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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-01-23
Mrs. w. Y. RrFLEY,
Cor. Secretary
CONFIRMED

The Evening Post confirms the rumor
from Fortress Monroe OF the evacuation Of
Yorktown by the rebels, and also OF the no
ti6cation by Gen. Wool to Gen, Huger, re-
quiring the latter to remove the women and
children from the city of Nor.olk The reb-
els have dispatched Wese's Legion to Nor
tolK to assist in the defence ef that place
against the apprehended attack of the feder-
al forces. l. is evident that the grand con-
centric movement upon the enemy has COM
menced in earnest, and startling news may
be expected a any moment. The present
week will perhaps bring 10 us the details of
TIE grandesl event, yet developed during the
war aud we shall expect to hear, in connec-
ton with the other movements, intelligence
of q successful demonstration by our honor
ed citizen, Maj. Gen. Wool, against the reb-
els. We hope the Government has given
him men enough to meet the wants of his po-
sition.-1roy Times.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-01-23
MR.. CAMERON's CONFIRMATION.
The National Intelligencer says:

The National Intelligencer says:
We understand tEat the Senate yesterday
confirmed the nomination Of the Hon. Simon
Cameron as Minister to Russia.
The leading part borne by Mr.. Cameron
in the recent political history of the country,
and especially since his connexion with the
Government under the present Admiaistra-
ton, will enable him, we need not say, faith
fully 10 represent the purposes and policy of
the nation at the Court of the great and
tnendiy Power to which he has been accred-
tied; and as at this juncture it is specially
important that the foreign relations of the
Government should be maintained on salts
factory footing, the public will find in his
presence at st. Petersourgh a guarantee
against any miscons.ruetions arising from an
imperfect knowledge of the pacific plans and
Intentions of the Government with regard to
foreign States.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-01-23
Washington, Jan. 20.


The Prussian Government, through its
minister here having endorsed the course Of
England in the Trent affair, Secretary Sew
ard in response, while transmitting to him q
copy OF the printed documents bearing upon
the subject, trusts they will satisfy the Gov
ernment of Prussia that if the general peace
of the world be broken the fault will not be
in anything the United States have done to
produce snch a disrster, or in the omission to
do everything which a just and generous
power could do to prevent it.
The United States at very early day ad-
dressed themselves to the unappreciative task
OF securing the incorporation ofa just, equal,
and humane principle In the code of mari
time war. They have energetically persist
ed in this great enterprise through all chang
ing events, equally when acting as neutral
and when themselves engaged as belliger-
ent. .......-..s Is ss8 u
The Secretary asks to be allowed the lib
erty of suggesting to the consideration Of the
Prussian Government the expectancy of i'm
proving the occasion which has Justly excited
so many apprehensions to recommend the
general policy relative to neutral rights as
suggested by our Government TO the consid-
Grafton OF the European State, adding at is
only in spirit OF the utmost respect and
Difference that take leave to remark that
the periods when the United States will have
occasion to act the part of belligerent will
probably be few and brief while Judging from
past experience we cannot yet hope for so
constant preservation of peace among the
nations of the eastern continent"
Some days ago the House of Representa-
tiyes adopted resolution calling npon Sec
retary Cameron to inform them what surveys
are in progress for Railway from Whish-
ington to New York to intersect the Northern
Central railway at point outside the limit
of Baltimore and whether these serveys were
undertaken by authority Of the War Depart
ment, and if so, under what law
A reply was receivhd to-day in which il is
said no such survey has been undertaken or
directed and this Department has no knowl-
edge of any such survey in progress.
This morning the President received most
cordially a committee of prlvates from the
Brooklyn l4th regiment who presented him
a protest against the action of Gov Morgan
IN changing their number to eighty-tour The
committee were introduced to the President
| by Hon. Moses F. 0dell and Hon. Edward
| Haight
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-01-23

THE LADIES SOLDIERS AID SOCIETY,
Rutland, forwarded Wednesday two boxes.
One to be sent to the Surgeon of the lst
Regiment, Berdan's Sharp Shooters U.
S. A., Washington, d. c., containing =
comfortables,i 6 bed quilts, 6 blankets, 81
pairs socks, AZ pairs mittens, l6 pillows,
32night caps, Il bed ticks 2 pillow ticks,
4 towels, package for j. w. Thomas,
care Of Capt. Weston, papers Hecker's
tarina, papers Mairenee, can black
berries, package of 81 pounds candies.
The second box to be sent to the Central
Relief Association, n Y The contents
are IA hospital shirts, II pairs hospital
drawers, 8 pairs socks, , calico dressing
gowns, 2 pair. slippers, ; hair pillows, 10
sheets.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-01-23
SOMERSET.

Somerset, says Western correspondent,
IS a small one-horSe town Of about fifteen
hundred inhabitants, is not remarkable for
beauty or business, but like almost all other
interior Kentucky towns, is dull and drea-
ry looking place. The buildings are nearly
al! wood st, uctures, and the business parts,
especially, are rather rickety looking affairs.
There are but two brick buildings in the
place, one of which is the Court House, and
is a most magnificent structure, being about
On par with an ordinary smoke-house,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-01-23

HARD TINES IN DIxIE.--If one would
learn the definition of hard times" he
siIvuia 80 -io-rr, 2is@ios- Wa have he
fore US the "price current Of few
the more essential articles Of food and
clothing, as quoted in Richmond and 9th
er places in Virginia Boots of spl
leather, range from Sl2 to SIS per pair
Salt, at S5 so per half bushel,; Candles,
from 25 to 30 cts; Tea, at 50 per pound |;
Coffee, not to be had for love or money /;
Bacon, from 20 to 40 cents per pound /;
Whiskey-and bad at that--Sl per pint /;
and ball of Hemp thread, (an ominous
advance J costing 81 so Surely the
way of the transgressor is hard
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-01-23
--latest advioes from New Orleans rep.

--latest advioes from New Orleans rep
resent that the Confederate authorities, ap-
pretending an attack from the National for
ices, have sent large reinforcements there
Eecently. The enthusiasm OF the inhabitants
sor the rebel cause, however, does not appear
to be too deep in general, aud enlistmcnts for
: self defence" do not APP ear to proceed with
great brskness. Defences for the city are
still being constructed, and some of them, es-
peclaliy those looking towards the sea, are
represented to be OF very fc nidable char
acter. The blockade, which acknowledged
TO be NEST efficient, is great ,ource of Vex-
sa'on, and methods 10 break IL are sought in
vain.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-01-23

Application was made by man for relief
for himself and family, few days ago in
Hartford, Conn. 1t was ascertained th,I he
and his wife were married thirteen years ago
and that the Union had been blessed by two
children, now II years of age; one, 10 years
old; three, 8 years old; one, 6 years old |;
two. years old two, 4 years old two 2
years old; being / 8 children in 10 years, in
cluding one set of triplets, and four set of
twins. Relief was withheld because the off
Ger ascertained that the applicant had about
$400 in the bank in Springfield
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-01-23
We have from Waab;notop fba t;ra.

We have from Washington the first
indication that forward movement of the
grand army of the Potomac may be looked
for to occur soon. A general order has
been issued by Gen. Mcclellan, notifying
all persons engaged in the military SER
vice TO hold themselves in readiness. The
fact that about nine hundred government
wagons, drawn by four and six horses,
we're reviewed in Washington on Satur-
day, is also significant.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-01-23
JANUARY %, 1862 r.

ception, longer in Congress than any other
Vcrmonter. During his Congressional ca
reer, he supported, both by his speeches and
hls votes, what were known as the leading
measures of the Wing party. .....
Upon his retirement from Congress in lS4S,
he was elected, by the Legislature, Reporter
of the Decisions of the Supreme Court of
Vermont. He held this office but single
year, and the result of his labors may be
seen IN the fifteenth volume of the Vermont
Reports.
He was she candidate OF the Wing Party
for the office of Governor of Vermont in
1874, and was elected by majority of the
popular vote and again in 1S45, after re-
ceiving plurality OF that vote, he was re-
elected Governor, by the Legislature, in joint
assembly, receiving 1872 votes to 75 for Dan
e Kellogg and IA for William r. Shafter
His messages to the General Assembly
were unusually lengthy. The first was devo-
ted, mainly, TO his favonre subjects, Educa-
ton and the suppression NJ the sale of intox
icating liquor. 4 considerable portion of
both, and especially the latter, was devoted
to the tariff and slavery, Dnring bis admin
istraton Geological survey Of the State
was commenced, and measures were taken 10
procure from the. General Government the
cannon captured by the Green Mountain
Boys at Bennington August 10th, 1877.
At the close of his term of office he be-
came Corresponding Secretary aud Genera
Agent of the Board Of National Popular
duoation. The object Of this Association
was, to supply the West With competent te-
male teachers. In the discharge Of the re-
sposibiu duties of this appointment, Governor
Slade "tound his most eoDgenial employment
Here his banevolenee had full scope. Al
companies of female teachers were, from
time to time, prepared for their chosen voca-
ton, he accompanied them, with all a fatherl
sollcitude, to their several fields of labor; saw
them properly located, and inducted int
their work OF enlightening and training III,
minds and hearts OF the rising myriads of tn
Moe. s4ssgs@s.sos7 .Sssss-sasE p
continued even after she destroyer had mark
ed him as victim. To this he chung with
grasp which was relaxed only by death.
With his health broken down, by excessiv
labor, he returned to Middlebury, where h
died January 10th, 1859, in the 7Sd year
his age.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-01-23

The total number of troops under Gen.
Burnside's command is about l6,00o--fftc ).
regiments and one battalion of iufantr- sen
one battery of field artillery. In al 4 and
these are the sailors and gunners -dition to
FIVE vessels of the fleet. Ger OF the fifty
also with him two full pontc = Burnside has
wood and one of guttapC ,on tra,ns--one OF
one will support Or es sroRs oRs The ss wooden oder
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-01-23

"a The tory that Mrs. Eunice Brad
ley, residing in Trumbull county, Ohio,
had recently been blessed with eight chill
dren at a birth turns out to be untrue
The Albany Argus says it was literary
man that invented the hoax, aud not
literary woman that gave birth to the
brood. ........
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-01-23
The Rntlana Nsral'.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 2s.
THE ONWARD MOvEM ENT.

The signal defeat and rout of the rebel
General Zollicoffer at Somerset-the death
of Zollicoffer, and the capture of his dead
body by our forces,-the subsequent pnr-
suit of the enemy and the driving OF them
from their entertainments, afford album
dant evidence that the Union forces are
doing their duty in Ioya! and gallant
manner, We daily look for even more
decisive victories in the same region.
Bowling Green must soon be evacuated,
and given up to our advancing troops.
We are fully persuaded that this must be
SO. All hail to the Kentucky boys.
Look out for good news.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-01-23
THE LOCATION OF THE BATTLE


We have good news from Eastern Ken
tucky. Our last advices from that quarter,
week ago, announced the rout OF Hum
phrey Marshall to-day we chronicle au ac-
ton and a victory OF tar greater Importance.
The situation preceding the battle, and the
factsn the case, are as follows:
Gen. Schoeff, as everybody knows, has been
stationed for the last three months at the lit
lie Town of Somerset, Southeastern Kentucky,
about six miles north of the Cumberland Riv-
or, with force Of some 5000 men under his
command-the object being to prevent the
advance of the rebels any further North un-
til we were prepared to move on Tenn. thro'
Cumberland Gap. On the Cumberland it.
self, and on both of its banks, nearly dir city
| South OF Schoefi's position, thc rebel Zolli-
Golfer has tor some time had his stronghold,
with force Of about the same strength as his
adversary. About ten days ago, however,
ZollicofIer, dreading an assault, was rein
forced by the division under the rebel Crit
! tenden, (eldcst son Of Senator Crittenden.) }
who has lately been stationed at Knoxville,
| Tenn, and sill LATER at Cumberland Gap
Critenden, being M@jor General, oulrank-
cd Zolicofltr, wAo was only Brigadier and
!
rebel force on tEe Cumberland, numbering
probably some l5, 900 men. Previous to This
! junction, however, Gen. Buell. had detached
from his main boiy division under General
| Thomas, to Do the very thing which Zoicof-
fer dreaded-attack him "in the rear" At
the latest advices from that quarter, our for
ces under Thomas had reached the town of
BuIkesyllle, on the Cumberland River, about
thirty miles southwest of what is known as
Zolicofer's Den" 1t was then expected
that Thomas would at once move up the riy-
er on the rebels ard assault their works.
Putting together the dispatches that have
reached US concerning the affair from Louis
vile and Cincinnati, and il appears that the
rebels were assailed by the combined forces
of ourstwo Generals, driven from their forti-
fcation and completely routed 1t would
seem that Zollicoffer first imprudently came
| up on laet Saturday and assailed our position
in the vicinity of Somerset, but that his army
was repellsd by Gen. Schoeff and he himself
slain. His forces were pursued and a COM
bined attack by Thocas and Schoeff was
next day made upon his works on the Cum
| berland River, which resulted in a complete
and overwhelming victory for the Union
banner. At latest accounts the Stars and
Stripes we're floating over the rebel fortif-
cations.
The position of Zollicoffer on the Cumber-
| land was one Of the three great rebel strong
| holds in Kentucky-the first being al Colum-
bus, in the extreme west, soon 10 be assailed
| by The great flotilla; the second at Bowling
| Green, IN Centra, Kentucky, now imminent
ly menaced by Gen. Buell., and the third and
most important of all, in the east, being the
| one which has just suecumbed before our
gallant troops. Naturally the latter position
was the strongest of the three, and indeed it
was for defence one of the very strongest
points possible Sa.Sctiu- the mountainous
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-01-23

The Indications are that all the troops at
Rolla, Mo-, will move Westward, except one
or two regiments to guard the post. The
night pickets extend fourteen miles from
Springfield, and Prices force is estimated at
about $4,000.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-01-23

- An official eport iuJm Gen. Halleek
Gays that Major II Hlbbard' cavalry attacked
a rebel 1orce of 800 men at Silver Creek. in
Howard county, under Col. Poindexter, on
tie 10th inst, ami routed them. The loss OF
the enemy Was ten killed and sixty wounded.
Our loss was six killed and nineteen wound
ed. Our force also captured go wagons,
100 tents, 30 kegs of powder, 200 guns and
2S prisoners.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-01-23

Dispatches from Minister Corwin confirm
ing the report that he is about to come home.
as, under bis instructions, he cannot advance
our interests in Mexico The Mexicans are
making great preparations to resist the al
lies.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-01-23

NO news has been received at Fort Mon
roe from the Burnside expedition, except the
rumor that the whole feet had passed into
Pamlico Sound.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-01-23

The President and Gen. Mcclellan had an
interview yesterday, and it is stated on excel
lent authority that they are both perfectly
satisfied with the condition of our military
and naval affairs.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-01-23

The transportation department of the
grand army at Washington was inspected
yesterday. One thousand teams we're re.
viewed in body
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-01-23

The new Secretary of War, Mr.. Stan
ton, entered npon bis duties Monday. Mr..
Cameron Will remain in Washington for sew
arai ila,.S
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-01-23

Gen. Lane and his staff left Washington
yesterday for Kansas. We shall doubtless
soon hear good word trsm him there
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-01-23

The blast furnace of w. Kidd & Co, in
Rochester, N. Y, was burned on Saturday
evening. Loss $4,000.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-01-23

asy Myran Buck has been confirmed by
tbe Senate as Postmaster at ST. Albans, vice
>. j sFsaay;tl. remove, = Mr. Buck i i gouag
....,r,,. yt-.-t. Afbsns, ana has been States
attorney of Franklin County.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-01-23

EThe Canadian papers say Seward S
offer to allow British troops 10 pass through
Maine will not be accepted. 4 Toronto
journal intimates that the Secretarys ap-
parent friendliness was designed to secure
the large number of soldiers who would
certainly desert! What American then
will find fault with Seward
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-01-23

One effect of the great battle won by Gen.
Thomas at Somerset will lie to open Eastern
Tennessee to the occupation Of our troops
and the cutting off of all direct railroad com
munication between Manassas and the South
western seeded States The victory is
therefore mos. important in its results.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-01-23

Seven companies of the 9TH Regiment are
now in camp at Rutland. The rest will ar
rive in day or two - burlington Times,
Not so. But SIX have arrived, and the
whole regiment will not be together before
the first of February, probably
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-06-02
RICHMOND WING.
MONDAY MORNING, JUNE ?, Ise9.

Tx BATTLE or WILIANsBURG.-The editorial &C
count in the New York Herald Of the battle Of VII
kAnsburg Is the most amusing piece of literary rhodo-
nOnade ever put in print and about the most gigantic
tissue Of fasehoods which this has yet given birth
to. According to Bennett It not true courage, or
undauntsd teroism, or hard fighting, nor any other
means by which great battles generally won, which
crowned the Yankee arms with victory At Williamsburg
/. vas rome Of these but the part Of General
Hsn'E eman, 10 which the Yankees are indebted Tor
that great suects We are told that after the battle
hal ragged with great fury for several hour after the
Y.rkees. all wet and hungry and foot sore, had given
away inch BY inch before the desperate valor OF the
rsbes and when all seemed lost sn6 despair was pic
tured uDon every Yankee countenanoe, Gen. Hein'ze
man was seen riding furously up and down the lines
more resembling madman than skliul warrior. And
for What the reader natural erquresS What new fet
re in tactics is this great Yankee General about to in
trcducsy Let the Herald To gather up all the
mus clans which had boen scattered during the battle
Having collected sufficient number they we're COM
nsuied TO ring out the "Siar spangled Banner" The
sF,,- vas tAlisnanie. The Inspiring strains of that
-.ne CID tune" hed all Union hearts With eStbus
a, which was irrepressble. Like "gleam Of lightning
ey dartsd q the rebel foe Who fAterng At the natcn
4 anthem Of a country they had disgraced gave way
before the Yankee onslaught and fed in wild dsnay
Is Heintzemen and the "Star Splngled Banner ~
N great victory and Mcclellan quickly rode Up aad
eis,ulated well done my brave lads 2"
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-06-02
TEL RAP HEO,
Eight NEAR CHARLESTON.

CHARLESTON, May 8O.-Ths Courier, Of this morning
says that the enemy 10 strong force Of infantry cavalry
and artillery, landed at Pages Point Thursday morning
aud advanced towards POcotagO, within two miles oil
the ,Oharleston and Savannah Railroad. Our force,
though inferior in numbers held the enemy in check
until reinfoesmens arrived when the enemy rstreated
to their boats tue Confederate forces puAning them
It thought that the engagement would be resumed
last night this morning Two Confeierates report
ed killed. Col Walkers horse was shot under him a.
sscessonve, and also ct Pemberton. The snemy's gun
boats threw few shell, but did no injury. They also
shellsd the NeWown Cut The engagement. lasted tire,
hous doing injury to side. One Federal gunbos
disabled. The Mercury Gays that the was shO
away. is thought that the fgh: will be resumed this
morning,
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-06-02

PA-r-sAS RASsERs-There is a strange error prsya.
.sspsct TO this branch OF she Confederate service
y d. We taks occasion to correct.
o. s 5ough' ~ some-Aad that belief operates to The
p, adcs o. cals.neats ia these cOrp'-.ha. PR al
ere are nothing more less than guerriias rowing
p7-.s independent Of all authority and law and IS su
arr not entitled 70 the protection of the code Of civilized
warfare Ga the contrary &C. OF Congress has es-
"a, shed this branch OF the service OF which the CT
s-5 are regularly commissioned oy the President Tn,
men are paid and provided in the regular servc
The addition CT receiving the value Of the arns and
munitions Of war which they mSy capture from the ere
~ Theyare designed TO operate beyond the lines Of
our armies That they will De in eOpstaa; cor ct With
TIA susry il most likely and tina, the warfare they Try
or nav be very blroiy; bui does lot follow if they,
On ,lsr part observe the rules Of civilized warfare,
thar tlsy vii nor receive them in turn.
1. tae Enemy shall s:,snp, to deprive our partisan wall
roys O. tbo-e Advantages which other prisoners are
ssrsrsed BY The civilized code, not oaly may the par
ygu tsemselyt> ra,alAe upon the enemy hut Presi-
d. Davis himself would doubtless feel called upos to
i1s ,se for Jhsir protection lie; no one, then, be
ter from ensng with the partisan, under the Appr,-
b,- IA: they viii be treated bsgAnds or pirates.
Toe I'D upon as high ground, nay, upon the same
gro. r' y Z he regular and provisional armies.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-06-02

SrsPKSDED Brownsville Salons in this CITY, vhch
months pssL have been the popular res-r; q military
officers and others in pursuit. o. creature CONTEXT ,
an "chips will be closed tssesltef until the enemy
driven from the vicinity Of RehnsEd. The pr5PIiotors
had formal meeting, lass Thursday, and unanimously
resolved upon this suspension Of business ilding that
the attractions OF their establishments had endsncy
allure ,as officers from their camps, where duty qgued
tasu to be- Consequently, the banks have al b. en-
closed Tor several Nights In addition to this tie ira,s.
uity have sga6ed their PurPcs to contribute Eber-I
sun 900 Tor he Puscaass Of any articles which
N ~ Dc needed for the SICK wounded soldiers. Well
frraF