Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-12-10

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DEATH or MAJOR JARVIS. Our
readers viii be panied TO learn that Major
Charles Jarvis Of the Ninth Vermont Reg.
iment n dead. We have yet learned none
OF the particulars Of his death, except tha,
he was shot by rebel guerrillas. His re
mains arrived At Fortress Monroe. from
Newbern, NC. ION Saturday last, and were
expected by Gen. Stannard in New York
on Monday Major Jarvis was a son Of
Consul Jarvis, OF Wea,hersfeld. He en-.
tered the service as captain of Co. ID, 9th
reglment-his commission bearing date
June 25th, lS62-and was not long age
promoted to the majority. He is added
to the list sof those who have died tha,
their country might live.
GAS Explosion. We learn from the
New Orleans Era of the 22d nit, thar a
gas explosion took place in building in
that city occupied by Major Porter, pro-
vost marshal of New Orleans, Captain
Hitchcock Of the Ordnance department
(both Of the Seventh Vermont regiment
aud well known in this vicinity, Mr.. d
l.. Nudge Of the Internal Revenue de-
partment, and others. Workmen had
been rehttlng the gas fixtures, and had
neglected TO shut off the gas completely
he consequence was that as soon as a
match was lighted, the gas exploded with
nose like an earthquake, and with a
great amount OF damage to the building.
Mr. Nudge was stunned by mass of
plastering which struck him on the head
AS the paper does not speak Of any other
casualties it Is fair to presume that Major
Porter and Captain Hitchcock escaped
unlnlured, though both were in their rooms
at the time of the explosion.
CLOSE OF NAVIGATION. Navigation
on Lake Champlain is closed from White
hall to Port Henry. The steamers Unit
ed States, Canada, America, Ethan Allen
and Boston Went into winter quarters on
the 1th instant. The steamer Montreal
will continue to run between Port Henry,
Burl ngton and Plattsburg, making ali
the landings and connecting with the
trains for Troy and Boston, and at Elatts-
burg with those for Montreal and Ogdens-
burg.
THE GREAT SANITARY FAIR. Con-
tributions for the great Fair at Boston,
from our state, shou. q be sent to the care
OF J. w. Andrews, GAG Washington
street, Room No. 6. Letters should be
written couple Of days in advance in
forming him what boxes will be sent, etc.
We notice that John Howe, Jr., has
made contribution of scales. Some of
the railr Dads are carrying passengers to
the Fair for half price 1t is presumed
hat our Vermont railroads will not be
behind the rest in their lberality.
DEATH OF MAJOR TowHsLEy.-The
Brattleboro' Phenix records the death At
st Louis, on the 18th ult., of Major Hen
ry Townsley, formerly of Brattleboro'.
he was the son Of the late Hon. Calvin
Townsley Of Brattleboro', and entered the
service a. Captain of the lst Missouri
cavalry, and after years service was
made Major. Having lost limb and his
health beng impaired, he resigned in
September last. He was a good officer
ssAAa " PoPAA0A uAu.
# REMARRABLE, III TRUE. Atvater,s
Directory for 1854 (Which is just publish
cd, and is, by the way, valuable little
book to every Vermonter) states that al
though the present aggregate length Of
railroads in this state is about 500 miles.
and while some Of them have been running
fifteen year,, with one or more daily pas.
senger trains each way, yet it is believed
that with the exception of two persons who
lost their li7es by car being blown from
the track near Manchester, no person has
been killed or seriously injured inside Of
any passenger car in Vermont. This il
commentary on the management of our
state railroads that is worth relating and
remembering. Caledontam.
The RAILROAD THEFTs. The cases
OF the men charged with larceny from the
cars, were up again yesterday, and were
continued until Saturday next. excepting
mat Of Daniel Talbot, who was discharg-
ed, there being no evidence whatever |
against him.
DETENTION. The Northern train, due |
here at a quarter before FIVE, did net ar
rive till six. The delay was occasioned
BY freight train getting off the track at
Midalebury. There was no serious injury
to persons or property.
CAPT. Browns company have taken
possession Of the barracks which have
been built for them at st. Albans. The
are fitted up in very comforta-
'le manner, and the men seem well pleas
ID with them.
STATE TEMPERANCE CONVENTION ]
Remember the State Temperance Conyen-
ION y to be held at Burlington on the 18th
md lIth inst. A stirring meeting is ex-
'ected.