davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-29
DRUGS. MEDICINES. &C.
DRUGS AND MEDICINES.

DRUGS AND MEDICINES. - r-..
TINE SUBSCRIBERS ARE NOW RECEIVING
II their Spring and Summer supplies of
Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils, Dyestuffs, &C.,
which has been carefully selected of the Importers and
Manufacturers, TO which they invite examination from
their friends and the public generally feeling assured they
can please both in price and quality -
WILLIAMS HAYWOOD s...
-s- B. Wholesale and Retail Druggists.
Raleigh, n c., April 90, 1860. So IT,
r-..- BELL COLOGNE.
A FINE SUPPLY OF THIS JUSTLY CELEBRATED
IA Cogne just received. Also Farina Cologne in long
and Wckered bottles. Bazns quart size family Cologne
and many others Of superior quality, in Store, and
For sale cheap by
WILLIAMS & HAYWOOD.
Raleigh, N c., April 20, 1850 S2-tf
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-29
INSURANCE COMPANIES.
NORTH-CAROLINA MUTUAL LIFE INSU.
RANCE COMPANY.

NORTH-CAROLINA MUTUAL LIFE INSU-
RANCE COMPANY.
al.Ei "9 = OFFIcE RALsIea, N. c.
vTHIs COMPANY TAKES RISKS upon ALL
u healthy lives between the ages of IA and go years
for year. seven years. for lfethe dssurerS for
life participating in the profits of the Company Slaves
between the ages of 10 and so years. insured Tor one
year FIVE years for twothrrds their market value
All losses paid within 80 days after satisfactory proof is
presented. ...... .-t.. ....--.s
DIRECTORS FOR 1860 AND 1861.
S q W H Sassss. r. H 5 Ann
E " H. nf h.1i, E E F. F. F F2s1;
OFFICERS:
CHAs L. JOHNSON. President,
W, W. HOLDEN, Vice President,
H. W. Hustled Attorney,
W. H. JONES, Treasurer,
K. H. BATTLE, Secretary,
W. H. McKEE, Med. Examiner.
G. RooT,
W. H. MCKEE,
For further information the public is referred to the
pamphlets and forms Of proposal which may be obtained
at the office of the Company or any Of ITS Agencies
Address. R. H. BATTLE,
Secretary.
Raleigh. Aug. 4, 1860. 6S-ly.
GREENsBOROUGH MUTUAL INSURANCE
COMPANY,
Pays all Losses Promptly!
DIRECTORS:
John A. Mebane, W. J. Mcconnell, C. p MendenhAll d.
p. Weir James NJ Garrett, John Cole N H. d. Wilson,
VIM Bsrringer, David Mcknight, NJ. s. Sherwood, Jed.
H. Lindsay Greensboruugh w. A. Wright, Wilmington;
Robert T. Troy. Lumberton Alexander Miller. Ncwbern
Thudens MCGEE Raleigh Thomas Johnson Yanceyville;
Dr. w. Z. Ramsey WadeS6oruugh; Rev. R. c. Maynard
Frankliuton; DR.. L. +. Watson, Watsonville.
n. Fl. D. WILSON, President,
JED. II. LINDSAY, Vice President
G. p. MENDENHALL, Attorney.
PETER ADAMS, Secretary and Treasurer.
WM Il. CUNNING. General Agent
". ). , MeCoNNEL, -
j. NJ. GARRETT, !
All communications on business of the office should be
Greensboro, n. C, June IL, 1869
N. C. MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE co.
a T the Annual Meeting of the North. Carolina Mutual
IN Fire Insurance Company, held the 10th of Janua
nv, the following persons elected Directors aud OIL
Gers ior the ensuing year:
DIRECTORS:
Henry D. Turner, Raleigh
J. Williams,
g W D: Iintchinss.
Kemp p. Battle,
George Little.
James NJ TUwles, "
James E. Huvt, Washington.
Alex Mitchell, Newb
Joshua G. Wright, Wilmington.
John NJ. jones', Edenon.
Geu. ". Charles Eiz beth City.
JOS Ramsay Plymouth.
]. W Harrell, Murfree>born'.
H. Il Williams, Charlotte.
Samuel Watkins, Milton.
\. W. Steel Fayetteville.
Joseph White, Arson County.
Josh. Bonner, Salem.
i. 7. SUNNY AShevi!ie
OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY.
T. II. Selby, Prtsi4.mt
H. d. Turner. Tics President.
John ii. Bryan -4ttOrn.4
Hamden > Smith. .Scerttdr, ana Treasurer.
T. II Sei6y, el-gFe'o
CIV. d Huichings J
This Company has in successful operation l2
years. and continues take risks upon all classes prup
:he State. Except Steam MlS and Turpeniine Dis
tirrieS upon favorable Terms Its Policies cover
property amounting nearly $oru large portion Of
which in country risks; and its present capital is
five hundred thousand dollars in bonds property secured
All communications in reference should be
addressed TO the Secretary, postpaid
HAMDEN s SMITH, Seq
Raleigh. Jan IL, 1861. -
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-29
TRUSTEES NOTICE.

A s TRUSTEE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED
"A To me Gy X. Il. WEATIlERS, for certain purposes
therein named, in possession of his notes and
accounts and all persons indebted to him hereby motif
fed To pay me I'd. Cantwe Esq my Attorney. Longer
indulgence cannot be given.
b. I. BENTON. Trustee.
Raleigh. Oct. Il, 1850. SS-tJanl.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-29
MILITARY TACTICS.

MILITARY TACTICS.
CHOPPERS MAC0MB'S TACTICS--A concise system of
~ Instructions and Regulations for the Militia and Vol
unteers of the United States coprehendng the exercises
and movements of the Infantry, Light Infantry and Rife
men, Cavalry and ARTILLERY.
SCOUTS INFANTRY TACTICS-Iu Volumes.
For sale at
POMEROYS.
Raleigh, n. c., Feb 90, 1860. lift
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-29

MARIAN HARLAND'S NEW BOOK.
NrEMESIS; BY Marian Harland, Author of Alone"
"a Hidden PATH" Moss Side" etc. Price 81 25
This day received and
For sale by
W. L. POMEROY.
Raleigh y. C., Aug IsSu g.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-29

I'D AILROAD IRON AT CITY POINT.-SGO
n Tons Railroad lrun Pattern, SO pounds TO the yard
For sale by
JAMES DUNLOP,
Petersburg. Va.
October 12. 1860. SIT.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-29

LADIES KID GAUNTLETTs,
LADIES KID GLOVES, AT rs CENTS A PAIR.
W. H. l. r. .. TUCKER.
DEC Z, 1850. LOTT
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-29
NEW WATCHES. JEWELRY. SILVER AND
PLATED WARE.

Jan. 4, 1851,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-10-10

The Brandon Gazette learns that some
theft or thieves stole a number of articles
OF bed clothes, table linen. &c, from the
premises of Mr.. Joseph Kelley in Pitts
ford last Sunday night,
New STREET.-A new street has been
opened and fenced between Center and
Washington streets, incersecting the latter
at point some half dozen rods west of
the Herald Office. 1t is not yet in pass
able condition for teams.
81 Gen. Mansfield has been appointed to
the command CT Fortress Monroe, in place OF
Gen. Wool. 1t is stated that the latter has
been assigned to no other duty as yet.
The roads have been very much damaged
in this vicinity by the heavy rains of the past
few days.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-10-10
MASONIC.

The Grand Chapter of the State of Yer
mont held its annual convention at St. Johns
bury, Oct. , The follow officers were
elected for the ensuing year:
NJ. Z. Barzillai Davenport, Brandon, Grand
Hiqh Priest.
f. Gamahrl Washburn, Montpelier
D,j1uy Gra,m H9h Priest
f. Samuel Wilson, Vergennes, Grant
E. Levrrpjt b. Englesby, Burlington,
Comm. william G. Shaw, burlington, Grand
Treasurer.
q" John b. IIouenbeck, Burlington,
Glul1d Secretary.
Henry Ruggles POultney, Grant
CAPT. Of tie Host
Rev. Eli Ballou, Montpelier, Grand
Chaplain.
Rev. i. F. Stewart, Burlington,
.lSst Grant Chaplain.
5. NJ. Waite, BrartIeboro,
L. p Dickinson, Brattebor0,
W. f. Nichols, Brattlcboro,
G,u,m NtewarIH.
Benilmiu Smith, RGtland, Grant
Lcrtur.
G.or.c NJ Hall. Swanton,
Stephen II. Pierce, White River
junction, Asst Grand LECTURERS.
Daniel llurburt, Bradford, Gr0nd
James H. Capen, bradrboro, Gr0"
I4Ic.
The next meeting OF the Grand Chapter
will be held at Brattleboro on the first
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-10-10

INCIDENT OF THE BIG BETHEL FIGHT-
At the battle of Big Bethel, the captain of
a Mass. company gave orders to his men
when they saw the flash of the guns in the
enemy's battery, to fall instantly on the
ground, that the balls might pass over them.
One OF the company not hearing the order,
remained standing when the enemy had fired,
and seeing his comrades all fall to the ground,
was heard to say to himself, My God, are
they all killed! guess shall have to fight
same"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-10-10
THR FoREIGN BALANCE.-The monetary
articlt. of the New York Herald saws

THR FoREIGN BALANCE.-The monetary
article of the New York Herald says:
"Our Expectations will show decline this
wear OF >l8O,O00, C00-the articles ceaslng to
lie io,nnrtcd, consisting mainly of manutac-
tur,a cortons, woolen>. silks liners, hard
wal. i",yelry aui uli,cts t art ami luxury,
the. = oducts OF British and French industry.
Tie ~ lhus ,n>'s kn4lani and Fran" a
maract tor 81 No.000,000 worth PEE annum
of the product, OF their industry, and saves
lis an unnecessary expenditure of a like sum.
On the other Land, our XportS-omltting
cotton from view for the present, will show
very large increase over past years, they be-
inc articles of absolute necessity, with which
Europe cannot dispense. The United States
are in fact, so independent and selt-suthclng
a country, that they can at a moments no
tee reduce their consumption Of foreign
goods one half without Inconvenience ;
whereas Europe cannot reduce her importa
tons from this country without inhIcting a
direct injury on her people. As long as the
war lasts our tariff and the temper Of our
people will prevent the consumption OF for
rign goods here; and thus, by the time the
war ends, our manufacturers will not only be
as we'll prepared to supply our home market
as British manufacturers are to supply theirs
but they will be ready TO compete succes>tui-
" with Great Britain in the South American
and As,atic markets. Thus We shall thence
forth import nothing from abroad except ar
ticlps which cannot be produced here, Sucl
a. tea. coffee, >ngar. hides, wines, &C.; whlI,
Europe will still he compelled to purchase
here as the cheapest market, enough corn
wheat. flour, provisions, cotton and tobacco
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-10-10

INsrALLAuoN.-We understand that the
public Installation Of officers of Friendship
Division. Sons Of Temperance, at their hall
in our village Monday evening, was well .at-
tended, and that thu ceremonies were Of a
highly interesting character
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-10-10

AcCIDENT-The wife Of David San.
der of ProctorsviIle, was considerably
injured on the fair grounds, during the
fare on Wednesday afternoon, by being
thrown from carriage in which she was
riding, Another carriage ran over it
causing it to overtum. She struck on
her shoulder as she fell, and it was feared
broke her collar bone but soon after the
accident, with some assistance, she was
able to 90 Oft the feld-and it is hoped
her injuries were not as serious as at first
supposed.-B Times.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-10-10

The PIRATE SUMTEE.-Intellieenc by
the Northern Light, from Aspinwall Sept.
26 states that the United States steamer
Keystone State had arrived at ii at port on
goth, and was coaling preparatory to gong
to sea again Her crew and officers are en-
loving good health, Number of men, 100.
She traced The Sumter from ST. Thomas
to Trinidad and other Islands, The Key
stone STATE recapturrd two vessels which the
Sumptrr had taken, and placed their rebel
crews or board the Pownatan, which is now
on her track down tn" Brazilian coast. The
crew of the Sumter is reported to be only
sixty men, her machinery is partly out OF
order, her Smoke-prpe Is down, and she is
disguised as d sailing vessel It is also re-
ported that She took aboard two hundred
ions Of coal and put to SEA without footing
the bill.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-10-10

GOLDEN WEDDING.-On Saturday even
ing last. Hon. Martin Lee and wife, of Gran
VILE, Washington county, celebrated the
fftieth anniversary of their wedding A large
and happy circle of friends assmebIed to
greet and congratulate the venerable couple
who commenced fifty years ago to climb the
hiI # life together.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-10-10

Commodore Pauldng is to 90 to New Y ork
to relieve Commodore BreeSe, and Commo-
dore Stringham will remain in Washington
to aid in arranging the contemplated naval
expeditions to the Southern coast, which will
bc satisfactory to those who have regretted
the loss Of lis services.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-10-10

STATE ELEcrIoNs-The States Of Penn
sylvania Ohio. Indiana, Iowa and Mnneso-
tr held their annual elections yesterday, but
the occasion undoubtedly passed off with very
little interest
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-10-10

1t is stated that a young lady in Bel
lows Falls. of sweet sixteen good look
ing and accomplished, declares her readi-
ness to wed the man who shall shoot
jeff. Davis, provided the lucky one is not
already encountered. Don't all shoot at
once.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-10-10
WEEKS MAGIC COMPOUND

4 SIRE AND SOVEREIGN REMkD1
-FuR- -,,l.,,,,
CnI'IHS. COLDS. GROUP. ASTHMA. W hooI-
ia C0UGH. >OKt THROAT BhoN M
unAEStNE>1, lNFLUkNLA, FEVER AOIE.
n - ,ynrrapretiU relieve Group I'm I'VE minutes
TO break up common CoIu IL d elHS-' '--5
To relieve Asthma at Ohce'1 ,.,1,,.g ,,re
To cure all Coughs and diseases oI tue LuH6'' P'N
viOur to liberation. - %. ,e,h ls5a
Nassrs f. b MAGooN Col have been IoI quite,
number OF yea RI addicted 10 sort OF hecuo
@ Icra.iG,aI Needing at the lungs frequently haIi
a mint at tune tried in vain All me o 80
edi.s hera lded in the newspapers, anu al iast
Cd To 1--WE your Weeks Magic COMPOUND uIal' anu
Inck, TOO tor before ! had taken t"o ooties, th1
bleeding had entirely ceased, and III . sLoIt ,is
va. entirely relieved OF my cough anu nave HAN ~
attack OF either complaint since
Very respectfully yours, ouyuNUv
Fyoy1 Rer E. 5. Smith ID. D., fTeStde"' o ave"
Haupion Institution!
The Magic comuouud " hch you lurnlsheu me last
Spring when / suffering most severely Otu .S
effects of long continued :old upon ID! lungs, ae'
lie a charm The first night after taxing IL,
c0nhe6 les and slept better than for weeks before
and the use of 1t finally removed the dlmcuIy ehe
ly. | should II sgain IN preieIebce " any i'N-
cine have tried "men trny T. B. SMITH
Fairfax Vt, April "a, 1850.
rival BOTTLES q ATS
VIM JOSLYN g. SONS, Barton, VI, WhoIesaIe
AGENTS for Western and Northern N i','o Will"
all orders should be addressed N n rou,s
SUu ~ .o nv dealers generally throughout the
County
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-10-10

John W. CLARK, OF Monprhcr has been
appointed Quar'cma,ter of the Sixth Regi-
ment. Ar Montpelier papers commend him
hi0LlY.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-10-10
COTTONS ADV Al GIN 6


DIRECTIONS FOR sELP MEASUREMENT.
l4t-Number of inches around the neck from but
ton 10 button hole. AXE OFF necktie &no put
the measure around the collar baG d OF our shirt
When buttuued
end r. Number OF inches around the chest under the
aTmpIt~
to knuCkie bone of little finger. tor thu measur'
rai4- the arm with the -houldeF and crook A.
of coat
4th-Nuu,ber Of inches around the wrist
bth-Stste oar hIghth.
or witt buttons.
7th-S2. if you want wrist band- with holr- fH'
-leeve bQtton-; round wristbands without button
hOles at the ends
3th-W rite name aud address very plainly
9th-For further particular address or call on IL
-uhscrIber-
r y. MERRIAM,
aug2l d& wifi Hsrchauf- Rnw, ltttAi.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-10-10

Snow to the depth of three inches covers
the Iron Mountains, which are in the interior,
back OF Marquette Lake Superior.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-10-10

Nineteen thousand dollars worth of old
postage stamps were consigned to the flames
in Cincinnati on the 1st inst
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-10-10
NOW IS THE TIME TO PR

serve your Fruits and Berries, and LudioW's
Trt+ur t,sss lest Jar ART admitted by all VINO nave
80, tht.,a p, d, the jar Tor pre>eivlns mem
Fer sale by bILLlNHS O |hhi i1
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-10-10
/. ID. Cole.

TLOTHIN CLOTHIN
~ We would invite the attention o1the public to
our large stock of
MEMS AND BOYS CLOTHING.
Adapted tC Spring and Summer wear IT contains
many new Styies,-Ggods that cannot fail to suit
purchasers
FURNISHING GOODS
We have the finest display Of GENTS GOODS
offered III this vicinity. Just received
THE UNION CRA VAT!
Showing the Stars and Stripes"
HATS AMP CAPS !
A great variety: All the new styles, Spring style
Silk Hats Silk Hats made to order.
TRUNKS. VALISES, TRAvELING BAGS, &c
We receive these goods direct from the mandatory
and sell them al a small advance.
CUSTOM DEPARTMENT.
A choice selection Of Byo1dcL0ihS. CqSI,usyeS and
FSftHgS. with all the novelties Of the season All OF
which will be made into garments, TO order in a
perlOr manner.
J. D. COLE.
dw-may Merehants' Exchange Rutland. VT.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-10-10

RoBBERY IN SrRINGFIELD.-On Monday
morning lat week, while the driver of the
early morning stage to Charlrstown was har-
Messing is horses, d thief entered the stage
office and took from the drivers coat, which
was hanging there for few moments,
pocket-book containing 500 in money, which
Mrssrs Labarer, Lombard < Co. had handed
the driver to carry to the railroad in pay
ment Of a freight bill, and also two notes
amounting to $50, the property Of the dli-
yer. And athough stranger was seen 90
inc from the office and search made within
ten minutes after, no trace can be found of
either thief or property.-BeHo~@ Fails
Times.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-10-10
THE POULTNEY CENTENARY

We take the follow from correspon-
dence of the Vermont Chronicle of last
week relative to the Centennial Celebra-
ton in Poultney, which took place on the
21>t ultimo -
The day proved an mtavorable one
As remarked by an NJ. c. present on the
occasional native Of the town-it SEEM
cd Il pity that Gov. Benning Wentworth
could find no time to grant a charter to
Poultney except juSt at the Equinox
that we might get the full benefit of the
equinoctial storm, The exercises, COM
menced in beautiful grove, just Out of
the village of Poultnev, were adjourned
to the Congregational Church, which was
filled to its utmost capacity, while hun
drods, probably, went away for want OF
room.
The j istorical Address was given by
! Henry Clark, ESD. of this town, who has
| LONG made its history a careful study. |
think it surpassed tie expectations OF ms
/ friends. Your limited space would forbid
my >krtchng the points OF the address,
"'Ie / ,' r -, , w. -. ~, tI, ' ,,nonnt o.. the
"C'''S'''' W. ' '.',f;',,,J I..,n j., trIl
''"'e9> - 10 ~ ,.,.I;an ;',,., j.,
mon INV '''4', W. ~ +h. t,n, ,l..I
inc '''', wa ~ - ,I,;. ,,,,..,
were with Ethan Alien when he denntn-
''' ''''' >' u ''",y' 1'La,..i .,J H..
l""'' ~ r., = .,.. I..
C""'''''"','' N'''-'
ing SECOND III '"''''.'''';'' ........a...,
>'9',,', ,' l;,.-. -r.,,SaI ~ an
VI " ''-' &C. '0'r,' '',''' .1.+ .o,,,. ,rLn
curry ''|' "PI' a. ''','' ~ ..,'.,,,,
were ''o'l''S'' III NM
were ",.'~'''''' III ,''' ,'' .'''' ',.',i ~.
cufri "',' PURCHASE 81 d ''" ''"'''''' VI
"@IA> "' "'"'''1 'i'' -,
h'N' 9'ill"'' I- u, ,'>' ~ ,n
I"h@rtSahoilu )I"i'n' "I' I'' .''' -
49, ' ,.,t.,,I - ,,",,nd, Vii. ,yI 4. many
Of the book, ver, old. they agitated the
: question OF selling off the library at auc-
uon' and with tine FUNDS mus 1ecur:' pua-
.i 7l',,. ,,to,,I,J ,b.. a,[7,;n, and ,,,,r-
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-10-10

TIE SECOND VERMONT REGIMENT.-
The Burlington Times OF Yesterday SAYS:
Sergeant NJ ior GuInan OF the v. Second,
who was wounded at Bull Run, having OBJ
tanned DISCHARGE. returned home on Saur-
day. He states that Can't. Burpham OF b"
Fletcher company and Captain Randall and
first Lieutenant Philirs OF the Montpelier
company, Second Regiment. are Ender AT
res. The former was caught asleep "hlI"
on picket duty. HIS nap was 50 sOund thai
his sword was taken oil ms person and car
i q to Gen. Smith without his knOwl"dLe.-
He will probably be cour1-marudled HE
other two officers are CHARGED WI NEGLECT 81
duty. One day the regiment was Ouf tire"
miles on picket duty, having let1 camp n The
morning; Capt Randall >u1L, >ttd. Al 10 or.
that it woud be well 10 detail ,on!rbniy To-
90 to the camp and send out Ia'jou- 70 the
men Upon the suggestion, Co.. u hl''u-
dispatched Capt Randall and Lieut. lu..ips
20 perform that duty. they went to risup,
sent the ratons our to the pirk"t> hu' baTiu1
learned that TIE Rr2imelG would return in
the afternoon 10 the camp did not Gh5uN it
necessary to 20 out again 10 the picket and
return at one. For til, they have becn pat
under arrest on the char4e mentioned. The
fore Guinan left. He says that the Fifth is
pronounced one Of the best regiments ~ rhe
army in respect to the physique o. the men.
RUMORED ATTACK ON New ORLEANS.
The ST. Louis Republican learns that a
letter mas been received there from New
Orleans (date not given), stating that q
fleet of seventy vessels, large and small
was then coming up the Balize to attack
that city.
In a recent order Gen. Mcclellan DIES.
ignated all the forts and works in the
vicinity of Washington, to the number O
thirty-two, by special names, by which
! they shall be known hereafter.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-10-10

The steamer Fanny, reported as having
been captured by rebels near Hatteras Inlet,
IS canal boat, and was formerly employed
on the Delaware and Chesapeake Canal
See was armed with two slxpounder how
tiers. No very large amount Of stores could
have been taken, for she has very small ca
pacity for freight
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-10-10

THE LOCOMOTIVE EXPLOSION AT TROY.
Fatal Rcydt-In our paper yesterday
morning, we gave an account of the eXplo-
SION Of the boiler OF Locomotive at Troy,
by which the engineer, VIM Bragg, and the
fireman, Noah King, were badly scalded.-
We learn from a private source that Mr..
Bragg died yesterday. Mr.. King we learn is
doing we'll and will probably recover.
The GovERN,ENT LOAN IN Troy
The Secretary OF the Treasury has extended
the time in which subscriptions may be re-
cpivcd to the Government 3-1oths Loan
Until further notice the books at the National
Agency in this city, at the Merchants and
Mechanics Bank will continue open. Up to
Saturday last, Troy had subscribed at the
Agency above two hundred and twenty thou
Sand dollars.