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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-06-19
THE COUNTY CONVENTION.

We publish this morning the call o
the County Committee for County Con-
vention, which will be found in the APP
propriate place. 1t will be seen that in
obedience to instructions, the Committee
have called Delegate Convention, but
they very properly, as we think, assume
the responsibility of inviting all supporters
of the Administration to be present and
aid by their council, in the selection of
candidates. The same necessity for
union of all loyal men upon the common
platform of giving hearty support to the
policy Of the Administration exists now,
as last year. We hope therefore, that
all sincere supporters of the Constitution
and the Union, and the Presidents policy,
viii assemble in the convention and par
ticipaie in its deliberations.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-06-19

From New ORLEANs-A friend has IA
yored us with a copy Of the New Orleans
Delta OF May %, 1862, On the first page is
an abstract of the speech of Judge Collamer
on confiscation. The remainder of the page
is mainly filled with the proclamations and
military orders of Maj. Gen. Butler. AT the
head of the editorial columns, stands the sig
nifcant motto: j." The Federal Union 1t
must and shall be preserved" The editor,
who seems to be new hand in the Delta
office, bat an old quill" contrasts the cir
cumstances attending a transition from a
Northern editors sanctum, with its number
less files of fresh exchanges and hourly tele-
graphic dispates, to the dusty and barren
garrets desigued for the same purpose In
city cut off from intercourse with the rest Of
the world by the wicked acts of demagogues
and traitors" The editor tells the people OF
New Orleans that "the age Of chivalry Is
passed A modern and christian civilization
has taught us lessons of loyalty, forbearance
and submission. A few years hence the two
sections will be more friendly than ever be-
fore, since they have learned that they can
not possibly live apart" And mnch more of
the same sort of Union talk,
We find the following items, interesting
TO Vermonters:
-. Elliott Smith, who came out as Quar-
ter Masters Sergeant in the Eighth Regi-
ment, has been detailed by Gen. Butler to
superintend the repairing and putting in OPP
GRAFTON such telegraph lines leading out of
the city as may be deemed important to the
public service"
And here is another which alludes to the
location of the Vermont troops under Gen.
Phelps:
sour troops at Carrollton, have very
pleasant camp ground, being surrounded by
the levee, blackberries, and negroes. 1t is
Gen. Phelps brigade--a splendid body Of
soldiers under a commander that knows we'll
how TO use them, if necessary"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-06-19
UNION MUSICAL ASSOCIATION.

Prof. PERKINS will assume the entire
direction of the musical exercises OF the
Convention, to be held at Castleton, on
the 25th, Goth and 9th of the present
month.
Circumstances viii render it impossible
for Prof. Mietzke to be at the Conven-
ton at all. Special attention will be given
to the subject of Church music. Prof,
Perkins will be accompanied by two su-
perior voices-a soprano and eontralto,
from New York. This fact will contrib
ute additional interest to the musical exer-
cises of the occasion.
We learn that the Committee of Ar
engagements at Castleton are making the
most ample and timely preparations for
the entertainment of all the members
who shall attend the Convention from
abroad. Those coming by Rutland IL
Washington Railroad will be supplied by
the Secretary with return checks, gratis.
Everything gives evidence that the 4th
Convention of the Union Musical Con-
vention will be decided success.
W. H. Poor, Pres't.
X. j. Humphrey, Sec'y.
PoultneY, June II, 1862.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-06-19

An AGED PATRIARCH-Under on, MI,
nary head this morning will be seen tba =,
nouncement of the decease of Mr.. BENZ.
MIN HICKoK of Benson, at the advano.3
age at 81 years Thus another AGED Va,
monter has fallen, one of the early settlers n
Benson and of Rutland County. He wa
born in Connecticut and removed with i,
parents at an early age to the town of Hvb,
bardton, at a time when the county was Ii.
tie more than a wilderness. A correspopi.
ent informs us that be has often listened nj
the stories o. this old veteran OF years, de-
scriptive of early life in Vermont. He resi-,
ded near the battle-ground of HubbardtoU.
and often related how he was driven out Of
house and home by the " Red Goats" a. be
called the British troops His father was one
of the Captains os the troops who wrougb
the military road to "Ti and Crown Pom.
thus doing good service for the then infap
colonies But like many others, neither he
nor any of his children ever received ona
farthing from the Government. AT the ga'b.
ring of citizens of Vermont at the BATH.
ground of Hubbardton, in celebration of ,bs
anniversary day, and dedication of the mon.
ument, Mr.. Hickok was expected IN bav
been on the ground, but his age prevented
his going. He was then the oldest man lv
ing in Rutland County who was witness Of
the battle. He has brother living in PouIt
ney, who is very aged, being So, and wk
was also born near the battle ground in Hub
bardton. Surely, the aged Revolution
fathers are passing away.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-06-19
-" fill a tale of earth
By way of episode and anecdote."

BY way Of episode and anecdote.
The same plan of operations was kept up
for six days and four nights, and strange as
1t may seem, became monotonous in the ex-
IRENE 10 me. The fire RATS that we're sent
down every night to be sure did not fail to be
objects of exciting interest, but they very
soon ceased to be objects of terror, These
RATS are simply the Pennsylvania coal scows,
from thirty TO one hundred feet long, which
come down the river to New Orleans and az
ter discharging their loads are sold for lum-
Der, being too cumbersome to tow back for
another load. These crafts are piled high
with roots, pitch pine, cord wood and logs,
and an occasional barrel of turpentine, and
sent adrift for our benefit below, And in
very fact they are made to benefit us The
feet is mostly anchored on the right bank,
and the current at this bend naturally carries
these RATS down the other side entirely clear
of the mass of the feet. Besides, the gun
boats specially designated Tor the purpose
grapple them and tow them swiftly past and
run them ashore, where they are put out (un-
less too far gomez and serve as fuel for some
of our steam transports. The most grand
picture | ever saw was that of one of these
the night Of the LIST, and allowed to burn Just
opposite our vessel, 1t came drifting down
about midnight with its waving spires Of flame
deeply reflected in the stream, multiplying
the number of the fleet, and causing myr-
lad of phantom ships to glide along the cur
tain of the woods behind the feet up stream,
as if lodging this messenger from the fiery
world.
| went on board several of the mortar
boats, and my first experience was rather I'M
pleasant. just as was stepping aboard the
mortar was fired, ard not understanding that
| must jump up and open my mouth, | re-
ceived shock tn at made my side ache and
my head feel as though it was the identical
she'll fired. Use or a superior physical orga-
nization makes some men insensble to this
shock, for | noticed some of them, whose
watch was off, would sit fat on the deck and
play euchre, not seeming to be stirred up in
mind or body by the laundering discharges.
1t fact it is impossible to remain very highly
excited for a long time in such an engage
ment The enemy is at such distance you
cannot conceive it is the result OF aught but
accident that shot strike anywhere in your
region. Besides every one stands in char
med circle of security, though he can see that
his near neighbor is in imminent danger
The word courage should be struck out OF
military dictionaries as no longer needed
When battles were fought coninus with no
weapons but spears, there was some use for
it, since there was chance for the exercise
of personal bravery. When Shakespeare
spoke of seeking
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-06-19
Uhe = INLAND gfrala.
THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 1862.
THE FUTURE,

We are not much given to prophesyng,
and generally prefer to await the course
of events, but we cannot resist the inclin-
stion to give our thoughts in advance, in
respect to the probable results OF affairs IN
Virginia, as we now view the held oil OPP
erations, making up our Judgment from
all the light we can gather. We do not
think there will be any more serious
fighting before Richmond. We believe
the enemy to be thoroughly beaten there
already, and that he is making extensive
and, systematic preparations for eVacua-
ton and retreat, to some point supposed
by the rebel Generals to be "impregna-
BILE" OF course we run the risk OF hav-
ing our predictions knocked to pieces by
rebel shells thrown by the obstinate and
defiant rebel army at the advancing col
mns of Gen. Mcclellan forces, but if
il turns out thus we shall be thankful that
our prophetic eye possessed but shriv-
eled vision, for of all things else we
should rejoice to have the rebels make
their last, final stand, at Richmond. But
we cannot get rid of the conviction that
JEFF. Davis has not yet got to the point OF
risking all in a conflict with such con-
summate and cautious leader as General
Mcclellan has proved himself to be. A
military officer of high grade, is reported
to have said in Washington, that the TAX
ing Of Richmond is only a question of
time. All we hope for is, that Ger oral
Mcclellan will have the sagacity and
energy, if he has the means, to intercept
the retreat of the rebel forces. The
country is looking for some such brilliant
action on his part, and we trust he will
crafty the general expectation.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-06-19
-" the bauble reputation
Even at the lannon's mouth"

doubtless the cannon before which his imagi-
nation placed the soldier, were those of the
oTnrny. But in modern times, instead of ia
king disagreeable journey to find the mouth
Of an antagonists cannon, they seek this
same bubble by mathematical calculations
before the touchholes of their own. The
very complicate and delicate cast of distance,
curve and power OF projectile that the gun
ner knows by experience must be made,
makes him skeptical of the enemy's power to
harm; and warfare is being gradually but
surely reduced TO prize contest in the study
of tactics and parabolic curves. Davy
Crockett was simply a few years ahead Of
his age in arriving at pitch of skill, in the
use of his rifle, such that whatever game he
drew sight upon would instantly come down
without his firing; saying . hold on it's no
use if it's you Davy, I'll come down. y
But enough of this.
The idea of. reducing the forts was aban-
doned, and the plan of making grand sally
with the full force, and passing thence attack
ing New Orleans, YVES entertained. The
chain of the several efforts was quietly I'M
shackled On the night of the 22d, and on TIE
morning Of the 24th at A. M, the signal
for advance was given. The fleet was divi
ded into three columns. One, consisting of
the six men of war, was TO pass up the Fort
jackson side and attack it. Another, conss-
ting of six selected gun boats, was to pay
similar attention to Fort St. Phillip, and
the remaining six gun boats was to constitute
reserve column for special orders, Of
these eighteen, ordered toward New Orleans,
sixteen finally passed and constituted the fleet
that moved on the Crescent City. The NOR
tar boats, with the five gun boats Harriet
Lane, Westheld, Miami, Jackson, and Sa-
chem, appended to the mortars as kind of
body guard, remained in place below the
bend and continued the bombardment as be-
fore. This arrangement Of passing up the
sides instead of the middle of the river,
doubtless saved good many lives and boats
for US, as the forts had taken range to COM
mand the centre, and was avoided, at least,
the vortex CT the cross fire. All the boats
were in Line at midnight, and commenced
moving up the river at half-past two on
| Thursday morning. Gen. Butler and staff,
Col. Gooding of the Mass. 31st, Mr.. Stun of
the Philadelphia Enquirer, and your cores
pondent, went on board the Saxon to witness
the fray. The Saxon fell in at the foot of
the third column and steamed slowly up the
stream. As we rounded the bend, the moon
just coming up opened vista between the
forts tull of silence that was dreadful because
pregnant in our imagination with so much Of
tnmult and carnage, 1t was nearly as bright
as day aud not breath of air disturbed the
mirror surface of the river. For three.
q arters of mile we could see the vessel:
fairly creeping along, while skulking in the
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-06-19

Won't TELL HIS NAME.-A rebel OFF
Ger, wearing the star of Major-9eneral
was taken prisoner at Fair Oaks % WV
has thus far absolutely refused to tell I ns
name, and has not been recognized ns u,
is styled among the soldiers ''the Urea,
Unknown" Like many poor bumma
in Police Courts, the wretched feilo" n g
probably come from reputable la :h y
whose honorable title he does not WISH -
link with his degradation.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-06-19

APpoNTMENT-Lieut. Frank Wells of
the 18th Connecticut regiment, lately Teller
Of the Bank of Brattleboro, has been ap
pointed Brigadeommiss AIRY of subsistanc e.
and Aid de amp to Gen. Phelps, with the
rank of aptain.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-06-19

MCCLELLAN REINFoRCED.-Ihe 1,o 4
York Evening Post says, in Speah,lD7l IN.
he possible transfer of Beauresaru c %
ces from Corinth to Richmond, tna' o 40
Mcclellan has recently been SufnclS n III
reinforced to meet the increased ''i'D H.
the rebels would gain, We hope '"'
Post is not mistaken.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-06-19
evermore,

L-EI HIIVgVE a SITp7t
but / find here is real river without
Shore" excepting the shores of the Gulf.
An occasional bog on either side of the
channel (at the present high tide) is all
that separates the salt and fresh water
and this is true even above, on Fort Jack
sons side. This Fort is built in marsh
cut off from all land communication, and
Fort St. Phillips Quilt as an adjunct to
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-06-19

sg@We have received several interesting
communications, which owing to the crowded
state four columns, must lie over until to-
morrow.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-06-19

aThe Adams Express ComPan5 lilies
again resumed business between 'no I'd are
of St. Louis and New Orleans o." a.ob al
prepared to transmit with diSp"'
packages entrusted their care
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-06-19

BEAR CAUGHr,-M, Markham Of Sb.,
burne informs us that Gideon Cotton ca,,.
a bear in that town a few days ago, on Il,
mountains, in log trap. He saw two mon,
and thinks he might catch them, but a, Il,
STATE must be a little embarrassed in cons,
quence of the war, he will let them run mt,
fall.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-06-19

@Mrs. Mary G. Swayne' = T OG0 to 9TH, he
deceased in Cincinnati, left slV'C ~ 400 70
American Bible Society, s ana ~
the American Colonization soeie9'
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-06-19

Fourth OF JULY.-We have heard nah
inc said pro or con, in relation to the o.I,.-
ton of the coming anniversary of TO5.r.'
ence. If there is to be a celebration ~ ~"
about time to make some movement 10 ,l,'
end. If Richmond is taken before tbo 40
July, as we think is almost certain, We ,s,I
'clsh to celebrate the day and if il ho wv
taken, perhaps we ought to. Old Joh, ~
ans recommended that the day be ceIeb,, ,~
in all coming line, in every city, vill,p. Nv
hamlet in the Union.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-06-19
LOCAL MATTERS

FRosr'-Tbere was quite sever. ,,o..
this vicinity Sunday night, "Jack nlos u, "
marks OF mis- fingers on the more ten5., %
den plants. >"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-06-19

The Nashville Union terms the rebel
government /" the great Southern .Skedader-
acg."
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-05-22
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
Virginia not TO be Surrendered.

Two gratifying papers we're communicated to the
Virginia Legislature yesterday Message IRON Gov
Letcber, and communication from the PresiGent of
the Contederacy giving the assurance that the army
will not leave Virginia until every means has been ex
hausd in her defence The language of the President
is clear and emphatic
We are proud OF the spirit of our Governments, Con-
derate and State relative to this QUESTION of holding
and defending this State to the last. The army will
not abandon the sacred soil of Virginia That has
been made the battle-ground ard that the ene-
my establish bis superiority in far Eight before it will
be abandoned to him. The evacuation OF the sea-coast
positions and cities became necessity. There
avoiding IT, 10 consequence Of the immense advantage
enjoyed by the enemy his possession of the entire ma
w of the United States and the material and mecsan
ical skill for the rapid construction of iron ad gun
boats while We bad neither navy, nor the material
AID the mechanical force, enable compete with
him in any sense 1t is true, we had The Virginia hut
beside her, nothing Her destruction and the ouesto
it involves, suggests matters of debate which afford
neither satisfaction nor benefit Row 10 discuss Our in
ability to meet the enemy on the water, as general
question, clear and Ddisputable and the withdraw
al from the unavoidable
Second to Virginia is the defence of this city, for
manifold reasons, and 1t is in keeping with the gne
purpose OF both governments that they should resolve 10
the uttermost to defend Richmond. All tie means in
the power of the State end tie ConeGeracy pledg
ed to this, and may be assured that the euemy will
not be allowed to crafty the prominent sire of his
heart to hector and domneer the Inhabitants of
this rfamed and beautiful town. until every means is
exhausted.
The President nobly takes the stand that though
Richmond should fall there plenty Of batle-ftlds
yet in Virginia to fight for the cause for twenty years
The sentiment is truthful patriotic. The Conted-
crate Government assures Us that the Old Dominion is
not to oe given up. God forbid that it should 1t
would be giving up much more than Virginia. The
cause would be- indeed, itself we'll nigh surrendered in
that event The Government is not only just but WISE
in its determination to stand by Virginia he last.
Richmond DISPATCH
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-05-22
From the Petersburg Express.
The EipllL al Eli DrmaN.

TIE fight at Fort Drury yesterday on james river,
(Cheseried side) quite exciting affIr, and
good grounds for believing, resulted in decided
repuIse to the Lincoln gunboats. A gentleman who
present nOrms that the approach of the Feder-
ais first discovered by pickets about day light.
1he f Shting commenced hYl-past n, and
was continued without interms5ion until /, when the
gun-boas, entirely satisfied, retired rapid down The
river. The Gaiena, r0n-cad bat not 50 formidable
the Monitor, the only sst engaged although
The Monitor and three gun-boats were present. The
enemy fred very rapidly, and did execution in and
around the Fort but many OF the shells beyond
the works, some of them exploding mile dist 'u ard
otk ers bursted over the turnpike. l he Gaiena
placed h0rS du combat by piungrg shot, which enter
ed her upper deck ranging downwaris and setting ber
on fire. she preceded nile or so down the river,
when she into shallow water and sunk to save
her from total destruction by fire.
A shot from one of our rlfed guns cut small boat
in twain, which was swinging from the s1e OF one of
the wooden vessels ard seat two men which it contain
ed to the bottom.
AS the feet moved of our sharp-shooters who lined
the banks of the river for three four miles, poured
their deadly missiles into every port hole and at every
piot-hOuse. One pilot was certainly killed. as he
seen tc tall at the crack OF sharp hooters rife Oher
Of the invaders it is thought, sent to their fna
count The high bluffs, thckly covered with under
growth afford admirable prote ction fer sbarpsooers
and the number, hear s to be greatly increased.
The casualties our side were five kiiied and eight
wounded. We have ascertained the following:
B)wyer's Battery from Botetourt county, lost one
| killed-George Clemens-and three wounded.
Jones Battery, Bedford county, men killed
| Sales (Bedford) Baltery,2 men killed. Captain
| Sales slightly wounded IN the arm.
Oar informant saw mule winch was dreadully man
gled and killed. more than quarter of mile from the
Fort, by the explosion of she'll The animal had three
| legs cut of, and lis side was torn out
Itis the opinion of several who were pvesnt at the
| bombardneat, that the enemy will make another at
tempt silence guns at Fort Drury and that when
be next comes, it will be with mortar boats The bluff
too elevated for his gunbcas do much execution
We pleased to learn that the best spirits pervadt
cur men, and that they determined 10 make Ok
Abes to Richmond by water, IS difficult as hav
been his efforts to reach glorious capital or
fTmG.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-05-22
Geu. JmtksOn's Victory,

Gen. Stonewal Jackson has achieved great victory
over the Yankee General Mroy. We gather from our
exchanges the following encouraging reports
TIE Lyncbburg Vig1H1ap of Wednesday,, says
Intelligence received from Jackson's army yeser-
day, by telegraph to the effect that jackson had
ed the passes of the Cheat Mountain and had forces at
Franklin, Pendeton county, whereby the enemy's re-
treat had been of. They are Represented as being
in the most deporabe condition. utterly broken up,
having thrown away their aud wandering about
the mountains without either food 1t Is said
that five hundred Of them captured on Mon
day Large quantities of ammunition taken from the
enemy have been sent by jackson to Staunton A more
utter discontinue never happened to any army than
that which has overtaken Millroys forces.
The Republican of same date Las the following:
The news from General Jackson's command is glori-
ouS After defeating Millr0y at Mcdowell s the other
day. he pushed n pursuit. and has succeeded rout
Jag and dispensing the whole Yankee army. His cav
airy has gotten posse ssion Of Franklin, the county seat
of Pend eton, and also of gap in Cheat Mountain, so
that the enemy retreat Is thought to be tec'u Ally cut
C He has captured all their arms, stores and provs-
iODs and scattered their through the mountains in
starving condition. On Saturday. be took 800 pris-
at haul and is picking them up cry turl
OF the wood. 1t is fiently believed that old Stone
wall will bag the whole of Mroys army. This intor
m atom has reached by private telegrams and letters
which leave no doubt OF its correctness.
| Tie Richmond ETam,aer Of yesterday says:
| Our guerrilla bands in Northwestern Vi gluia have
teen doing good work. They made, few days since,
descent on SummerVI!e, the county seat of Nicholas
county drove out the Yankees, taking numOer of
prisoners and capturing their baggage aud stores.
They then surrounded the town OF Sutto0sye the
county of Braxton county. The Yankees sent out
a flag of truce ard surrendered Internationally. The
guerrlias took l42 prisoners ana all their stores and
baggage
Our men then followed up and took the enemy's
stronghold on Cheat Mountain, capturing numb-r of
prisoners, together with all the baggage, and pu the
remainder of the Federal force to fight These latter
met by Millroys Federal army, who, followed by
jackson, on their way to Cheat Mountain, aud
reported that locality to be occupied by ten thousand
desFeradoes. Mllroy thereupon stopped and at
tackled by General Jackson who captured all his trains
and artillery and routed his whole inrce.