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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-05-30


CAUTION. - Our people are cautioned
against giving credence to the thousand and
one flying rumors being circulated OF casual
ties to members of the Vermont Regiment
now at Fort Monroe.
The public mind is at this time in a high
state OF excitement, and considerable solici-
tude is naturally felt by the friends of the
Regiment for the safety of its members This
fact seems to be taken advantage of by the
unscrupulous in the circulation of reports,
and any rumor which can be tortured to give
coloring to a supposition is at once magnifed
INTO fact and told as such.
Two painful rumors Of this character have
recently been circulated in our village, report
ing the death Of two of the Rutland Company
for which there is not the slightest foundation
in truth. TO say the least, these rumors are
cruel to those who have friends in the Reg-
ment, and uproftable to all.
Any news of that character would most
likely find its way here fist by telegraph, and
will at once be published by us Our advice
would then be: that until report can be
traced to some reliable source, place no reli-
ance upon 1t.
TELEGRArHIc OR ELEcTRIC-The
lightning sometimes plays strange freaks with
the wires of the telegrapb,anG we were strong
ly reminded Of this fact by visiting the office
in our village, Monday. After the office
was closed for the night, and near morning
yesterday a slight thunder storm passed over
the village. Upon opening the office yester-
day morning it was discovered that during the
storm the fluid had passed into the office up
on the wires and portions Of the same inside
were completely melted and gone for the
space Of several feet, fragments Of which
were scattered about the floor and the wood
work near which they were situated black
ened almost to coal, the only wonder
being, that it was not ignited and the office
burned. Mr.. Reed promptly supplied the
deficiencies, and put things to right so that
the business of the Office was not thereby
materially interrupted.
CHILD BURNED.-A little child about 3
years old, daughter OF Widow Hoyt, resld
ing on Matilda street, Saratoga Springs, was
badly burned while filling lighted fluid
lamp Ia.t Thursday night. After lingering
ia great agony she e>pred yesterday al
t..-rr.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-05-30

Alta regular convOcation of Mt. Calvary
Encampment, No. /, holden at their Asylum
in Middlebury, May l4tb, 1861, the following
preamble and resolutions, submitted by Sir
knight, s. NJ. Southland, were unanimously
adopted -
Whereas, 1t has pleased the Supreme
Grand Commander to remove from our
Earthly Asylum below, to the Grand Asylum
above, our highly esteemed, deeply loved and
ever courteous Sir Knight, Sir PHILIP c.
TUCKER, whose well-earned fame hath
spread both far and wide for deeds of charity
and pure benifcence, and
Whereas, 1t becomes US, as Kni ghts of a
magnanimous order, not to murmur nor re-
pine at the hand that afflicts, but humbIy to
submit to the mandate from on High, and ex-
tend our kind offices to the afflicted There
fore,
ResOiced, That from intimate relationship
which existed between the deceased and the
members of this Fraternity, we are better
enabled to appreciate this irreparable loss
which has befallen his kindred, and we here
by tender to the afflicted widow, son and
daughters of our lanented brother our deep
and heartfelt sympathy in this their hour of
bitter trial and deep distress, and commend
them 10 the consultations of the Christians 5
hope, and to the Col in whom we trust.
Resotced, that IN his death society at large
h 5 lost one of IFS brightest ornaments. and
the Profession Of which he was an honest
member, one of ITS most eloquent advocates.
and the different orders OF Masonry with
which he was connected, and with whose in
tercsts he was sd closely identified, their Mas
ter Spirit
Resotced, That our departed brother
whose memory we revere, and whose loss we
now most deeply deplore, was not only pos
sessed Of commanding talents, sagacity of
rare penetration, frmness Of unusual stabil;-
ty Of purpose, craftsmanship Of enlarged and
liberal views, a high sense of honor, a kind
generous heart, but was gift in an eminent
degree with tho$e rare and beautiful quail
ties which adorh the character of a true and
valiant knight and Christian warrior, blen-
ded with the mddesty and meekness Of the
Pilgrim Penlte1 travelling from afar.
hesotced, That, although our brother, Sir
Philip {. Tucker is no longer with Us in bo-
dy. though his ntellectual eye Is forever clo-
sed, and his co1genial heart is cold in death
yet bis memory and his virtues remain a rich
and noble legacE; that We will ever fondly
cherish the one, and earnestly strive to imi-
tate the other.
Resolved, That, in token OF our unfsigned
sorrow for this great loss We have sustained
the Jewels, Affairs, and implements o. war
fare Of Mt. Calvary Encampment No l. be
draped in mou rniDg until The Annual Ses
sion of the Grand Encampment, and that an
authentic copy Of these resolutions be trans
mitted to the bereaved family Of our late
brother Sir Knight, and the same be spread
upon the records Of this Encampment, and
published in the Middebury Register, Yer
gennes Fermohter, and Rutland Herald.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-05-30

A number of Missouri State troops station
ed at Usage, on the Pacific road, on Wednes-
day seized the mail agent, Mr.. Joel, drag
ged him from his car, and threw him as far
into the Usage River as ten men could do it.
He swan back and was again thrown out
the outrage being repeated four times, and
until he was entirely exhausted. Mr.. Joers
offence was that of holding office under Lin
coin.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-05-30
NEW YORK, May IS, 1861
| HENRY LOOMS. ESQ. Burlncton

HENRY LOOMS. Esq, burlington
Uear .Tr-Yo ours OF the 22nd inst. came to
hand yesterday, with enclosures, which will
90 forward to-day by Government transport
State of Georgia. The maple sugar, &c,
together with some tro cart i0Qd} o. articles
received from ditfercn parts Of the State,
will also be forwardedbv this vessel. am
in frequent cO1respo spondence with the Quarter
Master OF the Vera ont Regiment, and have
authority from Governor Fairbanks and Gen.
Davis to purchase and send to them such ar
tlclea as they require, and the United 5 ates
Quarter Master stationed in New York will
allow me to send by Government transports.
In addition to the articles received from Yer
mont, l shall forward to-day quantity of
dried fruits, cheese, eggs, &c. The United
States Quarter Master will not give me err
mission to send such bulky articles as pota-
toes, and If he would, do not believe they
would reach Fort Monroe in good condition.
beg TO assure you, my dear sir, that the
interests OF the Vermont troops shall not suf-
fer in my hands | am deeply interested in
their welfare, and as long as | occupy the 20
sitio1 IN which the Governor has placed me,
nothing shall be left uRdOne which it is pos
sible tor me to do for their benefit. You will
hear from me more fully in regard to these
matters as soon as ] have little more time
to write, meantime | would recommend that
only such articles as dried and preserved
fruit, and vegetables, cheese, pickles, &c, be
sent forward for the troops. The Govern
ment transports are very crowded at this time,
and | can only send by each the bulk OF from
10 to 20 bbls., although | am well acquainted
with the United States Quarter Master and
Commissary, who will d all they can ioc me
and the Vermont troops.
Yours very truly, W. b. HATCH.
p. ). 4 mail - sent from the New York
Pu~t-Dt;i,,.. UH s,rg transport.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-05-30

"A revolt among the soldiers at Tamplco,
Florida, in consequence of their non-pay-
ment, is reported. Fifteen were shot, and
order restored.
-Gov. Sprague has hidden the Rhode Is
land regiment farewell, until such time as re
lief from public duties will enable him to
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-05-30

IIr. Russell, the correspondent of the Lon
don Times, publishes card declaring tha
he occupies perfectly neutral and indepen-
dent position during his travels in this coun-
try; and that, writing for a foreign paper,
he cannot take sides with any party. lie al
so denies that he IS accompanied by any per-
son holding connection with any American
journal Nevertheless, Mr.. Russell has favor
ed the secessionists, upon very untenaole
grounds. too. He is now at New Orleans
Perhgps when he comes north, and witnesses
for the first time the power of FREE people
be will change his position, and do US justice
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-05-30

Young Brownell, the Trojan zouave, who
dispatched the murder of Col. Ellsworth,
and who was one of the party attending the
remains Of the latter home, seems to have been
the recipient of no slight honors during the
journey, While the body lay in state, in
New York, Brownell, standing near the
coffin, received many encomiums from the
citizens passing through ; the ladies', in par
ti-ular, showe'ed their attentions upon him
and the Misunderstanding he was compelled to
90 through with, is said to have nearly exhaus-
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-05-30

number of shot, wei9h hing three hundred and
fifteen pounds each, have been SHIPPED at Pitts
burg for the biz Floyd gun at Fortress Monroe.
This gun weighs 40 coo pounds, and is now
mounted and ready for service, It carries ball,
with " ch@rae Of forty pound, Of powder, over
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-05-30
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.
s.. Jobnsbury, Nav 9th, 1861. /,
ed Us tor publication

SIR :-Articlc> having been published
complaining that the Vermont troops at
Fortress Monroe, are ne- -tecced. and are sui
tering for want OF food, | am instructed by
His EXcellency the Governor to state, tor the
information OF those Citizens who have
friends in the regiment, that, d shcrt time
since, he instructed Mr. VIM B. Hatch, whom
he early appointed Deputy Quarter Master,
or assistant commissary in the city OF New
York, to forward TO our troops such necessa-
ry supplies as they MAJ require tor their com
tort and h"a!th weh 4utr h,- Aas 30 doubt
attended 70.
| am instructed to STATE further, that pack
ages from friends tor the u~e ot the soliiers
other than mail matter. in reasonable guam
tiues, if sent to the care Of Messrs. Fairbanks
& Co, l89 Broadway, y. Y. Will be forward
ed to them by Mr. Hatch tree OF charge.
There is reason to beliey- har the troops
have not suffered in the manner represented
IN the published articles referred to, or if 50,
that the fault has been corrected. In a let
ter to the Governor from Capt. Bush, com
mander Of the seventh company. dated at
Fortress Monroe, May z2d, he wrote as
follows
"Our command are in excellent health
and spirits Our new quarters are just the
thing, and the men are much pleased with
the change. Our only trouble now Is that
we want to see some field works"
Respectfully yours,
GEO. !. MERRILL.
Sec'y of Civil and Military Affairs.
Since the above was put in type the fol-
lowing special dispatch to the Herald from
the Secretary, has come to hand
St Johnsbury, VT, May IS, 1861.
Governor Fairbanks has directed Commis-
sary Hatch to proceed in person to Fortress
Monroe to investigate and supply the wants
of Vermont troops there.
GEO. A. MERRILL.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-05-30

John J. Crittenden was chosen President Of
the Border Sta'e Convention, which met at
Frankfort Ky, on Monday.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-05-30
OUR TROOPS AT FORTRESS MON
ROE

The following letter. from Mr.. Merrill,
Secretary OF Civil and Military Affairs,
to Adjutant General Baker, has been hand
cd Us tor publication
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-05-30

Information has been received at st. Louis
of the death of Capt Derby, widely known in
the comical John Phoenix of literature.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-05-30

LOCAL NEws.-We would feel under
great obligations to our friends on the lines
OF the railroads. and where our paper circu-
lates, to send US by mail, if possible, or by
telegraph, at our expense, such items of news
as transpires in their vicinity. BY so dong
they will not only render great favor to US,
but to our numerous readers; and we will
endeavor TO reciprocate the favor to their
satisfaction.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-05-30

Dick Sitter. the well known champion jig dan
Ger, died recently at Jackson. Mich. where he
had been performing with theJ Johnny B ooker Min
strels. lie was about sc years of age, and ma
tive of Rochester N. Y
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-05-30

The REGULAR ARMY.-The pressure for com
missions. (says the Tribune J in the regular army
is very great, particularly from New York city
Young men about town seek them. Wealthy
fathers have been pressing the Secretary of War
for weeks in behalf OF sons. Young America
looks to glory in the South as Young England
did in the Crimca.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-05-30
From the Burlington LINES, 9th.

PROVISIONS SENT TO OUR REGI-
ENERGY OF THE STATE
OFFICERS
(We are glad to publish the following let
ter as it will diminish the solicitude felt by
the friends of our regiment Tor health and
comfort Private letters were received on
Saturday, which state that the boys" were
in good spirits.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-05-30

Lieutenant Colonel Farnham. who, by the
death of Col. Ellsworth, is commander of the n.
Y Fire men Zouaves, was in the Mexican war,
is an efficient officer and it is believed will prove
worthy to fill the place Of his predecessor.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-05-30

The New York Seventh Regiment was to
leave Washington for home yesterday.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-05-30

FRANK p. BLAIR, Of 81. Louis, says in a
private letter Il expect to be at Washing
ton ton at the meeting Of Congress, do not pc
lieye it will take Us long to put down the Sc
cessionists OF Missouri. They were very
boisterous and brave till We struck them
blow on the 10Th inst. since which they have
cooled down to zero. IeXpect them 10 make
complete submission in a month al tarthest
| shall then 20 wherever my regiment .' OF
dered, but expect to obtain leave OF absence
for the extra session Of Congress. ""hlch l
presume will not last beyond two week. and
afterward join the regiment
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-05-30

Washington correspondent states that Mrs
Lincoln visited the navy yard on Friday after
noon to view the rem.ins of Col Ellsworth and
inquired for young Brownell, who slew the
derer, He was present, in the guard of honor,
and was introduced, and held a conversation with
Mrs l. upon the particulars of the sad event
1t Is not improbable that promotion will be the
reward of his devoted gallantry.
DROWNED illam young son Of Patrick
Sweeney of ST. Albans, was drowned in a pond
near that village on Sunday afternoon by the
upsettng Of boat in which were three other
boys.
The body of young Sweeney was found soon
after by the citizens, who turned out in large
numbers on hearing the sad news. OF the three
others one swan to the shore, and the others
clung to the boat until rescued by means of logs
fioated out to them.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-05-30

The triumphs of truth are the most giorI-
Gus. chiefly because they are the most blood
i-s. Of all victories. deriving their highest
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-05-30

The effect OF war upon slavery, and the
course to be pursued by the government and
Its armies in regard to the institution are
much discussed in the papers. Perhaps the
Buffalo Express makes the wisest sugges-
ton;
Let the thing run in its own course
Government should neither foster nor repress
It. 1t should not incourage insurrection; it
should not act as police TO catch the runa-
way niggers Of traitors. 1t should quietly
adopt the admirable programme Of our
Methodist brethren-"Stand still and see the
salvation Of God"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-05-30

pERsoNAL.-Geo. B. Isham has been ap-
pointed by the Collector, Deputy Inspector
at the Pert of Burlington, vice, d. A. Rax-
ford resigned. The Times says Mr.. Isham
is an experienced boatman, and will make
good officer.
Private Benjamin Underwood, of the Yer
mont Regiment who died of Typhoid Fe-
yer at Fortress Monroe on the 2Oth inst,
was a cousin OF Lieut. Governor Underwood,
of Burlington.
John g. SAKE is about to take up his resi-
dence at Albany
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-05-30

The Medical Department Of the l '. N;
furnishes four graduates who have received
the honor of positions in the Federal service
Doctors l.. j. Dixon, Edward Bradley JOB
Corbin. and NJ. II. Henry.
DR.. Dixon is one of the Surgeon OF the
First Wisconsin Regiment OF Volunteers,
DR.. Bradley is the Surgeon of the kleV-
o,tb NJ York REGIMENT, which forms
part of Colonel Ramsey's fine brigade about
being mustered into the Federal Service,
DR.. Corbin has Just been examined by me inc
Board of Examiners, at Philadelphia, lie
passed a splendid examination, and receives
the the appointment Of Assistant Surgeon IN the
IT Henry has entered the Volunteer
Naval service. and heen appointed TO place
in the Medical Staff of Commodore BreeSs'
y. 5. n. ......
These gentlemen are all physician, Of l, i,ne
reputation, and it give, Us great pleasure.
a. il will. no doubt, all Of their friends IN
Burlington and vicioity, to hear OF their .'ro-
fessional success Burlingto" Iime'.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-05-30
THE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS

The BOARD OF MEDICAL Examiners
Our paper Of Friday contained tele-
graphic announcement of the appointment,
by Gov. Fairbanks, Of a State Board of
Medical Examiners, consisting of Drs, S
W. Thayer, Jr,, Of Burlington, E. E,
Phelps, Of Windsor, and S. Newell, of St
Johnsbury-to examine those who may offer
their services as Surgeons or Assistant Sur
geons for the Volunteer Regiments now or
ganizing under a recent act of the Legisla-
ture.
The Board will meet at Montpelier on the
9Th OF June to attend to the business OF their
appointment.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-05-30

i prob .h.y trutaGaI -'ors Of gre ID. Iea- But
Ier.s shrewd profes, .oual freaks Is -o.a y a
Young factory girl, formerly employed 10 one OF
the Lowell mills She had been discharged and
the corporation refusing 20 pay her. -ne sought
legal redress and retained Ar Butler 10. Aei
counsel He listened 70 her case with much IN
,erest and afterwards consulted the representa-
tive OF the corporation, vino stlli refused 10 pay
the girl Der - age. Batter then issued VIII
and attached the Dair waler-wheei Of the es."o-
i,bu,grt. and bv bringing the whole mandatory
to stop. tie corporation rather than allow iae'i
mills to remain IDLE and await ;be ia~ delay
paid the girl her wage. and resume' operations
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-05-30

At Cincinnati, on Monday, a number 0.
cIergvmen called on Colonel Anderson TO Of
fer their congratulations, and he replied as
follows:
tItrust in God, as you say, We shall sue-
cet I'D in the high and responsible task that Is
presented to Us, and have no doubt OF the
ability of the government to maintain the hon. +.
or and integrity of the republic. rejoice
continued the hero, at the wonderful una
nimity of sentiment which find everywhere
prevailing in reference to the maintenance OF
the Federal Union. All party lines sem to
be ,obliterated by the mighty uprising and
outpouring in which is found our safety.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-05-30

SOUTHERN HoSoR.-A gentleman in
New Orleans, who owes Colonel Anderson
some $4,000 for slaves purchased a few
months since, has written the Colonel a let
ter in which he notifies him that the money
will not be forthcoming, but that the slaves
will be returned. This is a sorry exhibition
of Southern honor, of which We have heard
so much.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-05-30

Troy DAILY UNIoN.-We should per
haPs have noticed this new Daily ere this
and if we have not, it is not because it is not
worthy of an early notice-and a"frst-rate
notice" at that. 1t is now in the second
week of its existence and we can say that
it not only bears acquaintance well, but it
improves upon acquaintance. 1t is certain
ly readable, lively, well, conducted, well
edited sheet, and We wish it abundant sue
cess,
The Union is published by Messrs. Van
Arnum and Merriam. Mr.. VIM. II. Merri-
an is the editor.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-05-30

Postal SERVICE II THE SoUTH.-Post-
master general Blair's official order has been
published, suspending all postal service in the
states Of Virginia, North Carolina, South
Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Miss
issippi, Louisiana, Arkansas and Texas, after
the 3lst inst Letters for offices temporarily
closed by this order will be forwarded to the
dead letter Office, except those for Western
Virginia whi.b will be sent to Wheeling
Every facility viii be afforded for postal ac-
commodations in Western Virginia.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-05-30
NEWS SUMMARY.

-On yesterday morning the summit and
peaks OF the Green Mountains in the vicinity
OF Rutland, were covered with snow
The office of the Parkersburg (Virginia,)
News, a secession paper, was completely de-
molished on Friday night by crowd of
Union men, who considered it their duty to
stop its issue.
Two monster columbiads were sent on
Friday to Fortress Monroe.
Hen. Connolly has been appointed Gov
ernor, and Miguel Otero, Secretary of New
Mexico. Gov. Banks will, it is thought. be
made Major General.
"A very decided movement Is being
made in favor ofthe advancement of Thomas
Francis Meagher TO some high military po-
stion. lie deserves the honor.
The Tribune has special dispatch that
Capt. Throckaurton and his company are in
pursuit of nine men who voted against seces-
sion, and swear they will hang them.
1t is supposed that Commodore String
ham, who sailed from Fortress Monroe on the
Minnesota on Friday, will have command Of
the Gulf squadron. Capt. Adams, of the Sa-
bine, has been ordered home from Pensacola.
Major Williamson, U. 5. A., is laying
out camp of instruction on Staten Island.
New York harbor which will comprise l.
900 acres, and be capable of accommodating
10000 men at a single review.
Washington dispatch says-The Presi-
dent has been importuned by men prominent
in public life, and who hold high official sta
ton to conf.cate Southern property in the
North. They desire him to interfere in the
transfer ofreaI estate, and base their propo-
sition apon the ground that Southern men
decline to pay debts due the North, and DO
not hesitate to seize property wherever they
can find it. To one Of these delegations
and there have been several-Alr Lincoln
calmly liztened, and then saId, No, gentle
men, never" " But they do it," replied the
spokesman They" rejoined the President,
.can afford TO do a wrong-I cannot. And
so thar question is settled.
y prob.n.y trutaCaI -'or, Of yr.e ,. Gsn- But.