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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-01-08

scouts reported that the enemy had taken an
other road to the left of US. Our regiment
was then ordered to the western part OF the
village, and again formed in line OF battle,
where we remained until morning dawned once
more, when we returned to camp well weared
and hungry; and glad that our watching was
over
This being in line of battle all night, IN mo-
mentary expectation of being attacked is not
the most pleasant of duties; especially during
such cold night as that was. We mad the
satisfaction, however, of having done our duty
and done it well, too.
1t was bold raid on the part OF the reoeis'
but can have done them little or no good. Ii
they had been able to get down 10 airiaA
Station, they might have captured quantity
of Government sIores, puu is 49, 90 --'rii
guarded. Our cavalry are IN pursuit OF them
now, but l hardly think they will find them.
They have probably escaped within their own
lines before this.
AS trophies, we have taken two prisoners,
with their equipments, and killed one OF their
horses. How many We're wounded by the vol
lev fired at them is not known but some OF
them must have been Although they fired a
number of shots at our skirmishers, none OF
them were injured.
We have "smelt gunpowder" if we have not
felt it, and from tn, conduct of the men no ap-
prehensions need be felt that they VIII mol 90
their whole duty if ever brought into action
The regiment wa, in command of Lieut.. Coi.
Farnham and MAJOR Kingsley at the time, ootn
of whom were cool and self-possessed, ana IN
spired confidence in the men.
Wednesday evening We were again ordered
to be IN readiness to march, and expected 10
march that evening, but reinforcements having
arrived, we have not yet been called away
1t is reported that Jackson has crossed the
river with large force, and is endeavorlng TO
get in our rear do not think we shall re-
main in our present camp much longer, ana
anticipate lively times ere long. In Whatever
circumstances we may be placed, am comb
dent company, regiment and brigade VIII ac-
omit themselves with credit, both to themselves
and our much loved State
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-01-08
RUTLAND HERALD.
THURSDAY. JANUARY s, 1868.

GEN. BANKS ADDRESS. An imperfect
summary of this address to the people OF Lou
;.iana has been given in the Herald. We find
the address published in full in the N. .. Del
ia, from which we make room for the follow
ing extract
The war is not waged by the government
for the overthrow of slavery The President
has declared, on the contrary, that it is to res
tore the " constitutional relations between the
United States and each of the states" in which
that relation is or may be suspended. The
resolutions passed by Congress, before the war
with almost unanimous consent, recognized the
rights of the states in this regard. Vermont
has recently repeated the statutes supposed 10
be Inconsistent Herewith. Massachusetts had
done so before. Slavery existed by consent
and constitutional guaranty violence and war
will inevitably bring it to an end. 1t is i'm
possible that any military man, in the event
Of continued war, should counsel the preserva-
ton of slave property in the rebel states. Ii
il is to be preserved, war must cease, and the
former constitutional relations be again estab-
lished. .....
The first gun at Sumler proclaimed emanci-
patton. The continuance of the contest there
commenced will consummate that end, and the
history of the age will leave no permanent
trace Of the rebellion. Its leaders will have ac-
complished what other men could not have done.
The boldest abolitionists area cypher when com
pared with the leaders Of the rebellion. What
mystery pervades the works of Providence =
We submit to its decress but stand f,,,ndAd
at the awful manifestations of its wisdom and
power The great problem of the age, appa-
rently environed with labyrinthic complications
is likely to be suddenly lifted out of human
hands. We may control the incidents OF the
contest, but we cannot circumvent or defeat
the end. 1t will be left us only TO assuage the
horrors of internecine conflict, and to procras-
tinate the processes of transition. Local and
national interests are therefore alike depend
ent upon the suppression of the rebellion.
No pecuniary sacrifice can be too great an
equivalent for peace. But it should be perma-
nent peace and embrace all the subjects of dis
content 1t is written on the blue arch above
us the distant voices of the future-the waves
that beat our coast-the skeletons that sit at
our table, and fill the vacant places Of desolate
and mourning fresides, all cry out that this
war must not be repeated hereafter.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-01-08

The BEGINING or THE END-The Boston
Journal says
But if the first of January will be day of
jubilee to the slave, should it be to the loyal
men of the North who will have reason to date
from this day the beginning of the end of the
rebellion. Other means of putting it down
have failed We have Topped the branches,
but the poisonous tree still survives. The ak
i now struck at the roots, We have faith to
halieve that from this time forward the rebel
armies in the field will gradually waste away.
The necessity for maintaining subordinatlon
among the slaves will override all other consid-
erations, and all the vigilance of those who
own slare will be required to keep them in
| subjection. Possibly they may do this for a
time, but it will be at the expense of the cause
upon which they have foolishly staked their
| fortunes They cannot carry on the war and
resist the growing spirit Of disafection al
home, and in returning to combat the nearer
danger they will open the way for more
speedy suppression of the rsbsllion
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-01-08

THr MISSISSIPPI ENPEDITIoN-9'he Chi
cago Post says this expedition has been sPok-
en- of as being 4rganiDed al one point. whereas
the work was gong On al another. This was
for strategic mEpose Considering the
force Of the expodtioprsse Post says:
s'The Mississippi expedition is Of mneh more
formidable characer than Is generally suppos-
ed. It's organization embraces three grand
divisions. of whic. Gen. A. S. Smi4t's Is the
right, Gen. Morgal J.. Smiths the ceuiFs: ana
George w. Morgalis the left The nunipefN
troops embraced IL these corps we Of course
cannot state; but At NAV lie relied nPoh thal az !
will require.a Rebel force g not less than Ilty
or sixty thousand men to Baske anything IKE
successful opposition.
The composition of ibs array Il eniirei!
Northwestern, our own State hasES u9iIi"
no small representation. In ten, M; u
Smiths Division are Barrett's, WOODS, zoo
ley's and Harris Chicago batteries; the s1lh,
l21th 10th and 18th Illinois lnfsntTh, 1ns
9th and 9th Missouri iafantry, etc. 'iii mn.
regiments are also found in each Of the p'iei
divisions.
In addition to, and independent Of, tnls eh,
petition is an army said TO NUMBER Si1La .
thousand men at Helena, Arkansas uhuei
zen. Steele. That army, as we see oy lne re
cent order for transports, IS also about 70 iioI,
II 1t is not already in motion. What part ~ 'ne
grand drama of war in the Southwest this arm.
is destined to perform will not long remain pc
cret."
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-01-08

INsUBoRDINATIcN, &c.-A New York dis
patch, dated the 1st inst, says:
A special dispatch to the Herald states that
information was brought to Col. Wyndham
yesterday, that the rebels were rebuilding the
bridge across the Rappahannock station.
He Immediately ordered Col Richmond, of
the lst Michigan Cavalry, to take picket
detail from his regiment and make recon-
noisance to ascertain the fact. Col. Richmond
refused to obey the order upon the ground of
informality and the want of rations.
He was then directed to report in person,
which he did, but conducted himself so inso-
lently as to elicit from Col. Wvndham the
epithet of @ coward" The facts were report
ed to Gen. Stoughton, by whom Col. Richmond
was placed under arrest Col. Richmond
will be summarily dismissed from the service.
1t has since been ascertained that the rebels
rebuilt the bridge at thu Rappahannock Sta
ton, and that a train has passed over it and
proceeded down the road as far as Catletts
Station. IF Col. Richmond hal obeyed the
order given him, he would have been able to
prevent the reconstruction of the bridge.
1T IS stated that a large body OF rebels have
made their appearance upon the Occoquan at
Snyder's Ford where Stuart crossed, and
within twelve miles of Alexandria. 1t Is
evident that Lee contemplates a movement
northward.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-01-08

Gov. Seymour of New York has COM
menced his administration by causing charges
to be preferred against the Commissioners OF
Police for dereliction of duty, in connection
with the decision in the Brinsmade case, and
the order to Superintendent Kennedy in refer
encs to watching at the polls for persons "ne
might attempt to vote after having clalmeo
exemption from drafting on the ground q Dc
ing aliens. The trial was oroereu % 'aA'
place on Saturday at Albany
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-01-08

A prominent clergyman relates that he was
present at meeting of the Baptist denomina-
tion held in Rockford few days since, when
Elder Knapp was called upon to lead in pray
er. The eccentric but sound individual of
course coupled, and among other petitions to
the throne of Grace, offered the following: go
Lord God, save US from the Devil o Lord
God, save US from the Secesh O Lord God
Almighty, save us from the Democrats r'-
ssAmen, amen, I" resounded all over the house,
| and for a moment the endorsement came so
strong as to prevent the Elder from concluding
his prayer:
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-01-08

q The Washington correspondent ol Of
the Tribune repeats the statement that rance
Is soon 10 propose to our Government an arm
istlce, the same as was submitted to the Drl.-
isn ana French Governnents for approval. !.
Will be accompanied with the statement iha'
IT'S rejection will compel Napoleon to listen Go 70
Inc request OF the Southern Representative io'
m sme recognition Of their so-called Coniederacy;
lnls may be true or moi; but if true, II woala .S
appear that Napoleon is getting altoge'ner
700 @ many irons in the fire, even for hum 70 nan
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-01-08
+, Manchester. n. H., on the 22d ult.

in Manchester, n. H., on the 22d ut.,
Mrs. Margaret Conner stole mum from iur
s,ore. She was arrested, and confined in a
roorn oyer the city mayshars Office. She at
- ,opted TO escape by the window. Converting
her shawl into rope, she commenced ie.ling
berse.f down; but The rope parted, ana sne
fell TO lsbe pavement, distance Of ~ ieel, ano
struck u, ,oD her head, sustaining concusslo1
of the brai,, which terminated fatally In ie"
hours
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-01-08

THE Two oPRocLAMATIoNs.-The object of
Mr.. Davis is to gain European sympathy
But his whole proclamation is a wall OF alarm
it is the desperate and laundering device of a
man who is trembling with fear who sees
ruin staring him in the face; who beholds the
disappointment of his last efforts. 1t is a last
appeal to Europe for help before the emancipa-
ton can take effect and throughout it shows
evidences of the dread with which this pro-
clamaton is regarded by the rebel leaders.
:. And yet it may be asked, what do they
fear? The government proposes to do three
things, after January lst, in regard to the
negroes: lst. To tuse them as laborers I'd.
To use them as soldiers Sd. To free them.
Now it is notorious that negroes have been
used as laborers by the rebels from the very
beginning of the war; they, too. set us the
example of using them as soldiers: General
Butler, in his order for the formation of ne
gro regiments in New Orleans, quoted verba-
tim the rebel army orders, published in New
o. l4---.~ locere its oaptara, and nnder which
negroes had been armed and drilled as sol
diers to fight against the Uuion. Mr.. Davis
cannot object to our use of negroes as soldiers
or laborers, therefore. He objects, it seems,
only because we propose to free them. He
would have them kept in slavery and he
appeals to the sympathies of Europe for help
to MAINTAIN slavery.
1t is said that the rebels dread the emanci-
patton of their slaves because they fear in
surrection? They know history too well to
believe it. They know, as all the world
knows, that it is not emancipating slaves
which has anywhere produced servile war;
but the effort to keep men from liberty, or
to force them back to slavery. 1t is not the
Presidents Emancipation Proclamation which
hut fba
rebels attempt to prevent its enforcement if
they attempt to restrain the negroes from free
dom, to force them into slavery again, to drag
them away from the flag which promises them
liberty, they must expect opposition from their
victims they expose themselves wiifully to
that which they effect to dread. In that case
the guilt is on their own heads; they can
blame only themselves.-Neo0 York Euening
Post.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-01-08

Gov. SEYMoUR-Those who read the re-
port of Gov. Seymour's inaugural, which we
copied yesterday, could hardly fail to notice
the unusual stress laid by him upon his inten-
ton to {. defend the sovereignty and upheld
be laws of the State of New York" This,
when taken in connection with the we known
course of his leading supporters, and with his
hurried proceeding against the Police Com
missioners on the ground of their permitting
arbitrary arrests, &C., seems ominous of a
possible future conflict between his admins
tration and the federal government. The New
York Times says:
"His inaugural address, and especially his
hastv action in regard TO the Police Commis-
sioaers, indicate disposition on his part TO
serve. glth over Jealous fidelity, the ultralsts
of the party which put him in power. He
seems to have become a convert TO the doctrine
of States Rights in It's EXTREMIST and most ul-
ira form. The emergencies Of the nation are
Of secondary consequence Ibis tiFst duty is to
assert the paramount sovereignty OF the state
Of New York.
we SPEAK -. tiltSe OAlg dS an l0tllCdllOH
his poiiey-not infallible by any means. We
trust they will not be sustained by his subse-
quent acts. Our people unquestionably desire
to preserve and protect the personal rights of
all our citizens. But their FIRST desire is to
preserve the life of the nation"
The Commissioners We're summoned to Al
bany for trial on Saturday, where they failed
TO appear, bEt sent protest to the governor
against his action. Considering the fact that
Gov. Seymour was installed in Office on Thurs
day, his despatch in this matter is very remar-
kable. The cause Of 1t Is said 10 be the feet
ahat if the Commissioners are removed when
the session of the Legislature is not in pro-
gress, he can appoint their successors without
conferriTg with the Senate. The Senate meets
to-day Tuesday,; hence it is said was Mr..
Seymour's haste.
Further indications Of Mr.. Seymour spoIicy
will be awaited with the greatest interest, for
Notwithstanding n says his position gives him
but little control Over national affairs, yet as
Governor of the great state Of New York b,
has the power, if he rlooses TO exercise it. L
selionsiv embarrass the efforts of the admins
tratiou in the prosecution Of the war
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-01-08

Coxyoy Fo CALIFoRNIA STEAMERs.-A
convoy for each homeward bound steamer Of
the California line, has been ordered by the
Secretary Of the N.svy. .9~
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-01-08

CoRREcTIoN-Dr. Liston will be at the
Central House in this village on Thursday,
Friday and Saturday Of this week, instead of
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, a. before
announced,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-01-08

ppomorEp.-George e. Jones, who went
from this place as Commissary Sergeant IN the
7.h Regiment, has, we are informed, been ap-
nointed Quartermaster Of that regiment.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-01-08

New Dress. The Brandon Monitor,
though reduced in size, appears in a handsome
dress Of new type.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-01-08

The project of connecting the waters
Of the Mississippi with those of the Atlantic
by means of a ship canal, which has bsen APP
proved by both the Naval and Military com
mittees of the House, and the Military Com
mittee Of the Senate, will be brought forward
Immediately. It's strongly urged, not only as
a measure of military necessity, but one OF
great public importance on account of the saw
ing to the producer in the cost of transporta-
ton to market. 1t is estimated by those who
have carefully studied the statistics of produc-
ton and transportation, that the saving upon
single crop will be more than sufficient to pay
the whole expense of the improvement, nclud-
ing the enlargement Of the New York canals.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-01-08

DIT w CSt hljdAcI piIid] idIlii9hCu Df Aso'olp Il
Corson. State Military Agent
George W Abbott, Barton, D. 4th,
D. Healy, E; BENNINGTON, :" ID, Rheumatism.
H. Durand, Richmond, K, 5th, sc
L. Bombard, Panton, K, I'd, 4"
John Dereen Cabot, G, Sd,
r. johnson, No. searsburg c, 5th,
J. W. Sleeper, Morristown, D, 5th, dysentery.
NJ. G. Evelts, D, 18th,
VIM. w. Needbam, Bristol, B, 5th,
f. Gunnison, F. Sth,
Sam Jack, B. 6th
VIM. Smith, Rock ngham, F, ith,
John Tibbits, Sheldon, G, 5th,
A. W. Terrill, Burlington, G, I'd,
u. Antoine, q, 9Th,
David Morrill,, Peacham, E. 9Th,
F. B. FELTON,, Townshend, G, I'd,
J. /. Morgan, Sudbury, X, ID,
Josiah W Page, Barnet, Z, 9th,
II. L. Pack I'd, walliugford, Z, 9th
Frank " Ladd, Brattl boro, @, I'd,
John Rowe, Put ey, F. 4th,
G. b. Kldridge, III. lst,
James Murphy, Renson, B, 5th,
o. S. Randall. X, I'd,
@. Montgomery, Starksboro, b, sth.
Henry Devoid, d, 9th,
f. E. Sargent Peacham G, Sd,
D. G. Stewart, Montpelier, X, Sd,
P. p. Haven, Ludlow G, I'd,
Patrick Pollard, Casteton, b, I'd,
James Morgan, Vergennes, X, I'd,
Amasa o. Bryant, Chester, E, 9th,
A. G. Morse, /, 3D.
VIM. w. Aldrieh, Lyndon, X, Sd,
r. @. Jennie, Newbury, b, 6'h,
Luman NJ. Davis, Elmore, E, Sd,
John Lewis, bolton, K 5ih, '
Cyrus NJ. Norris Vershre, A, 18th,
VIM Griffin, Charleston, H. 18th,
Albert d. French, Fairfax, K 5th,
Vim. II. Palmer, Ferrisburg X, I'd,
Corp. @. A. Parker, Barnet, G., 3d.
Guy White ID, 18th.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-01-08

No SURRENDER We have trustworthy
advces that the recent interchange of senti-
ments between our Democratic leaders and the
rebel chiefs at Richmond has resulted in no un-
derstandlng, but rather in more hopeless es-
arrangement. The former sounded the latter
with regard to the terms of accommodation
the were prepared to accept and were plump
y answered that they would consent to no
terms of reunon-that no number, no COM
pleteness, of Democratic triumphs at the North
would shake this resolution-that they regard
ed all opponents of their independence, no
matter of what party, as enemies, and as such
should treat them to the end. This broke up
the conference, and we are advised that Gov
SEYMOUR forthcoming Message will doubtless
proclaim the determination of the Democracy
Of our State never to consent to DisuniOn
Peace. - ITibHn6.
GEN. WAsHBUR>'s REpoRr.-We find in
Adiutant and Inspector Gen. Washbuns re-
port, just published, the following sensible re
marks in regard to an organized and efficient
militia
The armament of the State, at the present
time, consists of five brass and four iron six
pounders 504 smooth bore muskets, many of
Ineln unsefNlCedDle, OO w iHtiSOf FlHeS, J04
cartridge boxes, 902 cartridge box belts, 595
waist belts, $50 bayonet scabbards, 10 swords.
There is not an organized company in the
State.
In the midst of war, with the experience of
the past two years before us, | think may be
allowed to recommend that the militia law Of
the State receive careful attention The con-
sttutlonal idea of militia is, that all the able
bodied men of the State, between certain ages,
shall be armed, organized, and to some extent
drilled, Its principal strength consisting in
the fact that it is armed and organized. But
if, at the present time this should not be ad-
visable, it would seem that provision should be
made for an active militia in suitable number,
fully armed and equipped, and as thoroughly
drilled as militia can be, and for keeping the
number at all times full.
The present existing companies of active
militia, who have responded to the call Of the
Commander in Chief, should have their orga-
nlzations preserved. And the commissions,
held by various officers in the State, of the old
| militia of 1912, should be discharged.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-01-08

E~ JEFF. Davis and staff have gone 10
Mobile. .. ssa
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-01-08

List or VEMoNr SOLDIERS in Hospital
at West Philadelphia, furnished by Robert R.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-05-06
The Rival ssLoyaI Leagues.

The existence of two Loyal National Leagues.
j. not more surprising than the appearance of two
Richmonds ia the field, and NAV be easily ac.
counted for. They have both been shaped by
shrewd politicians with view to future contin-
gencieS. and to afford decent platform for the Re
publican party, whrh could not now elect Ward
officer a town Constable the old ticket
The one orgauiZ ttIOn consists of the Chase, or
Abolition faction, under the bead of Mr.. Stevens,
and the other the Conservative. Seward wing.
organized by General Wetmore. or conrse, in
the fullneSs of time, the one will sell out 10 the
other good round price. for money or fat Off
ces; but. in the meanwhile the public will be
gulled with buucomb speeches at buncomb meet
iDgs. and honest citizens and ignora;rt army off
GERS at distance will be lured by professions of
sham patriotism that will enhance the market
price of the politicians who make merchandise of
their country in the hour of need
IL was the Wetmore Loval League that as
sembled at Madison Square on Monday, and
shrOuded the glorious old General Scott, before
his time, in the American flag. But, just now,
the Stephens Loyal League that assembled at
Union square. a week ago, has the inside track
with the office holders. This arises from the fact
that the knowing ones who cannot forego pres
ent advantage for the sake of future benefit,
appreciate the greenback influence of our astute
Secretary of the Treasury. But those who can
with the WetmOre or Conservative wing. Thus,
Mr.. H. J. Raymond attaches himselfto the latter
and in defiance OF his bitter denunciations against
Democratic treason, during the Seymour cam.
pagn, went so far AS to admit, on Monday, that
Democrats were generally loyal, and even added
significantly, that he had no objection to see the
Democratic party called to save the nation.
That most nscrutable Seward, of course, ig
nores all this, and with characteristic tendency
To ride both sides of the fence. pleasantly asked
friend to place his name on both the rival
Leagues. 1t does not matter much to him at
what office he purchases ticket, provided he
gets to his observation-disclosures that may be-
But the Washington authorities see plain enough
that Chase is master of the situation for the time
being, and so Gen. Wetmore got the cold shoul
der from all except Gen. Halleck, who is too
busy to see how the cat jumps, and sent along
another laundering bundering, treason crushing
letter. OF course the Custom House officials in
this city follow Chase's lead. and hence arises
the question as to where Prosper NJ. Wetmore got
the money TO paw the cost Of his affair on Mon
day.-[N. Y. Sun, independently