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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-11-27
MontneIier, Nov. q, 1862.

Montpelier, NOV. Il, 1867.
DEAR Herald The Militia Bill, after
divers amendments, propositions, alterations,
etc., was finally passed in the House as a fair
specimen of patchwork. The section which
elected most comment provides for the exemp-
ton of persons ''conscientiousy serupulous OF
bearing arms" leaving it with the selectmen
to determine the equivalent" which might
range anywhere from fifty to two hundred and
fifty dollars. This, one member denomr ated
a conscience not their own," but one given
them by the selectmen, who are to be consti-
tuted board to appraise mems consciences !
but inasmuch as it was designed to fix the
sum according to the ability to pay, it had
better be amended so rs to read " faancialla
conscientious OF not bearing arms 1t was
finally found out that the Constitution would
admit of no such measure of such "scrupulous
consciencesn by selectment but the equva-
lent was for the services, and not for the con-
sciences or the ability to pay, and the limit
was SCI at S75. Divers other plans were
proposed to exempt Quakers without pay, but
all overruled. The best of them was motion
to restrict the provision to Quakers only, as if
they only had Conscientious ecruples" The
mover feared too many would shirk from
bearing arms, 'men who did not fear man or
devil, but had money" One suggested that
all such would be likely, if his motion prevail
ed, to buy broad -brims and sbad-belly drab
coats, and escape. After the House was well
weary of amendments, Mr.. Twltchel, of Town
send, made the most sensible speech of all in
twenty words, sewing "his constituents sent
him here under the especial direction to make
thorough law for the enrolment and organi-
zaton of the militia"
The Senate is hard at work adding new
patchwork to the Miti. Bill What the
thing will be when completed it is impossible
to guess.
An attempt was made to-day to fix day of
final adjournment, but the House was not able
to agree upon the day, so the people must
CRAFTY themselves and "nurse their wrath to
keepit warm," against the return of their
representatives.
CAPITOL.
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HON. CORRESPONDENCE.

DEAR HERALD.-The question of militia
law has been decided so far as relates to an
organization. The House has determined,
contrary to a vote of instruction under which
the committe on military acted in forming the
bill which they reported to the House, that 1t
is not wise nor necessary at the present time
to have any organization for the State. A bill
has been real, considered and passed to its
third reading, to enroll the able-bodid men for
the purpose of drafting, pretty much after the
system now existing Mr.. Gardner of Ben
nington, and Mr., Cushman of Rochester ar
gued strongly and well for the former, Mr.
Royce of Berkshire, and several others for the
latter plan. The vote was decided whether
wisely or not, time may determine. The mar
tial spirit is deeply stirred, but whether it
would be well to organize and educate it, or
leave it at rest till demanded, depends upon
the turn affairs take inside and outside of the
nation 1t is certainly very desirable to be
prepared for every emergency, but still more
desirable that no such emergency may ever
arise to make us regret the want of due pre-
paration. The warlike ardor which prevailed
in the early part of this session has marvel
lously subsidized, and the great affairs of the
country forgotten, since the Legislature has
gone into the consideration of local matters.
One would hardly know we had a country out
side the State, or needs beyond the securit- of
special interests. 1t takes loud call to
awaken the spirit of patriotism, and rouse it to
proper attitude for immediate and decided
action. 1t certainly can be desired by no one
to excite needless military spirit, or useless,
expensive and foolish demonstrations. The
bill of the committee did not contemplate an
expensive organization, but simply an enroll
ment, offering and drilling two days year,
somewhat after the fashion Of the old laws.
As matters now stand no demonstration and
no organization will be required. The wisdom
of this plan will be tested before another year
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-11-27
RUTLAND VT. THURSDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER o. 1862

epels) drove IRON amongst III m on account
, OF hls abolition harangaeS and disturbances -
10 state it truly, because he stood up man
fully for the Union, slavery or no slavery,
against the most fearful odds And that pa
| per, IN effect at least, denounces him because
he did not quietly succumb to the rebellion,
without making any disturbances" and il
/ denounces the administration in express terms.
for appointing such man military governor
/ OF Texas, and exclaims that that is the course
1t takes to conclate and create good feeling in
the seeded States What other course could
have been taken by the administration for
this purpose? Should it have appointed
man who "agreed with majority of his
slaveholding neighbors in Texas at the pres
ent time-and therefore necessarily a rebel
Is that what the Sentinel means A.? Would it
conclllate the people of Texas and "create
good feeling among them by having a good,
sound rebel and traitor appointed military gov
ernor over them?
Mr.. Hamilton stood up manfully for the
Union in Congress, and is one of the few
Southern members who did not afterwards
succumb to the rebels He is one of the noble
but small band of Southern shareholders, who
surrounded by armed rebels and traitors, sac
ritced property, the ties of home and family,
suffered the greatest personal danger and
through all remained steadlast in his alegi-
ance to the Union. Like Andy johnson of
Tennessee, he deserves the warmest almira-
ton of all lovers of their country. And we
repeat that we have seen nothing more astsnish-
ing in any northern journal, not excepting the
most ardent and abject worshippers of Fer
nando Wood and brother Ben, than the Sea.i-
NETS abuse of this rare Southern patriot
In conclusion we would remind the Seatiael
that we have nowhere accused it of disloyaltv.
We referred to Mr.. Hamton's course. and the
comments Of the Sentinel as exhibiting two
specimens of loyalty,-in other words. two
views Of what constitutes loyalty in these
times one frem the slaveholding state of Tex
as, the other from the free state of Vermont.
Which specimen meets our warmest admi
ration can be readily inferred from what we
have written.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-11-27

New York, Nov. "a.
The steamer Roanoke. from New Orleans
the 18th and Havana the Goth, has rived.
Among the passengers are Gen. Arnold and
staff, en- route to Boston.
Gen. Arnold is suffering under paalvtic
stroke.
Military Gov. Shepley has issued a procla-
nation calling upon loyal electors of the first
and second congressional districts of Louisiana
to choose representatives 10 congress and has
appointed the Sd of December as the dav for
holding elections.
One hundred and twenty-four men Of tho
Sth Vt. Regiment, captured on the 4tb Of Ss,,-
tember by the rebels, were returned r. Nau
Orleans the 18TH
Seven were shot by the rebels for having
enlisted in New Orleans.
Three former confederates who had also en-
listed in the 9Th, also Sergeant Wells and pri-
vate Spear, both of Royalton, Vt, were de-
tanned at Vlcksburg, and four died during cap
tyity. A
Total, l40 Returned.
Gen. Butter seized and closed the bank of
New Orleans for sending four hundred and
five thousand dollars in spec e, within 60 davs,
to the Rebel Government. III
This specie had been previously reported
to Gen. Butler as having been sent away,
which was not the fact.
Cavalry reconnoissances from Gen. Welt
zels force captured 2 cannon within miles Of
Baton Rouge.
The Delta of the 18th exposes transactions
of E. Grantheran & Co. with the Rebels, and
duplicates the French Consul. ra
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-11-27

lNTERvENTIoE.-The extraordinary news
reaches US that France has at last proposed tc
England joint mediation in the American
quarrel. Without doubt the same proposition
was made by France to Russia, for Earl Rus
SELL IN his reply to the French Minister saws
cup to the present time the Russian govern
ment has not agreed TO cooperate, although il
may support the endeavors of England and
France" Although Earl Russell declin.s to
JON France in a proposal of mediation, be-
cause, as he AYERS, there are as yet no signs
that it would be received by the United States
with favor, the fact is not to be taken as indie
alive of friendly spirit on the part of the
English government, and we are inclined to
think the proposition of France is not abso-
lutely rejected, but that its acceptance is
merely postponed in the hope that Russia may
yet be induced to join the alliance This dis
closure of the intentions of the French En-
peror is well calculated to startle the Ameri-
can people, and we trust will have the effect
to arouse Government to redoubled energy
in the prosecution Of the war. Nothing but
instant action in the field and overwhelming
victories will prevent the most grave foreign
troubles.
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from private letter that Capt L. V. N.
Hitchcock of the 7th Regiment has been APP
pointed A. A. A. General and Chief upon the
staff Of Brig, Gen, Dudley of the I'd brigade,
LIST division; thai the health of the regiment
has greatly lmproyed and that the report of
the court of inquiry into the conduct of the
regiment at Baton Rouge has been made 10 Gen
Butler, but was not at the date of the letter
made public Those who heard the testimony.
the writer states, say it was in favor of the
regiment, 7'f
SOLDIERS AID SooiETY.-The Ladies of
the Soldiers Aid Society win meet at the
house of Jacob Edgerton on Tuesday, the
18th, at one O'Clock P NJ.
\ full attendance is requested.
Mrs. c. NJ. DAvEr, Sec'y.
VERMONT CoTToN.--We have received a
letter from Mr.. j. Clark Andrews, enclosing
specimen of cotton raised by him in the town
of Mount Holly in this county. 1t was raised
from seed procured from Mississippi, which
was planted on the 18th of last April Mr..
Andrews writes:
I" 1t has grown finely, and stands now four
feet and two inches in height and makes a
splendid arpearance IN the house. 1t has four
pods or boles that have come to MATURITY
The sample enclosed is one-quarter Of one bole,
nd
ed seeds (some four or five boles dropped from
the plant before they were ful y grown), con-
sequently the sample is oEe-sixteenth of my
crop. leave you to Judge of the probabili-
ties Of cotton panic in Vermont
THE ORANGE Co. TELEGRApH.- Messrs
{, NJ. Stone Il Co., who have just purchased
the Telegraph, announce that Capt. j. T. Drew
is to assume the entire editorial and financial
control of that paper; and that it is his inten-
ton to buy the paper if he can obtain the sup
port and patronage of the people of Orange
County. We hope Capt. Drew will receive
the support in his new position, which his SER
vices to his country in the field and his suffer
ings in the prisons of the South give him a
claim to. t.r.. . ,... ...-.. ..t
In a list of soldiers buried by A. j. Case,
undertaken for the army, from Nov. 2 to Nov
% inclusive, published in the Tribune. we no.
tice the following from Vermont: R. B.
George, Co. A, 4th Vt.,-Fort Wood, Cyp.
Hills; Judson P. Howard, New England
Home, Rutland, Vt; R. C. Bailey, Co. l, 9th
Vt,-Fort Columbus, Cyp. Hills; Robert F.
Smith, Vt.,-New England Home.
MORE CAVALRY HoRsEs.-Col. Preston
started from st. Johnsbury and Barton,
Wednesday, Nov. 10, with two hundred and
twenty-five horses for the Vermont cavalry
the lot which were sent on two weeks ago, ar
rived in New York in good order, and were
forwarded to Washington.
MORE CoUNTERFEITs. Geo. White has
been arrested in New York for counterfeiting.
Plates on the following banks, among others,
were seized: bank of Orange County, Vt,
S5's Manufacturers Bank, Troy, N. Y,
$5's; Commercial Bank, Glenns Falls, N. "
S5's; Liberty Bank, Providence. N. Y,
SOS.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-11-27

IMPORTANT MILITARY ORpER.-The Sec.
retary of war has issued an order dated Nov
p, that all persons in military custody who
have been arrested for discouraging enlistments
etc, shall be released; and also, that such
persons as have been arrested in rebel States
by the military commanders or Governors
thereof for disloyalty or hostility to the Gov
ernment, may also be discharged on giving
their parole, but such persons are still subject
TO military surveillance, and may be again ar
rested on breach of their parole; and such
persons may leave the loyal States if they SO
elect. The order is not to operate, however,
to discharge any person who has been in arms
against the Government, or who by force Of
arms has resisted the draft
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-11-27

We invite The attention of the Legis-
lature to the speck Of war which is rising up
from the European horizon. 1t may become a
great black cloud, and overspread the entire
heavens, and burst upon our country with de-
vastating fury in a few weeks. In that event
would an organized militia in this State be en-
tirely useless? Why may not provision be
made for equipping, arniing and drilling from
three to five regiments ? There is no pract-
cal difficulty in the way. Men enough will
readily volunteer in such reserve corps, and
run the chances of being called to the field.
Let provision be made for arming three or four
regiments of volunteers ....
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-11-27
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
By the President.
EDWARD Bates. Atty Gen'l.

The Tribune's Washington correspondent
says that there is the highest authority for say
ing that the letter of Gen. Scott, a copy of
which Mr.. John Van Buren, obtained by some
means best known to himself, and made pub
lie, has never been seen by President Lin
coin.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-11-27
Offert's Cross Roads.
Montgomery Co., NIL, No,

Montgomery Co., NIL, Nov. 25.
This morning at daylight body of Rebel
cavalry crossed the Potomac, said to be sixty
strong, entered Poolesville, seized Messrs.
Cheney and Sergeant, the Government tele-
graph operators stationed there, in bed, parol-
ed them and permitted them to telegraph their
mishap to Washington.
Their boldness has caused much excitement
n this neighborhood. m
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-11-27

The New York World says that unless
the President withholds bis Emancipation Pro-
clamation, the moral sense of the civilized
world will justify the interference Of foreign
nations in behalf of the rebels Fortunately,
the World newspaper, is not an exponent Of
I" the moral sense of the civilized world" 0st-
side the slareholding Confederacy.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-11-27

w NV.
The President has issued the following or
EXECUTIVE MANSION, Nov l3, 1862
Ordered, by the President of the United
States, that the Attorney General be charged
with the superIntendence AMI direction of all
proceedings to be had under the act of Con-
gress of 18th July, 1862, entitled "an act to
suppress insurrection, punish treason and re-
belion, seize and confscate the property of
Rebels, and for other purposes,.s in so far as
may concern the seizure, prosecution and con-
demnation of the estate, property and effects
of Rebels and traitors, as mentioned and pro-
vided r in the fifth, sixth and seventh sec
tions of the said act of Congress. And the
Attorney General is authorized and required
TO give 10 the Attorneys and Marshals Of the
United States such instructions and directions
as he may find needful, and .ouching all such
seizures, prosecutions, and condemnation; and,
moreover, to authorize all such Attorneys and
Marshals, whenever there may be reasonable
ground to fear any forcible resistance to the
act in the discharge of their respective duties
in this behalf, to call upon any military officer
in command of the forces of the United States
to give them such aid, protection and support,
as may be necessary to enable them safely and
efficiently to discharge their respective duties I;
and all such commanding officers are required
promptly to obey such call and to render the
necessary service, as far as may be in their
power, consistently with their other duties.
[Signed
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
By the President.
EDWARD BATES, Atty Gen'l.
In accordance with this order, the Attorney
General viii shortly issue specific instructions
to United States Attorneys and Marshals for
carrying into effect the provisions of the act to
which reference has 3, en- made.
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HOME COI,aEsPONDENCE.

We have received two accounts of the exhi-
biuon of the "Philomathesan Society," Of
Mlddlebury College As we can make room
for only one (and one, moreover will be sufi-
cient), we publish the following
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[oFFIcIAL.l
Executive Order.
CAPITOL,
NVashir

Washington, Nov. "a.
The President has issued the following or
DON.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-08-08

The Ohio Committee in Washington bad
an interview with Capt. Fox, Assistant Sec.
rotary Of the Navy, on tho subject Of Che
exposed condition Of Ohio and IndiaeA
along the Kentucky border. They repre-.
sented that no way was so efEectDal for
guarding tho border as an efficient guHbeat
force on the Ohio river, and were gratiied
to fud the Navy Department very cordial
in cooperating in their views.
The Navy Department promised the
Committees as many gunboats for service
exclusively on tho Ohio tiyeg rs they want
ed. Ten small boats, drawing only two
feet of water, have already been selected
and inspected BY agents Of the Navy De-
parlment, The Secretary stated that 8
heavy force should at once be set 10 work
to cut these boats down, put on thick wood
en- bnlworks, and plate with igon after ahe
most approved models, Zach boat IS cal
culated 70 carry two guns. apd be, able to
patrol the Ohio river anywbere from is
mouth 10 Pittsburgh. Tbese beats viii be
hurried thfongh, mounted, and pnt IN com
mission as soon as possible.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-08-08
s,anderers Refuted.

We are permitted to make the following ex-
tract from letter received by Jos. L. RAwsoN,
from his brother E. A. RAwsoy, Adjutant of the
I'D Regiment The letter is dated Memphis,
Tenn, July %, 1862:
"Every day we hear bad stories from
Fremont, about Col. BucKLASD and Dr. JogS B
RICE. don see how folks at home find out 81
much more against our officers that we do here
never heard word other than praise abou
Col. BucklanG or Surgeon Rice until heard il
from Fremont Why DIR. Rice is so popular
here that Gen. Denver appointed him Brigade
Surgeon before he ever saw him. At any time
you hear one word against the character of either
Col. Buckland OF Surgeon Rice as officers of the
I'D Ohio Vol. Infantry give the lie to the dirty,
foul-mouthed men, and she-deviis who dare ut
ter such falsehoods, and bring me up as yom
authority, if necessary. | am so situated that
have the best opportunity in the world Of know
ing all about the field and staff officers. For that
reason | can voueh for the good conduct as Off.
GERS, of the Colonel and Surgeon"
This, We think, is sufficient to stop the mouths
of the wicked slanderers of Colonel Buckland
Surgeon Rice, and all other officers of the 72d.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-08-08
Ernm u,e Aa,l. oh,e s,enlmcnt.

We have before as letter frem JAMES MAX
WELL, who for i've years was employed in tn
.Journdl office and now Sergeant in Co. r, 49u
Ohio Regiment, dated al. Battle Creek, Tennes.
see July e9th. James was first rate printer
and makes capital soldier. Wegive few ex-
tracts from the letter;
uIiept NJ + Tyler bas been ,,romotod to tho
Captaincv of company /, Of our regiment. there
i now, a vacant T;c;rtensntc, IN nm, cr,,,nar,-
which Orderly Tntten il suro Of"
nc thinKs the war Is iot going TO pe over IN
much less thah year. ana IS relolced TO know
that they are soon TO nave more soldiers TO sus-
tain the laws and put down the cursed rebelllon'
OF the offering of new regiments his opinions
are sound and We believe the policv of the Gov
~ .l',
ei'o' vi O''o - ~ 'ii0 '''"o S"u' ~
81 am firmly OF the opinion that some, II not
the most OF the othcers OF the new regiments
should be appointed from among the tried, IN
telligept and deserving n-commlssloned ott
GERS OF the older regiments oil the State. Inc
necessities of the country are such that the new
reglenes now lortns, h;t rue IL
All tbe time thew viii have viii be needed 10
drill the men, and no opportunity will be affor-
ded the ofhcer' 10 learn from the "oooS' the SIM
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-08-08

The Pewabic Company, Lake Superior, has
made contract with the Navy Department 10
furnish l0Otons ofeopper bolts, about four inch
es in thickness, thirty 10 thirty-six inches in
length, one end pointed.
Captain Carter, of the steamer Michigan, has
recruited over 1850 men for the naval service,
and he is still filling up the wooden walls.
The gold bored ont Of the depths Of the earth
at Canal Dover, in rusearawas county 3turns ON
10 be mica, much To the disappointment of th,
excited owners.
The New York Tribune OF the I'd msts says
aAnayal officer with the sanction Of the Navy
Department yesterday went on board the Re-
ceiving Ship North Carolina, at the brooklyn
Navy Yard, and selected from whole batch Of
volunteers eightean.nen, who are bound ,en 2
hazardous exploit the nature OF which u would
be contraband 10 publish"
In Maooapin county, Illinois recently, the
bones of man were found GA coal bed, capped
with two taet Of slate rock ninety feet below the
surface Of the earth, before the run cut any part
| away. fhe bones when found were covered
with 4 crust or coating of bard glossy matter a
black as coal itself but whom .seraped away lel
the bones white and natural - cAieeso Jesrl'sR
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-08-08
Doa,h in co. +. ao,h ohio RegImcnt.

DIED. July 9Th, at General Hospital, Coviug-
ton, KY, of chronic diarrhea, private Ross Will
son, of company F, 10th Regt, 0. ", U. s. A.
Whereas, 1t has pleased Almighty God to re-
move froin our midst our companion in arms
Ross Wilson; we who are left pass this our last
tribute of respect to his memory:
Rcsolucd That in the death of our brother
Ross Wilson, we have lost true patriot, brave
soldier, esteemed friend, faithful companion
and loving brother.
ResoIved, That in his death another family has
been caused to mourn the loss of a faithful hus-
band and loving father; that his company deep
ly sympathize with the bereaved family Of the
deceased in lamenting the loss of their departed
friend.
Resolued, That copy Of these resolutions be
sent to the Fremont Journal for publication.
l. o. T0TTEN, Chm.
c. c. LAvcuLIx Sec'v.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-08-08
Tbo Demand al INC Hour.

HAll Is going well, il you will only GIL up
the old regiments" said Gen. Burnside, in
his little speech in this City yesterday
"Giye me fifty Thousand recruits for my old
regiments, rather than one hundred thou.
sand men organized in new regiments
writes General Mcclellan. What other
testimony is wanted to prove the absolute
necessity of this measure SO urgently pressed
by us alreadys Fill up the skeleton regi-
meuts--suc is the immediate, imperative
demand Of the day IN Y. Times.