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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-07-09
Local and state Items.

COMMENCEMENT AT BURLINGTON. -
Commencement exercises of the Universe
ty OF Vermont -Baccalaureate sermon
by the President, DR., Torrey, August I'd
address before the society for religious in
quiry by Dr. j, P. Thompson of New
York, in the evening of the same day !;
celebration of the literary societies on the
9Th, with an Grafton by DR.. J. G. Holland
of Springfield, Mass; exercises of the
graduating class, on the 5th. The Men
delsohn quintette, of Boston furnish the
music.
CHITrENDEN COUNT CONVENTION
The Convention OF Chttenden County was
held at Burlington on the Cd inst. The
following nominations were made: For
Senators, jed P Clark of Milton, A. G.
WEIGH of Williston, and l.. B. Englesby
of Burlington. For Judge of Probate
Torrey K. Wales, of Burlington. For
States Attorney S. Taft, of Bur
lington. For Sheriff-W. B. Flanagan,
of Burlington. For High Bailif-R. S.
Blodgett, of Jericho. For Assistant
Judges-Andrew Warner, of Jericho, and
Lyman Hall, orShelburn.
MAN KLLED.-The Bennington Ban
ner is informed that sad and painful &C
cident took place at the Green Brimmer
Crossing, on the Southern Vermont rail
road, near North Pownal, on Monday last,
by which Mr.. Peter Rosenburgh of that
town lost his life. He was walking upon
the track at the crossing, and being entire
ly blind, could not see his perilous STU
alton, and the train came along, and pas
sed over his body killing him instantly.
He was about IS years old The engl-
neer gave the alarm whistle, and tried to
avert the sad catastrophe, but could not.
In a list of recent deaths IN the
Washington hospitals, Is the name of
Joshua H. Bradley, 18th Vermont.
The SEVENTH VI. REGIMENT. - The
:" Santa Rosa News Boy =" is the title of
handsome little sheet published at Fort
Pickens. The number before us bears
date May 9th, and in it we find the fol-
lowing in relation to the Seventh Regi-
ment:
This regiment, which was encamped on
the same camping ground with us one year
ago, are still within our hail They have
been unfortunate like ourselves, regarding
sickness. Many who left their native State
but short time since to battle for their
country's liberty, have fallen early in the
struggle, victims to disease.
The regiment is now commanded by
Col. w. G. Holbrook, who has every ap-
pearance of an efficient officer; one who
attends strictly to his regiment, and uses
all possible means to promote the general
welfare. Their former Colonel, who fell
at the battle of Baton Rouge, was deserv-
| ing of great credit. His example of forth
tude and bravery, the remaing few would
do well to emulate.
The regiment seems now TO be rapidly
| on the mend. There is a very perceptl-
| BILE change in their countenances since
they landed few months ago from the
marshes OF the Mississippi.
Sickness has greatly decreased, and 1t
| is hoped, now that the hot summer Is APP
preaching, that no pains will be spared by
the medicul department to prevent Its re-
turn"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-07-09
From the Daily Herald OF suiy 4.

EVACUATION OF MARYLAND HIGHTs.
1t is generally credited that a difference
of opinion between Gems, Halleok and
Hooker, as to the propriety of evacuatng
Maryland flights was the immediate ocoa-
sion, at least, of Gen. Hooker's removal.
1t is now said that one of the first orders
issued by Gen, Meade, in assuming COM
mand, curiously enough, was for the troops
at Harpers Ferry to march and join their
forces to the army of the Potomac.
The Baltimore SIM of July % says;
1t was publicly announced yesterday
that Maryland flights had been evacuated
by the Federal troops, large number Of
whom were frem this State and city. The
evacuation was successfully accomplished
on Monday night and Tuesday, the troop
all being away from there before IL o'clock
on Tuesday night. All the Government
property incidental to a large encamp-
ment Yves removed, together with all the
guns, with the exception of few of the
larger ones, which were destroyed, ammu
milton, etc. The Notifications were all
destroyed. A gentleman who witnessed
the dlsmsntlng of the latter states that
the wreck was very thorough.
The wooden portions of the Harper's
Ferry railroad bridge were removed both
from the Maryland side and the Potomac
side, leaving the iron spans, lately con-
structed, and forming the center of this
important bridge, intact. This was done
to prevent the contederates from blowing
up the iron structure, which it will now
be impossible for them to accomplish, and
also to prevent them from using the bridge
across the Potomac in that vicinity.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-07-09

NORTH CAROLINA. - The discomfort
with Jeff. Davis rule in North Carolina
is becoming formidable indeed. The Hon.
Wm. A. Graham, prints III the Raleigh
Standard, strong article, denying the
right of secession from the Federal Union,
affirming the right of coercion by the Fed
eral Government, disclaiming the propriety
and Just cause of the pending assaults
against the Union, and strongly asserting
the right of any State at will to withdraw
from the Confederate compact.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-07-09

MAINE STATE CONVENTION. - The
Maine Union State Convention met
Wednesday at Bangor. There were 29S
towns represented, and LIZA delegates
present. James L. McCobb was presid-
ing officer. Samuel Coney was nominated
for Governor by large vote. The reso
buttons were outspoken in favor of the full
support of the Administration and Wig
orous prosecution of the war.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-07-09

FREE SPEECH.-The party now partlc-
ularly clamorous for the right of Free
Speech, when they had the power, enacted
in the old Black Code of Kansas that
eff any free person, by speaking or by
writing, assert or maintain that persons
have got the right to hold slaves in this
Territory, or shall introduce into this Ter
ritory, print, publish, write, circulate, or
cause to be introduced into tbs Territory,
any book, paper, magazine pamphlet, or
circular, containing any denialof the right
of persons to hold slaves in this Territory
such persons shall be deemed guilty OF
felony, and punished by Imprisonment
at hard labor for term of not less than
two years"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-07-09

GEN. MEADE.-Itls said that the spec
ulations in the papers relative to the eligi
bility of Gen. Meade because he was born
in Spain, while his father was citizen of
the United States temporarily serving the
government in that country, are, after all,
based on no foundation. The law of the
land provides that children born Ia this
way shall be entitled to the same rights
and privileges as if born at nome.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-07-09

RosEcRANs' 0PERATIoNs.-An official
dispatch from General Rosecrans, states
that on Wednesday morning general ad-
vance was ordered, when it was found the
enemy had fed in haste the night previous.
Much demorahzed, leaving strong fortih-
cations and three siege guns in position.
They took the direction Of Winchester,
Tenn. General Thomas would be on their
fank Wednesday night.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-07-09

THE ARMY OF THE PoroMAC.-We
have now the official announcement by Gen.
Meade of the grand victory achieved by
his army. Nobly, gloriously has the Army
of the Potomac indicated It's name. No
better material ever entered into the com
position of an army. Its far fame had,
uniustly, been somewhat dimmed through
iucompetency of its leaders, and their
frequent changes. Through consequent de-
lays and defeats, its ability to cope with
the rebel legions, had been in some quar-
tiers unjustly suspected The comparative
merits of its heroic, much enduring, but
ever steadfast soldiers, with those of other
federal armies, have been not unfrequently
criticised. 1t has met the grand army Of
the rebels under their greatest general 1t
has met them, when Gin the language of
Gen, Meade) superior in numbers, and
flushed with the pride of successful inva
sion" After the most terrible conflict of
the war, the rebel army is baaled routed
and fleeing. The Army of the Potomac
has wreathed itself with impershable lau-
relS. Under God, it has given us the vic
tory. The gratitude of a nation is its just
reward
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-07-09

The reason why our gunboats cannot
cooperate at Port Hudson is because shot
or shell, if fired from the gunboats, would
from the contiguity of our forces, be like
ly to fall en- their encampment, passing
clear over the stronghold Of the enemy.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-07-09
From the Daily Of July !,

The STATE CONVENTION. 49, Io-moF-
row is the day appointed for the Mass
Convention of the Freemen of Vermont,
to nominate candidates for Governor
Lieut.. Governor and Treasurer, TO be sup
ported at the ensuing State elecuon.-
The call is such as to embrace every
loval man in the State. - an who are in
favor of sustaining the Government in It's
efforts to suppress the rebellion and to
maintain the Union in its integrity ARE IN
vited to attend.o 1t ignores all past par
tisan distinctions 1t recognizes no pres
ent parties, except, in the language OF
Gen. Cochrane, a loyal democrat, " the
party for the country and the party
against the country; the party for the
war that will restore the Union, and the
party for peace which shall divide the
Union Democrats are upon the COM
mttee which calls the convention. Good
Union men will be nominated to office, re-
gardless of past party affiliations. Let
the people of Vermont, who love the I'm
ion rally en- maSSe, take part IN the pro-
ceedings, and let the loyal voice Of Yer
mont 20 forth in such emphatic utterance,
as to do justice, in this hour of war upon
the Union, to her never-dying patriotism
and love of freedom.
There has been much discussion AS to
who shall be the nominee for GOVERNOR
We have already stated who are the
prominent candidates. Let the people
attend and select from them. For Lieu
tenant Governor, the present incumbent
of the Office will, (unless promoted) with
out doubt, be re-nominated In the most
important Office of State Treasurer, the
fact seams to be everywhere recognized
that no change could be made, in the pres
ent condition of affairs, without probable
serious detriment to the State. The emf
nent ability, fidelity and honesty with
which, in the midst of the unprecedented
labor and responsibility now connected
with the office, the finances of the State
have been managed and It's credit main
tanned, are recognized, so far as we know,
as a subject Of common congratulatlon.-
We discover no disposition in any quar-
ter for change here in the approaching
convention, whatever may be the wish Of
the officer himself on the subject.
But there should, and we doubt not
will be a grand rally at Burlington, If not
to SOC that the right men are nominated,
vet to give a united, unmiStakabe and
overwhelming expression to the trae sen
timents of the people of the Green Noun
tain State.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-07-09

IL AS evidence that old Lancaster
county was thoroughly aroused by the ru-
mors of approaching invasion, letter
writer states that Ex-President Blu
chanan was seen running through the
streets with big tin box in hand"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-07-09
The President to the Committee.

GENTs-Of course Val was able to sat
isfv jeff that he was sound on the goose,
and that it was his interest to give him a
pass, la Santa Anna. just satisfy me
that oar interest-oWr cause-that OF the
Union-will be promoted by letting Val
into our country, and it shall be done as
promptly and cordially as JEFF let him out
of his. Is it bargain AL.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-07-09

THE GIsT OF IT.-Ine rrtuuue mas
received by spiritual telegraph the follow
ing correspondence between the President
and the Ohio Committee of Vallandig-
hammers. Though probably not literal
ly, it is doubtless substantially autheu-
tic.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-07-09
The COMMITTEE TO the President.

Mr.. PREsIDENT-We have trustwor-
thy information that President jeff has
given our friend Val clean bill of health
and free passage through and out of his
dominions. We want you to let him back
into your and Our territory. Say you do
it. Yours.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-07-09

The President to the Committee.
Then it IS no trade. By-by. A. L.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-07-09

The Comm5ttee to the President.
Of course not. Can't do it. See you
blest first.
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Rutland, July s, 1868.

PRESENTATION. - Foreman Hildul
received Friday evening handsome s.
Yer plated Flreman's Trumpet, pressl
from Washington Engine Company No.
., Of Rutland, to the Boxer, No ), Of
Burlington. Washington Engine Go. No
9, of Rutland have a Zimmerman machme
and this handsome present is an earnest
the traternal feelings existing between ia
two companies. Such courtesles 1t
pleasant to record witngtoa Times.
Daily national Republican., 1863-06-10
EXTR A.
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ONE O'CLOCK.
FROM BEVERLY FORD.
A BLOO0Y BATTLE.
RECONNAISSANCE TO CULPEPER c. II,
COLONEL DAVIS KILLED.
other OGicsrs Killed and Wounded,
Great Slaughter of the Rebels,
FROM BEVERLY FORD.
A BLOOOY BATTLE.
iECONNOIsANCE TO CULPEPER c. II,
COLONEL DAVIS KILLED.
other ORcsrs Killed and Wounded,
Great Slaughter of the Rebels

Yesterday morning two brigades of General
Ploasanton's cavalry, under command Of Gen.
Buford, made an important reconnaissance TO
Culpeper, aud had one of the most obstinate
cavalry fights that have occurred during the
war.
Tho force was composed Of General Buford's
brigade, and another cavalry brigade under
command Of Colonel B. F. Davis, supported by
two batteries of artillery and two regiments of
Infantry as a reserve.
At halE.past twelve o'clock, Monday night,
the cavalry blvOuackod near Beverly Ford
Rappahannock Tiver-not a loud word being
spoken. AT three O'Clock, next morning, the
men were called, the horses fed and saddled.
and at four o'clock they crossed the ford.
Beyond the ford was a semi-Circular belt of
woods, with a range OF riie-pits near the edge
Of the timber, and line Of pickets guarded
the ford and the southern bank of the river.
The sth New York Regiment Cavalry
crossed first, and drove the pickets back IN the
rife pits. The cavalry then charged directly
through the rifle pits, and, after desperate
combat, cleared the woods, the enemy falling
back upon their artillery and maintaining their
position until Il o'clock, when our artillery
came up, and they were driven to Culpeper
Court House.
After making the reconnaissance to Cul-
pepper, our forces returned and recrossed the
Ford in good order.
Nearly all the hghting was done by the
cavalry, and 1t was of the bloodiest character,
mostly hand 10 hand, with sabre and pistol.
In the woods the heavy timber was not very
dense, so that horses could advance through it,
but the underground was thick, and when a
trooper dropped he was effectually concealed.
Our own loss was considerable, and the
slaughter Of the rebels was fearful. The proxi-
mate numbers Of the casualties on both sides
are not yet reported.
The enemy outnumbered our men three to
one, but they could not withstand the impetu-
osity of our troops.
We have thus far given the statement Of one
or two who participated in the battle, no regu-
lar report having yet reached us. Further par
tculars will be given in the course Of the after
noon.
| Among the casualties are
Colonel B. F. Davis, Eighth New York cav
airy, killed.
Captain Benz. F. Foote, Eighth New YorE
cavalry, killed.
Lieutenant Cutler, Eighth New York cav,
airy, killed.
Lieut.. Reaves, Eighth New Ysrk cavalry
MORALLY wounded.
Lieut.. vane, Eighth New York cavalry, &C.
verely wounded.
Capt. Canfcld, regular cavalry, killed.
BY this sudden and brilliant dash Of our cav
airy into the enemy's lines their plans hav
been frustrated, and the intended raid by Stu
arts forces prevented.
Daily national Republican., 1863-06-10
PROMPT PUNISHMENT OF SPIES
Two Rebel Omoers Hung.

An official despatch received from Maj. Gen.
Rosecrans, dated Murfreesboro', June Q, says:
Last evening despatch from Col. l. B. Baird,
commanding post at Franklin, Tennessee, was
received as follows;
"Two men came into camp about dark,
dressed in our unifOrmf, with horse equipments
to correspond, saying that they were Col. An
ton, Inspector General, and Maj. Dunlap, As
sistant, having an order from Adjutant Gen.
Townsend, and your order to inspect outposts,
but their conduct was so singular that We ar.
rested them, and they insisted that II was very
important that they should go to Nashville to-
night.
"Col. Baird asked II there were any such per-
sons in the army, and, II so, their description.
l replied at once that they were probably spies,
and directed him to order a court martial, and
If they were spies to execute them Immediately,
which was done. They were tried, condemned
to be hung, and the sentence was carried into
execution before 10 O'Clock this morning.
'tOn being discovered, they confessed they
were officers In the Confederate army. one
was a colonel, named Lawrence W. Orton, for
merly W. Orton Williams One claims to be
a first cousin of Robert E. Lee, aud Is said to
have been chief of artillery on Gen. Bragg's
staff, and formerly to have been on Gen. Scott's
staff, Of the I'd Regular Cavalry"
Daily national Republican., 1863-06-10
Generals She rman and Neal Dow Danger
OusIy Wounded.

We learn by private adylces from New Or
leans, that Gen. I. W. Sherman, who was Sc
veruly wounded at Port Hudson, was not OK.
pected to recover. His death at this time would
be serious loss to the service In that depart.
ment. Gen. Sherman entered the army from
the state Of Rhode Island, graduating In 1885,
when he was appointed a second lieutenant In
the Third artillery. In May, 1915, he was made
a captain Of artillery, and In May, lB4s, a bre-
vet major, "ior gallant and mertorlous ser.
vices at the battle OF Buena VISTA" the year
previous. In 1857 he prevented, by his frmness
and prudence, war with certain Of the Sioux
Indians.
For many years he was In command of a
battery Of light artillery known as sherman'i
Battery, and on the breaking out of the rebel
lion was appointed lieutenant colonel of tht
Fifth artillery, In which position his skill aud
attainments as an artilleriBt were Conspcu
ously displayed. Soon after the battle Of Bull
Run, having been appointed a brgadier gen
eral, he was appointed TO the duty Of organ
izlnE the land forces Of the Port Royal expedl
tlOn, Of which he continued In command unit
relieved by Gen. Mitchell, when he proceeded
TO the West, remaining there until ordered t
the DEPARTMENT of the Gulf lie has latel,
been In command at New Orleans during Gen
Banks's absence in Western Louisiana, bu
upon the concentration Of our forces at Por
Hudson, assumed his place on the field, and
hghtng gallantly, fell with the wound from
which we are now Informed death must result
Our New Orleans correspondent also inform
us that fears are entertained that General Nea
| Dow Will not recover from the wounds received
In the engagement at Port Hudson. Genera
Dow has been on duty In this department from
the time Of Its occupancy by General Butler
and In the recent battle tonight most bTayoly a
the head OF his troopR'-M J. E"eniag Foa.
Daily national Republican., 1863-06-10
INCIDENTS OF WAR.
Desolation I'm 8Iiasiaaippi.

DehoAANAOh IN mthAAhhAppls
A correspondent writes from Young's Point
as follows:
The whole country from Mllliken's Bend to
Hard Pines, opposite Grand Gulf, a distance of
sixty miles, Is one "abomination Of dosola-
ton" 1t has been an earthly paradise. Lordly
palaces filled with pictures, statues, and artl-
cles Of rsrtW. Beautiful gardens, teeming with
floral beauties, are now all laid waste.
In those magnificent halls, where Southern
beauty and chivalry wero wont to revel and
drink deep Of the red wine of pleasure, soldiers
cook their desplsed "soW belly" with fires built
out of rosewood chairs and curiously carved
furniture, sleep on cotton beds worth fifty dol
lars each-i. c. at any "Lowell mill "-and in
the morning abandon all to the horde of filthy,
hungry negroes, who follow the army and
gather Its refuse, like troops of unclean birds
which smell the carcass from afar.
Among these rich nabobs none excelled the
Hon. John Perkins. His dwelling is magnIA-
cent even In Its ruins, and his gardens are still
fragrant with acres OF roses. When General
Butler entered New Orleans, he chartered the
| Magnolia, one Of the largest boats on the river,
put his most valuable slaves, pictures, plate,
cattle, &c, on board, and set fire H. the rest.
For seven miles his lands blazed with 5000
bales Of burning cotton and granaries of corn.
His house, with It's furniture, which cost 5000 900
| in Paris, and the houses Of his overseers, were
all fired, while he stood on the bank and watched
the mighty conHagration. In the morning he
embarked a ruined man.
! had never dreamed of such Arabian mag.
nlfcenCe as | find In the ruins of the houses OF
| these rich planters. In one garden found no
less than seven hundred different varieties Of
roses. This is, believe, the largest collection
In America. There are not more than three IN
Europe that equal II. The fragrance of these
beautiful flowers Oyerpowers the nolsome vapOr,
Of swamps and bayous.
Daily national Republican., 1863-06-10
The jackson and New orleans Rail-
road Abandoned.
A Smith Elected Governor of
Virginia.

Jackson, MIss., June 5.--Not a rumor to.
day from vlcksburg or Port Hudson, Heavy
firing continues at the former place.
A jackson dispatch dated Sd instant, to the
Mobile Tribune, says Port Hudson Is closely
bcaleged. The news from that quarter is con.
hlcting. II Is believed that the accounts here.
tofOre reported Of lighting there are greatly en-,
aRgerated.
The Yankees have abandoned the New Or.
leans and Jackson railroad. They have burned
the Manchae bridge and destroyed the FORTH.
cations therU. #.- ..
The returns from the Virginia State election
announce that Gen. Smith has been chosen
governor.
A PascRgoula dispatch says Con. Sherman
has had his leg Smputated at New Orleans,
and has since died.
All quiet at Murfreesboro'.