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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-05-16
PROTECTION OF THE TROOPS
FROM SUN-STROKE.

We are indebted for the following impor-
tanr communication, to the Hon II. b. Rug
giles, who has a son serving in the Seventh
Regiment,
Experience has shown, that troops serving
in warm climates greatly need protection
from sun-stroke, often quite as dangerous and
fatal as the fire Of the enemy.
The provident care and foresight of the
British officers, in the recent campaigns in
India and in the Crimea, protected their SOL
diers from the danger by thick, Whae linen
cdp-cocers, having cape protecting the back
u the neck. which reflects instead of absorb
ing the heat of the sun.
They were also extensively worn by the
French troops in the campaign of Solferno.
They derive their name, g HAvELoCK," from
being worn by the soldiers under his COM
mand in defending Lucknow against the Sc
poys.
The region in and around Washington,
say from latitude 81 degrees to 30 minutes,
IN which our troops may soon take the field,
has an average temperature quite as high as
that OF Lombardy or of the Crimea. in lati-
tude IS degrees.
An exact pattern of the cap-cover used in
the Crimea was furnished last week by
British officer, to an association of patriotic la
dies IN this city, who have already completed
one thousand for the use of one of our Regi-
ments at Washington.
Another association Of ladies has since en-
tered on a similar labor of love, to supply
like number TO another Regiment.
We trust that these examples may be fol-
lowed, without delay, until all our troops
shall be protected from needless exposure
and hardship on the scorchine plains of the
South.
The material and pattern Of the covers sent
to those two Regiments have been submitted
to and approved by military officers high in
command.
There is no difficulty or delay in forward
ing these cap-cOvers to the Regiments. A
traveling-frunk of ordinary size will hold at
least eight hundred, and can be sent by ex-
press IN twenty-tour hours. To avoid delay,
(now very importantly it should be sent d.
rectly to the Colonel Or Regimental Quarter
Master.
About fifty covers can be made from a
plece'of linen Of twenty-three yards, costing
abou, thirty cents per yard.
The covers should be cut to suit the size
and shape of the particular cap worn by the
Regiment.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-05-16
New York, May IS.

New York, May IS.
Ross Winans is to be tried yor treason at An
napolis
Gov Hicks reports that five Regiments will
be ready next week.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-05-16
New YORK, May 10, 1861.
To II. HENRY BAXTER,

Adjt and Inspector General,
SR:-In an article in the New York
Times of the 9Th inst, hereto subjoined, with
some additions, you will find certain particu-
lars IN respect to the "HAvELoCK cap
coverer for protecting troops serving in warm
climates from the heat of the sun, which may
interest you.
The details are mainly derived from the
ladies of an association, recently formed in
this city for the purpose of supplying this
protection to our troops, of which several of
my relatives and friends are members.
yield, not less to their request than my
own inclinations, IN respectfully suggesting
to your consideration the expediency OF
forming similar Associations, without delay
for furnishing similar protection to such por-
tons Of the troops as your portion of the
country has sent or may hereafter send to the
wal.
Believing that the ladies of your vicinity
will gladly unite in any effort to lessen the
sufferings of the patriot soldiers defending in
the field the highest interests of the country,
I subscribe myself, with much respect,
Faithfully your friend and servant,
SAMUEL Is. RUGGLEs
The following is taken from the New York
Times of May 8, 1861.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-05-16

ADDISON COUNTY From gentlemen from
different parts of this county, we learn that the
patriotic feeling 10 sustain the Government at
Washington, is growing stronger, and taking
deeper hold of the citizsns every day. They are
calmly and deliberately deciding the question of
duty TO our government, not only for themselves
hut for their posterty,
HENRY S. FoorE. At orney at Law, Mid
dlebury, has been appointed Register of the Pro
hate Court for the District of Addison.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-05-16

1t Is not improbable that the federal troops
will march from Wheeling to Martinsblrgh,
Va, and take Harpers Ferry in the rear.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-05-16

The sloop of war Fawnee Is anchored at
Alexandria, with her guns run out and double
shotted, the object being to stop any interior
ence with navigation, which has been a.
tempted. Her appearance created a panic
among the rebels.
We understand that the enterprising hrn
OF Paine, Allen, Pond * Co, Of this village
have the contract for supplying caps for the
men of the 2nd Regiment Vermont Volan-
teers. Ii this is true the work will be- done
right.
The Government on Tuesday accepted the
services of two regiments for three months,
and one for three years, from Ksnsss,
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-11-09

The Music OF BULLETS IN THE AR.-A
soldier, writing from one OF The camps GU
the Potomac, thus alludes to the peculiar
noise made by bullets passing through the
air:
II is very good place to exercise the
mind. with the enemy's pickets rattling
close at hand. A musical ear can stndv
the different tones of the bullets as they
skim through the air. caught the pitch
of a large sized Hinie yesterday-it was
swell from fiat TO y, aud as IL passed into
the distance and lost its velocity, receded 10
D--a very pretty change. One of the most
startling sounds is that produced by the
Hotchkiss she'll. It comes like the sbriek
of a demon, and the Dravest old soldiers
feel like ducking when they bear it. Itis
no more destructive than some other mis-
siles, but there is great deal in mere sound
To work upon mems fears. The tremend.
ous scream is caused by ragged edge OF
lead. which 10 left on the she'll. In favor.
able positions Of light, the phenomena can
sometimes be seen, as you stand directly be.
bind a gun, of the cliDgiDg Of the air to the
ball The ball seems to gather up the al
mosphere and carry it along, as the earth
carries lIs atmosphere tn'Uokn SpaCe' Nell
are frequently killed by wind of cannon
shot. There is law which causes the air
to cling to the earth, or which presses upon
il with q force, at the surface, of Is pounds
to the square inch; does the same law, or a
modification. pertain to cannon balls in
flight? lido not remember of meeting with
discussion of the subject 10 any published
work. 1t is certainly an interesting phil.
osophic question.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-11-09
EAsTERN NEWS.

Telegraphic advices from the East, re-
ceived yesterday and day before, are OF
considerable Importance. Fremont has been
removed from the command Of the army Of
the West. and the command devo!ves upon
Gen. Hunter. He received intelligence of
bis removal on the I'd inst, while making
preparations to march from Springfield to
attack the enemy on the battle ground at
Wilson's creek. Much dissatisfaction was
manifested in the army at Fremonps re-
movaI, and the President could scarcely
have selected worse time TO make tho
change. We never believed that Fremont
was proper man to be placed In command
of the Western Department; but be had the
confidence of bis soldiers, and his removal
from command Of the army be has organ
lied, when almost in face Of the enemy,
can scarcely fail to have bad effect
Elections were held in New York, Massa'
chusetts and New Jersey, on the 5tb. An
drew is reelected Governor of Massachu-
se.ts by a majority OF about two to one
the vote of the State being only about half
that Of last year. In New York, according
to the Tribune, the Peoples ticket has car
ried tho State by over 100000. This ticket
was supported by the Republicans and
Breckinridgers. The election in New Jer-
sey was for members of the Legislature
and county officers. The Senate stands ten
Democrats, ten independent Democrats, and
ten Republicans; the House having a small
Union majority.
It is believed that Gen. Wool will resign
his commission in the army, on account Of
McClelIan's being advanced to the CON-
mand in chief. There is also q reporl that
Beauregard had rlsigned bis command in
the rebel army, bat the rumor is not deemed
reliable. 1t is not improbable that be has
gone South, to take command in defending
the coast. Beauregard's official report Of
the battle Of Bull Run has lately been pub
lished. He says the rebels lost 399 killed,
and 1900 wounded and that bis entire
force there was $4,000, of which one.fourth
only was engaged. He estimates the Fed
eral loss in killed, wounded and prisoners,
at $500, which is just three times the loss
as shown by official reports of the Federal
officers.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-11-09

Coon PRosPECTs.-We learn that the own.
ers of The Kenebec Claim, situated just be-
low Maine Bar on the Middle Fork of the
American river, are getting as high as three
dollars to shovel of dirt. The claim has
been worked, we think, for the last nine
years, and has been the richest in the State.
Last year the workmen lost the lead and it
was feared that the claim had given out,
but this season they "struck it' again, and
one of the owners informe us that there is
sufficient ground left to last two or three
years. Both of the owners reside in our
town.-[Dutch Flat Enquirer.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-11-09

JEFF. THOMPSON RouTED.-A dispatch
dated at Fredericktown. Missouri, October
22d, and published in the St. Louis papers,
says:
In conjunction with Col. Plummer's CON-
mand, we have routed the rebels under the
command Of Thompson and Lowe, estimated
at 5000 men. Their loss was heavy; ours small,
and confined principally to the First Indiana
Cavalry. We captured four heavy guns. Lowe,
the rebel leader, was killed. Major Gayitt and
Capt. Hyman, Indiana Cavalry, were killed in
a charge on a battery.
The Federal troops engaged in this fight
consisted of three Illinois regiments, one
Missouri regiment, an Indiana cavalry reg
iment, and one or two companies of reg.
ulars.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-11-09
49, TuLTGRAPH.
SAY FRANcIscc, Nov. 9Th.

DAN rhANCA0CCy 4NVFs 0hn'
The following is extracted from letter
received by gentleman Of this city yester-
day from the southern coast: " BY adVices
lust received learn that two men arrived
at Fort Yuma from Tucson, and report
some 80 more at CaIabasas under the COM
mand of the notorious Tbos. J. Marten-all
of whom we're en- route for their encamp-
ment at Dyes Ranch on the Gila River
some sixty miles above Fort Yuma"
As the report is authentic we may soon
hear Of an attack on Fort Yumas, and its
loss, unless the garrison is soon reinforced.
There are but three companies of vol
unteer infantry there, all Of whom are in
experienced 10 the border mode Of warfare.
The rebels are all Of the most desperate
character, as Arizona has long been noted
for men OF that stamp.
Mcguire has bought lot 80 feet front
next adjoining bis theater. He will build a
new theater next spring.
Jno. A. Monroe, Clerk Of the U. S. Dis
triot Court is dangerously sick.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-11-09
" CoNrEMprIDLn.U-In the last number of

CoNTEMPTIBLE. I'm the last number Of
The Nevada Journal, an article appears
headed as above, criticising the course Of
some newspaper man 10 our town, calling
him "gallOws-bird," "festering sore" ETC.,
twits him with having slandered women
who has no big brother to protect her, and
adds "The flames Of hell are not half hot
enough, nor the horrors aud terrOrs of that
tabled abode Of the damned, half sufficient
10 meet the deserts Of q base assassin like
this" We anxiously a-'Odt the announce
ment OF his name.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-11-09
SATURDAY EVENING, NOV. Q, 1861.

EUROPE III BOEDs TO KEEP THE PEACE.
The circular Of Secretary Seward, pub
lished in another column, when first made
public, caused depreciation of from two
10 three per cent. in Government stocks.
The advice, coming from the State Depart
ment, for the States to make provision for
defending their coasts, naturally led to the
belief that our foreign relations were Ia a
critical condition, and that there was immi-
nent danger of war with ono or more Of
the maritime powers Of Europe. The de-
probation 10 stocks, however, was but tenn
porary, as fuller advices relative to the de-
ficiency Of the European haryests, convinced
the moneyed classes that England and
France, the only nations that were likely tc
give us any trouble, were in bonds to keep
the peace. The wheat crop 10 the south OF
Frapcs was almost an entire failure, and In
Italy and northern Europe the yield was
much less than the average. II is estimated
that EogIaud and France will have to i'm
port l4O,OOO,OOO Of bushels to make up The
deficiency, the most of which will have tc
come from America. The rulers Of those
countries know very we'll that any atlemp
to break the blockade of the Southern ports
would involve them in naval war with The
United States, which would at once stop The
export of grain. For another year, at least
there need be no apprehsnsious Of England
and France interfering In American af
fairs.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-11-09
WILLIAM H. SEWARD.

A TERRIBLE NIGHT TO REBEL RReI-
MANT.-The Richmond Dispatch Of the 10th
October contains the following: "We stated
yesterday that an unpleasant rumor from Col.
Gilham's regiment, in Northwestern Virginia,
was not credited by the authorities in this city.
We have since received a statement of the facts
gathered from private letter written by Quar-
termasteT ]. r. Mountcastle Of company +. and
deem it our duty to lay it before the public.
The letter is dated Camp on Elk Mountain,
October Sd. Six days previous to that time,
when the regiment was encamped on Middle
Mountain, in the western part of Pocahontas
county, near the Randolph ine,) an order to
retreat was issued, though from what cause is
not definitely stated. II was a terrible night
when this order was given, the rain pouring in
torrents, and the darkness almost impenetrable,
yet the tents were struck, the wagons loaded.
and the regiment was ready to march at day-
break. After proceeding three miles, the troops
were brought to halt by the high waters of
Elk river, which rendered fording impossi-
BILE. AT this place, we regret to say, it was
found necessary to burn the wagons, tents.
baggage, provisions, and other articles which
involved loss of property estimated at Sl5,-
600 value. The regiment struggled forward
marching through mud knee deep, suffering
many hardships, and finally succeeded in reach.
ing Elk Mountain. The troops had only a
seanty supply of food, aud the letter mentions
that company F had just come in from three
days picket duty, on short rations. They were
nearly broken down with fatigue and hunger.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-11-09

DESTINATION or THE FLEET.-There has
been considerable speculation during the
past week, as to the destination Of the ma
val expedition that lately left for the South
ern coast. Bulls Bay, a few miles north OF
Charleston, has generally been fixed upon
as the point Of debarkation; bat the New
York World, of the 7th inst, states "author-
itatively," that the real destination is Port
Royal. This point is some thirty miles
north Of Savannah and about seventy miles
south ofCharleston. II the statement OF the
World is correct, the intention undoubtedly
is to make q demonstration against both
Charleston and Savannah. We have no
knowledge as to the character Of the harbOr
at Port Royal, or Of its eligibility as basis
for military operations. But we should not
be surprised TO learn that the published re-
ports relative to the destination OF the feet
were put forth designedly, to mislead the
rebels. II q landing is made, or attempted,
at any point north Of Cape Sable, we shall
hear from II in day or two.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-11-09

THE SECRETARY OF STATEsHIP.-The Edi-
tor in-chief of the Transcript has been spo-
ken of IN connection with the Office OF Sec.
retary Of State, and as he has publicly al
luded to II 10 his columns without putting
in any disclaimer, we conclude he is fairly
in the field as q candidate. 1t is under.
stood that he relies mainly upon bis well
known "liberality" aud bis pre-eminent lit
erary merits-the latter being Of the great
est importance to the incumbent-for his
success. The following may be regarded
as a fair sample of his official cOmmunica-
tions. The style is certainly as elegant and
classical as bis own, and the subject matter
as important Ito himsel) as all official lu-
cubratiOns from that quarter are known to
be
THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO THE STATE
TREASURER.
Look a-here. want my salary little more
promptly. I'm not to be put off any longer by
such political runt as you are. Come down
you cuss, or you'll get lick back when the
Legislature meets that'll make your head ache
Yours, in horn, -.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-11-09

THE BRODERICK EsTATE.-In the Probate
Court of San Francisco, on TbursdOy, an
order was made, authorizing the executor
of the BrOderick estate 10 sell sufficient pro-
perty to pay oil debs of the estate, en-
braclng in II also expenses of administra-
tiOn, amounting In oil TO about sl2O, 900.
The property Of the estate is now valued at
S255,000.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-11-09
GLOVE ANODYNE.
OTHACHE DROPS.
COMPLAIN no MORE on ACHING TEETH.

COMPLAIN NO MORE OF ACHING TEETH.
TVHESE Drops have been extensively
i used by thousa nds whose experience has proved
that the Anodyne il give immediate and perma.
nent relief after the failure of every other remedy.
II is pleasant to the taste and smell and few ap-
plcations will entirely remove the pain and sore
ness from decayed tOoth, so that it may be filed
and rendered as useful ever. When the pain pro-
ceeds from the face from the gums around tooth
apparently sound this ABodyne win give speedy
lief by rubbing few drops ON the part affected. 1t
has only to become generally known to be as highly
appreciated by the public as it is by dentists.
Read the following letter from one of the most dis
tinguished practical dentists in the city of New York:
"MessTs. Sands: Gentlemen-h the course ofmy
practice have extensively used your Glove AnOdyne
with much success for the relief Of the ToOhache,
and as | constantly recommend it to my patients
deem il but just TO inform you Of the high opinion
have Of it over other remedies. am yours, very
respectfully, n. LKvET, Dentist"
PRICE, 25 CENTS PER VIAL.
Prepared by A. B. & d. SANDS, Druggists, 100
Fulton street, cor. William, N. Y.
For Sale by RedngtOn & Co., San Francisco; R.
H. Mcdonald h Co. and Dr. Justin Gates 4 BrO Sac
ramento; c. N. BATES & Co., and f. F. SPENCE,
Nevada.
Oct. 20, 1861.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-11-09
Federal and Rebel Generals.

The st Louis correspondent Of the Bulle-
tin furnishes the following table, showing
the time when some of the most prominent
Federal and Rebel officers graduated at
West Point, and the position in which they
stood at the time of graduation in their
several classes:
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-11-09

A DEsERTER ARREsTED.-Henry Herr, q
musician, deserted from the army nine years
ago, and came 10 California. He has since
married here, and has lately been identified
aud arrested as deserter, at San Francisco.
A petition for bis pardon is in circulation.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-11-09

HANeED.-In Placerville, November LIST, Jim
and jim Patterson, the Indians sentenced to
death at the August term Of the District Court,
for the murder of Charles Gay in June last, in
pursuance OF the sentence Of the Court, expi-
ated their crime upon the Qallows. The exScn.
ton took place in the jail yard.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-11-09

BURNING QUARTz.-An experiment was
lately made at quartz mill in Butte county,
with the following result The mill would crush
IL tons Of unburnt hard quartz rock in "a
hours, while Of well burnt rock it put through
easily Is tons in the same time, the only addi-
tion to the expense, that Of wood and labor.
being 1880, or 1925 per ton.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-11-09

ERRoR.-In our "extra" of yesterday
morning, taken from the Unions dispatch,
It was stated that 1900 Federals, on their
way to join Fremont, were captured by reb-
els at Little SantaIFo. The number, as ap-
pears by the Union, was l2O.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-11-09

BAKERS SUCCEssoR.-A telegraph from
Yreka says that Governor Whitaker has
appointed Benjamin Stark as the successor
OF Col. Baker, 10 the U. S. Senate. He is a
native of Connecticut, and is said TO be an
extreme secessionist He has been chiefly
distinguished for bis fine clothes.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-11-09

THE S. F. Mirror Published an extra on
Thursday, stating that the feet had landed
troops above and below Charleston, aud
that the city had been bombarded aud cap
tursd. The Mirror got the news by "pri-
vate Dispatch but later advlces make no
mention Of the landing OF the feet.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-11-09

SURGEON.-Dr. E. A. TOmpkinS, Of Grass
Valley, has received commission in the u.
S. service, and boen ordered to report him
self at Camp Sigel, near Auburn. lie will
be attached to the Fifth Regiment.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-11-09

WIDOW OF COL BAKER,--The Oregonian
says that the widow of Col. Baker has con-
cluded to reside permanently at Salem,
Oregon.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-11-09

A MEETING was held in San Francisco on
Monday evening, the object of which was to
help sustain the Sunday law. A committee
was chosen to prepare plan Of organic
alton, etc.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-11-09

The oft-repeated rebel boast that they pos
sessed younger and more energetic generals,
and that they were men of superior attainments
is shown by this table to be false. The Fed
eral generals, it will be observed, are younger
men, and their average standing at the time Of
graduation at West Point is higher than that
of the officers OF the other side.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-11-09

JOHN CorrER. native Of Ireland, aged
thirty years, fell from the roof of The new
Masonic Hall building, at San Francisco,
on Thursday evening, and was killed.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-11-09

CoLD.-During the coolest day experienced
by the Arctic Expedition, under DR.. Hayes,
which sailed from Boston in July, 1860, and has
just returned, the thermometer was sixty-eight
degrees below zero. Some of the party went
as far north as 81 degrees 35 minutes.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-11-09

Col. MATT WARD, formerly member of
Congress from Texas, is dead. He died in
Raleigh, North Carolina, and was buried
there, October 9th.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-11-09

A kANAKA at San Francisco has planted
couple Of coeoanuts to see if they will grow in
that soil and climate.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-11-09

PHILosoPHIoAL.-An Oregon Indian con-
demned to be hung for murder, takes his fate
cody, saying that he has got to die sometime,
and one time is good as another.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-11-09

RIcH PRISTER--A jOurneyman printer
in Troy. N. T.. has taken $4,000 Of the
Government loan.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-11-09

DIR. MUNsoN, the newly appointed assayer
at the 5. L. Mint, in place Of Wiegand, left
New York for San Francisco Nov lst.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-11-09

1t is said the cost of constructing the Cont
mental Telegraphwas only about S40O,0
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-11-09

Col. Bowie was TO have taken command
Of the Fifth Regiment yesterday.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-11-09
FOR SALE.

CONTROLLING INTEREST IN A
n paying TollROad, situated in tnis county. APP
ply to JOS. NJ IEVEY,
Nov. O, 1S61.-lm. In Flagg's Building.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-11-09

Octavian HOOgs is our Agent for San Fran
cisco. He Is authorized to receive advertisements,
and collect and receipt for the same.
A. BRdlanl, Jr., Is our Agent for Sacramento,
10 receive advertisements and collect for the same.