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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-04-17

A GREAT VARIETY OF TOYS
"A for the girls and boys, may be found at
EN- MERRI&A'S.
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| Adjourned.


N.
n Adjourned.
SENArE.-Mr. Carlisle presented peti-
Top in favor of allowing Democratic papers
Il same mail privileges as Republican.
Emancipation petitions were presented.
hlso in favor of bankrupt law.
Mr.. Wilson presented memorial from
nerchants of Boston, in favor Of the Bigelow
l5stem of taxation.
The committee on elections reported that
Gmuel E. Daley is entitled to seat as del
y ate from Nebraska They also asked to
8 discharged from consideration OF the ere
&ntials of Joseph Segar from Virginia; Or
red printed.
Mr., Kelley asked leave TO present long
petition from women, asking for the abolition
Z slavery. Objection was made, when it
"a presented under the rules.
#Mr Cox presented resolution OF the
legislature Of Ohio, in favor Of an amend
ent to the tax BILL allowing States to APP
SSant officers and collect the tax.
THE committee on Foreign affairs asked to
= discharged from further consideration of
petitions for the abrogaton OF the reciprocity
(xRaty.
A resolution was introduced calling on the
3 Secretary of War for information relative TO
Neral troops seizing slaves, horses, mules,
IA. in Missouri, to the amount of hundreds
thousands of dollars, and the destruction
sfdwellings, farms. etc, of peaceful citizens,
u if said property has been accounted for
Id if confscated, under what process. Re-
FRED to the military committee.
MIR. Wilson called up his resolution en-
firing whether further legislation is neces-
1ry to enforce the article Of war preventing
Re retaining CT fugitive slaves from within
&e lines of the army.
Mr.. Grimes cited certain contraband cases
ia to have occurred in the army lately. in
"a course of his remarks, he favored the
1arrsoniDg of Forts at the South in whole or
m with niggers on account OF the climate,
"a argued that we should use slaves to help
nnsh the rebellion, as they were employed
y the rebels.
Tie confscation bill was then taken up.
Prior to its consideration Mr.. Hale resigned
- craftsmanship of the Naval committee.
Mr. Harris finished his speech.
8Executive session. Adjourned.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-04-17

MARBLE WORKS

j, Il. MANLEY,
Manufacturer and dealer In Foreign q American
MARBLES, WEST RUTLAND, VT.
hoNuMENrs-.-HEAD STONES
Constantly on hand, and Made 70 order,
Counter and Furniture Tops furnished At
MARbLE II Es-
Plain and yariesated, laid In the bes, manner
hARBLs uRNs VASES, POSTS, 40, sc.
All work done promptly aud satisiseuon
The following are few of the msny eommends.
took the fret premium at the Vermont State Fair
Of 1871, the Rutland County Fair of the same
year and the arst al the Western W. Agrionl-
tural Association
We take Pleasure not only Ia recommending the
marble work exhibited by j, Manley, but also
from acquaintance, the man; and consider his
work the perfection of monumental carving, His
works praise him, NJ siddlebury Register.
1--WE have never seen anything which equalled
Monument Mr. Msnley had on exhibition At the
Fair. There Ia a great degree Of taste ex-
hlbited In Its conception, and !. bears the touch OF
master hand plainly upon it"-tRutland Herald.
Mr.. Msnley furnished y stone TO our little boy
Charlie which Is, from its irae merit, admired By
who see IL Coz. j. n. PUTNAM
- From acquaintance with Mr.. Manley, Tor more
than nifeen year, and In having much dealing
with him In his line Of business, would recommend
him :" all who want anything Of his manufacture"
Sudbury, March 1865
81 and my friends have bought work OF Mr.
Manley and in all respects have given entire salts
faction asa You've.
Orwell.
No Agssss ,eia Be Employed. - People sending or
dsfs for the above named work will save the com
.a. 90 at.aa
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Books. Stationery, Periodicals, &c.

Books. Stationery, Periodicals, &c.
BOOKS, STATIONERY, PERIODl.
~ GALS &c.
=. ". PROCTOR,
(Success or TO j. b. Baldwin,
CLARK BLOCK, MERCHANTS Row, RUTLAND, W
Dealer in ALL KINDS OF BOOKS, Periodicals., Sta.
tionery, Newspapers, Blank Books, SC
Having purchased the entire stock OF J. b. BALD
win, and made
LARGE ADDITIONS
thereto, am prepared TO carry the Business on
LARGER SCALE THAN EVER
New York and Boeton papers delivered TO sui
scribers in the Village of Rutland and upon he linet
st all the railroads, In advance of the NJ is orders
ssre solicited.
Pictures, Engrayings, and Frames
Of all sizes and styles, Plain and Ornamental eop
stanty on hand or ordered upon The shortest notice
nov27d&wti
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MORE OF THAT NICE WHITE
4NQ LINEN just received. Send In your orders
for Shirt Fronts.
dAwtf EN- MERRIAM
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Washington, April Il.

4 w "'NA1I2 0V"F hFF1' II
AousE.-Messrs. White OF Indiana, Blair
/ Mo-. Fisher, Leighman, Leary, Whitley,
gIson of Iowa, Casey and Clements. were
apopted q select committee on gradual
Mr. Dawes reported that 7, F. Lowe is not
nt;tIed to a seat from California.
Mr. Blair of Mo-. reported bill for the
/ instruction of a ship canal for government
hrpses from the Mississippi to Lake Mich
pn.
Adjourned.
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WANTED.

II }. BLsIs Dranaon, Vt, Keeps constantly on
lie hand complete assortment OF
DRY GOODS, GROCERIE6, READY MADE
CLOTHING, GENTS FURNISHING
GOODS, BATS, CAPS, PAPER HANG
lNGS, BEST BRANDS FLOgH,t
4s., -, -.
AZ the iossssspvtcss CaaA.
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Portland, Aprn i3'
The 4 =. Norwegian, Capt. McMasters,
am Liverpool p, IN. Of the 3d. and Lon
!, 4,h. arrived here tonight.
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SAWS or THE UNITED STATES
fuBLiC-No, s5,

fs,aa ras SssoWd Ssnox Of tie TAiyiy-ssp.a,A
Congress
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GOODNOW BROTHERS

BY PROFESSOR oLhSMeB
OF YALE COLLEGE
Itrenders leather impesyieus 10 wafal
IT perfectly penetrates leather,
1t renders old and hard leather soff snG phsbis
1t restores II TO its natural color
1t adds to its durability.
II is equal to rubber in turning water.
1t has of the disagreeable qualities OF rubuer
Il is equally good for boots shoes, belts and hsrnes1
For sale Wholesale and retail by
GooDNOW BROTHERS. Rutland Vi
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No Agsa!s teiR BE- Employed. - People sending Or
dsfs for the above. AIMED work will save the com
mis- ion to themselves by discount from purchase
price.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-11-19
NOW Is THE TIME TO SUBSCRIBE
The sentinel for 1909!

THE governmental and political questions Of the
coming year will have absorbing interest for every
citizen. We engaged in ggenc civil war, the
suit Of which none can foresee- II threatens q radical
change in the institutions and principles upon which the
Government was founded. snt the destruction Of the
liberty and rights Of the citizen, such the
people Of no other nation have enjoyed, and to
which may be attributed our unequaled progress
national prosperity and greatness. The issue will
be upon us whether this free Government shall be
preserved and maintained and the rights of the States
under the Constitution perpetuaed, powerful central
authority be permitted to grow out OF this war; obliler
ating State lines institutions and all those checks
upon the Federal Government rights reserved by the
States which have constituted the excellence and supe-
rority of nationality-States lone the sea for
the objects forth in the Constitution, but
"distinct the billows In the management Of their
purely domestic affairs These questions involved
the recent elections, and the voice CT the people
emphaticaly expressed for the Constitution it
is and the Union il was" Never there time
when ii important that the people should be thor
oughly advised the progress and condition of public
affairs and of passing events. people not fit for
self government unless with intelligent judgment they
decide upon the questions which affect alike their
and the public welfare.
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E"E wv ".

The events Of the they developed will be
faithfully given, that the public may be advised
its progress the results Of battles the condition Of the
contending armies and all that affects the great struggle
home and abroad for the overthrow of the Rebellion
In addition, the Sentinel viii contain the CURRENT
NEWS of the day. CHOICE MISCELLANY, STATE
ITEMS, the latest reports Of the NEW YORK and GIN
CINNATI GENERAL and CATTLE MARKETS, the con-
dition of the MONEY and STOCK MARKETS. in a word
it will be the effort Of the Proprietors of the ntie tC
give its columns interest for all classes of readers and
such information will be especially adapted to the
well being Of the citizens Of Indiana.
The Sentinel will continue to represent and stand by
the regular organizations of the Democratic party State
and Nationals sustain the principles and policy they shall
avow. and support the candidates they may nominate.
We have no agents. The low prices for subscription
will allow it. We therefore ask Democratic
friendsa who desire the Of sound principles
TO aid in the extension o! the circulation of the Sentinel
Daily and Weekly, until they shall at least reach every
Democratic family in Indiana. The press is most i'm
portant agent directing Alright the public mind and al
that needed give the Democratic party permanent
rule is the enlightenment Of tie people to It's prnc
pies and policy It shall be aim, with all the ability
possess faithfully advocate Democratic sentmen
and me aSures for believe that in doing be-
promote the true interests Of the country.
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viii assemble, and the most important questions
will be brought before it for determination. One Of
which, the Emancipation and Colonization policy of the
President will vitality affect the future the country
All interesting Congressional proceedings will be
ported In the Sentinel.
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MACHINlSTS.


HAVING ENTIREIY REFITTED THE SHOP FORM
III ERI.Y occupied BY John Cooper, IN osgood,
Smith Cos Last ami Hub FACTORY, prepared 20 do
al Kinds ef work IN the machinery or blacksmithng
hne Having had twelve years experience in the best
machine shops IN the country, hatteT myself that can
give entire Satisfaction 20 those who may favor me with
their work have ina my employ OF the black
siths n the sa'e. and pay particular horse
sAoeing and machine forging.
Repairing of all kinds promptly attended 10
Noaels of al kinds built fer the patent once
Renenberthe place. one square south Of the Union
Depot. On Iilinois street T. BROWN.
iulylo-div 'sl
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-11-19

INDIANAPOLIS, IND. WEDNESDAY MORNING,
DAILY SENTINEL,



SENATE.
REPUBLICANS HOLDING ovER.
Delaware and Blackford-Walter March.
Fayette and acknowledgement +. Clsypool.
FouDtain-Henry Campbell.
Hamilton and Tipton-Geo. B. Grub.
Hendricks and Boone-Solomon Blair.
Heory-Joshua II. Mallett.
Laporte and SSarke-Abram Teegarden.
Miami and Fulton-Dsniel r. Bearss.
Montgomery-Michael G. White.
Noble, DeKalb and Steubeli- Timothy X
Dickinson.
Randolph-Thomas r. Brown, (contested.)
Rush-Edward r. NJ. Berry
Decatur. ID. Pleak-l3.
REPUBLICANS ELECTED.
Jefferson-John l.. Mansfield.
Wayne-Othnel Beeson.
Benton, Warren and White-Alfred Reed.
Tippecanoe-Moses c. Culver.
Jasper, Lake, Newton and Porter-Ezra Right
kosciusko and Wabash
Parke and vermiIion-O. p Davis.
Marion-John e. New (contest) .-s-2l.
DEMOCRATS HOLDING OVER.
Clark arSfocott-Charles p Ferguson.
Clay and r<Putnam-ArchibaId Johnston.
Gibson. Dubois and Pike-Thomas Shoulders
johnson and Morgan-Franklin Landers.
Shelby and Hancock-Martin NJ. Ray.
Vigo and Sullivan-Henry X Wilson.
Washington and Harrison-Simeon X. Wolf.
Jennings and Jackson-Medea W Shields--S
DEMOCRATS ELECTED.
Floyd-Augustus Bradley.
Marshall and st. Joseph-Horace Corbin.
Grant and Madison-John ID. Marshall.
P0sey and Vanderburgh-Geogge w. Finch.
Perry, Spencer and Wsnick--B. L. Fuller.
Davis and Knox-James ID Williams.
Greene and Owen-George n. Moore.
Lawrence and Martin-Thomas r. Cobb.
Crawford and Orange-Henry jenkins.
Brown and Monroe-Paris c. Dunning.
Bartholomew-FrancisT Il. Hord.
Dearborn-James w. Gaif
Franklin-Thomas Clifford.
Adams, Jay and Wells-George S. Brown
Allen-Pliny Hoagland.
Huntington and Whitley-A. j. Douglas.
Carroll and Clmton-Leander McClurg.
Cas-, Howard and Puaskl-John Davis.
RipIey-William L. Hartley-l9-27.
INDEPENDENT.
Ohio and Switzerland Alexander G. Downey
Kosciusko and Wabash-William G. Graves.
Republicans holding over. ..............l3
elected OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
-2l
Democrats holding over. 3
:" elected. ..-................l9 ~
81
independents. .................
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.N SLOAN,
(LATE X. BROwNING,)
- n ~ aI 4I II - n, - /.

~ West Washington Street. indianapolis,
Have in large and well selected stock Of Drugs
Medicines. Chemicals, Paints, OILS, Varnshes Dye
stufs, Glassware. Window Glass, Brushes,
Cigars, Tobacco, Spices, Perfumery,
Fancy and Toilet Articles
Coal Oil and Lamps,
Patent Medicines,
and all articles complete the stock Of Druggist As
purchase principally for cash, direct from the import
and manufacturers and being desrous TO retain the
reputation which house has enjoy ed Of selling
0oOd fresh tc great is taken in the selection
of Drugs in reference their purity Our facilities are
such that feel confident ofer in pVrs and
adulterated articles strong Inducements as any other
Western house.
All will the personal attention Of one
Of the Great taken in the dispensing Of physi-
clans prescriptions and family recipes from strictly pure
articles and feel confident render satisfaction
in the prices and qualify Il goods
BROWNING A SLOAN,
- West Washington street.
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Advertisements published In both the Daily and the
Weekly ssxrxxi win be charged the full Daily rates,
with one half the weekiv rates sdded-
Business Notices published in the local columns OF ten
lines under will be charged for each insertion 81 II
over ten lines, cents per line.
Charges will be made for inserting the notices OF The
following Orders Societies and Associations at the rates
named 20 be paid I'm advance:
Military Companies, Order of Odd Fellows, MASONIC
Orders, Benevolent Societies and Singing Societies.
For each notice exceeding lines % cents Tor each
Insertion: over eight lines at this rate.
Announcing deaths with funeral notice attached, 81;
without notice free
Marriage Notices so cents.
Notices Festivals Pcucs and Excursons gotten up by
individuals associations by churches, at the regular
prices.
Advertise rnens loaded and placed under the head Of
Special Notices. lines over will be charged double
the usual rates.
Advertisements making less thar three lines inserted
once in the Daily, will be charged ffty cents
Yearly advertisers opay quarterly.
Announcing candidates for Offices Of every description
20 be charged the rate Of H so for each name IN the
Daily and s2 in the Daily and Weekly, the same to be- n
all cases, paid in advance.
Legal advertisements inserted the expense OF the at
ornsys ordering and deyabe for the legal proceed
ngs but coectable at usual time. Publishers not
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yond the amount charged for their publication.
ELDER, HARDNESS a BINGHAM,
Propretors Indiana State Sentinel.
J. NJ. TILF0RD,
President Indianapolis Journal Company.
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A Legislature will assemble the sth of Janu-
AIRY next Its action win have deep interest for the
citizens of Indiana The Satsrl will contain faithful
and intelligent report of its proceedings, that the
reader understand from day day what their Repre-
sentatives are doing
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nEST American and French Window Glass; 500 boxes
Window assorted, from Sxl0 to S6x60. in store and
Cor sale at lowest figures by
BROWNING & SLOAN.
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NOTICE.

VNTE have this day sod Bakery to Nessrs. Nick
w um Parrott.
thanking the public general for their liberal patron
sge. wevad respectfully asa the continuance Of the
% A. a J. hkIHsER
IsassBspolis July .. 1ss3 lyll-aE
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TERMS OF THE DAILY SENTINEL.
i 4 weeks, 0U
during the session Of the Legislature. no
Agents. where 10 copies furnished So cts
aweek, payable monthly.
TERMS OF THE WEEKLY SENTINEL.
copy lyear.................. OO
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copies and the maker of the club. 20 0C
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ued longer than paid for. Address
ELDER, HARKNESS, a. BINGHAM,
indianapolis, Indiana.
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MUSIC.
PIANOS! PIANOS!

BRANDE'S TU SILAGO
sgOOd for Public Speakers and Singers,
TO CLEAR THE VOICE
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1862-11-12
Trsuoh5ors Viottry
GREATEST BATTLE ON RFOORDI
1900 Killed and Wounded, and
10000 taken Prisoners
WITH CAMP EQulpAGE--ANB
10000 Contrabands freed from the
BONDS OF SLAVERY . |.

livery man that has read any thing Of the
IL past history Of this WAR must finally come
to the conclusion that the Confederate Govern
mont wouldbc broken down. II was only qucs-
ton Of time. But now we have the above Glor-
on, soul stirring news TO cheer us up and tho
only draw back to our joy and gloriGcadon is the
imminent danger Of the Conrabands coming
North to "eat out Our substance and to wear out
eur shoes! But Of one thing thepcope Of Clear
icld county may be assured, and that Is, that
FRANK SHORTER short called ShOrt-oc-is
selling Boots d shoes MS cheap as any other
man in the county; and If YOU don't believe it,
Just give him call on court-weck orat any other
time, nRd see for yourselves. lie would just re-
mind the public that his shop is now on Market
street. in Shaws Row-whcro you will find him
Just ns Short as usual--if not II little shorter-Ol
CASH than he would like to be.
All kinds Of work on hands and made to order
on short notice, and as well made, and a. good fits
as can be "skcercd" up here or elsewhere.
/ &a Don't forget the shop--on Market street
in shaw's Row, directly opposite Rev. II, B,
Swoopcs Office, !, SHORT
Clearfield, juno H. 1862,
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1lB WILLIAM u. llURDS
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Or, WV. -. HIKD's UNRIVAJJr,D
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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1862-11-12

TIE REIEr BOAEs. The Associate
Judges and the County Commissioners as
sembed at the Court House on the Sc in
slant and organized as Relief Board, ,"
for the purpose oftarnisLing relief to the
families Of Volunteers. About fifteen VIC.
men made application, and were furnish
ed with the necessary relief. The average
amount received by each family is abou.
eight dollars per mouth-one dollar per
week for the wiCe, and frorn twenty-five
cents to fliy cents per week for all child
ZEN under ten years Of age making about
500 q year 20 sch family.
At this rate O! payment the relief will
be entirely exhausted before six months
pass around, oc nine months at the far
chest, as the act Of Assembly limjts the
omount to p mills on the dollar, which
would yield but about $1,000 upon the
present valuation of the county, and at
the present rate would maintain but
twenty,six families for the year, aad it
will be well ir the uumber 50 not doubled
The universal complaint is tina. the sol.
diers have received no ray for the past four
months, and some six months.an some
of the families are in very destitutecon.
dltion, and the stern realities of winter
staring shem in the face. We Will have
something to say upon this point hereafr
ter.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1862-11-12
LIEUT. GEN sCOrt
On Nm Rnhnllinn. II.

Scott htmsr. 10 throws considerable
light ON the history o'lbc Rebellion BOO I..
iu.picnl stages, and shows The proal ous.
icly he felt in having the Southern forts
made secure against any attack. It will
he read, no doubt, with great interest.
CEN sCorr's LETTER.
oct 30, lsj2.-l cmpholically called
the attention of tho presllenl TO the ne
cessity OF strong garrisons in all tie forts
4 below the principal commercial cities of
, the Southern States, including, by name,
the forts in Pensacola harbur. October
81, | suggest TO the Secretary Of War that
circular should be sent at once to such
OF these forts as had garrsons to bo on
the alert against surprises and sudden as.
8 saults,-l See my " litrs' 5mea yrmtk)
y, After long confinement to my bed in
New York, came to this city, Washiug
tom December -. Next day personally
urged upon the President the same views,
viz: strong gaTrisOns in the Southern forts
those Of Charleston and Pensacola har'
bors Mt once those on Mobile Bay and
e. the Mississippi below, New Ollcaus next,
p &c, &c ! again pointed out the organi-
zcd companies and the recruits at the
principle stations available for the pur,
pose. Iha Secretary did not concur IN
/ any of my views, when begged him to
7 procure for me an early interview with the
President, that might make one effort
81 more to save the forts and the Union.
10y appointment the Secretary accompa'
4 MED me TO the President, December ID,
when the same topics, seCcssiondom, &c.,
were again pretty fully discussed There
0 being at the moment in the opinion Of
the President no danger OF an early Sc,
cession, beyond South Carolina the Press
ident in reply to my arguments for Imme
! dately reinforcing Fort Moultgie and
! sending garrison to Fort Sumter, said;
10 "Ihe time has not arrived for doing SO
> that he should wait the action OF the Con.
< vention at South Carolina, in the eypec-
lalion that a Commissioner would bc ap>
pointed and sen: to negotiate with him
and Congress respecting the secession Of
the State and property Of the United
States held within its limits and that if
Congress should decide against secession,
then he would send a reinforcement and
telegraph the commanding officer Major
. Anderson to hold the forts MoulTie and
SUMTER against attack.
= And The Secretary, with animation, 2d-
s dcd:
"Wc have a vessel of war lthc Brook
4 lyn) held in readiness at Norfolk, aad he
] would then send three hundred men in
her from Fort Monroe to Charlcs,on.'
s TO which replied, first, tnat 80 many
men could not Do Withdrawn from that
garrison, but could be taken from New
York. Next, that it would then be too