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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-11-06

"A train of cars on the Orange and Alex
andria Railroad was captured by the rebels on
Friday, this side of Manassas Junction, where
1t had been to carry party of workmen en-
gagged in making repairs on the road. The
track was torn up by the rebels, and the train
thrown off the track. Sixty workmen were
captured, together with thirty soldiers belong
ing to the Fiftv-eghth New York Volunteers,
detailed as q q. 1.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-11-06
- The New York World

- The New York World, speaking of
the result of the election in the State of New
York, says: "She thunders out her demand
for more vigorous prosecution of the war;
If that's the only significance of the result, we
can respond "Amen," most heartily. But,
will JEFF Davis 50 regardit?
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-11-06

P, S.-Since writing the above, the New
York papers have come to hand, and from the
returns it appears that Mr.. Seymour is prob
ably elected, and 20 Democratic out of 81
Congressman.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-11-06

III Tho Richmond Dispatch says Gen.
Bragg has failed "beoause he is too .lov.s-
He was quick enough to escape the pursuit of
Buell.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-11-06
RUTLAND HERALD.
,>~s~N ~ >e,NNN>N'NNNN NsNN>N
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1862.
MAILS.

MAILS.
Be.tcu and Eastern Way Mail closes at ll.0o A. NJ.
Railroad time, arrives at 2.iS p. III.
Npston Through Mail closes at 800 p. NJ.
Railroad time, arrives at ll,t5 p, NJ.
Burlington and Northern Way, closes at $50 p. M.
Railroad time, arrivee at ll.2 A. NJ.
Hev York through Mail closes at 1900 NJ.
Railroad time arrives az 3.SS p. Nj.
Albany and X. q W. Way, closes at 500 Il. Nj.
Railroad time, arrives az SS5 L, Nj.
hoy and Western Vt, Way, closes at l2.00 NJ.
Railroad trre, arrives az Ills A III.
Troy and Saratoga Way closes at .2S0 7. M
Railroad time, arrives at l2.l0 r. nj.
Montreal and st. Johns Mail closes at $50 p Nj.
Railroad time, arrives at 1880 A. NJ
Woodstock Way Mail closes Tuesdays
Thursdays and saturdays at LOO Z. M
Woodstock Way Mail arrives Mondays,
wednesday, and Fridays at $50 T. NJ.
Once hours HON 100 A NJ. till 500 P. III. Sundays
ffsn u TO M. NJ. g. EvERTs. p. NJ.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-11-06
THE SOUTH,

Full details have been received of the attack
of our forces on the Charleston, s. c., Rail
road in which it appears that our troops af-
ter having accomplished their object, retired
to the gun-boats in good order. An extended
account of the affair will be found in another
column.
Reports from rebel sources indicate that Mo
bile has been captured and occupied by our
forces, but it needs confirmation
Gen. Banks is engaged in organizing an
expedition, which he will head in person, to
restore the authority of government in
Texas. Several of the New England Regi-
iments have been detained in New York to
join the expedition,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-11-06

DEATH OF GEN. RIcHARpSoN.-Ma
General Israel p Richardson died at Sharps-
burg, Nd, Tuesday night, of wounds received
IN the battle Of Antetam. He was native OF
Vermont and is said to be a descendant Of
Gen. Israel Putnam. He was graduate OF
West Point, having been appointed from the
North Western district of Vermont.and served
nearly twenty years in the army of the United
States, having reached the rank of Major when
he resigned. On the breaking out of the re-
bellion, he was appointed Colonel of the I'd
Michigan Regiment, and was soon thereafter
appointed Brigadier General Of Volunteers,
and as such commanded brigade at the bat
tie of Bull Run. At the time of his death he
was Major General of Volunteers. His ex-
perience as fighter has been very great
During the Mexican war he distinguished him
self in nearly every important battle, and
perhaps, received more brevets than any other
officer of his rank. He was known in the
army by the sobriquet of Fighting Dick
and it was said of him by an offcer-himself
greatly distinguished for bravery - under
whom he served, that Richardson never ap-
peared well out of battle, but that in one he
was magnificent"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-11-06
east of Fayetteville, Arkansas, commanded by

east OF Fayetteville, Arkansas, commanded by
Col, Cravens, and after sharp engagement OF
one hour totally routed and pursued
them several miles, into the Boston Mountains,
The Rebels le Il all their camp equlpage,
wagons and eight dead on the field Our loss
was five wounded.
Bands of Benbridge's guer-illas have
been dispersed by our forces inSoutb-
eastern Missouri, during the past week
Col. Dewey had a running tight for fifteen
miles with one band, taking number of pris-
oners and inAicting heavy loss on the reb-
els. His loss was two wounded. Col, La
GEAR came up with detachment under Boone
at Bollinger Mills, five miles from Pocahontas,
and after severe fight killed, wounded and
captured 236 Of the band. He then followed
on to Pocahontas drove the enemy across the
river, followed them several miles, made many
important captures, and had only three men
wounded and one taken prisoner. a.
The enemy lost twenty killed, forty horses
captured and eighty stand of arms.
The Secretary Of War has ordreed mill
tary commission to assemble at Cincinnati Il
inquire into the conduct of Maj, General Buel
in reference to his permitting the invasion o
Kentucky by Gen. Bragg; his failure to re
ieve Mumfordsville and allowing its captur,
by the enemy ; his conduct during the battle
of Perryville; his suffering the forces of Gen
Bragg to es cape from Kentucky without cap
ture or loss 4; in attacking them, and his oper
ations in the States of Kentucky and Tsnnes
see.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-11-06
Conversational Districts.

The Montpelier Freeman copies our COM
ments upon the proposed changes of Congress
sional Districts,-denominating them every
clever criticism" and adds:
"We think most of the points made in the
above communication can be satisfactorily
met. The conjunction of Grand Isle and Es-
sex cannot be valid in the writers's mind, for
those counties are together now. Caledonia,
with railroad to Barton, and soon to New
port, can be as easily con, ened in convention
with that district, as Chittenden County, which
has no railroad beyond Essex Junction toward
the heart of the district. And the fact that
Montpelier is a central point for the whole
State, does not make it, in our judgement, the
center of the southwest portion of the State.
On the whole, we are not surprised that the
writer should at last have fallen back upon
Lord Thurlow's dictum in support of his opn-
ion that the present arrangement should not be
disturbed, as probably no better arrangement
occurred to him."
We wish to say-jocosely-ths we have
not yet had occasion to observe SO closely the
present boundaries of Congressional Districts
as has our excellent friend, the editor of the
Freeman. And we tell him he will 90 away
from home and political kindred when he goes
away from the present District "Wait for
the wagon" We were somewhat ignorant in
relation TO Grand Isle and Essex, but let them
remain together, they are Siamese twins. The
burden of our objection still remains valid.
For the remainder; we still fall back upon
Lord Thurlow's dictum We don't object to
Chittenden County in place Of Washington for
the reason that there is less material in Chit
tenden out of which to make Members of
Congress, we would have the Freeman under
stand but because we think we can find as
good material in Washington County, without
meaning any disparagement to Chittenden
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-11-06
Trains leave Rutland.

For Burlngton-6.25 A. NJ, and ass and S.s5 T. NJ.
Tor Bellows Falls-5.2S A. NJ, and Has A. M.
For Beunington-4.40 A. NJ, and IL T. M.
per 6Alem-t2.20 night and AS A. M.
For Saratoga -4.s5 A. NJ, and sos p. III.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-11-06
Trains arrive mt Rutland.

From Burlington-ll.ls A. NJ, la.s5 P. NJ. and l22C
night.
From Bellows Fals-2.45 and Has p. M.
Prom Bennington A. NJ. and 900 p. NJ.
Prom Salem loss A. NJ. and S.35 p. M.
Prom Saratoga --l2.l0 and $50 p. M.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1862-10-03
A Queer Motive for Murder.

Crime in England INDUCES in strange
eccentricfties. A ploughnan named
Gardner, was recently hung at Warwicl.
for the murder of Sarah Kirby. He
confessed the deed; expressed no regret
or compunction, and died as stoically as
Socrates. On being asked to give a
motive for the crime, ne said the girl
would never draw him the proper
quantity Of beer, and that veced hinsl''
1t did not take him long to make up
his mind to kill her, and his manner of
coming to conclusion had something
Of the classic in it. He says he was
ploughing in the field when the thought
occurred to him whether or no Sarah had
not better be put to death. This is how
he solved the problem:
Il tried MY luck in the field by
throwing up the spud of the plough,
which came oawn with the point in the
earth. If it had ie,2llen fiat should not
have killed her. but as 1t came down
with the point foremost, left the held
with the determination to do it,
The confession is exciting much at
tention; and the question whether a
man who could have thus acted and
reasoned was Irresponsible moral
agent, is being vigorously discussed
The story reads like a passage from
De Quincy $ ''Murder considered as one
of the Fine Arts"
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1862-10-03
Communicated.


LAM YIN I'll SCpe. IL, u.
ar. .Editor:-There are a great many
different theories ali over the country,
and among all classes Of reople, with re-
gard to the policy the Government
ought to adopt in suppressing this attro-
cious rebellion. This difference of
opinion among the people arises chiefly
from the fact that they differ widely
with regard to the causes that have
brought it about. Some say the tariff
question; some say politicians and Office
seekers; and some say that the Aboli-
tionists are to blame for the whole thing.
Now, sir, without entering into any
argument to show that the positions ta-
ken by the persons above referred to
are false, we fearlessly assert, and the
unprejudiced common sense of the peo-
pie will sustain US in it, that it is not the
tariff, neither is it politicians, Office
seekers, nor Abolitionists that are re-
spensible for the devastation and blood
shed that is now being brought about
throughout the Southern section of this
nation. L is found in one single cause,
and in that alone-and that cause is
slavery And whatever side-issues or
incidental causes may be dragged into
the argument, they nevertheless have
their origin in one great, paramount,
central idea, and thai is slavery IF
slavery had not had an existence, there
would never have been any demands for
free trade. If slavery had not existed,
it could never have been dragged into
the politics of the country. If slavery
had not involved, within itself, every
thing that is repulsive to the moral and
enlightened sensibilities of the people,
there would have been no Abolitionists;
hence we say that slavery is the cause,
and the only cause, and will be made re-
sponsible for all the dreadful ealamities
that are now being suffered by the ma
ton. 1t is we'll known to every intelli-
gent man, whose mind is unbiased by
party prejudice ard selfish motives, that,
in consequence of the existence of this
peculiar institution, there has also ex-
listed two discordant elements, possessing
principles in their constitutions as
widely different the one from the other
as the north is from the south poles
We mean the free and slave labor ele-
ments. These two elements can never
be made to coincide, and the natural and
inevitable results would be constant
and irrepressible conflict. You know
that this constant irritation-this wal
of ideas-this difference Of opinion
among the people of this country with
regard to the right or wroHg Of human
slsVery, has been in existenee from the
very dawn Of or. national being, ape
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1862-10-03

! has been:sroWing in farceness, intensity
and s8ength constantly, until it has
finally culminaaed in the present civil
Mag-ohe Of the :fereest and most un-
compromising, perhaps, the world has
ever seen 49,. Z.
len, sir the great question before
the American people to-day is, viii You
hationalize slavery and divide the Union,
OF will you2destroy slavery and save the
Union, and thus perpetuate our national
existence, and honor and dignity the
fathers of the Revolution, and the great
principles that lie at the foundation of
this noble saperstructure?
five could only succeed in convinc-
ing the people that this is the cause,
and the only cause, of our difficulties,
and that it is utterly impossible for MS
to have perfect and permanent Union
with slavery in our midst, we would
then, SO far as loyal persons are con-
cerned, be unit with regard to the
policy pursued by the Administration in
its efforts to sustain the dignity and
honor of the Government, by overthrow
ing the rebellion. And it is a matter
Of the utmost astonishment, that men
who never have had, nor never can have,
any interest in slavery, should raise
any objections against the Administra-
ton, when its policy might incidental
efe ct an institution that is to-day con-
tributing as much to aid the rebellion
as million able bodied soldiers could
do in arms in the field. An individual
of that kind is either a secession sym
pathizer, and wants the rebellion to tri-
umph, and the Union destroyed, or else
his miserable old fogyism and party
prejudice has SO befogged and mystifed
his intellect, that he is utterly ineapa-
Bile of comprehending wherein the diff
fculty lies, or what the remedies are
that should be applied.
W. W. H.
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- u -
be million times what tits 1.-THE State
of New York; So, the swarthy child Of
theE torrid zones cannot live amid the
SHOWS of Northern latitudes. He never
can enter their fields of labor as q com
petltor. The country is in imminent
peril, Traitors in armssmenace and as
sa tit the people aud their rulers; citi-.
zens are being ruthlessly slain;4 homes
and hearts are made desolate; cdnstitu-
tionai obligations aud compacts are
whistled down the winds, and the sacred
name OF revolution perverted to the
abomina bic uses Of ftreason and rebellion.
Thisis not tsthe time to discuss how Far
the goVernment will be justified by the
Constitution, or previously existing laws,
in using this, that or the other, as a
means 81 re establishing the national
authority and maintaining the national
power. Sotus poputi supreara est kec.-
Self preservation is the first law of ma
ture. Nor is this the timet to regard the
condition of the country from any po-
litical stand point. In this hour party
must be forgotten. There is a great
fight on hand between democracy and
afistocraey (''That's truc''), between the
privileges Of the fea and tie rights of
the multitude, between caste and repub-
lican equality, and he is the genuine
Democrat who loves liberty more than
slavery. The democracy that will not
endure this test is spurious. Ny own
position is easily declared. l aoas a
Democrat. I AM a loyal lover of my
country, whose free institutions l DO not
care to outlive. ('Bravo''). I vM be
what her necessities, the convictions of
my intelligence, and the dictates of my
conscience make me. If this be treason
to party, party can make the most of it.
C'Good, y good, and applause).
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1862-10-03
More Slams Of prcgress,

Richard Busted, heretofore known
as a pro slavery Democrat. made speech
at the late war meeting in New York,
from which we give an extract.
We meet to infame zeal, to inspire
loyalty, and to declare to our President
and his Cabinet that the City Of
New York-the great commercial me-
tropolis of the country-favors the sup
preston of this most wicked rebellion
by the prompt, free, fearless use OF ev-
cry and any means necessary to crush it
out at once and forever. (Great cheer
ing). What these means are, the Exec
utive is charged with the responsibility
of deciding, but, as he has in recent
letter, declared his readiness to hear
sugg .stions, and to give them all prop
er consideration, l claim the right to
embrace this occasion to say that it is
my deliberate conviction that the cause
Of the rebellion is slavery, and that the
cause and the effect must perish or sur
vive in force together. l-'Good, good:')
For one, sincerely believe that if sla-
very lives, the Republic dies. (''That's
the talk'D And deny that this gov
ernment, struck at, and attempted to be
destroyed by the Slave Power, should
do anything to preserve slavery as stock
in trade for future rebellion. God has
decreed that their sin shall perish with
them! This is Freedom grand oppor-
tunity, and no man, not himself at heart
tyrannic, dishonest and cruel, but will
rejoice that the Republic Of America is
ere long to be disenthralled by the ge-
MUS Of universal emancipation. All
hail the day! Great cheering.) In this
connection, [ have word or two to say
to men who, like myself, OF Irish birth,
have sought and found home in the
United States Of America. 1t is sup
posed by some Of my countrymen, and
they have been taught to think so by
bad, designing men of the class known
as politicians, that if the emancipation
of the black race should be one Of the
results Of the war made upon us by the
Southern Shareholders, an exodus Of that
race to the Northern States would imme-
diately follow and new aad distasteful
element of rivalry in labor be produced
mere, 10 the ulsaoVahtaSe OF lhe WAlte
working man. Now, this is simply alb
surd. No such consequence would o,
could follow from the freedom Of the
blacks. Residence is not a matter Of
mere choice. It is controlled by great
natural and philosophical laws, to the
acc ept;.nce Of whisi all men are held by
al III. .pezious necessity. Which Of u;
could, for example, live in the heart 0
Ethiopia, although our revenue shoplc
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1862-10-03
aoetrp.
A LOST CHORD.

Seated one day at the organ,
was weary and i'll at ease,
And my fingers wandered idly
Over the noisy keys.
do not know what 1 was playing,
Or what l was dreaming then;
But struck one chord of music,
Like the sound of a great Amen.
1t flooded the crimson twilight,
Like the close of an angels Psalm,
And it lay oh my fevered spirit
- With touch of infinite calm.
It quieted pain and sorrow.
Like love overcoming strife;
1t seemed the harmonious echo
From our discordant life.
1t linked all perplexed meanings
Into one perfect peace, s
And trembled away into silence
AS if it were 10th to cease.
have sosght, but | seek it vainly,
That one lost chord divine,
That came from the soul of the organ,
And entered into mine.
adelaide Anne Proctor.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1862-10-03
e.. 3. MOORE,

Saddle, Harness and Trunk Manufacturer,
Middleport. O.,
TT EEPS CONSTANTLY ON HAND, AND
N will manufacture to order, all of the vari-
Gus articles usually manufactured in such es-
adjustments. He calls particular attention to
his Harness making, and ''defes the world on
fancy mounted double or single Harness. Do
not fail to give me call, in my shop on Rut-
land street, at the head of First street, in Hots
Building, up stairs. Cash paid for all kinds Of
Hides, Skins, &c., at the highest market price.
June 81 '59-25-1y
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1862-10-03
TELEGRAPH JOB OFFICE

In connection with our Newspaper Estab-
lishment, we have complete Job Office. We
are therefore prepared 10 execute
P{ AN EM} ORNAMENTAL, lob WORK.
Bill Heads Business and Visiting
Cards, Blanks, &c. at
civ II T. i q Q -
We cali the special attention of THIS commu-
nifty to the above proposition, and desire an IN
vestigation of work and prices
T. A. PLANTS & Co.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1862-10-03
A. KOHL,

Dealer in and Manufacturer of Umbrel- 1F~
las He holds himself in readiness toSrEsT
make Umbrellas to order, or repair old $f~~
ones in the most substantial manner lie will
also buy worn-out Umbrellas at liberal prices.
Shop on Linn street, north of Smiths Shoe
Store.
He would also inform the public that he pre-
pares a SALVE, which he win warrant equal
to any in use, for the cure of Felons, Catarrhs,
Burns, Bruises, Sprains, Cuts, Salt Rheum,
Ring Worm, Rheumatism, White Swellings,
and many other diseases of the kind. Price.
25 cents per Box. Jan. 8, lSG0.-3-ltf-
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1862-10-03
DIR. ARLY,

Operative and Mechanical Den sez,s------ssS
tist, GAllipolis, O., respectfully ff55SSs:5sssa
offers his professional services to 01l1lIIIP
the citizens of Pomeroy and Megs County.
On account of the increase Of custom in Gallipn-
lis find il impossible for M to visit Pomtroy on
she first of en- ch month. as formerly did.
Dr. 4. has had great experience in the art of Dem
tistrv, and hope he may meet with liOcra! pat
ronase. He warrants his operations in every re-
spect. Teeth extracted by new process, not prac-
ticed but b, one other Dentist the tate, which
tendency to alleviate the pan in great measure
-Iy
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1862-10-03
ISAAC FALLER,
z. LYMAN
MI. RLAETNEE..

Carriage s, Wagon Manufacturer, caTRR1
Front street, first corner below the 2aza==5sz
Rolling Mill, Pomeroy, o. All articles in his
line of business manufactured at reasonable
rates, and they are especially recommended for
durability. 2-o-ly
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1862-10-03
APPRENTICES,

rSHH0SE wishing to take boys or girls at any
i age from infancy to a years. to live with
them till Of Legal age, would be doing public
benefit by making known their wishes TO Mr..
Scott, Superintendent of the Intirmary, neal
Chester, or to either o: the lnfirmary Directors
Feb. 7, Cot. NJ BOSWOKIA.
Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1862-10-03
DENTISTRY.

DIR. d. C. yyHALEY, Dentist.
Office on Court Street, one door below McQugg
& Smiths Leather Store. Work warranted.
5-2l-y
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8usiness Cards.

u. A. PLANTS.
Attorney and Counselor at Law, Pomeroy, o.
Office in Edwards Building.
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s1mpsox a.. p s,mPsog.
N. g. G. p. SIMPSON.
Attorneys and Counse}ors at Law, Pomeroy,
Ohio. Office, in Swallows Building, one door
below O. Branch & Cos. [4-2l-lyl
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-04-18

STARVATION PRICEs.-The extreme south
relied very much. upon procuring supplies
from Tennesessee. Since the Union forces
took possession of that state. -four has ad
vaneed TO twenty-five dollars per barrel in
New Orleans. What is to become of the
poor white people with -four at that price ?
This thing must become verse than grow
better. as the rebles are seizing everything
in the way of provisions to feed the soldiers.
Twenty-Five dollars per barrel for -four will
soon tell a fearful tale in large city
SLAVERY IN THE BORDER STATEs-Tbe
Frederick ErGn,iaer, of MARYLAND, chroni
eles the recent sale of families of negroes
in that vicinity, worth $4,000 for 400,
and remarks: I'VE admonished the SYM
pathizers with the rebellion in advance that
this would be the consequence of the crime
and folly of secession but they would not
heed. We tell them now tLat their acts
bave sealed the fate of tie institution in
Maryland. !"