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Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1862-08-15
EXTRAORDINARY SKEDADDLNG.-

EXTRAORDINARY SKEDADDLNG.-
We learn that the towards of New Hamp-
shire are skedaddIing by wholesale, and
are making for Canada as fast as their
trembling legs viii carry them. Every
train of cars that reaches Barton brings
from ten to twenty of these miserable
scamps. Deputy sheriff A. S. Eaton on
Tuesday last received notice from an Off
Ger in Bellows Falls, that forty persons
had left NARROW, n. H., with their teams,
to avoid being drafted, twenty of whom
left the Sunday night previous. and re-
quested him to keep watch of them
That town has not sent a man to the war.
Swanzey is also being drained of her
towards, as many more having left that
town, three OF whom are now in Mr.. Ea-
tons custody, and sorrowfully signing for
"a lodge in some vast wilderness"-one
in Canada preferred to any other.
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Report on the Railroad.

To tie Stockholders Of the Connecticut
ami Passampsic Riveys Railroad Co..
IN orleans County,
Your committee have now to report
that they have made final arrangements
with the directors of said company fer
the immediate extension of said road from
Barton to Derby line. The sum proPo
sed by the directors to be raised by Stan
stead for the extension was $4,000,
which has been raised in money, good
notes and bonds, and the same is now in
the hands Of the directors
The sum proposed by the directors for
Orleans county to raise for said extension
was S6j,OOO. This sum we have raised
and hold in our hands subject to the or
der Of the directors, as the same may be
required to be used as follows;
l. We loan the corporation the sum
of $4,000 in notes signed by many re-
sponsible freeholders in this county, which
notes are payable in five years from the
date thereof, with semi-annual interest.
?. We hold bond for the sum Of
$4,000 signed by some thirty-five re.
/ sponsible citizens.
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Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1862-08-15

one of our pickets who ventures too far,
but they dare not attack our position. |
am told by the captain OF the Engineer
corps that, fortified as we are, we are
equal to ten ten thousand men in the
open field, and we are receiving rein
forcements, and strengthening our posi-
ton every day.
The inhabitants are nearly all seces.
sionsts, but they dare not say much
This is one of the finest valleys ever
saw, and the crops all look well. There
is no danger Of our starving here, for
the boys have already learned to confs.
cate property, without an order, in case
Of necessity.
see it stated il rebel papers that
Winchester is again in their hands, and
that our forces have retreated to Har-
pers Ferry. Pretty cool that more,
shouldn't wonder if it was several weeks
before they can truthiully record such
news.
have just been to headquarters to
see the notorious Belle Boyd who has
been brought here a prisoner since /
commenced this letter. She was taken
to-day at Front Royal by a squad Of the
Illinois cavalry. She is a young woman,
not over % or "a, aud some say but l9
years Of age, and very decent looking
She was sitting in Gen. Whites tent
when saw her, talking with him She
seemed considerably agitated and ner.
vous. Two revolyers we're found upon
her person, and several letters directed
to Richmond. She has long been en-
gagged in the business Of letter carrying.
/ hope she will. get her just deserts. Yes
terday flag OF truce came in from Har-
risonburg, bringing three paroled prison
ers. The escort were members Of Ash.
leys cavaIray. They were halted by
Lieu. Qaimby, who was in command Of
the picket on the road to Mddletown,
mile or more beyond the town, The Ia
dies hocked out By the hundred to greet
the escort, and many a wish was express
ed by them to see old jackson again 10
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Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1862-08-15

BATTLE OF CULPEppER The ball
is opened once more. A battle has been
fought at CuIpepper, Virginia, between
the forces of the Ubiquitous jackson, at
the head of 10000 men, and Gen. Pope
with 1000 1t was hard fought battle,
lasting all day, night only closing the
contest, when the rebels withdrew The
action was not decisive, and the loss on
either side IS not very great. 1t was
thought that the rebels were reinforced
on Saturday night, and would attempt to
flank our movements, as they were not
in sight on the morning following the bat
tie. Other collisions are imminent. The
battle was fought on Saturday last
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1862-08-15
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Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1862-08-15

gg On Tuesday the 9th inst, barn
belonging to Mr.. Erastus Lee and occq-
pied by MI Garfield in Holland, was
struck by lightning, doing but little dam
age however.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1862-08-15

From the quota Of each town, thus
designated, is to be deducted the number
OF men furnished by such town for the
ninth, tenth, and eleventh regiments, and
the residue is the number OF men to be
furnished under this order, for filling the
old regiments in service. Each town
will also be credited with such men as
shall enlist with Maj. f. B. Sawyer at
Hyde Park.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1862-08-15

PRoNoTED.-Sergt. Chase, Of Co. b.,
I'd reg't., has been promoted to Orderly
Sergeant. Good we like to see our
boys go up,
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1862-08-15

While we have the matter OF appoint
ments in band let US say few words
about chaplaincies. There are eleven
chaplains connected with Vermont regi-
ments. Rutland, Windsor, Washington,
and Addison counties furnish two each,
Chittenden and Windham one each, and
one lived in Massachusetts, when he was
appointed. Six counties furnish ten
chaplains, and eight furnish none. This
cannot be because there were no minis
tiers in the eight counties able and will
ing to occupy the places. Offers and APP
plications have been numerous, and we
doubt not they have been made from ey-
cry county. Nor is it because the quail
ications Of those who are appointed are
very superior. We happen to have per-
sonaI knowledge Of several of the chap
lains, and to know others by reputation,
and we do not believe there is man
among them of more than average min
sterial ability. We would just as soon
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Wheeler of Grand Isle, as to any one OF
the eleven Vermont chaplains and even
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are specially exempted by the laws of the
United States. These are the vice pres
ident. executive and judicial officers Of
the United States, members of congress
custom house officers and their clerks
postmasters, assistant posimasters, anc
their clerks, stage drivers actually EN-
ployed in carrying the mails, ferrymer
on post roads, inspectors of exports, pi
lots. and sailors actually employed. By
special order of the government tele
Graph operators and railroad engineer
actually employed are exempt.
The laws Of the United States also ex
empt all persons who are or may be ex
empted by the laws Of the respective
states. In Vermont the persons exemp
The weekly Butte record., 1862-01-11

A Snow SroRM.-On Sunday last, this por
tion Of the valley was visited with the most
severe snow storm ever known, except by the
" Oldest inhabitant.' 1t commenced showing
in the morning and continued all day and until
late in the evening but, being damp, it melted
very fast and did not cover the ground more
than an inch in depth, although several inches
must have fallen. The boys-for the first time
in this locality in an old fashioned
snow WHALING scrape, to the slight damage Of
sundry windows lamps and sich and, apparent
ly, to the immense qualification of themselves
and lookers-on. At Chico, snow fell to the
depth of six or eight inches and caused consi-
derable damage to the telegraph line, by
breaking down limbs of trees which fell upon
and broke the wires. We understand some of
the citizens of that place took advantage Of
the strangers visit aud enjoyed spirited and
pleasant sleigh ride.
The weekly Butte record., 1862-01-11

y Loss OF CArrLE.-The loss of cattle in the
vallies, on account of floods and severe storms
OF rain and snow, will amount to almost fabu.
lous figures. Wherever range or pasurage
is reached, skeleton carcasses are seen. and Of
ten in large quantities. In some localities they
are so numerous, as we are informed. that a
profitable business has sprung up, securing the
hides for market. Our farmers and cattle deal
ers would derive much more real profit by re-
ducing the number Of cattle raised and proyi.
ding good pasturage and comfortable shelter
against cold storms during the Winter months,
for limited number. Heretofore it appears
to have been the object of cattle raisers to &C
cumulate large herds, without any adequate
provision for their sustenance-trust to luck
and a genial climate to keep them alive through
the Winter, thereby producing inferior animals,
and forcing upon the markets, an article OF
beef unfit for the table. Fifty head of good
cattle, well cared for, will produce more cattle
and better beef, than one hundred head of such
starved scrub as are generally seen staggering
over the plains in search of an isolated spear
of grass, to preserve life long enough to be
driven to The slaughter house.
The weekly Butte record., 1862-01-11

HUNBoLDr. Mr.. Whitney. who passed
through town yesterday on his way to the
Bay, says that the Indians and whites in the
Humboldt mines are living on the most friend
~ terms and that the boys are extending
their ranch and water claims up the river on
all the tributary streams He also saws that
there is large amount of gold and silver bear
ing rock now lying at the shafts and tunnels in
several different districts, the owners of which
are waiting for machinery to crush ii. The
south end Of the Humboldt mouatains appear
10 contain almost exclusively gold bearing
rock, while nor;hward all the gold contains
silver with the gold. Mr.. W is Of the opinion
that the entire surface OF the south end OF
these mountains will be Sluced off whenever
water can be obtained. on account Of the rich
deposits of gold therein. Ii has been known
for some time that gold existed there in paying
quantities, but the want of water has prevent
ed working any part Of the rich piacers. l,
wonld not surprise US if many persons who are
about to rush off TO Salmon river wond finally
conclude to bring up in the Humboldt mines
y Silver Age.
The weekly Butte record., 1862-01-11
The Iegislature.

This department of our State Government,
organized on the 9Th inst, by electiDg James
Mem Shafter, of San Francisco, President
pro tenn. Of the Senate, and George Barstow,
of San Francisco. Speaker of the House the
Secretary Of the Senate is also from the Bay
City; several other Of the officer are from
San Francisco She has the lions share. All
of the principal officers are Administration
Republicans, and in no manner iufringed upon
strict Republican organization. All the blow
of fusion of the Union men and elements
without regard TO party, amounted TO nothing,
and We have now full fedged Administration
Republican Government for our State We
suppose Administration as used in their caucus
call, means nothing more nor less than the
Chicago Platform Republicans; this is all
well. and advertses to the people the true mo
tves Of that party when they happen to have
the power, they cry Union, and call upon all
Union men to meet them regardless of their
parties, but when they get together, and find
out that they can by close count, carry their
partizan views aud men, they ring in their
distinctive character by calling for Admmis-
tratiol Republicans and the Union men who
are doing all they to support and maintain
the government of their country, are of course
ruled out from all participation in their deb-
erations by the acts of those who first started
the idea of a great Union party for the sake of
the Union. We consider the days of Republi-
canism party rule, numbered in our cur eoun-
try. and limited to very short period of time
Let it alone and it will soon play itself out
The presiding officers of both bodies ars law
yers, and are men of ample ability to fill well
their positions Speaker Barstow's speech
was emnently warlike, bat contains one excel
lent suggestion; that is, that they I'VE suppose
of course, the Administration Republicans will
do up all the business of the session in sixty
days, or less time, and declars that all the good
they can do, can easily be done in that time.
Such we believe to be the fact, but we doubt
their will or inclination to carry out the prac
tice, although the declaration was hailed with
applause by the members.
The weekly Butte record., 1862-01-11
Eastern News.

The late news from the East is cheering to
the hearts of Union men, The coils of the
great anaconda are gradually approaching the
vulnerable and vital parts OF Co,toudom. Fed
South Carolina, and taken possession of an
important station on the Charleston and Saw
annah Railroad. From the same river, force
under Gen. Stevens, attacked, captured, and
now bold, awaiting reinforcements. a point
within six miles of the-we sincerely hope
doomed city of Charleston. Well may the
citizens of that miserable rebel hole canvass
the proPriety of burning or surrenderiug the
city, for the signs are omiuous that she must
speedily fall, either at the hands of her own
people, driven to desperation, or at the hands
of Federal forces, who are, slowly but surely,
bringing the engines Of war to bear upon her.
From the day that Fort Sumter received the
first FIRE from rebel guns, prayers have ascend
ed, from loyal hearts, that Charleston might
fall. May those prayers be answered, and
Sumters tattered flag be the first banner
swung to the breeze DER the conquered city.
Rebel accounts from Pensacola indicate that
Fort Pickens has sIenced Bragg's rebel bat
teries. Almost simultaneously with these move
ments, q feet of sixteen ships has taken posses
sion of Ship Island, near the entrance TO Lake
Ponchartrain. and force under Gen. Butler,
captured the town of Biloxi upon the main
land, in the State of Mississippi, probably as
a stand point from which to operate against
New Orleans.
The destination of the Naval feet under
Gen. Burnsides is still unknown.
Another formidable expedition, under Gen
Lane, will soon be organizer at Leavenworth,
Kansas, but where it is to operate We are not
advised.
The Infamous cause of JEFF Davis & Co.
does not appear very fatteriDg at present.
The weekly Butte record., 1862-01-11
GEO. G. BERRY.
Justices Summons.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA-IN THE JUSTICES
= Court. Bidwe.l Township, in and for the County
of Butte. The People of the State Of California
send greeting to All Wy: Ion are hereby
summoned to appear before ne at ny Office in the
township of Bidwell in the county of Butte, on the
a5th dav of jan A. D. lS63 at 10 o'clock A. NJ. TO
answer unto the complaint Of Julius G. Jod who
sues 10 recover the sum of seyentysix dollars with
interest upon a note of hand executed by you, pay
able to his order. when Judgment will be taken
against you for the said amount, together with
costs and damages if you fail to appear and answer.
To The Sheriff or any Constable of said County,
greeting Make legal service and due return hereof.
Given under nv hand, this lst day of January A.
D. 1862. GEO. MCBRIDE,
Justice of the Peace of said Township.
Jan. li-3w
The weekly Butte record., 1862-01-11

MARIPosA AND MERcxp.-The storm during
the past week has been one of unprecedented
violence in this section and has damaged prop.
erty along the Merced river, in this and Merced
county, to an amount never dreamed of by men
who have for long time resided in these 10.
calities. Commencing at the Benton, Mills it
damaged their works to considerable extent
though the dam stood the pressure and the loss
is comparatively trifing. Wyatts bridge was
then wiped out-then everything at Split Rock
Ferry-theu everything below including Cha
pins dam and mill, structure which probably
cost in the neighborhood of 100000. Below
that, at Merced Falls. Murrays and Nelson's
Bridges went by the board, together with two
fine -four mills belonging to the same gentle
men. The Mariposa Gazette from which we
learn the above. says that $500, 600 would not
cover the losses sustained.
The weekly Butte record., 1862-01-11

ToNSoRIAL.-If You want your HAIR CUTin ..
manner that becomes you-yOur head SHANrooKn
with an article that thoroughly removes the dand,
ruff and stimulates the capillary organs of the hair
or DELIGHTFUL SHAVE with the Accomplishments
of the purest Hair oil, Cologne. PomaleS Han
ronics and Cosmetics: if YOU want a clean con-.
Portable Bath, Warm Bath a Cold Bath Shove,
Bath, Salt Bath. a Sulphur Bath, or a Perfame2
Bath, call "FERGUSoN'S Hair Cutting Head.
Myers street. d25tf
The weekly Butte record., 1862-01-11
SPECIAL NOTICES.
COUNTY TREAsURER,s OFFICE

UEVNlt.e. Janl1Fy Ist, Is6-. i
Warrants drawn on the General County Fund
registered between the Is, and 7th Of February
1860, including Nos. 555, $50. and $40. of the 7th
also, warrants drawn on the Insigent Sick Fund
registered between the Isl and Slst Of March lSeo
will be paid on presentation al this Office. and
will cease to bear interest from this date; if not
presented within sixty days the money Sc, apart
tor their redemption, will be appropriated to pay
warrants next in order Of registry.
W.R. BROWN.
County Treasurer.
The weekly Butte record., 1862-01-11

CALICO PARTY.-The Calico Party at the
Armory of the Oroville Guards, last Wednes-
day evening, was, as a success, all that the
most sauguine anticipated. Although the
storm king was abroad, dispensing rain in tor
rents, goodly number Of the fairer portion of
creation graced the hall with beaming counten-
ances and musical, merry voices, causing the
hearts of sundry ancient bachelors to accele>
rate the time-beat from the slow and stately
measure of Old Hundred to q lively, rolicking
horn-pipe.
The weekly Butte record., 1862-01-11

A CURIosIrY- For some weeks back, SAYS
the Mendocino Herald, crow, with white
wings, has been frequently seen in this vicinity
and a good many efforts have been made to
capture him. He was finally bagged one day
this week by sportsman of this place. 1t is
freak of nature not often INDUCED ill., and We
have heard of no one hereabouts, who has ever
before seen such thing. The crow is as black
as any of its species, with the exception of the
wing feathers, which are as pure white as
snow. He has been sent to San Francisco for
preservation.
The weekly Butte record., 1862-01-11

HOSPITAL AwARD-The contract Of furnish
ing supplies for the Hospital has been awarded
to Mr.. Jos. Bloch, by the Board of Supervi-
sors, his bid of course, having been considered
the most advantageous of any made. The
contract could not have fallen into better
hands and, we are confident, will be fulfilled to
the entire satisfaction of all concerned. 1t is
TO be hoped that the expenses of the Hospital
will be materially reduced by the present ad-
ministration.
The weekly Butte record., 1862-01-11

SrILL ANOTHER FLooD.-Flood after flood.
IN quick succession. appears to be the ruling
passion Of the Storm King of California the
present Winter. Another warm rain has
melted the snow which so recently fell in the
mountains, and the waters come pouring down
upon Us from every gorge and canon, overflow
ing the banks Of rivers, creeks, and slourhS.
closing communication, destroying property.
Gnd converting the valley into miniature sea.
Feather river having again risen with rapid
iiy aimost-if not quite unprecedeDied-ro
by us at noon yesterday as grand and majestic
as in the great flood of the 9th of Decem Der,
rushing and roaring as it hastened upon It's
journey of deSolation TO the unfortunate cities
below. The floods of this winter are diSas.
trouS to California, not only in the destruction
of life and property. but in the overflow of
thousands of acres of agricultural land, which
cannot be cultivated the present season, conse-
quently, IN measure reducing the quantity Of
grain raised for consumption.
P. S.-Just as We are going to press-(7
O'Clock P. M.l-Feather River is one foot
higher than on the previous food on the 9th Of
December, 1861. 1t is still rising, and threat.
ems to submerge Montgomery street.
The weekly Butte record., 1862-01-11

PosTeoSED.-On account of heavy rains and
the almost impossible condition of the roads,
the parade and review of the OroyiIle Guards
did not take place on Wednesday last, as ex-
pected, but was postponed until some future
day, hereafter to be designated 1t will un-
doubtedly take place as soon as the weather
and condition of the roads will permit, and, in
the meantime the company will become more
proficient in drill, and will obtain the uniforms
already ordered and which are expected to
reach here the latter part of next week.
The weekly Butte record., 1862-01-11

REsrAURANT.-We invite attention to the
advertisement of Mr. LAMP, to be found in an
other column. He has opened first class
Restaurant, in the building formerly known as
the Western House. His long residence in
this county and community, and his known
urbanity and attention to the wants of the
public renders it unnecessary for US to add
further than
" That while this Lamp holds out to burn,
The hungry hombre's will return
The weekly Butte record., 1862-01-11

ANOTHER land slide occurred last week in
Sierra county. 1t was at Nebraska, the head
of Jim Crow Canon. Several acres CT ground
slipped their fastenings and went down, bear
ing off cabins formerly supposed to be entirely
secure. Many Of these slides have, says the
Democrat, occurred as consequences of the
great freshet from which this region is now
recovering. Real estate itself is not reliable
Things are cbeckered