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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-06-27

CAvoCE's WORKING CArAcIrr.-In
a sketch OF Count Cavour'- life. the New
York Evening Post says -
He possessed. moreover, one clement
Of success without which these mental
riches, a. W adly see every day in other
men OF genius, would have been Of little
Use TO him. He wa- henLhy Up to the
period Of h- last lines, he had hardly
known day Of indisposition. His fru-
gality was almost as famous a that Of
Garibaldi. and his capacity for .ieepless
work worthy to BE- compared with that of
Napoleon the First, or Palmerston. His
habitual quautum of sleep was but four
hours a day. We may understand the
strength Of hi constitution. when we
learn that. after six successive bleedings
for the removal Of the congestion which
finally proved fatal, he had 20 little idea
Of his peril as 10 call hi= ministerial col
leagues to his bed. and hold with them
conference Of several hours upon the mat
ters Of the realm"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-06-27

complained that tha for the right foot
pinched a little, and ordered Crispen to
take it back and stretch it, and bring it
again at nine the mex morning. The Sc
cond arrived soon after, and this time it
was the boot for the left foot which pinch
ed. Same complaint; same order given;
each had taken away only the pinching
boot, and left the other behind. The
same afternoon Sheridan left in his new
boots 70 rtown, and when the two ghoema-
kers called at nine n ext day, each with a
boot IN his hand; we can imagine their
disgust at finding he ow neatly they had
been duped.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-06-27

Sow BARLEY AND BUCkwHEAT.-
Buckwheat need not be sown until Ju-
ly, but barley usually succeeds well when
sown early in June. Besides. barley
forms a pretty good substitute for wheat.
in case that crop is cut of, or l. in de-
mand at extra prices. Who i not fond of
a good. light, warm barley loaf-and OF
buckwheat cakes How would il work to
have barley. buckwheat, and garden
truck enough to about support the family
from six to ten months, and sell all the
wheat and corn, and most OF the beans.
and pay up the debts on the farm. and at
the stores, this year
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-06-27

DIP JESUS ANSWER YES Mann
ma IS talking to Jesus, said little Mary to
herself. as she heard her mother at prav-
er in the adjoining room. As Mrs. 5. left
the place Of prayer, Mary ran to her mo-
ther and asked very innocently-'Did Je-
sus answer yes. mother"
When you kneel down by your bed
side to pray. dear children. think Of the
question Of this little child. Do YOU ex-
pect an answer to your prayer. or do you
only repeat the words as mere matter Of
form If you ask Alright. Jesus will an
swer. yes for He has said in His holy
word. Ask. and We shall receive
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-06-27

If a man means well. the more he
means the better.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-06-27
SPRICE THREE CTS.
I S1.50 PER YEAR.
BREVTTIES.

DIR. Darlington used to tell story of an
Irish gentleman, for whom he prescribed
an emetic, saying-'My dear doctor, it is
OF no use your giving me an emetic. /
tried it twice in Dublin, and it would not
stay on my stomach either time
Spurgeon now and then says quite
good thing : Brethren said he, ii God
had referred the construction of the Ark
to committee on naval affairs, it's my
opinion that it wouldn't have been built
yet
Thomas Hood once admonished a COS
siping Christian to beware lest her piety
should prove after all, to be nothing bet
ter than Mag-piety
Method said Cecil, (afterward Lord
Burleigh,) is like packing things in
box; good packer will get in half as
much again as a bad one
Why are potatoes and wheat like the
idols Of old Because they have eyes
and see not, ears have they and hear not.
Red noses are lighthouses to warn voy-
ayers on the sea of life off the coast of
Malaga, Jamaica, Santa Cruz. and Hol-
land
If you cannot have friends without con-
tinually cultivating them, the crop may
not be worth the trouble
Hartley Coleridge, when asked which
Of Wordsworth's production, he liked
best, replied, his daughter Dora
Whatever is necessary to be done, can
be done. Nature is too wise and benef-
cent to yoke necessity with impossibiIity.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-06-27

DoN'T FoRGEr fHE TURNIrs-We
have not 50 high an opinion as some 9th
ers Of the value Of turnips for this coun-
try yet they are not to bedesplsed. They
cost next to nothing, and are undoubtedly
good for all kinds Of animal, when fed
with dry forage during all the Winter and
Spring. Scatter the seed on every va
cant spot, alone among other crops,
wherever there is room for a root to grow
and the top to spread, without interfering
with something more valuable. The
quick growing sorts, such a Red Top.
Strap-leaf, may be sown for two months
or more yet. Ruta-bagas, or Swedes may
be s0wn any time thIs month, the earlier
the better. The Long White French,
Ashcroft, and others may be sOwn in
June or July. \ little seed, little hoe
ing or wedding. and little soil. will turn
out several loads Of nice turnips about
the time trosts come on.
The Law OF SoLoN.-Solon's law
against neutrality has been often referred
10 Of late. The following Is Plutarch's
account OF it -
The most peculiar and surprising Of
his other laws i that which declares the
man infamous that stands neuter in time
of sedition He would not have Us indit-
ferent. it seems. and insensible to the
fate of the public, when our own concerns
are in safety-nor backward, when We
ourselves are in health, to sympathize
with the distempers and distresses OF our
country. He would have Us espouse the
better and the iuster cause, and 10 hazard
everything in its defence, rather than
wait in safety to see to which side the VIC
tory will incline"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-06-27

Nty4a stH Tmns.-Ea>,aas
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-11-08
TIMOTHY WILCOX.


By permission Of Mrs. Fouke we make the
following extracts from letter written by Lieut..
G. M. Fouke, in regard to the Romney affair:
RoMSEY, Va, Oct 3Oth, 1861 %
We left New Creek Friday night at l2 O'Clock.
and marched until daylight, when we halted for
an hour to eat cold breakfast Of hard bread
and fat pork then marched until noon when We
halted for an hour to rest and eat again the
same rations. We then marched on to within
five miles of Romney when we were saluted BY
twelve pound cannon ball. which brought US
to halt. Our cannon were then brought 10
the front and replied to the rebel fire, when they
retreated through the gap leading to the town.
The gap is about mile in width, almost per-
pendicular at the sides, with small stream run
ming through it, and is an ugly looking place to
charge an enemy in, but fortunately for us We
found none there They had prudeutly re-
treated 10 their Qualifications in the edge Of the
town, from whsnes the5 again s6ldted us vita
shot and sbell WesOood for some time on the
road d-edt in the mOahtaia With the bombs ana
balls flying As close as liked to have then,bdf
our artillery was not idle in the msa666ie and
steadily returned their aFe. Thew6tsl for which
We had all been shxiouslyi waiting al length
came; "Rix bayonetss double quick, marchPi-z
Jessthen the cavalry went thuhderiag by, and
the rebels seeing'we were going to. 'chargs'oa
them, broke and rushed pell.mell out Of the
town In the opposite direction. Our cavalry
pursued them and captured everything they had
in the shape Of teams and stores, cannon and
ammunition, and killing some seven Of them.
We lost two men killed and three wounded
None Of the Fremont boys were hurt We are
now encamped on the same groand the enemy
occupied when they were here. We got apy
amount Of relics that they ware unable to take
away. Ienelose you a belt or scarf supposed
to have belonged to the rebel Generals dauehl
ter; also specimen of the rebel curreney ID thS
shape Of = fftaen cent shinplaEter. There &
nothing known as to how long wa wiz stay
here Itrray Be thres days o. al winter. g4sd
20. M FouKR.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-11-08

For q moment she drew back; then re-
membering that her poor boys we're hungry
at home, and in bed because there was no
fire, she burst into tears as she took it, say
ing, "This will buy bread for my poor child
rem" And hurrying away, she buried the
bitterness OF that morning in her own heart
1t was four o'clock on the same day
Sarah Goodwin sat beside a scanty Ere,
busy in sewing patches on tho very poor
clothes Of her four boys.
"Rnn to the door, Jimmy" said she to
the eldest, as loud knock was heard.
"Oh Mother" the boy cried returning;
"a big bundle for us! What is i'll What
can il beF
"Work for me perhaps" said the widow,
untying the large package, when suddenly
there came to light four suits of grey clothes,
with four neat, black shining caps, exactly
fitting to the heads Of her boys. Almost
overcome with wonder, the widow fell on
her knees, her eyes fixed on the words,
"A present for the fatherless;" while her
boys, laying hold of their suits of clothes,
danced about the floor, shouting with glee.
"Whats in the pocket here9 what's in
the pocketl" cried Jimmy thrustiDg his
hand into that place, when, lol out came
the very purse Of gold the widow had re-
turned that morning.
A scene of joyous confusion followed,
and the voice of prayer assembled from Sa-
rah Goodwin's full heart. Again and
again she counted the glittering treasure,
fifty dollars. 1t seemed an almost endless
fortune. How her heart ran over with
gratitute to God and the stranger!
She could not rest, till, throwing on her
bonnet with cheeks glowing now with hope
and happiness, she ran back to the hotel TO
pour forth her thanks.
A carriage stood at the door laden with
trunks behind. The driver mounted the
seat as she had reached the steps, and, turn
ing her head, thcrewithin sat the stranger
She had not time to speak, but he nodded
his head, as he saw her with her clasped
hands standing there, and prayer on her
lips. Sarah never saw the stranger again.
She took little shop and stocked it well,
and put her boys to school. To-day she is
the owner of a respectable shop. OF her
four boys, two are ministers, one is doctor,
and the other thriving mechanic.
Nobody knows where the man with the
flowing hair has gone; but if be is living,
and should ever hear of widow Goodwin,
he will have the consolation of knowing the
noble result of this generous deed toward
the worthy women and her four boys
Childs Companion.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-11-08
Noble woman.

Robert Brand, Esq, Mayor of Galena, in
a report to citizens meeting, touching his
duties in connection with tho wounded men
of Company l, Nineteenth Regiment, at
the late disaster on the Ohio and Mississip-
pi Railroad, thus speaks of the noble con
duct of Madame Turchin, the Coloners wife.
on that mornful occasion:
"Tbis report would be incorrect were /
to omit the names of Colonel Turchip and
his heroic wife; to the Colonel, for his care
and attention in providing for his soldiers
and the facilities he extended in the per
tormance of my sad duties to the dead
But to hear the wounded men speak of the
heroic conduct of the brave Mrs. Turchin
When the accident occurred-when the
dead, dying and mutilated laid in one mass
of ruin--when the bravest heart was an
palled, and all was dismay, this brave wo
man was in the water rescuing the mapelec
and the wounded from watery grave. auC
tearing from her person every available
piece OF clothing as bandages for the wound
ed-proves beyond all question that she /,
not only the right woman in the riehtplace
but tit consort for the brave Tnrchin IA
leading the gallant sons Of Illinois to bat,
tie. Such misfortunes bring forth heroic
women, whose services may be frequently
needed if this fratricidal war shall continue
to the bitter end" p T'.'7 z
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-11-08
Am affecting In cldent in Camp.

Last week while Mrs. McNutt, wife Of
Gov. McNutt Of DouglasvilIe, ILL.,, was
huckstering in Camp Looms, Mrs. Reener,
wife Of Capt. Keener, came out of her tent
to buy something. Mrs. McNutt had fre,
quently visited the camp before, huckster-
ing, and thought that Mrs. Keener's coun-
tenance looked familiar to her. So on the
day mentioned, when Mrs. Keener came
out, Mrs. McNutt observed that she thought
she had seen her before, and the longer She
looked at her the more she became conyinc.
ed of the fact, and observed again that she
must have once knew her. Mrs. Keeper
also thought that she had seen Mrs. M. be-
fore. Mrs. M. then asked herif her Chris
tian name was not Rachel. Mrs. K. replied
1t was, when they both recognized each 9TH
er as sisters, and with low shrieks and tears
ofjoy, they rushed into each others arms,
and greeted each other after an absence of
90 years. l--o t--.r -'r7 -
There is quite romance connected with
the two families. Goy McNutt, having
been reduced from opulence to stringency
by the extravaganza of his sons, who ended
their career by entering Walkers Nieara-
guam expedition, and Capt, Keener left the
dragoon service some years since and went
to preaching. He was stationed at Pilot
Knob, and was driven away by the rebels
because of his Union sentiments. He
went to Illinois, raised a company, and now
is IN for the war.
Since the recogpatiop, the two sisters
have spent much Of their time together
II war has its sorrows, it likewise has its
Joys, Of which the above is only an instance.
~ Hanpibat No, Messenger. III
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-11-08
our secret Drawer.


There is secret drawer in every heart,
Wherein we lay our treasures oneby one;
Each dear remembrance Of the buried past; -
Each cherished relic Of tho time that's gone;
The old delights Of childhood long ago;
The things we loved because we knew them best;
The drst discovered primrose In our path;
The eookoo's earliest note-the robins nest;
The merry hay-maidng around our home;
Our rambles In the summer woods and lands;
The story told beside the winter ere,
While the wind moaned across the window panes:
The golden dreams we dreamt IN after years;
Those magic visions Of our young romance:
The sunny nooks, the fountains and the flowers
Gliding the fairy landscape Of our trance;
The link which bound us later still TO one
Who finds corner in our life to-day,
Without whose love we dare not dream how dark
The rest would seem II II were gone away;
The song that thrilled our souls with very Joy;
The gentle word that unexpected came;
The gift we priced, because the thought was kind;
The thousand, thousand things that have no name.
All these In some far hidden corner lie,
Within the mystery of that secret drawer,
Whose magic springs, tho stranger hands may touch
Yet none may gaze upon its guarded store.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-11-08
Indian LoyaI.y.

The rebels have not succeeded in seduc.
ing all the Indians of the Southwest from
loyalty to the Republic, though they have
the main body Of the Arkansas and Texas
tribes. The Fort Smith zYsss reports that
one Of the chief leaders of the cid cfesk
party, is at the head of L 700 men near tho
Greek agency, in arms against tho South.
1t says: ~. '-.'T IA ~ --.,--r
They have ordered the Confederate flag
70 be taken down, which was raised by
MclntoshIs regiment, and the 'Stars and
Stripes" substituted in their place. Gen.
McCulloch, to repel and crush this outbreak
at once, has ordered LOO Cherokees, 500
Osages, 1000 Greeks, and a battalion Of
Col. CoopePs regiment to march upon them
at once. Major Clarke has been actively
engaged for tho past two days fitting out
tho expedition. Col. Cooper will assume
command of the forces. Enemies are still
lurking in our midst, aud too much vigilance
cannot be used 10 crush out these foes that
spring up so unexpectedly on our frontier.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-11-08
A Touching IucIdent.

A volunteer about to join his regiment,
advertised that he would take letters for his
comrades of the same regiment. He re-
ceived great many letters and packages
containing small donations from loved ones
at homo. 1t was interesting to observe
the throng as they came, and dropping
their donations, went on their wav happier.
There were old, young, and middle aged,
fathers and mothers to sons and sisters to
brothers. There was one however who at
tracted moro attention than the rest. She
was girl of some II summers, scantily but
neatly dressed, and but for the caro- which
marked every feature of her countenance,
would have been termed pretty.
"This letter." said she to the lady who
received her, sis for my brother. Will it
reach him do you think2"
"It will, certainly"
81 am so glad. There is a dollar in it,
madame, for my brother. II is a small sum
to send him land the tears filled her eyes,)
but it is my last dolarp
"Your last dolarw
"Yes, madame. You SEQ since nv bro.
ther went to the war, 1 am left alone with
my poor old mother. Work has been very
scarce, and can scarcely make enough to
live on. But when we heard how our SOL
diers were suffering in Western Virginia,
our hearts were much panied, and mother
and | have been grieving over the fate of
my poor brother. We had only dollar
and we send it to him."
We need not say that the noble girl met
with cordial sympathy. In ordinary
times such instances of selfsacriice were
scarce, but now they are numerous. Gin.
Times.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-11-08

w. r. KELLEY, NJ. ID.

TrAs opened An oice IN Buckland's NEW Block oppo
stothe Croehan House, for the purpose Of practice
Ing Medicine and Surgery, where he be found during
the day. (whe not professionally engaged at night
copal Church. Aug. % 1881.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-11-08

'ls anybody waiting on you ~ said po.
lite dry goods clerk to a pretty girl from
the country. ayes, sir" said the blushing
girl; @that's my feller ontside. Ho wouldn't
come in." -,..- ,''.'l 49,.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-11-08

A Clergyman eonsOling young widow
on the death other husband remarked that
she could not tind his equal. '.I'n bet I
win !" remarked the sobbing fAir one,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-03-09
COrOneTs' Inquests.

Tn uAm or Hues DrrT,.-rhe inquest In the case OF
Hugh Duny coachman, recently in the employ ment Of
Mrs. Parrish Of Union square who was supposed 10 have
met with foul play at the hands Of distant relative
was held yesterday 1t Bellevue Hospital by Coroner
schtmer. Tho evidence Of Or. Bouton, who made the
post norton examination, decided the point TO VIC
lenos The physician testified that marks violence
inflicted before death could DO perceived aud that
had no hesitation in ascribing the cause Of death
drowning The jury rendered verdict in accordance
with the medical testimony, and the body was thereupon
handed the friends for nterment Deceased was
thirty six years Of age, and was native OF Ireland
An UNKNOWN MAN ForSD DRowSED-rhe body Of an
unknown man. about thirty i've years old, respectfully
atted was found drowned at the foot Of East Twenty
fifth street, Thursday afternoon Coroner Jackman
held an inquest upon the body yesterday when the jury
rendered verdict Of "supposed drowning" Deceased
was about ave feet nine inches in height had brown
bar, red goatee stout built and had probably been
Ia the water about two months.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-03-09

STEAMSHIP ApRAric-Mr Cunard has chartered steamship
Adra,ic TO take the mails for England Wednesday, 18th
inst In place Of the Ausalasan She wiz sail foot
Of Canal street at SAM.
Sur VIRGINIA DAnESt Georges. Bermuda, Feb 22--Al
the damaged In the least landed aud Mon
day last they sold 600 bbs -four and go bags wheat
ke by repeated sales OF late small portion Of the
four &c culd bs pronounced seriously damaged, the
principal injury was from drppngs through the oetwen
tents The Austrian bark California landing her cary
Of coal and WILL no donb be necessary - discharge tho
entire ASCERTAIN the actual damage bottom
she struck the she still leaks bsdyBy
Ewocd Walter Esq, Secretary Of Board OF underwnters
SUR Queenstown Feb I4-shlp scioto from New
Orleans for Liverpool with cotton and Tobacco
head lors of topmsst yards salts and
here by the steamer Bttcrn y 10 Elwood Walter
ESQ, Secretary Of the Board Of cnderwritersj
DANIEL FLIor Valparaiso "a nit before reported
and u under the Chilean and IN time would
sail for Coronel v load coal for San Francisco.
BARK DANIEL WEBSTER, Ryder from Boston for Smyrna
the night AZ dragged
her anchors Chr aud fouod coal hulk doing herself
much damage. she would repair before proceeding
BARK CNroxA WRIGHT Plummor hence at Gibraltar lost
sails spars, and sprung seak She was dchngns on the
18th ult.
BARK GArtrco washburn from Ccnstaninopie for Fal
reported arrived nj Gibraltar
in OF shifting cargo She remained 18th ult
LIZZIE At Valparaiso from Boston, had heavy wea
Their and split sails, &C.
aso wss dscbargne her oil and stores on The "a NH, ahe
much wormeateu and her sheahng and copper
bad condition.
URAsus church from Aux Cages for Trieste putlno
Gibraltar on the 9th ut with loss Of sails and spas
ING badly.
scnR 81 CLor Boston, March sschr 81 Cond from Vow
Nork Tor Sfem, W ashore Wei fleet r be total
sogehcr Win ner cargo, Crew saved. by tell
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-03-09

RESIGNATION OF ADJUTAEr GENERAL COOPER.
The resignation Of Adjutant General samuel Cooper the
chief Of the stan Of the United States Army which has
been cent TO tho War Department just at this particular
Juncture entails significance upon the measure which
at prefcnt tho outside world cannot divine.
General Cooper graduated at the United States Military
Academy at West Point In December, 1915, aud short
time after was appointed Second Lieutenant in the FRS
regiment Of Artillery. In August OF The zane year he
was transferred TO the Second regiment OF Artillery. la
1874 no was transferred 10 the Fourth Artillery be
appointed aid de-camp TO Major General Newcomb from
1928 TO 1896 appointed Bevet Captain July O. 1884, for
faithful ten years service in grade, appointed full
Captain June IL, 1896 promoted Brcvet Major Of the
stan (Assistant Adjutant GENERALLY March g. 1s47 APP
pointed Brevet Colonel May 80 1s48 for mertorous
dact Particularly IN the performance OF his duties 10 the
prosecution OF the war with Mexico lie the author of
a concise system Of instruction for the militia and
volunteers OF the United States.
In The discharge Of the arduous duties o. his ONCE
General cooper displayed marked executive abilities, AMI
from hs courteous and geptemanIy bearing tchis subor
dmaes sprafg up host Of friends, who called
upn 70 regret his withdrawal from important pos, IA
The public service.