The Rutland weekly globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-19

THE HERMIT's LETTER.

THE HERMITs LETTER.
Anna Dickinson's Failure ubenstein-Th
Century Club-The Late DR.. Sprague-somo
Albany Clergymen1 Croaker & Co.
New YORK, May 10. 1876.
The failure OF Anna Dickinson is the
first crumb of real comfort which Oakley
hall has had since he went through the
"crucible." As misery loves company, he
now finds that he has the very best socie-
ty in his misfortune. One Of the lessons
taught by Miss Dicknson's failure is the
danger OF coming too suddenly before a
critical audience. TO learn the stage re-
quires years of practice which can only be
acquired in provincial engagements. Mrs.
Siddons began theatrical life when mere
child, and though Charlotte Cushman made
her deJut in Boston. 1t was when that
ely was Il small town of little culture. Be
sides this, Miss Dickinson has achieved
fame as Il lecturer, and she should remem.
Der that few even of the most gifted excel
in more than one yole She is TOO old to
be naturalized to stage life. 1t was said
by Virgil, mon omnes possumus," we can
not do all things. Genius runs in speciali-
ties. Let Miss Dickinson be content with
q distinction which thousands have envied.
THAT RUBENsTEN AFFAIR.
The death of this wretch saves the public
the expense of his execution, which would
have cost $500. 1t also gives the Hebrews
of this city and Brooklyn the satisfaction
of saying that none Of that race has here
suffered the death penalty. This indeed
affords great comfort to the congregation
OF Bethhamadhogod, of which Rubenstein
was member, 1t Is the centre of the or
| thodoX Hebrew faith, and here the ritual is
maintained in its detail of formula with an
almost iron rigor. Great thanksgiving,
therefore, prevails among these ancient
| Hebrews, who view it as divine interposi-
ton, and the exercises tomorrow will
therefore be of special interest. In this
congregation nothing but Hebrew is heard
| They resist all tendencies to degenerate,
and consider their synagogue sacred de-
pository OF the truth. To have hanged
| Rubenstein would have-thrown Ludlow
street into mourning, and left a stigma of a
most painful character. Upon the whole
there is no one to regret that the gallows
has in this manner been cheated.
THE KHEDNE's AGENCY.
The interest IN Egypt, excited by Mr..
Franciss letters and other soalUes OF lnfor-
nation, renders it an important fact that
the khedivc has a business agency in this
city. This may be found at the corner of
Maiden lane and South street, where s. L..
Merchant represents the ancient kingdom.
When | called there learned that Mr..
Merchant was daily expected on his return
| from Egypt, with fresh information on i'm
portant points. AS the Egyptian army, as
well as Judiciary, contains an important
American element, such an agency becomes
a place of decided interest, and any inquir-
les which our readers make at that place
will have respectful attention.
TnR CENTURY CLUB.
Last Saturday night this club had its reg
ular meeting, on which occasion some very
beautiful pictures were exhibited. The
most striking picture, however, was liv-
ing one, presenting youth and age IN mark
ed contrast. This was found in the edi'
torial ranks, the features and forms being
those of Whitelaw Reid and William c.
Bryant-th0 Oldest and youngest of our ed
itors. Reid wears remarkably well, consid'
ering the heavy burden he has borne during
the last seven yeirs. The nois of the
Bergen explosion WIS heard, and yet failed
to slarlle the club, for its effect were chief
Is felt by those who live near the river. lr
some houses on the banks of the Hudson
10 miles from The scene of disaster the belll
were rung. No such explosion has evei
occurred here, and it gives us some idea Of
what may be expected in the blowing up Of
| Hell Gate.
THE SWEENEY CASE.
The struck jury in the Peter B. Sweeney
case is one of more than average inteili
gence and character. II includes the well
known crockery dealer Callamore, Bryce
the cotton dealer, the architect Haight
Camman, and also Lancer, both bankers
Allen Hay, the noted soap maker, Steiuwa.
of piano fame, and William Irving Clark
a prominent merchant. The latter Is
nephew of the author, Washington Irving
Such jury has seldom been brought int
service and we see the benefit arising from
the method of Striking" 1t was but lit
tie known until Charles O'COnor revived /
in the Jumel case with great success. MIR
OConor now awaits with interest the de
cision of the committee of the bar, befor
which he so ably vindicated himself. Hi
speech before the committee was remar
able effort, when we remember that he hat
just left a sick room, and for so long
time had been unable to take any food
He remarked to me that he was surprised
at feeling so well when he had gone through
so long famine. He does not intend Il
accept any more practice, and 1t may be no
ticed as peculiar circumstance that an ad
vocate who began pleading for other
should close his professional career by de
Tense of himself. Seldom has more i'm
pressiye sight been presented at our ba
than this old man appealing to his younge
associates to wipe off the stain OF mall
cious SANDER.
THE DEAD PREACHER.
William B. Sprague died in the fullnes
of an honored life, and the usual resolu
tions of respect have been adopted by hi
former parish. Mr.. Sprague had done 81
much in ohronicling other preachers tina
he deserves more extended notice than b
has yet received. Perhaps while writing VI
the host OF pulpit worthless of the America
church he may have turnsd momentar
thought upon himself, as Gray did in tn
following beautiful manner:
"For thou who mindful OF the unhonored dead
Dost In these lines their artless tale relate;
ferchance by lonely contemplation leu
some kindred spirit may inquire thy tate"
Mr.. Sprague was noted for elegance o
person, amiability of disposition, and
courtesy which was sometimes considere
excessive. He was industrious TO a Pre-