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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-07-24
Letter from Maryland.

We are permitted to make the following
extract from private letter from DIR. S. G.
Perkins, at present serving as a Captain in
the First Vermont Cavalry. DR.. p. is known
to many of our readers as a gentleman of
high ability and fine culture, who observes
closely, thinks deeply, and is accustomed to
express bis thoughts with bodness and can
dor. The opinions expressed in the extract
here given to the public relate to aquestion,
which is, at this moment, stirring the mind
of the nation to its profoundest depths, and
they will no doubt command the attention, to
which the intelligence of the writer and the
intrinsic Importance of the subject entitle
them.
HAGERsTowN, Md, July 13.
/ cannot make out whether this campaign
is to be checked here or not. In my opinion
it would be folly to pause at this point. But
] cannot crticise Providence. Every hours
duration of this war makes the destruction of
slavery M ore sure. Slowly, step by step,
| the powers at Washington have been driven
by necessity that, with a stern but loving
face, like the Greek Nemesis, has compelled
end of slavery in the country. i will stake
what little reputation I have as prophet on
this prediction We can never end this war,
nor will full and complete success crown our
arms, till we make common cause with the
negro, arm him, and trust him as weaker
brother, and, by combination of terror and
determination, destroy the race of slavehold-
ers on this continent. ...s..
| / know this will be terrible course
bloody and horrible. But by what sort of
cateclysm can any one expect the two hun
dreI years of torture and wrong, through
which American slavery has grown down
into the midst of our era, to be closed ? Its
horrors and wrongs must be represented in its
close, or all the teachings of the past are a
lie, The pirate does not close his eyes on
earthly scenes, after years of rapine and
blood like the quiet farmer, whose life has
sent up one long hymn and prayer of labor
to the throne Of God. No man can com.
pletely separate himself, no system can
wrench itself from the inevitable sequence
of the past, so far as this world goes and !
look to see those fair Southern homes, which
have stood forth SO brilliantly, sink amid
blood and fire. The industry of the South
has wrapped itself in the Nesuss of slavery
The poison has penetrated every fibre of its
organization, and, like old Herades, it can
only expiate Its weakness and its SIN, through
funeral pyre, that shall consume every yes.
tige of its earthly form. To the hands Of
the North have been committed the sword
and fame of ayengng justice. With knife
and cautery must we pursue this cancer te
all its ramiGcations, unmindful of the writh.
ing and greans of the victim. Our National
Life and the hopes Of the ages are tied to the
thoroughness of our work. We must un.
furl this banner freely to the winds of heav.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-07-24
THE NINTH VERMONT IN BALTI.
MORE.
Enthusiastic Reception by the Citisens-
Display qt Flags &c.
Correspondence OF the N. Y. Times

'''s'"''"S"' NcSePtVH " Hft SfVseWs-
Display qf Flags sc.
Correspondence OF the N. Y. Times
Baltimore, July IL.
The reception accorded to the Ninth
Vermont from the people of Baltimore
was one of the most flattering description,
and will be long remembered by the
members of the Regiment, as well as by
all loyal citizens, with pride.
The bulletins of the different newspa-
per establishments, with the exception of
one or two, announced the fact of their
expected arrival at II NJ. At the office
of the Clipper the notice was pested up {:
"The Ninth Vermont Regiment will ar
rive II o'clock.
TURN OUT AND WELCOME THEM"
As early as IL o'clock crowds of citi-
zens, ladies and children, dressed in their
best promenade costumes, began taking
their places on the sidewalks of Balti-
more and Exeter streets, waiting the ap-
pearance of the Green Mountain Boys.
All the private houses with few excep-
tions, hung out that celebrated emblem
which KEY immortalized in song as the
'Star-Spangled Banner Little boys and
girls displayed it proudly from the steps
of dwellings and street corners, while the
doors were arched with bunting beauti-
fully festooned with centre pieces, con-
tanning appropriate notices of 'Welcomep
The Monumental City, if one can judge
from these enthusiastic manifestations, is
Union to the core.
A few minutes after II, the train con-
tanning the Vermonters arrived at the de-
pot at the foot of Exeter street. AS they
left the cars they proceeded up Exeter
street to Baltimore. and along Baltimore
to the street leading to Washington de-
pot. Their entire march through the
streets was a continued ovation. Z few
secesh gentry standing on the corner of
Calvert and Baltimore streets, sneered a
little, but they were in such a decided
minority that no notice was taken of
them. Iced lemonade, cakes, &C., were
handed to the men by the citizens, and
the officers were literally loaded down
with boquets of flowers. One little girl
of about five years old ran out into the
street with beautiful wreath, and gave
it to one ofth officers, who in turn took
her up in his arms and kissed her. She
returned to her parents who were stand
ing on the sidewalk, quite pleased with
the soldiers kiss.
The regiment was much admired for
their full ranks and the fine appearance
of the men. They marched exceedingly
well, and seemed to be in a fair state of
discipline for new recruits.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-07-24
EF The North Star Dem.) sums fup

CO The North Star (Dem.) sums Iup
its opinions of the recent Democratic
Convention at Bellows Falls as follows
an short, there seems to us to have
been want of that bold, full-toned, pa
triotic sentiment characterizing the pro-
ceedings which the war crceis demands.
Entertaining these views, we do not feel
it our duty at present, if at all, to give our
support to the nominations. We are not
strenuous about supporting party organi-
cations at this time for mere partys sake.
The country, the Government-yea, the
Administration, demands now the cordial
and united support of all loyal citizens in
one mighty effort to meet and overcome
armed rebellion"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-07-24
DISGRACEFUL.
White River Junction, July II

White River Junction, July II.
Yesterday Captain Sweet, of the 18th
U. S. Infantry, sent an officer from West
Lebanon, N. Fl. to Norwich, VT, to open
recruiting office, who hoisted the Amer
lean ensign on the hotel. During the
night, after II o'clock, party of seces-
sionists, who have lately been very open
in their conduct and rejoicing over the So
called retreat of Gen. Mcclellan, placed a
ladder against the house-got up on the
roof and sawed the flagstaff in two, car
rying away the flag. They also broke
the blinds of the windows, and committed
other outrages. Capt. Sweet, immediate
ly on learning these facts, started for Nor
wich another flag, aud will have an arm.
ed guard to protect it.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-07-24
es-M;ss Rboda K;no of Brattlebor

eyMiss Rhoda King of Brattleboro, an
old lady of 60, was so badly burned on the
4th, that her recovery is thought impossible.
Her dress took fire in the stoves her sister IN
trying to extinguish the flames was also badly
burned.
The EIGHTH VERMoNT.-Dr. II. IL. Gil
lett, Assistant Surgeon in the sth Vermont
Regiment has been promoted to Surgeon OF
the same Regiment, and Hospital Steward
S. III. Currier has been appointed Assistant
Surgeon.
Sergt. Major George N. Carpenter has
been appointed 1st Lieut. Co. c, vice b. b.
Wright, resigned.
sBThe Subsistence Order Of Gen. Pope
is having a two fold good efiect,-upon the
soldiers Of his command, and upon the loyal
masses of the country.
gThe hoary old traitor, Gen. Twiggs,
died at Augusta, Georgia, on the 18th Of
July.
g. We learn of the death Of one of the
cavalry regiment, Charles Devino of Win
ooski. While employed in the hospital, ne
burst blood vessel and expired almost IN
stantly.--[ Free Press. ad
- Brigade Surgeon Charles L. Allen Of
Middle5ary, has been ordered to report ior
duty to Gen. David Hunter, commanding
Y IL. !. = - - ~
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-07-24

to denounce Mr.. Dillingham; as a rene
gade to his old party. But when such
men as he are read out of the Democratic
party by John Cain and Hiram Atkins,
we may safely conclude that it is not Mr..
Dillingham; but themselves who are the
"outs," and that little else but the name
and form of Democracy remains with
them. We shall
ourselves vote the Union ticket"
We commend the above extracts to
the thoughtful consideration of all loyal
Democrats.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-07-24

A lad, eleven years old, who was bathing
IN pond near Hartford, last week, was
drawn by the water through a hole into the
dam, where he remained 80 hours with the
water up to his thighs. He was rescued and
is doing well.
Candidates for Office under the new tax
act are so numerous that it is said there will
be enough disappointed applicants to form a
respectable battalion in every State if they
choose to seek consolation in the military
service.
Probably the reason why 30 little was
written in the Dark Ages, was that people
couldn't see to write. nv -.f
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-07-24

e. The Bellows Falls Times says -
We understand that Mr.. G. w. Clarke,
Chelsea, who was placed upon the State
Committee of the secesh convention, held
in Bellows Falls, declines to serve there,
and with his fellow democrats is for the
Union Ticket, put up at Montpelier. All
right The good work goes ahead.
eg The State of Maryland has the
high honor of being the first State IN the
Union to pay its proportion OF the nation
al direct tax. Secretary Chase has ad-
dressed complimentary letter to the
State Treasurer acknowledging the re-
ceipt of the money, and expressing his
gra ification on seeing Maryland now
ike Maryland in the days of the old line,
coming forward with purse and sword, to
defend and support the American Union
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-07-24
STATE OF VERMONT.
ADJUTANT AND INsP. GEMS OFFICE }
WOODSTOCK, July 3, 1862. {
GENERAL opnpp Va .
GENERAL ORDER, NO. s.

GENERAL ORDER, NO. s.
In pursuance of requisition made by
the President Of the United States upon the
Governor of the State of Vermont, and in
accordance with the further communications
from the War Department, making it neces-
sary that an additional portion of the quota
OF troops from Vermont should be raised
without delay, II is hereby ordered, that
regiment OF lsiantry, to be denominae ed the
Eleventh Regiment of Vermont Volunteers
be Immediately raised in this State, TO serve
IN the Army Of the United States for the
term OF three years, unless sooner DISCHARGED.
Recruiting stations will be established
without delay, of which due notice will be
given.
BY order of His Excelency,
FREDERICK HoLBRooK,
Gov. and Commander-in-C Chief.
PETER T. WAsHBURN,
Adjutant and Inspector General.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-07-24

The Richmond Dispatch of July 2, says
that the mortality among the wounded
Union soldiers at Savage's Station is very
great.
A preacher in funeral sermon on
lady, after summing up all her good qualites'
added, that she always reached her hus'
band HE ha. -~;ti =. "
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-07-24

IF slav'ry am de cause OBJ de war, and
ought to be wiped out, den de niger am
de cause OBJ slavery and ought to be
wiped out too; kase thar would be no war
widout slav'ry, and thar would be no
slav'ry widout de niger. And who
made de niger? TAX kar dat you don't
wipe out too much !
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en-, and let all the earth see it !; and then our
resstless legions will march to the shores of
the Gulf, aud the United States will be ONE
forever.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-07-24
From the N, Y, Tribune.

Glory to the Green Mountain State -
Vermont Sends the First Regiment of the
300, ,000,-To Vermont belongs the hon.
or of putting in the field the first regi-
ment under the new call. The Vermont
Volunteers, Col. George J. Stannard, of
st. Albans, will arrive in this city on
"Wednesday morning. The prompt re-
sponse of this State is rendered the more
creditable by the fact that in all New
England, as well as elsewhere through
out the country, the most energetic efforts
have been set on foot to get the first Re-
giment in the field. Vermont leads the
van with her hardy sons, soon to be fol-
lowed by their brothers of New England,
and from all parts of the loyal States, to
swell the ranks of the army of the Union.
Essss .yGs sUgsFrom sthe Times. E-1ss '.-- sysiyi
The Green Mountain Boys First in
the Field-The First Regiment from
New England, under the new requisition,
bound for the seat of war, will pass thro'
this city tomorrow morning. The Regi-
ment is from the Hills of Vermont-the
men such as those who passed through
New York with green sprigs in their
caps, year ago. Since then, those har-
dy fellows have smelt gunpowder, and
have tasted battle-and on every field
have borne themselves with heroism
and fortitude worthy of their glorious
State. Their comrades now rush to the
rescue and with none the less alacrity
because their aid is so greatly needed,
and the work they have to achieve will
call forth so much of their native spirit
Had the Regiment arrived here but one
day sooner, so as to be present at the
great Union meeting, it would have Civ
en- an impetus to volunteering, though it
might have made New York ashamed Of
herself. Where are our volunteers under
the new call? Let there be at least one,
if not ten regiments in uniform by to-
night, to greet the Vermonters tomorrow
morning.
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The first step to greatness is to be
b nest. eT 90
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Ok anttana leratd.
THURSDAY, JULY "a.

royAL DEMOCRATIC PAPER ON
TIE SEMl-SECESSlON CONVEN-
TION.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1862-02-19
An Editor.

Reader, have you ever tried 10 draw an
Editor in yonr imagination If you have,
we ieei pretty confident that you widely
failed TO sketch a true representation
Some people have an idea that he is we'll.
dressed well>fed, well treated and we'll
esteemed, gentlemen that everybody is
anxious to make his acquaintance, that he
is invariably invited 10 every shop or
occasion" held within fifty miles around,
and that he lives on substantial fare and
richest delicacies. Oh-ho Such a pic
ture represents his Humble Self about as
much as the angel Gabriel favors a blind
oakum spinner with a lean herring in his
teeth Just think of it, wTetched editor
how they figure you in high-heeled patent
leather boots an1 French broad cloth, with
an expensive silk tile resting on your apex,
aud gracefully shading your right eye, your
pockets crammed with the "ready down."
everybody shaking your hand right and loft,
dancing at all the parties, found al the head
OF every great dinner or supper table, while
your family board is groaning beneath a
heavy store of tempting supplies, and your
house always the centre OF attraction 10 the
"best families !" We should be mex
pressively happy 10 see editors basking in
such bliss, for no other class OF people 80
richely deserve the luxuries and esteem OF
the world as The toiing weary editors
But also ike Peggy Brooms;iek's hens,
tthey've got 10 scratch Jor their iiUing!" Per-
mil US, if you please, 10 paint correct
scene of moderan editorial life in onr 'rural
districts" Come with us up you long
flight OF sla irs and we Will enter an editors
ssnetum. There he sits at his table, a
melanchoIic, care worn, outraged looking
Individual His habiliments (lhey were
once new broad cloth, but twas long ago,
before he become an editor, when he
was yet a''jour, ~ gisten with thick coat
of ink wherever free from rents. His hair
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1862-02-19
Affairs In NtmphiS.

A gentleman just arrived in Cincinnati,
from Tennessee, reports
Business in Memphis is completely pros
lrated. Two-lhiIds of the business houses
are closed altogether; the others keep open
from nine O'Clock in the morning uuiil three
in The afternoon. The streets are desoaie,
and not more Than one-hal: the dwellings
occupied. Shortly alter the breaking oai Of
the war about 1000 men left tor the North
Since then nine-tenths OF the able bodied
men OF the city have enlisted IN the Soaih =
ern army The women are very Jealous in
the cause OF secession and have formed more
than twenty societies for the manufacture
of wearing apparel for the soldiers Provis-
ions are very high IN The South as our read-
ers are already aware. In Memphis fonr
sells from SO 10 Si2 per barrel, bacon brings
80 10 40 cents per pound. Fresh pork is
sold al 10 cts per pound-the lowness OF
the price being accounted for by the fact
that salt is so scarce as 10 command StI per
sack Coffee is sold at from 60 10 rs cents
per pound, and would be dearer still but
for the plenlitude OF substitutes, which are
so freely used as 10 make the demand for
The genuine article very small The lead
ing men OF the South have so long been
accustomed 10 the use of Rye that they
find il easy 10 take instead of Rio
Unless the blockade is raised very soon
the DixiaEic progin inces will be resolved mo
one grand slate-a state of Egyptian dark
ness Candles are in demand al 81 % per
pound, and these very poor quality. The
scarcity OF coal has compelled the manu-
factnrers OF gas 10 mix great deal OF rosin
with the black diamonds. The consequence
is that the people OF Memphis see through
the gas darkiy, and are constantly crying
for ''ligh.-more light - Soap is another
scarce article. 1t sells as high as can-
dles-not less than dollar per pound
In boarding hoases, as a consequence. one
lather has 10 subserve the purpose OF sever
al faces. But the article which the South
ern heart most feels the need of, is whiskey,
and that has gone mp TO 50 80 per gallon
hardly to be had even at that.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1862-02-19
TWELFTH NIGHT.
BY FRANZ FaANeo.


Genteelly descended and connected wealthy
talented, and accomplished, of genial dis
position, Just returned from five Yeas res
idenee in Paris, bachelor OF thirty five, of
course Frank Allen was extensively scnl-
livatedr by bis friends and acquaintances
generally. He was eccentric, whimsical
very-well, thai only made him more at
tractive gave proof OF an original genius.
Your common geniuses may indeed affect
oddity, but It is never laUyrintine. One
glance gives you the clue, and they can
never again surprise you for you know all
the crooks and turns, all the ins and outs
of their zEIeetaiion indeed, by this you
know that il is an afeciaiion. Oddly fs
always native il can never be naturalized.
But, as We were saying, or rather intended
70 say, Frank Aliens oidity YVES innate.--
His popularity had been vastly increased Of
late By the the applause which had accrued
10 him as the profit of course of lectures
on ssFrance and the Emperor" AS this
was private affair, the audience being
composed of the select circle of friends 10
whom he chose to present tickets, of course
il was also very genieel affair. Each
one present, being pleased TO be thus dis
tingnished from the common outside null
titude, was in the best of humor, and IN
clined 10 do full honor 10 The Intellectual en-
teriainment provided for them, which, 10
do il justice, was really worthy o. great
commentator, though it might fairly be a
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1862-02-19
NUMBER Z.

is tangled and d:mly checkered with gray,
and his arm lrembles from excessive labor
Around him lie exchanges, half-wriiien
editorials, pufs, rejected manuscripts,
liberals propositions" and any number
of closely smoked cigar stumps, all IN adj
mirable confusion. He lrembes whenever
the door opens, fea:ing that so me hearliess
creditor has 'called in to see whether he
is prepared 10 setlle that little bill 10. day.
or that some angery, clustering bully has
dropped in,o who wishes s.to have salts
faction" for some Contemplate article"
which appeared in "the paper" expecting
TO take il out OF The poor victims corporation
Sole with COW hide and sharp pair OF
boot toes. He is his own foreman, COM
| posilor, pressman and devil" He cannot
afford 10 hire assistance. He has not seen a
/ whole dollar al one time since he tsworksd
! by the thousand" and his credit is refused
! by all the ''leading firms" in town People
regard him susPic:ously on the street, and
clap their hands OH their pockets, eyeing
| him askance, whenever he nears them.
He must be very careful how he speaks.
or his office will be sgulled," and he will
bs punished for treason No one shakes
his hand except now and then a hyopcrit-
lca' creditor, whoShopes 10 draw out the full
face OF the note which he holds against
him. by shake of the hand aud honied
phrases . But old Ink Keg can read the
man right through. His boots are heavy
brogans his hat is a dollar felt invention
which some generous hearted merchant
presente ed him ior fifteen-line puff and
he has carried no watch since he was bus-
mess agent Tor Grub & Sweat, new land
clearers. He gels his pencies wherever
he can, swaps old exchanges on bad ci-
gars, and does without ale. lie lives on
promises 10 pay, and is growing rich on
poverty. Poor man, he mas done much for
the place, but when he asks for decent
living no one hears him. The good peo-
Ple' OF the village are rewarding his labors
with calumny and abuse, injuring his re pu-
talon all they can and pilfering his scanty
dues. Who would no: be an editor :
lis fun 10 sit in the dingy daylight, or by
taliow- dips glare, writing lill old Death
blows out our candle with breath oi
starvation.