Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-03-26

Washington City, D. G. March %, 1868.


Washington City, D. C. March %, 1868.
EDITOR HERALD
Every day brings favorable reports from
the army of the Potomac. Officers, soldiers
and civilians who have had ali opportunity to
Judge of the condition Of this army, all repre-
sent it as being rapidly brought to perfection,
under The strict and excellent government OF
Gen. Hooker. Patriotic enthusiasm is grow
ing more and more intense; assertions have
almost entirely ceased, and the health OF the
men has never been SO good as now. The de-
moralizing influences that had been exerted up
on it in many ways, and that had well nigh
ruined this army have been counteracted by the
introduction of strict discipline and the diffu-
sion of patriotic ideas and principles. The
country has good reason 10 rejoice at the I'M
proved condition of the army under Gen.
Hooker.
GEN. AvERILL's CAVALRY FIGHT.
The brilliant and successful cavalry recon
nolsance of Gen. Averill, on the 18th instant,
army. The soldiels take great courage from
the success and announce their readiness for a
general ssforward movement This fight
shows what our men can do it an opportunity
is offered them, and must have convinced Lee
and Stuart that theirs is not the only fighting
cavalry on the continent.
PROVOST MARSHAL FRY.
The appointment of Col. Fry to the very
important position of Provost Marshal OF the
United States, under the CONSUMPTION law, does
not give entire satisfaction to the straight out
Union portion of our community. Col. Fry
is regarded as one of Adjutant General
Thomas special favortes, and as representing
| that officers peculiar views. Lit IS very M
| portaut that the Office should be filled by some
one possessing not only great ability, but
disposition to deal with traitors and their SYM
pathizers promptly and severely.
| BRAVE NEGRO BOY.
In the battle of Bull Run Michigan regi-
ment was engaged. whose Colonel had negro
servant bov with him. This boy had been
with the regiment ever since it entered
the service, and followed it into the hot
test of this battle. At one time during the
| battle the colors of the re giment were about to
be captured, the bearer of them having been
shot down. This boy (who was not to ex-
coed fourteen years OF age) determined &c
save them, and rushing forward alone selzeo
them. but had one of his legs shot away by
cannon ball while in the act.
The little follow is now in the city, ana
few DAYS since the Michigan employees IN th'
Interior Department made up purse o
money for him. | saw him myself; last weei
and could not but admire his bright, pluck!
appearance.
DISMISSAL FROM CENSUS BUREAU.
About week ago some twenty clerks wer
d,misse ed from the Census Bureau IN conse
ouence of the closing up.of the work. TX
Secretary Thompson's particular friend, Super
intendent Kennedy, still retains bis place a
the head of this Bureau, and still retains !
one of the best positions under HIM secessio
svmpathiser, who some months ago refused
take the oath of allegiance. Could anythin
else be reasonably expected so long as hennt
DIV is permitted to hold the position of Super
intendent
VERMONT AND VERMONT MATTERS.
Among the Vermont clerks in the Depar
ments here, no one stands higher IN the est
5 nation of those whose positions necessarli
#. render them familiar with his qualification
than does Mr.. Edward S. Dana, OF New hi
ven. He is popular both as an officer ana
gentleman. His position is dlincuit al
ii RESPONSIBLE one, but he discharges his dutl
+ PROMPTLY and satisfactorily. He is alwa,
alive TO the interests of his State and OF
0 soldiers. and renders himself useful both to
5, and them. His position is that OF examln
IF of Invalid claims in the Pension Office.
Lieut.. Graham of the 10th Vermont Nolu
'e teers. came to his death in sad and tragic
E. manner in this city, one night lasl week: 10 =
of boarding house on Pennsylvania Avenue.
had lust resigned and received his pay oV
5000. He slept in a room with anoiner p
. son. who awoke about two O'CLOCK III
morning, and found Graham lying on tne ~
nc with his throat cut. An alarm was gwen, d
10 several nhvsicians summoned IN the ylcln
oil IF whom refused to visit the diving mi
" A brilliant example of Southern chivalry a
an hmm anity. 1t is said had a physician c.
ot when summoned Graham's life might he
~ hoen saved. He lived several hours, but WI
SURGEON at last was found to visit INN
IL was too late to be of any avail
ty An inquest was held which returned
VS. dict of suicide, but every Vermonter here
-. cluding several surgeons who have examll
the wound. believe he was murdered Tor
ar money. which mvster ously disappeared ap
Try the time of his death. - ~.
ov Lieut. Graham was from Springfield, VI
r. vouno man of good habits, and faithful
IT. 6cer. 1t is hoped that this villainous ASA
nation, if such it be, will be traced to ITS
ty source, and those concerned in it be Pfon
err to swift and certain punishment.
- Capt. Cyrus R. Crane OF Brdport,
my has been recommended by the Vermont q
OF cation for Provost Marshal of the trst I
ary oressional District. 1t. Col. A. G. Brown
ard Montpelier now of the 10th regiment, as
sistant. and DIR. Morgan of Bennington
en- Surgeon of the enrolment Board, under
ade new conscription act.
Capt Crane has been member OF NJ
General Smiths staff for more than
and formerly belonged to the New YORK
OF regiment and came out here with 1t IN Al
hat 1861. He is a gallant and merltorlous oil
NV became disabled in the service, and desc
:" the compliment which the delegation tend
him.
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