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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-07-31
MR.. WEED ON EMPLOYMENT OF
NEGROES.

Under the head "On the Right Road
at Last" Mr.. Weed addresses the follow
ing to the New York Commercial
want to strike while the iron is hot,
and as your anvil is nearer than my own,
will you allow me to use it The public
mind is now taking the right direction
with regard to 'contrabands.' Our army
needs the aid and comfort which can be
obtained from contrabands, and in accept
ing it we deprive the enemy of an element
of strength.
was with Gen. Butler at Annapolis
when he inaugurated policy in refer
ence to escaped slaves. l felt then as
do now, that he 'hit the nail on the head
/ went directly to Washington and urged
the Government to instruct all the officers
of the army to receive, and not repel fu-
gitives, proclaiming simultaneously, that
the slaves of loyal owners would be paid
for, and those of traitors confscated-and
that all should be employed as unarmed
auxilliaries to the army.
In past time, at least two thirds of the
officers of tue army, from education and
habit, left to themselves, turned the fugi-
tives back, thus making their condition
worse than it was, and disheartening 9TH
ers who were eager to escape. Had
General Buffers policy been adopted one
year ago, at least half million Of slaves
who have been at work in the rebel ar
mics, would have been relieving our own
worn out troops from exhausting drudg-
ery-thus weakening the enemy, aud also
strengthening ourselves in a correspond
ing degree.
And this line of policy would have
raised no embarrassing issues. It was
simple, and so just, both to loyal men and
traitors, that all would have acquiesced
| While it protected loyal citizens, it gave
us the advantage we are entitled to, in
war, over our enemy.
But for reasons which were deemed
sufficient, the question Of 'contrabands'
has been left to drift alodg until public
sentiment demands a policy. In that de-
mand l perceive the dawning of bright
er day. Proclaim, at once, compensation
to loyal men, in the order which directs
commanding officers to receive and en-
ploy contrabands, and the war will as
sumo new and more encouraging aspects.
| With the services of slaves, in relieving
their troops from manual and menial la
Dor, the rebellion would collapse in one
month. Respectfully yours, t. W.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-07-31

ANOTHER MosEs.-A Harrisburg, Pa,
paper states that during the late terrible
freshet, cradle was seen coming down
the rushing waters near Vaudeville, and
being suspected of containing something,
it was watched by several persons for
three or four miles, expecting it would al
some point of its journey come SO near the
shore that it would be safe to venture af-
ter it in boat. At last at bend in the
stream, the cradle came suffiently near
to be secured-when, 10 ] upon lifting up
a light covering, beaughtiful babe looked
up and smiled! A kind person took the
babe in charge, and although week
had elapsed, and inquiry had been made
no clue to the history of the little stranger
had been discovered.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-07-31

V An officer in the West, who won a
Brigedier Generals rank by service in
the field writes thus
'This war will never close until we
handle them (the rebels) without gloves,
subsist our armies on them, tax the rich
ones and confscate all rebel property
There are no Union people in the South.
We are now protecting the fathers and
mothers, whose sons make up the South
ern army. We pay our money to rebels,
whose all is in the Southern cause, and
every cent we pay helps fill the Southern
Treasury. Is this right ? The army, to
man, think not.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-07-31

SUTHERLAND FALLS, July 29.
DEAR SIR Il have seen how nobly in
earnest have been your appeals to your
countrymen to come forward and put their
shoulder to the wheel, that this great burden
NAV be lifted, and have thought, Is there
ANYTHING woman can do? believe there
is; and that belief has prompted me to send
you these few lines on
woMAN's PART IN THIS WAR.
The women of the Northern States have
already done much to aid and comfort our
brave soldiers in this war. But they must
do more it is not enough that each one
sends some little trife-something that we
shall never miss out of the abundance still
left us. There is no selfdenial in this, tho
in the aggregate much good may be accom-
plished.
This war seems destined to continue until
its horrible realities shall be brought home
to the heart and conscience of every son and
daughter of the land. 1t is in vain te
attempt to close our eyes against it, or to say
1t is too awful | can not think Of it. we
shall be compelled to see and to feel whether
we will nor no. In view of this, the sooner
we assume our individual share of this grea'
national burden, the better it will be for us
the better for all; Sighs and tears and
groans do not help; they hinder. 1t is 9
time for action we want more of the spiri
of the Spartan Mothers; we must say to oui
| sons, our brothers, our husbands, any or al
| that we hold dearest-"Go, and God be witt
youp 1t is not small thing for thinking
man to bring himself to say, !" i will 60; tc
turn his back upon the comforts, the luxurie
and the endearments of home, and 60 fortl
to life of hardship and danger and death
1t needs not that the fearful ones shoule
hold the dark picture before him; It's en-
graved upon his heart. But when somt
loved one, looking the danger fully in thu
face, saws, "I will co." lay no hindrance il
bis path press back the tears; if sob rise
in the throat, choke it down; rise above al
thoughts of self. This is the offering yo'
are called upon to bring to the altar of Lib
erty.
Verify, tbs costly sacrifice.
| j. A. p.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-07-31

AN ANGELIC "SLAvE CATogER."-ln
Genesis, forty-sIxth chapter and ninth verse,
we read: xr
And the angel ofthe Lord said-Return to
thy mistress and submit to her bonds Chi
caga Times.
All, yet, Abraham, Hagar's master, was a
loyal man and believed in the " enforcement
of the laws" The book of Eodus, on the
other hand. tells us that Moses, the servant
of the Lord, abducted over 100000 slaves
from an obdurate and stiff-necked old Rebel
named Phoraoh, after he had polluted him
with frogs, bit him with vermin, stung him
with flies, covered him with boils and pelted
him with hailstones; and when the old Sc
cessionist tried to chase them, the Lord
opened the Red Sea and told them to ske-
daddle.-[ Nashville Union.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-07-31
tFor the hersld.l
ID EA TIL AT s EA
BIT OLIVE \, PAINE,

Brightly beams the sunset golden,
From the deep blue western sky,
Clan cling DER the waves OF ocean,
Ripped by the winds low sigh,
PoIdly moves the gallant vessel,
Fleatsth free the snowy sail
Like a thing of life II glideth,
Swift before the evening gale.
Calm and holy is the stiffness
That is brooding like spell,
Where so late the tones Of gladness
And the sounds OF music iell.
lowering there deaths gel fingers,
Fled the beam of joys sunlight, .H
For beautiful young spirit
Plumes awipg Tor upward flight
Lovely as the mern Of summer,
Like the blue OF Heaven her eye,
Angel voices WOO that bright one
To a land beyond the sky.
!" Let US look once more, she murmured,
On the distant, glowing west,
Ere the silver cord is severed,
And sink to endless rest" .... ..r
"I am dying-surey dying
Clasp me closer-clossr now!
Weep not thus my best beloved
That deaths dew oeTspreads my brow!
Death hath not SHgis terror, raus
In thine arms twere sweet TO die
Yet thy love my spirit fetttrs, 40 s.at
And grieye to gay good bye" ....
seBrief the days sin ce we we're welded,
Full of brightness, full of love; E
For thy sake lain would linger
But my Father calls above.
on! how strong the tie that binds me
Iu this hour of death to thee,
Though through binding tears, but dimly
Thy beloved face see"
ooh! to leave thee in life's morning
But I'll pray that God above H
Ersr bless thee with the fuluess
OF His free, oerfiosinz love.
will be thy guardian angel,
Whisp'riI g to thee words of cheer,
OF bright reunion telling, ... s... -..
Where is known no parting tear"
"I have loved thee, oh! hote dearly
This hour only can reveal
Hearst thou not that b sayenly music
Softly DER the waters steal?
Bui one boon I'D crave, my husband,
AS go irrm her ee away,
Law me not beneath TIE dashing
OF the restless oceans spray"
ssTake me to the quiet chuTch-yard
Where my infant feet have strayed,
Lay me where the flowers are blooming
Meath the dropping elm tree g shade
Where the loved of early childhood,
That home band ne'er shall see, .s.
Round my grave will Ii lger foudly,
Shedding loves warm tears Tor me"
81 am going home, y she whispered,
"One more kis4 before l die
Fare thee well, bsove lin heaven
Thou wilt--meet me-bye and bye"
O'er that face a smile came stealing,
From the brighter land ray, ... . -
And fled the glowing sunlight,
That pure spirit passed away. ,...
Stranger eyes in tears were dimning,
And they turned with silent tread,
Leaving hi N, alone, IN sorToto,
With ths beauti full the dead,
w hen the morrow dawned, thelr iootsteps
Once more on the green shore tell
And the dear one sleepeth s.eetly
Meath the trees she loved so we'll.
Pittsford, July 1862.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-07-31

A letter from John Howe, Jr., of Brandon,
was read, offering $50 each to the first two
recruits who should be accepted and mustered
into service, which elected great applause.
Upon the conclusion of the reading of the
letter, John Cain, Esq, arose and offered $50
each for the first two accepted recruits from
the town of Rutland, which also elected
rounds OF applause.
The Marble Valley Brass Band was pres
ent and added much to the interest of the
occasion. Several patriotic songs were also
sung with the best effect.
We have no space for even the brietest
outline of the speeches following Senator
Foot's. 1t is enough to say they were all OF
the right stamp and received by the audience
with enthusiastic manifestations of approval
The meeting was a grand success, and has
served its purpose in kindling anew the FIRE!
Patriotism in Rutland County. Thousands
who came to the meeting returned to theil
homes, with their dropping spirits revived
with new purposes and new resolves to NEE
bravely, without finching, whatever dut.
shall be imposed upon them in this day o
peril to the Republic. .s..--..
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-07-31
Brave OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES OFrrcERs

BRAVE NoN-CoMMIssIoNED OFFICERS
TO BE PRoMoTEp.-Gen. Mcclellan has is
sued an order directing the generals of brig
AIDES and divisions TO forward to bis head
quarters the names Of every non commission
ed officer who, in the late Seven Days
Battle" may have been distinguished for
gallantry and good service on the field, with
a view of immediate promotion of the deserv-
ing. OveH two thousand names of young
and old heroes have been handed In, and
will no doubt soon receive deserved promo
tions as a reward for their faithful services
New Bedford Standard.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-07-31

The Quarantine regulations are enforced
with the greatest rigor. A Spanish war
steamer, the Cardenas, which arrived at the
Levee without stopping at quarantine, was
ordered back by Gen. Butler, and the Y. >.
steamer Parkersburg, which committed the
same offence, had also to return below tor
the certificate Of a Health Officer before she
was even permitted to send her dispatches
ashore.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-07-31

LAMoILLE CoUNTY.-The Union Con-
vention in Lamoille County nominated
the following ticket -
Senator-Elisha Bentley.
Asst Judges. F. Slayton, Samuel
Plumley.
States Attorney-H. H. Powers,
Judge of Probate-Stephen Dow.
Sherif-Orlo Cady.
High Bailif-A. w. Averill.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-07-31

At regular meeting of Friendship Di-
vision, S. T., No. 81, held at their Hall on
Monday evening, JAMES X. MCLEAN
was elected w. P, in place of j. A.
WILEY, resigned.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-07-31

ANOTHER WAY TO FILL THE RANKS
A correspondent of the Oswego Commercial
Times proposes that political Conventions
nominate only men over forty-fve years o
age, leaving the younger men to go into the
army. The editor is curious to learn the
age of the correspondent.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-07-31

az The Orange County Democratic
Convention which met at Chelsea Thurs
day, nominated the same ticket as at the
Union Convention previously held at the
same place, substituting c. w. Clark,
Esq, of Chelsea for States Attorney, in
stead of John Rowell, Esq, of Randolph.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-07-31

Gen. Sterne, descendant of the cele-
brated author, Lawrence Sterne, died recent
ly in debtors prison in Dublin, Ireland, af-
ter a confinement of thirty-sIx years.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-07-31

Capt Seneca b. Smith, of Palmyra,
Wayne county, N. Y, has recruited full
company under the new call for volunteers.
Schuyler Colfax of Indiana, has been
renominated for Congress, and will be sent
back by rouslng majority. II
Dean Richmond has given $1,000 to the
enlistment fund in Genesee county, N. Y.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-07-31

Chicago pays 20 each one Of its volun-
teers bounty Of SEQ
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-07-31

ReS0Lred That the maxim, old as history,
that severity in war is humanity ITSELF"
applies with peculiar force in the present
truggle, and that nothing can save the
country from anarchy but the most prompt
and decisive policy.
Resolved, That in war matters il is impos.
sble for the people at large to understand or
fully appreciate the military operations OF
our armies, and that such operations, to be
effectual, must as far as possible be conducted
with secrecy, and-7heretore, That we do
not presume to sit in judgement upon the
wisdom OF policy OF all the plans of the gov
ernment, but that we recognize the para
mount and mutual duty of the people to
place entire confidence and give undivided
support to the government in every emer-
gency, and of the government to rely upon
the patriotism and intelligence of the people.
ResOlced, That we look with pride upon
the unexampled courage and fortitude of our
troops in the field, and with especial admira-
ton upon the Vermont troops who upon ev-
cry battle field have added lustre to the name
of the State, and we pledge them that YER
mont will honor the men who have honored
the State, and at our brethren who Join
them hereafter will not dishonor those who
have already made the name illustrious.
Resolved, That IN the present crisis it is
the duty of every man who loves his country,
law and order, to sustain the government with
all his influence, means and services if
required, and we pledge ourselves. to the
government, the army and TO each other, that
so far as we can assist to accomplish it, trea,
| son shall be crushed, and the integrity of the
| flag vindicated against foreign and domestic
| foes.
The meeting was further addressed by II
Clark, John Cain, C. C. Dewey, Rev. VIM
S. Balch, VIM. /. Nichols, w. +. Barnes, B.
F. Winslow, w. c. Dunton, and others.
On motion of Hon, John B. Page, CON-
mittee to encourage and promote enlstments
iu the County was appointed, consisting Of
the following gentlemen
John B Page,
VIM Y Ripley,
John Cain,
VIM Barnes,
George W Chaplin,
William T Nichols.
&C Dewey,
6 p Hannum,
Leander Derby,
FL Gleason,
Ezra Edison.
b A Loveland,
Albert Vose,
| Daniel N Taylor,
John Howe, Jr.,
| T Thurston,
| VIM B Marsh,
| o H Simons,
VIM C Kittredge,
| &C Abel,
| L Edwards,
Henry Noble,
BF Winslow,
Haynes. -..
| CT Thompson,
j B Howe.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-01-03

handling II may also BID learned thor
oughly in few minutes. This rifle may
very readily be adapted for army pur.
poses, made Of any calibre required, aud
would not prove more expensive than
many Of the fire arms now In use. A Ca
pacity Of twenty charges would be en-
tirely sufficient tor an army gun, and, in
the hands Of regiment in action, would
render it equal to at least five regiments
armed with the common musket or rife.
Arrangements are being made At St.
Louis, to manufacture the weapon.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-01-03

"SouND."-A "Sucker's idea O
soundness is aptly illustrated in the re
mark of an old bee. hunter in one of the
Egyptian counties. The "times" were
the topic Of conversation among group
OF villagers at "the store" and the
soundness OF the various Illinois banks
was under discussion. Among these
was the CASTOR Baak, owned by Smith,
popular man among the copperas.
breeches" Whereabouts.
us Smith sound?" inquired one oil
the party.
Uncle Milt, ian old pioneer, taking his
pipe from hole in his face like a slit in
. side Of sole leather, broke out:
"Sound. Smith sound! Well he ;s
He never wur sick in his life, weighs
morn $50, voted for Duglis, believes in
immersion sure! call that sound
some Z"
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-01-03

In BAD WAY.-The editor of the
Iowa City Republican, goes crazy over
the surrender Of Mason and Slidell. and
states that if he but bad the power be
"would stir up . rebellion against the
surrender, contracted with which the
conspiracy Of the South we're but wart
on the face of q Colossus." Herein an.
peareth the wisdom Of Omnipotence in
putting the excess Of material upon the
bones Of our contemporary instead Of
ovsstooking rns ..nar region of the
skull.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-01-03

"TowARDs thu preservation of your
government, and the permanency Of
your present happy state, it is requisite
not only that you steadily discounte-
nance irregular opposition toits ackuowl-
edged authority, but also that you re-
sist with care the spirit of innovation
upon it's principles, however specious
the pretext."-Gsorgs Warrington.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-01-03

A FoRTY-sHoorER.-The forty-shoot-
err invented by Rev. Mr.. Moore, of Iowa,
"a perfect Nimrod of a preacher.-ls
described as weapon which will kill
with accuracy at distance ofthree hun.
drd yards. The editor OF the st. Louis
Republican inspected the weapon, and
says its calibre is niuety-fivc balls to q
pound, and it has the Maynard primer
attached. The powder and balls are
put into two tubes, which extend from
the chamber about one foot up the bar
rel, parallel with each other, and both
can be filled with ammunition in a lew
seconds. These serve the purpose of a
oartridge-box, and the rifle is charged
from them by partial revolution Of the
stock, which is quickly reversed, and the
gun is ready for firing. The ball is ram
med into the chamber with sliding
rammer, by the movement Of returning
the stock to ito place. The contrivance
is by no means complicated, and its per-
feet simplicity il guarantee against its
getting out Of order. The manner Of
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-01-03

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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-01-03

TO FARMERS AND FAMILIES de-
sirous Of owning good Sewing Machine, that il
simple in its construction, strong and not liable
oget out Of order. one that makes the stitch alike
On both sides, one that doe. net skip stitches or
unravel, one that win sew equally we'll thick Or
thin cloth, one that will run over gathers with
out breaking. enc that makes q uniform seam.
(leavng no ridge underneath one that will use
any No. Of cotton thread, linen or silk, one tina
will last for years on all kinds Of work in short
one that is not more trouble than il is worth, buy
at once, without hesitation, tho LADD. WEB
STER co. Machine, "it is the cheapest In the
end" See advertisement in another column
Chicago Head. ag4-d4vlm
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-01-03

WELTON & WARRlNER,
MORG.Ayvr = CO.,
Wholesale E. RETAIL
ID n a T. n n -
BOOTS .aND SHOES,
NO. 40 saADY ST..
MKT DOOR ABOVE rHE POST OFFICE.
DAvENPORT,.... Iowa.
NoTIO1l
HAVING DISPOSED OF MY INTEREST IN
Nat, CAP AND FUR TRADE,
take occasion to return thanks to my numerous
friends and customers for their libeva patronage
in past years, and would solicit for my successor
MR.. IL. c. CHAMPION,
Q continuance Of the Same.
J.F. FARRAND.
The undersigned will continue tho
HAT, CAP AND FUR TRADE
At rHE OLD STAND,
Cor. Of Jnat,s = I'd Sfs.,
where DO will continue to keep all the LATEST
0Tx Il II -,
Direct from .vesU York.
and will continue to sell them at such prices ~
will come within the reach Of all.
H.C. CHAMPION,
Successor to J. F. FARRAHD.
SPECIAL NOTICE.
Furniture at Wholesale u Retail.
lGoULD
Second st., corner Of Perry,
rs NOW ARMED AND EQUIPPED WITH A
/ large Factory for the manufacture VI ali kinds
of Furniture. nerea, ter he will sell Furniture
of his own make that for taste, workmanship and
durability cannot be excelled.
FACTORY. ON THE RIVER ROAD, JUST
ABjvE RENWICK'S SAW MILL.
wARER0Oms ON Sd STREET. C9n.
NER PERRY
All kinds Of Turning and Saving done with
neatness and dispatch.
Rear in mind also, that in connection with
FURNITURE, Gould has constantly on hand an i'm
mense stock
CARPETS AND OIL CLOTHS /!
Velvet, Brussels, ply and 2 ply Ingram Carpet
of the latest patterns Crumb Cloths,
Window Fixtures and Shades,
Green and Buff Hollands,
Damasks, Table Oil
Cloths; also
aair, Spring, Mess 4 Husk Mattresses,
With lots Of other things toe numerous to men
ton. Upholstering and repairing done promptly.
DANIEL GOULD,
jy22l Corner Perry and Second Streets.
Old HATS RE.NOEsATED.
!. ID 10 n,
= SECOND STREET, BETWEEN PERRY
- ! and Rock Island, respectfully annsuness 70
TO the ,itissns of Davenport that he 10 now Pre-.
pared 70
Clean, Color and Manufacture
q I'D N - tn
into goed ones. at short notice ard On roasoaable
terms Rscollset the piece. 81 Second street, b.
tween Perry and Roek Island.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-01-03

j. A. REID. n. D..
DHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. OFFICE
i No. 70, corner Main AMI Third streets, DAY.
export, Iowa
Dr.. REID oan be consulted st bis ONCE at 81
bours Of the day and night, unless professionally
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