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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-01-23

RgDUoTIoN OF PosTAGE.-There will
be a general approval of the decision Of
the House Committee on Post-Offices to
reduce the rate of letter postage to two
cents per half ounce. The expediency
of the measure is another question en-
tirely; but our traditions all favor the
cheapest possible rate of postage; and
when the reduction is once made, even
when tentatively, twill be impossible to
put the rate up again. The Committees
figures relating to the circulation of
printed matter through the mails are
striking; and the argument against the
passage of any such matter free. whcth-
er under franks or within the county
where printed, is irresistible.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-01-23

THE HoRsE ONCE MoRE.-We learn
that some of our "horsemen" are allow
ing their fears to run away with their
Judgment, in reference to the new horse
disease. If we understand this new
disease Alright, and we have given the
matter some investigation, there is no
need of any apprehensions of its appear
ance or spread in this neighborhood. 1t
Is not epidemic in its character. We use
this term, not because it is strictly cor
rect as applied to an animal, but because
1t conveys to every mind just the idea
intended Neither is it a disease float
ing in the atmosphere, as was the case
with the epizooty, and carried on the
waves of the air from place to place.
On the contrary it is entirely local in its
appearance, and is just as likely to at
tack horse as any other disease, and no
more so. The only connection, what
ever, that it has with the epizooty of
last fall, is that horses that were over
worked, or not properly cared for, i'm
mediately after their recovery from that
disease, are more liable to it, than other
horses. This would, naturally, be the
fact, with horses, as well as human
beings. A system, reduced by disease
or otherwise, would, of course, be more
liable to fresh disease than a robust,
healthy system. This new disease is
called cerebro-spinal menengitis, and
is prevailing, to some extent, in Boston,
as will be seen by reference to an article
in another column, as well as in New
York and, perhaps, in some other local
tiles. In Boston, the horses affected are
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-01-23
West Rutland.

Mrs. Mary, wife of Mr.. Michael
Burke, died on Thursday, the 9th inst,
after painful illness, of consumption.
Mrs. B. bore with christian resignation
her last illness, and calmly passed away
fssom this troubled vale, " honored and
loved by all who knew her. A brother
of the deceased died few months be-
fore of the same fell disease.
Mr.. B. Colligan, an aged man, who
was badly frozen by exposure to the Sc
we're cold of the night of December gath,
died recently from the effects of his in
juries.
The energetic proprietors of the
Mantle shop, here, are soon to begin the
manufacture of slate mantles. This
important addition to their already i'm
pOrtant business, will be hailed with
pleasure by this community, and dealers
generally, who will be alike benefited
by the successful growth of this insti-
tuition.
A free-and-easy individual from
Dandy, happened along this way re-
Gently with some produce which he sold,
and with the proceeds became-well, 50
that he became Indifferent to minor de
tails generally. In this agreeable mood
he sold his pung, harness, and would
have sold his horse, only the bidders
could not find stone-boat on which to
take the poor animal home, starvation
having crippled its progressive energies,
was then cruelty turned on the road to
pasture Mr.. Bergh's agents, we hear,
are at Saratoga, in the interest of some
belligerent roosters-hadn't they better
come up here?
This seasons crop of "beautiful
snow" which rests on the hill tops,
changed suddenly to it's primal state on
Thursday night, and Friday morning
witnessed loose matter hercabouts.
Floating on the restless waters again. "
"And there was hurrying to and fro, "
and many fishermen went out to see, ~
and the sight was not plea5urable to
their interests, but Lake Occasj0naI has
once more disappeared, and Whipple
Hollow, pro 5ono pu6ljeo, remains.
Some unknown miscreant cast q
stone through a stained glass win
dow Of st. Bridget's Church, on Friday
last. A reward of fifty dollars has
been offered for the arrest and convic-
ton Of the offender
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-01-23

is the story as we find it, and an odd one
it is. We have heard of locking up to
prevent an elopement, but never before
of locking up to promote one.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-01-23

NApoLEoN's FATuER-The death of
Louis Napoleon has revived the old
question as to his true parentage. The
belief is almost universal in Europe that
the dead Emperor was the son of the
Dutch Admiral, Verhule, and not Of
Louis Bonaparte. Twenty -four years
ago, when the empire was established,
Prince Napoleon openly repudiated him
as "a crow in the eagles nest" 1t is re-
lated that Charles Sumner, short time
since, referred in the Senate to the first
Napoleon as the ''reputed uncle of the
Emperor. He was chairman Of the
committee on foreign relations, and
fearing, on reflection, that the expression
would appear improper, coming from
such a source, he sent an autograph note
to the reporter of the Associated Press
requesting him to suppress the VOID re
puted The reporter complied but kept
the note as a curiosity of the future.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-01-23

sional action. He would act the same
way again. He was present when Ames
asked ex-senator Grimes to take $685.
600 worth of stock, Ames STIMULATING
that Grimes should divide with him all
dividends over ten per cent, to which
Grimes assented.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20.
Poland's Credit Mobilier committee
resumed investigation this morning.
Gen. Banks took a seat with the COM
mittee for the first time. Sydney Dill
Ion, president of the Credit Mobilier tes-
titled L knew shares were put into the
hands of Durant and Ames to fulfil pre-
yious contracts, but did not remember
the names of the persons Ames said he
was under obligations to; some allusion
was made to Congressman, but don't re-
member the names; think Ames men
toned James Brooks; witness said
Brooks came to him saying he had re-
ceiYed one hundred shares from Durant,
and under the rule was entitled to fifty
shares additional, which were finally
made over to Nelson, son-in-law OF
Brooks. At the same time Nelson Dor
rowed $1,000 of Dillon to pay for them
could not tell whether Nelson repaid the
$4,000 without looking at his books; did
not know what Ames did with the stock
transferred to him at an interview with
Brooks, relative to the fifty shares,
neither Alley nor McComb were present;
did not know where the books of Credit
MObilier were unless they were in the
hands of Mr.. Ham; never heard of Al
ley's connection with the transaction of
Brooks. Judge Poland asked the wit
ness to refresh himself from his books
about the Brooks-Neilson transaction,
and the committee adjourned until to-
morrow.
The Wilson committee examined no
witnesses this afternoon.
J. HUXLEY Ashton, ex-Assistant At
torney General of the United States, was
introduced as associate counsel with
Hon. Mr.. Perry for the government.
Adjourned until tomorrow morning.
WAsHIEGToN, Jan. 81.
The following is the sworn statement
of James Brooks before the Poland
Credit Mobilier investigation committee
Mr. McComb having sworn in the ear
ly part of this investigation, that / was
the only member of Congress, within
his knowledge. to whom had been given
NJ go
bride other members, and that fifty
shares had thus been given me without
consideration, naturally enough, when
thus outraged. felt indignant and de-
nounced him as perjurer. Mr. Alley
having since sworn that there is not one
word of truth in this part Of Mr.. Nc
Combs fabrication, and this having been
! confirmed by Mr.. Ames' testimony, !
ought. perhaps. TO let the case rest, and i
should let it rest thus but for the per-
sistent efforts here to impair testimony
of both. The following letter from the
acting Secretary of the Interior shows
my first official relation with the road
WASHINGTON. D. e.. Jan. 90, 1878.
| To L. P. Poland, Chairman, etc, etc,
House of Representatives
Sir,-Mr. James Brooks, of New
York, was commissioned a government
director of the Union Pacific railroad for
a term of one year from the third day of
| October, 1867, and the oath Of Office,
I nled by nm In thls department, Was
| taken March ODD. 1868.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-01-23

WARRINGTON, JdH' II.
The Wilson select investigation COM
mittee met at 1890 to-day. MIR. Perry,
counsel employed by the government,
took his seat. The chairman said that
he had received, from the Secretary of
the Interior, the report of the govern
ment commissioners, in which the Wy
oming coal contract is discussed, and
also the names of the government direc-
Smyrna times., 1873-01-08
Our Bodily Infirmities.

Physical infrmties the of ALL Millions always
SICK No man. woman or child is uniformly in perfect health
Much however of the sickness and suffering which render life
burden to of fellow beings earelesness
and neglect mighty antdote to the leading of dis
ease has been provided 1t is harmless efficient No
poisonous drug enters into its composition undehled
muan tonic and aperent of which ingredient is veg
table, This unexceptOnabe and restorative med-
cine Is not thing under the SUM- HOstetters Stomach
bters will have been before the world quarter oil
century, and II Is not too much to that thousands aye
tens OF thousands using who would have been IN
their had they not been strengthened and
sustained by wholesome stimuan. The rapidty with
which minor ailments become when neglected obstinate
Diseases is well known This tonic famous for the immed
ate check which breeders oil deadly disorders
The sensation Of the sick headache the nervousness
the ndsposition to exertion, the the confusion
oain the physical debility which intended to premonsh
us oil the approach of serious danger invariably removed
oy lew doses OF the Bers The tame OF the preparation as
genuine specific dyspepsia bilious complaints maarlous
levers rheumatism and chrsnc debility wide the world
and In these days Of infamous when fierce cath
srtcs that rob the invalid Of his strength
are advertised nvgorants o. it indeed blessing to
kind that Hseter Stomach Bters everywhere procur
able, aud everywhere popular.
Smyrna times., 1873-01-08

JAY GoULD's LITTLE GAME IN ERIE 1t is
reported that Jay Gould, just previous to the
Boston fire sent a prominent Broad street
speeulator to London, with letters of credit to
large amount, and orders to buy calls upon
an immense number of Erie shares The
stock 10 New York had been depressed by
GOuld about 10 per cent, and was made to
look very weak on purpose to induce the
English speculators to sell calls at cheap rates.
No teleRrams were sent by cable, and the
market for Erie was kept down until the return
OIL the New York agent, who came back by the
steamer City of Brussels two weeks ago.
When the calls we're all secured the trap was
sprung, and Erie shares ran up 10 per cent
within two days. Rumor estimates Gould
profits by millions.
Smyrna times., 1873-01-08

o.rs a San Francisco paper expresses the un
$aaIaed belief that If udas lscariot had lived
~ .nst city he would never have hanged him
SJ;l' out would have stood couple of trials,
SsOursed s;sd his thirty pieces Of silver in judi
''OuS manner, and been free man to-day.
Il ihe public debt statement for January lst
HSnoTs an increase of 81, 1884, ,707 since Decem-
Ss ISL. The increase is attributed TO very
sfy payments during the month, and to the
a's That three millions of revenue collected
tba bbs'c not been reported, and do not appear in
me jury in the second trial of Edward s:
GG.TIkes at New York, for the assassination OF
SSo.Onel James Fisk, rendered q verdict on
srsarnnay s,san night of murder in the first de-
ma. al San Francisco, Laura Fair has begun
sueesdlngs for libel against G.. Thistieton. the
sssa libel consisting in series of caricatures
'sanst her during her murder trial.
,ho Delaware Railroad Bonds, interest pay.
Isso miannually-January and July-due In
M" lot sale by John McIear x Son, Bankers,
:" 0VZ Market ST., Wilmington, Del.
Smyrna times., 1873-01-08

Northern Pacific 7-3O Gold Bonds. for sale
at par and interest. John MrLear & Son,
Bankers, No. 6O2 Market St., Wilmington.
Smyrna times., 1873-01-08

LASTING aLoyELIYEssTweny when paint pearl
powder running the and destroy
ing the health of fashion, HAGAEs MAGNOLIA BALM
brought out botanical cosmetic guaranteed TO
bloom beauty the skin From that time the
present has continually rising in public estimation
and unexceptOnabe preparation of its class
Instead producing artificial metallic surface like the
deadly ename whiting the cutce like the poisonous fluids
sold under various names keeps the skin
soft velvet renders 1t as smooth and glossy Satn and i'm
parts that delicate, tnge. which is the BEAU
loveness This exquisite chrOmatic effect
not transient BY applying the BALM daily be proonseC
from youth lady purchased the first bottle
article nineteen that her complex
ion forty pureT clearer brilliant than ii ha
" and she attributes its beauty solely to the oa
use of Hagan's Magnolia Balm.
Smyrna times., 1873-01-08
DEATHS.

sTEyENsON.-In Felton, the 18th ult. Of msmbranous
Group Mary Elizabeth second daughter OF NJ NJ and Lydia
w. Stevenson. aged yeaas months and 10 days
REYNOLDsOn the 4h, Backbird Miss Sarah Reynolds
in her Goth rear.
WILSON-Near Clayton. the Cd inst. Mr. Henry Wilson
son Of Peter Wilson, in the 4oth year of his age
wALCOTT-In Rousevile, Pa On Saturday Dec 8Sh lSIE
Mrs Emily waleott, wife OF Oliver wolcott formerly oil
Smyrna times., 1873-01-08

CoUGHs AND COLDS AT the present time when
diseases of the throat and lungs leqne nt every
one should bear mind The necessity OF attending TO
a cough or cold at the first commencing. A cough
no matter how slight" should be cured; when ne
Hasssns Compound Syrup Of Tar never ias in curing
the worst cases of coughs. colds. hOarseness, sore
throat bronchitis asthma and Group. IL is Infala
BILE remedy for whoOpDg cough
Sold by all Drug Stores and Dealers throughout th'
UniIed States
r. S-See that the signature OF Russell & Lands
Propr's, is on each wrapper.
Smyrna times., 1873-01-08

preparation widely and tavoraby known Halls Vege
table Scan Hair Renewer needs few words praise
This compound has its the highest favor in the
public mind; and muttudes who have vanly used other
remedies for the of their hair have trying the
Scsn Renewer been made glad by the speedy restoration
their hair its color and the thin locks thcken
ed in the days of early youth 1t also prevents the hail
falling and glossy and is altogether the best
preparation for intended before the pubPts
burg Chronicle.
Smyrna times., 1873-01-08
Roll ON great Pill of Aver. roll on

Roll ON! great Pill of Aver, roll on
Through miles emboweled roll
Roll on!
Through those whose livers chafe the soul
Through those whose feeble stOmachs tail
Through mesentaries waxen pale
Through all who live in aches and all
Ever roll on!
Roll o'er the prairies OF the natiOn,-
For the sick and i'll of every statiOn
Roll down the Andes-tOwering mountains
Roll over Airics golden fountains!
Through India aud the Chersone Sc!
Through distant isles OF Japanese!
Wherever dwells a sinking heart
Roll on. to do your mighty part,
Ayers Pills, rell On.-Putnam for Oct.
Smyrna times., 1873-01-08

At Decatur, ILL.,, last Friday morning, the
iahlly Of A. Culp, numbering seven persons,
were taken violently sick after breakfast with
symptoms Of poisoning. A physician who was
called in found that a paper of arsenic had
Oeen deposited in the pump from which water
wa was taken to prepare coffee for the breakfast.
1Iaere is no clue to the person who put it there.
tne family, at last accounts. continued very ILL.,
Out we're considered out of danger.
Smyrna times., 1873-01-08
THE, MARKETS.
MARRIAGES.

MELONY-PRATT-In SMYRNA, the lst inst, BY the Rev.
T. Miller Mr. George Mallory Miss Martha Pratt, both
OF this town.
sTEVENS-CRAwFORD.-OnW Wednesday evening, JAN LIST.
s at the residence Of the brides iathsr s. Crawford
Esq, by the Rev Geo A. PhGbus Mr. VIM. A. Stevens to
Miss NJ Lizzie Crawford-both OF the ALLEY this town
sINIX-SMITH-On Jan End the Smyrna NJ T. Parsonage
by Mr. Isaac Sink to Miss Matte A. smith all o
Kent q. Del.
Smyrna times., 1873-01-08

II is stated that after March 4th the Presi-
aeat will issue an order giving notice that the
acceptance Of candidacy for State office,
u S the holding of such Office, especially in a
oIa'e Legislature. will be deemed cause for
removal from Federal Office. Trouble has
arisen 10 some of the Southern States by such
ae!lOn a on the part of Federal Office holders,
sound policy.
Smyrna times., 1873-01-08

Money received on deposit and interest
allowed Stocks, Bonds, &C., bought sold and
exchanged, by John McLear & Son, Bankers,
No. 5O2 Market ST., Wilmington, Del.
Smyrna times., 1873-01-08
LOST

On Tuesday evening, December 81, 1873. Squir
rel FUR CAPE Lost h Is supposed. on the road
between Mr. j. M. Wrights. in ThOrOughare Neck
and smyrna. or between Smyrna and James e.
Moores. The finder will be Literally Iewsrded ior
;,s y.,nrn 10 MRs MARY T.. MOORE.
National Republican., 1873-12-03
TIRED OF LIFE.
suIcidc by lIsssiuR-A widow and FEST
orphans tho consequence - Res ul,s sl

saIcidc by IIssGiuR-A Widow and Fssr
orphans tho Consequence - Resui,s Or
Intemperunce and Dissipation.
Yesterday added another to that long list OF
the fatal results Of intempcranoe which have for
years past--but with more alarming rapidity
rccently-visited this District. Hardly crime
OF any magnitude has boon recorded here but It's
direct cause has been traced 10 this uncon-
trolled passion with some mon for strong drink,
aud while under It's influence. That II cannot
be avoided Ia evident from the repeated failures
In that direction In other cities and states, which
have tried by every manner OF lcgtslatiou 10 pro
h,bt the sale OF spiriiuous liquors, and then In
The facts Of tho oaso to which reference u
made are about as follows: Yesterday morning
about " o'clock Mr. John Wheeler entered the
and stated to the orlcer In charge that while
cunning In the wood Of Mr.. Henry KenglA, q
short distance beyond Georgetown, he had been
with the body Of man suspended BY the neck
with stout rope from one Of the trees. He had
not taken time TO make any examination, bot had
fact The coroner was st on once noiiacd. and an an
Ofncer dispatched TO the scene with instructions
TO guard the body until the arrival Of that ofi-
sa A1og. 9Soes he I.d hs y and being
certificate for burial.
The body was then cut down and taken to the
city, where, after some time, It was Identified As
that Of Jonn Wilson, well Known butcher, who
for some time past has been induiging In strong
drink, and being out OF employment was much
depressed In spirits; In fact Ii Ia stated by those
VINO Knew hlt that on one or two previous occa.
sions. Then laboring under similar feelings, he
has attempted suicide In different ways.
Wilson leaves wife and four children, from
whom he departed the morning previous never
to return alive. lie made no explanation &c
them OF his intention Of self-destruction, aud
their grief can DO better imagined than de
scrlbed. The body was turned over to them fo
| burial, aud the funeral will take place to-day.
National Republican., 1873-12-03
CONGRESSIONAL NOTES.

. Il Is understood that the list Of House CON-
mittees will be announced by speaker Blaine TO-
day, or tomorrow At the outside.
A caucus OF Republican Senators will be held
TO-DAY 10 nominate q chaplain to oil the vacancy
produced by the resignation OF Rev, j. p. New
man.
Senator Ames will resign his place In the
senate In the course Of q few weeks, to enter
upon the duties OF Governor OF Misslsaippi.
The committee appointed on Monday night by
the House caucus has framed bill reducing the
salaries OF members Of Congress to the original
nQure, $1,000 per year, leaving the law as II ID SO
far as IL relates TO mileage.
The old House Committee on Revolutionary
claims has been abolished, and new one, to be
tnoWn ~ the Committee on War Claims, was
yesterday made by the House, to which Will be
referred war claims OF all kinds.
| A Senatorial caucus will be held this evening
| or tomorrow 70 consider the reorganlzing the
Committees OF that body. No material changes
Will likely be made. The vacancy on the Trans
| portation Committee occasioned by the reaigna-
/ ton OF senator Casserly will be ned, and AZ II
| Il undeTstood that Senator Ames will shortly re-
| sign, q senator will probably be substituted IN
/ his place on the above committee.
In the present House OF Representatives there
| are two Butlers, three Clarks, Qncluding Free
| man, who lndulges In hnal 81 two Cobbs, two
| Hales, three HaTrises, two Hawleys, two Hazel
tons, two Hoars, two McDllls, two ParkerS, two
| Platta, two Robertses, two Robinsons, two say
lors. Zone Isr) two Scudders, two shoemakers,
| Zone spelled schu,) ave Smiths, two Wards, two
Wizards, four Wllllamses, three Wilson'S, anu
j two Youngs.
National Republican., 1873-12-03
Personal.

Col. James 8. Chambers, publisher Of the
Philadelphia Day, Is ut tho Ebbltt house.
Gen. W. L. MCMILLAN IL en- route to v ashington
TO obtain, II possible, his seat as Senator from
Louisiana.
james R, Young was yesterday nominated for
Executive Clerk Of the Senate by the caucus Of
Senator Lewis, Of virginia, has resumed his
senatorial duties In greatly Improved health,
much to the qualification Of his numerous
friends.
Ex-senator Nesmith, now Representative Of
where he received the cordial greetings Of his
friends.
Last evening, John ]. Herman, ESQ.,, proprietor
Of the Wall street Financial News Agency, left
here, whittier he had come on Important fiscal
business, which he accomplished with his usua
dispatch. -1...
DIR, Rrnest Juch, Baron Reuters representa-.
tive for America left the city last evening. Ill,
generous hospitality aud s1nve manners have
won for him host Of friends In the newspa
per and financial circles Of Washington.
Messrs. Geo; ". Childs, the enterprising eii.
banker, Of Philadelphia, arrived In town las
night 70 inspect the improvements made In tn,
District by the Board Of Public Works, 1t is sup
posed, with q view Of infusng . little of tn,
| same spirit into the managers OF the proposet
centennial celebration, who are now making
| their preparations In the city OF Brotherly Love
Senior Antonio Aquilera, the vice president o
the Cuban Republic, arrived here this evening
and Is stopping at the Arlington. Senior sac
pedes, was formerly known as the Marquis d
Santa Ducio, which lille he resigned when b
engaged In the struggle for Cuban independ
ence. He Is about sixty years OF age, and ha
sentatiyes. Cubans here say the war for indie
pendence will be waged with Increased vigo
under the new administration.