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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-12-10
Rather SARCASTIC. Old Elias Reyes

RATHER SARCASTIC. Old Elias Reyes,
6rmerly Judge in Windsor County, and
II one time Representative to the U. S.
Congress from this state, was a singular
combination of natural good sense and
shrewdness, eccsntrieity and want Of eul-
sivaton. The following sentence said to
have been pronounced by him while judge
spon poor ragged fellow, convicted for
stealing pair Of boots from General Cur
is, a man Of considerable wealth, in the
town of Windsor, is worth reprinting:
SWELL" said the Judge, very grAvely,
before pronouncing the sentence of the
sourt, undertaking to read the fellow d
lecture, "you're fine fellow to be ar
Raigned before the court for stealing =
They say you are poor-no one doubts it
who looks at you. And how dare you
being poor, have the impudence to steal a
pair Of boot $? Nobody but rich people
have right to take such things without
pay. Then they say you are worthless ;
hat is evident from the fact that no one
las ever asked that justice be done YOU
al, by unanimous consent pronounced you
guilty before you we're tried. Now, you
might know you would be condemned. -
And now you must know it was great
aggravation that you stole them in that
barge town Of Windsor. In that large
town to commit such an act is most horri
BE. And you not only go into Windsor
70 steal, but you must steal from that great
man, Gen. Curtis. This caps the climax
efyour iniquity. Base wretch, why did
you not 60 and steal the only pair of boots
which some poor man had, or could get
kpd then you would have been let alone
--pcb3dy would have troubled themselves
about the act. For your iniquity in steal
ing in the great town Of Windsor, and
rom the grea.. General Curtis, the court
sentences you to three months imprs.
snment in the countv Jail, and may God
i've you something 10 eat"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-12-10
Philadelphia, Dee. Sth.

Philadelphia, Dec. va.
The U. s. Christian Commission have
forwarded to the Union Prisoners in Rich
mond, during the past week, 1886 pack
ages, consisting mainly Of solid food, deli
eacies for the sick, clothing, reading mat
ter and stationery. They were consigned
10 Libby Prison, Belle Island, Castle
Thunder and the Tobacco Warehouses.
The Commission has received letters
from our prisoners acknowledging the re,
eeipt of goods sent before.
The Commission has also received large
contributions from all parts which will be
forwarded to our men as long as they car
reach them.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-12-10
Tss Nsw SPEAEEa. Schuyler Collar,

Tss Nsw SrEAKEa. Schuyler Collar,
~ newly elected Speaker Of the Nation
Hcsss Of Representatives il native Of
NJ state Of New York, but has resided
sinse bic boyhood in South Bend, Indiana.
His principal education was received
vAile be worked as . printer's boy--his
common school attainments previous to
DIS assuming this humble Office being very
nsagsr. At hs majority he assumed the
pFcprietorship Of the South bend Regis
tsS, which he edited for ten or eleven
years, when he WAS cleo ted to Congress.
II NJ understood tina he still retains con-
secnon with the Register. Prior to going
10 Congress he held several important po-
kaioal situations. He was secretary OF the
Indiana State Constitutional Convention
n 1850, and also was a member Of the
hst two National Conventions in l84S
aHd 1852, and was secretary Of both. He
u man Of great ability, energy and hon.
ssty, and Of pure character, industrioui
and exemplary in every relation, public
and social. A Washington correspond
sns Of tho New Hampshire Statesman
says Of him:
"As . legislator, he is temperate, prac
teal, and sminsntly sagacious. Hi
training ~ the conductor Of public pres
aoablless contributed psrspicuity to HI
naturally clear and penetrating mind
His course in the last Congress upon Al
complicated subjects arising in this re
belhen, illustrate his clear-sghted states
nanship. If the honor Of the speaker
ship falls on him, there is no doubt any
where that he will bear himself with dig
nifty and fairness, and achieve conspicu
eas success, as he has always done i
whatever position he has filed. Quic
and clear in his perceptions, smirentl
self possessed and corteous in his manners
and thoroughly versed in the rules an
1eagcs Of the House; full of resources
upright and stranger to intimidation
there is no doubt Of the success wit
which he will preside over the stormy cor
Eets which always, in this branch {
Congress, herald presidential election.
Mr.. Colfax is small sized person, h;
a dark, heavy head of hair, slight
tnged with gray, with whiskers to CO
respond, eyes dark, flashing aud pleasan
. well developed forehead, symmetric
aeatures, and altogether, graceful al
hne looking man. ..s
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-12-10

The clerk declared Colfax duly lind le
gally elected.
The announcement was greeted with
vociferous applause.
Messrs Dawson and Cox were appointed
to conduct the speaker to the chair, which
was followed by applause irem the floor
and galleries. ,sse ~. -s.4. sra.s .rrg
The speaker, on taking the chair, de-
liyered brief, eloquent and patriotic ad-
dress, which was received with general
applause, .s...
MIR Washburne, being the Oldest mem
Der, was requested by tie clerk to admla
lister the customary oath and also the oath
Of allegiance, which having been perform
ed, the speaker, desiring to preserve the
decorum of the House, said if persons In
the galleries should indulge in manifesto
tions either of appreciation or dissent, the
sergeant at arms and door-keepers would
be instructed TO take such persons into
custody.
The members were then sworn, advan-
cling by delegations as their names were
called.
When the names Of the Louisiana del
egation were called, Mr. Stevens objected
to their being sworn.
A brief debate cnsued, when Mr. Ste
vens offered resolution that the creden-
tials be referred to the committee on cleo
tions.
Mr. j G Allen moved to lay the motion
on the table, which was lost by nays lol,
yeas "A.
The resolution of Mr. Stevens was
sdopted by vote of 100 to II.
The clerk then proceeded to administer
the oath to the delegates from the several
territories.
The House then adjourned.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-12-10
Meeting Of tho 3Sth C0ngress-rre-
liminRry PrScecdings-Mr. ColfaA
elected Speaker.
House Of Representatives,


aSnlngton, Dec. liz M.
At noon, Mr.. Ethridge, Clerk of the
House, raped the members to order, and
said:
This being the time designated by the
constitution of the United States, for the
meeting Of the 38th Congress, he would
now proceed to call the roll of members,
and Of such members only whose crsden-
tails show they were regularly elected in
accordance with the laws of their states
respectively, and the laws of the United
States. g.
The clerk then read the roll of members
from all the states excepting Maryland,
Virginia, Oregon, Missouri, and Kansas.
Mr. Stevens of Pennsylvania desired
that the credentials Of those whose names
were not on the roll be read.
The clerk said shat he had placed on
the roll the names of all those whose GER
ti6cates bore internal evidence of their
election, in accordance with the law pass
ed by this house in March last.
Mr. Washburn asked whether there
were any contestants Of seats.
The clerk replied, there were three or
four from Missouri, one from Virginia, and
one from Kentucky As he recollected.
Mr. Stevens repeated his request.
Mr. Pendleton asked whether there was
any rule requiring contestants of seats, be-
fore the organization Of the House, to file
notices Of their intention to contest.
Mr. Styles Of Pennsylvania, asked for
the reading Of the act of March Sd.
The act was read as follows:
An act to regulate the duties Of the
clerk Of the House Of Representatives in
preparing for the organization Of the
House:
Be it enacted, &C., That before the first
meeting Of the next Congress, and of eve
~ subsequent Congress, the clerk Of the
next preceding House Of Representative
shall make roll Of the names Of the
representatives elect, and place thereon
the name Of all persons, and of such per-
sons only whose credentials show that
they were regularly elected in accord
ance with the laws of their states re-
speetively, or the laws of the United
States.
At the recues. ef Mr. Stevens. . .av ciierE
'A- -. me torn of the credentials OF the
MARYLAND members, which he had ruled
out for informality.
Mr. Dawes offered resolution that The
names of the Maryland delegation b.
placed on the rolls Of the House, ant
moved the previous question, which wa
seconded.
Mr. j C Allen moved to lay the reso
luton on the table.
Mr. Stiles asked whether the resolution
was in order.
| The clerk replied, "Clearly, as per
| tanning to the organization"
4 Mr. Cox wished to know the reason VIII
| the names were not placed on the rolls.
! He was called to order from the Repnt
lican side of the House, while others d.
manded the roll to be called.
The clerk said Mr. Cox was not in o.
der, as the previous question was pent
ing.
The question taken on Mr. Aliens M
ton to Law Mr. Dawes resolution on Il
table was decided in the negative. Yea
IA; nays, "a; which cansed applau'
| from tbs galleries and on the floor of q
/ House. = sA
Mr. Dawes demanded vote en- his re
| olution.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-12-10
The Vanderbilt aad the Alabama

washington, DtC, Z
4 letter from Perusmbueo, Oct 80, to
the Philadelphia Press says:
BY information just received from Cape
Town, Africa, learn the U. S. steamer
Vanderbilt left there on the lltL Septem-
Der, and Gu the 18th the pirate Alabama
returned from Augrs Piquena, where she
had sold her two prizes. The Vanderbilt
is going east 10 search of the Georgia, and
it was feared the Alabama would 90 north
to avoid the Vanderbilt, which WAS ex-
pected 10 return to Cape Town.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-12-10
The President Rec ONT lends Public
Thanksg living.
Executive Mansion,
Washington, Dec 7, {

LAtOHNFfc 1fHnsfVUs
Washington, Dec. I.
information beng received that the insur-
gents are retreaing from East Tennessee
under circumstances rendering it probs-
BILE that the Union forces cnnnot hereafter
be dislodged from that important position
and esteeming it to be OF high national
consequence, recommend that all loyal
people 10, on receipt of this information,
assemble at their places of worship aud
render special homage and gratitude to
Almighty God for this great advancement
Of the national cause.
tSigned) A. LINCOLN.
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Do ontoIccu - w s"e --.IH 81.
der. cal
Mr. Dawes resolution was adopted ioi
lowed by applause-se the name OF .ae
Maryland delegation were placed on 'ne
rolls.
Mr. DAVIS OF Maryland offered reso.
luton directing the names Of the Missouri
members TO be placed on the roll
Mr. Holm an raised the question OF order
that the resolution proposed to instruct
the clerk TO act contrary TO law OF Lou
gress.
Mr. Yeaman asked and WAS excused
from voting, feeling a dehcacy In dong
IA as his seat was contested.
On motion of Mr.. Garfield, the creden-
tisis of the representative from Oregon
were read, and that genueman's name
was entered on the roll
On motion of Mr. Pike similar course
was adopted with regard TO the member
from Kansas.
On motion of Mr. Stevens the same
course was adopted with the members
from West Virginia.
Mr. Stevens then asked that the creden-
tails of the Louisiana members, Messrs
Beale, Coltman and Baker, be read.
The credentials state that the election
was in accordance with the constitution
and laws of Louisiana. and that said cleo
tion WAS held on the Cd of November last.
The credentials Of the Louisiana members
are signed by L Riddell, Governor Of
Louisiana.
Mr. Stevens moved that the names Of
the Louisiana members be stricken from
the roll
Mr. Cravens moved to lay the resolution
on the table.
Mr. Holman decided that the point was
well taken.
Mr. Stevens appealed from the decision.
Mr. Pendleton moved to lay the appeal
on the table.
Mr. Brooks said that the House could
elect speaker without the names Of these
gentlemen from Louisiana being stricken
| off the roll.
! Mr.. Stevens protested against their ad
mission, but in order to facilitate the or
eapizstion of the House he would with
draw h,s motion for 1.-THE present anC
again offer il when the Louisiana member
were to be sworn in,
i The credentials Of members from Vir
ginia were read at the instance of M
Loveiov. and a resolution was offered tina
their names be entered on the roll
Mr.. Allen raised the point that tn
credentials were certified to merely by tn
County Clerk. He moved TO lay the res
olution on the table,
The clerk said the credentials, as b
understood the question, were in aocore
ance with the laws of Virginia.
Mr. Allen insisted on HE motion.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-12-10
Washington, Dec. 2
Longstrset repulsed with heavy

New York, Dec. D.
A special dispatch to the N. Y. Tribune
dated Knoxville, Nov 30, says:
During Saturday night the enemy made
general attack in force on large por-
ton of our skirmish line, and about mid
night succeeded in driving in our piokets
This was intended as feint to confuse US
and conceal the point of the real contem-
plated attack.
Cannonading and sklrmishing continued
all night. ....
Early in the morning the enemy charged
In strong force upon Gen Terriers posi-
ton, Fort Saunders.
They were met midway by murder
Gus discharge Of grape and canister, and
the steady fire of the rifle pits, under
which they faltered and finally fell back
in broken fragments, leaving two colonies,
several captains, and in all over one hun
bred dead on the field.
A considerable force reached the foot of
the parapets, only TO tumble into ten
foet ditch surrounding the Fort, where the
wounded and dead and living were piled
sn indistinguishable mass.
We captured two hundred and thirty
four prisoners.
The enemy's loss is not far from seven
hundred in the assault.
The Union los. is less than twenty-five
Gen Burnside humanely offered truce
to Longstrest until P M, to afford time
for the removal of the enemy's wounded
and burial Of the dead, which was agreed
TO and afterwards extended two hours.
The woundewed re brought into our hos
pitfalls and conveyed on our ambulsnces
to the enemy's line.
Three stands Of colors were captured.
This Monday morning it is clear and
freezing weather with quiet around tn.
line.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-12-10

The following important or .,s va n
mulgated yesterday at The hs' ,se
aRear Admiral Gregory o'. - rsgd
GERS Of the following we, vessels F,sr' IlI,sp'
hun Immediately: br0 so,hiasy;lle, Afs1
R R cuyler, Meniloaeal bnsp ssusckalss
sessus. Sweet Rrier, and h'
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-12-10

CoNFIpERArE FAaMER.~ 4 TIGHT
PAAcE. - The farmers of the South are
sealing hard times. If they sell tdeir pro-
auee they:.get only rebel notes, wtarth SIX
ssnts on dollar, which they dars not
Keep for fear they will be worth nothing
very soon. IF they refuse to sell, thel.y
produce is impressed BY the rebel com
nissary officers, at less than the usual
prices in the same cheap currency; or
~: NV are threatened with banging or tar
I'D feathers as extor.ionsrs. The kaca-
nond Enquirer publishes letter from 8
confederate soldier in which the farmers
are suubbed and bullied in this style:
"Some farmers refuse 70 take conted-
crate money when rendered by OH wives
ibr corn and meat for the support OF our
Rmilies. l learn that there are not few
Of this class in Greenbrier and Monroe
counties, and have no doubt all sections
81 the confederacy are disgracsd by the
rresence Of such selfish, unprincipled, gold
vorshipping wretches. Such scoundr.esa,
saitors--I say traitors, 70. .,,ney are mean
an than the mes.ucst Of Yankees should
Ae throttled and choked into sense Of
their duty. What is needed by the wives
o9 our soldiers or by the government must
be forced from them, and 1t should be re-
rarded as forfeited, and they should b.
aealt by as public enemies. They are tn,
sowardly cravens who 60 about witt
hooked bsaks, blue lips and long faces
saying, We are whipped The Con
Isderacy has gone up and other expres
mons Of reasonable import. Publish
black list Mr.. Editor, and then let tn
names of all spectators and extcrtiorers
and men who refuse to take confederst
money. be found. Keep it up; you sh.l
Be furnished with ample material. w
viii take the responsibility, and YET IN
blood suckers call for redress, the soldier
viii give thea . redress : such as the.
- dvserye-s tar and feathers ~ . 800
8
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-12-10
Washington. Dec. 3.
SHELLS y Day throws INFO Charles.
ton~Daso Use u the Hospital Flag
Nv tho Rebels.

Philadelphia, Dec. 4th.
The United States Supply Steamer
Massachusetts,, Lieut.. w. II. West com
manding, arrived ~ the Navy Yard this
morning, from Charleston bar, Tuesday
afternoon 4 o'clock.
She brought back the Marine battalion,
comprising two hundred men and several
refugees from St. Johns River, Fla, who
represented that state 70 be in q starving
condition.
Sne also brought one Of the rebel party
who attempted to blow up the Ironsides,
named Robert Scott, formerly of New
York.
Lieut. West reports that Gen. Gilmore
eortinues to throw shells into Charleston
at tho rate Of twenty per day, and it was
evident that they were doing considerable
$50. The shells were seen to burst at
night.
bean removed to the rear OF the city.
The firing on Sumter had ceased and
Cen G;llmsre was turning his attention
10 the forts inside the harbcf. a 'errihc
FIRE was kept up on Fort johnson.
On the rece .r..on Of tue nAg. 9. Lam.
victories on Tuesday, our army and navy
fred grand salutes.
Soon afterwards the rebel batteries
opsned FIRE, which was vigorously going or
when the Massachusetts left.
The rebals heretofore kept hosplta
Gag flying from the Moultrie House, ant
of course our forces respected it anc
avoided firing apon it. But a few day
ago the rebels commenced tearing dow
the Moultrie House and revealed to gu
forces . formidable battery, whlcl
had been erected behind it while under tn
protection Of the hospital flag.
No Dag now floats over Sumter, an
only IN occasional shot is fred from IT
ruins.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-12-10
Hardee Falling Rack The NJ.
tains Filled with DeS ~rtey,
Cincinnati, Ia

Sihcihhau, lee
The Commercial has the following d.
Chattanooga, Dec, 7th:
Hardee is slowly falling back v,
Bragg's whipped men.
The mountains are filed with desa-,,
and stragglers from Bragg's army.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-12-10

Baltimore, Dec. z.
The Richmond papers of the 9Th inst.
contain a dispatch that Gen Breckenridge
and Gen Bragg were serensded At Dalton,
Georgia on the ID. The great traitor,
Gsa John c Breckenridge, is, therefore,
not dead.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-12-10
The Rebels make q rccOnuotsanct
across the Aeaptdan, and arc driS
en- back.

Washington, Dec. 4.
All was quiet in front pr the army OF
the Po,omas to day.
Last night the enemy made a recon
nolsancs in force, consisting Of artillery,
infantry and cavalry at Raccoon Ford
with the probable intention OF certalnlne
our strength and position. But they
we're repulssd by detachment Of cav
airy corps, and rapidly retreated across
the river.
We occupy Culpepper with = cavalry
force. .,..... ---. ..
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-12-10
ChattanOoga, dec. Q.
s,eoo for the sanitary Commission

Cincinnati, Dec. Z.
A contribution of 81 600 to the SAM
tsry Fair was received from hrm IN
New York ON Saturday last.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-12-10
THE RUTLAND WEEKLY HERALD DECEMBER TO- 1868

Carolina, Florida and Tennessee on the
10Th of January. The sale will be per-
emptory to pay the direct tax OF those
States.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-12-10
Par.icular. Of Lengstre-ps Retreat

Knoxville, Dec. 5.
The siege of Knoxville is raised, and
Longstreet with his army is in full retreat
towards Virginia. 1t virtually terminal
ed yesterday, when the advance guard of
our renforcements under Gen Sherman ar
rived here
The enemy during the past few days
kept up an active of show of intention to
prolong the siege or renew the assault, sn-
I'll early this morning, when reconnos-
sanee sent out by Gen Eerrero found their
works empty
A few stragglers and a number OF de-
serters were brought in, whe state that the
main body moved off last night, leaving
the rear guard and pickets in their rite
| pits TO fall back at 2 a. M, and JON the
remainder. whom they were told wetld
| for n in line of battle a short distance east
of the city. This ruse was adopted te
prevent their premature abandonment OF
their picket line.
Gen Shackleford is in pursuit with hi
cavalry, and is close upon their rear.
Prisoners and de ;erters Are continual!
arriving in squads Of from ten to twenty.
The deliverance and occupation OF len
nessee are considered finally settled by tn
events Of. this campaign. ra
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-12-10

Washington, Dee. 8.
There are rumors generally credited,
that Gen pleasanton has been appointed
to the command of the Army of the Pc
tomac, and that the command had been
previously rendered to Sedgwick and
Warren. a@
The Richmond Enquirer of the 9th
says:
A boat load of stores for the Federal
prisoners arrived on the 4th,-- and it also
complains that the prisoners fare better
than the rebel soldiers.
The Richmond Wing bitterly denoanc-
ee the cabinet of Mr. Davis, charging that
it is worthless, and drifting the country
to ruin.
President Lincoln is much better this
morning.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-12-10

Longs'ree. ha. abandoned the .,s,. !
Is getting himself into Virginia :, NY ~ M
possible, as last Y
Our cavalry is said TO be in ,lo..
SUIT. 'soSe paf,
A large batch of prisoners Wa. III.
at Clinch river yesterday. WA ssa
Sherman has arrived at Kno,v;p
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-12-10

Cincinnati, Dec. I.
The Commercial Of this city has the
following special dispatch:
Chattanooga, Dec, q.
On Friday last the rebel cavalry at
tackled our forage wagons near Harrison,
twelve miles from Chattanooga, esptar-
ing IL or Is of them.
Acvicrs from Kingston state that Sher-
mans expedition has Longstreet hemmed
in, with but poor chance OF escape.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-12-10
prisoners taken from LOngstreet's
army. A@

Washington, Dec. 8.
The following is from an official source,
and is con6rmatory Of dispatches trans
mlt,ed Yesterday:
Louisville, Dec.7.
The news from East Tennessee is really
glorious.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-12-10

Navigation on Lake Michigan ma
ebsed for the season.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-12-10

meval Of GEN Meade, and AN active
December campaign.
New York, Dec. 3.
The Post has the following special dis
patch:
Washington, Dec. 3.
It is rumored that Gen Meade will be
removed from the command of the army
Of the Potomac, and that new comma nd
or will lead the army in December cam
paign. "r
The army is in good spirits.
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weaSess Army all Qufct-Persmpt0'
~ sale - ConAscatcd Aasdss
uary 10.

Tho following IS special ulspascn %
tho Evening Post: a
s. e. 5s Washington, Dec.4.
Dispatches from Gen. Meade's army
represent that everything is quiet to-dayi
The government has ordered the sale Q
all coniiscated lands in Virginia, South