upon what is presented
for his consideration with moderation
and fairness, and every display of i'll
temper or partially is disgraceful to his
high position and detracts from the re-
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DEPOSIT RECEIPTS.

This Company will also issue Deposit
Receipts, payable on demand, with inter
est at the following rates:
If not paid within thirty days. four per
cent. per annum.
If not paid within two months, five per
cent. per annum.
If not paid within four months, six per
cent. per annum.
The interest on these receipts will be
paid at the end of every six months after
their date and endorsed on the receipt
when presented for such purpose.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-11-06

A Michigan farmer has written to Mr..
Bergh to know if folding doors in hog
pens will be in fashion this winter.
An editor in Huntsville, Mo, pops
the question in his paper in this public
manner: ''There's certain girl in this
town who can carry the keys to our
smoke house for life if she would only
say the word.
The Chicago Times says: Probably
the poorest paid and most nliterate set
of miserable devils in the newspaper
business in the country are those who
are huddlcd together in the editorial
rooms of the E0ealjag JournaI."
The editor of the Parkersburg, Ind,
Express denies that he has committed
suicide But against this denial print
ed in single country paper, there are
the reports of more than dozen dailies.
OF course nobody will believe him.
f.. A lager beer house in Hudson county,
N j., was formerly church. The
shrewd Teuton who now keeps it, was
about to erase. an Inscription painted oy-
er the door, but on second thought he
left the last line untouched. 1t is: Let
him who is athirst come. "
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Especial to the Herald
TERRIBLE ACCIDENT.

4 BOILER ExPLosIoN-oNR MAN KILLED =
3 FOUR MEN SERIOUSLY INJURED. V
.'''S,il NORTH BENNINGTON, Nov: 4
The steam shovel which was at work
at SALISBURY, on the Harlem Extension
railroad, blew up this morning, Killing
one man and badly injuring and scald-
ing four others; the cause of the explo--
sion is. as yet unknown: An engine was
Immediately sent to North Bennington
for medical assistance. Drs, Newton,
Ranney and Rogers were taken to the
scene of the disaster, where they rem
dered aid to the. suffering ones. Great
credit is due to f. G.: White for his
promptness in acting for their relief and
doing all within his power to comfort
them. 49, .1.s s.fIrr.IreEs.. ~.
i.'5rs rs..s,. LATER. ., 81. = "a ..s.s.s.
The boiler of the steam shovel used
by the Harlem Extension railroad for
loading gravel, at SALISBURY, exploded
about eight o'clock this morning com
pletely destroying the boiler and maehln-
cry and instantly killing the craneeman,
Samuel Brown, and severely sealding
his brother, the engineer, James Brown,
and fireman, Robert Larawsy, and
slightly wounding several of the work
men on the train which was being load
ed at the time of the explosion. ..<
Immediately after the accident the
conductor of the gravel train Mr.. Nialll
took the locomotive of the train and
went to North Bennington for aid. s.
Superintendent f. G. White, as usual,
went Immediately to the scene of the
disaster with surgeons. Doctors New
ton and Ranney, of North. Bennington,
and Rogers, of Salisbury, did all il
was possible to do for the. sufferers.
The poor fellow SO fearfuily and sud
denly called hence was about twenty
+ wears of age, a brother Of the engineer
and son of James Brown, of Chatham,
/! N. Y, where his remains were conveyed
/ by special train this p. M, accompanied
by his wounded brother, Superintendent
| White, and several other sympathising
| friends. Fireman LarawaY'ss condition
/ was so bad, it was thought not advisable
| to remove him to his home in Chat
| ham, ~. ....eIr ~. p. 6, ...,-- .. =.
| The steam shovel has been used sew
eral years by the railroad company at
different points on the road, and was
considered in good working condition.
/ No. cause is. yet given for the explosion,
but thorough Investigation is to be
made. A large piece of the boiler was
| blown about two hundred feet from the
machine, and the ground literally cover
ed with the fragments of the engine
house, over the engine. All the atten-
ton that could possibly be bestowed
upon the poor unfortunates was shown
| them by Mr.. and Mrs. Bottom, at Shafts
bury.
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B. N. L A M p nj A N
Applies W arren'S

FELT AND COMPOSITION ROOFING.
Materials manufactured by New England
Felt Roofing Co., Boston.
Also, Lampman's Concrete Pavement.
Patent Sand and Coal Sitter. Rights for
State or territory for sale.
Railroad Bridges whitewashed.
Orders by mail will receive immediate at
tention. Residence, No. 2 Elm street,
Rutland, VT. mayl0d&wIy
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-11-06

THE trade dollar is said to be going
into quite general circulation in the min
ing regions of Nevada. This coin is
taken by the miners in exchange for sill
yer, and used as circulating medium.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-11-06

A watering place correspondent writes
''that very few bathers bath at the
West end, F" whereupon Mrs. Darlington
says she chad an idea that they bathed
all over"
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aTAKES" ON SIGHT.

Last and best combination for canvas
sers, agents and statesmen. Henry Ward
Beecher's family newspaper starts its fall
campaign, giving subscribers a pair of the
largest and finest leagraphs-twO most
attractive subjects that take" on sight
panied by Mrs Anderson, as contrasts
and companions for her wide Awake"
and East Asleep Agents have immense
success: call it the chest business ever of
fered canvassers." We furnish the lightest
and handsomest outfit and pay very high
commissions Each subscriber, old or
new, receives without delay two beautiful
pictures. Fun supply ready for immediate
delivery. The paper itself stands peerless
among family Journals, being so popular
that of its class it has the largest clrcula-
ton in the world. Employs the best liter
airy talent. Edward Eggleston's great Sc
rial story is just beginning back chapters
supplied to each subscriber. Mrs. Stoves
long expected sequel TO My Wife and l"
begins in the new year. Any one wishing
a good salary or am independent business
should send for circulars or terms TO j. b.
FORD & CO., New York, Boston, Chicago,
Cincinnati, or san Francisco. octIow4
AGENTS WANTED.
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ah
EXCESSIVE SMOKING. The London
Lancet, noticing an inquest held on the
body of a government clerk, who, ac-
cording to the medical testimony, must
have died of syncope induced by Excess
siye smoking while the stomach was
empty, has the following remarks to
offer:
''We have never moderated the dan
ger to which immoderate smokers are Ii
able. When taken in excess the ordina-
ry and pleasant effects of the herb, due
probably to the carbonic acid and am
monia inhaled, and succeeded by the Sc
verer action induced by the presence of
a large quantity of nicotine and empy-
reumatic oil in the blood, thinning this
important fluid, and causing a weak ac-
ton of the heart. Fortunately these
poisons find a ready exit from the sys-
TEN. But it is when imbibed during
period of fasting that their directly in
furious effects are to be apprehended on
the cardiac organ. A post norton ex-
animation of person who died of ex-
cessive smoking would not probably re-
veal much beyond an extremely faccid
heart and slightly congested brain"
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Prize Fighting.

Governor Beverage deserves. much
commentator for the prompt and eff
Gent manner in which he prevented the
desecration of the soil of Illinois, by the
Allen-Hogan prize fight, a few days ago.
Yet no sooner was this encounter pre-
vented and broken up, than we are in
formed of another of those disgraceful
challenges, which are a blot on the civil
ization of the nineteenth century. Pu-
gihstic encounters have been for many
years recognized as the acme of manly
sport, and the brutes who, with bulldog
courage, make a living out of bearing
punishment, have long been lauded to
the skies as heroes. Only few weeks
ago the telegraph brought news of one
man being dis6gured beyond recognition,
and yet being forced by his hackers to
stand up and receive more punishment
from the fists of his fellow-brute. En-
thusiasts may talk of the high state of
training to which the men are brought !;
may extol their shining flesh and their
bursting muscles; but no thoughtful
man can ever approve of this perfection
of physical manhood being attained
solely to destroy and batterit for money.
The lowest gamblers and thieves attend
the exhibition, and the better class of
society is only represented by weak,
vicious, youths, or scions of a degraded
aristocracy. Doubtless the next fight
will take place, and be duly chronieled
with all the low slang phrases that are
part and parcel of the disgusting per
Torrance, and another victory or defeat
will be added to the lists of America s
foulest blot--the Prize Ring, So b.
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CASTLETON SEMINARY.
TILDEN LADIES SEMINARY.

Offers facilities for culture equal to the
best Schools OF its kinds. Its delightful
sive course Of study Especially adapted to
ladlesl its large board of Instruction. and
its moderate charges, have gained for it a
liberal patronage from all parts of the
country. Pupils admitted at any time
when there are vacancies, and charged
only from the time of entering. Apply to
HIRAM CIRCUIT, A. NJ, Principal,
October 1873
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-11-06

The business of the Farmers and Me-
chanics Savings Institution and Trust
Company will be transacted by the
MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK of Bur-
lington, Vt, and deposits will be re-
ceiyed and Paid daily, during Bank
Hours. .
HENRY p. HICKOK, President.
CHARLES w. WOODUOUSE, Treasurer.
oct22de od&weow6w
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! TO. BOOK AGFNTS.g

Prospectuses are now ready for our three
new books, viz. = THE G5ILDED ACE. by
Mark Twain & Claas. d. Warner Illustrates
ey Augustus :HoppIn. EvERfBoDY's
'FRIF >-D, by Josh Billings, illustrated by
Thonias Mast, and JOAQUIN Miller's LIFE
AMONG, THE MODoCs. Nothing need be
said about these books. Everybody knows
viii act accordingly and apply for terrific
ry at once to AMERICAN PUBLISHING
co, Hart ford, Conn. OGtlSW4
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-11-06

The Democratic organs, which have
been claiming Democratic victory
in Iowa, because, as was at first supposed
the "Anti-Monopolists" had carried the
legislature, have been premature in their
shouts Even if the Republicans had
lost the legislature, the claim of the
Democrats that the victory was theirs,
would have been simply ridiculous; but
it appears from latest returns that the
Republicans will have two majority in
the lower house and twenty-five in the
Senate, giving them majority of TWEEN
ty-four. Let. the Democrats haul in
their horns, and let those who are. not
Democrats, in Iowa or elsewhere, here
after beware how they vote against reg
ular nominations at general elections,
unless they are ready to be called Dem
oerats." Ef.l
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.HE FARMERS g MECHANICS
INSTITUTION
AM. TRUSr. COMPANY, -. -.
XXX. BURLINGTON, VT:

.. H
Charteredby an Act Of the Legislature
of Vermont, approved November IL, 1870,
with capital of One Hundred Thousand
Dollars, with power to increase the same
to Five Hundred Thousand Dollars. E.
This Company is authorized to receive
and hold moneys and property ia trust
and on deposit from courts flaw or edui-
ty, includtng courts of probate and insol-
veney, executors, administrators, assign
ees, guardians, trustees, corporations and
individuals, upon such terms and condi-
tions as may be agreed upon. 1t is by law
made a legal depository of money paid
into court by the parties. to any. legal pro-
| ceedings, or which may be brought into
court by reason of any order or Judgment
in equity or otherwise. -,- ~..... ~.
1t will also act as agent or attorney for
the care and management OF invested
property and for the payment of diyi-
dends and interest of any corporatioR or
association. 1t will act as trustee of mar
ried women and take charge of. and mann
age their separate property ...l.-s.e...
1t offers to the public the advantages
of guarantee capital of One. HUNDRED
THOUSAND DOLLARS. This Institution
guarantees the payment of its deposits
and interest, at such rate as may be
agreed upon, thereby securing depositors
against all losses which may be sustain
ed by the corporation. s.-s, ~
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Business Cards.
DIR. GEO. FL. FOI
NOV. A, 1875,

Residence, No. Cottage Street. ONCE in
DR.. Lewis Drug Store, Rutland, Vt.
lAn6dtf
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MFRS. MARY A. LsvERMoRE
Ejf5scss,s.s AT THE :. nv. =.
OPERA. HoU r. U.TLAN D
TUESDAY EyEN'e, NOV. j, l87s.
% What shall we do with our Daagh-
0i3 ,s.t .-sH 80.

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What shall we. do with our Daugh-
. =, 5:-..,.,,5 -. o. tiers ?"~ ss-s 3gl.-,s.''..
Mrs. Livermore has achieved q dfstin-
guisAe ID success upon the lecture platform,
and rivals the most popular favortes
wherever. she, has spoken. While coin-
paratively q stranger to Rutland audi-
enceS, she stands IN the front rank of
American lecturers, as is shown by album
dant testimonials and increasing engage
ments. Her. lecture, announced for this
occasion, is said to be, the most popular
lyceurn lecture ever delivered by any lady
in this country. and. a production. which
should, be heard by every mothcr and
daughter OF the nineteenth century
. -. r .---.ss ii ADMISSION o., s.-.--ss
Season Tickets for the remaining five. IL
lectures; ttncluding reserved seat 81 Is
Single Lectures. -. - : = 80 = H. 90
Reserved Seats, ieKtral 80 = 80 r. %
Tickets for sale at the Music Store OF j.
B. -Meeker and at the door. ~, .e.s II. p, r.
Selection of seats On Tuesday morning,
nth inst, ats O'Clock, at Meoker's. .s'..
Doors open at IL O'clock; lecture to
commence ats o'clock. ~ .rr.E.. .r.. III
Attention is invited to the reduced
price of season tickets for the remainder
or the course, and again the patronage of
the public is solicited. ~. .s-1.- Z, 50 +
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CONDITIONS OF DEPOSIT. IS.

The smallest sum put on deposit shall be
ONE DOLLAR, and ne fractional part of O.
dollar shall draw interest. rEErNt .F.GFf
Deposits made during the first five days
OF any month. will draw interest from the
first day of that month, and those made
terest from the first day of the following
month. As.ts ~ ..'-s.,- 49, - -.r >
Interest will be credited to depositors
on the first days of February and August,
and this interest will draw Interest from
every year, without trouble or care to the
deposition. -aEsE .ts48+A fs4
Interest viii also be allowed for even
months on all sums withdrawn at any
time, which have remained undisturbed
for not less than four full months, at the
rate of six per cent. per annun.
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PETER @. JONES IL SONf
Dealers in all kinds OF Paper. Also, Agents
for Smith & Peters Printers Card Stock,
No. l02 Devonshire street, Boston.
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THE FARMERS & MECHANICS
The Portland daily press., 1873-01-24
SEVERE SNOW-STORM.
Railroad Traffic Delayed and Trains
SnOw-bOund.

CHICAGO. JAN % - Midnight. = There Is u q
terrible snow storm here, and the ground is
covered to the depth of ten Inches. NO trains
1oft to-,iobt The Street Railroad ran few
cerS ce,S ali day. The fall is even heavier South,
Southwest and East and West, but the storm
extends comparatively short distance North
and Northwest The snow is not heavy on
the Northwestern road beyond Oshkosh, and
none on the st. Paul road, 100 miles beyond
Milwaukee. On the Illiuos Central the storm
extends hence to Cairo, andithe snow is ten or
twelve inches deep and drifted badly Trains
are moving on Michigan Southern, but the
snow is deep and drifting. The Michigan Cen
tral reports foot of SNOW A train on the
Southeastern road was buried scme miles from
Jacksonville. Several trains on the Toledo
Peoria and Warsaw road are snow-bound at
Fairburg. No train has arrived or left Spring
field to-day. The cold is not severe, and the
suffering from the storm is unlikely to be
severe.
DUBUQUE, Iowa, Jan. 23-The snow storm
IS very slight throughout northern and eastern
Iowa. On the Iowa division of the Central
Illinois, the snow has drifted considerably and
trains were stopped. The running of trains
ON the Dixon Air Line, the Illinois Central, the
Chicago & Iowa, and the Chicago, Burlington
& Quincy, is abandoned ON account of the
drifts.
NEW YORK, JAM 23-11 2. NJ. - There is a
high wind with snow About three inches have
fallen. The following reports indicate the ex-
tent of the storm:
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 23.-The snow is a foot
deep, and railway travel is delayed.
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 23.-A terrible snow and
wind prevail, with the prospect of continuing
all night here and at Me(iregory. 1t is very
cold at st. Paul, but no storm.
ST. LOUIS, Jan. 23.-We are experiencing the
severest snow storm Of the season, accompanied
by high wind.
TOLEDO, Jan. 23.-The most violent snow
storm of the winter is now raging, and drifts
badly.