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Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1862-08-15

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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-01-09
OUR HOME CORRESPONDENCE.


DEARsHERALD AT this period of our
country's history, when the " ship of State :"
is wildly tossed on the boisterous waves of a
reasonless rebellion, it is highly important
that the man at the helm should be firm,
strong, self-reliant; that he should be COM
petent to mark out policy that can carry
us safely through the storm, and be tenacious
of his purpose, and undisturbed by "every
wind of doctrine" that each political dog
matist may set in motion.
Gerritt Smith, in his letter which was pub
lished couple of weeks since in the New
York papers, to Thaddeus Stevens, strongly
cries out against the President as mar un-
fit for the place. Others call him man of
no policy, and inefficient, since he allows his
half million Of soldiers to remain idle, eating
up by way of expenditures, the life-blood of
the nation. am inclined to think that those
who so loudly inveigh, could have done no
better, and that they do not properly estimate
the obstacles which have been overcome
They themselves are not firm in the belief
that our strong arm when ready to strike will
annihilate secession forever. President Lin
coin adopted at the commencement of his ad-
ministration his policy, though perhaps not
the policy that Gerritt Smith might have
wished-not the policy that the followers Of
John Brown would initiate, but his policy
which was to preserve the Union and to plant
the Stars and Stripes on every Fort where
secessia had polluted the sanctity of cur Flag.
Though some would draw him into the dog
ma that this war should be for the abolition
of slavery,-have they yet succeeded? | do
not believe he will be induced to relinquish
the ground be has taken, unless some unfore-
seen event arises. He will no doubt change
it if proper, for his good sense will teach him
that circumstances alter cases.
But is he Inefficient Has he not done
all that any man could do? Las Cases says
- - bold II impus-
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-01-09

admission of Maine and Missouri, having
passed the Senate, without the clause pro-
hibiting Slavery in Missouri, but with an
amendment, now so well known rs the
Missouri Restriction 90 came to the
House for concurrence-upon the ques-
ton of prohibiting Slavery North Of thir-
ty-six degrees thirty minutes north lati-
tude, Judge Crafts was, at first, one of
only eighteen who voted in its favor
those in favor of establishing Slavery in
Missouri, as well as those in favor of its
entire prohibition, uniting to defeat it,
Judge Crafts was elected Governor of
Vermont, by a majority of the popular
vote, in 1928 and again in 1929. In 1880
he received plurality vote, and was cleo
ted, by a small majority, in joint assem-
bly,, on the thirty-second ballot.
During his administration an important
step was taken toward the abolition of inn
prisonment for debt. A law was passed,
providing that on all judgments rendered
upon debts contracted after January 1st,
1881, the debtor may, within two hours
after Judgment, submit himself to an ex-
animation on oath, before said court,
touching his property, &C., and may be
entitled to the benefit of the poor debtors
oath, and upon a record being made of
the facts, no execution should be issued.
Gov. Crafts was again candidate for the
gubernatorial chair in 1882, but was de-
feated. Gov. Crafts was appointed, by
the Governor, on the 23d day of April,
lS42, and was subsequently elected by
the Legislature, United States Senator, in
place of Samuel Prentiss, resigned, and
remained in the Senate till the 4th of
March, 1843. ...- ....-....
Of the character and the ability with
which Gov. Crafts discharged the. varied
duties of the many offices which he was
called to fill, it is unnecessary to speak,
the fact slat he received orer one hundred
and tsoenty elections and appointments to
office from his townsmen and fellow citi-
zens, is more eloquent than mere words
could be. Gov. Crafts was, also, Chair
man of the 50 Committee to fix on place
in Montpelier for erecting State House,
and to prepare plan for the same" ard
was one of the Trustees of thc University
of Vermont from 1910 to 1918, and was
honored with the degree of Master Of
Arts from that University, and also from
Harvard College.
He died at his residence in Craftsbury
November 18th, 1858, in the Seth year
of his age.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-01-09
The l n,lanA Aerala.
THURSDAY, JAN. 8, 1862.
FOREIGN NEWS.

BY the Bohemian, which arrived at Hail.
fax Monday with dates from Liverpool to
the 26th, and Londonderry 10 the 9th ulti-
mo-four days later-we learn that the Eng
lish papers are discussing the Tren' affair in
. hopeful fashion, looking to the peaceful set
tlement of the difficulty by the delivering up
Of Mason and Slidell by the Cabinet at
Washington, The preyailing opinion in
England is said TO be 10 favor Of peace
War risks at Lloyd's had taken a downward
tendency. A better feeling prevailed at Liv-
erpool, and cotton was rising. The Paris
Presse says that new rebel Commissioners, 4
place of Mason and Slidell, had arrived at
some German port, and were enroute for
London and Paris, but it does not mention
the names Of these emlssaries. The French
government is about to send reinforcements
to its squadron in the Gulf of Mexico, and it
was rumored that squadron of observation
was to be sent 10 the eastern coast Of Amer
ica, under Admiral Henaud. Spain is also
about to send six or seven thousand more
troops to Mexico, IN the division, according
10 the Madrid journal Correspondence.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-01-09

The appropriation for compensation and
mileage OF members the House is under
the control of the Treasurer of the U s as
disbursing agent, and he has refused pay
ment of the claims for extra mileage when-
ever presented, nor has mileage for the extra
session been paid to any Senators BY the
Treasury Department before the recent de-
cision of the Secretary as heretofore stated
Last night Col. Howell of the 85th Penn.
regiment proceeded about twenty miles from
Washington to house which was known to
be occupied by captain Gwin who was cap
tured. The latter was an officer in the rebel
army and mad not long been crossed from
Virginia into Maryland where his family re-
sided. There were found in his possession
numerous letters directed to parties both in
the North and South, and also bundles Of
clothing which doubtless he intended to
transfer across the Potomac to Virginia
The expedition returned to Good Hope
this morning. They brought with them the
prisoner, the property Of several loads Of
forage.
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sible to make perfect army without abolish
ing our arms, magazines, commssaries and
carriages, until in imitation OF the Roman
custom each soldier disencumbered, should
march forth and procure for himself these
necessities At the commencement of this
war did we not find ourselves in about the
same condition as if all the necessaries of war
had been abolished Were not our arms
transported from US, our magazines and arse
mails seized Was not our commissary de-
partment unprepared for the emergency, and
our ships ofwar sent off into foreign waters ?
In the short space Of ten months, the Presi-
dent has called into the field, armed, clothed,
and disciplined in part, half million of SOL
diers, recalled the ships, manufactured light
and heavy ordnance, and fitted out three
successful naval expeditions, and has more
under way. Let those who complain think
of this, and remember that the ann of Gov
ernment is almost ready to strike with scch
force, that treason and rebellion will be
crushed to atoms.
The machinery of our national fabric will
doubtlessly be safely engineered through
these troublous times by the steady hand
of the Administration. Indeed we should
be patient, believing that the Presiden,
aided by the support of the people, is sufi-
cient for these things. Said Michael Angelo
to young sculptor " Do not trouble your.
self too much about the light on your statue'
the light of the Public Square win test its
value" So if our President goes on, un.
troubled by the opinions of those who decry
hAs course, | doubt not but that the light q
history will show to coming generations the
value of his policy. q.
Plymouth, Jan. Sd, 1862. -e.u
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-01-09

REGIMENTAL RIvALRY.-It is related that
a rivalry existed between two regiments en-
camped on the Potomac, which was some-
times carried to the most abslrd extremes
As an instance of this, it is stated that on one
occasion the Colonel of one f the Regiments
was waited upon by a zealos Chaplain, who
wished to promote the religious interests OF
the regiment. The Chaplain was politely re-
ceived and beckoned to set on chest
a"Colonel,' said he, elevatig his eyebrows,
"you have one of the finest 'egiments in the
army 81 think so," replied the Colonel
"Do you think you pay sufficient attention
to the religious instructions d your men 2"-
"Well, don't know" replied the Colonel
"a lively interest has been awakened in the
- regiment; the Lord haI blessed the la
bors of his servants, and ter men have been
baptised." (This was the rial regiment y
SIS that SO, 'pon honor ?" asked the Colonel
ayes, SIR Sergeant" sale the Colonel to
an attending Orderly, shave fifteen men de.
tailed immediately to be taptised. I'll be
id if they get ahead of us anyway" The
Chaplain made note Of the interview and
retired.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-01-09
usr A most lively business is now be-

o. A most lively business As now being
carried on in supplying wood for the army
All along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal,
as far up as Cumberland on the Maryland
and virginia shore, wood choppers are cutting
wood and shipping it by canal to Washington
As each reaiment is allowed two hundred and
fifty cords for its winter consumption, the en-
tire amount required is immense, involving
total cost Of million of money. The gov.
ernment now pays four dollars cord tol
wood on the ground.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-01-09
O. The Herald correspondent saws: Ser

eaT The Herald correspondent says: Sen
ator Sumner has the foo in the Senate for
Thursday next at one o'clock. His speech
will be chiefly upon the condition OF our for"
eign relations. He will probably approve
the line OF policy pursued by Mr.. Seward
As chairman OF the Senate Committee on
Foreign Relations, Mr.. Sumner has peculiar
facilities for information, which are greatly
enhanced by bis inunete and extensive ac-
tquaintance with leading European states
men.
This speech is looked to with greatinterest
The Herald correspondent also says: The
Statement that the President cordially en-
dorses the position of General Lane, with
reference to the conduct Of the war, is with
out foundation. The Policy proposed by
Gen. Lane is totally at varience with that an
nounced by the President, and intended to be
aunswervingly adhered to by the administra-
ton,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-01-09

RUTLAND COMPANY An election o
officers took place yesterday, Col. Roberts
presiding, and resulted as follows:
Captain, John b. Kilburn LIST Lieut.. VIM
tB. Thrall; I'd Lieut.. George E. Croft, The
Company assumed the name of 50 The Green
Mountain Guards"
We congratulate the Company upon their
selection of officers. They are each of them
well fitted for the post to which they are as
signed, The Company goes into camp to-
day. ...-..
DR.. Green of this village inspected the mer
and speaks in tn" highest terms Of their phys
ical strength and personal appearance.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-01-09
Washingfon. Jan. z.

Washington, Jan. z.
All of Gen. Smiths division with the ex-
ception Of three regiments, went out to-day
in the direction Of Flint Hill, beyond Vien-
ma and not far from Fairfax Court House,
for the purpose of obtaining forage. The
expedition was successful, and returned
without meeting any indications of the enc
my In force. The forage has nearly all been
gathered on the other side Of the river.
1t appears that Manual Nicholas Corpan-
cho, who recently arrived here, is not Pc
ruvian Minister to the United States Govern
ment, but to Mexico, and will soon leave for
that country.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-01-09

Gen. Halleck is described IS being pat
tern of official bluntness. Perfectly accessi-
BILE, he has nevertheless an dfectval way of
ridding himself ef bores. Before the visitor
has had time to make either hs name or bust
ness known, he salutes hin with :--"Have
you any business with me, sir 2" finds out
what he wants; nips his long speeches in the
bud gives him prompt reoly and bows
him out. Once in while man comes out
of the audience chamber witt suspicion that
he has been snubbed; but th' great majority
admire his directness.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-01-09
MORE DnsERTIoNs FROM THE REBEL

MORE DEsERTIoNs FROM THE REBELS
Five privates, two Sergeants and one Cap.
tam, from the rebels, deserted to our lines
yesterday evening, and were received by
Lieuts. Bigelow and Brownell, Second Michi-
gan Regiment. They represented, with ev-
cry evidence of sincerity, that the secession
army is in very destitute condition, suffer
ing intensely from cold and lack of clothing
and provisions. The Captain said, 'You are
whipping us as fast as you can by lying still.
They were examined by Gen, Heintzelman,
and sent to Alexandria under guard.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-01-09

Inc result of the recent fight near
oeau'of' was ah overwhelming defeat OF the
rebels VINO oecams seized with a panic
when confronted by Ya.kee bullets and Yam
kee steel.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-01-09

MThe Richmond correspondent OF the
Charleston Mercury says, that the Legisla-
ture of the State Of Virginia are wrangling
over salt, during the lew moments they are
able to spare from the serious labor Of eating
pednuts.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-01-09
VERMONT STATE AGRICULTURAL
- SOCIETY I. y m !

The annual meeting of the Vermont State
Agricultural Society, pursuant to notice du-
ly given, was held at Bellows Falls, on Fri
day, January Sd, 1s0.
The President, Hon. H. Henry Baxter, be-
ing absent, Hons Edwin Hammond of Mid
dlebury, called the meeting to order.
On motion of Mr.. Chase of Lyndon, vot-
ed, That committee Of FIVE be appointed by
the Chair to report a list of officers
Tine ine following resolution was offered by
Mr.. jackson of Brandon, and passed unani-
mously:
Whereas, 1t has been represented by d.
vers parties IN the newspapers of this State
and elsewhere, that the horses in the Cavalry
Regiment are good representation of the
breed of Morgan horses in this State: and
whereas it is well known that our first class
Morgan horses readily sell for from two to
I four hundred dollars, and that the horses of
this Regiment were purchseaaaa for one hun
dred dollars and less therefore. with the
view of correcting this impression which is
| not founded in fact, it is Resolced, That this
Society denies thai the horses in said Regi-
ment to any considerable extent, represent
the valuable breed of Morgan horses, to
which as producers, we have turned our at
tentlon the last fifteen or twenty years.
MIR. Needham of Hartford, introduced the
following reso. .dtion which was unanimously
adopted
P.esolved, That the Vermont State Agri-
I cultural Society express its most cordial in
terest in the success of the Bill introduced IN
the Federal Congress by the Hon. Justin S.
Morrill,, securing to the several States por-
tons of the public domain for the establish
ment OF State Agricultural Colleges, and that
we have good reason to believe that the in
terests Of Agriculture would be greatly sub
served by the passage Of said Bill.
Resolved, That the thanks of this Society
be rendered to the Hon. Justin s. Morrill, for
his determined industry and zeal in behalf ei
this great educational measure
The following gentlemen were elected Of
icers for the ensuing year:
President.
I'll. HENRY BAXTER of Rutland
Vsce Presidents.
Edwin Hammond of Middlebury,
j. w. Colburn Springfield,
Henry Keyes Newbury,
1 John jackson Brandon.
/ Recording and Corresponding Secretary.
Daniel Needham of Hartford
/ Treasurer.
/ j. w. Colburn of Springfield.
Directors.
Frederick Holbrook Of Brattleboro,
E. B. Chase Lyndon,
FL. S. Morse g Shelburne,
ID. K. Potter g st. Albans,
i Henry G. Root " Bennington,
David Hill /" Bridport,
John Gregory Northfeld,
Elijah Cleaveland Coventry,
Nathan Gushing Woodstock,
Geo. Campbell Westminster.
Resolued, That the next annual Fair be
held at Rutland, on the 9th, 10th, 18th and
18th days Of September next.
| Voted, that the meeting adjourn without
day. DANIEL NEEDHAM,
| Rec and Cor. Sec'y.'
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-01-09

Carl Schsrz has asked and obtained leave
Of absence from Madrid, and is probably al
ready on bis way home. The causes assign
ed for bis return are purely speculative.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-01-09

CosuNDRuM, by Mt. Holly girl: Wby
are the st. Louis young ladies like aolasses ,
Because they are Mo. Lasses. ~
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-01-09

Pittsbnrg, Jan. Z.
Messrs. Phillips & Bests' glass works were
destroyed by fire this morning. Loss, l25,-
600 dollars Insured for 10000 dollars.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-01-09

There are thirty-nine concert saloons in
iull blast in New York city.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-01-09
FRIENDSHIP DIVISION S. OF THE
following is a list of Officers for the present

term:
VIM. A. Burnett. W.P.
E. n. Merrlans, w. A.
Harry Brownson, r. S.
L. l.. Persons, A RS.
George Dutton, F. S.
A. b. Burnett, Il. ...
Norman Seaver,1 r,1Chsplain.
Harry Maynard, G..
Ralph II. Smith, A. C.
! w. H. H Gould, /. S. ~
b. f. Grooms, o. S.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-01-09

The Brandon Company have taken
the name oil the Cook Guards
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-01-09

ResolUed, That the next annual Fair be
held at Rutland, on the 9th, 10th, 18th and
18th days Of September next.
Voted, that the meeting adjourn without
day. DANIEL NEEDHAM,
Rec. and Cor. Sec'y.'
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-01-09
IMPORTANT CORRESPONDENTS.
(Oficial in the Worcester Palladium, I,

Complaint Of John Bull to Brother Jona-
than.-Brother Jonathan: My goose-pen
stands in the road. Two of your goslins got
into it in q storm. Your son Wilkes came
clustering along g-threv stone towards the
pen-burst open the door-got in and took
out your two goslins, and carried them of.
/ am insulted by such conduct. Give up
your two goslins to be put back into my
goose-pen, or I'll set fire to your barn and
burn all your buildings! Yours with high
considerations. JOHN BULL.
Response of Brother Jonathan to John
Bull Brother j. Bull, esquire-What my
son Wilkes did, was all on his own account.
! didn't tell him to throw a stone at your
goose-pen, or get into it. Nor did tell him
to take out the goslings. But, John, a. you
seem determined to "pick q fuss about the
tuo gos!ings, you may take them in welcome
Tue gotta plenty more at home ! al i,.osx
Yours, to serve,
BROTHER JONAT
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-01-09

~ A painful rumor has prevailed that a
high military officer at Washington, has been
guilty of communicating information of our
movements to the enemy. The story was
pronounced to be false, however, and so we
said nothing IN relation to it. The Washing
ton &C, respondent OF the New York times has
the following in explanation:
A rumor has prevailed for three days that
the source was discovered from which the reb-
els have derived so much OF their information
of the movements of our Government. The
Associated Press has regaled the country with
elaborately indefinite insnuations on the sub
iect. To-day the rumor came to head, in
the general street talk, that Ad;..-GeE.. ~ ,or,
as daughter was the person ..si ....s;piicated and
that she and her father had been arrested,
and were closely confined in prison. To-
night the story is pronoGnced a fabrication
got up for the bassst purposes, and circulated
with inconceivable industry and ingenuity
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-01-09

o. Mr.. c. l.. Balchs Lecture on Euro
pean Travel with particular reference to the
foreign opinion on the American Civil War"
was very well attended, and elieited marked
attention and interest. The lecturer was
particularly happy in his description of the
Royal "flummididdle" incident to his present.
alton to the Queen oil England, and related
some very racy and ughterinvoking anec-
dotes of the domestic life of the Royal house,
hold. HIS visit to Suatford-upon-Av the
home OF Shakespeare, and his tribute to that
great light in Anglo-Saxon literature, were
highly interesting but we only complain that
the literary portion of the lecture encroached
too much on bis analysis of European poll
tics and the American complications. Mr..
Balch paid high tribute to the genius OF
Mr.. Seward, baiing him as the greatest
statesman Of the age superior in acuteness
to Count Cavour-and in politeness and
"comity of nations" TO my lord Palmerston
He prophesied war with England: "Before
We hear once agan the song Of our spring
birds, the English hon will be upon US. Fol-
low. then, the cautious advice OF our sagacious
premier, and be prepared. We lie supinely
on our backs while proud England" is forg-
ing our ietters. Be up, then, and doing =
Build fortress at Rouses Point and at Derby
Line. Ye solid men of Boston, present solid
phalanx against the "Warrior" mail clad ship
which even now is arming against you"
AT the conclusion of the lecture, Mr.. Balch
exhibited some fine views of Paris and some
elegant stereoscopic pictures.
The youthful lecturer exhibits all the OBJ
servation of men and manners which so dis
tinguishes his father, and perhaps something
more Of the art OF the scholar.
We hope to hear during the winter the
second and third lectures of the course
Mr.. Balch will lecture in Brandon Thurs.
day evening of this week.