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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-08-21
RECRUITING IN RUTLAND.

j. W. Cramton Informed us last eve
ming that he has already recruited about
twenty men, and that the prospect is ia
vorable for obtaining volunteers more rap
idly hereafter. He knows of some ten or
dozen who are ready to subscribe to the
roll. The people of Rutland are remind
ed that the time is short in which they can
have an opportunity to volunteer. Let it
not be supposed that the Selectmen must
do all the work. Is each man doing all
he can? How many men hare given even
an hour to the work? Every man is called
upon to do something. We ought to
have at least one hundred men by Satur.
day night. SHALL WE HAVE
THEM? a e aof
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lion be not put down. How long will Il be
before their Independence will be recognized,
and Mason and Dixon's line is the boundary
How long before they will pres n bull for
the property which our soldiers have destroy
ed in what they clam to be their territory
now? How long before England will upon
some flmsy pretext put in claim for DANA
ges, and perhaps recommend TO the southern
Coniederaey that the New England States
be set oil to tn IN as their compensation for
services rendered in establishing their indie
pendence, and also tor their vessels captured
during the war, Then whose shall all these
things be ? In a few days probably the Light
Guard will be gone, and we have no organlz'
ed force for the sustaining OF law and order
at home, if il be necessary, Let us provide
for any emergency propose, Mr.. Editor,
that Gen. Baxter, or the selectmen, or some
one in authority, select or request one OF
more individuals TO procure list OF those
men in our vicinity between the ages OF 40
and 55, to enroll themselves, meet Tor drill,
and offer their services to the government
to hold themselves in readiness to perform
any duty he may require al their hands.
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"sPUNKY rIENDON."
MENpON, Aug. IA, 1862

MENDON, Aug. IA, 1852.
EDITOR HERALD - Dear Sir.-I saw
by your daily paper that Sherburne claims
to be the banner town of Rutland County.
But think we can take them down peg
or two: They say they nave "a soldiers
out of 526 inhabitants, and had u on the
LIST day of April in the army. Mendon
can beat that. On the LIST day of April
we had 48 soldiers in the army, and have
sent in all Sc soldiers out of 633 inhabit-
ants, which is one to every IL inhabitants
nearly, and Mendon claims to be the ban
ner town of Rutland County. We are
sorry for Sherburne, as they will have to
send II more to beat this. Our quota is
full, and we expect the rest of our able
bodied men, and some of the cripples will
enlist under the seven-footer. Our ladies
will stand the quota for the draft,as there
will be no men left by that time to draft
in Mendon. If any town can beat this
let her speak. H. j. b.
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FILL UP THE LIGHT GUARD.

1t will be seen by reference to Gen.
eral Order Number 49," that the Rutland
Light Guard is detached for service under
the order of the President for 100000
militia men to serve nine months, and the
Commanding Officer, Capt. Kingsley, is
ordered to recruit the company forthwith
to the number of one hundred and one
men. These men are to be credited to
the town of Rutland,-such of them as
reside in this town,-and most of them do
we believe; and those who enlist into the
company will be enumerated in making up
the quota required of Rutland.
This company embraces some of the
best men in Rutland, men who are true
soldiers in every sense of the term. They
have had experience in drill and actual
service, and bear the honors of three
months campaign in Virginia in the fece
of the enemy, where they exhibited val
or and fortitude in the march to, and at
tack upon Big Bethel, which would have
honored veteran troops. The company
will be commanded moreover, by brave
and experienced officers, all of whom
have seen service. Those therefore who
design to offer themselves, will be glad to
enlist into this company-aa company that
cannot fail to be assigned to posts of hon.
or, and to be the facorite company of Old
Rutland. We understand Capt. Kingsley
has already received numerous applica.
tons for enlistment. Those who wish tc
join it, must apply at once, Or the oh ance
will be lost.
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WINDHAM COUNTY CONVENTION
NOMINATION OF ii, f. SLOUGH

-NomlNailoN VI II, ~ -
TON.
The Wndham County Union Convention,
held at Fayetteville on Tuesday last, made
the following nominations.
Senators,-E, Klrkland,o of Brattleboro and
ii, L, Stoughton, of Bellows Falls.
assistant Judge, Goodhue OF West
minister, aud marshall Newton OF Newfane.
States AaOrney,-H, N, Hix, of Whiting
ham.
Sherif-Alonzo Starkey OF Townsend.
Judge of Probate, Westminster District
A. Soldard. Marlboro District. - Royal
Tyler.
The thorough union of loyal men of all
par ties in Windham County in support of
one ticket is matter for peculiar rejoicing.
1t is not the time to put forth mere party
creeds, or to rally under party banners
There should he precisely the same union of
action at home that there is in the army
Republicans and Democrats stand side by
side, shoulder to shoulder upon the field of
battle in defence Of the stars and stripes,and
we can best exempify our patriotism to the
world by initiating in the field of politics
the example thus set in the nobler field of
arms.
We rejoice therefore that the Convention
had the good sense to nominate such loyal,
and fearless Democrat as Hon. Henry E.
Stoughton. Like Secretary Stanton, and
Gen Butler, and Daniel s. Dickinson, he is
Union man without conditions, and is in IA
vor of pntting down the rebellion at whatey-
er cost and by the use of all the means known
to civilized warfare. He has no compromises
to offer to traitors in arms, and no terms to
propose but those of absolute and unquali-
fed submission to the Constitution and the
laws of the land. We have differed with Mr.
Stougbton radically in the past, but new
issues have taken the place of the old, and
old parties are all merged into two, namely
the loyal and the disloyal. In this array o
parties we find ourselves standing with AIR
Stoughton, and he is entitled to and will re-
ceivethe hearty support of all Union men
He will make an able and indefatigable Sen.
tor, and will do honor to the County o
| Windham and to the State.
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ARMY CORRESPONDENCE
letter from the Niath ner,,,.

~ "" ~" Ni"th Negimen.
WINCHESTER, Va, Aug, 10, lss,
EDITOR OF THE HERALD
Camp life is getting tc b. rather no..
nous, nothing now days but hfgn nouo'
labor parties, and picket and post and ID gu ~
ter guards; not even night alarm o. f q
mail bag, as we used to have. Our Io,, "
came round safely from Front ROYAL S,S -
been sent there b. mistake, and # l.
last | said snything wrong, hereby ..a1
gize. 1t is rumored that our folks ny, wv
secesh mail bag on Friday, but eamn , %A
are big things, and not to b. noticed NV n
have nearly completed Fort SIgel, and l.,
Just commenced another, q! sope !, !. -. -a
fact that we are to dig our way to pIo,y I "
grave If so, many a poor fellow viii I,
the latter, and nothing else.
Yesterday was a sad day for ,bs al
Three OF its members died. The 6,s, - :
Tucker, of Company d; the next. p,,t'
of Company +, and Capt. Bebee, Of q.
pany f. The first two were buried h
evening, and Capt. Bebee is 70 be sp,,
to Burlington tomorrow. Last Sam
Capt. Bebee was as well and s,roDu a, n
of us, but Death loves a shining mari I
sometimes seeks and finds it anon. tn. VAN
and strong and brave. One or two mora !,
very sick, and may not live long but q N
cient unto the day." &c
The boys of Company B are quite be,ls
none have been in the hospital as vet I
there is no prospect of it. A few are \
every day from eating green apples. but,
only for day.
The prospect Of having new army ina
field soon gives US much pleasure. We
gin to think that our government means
lick spmebody before long, and, being ,
diers, we are supposed to favor that dOcr,
We have continual hot weather and
rain. though last night We had a few and
mixed with truly majestic proportion.
thunder and lightning.
We have had TO work very hard since
came here, and cannot see the end vel
Picket guard duty is the most desirable I'D
camp duties, as it generally furnishes d
uriant shade, and good board among The
cesh gentry about here. 1t also gives 81
better insight into the ways and means Of 4
rebels for passing our lines. Some Walcrl
up and tell how kind they have been 10 id
past to the Union soldiers, and Others Nl
to see sick friend just beyond the lines
Some would be good Unionists if they 4
any prospect of the Unions being resta
Some offer one excuse and some anothe, |
our provost marshal, Col. Sweeney, Of o.
the Ohio regiments, thrashes them oa
separates the wheat from the ehatf man
ner peculiarly gratifying. ie r ho's
that a chaff once in while does not ct |
fciently bowed.
Through the kindness OF frie-ds The "
ly Herald sometimes comes among Us, u
don't see mine yet. Yours, &c. \
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IMMENSE VOLUNTEER FUND.--The sub
scriptions to the Volunteer Fund in Philadel-
phia arc swelling every day. On Tuesday
they amounted to 100000. The separate
subscriptions to different regiments will add
about 100000 more. The railroad sub
scriptions are $4,000. The city appropria-
ton is 100000. Thus nearly s1,lOo,oOO
has been given.by the Government, the cor
porations and the citizens of Philadelphia,
for the purpose of assisting the National Gov
eminent in raising troops, and the contribu-
tons have not yet ceased.
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THE ADJOURNED WAR MEET.
ING.

w, III. Burnett, chairman, called the
meeting to order. John McKeogh was
appointed Secretary.
Mr.. Champion, Selectman, reports 8
recruits from Rutland and II from other
towns since last meeting.
District No. IA reports having sub
scribed SOL.
District No. 10 reports subscribers to
the amount of s2,55S, including sub
scription taken at previous meeting. In
addition, e. Foster Cook agrees to pay
one man Sl2 per month while in the
service.
District No. 21-eight names-SS7.
Capt. Kingsley reports II men in the
Light Guards, and if arrangements can be
..:ade to give them full pay, the Com
pany will be full by Monday night.
Mr.. Everts believed that the Legisla-
ture would give them the same pay as
other soldiers. Mr.. E. agreed to pay
one man 81 per month if the Legislature
did not.
E. Edgerton, Esq, thought the law
was full and complete to provide for the
Light Guard.
Patriotic speeches were made by VIM,
T. Nichols, Esq, Mr.. Dunton, Mr..
Everts, and Mr.. Bingham, which were
loudly applauded.
Mr.. Graves moved that the matter of
raising funds in the several districts be
left in the hands OF the Selectmen, pro-
vided those already appointed do not act.
Carried.
Moved to adjourn.
VIM. H. BURNETT, Chairman.
JNo. McKEoGH, Sec'y.
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FAIRHAvEN COMPANY. - The Rutland
County Company at Fairhsvcn was organ
lied by Gen. Baxter, at Fairhaven, on the
18th inst. and went into camp at Brattleboro
on Thursday. ...... -......
James T. Hyde, of Hydeville, was elected
Captain. ....-... .-.....-.. ......-
William Goodrich, of Castleton, First
Lieut.. r... .r.-..r ........ ...... .s.... (
Henry S. Foot, of Rutland, Second Lieut..
VERMoNr's QUoTA.-The Woodstock
Standard of Friday, says that judging
from the returns made to Adiutant Cen
eral Washburn, the quota of the three
hundred thousand men is now about full.
Now, then for the quota of the second
three hundred thousand.
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A NOVEL APPLICATION foh y =,
TIoN.-Gov. Ted is frequently ia a1,r
ed by various people to procure lin. Lin
emption from military duty-'u.'bDi
doubtedly that, being governor ',1 Iad,
powerful. The other day an olu - :, a
tween fifty and sixty years Oh g. g. y 4
ed the governors office, and maui arsma
to induce that parsonage to I'd Tod n
husband from the draft. ME- ~
at her an instant, and exclaimed = I'D
"Why, the old gentlemen .
isn't he ?" ,,.,,lenIi
"Ah, but he aren't, an oia alr ID
added the applicant; shes V'
FIVE" uoverpSi.
an that case" said the g U't RI
can't do anything for nm - ~ ( ID
you what I'll do; in case nc ,,.sl
and gets kiIled-I'll marry yoJd laal
This seemed to satisfy the Ola GtIl
she accordingly departed
PlaindeaLer.
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MENDELssHoN CoNcERr-T he Quiutette
Club assisted by Mrs. Jenny Twichell Kemp
ton, gave a concert in the Town Hall in this
village last evening, to an overlooking house.
Their pieces were received with unbounded
applause, and Mrs. Kempton was made the
recipient of shower of bOquets, and other
marked demonstrations of favor we're extern
ded to her. This company deserves, as it re-
ceives, the patronage Of all lovers of good
music.
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OUR HOME CORRESPONDENCE.
War ssoe,i.g In Cas,ie,on.

The good people OF Csstleton, agreeab.ly
to notice issued by the seleetmen OF the
town, assembled on Saturday last at one
o'clock p NJ, in council,
The meeting was called to order by Pitt
w, Hyde, Esq, who read the order designa'
ted Order No, IS, recently received from the
Adiutant Gen rails Office, giving the towns
liberty, and urging them to raise volunteers
in place of drafted men, to fill the last quota
Of troops called for from this State.
The meeting was then organized by the
election f the following officers; ..
Pesident, CHARLES SPENCER.
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VIM. Fl. BURNETT, Chairman.
JNo. McKEoGH, Sec'y.

The SAVANNAH AND OTHER RAMS
The latest accounts from Hilton Head
state that the Federal officers there have
become satisfied that the new rebel en-
CINE Of destruction, the Fingal, is a myth,
and that the boosted ram is nothing but
floating battery, which, on trial, proved
a failure. Other accounts say that it
is in forward state of completion,
and will be a powerful vessel and also
that there are three hundred men in &C
tive employ in Charleston constructing
two new steam rams, which will be fin
ished in about month hence unless we
previously 60 and take hold of the work
on our own account.
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HARRISBURG. Pa,
Thursday, Aug. Ia, 1862

Thursday, Aug. IA, 1867
The following order has just beer
ceived by the Governor .....
Ordered, First, That after the l5thl
of this month bounty and advance
shall not be paid to any volunteeHI
any new regiments but only to volaaIs
for regiments now in the field, and vol
teers to fill up new regiments nov org
izing, but not yet full. .a..
Second, Volunteers to fill up new
ments now organizing viii be recs1
and paid the bounty and advance PiI
til the 22d day of this month, aud Y
completed by that time, incomplete
ments will be consolidated and snper17
officers mustered out.
Third, Volunteers to fill up Old /
ments will be received and paid %
and advance pay till the 1st day Of \
TENDER.
Fourth, This draft for three ha
thousand militia, called for by the
dent, will be made on Monday, n|
day of September, between the hoah
and 9 a. m. and 4 and 5 O'Clock P VI
continued from day to day betwesl
same hours until completed. i
Fifth, If the old regiments snOa'l
be filled up with volunteers before Y
day of September, special dra'' VI
ordered for the deficiency. j
.Sirth, Exigencies of the service n
that officers now in the field shopI
main with their commands, ana ~ u
now in the field, in the Regular or
teer service, will under any clfVu-
ces,be detailed to accept new cowD
By order OF the President,
secy Of va
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GEN. BANKs.-The Louisville Journal,
in echoing the general praise of the con-
duct of General Banks at the battle Of
Cedar Mountain, remarks - 'He is a
genuine man. He is successful man.
He has succeeded excellently and emf
nently in everything he has undertaken.
He is strong, brave, quick, sagacious,
live man. We have faith in him."
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WEST RUTLAND HIGH SCHOOL.

We take peculiar pleasure in commend
ing the school of Mr.. Bingham at West
Rutland, to the public patronage. 1t is
well known to all our citizens that Mr..
Bingham possesses superior qualifications
as Teacher. Indeed few are so success
full as he. He has won golden opinions since
he has been at West Rutland. We rec
ommend his school, advertised in our COL
umns, to young ladies and gentlemen de-
string to attend, and especially to parents
and guardians. bs
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RUTLAND, Aug. II, 1862.

MIR. EDITOR "A few thoughts have been
suggested by the remarks made at the meet
ing at Town Hall on Saturday evening.
The history OF this rebellion we are fully
conversant with for all practical purposes. -
Now let us set ourselves to work to put it
down, and that effectually. In visiting the
neighporing towns around us the remark of
eensure and the finger of scorn is pointed at
Rutland. Shall We bear this? The feeling
of Saturday seemed to indicate it. 1t there
seemed apparent that our community, to a
large extent, had settled down upon the con-
clusion to be drafted. Is it fact that we
are afraid to go, as said by Mr.. Bingham ?
If SO, then the censure passed upon us by
our neighboring townsmen is justly merited.
I notice in paragraph Fl ON the Richmond
Enquirer few days since, that they are
waiting with much anxiety to see what re-
spense shall be made to the call for 100000
men by draft. They predict an obstinate
resistance to the draft being made, and seem
to express considerable hope upon such a
result. How would they rejoice to hear of
the conversation which took place IN our
town few days since. A young man wish
ed to become member of the Light Guard
The father would not consent. Says the son,
I" l would rather 60 into the Light Guard
than be drafted" "Never fear" says the
father, " if you are drafted, if have money
enough (and by the way be has considerably
l will procure substitute fer you; you will
not 90 to the war" Now Mr.. Editor, would
not consideration of that mans case and a
pronouncing sentence OF damnation upon
him confer an honor upon him which by
merit he is not entitled to! Never let such a
sentiment 90 out of Rutland to give aid and
comfort to this accursed rebellion. Let us
keep an eye upon the man who would by
word or deed put straw or the shadow Of
one in the way of any one who will assist in
any way in putting down this rebellion. l
believe it is generally conceded that to put
down this rebellion efectually it will require
about one-half of all the men liable to do
military duty in the loyal States, and it re-
auires but little calculation to tell how many
are required from Rutland. regret that !
was born few years too soon to take part in
the active service now, but if our young men
have become so degenerated and cowa-dly
that they dare not, or are encouraged by
their still more cowardly fathers not to GO
let rs Of the older class take the matter in
hand. Some express the opinion that it
weuld not be their duty to go for three years,
but perhaps it would be for nine MONTHS
Perhaps they might leave and their business
would not suffer in that length of time. Mr.
Editor, how long will our business be good
for anything here at the North if this rebel
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CAVENDISH DOES HER DUTY
PRoCToRsvILLR, Aug. l


EDITOR HERALD: ID
The citizens of Cavendish had large
and spirited meeting Thursday the 14th.
On Friday the 18th, nineteen men had
enlisted, and the good work is going
nobly on. Some of our well educated
and most interesting young men are
among the number enlisted. Cavendish
will meet every order from the Grvern.
ment promptly, until there is only the
good women and cripples left.
In great haste, yours sincerely,
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in language exceedingly INSULTING 10 - :
eminent of the United States, i NM. US ~
decline TO touch them, Thew ara s lOl,
forthwith. Yours resnectS'm. ,e'atAs
III. w. HALLEcK, Gen N cla .
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u We have not seen the st. Adams
Messenger for several weeks. What is
the reason?
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IMPORTANT WAR DEPARTME
ORDER.

The time for stopping Bounty and
rance Pay. Consolidation Of b
plete Regiments. Drafting 70
mence SEPT. |.
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TAa 22atlaaa 4erala.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 81.
WHERE ARE THE BRAVE MEN |?

We cheerfully give place to the follow
ing communication from one of our citi-
gems, and we commend it TO the thought
full perusal of our young men. The old
motto is as true now as ever, Old men
for counsel; young men for war
Many young men, however, seem to
think the apothegm should be reversed
for while they are ready to give counsel,
they manifest but little disposition to
fqh. Are there none to make sacrifices
in Old Rutland2 Are the young men all
towards - Indifferent spectators Of the
grand conflict which is raging? Are
they waiting for the gray-headed men of
q past generation to shoulder the musket
I'd defend the liberties of a pusillanimous
zee of young men2 VIII not that be
the verdict, if able-bodied men, in the
vigor of manhood, longer halt in the dis
charge of their duty? Other towns all
around us are nobly responding TO the
call of their country, and their citizens
scorn to be drafted. We hear from
every section of the State that Vermont's
quota will be filled without draft, unless
II be IN Rutland! Shall Rutland have
the notoriety of being the only town in
Vermont from whence soldiers were drag
ged along to the war as conscrtptsF Is it
to be wondered at, as stated by one of the
speakers in the war meeting Saturday
evening, that the young ladies of the town
Of Rutland are making aprons for the
young men who linger at home without
sufficient excuse We need to see in
our midst the selfsacrifcing spirit of a
Warren among the Revolutionary he
roes, and of Lyon, Baker, and Cor
soran among the heroes of the present
struggle.
We wish it born9 in mind that these
remarks are not intended for universal
and indiscriminate application. The Rut
land Light Guard, for instance, besides
having faithfully served in the field un-
der one call, are ready to respond again
and number of young men, sufficient tc
fll the ranks, stand ready to join them
They are deserving of all praise, and
their patriotism is the more marked and
conspicuous when contrasted with the
THY and Indifference which surround
Il, q. But where are the two hundred
men, over and above the Light Guard
necessary to I'll the quota from this town
Echo answers where?
There is still another week in whicl
We can raise volunteers. Why hesitat
and halt? Sacrifices must be made b
somebody, and MEN will make then
Let us show ourselves MEN.
The following is the communication a
luded to:
.as.FE 4eMs
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JOHN HOWE, Secretary.

We claim for Castletou that she has enlis
ted from among her own citizens one hundred
and thirty men, being some ten more than
her quota of all troops called for three years,
and that she will have enlisted to night forty
additional men to serve for nine months and
that drafting will never be allowed within
her borders as long as volunteers will do as
we'll, and certainly never in war for the
protection of the Government, the Cons titu-
ton and the Union.
JOHN HOWE.