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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-01-18

MFR H HOOPER admitted partner in our business
lVN from this datR.
We have removed our stock Of Shoes Boots Ne
G. the Public Square, where viii be
pleased to see our friends and customers
jan2-lm AkAIsIBAD e W.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-01-18
Removal and New Firm.

A GOOD secondhand Buggy and HArnsss for als:
"A BENZ p SHIELDS & co.
jah9-H No. 81 college street.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-01-18

Removal and New Firm.
HAVE moved my entire Of Groceries, Liquors, Tobac
co, segars &C., Ne. 13 ard IS MRrkes street, Ware.
house formerly occupied by NesFs Hugh Hccres Co., xhere
will be pleased to meet old customers and fgiends-
have associated with Mr. Geo. +. Akers, with whom
will continue business under the style and firm Of Bell Akers
return thanks to former patrons and ask eontnuance
OF their favor to the new 6rm. BELL.
ian8-H
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1861-12-27

about camp may be seen pretty much
all the time gathered n squads, talking
of the incidents of the fight. 1t will be
seven days wonder and then die away
| wrote Joseph to your care Immedl-
ately on receipt of his letter from Hyde
park why don't he write Tell all the
boys that am 80. h" l hope they
may never get into as hot place as i
did the other day. Bat | wouldn't be
surprised if they got al the fighting they
will want before they will get through
with it,
We are drawing logs in to make win
ter quarters, SO we will be very busy Tor
the next few weeks. Remember me to
all the boys in the cavalry, and to all
who knew me about town.
Your affect. brother,
+. II. ALLEN.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1861-12-27
American Bible Society,

By the kindness of the Rev. Thomas
Bayne of this village, we are enabled 10
give the following letter Of the assistant
treasurer Of the American Bible Society,
acknowledging receipt Of money donated
by the different churches in this county
the past year. Many of our readers,
and perhaps all will be glad to know
what the society is about in these times
of Disaster to nations and individuals
We confess that we are greatly surprised
at the extent of the societys operations.
We have never had any conceptions OF
the number of volumes printed by them
weekly and yearly. 1t appears that the
spiritual needs OF our army are being
properly cared for -
THoMAs BAYNE-Dedr SH,-Gour
favor of the 18th inst, is daily received
with one hundred and seventy-sevcn dol
lars, and enclosed is our thankful ac-
acknowledgement, crediting the Vermont
Bible Society as the books mentioned in
your note were charged TO it,
1t will doubtless CRAFTY you and the
ether friends of The Bible around you to
know what we have been doing at the
Bible House the past season. Since the
beginning of the bible year to first inst,
being eight months, we have issued up
wards OF SO3, 1000 volumes Of the scrip
lures, being an average of 1000 volumes
each working day, or seven volumes each
minute of working time, and thus far an
excess of more than 10000 volumes over
the whole issues Of the past year For
the army since the fall OF Sumter We
have delivered over half y million Of
volumes, besides supplying the navy, on
one day twenty one vessels OF the block
aiding fleet, and have great work before
us to provide for the increase Of the army
and navy, the orders coming in freely,
on one day of last week for 1000 vol
umes. Our accounts from foreign lands
are very encouraging, calling for larger
efforts and expenditures, and although we
have recently received $4,000 for this
branch of our work, yet our agent a; the
L.vant waited for further sums, the bible
work in his field (Asia) opening more and
more. Our outlay of funds has been
great. In October we paid out between
$4,000 and 100000, and will yet be
great, but we confidently rely on the
friends of the bible volunteering so lib
orally for us that we may not be con
strained to deny any proper application
for the "Word of Life" to the pcrishing,
or send any destitute soul empty away.
Truly yours,
HENRY FISHER.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1861-12-27

body as an act of self defense and JUS
tice long delayed, to restore to the slaves
their inalienable rights and employ them
in crushing the rebellion Of their mas
ters."
A. II. Hancock, J. a. Gibson, and G.
S. Boswell were appointed a central
committee to appoint subcommittee to
circulate the petition to Congress in each
town of the county, for the purpose OF
obtaining subscribers. Moved, that when
the convention adjourn, it do so to meet
again four weeks from to-day at 10 AM.
at West Gloyer-prevailed. j. A. Glib
son was appointed committee TO draft n
constitution and by laws to present for
the consideration of the committee at its
next meeting with a view Of organizing
an Association, auxiliary to the National
Emancipalion Association Of New York g.,
organized Nov. 9Th, 1861. Moved, that
the secretary forward the proceedings Of
this convention to the office Of the Or
leans independent Standard for publica-
ton.
Adjourned, to meet again at the time
and place mentioned above.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1861-12-27

are made of the very best material. They
are of the conical shape, about two thirds
as large as those Of the 9th Vermont reg
iment, large enough to convene twelve
soldiers well. The stove stands in the
centre, the pipe forming the centre pole,
1t seems as though we are well prepared
tor winter now. Every thing we need
to make US comfortable that a soldier
could expect we have. am some
what disappointed in relation to the
food and clothing a soldier receives. |
did not expect TO fare one half as we'll
a. we do. We do not, of course,
have the tables of the Vermont farmers
to sit down to at breakfast, at dinner, or
at supper, nor do we have his bed on
which to rest our weary limbs, but our
food is much better, and our beds much
more easy than l expected, much more
so than we had when we first came here
Lieut.. Bartlett is in command of the
company now, the Captain being at home
recruiting, He has just returned from
picketing tour He is first rate officer,
always ready to perform whatever duty
is assigned him, and | think, except the
time he was sick, he has done more duty
than any other Lieutenant in the regi-
ment.
Yours in haste,
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1861-12-27
Anti-Slavery Convention.

The Anti-Slayery Convention Of Or
leans County assembled at Fast Albany,
pursuant TO call, Dec. Goth, 1861.
Called to order by Rev. }. A. Gibson,
Rev. c. s. Boswell was elected chair
man, r. II. Kenaston secretary. Pray
er was then offered by J. A. Gibson.
1t was moved that u committee Of
three be appointed to DRAFT resolutions
for the conventon-c carried. j. A. Glib
son, n. Spaulding, and I. II. Kcnaston
were appointed. A committee was also
appointed TO draft a petition to Congress.
S. Smith and C. S. Boswell constituted
said committee.
Adjourned to meet at p. NJ.
1fternooR Convention convened a.
greeable to adjournment. Committee on
resolutions reported as follows;
"WhereaS, The rebels promptly de-
clare that their rebellion is to sustain and
perpetuate slavery, and we can see no
other course for it. And Whereas, Lib
erty and slavery are irreconeilable enc
mics, and cannot live at peace under the
same government. And Whereas, hu
man rights are the same in all ages arc
places, therefore,
Resoired, lst. That the principles 0
our declaration of independence demau,
the liberation of every slave. %, Tina
as our constitution was adopted to estsb
fish justice, and secure liberty, its rrin
ciples are opposed to slavery, and it en-
forced would destroy it. sd. That til,
rebels have by their treason forfeited no
only their lives, but their property, an,
the government has right to use tina
property for the overthrow OF rebellion
dth. That justice, mercy and expedenc
demand that government restore to tn
slaves their inaienable right, and emplo
them in crushing the rebellion Of the
masters. The report was accepted.
1t was moved and carried that til
resolutions be acted upon separately.
The preamble was unanimously adop
ed. Tie adoption Of the first resolutio
was then moved, and after a somewhi
lengthy discussion, in which J. A. Gil
son, Geo. Putnam, A. II. Hancock, an
S. Smith participated, it was adopte'
The second resolution was adopted aitt
being we'll discussed. The third an
fourth resolutions were adopted witho'
much discussion.
The committee on petitions reporte
the following form of petition, viz:
ITO the Honorable Senate and House {
Representatives assembled;
We, the subscribers, inhabitants {
Orleans Co., VT, believing that slavery
the sole cause and main strength of tn
rebellion, and that by treason the rebe
have forfeited all their property, do her,
by respectfully petition your honorabl
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1861-12-27
PREPARATIONS FOR WAR.

The Warrior is taking $50 tons of
coal alongside of the Portsmouth dock
yard, preparatory for service on the
North American coast.
The following troops at Aldershott are
ordered to be in readiness to proceed to
Canada Leslie's 9Th battery of Royal
Artillery, I'd battalion of the Goth regi-
ment, I'd battalions Of the 9Th and 45th
regiments, and detachment of the 10th
Lancers. Leslie's battery served in the
Crimea, and is furnished with Armstrong
guns.
Col Gordon, of the Royal Engineers,
is ordered to be in readiness to proceed
to Canada in the Melbourne. 1t is sta
ted that a large force of engineers will
be sent to Canada.
One hundred FOUNDER Armstrong guns
are now being rapidly distributed among
the ships preparing for sea. The De-
Tense, iron plated frigate, is to have a
crew of four hundred and fifty. She will
be manned without difficulty.
The Cunard steamships Australasian
and Persia are to convey troops tc Hal
flax.
The Orpheus, screw steamer of 2l
guns, called last evening at Plymouth
Sound, where she will convey the Mel
bourne screw transport with troops, arms
and stores to the St. Lawrence or Hall
| fax.
The Herald says the first battalion oil
the rife brigade, now stationed at Dublin
and the first battalion of the 10th regi.
ment, stationed at Sheffield, received or.
ders yesterday to embark.
The naval editor of the Times states
that although we are strong in ships, the
class Of vessels which would be of the
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1861-12-27

BIGGER YET.-Mr. Worhington's
long hog and Mr., Deweys big cow are
beaten, Mr.. VIM. H. Lyon of Crafts
bury, slaughtered cow on the l2th inst,
which weighed 9O9 lbs, The hide weigh
ed 80 lbs, and she III lbs Of rough tai
low and lG5 lbs. Of tried talow. She
gave milk through tie summer.
lie also killed a hog 10 months old
which weighed Gl8 lbs, aud had leo lbs.
of tried lard. II was Z feet inches in
length.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1861-12-27

a HARD CoUNTRY.-A correspond
ent Of a Western paper, who is with
Gen. Shoepff's command in Southern
Kentucky, says:
although we are in a country hardly
worth fighting for, an unfinished district
of creation, and only connected with
Christendom by a mud road, yet these
things are not thought Of by the men
here; they only ask for reinforcements
that will Justify an advance
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1861-12-27


SEDALIA, Mo, Dec. p. Col. Palm
ers brigade arrived here last night, and
Gen. Pope is expected to day.
All information from the west and
north is to the effect that no efforts have
been spared to send Gen. Price an am
pie supply of clothing for the winter
All, Or nearly all, OF this has fallen or
will fall into our hands Nearly 200
heavy wagons are already in our posses
sion, together with large quantity of
ammunition and arms. \ thousand hor-
SEES, tents and camp equipage, and be-
tuoo,.130o and IGC0 recruits have boon
..-..
'"N." p '.o'''''
Mayor Hubbard OF the I't Missouri
cavalry h captured over sixty rebel re-
crni,s within thc mast few DAYS and kill
- .o.o.., o,hor. II. Iva. al,o tolor o
W. " ''''O '''
colS'deraole "u'hoer % 'e'''S' SeNc'a'
wagons, quantity of baggage and arms,
and burned mill which had been sup
nIviog the rebels for some time mast.
,.,,:.. H., ..,,;..,.l
N''o5''"'' '''' e'''''''' "'' ,'' ~,
a terrible shocN IN inns sec''o'' OIL '"e
country within the past week.
II il thought by many that Gen. Price
,.uI oros, ,h. O.oco 70 oss;., h;s Ge,or-
ais o'e''' ana ''''SN' WHO "'o no" III ''''
river counties with 1000 or 1000 men to
escort recruits and supplies to their main
canoot O.ceo,a IF he does he will b.
Cut. ''o'' 5,',I'' g . ''o'' '' ~
u ',o' ''.' Me-, az 4'Iss'o,' .,' ,
~ ., wv az WIZ W ''''J ''''''''u anu
us ,''''J sO', .', W.. ..--.
i'", y''''r"'J ,'0' ''','6 ou' SI"o''
u o'S"' III 'I'o' 'i''''o'' '""' '"9 i'' ae
,eT'' ''',' '"' ',,''o' 0.','e'''S' ""'o' We -,
''a,' I''"' C, ,, 'I''' 70 '"'e''eP'' ia" IT.
N'n'"' "Uu '"e 'a'STr Po'',ol was 'u'rcu'
''S sou'" 'o"''u' o"le'Iy' ",,e""',l7 u
canP at ''Sn' near ni"'oFu. zen rope
orou8"l ''9 mann oouy OF "'s army IN
| position lew iuiItS SCUM OF NaNeIly
anu sent scouting party under to'
ren.bra AMI taohno. ',' ~ oon, o. ON ~
left and rear of the enemy. at the sam,
time ordering Merrill's cavalry to marcl
IRON, ron, "" y, ana come from .n'
,,S"1' Go'. Jaws pus' ,, I'p'u,y 'or
"S .'''' N,''e - |:'' ','G '''e'''y ~ y"
'' . ',Jo', I ~, ~ ~, '1N,S 1''', eu
I ~ ,..o,,,,,' $50. ~ "',.'pI'' "a .'''
u'''U ''' e''0'J INV ''""e'' ""o Ii'u
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1861-12-27

COUNTY CoURr-The Orleans Co.
Court is now in session at this place, Ion
L. p. Poland presiding. There will
probably be a short term.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1861-12-27
WAR WITH ENGLAND.
LATER FROM EUROPE

- l -
.Sin days later from E'trope-'Seamship
america at Haifar, and Ardgo ana
.Saronia off Cape Race War Jeeli"g'
in England Unabated-Rumored As
surancc of British Government thai
Cotton Ports oiH be open By February
Tile Warrior coming to North inner
tca-Retmn Of Gen. Scott.
HALIFAX, Dec. 81. The British gov
eminent has sent a letter approving the
conduct of Captain Williams, tue mai
agent on board the Trent, in connection
with the seizure of Mason and SIidell.
Paris papers assert that the British
government, in answer to petitions from
the manufacturing districts, stated that
the cotton ports would be open by Feb
ruary, at least.
LATER.
The America brought dispatches toI
the colonial governments and delivered
them here.
1t is reported that 10000 troops will
be sent to British North America imme
diately.
Several morning papers have leaders
on Mr.. Bright's speech at Rochdalc. The
Times says, "Let America Judge by the
speech of her greatest admirer in Eng
land how little can be said for her outrage
on a friendly although neutral power
Let her know also that in this country
even this comparatively moderate speech
is bu; a voice without an echo
Several privateers, 10th Federal and
Confederate, are reported in the British
Channel.
Commander Williams, mail agent OF
board the Trent when stopped by the
San Jacinto, is to have pubic dinner il
Plymouth as mark of appreciation o
,.t..:...ol ..J ,atla conduct =, hoorl
the Trent.
'''' . I'M y ~
In London win reference TO inc I'D
Portant attitude 'Ne'y 10 oe "S'u''eu y
France, the OPINION continues 10 oe' W."
however des'rou7 the Emperor h'sn' Ut
to give some employment '' ms navy "h'
10 divert Paolc @''ehlloll III / '''e' II va
the state OF the finances ne Is MOI ''Ne'3
to DO anything 10 cause d u''e'ep'e " I'll
the brl'lsh government because Se''o"
results might follow IN france Il u's'Fu'
should increase and cause 'u''"T' a'
preston OF trade
HE S"'Pp'"9 t'"-s"e mas al aFuc''
on the question oil our cor" SuPp'''' Il
the event oil war WIN y OH" = '''e' '''
1t does not regard our 'u'u'e P'o'Pe.'
with feelings oil aiarIn' o'ue'' 'or '"'
~ '""S' VI , ''' =
49, MI g. ,... t..b G.
!:
a., ovnor, ,yo,,j rot he made but event
,ouv tbsro would he no want Of vessel
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1861-12-27

Rebel loss $50 killed and ,0ounded-M Ms
cradle condition Of the Rebel Prison.
PrS
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-08-08

GEN. PATTERsoNs BLUNDERING OR
CRIME.-We make the following extract
from letter written by an officer ofrank in
the command OF Gen. Patterson. There are
many who, from he opportunities offered by
public intelligence for the judgment, have
come to the same conclusion as the writer in
reference to the movements of the Pennsyl-
vania militia man -
"Instead of marching from Bunker Hill to
Charlestown, we should have marched direct
TO Winchester, but | believe Patterson did
not want we should have a fight there, as he
has a good deal of property in Winchester,
and l thiuk-as do others. too, here-that he
is more than half secession himself If he
had marched to Winchester instead of going
to Charlestown, have no doubt but that we
might have taken it, as we had 10000 or 3d.
600 men at Bunker Hill, who were expecting
that he was going to march US direct to Win
chester"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-08-08

Edmund Weston, Jr., Of West Randolph
a graduate of Norwich University under Gen
Ransom, and subsequently, when residing IN
Boston, member for three or four years of
the celebrated Boston Cadets, has been APP
pointed to organize and take the command Of
the company Of Sharp Shooters to be raised in
this statefor Berdan's regiment. Capt Weston
has gone to NewYork for instructions, and will
return in few days and enter at once upon
the work assigned to him, as we are informed.
Probably an official announcement or pro-
clamation will soon be made. Capt Weston
is a physician by profession, and received his
diploma from the Medical University at Bur-
Ington. lie is said to be skilled in the use
of the rifle.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-08-08

BURGLARY IN CHEsTER.-Last Friday
night about o'clock the store occupied by
G. II. Hilton and N. 0, johnson was en-
tered by a rear window. II. II. Ineraham
who acts as clerk for Mr.. II. was aroused by
the barking of a Newfoundland dog belonging
to him, that lad been eftin the store seeing
light he procured assistance and surrounded
the store, after which the door was opened
when the burglar jumped through rear win
dow, tut was knocked down before he quite
reached the ground. He had pulled down a
pile of dry goods and seemed to have been
picking out pedlar's stock. He gave his
name as John Silver, and hailed FROM Cham
plain Valley, N. Y, and was bound over for
trial at County Court, and sent to jail at
Woodstock.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-08-08
The 8ntlanl 4erald.
THURSDAY MORNING. JULY so.

1t is told of Capt. Weston, whose appoint
ment TO the command of the company of
Sharp Shooters to be raised in this State vas
announced yesterday, that experimenting his
services might be required before the war for
the Union is over, and being enthusiastic to
the last degree in the cause, yet not knowing
when or in what capacity his services would
be called in requisition, immediately upon the
breaking out Of hostiiities, he discarded his
bed, and ever since has slept upon a plank,
and quite often in the open field, and in all
such ways has endeavored to harden bis con-
stitution to, and to tamiliarize himself with,
the labor and fatigue of the camp and field.
One who enters with such spirit upon the
work which will be required of him, and
more especially with such thoughtful APP
probation of its hardships, can not fail to in
spirit his followers or to perform any portion
OF his duty. We are glad to think no better
selection could have been made of leader
of the Vermond boys in corps which is
destined 10 doubt, TO become famous in the
annals of this war. Capt. Weston has en-
ioyed excellent military advantages and is
thoroughly posted as tactician. We I'M
derstand a recruiting Office will be opened at
Rutland and also at Burlington, and two or
more in the eaSterly part Of the State.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-08-08

No CoTToN TO BE SHIPPED.-The New
Orleans Crescent of the % ultmo says -
We publish to-day card signed by every
cotton factor Of New OIeans, recommending
the planters not to ship a bale OF cotton to
New Orleans, until the blockade is fully and
entirely abandoned. The gentlemen who
sign this card are all men Of then word,
who mean precisely what they say, and who
control the ira e OF one half the cotton pro
duct Of the United States. rheir recon
mendation viii be carried out by the plant
eTs to a man
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-08-08

A FEAT OF ENDURANCE by THE FEDB-
RAJ TRooPs.-The Cleveland Plainlealer
saws 1t was thought that 10 pos-l5ls teat
ofphysical endurance could equal thar nigh.
march 20 Phillippa.' We sin think Z NJ
surpassed. Col. Tyler thinks what nan has
done. man can DO H adds h@e miles 80
the march, bat has 10 rain When :, vas
found that there was $4,000 In -o.l IL
Weston. likely to be taken by Wiz. Gen.
Mcclellan started 81. Ciarks0gr-. . I.a.
from Weston, 10 send Col. IEler ana BIS -
giment 10 Get the money. Tyler aeFer
sleeps. and seems full of the idea that hs
Office is 10 be- 10 sinecure. lie ant.elPs,ei
the order, aud paralina his men on 3 high
land near The depot at which Mcclellan Was
10 arrive. he tola them 10 keep an eye o.
HIM when the lrafa arrived. and ID 5e w1-l
from Mcclellan was march, he would save
bis handkerchief and they could --aT
Clarss5urg their heels.
The train arrived aud Gen. u C.-a1
rushed up 10 -. Tyler. a. b. -. aa bel
bors.. af.3 asked. Col. Tier. how -ssa RAD
Won march tor sFes-our III show ra4 a'
soon. j. son wG look onler,' aL3 rart-
his handkerchief The who.e rermrag -...
"a double quick an sp9ezr-. .sa
hosts o. Eo.er.e. Dau. Lai7- c. .a..-
started 1it4 t~o gr--,. a8t Ia -s~ ..
was iu-45ag avs. oa zoos. os-- +. .-7.
:. aae5 So ~. .lr.s eleaa fas..
naI 2.gen oa.. as.4 w4s4 they fa...r
toa, .gs4 JACK and liz ror-e- a.s. ...--
with IuasSet-. 81 as 70 t.ver IEa. .a# .--.
soldiers. Ne aye ready 30 I'D CIR
tA- -..iaat s-gsurA lteglalaat.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-08-08

We believe that the reports unfavorable
to the character of Col. Whiting Of the Yer
mont SeconI, for courage, are 1ntounded,
and are due to unpopuiarity arising from
other cau>4s. 4 correspondent OF the Bos
ton JourndI, member Of the brigade o.
which our regiment was part, an eve wit
ness of their share in the battle, says Col.
Whining, Vermont p, showed great GOODNESS
and couragr." This is confirmed by acc 'un,s
given by Itjeut. Sharp!ey, Of Burlington
Company. who states that Col Winding wa>
On the fed and at his post in the rear OF the
regiment i thar the regiment was under his
command throughout, and that he aecompa-
MED the c3lors from the field, and that he
(Sbarpleys) saw no indications Of personal
fear in thu Colonel no. exhibited by the otfi
GERS and hen generally, any of whom were
apt o dod9e cannon bali if they saw it
coming. -BPlriingt0n Free Press.