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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-01-03
Correspondence ofthe Herald.
RHYMES FOR THE TIMES.

DzAR HERALD
A letter. think promised 10 write,
Telling the news, in black and la white;
Ofmatters and thngs
Which TlME on his wings
To those who live way out IN the West,
Who nov with peace and plenty are blest
And what . very funny
They We plenty Of mOGey
Tho won-a-
Very ''smzrt chance y TO loose ten per centum
On every dollar the Banks ever lent lem
What . down in the mouthg'
So long as the South
Talk about wrongs and Northern aggression
And threaten 20 go for immediate secessicb,-
Mo- no! not they
Tha; is TO say
They'll spend all their money IN Ia 5 very way
Go IN FOg TIRE UNION and 10 the South say
9 Stay
We love You as brothers, but on any day
You attempt 10 dissolve and go your Own way
There 'is be fuss
And when you re brought back again 10 your
senses,
Wen oblige you TO pay up ali the expenses;
For, like the old woman do really say for Z,
We know of no one. but you that will pay for u
so now, ha vi in your horns,
Well not tread on your corns;-
Wen even keep clear
And not Interfere
With knayery
OrslAyery-
When It's confined and justly relates,
TO your own bordrTz aud TO your own states.
But here will repeat the often told story. .
We loonf havs Slavery ia or, FREE TERRITORY
NV.
Cleveland. Dec q. 1860.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-01-03

EFFECT OF SECESSION ON PRICES AND
PANIc.-On Thursday, the goth ult., news
reached New York that South Carolina had
seeded. The next day the quotations of the
markets were as follows
NEW YoRK.-FLoUR - Market better
with fair export and home trade demand
-Wheat-Market 2 cents per
bushel better, with fair export demand"
"PHLADELPHIA.-FLoUR irmer WAEAT
firm"
VIII coakers please make note of this ?
Albany Journal
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-01-03

The receipts OF the Fair of the Ladies of
the Congregational Church, held in the Town
Hall, on Thursday evening of last week,
amounted to tour hundred and sixty dollars.
Not three hundred and fifty, as the Herald
has it Courier.
The error was discovered and the figures
changed by us to $3.50, but not until a por-
ton of our edition had been worked Oft and
distributed about the village. 1t seems, how
ever, that our figures were TOO low after all :;
the receipts doubtless were very nearly, If
not exactly, as stated by the Courier
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-01-03
Where are The Barke's OF to-day,
where arssassE present Washingfon's &
Mrkpra Ar TRor.-on the aasning


MuKpER ar TRoY-On the evening Of
the cath ult., (Christmas Eve) Mr. Horace
B. Sargent was struck down with an iron bar
in the streets of Troy, N. Y, by an assassin.
who approached him from behind-and. died
from the effects of the blow in about five
hours. He was walking home with some sill
yer ware, etc. The evening was very clear,
the streets were full Of people, and at but a
short distance, Urge congregation was as
sembled in st. Johns Church. A young man
walking With two ladies on the other side had
his attention attracted by man leaning over
a PROSTATE form, saying 'get up, shan't stay
here all night" He crossed over to render
assistance when the man fed, and the murde,
was discovered. The murderer had felled
his victim with bar of iron, on the head,
had robbed him of his watch, pocket
book and all, and had escaped, in this public
and daring manner. The real murderer has
not been arrested, although rewards of $4,000
are offered by the mayor and governor, and
the friends of the deceased. Mr. Sargent was
a native of Fort Ann, N. Y, was about "a
years of age, and had been for the past twelve
or thirteen years in the employ Of the Rens-
salaer s. Saratoga Railroad Company. He
leaves a wife and two children.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-01-03


CHaRLEsTox. JAS. End
Col. P.ifigrew has warned 5oats not 70 APP
proach gastle Pinrkney. The river Is well
guarded. Women have rendered Their SER
vices Al TIE forts. The City Rifles have gone
on secret service 10 Morris Island. TIE lou
ave and German Rifles are On duty IN the
harbor. The Palmetto flag waves over the
Arsenal
The Banks In the Infs rlor oier 10 take their
proportion II rhe state loan Collector Col
cock adgertises that all vessels from ports out
.iie Of the State must enter and clear al
Charleston. The President OF the convention
has appointed commissioners 70 Alabama,
Florida, Mississippi. Arkansas and Ioaisl ana,
bat none 70 Texas. The convention has
passed treason ordinance making the levy
ing Of war against the State, or aiding rs en-
emies, punishable By death. An ordinance
that the judicial power heretofore vested IN
the Federal Courts De- now exercised BY the
State Courts.and that The con ressiCnal power
be vested IN the General Assembly.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-01-03

REV. Mr.. BALCH IN CI.ARENDoN.-The
people of Clarendon have done the commend
able and honorable thing thus far in the way
Of providing lectures this season, by raising
by subscription, an amount sufficient to de-
fray the expenses of course of ten free lee
lures to be delivered by the Rev.W. S. Balch
in the Church at North Clarendon. Several
of these lectures have already been delivered.
They were, we believe, on the subject of his
recent travels in the East, and are said to
have been very instructive and interesting
We are informed that the time appointed for
Mr. Balch's next lecture is Tuesday evening,
January Sth.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-01-03

1t is said that Mr.. Floyd, Secretary of
War, is implicated in the frauds in the In
dian bonds. On Saturday Mr.. Floyd re-
signed his post as Secretary of War. He
based his withdrawal on the refusal of Presi-
dent Buchanan TO order the evacuation of
Fort Sumter. B. F. Butler of Massachusetts,
is spoken of as likely to be his successor.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-01-03

A PLAN OF SETTLEMENT-A Baltimore
dispatch, dated Jan. lst, says that city had
been in ajubilant state all day in consequence
OF private letter having been received from
Hon. Winter Davis, giving positive assurance
that the House Committee of Thirty-Three
will present unanimous report, embracing
an enabling act for New Mexico No new
State is to be admitted without the consent Of
all the States, and pledging the repeal of all
personal liberty bills.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-01-03

1t is reported that Mr.. Wimot of Pennsyl-
vania will take Senator Camerons place,
should the latter 90 into Mr.. Lincolns Cabi-
net. Hon. John Hickman is strongly rec
commended as Senator Biger's successor.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-01-03

CoMPRoMIsE.-The prospect of compro-
mise by any line Of policy that may be inau-
gurated by the Cancellation committees at
Washington, is not encouraging. 1t is re-
ported that the Senates committee have given
up in despair having held their last meeting.
In the House committee various propositions
have been made but nothing decided upon.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-01-03

In the Republican caucus at Albany on
Monday evening, 1t was annoueed that Gen
Scott had been appointed Secretary OF War,
whereupon the utmost enthusiasm ensned
three hearty cheers even being given for Mr.
Buchanan.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-01-03
FOURTH DISPATCH.

charleston, Dec. q.
Capt. Humphreys still holds possession of
the Arsenal Castle Pickney and Fort Moul-
trie are occupied by the State Troops under
the instructions of the Governor of the State,
to hold peaeeable possession of these Forts,
and for the purpose of protecting the gov
eminent property Castle Pickney and Fort
Moultrie were held by about ~ men, who
peaceably surrendered. There was no col
iision. None was anticipated when the troops
left this city to garrison these forts. The ex-
cltement is subsiding
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-01-03

MAsoNIC.-At the regular communication
IF Lee Lodge No. 80, F. & A. NJ, held at
GERS were elected
DR.. II. F. Smith, w. NJ.
j. j, kidder, S w.
C. NJ. Judkins, j. w.
CT. Dake, Treasurer
S. Allen, Secretary.
A. W. Stephens, S. D.
F. w. Whitlock, j. D.
E. W. Liddell, Tier.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-01-03

Exciting intelligence from Charleston, in
relation to the forts in the harbor, has been
the principal matter of interest from the new
kingdom for the past week. Fort Moultrie
has been abandoned by Maj. Anderson, who
has retired with his command to Fort Sum-
ter, first spiking the guns and burning their
carriages. Accounts of the movement will
Be found elsewhere in our columns.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-01-03

"SELLING oFF."-Our friend and neigh
Dor, Mr.. j. NJ. Haven, is selling off his stock
of goods at auction. See his vertisement
in another part of to-day's paper.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-01-03
SECOND DISPATCH.

1t is only the gun carriages that are on fire
at Fort Moultrie. The cannon are spiked,
and it is reported that train is laid to blow
up the Fort. This last report is doubted.
The excitement and Indignation of the peo-
Pile is increasing.
Charleston, Dec. 27-12.30 p. NJ.
Major Anderson states that he evacuated
Fort Noultrie in order to allay the discussion
about that po~t, and at the same time strength
en- his own position.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-01-03

Rumors are rife respecting the new cabinet
OF MIR. Lincoln. 1t is said that he will sum
mon all the gentlemen he proposes to call TO
it, to an interview. Last week Hon. David
Wilmot of Pa, visited Springfield, at the re-
quest of Mr.. Lincoln, aud ii is therefore sur
missed that he is TO be one of the new cabinet.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-01-03

THE DEFALCATIoN Communicative
learn from Washington, that the committee
to investigate the great robbery, has taken
voluminous evidence, and promise a report as
large as Corodes. Gov. Floyd will demand
to appear before the committee, or send in
statement in explanation of the course pur-
sued
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-01-03

We have exciting and important advices
from Washington and the South which will
be found in our telegraphic column.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-01-03

We would drecl attention to the adver-
tisement of the Cosmopolitan Art Associa-
ZION, to be found in another column.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-01-03

The South Carolina government has usurp-
ed the business of collecting revenue, and
the government officials have transferred
their allegiance.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-01-03

SNow.-Some four or five inches of snow
fell on Sunday uight last, which, with what
was already on the ground makes fine
sleighing.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-01-03

SURGICAL OPERATION-Drs. Sanborn, Of
this town, and Allen of Castleton, amputa ted
the arm of lady from New York, on Sun
day last, on account of rare form of bleed
ing cancer, which had attacked the elbow
joint within few months, and threatened to
be Immediately fatal from hemuorrhage.
The patient was entirely unconscious of the
operation, from etherization, and is doing
WE'LL
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-01-03

The CHARLEsToN FoRTs.-rhe Wash
rious story of Major Anderson's shrewdness :
1--WE hear that on Christmas day Major
Anderson dined formally with the secession
uthorities-chiefs-in Charleston, and was
duly carried back to Fort MouItris by early
moonlight, apparently Uery much overcome by
the good things drink able set before him.
Those in charge of the steamer posted in the
channel to watch his movements in the fort
therefore thought At scoutd be safe for them to
reiar their Cigiiance, and themselves take a
Christmas might fiOiic, and in the midst of
which Anderson and his force spiked Moul-
tries guns and landed safely in Fort Sumter.
The apparent intoxication of Anderson was
but feint to have the very effect it did
have"
The Washington correspondent of the Bal
timore American says:
"Should Fort Sumter be attacked by seal
ing parties, as threatened, the destruction of
human lite will be immense. Without a
large number of boats and RATS to approach
it on all sides, there could be no prospect of
success; and even should the river swarm
with them, three-fourths of them would be
sunk by the batteries of the fort before they
could reach the walls. The fort is covered,
is bomb proof, and can only be entered by
the en,brasures, which an attacking force
must crawl through, one man at a tune, and
hence two men al one OF these could defend
1t against five hundred. Its very strength,
however, is a security against any attempt TO
attack it, and so long as the fas of The Union
floats at the mouth of the harbor, and the
President per orms his sworn duty to collect
the revenue, the secession Of South Carolina
will continue to be merely secession on pa
per-"
1t is said that Major Anderson has six
months provisions in Fort Sumter
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-01-03

Ralph Farnham, the last survivor of the
battle of Bunker Hill, died on the 26th ult.,
at the residence of his son, in Acton, Me-,
aged l04 years months and - days.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-01-03

European news brings intelligence OF peace
in China. The capture of Pekin was follow
ed by the conclusion OF peace, the return OF
the Emperor to that city and the evacuation
by the French and English troops. There
was report that Garibaldi had be assassi-
mated, but it was disbelieved. The English
papers announce that Col. Dunn of the ST.
Gillian army had been wounded in an attempt
to assassinate him, and the report probably
arose from that statement.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-01-03

RUMoRED SLAVE RISING IN GEORGIA.
The following dispatch, dated Macon, Ga,
Dec. q, is said to have been received by a
Georgia gentlemen in Washington:
"Rumors of rising among the slaves in
the southwestern part of the State prevail
here. 1t is impossible to say with certainty
whether an insur; ection has really taken
place, or is only threatened.
The greatest care is taken to keep the mat
ter secret, but most exaggerated reports are
whispered aloud in this town to-day.
There is certainly much excitement among
the negroes everywhere, and the occasional
rumor of fighting at Charleston makes them
restless and very dangerous.
| am told that some are hastily getting all
things ready TO send their wives and young
children to the North
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-01-03

THE PRESIDENT TO BE IMPEACHED-The
Washington correspondent of the N. Y Her
aid, learns that the House of Representatives
will offer articles OF impeachment against the
President, if Major Anderson is interfered
with, on the ground that the act would be
treason, and calculated to precipitate civil
war
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-01-03

The legislatures of Pennsylvania and New
York met on Tuesday last; those of Maine,
Massachusetts,, Maryland and Michigan met
yesterday; those of Ohio, Wisconsin, Cali
fornia and Mississippi meet Jan. eth that OF
New Jersey on the 18th, aud that of Indiana
on the Thursday following
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-01-03

Mr.. Seward is reported to have a speech
on the secession topic in preparation, to be
delivered at an early day.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-01-03

Dea. j. Eddy, of this village, killed pig
months old which eiehed. when dressed,
353 pounds.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-01-03

NIcKwACKETT ENGINE CoMPANY.-At
the annual meeting of Nickwacket Engine
Company No. /, held on Saturday evening
last, the following officers were elected d
B. Page, Foreman E. Reynolds, 1st Assist
ant; W. B. Thrall, I'd Assistant; Saml Will
Jams. clerk; G. FL. Palmer, Treasurer; N. 5.
Stearns, Foreman of Leading Hose; N. F.
Page. Foreman Of Suction Hose.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-01-03
THEOLOGICAL SUMMARIES.
MEDICAL COLLEGES.

There are three Medical Colleges, all OF
which are in a hourishing state,-t6e :. Rush
Medical College" the Medical Department
of Lynd University, and the Homeopathic
Medical College.
Time fails me to mention in order other
professional schools, such as Law Schools (of
which the most prominent is the Chicago
University Law School) the Commercial
Colleges, the Schools of Art, and the Libra
ries, all of which 90 to show that Chicago is
by no means behind times in affording facili-
ties for human culture.
LUDo GRAPHIC.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-01-03

CARL ScHURz's LEcTURE.-The lecture
of Carl Schurz on American Civilization
delivered at the Town Hall on Monday eve.
ming, was gem of its kind, and fully sustain.
ed his reputation as scholar, land as one who
is thoroughly conversant with the history Of
our own country and of the world. Owing
to a failure to get on board the train he in.
tended, Mr.. Schurz was detained several
hours, and did not arrive in Rutland until
about an hour after the time appointed for
his lecture to commence. On arriving at the
Hall. he in few words explained the cause
of his hardness, thanked the audience for
waiting so patiently, and then proceeded
with his lecture, which occupied about an
hour in the delivery. The Hall was well
filed, though not crowded, with the people
of this and adjoining towns.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-01-03

The CENSUS vermont saves
members. The Hon. f. +. Walton
she Waterman as follows: - learn 4.
tectly) from the Superintendent Of the y =
rus, that IN the pew apportiorment 9,
bers of Congress-, Nnder the csnsus ~
Vermont wil be entl I1ep1
one saved on a .GcsN zEhe g
gain seven mem. q - = 20
70 the slave St&S. 81 Az
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-01-03

Great excitement EXISTED at Pittsburg, Pa
last week in consequence of an attempted re-
moyal of 124 cannon from the arsenal there
to new and unmounted batteries near Gal
weston and the mouth of he Mississippi river
The guns are ten inch colanbads, and carry
thirty-two Founders; and carriages for them
are being made at WatervIiet, n. \. The
order for their removal was made known on
Monday, when there was popular outburst
OF feeling that TIE gu is should go to swell the
military equipments of the secessionists. The
feeling against allowing gun to go was IN an
imous, and large meeting Of citizens was
held on Wednesday to protest against it.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-01-03

THE SoUTHCAROLINA POSTAL SERVICE
According to the correspondent OF the n
I. Times, Postmaster General Holt has sent
orders to the su6-treasurer at Charleston to
remit all the balance So 5 900, on the post
office account-in his possession, immediate
", to the credit of the department. If this
order Is not complied with at once, he will
demand of;tse federal government to enforce
his orders. He is also determined, as before
suggested, TO suppress mail matter to and
from South Carolina, if the mails are inter
iered With i'll that State
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-01-03
FROM CHARLESTON.
Char eston, Dec. "a.

Evacuation Of Fort Houtfrie Fort Sumter
Reinforced Rene,oal Of Excitement ia
Charleston.
Char eston, Dec. "a.
Fort Moultrie was evacuated last night.
Previous to the evacuation the guns were
spiked. The Fort is now being demolished
by fire. Only four soldiers were lett in
charge. The troops have all been conveyed
to Fort Sumter. Intense excitemen prevails.
The Convention is in secret session.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-01-03

Masonic. - At fte annual elections of
Poaltney Chapter and Mon ming Star Coun-
ch, held Dec. 2Itn, the follow ing officers were
elected for the ensuing year 4:
CHAPTER. II j RuggIes. II. P; Henry
Ruggles, K; II T Hull, S. Nelson Ransom,
P. S; Neal, Capt. of Host j T Kid
der, r. A. c.; p II FlfeId, NJ. of lst ". "
W Douglass, NJ OF ID "; A Salmon, NJ. OF
Sd V; c RuggIes, Secretary Edward
Ciayk, Treasurer.
COUNCIL. Nelsgon Ransom, T. |. G. NJ. !;
Edward Clark, R. l. G. M; P H Fldeld, l.
G. M; C c RuagIes, Recorder; Frederick
Ruggles, Treasurer; Henry RlggIes, P c. ;
B F Neal, Capt of G. Henry Clark, G. NJ.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-01-03
LATEST FROM CHARLESTON.
APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONERS b IHk
PRESIDENT OF THE CONyEsTIos.

d. 4 Treason Ordinance Passed. &C.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-01-03
THIRD DISPATCH.

An ordinance entitled " An ordinance to
amend the Constitution of South Carolina"
in respect to the Executive Department, was
passed in the secret Convention, yesterday.
Il provides as follows: FIRST, that the Gov
ernor have power to receive Ambassadors,
Ministers, Consuls and Agents of foreign
powers, to conduct negotiations with foreign
powers, to make treaties by and with the adj
vice and consent of the Senate, to nominate
all officers by and with the advice and con-
sent OF the Senate, TO appoint Ambassadors,
Public Ministers, sc.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-01-03
THIRD DISPATCH.

The military has been ordered out TO pro
feet the magazines and arsenals in this local
ity. 1t is reported that military companies
from the interior are en- route here. | have
Just had an interview with Capt Foster, now
In charge OF Fort Moultrte. He says Ander-
son has acted upon his own responsibility.
Fort Moultrie has not been set on fire. Capt.
f. is still in command of Fort Moultrie, with
a few regulars.
Charleston, Dec. %.
The Palmetto flag was raised early yes
terday afternoon, over the Custom House and
Post Office. At ) o'clock last evening, the
Palmetto flag was raised at Castle Pickncy.
A large military force vert over last night to
take possession of Fort Moultrie.
SECOND DISPATCH.
Fort Moultrie auI Castle Pickney were
taken possession OF by the military of Charles
ton, last night.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-01-03

The CHRITMAs FESTIVAL AND FAIR of
the ladies Of Trinity Church, held at Town
Hall on Thursday evening, was well attend
ed and well patronized by our citizens gener-
ally. There was the usual fine array of fam
cy articles, many of which were really su-
peru, and as to Refreshments" they were all
that could be desired. The Hall was finely
decorate with evergreens; the Christmas
Tree, laden with presents for the children Of
the Sunday School and standing on the stag
ing at the west end of the Hall, was ilIumin-
ated about o'clock. The children were
then briefly addressed by Bishop Hopkins,
after which they joined in singing a Christ
mas caro-, and then came the distribution of
pr esents among them.
We understand that the amount realized
from this Festival and Fair is something
over four hundred dollars.