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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-06-05
LENGTH OF THE WAR

The call tor more troops is beino ;,
preted by many into confession bv ~.
Government that il does not cons;dsr -, ,ae
war as near to its end. But such an 10
ference is by no means Just. The adui"
istration has to do with the preser, aa,
not with the future. II needs more tro ~"S
now, for present uses. 1t would nepS
them just as much, perhaps, il the wsr
was to terminate next week. ItnaaS,
them in order that it may carry out is
programme of conquest without delav or
embarrassment. 1t needs them in orde,
that the war may be brought to a sperIv
and successful close.
Our army has been remarkably fraa
from the mortality that usually attend
the camp-still disease has made seriOno
inroads in its ranks. The bloody battles
that have been fought within the mast tew
months have also iaade wide gaps. Tbesa
gaps must be f,led. Many regiments
have been reduced to one-third, and even
one-fourth their original number Thew
must be either disbanded or recruited
and that without delay. Our numbers
must be kept good, The wear and tear
must be supplied. The weak points must
be strengthened. The enemy are resort.
ing to the most extraordinary means
swell their ranks-and while we have
little to fear from such mob, it still be.
hooves US to keep our fighting capital IN.
impaired. a''a9
Regarding as a moral demonstration
the call for more troops will have its dine
effect. 1t will show the rebels thai wa
mean to push them to the wall, cost what
will-that we mean to crush the rebellion
if it takes million of men, and tbou.
sand million of dollars that in this eobt
for the Union we know no such word ..
fall 1t will show foreign nations that
we are thoroughly in earnest-thst we in.
tend to be prepared for all emergencies
that we mean not only to suppress do.
nestle treason, but, if need be, resist for.
eign intermeddling-that, in short. we are
enlisted for the war, and mean to wage It
to the final and bitter end.
The length of the war no man can tell
1t may end in month; it may last your
If our arms shall be successful, both at
Richmond and Corinth, the heavy bust
ness of the conflict would be virtually
over. Should we meet with disaster at
one or both ofthese places, it would give
10 rob oil
holden our enemies abroad, and compel
US to make new sacrifices and put forth
new energies. ""
But the end is not doubtful. We shall
come OF conquerers at last. The sun is
not more certain to rise tomorrow than
that we shall crush this conspiracy against
the life of the Republic. As the Arab
says-'1t is written Il Albany Jour
nal.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-06-05
RE-OCCUPATION OF THE SHENAN.
DOAH VALLEY.

We received the news by telegraph on
Saturday afternoon, that the rebels were fast
retreating out of the Shenandoah valley, as
hotly pursued, no doubt by Banks, as Banks
himself was pursued few days ago by them.
1t looks as though Jackson's forces are in =
fair way Of being captured. Front Royal
has been re-taken by Union force, prob
ably either from Washington or McDowell's
division, and the locomotives and other means
of transportation destroyed, thus apparently
completely isolating jackson, and preventing
his escape, or his receiving reinforcements.
1t would be a glorious end to the recen,
movements in the Shenandoah, to capture
the rebel force under Gen. Jackson.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-06-05
EVACUATION OF CORINTH.

Ths evacuation of Cornth by the rebels
is another important step gained in putting
down the rebellion. Il would have been
more gratifying to have captured the whole
army Of Beauregard, but this was doubtless
impossible, or it would have been done by .
commander so competent and brilliant as
Gen. Halleck has proved himself to be, But
let it not be supposed that the retreat of the
rebels does not weaken materially the bogus
confederacy. Corinth was the key to Men,
pills. The falling back of Beauregard into
the heart of Mississippi and Alabama, ensures
Memphis to Gen. Haleck without a blow
The retreat will also have most dishearten-
ing effect upon he rebelsin Tennessee. Hith-
erto the proximity Of a large rebel force to
the borders of that State, boastful at any
rate, if not confident of being able to drive
back the Union forces, has emboldened the
secessonists in Tennessee to resist the author
ity of the Union Provisional Government
under johnson, and very naturally has re-
pressed any very decided outburst of Union
sentiment among loyal people, until they
should see that the State was not again to
be overrun by the secession army. Beaure-
gard having withdrawn to more distant re-
gion, we shall now look for most cheering
intelligence of loyal demonstrations in old
Tennessee. #. ..
As to the destination of Beauregard, there
is no positive knowledge, but various con-
lectures are made. Considering the great
difficulty Of subsisting SO large an army as
he has under his command in the Cotton
States, shut up as he will be on all Sides
his supplies cut off by Gen. Halleck on the
North,-by the blockade on the South, and
no possibility of obtaining any from beyond
the Mississippi, it is thought in some quarters
that Beauregard is aiming to get across the
Mississippi River, and so escape with it into
Texas, in the hope of at least wrenching the
lone star" State from the Union, and by
conquest in Northern and Eastern Mexico
adding territory enough thereto, to make q
government respectable in extent and re-
sources. This may be the last wild vision o.
disappointed and wicked ambition, but a
dream which never will be realized.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-06-05

V The Union Musical Association
will hold Convention in the Congrega-
tionalist Church, at Castleton, Vt, begin
ming on Wednesday, June 25th, at nine
o'clock A. NJ, and concluding with con-
cert on Friday evening, June 9th. Prof.
T. E. Perkins of New York City will d.
rect the musical exercises of the conven-
ton. w. H. Poor.
Poultner, VT, May so.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-06-05

CHOOSE YE.-If there is an "Old Hick-
DRY" Democrat living to-day within the
limits of the United States, that man is
Andrew Johnson of Tennessee! There is
not an individual in the State of Vermont
who will not give full assent to this as
sertion. He has fought the secessionists
with the same indomitable courage and
lofty patriotism that President jackson
manifested in fighting the nullifiers of
South Carolina. Look now at the differ
ence The Nashville Union of the 18th
of May, Andrew Johnson's organ in Ten
nessee, publishes an overwhelming denun-
citation of the Address of the fourteen
Members of Congress, reviving the Dem
ocratic party, and stigmatizes the address
as in all respects, dangerous, disgraceful,
and ill-timed While this noble appeal
shows where the true Union Democracy
of the Southern States stand in this crisis
of our country's fate, we have in the
State of Vermont the Rutland Courier
and the Spirit OF the Age, which endorse
the address, in which not word of hearty
denunciation of secession is uttered
Northern Democrats will make up their
minds whether they will follow the noble
Union Patriot Andrew johnson, or Nor
thern lickspittles of Southern traitors.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-06-05
MEN OF VERMONT |!

If you wish to have the War speedily close,
send on your Green Mountain Heroes
Patriots Of vermest!
If you wish to preserve the American
Union from overthrow by vile traitors, send
on your armed men
Green Mosasaia Doys'
If you wish to perpetuate the glorious fame
won for your State by Ethan Allen and Seth
Warner, you must do as they did, and never
falter when PATRIOTISM and LIBERTY call
Go and shoulder the musket, and make your
self an ETHAN ALLEN or SETH WARNER
You CAN if you WILL
The Ninth Regimens.
The country calls, and its ranks MUST be
filed. Ye farmers boys, Lay down the
shovel and the hoe w-Ye dandies, Hang
up the fiddle and the bow = and go and fight
for your country and your country's flag
aa Remensber
Vermont will be disgraceful place to live
in If her sons do not NOW show themselves
PATRIOTS, HERoEs--MEN u
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-06-05

s9T The Caledonian, speaking of tb'
death of Corporal John B. Chase of Dan
vile, one of the Cavalry regiment, says:
1T seems that he was wounded by p'.
tol-shot fired from the window of house
that the cavalry was passing while ma
king the charge upon Ashby's rebel cav
alry--the ball entering his hip and pas
sing into his abdomen. Chase did moi
notice the wound at the time, but rode
forward and ran down one of the rebel
cavalry, taking him and his horse prison
ers. He soon, however, became FAINT
and called upon his brother soldiers fof
help, who came up, assisted him Oh Il'
horse, and he was taken to camp. 49,.
He lived about "a hours, retaining n'
faculties to the last. Mr.. Chase leaves
wife and four children. The body "Si
placed in metallic coffin, and bis own
brother, Loren Chase, (also a member =,
Compay D. accompanied the remains y: ~
Danville. His funeral was attended II
Danville with military honors.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-06-05

TERRIELE ACCDENr.-The Rochester
Democrat says that on Sunday morning
three men were swept over Niagara Falls
in row boat. The thrilling scene was
witnessed from both shores of the river.
The Democrat says - ....
The men were seen putting out from
the Canada side near Chippewa, with the
evident intention of landing near the
south end of Goat Island. After getting
out short distance the current was then
found too strong for them, the recent high
wind up the lake was still forcing more
than usual quantity of water through
the river, and although they made every
exerction to stem the rushing tide, yet
their efforts we're entirely unavailing.-
They were seen after battling for time
desperately against the current, to draw
their oars from the water, and sit motion
less in the boat, resigned to their fate
In this condition they were swept over
the falls. The names of the unfortunate
men were not obtained
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-06-05

A Missouri UNIoNIsT.-A paper OO''
respondent with Gen. Curtis army a.
Forsyth, Missouri, gives the following AZ
count of a man who deserves to be cll''
an unconditional Unionist:
"In Carol county a man was trlVu d a.
boldly avowing Union sentiments s,aI
defed his tormentors, and said he 'Wo''a
stick to the Union as long as there We T-.;;,n
piece left He was told that the =, GD ~
was broken so fine that piece coalu ,anr
be found. Then said he, i WIN
to the stub, and when the stub Is Gy e,n,s
will hang to the hole where the s'uO -
out Of He was released.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-06-05
From the Woodstock tvt.) Age, tDemocratic.l


PARsoN BRowNLow. - The above
named gentleman-if he can be called a
gentleman, is making himself more noto-
rious than ever. Every long-heeled re-
publican we have met for a week interro-
gated us-"Have you read Parson Brown
lows great speech" We have read
enough Of it to know that it is a tissue Of
nonsense, ribaldry and falsehood The
Parson has arrived from the South safe
and sound, and he has gotten up a Cleo
ture" adapted to this meridian, where he
is making his " independent and everlast-
ing fortune" by humbugging old women
in pantaloons and children under twelve
years of age, out of their quarters and
ninepences, by abusing his "kit and kin
in that portion of the country that nur-
tured him. Oh. ..... ..... ..... e..
1t is almost needless to add that the
Age fully endorses the recent Demo.
cratic Address" issued by fourteen Dem.
ocratic mombers of Congress.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-06-05
LOCAL MATTERS.


OLD SANS SECOND VIsIr TO GOTHAM
We have just heard of nice joke that
was "played of /" last week in New YORK;
by one Of Rutland's sharpest wags. We shall
of course mention no names,--as that would
be personal,-therefore our readers can APP
DIV il TO suit themselves. For convenience
sake, we shall call the joker Old Sam. so
much by the way of introduction.
About year ago Old Sam paid visit to
New York, and put up at the - --- Hotel
The landlord being something OF was he
soon selected Sam as a target on which 10
level his shafts of Gotham wit. Sam was
treated with cigars loaded with fine powder !;
with mint julep seasoned with cathartic
syrups, and fne-cut tobacco manufactured
from sea-weed, oak-bark and cabbage leaves.
Sam, each time Acknowledged the corn"
and at the end of three days, settled his bill
and left for the Green Mountains.
Last week, he repeated the visit, and was
warmly welcomed by his old friend-the
landlord.
On looking over the advertisements Of the
Herald the morning after his arrival, Sam
discovered that there was to be an auction OF
sugar in Front street aud at once loudly
announced his intention of attending and Sc
curing his summer supply.
In the afternoon, Sam returned to the
Hotel accompanied by dray with large
box of lump sugar,-which he had obtained
at a bargain. The box was opened-and
Sam handed out few Jumps to the tast ing
committee" among whom was the-witty
landlord.
"That's mighty good sugar" says one.
"Capital" says another.
"How much did you pay for it ?" inquired
the landlord.
81 got it by the lump !" replied Old SAM
slowly, replacing the lid on the box.
"There's about three hundred pounds in
the box, amt there ?" remarked one of the
bystanders.
"More than that p' exclaimed another,
trying to lift it" there's full three hundred
and ffty~
'.What'll you take for the box-jast as Il
stands p says the landlord.
'sWhat'll you give ?" says Sam.
Thirty dollars p says the landlord.
"W-a-l-l-" says Sam, I'm little short
and if you'll give me the money now,-so's
can have chance to speculate on it,-and
will throw in my bill esides,-why you car
take 1t along !' ...... ...
The money was at once paid, and the box
removed to the store-room, where it was soon
discovered that the lump sugar was nothing
but clippings from the Rutland Marble
Quarres. Sam received areceipt in full for
his bill, with promise Of a /" dead head
pass for the next five years if he would'n
make the L" sell publc,-but he exclaimed
with twinkle of the eye
guess-landlord-this'n about pay TO
those mintjulips, powdered cigars-and sea
| weed tobacco"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-06-05

A BEAUTIFUL APPEAL. We copy the
following beautiful appeal from the Nash
vile (Tenn.) Union of the 18th inst. The
appeal is applicable not only to Tennes-
see, but also to those from every other
State who are now fighting under the
banner of rebellion:
"Wanderers from the fold of patriot
ism, who have gone from the protecting
shadow of the flag of your country, come
home, oh come home Thousands of
your fellow-citizens, your relatives, your
neighbors, stand with outstretched arms
and eager eyes tearfully awaiting your
return. Do you not hear the clansmen
of the Union rallying once more along the
hills of Tennessee? Break not on your
ear the familiar strains of Yankee Doodle,
Hail Columbia, and the Star-spangled
Banner? Do you not behold the same
old flag which foated over Lundy's Lane
and Lake Champlain, and Monterey, and
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-06-05

Chepultepec, and Buena Vista, flying at
the head of triumphant Legions and vic
torious navies DO not your hearts
warm within you at the recollection of a
thousand holy and patriotic memories 2
Come back to the Union. Desert the
black Gag of a falling and ignominious
rebellion. Fly from the rebel camp as
from a city cursed with the leprosy or the
plague
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-06-05

Ey The Burlington papers are finding a
great deal of fault with their sidewalks. We
will bet what it will cost for an equal length
of sidewalk, that Burlington is not so poorly
off for that indispensable necessity for village
pedestrianism as the North-siders of Wash
ington street in Rutland are, and all others
having occasion to pass over that execrable
sidewalk. But then, its going to be fixed
Going-will be out of the question if it be
moi fixed. H
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-06-05
A w A X II I

AWAKEN
We have some reason to fear, from infor-
nation coming to us recently, more particu-
larly confined to the County OF Rutland, that
the impression is getting abroad that the new
levy oftroops was called for by the Pres-
dent on account of apprehsnded danger to
the Capital. Recruiting agents inform us
that this belief is extensively entertained,
and that since il has become known that the
Valley of the Shenandoah is again occupied
by Gen. Banks, and that the Capital is no
longer in danger, the idea is prevalent that
no additional troops will be needed, and that
under the influence of such a belief the in
terest which was at first manifested in the
matter of enlistment is beginning sensibly to
abate. a' - 'sHte
This is great mistake ! The new levy of
$4,000 additional troops was called for before
the disaster in the Shenandoah Valley, and
solely because ii has become apparent that
such an additional force is necessary to put
down the rebels the present season, and
bring the war to prompt and decisive end.
We tell the people Of Rutland County that
the General Government is in dead earnest
in its recent call for troops. 1t needs them,
and MUST, and WILL HAVE THEM
The loyal State Of Vernont,-a State as
justly proud Of her heroes and her patriotism
as any other in the Union,-has been called
upon to furnish her quota of the new levy.
The Executive, encouraged by frequent
manifestations ola loyalty and devotion to
freedom which deies admeasurement even
BY poetic lines," felt that he could safely
pledge the Green Mountain Boys for one,
TWO, or even THREE THOUSAND more
heroes.
That pledgs must and will be redeemed =
The MEN ARE WANTED, AND MUST GO.
1t would be an insult to the people Of a
free State like those Of Vermont, in this
grand battle of freedom-on which not only
the whole world, but even the angels gaze
in wrapt interest,--to hint, in the faintest
whisper, that any one of her sons must be
driven compulsorily to the defence of the
Union We will not suffer ourselves to be-
lieve that the dernier resort-DRAFTING-
will become necessary in VERMONT, to
find MEN ready and willing to fight in
cause which enlisted the services ola War
rem, a Lafay cite, WASHINGTON, and an
innumerable multitude of heroes since the
early days Of our National existenceS
Need we say more to arouse old Rutland
County to her duty in this awful crisis II
Is scarcely vision to say, that we see the
posterity Of the present generation proffer
ing the tear-jewelled crown Of gratitude tt
us, if We will but be true to ourselves ant
stand in defence of Human Liberty!
If there be any SO base as to discourage
enlistment when the country calls, let him b.
branded as traitor
If there be one who will not encourage en-
listment--if perchance he cannot consistent!
20 himself-let him be branded as a luke
warm friend of the Union
Friends our countryis in peril ! Let u
rush to the rescue Let old Rutland send il
the first full company for the Ninth Regi
ment.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-06-05

THREE MONTHS REGIMENTS TO BE AC-
cEPTEp.-Itis reported that new Order
has been issued by the Secretary Of War to
accept ali three months regiments which shall
report themselves, on or before the 10th Of
June, either at Washington, Columbus or St
Louis.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-06-05
ALBANY, June I'd.

Mr.. EDITOR - There is a continued
change in our market. Eggs sell to-day rea-
Oily at IL cts for Western, and II 1-2 to ID
for State in barrels. White butter and mix
ed is worth from II to IA cts; yellow grass
butter from Is to II cts. Beans are very
scarce, and the poorest quality sell readily
at S1.75; Marrowfats and Kidneys, clean,
are worth $2.37. Lard continues at for
tubs and 3-4 for bbls tallow 12. Hams
are still selling at 1-2; bagged 8.
JOHN A. HOWE,
81 Broadway.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-06-05

NThe several religious societies in Bur-
lington, have generously contributed the sum
of s2s6,47 to the sufferers from the late fire
in Troy.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-06-05

Ng Nickwackett street is opened for trav-
Ell. 1t seems to be we'll wrought, and there
are some fine building lots, especially for res
licences, upon it.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-06-05

FIRE IN BoLToN.-On the goth ult., Col.
Rolla Gleason, of Richmond, lost house,
barn, saw mill and 10000 feet of boards, in
Bolton, from fire running in the woods. He
was partially insured in the Farmers and
Vermont Mutual Companies.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-06-05

The rebels are the opposite of Achilles.
His danger was in his heels. Their
whole safety is in theirs.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-06-05

Some sinner says-"Withi all thy get
ting-get married"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-06-05

DEATH OF VERMONT SoLDIERs.-The
following names of the Vermont soldiers re-
Gently deceased at the Government Hospitals,
at and near Washingon, have been report
ed:
E. Udell, Co. X, 4th Regiment.
Rufus Haskins, Co. A, LIST VT. Cavalry.
A. M. Kinney, Co. A, 9TH Regiment.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-08-22
McClellan's Campaign.

We invite attention to an elaborate arti~
Gle, on tie sixth page, devoted to defence
of the General commanding the Army of
the Potomac. The defence is copied from
the New York World. We republish it,
not as the advocate of General MCCLELLAN,
but as being the first elaborate and able
attempt to justify his military operations.
We have the less hesitancy in making room
for this statement, because we have already
published those parts of Senator CHAN,
oilers speech in the Senate which were
devoted to a criticism on MCCLELLAN.
Having done this, it is only justice that the
MCCLELLAN side should also be presented.
The article is we'll worth perusal.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-08-22
The Battle near Culpepper.

The papers contain very little that has
not appeared in the kilograms abou: the late
battle. Gen. Stonewall Jackson, by ser les
of characteristic movements, outgeneraled
the commander of the Army of Virginia,
and managed to throw $4,000 men upon
Gen. Bankss corps, and long, bloody and
fruitless battle was the consequence. Jack.
son did not make much by his motion, how
ever, for our forces held their ground and
offered to renew the fight, but the enemy
had fallen back, and was only heard of again
in the form request for privilege to bury
bis dead. The battle was fought by Gen.
Banks alone, Gen. Sigel coming up just at
dark, too late to take part in the engage.
ment. Startling news may be expected
from Pope's department.