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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-07-03


EDITOR RUTLAND HERALD - IS
This Fort is garrisoned by detachment
of the Seventh Vermont, composed Of
Companies C and B and 80 men Of Com
pany ID, under command Of Major VIM.
Holbrook. We reached this place May
4th. 1t was entirely evacuated by the
rebels the guns were all spiked, many
of them dismounted, and several of the
gun carriages burned. The buildings
were all destroyed and all possible injury
effected that could be thought Of. The
supposed rebel incendiaries have been ap-
pretended, and one now in safe custody
Uithia the fort.
Everything is active here. Squads have
been sent out at different times and have
invariably been successful in capturing
Secesh and taking prizes. Five large
steamers have been taken, and quite
number of sailing boats, such as sloops,
schooners, &c. We keep one of the steam
ers'for our own use.
Fort Pike is about 8 miles from Fort
McComb, and about 26 from the Crescent
City. We have almost daily communica-
tion with the rest of the regiment at Camp
Parapet, Carrollton. The above place is
8 miles above the city of New Orleans
They are encamped on the banks of the
Father of Waters The hospital is situ-
ated in grove of orange and plum trees,
and it is said that the water is excellent.
Here we have more of these luxuries.-
The water is very pure, and the whole is
land is proverbially noted for its mosqui-
toes and alligators, and yet with all these
it is very healthy. We are now provided
with mosquitoe-nets for the day;-0hey
are worn on the head except when on
guard, } and bars for the night. These
hateful insects are so thick when there is
no breeze that they can be caught by the
handful. A person divested of his cloth
ing could not serve an hour. This may
appear almost incredible, never theiess it
is so.
The streams yield an abundance of the
finny tribe-some of them very large
We often catch fish which will weigh 40
pounds. There are also plenty Of the
feathered tribe, principally of the aquatic
species. There are few fig and peach
trees, where the fruit is about two-thirds
grown. Lwrite you beneath well load
ed fig-tree. The figs are fast ripening,
and judging from the few | have eaten,
they are most delicious. When fully ripe
they are of a purple color, and in shape
and size similar to common pear. There
are few orange trees, but they are ster-
lie this season. . .. -
We learn by the steamer Creole which
has just arrived, that the 9TH is ordered
to Baton Rouge. l contemplate a pleas
ant excurtion tomorrow, (Friday) and
| will write you at the Crescent City.
Very respectfully, yours, &c,
GEO. A. CANTINE.
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Battle at Holly springs.

Cairo, July /.
Advices from Arkansas are to the effect
that Gen. Hindman with some 5000 rebels,
was in the immediate vicinity of St. Charles,
and that Col. Fitch had abandoned the fort,
spiking the guns.
The situation of Gen. Curtis is said to be
critical, he being unable to bring supplies
and his army having been on half rations for
week.
Reports have been current here to-day
that Com. Farragut had given the authorities
of Vicksburs until Monday last, to surren-
der. ...
Reports via Columbus by passengers, state
that a fight had taken place at Holly Springs
and also one at Vicksburg, but the time Of
neither engagement is given.
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Memphis, June 80.
A special to the New York Tribune states
that the rebel leaders are determined in the
last emergency, to appeal to England or
France to be received as colony.
Rumors are current here of the force un-
der Breckenridge moving north to fall upon
Gen. Halleck's detached forces. -...
Gen. Curtis is suffering for supplies. Our
boats cannot get up White River, owing to
low water.
Arkansas refugees report Gen. Pike with
600 men moving from Fort Smith to attack
Gen. Curtis, while Hindman is rapidly gath
ering his force to attack his front.
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Queenstown. June 90.
~@s@s~-@7-~~"~-|]T
HaF CletIaa's Army.

~, New York, July l.
Inc 1rlop .ne makes the following state.
meht irou unquestionable sources. There is
reason % believe the statement is in main
CORE ct, as informft on from other sources
uV emed reliable corroberate it.
Latest advces from Mcclellan received at
Washington yesterday noon, were up to two
o'clock Saturday afternoon. Up to that
time he had successfully carried out the plan
he pointed out some time ago, whcih plan
was to swing his right wing towards the rear,
which included all the forces north or half
way between Bottom Bridge and New Bridge,
and at the same time advance his left wing
towards James River, opening communica-
ton with the gunboats.
The attack of the enemy last Thursday, in
great force, uecessitated this movement, and
| in changing his base of course White House
Landing was abandoned. All sick, wounded,
ordnance and commlssary stores, troops and
property were there embarked under super
| intendence of Gen. Casey, and on Monday
were at Turkey Island, on James River
eight miles below Fort Darling, and fifteen
miles below Richmond.
After an interruption of communication
between Gen Mcclellan and Washington
or forty eight hours, his left wing touched
James River yesterday, near Turkey Island
bridge. He Immediately opened communi-
cation with Com. Rogers, of the Potomac
fotilla, and through him with Washington
The result may be that the steam transport:
may relieve his soldiers of the fatigue o
marching on Richmond by landing them nea
the Rebel Capital after the gunboats have
cleared the distractions.
Our army are now extricated from th'
malarous swamps of the Chickahominy, ant
are now on the high grounds of james
River.
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Presidents Reply.
Executive Mansion,

=" " uotIIhIS0VfIf U IRIIO OV
Gentlemen - Fully concurring in the
wisdom of the views expressed to me in so
patriotic manner by you in the communi-
cation of the 2Sth day of June, have deci-
ded to ,sll into the service an additional
force of 100000 men. suggest and recon-
mend that the troops should be chiefly of
infantry. The quota of your State would be
trust that they may be enlisted
without delay, so as to bring unnecessary
and injurious civil war to speedy and sat
isfactory termination. An order fixing the
quota of the respective States will be issued
by the War Department tomorrow.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
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Washington, July l

Washington, July 1.
The following correspondence between the
President and the Governors of the loyal
States will explain itself:
To the Presi ent:
The undersigned, Governors OF States of
the Union, impressed with the belief that the
citizens Of the States which they respectively
represent are of one accord in the hearty de.
sire that the recent successes of the Federal
army may be followed by measures which
must ensure the speedy restoration OF the
Union, and believe that in view Of the i'm.
portant military movements now in progress,
and the reduced condition OF our effective
forces in the field, resulting from the usual
casualties Of the service, that the time has
arrived for prompt and vigorous measures to
be adopted by the people in support Of the
great interests committed to your charge.
We respectfully request, if it meets with
your entire approval, that you at once call
upon the several States for such number of
men as may be required to fill up all mill
tary organizations now in the field, and add
to the army heretofore organized such addi-
tional number Of men as may in your judg-
ment be necessary to garrison and hold all
of the numerous cities and military positions
which have been captured by our armies,
and to speedily crush the rebellion that still
exists in several of the Southern States,
thus practically restoring to the civilized
world our great and good government. All
believe that the decisive moment is near at
hand, and that the people of the United
States are desirous to aid promptly in fur
nishng all reinforcements that you NAV
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LYNN Boor AND SHOE MARKET.-The
trade continues brisk in this city for this
season of the yeaI. There are few goods on
hand, and not enough on hand to supply the
demand consevuedtly stock must be unus-
ualy low for the fall trade. Many of our
manufacturers decline TO take orders to fll
hereefter at present prices, as the scarcity Of
workmen will undoubtedly raise the price
of labor to a higher point than it has yet
reacncd, and the paices Of boots and shoes
must 20 up. [Bay State.
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B Two new gunboats are now build
ing at St. Louis, named the Choctaw and
Fort Henry. The former is to have
turret similar SO that of the Monitor, and
will be under the command of 1t Wins
low. The latter will be 800 feet long
and pierced for 22 guns. 1t. Hall will
command her. Com. Hull, Constructor
Hart and Engineer Shawk have arrived
at St. Louis to superintend the construc-
tiou of seven additional gunboats.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-07-03

At conference meeting, one of the
deacons of the church, a good, easy old
gentleman, made his accustomed exhorta-
ton, and undertook to quote the passage
describing the mighty works of the Sa-
viour "raising the dead and casting out
devils" Somehow the deacon got the
thing transposed, and solemnly drawled
out-"he cast out the dead and raised the
devil y
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New York, July l.

New York, July /.
The steamship Scotia from Liverpool ar
rived al New York this morning at 2:sO.
The Times publishes let er from its New
York correspondent in which he says if
England and France intend stepping in at
the last moment, now is their time to urge
submission on the South and magnanimity
on the North. for unless Beauregard and 9TH
er leaders succeed in retreating to Texas,
there is not the slightest hope for there
cause.
The Army and Navy Gazette argues thar
the confederates are rapidly giving way be-
fore the superior resources of the North.
The Paris Constitutional regards media
tion as mere question Of time. Public
opinion in favor of it gains ground in France
and England.
Iu the House of Commons, Mr. Surdsay IN
postponing TILL the llth July his motion rel
ative to British relations with America, ex-
pressed the hope that government would in
the meantime see the necessity for recogniz-
ing the South and taking the matter out of
the hands of private members, as it was per-
fectly clear the coRtederates were now able
to assert their independence.
Earl Russell defended the course of Eng
land in the Mexican expedition she did all
she undertook, and the French government
was net sending reinforcements in cense-
quence of the action of England.
Earl Russell in response relative to the
Emily St. Pirre, said the s1bject being now
closed, the opinion of law officers was that
there was no power in England to surren-
der the vessel. At first it was supposed there
was no precedent: but one had been found
in which under similar circumstances Eng
land failed to obtain redress from America
during Adams Presidency.
Debate took place on the development
of cotton culture in India
There is great activity in France for send
ing reinforcements to Mexico. The number
is now stated at twelve thousand.
One report says Gen. Forey is conmman-
der-in-chief; another says Gen. Trochin or
Montaoan.
Garibaldi was again at Turin.
Negotiations are reported taking place.
LATEsT.1
Queenstown, June 22.
The London Observer says there will be
party movement on Monday in the House
of Commons relative to coast defences for me
Operations this year
The Observer urges that mc.,av has been
already voted, and postpo-.cfaent now would
be most expensive arrp, p,poement as the
work is already In the be ods of sundry con.
tractors.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-07-03

RELIEF OF VERMONT SoLDIERs.-At
the meeting held on the evening of the
26th, in Washington, at the rooms of
Senator Collamer, several interesting
statements were made by DR.. Hatch,
Rev. Charles Spear, and others, and
committees were chosen, consisting of
Stephen Prentiss, James M. Slade, W.
Z. Shedd, Daniel Buck, and John Os-
good These constitute the executive de-
partment.
The committee of finance consists of J
n. Clark, Chauncey Smith, and VIM.
Fl. Hall.
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w Seven clergymen of Nashville,
Kentucky, Baptists Presbyterians, and
Methodists, were committed to the Peni-
tentiary a few days since, for refusing
to take the oath of allegiance, having been
informed by Gov. johnson of the conse-
ouences of such refusal. The Catholic
divines, all being loyal, were not disturb
ed at all.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-07-03

Gen. Sherman has written very
caustic letter to Lieut.. Gov. Stanton, of
Ohio, who denounced Halleck for allow
ing Beauregard to escape from Corinth.
He says that il the Governors plan OF
crowding after the rebels, regardless OF
consequences, had been adopted, they
might before this time have disturbed the
quiet eff his study beyond the Ohio.
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e. A gentleman from New Orleans,

Eg A gentleman from New Orleans,
who has excellent opportunities to ascer-
tain the opinions of the ladies of that city,
says that with but few exceptions they
are disposed to approve of the order of
General Butler in regard to those of the
sex who, in the public streets, disgrace
themselves by foul-mouthed attacks upon
the Federal soldiers.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-07-03

sy The Grand Jury of Fayette coun-
ty, Kentucky, have found bills for treason
against John G. Breckenridge, VIM. Pres
ton, Robert j. Breckenridge, jr., and 81
others.
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"A restored invalid was asked by an ac-
quaintance, who had not seen her for forty
years, and who was struck with her healthy
appearance, what produced so great change
in her condition. 81 stopped fretting and took
to laughing" wastthe answer.
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@ Washington dispatches say that
there is no truth whatever in the rumors
of intended foreign Intervention, so far as
Cover ment is in possession of any facts
on the subject, but that a formal commu-
nication has been made by Earl Russell
on the subject of Buffers famons woman
order.
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100000 more Volunteers 10 be called
for.

New York, July /.
1t is stated that on the recommendation of
he Governors of all the loyal States, the
President will call for two hundred thousand
volunteers to hold the points already acquir-
ed and to close the war.
An order has been received in this city to
pay each recruit for three years or the war
one-fourth Of his bounty money, twenty-five
dollars; payment to be made when the regl-
mont is mustered into service.
Secretary Seward stated to-day that Gen.
Mcclellan was in communication with our
fleet on James River; also that there is no
truth in the Herald's report that tro Of the
foreign governments had given notice that
the war should cease.
The above statement was made to a dele
CATION of the New York Press.
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Burlington, VT, July 1.

DuTIIHStUn, Flj JuIy l.
The Union County Convention held here
to-day, nominated for Senators the following
gentlemen:
Geo. F. Edmunds, Of Burlington,
Jed. P. Clark, OF Milton,
A. c. Welcb, Of Williston. B.
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THE FIGHT NEAR CHARLESTON.

A''h " u NEah tiiANLESl loN-
The following is Gen. Benham's .gener-
order, thanking the troops for their gal
liant conduct, and the order of General
Stevens, communicating the same to his
command. The difference between the
two productions is somewhat remarkable,
as the reader will see =
GENERAL oRDERs-No. 16.
Headq'rs, Southern District, }
Dept of the South, =
Stono River, s. G. June Is, 1862. J
The Commanding General desires to
express his thanks to the officers and men
of the different regiments of his command
engaged in the reconnaissance of the ene-
my works at Secessionville, and of the
grounds to the left of our camps, upon the
10th inst. The cool and steady daring of
our men-their persistent courage in sea-
ling the works of the enemy under the
most murderous fire of grape and musket-
ry, and the excellent order in which they
retired, as they did in the complete forms-
ton OF the line of battle from the field,
when ordered, merit the highest praise
that can be given. We need only say in
conclusion what we know we all feel-we
have met, we have examined the works of
the enemy, and they shall be ours. By
order of Brig. Gen. III. w. BENHAM.
j. B. Seaiy, I'd Lit, 47th New York
Volunteers, A. A. A. G.
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next quarter :

lext quarter:
j. A. Wiley, w. p.
B. F. Grooms, W. A.
G. II. Thurston, r. s.
Geo. c. Thrall, A, R. S.
George Dutton, f. S.
A. R. Howard, Treas.
w. +. Smith, Chap.
r. I'll. Smith, G.
Geo. V. Mead, A. G,
u. Stevens, I. S.
Jas. X. Mclean, o. s.
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FOURTH OF JULY IN PITrSFORD.


The Sabbath Schools and Citizens of Pitts
ford and vicinity will meet at 10 o'clock at
the Methodist Chapel, where the procession
will be formed under the direction Of b. +.
WINsLow, Esq, as MARsHALs-- assisted by
competent Deputies.
The line of march will be taken up at 10
l-2 o'clock precisely-preceded by the Mar
BILE Valley Brass Band.
On the route to Palmer's Grove, where the
celebration will be he held-the PROCESSION
will halt a; the "Mills District School House "
to receive and escort "a young Misses, with
appropriate insignia and Banners-represen-
ting the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!
The exercises at the Grove will consist of
Vocal and Instrumental Music and addresses
from gentlemen who have signifed their in
tention to be present, and others who have
been invited from abroad-among whom may
be named Rev. DR.. Childs of Castlston-C.
C. Dewey, Esq, of Rutland-J. E. Manley,
ESQ.,, of West Rutland. Not an unpleasant
feature OF the Exercises on the occasion will
be a colation-under the superintendsnce of
the LADIES of Patsford, which is sutii-
cient guarantee for its excellence. -"
FRIENDSHIP DIVISIONAL a regular
meeting Monday evening, June 80, the
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Yes and No are, for good or evil, the
giants Of LIFE s.xii iessSSS a. - szz1t&
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FRIENDSHIP DIVISIONAL regular
meeting Monday evening, June 80, the
following officers were elected for the
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1862-01-23
AMERICAN NEUTRALITY IN GAMMA

~ SANaDh.
1t could not have escaped the Cabinet in
their search for precedents, for we know with
what t~horoughness such searches are made,
mat a very similar state of things existed but
a few years since between Great Britain and
the United States, when the integrity and
honor of the British empire were assailed bv
her Canadian colonists, and she had occa-
SION TO learn what In the opinion of the
United States constitutes the duties of neu-
tralIty toward a friendly nation. Unsuccess.
ful rebellionS are soon forgotten. and perhaps
many Englishmen may be surprised on being
told that the Canadian rebellion was so deem
ly seated and so widely spread, as seriously
to threaten the crown with the loss of the
Canadas. MIR. Leader declared in ParIia.
ment that all the English Government could
do, would be TO subjugate and hold the prin-
clpal cities, leaving the country occupied by
rebels. The number of British troops under
Slr John Colbourne was only twenty thou
sand, while the rebels are SAID TO have had
fourteen thousand at Montreal, four thousand
at Napiersville, and thousands more in arms
In different parts of the Canadas. fierce with
Indignation at the murder of a party of patri-
OTIS by indians in the employ of the British
Government.
In November 81, two battles were fought
between the British and the rebels. the one
at 81. Dennis, and the other at St. Charles.
which was taken from a force of three thou
sand Canadians, of whom two hundred were
killed, and thirty wounded.
In December, Mackenzie, the head rebel.
who seems to have been the prototype of
Davis, organized a provisional Government.
and assuming the right TO dispose of " ten
millions OF acres OF land, fair and fertile"
took possession of MONTGOMERY House. near
Toronto, with a band of insurgents. and sent
demand to Sir Francis B. Head TO dissolve
The Provincial Parliament, and to leave To-
-onto within fifteen DAYS.
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EFFECT OF THE PROCLAMATION
The proclamation in this case is so warmly
eulogized by the British press as precisely
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Purposes i'm any Climate.

FRENCH, WILSON & co.
Next door TO the What Cheer IIopse
Ahd NO I'D Montgomery Street, near California, IN Tucker,
Building, San Francisco.
Manufacturing Establishment, No. I02 Liberty street New Vol
Ps-Measures taken for Goods from our house in New Yorsk
and delivered to any part Of this State without extra CHARGE
25l-Iy
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THE PACIFIC
Commercial Advertiser.
The Great Conspiracy,
and England's Neutrality.

An fddress delicered at Mount H1sco, Ne1o
York, on the Fourth Of July. 1861, TIE
Eighty-Sirh Anniversary Of american
h~dependence.
BY JoHN JAY, ESQ.
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COMMISSION AND PURCHASING
AGENT!
SAN

ORDERS FOR PURCHASE OF MER-
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by the undersigned.
a residence in this city ften years, and an experiences in the
business, Of nearly the same length OF time, are considered
a sufficient to warrant the confidence Of persons in the country
who occasionally require to make purchases here, through the
agency OF reliable party; or who may be looking for a perms-
nent Agent in san Francisco. To either the advertiser offer hs
services, assuring all who intrust orders 10 him. that no effort
shall be spared 10 execute their commissions satisfactor-iy ".
Al Orders must be accompanied with the Cash or City
Reference.
referred to
wv. I. COLEMAN & Co., San Francisco.
J.H- COGHLL x Co.
C. LANGLEY. Druggist,
FLIST, PARODY & Co,
Ira p RANKIN,
Ross, DExPsTER & Co., "
j. ANTHONY * Co, Union Office, Sacramento City,
And to the Proprietor Of the PAc. COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER,
Honolulu.
n. B-orders for Machinery, Pianofortes. Melodeons, Sewing
Machines, Watches, Jewery, &c, will be attended to by COM
petent judges.
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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-05-17

CoNGREss THAMES McCLEIEAS.-Thes state
ment, month ago, by Richmond diaper,
that McClellan's plan to crush the recel-
lion combined the genius of Marlbor.
ough and Napoleon, was received with .
shout of derision by the radical republi-
cans in Congress, who at the time were
conspiring to crush him. Ills magnificent
generalship on the Penensula, however,
made them quake with fear lest popular
indignation would overtake them in view
of their plotings, and they fastened to
pass him a hypocriticle vote of thanks
To make the vote little less than an insult,
Owen Lovejoy was put forward to offer the
resolutions, under whose leadership they
were passed. Mcclellan needs no compile.
ments from that quarter. The people
understand his case, and know all about
the sincerity of the ploters and their hypo-
critical thanks.