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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-01-09
i watch with IA History.

Lovers of antiquity, says the Cinnin-
natl C0muercial, viii be interested in a
watch now on exhibition at LOyell's
iewelry establishment, on the corner of
Fifth and Race streets. The mechanism
of the watch is a wonder as a work of
ingenuity and oddity, and, as we have
never seen one of its pattern before,
description of il may not be Uninterest-
ing. The works are set in gold upon the
face of which is the dial, and above il
is the balance wheel pivoted on a small
dial. This pretty mechanical arrange
ment is enclosed in crystals on both
sides and protected on the back by q
gold shell, like an ordinary watch. The
watch has a little bit Of history connect
ed with it which we believe has never
been mentioned by any Of the writers of
the history and adventures of the great
Napoleon, TO whom il once belonged.
and is furnished by Mr.. J. Il. Klarenaar,
its present owner, whose father at the
time of his death. two years ago, was
one of the proprietOrs of the Nolks-
freund of this city.
Sometime about the years 1912 or
1913 while travelling in a coach and six
through Holland, on a visit TO The
Hague, Napoleon passed through the
fortress of Nemwegen. The inhabitants
rendered him a grand reception, and
deputations were present from many OF
the surrounding villages. 4 procession
was formed and MANY Of the soldiers
who had served under Napoleon in many
of his campaigns turned out as a guard
of honor. When approaching the quay
on the river WAL, a tributary branch of
the Rhine, the horses attached to the
Emperor's carriage became unmanaga-
BILE, and thevehicle was run on the verge
of precipice, and was on the point Of
turning over, when, with a reckless disre-
gard for his own life, Wilhelm Behnen,
the grandfather of Mr. Klarenaar,
dashed through the crowd and between
the frightened horses and the brink,
and succeeded in stopping their further
progress and prevented a catastrophe
Napoleon alighted from his carriage
and inquired his rescuers uame, at the
same time offering him, as a recognition
of his service, commission in the army
but Behnen politely declined the offer
The Emperor then asked him why he
had endangered his own life to save
him, when Mr.. Behnen, who had once
served in the EmperOr's army. replied
''Sire, the loss Of my life would have
Deen nOlnlng compared with that OF
your Majesty's. The breaking of my
neck would amount to nothing, while
your loss would have been an irrepara-
bic one to the country
Napoleon, it seems, was so well pleas
ed with his answer, coupled with bis
desire to reward him for his daring brav-
cry, that he took the watch from his
pocket and presented it to him. Mr.. b.
afterwards kept the post-haus, or post
office at the village of Elten, and at his
death the watch fell to the possession of
Theodore Gors, an uncle of Mr.. Klare-
laar, where il remained until within
few weeks. Mrs. Klarenaar, mother of
the present owner, has been on a visit
to Germany during the past five months
and on her return brought the trophy
home with her as a present TO her son
from his uncle.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-01-09
Governor Dix.

Well, long series of years since the
gentleman who, to-day, takes that care
worn and wearing chair which, of
old, Clinton and Marcy and Seward and
Van Buren have filled, since he came TO
Albany to assume the duties of the office
of Acknowledgement. The selection was
considered felicitous one. / think the
Executive who made it afterwards con-
sidered that appointment masterly one.
| know that the World judges that in the
choice to the same place of General
Rathbone the Governor has made bright
initiation to his appointments. General
Dix found his offices in the old State
Hail. a strong, ancient-fashioned struc-
ture built in John Jays times. Its great
platform or piazza fronted on State
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-01-09

PORTLAND & OGBENBURG RAILRoAD.
On Saturday last, the citizens of Nor
risville and vicinity had the pleasure of
seeing the locomotive move into their
village. On the arrival of the train, the
following dispatches of congratulation
were exchanged between that town and
st. Johnsbury:
MoRRIsvILLE, Dec. 27, 1872.
To Hon. Horace FAIRBANKS, st. Johns
bury, Vt.
At 4:30 this p. m, our town was join
ed to the commercial world by "Nea0
ISes," and the iron rail. At 5:15 the
noble engine 'St. Johnsbury" ran ma
jestically into our depot amid great ex-
citement and cheering. Our entire COM
munity send greeting, and wish you a
long life of happiness, for to you more
than any other, do they feel indebted for
this great event, and the prosperous flu
ture that is to follow.
G. w. HENDEE.
ST. JoHNsBURY, Dec. %, 1872.
To Hon. g. ". Hendee, NorrisCil2e,
Vermont.
You have my warmest congratula-
tions. A new railroad is a most fitting
Christmas present for your community.
HORACE FAIRBANKs.
The railroad bridge at Morrisville i:
nearly completed, and the track viii be
laid over it this week; the tracklayers
expect to reach Hydepark next week,
where the work of ironing the road viii
be suspenned until spring, but work OF
the grading will be vigorously pushed
during the winter.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-01-09

street, ana staircase OF stone, whose
self-supporting steps were a triumph in
architecture, led to the Supreme Court
Clerks room. Thither the law students
toiled to enter those common rules which
summoned the delaying debtor to look
after his pecuniary safety after twenty
days. A little piece of paper, brief and
bitter, known as 'tca-sa, might follow
after this. Fortunately, the impecuni-
Gus of the present generation are spared
these pungepcies.
The old building grew out and extend
ed beyond Governor jays ideas. This
State of New York does not stand still,
and the taste of the pleasures and profits
of building for the public might even
then cast shadow over the souls of the
tax payers. The prolongation down
Lodge street contained the small office
where the Adjutant-Gen held sway
over the divisions and brigades and regi-
ments in whose possibilities of daring
deeds the State repOsed safely. A gen.
tleman who afterwards made cOnscien-
tious and valuable clergyman of the
Presbyterian church was one of the Gen
erals clerks. The office was conducted
in the skill of a soldier to whom the
rules and circumstance of war were well
known.
But the great field of State and nation
al politics and policy were then before
the rising statesman, and the sagacious
and adroit and strong-thoughted men
who composed the Albany Regency wei
coined the talent that had its official
place in the office Of the Aliutant-Gen-
cral and we'll they might, for the con-
duct of great party over more than
one campaign needs the best OF skill and
brain.
Let those groan over the word or the
fact of Il regency in the midst of ''Our
republican institutions" who will
have no tears or fears for that danger
If the leaders or the regency have mind
and nerve, let them rule. Welcome the
strong hand that brings order. The
miserable misrule of a ring is quite
another affair The one knows the
honest heart Of sound strength Of power
the other is but a conspiracy.
OF all that welcomed John A Dix
from COOperstOwn to Albany in that
day of long ago. who that was officially
connected with him is left? One who,
in a brief official connection Of clerk
ship, received many kindnesses from
him is here to write that welcoming
word. That was a grand regency.
James Porter planned VIM. L. Marcy
and Silas Wright advised, Azariah c.
Flagg acted, John A. Dix and Edwin
CrOswell wrote, and Martin Van Buren,
ruled. We thought, some of US, we
were doing a great good work when We
sang these gentlemen out Of place in
1910, but perhaps our song has had some
disagreeable echoes. Yet "Tippacanoe
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-01-09

INTERESTING To RUTLAND COUNTY
BUTTER Makers. - Messrs. Porter
Blanchard Sons, of Concord, n. H.,
offer one of their justly celebrated
churns as a premium for the best 25
pounds of butter shown at the meeting
of this association at ST. Albans, Jan.
%, %, and "a, 1878. They make this
offer to help raise the standard of the
quality of butter made, and to encourage
an honorable competition among our
dairymen. The butter must be accom-
panied by statement as to the manner
of manufacture and the award will be
made by committee appointed by the
executive committee of the Association.
The Association, therefore, invites dairy
men and factory men to contribute spec
linens of not less than % pounds of but
ter for exhibition and to give notice
thereof before the meeting, and, also,
invite an exhibition of cheese, but do
not offer any premium therefor.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-01-09
Authorized school Books.

Editor Rutland Herald The ques-
ton is often asked, what are the books
set forth for use in our common schools.
by the Vermont Board of Education ?
What is the present list, and what is the
list for use next year? By publishing
in your paper list of the books pre-
scribed, am sure that you. will confer a
favor on many who have no access to
other means of information.
A TEACHER
December 81, 1872.
In reply to our correspondent, we
would state that the list last year (1872)
and the present year, until November,
are the same, and are as follows.
Readers. Town & Holbrook's series,
excluding the intermediate; billiards
sixth reader.
Spoilers. Town & Holbrook's Pro
gressive.
Biographies. Mitchells first, primary
and intermediate. (The Vermont edi-
tion of the latter.) Montieth's Physical
and Astronomical; Guyot's common
school and wall maps.
Grammar Towers Elements Nor
tons Weld and Quackenbos
Arithaaetics. Greenleaf's primary, in
tellectual, and practical; Walton's cards
and keys, Nos. / and 2. Davies Univer-
sity edition for High and Normal schools
only.
-Age5ra. Greenleaf's new elementary.
Histories. Lossing's common school ;
Halls History and Geography of Yer
mont ed of 1852
Natural Philosophy. Quackenbos' for
Graded and High schools only.
A new set of text books will be used
after the first day of November Of the
present year, as authorized by meeting
of the State Board of Education, held
June 18th, 1872. This list is as follows
Reuters and SpelLers Webb's Word
Method; New American first, second,
third and fourth; billiards Sixth ;
New American Pronouncing Speller
Biographies. Guyot's Elementary, In
termediate and Common School, for
Grammar and High Schools only.
41itImetics. French's First Lessons in
Numbers, Elementary, for the Slate,
mental and Common School.
Algebra. Greenleaf's Elementary.
Grammar. Green's Introduction, and
English Grammar, for Grammar and
High Schools only.
History. Anderson's Pictorial History,
and United States Reader.
PbtJoSopdy. Steele's Fourteen Weeks
in Philosophy.
The Board also recommend for use in
the district schools of the State:
Conant's Parsing and Drill Book,
Spmcerian System of Penmanship, and
Aldens Citizens Manual of Civil Govern
mont
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-01-09

country when Brunswick city rose in
insurrection in 1880, and was declared
incapable of reigning by the estates of
the petty realm. This scion of the house
consoled himself tor the loss of his duke
dom by singular occupations. He
dressed in the most youthful extrava-
gancies of the fashion, was ''made up"
by his Wallets every morning and taken
to pieces again every night, was addicted
to paint and enamel, drove the fiashiest
of turn-outs, and won fame as the pos
SCISSOR of the rarest collection of dia-
monds in the world. The old ex-Duke
is still living, though his diamonds have
been stolen by an ungrateful hireling;
and is occasionally heard of as oscillat-
ing between Paris and London, in both
of which capitals he is a phenomenon of
fashion, and a character who will be
sorely missed when death removes him.
-BOstOn Post
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-01-09
Information about CoId.

Editor Rutland Herald IL recently
consulted that eminent political econ
omist, Hon. Amasa Walker, in refer
ence to the gold now in the hands of the
human race. The information is of so
much interest, and withal so difficult 10
obtain, that / communicate it for the
benefit of your readers. N. An.
hasten to send you what information
/ have in regard to the quantity of gold
now in existence. There is nothing
very satisfactory on the subject, except
so far as the production since 1S48. In
dia and China have absorbed, and win
continue to absorb, the greater part of
all that is produced The general intro
duction of a paper circulation expels
the gold from ChristendOm. If you have
at command either Of the late editions Of
''The Science of Wealth, you viii find
an extended examination Of the whole
subject in the appendix.
GOLD PRODUCT OF THE WORD FROM 1913
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-01-09

DEATH OF Mrs. r. S. TUTHILL.-We
have, heretofore, announced the death
of the estimable wife of Gen. II. S. Tut.
hill, of Tennessee, both of whom are
well known and have many friends in
Vermont. We find in the Nashville
Union and american, of the oath uIt'"a0,
the following brief notice of her death.
"We chronicle this morning the
death of Mrs. Tuthill, wife of our well
known and highly esteemed citizen, r.
S. Tuthill, Esq, who died yesterday, af-
ter brief illness. She was an estim-
able lady, beloved by all who knew her.
In this sad bereavement, Mr.. Tuthill has
the sympathy of the entire community.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-01-09

ATTEMPT TO BREAK JAIL.-Sam Lu-
cas-, who was brought from Windsor to
the Bennington Jail, last week, by Sher-
riff Powers, attempted and nearly sue
ceeded in breaking out of jail, Thursday
night. He had, probably during the
day, concealed about his person a COM
mon case knife, from which he manu-
featured a saw, and, with this improved
instrument, sawed asunder the bolts of
his cell door, gaining access to the cor
ridor surrounding the cells. Here,
when only a few hours from freedom,
he was discovered and again placed in a
cell.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-01-09

JUDGE NoT.-The Montpelier Freeman
reports the following singular case, from
which we draw the moral Judge not
that We be not judged: A young man
by the name of Herman Straw, an en-
ploye in the Montpelier Manufacturing
Company's works, was charged on Mon
day with taking money [S1I50) from
the pocket of his roommate, by the
name of Hooker Hooker lost the
money, and as it did not appear that any
one else could have taken it, suspicion
very naturallyplaced the theft on Straw,
and so strong were the circumstances
against him, that preparations were be-
ing made for his arrest and commitment.
Straw denied taking the money, but
finally accepted a proposition to settle,
paying over the above named sum, and
in addition thereto, about two dollars as
cost, and then went about his business.
Tuesday, officer Tuttle, who had the
matter in charge, went to Straw and
handed him back tie money, telling him
they had found it on another person.
The Freeman says: ''Straw is a good
natured fellow, and as honest as he is
good natured." We should think, from
the facts given above, that he was good
natured to a fault.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-01-09

KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.-At the annual
convention of Vermont Lodge No. /,
Knights of Pythias, the following Off.
GERS were elected for the ensuing year
Z. Clark, G. G.
G. w. Wardwel, V. c.
c. w. Stafford, p.
NJ. p Flack, K. of r. and 5.
w. G. Landon, NJ. of Z.
Geo. Willis, NJ. of F.
r. n. Weeks, D. at A.
The above named officers will be in
stalled at the next convention, Jan. nth,
1873, at Odd Fellows Hall, in Cram
tons Block, at 80 o'clock, p. m.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-01-09

ACCIDENT ON THE RUTLAND & WASH
INGTON RAILROAD Immediately
after leaving Castleton station, the loco
motive, IF. E. Woodbridge" of Con-
ductor Tolhursts train, due in Rutland
at 4.55 o'clock, on Thursday afternoon
met with rather a singular accident.
When the locomotive was on the first
bridge east of the station, one of the
driving wheels broke square off from the
shaft and rolled off the bridge into the
river below. No one was hurt and nc
other damage was done to the train. A
telegram was Immediately sent to Rut-
land for a locomotive, which was dis
patched and the train arrived in Rut.
land only about one hour late.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-01-09

CASUALTIES IN 1872.-The past year
was fruitful in suicides as well as acci-
dents. In 1870, lis persons committed
felo de Sc; in 1871 the number had fall
len to 108; while in 1872 it had risen to
l4O. AS there was no great financial dis
arrangement we must attribute the in
crease to the severity of the weather,
which has been so destructive of life
aud property, and consequently pro-
ducer of despair in many hearts The
deaths from accidental causes have been
steadily growing for the last three years
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-01-09

\ CONTRAST. At our Republican
County Mass Convention, holden in
August last, the only speakers from out
of the State were Hon. George B. Lor-
ing, of Massachusetts, and General r.
s. Tuthill, of Tennessee. On tie 23d
of December, Gen. Tuthill was called
upon to part, by death, with his wife,
an estimable lady, greatly beloved by all
who knew her. Nine days later, Hon.
George B. Loring was unanimously
elected, amid the warmest commenda-
tions Of his friends as well as political
opponents, President of the Massachu-
setts Senate. We tender our coincidence
and sympathy to Gen. Tuthill, and our
congratulations to Mr. Loring.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-01-09

There is a snuff box now in the
Vanderspiegel family, Bennington Gen.
ter, that is 1875 years old. 1t contains
thirty-two dollars in gold, at par, and
its representative value, reckoned at
compound interest Is about $4,000. A
pinch of snuff from a $4,000 snuff
box; is not that luxury worth remem-
bering
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-01-09

MASONIC ELECTIoN.-At the annual
communication of Center Lodge No.
81 F. & A. NJ, held Thursday evening,
the following officers were elected for
the year ensuing:
Henry II. Smith, w. NJ.
Hiram A. Smith, 5. w.
c. V. Rollins, J. w.
B. W. Marshall, Treasurer.
James II. Dyer, Secretary.
George P. Russell, S. d.
l.. c. Needham, J. d.
J. B. Chandler, Tyler
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-01-09

Medical science has lately made q
frightful discovery. One of the most
eminent professors of Paris has submit
ted to the academy an invention of his
own by blowing air into their eyes. A
few seconds only are required for the
operation, which, besides, causes little
suffering. Experiments, it is affirmed,
have been made at Alfort which have
succeeded perfectly. One remarkable
feature of this new method of killing is
that it leaves no trace behind it, and is
as applicable to human beings as TO ami
mails.
Fortunately for Prince Bismark, bis
membership of one hundred and forty
one different German societies is an hon.
orary distinction not involving the pay
ment of yearly dues.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-01-09

FIRE IN FRANKLIN.-On Tuesday
morning, Jay Grice, of East Franklin,
sent small boy, with lantern, to his
barn to do the chores. The lantern was
accidentally upset, which ignited the
straw and, before the boy could give the
alarm, the fire had spread beyond con-
troll, burning the barn and an adjoining
one. No insurance.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-01-09

In 1870 they numbered T81; in 1871,
821 while in 1872 they had grown to
944, exclusive in each case of deaths by
drowning, which follow the same ratio,
that is, 1877, 179, and 2O6 in these years
respectively.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-01-09

CHAMPLAIN TRANSPORTATION Coa-
PANY.-At the annual meeting of the
Champlain Transportation Company
held at the Company's Office in Burling-
ton, Friday, the following officers
were chosen for the ensuing year:
President-L. G. B. Cannon, Burling-
ton.
ice-President-I. V. Baker, Troy,
n. Y.
Trcasurer-V. p. Noyes, Burlington.
General Superirrendent-A. L. Inman,
Burlington.
Directors-L. G. B. Cannon. Burling-
ton; |. V. Baker, Troy, n. y; Geo. FL.
Cramer, Troy, n. Y; John B. Page,
Rutland; Y. p. Noyes, Burlington 4;
George B. Chase, Boston, Mass; L. V.
K. Wilson, Rutland.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-01-09
CONSUMPTION OF GOLD.

What quantity Of gold has been used
in the arts and otherwise consumed must
be a matter of estimate or conjecture to
a great extent, but one thing is sufficient
" certain, yiz.:-that it has been vastly
greater since the discoveries in Califor-
MIA and Australia than before
On the other hand the boarding Of
gold has doubtless diminished during the
period referred to In all the countries of
ChristendOm.
Ny own opinion would be that about
81. $50, 900, 900 had been added to the
coin of the world since 1913 Much
that is coined is wrought up IN the arts
as being most convenient.
VALUE OF Az OUNCE OF GOLD II AMER-
ICAE COIN.
The dollar contains % $40 grains.
The ounce weight is $50 grains, which
divided by 25.S grains, S18.6 per or,
Troy. But the standard of fineness Of
the coin differs in different countries.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-01-09

all died or removed to parts unknown
Various are the rumors and the excite
ment is high. h.-ToIedo Blade.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-01-09

FRANKLIN COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AND
MECHANICAL SOCIETY. the annual
meeting held at Sheldon Wednesday, A.
A. Moore of Berkshire was elected
President; c. S. McAllister of Enos-
burgh and E. A. Smith of st. Albans
vice-presidents; j. II. Stuflebeau of
East Sheldon, secretary, and D. B. Stet-
son of Enosburgh Falls, treasurer. The
constitution was amended and two di-
rectors elected in each town.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-01-09

THE NEwFANE HERAnT.-"he Brattle-
boro PhGnir has a sketch of David
Brown, who died in Newfane, October
18th, at the age of 65 years, who was
something of local celebrity as her
nit. He met with a love disappointment
in early life which nearly unsettled his
reason and he developed an extraordina-
ry passion for books of travel. when A
years of age he married and lived hap
PLY for four or five years, when his
wife died, leaving an infant daughter
After this came his hermit life, he liv-
ing in house alone, buying and reading
books and writing poetry. In his ear
lier days he wrote and published five
hundred copies of a little book called
Florence Mangrove." 1t is said that at
the time of his death he had the largest
collection Of books and papers in Yer
mont.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-01-09

Cardinal Cullen calls on the Irish cler-
gy to prevent the holding of wakes by
the people.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-01-09
GOLD PRODUCT OF THE WORD FROM 1913
To 1871
s248,@5,ooO

Small amounts have been received
from sources not included in the above,
So the product has been full -, 500, ,00O,-
900.
The above may be relied on as essen
TALLY correct according to the London
Economist, and other respectable author
ities.
AMOUNT OF GOLD EXISTING PRIOR To
THE RECENT DISCOVERIES.
That isaltogether a matterof estimate.
There are 40 satisfactory data, even in
European countries or the United States.
Nothing is more uncertain.
The great Humboldt estimated the
quantity at $4,000, 100000. If so, the
addition would make the present amount
according to what has been stated, SILL
$50. 600. 900, and the increse since the
great discoveries are about seventeen
and one-half per cent.
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Rutland 9atlg 9era1d.

PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING.
Foot OF Center ST., Herald Block, Rutland,
Vermont.
PERMs.-s5 90 a year-S4.00 for six months
s3,OO for three months-Or IS cents Il
month.