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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-05-29

HUNDRED INTERNATIONALLY the late
arr walls from Europe we learn that vari-
Gus rumors were floating about relative to
the political significance of NJ MERCER s
visit,to Richmond, but they are apparent
ly disposed OF by an announcement made
in the House of Commons by Mr. Layard
on the 9th inst, to the effect that M. Mer-
cier went to Richmond without any in
structions from his own Government, and
that his visit was attended with 10 politi-
cal result whatever.
The Paris correspondent of the hder
(the new London organ of the Confedera-
tes) writes as follows, under date of May z:
q said that the den0uenaent OF the tragedy
cannot be much longer delayed. NJ. Mer
cier leaves New York the 18th inst, to re.
port TO the Emperor rhe result OF the nero
ito IONS which he has been Instructed to open
at Richmond.
Immediately on his return, that is to say.
before the end Of the president month, the
Imp rial decision will be published to the
world, a | repeat what l said in nv last
letter, that the decision will be enforced. if
nec' ssary, with the whole power of the armies
ard navies OF France.
L e objects of NJ. Mercier's visit are brief.
ly these: First, to ascertain the condition of
things IN the Confederate territory, and the
resources OF its Government tor protracted
= slstance. Secondly, to ascertain whether.
and on what terms, the Coniederacy is dis
posed to accept the mediation of France, an,
what stipulatous, as regards boundary ant
other questions, and the dispositions of debat-
able territory, the Confederate Government
deems sufficient guarantees of an honorable
peace; aud, on the o1er hand, what conces,
sions 1t Is willing to make. Thirdly, and as
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OUR ARMY CORRESPONDENCE.

SHIP ISLAND, May 5,

SHIP ISLAND, May 5, 1862
Editor Rutland Herald Your paper
is now and then seen, even at so remote
place as Ship Island, and coming as i
does from old Rutland, its columns teen
with peculiar interest to her absent sol
diers. And here let me suggest to those
who have friends in the Seventh, to senC
now and then a Herald-it will cost you
nothing. Could you but see the crowd of
soldiers a Rutland paper attracts, you
would unhesitatingly mail one every
week.
Vermont has reason to be proud of the
9TH Regiment. A more uniformly cour-
teous set of men cannot be found in the
army, Col. Roberts, by his social and
gentlemanly manner, wins popularity
with all who associate with him in any Ca
pacity. 1t Col. Fullam is every inch a
soldier, and betrays the fact in every
motion. Major Holbrook, in his official
capacity, has the entire confidence of his
men, and looks we'll after their best in
terest. Of the Adjutant, c. f. Parker, /
may say he is an efficient officer, clever
fellow and perfect gentleman. He is
beloved by every man in the Regiment
Of the Quartermaster, it is needless to
say, that he spares no pains to provide
for the inner man, and by his indefatiga-
BILE labors, it is renewed day by day
Surgeon Kelley and his competent Assis-
tant, DR.. Blanchard, of them it is enough
to say, they are the Ne Plus Ultra of
their profession.
The soldiers in general are quite heal
thy. We have had but one death since
we came on this Island There are at
present but ten in the hospital, and these
are all doing well. The Hospital ar
engagements are admirable, and well adap-
ted to the comforts of those within. This
has all been brought about by our worthy
surgeon, who has been scrupulously at
tentive to every thing that would possibly
conduce to the health and comfort of the
Regiment. Our Hospital Stewart, Mr..
q. T. Rising, is a jewel, and a valu able
auxiliary to the medical department. [
forgot to have stated that the Hospital is
furnished with excellent nurses.
Those having friends in the Vermont
Seventh, may rest abundantly satisfied
that they are under the discipline and
care OF competent officers-men who
comblae the qualities OF gentlemen with
those Of true soldier The Discipline of
the Regiment is admirable, and is univer-
sally commended by military visitors. 1t
is said of the 7th that they are the finest
body of men that have been in the Island.
You will doubtless have learned the
news relative to this place ere this reaches
you-therefore it will be useless to give
you them in this communication. At the
present time there are but few troops
here. Yesterday several regiments left
here for New Orleans, and others are
soon to follow. The Sth Vt. will proba-
bly, leave Tomorrow TO garrison the city
of New Orleans. A detachment OF the
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FORT PIKE, La, May 3.
DEAR EM.-We left Ship Island Satur-
day, the Sd, at evening, and arrived at this
Fort at last eve. Found the Fort desert
ed, though W. expected fight. It is large
fort OH Lake Poncha train, some 20 miles
from New Orleans, The rebels destro, ed
what they could before they left, spiked the
guns, &C., &c. We came 200 from our regi-
ment, 80 from Co, d. under Lieut.. Thrall,
the whole under Major Holbroek Two
gun boats brought us up. shall write you
more fully in day or two. Health never
was better. New Orleans is ours and all this
country. Much love, Yours,
DUNHAM
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Headquarters, beyond Martinsbu
May 0S xxx ID NJ

Headquarters, beyond Martinsburg,
May 25 5.45 P. M. {
A prisoner captured this afternoon says
the rebel force in cur rear is to be strength
ened, that their purpose is to enter MARYLAND
at two points, Harper's Ferry and Williams.
port.
He confirms all we have heard in regard
to the rebel force here.
We all pass the Potomac safe-men, trains
and all. think OF making march of IS
miles.
N. P. BANKS,
IT,. Mai. Gen. COMMANDING.
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military Possession taken Of all Rail.
roads.

Washington, May rs.
Ordered by virtue of the authority vested
by an act of Congress, the President takes
military possession of all the railroads in the
United States, from and after this date, until
further orders, and directs that the respec-
tive railroad companies, their officers and
servants, shall hold themselves in readiness
for the transportation of troops and munitions
of war as may be ordered by the military
authorities, to the exclusion of all other bust
ness. @
BY order of the Secretary of War.
M. c. MEIGs,
Quarter Master General
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STATE OF VERMONT.
ApJ'r & INSPECTOR GEN'Ls OFFICE, !
Woodstock, MAY 81, 1862. !
GENERAL ORDER NO. 8.

GENERAL ORDER NO. 5.
In pursuance of requisition upon His
Fxcellency, the Governor Of the State OF
Vermont, by the President of the United
States, dated the 2lst day of May, A. d.
1862, Regiment of Infantry Volunteers,
to be denominated the Ninth Regiment
Of Vermont, Volunteers will be raised
and organized in this State, as soon as
possible, to serve in the Army of the
United States for the term of three years,
unless sooner discharged. 1t is hoped
and expected that the patriotic citizens of
Vermont will use their utmost endeavors
to facilitate the raising of the Regiment
with despatch. Recruiting Stations will
be designated Immediately, of which due
notice will be given.
By order of the Governor,
PETER Il. WAsHBuRN,
Adjutant and Inspector General.
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...# Before Corinth, May 25.
A accommodating party from Gen. Fope's
command had askirmish yesterday, resulting
in complete route of three rebel regiments,
with loss of KNAPP sacks, blankets, and hav-
ersacks.
Several were killed and wounded, and six
prisoners taken.
The rebels fled in confusion across the
creek.
Our loss was four wounded.
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CALL FOR MORE VOLUNTEERS

Another Regiment to be Raised IN Yer
mont.
We request the attention of our read
ers to the following important General
Order, issued in compliance with orders
from the War Department at Washing
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PERsoNAL.-The Rev. Edward Win
throp is officiating at present in Franklin
county, as preacher to st, Johns (Fpisco>
paD church, Highgate Falls,
Capt. Edward Sake, who, as Captain
of one of the Wisconsin regiments, was in
the thickest of the fight at Pittsburgh
Landing, and was numbered among the
killed, was a native of Sheldon, Franklin
county, Vermont. He was a brother OF
Hon. Robert j. SAKE, late representative
from Sheldon, and now one of the side
Judges of Franklin county, and was high
ly esteemed as brave and efficient Off
Ger, as well as an honorable, patriotic and
intelligent man.
SEVENTH AND EIGHTH VERMONT REG
IMENTs.-A correspondent of the New
York Times who writes from from the u.
S. Gunboat J. p, Jackson, South West
Pass, Mississippi River, May 9Th, says
the Eighth Vermont Regiment was then
at New Orleans. This Regiment being in
Phelps's Brigade, without much doubt
went with his command to Carrolton, five
miles above the city.
The same correspondent, under date Of
May 10th, says portion of the Seventh
was still at Ship Island. Where the 9th
er was is not stated. We learn that the
steamer Whiteman had taken the baggage
of the Seventh Vermont to Forts Pike and
Wood. These forts are at the Eastern
extremity of Lake Ponchartrain.
g. The Green Mountain Freeman,
Walton's Journal, the Burlington Free
Press and the Bennington Banner fully
approve of President Lincoln's recent
proclamation. The Burlington Times
says "His reputation of Gen. Hunters
proclamation is wise act, and should re-
ceive the hearty commentator of all pa
triotic citizens"
70 1t is not surprising that the South
ern people do not manifest signs of re-
turning loyalty Immediately upon the &C.
cupation of their country by our troops.
1t is natural that the patient should make
wry faces while swallowing the medicine
which is to restore him to health. We
must wait patiently for the operation Of
the medicine which is to cure the malady
of secession.
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THE RUTLAND WEEKLY HERALD THURSDAY, MAY 90 1862.

consequent upon the others, what terms can
be offered to France and to her industrial
interests, in the event of her mediation be-
ing accepted and successful,
These, you may rely upon it, are the out
lines Of NJ. Mercier's instructions"
Mr., Layard's announcement seems to dis
pose of this "reliable" information.
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The departure Of convalescent soldiers
to their homes has left considerable room
in the Marine Hospital, and a fresh in
stallment of wounded from New York and
Baltimore hospitals is expected soon.
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New York. MAY 26

NC" Ufk, may 70.
Nearly all the Eastern soldiers at the New
England rooms were sent home this afternoon
t., he Fall River line. The red-tapists did
49, ii again for our wounded Massachu-
-, vs.. A large number are expected to,
u = r the steamer Spaulding.
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70 Another 100 pound gun has been
mounted on the \augatuck in place of the
Parrot gun which burst in the late action
on James River.
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COUNCIL OF CENsoRs. On Wednes
day, the 4th. of June, 1862, the Council
of Censors will hold their first session at
the State House, Montpelier. The first
Council met in 1885, and the 18th will
meet next month.
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N. I. BANKS,
Major Gen, Commanding.

The most obvious way to make dis
cordant political party unit is to kill all it.
members but one.
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Ga Marble operations have been re-
newed at the marble quarry east of Mid
dlebury.
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SECOND DISPATCH.

Brattleboro, May rs.
To Gen. BAXTER:
We shall pant to rasie tao and perhaps
four more Regiments Immediately. Come
prepared to indicate What can be done in your
section.
(SignedD F. HoLpRooK.
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New York, May &c, $50 PM.
the 9TH Regiment, Col. Lederts, is pass
ing down Broadway, en- route for Washing
ton.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-05-29

a. VIM. Joslin, of Virgennes, has
been appointed Deputy Sheriff of Addi-
son county.
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--On the 10th of Nav, Mr.. Morrill,, OF
Vermont, presented 20 the House of Rep
resentatives the petition of A. Wentworth,
Jr., Madison Sloat, J. d. Bridgman, A.
N. Swain j. A. Farnsworth, and others,
citizens OF Bellows Falls, praying for the
construction of ship canal from Lake
Michigan to the Mississippi River.
gT Gen. Phelps has advanced FIVE
miles above NV Orleans, and occupied
the town of Carrolton. Commodore Far
ragut has passed up the Mississippi Riv-
er and has undoubtedly reached Vicks-
burg, and is feeling his way to Memphis.
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F. A. Eastman, Esq, of Chicago, for
merly associate editor of the Montpelier
Patriot, has been appointed Aid-de-C Camp
to Brigadier Gen. Hamilton, in command
of division in Virginia.
A private named Charles Lamb, of
Company D, Sth Vermont Regiment,
died at Ship Island soon after the arrival
of the troops at that place.
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70 Memphis papers state that Gen
Curtis has taken Little Rock, Ark, and
is now descending the Arkansas River,
with the intention of making a junction
with the Federal forces at Mem phis.
@ A Union soldier having been fired
upon in Mumfresboro, Tenn. by con-
cealed foe, Gov. Johnston has caused the
arrest of twelve secessionists of that
place, including brother of Mrs. Ex-
President Polk
GO A dangerous disease has broken
out among the horses at Port Royal
Twenty have been shot and large num-
Der removed from camp, to prevent the
spread of the disease.
g 1t Is supposed that a combined
land and Laval attack will soon be made
on the batteries at Drury's Bluff, seven
miles below Richmond Commander Rod
gers officially reports that the rivers is
seriously obstructed at that point.
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II ARNES 81 WASHBURN'S
~ FLOWER SEEDS,
y. FESEs
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Francis Fem.

- ENERAL MCCLELLAN stands
~ the head OF all the Generals. And I'D
DR. Boyce's Topie Bitters ahead of all other lid
in the market.
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II R. BOYC E'S RITZ Xxi
are just what you need. Try them. AZ A
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~ ENERAL MCCLELLAN is DRIA
ING THR REBELS FROM OLD I'd
GINA. And 30 are DIR Boyses Tonic Rittd
driving from the Human Body all that rebels sgi1
Health and Happiness
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JOHN A. ANDREW.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1862-02-27

accrui to the country il, hereafter,
parties assume their original position,
"There never has been any reason
for the disruption Of the Republican
party. II has been, from the first, 8
unit In its support Of war. A straight
Republican ticket, is, therefore, Q
straight Union ticket; and whoever
shall vote fer the war and the restora,
tion ofthe Union. Go these vital is
suesRepublicans have no reservations,
lfthe nominees 70 the Democracy are
equally unequivocal, the success OIL
either may be received as a Union
victory.
"Those who received the 'uuion' Of
last fall as an earnest Of the permanent
abandonment OF the Republican party,
nistook at once its purpose and its
effect. The mission of the Repuhli,
can party has not yet been accom-.
plished, and it will live long after
the present rebellion and its traitorons
instigators have been crushed out.
1t is proper, therefore even now, that
its organization should be preserved.
20 the Republican leaders, having
accomplished all their party objects
by the union movement, and got
few offices and positions they could
never have obtsined withontit, now
cOolly kick it aside when it has sefv.
ed its turn. and resume their old organ
ization. They Go It'll a manner most
offensive to their Democratic allies,
who are called "limping patriots bro't
into line" There is a moral in the
history of this Union C eat which will
not be without it's value upon the
Democratic masses hereafter. Were
joice that the Republicans are once
to resume their organization,
and to tender the old issues to the
country that they bave previously aG-
vocated, for, after the experience OF
the past, we entertain no doubt what
the result will be when the people have
q chance to vote.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1862-02-27
Latest News.
NASHVILLE OCCUPIED BY OUR
TROOPS.
HARRIS AND THE
TENNESSEE MILITIA.
The Federal Flag FIOniinE Over
the State House.
Price Retreating in Missouri--Destruc-
tiOn of Military Stores.

ST. LOUIS, February 25.-The Re.
publican's Cairo dispatch says the oc.
cupatiou of Nashville is confirmed
The troops took possession without
opposition. Floyd fed, as usual
The report that Governor Harris had
ordered all Tennessee troops to lay
down their arms and 90 home is also
confirmed. The Tennessee Legisla.
ture is called for next Monday. No
opposition to Union movements is
made any. where on the Cumberland.
1t is reported that white flags are fly.
ing at Memphis.
CAIRO, February 25.-Nasbville.
yesterday, was occupied by 10000
troops under General Buell.. The
Federal Flag is now flying over the
State House.
The Tennessee Legislature adjourn.
ed on Saturday week, and met again
yesterday at Memphis. 1t is reported
that Commissioners have been ap,
pointed to confer with the Federal
authorities at Washington, to arrange
terms for the transfer Of allegiance,
and that Governor Harris has offered
to turn the Confederate forces over to
the Union.
LOUISVILLE, February 25,-A de-
serter from the rebel army arrived al
Munfordsville o,day. He reports the
national flag flying over Nashville,
and that the rebels pretend to be con.
centrating 100000 men at Murfrees
boro', intending to give battle there.
ST. LOUIS, February 25.-Gencral
Halleck this morning telegraphed Gen
eral Mcclellan as follows:
"Price's army has been driven from
his strong post at Cross Hollow
The enemy left his sick and wounded,
and such stores as be could not de.
stroy. and burnt the extensive barracks
at that place to prevent our troops
occupying them. General Curtis says
most OF our provisions for the last ten
days have been taken from the en-
envy.
CHICAGO, February 25.-Oficial
returns show 321 killed, 1854 wound.
ed, and $50 missing in McC lernaud's
Division at Fort Donelson.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1862-02-27

TIMELY WARNING.-Every mother
should be prepared to act in the ca
pacity of both nurse and physician to
her children. she can, if she will, dis.
charge these duties much better .han
any one she can employ. Ifshe does
not she ought to know that there is a
medlsine prepared by an old nurse
and female physician, which has stood
the test of MANY MANY years, and is
the most perfect thing on earth for
children teething; it also cures Wind
Colir, Dysentery, Diarrhea, and is
sure to regulate the bowels. We say
to every mother, do not let your own
prejudices of others, stand in the way
of the relief that will be sure-yes ab.
solutely sure-to follow the use Of
MRS. WlNSLOW'S Soothing Syrup.
1t is sold everywhere, at rs cents a
bottle. Office, 13 Oedar.street, New
York, a - Jan. 4w
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1862-02-27
Athens Messenger opposes Lin,
coin

Athens Messenger opposes Lin
coin.
The MESSENGER DONKEY raves and
fumes last week, he viii no doubt in
few weeks be able to give us a few
words in the Messenger, tending to,
wards a support Of the policy of the
administration, on the Destruction Of
Property, and protection of the rights
of peaceable citizens. Permit us Mr.
Donkey to give you a text OF too, and
don't pay TOO much imp ortance to the
tecnicality of the grammatical con,
structiOns.
81 deem il proper 10 say that the first ser,
vice assigned to the forces hereby called
forth will probably be to repossess thu
Places, and property which have been seizec
from The Union, and in ever event the ut
most care will be observed, consis tently with
the objects aforesaid, to avoid any de vosta
tion, any distru tion Of or Inference wilh
property, or any disturbance OF peaceful cit
zers in any part Of the conntry. - Presi-
dent Lincolns Proclamation, Apl. Is, 81.
Again tue President talks it right
oct, and 80 Car as he is concerned, he
has acted on this doctrine, but in some
instances he has been headed by a
radical crew such as the Editors oi
the Messenger and journal.
81 have been anxious and careful that the
inevitable conficRfOr this purpose shall not
degenerate into a violent and remorseIess
revolutionary struggle. ."---[Lincoln' 8 late
message,
The Major Generals have had this
doctrine urged upon them, aud they
all proclaimed it, except Fremont,
Phelps and a few smaller craft, but
thank God they are headed now, and
the Democracy were the first in the
present congress to come up.to the
support Of the President. They had
not far to 60, because these were al
ways the doctrines Of the Democratic
Party. Now there are quite a mum
Der Of the conservative Republicans o.
Congress who are acting with the
!
Democracy, this gives us assurance
that the President will be sustained in
his doctrine Of interference with
the present status Of slave property
The want Of loyalty on the part Of
these Editors Is becoming very promi.
nent. In fact these Radical Disunien
lists progressing to the good old Alb
olition Doctrine, that the Constitution
is "league with Death and a
covenant with He'll"
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1862-02-27
SpiaI 0otitits,
Mrs WINSTON VS.. Crying ChIidre

uTS WinSIOW VS.. Crying Children
Are you distul bed at night and
broken OF your rest by sick child suf
fering and crying with the excrucia-
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at once and get a bottle OF Mrs. Wins.
lows Soothing Syrup. 1t will relieve
the poor little snffe rer IMMEDIATELY
depend upon it; THERE is NC MIsTAKE
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earth who has ever used it, who will
not tell yeu at once that it will regul-
ate the bowels, and give rest TO the
mother and relief and health to the
child operating like magic. 1t is
perfectly safe to use, in all cases, and
pleasant to the taste ard is prescrip.
ton Of one of the Oldest and best fe.
male physicians and nurses in the
United States. Price 25 cents. Of.
flee 13 Cetar-street, New York. Sold
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