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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-03-19
THE LATEST NEWS.
Brilliant Cavalry Fight ON the Kappa.
hammock.
By TELEGRAPH
Headquarters Army of Potomac,

Headquarters Army of Potomac,
March Is.
A most brilliant cavalry fight occurred on
the Rappahannock Yesterday, beyond Kelly's
ford.
A reconnaissance under command of Gen.
Averlll forced passage over the river in the
face of determined resistance by consider
able body of rebel sharpshooters, who were
covered by houses, rife pits, and a dry mill
race with an abattis in front.
The ford admitted but a single horseman at
a time, and the stream was swollen and very
rapid.
Arriving at the south side of the river our
cavalry charged the rebels in their ntrench-
ments, killing and capturing nearly the whole
force, besides Selling large number of horses
picketed near by.
A short distance from the shore Gen. Aver
Ils. command encountered the rebel cavalry
under Stuart and Fitz Hugh Lee, who had
fastened for Culpepper to prevent our passage
They made some daring charges upon our
troops, who repu!sed and in turn charged them
with fatal effect, using sabers only in the con-
fiict.
Whenever the enemy made stand they
were Immediately charged upon and routed
from their positions with great loss.
The battle Taste five hours, and was a Sc
ries of charges and hand to hand conflicts re-,
sulting in the falling back of the enemy.
The forces were about 1000 on each side
The enemy at last took refuge behind en-
trenched batteries four miles from the ford,
fankel by rife pits and ahattis.
Gen. Ayerill having accomplished his OBJ
ect in securing his prisoners, the wounded on
both sides, and large number of horses reach
ed the river without attack from the rebels,
who were so badly whipped they could not fol-
low.
Among the prisoners is Major Breckenridge,
a cousin of the traitor j. C. Breckenridge
/. The prisoners characterize the affair, on our
side, as one of the most brilliant cavalry raids
of the " hole war.
The enemy were completely demoralized-
the gallant saber charges of our cavalry.
About eighty prisoners have been brought
in
The wounded of the enemy bear sufficient
mark to show that the saber was the sole
weapon used on our side.
Provost Marshal General Draper. who has
given satisfaction in that capacity under the
civil organization, will continue in Office until
tie military arrangement required by the act
enrolling and organizing the national forces
shall lave been completed. His duties, how
ever, will not interfere with those of Col. Fry
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-03-19

BUTLER V. WooD.-un the 10th inst. Fer
nando Wood made speech in Stamford, CT,
wherein he is reported to have declared the
CONSUMPTION act unconstitutional, and ''aoefe he
elected Governor Of Connecticut not q nan
should be forced from the State By this oct,
aoithou seolkiag oger has dead body, and he
was satisfied that Seymour, (thelr candidate, J
entertained the same view. He considered it
their duty to stand by and elect him.
The CONSUMPTION act renders liable to lun-
ishment any person who " shall resist any
draft of men enrolled under this act, or shall
counsel or aid any oerson to resist any such
draft
In case of a call for troops under this law,
we apprehend that short work will be made
of such men as Fernando if he continues bis
attempts to stir up resistance TO the Govern
ment, especially if Gen. Butler, as is now re-
ported, has received the appointment of Pro-
yost Marshal General. Otherwise we may as
we'll confess ourselves without government
and in a state Of hopeless anarchy. Such
language as the above is the rankest kind Of
yenomous utterance that could fall from the
lips Of copperhead.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-03-19

DECIDEDLY CooI-One Thomas G. Rey-
nolds was, before the rebellion broke out, LIT.
Governor of tie State of Missouri. Claib
jackson was at the same time Governor. Both
skedaddled into the kingdom Of JEFF, and the
present Governor of Missouri, elected by the
people of the State, IS, as all know, NJ. Il
tai coil, L. IL y66ldE FscsnsIy issued
g+om somewhere in Dixie, his manifesto in
which he says
an obedience to the general wish OF our
level citizens, and by virtue of the powers
,,.stad ~ the Governor Of Missouri by the
sta.,,ta ahove mentioned, | have to-day issued
= or,or &c sequestraton (subject to future
s.,a5;scat;ons under the executive power of
100, and amnesty, and to the final action Of
ttha raonle le,bracing all property, real and
,arslpnaI now OF hereafter owned by any per-
p ~, ,..;ll;noly supporting anywhere, at any
s s;rae s;nce MAY 10, 1861, Of. hereafter, the
G snv Of the United States, or the re-
hall;on IN Missouri, headed by Hamilton r..
REYNOLDS proposed to establish the Execu-
tive Departnent Of Missouri in jackson, Mis-
s;ss;np; which isn't quite consistent with bis
nrofsssed confidence that his authority is ac-
tnowledeed BY an overwhelming majority Of
tina naonle:' but consistencyls not q necessary
al.r,srt ~ the acomic,n and A. a farce, Rey-
,.a,d,. ,srf,rmance must be acknowledge q
| decided success
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-03-19

ARREST OF Miss FoRp.-It is said that
Miss Ford, whose name is connected with
Gen, Stoughton's capture at Fairfax, has been
arrested Upon the premises were found let
tiers which indicated that she had 'been CORES
ponding with rebels in Richmond Some pa
pers OF an important character were not over
looked, and through them il is learned that an
other raid had been planned for Saturday
night. Eleven Of the so-called guerrillas who
took the General are under arrest. Only "a
participated in the raid, and no one of them
lived over eight miles from Fairfax. Slough
toms misfortune has precipitated determine
ton to remove from the vicinity of our lines
those residents not of assured loyalty.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-03-19

Gov. CANNON on ARRESTS. - Gov. VIM.
Cannon of Delaware, has sent q message 70
the Legislature Of that State in reference 20
g An act to prevent illegal arrests in this State,
which had been passed by that body, IN which
he saws: sInvested by the Constitution with
no power Of veto or review OF the act'on OF
the Legislature, the Governor has general
control over the operation Of criminal enact
ments, and such control / will exercise to its
uttermost extent to protect any person acting
under the authority Of the United States, Or
any citizen aiding such person in bringing to
light any conspiracy, or in arresting any one
guilty Of disloyal practices or reasonable de-
signs against the Government. shall issue
my proclamation IN conformity with these
views, giving to the people Of the State o
Delaware information Of my intended action
The Governor accordingly issued the psocla'
nation.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-03-19
Highly Important from Rebel Sources.

Fortress Monroe, March Ia.
There was lighting on the Backwaler yes
terday No particulars have been received.
The rebels attacked Newbern last Friday,
and were defeated.
The Richmond papers Of the 18th say that
Oh the 4th Admiral Fsragut attacked Port
Hudson and was repulsed
The Mississippi was burned
Farragut went down the river in his flag
ship which was disabled.
The land force did not join the attack.
The City of Mexico has been captured by
the French.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-03-19
O. The Richmond Enquirer thus re-

spends to the peace propositions of Cox, the
Democratic Congressman from Ohio: The
seductive song of the imprisoned swain
means, Help us, Carolina, to Democratic
ticket for next Congress, and You shall have
part of the stealings. Have we not always,
oh child of the sun! lived and loved and stolen
together? How often have our hands met in
the pocket Of the same innocent public, and
fondly pressed one another! Without our
dear South the Democrats can plunder no
more ! Without thee that once unterrifed
party pines in isolation and despair; it is one
blade of a pair of scissors; ii is the half of a
hook and eye. So sings the swain of Ohio.
Will Carolina hearken to the gay seducer
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-03-19

c,,onr u,opx WITH SEDITIoN IN MIS-
souRI.-Col. Voolfolk, of the Missouri State
W;l;,;a who wrote a yery extrayagant and
very foolish letter TO member Of the Legs
latnre of that Stale. extolling the PROJECT oil
a Western Republic, has been ordered under
arrest BY Gen. Loan. The letter prinied a
Jefferson City by sntribution from mem
hers of the Assembly, was promptly snppres
sed. All parties are making haste to disayo"
their responsibility for the reasonable plollcs-
ton. and we may reasonably conclude this to
be the last attempt that will he made TO breed
dissension in the Northwest.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-03-19
The Atlantic Telegraph.

New York, March Is.
A very interesting meeting was held at the
Stock Exchange this afternoon, which was adj
dressed by Cyrus W. Field, Esq, on the sub
jeet Of the Atlantic Telegraph. The utmost
attention was paid to the arguments in favor
OF this great undertaking, and over $4,000
sterling was subscribed as follows
Morse & Co., 1880; Edward Dodge,
FL 900; other parties, Zoo.
committee of ten was appointed to act IN
concert with those previously appointed by the
Chamber OF Commerce anda Produee Exchange,
IN procuring subscriptions towards the fulfill
ment of the project of bringing the Old World
and the New W thin telegraphic communica-
ton.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-03-19
The Capture OF Yazoo premature.

Calro, March Is.
Advices from Youngs Point to the 18th re
port that the capture of Yazoo is premature.
The report of the capture Of rebel trans
ports is disputed.
Some rebels from Yicksburg came over on
the 18th to cut the levee, and the entire party
was captured.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-03-19

Union LEAGUEs.-Union leagues are be-
ing formed very numerously throughout the
country. The purpose is the organization, for
combined and harmonious action, OF all who
are for supporting the national Government in
its efforts to suppress the rebellion and restore
the supremacy of the Constitution and laws
over the whole Union. They are intended to
be in the interest Of no party except the party
of unconditional loyalty. The great Union
meeting in New York, last week, was designed
TO call out and combine the loyal element in
support of the national existence and integri-
ty, regardless of past party distinctions.
Since then measures have been taken in that
city for more formal organization Of a Union
League. Such a league, we are informed
has existed in Washington for some time. Tie
organization Is also spreading through the
West. The Chicago Tribune is informed that
there already exist not less than 800 clubs of
the :sUnon League" IN Illinois and that
the organization is extending with surprising
rapldity throughout the loyal States.
On Wednesday night last there was an i'm
mense gathering in Philadelphia, to inaugurate
National Union Club, in which, as in New
York, Democr is and Republicans took part.
Gov. Curtin, who presided, gave credit to
Philadelphia. for having originated Union
Leagues. but said The people of the interior
and of other States were equally alive TO the
importance OF similar patriotic combinations. :
The people have doubtless relied too much
upon a consciousness of the justice of their
calrse the tendency of which has been to re-
lax vigorous and united effort, The influence
of these Union Leagues, it is confidently be-
lieved will he to arouse and stimulate loyal
sentiment and action, to the Ignoring of past
party distinctions, and the burying up of mi
nor points Of difference; to unite the people
in the one grand duty of the hour, the. saliva
ton of the Republic to combine harmonious
Il M, oIan,ov,to az and thot
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-03-19

THE ATLANTIC TELEGRAPH.-Oyer one
hundred leading mercantile and banking firms
in New York City have subscribed from one
hundred TO thousand pounds sterlin',
amounting in the aggregate to over two hun
dred thousand dollars, to the Atlantic Tele-
graph Company. The utmost confidence in
the success of the undertaking is expressed by
merchants, who are rapidly swelling the sub
scriptlon list
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-03-19
Prize Captured.

New York, March-lo.
The gunboat Gem of the Sea, on the 18th,
captured the sloop Petrie of Savannah, for
Nassau, while attempting to run the blockade
of Indian river inlet, East Florida She had
a cargo of salt. She was destroyed, being old
and leakv
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-03-19

CLosE OF THE EXTRA SESSION. - The
United States Senate. terminated an extra SEES
81 IN on Saturday. No business was transac-
ted in public An executive session was held,
and the Pre-dent's nominations acted upon
At two o'clock the doors were opened and the
presiding officer announced the Senate ad-
journed sine die.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-03-19
Exchane. of Political Prisoners.

PorT Monroe, March Is.
Col. Ludlow has just returned from City
Point, having completed the arrangements for
the exchange of all political prisoners. Those
in Richmond released to-day Those in Sauls-
bury next week.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-03-19

The NExT HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
The New York Times Washington CORES
pondent says. that calculations carefully made
leave no doubt that the Republicans will have
clear working majority il the next House of
Representatives. unless thei are entirely over
whelmed IN Maryland and Connecticut
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-03-19

LE A correspondent T the New York
Herald, named Denys, wasirrested by order
Of Gen. Hooker, for transut ting to that pa
per contraband inteliigencel He is now con-
fined at Aqua Creek, and wilI probably be
court -marfialed.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-03-19

SOUTHERN DEsTITUTIoN. Stories OF
Southern restitution have been frequent
enough, but their very frequency has tended
to show-a foundation fol them. These stories
are confirmed by recent letters from the South,
and the representation Of parties arriving
from there are without exception to the same
effect. The grain crops Of last. fall were not
equal to the average, and it Is impossible to
obtain sufficient supplies from. without the reb-
Ehs ssaaet se &. s.ss q few.
has added greatly to the discomfort and us
tress. A letter received in Boston, says the
Traveller, from lady IN South Carolina, pre-
diets that long ere the coming of another har
vest the scarcity will be SO general and severe
as to be productive of the most terrible results.
In Richmond the rebels are better supplied
generally than at any other point within the
limits Of rebellion yet in a letter to John
Van Buren,. from Fortress Monroe, date
March 10th, Gen. Dix says:
81 had a man from Richmond with me yes
terday. He gives gloomy account OF things
there Here are some Of the prices Beef,
one dollar per pound pork, one dollar and a
Quarter butter, three dollars per pound ba-
con. one dollar and fifteen cents do; tea, none
to be had except at fabulous prices coffee,
do; eggs, two dollars per dozen /; calico, two
dollars per yard ready made coat, from
eighty to one hundred dollars soft wool hat,
from twenty-five to thirty dollars. Ny infor-
mant had. on an ordinary pair Of boots, for
which he paid sixty dollars. These prices are
ID Confederate money. One dollar IN gold
brings three dollars and fifty cents in Confed-
serate bills. One dollar in our Treasury notes
/ hr7ncs two, dollars in Confederate bills. have
i the same accounts from other sources"
These high figures are owing greatly to the
depreciation Of Confederate money yet al
Dying for that, and the professor gold basis,
~ sfill aGq1ine prices
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-03-19
From the Gulf.

New York, March Is.
The steamer Union has arrived from the
Gulf Squadron, via Port Royal the 14th, and
Fort Monroe.
II was the iron clad Nantucket which ar.
rived of Charleston Bar, instead of the Ma
liant, as reported.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-03-19

IMPORTANT CAPTURE. Colonel Richardson
and some four hundred Of rs rebel guerillas
were surrounded and captufd at Covington,
Tenn, BY a body Of Union troops on Monday
last.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-03-19

MOVEMENT AGAINST PORT HUDSON on
MENcEp.-The latest intelligence from New
Orleans is to the effect that the preparations are
made for an immediate attack on Port Hudson.
Troops and munitions of war have already
moved in that direction. Gems. Banks and
Grover have started for Baton Rouge. The
attack on Pot Ha lson IS TO be made both by
land and water.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-03-19
Peace Resolutions i'm New Jersey

Trenton, n J., March Is.
The peace resolutions passed the House, 50
TO LIZ, after very animated debate.
The loan bill of one million passed to-day.
Also a tax bill for 100000.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-03-19
Relief for Irel and.

New York, March Is.
1t is stated that A. T. Stewart has chartered
ship fo be filed with food for the destitute in
Ireland
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-03-19

Harr1sburg, March 10.
The Union State Committee have called q
State Convention to be held in Pittsbqrg. July
ssh' to nominate candidates for Governor and
Judges of Supreme Court.
The Committee also passed . resolution re-
commenting the organization Of the Union
party in each Legislative District.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-03-19

DELINQUENT STATES TO Fill UP THEIR
OUoTAs- Rumors of a call for more troops are
revived. 1t is said proclamation is soon to
be issued, calling upon those sections of the
republic which have been backward in flrn-
~ lIg (lgllni usll sIlllls ana Z ores
have furnished their quotas now due, it will
very probably be necessary, it is said, to order
new levy throughout the country
If there is any truth in this rumor, the
government is certainly going TO work in the
right way, in first requiring delinquent States
tofll up their quotas under old calls.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-03-19
New York. March Is.

The Bark Sarah A. Nicholas, from BueAg
Ayres, for Cuba was chased into the harbcr
of St. Thomas, by the pirate Florida. The
authorities detained the pirate until "a hours
after the sailing of the bark
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-03-19

A mans reputation often depends on the
place where he falls asleep. If in drinking
saloon he is thought TO be drunkard ; II m a
church he is regarded a. model Of piety.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-03-19

NEGROES IN THE Wharf.-The accounts Of
negro cavalry pickets seen on the south side of
the Rappahannock seem to be authentic The
Nashville Union says that there is no doubt of
the fact that in the recent fight at Franklin
Tenn, one of our batteries was attacked by
two negro regiments. 1t says, 'sour artille-
rists double shotted their guns and cut the
black rebels to pieces, and brought their bat
terry safely off," In view of these facts the
Union makes this appeal:
siFreemen Of the North and of the South
does it not make your hearts swell with indig-
nation, that your liberties, your Government,
and your happiness should be destroyed by
the negro troops of JEFF. Davis. Will YOU
stand it :? VIII you suffer your flag to b.
torn down and trodden under foot by the black
battalions of Van Dorm ? People ofthe North,
shall rebel negroes STAY your sons and strip
their bodies on the battlefield Let not his
tory record that while slavery was the cause
of the rebellion, You were such degenerate das-
tards as to allow negro slaves to be the nstru-
ments of your country's downfall, and the
agency which made the rebellion successful"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-03-19

EZ Prentice thinks President incoIn
has knocked TO many men into cooked hats;
and too 6bw OF pf thsm.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-03-19

- Albany. March Is.

Albany, March IL.
The Committee of the Assembly to investi-
gate the charges against the Speaker, held
meeting this morning and decided to allow the
sued :ubpenas. and adjourned till Tuesday
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-03-19

I. WAR IN CENTRAL AMERICA. - There
seems fair prospect of general war in Cen
trail America. Hostlities have commenced
between the republics of Guatemala and Sal
vador. Intelligence reached us some days ago
of the marching Of four thousand troops from
Guatemala under Carrera toward the frontier
Of Salvador, and the departure of a body of
men under Barrios, for Coatefeque, to bar the
progress Of the invaders. This place is six
teen leagues from the city of San Salvador
On the 22d Of February, Carrera, with 1000
men, made a bold attack ON Barrios' intrench-
ments but was repulsed. On the 24th at a.
M, the attack was renewed with great fury,
when sCarrera was compelled to withdraw,
leaving three hundred killed, and of course a
large number of wounded on the field. Gen.
Barrlos, in bulletin, claims decisive victo-
ry, and says that Generals Gonzalez and Brac-
amente are in hot pursuit of the enemy. Bar
rarios says that it was the greatest battle thai
ever was fought in Central America.
1t was expected that Nicaragua would soon
JON Guatemala against Salvador, and present
indications are that Honduras will join Saliva
dor, and general Central American war
seems not unlikely to ensue And similar
will be the condition of the States of North
America unless the Southern rebellion is con-
quered and the Union restored.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-03-19

New York, March Is.
Advices per the steamer Union state that
the rebels have erected formidable batteries at
Galveston, mounted with guns taken from the
Harriet Lane and Westfeld.
The Federal fleet off Galveston, Feb. 18th,
Consisted of the steam frigate Brooklyn and
four gnnboats.
On the 18th, the Brooklyn threw. few
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-03-19

Z - songs ..oi ID DAYS long ago
depth and grandeur TO those old melodles,eVeh
as sung by Father Kemp & Co, " compares
with when Italian trils are tame" There Is
also an excellent polyrama of the war IN the
city, and lectures occasionally, and negro con
certs, of several grades, continually, and con
fidence games daily
But to return to the regiment. It's health
is comparatively good. About FIVE hundred
rebels have died since they came here, and one
hundred and upwards have taken the oath and
been set at liberty.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-03-19

no,ted action, and which the perils Of the
country especially demand Roll on the ball.
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one IN q: aalsre.sss , the o. y, settins' X
pDut howevef~ = places WI 49,
he Harriet Lane > ~. she .s.'-s ~ miies'
bag iron-clad. a.. . >, ,,ros
1t is not probable that our heet, as at pres
at constituted, will undertake anything against
he city.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-09-01
Chr M(orkets.
CAMBRIDGE MARKET. Aug. as

at Market 29l7 Cattle, about Beeves and Stores
consisting of Working Oxen. Mich Cows and ono tive
and three years old.
IS SO to S75 nrss suality
$S,Oo.to S,25 I'd $500 to 1915 Sd, $525 to 6,15.
Working Oxen-$15 to 1875
Cows and Calves-$25 to so
Warnings $1,000 to 4OO two years DID, $40 90 to 49,
co. three years old, $4,000 to 24OO.
Sheep and Lambs-5S0O market prices in lots So so
to 800 each extra, 1915 to 400.
Spring Lambs-0,00 to 800.
Hides-S to 81 pr lib. Talow--S to 8 pr ID.
Veal Calves-0cto DC perlb Calf Skns-l2 to 14c Or h.
Pelts SOC to Toe each.
Remarks-There more cattle at market and busi-
quite dull