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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-10-02

that the present Is not the frst time that our
internal quiet has been disturbed by British
convicts and their descendants. The out
break which occurred few years since at
San Francisco was largely melted by the
misdeeds Of Australian telons and ticket.of-
leave men; and it is notorious that scarcely
IN individual contributed to the anarchy
which led to the existence of the Vigilance
Committee who was of American birth or
parentage."
This we regard as fair offset to some of
the ridiculous articles we see in the Southern
papers, and senseless speeches we hear from
Southern men, upon this subject.
They claim that owing to their nobler de-
scent, they must necessarily make better SOL
diers, and eventually overpower the North
through this superiority, In answer, we
might refer to the accounts continually reach
ing us of the eowardly, bru' al, inhuman out
RACES committed by degraded men of the
more southern rebellious States, worthy at
least of the " criminal descent charged upon
them above; but better testimony as to the
comparative merits of northern and southern
soldiers, is contained in a letter written by
George Washington to Mr.. Lund, June 9th,
1875. What he says is evidently as true
now as then. We have lately" he wrote,
chad general review, and | am much
pleased in informing you that we made a
better appearance and went through our
exercises much better than | expected.
The southern states are rash and blama-
BILE in the judgment they form of their breth-
rem of the four New England states dc
assure you, with all my Partially for my own
countrymen and prejudces against them, |
American army. They are astrong, vigorous
and hardy people, Injured to labor and toll,
which our people seldom are and though
our hot and eager spirits may suit better in a
sudden and desperate enterprise, yet in the
way in which wars are now carried on, you
must look for permanent advantages only
from that patient and persevering temper
which is the result of labor.
"The New Englanders are cool, considerable
and sensible, while we are all fire and fury.
Like their climate they maintain an equal
temperature, whereas we cannot shine but we
burn. They have uniformity and a stability
oil character to which the people of no other
states have any pretentions; hence, they will
and always must preserve their influence in
this great empire. Were it not for the draw
backs and disadvantages which the influence
OF their popular opinion on the subject of gov
eminent has on their army, they soon might,
and probably would, give law to it."
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-10-02
THE DEATH OF GEN. NELSON.
The following account Of the shooting Of
Gen Nelson by Gen Davis We take from
specisl dispatch To the Tribune.

Gen Nelson by Gen Davis We take from a
special dispatch to the Tribune.
A few minutes before o'clock, Gen Jeffer-
son c Davis of Indiana met Gen Nelson in
the hall of the Gait House, and attempted to
speak with him. Gen Nelson refused to
listen, and turned away. Davis followed him
to the other end of the hall, and again add
dressed him. Nelson now turned to him,
saying, do you wish to insult me, you cow
ardly puppy ?" and struck him at the same
time on the head. Davis did not retaliate on
the spot, but made through the crowd of
guests until he met an officer of his acquant-
ance, borrowed a pistol of him, and then
pushed TO the west door of the hall, where
Nelson was conversng with some gentlemen.
When within few feet of him, he cooked the
revolver, and fired instantly. The ball en-
tered Nelson's lett breast, intficting mortal
wound He managed to walk up stairs, to
Gen Buells room, where he fell on the floor,
Surgical attendance was Immediately called
but the General expired about thirty minutes
after he was shot. He was concious until
three minutes before his death. Among his
last words were, " | am murdered"
There had been, previously, bad feeling
between the two actors in the tragedy, on
account of Davis arrest and deprivation OF
command by Nelson
Last week Davis had been to Cincinnati
and laid his grievances, with charges against
Nelson, before Gen Wright, who restored
him to command.
The excitement created by the affair is in
tense Opinion as to where the blame belongs
is divided.
The following is from the Springfield Re-
publican:
1t is said there had been for some time a
teud between Gen Nelson and Gen jeff C
DAVIS, but the quarrel which led to the death
OF the former is told as follows: Gen Davis
reported to Gen Nelson that he had the
brigade assigned to his command, the citizens
OF Louisville, ready for service, and desired
to know 1t he could have arms for them.
allow many men have you ?" asked Gen,
Nelson. About 2500." About $500
About $500 ! You, q regular officer, and
report about the number of men in your com.
mand. Don't you know, sir, you should give
the exact number ?" "But, General" re-
piled DAVIS, 81 didn't expect to get the guns
now | only wanted to learn if | could get
them, and where, and having learned that, |
would ascertain the exact number needed.
and then draw them" about $500 |" per-
sisted Nelson. 81 suspend you from your
command, and order you to report to Gen
Wright, and I've a id mind TO send YOU
out of the city with provost guard" Gen
Davis went Immediately to Cincinnati, but
falling to find Gen Wright there, returned to
Louisville, and the fatal recontre occnrred
almost Immediately thereafter.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-10-02
The Secretary of the Treasurv h.

The Secretary of the Treasury has
under consideration well-digested
scheme, proposed by a prominent
merchant of the Southwest, by which
TO enable the government to bring
forward large amount of cotton and 9TH
er productions for expectation, and at the
sd re time to disarm the malice of Great
Britain by furnishing material for her
manufactures, to depreciate the credit of
the rebel currency, and to enhance very
greatly the value of the Federal currency.
and give stability to the credit Of the Fed
eral government. 1t is a matter of vital
Importance, and when developed will tend
Immediately to reduce the premium UPON
coin and and foreign exchange, and to
promote the ultimate prosperity of the
whole country and the solvency of many
who are now utterly insolvent.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-10-02

AN IMPORTANT ORDER.-An army
order having a direct and important
bearing upon the comfort and morale of
our soldiers was issued some time since.
1t is based upon an act of the last Con-
Rress, and provides that "the Quarter
masters Department shall issue, upon the
requisition Of the Medical Officer in charge
OF any hospital or depot of sick and
wounded soldiers, such regulation cloth
ing, necessary to their health and COM
tort, as may be requisite to replace that
lost by them from the casualties of war I"
1t furthermore commands that such issue
De gratusto"s, and not charged to the SOL
dser." Great numbers of soldiers have
been discharged from the hospitals whose
clothing was so ragged that they Stunned
appearing in the streets, and were not in
decent condition to return to the army.
This has been owing to the neglect of the
surgeons, or their ignorance of the order.
As thousands of new troops are now going.
into the field, pains should be taken by
the press and all interested to make the
order known, SO that the new sergeons
may understand their duty in the prem
lses, and the soldiers may be acquainted
with their rights and demand them if
necessary.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-10-02

CURIOUS SroRr.-A corrssron,
the Birmingham Post, in SPEAKING vi
traditions OF the Bank of England, ral.
the following incident which ''is'
pened many years ago :--Tha nY
tors received an anonymous letter s,o,
that the writer had the means of accs.' l.
their bullion room. They treateS \,
matter as hoax, and took no not;oo i
the letter Another and more snao; \
letter failed to arouse them. At Ianns
the writer offered to meet them in the hS
hon room at any hour they pIeasoJ Y
name, They then communicated ~,
their correspondent through the cbanns
he had indicated, appointing some "Jo 1
and midnight hour" for the rendavn"'
A deputation from the board. lant.rn
hand, repaired to the bullion room Io,L |,
themselves in, and awaited the arrival /
the mysterious correspondent, Pnctr 1
to the hour noise was heard below. Soa.
boards in the floor were without mil
trouble displaced, and in few mimi,
the Guy Fawkes of the Bank stood in ~
midst of the astonished directorial. M
story was very simple and straight AL
ward. An old drain ran undsr the bplGo,
room, the existence of which had beeom !
known TO him, and by means ofwhicb /,
might have carried away enormous spm,
Inquiry was made. Nothing had been I'll
stracted, and the directors rewarded IN.
honesty and ingenuity of their anonymm,
correspondents working man, who hsi
been employed in repairing the sewers
by present Of $500.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-10-02

"A story isItold of the veteran Summer
at the battle of Antietam His son, young
Captain Sumner, a youth of twenty.one
was on his staff. The old man calmly
stood, amidst storm of shot and she'll
and turned to send him through doubIv
raging fire, upon mission of duty. He
might never see his boy again, but
his country claimed his life, and as he
looked upon his young brow, be grasped
his hand, encircled him in his arms, and
fondly kissed him. Goodbye, Sammy"
" Goodbye, father" and the youth mount.
ing his horse, rode gaily on the message.
de returned unframed, and again his
hand was grasped with cordial "How
dye do, Sammy ?" answered by grasp
OF equal affection. The scene was touch.
ing to those around.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-10-02
THE VERMONT CAvALRY.-A CORE

The VERMONT CAvALRY.-A CORES
spondent of the N. Y. World, in describing
the late reconnaissance to Ashby's Park, says:
The LIST Vermont bad been in the adj.
vance all the while, and Lieut.. Col. Preston
seeing the rebels in front, with G, B and Fl.
companies amounting in all to sixty men,
charged upon them. The rebels stood, and
at short pistol range discharged several vol
leys at them. The Vermonters drew their
sabres and charged upon them. Capt Per-
kins gave the Lieut. Colonel in command of
the rebels severe wound with his sabre upon
the head. A rebel held his pistol close to
the head of Captain Perkins, and shot him
dead instantly. The captain had been fight
ing well and died bravely. Lieut. Col.
Preston received flesh wound in his arm
The rebels were driven over the summit of
the mountain, and some of our party saw the
Shenandoah river beyond.
Ii was a bold Reconnaissance, and the LIST
v~~naoat showed their quality by another of
those close, short, sharp cavalry encounters
which are SO striking and brilliant; but the
grand result intrusted to Col. Price-the
capture of the confederate wagon train of
9oO-was not accomplished"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-10-02
COUNTY COURT.

The County Court within and for the
County OF Rutland, September Term, A
D. 1852, adjourned without day, on the LIST
of October inst, at IL o'clock noon, having
tried two civil cases, one criminal case be-
sides several liquor cases, by the jury, and
also having disposed of an un usual amount
of court business The case of State v. Ken
nedy and others indicted for injuries done
in the grave yard in this village will be re-
ported in full in our columns.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-10-02

DR.. L1sroN.-This distinguished sur
geon will be in Rutland at the Central
House, on the Oath, 25th and Goth DAYS
OF the present month. DR.. Liston. as our
readers are aware, is surgeon to the Al
bany General Infmary, and from skilful
and successful operations performed at
different times in this vicinity, is we'll
known here, 1t needs only the an
nouncement that he will be here again on
the days mentioned, to lead the suffering
to avail themselves of the opportunity to
submit themselves to his treatment. DR..
Llston performs in the most skillful man.
her all operations upon the eye, ear and
throat, and devotes himself especially and
most successfully to the treatment of all
diseases of those parts of the system.
The Doctor also performs the other
surgical operations, and treats
the diseases of various kinds which flesh
is heir to.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-10-02

Our Observation-Disclosures rumors
are afoat in regard to work for such of
our iron-clads as are ready for service
The lronsides has arrived at Fortress
Monroe, and opinion is divided as to her
destination. Some believe she will 90 no
the James river with the Monitor and
other gunboats and in conjunction with a
land force to operate on Fort Darling, of
which we heard so much last spring
others have it that she is bound to
Charleston or Savannah to try her strength
against some of the mysterious monsters
OF rebeldom. In few weeks we shall
have formidable feet of iron-clad YES
sells on the water and operations on the
coast during the winter must be of vast
Importance.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-10-02
The Wheeling (Val Intall;co.

The Wheeling (Va.) Intelligence
OF Saturday gives the following account ]
affairs in the Kanawha region
Lieut.. Governor Polsley left Po;O,
Pleasant on Wednesday, and saws tba
when he left Col. Lightburn was At tba
point, throwing up Notifications, and al
comparatively secure. The rebels on fl,
Kanawha are supposed to be about seva,
thousand strong. 1t is said that tberl
are at least thousand wagons, some ]
them from away down in Georgia. and
Charleston loading with salt. Some 4
the rebel soldiers upon reaching Charles
ton actually Rugged the salt barrels i
their delight.
A dispatch was received in this CITY or
saturday night from Col. Lightburn, wb1
says he is threatened with an attack from
the rebels"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-10-02

The Richmond Examiner SAYS that
the highway from Winchester to Staun.
ton is crowded with suffering, wounded
soldiers, poor fellows who were in the
terrible battles of last week, and urges
that their wants should be looked after at
once: The Examiner regrets to see in
the debate OF the CONSUMPTION act, dis.
position to ignore the natural sovereignty
OF States, and merge them in central
ICED power, which would be more hateful
than the Lincoln despotism.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-10-02
-,John Quincy Adams L. hotto.

John Quincy Adams is better au-
thority on constitutional law than fippant
newspaper writers of half reasonable
sheets like the Seymour organs. This is
what Mr.. Adams said in the discussion of
question that is now before us.
l lay this down as the law of nations.
l say that the military authority takes.
for the time, the place of all municipal in
situations, slavery among the rest. Under
that state of things, SO far from its being
true that the States where slavery exists
have the exclusive management of the
subject, not only the President of the
United States, but the commander of the
army, has power to order the universal
of the slaves
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-10-02

For THE OLD Lieutenant
Howard c. Woodrow, of the 9TH u. S. In
fantry, and Capt w. G. Mccall, of the l4th
Infantry, who has been acting in the capacity
OF Assistant Mastering and Disbursing off,
Ger to Major Austine for some time past,
leave Burlington this morning in charge of
about three hundred recruits for the old reg.
iments, being the balance of the three years
men from this State
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-10-02

AN iron clad ram, the Fort Henry,
was launched at the Carondolet Works,
st. Louis, Mo-, on Thursday last. The
local papers do not deem it wise to de-
scribe the vessel. At the same place
there are five iron-c!ad gunboats in a for
ward state of completion; sothat, when the
water in the Mississippi favors the move
ment for that purpose, the river will be
cleared of rebel distractions from Cairo
to its mouth.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-10-02
ACCIDENT.--Mr. James Kingsley.

AocIDENT-Mr. James Kingsley, a
workman in the machine shop in this vii
lage, while adjusting a belt yesterday,
was caught by it about the right arm, and
before the engine could be stopped so as to
release him, his arm was very badly torn
and mangled. We are informed it is the
third or fourth injury he has received in
tho piooe, one OF them resulting in
the loss of an eye.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-10-02

WAR MATTRRs.--At the battle of An
tietam, broken railroad IRON and black
smiths tools, hammers, chisels, &C., were
fired at us from rebel cannon. Some of
these missiles made peculiar noise. re-
sembling "which-way, which-way," by
which our men came to distinguish them
from regular shot and she'll, and as they
heard them approaching, they would cry,
turkey turkey coming /" and fall fiat to
avoid them. One of our artillerists, a
German, when he saw the tools falling
around him, exclaimed "My Got we
shall have the blacksmith's shop to come
next I"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-10-02

FIGHT IN SOUTHERN MIssoURI.-The
Fort Scott correspondent of the Leaven-
worth Times gives account of a fight on Sat-
urday last, between the Third Indiana regI-
ment, Col RitcLIe, and force of 500 rebels,
at shirley's Ford, on Spring river, resulting
In the rout of the rebels, with loss OF from
50 to 80 killed Among the killed on the
Union side was Capt. Scraper,one of theI best
Indian lighters in the service. The rebel
Cherokees scalped our dead, as is their bart
ba1ous practice.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-10-02

Zen Morgan has evacuated Cum
oeriand Gap, bringing away or destroying
al MS arms and stores, and filling up the
Gap SO that it will be impossible to the
rebels. dis army has recently been
greatly augmented by the Union citizens
OF East Tennessee. and is in good fighting
condition. This movement looks to the
uniting OF our forces in Kentucky, and
lne speedy defeat and expulsion Of the
enemy.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-10-02
of Winchester and ;ts ~;

Residents of Winchester and its vi.
entity, even of known secession prociivi-
ties, are moving their families North of
the Potomac Crossing higher up the rev.
err, because nothing whatever eatable is
to be had there, by the richest among
them, but -four and little old bacon
the latter at from one dollar to one dollar
and fifty cents per pound. They aver
on reaching Maryland that they come
North to escape starvation. Now this
tact involves great privations on the part
OF the rebel army in that quarter for abb
solute want of food. All know that it is
halt naked, aud that the nights and morn.
lngs there are cold enough to cool the
ardor OF far better fed and clothed men
than Lee commands.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-10-02

DIR. Mackay, the New York cores
pendent of the London Times, says of the
President of the United States, that he
writes English Z" that passes muster in
America, but that would not be tolerated
in an English school for young gentle
men" But honest old Abe does not use
words to conceal ideas, DIR. Mackay and
the people understand him and like him,
which are two strong points.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-10-02

A correspondent of the New York EV-
enlng Post saw at Iuka, Miss, large num-
Der of contrabands, numbering about i've
thousand, of all ages between one hundred
years and three months, aud various shades
between sooty black and brunette. These
had all been slaves, who had fed from their
bondage in Alabama, Georgia, and MIssls.
sippi. They were on their way NorthWard
to the land Of promise and freedom.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-10-02

-Adah |. Menken, who tried to make
John q. Heenan believe that he was mar
RED to her, has at last found husband in
K. Il. Newell, of New York. The event
seems to confirm one of NewelPs expires
slons in his " Orphsus G. Kerr" papers,
that there amt so much difference as
some folks imagine between a wit and a
fool"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-10-02

The Richmond papers say that Sam.
Houston is alive and well at his home
stead in Texas. His pretended son.in-
law, who went about the North announc-
ing the death of San Jacinto, was an ex.
ecrable humbug.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-10-02

The ST. Adams Herald says the last term
Of the Grand Isle County Court lasted but
three hours, all its business being finished in
that time.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-10-02

HE PEACE PRoPosALs.-Thes statement
telegraphed from Washington to the effect
that peace commissioners had been sent by
the rebel Congress to propose compromise
OF existing troubles, is now denied.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-10-02

VALUABLE SHEEP.-Mr. S. w. Remelee
OF New Haven, VT, recently sold to H.
Hemenway of Whitewater, Wis, his stock
buck for $500
John L, Buttolph of Middlebury, sold to
Mr.. Sweet of Hoosick, N. Y, a yearling
buck for $500.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-10-02

- The potato rot is reported to be doing
Serious injury in Caledonia and Orleans
Counties.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-10-02

- Major Sprague of the 18th Regiment.
resigned through the medical advice of the
inspector of the regiment, Surgeon Phelps.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-10-02

The Rev. MIR. Field, from Providence.
Rhode Island, will preach in the Baptist
Church next Sabbath
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-06-13
THE PENINsuLl
LATEST FROM HALLEeK.
Desperate Condition OF Beauregar6' ;
Army!

Despatches from Gen. Halleck, dated i2th inn. /.
p. m, have been received at the War Depart
ment. Besuregerd 10 reported tn have been with
the remains Of bis army on saturday last. spiz
aud deserters represent the rebel army TO be greatly
disorgsniz-d, mutinous and deserving.
Regiments which have refused 10 serve longer,
their time having expired, have been diarned,
and large numbers shot.
The immense destruction Of valuable stores
proves that the retreat was q hurried one
Half burned locomotives and cara are found In
places where they would not have been len II the
enemy had been making scsntemPlsted and pro
pared for retrest.
The rebel army has stripped fcr food the vhe,e
country south Of Corinth, and many Of the irhsb-
ltsnn are IN q starving condition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-06-13
FROM NEW ORLEANS.
Preparations for Re.epen1ng Of Bust
ness There.
Expedition to visksburg.

FORTRESS MONROE, June II -Edtssr Star -
The U. 8. aloop-of- war Daco;ah arrived here to-
day from New Orleans, with dates 70 June I'd.
The city was quiet, and but little business do
Ing. The port was opened on the lst and sew
eral ships loaded with goods were passed outside
the bar, waiting to be lowed up the river, who's
arrival at New Orleans will cnuse q revival q
business.
There 10 strong Union feeling apparent, and
butlite dislOyalty evinced except by the females,
and that recent order Of General Butler has
caused to be done away with.
An expedition, under Flag ofn:sr Fa,Tagut,
was preparing to 20 to vicksburg, wnere the
enemy 10 strongly intreached. Yours trulv,
UNION.