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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-06-13
A CANINE Down EAsTER.-The Spring

A CANINE D0WN-EASTER.-IheS Spring
field Republican says:
Complaints are rife that Quartemaster
General Morse of the 1st Vermont regiment,
now at the seat of war, appropriates to his
own use large share of the $3.50 which are
placed in his hands each day for the susten-
ance of the troops. The matter is to be looked
into.
The above extract appeared some little
time since in the Republican, but we let it
pass because the statement upon the face of
it was too ridiculous to be entitled to credit,
and we should not refer to it now, were it not
that the statement is being copied into other
papers. The Republican and the other pa
perS publishing the same, ought to know that
not dollar in money passes through the
hands of the regmental Quartermaster "u-.-
in actual service and under the command of
superior officers in the commissary depart
ment. They receive their supplies directly
from that department, and their duty IS simply
to dispense the same to their regiments.
subjects of the Queen who may take letters 0
marque from the Pirate Davis. In d late arti-
Gle it takes ground as follows;
If it should turn out that Notwithstanding the
Lord ChancelIors opinion that such an act
would be murder EngIishnen caught in Amer
lean privateers are hanged as pirates, there will
be a strong inclination in England to hold that
they deserved their fate Whether they be
plundering in the name of Mr.. Jefferson Davis,
or fighting for high wages under Mr. Lincoln,
they will be equally mere mercenary cut-throats
and will be utterly disavowed by their country
men. We bet;ere, if it should unfortunately hap
pen that priyateers Should steal forth in his Ameri
canquarrei from English ports, that the public
,coud see with great satisfaction the merchant who
furnished the Variike stores, the ship builder cho
furnished tie ship, and The captain oho conamanded
her, all punished togette, as contederates. This,
however, is contrary to the law of Nations, and
Lord Peterborough offers to all such offenders
the consolation that some time after they have
been caught and hanged, there will be strong
diplomatic protest delivered on their behalf
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Watches, JeWeIry, &c.
Albany Wholesale and Retail
JEWELRF AND WATCH EMPORIUM
STEIN C BRO, 54S BROADwA

oner " ne trade and community at large at the
lowest new York prices, large stock of fne gold
anu silveT atches, Jewelry and a splendid assort
ment OF fansy Goods. Peddlers and Watch maker
VIII ma u an inducement to call and examine their
STOCK: GaIVanizing, Plating and fine GLIDING on
watches, done for from 81 80 to So VII
IDLY sIEiN & BROTHERS. 54S Broadway.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-06-13
EAGLE FOUNDRY & MACHINE

Orders solicited for Car Wheels and Railroad Cast
in1s of every description Mill and other castings, of
ali kinds Cast Iron Pipe, Water Wheels, Castings
for Agricultural implements, Iron Fence, Plazxa
Railings SC, of the most approved patterns Also,
MACHINERY WORK FINISHED UP PROMPTLY.
A full assortment of Gear and Pulley Patterns
The usual sizes of Gear and Pulley Castings con-
gtantIy on hand Also. the celebrated HURLBuBT
PLows, and the New England Mower Circulars
respecting the stame sent to any address desired.
ALL WORK AT LOW PRICES.
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Instruction.

CASTLRTON MEDICAL COLLEGE
SURGICAL CLINIC.
A Clinic for advice and treatment in Surgical dis
will be held at the College Building, BY the
Professor of Surgery, every
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
during the Lecture Term which commences March
lst, and continues sixteen weeks.
Superior advantages will be found here for the
successful treatment of defOrmity diseases of bones
and joints, &C, and all diseases of the
EYE AND EAR
All important operations performed before the
Glass will be gratuitous those whose circumstance
forbid their being at any expense
Accommodations at low rates will be provided for
patients from abroad.
L X SANBORN. NJ. D..
Prof. Surgery, Castleton Med. Col.
Rutland, Feb 1861. g-4mis
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A CARD.-The American Watch Com

u o~AAsD.-1ne American Watch Com
- Pahy Vi "aithann, Mass, begs to call the at
Ienuoh OF the public to the following Iemphatic re-
commentator of Waltham Watches, which has been
poiltely given by the leading practical Watchmakers
and Jewellers throughout the United States The
entire list OF signatures to, it, in the Eastern
States Is quite too long for publication in one adyer
usementi Out the names presented will be recog-
nized by those acquainted with the Trade in this vi
einity as being in the highest degree respectable and
Influential AT their establishments may always be
found the genuine watches of the Compauy,s man.
ufacture, in great variety and at une.rno nricAs
Signatures from many cities and towns or New
England, not fully represented in this list, will ap-
pear in future advertisement.
TO THE PUBLIC.
TIE undersigned practical Watchmakers and
dealers in Watches having bought and sold Ameri.
can Watches for mum of years past and lhaving
dealt in all kinds of foreign watches for muhc
longer period of time. beg to state that they have
never dealt in watches which, a class in indi-
yiduaI instances have been more satisfactory to
themselves and customers, whether in respect of du
rability, beauty of finish, mathematicallY correct
proportions, accurate compensation and adjustment
of fine time-keeping results than those manufac-
tured by the Waltham Company
THOS. STEELE g. CO. Hartford, Conn.
HEMINGWAY G. STEVENS, ~
WIN. ROGERS g. SON,
J. {. BLACKMAN, Bridgeport
GEORGE BROWN, New Haven
Z. BENJAMIN, "
{, j. MUNS0E, x
JOHN B. KIRBY,
JOHN GORDON, New London,
JAMES Z. AYERS, Waterbury, Z"
f HUNTINGTON & co. Danbury,
K A. WOODFORD,
H D HALLt Middletowu,
JOHN L. SMITH,
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d [ A n s! Plan SIT

I
The subscriber practical Mechanic. and thor
sole agent for this vicinity for the sale of the cee
brated instruments of
HAZLETON & BROTHERS,
Which took the first premium of the late n, j. State
Fair over Steinway g. Sons make, and are consid-
cred the best in the market.
Prices moderate, and every instrument fully war
ranted. For further particulars enquire OF MRS.
A K. HOPKINS, Main St, Rutland, VT, OF the
subscriber.
A. w. POWERS.
n. B.-Mr. Powers will continue to tune Pianos in
Rutland three times a year, about the middle of
April, August and December. Orders left with Mrs.
Hopkins, will be attended to.
Burlington, VT Jan. 2, 1861. 2u
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BANANAS, PINE APPLES, GREEN APPLES,
ID ORANGES and LEMONS. at MUSSEY'S.

TAPESTRY, INGRAM, superfne three ply Car
l. Heting, at FRENCH g. KINGSLEYS.
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The London Times gives little comfort to the
subjects of the Queen who may take letters
marque from the Pirate Davis In late arti-
Gle it takes ground as follows
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-11-01
For the Union and Jour nal.
KrrrERr, Tuesday, Oct. %

KrrERr, Tuesday, Oct. 90.
Mr.. EDITOR thought that perhaps your
readers would like to hear how the world
joys along here. The Navy Yard at the pres
ent time is the only busy place in this town
Nineteen hundred men are now employed
here, and the yard presents busy appear
ance. The two side.wheel steamers building
here are progressing as fast as faithful work.
manship and nice calculation can push them
ahead. They both are in fair way to dc
good service in Southern waters. The Kcar,
sarge is taking on board her machinery and
boilers, and ere long will be where she will
speak well for the Pine Tree State.
The repairs on the sloops of war Constcl
lation and Portsmouth are progressing rap
idly, and in short time they too will bt
speaking in thunder tones to the rebels.
Notice was given at the muster this morn
ing that all hands were requested to meet Il
minutes before l o'clock, at their muster
ground. At the meeting Mr.. Stimson, Mas
ter Carpenter, stated the object of the meet
ing, which was to SEQ If the men would each
and all give one days work for the purchase
of blankets, &C., for the Maine and New
Hampshire soldiers now In the field. A unan
imous aye arose from the crowd, and Mr.
Simpson was chosen to appoint commit
tec to see to the proper distribution of the
money. Mr.. Prescott, Master Machinist
then made some eloquent and patriotic re-
marks, after which notice was given to the
men to muster on the following day at the
same place. At the next meeting Mr.. Slim
son announced that he had appointed the
following for the committee:
Gov. Washburn Of Maine, Gov. Berry Of
New Hampshire, Ephraim Otis of Kittery
Col. Gowen Wilson of Kittery, Capt. John
Salter OF Portsmouth, and Samuel Gowell Of
Kittery.
This nomination met the sanction Of the
crowd, and three cheers were given for MIR,
Simpson, the soldiers, and our glorious old
dag. UNION.
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For the Union and Journal.

SANFORD, Oct. %. 1861.
At this time Of National distress, II II
truly an encouraging omen to see people oil
all ages seeking by individual effort in the
use of such means as circumstances may rem
der effective, to further the common cause
A notable instance of this kind has present.
ed itself in our village, during the present
week. One of our most respected citizens
VIM. Emery, Esq. a Union man in every
sense of the time, bale and hearty-albeii
his locks are silvered by the frosts of seventy
Understanding that although dcbarred
by age and the "articles Of war" from par
ticipating in the war, he might yet resort "a
arms and do his country service-and being
moreover, Of opinion that 1t is not well foi
man to be alone, he resolved to take to him
self a wife, believing that, like Cadmus upon
the plains Of Boeotia, be might cause EARNED
men to spring up all around him." Accor'
dinghy last Sabbath morning, the "billing
and cooling" the Thursday evening counting
(Which caused the expectant bridegroom to
forget the meetings appointed for that hour)
and the hustle anxiety of preparation, cul.
minated in wedding. The happy couple
appeared at church during the morning SER
vice, but were invisible during the remainder
of the day. Monday eve, at an early hour,
II became evident that the quiet Of our vii.
lage was disturbed by some unusual commo-
ton. Aged men were were standing round
the corners--boys were rushing hither and
thither, making themselves sick smoking til.
thy cigars-sedate matrons and blooming
maidcns, all with eager, cxpectant faces,
were promenading the streets, seeking by ex-
ercise to counteract the evil effects of the
evening air. AT length the Sanford Cornet
Band appeared, and procession was formed,
stretching far down the street, and number.
ing some less than three hundred PERSONS
At the house salute was given, and '.IIaste
to the Wedding" played by the band. Wine,
cider, cake, etc.. were supplied in abund.
ance, and alter social half hour the com.
pany first giving three times three for the
bride and groom) departed, to the tune Of
awe won't 90 home till morning." leaving
with the happy couple the best wishes for
their future success in the undertaking they
had assumed. d.
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For the Union and Journal.
The Miller and the Camel.

The Arabs repeat fable Of miller who
was one day awakened by having the nose
of a camel thrust into the window O. room
where he was sleeping. at is very cold out
here" said the camel III only want to get
nv nose in" The miller granted his re-
quest. After little while the camel asked
that he might put his neck in, and in n lit
tie time longer he gained permission to have
his fore feet in tberoom and 50 little by
little crowded in his whole body. The miller
found his rude companion was now becoming
exceedingly troublesome, for the room was
not large enough for both. And so he com.
planned to the camel. and told him there was
not room enough for bothof them. "well,"
said the camel, "if you don't like It, you
can 60 out; but for myself, I shall stay
where I am" So with slavery. 1t begged
to have its nose in the Union-thcn its clo-
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l'on the whoie programme was de'ern'hea'
seeing that the Northern Democracy wa'
divided and that ono portion came very near
being Republican, the southern leaders took
such course and made such demands us 70
prevent any coalition, and thus threw the
fate Of the coming election into the hands Of
the Republicans, for the very purpose o.
furnishing themselves with pretext for Sc
cession. And we repeat, in view Of the
scenes at that convention, and at the onc
following in Richmond, it is perfectly incon'
ceiyable how men with any pretensions to
manhood or honor could submit for moment
to the insulting, oyerbearing treatment they
received on those two occasions.
1t is quite plain that there can never be
any peace except by the crushing out the
rebellion by the entire power OF government;
or by complete backing down, and an adj
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-11-01
Flowing Match.

The Committee ON Flowing Match having
attended to the duty assigned them, mako
the following report and awards:
The number of teams entered for Flowing
was five, and plowed one-eighth OF an acre
each. The work was done in such manner
as to give credit to all the parties; and so
we'll that it required careful observation to
decide which was entitled to the first premium.
The teams were good, perhaps better than on
average :. the drivers and the men who held
the plows were men who evidently understood
their business, which was plain to be seen by
oil who witnessed the operation. The plows
your Committee did not examine. 80 that tho
particular merit of each was not discussed ny
them, suffice it to say that in the hands OF
such men US those that held them, they per-
formed well.
Your Committee here take the liberty to
remark, that il the farmers Of York County
would take the pains to pillow their lands that
was taken on this occasion, in trying to lay
their burrows az near in the place OF the for
mer one rs possible in q reversed position,
greater profit would be derived on greensward
than they have been accustomed to receive,
and less complaint about the drouth affecting
their crops.
To Hiram Hill ofSaco, with four oxen, we
award the first premium offered for Double
Team. Burrows well turned, and inches
deep. Time, 40 minutes.
10 Thomas Underwood, Of Saco, with
double team, we award the second premium
offered for such team. Work well done, but
not of che required derth. Time, AZ min
utes.
To Samuel NIilliken. of Saco, with Single
Team of oxen, we award the first premium.
Work well done, and Of greater depth than
required. Time, 46 minutes.
To John Gowen, of Saco, with two Horse
Team, we award the FIRST premium offered for
such team. Work we'll done, and Us deep as
required of double team, 0 inches. Time AZ
minutes.
To the Saco Water Power Company Bid
deford, with single horse team, we give the
second premium offered for such team. Work
well done, depth 8 l-2 inches. Time 81
minutes.
NAr'nL MIILIKEN,)
JAMES ANDREWS, Com.
DANIEL KNIGHT.
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aud Turkies TO and from tie show.cround,
that are very large and powerful pair
girth seven feet four inches.
VIM. Milliken Of buxton, entered pair
Of three year old steers, very good pair in.
deed, well mated and good looking, girth
Fix feet eight incher, weight, 1852 lbs. We
award to Mr.. Milliken, the Society's first
premium Of $500
To Silas Eden OF Buxton, for pair Of
handsome red steers, we award the Society 9
second premium of $500
To John Banks of Saco, for q pair oil
handsome, well mated light brindled steers.
that girth six feet six inches, we award the
third premium. Book.
To WIN. Dolby, for great pair Of coarse
two year old steers, ono rcd and white, the
other white, that weigh 20l4 lbs, We recon-
mend premium OF 500
To John Millikcn Of Buxton, and Rufus
Lcayitt of Saco, for each pair OF the zane
age us Mr.. Dolby's, not 10 large rs his. and
not much better, we recommend premium
to each of .... Si,oo
John and Silas Iadd and Hiram Hill, Of
Saco, entered each pair OF large, thrifty
handsome red steers, fifteen to eighteen
months old.-girth about five feet six inches
each. Your committee recommend that the
Society's premiums OF three and two dollars
be divided, giving to John Ladd and Hiram
Hill. 3 $500
and 10 S,las Iadd. 100
Oliver Perkins Of Kcnnebunk, entered a
Devon Bull nine years old, girth seven feet,
bought Of the Shakers at Poland which we
consider very fine bull. Daniel Palmer
of Buxton, also entered Devon bull four
years old, girting about six feet 10 inches,
very fat 30 that he showed to better adyan.
tage than Mr.. Perkins, bot fat Or lean he
can't help showing well at any time. Your
committee were not agreed rs to which was
the better one, but did agree, rs both OF
them was 10 good, to recommend that the
Society nay its offered premium Of $500
to Mr.. Perkins and also the same sum TO Mr..
Palmer.
The yearling Devon bull, shown by Mr..
Perkins We did not examine, ms he was en-
tered for exhibition only, but judging from
his parentage he can hardly help being vaiua-
BILE.
Timothy Brackett, Of Limington. entered
pair Of red grade Durham Bulls, three
years old, girting six feet six inches, well
built and o good looking pair.
We recommend that the Society pay to
him a premium of $500
To John Foss of Hollis, for very fine
two year old bull, VIC recommend a premium
Of SUI
To Samuel Milliken of Saco for lair
sized good looking bull cali. we recommend
gratuity las no premium is oiferedl OF 81, Oo
The bull entered by Clement Perkins OF
Kcnnebunkport rs Galloway, may have
many valuable qualities, but your committee
failed to discover in him anything beautiful
or desinble.
A fair sized. good looking red spanked
yearlng bull. was shown by Charles 5. Jor-
dan. said to DO cross OF Jersey bull, on a
native COW. No application made for pre-
MUM. WV. L. DuRRELL, com
NATHANIEL MlLLiKES.
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ven hoof-then its hideous and ever-growing
body. It has crowded free labor out OF the
South, and desires to enslavc the North. 1t
has many partisans who, camel like, would
be glad to free the Union Of its free and law
loving adherents. But sooner than sec
slavo-holding monarchy settle down upon tho
soil watered by the blood OF our revolution
airy fathers. would say contend for freedom
till we have expended the last dollar Of our
nations wealth, and bankrupted every lover
of his country, and lost the last man cara-
bic Of bearing arms in the defense OF our
glorious institutions. CEN.
Saco, Oct. &c, 1861.
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and spittons-ah Haley. We wish your
vocation would become obsolete, and you and
all your craft be compelled to seek liyeli'
hood in some other business; but now, you
are. no doubt, a necessary evil.
VIM. Beardsly presented q set OF Knives
and Forks with Carver, Of English manufac-
turo, Of excellent quality, and superior work
manship.
Mrs. Robert Cleaves presented jar OF
Nutmegs, giving view OF that spice in oil
its stages OF growth.
Respectfully submitted
E. For the Committee,
Ivory LORD.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-11-01
On Bulls and steers.

Your COMMITTEES on Bulls and Steers, re-
rpectfolly Report that Joseph Z. Willard Of
Alfred, offered for the Society's premium u
pair Of very handsome four year old steers.
that girth seven feet and three inches, and
weigh $40 lbs, not thin chcsted. high
boned coarse steers, that need to be stall led
until they are seven or eight years old. to 10
fit for the butcher, but broad. round and
Heshy, ready for market ut any time.
Your committee award to MIR. Willard the
Socicty's frst premium OF SOU
George Emmons OF Kenncbunkport, offer
ed n pir that were hardly midling. girth
six feet six inches. We do not consider
them entitled to fhc Second premium, but
recommend third. Book.
Samuel Milliken Of Saco, showed ra, ALI, o.
the same age rs Mr.. Eumons and MI. VII
lard's,-not entered for premium, but p rss
for exhibition, and to haul load Of on''p
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FROM THE SEAT OF WAR.
Condensed BY the Salem Gazette.
WASHINGTON AND VICINITY.

continues much the same rs PREVIOUSLY rePoHeu'
The most important military movement has
been the extension Of the picket lines Of Fnnk-
Inns division mile beyond Annandale, on the
Little River Turnpike; leading direct to Frir-
fax Court House.
Quartermastsr Sucker advertises for propo-
sails for delivering In this city, within the next
thirty-6ve days, IT'S 900 feet Of cuttings, and
2s5, 600 feet ofscantlinys. The bids are to DO
opened on the 10Th inst. This looks like putting
up extensive winter quarters.
The rebels are again rcportcl to be In full
force at Fairfax Court House. Their object. Of
course. Is to protect their army ut Leesburg.
From the Lower Potomac We learn that the
rebels have batteries efficiently posted, extend
ing from Cockpit Point to Matthias Point,
distance oftwenty miles. and that they will
soon have the river closed for 1--WE miles further
rs far rs Preestone Point. The United States
gunboats lying OF Aqua creek have been with
drawn down the river, and there are none Of
our armed vessels now between Quantico creek
and Matthias Point.
The telegrams ofyesterday afternoon report
ell that vessels were passing MP the Potomac
without obstruction from rebel batteries.
HE '''A" '''o'o
The rebels on the Upper Potomac were OBJ
served on Friday actively engaged on their
fort, which stands on hill directly In front OF
Leesburg. Several bodies of cavalry we're seen
to approach and make observation oiour iines.
No collision however took place, though nap
peared evident that the rebels were sncamped
In large force between their for'ihca'ons ana
Leesburg. Our troops are Oil on the Mary
land side.
reported 'hat '',vo' re0e'' na's Wv"
sent 10 Lee'o"rg "0h 'ana's~' "aA"s VIZ
force there O'ooo strong. '"pri'onei'' "aen
at Balls Blufi, have been sent 10 suddiey
Church. according to the Richmond papers.
The battle ut Edwards Ferry or bail p'un'
appears to have been ssd defea'' "iihoo, ono
cheering circumstance a"ena'As y, 80
2'oo men were caugh' WIN y" ,"p"''''" 80
In the rear anu asupsr'or 's 'h "'H', s",'"'
might be expected the slaughter "" "'I,os.
The War Department u preparing nm op'cia'
''s' u our -. = w. - orI,m,,,,,, :, 49,,
10 p,' ~ - .o,nn,.,. ro.orJ. a, Tho
tu,.. ,ann,,,.r an1 n;..irr
IT,. p,.s,.o,d 80, ~ ,hs 9th .ck,o,l.ic,
a.. -, -, tuI.J and vourd,a In mi,
W. '.''. ''I s - ~. e.. LnnJrod Tn.
".Ny" -, r-,.on.. e. ~. s,.n,,.
aIYe' ~ 80 g.. h,nJrra
, %,. ,,,s :. M "a. d, ,,,d % N, ,,,,
IN. A. h",,,. yh,sh =. nnhl,hsI In
rri.loy,. Gazette hu, the newspapers continue
IN Give different versions Of the sal disaster, as
:, 'nne,roJ 20 ,h,;r y,riop, coy,e.popdeut.-
Tho Hon Amas, walker OF Massachusetts. just
,ram yIr.,i,. Ferry and Pooles, lie. who has
So. - Nh. 90 90, ,hs Act, repor,s
oeeh ~ '""S" P' w 81 "
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES,
Saco, Oct. &c, 1861

Made at he Cattle Shop and Fair ofhe York
County agricultural Society, held at Saeo
and Biddstord, Oct sth, Oh, loth, and lith,
1861.
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.Gbe Nnion &yourna,
B1DpEFoRp. NOVEMBER l. 1891.

WAdvertisers are particularly request
ed to hand In their advertisements as early In the
week as possible. In order TO secure their inser-
ton they must be received by Wednesday noon.