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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-05-01

1--WE rec eived for publication yesterday
BUT too late for this mornings paper, proba-
ply the fullest and truest military description
OF the battle of Lees Mills yet written. Il
Is rom the pen of an aid-de-camp of Gen.
Smith who was an eyewitness of the engage
ment. 1t will appear in our next issue.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-05-01

a-S Every conceivable means OF trans
Portatlon has been seized by the rebel
government tor the transportation of men
ana stores TO Yorktown-and from every
indication, the rebels are preparing to
make desperate stand there. The rebel
llne OF retreat is not being neglected, how
ever tIs IN case OF a disaster at Yorktown
me turnpike road to Richmond has been
repaired, and a new road has been laid 10
a point opposite TO City Point, where the
troops 90 may be ferried across and trans
ported TO st. Petersburgh, where anotb ?
stand will be made. Blandford Heights
are now beng fortified. The works will
every approach to the city. -.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-05-01

- The lead mines in Missouri, upon
winch the rebels depended for their lead
are again in loyal hasds, and supplies are
coming forward. e
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-05-01

81 At one point, ia ravine) on the
s GalIfornla telegraph line, the snow was
ori ilesI to the depth of 40 feet. COVERING
up telegraph poles, wire and all. ~
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-05-01

W Two hundred and twelve Illinois.
ans al were Killed and 926 wounded at Pea
hiage. .a9f sl} .sa9nas IF ,tg7 5~..
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-05-01

IGe'nerals Buell. andslBeauregard ara
. sal 10 to have effected an arraneemen, s,e
inc exchange of wounded nrisoner. T III
Is as it should be. ~ ,5-s f'o ''' ms
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-05-01

9Remember the "May Day BALI.
atFirenen's Hall, this Thursday even
ing.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-05-01
LAWS or THE UNITED STATES
PuRLIo-No. Al.

Passed at As Sseond ssssiea Of As Tahty.sspssfA
CoagfsSs,
, 1862-10-04
The Emigration.

From all we can learn, the present years s
emigration across the plains to Oregon and
Washington Territory exceeds that of any
former year. 1t is estimated that about
thirteen hundred wagons had passed over
the road at Fort Hall up to the 1st of Sep
tember. Besides these, about two hundred
wagons crossed Snake river at Fort Hall
and recrossed at Fort Boise, and about two
hundred more turned to the right at Fort
Hall, and passed on to the Bitter Root val
ley, intersecting Mullan's road at that
point. Of the lower routes, the one which
crosses at Fort Hall and then again at
Boise is unquestionably the best-being
about one hundred miles shorter than the
rofd south of Snake river and affording a
much better supply of water and grass.
Trains which crossed at Fort Hail this
year reached Boise two weeks earlier than
those which went round on the south side,
and their stock arrived in good order, while
that belonging to the south road trains
came in almost worn out.
, 1862-10-04
CITY ORDINANCE,

An ordidance to amend an ordinance entitled
an ordinance defining the duties of City Mar
shall"
The people of the City of Walla Walla do or
dain as follows:
SEC. l. That it shall be the duty of the City
Marshal, whenever an arrest is made by him. to
Immediately notify the City Attorney of the same,
and communicate to the said City Attorney, all
the facts touching each particular case which may
be within the knowledge of said Marshal
SEC. 2. That it shall be the duty of the City
Attorney, whenever notified of an arrest by the
Marshal, to Immediately enquire into the facts,
and prepare all necessary papers which the case
may require.
This ordinance to be in force from AID after
the 23d September, 1862.
B. F. STONE President.
Approved: E. B. WHITMAN, Mayor.
, 1862-10-04

1uuldu O6preudJlOuS on One Z ldlnS.
EDS. STATESMAN From the journal
of Mr. VIM. Redheffer, an emigrant, 1 select
the following items, which may prove of
interest to your readers:
SATURDAY, AUGUST 9.-Camped within
a short distance of the American Falls, on
Snake river. Here we learned by one of
our party who had gone ahead that train
of thirteen wagons which were ahead had
been attacked and that our assistance was
needed Immediately. We accordingly
moved forward; but before arriving at tn e
scene of action we met a woman who had
been shot through the breast, and also a
number of children, who were in perfect
state of frenzy. The woman died within a
few hours after her arrival
When arriving at the scene of action we
found three dead men and five others
wounded. Their stock had all been stolen,
together with all their provisions. One of
the party, named Bullwinkle, from New
York city, was killed and robbed of be-
tween six and seven thousand dollars. All
of the effects of the party were taken,-
even their beds and clothing.
From this unfortunate camp we started,
but before travelling far we found two
wagons which had been upset and robbed.
Here we found dead man lying but short
distance from the camp.
Travelled two miles further and found
two wagons and dead man lying near
Here we camped for the night and buried
the dead
Here l wish to state that Capt. Kenne-
day, one of our number, acted an honora-
BILE part, and proved hinself worthy of the
gratitude which was exhibited by the emil
grants on the occasion. He succeeded in
raising a company of forty men, all of
whom did good execution in Indian fight
ing. Capt. K. killed nine Indians. Of the
volunteers four men were killed and seven
wounded.
The emigrants are suffering everything
from the Indians this season. 1t seems as
though the devil had takeu possession of
all the tribes. =
, 1862-10-04
The Largest Stock of Goods ever brought

The Largest Stock of Goods ever brought to
this city now be seen at Kyger g. Reese's store
and warehouse. They have in store over one hun
dred thousand dollars worth of goodsconsistng of
every variety of merchandise which the country de-
mands. Pack trains be fitted out their store
with excellent quality of goods end at reason
able prices as at any house in the upper country
They have just received from San Frannisco ten
thousand gallons of liquors of the best brands. and
will sell them to dealers at very small advance on
San Francisco cost
, 1862-10-04

KING DAvIs.-The N. o. Delta of Ju-
ly 23d says VIM L. Yancy has been max
ing speeches in Richmond in which he ad-
vocates the crowning Of Jeff Davis with su-
preme power with the title of Dictator. 1t
is probably thought that such a step would
lead to recognition of the Southern Con-
fede.auy by the European monarchies.
, 1862-10-04
MARRIED.:

HARTER-GRAVEL.--In Wasco county, Oregon, on
the 9th ult at the residence of the BRIDES father
Mr.. Gedeon, Gravel, BY Rev. C. Eells, Mr. George
Harter and Miss Mary Ann Gravel, both of said
State and county.
, 1862-10-04
Card.

Rev. Father Mesplie returns his sincere thanks to
the citizens of Florence and vicinity for their kind
and iberaty manifested to him on his late visit
to that place; also for their generous donations for
the benefit of the church at the Daes
, 1862-10-04

The fourth term of the Probate Court for Walla
Walla County will its ession at the Court
House in this city on the first Monday in November
1862. By order of the Probate Court.
CHAs. A. EBERT, Clerk. T42w4
, 1862-10-04
By order of Brigadier General Wright.
R. c. DRUM, Asst. Adjt. General

AUCTION SALE OF SToCK.-The sale of
cattle which occurred in this city on Mon
day last, at Meacham & Cos. stock yard,
was we'll attended and the sales were made
at respectable figures. The following ac-
count of the sales has been furnished us by
NJ. N u XUooJ.
, 1862-10-04

PANIC IN MINNESOTA SUBsIDED.-
Omaha, Nebraska, Sept. 2O.-Messengers
sent from the northern settlements report
that the panic caused by the Indian massa-
cres in Minnesota had subsidized. There is
not now the remotest probability of trouble
to settlers in any part of this Territory
from Indian depredations.
, 1862-10-04
The Order to Punish Treason.
HEADQUARTERS Pacific ORpAprNpNr
San Franc-isco Sent. II 1859
GENERAL ORDERS, NO. "a.


GENERAL ORDERS, NO. "a.
In pursuance of an Act of the Congress of the
United States, entitled {" An Act to suppress in
surrection, to punish treason and rebellion, to
seize and confscate the property of rebels and for
other purposes" approved July 18th, 1862, the
attention of all persons in this Military Depart
ment-embracing the States of California and
Oregon, and the Territories of Washington, Utah.
Nevada, and that portion of New Mexico known
as Arizona-is called to the following provisions
of said Act:
SEC. 3. And be it further enacted, that to in
the speedy termination of the present rebell-
ion, it shall be the duty of the President of the
United States to cause the seizure of all the estate
and property, money, stocks, credits and effects
of the persons hereinafter named in this section,
and to apply and use the same and the proceeds
thereof for the support of the army of the United
States; that is to say, of any person who, owning
property in any local State or Territory of the
United States, or in the District of Columbia,
shall hereafter assist and give aid and comfort to
such rebellion, and all sales, transfers. or convey
ances of any such property shall be null and void.
and it shall be sufficient bar to any suit brought
by such person for the possession or the use of
such property, or any of it, to allege and prove
that he is one of the persons described in this
section.
By order of Brigadier General Wright.
, 1862-10-04

ATTACK BY INDIANS ON THE PLAINs.-SALT
LAKE, Sept. 21.-Chares Mcbride, from Virginia
City, arrived here yesterday, one of party of fif
teen, bound for the States The party was at
tackled by the Snake Indians at the City of Rocks
on the Humboldt route, $50 miles north. They
fought the Indians twenty miles, losing six killed
and two wounded, and all their outfit. The re-
ports of Indian depredations are coming in daily
Much trouble is anticipated for the late emigra-
ton.
, 1862-10-04

RETREAT OF THE REBELS ACROSS THE
POTOMAC.
, 1862-10-04

VENGEANcE-Co Colonel Dan. McCook, when he
read the dispatch announcing his brothers mur-
der, eyewitness says, even in the agony of be-
reavement, his thoughts could not be restrainad
from the idea of wreaking terrible vengeance
on the cowardly assassins who could murder his
brother while alone and PROSTATE in sickness );
and through his grinding teeth came the stern re-
solve an never take another rebel prisoner as
long as God gives me breath"
, 1862-10-04

COLONEL ARMsTRoNG.-Col H. B. Armstrong
the son Of John Armstrong, Secretary of War
under President Madison, and one of the heroes
of the war of 1912, now seventy years of age,
has come to Washington to tender to the Gov
ernment the services of himself and two sons in
the present emergency. He is war-worn vete-
ram but is willing to spend the last hours of his
life to give bis sons to the maintenance of the
Union and Constitution.
, 1862-10-04

CANYON CITY.-This " CITY," situated
in the new mines on John Days river, is
said to be becoming rival of Auburn in a
trading point of view. 1t already num-
bers several hundred inhabitants, and is
growing rapidly Good prospects have
lately been found in the streets, and it is
feared that under the rule of miners law
the town will be entirely "dug up" though
efforts are being made to avert such ca
lamity. A saw mill is now in process
of erection near the town.
PEG IT TO HIM-Bush, of the Oregon
Statesman, has again struck "Bro. Pearne"
in an exceedingly tender place, inasmuch as
the 'rising orator" and aspirant for the
Senate does not like to have the people
know that he was ever engaged in so filthy
business as shoemaking. Peg it to him,
we say. Any great man" that is so weak
as to be ashamed of an honest calling, ought
to have lasting application of aoared- end
to bring him to his senses, and be strapped
and icelted from the crown of his head to
the Soles of his feet.
TRIP TO LEwIsToN.-The steamer
Spray made trip to Lewiston last week
and established the fact that-an empty
boat can, with great danger of being "stove
in" navigate Snake river at the present
stage of water. We wish the opposition
line abundant success, and hope they may
find more profitable employment for their
steamer than running it empty up Snake
river.
FROM THE PLAINs.-The military ex-
pedition now on the plains, in the vicinity
of Fort Boise, send in word that they have
had no difficulty with the Indians-have
seen but few, and those have been very
shy, and not disposed to manifest friend
ly disposition. The expedition will re-
turn to this place by the first of next
month.
CHEAP BUILDING.-A gentleman over
from, Auburn informs that the main street
of the town has already grown to more
than hall mile in length, and that the
entire cost of building it has probably not
exceeded twenty thousand dollars. The
houses are ali built of logs, and timber for
buildipg purposres is abundant and near at
hand.
FoRr BOISE M1.NEs.-We learn (relia-
bly, that gentleman arrived in Lewiston
few days ago, direct fxom the Fort Boise
mining country, reporting the mines equal
in richness to any yet found east of the
Cascades We shall expect full des
cription of these mines soon, from the par
by of prospectors who left here for that
country few weeks ago.
, 1862-10-04
FremoAt's Companions.

An Eastern correspondent thus speaks of some
of Fremont's late associates in the East:
The so-called California gang" became so Gel
ebrated for their alleged dealings in contracts du-
ring Fremonts stay in st. Louis, that nine-tenths
of the people in this section are of the opinion,
that having once got a hand in war contracts,
they can never get them out. The chief mem
bers of the "gang" have scattered-one or two
are reported returned to California. Woods was
last heard from in Washington, where he was
pressing his claims, tor service performed, on the
treasury. Palmer was in New York. Leonidas
Haskell has had beef contract in the West, and
is on visit to Massachusetts,. Major James S.
Graham is also reported to have prohted lately
by beef contract. An ex-City Judge of San
Francisco is now practising law, and buying up
Government vouchers and claims in this city
An ex-Notary Public of San Francisco is in st.
Louis, and has lately bad something to do With
the Quarter-master's office The small er frv who
acted as clerks and understrsslOpers for the bio
members OF the gang snostly remain in Govern
ment offices. the Die singular result of this episode
IN 'ne Y. est is, the universal admission at the
presenttim by nearly everybody in st. Louis,
that the Californians who followed Fremont, were
the smartest and shrewdest set of chaps who ever
came to st. Louis. City spectators, steamboat
agents, merchants and others, who have ever
been looked upon as the sharpest set of fellows
in town, could not hold candle alongside of the
Californians. Another thing, many of the "gu-
errillas from the Pacific" who will be recognized
in California as defunct politicians and lobbyists
succeeded In convincing many first rate men in
the city that they were highly injured people. and
that the stories revamped against them were sim
pie conspiracies to blast their reputation, so that
others could get their contracts.
, 1862-10-04
LATEST EASTERN NEWS.
Rebels offered Four Hours to Surrender

The Rebels Refuse the Offer---McCl Clellan
Advances upon them.
, 1862-10-04

SALE OF REBEL REAL EsTATE.-Under the act
of Congress authorizing the Government to sell
real estate in the insurrectionary States on non
to be instituted in Virginia. Under the direction
of ]. c. Underwood, Fifth Auditor of the Treas
ury, the Tax Commissioner appointed for the State
of Virginia by the President, John Hawxhurst,
John Lewis and Lewis Ruffner are to sell at pub
lie vendue certain rebel estates in the counties of
Fairfax and Fauquier, the proceeds to be put into
the Treasury Persons now absent from their
estates can return, and by proving their loyalty
to the Government, and paying interest and a per
centage for expenses, redeem their property. The
estates of the eminent rebels John A. Washing
disposed Of
, 1862-10-04

PAssED.-The bills organizing Baker and
Umatilla counties have passed the Oregon
legislature.
, 1862-10-04

AxorHEE TowE.-A town site has been
laid off in Deer Lodge valley, at lhe juno
tion of Little Blackfoot and Deer Lodge
rivers, by the American Mining aud Ex .Plo-
ring Company The name of this embryo
city we have not learned; but from its To-
cation we presume it IS destined to become
a place of some importance, and from the
speculations already indulged in relation to
that country, we judge it will be the next
spot in the upper country at which all the
Floating population will concentrate.-
Surrounded by gold mines. and situated on
the emiqrant route from Fort Berton to
this place, it is not without advantages, and
offers inducements TO the speculative and
adventurous.
, 1862-10-04

ExrEcrED.-We are informed that Hon.
J. T. Hewitt, of Olympia, is expected to
arrive in this city in a few days, accompan-
led by his family, who have come over the
plains the present season. The Judge and
his family are well, and have had favora-
bic and pleasant trip.
, 1862-10-04
GEN. JOHNSTON DEAD

Federal Army in Close Pursuit.
, 1862-10-04

PANIC IN MINNESOTA SUBsDED.- OMAHA, N.
T.. Sept. Messengers sent from the north
ern settlements report that the panic caused by
the Indian massacres in Minnesota had subsidized.
There is not now the remotest probability of trou-
BILE to settlers in any part of this Territory from
Indian depredations.
, 1862-10-04
southern view of the Rebellion.

The letter of a prominent Southern gentleman
to his wife, who is in a distant country, was re-
Gently found on board of vessel that was cap
tured by our cruisers. The writer gives his view
on the war he is aiding as follows:
"This accursed attempt of one section to setup
an independent Government must sooner or later
fail, and fail ignominiously. l am bound in duty
to share in the burdens, and to do what 1 may to
alleviate the sufferings which the attempt has
brought upon those among whom was born, but
l will take no office in 1.-THE highest would be
no nducement-nor will l share in the terrible
responsibility. No words can depict the horrors
which l witnessed both at Richmond and upon
my journey there and back. The deaths then
occurring at Richmond were fully equal to $50
day. More than 1900 sick and wounded are
now in the Richmond hospitals The recent but
seeming success of our arms will only serve to
accelerate the downfall of our short-ived Confed-
eracy"
When Richmond is ours, and the army now
defending it is broken up and destroyed, we shall
find thousands of men like the author of the above
extract in the front ranks of those who seek to
effect peace upon the basis of restored Union
and obedience to the constitution and laws. Rebel
resources were strained to their greatest tension
prior to the late battles how can the cord fail to
snap aSunder when the Union army shall have
been reinforced by 100000 fresh men
, 1862-10-04

THE PACIFIC RAILROAD.-So far as legislation
can have any effect, the success of this stupendous
project was insured at the last session of Con-
gress. The Pacific Railroad Bill was unquestion-
ably the most important Act relating to works of
internal improvement ever passed by the Nation
al Legislature yet in the political excitement at
tending the last days of the session, at which
time it became law, the subject received little
more than passing notice. As Ink intimately
connecting the Atlantic States with those on the
Pacific coast, this projected work possesses great
political Importance, and affecting the interests
of commerce-developing the vast agricultural
and mineral resources of California and the new
ly organized Territores-its future influence can.
not be calculated. Furthermore, it is not unrea-
sonable to anticipate that the completion of the
Pacific Railroad will essentially change if not rev.
olutionize our carrying trade with she markets of
the Old World 1t is almost inevitable that
large proportion of the East Indian trade, such as
silk and teas, will be diverted from its accustomed
channels to the most expeditions route, overland;
and the same influences will tend to foster enter
prises for the establishment of steam lines on the
Pacific, bringing the West coast into close con-
nection with the Orient, and speedily giving i'm
portance to the long coveted trade of Japan and
the Amoor.-.N Y Journal Of Commerce.
, 1862-10-04

HALLLcK AND MCCLELLAN.-The Fortress
Monroe correspondent of the N. Y Tribune, wri-
ting Aug. 22d, says: Rumor asserts that a dis
agreement has arisen between Gen. Mcclellan
and Gen. Halleck, from whom he receives his or
ders. That difference has arisen between them
as to the policy of evacuating the Peninsula is
quite certain. General Mcclellan believed he
could yet go to Richmond by tie route he hs.5t.
travelled the last five moGtiils, and asked the priv
ilese OF making another trial. General Halleck
replied that he had his orders, and was expected
to obey them. 1t is not improbable that General
Halleck thinks that General Mcclellan has taken
more time in executing the order to evacuate the
Peninsula than was necessary. The order bears
date early in August, and nearly or quite twenty
days have been consumed in carrying it into eff
feet The last thing that General Mcclellan did
was to protest against it, and receive perempto-
ry and spirited reiteraton of the order. Three
days AFTER his entire force and all the property of
the army were this side the Chickahominy.
, 1862-10-04
Dates to Sept. goth.

NOT KILLED.
, 1862-10-04

THE LABURs OF JOSEPH HOLT AND ROBERT
DALE OwEN.-The Investigations into contrac-
tors accounts with Government, by Messrs Holt
and Owen, have resulted in a saving to the coun-
try Of seventeen millions of dollars
, 1862-10-04

Persons calling for the above letters will pleAse
give the date and say Advertised"
E. E. KELLY, P.
, 1862-10-04
Indian Depredations on the Plains.

IT. 3. LANE, Olty CIerk.
Walla Walla, Sept 80, 1862.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-11-13

It is said that only two captains and two
lieutenants in the i. s. army have resigned
in consequence Of the removal Of Gen. Nc
Clclan
President Lincoln has returned to the White
House, from his summer residence at the sol
diers Home.
The British frigate Racer, by permission Of
Flag Officer Green, entered Charleston harbor,
and took away, as passenger, the British con-
sui