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All Honor to VicISsburg.

II there be any virtue in selfspcri
ticc IN holy cause, or any thing com.
mcndablc in a sacred devotion to prin.
clple and n determinatin to maintain
and defend it at every hazard, there is
certainly no city or people in the broad
cNpanse of the South that can lay a
stronger claim to these than can the
city and people of Vicksburg. She
has proved the last and only cffectual
stumbling block to the enemy, in his
terrible sweep up and down the Mis-
Eisppi from Cairo to the Gulf. After
the fall of forts Henry and Donelson,
Columbus, Island 10, fort Pillow and
New Orleans, Vicksburg might we'll
have stood apalled and argued the
utter tutitity of making last effort to
check the onward and seemingly ire
s'stlblc progress of the cnomy's fleet
But her people were made Of storner
stuff. Her heroic people nobly re-
solved to stop the foe in his mad and
triumphant career, or gloriously perish
III the effort, To this end their lives
are put in hazardous peril, their beatlti.
ful city, deserted by its population, is
offered as a target for the destructive
mlssils of the Federal forces, and all
the comforts as we'll as lecessaries of |
life, arc offered up willing sacrifice
to the glorious cause of liberty and |
independence.
In this truly selfish, luxurious and
moneylovlng age, these people have
shown q devotion to patriotic duty
equal to any record in either ancient or
modern history. For weeks the enc.
my have poured upon their devoted
city a constant shower Of shot and
she'll, and yet he is no nearer the goal
IT his desires than when he first made
demand of surrender Though tat
tered, torn and ridled, the proud city
yet stands environed by living wall
NJ soIdiery, bidding defiance to the
oc and laughing at his futile efforts
If subiugation.
When the history Of tie war shall
10 written, prominent chapter will
'c devoted to the gallant daring, the
patriotic selfsacriiices and heroic con-
|uct OF the city and people of Vicks-
'nrg, :
In the meantime, il should be the {
loasure, as it is unquestionably the
uty, OF the people Of the other more
avored portions if the State, to minis
ar to the wants and dcstitution of !
lose who have been driven from their
ONES in the beleaguered city. many t
whom have been compelled to seek $
lelter in the woods, and trust to &
1ance and Providence for the means {
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Yankee Slave Trading.
A Cargo taken to Cuba.

We are informed by citizen of New
Orleans, q gentleman of high charac
ter, who recently arrived from Nassau
that q cargo of Carolina and Georgia
slaves were recently taken from Port
Royal by Yankee vessel, carried to
Cardenas, in Cuba, and there sold to the
| planters Of the island. We are also
informed that the Spanish Consul at
Charleston has received positive infor-
nation of the transaction. The report
comes very direct, and we have no
reason to doubt its correctness.
Now here is a specimen of Yankee
sympathy for" the poor sIaYe,' as he
IS wont hypocritically to term him.
Southern negroes are seduced from
kind masters and comfortable homes
by promises Of freedom and equality,
and by way Of fulfilling the promises
their Yankee benefactor tears them
away from families and friends and
sells them into slaveryl The world
should be informed Of the iniquitous
transaction, and the guilty nation that
tolerates it should be held up to uni
versal scorn.
At the beginning Of this war, soon af-
ter the occupation Of Hilton Head by
the Federal troops we expressed the
opinion that Southern masters had lit.
tie to fear from q voluntary abandon
ment of their homes by the slaves
that Yankee rule for few months
would perfectly satisfy the slaves with
their former condition, and they would |
return at the first opportunity afforded |
them. There was one source though.
from which we apprehended loss. As
large number Of slaves were being col
ected on the island, we predicted that
t would not long before Yankee say-
srs would make there appearance in
he ofling, and that finally these delu-
led blanks would be stolen or induced
o go aboard with or without the con-
liyance Of the officers in charge, when
anchor would Immediately weighed
ind all sails set for West India port,
)ur prophecy has been fulfilled, if all
eports be true, in two sepcratc instan-
es.
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Our thanks to Mess, Rusca and Jacob
lFolfson for late papers.
Through the kindness Of Mr.. Dew.
Just returned from the seat Of war, we
have received q file of Mobile papers,
sent su by our good friend John G.
Trichel, of Pelican Rangers No. /. We
are under many obligation for such
fHecliugs, good on their part.
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The Times, in leader on American
affairs, says four main armies have
advanced into Confederate territory,
and half dozen expeditions have
fastened themselves OH the Southern
coast, yet the South remains uncon-
quered 1t is demonstrated that the
Federals can only effect their purpose
by gigantic earenditures-far more
layiSh than that Of the last twelre
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I'd Louisiana Regiment,
CASUALTIES.

Out Of 400 men carried into action
20 were killed on the field, and wound.
cd Five color bearers were shot down
and the flag well marked with MINES.
The loss of the whole brigade was Sc
killed and 565 wounded. One touch.
ing incident deserves to be recorded
h'ent. Cu'pcper, Of the Vernon Guard.
feeling himself mortally wounded.
slowly raised himself to his knees
and praying as calmly in the hottest
Of the fire as in his closet, died in that
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TO OUR PATRONS,

During the editorial vacancy caused
by the dccease of Mr.. ERNEST LEGESpRs'
all interest connected with the Union
newspaper will be under the sole res
possibility of Mr.. Loris Dur1Elx.
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LIST OF KILLED AND WOUNDED.

Col. Norwood, wounded; Major Ash,
ton killed.
Company A. Leconte Guards, killed;
Jarrett and Knapp. Wounded Lieut..
Guess, Corp. Scarborough, Bascus,
Holmes, (since died), Cross, Lacour,
Key, Marlborough, Beuvens, Fitzgerald,
Taber, Barbour, Solice, (Toney), u. S.
Jones, Lee, S. J. Lynch, Frammal.
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EVENING SESSION.

EVENING SESSION.
| The Police Jury meet according t,
adjournment.
| Present w. o. Breazeale, Presdt
z. NJ. Backen,
J. NJ Bishop.
w X Cowser,
r E Hammett.
+ jennings,
Jacob Kile,
N L McNeely,
| J 3 Paker,
VIM Robinson.
The committee on claims reported
favorable on the following claim
Claim of L. Williams for $23. 3.25 alpd.
On motion of Mr.. Packer.
Resolred, That the President Of Police
Jury is hereby ordered to have an
inside door made on the Eastern side
of the Jail, or any other repairs neces-
sary to make the said Jail secure.
The Police Jury then proceeded to
the election of a Clerk, Mr.. G. f Dram
que having previously resigned.
Mr.. Kile nominated B. J. Bouis and
MIR. Paker, nominated VIM. Payne,
and Mr. Robinson Mr.. Fred. Williams.
The ballot having been taken. and
the votes cast, Mr.. Bouis having re-
ceived the greatest number of votes
was declared duly elected Clerk to
serve until June next.
On motion of Mr.. Hertzop. it was
Resolred, That G. T. Dranguet, the
former Clerk of the Police Jury, re-
ceivc compensation Of one hundred
dollars, besides his salary, for extra
services performed by him.
Rcsolred, That hereafter. the salary
OF the Parish Physician be fixed at one
hundred dollars.
The Police Jury then proceeded to
the n election Of Parish Physician un-
tll June next, whereupon DR.. J. S.
stephens was elected by acclamation.
Then W. o. Breazeale President of
The Police Jury presented his resigna.
ion and it was received, wherenpon
lr. 7. NJ. Backen was elected Presi
lent by acclamation, and took his
'eat.
On motion, the Police Jury adjourn
ID sine die.
?. NJ. BACK EN-,
President
B. J. BOUIS,
Clerk.
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| i'' ~ 1tIc1'SNif
J. B. Packer,
VIM. Robinson.
The President of the Police jury
appointed Messrs Backen, Hertzog,
McNeely " and Jennings on committee
to draft resolutions relative the issuing
Of Promiss ory Notes or Bills Of small
denominations
The Jury then took q recess of II
hour.
At the end Of l | 2 hour the Jury re-
assembled, and the above committee
came in, and reported the following or
dinance which was voted on, section
by section, and unanimously adopted.
Ordinance in reference to War Bonds
of the Parish, their redemption and
taxes to pay them.
Sect THAT hereafter, Parish Pro.
missory Notes or Bills of the denomi-
nations of fifty cents, and one, three,
five, and ten Dollars, be issued for ali
the War Bonds Of the Parish, issued or
to be issued, payable to bearer, and re-
deemable in current funds.
Sect 2.-That these notes or bills be
signed by the President and counter
signed by the Clerk, and be printed in
an ornamental manner, on sufficient
paper, to be approved by the President,
and memorandum of their emission
and amount be kept by the Clerk.
Sect. 3.--That these notes or bills
will be paid out in redemption of all
war bons now issued with the interest
added to the term Of redemption. in
all cases where these bonds are offered,
by the holders to the President who
shall keep an account.
Sect That these notes or bills
shall bearno interest as other paper
of the Parish does.
Sect 5.-That notice be given by
advertisement, in the newspaper by the
collector, to oil persons owing any
war tax, that they will be charged
eight per cent interest from the first
day Of September 1862, where The tax
is now due aud payable, and from the
time due and payable i'll cases where
The same is not now due, and that
such interest be charged in the collcc.
lion Of the tax.
Sect. e. That all issues of war
ponds, heretofore made for sums less
han ten dollars be, and they are t
hereby sanctioned and legalized. t
Sect THAT the notes and bills {
mentioned in its ordinance be received
or all dues to the Parish, and be Sc. !.
urcd as the war bonds are, for which
hey are substituted, '
Sect. 8.--That all relief now allowed :.
y the existing Police Jury ordinances +
I resolutions to the indigont families {,
t volunteers, be hareaftcr, in like man !,
er, paid to the INDECENT families of II
ne State Militia during the term Of i
leir actual service i'll field OF camp. o
On motion it was II
Rcsolced, That the following commits. d.
onners be appointed to lay out te
ublic road as ordered by tho Police N
ury, leading from the river at Grand al
core, between the lands Of +. V. De. al
ieux and Estate Of Grcneaux Bros to O
dward Murphy's, on Bayou Bour- re
eux, viz Z. V. Deblieux, 4. 3. Som &C
ayrac, Dr. Butler, Leonard Trchel,
ames Lester and JOS. Henry.
On motion Of Mr. Robinson it was: af
Reso'rcd, That each Company Of Par ac
1an Rangers from the Parish Of Nat. al
itoches, are entitled to tie sum Of ia
teen hundred dollars, to assist in &C
uipping. and furnishing them for al
rvice, and that The amount be paid Fl
CT to the Captain in command. by
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OF THE
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OF THE

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al the SAT- Works on the lake Btsteneau
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PROCEEDINGS
or THE
POLICE jury
July 31st 1862.

oatJ olsG ioo6.
On Thusday, the 3lst day of July,
A. d. 1862, the Police Jury of the
Parish Of Natchitochcs, met in special
session, i'll obedience to call of Pre-.
sident of said Jury.
Present W. o. Breazeale, Pres't.
J. NJ. Bishop,
= NJ. Backen,
W z Cowser,
r. Il. Hammet,
Hyp. Hertzog,
I. Jennings,
Jacob Kile,
N. G. McNeely,
J. B. Packer,
VIM. Robinson
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-05-22

BATTLE OF WILLIAMsBURG.-Th n.
Y. World thus sums up the result OF the
battle of Williamsburg
Our losses in the affair sums up an un-
looked for total of near $500 in killed,
wounded and missing. The rebels must
have lost about 5000. We have over
seven hundred prisoners, besides eight
hundred of their wounded on our hands.
They captured one of our batteries and
made good their evacuation. On the
other hand, we have their formidable
line of works, siege guns, position, and
are driving them in some confusion before
us.
az The Charlestonians are expecting
to be attacked soon, and there is consid-
cradle excitement among them. Business
is almost entirely suspended. Forts Sum-
ter and Moultrie are being furnished with
heavy guns, and there was general un-
easyness relative to the result of the sue
cesses of Gen. Mcclellan at Yorktown.
There has been some regret expressed
that Flag officer Farragut has not a more
euphonious name. A gentleman with a
Slight German proclivity says that lis not
to be complained of-that it is in truth
ferry goot.
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down with indigniy. This outrage will
be punished in such a manner as in my
judgment will causion both the perpetra-
tors and abettors of the act--so that they
shall fear the stripes il they do not rever- =
ence the stars of our banner. send a
marked copy Of New Orleans paper
containing an ap.iiauding account OF the
outrage.
Trusting my action may meet the ap-
probation Of the Department,
i am, most respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
BENZ. +. BUTLER
Major General Commanding.
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OUR ARMY CORRESPONDENCE.
Letter frsn ship Island.

AosSer IfouA snip Ashomu.
SNIP ISLAND, April 81, 1862.
EDITOR Herald Five minutes ago
stepped off the Saxon from the scene of all
excitement here, !" The Passes" learn
that mail is to leave for Boston by the Wild
Gazelle in twenty minutes. have time to
give you a ske,ch of events transpiring in
that place
The bombardment of Forts jackson and
Phillip commenced April 18th at nine A. NJ.
Porters fleet of tewntycne mortar boats,
threw in or at the forts, between that time
and sundown, one thousand shells, setting
Fort jackson on fire. The contest was re-
newed vigorousl on both sides the next
morning at seven o'clock, and kept up with
out intermission till the afternoon Of the 22d,
when both forts ceased to fire The cham
which protected the forts from being stormed
from below by the feet was cut during the
mig ht of the 22d, and the bombardment kept
up on the Esd by our feet, though they got
not an answer from their friends of the fort.
At two o'clock on the morning of the oath
grand attack was made by all the force of
the fleet, and sixteen out of eighteen of our
fleet passed by the forts and now remain in
the river, cutting off communication with
New Orleans.
Gen. Buffers force has not yet been en-
gagged. He is to land them from the Gulf of
Mexico in Quarantine Bayou, about seven
miles above the forts, on the side of ST. Phil
lip. From this fort to New Orleans is car
riage road on the levee which will be estop-
ped by this Inc. .nent. The FIRST lighter left
the transport mississippi, taking the 2eth
Mass. Regiment to land, at five o'clock last
night, just as the Saxon left for this place.
Quarantine Bayou runs in to the marshy dis
trict about the forts, just behind Sable Is
land and little way north of Isle au Breton.
About four thousand troops will be landed
here. The plan is to starve out the forts.-
The passage of the feet by the forts is in
many respects coup-de-main without pre-
cedent About sixty on our side were killed
and three hundred wounded. Rebel loss not
known. Our feet had one mortar boat and
one gun boat sunk, and most of the fleet
were more or less injured. We sunk eleven
for them. Will give you particulars soon if
possible. e...s .. J. Q. d.
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STATISTICS OF HUMAN LIFR.-The to-
tai number of human beings on earth is
now computed at 1,000,000,000. They
speak 1904 now known tongues, and in
which upwards of 1,100 religions or
creeds are preached. The average age
of life is 33 1-3 years. One-fourth of the
born die before they reach the age OF
seven years, and the half before the sew
eenth year. Out of 100 persons, only 6
reach the age of 60 years and upwards,
while only in 1000 reaches the age of
100 years. Out of 500, onty l attains 80
years. Out of the 1,00O,000,000 living
persons, 100000, 900 die annually, 91.-
600 daily, $3.50 every hour, 60 every
minute, consequently in every second.
The loss is, however, balanced by the gain
in new births. Tall men are supposed tc
live longer than short ones. Women are
generally stronger than men until their
fiftieth year; afterwards less so. Mar
riages are in proportion to single life
bachelors and spinsters) as 10075
Both births and deaths are more fre.
quent in the night than in the day. The
more civilized a country is, the more full
Of vigor, life and health are the people
The notion that education enfeebles and
degenerates the human frame is not borne
out by fact Once Week.
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sgRebel deserters continue to come will

B Rebel deserters continue to come with
in the lines of Gen. McClellan's army, de-
spite the mendacious statements of the rebel
leaders about our cutting them up, throwing
them into boiling water, hanging, quartering,
and other imaginable sorts of violence. They
unite In saying that there is intense disgust
of the war in the rank and file of the rebel
army, and they believe the game of the re-
bellion is about played out" As far as
they understand, the only hope of the enemy
now is to induce our troops to pursue them
into the miasmatic regions of the Southern
States. The difficulty OF providing army
stores and the loss of our men through the
unhe althness of the climate they believe viii
compel our return, after which they vii
make these States the battle field and gain
time to fortiiy.
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the vessel under my command in the position
assigned me by you in the lne Of attack and
opened fire opon the battery, which contin-
ued until the bursting of our gun.
While getting into position during the bonn
bardment, and while falling back with the
squadron, this vessel was under quite heavy
fire O. musketry, which was constantly re-
turned by US with she'll and canister from our
light broadside guns.
have likewise to report TO you that two
OF my crew are wounded, one by a musket
shot through the arm, and the other by Sc
we're confusion. They have been sent on
board the Port Royal for surgical treatment.
My officers and crew behaved to my entire
satisfaction.
would respectfully request that you ap-
point board of officers to examine into and
report upon the cause of the bursting OF our
parrott gun.
Washington, May 20.
The following has been received at thd
Navy Department;
"U. S. Flagship Susquehannah,
James River, Va, May 20.
'Sir: In consequence OF a report from
Commander Rodgers, that there were two
batters on the south side of this river, one at
Rock Wharf Landing, and the other at Har-
dins Blui or Motder Pines Landing, which
required reducing in order to open the river
to get supplies up to him, of which he was
about to stand in need, moved up to them
yesterday with this ship, the Wachusett, the
Dacotah, Matanza, and the tug Young Am
erica, but found that both had been recently
abandoned and left comparatively in a use
less condition.
AT Hordins Bluff the guus were spiked,
carriages burnt and magazines blown up.
But little below it, a solitary gun remained
intact, and this we have pun out of use. At
Rock Wharf Landing tn. guns were also
spiked, and the carriages burnt, but neither
the magazines nor bomb proef had been des-
troyed. This ordered to be done, and it was
offectnally accomplished. The James River
is now open from its mouth up to Wards or
Drury's Bluff, or in other words up to within
eight miles OF Richmond, where, as you will
perceive by Com. d. r. Rodgers report of his
fight, it is seriously obsiructed
| am, very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
l.. M. GoLDsBoRoUGH,
Flag Officer.
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RUTLAND, THURSDAY MORNING MAY % 1862

that work, without daring to 90 within range
OF the Monitor or Galena. At one time il
was supposed that the United States iron gun
boats were going up James river to silence
The rebel batteries, and then il was the inten-
tlon OF the Merimac's officers to run her out
It possible, leavin. the batteries TO take care
of themselves, and sink the wooden vessels of
the feet in the Roads, and take the chances
OF getting again within the protection of the
guns at Craney Island. She lay off at anch.
or near Craney Island until Sunday morn
ing MAY lD when, Norfork having been TAX
en- possession of by the United States troops
under General Wool, We received orders TO
blow her up. This was done by applying a
slow match TO her magazine, her spar deck
having in the meantime been completely sat-
urated with oil About five o'clock in the
morning the fire reached her magazine, and
the boosted "terror OF Hampton Roads was
shivered to atoms. The crew had in the mean
time been landed at Craney Island, Commo-
dore Tatnall who comman ued on the occasion
of this visit, being 30 IL that we were obliged
TO take him ashore in hammock.
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MORE REBEL BARBARrrY.-A Fred
ericksburg (Va.) letter to the Philadel-
phia Inquirer states that two men of the
18th New York, who had strayed short
distance from their regiment, were found,
on the 9th instant, one of them hanging
by his heels from tree with his throat
cut; the other was lying on the ground,
with his throat also cut from ear to ear.
These things are done very frequently,
and our forces are greatly exasperated,
and retaliation is becoming the watch
word.