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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-12-11

SAVE THE VALuABER PApERs-Now that
such urgent calls are being made by those IN
terested in supplying stock for the manufacture
of paper, including old papers of every des-
crption, there is great danger that it will lead to
the destruction of much valuable matter which
cannot be replaced A Gentleman residing in
Woodstock, who has been so thoughtful as to
remind us of the spoliation in progress in the
midst ofthe fever created by the paper famine,
says in a private note that he recently found In
the shop of buyer in that place many news
papers Of from 20 to so years of age, old pam
phlets, registers, &c, &C., with curious old
music book published in III containing men,
orandum notes relating to the Revolutionary
war, written therein. Some means should be
devised to rescue from such wholesale destruc-
ton whatever may be found to be of interest,
In the hands of the collectors of paper material,
and that Immediately, or it will be too late
Much may and should be done by individuals
IN their own vicinity, especially by those who
reside near paper mills.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-12-11
RUTLAND HERALD.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER II, 1869.
From the Daily Herald of Dec. o.

SuFFERINGs AND DEATHS or SOLDIERS
FROM THE Coin WEATHeR.-The Washing
un correspondent of the New York Herald
reports that information has been received at
Washington, that six ofour picxets IN he army
q the Potomac were frozen to death Saturday
night. In Camp Misery" the miserable
ssyun for convalescents, near Alexandria,
seven died from the effects of the cold. The
new regiments that have recently arrived there
and gone into camp without conyeniences for
making themselves comfortable have suffered
very severely, The Surgeon General has
promised that he will remove from the conva-
hscent camp without delay all for whom COM
fNtabIe quarters can be provided in and around
the city.
The same correspondent further says that
he subcommittee delegated by the committee
on the conduct of the war, to inquire into the
condition OF convalescents, yesterday examined
he cite of the new convalescent camp and ap
proved oft 1t is situated in a dry pine ridge
md well sheltered, Comfortable barracks are
low being constructed and great improvements
n the condition of these poor fellows may soon
Oe expectei This subcommittee has also
It's investigation into the condition
u Camp Misery"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-12-11

A New FINANCIAL PoLICY.-The gov
erument would seem to contemplate the intro
ducton of new financial policy, if we can
Judge from the resolutions introduced into Con-
gress on Monday, by Mr.. Stevens, of Penn
sylvania, Chairman of the Committee of Ways
and Means. He reported bill which provides
for the issue by Mr.. Chase of thousand nil
lions of United States bonds, similar in amount
and form to those authorized by the act ap-
proved February 25, 1862, with interest pay
able semi annually in the lawful money of the
United States, and the principal payable in
twenty years in gold or silver com of the Uni
ted States; also to issue legal tender notes Of
the United States, the amount not to exceed,
with those already authorized, five hundred
millions, to enable him TO call in all the TWEEN
ty-fve and seven thirty Treaury bonds now in
circulation and cancel them, and authorizing
him to redeem the United States legal tender
notes held as a loan and bearing interest The
law authorizing such loans to be repealed.
The bill aims at the virtual suppression Of
the banks by the imposition of a tax Of fifty fifty
per cent. upon all their circulation over one
half the amount of their capital paid in, to &C
into operation ninety days after the passage Of
| the bill.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-12-11

their loss at about fourteen thousand in killed
and wounded. On tle approach OF the enemy
TO Harper's Ferry, the officer IN command on
Maryland Heights, destroyed his artillery and
abandoned his post, and on the 18th Col. Miles
surrendered Harper's Ferry, with only slight
resistance, and within hearing of the guns of
Gen. MvClellan's army.
From the 18th of September till the 26th of
October, McClellan's main army remained on
the north bank Cf the Potomac, in the vicinity
Of Sharpsburg and Harper's Ferry. The long
inactivity of so large an army IN the face OF a
defeated foe, and during the most favorable
season for rapid movements and vigorous
campaign, was matter of great disappolnt-
ment and regret Gen. Mcclellan dlsapprov-
ed of the plan of crossing the Potomac south
of the Blue Ridge, and said that he would
cross at Harper's Ferry and advance upon
Winchester. He, however, did hot begin to
cross till the 25th of October, and then at Ber-
lin. This passage occupied several days, and
was completed about the Sd of November
What caused him to change his views, or what
his plan of campaign was, | am ignorant, for
about this time he ceased to communicate with
me in regard to his operations, sending his re-
ports directly to the President. On the 9th
inst. received the written order OF the Presi-
dent relieving Gen. Mcclellan and placing
Gen. Burnside in command OF the Army OF the
Potomac. This order was transmitted by a
special messenger, who delivered 1t TO
General Mcclellan at Rectortown on the Ith.
Gen. Halleck next gives report of the op-
eratons in the West, including the retreats
of General Buell., ''without giving the enemy
battle" and concludes with summary which
demands the attention Of Congress. He re-
marks that
--''while our soldiers have generally fought
with bravery, and gained many important bat
ties, these victories have not produced the
usual results. In many instances the defeated
foe was not followed from the battlefield, and
even where pursuit was attempted 1t almost
invariably failed to effect the capture or de-
strucuon of any part of the retreating army
This is matter which requires serious and
careful consideration. A victorious army is
supposed to be in a conditio to pursue its de
feated foe with advantage, aud, during such
pursuit TO do him serious, if not fatal injury
This result has usually been attainedj in other
countries. Is there any reason why it should
not be expected In this 2"
He recommends reduction of army bag
gage as one remedy for the immobihty of our
armies. He considers absenteeism one Of the
most serious evils in the service, requiring Sc
we're measures for its correction. He says th al
stragglers on the march and in battle can be
prevented only by severe and summary pun
ishment inflicted on the spot. In this and
many other important particulars, our military
laws require revision and amendment. They
were mostly enacted for small army and for
times of peace, and are unsuited to the gov
ernment of the army We now have, and the
war in which we are now engaged.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-12-11
From the Daily Herald Of Dec. 10.

GEN. BURNsIpE's ARMY. - All reports
tfat portion of Gen. Burnside's army had
crossed the Rappahannock are now pronounced
to have been premature. Preparations, how
ever, for the forward movement are rapidly
progressing. During the past week large re-
inforcements have been sent to Gen. Burnside,
and it is said that as soon as the cooperating
columns in other quarters are ready to move,
Gen. Burnside will make active demonstra-
tions against the enemy.
About three inches of snow had fallen at
fredericksburg, and the weather has been in
tensely cold. The ground freezes hard during
the night, and thaws during the day, render
ing the roads muddy and transportation diff
cult. Should this condition Of the roads con-
tinue, it will impede, but not prevent the pro-
gress of our grand army. Every indication
points 10 the fact that the main body of the
rebel army Is still encamped before Fredericks-
burg. 1t is said that Gen. jackson has arriv-
ed, and is stationed on the right Of Jshnson's
forces, During the intensely cold weather Of
the last few days, the rebels removed then
camps, temporarily probably, ,-srom the eleva-
tons occupied by them into the ravines, to es-
cape the cold winds which prevailed.
The Times special correspondent with the
army, says that Gen. Summers corps struck
tents last Thursday, and moved in southerly
direction, and adds that this is the commence
ment of the active campaign. The destina-
| ton of Gen. Sumner has not yet transpired
On the whole, therefore, we look for the most
important and stirring events within the com.
ing week.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-12-11

JUsr THE THENG.-Mme Demorest, of
the Emoorium of Fashion, 473 Broadway, N.
T., has just introduced a novel, cheap and We
ry useful sewing machine for family use,which
costs only S5. 1t makes the running stitch,
has no shuttle, and consequently gives no trou-
BILE in the regulation of the tensions, so that a
girl seven years old can operate it with the
greatest facility. 1t is small enough to carry
to "Sewing Circle" and can be instantly at
tached to any table like sewing bird. 1t is
propelled by small crank, and uses COM
mon needle.-ROcheSter Republican.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-12-11

AID FOR ENGLAND.-We are glad TO no.
pce that the movements on foot for the relief
Of the starving operatives of England, of which
We spoke the other day, are being most hber-
ally and successfully carried out In New
York one hundred thousand dollars had been
subscribed on Saturday. One firm made the
offer of a ship of 1900 tons burden to carry
the supphes-an offer, which was stated at
the time, to be equal to twenty thousand dol
lars. gentleman who did not communicate
hs name, gave one thousand barrels of -four,
and seven thousand dollars in money. SIM
lar movements are in progress elsewhere,
and more will be undoubtedly done in New
York. And this is the way our people "me-
date in the affairs of England.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-12-11

1t Mr. Hickman has introduced bill
into the House which authorizes the President
to organize regiments of eolored men, the pri-
Yates to receive six and one-half dollars per
month, and the same clothing as a white sol
der; the commissioned officers, either white
OF black, to be graduates of colleges, and to re-
ceive twice the pay of the same grades OF Off
GERS in the regular army; and each company
to be allowedsa teacher, called the Chaplain's
Clerk. The bin also provides for the estab-
lishment of line of steamers to run between
New York and Liberia, touching at Norfolk
and Port Royal, to take such freedmen on
board as may desire to emigrate.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-12-11

New IRON CLADs.--On Saturday last the
Whitney battery, Keokuk, and the Ericsson
batteries Catskill and Nantucket were launch
ed-the first two at New York, and the latter
at Boston; the Lebgh was reported "ready
Tor launching preparations and the Wee
kawken, another Ericsson battery, was tried
at Jersey City, her engine and machinery hay
ing been previously reported III working or
der.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-12-11
DEposrrs IN SAVINGS BANKs.-The Com

DEPOSITS IN SAVINGS BANKs.-The Com
missioner of Internal Revsnue has decided that
interest payable to depesitors by savings
banks, is considered dividend and subject
to the three per cent tax, which must be
withheld and payment made quarterly to the
Office of the Commissioner, commencing Octo-
Der lst, but then only for the month of Sep
tember.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-12-11

THE SOLDIERS VoTE AND THE ELEc-
TIoNs.-Only three or four states have polled
their volunteers in the army at elections since
the war began; but the results obtained by
these isolated cases bear significant testimony
as to the political composition OF the army and
the cause of the republican defeats in several of
the late important elections Here are the
footings of the votings of the soldiers in the
only conspicuous cases that have been presen-
cd
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-12-11

TwENTY-SEvEN MILLIoNs.-Mrs. Sarah
Richards, the packer in DR.. Brandreth's fac
tory, at Sing Sing, N. Y, has made an afr
davit that since she has occupied that position,
she has packed 27,0O0,000 boxes of Bran
dreth's Pills. These 2 lis have been made in
this country for thirty years, and the demand,
we hear, steadily increases. They are Ger
tainly shousehold word"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-12-11

DEsrTTUTIoN OF THE REBEL ARMY.-A
special dispatch to the Tribune of yesterday,
says that a lady who came over the river, Sat
arday under flag of truce, represents that
quite one-third OF the army is without shoes,
and hundreds are almost wholly without cloth
ing. Hundreds in one regiment are said to be
barefoot Hard work upon the intrenchments,
Insufficient food, and scarcity of clothing, are
sending regiment after regiment to the hospital.
Many of the citizens of fredericksburg, rnen.
women and children, are encamped IN the
woods back of the city, and dare not return
isr fear of being shellsd from their homes.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-12-11

A Portion OF THE ARMY IN MOTION
1t was reported by a Washington paper on
Saturday, that portion of Burnside's army
had probably crossed the Rappahannock at
Port Royal, fifteen or twenty miles below
Fredericksburg. The details of this move
ment, says the Tribune, in alluding to the
statement, so far as they are in our possession,
we do not think proper to give. We also, at
the expense of great restraint upon ourselves
refrain from giving them to our readers.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-12-11

The Tribune Washington correspond
end says the statement telegraphed from For
tress Monroe that two iron-clads had sailed
thence in company with the transports forming
a part of Gen. Banks expedition is incorrect.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-12-11

and all his household, and which ia no other
way would he be likely to See Scarcely
limit can be fixed to the benefits and pleasures
to be derived from such associations.
Mr., RaynSlds designs visiting other towns
IN this state, and We hope he will meet with
the success which his most beneficial labors
enttle him TO- ...
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-12-11

CITIZENSHIP oE NEGRoEs.-The Tribune
correspondent says that Attorney General
Bates has nearly completed an elaborate opin-
ion affirming the citizenship of persons of AZ
rica descent under the Constitution and laws
of the United States, in opposition to the Dred
Scott Decision.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-12-11

EL If Gen. Banks Expedition which left
New York on Friday, should be landed some
where on the lower waters of the Rappahan-
aock to cooperate with Burnside, we should
" no means be surprised, nor should we be
surprised if it lands somewhere else. Coniec-
'Dres are various as to its destination, and we
mention the Rappahannack as almost the only
point not yet mentioned by the diviners.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-12-11

E Gen. Banks takes with m,itis said,
about 10000 men, with subsistence stores and
war munitions Of the lighter kind, bat no
heavy artillery.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-12-11

~ 1t is said that the rebels anticipate
that the next attack upon Richmond will be
made by an army mooing from the South by
the way of Weldon and Petersburg, and that
they believe Gen. Burnside is merely engaged
in amusing Gen. Lee to divert his attention
from this I" fire in the rear.''
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-12-11

EEIt is thought that the efforts to abol-
ish the Department of Agriculture will fall
1t receives prominent mention in the Presi-
dents message, and has already done much
for the farmers of the country, nothwithstand-
ing the appropriation for the past year was
only S60,000
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-12-11

EXPEDITION FROM FORTRESS MONROE
The latest advices from Fortress Monroe, an
nounce the sailing from that point, on Thurs
day, of a feet of seven transports and two
iron -clads, with sealed orders. Destination un-
known.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-12-11

IL The legislature of Western Virginia
requests Senator John S. Carlisle to resign, he
having gone over altogether to the secession
side. The Leg stature also urges the passage
by Congress of the bill making Western Vir-
ginia a seperate state
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-12-11

Taking these figures as a basis OF calcuIa-
ton for the whole army, and we have 100000
republicans to o0,000 democrats IN service
against the rebellion.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-12-11

DESTINATION OF THE BANKS ExPEDI-
TIos.-It is thought now that Gen. Banks 3
operating against Petersburg, Va.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-12-11

-" Husband, if an honest man Is Gods no-
blest work, what is an honest woman 2'' His
rarest, dear"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-12-11

THE l4TH REGIMENT Back AGA1N.---We
are informed by private letter, written last
Friday, that the 18th Regiment is back again
in their old quarters at Camp Vermont, near
Alexandria The letter makes no mention of
the 18th and 18th Regiments, which left Camp
Vermont with the 18th.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-03-22

DThe new Dollar Weekly Star, fuller than
ever OF Metropolitan news and gossip, and choice
literary reading, Is now on our counter ready for
delivery to the public. Embraced In It's enter
tanning contents are the following articles:
The Battle, from Sehiller-poetry; Buying a
Wedding Cake, a TacY narrative; Prentice's
inimitable bOH-pl0fS on the war; National
Hymn; The Great Naval Engagementin Hamp-
ton Roads, interesting incidents; Latest news
from the Southern papers.
The Battles OF Pea Ridge, Newbern, Fort Craig
New Madrid, and the latest news from Island
No. 10; News from he Upper Potomac; Evac-
ustion of the Rebel Batteries on the Lower
Potomac; Call of your Dogs; Graphing the
Monitor; East Florida ours; I.atestfrorn Europe.
Proceedings Of Congress and Of the Courts; Reli-
gious Conferences; Young Mems Christian As
sciation; Smithsonian Lectures; Celebration OF
81. Patrick's Day; Scene in a Georgetown
Church; and other interesting local news.
Agricultural, horticultural and gardening miscel-
Iany; Household and farm recipes, and other
interesting matter.
This is just the paper above ali others for per-
sons sojourniDg In the National Metropolis TO
send to their friends at a distance. Price only
three cents per copy, or 81 per annum; postage
prepaid by stamps when 30 arranged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-03-22

The TREASURY DEPARTMENT.-The Treasury
Department is now issuing certificates of indebt-
ness to public creditors at the rate Of nearly two
millions Of dollars day. This will soon clear
on from the table Of the Secretary the incum-
brance Of accounts, which have been audited,
&c but not paid, because Of the want OF treasu-
~ notes. The latter will be Issued again in a
week or two, when such creditors Of the Govern
ment as have immediate need Of funds will take
them in preference to the certificates of indebt-
edness. The latter are for the gross amount in
round numbers Of thousands for what is due
The odd hundreds, &c, are paid at once.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-03-22
Congregational Election on the Eas,e Sbor
Of Virginia.
Correspondence Of The star J

Correspondence Of The starJ
EAsIvILLB, March live have had quite q
time Of IL in politics for the last ten DAYS ari.inp
from contest for the congressional representa-.
ton Of this district, between Hon Joseph Seos,
and his opponent, DIR. Arthur Watson.
segar WA the Union candidate, out and out,
ana 20 announced himself to the people. Dr,
Watson voted against the secession ordinance
but after the ordinance was passed and Adorned
by the popular vote, acquiesced so that he nav
De Termed U mon man ae9Eissctrg in sece,,Ion
which, being interpreted, means secessio, nnre
ana unadulterased Segar was asked whether, IN
elected, he would vote money and men % earry
on the war: He replied, he would, 10 the last
dollar and the last man. He not enlv aeo.,A.red
The war, 80 far as the South was CONCERNED, re-
oeiion, but he regarded IL the right and the dutv
Of the Federal Government to psls Il down AT ali
hAzardsi else there was no government. and tres.
son would stalk abroad unchecked when Or
Watson was asked whethae he would vote men
and money to suppress tie rebellion, he replied
"he had always been oSSosedto that 10 OF course
Whatever secession vote was given fell 10 the lot
Of Wason-SegAs's extreme Union sentiments
oeng 20 tns ses:ssionists not only aisasteful but
But se2af would not abate lot or title OF his
CnloE epinions From Eastvills 10 HOMETOWN
ne asSaed against and denounced secession an
Illegal unconstitutional, mistaken, reasonable
and ruinous- And as the 81 bieet had never been
discussed here before, l aoubt not he has .oyyn
Ned which viii riPen tnso goodly Union har-
The result Of the contest Is doubtful, and the
chances 70 this time are In favor Of Dr. w atson,
but the western shore vote may change the present
aspect Of things.
There Is much bitter secession feeling here. bu,
At the same time there 10 q fine Union element
which 10 on the advance aud which WIFI uIti,
maieiy triumph. lt has received no small I'm
Petus since Gen. Lockwood's advent. and pTu-
dsnce and circumspection on the BART of the
ocacen In command will greatly p,ooeI n
One singular fact 10 developed Sy the late elec-
ton. On the islands the people are unan imousiy
Union. On Hog Island and Yangier, Separ re-
ceived every vote, and on CAinquoteague nearly
every one The reason Of his singular unsnimity
Is doubtless, the fact thai they are removed from
the mainland, and eonseq uently detached from
the pestfeToua influences OF the politicians. Thus
detached, tAsy have judged this great conflict for
Themselves; and making their living almost
exclusively from the trade with the northern
cities, theI have at that their interest IL
in The Union and az inst blockades, and hence,
% Q man, they stand by the Stars and stripes.
oh that Others could have been as sensible
Yours truly, UNION MAN.
p. S.-Since writing the foregoing, news re-
ceived from Elizabeth City, York and Warwick
counties, makes the election Of segaI certain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-03-22
CONGRESSIONAL.
xxXvIIth GRESS-Secsud Ssssisn.

SHSATE.-Aner our report closed yesterday
The bill providing for the appointment Of
Light House lnsp ectofs, was taken up and dis
cussed.
The bill for the abolishment OF Slavery IN the
District Of Columbia, was considered.
communication was received from the p resi-
dent recommending vote Of thanks to Captain
>. +. Dupont, for his services and gallant con.
duct In capturing various points on the Southern
Coast, which was referred to the Committee on
Naval Affairs.
The Senate adjourned to Monday.
HoUsE.-After our report closed
The consideration Of the Tax bill occupied the
remainder Of the day.
The House adjourned to Monday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-03-22
Spirit Of The MarninR PYeaa.

The Intsliigsnesr urges that the condition OF
loyal citizens In East Tennessee calls loudly for
the speediest possible succor at the hands Of the
Government they love well
The RspEbIieaH commends ths bill reported in
the House from the Committee on Territories by
Gen. Ashley, providing for civil government
and the administration Of justice in the seeded
region, to continue until the States expected to
be reconstructed at the South shall be again ad-
mitted into the Union.