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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-02-06
BRITISH BLUNDERS.

The geographical and historical blum
ders which our English Uncles are always
making in regard to the United States
though invariably ludicrous are often
suggestive, and sometimes, if not proiita-
BILE in themselves, they are at least the
occasion of profitable reflection by recall
ling the history of past events.
Of this latter class is stupid blunder
10 which we here refer.
A rampant and highly belligerent John
Bull-a Mr.. White--at late meeting in
Brighton, Eng, in his zeal to render obi
GUS the name of Captain Wilkes-said in
his speech that Captain Wilkes of the
San Jacinto had been guilty of an act
which should stain him forever with indal-
Ible infamy--that he hanged at the yard
arm of his vessel the son of the Secretary
of the Navy for an alleged breach of
discipline, though officers went on their
Bonded knees to him to let the young man
be sent home
The affair which this addle pated stu
dent of Yankee history had in his mind
was undoubtedly the occurrence which
took place on board the United States brig
Somers some twenty years since. Very
many of the present readers of the Her
aid will remember the sensation created
in the country by the act OF Lieut.. Alex
ander s. Mackenzie in causing to be hung
at the yard arm of bis vessel Midshipman
Spencer (son of John c. Spencer) and
two seamen, for an alleged conspiracy and
munity AN act which has truly con-
demned the name of Lieut.. Mackenzie to
that infamy to which Mr.. White would
now consign Captain Wilkes. Benton,
in commenting upon this affair in his
Thirty Years, says:
2d g The men died innocent, as history
viii show. Why such conduct toward
them-not only the killing, but the cruel
.aggravation? The historian. Cooper, in
solving this question, says that such was
the obliquity of intellect shown by Mac
kensie in the whole affair, that no analysis
Of his motives can be made on any consis-
tent principle of human action"
Now the American people will thank
Mr.. White for bringing out this little cpl
sode in our history, showing as it does
that g blood will tell" as well in condem-
-nation--and in the betrayment Of family
baseness - as in the ennobling dignity
" hich it gives to 9th s. The author of
the atrocious execution on board the
Somers was, instead of Captain Wilkes
OF the San Jacinto, none other than Al
exander SIdell Mackenzie, a brother Of
the traitor, John Slidell, whose cause Mr..
White was arguing before British pub
lie. The name Mackenzie, he had but
recently taken in accordance with the re-
'auirements of a will by which he inheri
ted considerable estate.
II is to be hoped that those who ad
dress secession meetings in England, il
the presence Of Mr.. John SRdsl, will nc
thus denounce Captain Wilkes for the &C
Of Alexander Sliden, as il might slightl
disturb the meeting.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-02-06

The ship-of-the line Vermont, at Boston,
has been commissioned, and will soon leave
for Port Royal under the command of Capt
Balwin. Sheis thoroughly fitted for store
ship and hospital ship, and carries an arma-
ment Of four sixty-four Founders and twenty
thirty-two Founders.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-02-06
Upon skates. the journal of Health

Upon skates, the Journal of Health
is particularly strong. If the thermom-
eter is below thirty" itsays, "and the
wild is blowing, no lady or child should
be skating" We don't know about this.
If the lady is below thirty" and good
looking, let her skate, thermometer or
otherwise. IF she is the reverse, let her
slide.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-02-06

"A statement published by the Adiutant
General of Kentucky shows that the yolun-
teer regiments recruited in that State for
service in the army of the United States con-
sist of five full regiments and one battalion
of cavalry, twenty-eight regiments of infan-
try, and two batteries of artillery. All the
infantry regiments are full. There is, in ad-
dition to the above, battalion known as the
Louisville Provost Guard.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-02-06

The bodies of Gen. F. X. Zollicofer
and Lieut.. Baltic Peyton, who were slain
In the late battle near Somerset, were
sent from Kentucky to Nashville on the
2Oth ultimo, in charge of the Surgeon of
Zollicofer's brigade, who was taken pris-
oner, and accompanies the remains on his
parole.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-02-06
EVERGREEN CEMETERY ASSOCIATION.

EVEKGKEEN CKMETEKf ASSUCIATION.
1t will be seen by reference to our adj
vertisements that there is to be an adjourn
ed meeting of the Association at the Town
Hall, in this village, this evening, at Z
o'clock. Important business will come
before the meeting for transaction inter-
esting to all our citizens whether members
Of the Association or not. There should
be a full attendance.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-02-06

SOCIAL AssEMBLY-There is to be
another of those agreeable and pleasant
entertainments at Firemen's Hall, in this
village, on Friday evening the 7th inst.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-02-06

The Maine legislature contains so many
smart takers as really to obstruct the bust
ness of the session. The committee on re-
trenchment believe that 100000 can be
saved to the State for the present year, if the
legislative takers do not waste too much time.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-02-06
To Correspondence.

No notice can be taken OF anonymous communi.
cations We must know the names and addresses OF
our correspondents as guarantee OF good faith =
We cannot undertake to return rejected communi-
cations, and ifthe writers wish to preserve them,
they must take copy before sending them to us.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-02-06

The London Star and Dial cautions Ma
son and Slidell to restrain their curiosity,
not to show themselves too freely in England,
and in particular not to visit Barclays brew
cry, where Haynau, the Austrian woman
whipper, was assaulted.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-02-06
DrLoMAnc REPRESENTATIVE TO LI-

prRIA AND HAYu.-The committee on
Foreign Relations reported to the Senate
to-day the following bill unanimously, al
though Mr.. Davis, of Kentucky, subse-
quently expressed his dissent to it, upon
social grounds, in the debate upon the ex-
pulsion OF Senator Bright. II is entitled
a "Bill to authorize the President of the
United States to appoint diplomatic rep
resentatives to the republics OF Hayti and
Liberia, respectively:
BE IL enacted. &c., That the President
of the United States be and he hereby is
authorized, by and with the advice and
consent of the Senate, to appoint diplo.
matte representatives of the United States
to the republics of Hayti aud Liberia, re-
spectively. Each of the said representa-
tives so appointed shall be accredited as
commissioners and consuls general, and
shall receive out of any money in the
Treasury, not otherwise appropriated, the
compensation of commissioners, provided
for by the act of Congress, approved Au-
gust Is, 1856, provided that the compen-
sation of the representative at Liberia
shall not exceed four thousand dollars.
The committee claim that our commercial
interests at Hayti require that our gov
eminent should be represented there.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-02-06

70 II will be recollected by our read
ers that we announced short time ago
that cheese was to be presented to Presi-
dent Lincoln, by VIM. Otis, Esq, of
Dandy. Mr.. Otis has received, through
Senator Foot, an autograph letter from
the President, in acknowledgement of the
gift, as follows;
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
Washington, Jan. Is, 1862.
DEAR SIR,-Permit me, through you,
to return my sincere thanks to your
friend and constituent, VIM. Otis, Esq, of
Dandy, VT, for the very superior and de-
licious cheese he had the kindness to send
me, in your care.
Your obd't serv't,
A. LINCOLN.
Hon. SOLOMON FooT,
TT g Sanota
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-02-06

u UTLAND FISH AND OYSTER
Ia HOUSE.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
TRADE BRISK-RRICEe Low.
SILAS KNIGHT,
Dealer IN
FRESH FISH, OYSTERS CLANS PICKLED
TRIPE, &C., &c, &c.
Main Street, next door north of Court House,
sRUTLAND, VT.
The subscriber keeps constantly On hand the fol.
lowing varieties of Els In their season. consisting
OF Mackerel, Halibut Cod, Salmon, Haddock, Blue
Fish, Black Bass, Flounders, Trout Connecticut
River Shad, Fresh Herring, White Fish, Piokerel,
oysters and CLAIMS, from the BEST MARKETS.
U-My Car will run to every house in the village,
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Dealers supplied at wholesale prices. Farmers
supplied in any quantity desired
SILAS KNIGHT.
Rutland, Dec. 8, 1851 decl0dh
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-02-06
OUR ARMY CORRESPONDENCE,


us5 30 WASHINGTON, ID on
Jan. 81, 1868.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-02-06
Ghe ssintiaud 9rrala.
AGENTS for she Daiiy Herald.

srbs following 10 q list OF Agents for the Dahy
Herald, OF whom copies can be procured, ana VINO
- -, 80 a. ,aneiya subscrptiOnss Esr
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-05-02
wAsnINuroN mArrEns

From the htelhgencer we CLEAN several
interesting items respecting the metropol-
itan city Of the nation
So soon as the arrangements can be
matured work will De resumed on that
magnificent structure, the Capitol Of the
Nation, and the characteristic energy Of
the Secretary Of the Interior guarantees a
vigorous prosecution Of it,
The National Treasury ediicc is pro.
crossing satisfactorily
At the Washington Navy Yard every
foot Of the present site is now occupied
with workshops Of the most extensive and
important character, daily turning out,
upon official notices Of time almost in
credibly short, every description Of naval
or warlike iahrications, and at exceeding
ly reasonable cost to our Government. -
The vigilant committees Of both Houses
Of Congress have an eye to the early ex.
tension of this great naval station.
The Washington Arsenal, 50 elgibly
situated, possessing such vast facilities for
Government service in peace or war, and
which has been one Of the most impor-
tnnt points Of responsibility and energetic
action during the existing conflict, will,
at no distant day, be furnished with new
workshops on grounds considerably ex-
tended Already proposals are invited
by Col Ramsey for the construction of n
new wharf on the Potomac front
The emancipation of the slaves has
aiready would seem. quickened private
eaterpr as we learn from the LiteiE.
gsac@ tAs. IL New York gentleman few
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-05-02

BRAVE WOMAN AND DEVOTED WIFE,
Among the women who have figured during the
present war, and whose names will appear here
after on the pages of history, is Mrs BroWnell,
wife of Orderly Sergeant r. d. Brownell of the
Rhode Island Volunteers. and cousin to the a.
venger of the lamented Ellsworth. Mrs Brow
nell accompanied her husband to Newbern and
was in the midst of the battle at that place. On
account Of the suddenness of the engagement, the
regiment had not brought out their oolors. In
this emergency Capt. Grant drew forth n small
America flag from his bosom and gave it to Mrs.
lirownell who held it up and cheered the men as
they rallied about 1t. Fifteen minutes after
ward, hearing that her husband had been wound.
ed, she hasteuei to his side and assisted in car
rying him off the field to the hospital, where she
nursed him, with all the other wounded men
brought in. On one occasion she was insulted
by Rebel officer, when she drew revolver
and shot him, wounding him badly The fellow
succeeded however, in getting away Mrs.
Brownel is only 20 years of age, and very
charming lady. Her husband, though badly
wounded. IS doing well and will soon be enabled
to resume his duty.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-05-02
Obituary.

Died at Camp Hamilton, Va, on the 26ih ult.,
MILES TISDELL, aged 10 years.
The deceased was native Of Laurel, Sussex
County, Del. On the formation of the First
Delaware Regiment he promptly responded to
the call for volunteers and attached himself to
Company A, Capt. Watson. As a soldier be
always performed bis duty in such manner as
to elicit the appreciation Of his officers and call
forth the admiration OF lis companions in arms.
As companion, by his uniform courtesy and
kind and amiable deneAnor lie won for himself
the respect and esteem of all, and his demise
will leave void which can never be filled But
all that was once mortal OF him now sleeps d" be-
meath the cods OF the valley and his patriotic
spirit has been horne away by the Angel Of
Death to brighter and happier sphere. and now
hovers over those with whom lie was associated
for the defence Of our liberties aud the perpetu-
ity OF the bood-bought inheritance heuueaihed TO
us by n patriotic ancestry, as a guardian angel,
to urge them on to glorious deeds in defence Of
our starry Flag the emblem Of freedom. He
was an orphan, and leaves no near relative 10
mourn his loss; while there was no nother
father, sister or brother to drop Il tear ut the
side of his sepulchre, the last sad rites were per-
formed by the company to which he was attach
ed, with all the solemnities attending the inter-
ment Of a soldier, aud as they committed his
remains to mother earth, the tear of friendship
and affection gushed forth unbidden from many
an eye. His memory will ever be fondly cher
ished by his companions in arms and when this
wicked and unhOly rebellion shall have ended,
and its guilty authors shall receive tile puniub,r
ment which their perfdy 50 richly meedssSsrae 70
thought will cause the members OF Company A,
more poignant grief, than that poor Tindell fell
. victim 70 disease, while nobly performing bis
duty on tho tcnted-fed c.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-05-02
NEW oRLEANs.

While il is universally admitted that
the city Of New Orleans has been captured
by our troops, the report nevertheless
needs confirmation, which we cannot have
from q reliable source, for two or three
days yet. The Southern papers groan
and grunt woiully over the fall Of tie
Crescent City, but their editors are such
habitual falsi6eFs Of facts generally, that
We can put but very little confidence in
anything they publish, Our own opinion
is that the banner Of the Union once more
waves over New Orleans but by what
power or under what circumstances the
city fell into our hands, we are as YET
without any reliable means Of knowing
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-05-02
oorroN SEED Arrived.

The expected vessel from Newbern, Of
which we spoke in our last, has arrived at
Washington with upwards of fourteen
hundred bushels Of cotton seed The
energetic head of the Agricultural Bureau
Of the Patent Office. at once called into
requisition over one hundred worthy wo-
men, whose employment will be TO pack
the seed, so that, at the earliest possible
period, it may all be distributed to mem
bers Of Congress, Agricultural Societies,
and enterprising agriculturists, whose ex-
periments thereupon will be invaluable to
the country,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-05-02
MAR NKws.

The combined movements ordered by
General Fremont against the gnerillas in
Webster county have proyed eminenily
successful. Lieut.. Lawson, with one
detachment employed in this service, has
returned, and others are returning In q
severe running fight Of seven miles, Law
son killed seventeen guerillas and took
nineteen prisoners. The town Of Addi-
son, small place, the only one in the
new county, being deserted, was burned
II had been q guerrilla haunt A for
midable organization in Braxton, Web
ster and adjoining counties is entirely
destroyed, the leaders proposing To sur
render. II is understood the guerrllas
taken win be promptly tried and shot.
General Pope has arrived at Pittsburg
Landing with 10000 Of his men
The Richmond Wing Of the 18th ult,
has an article on the dead Rebel General,
A. s. johnson, apologizing for a fierce
attack, in which JEFF Davis is bitterly as
sailed for keeping the facts Of the war
away from the Southern people II
speaks coRtemptuousy Of the folly Of the
Administration, and says it is responsible
for the death Of johnson.
In Beauregard's army, the time Of two
rebel Louisiana regiments having expired,
they were ordered to re.enlist for two
years under the new conscription, but re-.
fused, and laid DOM their arms; where
upon Beauregard detailed several regi
ments to guard them as prisoner
The death Of Samuel b. Todd. brother
Of Mrs. Lincoln, is announced He died
on the battlefield, from the effects Of
wounds received at Shiloh, in the 18th Of
April action.
Gen. T. W. Sherman, in accordance
with the recommendation Of Gen. Hal
leck, has been nominated for MaiorG Gene
raj
The best news confines to be received
from General Mcclellan Although hi.
operations are necessarily slow, his work
will be effectively done No doubt is
entertained on this point
The following resolution passed the
House Of Representatives on Wednesday,
by vote Of 70 to 45.
"ResoioeJ That Simon Cameron, late
Secretary Of War, by investing Alexander
Cummings with the control Of large sum
If the public money, and authority 10 pur-
chase military supplies without rcstric-
tion, without requiring from him any
guarantee for the faithful performance or
his duties, when the services Of compe-
tent public officers we're available, and
by involving the Government in a vast
number Of contracts with persons not le-
Ultimately engaged in the business per
tanning to the subject matter Of such con.
tracts especially in the purchase Of arms
for future deliycry-has adopted policy
highly injurious 10 the public service, and
deserving the censurc Of this llonseu
The Richmond Eramiaer says: The
destiny Of the Confederacy is trembling
on the result at Yorktown If we are
successful, il will give ms six months for
carrying ont the conscription act, arming
and equipping large army, and launch
ing fleet Of Mer,imocs; but If unsuccess-
ful, NGyinid iS 6o.t"
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-05-02

From NEW YoRK TO WAsmRGToN.--Pre-
sdent FELTON,, Of the Philadelphia and Bal
timore railroad, has published a pamphlet
concerning the newly proposed interior
route for railway between this city and
New York. Says the Washington Chron l.
Gle, it is addressed to Secretary Stanton,
and points out at length the great difficult
ties in the way Of heavy grading to be Gu
countered in the construction Of such
rondi and consequent expense, lie proposes
TO eN pedite travel upon the present estab-
lished route by n Junction road, so called
from Frankiord via Philadelphia, to Gray's
Ferry, or ferry boat large enough to CON
tain an entire train Of cars for transport
from Camden TO Philadelphia. He also
proposes that Congress shall make post
routes through cities to the end that loco
motives may be used as far as practicable
consistent with public safety AT Baltimore
he would have the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad defect towards Locust Point, where
ferry boat Ito carry an entire train) should
connect with Canton. President FELTON,
quotes from military authorities to show the
service of the Philadelphia and Baltimore
railroad since the rebellion.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-05-02
A VOICE rOit DELAwAnE,

Our little State occupies an unusually
interesting position just now, in our coun
try All eyes are turned TO her, and all
patriotic hearts appear to beat in unison
for her welfare Never since the revolu-
tion has Delaware held such prominence
or been the medium whence is to flow such
vital political influences as she does now.
She is expected to sound the key1note,
from which other State and Nationa in
terests and actions are to receive cha rae
ter and form. A grave and respons ible
duty devolyes upon her from the fore of
circumstances, But we feel sure she will
acquit herself with everlasting honor, BY so
moulding and toning her action, as hat
human rights and constitutional Lib erty
will receive a new power and impetu' in
their onward march of glory.
But independent of moral responsih ILL
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-05-02

None but physician knows how much a
reliable Alternative is needed by the people. On
all sides Of u.s. in all communities everywhere
there are mutitudes that suffer from complaints
that nothing but an Alternative cures. Hence n
great many of them have been made and put
abroad with the assurance of being eifeetual.
But they fail to accomplish the cures they pro-
mise because they have not the intrinsic virtues
they claim. In this state of the case, DR. ], C..
Aver Co.. of Lowell, have supplied us with
4 compound Extract of Sarsapnrlla, which does
prove TO be the long desired remedy. Its pecu-
liar difference from other kindred preparations
in market is that il cures the diseases for which
it is recommended, while they do not We are
assured of this fact by more than one of our in
telligent Physlcians in this neighborhood and
have the further evidence of our own experiences
Of its truth.-r Tennessee Farmer, Nashville,
Tenn.s 81
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-05-02
A ourER vIcrnl,Y.

The Rebel Beauregard CONTINUES to
claim that he obtained a victory at the
battle Of Shiloh If hi, claim he well
founded, and he actually became master
of the field, how is it that he aiterward,
oshed permission to return and bury hi-
dead If as he says, he obtained a glo-
riona triumph why did he not take care
Of the body Of his dead rebel brother
officer johnson Strange sort Of victory
that, when the ronqneror is obliged 10
run away from the field, and bag the
privilege Of returning 10 bury his dead
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-05-02

~ aEd exalted patriotism, citizens Oi
other States feel Interested in Delaware
in regard to her material prosperity alii
local wealth. They see wherein our inter
ests are most impeded and our progress
checked and nov that the witchiug
hour Of her better destiny is breaking
upon her, they feel free to speak of them
a. matters worthy Of general considera.
ton. The following letter from q gentle
man from New York is Of that char
scter =
NV YoRE, April %, 1862
To Il. Ei,tsr sf the Dslerar, STATE Joaraoi and
stHsm1n:
have read with much interest an article
from your paper on Emancipation which
I found copied into one Of the journals Of
this city
1t Is gratifying to know that the subject
IS under discussion in yOur State, and beg
leave to add one argument to what you have
stated, IN favor OF the good work. The ar
gument though addressed to the pocket o.
stead Of to the head or conscience, would no
doubt # properly presented, have very CON
siderable influence with large classes Of
persons.
Il appears by the last census, that there
are but eighteen hundred slaves ia Dels.
ware and il We estimate their value at five
hundred dollars each, which is probably al
outside limit, it produces the sum Of nine
hundred thousand dollars
The State contains 10000 acres oil
land and rise upon it Of seventy cents an
acre would more than pay for every slave il
the State. The very passage Of an emanci-
patton act By the state would unqueatlona-
bly, advance the value OF her lands several
times the amount required to pay for the
slaves, aud in ten years the wealth Of the
State would be immensely increased by this
change in her political and social position.
A free white energetic population would
flow in 10 cultivate her lands, improve her
water powers, and set in operation new and
varied industry IN hundred forms. The
State, by issuing stock, having say ten years
to run, TO the slave owners, could easily put
Itself in this new, prosperous and wise con
dition.
Let the people Of Delaware take up the
matter and carefully examine it, and they
must, II seems to me, come TO the conclu-
sion that ii would at once, largely advance
their prosperity, and the expense Of it would
be returned to them many fold q. W.