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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-07-02

our readers VIII remember the incident
NJ The capture of the u. s. steamship Uar'
net Lame m Galveston harbor, of a bow
coming on deck, when she was boarded by
'he rebels, with revolver in each hand
and after firing every barrel, fndino the
vessel surrendered, threw his pistols over
board to keep them oat of the hands Of tha
rebels, Ills life was in DANGER from tbe
acI' as rebel soldier had sword uphfed
to cut HIM down for throwing away the
pistols, but was stopped by an officer.
All loyal citizens will rejoice to know
that boy Of such fearless and lofty
spirit has been rewarded and placed in =
position where these qualities will have \
lull chance of development. By a letter
10 ms son, from our townsman Capt. Phi
meas Leach, who is Acting Master on the
receiving ship North Carolina, stationed in
New ork Harbor, where this Young hero
was placed when released, we learn that
upon the act of this boy hero coming 10 the
notice OF the Secretary of the NAVY. that
ofiieer issued warrant of Midshipman TO
the boy, and gave orders for bis admission
W ule NaVai School at Newport.
BY the kindness of Captain Leech,s son
we are enabled TO give the following in
formation of this young hero. His name
IS Robert Cummings. He was born n
scotland, from which country he came
with his tather and mother when he was
i've years old. His father died about
three years after coming to this country
and young Robert was obliged to help SUP
port the family. He had not been at
school since he was ten years old. He
went on board the HarrietLane when thir-
teen years old, being now but fourteenl.
leaving balf-pay ticket of five dollars
per month 10 his mother who lives in Phil
adelphia.
Captain Leeeh enclosed a Photograph Of
young Cummings, which we saw. He is
light built youth, small of his age. with
handsome, determined face, and good
head. If he lives and has an opportnni-
ty, We doubt not that Robert CUMMINGS
will again be heard from to his credit .
Piymo1,t" i." ;"!
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-07-02
John Broagls of Ohio,

Here is the position taken by John
Brough, the Union candidate for Governor
OF Ohio We do not believe the people of
that State viii reject him for such man
as Vallandigham:
81 1t is scarcely necessary for me 10 Tell
thus vast audience here assembled. that
IRON the days of my hoyhood up to this
hour | have been ranked with that pohti-
cal party known as the Democracy,' and
that from my entrance into it until now I
have ne7er,wavered in its support. or been
false TO it, am in party distinctions. and
IN all things pertaining TO the general pol
icy OF the country to-day, as | have ever
been and as | hope to remain. But in a
crisis of this kind it is principle of nv
Democracy that the first great duty every
man owes is TO his country. And although
there is a President in the chair for whom
did not vote, yet recognize him not as
the head OF political party, but the head
OF the Government; and, as good sol
der who is lighting in the ranks, it is NV
duty TO obey him as commander
without hating to put questions in regard
TO tins great contest. > BY and by NAV
have something to say Of what is being
done, but at present have nothing to ut
ter against it. have differed from Mr..
Lincoln on many questions, but this is no
time TO cayll. IL is not whether this mans
rights or that mans rights have been in
frlnged upon, but the question is, what is
the duty OF every Juan to his country in
this crisis ? 1t is first to put an end to
this rebellion, and then, when that is &C
complished, if We have anything to settle
with these men at home aud IN power, we
will take hold"
And on the subject of slavery he con-
tinued:
81 say to you, my friends, you must set
Your minds perfectly at rest upon this sub
ject. | make the prediction here to-day
and | am not the first man who has made
it-that in so far as the political character
Of sla"ery is concerned, it persisted with
the sound of the first gun in Charleston
harbor. 1t is utterly and totally dead.
1t cannot be revived, and that for one rea-
son, if for no other-the Northern people
can never admit the lnstl.saa..ion into the
country, even upon an adjustment of the
present difficulties, which could hereafter
and at any moment plunge them into an
other civil war. You never will settle this
contest, whether by arms or diplomacy,
until you remove the cause that produced
it. If you do you are not worthy the in
stitutions of your fathers"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-07-02
The Rebel Plans.

n The Boston Journal of yesterday saws !:
Ii would seem that invention must have
been almost exhausted in suggesting plans
which control Gen. Lees movements. In
The meantime the actual Developments
throw but little positive light on the ques-
zion. We think, however, that thew are
gradually tending to discredit two or three
Theories. 1t is evident that Lee either did
not design decisive action in front
Aof Washington, or else that he was
sbatfied by Hooker's prompt movements. 1t
As certainly too late now for the execution
81 any such purpose but the divergence
a Lees army SO far to the westward rem
dos it rather improbable that he ever en-
tcrtalned the design. The theory of a
general expedition to the valley of the
Who is beset with multitude Of obiec-
uons. 1t Is easy enough to say that Rich
nond is of no consequence to the rebels.
Nhen have they ever acted so ? More
blood has been shed, more skill has been
Merted, greater forces have been mar
shaled in defence of Richmond, than IN
behalf of any other rebel undertaking.
But the alleged western expedition would
not only exprese Richmond to certain cap
ture, but would uncover all the Atlantic
states of the South. But 1t is sufficient to
~ that Lee has not realized this theory.
@en, If 1t were true, the time was toe
cious to have left the public in doubt
II long as this.
We come to the general conclusion then.
9nless Lee is merely in the Shenandoah
galley to gather the harvest--which would
be an absurd employment of means in
proportion to the end-that he will cross
lhe Potomac, But is his main object the
Invasion of Pennsylvania ? This is hard
" probable so long as Rockers army re-
maps intact, for tia risks of such an nm
dertaklng would be altogether too great
rs aim IS against that army whether the
npture OF Washington be one of the honed
n results or not. Strategy is The frst
Pans to be used, and Maryland the field.
9curslons IN Pennsylvania, perhaps an
Pack on Harrisburg, menaces of Balh-
pre-, seizure of railroad lines. and a mnI-
Bhclty of startling reports, will be AMONG
methods employed for carrying out his
mrpose, with the hope of distracting and
1dlng the army of General Hooker. or |
lng it into disadvadtageous positions. |
tar from succeeding up to the present
Re-, It Is believed that Lee has been foiled
rs intention of crossing the Potomac at
ans Ferry, and has been obliged to
MI the more cireuitous route by Will
sport, which gives our army inside
III Tor operation. But more will soon
Pleeded than merely defensive strategy
puf side, and we trust the want viii be
etlvely supplied.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-07-02

The PLuNDERING OF CUMBERLAND,
Pa, BY THE REBELs.-The Cumberland
Union, IN narratlng the visit of Col. I'm
boden's rebel cavalry to that town, saws,
The stores were speedily closed up, and
our business places soon assumed a Sab
bath aspect Presently, two grey-backs,
bearing. a flag of truce, appeared on Balti-
more street. This was responded to by a
deputation of citizens, with similar flag,
headed by Valentine A. Buckley, ESQ.,,
Acting Mayor. The result of the consul
tatlon was that the citizens and all private
property were to be strictly respected,
and that all necessary articles taken were
to be paid or receipted for.
In a short time the enemy enter ed the
city, their first business, apparently. be-
ing to secure all the horses thew could
lind, which was very small number. and
they of an inferior quality, the precaution
having been taken the day previous to re-
move tbs most valuable ones. Boots and
shoes, hats, dry goods and clothing, were
called FOR, and several of our merchants
opened their stores 10 supply the demand,
receiving IN payment fer their goods Con-
federate scrip at a heavy discount. We
saw one store clerk exhibiting fifty dol
lar bill which he had received for ten
yards of calico. The conduct of the Con-
federates throughout was gentlemanly, but
they were evidently uneasy while in our
city, and one or two panics started them
to their saddles. At about half-past ten
they hastily retired from the town, and
took their departure for parts unknown.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-07-02

1t is said that there is party in
Texas with Sam Houston at its head,
ready to strike for independence" Old
Sam Is an unmltgated hypocrite and vag-
abond. While secession has seemed tri-
umphant, he has been leader among the
traitors, but the moment it is likely to fall
he will desert it on the run. He has but
one principle and one poicy-the aggran
dizement and glory of Sam Houston. Il
isn't bestIto rely much upon such aid in
reconstructing the Union.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-07-02
ITO HORSE OWNERS!

= DIR. SWEETS INFALLIBLE LINZ
MENT FOR HORSES is unrivalled by any, and
IN all cases Of Lameness, arising from sprains,
Bruises or Wrenching, its effect is magical and
certain. Harness or Saddle Calls. Scratches.
Mango, &C., it will also speedily. SPAWN and
Kingbone may be easily prevented and cured
IN their incipient stages, but confirmed cases are
beyond the possibility of a RADICAL CURE. Notice
Of the KIND, however, is SO desperate or hopeless
but may be alleviated by this Liniament. and its
faithful application will always remove the lame
ness, and enable the horse to travel with compare
tive ease.
Every horse owner should have this remedy at
nand, for its timely at the first appearance of
Lmeness will effectually prevent those formidable
diseases mentioned to which all horses are liable
and which render SO many otherwise valuable
horses nearly worthless.
For sale by all dealers os.lvow
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-07-02


Scene machine shop IN PhiladelpLia,
sag "a Quarry street. Enter Copper
hsdd-Loyal Quaker at tie desk ia
counting room,
CopPERHEAn, DO you keep screws
here large enough to be used in removing
buildings
LOYAL QuAEER. Yes, friend, | manu-
iactpe them, ! find good news ia the pa
per to-day from Police officer Grant before
plcksburg, Hast thou read the morning
Press
9. docking pretty mad,) No, | don't
read The Press,
l., = Well, now, it is very clearly
printed paper-very reliable, and friend
Forney we think a most excellent editor.
Z. How do you sell your big screws ?
let me see one of them square thread |
want.
L. 2, Where does thee live, friend ?
=. | live in Westchester.
L. Q, Very loyal and good people up
there. Does thee follow the business of
removing buildings in Westchester 2
G. Yes, / keep steam saw mill, and
also remove buildings when called on.
L, @ Don't thee think we shall pretty
soon get big screv under this rebellion,
and pull it from its foundation as thee
pulls one of the buildings thee removes
&. ! don't believe the South can be
whipped. They are strongly fortified and
JEFF. Davis is one of the smartest men in
this country. | am for the Union as it
was, and the Constitution as it is!
l.. =. Friend, believe thee to be
copperhead.
=. / am Democrat-don't know
what you mean by copperhead!
L. Q. Does thee support the Govern
ment IN Its efforts to put down the rebel
lion .?
@. am for the Government. but OBJ
posed TO Abe Lincoln and all his abolition
party.
L., Q. Now, friend, thee is certainly a
copperlaaee:a.del
G. Well, I want to buy big screw.
L. Q. Thee can't buy big screw in
this house. Thee art an unmitigated cop
perhead. Thee art an offence to me-
Thee must take thy frame out of this of
flee, or | will put the screws to thee and
hoist thee higher than kite. | sell moth
ing to traitorto his country, and thee
must go elsewhere to buy thy screws.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-07-02

WHAT Is TREASON IN CALIFORNIA
The democratic Legislature of California
passed an act to punish treason, at its late
session, under which our Atlantic coast
copperheads would fare hard. Its pro-
visions are as follows
Section |. Every person who shall in
time of actual war waged against the
United States, whether by foreign or do
mestic foe, profess adherence to the COM
mon enemy, or, maliciously abusing the
freedom Of speech, shall publicly wish evil
to the national cause, or that disaster may
befall the national arms or who shall in
any manner rejoice at the reverse of the
national army, or any part thereof, or who
shall in any manner by word or act abet,
endorse, or defend, or cheer any overt at
tempt to subvert the lawful authority of
the United States, in any State thereof,
shall be deemed guilty of felony, and,
upon conviction thereof, shall be punished
by Imprisonment in the state prison for
term not less than one year nor more than
five years, or by fine not exceeding two
thousand dollars, or by both such fine and
Imprisonment.
Sec. 2. Every person who shall be
guilty of second ofense as provided in
the preceding section, shall, upon convic-
ton thereof, be punished by death, or i'm
prlsonment in the state prison for term
not less thon five years, and which may
extend to life, or by confscation of pro-
perty.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-07-02

QUEER SAYINGS AND DoINGs.-Queer
things are said and done by the Women's
Loyal National League. AT a meeting
Of that body yesterday, the secretary stated
that the report and address "a highly vol
luminous affair was not ready, owing to
delay of the printer. When asked why
he did not so ahead faster with his work,
the printer said that the word g Woman y
occurred so frequently in the document
that he had entirely run ont of the letter
" W." and he must wait till more are
cast. The printer thought this a capital
joke, but the leagueresses did not regard
1t precisely in that light.-[N Y. Journal
of Commerce.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-07-02

"CARRY AFRICA INTO THE Wan
A correspondent of the Philadelpbia En-
qalrer says that if an energetic national
officer had authority to organize three or
four companies of cavalry from AMONG the
contrabands at Fortress Monroe, or anv
other point on the coast of Virginia. he
could sould soon increase his command to
argument or brigade, by recruiting and
mloutng at the expense of the enemy.
The Virginia negroes all know how to
rlde, and would need no guides in making
ihcurslohs INTO the rebel lines. Every
fala would get recruits and horses. The
influence of such corps upon the slaves
Vonid also be important, for it would
teach the negroes beyond our lines not to
depend entirely on the North for their
freedom, and would excite an ambition to
ald IN their own liberation. Under a COM
mander Of the right sort, these blacks
would soon increase to formidable force
and give Stuart something alse to do than
to plan RAIDS into Pennsylvania.
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tntn
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wasting OF the Vital Fluids, tho mysterious and
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This is most thrilling book, and is the result
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than ten thousand cases of this class of direful
maiadles. 1t has been written from conscientious
ana phiianthropic motives, and appeals most pa
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Tor details timely aid to restore the already shat
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FAIL NOT TO SEND AND GET THIS BOOK.
Young MEN afflicted with the direful maladies
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ID The attending Physician will be found at
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Address, DIR. ANDREW STONE.
Physician to the Troy Lung and Hygienic Insti-
tute, and Physician for diseases Of the Heart,
Throat and Lungs, SO Fifth street, Troy, N. Y.
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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-07-02

DON'T WANT UBsTITuTE.-Mr.
Pllklnston, small farmer in Pennsylvania
was some time ago drafted for the service
OF his country. His wife, though she DOS
sessed but small stock of genera! infor-
nation, is one of the hest of coniugal mart
ners, and she was muck troubled at the
thought of parting with her husband. As
she was engaged in scrubbing off her door
steps, rough looking stranger came up
and addressed her, 81 hear, ma'am. that
your husband has been drafted 2" & Yes.
sir, he has" answered Mrs. Pilkipston'
" though dear knows there is few men that
couldn't better be spared from their fam
lies" " Well, ma'am, | have come to
otter myself as a substitute for him. "a
what " asked Mrs. Pilkinton, with some
excitement, /" / am willing to take his
place" said the stranger. You take
the place of my husband, you wretch
Pil teach You to insult a distressed wo-
man, you vagabond " cried Mrs. Pilkin-
ston, as she discharged the dirty soap-suds
IN the face of the discomftted and aston
ished substitute, who took to his heels
Just, IN time to escape having his head
broken by the bucket.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-07-02

A little son of z. E. Coffin, of Newton
Centre, Me-, attempted to cross the rail-
road at that place Monday, as train was
approaching, but stumbled and fell in
front OF the locomotive, the wheels of
winch passed over his body, cutting him
up badly and causing instant death.
What added to the horror of the scene.
was the fact that the father of the bow
was IN the cars at the time, and the lad
was fastening to meet him at the depot.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-07-02

A female slave wac recently sold in
Richmond for So $50. She was entirely
white, hence the remarkable price COM
manded. This is one of the beautiful
features Of that divine, peculiar institution
which must not be discussed. This
wretched female slave is probably the
half sister of some elegant lady who
moves in the best circles of F. F. V. soci-
ETY. in the rebol capital. How strange
that the conservative papers are as dumb
as death about such shocking cases, but
still take delight in holding up to public
execration the much less revolving cases of
amalgamation, which occur at rare inter-
walls in the free States.
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DIR. Wolfed Nelson. an eminent "a.

--Dr. WoItred Nelson, an eminent Ca
madam surgeon and politician, died in
Montreal few days since, at the age of
Il years. He was prominent leader of
the rebellion in 1887, led the insurgents
at the battle of st. Dennis, was captured
on the frontier, tried, and sent into exile
at Bermuda. Released from there, he set
tied at Plattsburg, where he remained I'M
til the amnesty was proclaimed. Return
ing to Canada, he became chairman of the
Board of Health of Montreal, President of
the College of Physicians and Surgeons.
&C., and occupied other prominent posi-
tons.
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Mrs Ellen McCaffartu az

Mrs. Ellen McCaferty, of Chicago.
a young and rather handsome woman, y
met the enrolling officers at her door with
flourish Of bootjack and carving knife,
and sweetly suggested that if the infer
nal abolihonists" did not leave her house.
she would accommodate them with {" a
grave on her own doorstep" Ellen was
last heard Of seeking surety in the sum of
$1,000 to answer for her valor before a
United States Commissioner.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-07-02

oTAH.-The Salt Lake correspondent
OF the St. Louis Republican writes that
the Government has patched up a treaty
u peace with the Mormons in order to Sc
cure a safe transmission of the California
revenue to Washington, and preserve our
g " COMMUNICATION from interruption.
IN consequence Governor Harding has
been removed and appointed to the Con-
sulate of Valparaiso.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-07-02

A WARNING TO FAST MILITARY MEN.
1t has, we understand, become com
mon practice for persons wearing the I'M
form of officers in the army to be seen
rldlcg about the city accompanied by wo-
men of ill repute, thus insulting the moral
sense OF the community, as well as dis.
gracing the uniforms which they wear
An incident occurred here this morning
that may possibly prove a warning to
some OF these narrow minded, shoulder
strapped gentry. A carriage drove up in
front OF notorious house on Twelfth
street, and cavalry officer was soon seen
to enter 1t IN company with one of the
characters referred to. Lieut.. Brennan,
OF the Provost Marshals force, who hap
pened to be in the vicinity, immediately
mounted the seat with the driver and d.
rected him to drive to the Provost Mar
shals office. In spite of the protestations
OF the officer and woman, they were taken
to the office, where the officer received a
severe reprimand and the woman dis
missed. 1t is the determination of Can
tam Todd to abate the nuisance, and we
record this as warning to others
Washington Star.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-07-02

The Leavenworth, Kansas, Conserya-
tive dominates Col. John r. Jenninssp.
commonly known as Jayhawker Jenninson
and Wendell Phillips as President and
Vice President in 1864.
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AN DENTISTRY

,;d; would inform the good people of Rutland ana
Of Merchants Row and West Street whera
moua pe pleased to receive the calls Of anv des;r.
ing the service Of dentist. use the rnbhar :.
eaicanite which is superseding all other msterisi
rable ana cleanly than any other styie Of worL I
siso use gold silver or Flatina when is preferred.
an metals used by me shall be as pure as anv uss6
70, aentai purposes. Filling done with the fnsst
proved instruments and with care. '''
Riease give me call, and learn terms, &c.
Don't forget the place, corner Of Merchants.
Row and West Street "A''1
Rutland, VI, april le, lses.-d&vlv ~N'
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1t is now SAID that Gen. Milroy is to
be court martialed for not having obeyed
orders IN evacuating Winchester some
days previous to the attack on that place.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-07-02

-beeeher was very sea-sick on his
age to Ireland. Recalling his expe-
&c, he says be would not give one
Of land for the entire Atlantic ocean.
:, eAcialms; & Blessed he the land, and
= blessed, and the reverse of the sea.