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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-12-19
GEN. PHELPS PROCLAMATION


Without stopping to enquire at present,
whether the sentiments ~ Gen. Phelps
proclamation, IN. substance OF which we
nuhli~h hi morning. AT. rood or bad, we
ranno, resist tn. conviction that taking in
to the. account the occasion and the people
to whom :. l. Addressed II j. ill-timed and
iniudiciou- and calculated TO do much mis-
chiet. Their u much 10od sens IN the
remarE ot the lineage Tribune that lore
ing u slavery agitation upon the country
AT I'M f''ns. seems ''N' All a''SinP' u AicN
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fheiPs may put 'o'oi' '''' Peopi' y, '''
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~n,,sa ,,ro,, % 49,. ara the bnlles and
=, ,oo,,o. 1e he had declared to the
,,aorlo of M;ss;ss;nni that the object of the
'u.- : r. restore the Union. and then adj
aod that e slavery be crushed out in the
rroorass of the war, it will be A military
necessitv brought about by their own wick
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-12-19

The Washington correspondent OF the NEW
YORK Herald represents President Lincoln
as saying. in conversation on Saturday even
ing - Emancipation would be Equivalent
to John Brown raid, OIL a gigantic scale
Our position is surrounded with sufficient
number OF dangers already. Abolition would
throw against us, irrevocabiy, the four States
OF tiissoau, Kentucky, Virginia and Mary
land, which it Is costing the nation such cf-
forts to gain. We have our hand, full, as i, is,
and if there is to be any such suicidal leeiSla-
ton, we might as well cut loose AT once, and
begin taking up the arteries TO prevent our
hIee.Iiur 10 death"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-12-19
RUTLAND COUNTY AGRICUL-
TURAL SOCIETY.

The annual meeting Of the Rutland
County Agricultural Society will be held
at the Court House in Rutland on Wednes
day, January l. 1862, at II O'Clock A
~
The committee on Field crops will meet
at the Franklin House in Rutland on
Tuesday, Dec. 81. 1861 at . O'Clock P. NJ.
to award premiums.
ALPHA POST. Press.
HENRY CLARK, Secy.
Rutland, Dec. Is, 1861.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-12-19

well established in ~ long residence in
this State But it is quite evident that he
never will be distinguished for statesman
ship, as he justly is as gallant and learn
ed military commander.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-12-19
TO guFrPsE,Oudpufs,

No notice can be taken of anonymous oommuni
cations. We must know the names and addresses Of
our correspondents as guarantee OF good faith -
We cannot uDds rake TO return rejected communi-
cations and ifthe writers wish TO preserve them.
they must take copy before sending them to n.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-12-19
Terms or the Herald

UpoIs he last page will fnUnd the terms OF sub
scription 20 the Herald, he@e the only terms
upon which the Herald procured OF as, and
no deviation in any case will made theretrom
We have no TRENDS 20 whom "-cIa rate will be
given. and agent in authorizes 3D. MAE conflicting
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-12-19
tn anYERTIsERs.

The DAILY HERALD affords unusual facilities to
advertisers. II circalates largely upon the lines OF
all our Raj Roads, and il taken BY class of the
population who buy and sell and traffic largely
Now il the time 10 advertise ne way TO revive
husinr-s Is 20 q I..ertENf
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-12-19
u rom she EsshnaaN
Panama, DEC. .

Panama, DEC. 8.
the steamship Uncle Sam from san Fran
chs" Nov. II, arrived here at tn ; evening.
SOC has l'd passengers, 1--WE officers AMI ISU
'r'rp' iiom Dan Francico. and nine of6cet,
'"o 80" nnopa rom SAL Dirago.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-12-19

NorIcB.-The officers of the Soldiers
Relief Society, desire all who may have
taken yarn for socks, or mittens for the
Soldiers, and who have them finished, or
can get them finished, to send them this
week to Mrs. James B. Porter. Mrs.
Jacob Edgertoa. or to the Secretary. as
they wish to send them next week.
Mrs. nj. G. EvERTs. Seey
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-12-19
eU Az -

KostoI, AMI Eastern WAY Mail cIore- at l0.45 a NJ
Railroad time. arriyes az 2 30 7. NJ
Burlington. and Northern Way, closes a. $50 2. NJ.
Railroad time arrives 81 II 60 Il NJ.
Wv ORR through Mail closes al 1il5 A. NJ.
Railroad time. arrivr- - % "
4lhanz am i 6 " Way, clo-C 1'1'
Railroad time, arriVe- % +. Vi.
rro, IN, wr.t.rn V WAY close IL II - A N.
Railroad time. arrives st DO A. NJ.
Troy ami ~aratoga Way closes a. go r NJ.
Railroad time arrives ~ u 20 III
,for,r.,s .,o - looms Mail close. a 300P. II.
RaiIroad time, arrives IL IL 90 a NJ
woodrtork Way Mai Close Tuesday,
Thursday. and Saturday. Al 40 /. NJ
" oatstock way NJ Ill arrives Monday
Wednerdays and Fridays al 30 F. NJ.
f,tfoe honr- froE1. : 70 A NJ til 7.31P NJ sundays
non 12rntin 20 =. VI,
M EvERIS, T. NJ,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-12-19

The subject of Elder Hines lecture at
the Advent Chapel, this evening is to be
"What is Prayer
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-12-19

8FResd to- Prospectus OF the NRw York
LEDGER, in another column. 1t shows how
real talent will thrive in spite OF the times
The LEDGER rs the most successful paper ever
published, and has the largest circulation.
See what Mr.. Bonner says in bis own sdver-
tisemept.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-12-19
HENRY CLARK, Sec y.
Rutland, Dec. Is, 1861.

THE LECTURE LAST EvENING.-Quite
respectable number of people listened
to the lecture Of Bayard Taylor last even
ing at the Town Hall. The lecture was
so highly interesting and practically use
tul that We regretted more were not pres
ent. Our limits of course forbid an ex-
tended notice OF the lecture. Il was
characterized by the vigor, perspicuisy,
and originality, for which its disting uished
author is noted; and portions Of it were
sublimely eloquent.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-12-19

d. Those who wish to enlist in Capt.
Duncan's Battery of Light Artillery to be
connected with the Butler Regiment, can
do so by applying to John Cain, ESQ, Of
this village, who is an authorized recuit-
ing agent.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-12-19

ThI- Water Proof L>-stbsr Pre-.-ry-r A. ms. a~r6
for Hose IN TIE following cities
Ne~ HsHer Fire Department.
Bridgeport Firs Depar-u-ut
Waterbury az Department,
ssw Britain Fire DeparD@ntI
B:istoi FIR Department
Boston Fire Department.
SPIN gfeid Fire Department.
HolyoEs Fire Department
ChIcopee Fire DepsTtnept
Providence giFe Department
Al-0 st to- Gifted staEs- Armory 81 Eprinzfssz
aud hy the following Manufacturing Comps nses %
Hoe aud Bs..
wbee.sr Wilson Manufacturing Company,
-cOgiile
Benedict q Bzrnnsm
DO es.boofh Hsy den
Ledyard COI1urn hg-e Manufacture
New Brifsio knitting Company.
tar -boie-sls and r-tsii b.
.,DCDSow RgDrHERs Rutland. VI
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-12-19

Agents for the Daily Herald.

THURSDAY MORNING, DEC. 10, 1861
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-12-19

Ii is base temper ih mankind. tina
they will not take the smallest slight a
the hand of those who have done then
the greatest kindness.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-12-19

u received Dtp4ons Al tie Connecticut s4.,,
Pair and e The ErsBkiiB In-sit.s a. syrsoz-s E~1
fOrE
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-12-19
l. ADTES

nrvs sNsy Jour rabbers. they produce p.rsvsr1
icn. thereby rendering gsBr test tender s0< Isbs-
20 chilblain.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-12-19

Quarter Master General Davis, wri es
us as follows:
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-12-19

PROFESSOR OLNSTKUS
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-12-19

Free labor, and workingnt n s. rights
1T is on this basis, and this basis alone
that our munifcent Government - the
asylum OF the nations---can he perpetual
ed and preserved. j. ". PHELPs.
Brighten. of Volunteers, Commanding
The Shasta courier., 1861-02-02
$ the doors were of ground glass Icould see

as the doors were of ground glass could see
nothing.
servant came to the door and waited on me
to handsome drawing-room with plain but
good furniture / waited in curious speculation
for some minutes There had been no plate
upon the door, so could not even tell the name
of the person wishing to see me. | was stand
ing by the chimney piece, when little child
ran into the room. 1t was so like little Kitty
that would have called her so had not the pref
ty embroidered robe and silk apron looked so
different from our children's plain clothes But
another little head was peeping in at the other
door, and that was little Charlie, only for the
scarlet frock and neat CATERS, and then the two
made a long rush across the floor and ran into
my arms, while slowly and majestically sweep
ing in her ample grapes and bombazines, came
portly Mrs. Jones, and behind her Susy, smiling
and bushing like the dawn. think had
womanly feeling come over me just then.
! felt sort of faintness, and passed my hand
across my eyes to be sure l was awake. Susy
laid hand upon my shoulder.
You owe it TO your kind friend here" she
said gently. "She has been trying you very
deeply"
Trying me-" ] said aloud.
ayes, my good friend" said Mrs Jones her.
self "I was rich and had no one about me but
selfish and interested people, who wanted my
money. l have long owned this house, and
lived in it when | met my FIRST but a thought
suggested by your invitation to 60 to you, in
duced me to try if you would keep me if hap
pened to be poor, and am abundantly satisfied
with the result. We made money at the old
house in Howard street, which no one but on
selves ever knew of, and l always intende
find you out, and make you my heir | =
however, rather that you should enjoy my proz
perty while can have the pleasure of seeing
You; so invite you to return my visit You
will find handsome office, well fitted up for
you, in Court street, when you go down to-mor-
row morning. The boy who will wait on you
has the keys of the door, but here are the keys
fyour desk and the library"
declare to you, reader, the generosity of this
woman unnamed me more than the disconso-
late thoughts which had haunted me the whole
afternoon. 1t seemed too good to believe, and
when we walked out to the dining-room, and
sat down to supper, to which no expense was
spared, | could only look from one to the other
and wonder if | was in dream.
took possession of my grand Office next day.
Briefs poured in upon me; for who will not re-
quire the services of rich lawyer, and who
wants those of a poor one? | rose rapidly, and
am still standing in high places. ] speak it
with reverence, ! owe it all to a woman.
We bought the cottage with its little garden,
and go there in summer, and play poverty for
few of the hottest weeks. We have four chill
dren now, and Mrs. Jones pets them ALL She
is now trying to have me seek out my old Aunt
Deborah, and perhaps I will. The old farmer,
too intend now he shall q hear from me-"
The Shasta courier., 1861-02-02

aA-.-@ - = AHA--AI = - - -
And approved BY all thsi
sorted 10 with confidence in
Is recommended
Il has cured thousands
who had given NJ all hopes
unsolicited certificates in my
The dose muss he adapted
Individual taking II. and US
act gently on the Bswe.s-
Let the dictates OF your
use Of the LIVER IS-l
vii cure Liver COM
taeks, Dyspepsia
s u m m er c O m :
~, Dropsy, Sour
Costiveness, Chol-
ra Morbus, Cholera
lence, Jaundic c,
es, and may be used sue
ry Family Medi-
H L A ID ACH Z, las
twenty minutes, II
spoonfuls are TAX
attack
All who use IL arc
m lis favor.
MIX WATER IN
THE INVIGORAT
BOTH TOGETHE.
Prize One n,
The Shasta courier., 1861-02-02

COMPOUNDED FROM
Pure Vegetable Extracts, and put up fu
GLASS CASES, Air Tight, and Will keep
The Shasta courier., 1861-02-02
FLOUR FOR THE MILLION F!

ME HAVE NUW IN STORE, and constant
wv ly receiving large quantity of the above
lrticle. Warranted extra. For sale cheap-at
r. STEVENSON l. co.
Shasta, Aug. "a, 1860. au25tf
The Shasta courier., 1861-02-02
FERRY LICENSE.

TNHE UNDERSIGNED give notice that they,
Il will apply to the Board of Supervisors, at
heir next regular term in February proximo,
for renewal of license to keep a Toll Ferry
across the Sacramento river, at the point known
as Reids or Middle Ferry.
A. j. Il e. A. REID.
Reids Ranch, Jan. 8, 1860. jnl3:3t
The Shasta courier., 1861-02-02
literary Notice.

pf the most interesting and useful pub
tions which comes to our sanctum is the
nc AMERICAN, weekly publication de-
popular science, new inventions, and the
fange of mechanic and manufacturing
he Scientific American has been pub
pr hfteen years, by the well-known Pat
Rcetors, Messrs. Mum & Co., 81 Park
ew York; and has yearly increased in
and circulation, until it has attained
derstand. nearly 10000 subscribers.
Is the best evidence that the publication
fciated by the reading public
ose OF our readers who may not be fa-
with the character of the paper, We will
me of the subjects of which it treats
frated descriptions of the most important
ements in steam and agricultural machi-
- Ill commend it to the Engineer and Far
III hile the new household inventions and
pols which are illustrated by engravings
Ecribed in its columns, with the practical
contained in every number, renders the
desirable to housekeepers, and almost
nsable to every mechanic or smith who
bop for manufacturing new work, or re-
old.
Scientific American is universally re-
hs the inventors advocate and monitor;
psitory of American inventions. and the
Z thority on law, and all business con-
cl with Patents. The Official List of
aims, as issued weekly from the Patent Of
e in Washington, published regularly in
olumns. All the most important Patents
4 IA hHsthe United States Patent Office are
and described on its pages, thus
unriyalled history of American in
-ot only the best, but the largest and
epest paper devoted to Science, Mechanics,
|hufactures, and the Useful Arts, published in
kworld
Judge Mason, formerly Commissioner
tents, is not only engaged with the pub
s in their immense Patent Agency depart
but as writer on Patent Laws and Prac-
his ability is forcibly portrayed in the
INNS of that paper.
he Scientific American is published once
Iek, (every Saturday. each number contain
pages OF Letterpress, and from 10 to II
iginal engravings of New Inventions, consist
& of the most improved Tools, Engines, Mills,
yricultural Machines and Household Utensils,
liking 50 numbers in year, comprising $50
ges, and over 500 Original Engravings,
inted on heavy, fine paper, in form express
for binding, and all for 50 per annum.
A New Volume commences on the first of Ju-
, and we hope large number of our towns
en- will avail themselves of the present oppor-
nifty to subscribe. BY remttng 81 by mail to
e publishers, Mum Il Co., 81 Park Row, New
ork, they will send you their paper one year,
the end of which time you will have vol
ne which you wonld not part with for treble
cost. The publishers express their willing
IS to mail single copy of the paper to such
may wish to see it, without charge jnl2
The Shasta courier., 1861-02-02


have used II. and l. now re-
iAll Tie diseases for which it
within the last two years
of relief. as the numerous
poSsession show.
10 the temperament OF the
ed in such quantities As 20
juigrnen, guide YOU in tbs
lvIGORATOR, and 10
lplaints. Bilious At
Chronic Diarrhoea-
plants. Dysente-
stomach, Habituat
ic, Cholera, Chole-
Infantum. Flatu-
Female Weakness-
lcessfully as an Ordina.
cine. twill cure SICK
thousands can teslify,l In
two or three Tea
en- at commencement oi
giving their Testimony
HE MOUTH WITH
The Shasta courier., 1861-02-02

EsA. Sacramento is represented as being full
of politicians and seekers after petty
situations. To many of these winters living
is about the height of their ambition, and if
they can't get it out of the State, they will
s bum" it out of individual members. Every
county has representative of this sort.-lNar-
iposd Gazette.
Not so. Shasta county hasn't one such of
ice-seeking or bumming representative
The Shasta courier., 1861-02-02
SANEORD'S
LIVER INviG0RAT0R,
NEVER rly-RII TT aTES
NEVER DEBILITATES.

IT'S com pounded entirely from Gums, and
essah.hed fAct Ssnar Neilcine. known
The Shasta courier., 1861-02-02

Bsl. Women who insist on the privileges
should exhibit the qualities of their sex. She
who shows the impudence of the rowdy has no
right to expect the Difference which is due to a
lady. In short, if a woman forgets the delicaey
of her sex, no gentleman is bound to remember
it for her.
The Shasta courier., 1861-02-02

S. C.-The Boston Post said South Carolina
was like suffering little boy in school-want-
ing TO "go OUT Cobb goes out with South
Carolina.
The Shasta courier., 1861-02-02

sSa- An exchange thinks 4" the opening Of
California has been the direct means of polish
ing and elevating the people of the United
States to greater degree than any o-e can at
first imagine" A great many, were they alive.
could feelingly testify as to the ELEvATING ten
dency of California.-Nepada Transcript.
The Shasta courier., 1861-02-02

The CREATIoS.--Baron Bunson, in his great
work, "Egypts Place in Universal History, q
fixes the creation of the world at about ff
year B. C. 1872. He determines, also
the flood occurred about the year B. C. 9z5
He says that the Egyptians knew nothing Of t10
Deluge, sthe climate center of which was in the
tenth millennium B. c., but which was assuredly
many hundred years in operation"
The Shasta courier., 1861-02-02
Notice.
|EcLEcTIc MEDICAL OFFICE.
)lseases treated by the Reformed Prac-
tfce.
r1rcury and other Mineral Poisons not
Used.
kilies Chosen Principally from the
Botanical Kingdom.

4 {oR Treatment can do no harm, andis incom-
~ parably more effectual in the cure of dis
eases than the old school mercurial practice
Particular attention given to chronic ailments,
u universal success in the removal of the fol-
wing diseases:
catarrhal Affections 0pthalmitis and other
5eases of the Eye; Diseases of the Lungs;
fections of the Liver, Stomach and Kidneys; !;
rheumatism in its various stages; Neuralgia; !;
Nervous and Spinal complaints; Scrofula; Car
6uncles and affections of the Skin; Cancer treat
"a successfully without using the knife; also,
8rayel cured.
81 Are you poor2 Ny friend, pay what your
medicine costs me, say that is all you can do,
I&nd my services are yours gratis. Z" Do unto
ethers as We would have others do unto you."-
Patients in the interior can oftentimes be cured
iby medicines sent TO them. Such must give full
Inscription of their case.
Il Address through Post Office. Box 1872 or for
;Speed through Wells, Fargo & Co.
n ]. B. PILKINGT0N, N. D.
& Dispensary at 9sl Montgomery street, Ex-
bress Building, San Francisco. o27:3m
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-09-21


LouIsxLLs Sept. II, and NASHVILLE, Sept l6.
Richmond special to Union and American
says Hon. L. P. Walker, Secretary Of War, has
resigned in consequence Of bad health. His
successor has not yet been appointed.
All the banks in New Orleans suspended
specie payment to-day, and treasury notes at
par. sstil e y 2 tss ss ~
RICHMOND, Va, Sept 1.-THE fight between
Wise and Lincoln's forces at Hawks Nest has
been, confirmed. Gsnsi HenuiDgsen directed
the Confederate troops The enemy was badly
cut up. Z One of the Confederates wounded.
Hampton's cavalry made splendid dash into
the enemy's lines near Alevandria, and after
some sharp work they returned with prisoners
and considerable war munitions. sa = ss
| The Fort Smith Tines learns that five regi.
ments of Texas troops will join McCulloch in
few days, also a Mississippi and one South
Carolina regiment be R
The Louisville Journal of this morning pub
fishes the correspondence between Hon. Joseph
Holt and the President in regard to Fremont's
proclamation. In answer to Mr.. Hollis onqui.
ries, the President encloses copy Of his letter
to Fremont, already published. 5H ss
The Journal learns that from every quarter
the recent wanton invasion of Kentucky by the
Coufederates is disapproved by thousand in
stances wherein Southern rights men have an
| n0unced their purpose to unite to repel the in
| vadera 5H ssJs = II .stag = ait 20 DE- a
The Courier of this morning publishes card
calling a meeting of all citizens In Henry, Trim
BILE and Carol counties to form league for the
mutual protection of the lives and property of
families of all parties. The idea is thought to
be to put down all nnarsuding bands of either
party, and avoid guerrilla warfare. aiss -
Skeleton new regiment under G. Pope of this
city, graduate Of West Point, goes into camp
thia week at the Fair Groupds AGAR tbe c;tv -
One Cavalry composed of Germans who have
men under ]. W. Scott; will have, Peter Hart
of Fort Sumter as LIST Lieutenant
1t is reported 1000 Confederates under Zolli
Golfer came to Cumberland ford, Knox county,
on SATURDAY, and captured Capt. Colstein's COM
pany of Home Guards SOL gf4fn sei si .eeol !
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-09-21
British Neutrality..Cuba and, the Rebel
Flag..An Ansassin At work. 4.a

go 81, " ARLINGTON, september. lb.Hs
I In the course Of a conversation between Lieu.
A. B. Cummings, Of the ship Richmond, at Port
Royal, with Captain Morris, commanding the
British guard ship Otens, the latter. said: 81
suppose you are in search of priyateers?s We
are ordered to observe strict neutrality; and K
the Sumter were to come in tomorrow, she
would receive the same attention and assistance
you have. We can make no difference He
read an extract from letter from the Lords
Commissioners of the Admiralty which says:
= "In the event Of any vessel bearing the flag of
the Confederate States, you are to observe q
strict neutrality." The Gag is described, and
the letter adds that the number Of stars will be
increased in case new States should be joined to
the Confederation. sts,,....r, ~ i.n,,, II
The proclamation of the Captain General of
Cuba, recognizing thesright of vessels flying the
rebel flag to enter that port,is thought to be in
revenge for efforts of our Consul at Havana to
break down the slave trade. The Spanish Min
lister here knows nothing oft. 1t was probably
issued upon the Captain Generals own RESPONSE
bility. sr4a n ri a7e7q ltiss ta,a. "a =
F. w. Walker, the New York Express cores
pondent, was stabbed in the abdomen with .
bowie knife. BY, 2 Maryland prisoner, whose sto-
~ he was taking. slai 91-s 81 t5g ~ .sEf