Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-08-06
Mrs. DAVENPORT,
MRS bAN ENlbhA'
VT. Agent N. h. " omen's Branch,
q S. Sanitary Commission.
Brattleboro, VT, July q, 1868.

q S. Sanitary Commission.
Brattleboro, VI, July q, 1868,
QUERY. As the Courier virtually ad-
mits that its 9th regiment canyassef did
desert from the Union army to the rebels,
with specimen numbers of that sheet, &C.,
there is some inquiry as to whether 1t
takes Confederate shinplasters on sub
scriptions. The general impression is that
If it does, the rebels get decidedly cheated
in the exchange, as their currency is sup
posed to have some value-say sixpence a
bushel.
IMPORTANT TO DRAFTED MEN. 1t
will be seen, by reference to a notice of
the provost marshal, contained in our col
umns, that owing to the accumulation of
unfinished business in his office, the time
within which drafted men in the Sd, 4th,
9Th and 9th Sub-districtS We're required
to report themselves, has been extended.
For further particulars see the notice
Other matters of interest to drafted men
will also be found in our advertising col
umns.
THE DRAFT IN WEST RUTLAND
Previous information and experience hav-
ing giTen grounds for apprehension that
some difficulty might occur in serving the
notices of draft upon some Of the quarry
men of West Rutland, the Provost Mar
shall of this district, -accompani byCapt
Fisher and sufficient number of his COM
mand from the camp guard at the Fair
Ground, to preserve order,-went there
Yesterday to discharge his duty IN tins
respect We learn that the desired good
order was secured. and the notices We're
quietly served. The only incident worthy
Of mention was the arrest of Hugh Corey,
the individual we believe, who was most
demonstrative against the Provost Mar
shall at the time of the enrolment fracas
there some weeks ago. Corey was lodged
in jail last evening.
Col SroUGHToN. The Bellows Falls
Times saws that Col G.. 3. Stoughtons
wound proves more serious than was sup
posed on his arrival home, and for more
than week he has been closeY confined
to his bed in darkened room. Several
eminent surgeons have examined him, but
do not seem to agree as to the extent Of
his injury. At all events it Is very severe,
and the loss Of one eve seems too probable,
if indeed, the other can be saved, which
is now strongly affected in sympathy with
the other side.
ACcIDENT.-On the oath ult. son of
Mr.. John MOBILES, aged - years, living
near the Barber saw mills, in the east part
of Pownal, met with an accident, by which
he was deprived of his right hand. 1t APP
pears that the boy was standing in close
proximity to circular saw, which was IN
rapid motion, and not remembering at the
time his position, threw his hand back,
which came in contact with the saw, dam
aging it in so shocking manner as to re-
quire amputation.
THE 9TH REGIMENT.-We are in re-
ceipt of the Yorktown (Va.) Cavalier, of
the 9th July, in which we find the fol-
lowing concerning an expedition to Glou-
cester Court House, in which the 9th Yer
mont regiment participated
early on the morning of the 25th inst.
the u. S. Steamer Commodore Jones,
Capt Mitchell, left Yorktown, with the 9th
Vermont Regiment, Col. E. Fl. Ripley,
commanding, en- board. The steamer
reached Cappahosack about daylight and
the troops disembarked and Immediately
pushed On for Gloucester Court House, ex-
cept four companies under Lieut.. Col. Bar
new, who proceeded down the shore to
Gloucester Point. Meanwhile squadron
Of the I'd Massachusetts Cavalry at Glou-
cester Point, commanded by Capt. Reed,
advanced to Gloucester Court House and
effected junction with Col. Ripley. This
movement was supported by the ll8th
New York Volunteers, under Lieut.. Col.
| Reese, and section of Capt. Fitch's 18th
n. " Battery.
No enemy was seen. But it was learned
that some forty rebel cavalry had left
Gloucester Court House the evening be-
fore. About dozen horses, two wagons
and quantity of arms were seized. But
the most fortunate haul was the capture
of rebel mail carrier with his mail, con-
tanning large number of late papers, and
letters which are not unlikely TO convey
valuable information.
The troops comprising the expedition all
returned to their respective camps about
retreat the same day.
We are informed that on this occasion
the 9th Vermont Vols. performed a march
of thirty miles, without man dropping
from the ranks.
DRowNED.-A little son of Patrick
Tracy, of Bennington, was drowned In the
river near the Railroad grounds on FRI
day last He was three wears old.