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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-08-06
Local and state Items.

PERsoNAL,-Capt, L, 7, Hudson, 9th
Connecticut Volunteers, arrived in town
on Saturday, He was wounded at the
assault on Fort Wagner, Charleston har-
Dor, and we understand is doing as we'll
as could be expected,
"DEMoCRATICn CoNyENTIoN.--The
democracy" of this District propose to
observe the national Thanksgiving day,
by holding a Convention at the Town
Hall in this place, for the nomination of a
candidate for Congress &c. AS their
chances of success in the coming election
are about equal to those of final success
to the Southern "Coniederaoy," hot to
mention other reasons for tive would
suggest the propriety of their adjourniug
for short tme-until the day appointed
by jeff. Davis for fasting, humiliation and
prayer.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-08-06

PREPARATION FOR THANKSGIVING
DAY. The New York correspondent of
the Philadelphia Inquirer furnishes that
paper with the following:
1t is proposed by some eminent citizens
to make the approaching day, August
9th, something more than an occasion for
religious observances merely, as recon-
mended by the President. They want to
hear the bells rung and cannon fired in the
day time, with a general illumination of
public and private buildings at night. If
the proposition is favorably thought of, On
further consideration, it will probably be
carried out, independently of the action of
the City Government, which, it is under
stood, is not inclined to cooperate. May
or Opdyke, however, favors the PROPOSE
ton so do many of the merchants and
bankers, who stand ready to contribute
literally to defray the expenses.
Such OF the clergy as have been con-
suited in reference to the matter, say they
can see no improperly in following the re-
ligious services of the day with such de-
monstrations of popular joy as the occa-
sion may seem to suggest. Conscientious
scruples thus being removed, it Is safe to
> conclude that celebration on grand scale
is inevitable. The capture of Vicksburg
and Port Hudson will be glory enough for
one day, yet if Charleston meanwhile could
be thrown in, it would help materially to
give ecIat to the occasion.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-08-06

COPPER. - They had democratic
meeting" at. Elbridge, Edgar County,
Southern Illinois, on the "Glorious
Fourth" whereat they
Resolved, That we hereby undoubtedly
pledge ourselves one to another that we
will not render support to the present Ad-
ministration in carrying on this abolition
crusade against the South. That we will
resist to the death all attempts to draft any
of our citizens into the army, and that we
will permit no arbitrary arrests to be
made among us by the minions of the Ad-
ministration.
ResoLUed, That we regard the Eman
cipatlon Proclamation as the final blow
that has destroyed all hopes of reconstruct
ing the Union as it was. We also view
that II was the entering wedge which will
ultimately divide the Middle and North
western States from our misunderstanding,
purltanical, fanatical, New England breth-
ren, and finally eliminate in the formation
of a Democratic Republic out of the
Middle, Northwestern and Southern
States-Gnd for this ace are thankful.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-08-06

PREsIrENT MADISON ON ENyWcn
A DRAFr,-President Madison TIM, A.
posed OF the alleged unconstitutional,
a draft:
"rhe idea that the United Statas
not raise a regular army in anv .~'
mode than by accepting the yohn U'uer
services of individuals, is believed :"
repugnant TO the uniform constucto. O
all grants OF power, and equally 50 10 ~ "
first principles and leading objects 10 T ,S
Federal compact. An unqualified gran, ,u 10
power gives the means necessary 10 cos WI
1t into effect, This is an universal r,.
i'm which admits OF no exception. Eo"I
ly true is II that the conservation az W,
State is du Y paramount to all other '"'
The Commonwealth has right IN II.
service of all its citizens, or rather ,Se
citizens composing the CommopyeaII
have right, collectively and mdviduaIv
to the service of each other to repel any, S,
danger which may be menaced. The man
ner in which the service is TO be appronn
ated among the citizens, and rendered Nv
them, are objects of legislation. All tka,
is to be decided in such cases is the abnss
of power, and happily our ConsdupoO
has provided ample security against the
evil
But 1t is said by drawing the men from
the militia service into the regular arm
and putting them under regular Offices
You violate principle Of the Constitution
which provides that the militia shall ba
commanded by their own Officers. Irtbis
was fact, the concluslon would follow.
But this is not the fact. The men are not
drawn from the militia, bat from the pom
ulation OF the country when they enlist
voluntarily, 1t is not as militia men that
they act, but as citizens. If they are
drafted 1t must be in the same sense. In
both instances they are osrolled in the
militia corps, but that, as ii is presumed
cannot prevent the voluntary act in The
one instance, or The compukion in ii,
other The whole population Of the Uni
ted States, within certain ages, belong C
those corps, n the United States could
not form regulagarmies from them. thew
could raise none At ALL
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-08-06

George Washington, when President
in 1870, recommended conscription as the
best mode to raise large army His
plan embraced an enrolment of all per-
sons between eighteen and sixty years of
age, in three classes-frst between Is and
q, second between q and As, and third,
all over As. The persons thus earoled
were to be formed in sections of twelve );
then draft of one man from each section
was to be made, and the eleDen not dram
mere to pay the dratyed man. 1t will be
seen that this was far more, sweeping than
the existing consumption act. How lucky
for Washington that the copperheads of
those days had been banlshed as tories.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-08-06

Gov. SEYMOUR ON CoNsCRIPTIoN. 1t
is somewhat curious, particularly in the
light of recent events, that Gov. Seymour
very accurately foreshadowed the essential
principles of the present consumption law,
months before it was adopted, in the fol-
lowing words:
Not only the organic law Of our State
but justice demands that erery man aoho
enjoys the protection Of society should be
prepared to defend it. Recent legislation
on this subject has departed widely from
this principle; no conditions have been
prescribed upon which those who have
scruples OF conscience should be excused
from bearing arms. Exemptions hare
been multiplied until large classes are not
only reIieUed from military duty, but also
from giving any eguiUaLeat for such relief.
They include numerous officials and other
classes who have no claims to exemption
beyond those which belong to every citl-
zen engaged in useful pursuits"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-08-06

ADVICE To A CJPPEKHEAD. Tie Com
mittee Of the Washington Union Club of
Memphis, Tenn, rave replied to TIE a.
eiination of Hon. Emerson Etheridoa IA
address the people sf that city, and the
letter has besn published, and is verr Sc
we're on Ethendge, whose letter was not
by any means polite or gentlemanIv. The
committee close as fellows
" As You have bees exceedingly gensr-
Gus in the hestowal Of vour advice. We
will make no apology Tor offering little
of ours:
|, IF you have heerindulging too free
~ in the use Of 'langlsfoot,' desist, ana
join temperance society.
>. Quit the Copperhsads.
3. II YOU can't be a better Union man
than John Minor Bolts, .ry to be as good.
and keep still.
4. Cease insulting tac American wom-
en-.
). Try by every meas 10 regain the
little respectabilltv voU have had ard lost.
6. Offer yourself as a substitute for
some negro soldier over forty-fye years of
age; or,
I. Apologize to the President, and as
Cooper IS legally incompetent to hold the
Office Of assessor IN this district, you will
still stand fair chance of being appoint
ed.
s. Take moderate doses of vermifuge
and cold bath three times a day.
9. Purchase a small book called Eli
quette for American Gentlemen especially
that chapter directing how to reply to po-
lite invitations.
10. fit is true that you are crazy
endeayor to get into good lunatic asylum
BY carefully digesting these brief, gen.
tie and friendly admonitions, and also tn,
twentieth chapter of Exodus, together
with Gen. Buffers recent speeches, you
may yet be able to rescue your name, not
from contempt, but from infamy."
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-08-06

UNION SENTIMENT IN GEORGIA.-A
lady who has recently reached Newark,
New Jersey, from Atlanta, Georgia,
where she has resided from the commence
ment of the rebellion, reports that there
is in that city and elsewhere in Georgia a
strong Union sentiment, which the slight
est show of protection by the federal gov
eminent would Immediately develop. Of
course, the men who remain true to their
country are obliged, in the present condi-
ton of affairs, to conceal their sentiments,
except in their interviews with one anoth-
err; but there is a perfect understanding
amongst them, and they will not hesitate,
at any favorable opportunity, to make
themselves felt on the right side. The
liveliest anticipations have lately been
raised among them at the prospect of an
advance by General Rosecrans into Geor-
gia, and should he move forward, thous-
ands of recruits, it is confidently believed,
would rally to his standard.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-08-06
The wounded Vermont soldiers.


We have received several communica-
tons in regard to our wounded soldiers al
Gettysburg, but we have only room for
the following:
Mr.. EDITOR II have resd with deep
interest some articles in the HERALD in
regard to the "Vermont wounded at Get
tysburg," and have been hoping that some
thing would appear in palhation of the
seeming guilt and enormity connected
with this subject, but nothing OF that char
acter appears, In my judgment there
should be no concealment, no covering up
of this matter, but faithful, thorough in
vestigation should be Immediately made.
If any officer, having in charge the sick
and wounded of our brave and noble SOL
diers, has neglected to discharge promptly
and efficiently his duty, the effront is so
enormous, that the man who could trine
with such sacred and inviolable trust,
should be arraigned before the public as
vile culprit, whose crime deserves the most
pointed apprehension, and the most sum-
mary removal from every responsible po-
sition. Not only at Gettysburg, but in
our own State, 1t is affirmed that there has
been culpable negligence exhibited.
| received this day, from the lips of a
poor. sick soldier, an account at which
was grieved and indignant. This man
was worn down and exhausted by the
seven days. march. As our troops were
returning he was carried into a Hospital in
Baltimore, where he had every possible
attention and kindness. Recovering
strength barely sufficient to ride, he came
to New York, where he received very kind
treatment. He arrived at Brattleboro
Tuesday evening of this week there he
found no kind hand to aid him, no heart
to feel for him. He made his way to the
camp ground, though too feeble to walk a
rod. He made application at the hospital
but was rejected came back to the vii
lage-found the hotel full, but couch was
fitted up for him at about eleven o'clock,
Pm.
| received this from no doubtful source.
but from reliable man. Thirteen others,
who were sick, were with this man, and
received the same treatment. Is it posi-
BILE that men, whose duty it is to admins
ter to the wants of our sick soldiers as
they return from the hardships and perils
of the camp are cold and unfeeling? If
so, let the people demand their removal
and that their places be filled by those
who are capable of feeling for others
woes" s.R.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-08-06

PRESERVATION OF THE TEETH.-The
American Dental Convention. in session
last week at Philadelphia, adopted the fol-
lowing resolution
ResolDed, That in our deliberate judy
ment the fragrant and indiscriminate ex-
traction of teeth, for triaing, temporary
and sometimes wholly unnecessary causes,
which has so long and extensively pre-
vailed, should not only be held perfectly
inexcusable, but should he severely cen
sured, and that an intelligent and patient
remedial treatment for their restoration
from disease and permanent preservation
should be the first and highest aim and eff
fort of our profession. And, further,
that in our belief the progress of dentis-
try at the present day has revealed re-
sources varied and ample enough, when
timely used, for the preservation of almost
every tooth, so that its decay and extrac-
ton shall only be simultaneous with that
of the human frame itself"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-08-06
The diabolc humor of the New York

The diabolic humor of the New York
Herald is illustrated in recent remark
about Mr. Greeley, the editor of the Iri-
b. ne, 1t says;
:. When the riot had somewhat subsi-
ded a nd poor Greeley deemed it prudent
10 emer, re from his hiding place, he pro-
cseded 70 Disguise himself by pulling his
trowseys A. 1t of his boots, washing his
face and han, Is, and adjusting his white
hat ianntilv a, one side OF his head, These
slight alterations in his personal appear
apee disguised hin so efiectually that his
bes, friends did no, know him, and it was
with some difficulty that the persons who
came to take him ava y IN carriage could
be induced to believe that the compare
lively respectable lookin g individual be-
fore them was really Hon zee ureeley'
1t is hardly necessary to say 'oa' all
this is pure fancy, But it is a rich speci-
men of inventive humor.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-08-06

PRoCI.A Nj Att ON.
1t has pleased Almighty God to heark
en- to the supplcations and prayers of an
afflicted people, and vouchsafe to the army
and navy of the United States, on land
and on the sea, victories so signal and so
effective as to furnish reasonable grounds
for augmented confidence, that the Union
of these States will be maintained, their
constitution preserved, and peace and pros
perity permanently established; but these
victories have been accorded not without
sacrifice of life, limb, health and liberty,
incurred by brave, patriotic and loyal CIT
liens. Domestic affection in every part
of the country follows in the train of these
fearful bereavements.
1t is meet and right to recognize and
confess the presence of the Almighty Faith
er, and the power of His hand, equally In
these triumphs and in these sorrows.
Now, therefore, be it known, that | do
set apart THURSDAY, THE SIXTH DAY OF
AUGUST next, to be observed as day for
national thanksgiving, praise and prayer;
and invite the people of the United States
to assemble on that occasion in their Gus
tomary places of worship, and in the forms
approved by their own conscience, render
the homage due to the Divine Majesty for
the wonderful things he has done in the
Nations behalf, and invoke the influence
of his Holy Spirit, to subdue the anger
which has produced and so long sustained
needless rebellion to change the hearts
of the insurgents to guide the counsels of
the government with wisdom adequate to
so great national emergency, and to Wis
it with tender care and consolation
throughout the length and breadth of our
land all those who, through the vicisstudes
of marches, voyages, battles and sieges,
have been brought to suffer in mind, body
or estate; and finally to lead the whole ma
ton, through paths of repentance and sub
mission to the Divine will, back to the
perfect enjoyment of union and fraternal
peace.
In witness whereof have hereunto set
my hand, and caused the seal of the Unit
ed States to be affixed. Done at the city
of Washington, this 18th day of July,
1868, of the Independence of the United
States of America, the SSth.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
BY the President:
VIM. III. SEWARD, Secretary of State
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-08-06

E The copperhead papers profess
to be loyal and all that; oh, yes. But
the Mobile News which has lately received
files of the New York copperhead sheets
understands their character very we'll and
saws: ssANe have read the editorials and
ran over the reprint in these journals with
pleasure and surprise. They are as earn
est and eloquent in the advocacy of peace
and as unsparing IN their hostility to and
denunciation of the abolition war against
the sovereign States of the South as the
most extrome Southernor could desire"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-08-06

: The Fulton (Mo.) Telegraph states
that petition is circulating in the South
western part of the State, by EDWIN
PRIcE, asking the President to permit
STERLING PRICE to return to Missouri.
It's said he is penitent and desires to
abandon the rebel cause, come home, and
spend the remainder of his days in peace.
EDWIN PRICE, it will be remembered, is
a son of the General. He abandoned the
rebellion more than year ago, and has
since lived quietly on his farm IN Charlton
County.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-08-06

From WASHINGTON. - In regard to
the campaign in Virginia, the correspon
dent of the New York Commercial says
the intense heat would prevent the accom-
plishment of much, even if the army IN
tended to execute any extensive marching.
Both armies at present seem to be acting
mutually on the defensive, and will with
out doubt remain quiet for many days to
come, excepting the mere changes of po-
sition necessary to insure the heath and
comfort of the troops and the occupation
of important points dependent on future
movements. Our lines are now so ar
ranged as to put an end to the marauding
expeditions of Mosby's guerrillas.
The government is determined not to be
driven off in the present attempt to cap
ture Charleston.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-08-06

The Argus says the Confscation Oh, u
now ''chiefy stands in the way of Peace:
This is not the popular impression. II =
generally supposed the Rebels "stana =. N
the way of Peace If they would slop
lighting, they would have peace at once &C.;
for all that'the Government asks Is ln"'
they should return to their allegiance
Ere. Josr.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-08-06

A CopPERHEAD SToRY.-A French
Canadian in Waterville, Maine, wishing
to express his contempt for man win
whom he had difficulty, by calling hn
copperhead, and not beng able to think
of the name, said: "You ID old one one
centm A correspondent of the LoulSviIis
journal says this expresses about the value
of a copperhead.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-08-06

The victories of the Union arms al
Gettysburg and Vicksburg had the effect
of sending down the rebel bonds IN the
London market to 4 Is discount and Oh
sending up United States fves seven per
cent, while all other American securities
advanced from three to five per cent.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-08-06

GEN. HALLECK AND THE DRAFT.-A
Washington correspondent of the New
York Times writes
On the subject of the draft learn that
General ftaleck is very emphatic: " Sir,
we must either raise two hundred thousand
men this fall. for victory and peace, or
eight hundred thousand men next spring
to prevent all that we have won being
wrung from u.s."
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-08-06

Gen. Grant, in a dispatchto Washing
ton by mail, states that his captures of
prisoners since April lst, amount to thir-
ty-nine thousand men; that he had also
taken five thousand head of cattle and FIVE
hundred thousand rounds of cartridges.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-08-06

"The Democratic party is of the Utmost
importance to us 1.-THE rebels) to aid in
stimulating djSGt6ctjon among the Yam
KEGS against their ovn Government and in
demoraIizjng and diSintegrdtiag society
IN that God abandoned cOuntTy."-Rich-
moQd Enquirer.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-08-06
-Tbe Wilmington. N. G.. Jouroo

IL The Wilmington, N. c., Journal
Of the Dist contains an editorial, which
states positively that there is an organized
movement on foot there to control the Con-
gressional elections in all the districts, for
the purpose OF reconstruction and submls-
sion.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-08-06
An emmy whisky cask IN front Of

An empty whisky cask IN front of a
diStlllery in Brooklyn, n, Y, exploded on
Sunday afternoon, seriousy injurng a
man who was sitting upon it (the fire from
whose pipe caused the explosion, and
little girl, who was struck by one OF the
flying slaves. 1t seems that whisky caSEs
are still dangerous even when their con-
tents are exhausted.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-08-06

There are so vacancies in the West
Point military academy, and somebody
very properly suggests that they be filled
with brigadier generals.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-08-06

MASS. STATE MLITIA.-Gov. Andrew
of Massachusetts, issued his order Tor the
organization of a special division o, he
state militia in accordance with the &C, OF
the last legislature. The force is TO co. Il
sist of one regiment of cavalry, one of ar
tillery and thirteen regiments of infantry,
and the companies to be raised will be APP
portioned among the counties of the state
according to their population as far as
may be; though the first companies or
gained in any part of the state will be
first accepted. These regiments are to be
furnished with arms and uniforms by the
state, and will be organized in most re-
spects like the ordinary military compa-
MES. The term of enlistment is to be for
five years, and the members of this force,
which is raised especially for duty in the
state, are not liable to be called on to
serve out Of the state any more than every
citizen enrolled in the militia, except that
on the requisltion Of the governor of any
New England State, and Of New York,
the division may be ordered into service
in those states, for term not to exceed
thirty days; and if a call should be made
from any part of the Union, personal vol
unteers may be called on for term Of
service not to exceed three consecutive
months.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-08-06
Respectfully,
Your ob't serv't,
p E- HnICnMR.

Capt. I'd VT Battery Light Artillery.
2. ST omitted to mention that at the
battle at Plain Store and during the siege
that all of my pieces were temporarily
disabled, one having a wheel broken by a
IL pound shell, and one by a 80 pound
shot, and four axles by recoil of pieces.
We fired during the time about 1000
rounds of shell and canister.
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SAVINGS DANF6S.

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n. J.. tAS rsIt Precedent
tHtil - n. BAILEY, Treasurer
JOSEPH g. COO x. SECRETARY 40
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