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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-03-19
Col. Blunt, of the 18TH Vermont, to be
Made Brigadier General.

Washington, March II.
1t is reported that Col. Cross, of the Fifth
New Hampshire Regiment, and Col. Blunt, of
the Twelfth Vermont Regiment, will shortly
be promoted to Brigader Generalships.
Gen. Hooker and Medical Director Letter
man pronounce the Army of the Potomac the
healthest army the world has ever known
Gen. Lockwood, commanding the eastern
shore of Maryland, has adopted efficient means
to prevent communication with the South. He
has issued an addre in which he promises to
respect the laws and institutions of Maryland,
and to protect all loyal citizens but to dis
loyal persons who attempt any overt acts he
threatens severe punishment. 1t is believed
there will be less smuggling to rebeldom.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-03-19

Salt Lake City, March 10.
Judge Kinney this day issueda writ against
Brigham Young, under the polygamy act of
Congress.
The writ was served without aid of posse
1t was Immediately responded to, and the de
fendant personally appeared in court, and up
on investigation the Judge held him to bail in
the sum of two thousand dollars, which was
promptly given.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-03-19
Attack on Vicksburg tn be soon com.
menced Twenty.six Rebel Steamers
Captured Successful operations at
Lake Providence.

ClnclnnatI, MARCH 10.
The Gazette's Vicksburg dispatch says the
Yazoo Pass Expedition has captured twenty
six steamboats,, eighteen of which We're. de-
stroyed.
The gunboats have arrived above Haines'
Bluffs, and will soon commence the attack.
Rumors were rife of the evacuation of Vicks-
burg, and 1t was supposed that the greater part
of the rebel force would go to Chattanooga
and endeavor to overwhelm Gen. Rosecrans
Recent operations. at Lake Providence and
elsewhere resulted in inundating more than
one hundred miles of Louisiana territory, de-
stroying millions Of dollars worth Of property.
The guerrillas were completely drowned out.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-03-19
A FRIEND IN NEED. TRY IT

FHIEND IN NEED. Try IT
Dr. SwEEI's INrALLIBLE LISINExr is prepared from
great bone setter, and has been used in practice
the last twenty years with the most Astonishing
As an external remedy il is without rival, and will
alleviate pain more speedily than any other prepare
ton. For Al Rheumatic and Nervous Disorders it is
Truly lnai1Dle and as curative Of Sores, Wounds,
powerful strengthening properties excite the just
Ssr ana % s Of All Who have ever gwen i
performed by within tie issf two years attest
this fkct. -
xor eate ~ Al dealers. 36:lyeov
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-03-19

Canadian Flour is quiet and is lower sales of 400
bbs. 81 10 As for the low grades of Extra, and
81 So s 80 for Trade brands do.
GRAIN-The Wheat market is rather firmer and a
better inquiry is noticeable in part for the European
Continent, but the offerings light and prices the
close tend upward. The demand for milling is very
moderate The sales $4,000 bushels Red Western at
81 "A 2 rs, the inside rate in store and 5000 do.
Amber Jersey at 81 &c.
Barley and Barley Malt quiet yet firm, previ-
rates.
Oats are duh and heavy, though not auotably lower
sales of Pennsylvania and Jersey at "A 7sc.; and
Western States at 81 a S3e.
Rye is in limited supply, and is held higher sales
of Jersey in small lots at 81 10 l II afoat.
market is mer sales of 900 bushels at 81 90c for
unsound 81 92c for sound mixed in store and deliver
ed, and IS SIC. for Yellow Jersey
PROVISIONS Butter is quite dull and the market
is again lc per h. lower without leading to transac
tons of moment.
Cheese quiet but the supply is small and holders
firm at IL l6e. for Ohio and State, the latter rate
for choice State diaries.
BEEF CATTLE-Some extra good Beeves may be
quoted at ii l-2 a l2c.
The general average of the market at 8 Sac.
The most of the sales range from to 10 l-2c.
COWS-The market has been rather overstocked with
ordinary mich the last week. and lots have
sold low One lot is reported low 500 each, the
calves retained The general price is form SOTO s45,
and higher, according to quality for frstrate family
There is but little demand for high price COWS,
and common ones, though duh now, will advance to
correspond with beef.
SHEEP-Lots of only good fair quality of less than
100 ID average weight, medium fine wool, have sold
this uesday) morning at l0c per h. on the scalesa
parties have been elegaphed to bring in their stock and
take l0c b. and those who ought to know, that
Sheep could be sold to-day if here, of real first quality
at lie per lib. Will farmers make note of this, be-
cause spectators here trying to induce reporters TO
b. because they afraid that if the truth gets out,
sit will ruin the buyers in the country"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-03-19
Arrest Of Secessfomisss.

San Francisco, March l6.
The fast schooner Chaplin, while leaving for
Mexico yesterday, was boarded by government
officers, and taken in charge as prlvateer
About 20 secessionists were captured on
board, well armed and six brass guns.
correspondence on the persons OF the prs
oners identified them with the party recently
negotiating for the steamer Victoria for prl-
yateer.
The prisoners were confined at Fort Alcot-
ras. Many more arrests are likely to
follow
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-03-19
a JUST TRIBUTE TO MERIT.

AT INTERNATIONAL Exhibitions, LoNDoN,
July IL, 1862,
DURYEA'S MAIZENA,
Was the only preparation of food from lndi. ~
that received medal and honorable meaiion po 80 -.
ROYAL Commissioners, the competition az c.,
manufacturers of " Corn Starch " and .PrelaIs,u o'
Flour of this and other countries notv1thsia''e'
4AIZENA,
Tie food and luxury of the age, withouia single
One trial will convince the most skeptcs Makes fud
dngs, Cakes Custards, Blanc Mango without isih.
glass; with few at cost astonishing tne most
economical. slight addition to Ordinary w neat fioui
greatly improves Bread apd Cake. 1t also excellent
for thickenng sweet sauces, gravies Of fish and meat
soups etc. For Ice Cream, nothins csn compare VIII
it. little boiled milk win produce rich Cream tor
Coffee chocolate, tea etc.
Put up in pound packages, with directions
most delicious article Of food for children and nva-
lids of all For sale by Grocers and Druggists ev'
erywnere.
Manufactured at Glen Cove, Long Island.
Wholesale Depot l66 Fulton street New YORK.
oct25:d6m WM DURYEA 0ysSRAL AGENT.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-03-19
A MIXED UP CAsE.-The Cincinnati ca

A MIXED UP CAsE.-The Cincinnati Ga
zette tells the following story:
Mrs. Patrick LYON and Mrs. Heidelbach
reside in The same house on Third street, near
John, living on the most friendly terms with
each other, and enjoying with their respective
husbands such a life of connubial felicity and
happiness as seldom falls to the lot of women.
For some time past it had been evident that
Providence, so lavish in his expenditure of
bliss on these two happy couples, contemplate
ed adding further to their cup of Joy bv a
presentation of SOLVE branches Singular
to relate, the presentations both took place at
the same time on Tuesday night last, but the
avors were somewhat u1equally distributed.
Mrs. Lyon at the conclusion of the ceremony
finding herself in possession of two smiling
cherubs, and Mrs. Hedelbach of but oue
Thus far everything went 'gaily as marriage
BELL" The joyous fathers were in ecstacies,
and the happy mothers were filled with unut-
terable JOY but as if the fates We're deter
mined to mar the pleasure of the scene, an
unlocked for difficulty occurred which, for
time, put considerable damper on the spirits
oSthe whole party.
Ut seems that the nurse who had been en-
ployed to officiate on the occasion had, in con
sideration of the momentous duties she had to
perform, imbibed such copious ibations Of
spirits as to become decidedly drunk, in the
broadcast sense of the term, and when she
brought in their babies to show to the expect
ant paternals, she had got them mixed up in
such inextricable confusion that she was ma
BILE to tell to which they each belonged. This
was blow which they had not expected, and
produced profound sensation in the circle.
pnt the difficulty was at once solved bv Pat
TICK, who demanded two of tho hah;a, 49,
way, remarking that one of them must be l;s
anu ne could decide whether or not the other,
one Ias when 1t was grown up, by seeing if #
sru. u ! peak Dutch. The Dutchman, who At
nh, iet as bad the rest, to think that the
e .nd on whom he might be lavishing his love
er u ta agec h night be the offspring of anoth
and IS resolved to return the one wboh l h az
zen % ms lot should he find it snaal Ln nas lal
when It is old enough 70 toll speaking irish
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-03-19
Negro So ldiers i'm the Rebel Army.
Headquarters Army of Potomac, !

The pickets of the enemy along certain por-
tons of the line on the opposite side of the
RappahannocR are one-half negroes and one
half white men. The negroes are armed and
uniformed the same as the whites
1 The fact appears beyond question, only
from one hundred TO one hundred and fifty rods
intervening between our pickets and theirs,
and they are plainly to be distinguished with
out the aid of glass.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-03-19
Sicsksburgh Ope ii Ons-Attack on the
Rebel Fo, tificatiOns at Haines, Bluff
EnOmentariiy expected.

Cincinnati March ii.
A special from Memphis says that Admiral
Porter is momentarily expecting intelligence
from Haines' Bluff, announcing the arrival of
our forces, which would be the signal for a
combined attack upon that fertilization.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-03-19

CTATE OF VERMONT, District of Fair
~ haven ss.-The Probate Court for the District Of
Fairhaven.
To all persons whom it may concern:
GREETING:
Whereas, Z. Warren Hulett, guardian Of John Frs
be- minor, residing in Pawlet in said district by his
petition in writing has made application 10 sal court for
license to sell said wards interest in the estate formerly
owned by Joshua Hulett late Of said Pawet deceased
representing 10 said court that it Will be conducive 70
the interest of said ward sell said real estate for the
purpose of placing the proceeds of such sale at inter
est. Therefore,
By the authority of the State of Vermont, you
hereby notified TO appear before said Cour al the Pro-
bate Office in Castleton in said district the 9Th day
of April A. D.ls63 TO show cause, if any you have,
why said license should not be granted.
Dated at Casteton, in said district this 18th day Of
March, A y. 1868.
10 JOHN HOWE, Register
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-03-19
Reinforcements for Yaxoo Expedition.

chicago, MARCH If.
A special Memphis dispatch of the 18th
says that Gen. Quimby's Division, which was
forced to return from Young's Point on account
of high water, stopped at Yazoo Pass, and has
probably gone to reinforce that expedition,
which is said to have passed Yazoo City, and
captured the fleet of rebel transports that has
rende2voused there Tor a long time
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-03-19
The Yazoo Pass Proiec, a complete sue


ChIcagO, MARCH TO.
The Tribune's special despatch from near
Vicksburg of the 9th says, Gen. Netherlands
troops have been compelled to embark for Mil
lken's Bend sixteen miles above this point,
the Levee being broken in several places.
The Yazoo Pass project is a complete sue
cess.
The gunboats have arrived above Haine's
Bluff which is poorly fortified against attack
from above.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-03-19

GEN. BANKS AFTER THE CopPEEHEAp Or
FIcERs.-One of the late orders of General
Banks contains the following, which shows no
disposition to tolerate offensive exhibitions of
colorphobia among his officers:
% Second Lieut.. Edward S. Berry, 156th reg
iment New York volunteers, having rendered
ms resignation, assigning as the cause i'll health
and inability to perform military duty, and
that he is ''opposed TO the Presidents emanci-
8pation proclamation" and the said Lieut. Ber-
ny being represented by his regmental and
brigade commanders as worthless and incom-
petent, he is hereby dishonorably discharged
from the military service of the United States,
subject to the approval of the President
thereafter, all officers who go out of their way
% assign as reason for desiring to quit the
service of their country in the face of the enc
", their disapproval Of an act of the Execu-
y for which they are in no manner response
twill be placed by their immediate COM
der IN close arrest, and brought to trial
a general court-martial for charges
red under the 9Th, 9th and Goth articles
for using contemptuous or disrespect-
against the President of the United
contempt or disrespect toward their
Pg oihcer, and for conduct to the
good order and military disci-
everest punishments awarded by
ench cases will be rigidly enforc-
handing general
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-03-19

NOTICE.-Thi certifes that | have this
~ day given my SON, Jul us Hart, his time during
the remainder of his minority, and shall hereafter
claim of his wages pay any debts Of his con-
tracing after this date.
his
MERRICK n HART.
mark.
Witness LEVI RICE, Jr.
Tinmoufh, March 2. 1863 l2:w3w-
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-03-19
Reported Great Fight ON the YaZOO and
capture of 1000 Rebel Prisoners and
s TRANSPORTS.
Cincinnati. March /,

OIHCIHnaC. MATCH To.
The q. S. Marshal yesterday seizeda con-
siderable amount of real estate in this city be-
longing to officers in the rebel army.
special from Memphis to the Gazette gives
report Of fight on the Yazoo River. in
which seven thousand rebel prisoners and eight
transports were captured. No particulars.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-03-19
Cincinnati March ID

CInclnnau, March a.
Judge Constable, Of the fourth Judicial Cir
cult Court of Illinois, has been arrested by
order of Gen. Wright for resisting the arrest
of deserters.
He will be tried by the Uni ted States Court
at indianapolis.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-03-19
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To vocalists and Public Speakers these waters are
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aud exbility Of the voice, greatly improving II. tome
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ulariy used by many professional vocaisfs.
Price % cents per box.
JOB MOSES, Sole Proprietor, Rochester, n. I.
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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-03-19
Movement for Rebel Privateers On the
Pacific.


Government IS advised of rebel movement
for privateers on the Pacific Ocean.
The United States Consul, Mr.. Allen Fran
els, at Victoria, Vancoover's Island says that
an attempt had just been made, but failed, to
purchase British steamer for privateering
purposes, under person named Manly, who
had proceeded to San Francisco.
Hon. Owen Lovejoy, who has been detan-
ed IN Washington by severe and dangerous
illness, is convalescent.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-03-19
Washington Specials.

To Observation-Disclosures is received that
Secretary Chase was very successful in max
ing arrangements in New York for extensive
means which will relieve the wants of the Gov
eminent to such an extent as to preclude any
probability of an additional issue of legal ten
ders
Reliable intelligence has reached the Gov
eminent that Lees army was not materially
weakened, but had been industrously en-
ployed erecting defensive works at Fredericks
burg.
No intention has been manifested Of aban-
doning the point.
Col. Cross, of New Hampshire, has offered
to raise brigade outside of the CONSUMPTION
for service in Arizona.
From his familiarity with that country he
will probably be made its military command
ant
The Mercury's special says Gen. Hooker
Will be ready to- move in about one week 1t
IS rumored that he will march on Richmond
VIA Urbana, on the lower Rappahannock.
The War Department is employed in ar
ranging the necessary machinery for the COM
ing CONSUMPTION.
batch of blockade-runners from Rich
mond, with large amount Of southern MONEY
IN their possession, were arrested to-day.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-03-19
NoTICE.-The I'M

NOMMISSIONEK'S NOTICE.-Ihe I'M
" dersgned, having been appointed by the Hon.
Probate Court for the District Of Rutland, ComInif-
soners to receive examine and adjust all claims and de
nands of all persons against the estate Of Zna John
give notice that we will meet for the purpose OF exam
ming and allowing said claims at the late dwelling
house of said Una johnson, Rutland, on the hrst
Wednesdays OF May and August next from one O'Clock
until five O'Clock r. NJ, each Of said days, and that
sig months from the 18th day Of February, A D. 1885,
is the time limited by said Court for SAID creators 70
present their said claims to US for examination and
allowance.
Dated at West Rutland VT, this lth day OF March,
A. ID. 1868.
HARVEY CHAPMAN, co,o,r
III WILLIAM GILMORE, !
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-03-19

q. s. Iron-Clad Montauk,

4 port OF the destruction of the rebel steamer
4 Nashville by the iron clad Montauk:
U. S. Iron-Clad Montauk,
Ogeechee River, Ga, Feb. %, 1868. {
Sir: have the honor to report that yester-
4 day evening the enemy's steamer Nashville
was observed by me, in notion above the bat
terry known as Fort McAllister. recon
noissance Immediately made proved that in
moving up the river she had grounded in that
part of the river known as the seven. mile
reach Believing hat I could, by approach
ing close to the battery reach and destroy her,
with my battery, | moved up at daylight this
morning, accompanied by the blockading
leet IN these waters, consisting of the Seneca,
Lieutenant Commander Gibson the Was
n satfckon, Lieutenant Commander Davis, and
tthe Dawn; Acting Lieutenant Commander
4 Barnes.
By moving up close to the Instructions in
the river, was enabled although unoer a
heavy file from the battery, to approach the
Nashville, still aground, within Il distance of
twelve hundred yards. \ lew we'll directed
shells determined the range and soon succeed
ed in striking her with ll-inch ami l5-inch
shells. The other gunboats maintained a fire
from an enflading position upon the battery,
and the Nashville at long range.
| soon had the satisfaction Of observing that
the Nashville had caught fire from the shells
exploding in her, in several places, and in less
than 20 minutes she was caught in flames for
ward, aft and amidships, at 920 a. m. a large
pivot gun, mounted abaft her foremost, ex-
ploded from the heat at $40 her smoke
chimney went by the board, and at 9.55 her
magazine exploded with terrific. violence, shat
Itering her in smoking ruins. Nothing remains
Eof her
The battery kept up a continuous fire upon
this vessel, but struck her but three times, do
ing no damage whatever. The fire upon the
other gun-boats was wild, and did them no
damage whatever After assuring myself of
the destruction of the Nashville, /, proceeded
by the wooden vessels, dropped down beyond
the range of the enemy guns. In so doing a
torpedo exploded under this vessel, lndicting,
however, but lit le injury.
| beg leave therefore, to congratulate you,
sir, upon this final disposition Of vessel which
has so long been in the minds Of the public as
Ia troublesome pest.
am, very respectfully,
your obedient servt
JOHN L. WoRDEN,
Commanding Senior Officer Present.
70 Rear Admiral s. T. Du Pont command
Fng >. A. Blockading Squadron, Port Royal,
is. G.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-03-19
XaZ0o City Reported Captured and the
Rebel FIceI destroyed.
Cincinnati, March Ia.

IlncInnaIl, MaFCh II.
The. Gazette has Memphis dispatch which
says that report was in circulation that Ad-
mral Porter had received information that the
Yazoo Pass expedition had captured Yazoo
and destroyed the rebel feet.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-03-19

Baltimore, March II.
fire at Fort McHenry this forenoon des-
troyed the officers headquarters.
Several officers lost their baggage and their
personal property.
The fire was accidental
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-03-19
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

DISCHARGED SOLDIERS An ..
wounds Iecs VINO have been discharged in Dol
bred dollars bounty The aye now entitled to one hum
49, anu mothers, and minor children ~ and faith
can obtain their claims BY calling ~ neased SOL
March 9, 1888. nIobEN Il. THRALL.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-03-19
LEMON SCHOOL MEETING.

ITNION SCHOOL MEETING.
u The legal voters in the Union School District
are hereby notified that the annual meeting Of said
district viii be held at the school building said dis
trict, Wednesday April 1863, at o'clock, p
M, FOR the transaction of the following business
LIST. To choose Moderator and other officers for the
year ensuing
ID To hear the report Of the Treasurer for past
year.
50. To vote to defay the expenses Of the sehoo
for the year ensuing.
4b To transact any other busine deemed necessary
when met
J. J. r. RANDALL, Clerk.
Rutland, March Is, 1868. l2:w2w
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-03-19
schooner Captured.

Washington, March IL.
Dispatches from Admiral Dupont mention
the capture of the schooner Belle, of Nassau,
by the United States steamer Potomaska, on
blockadlng service, in Lapelo Sound, Georgia.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-03-19
A MEXICAN HOUSE. Boston,

A MEXICAN HOUSE, Boston,
IA Is the largest and best arranged Hotel in the Uni
ted States centrally located and easy OF from
all the routes Of travel It contains all the modern im
provement and every convenience for the comfort ana
accommodation of the travelling public The sleeping
large and we'll ventilated the suites o. rooms
are we'll arraed and completely furnished for families
ana large travelling parties, and the house will contp-
ne to be kept frst class hotel in every respect
LEWIS RICE, Proprietor.
+ Boston. Jan. 1858. 6:v1y inside
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-03-19
Cincinnati. March IL.

A skirnish took place yesterday twelve
miles east of Paris, Kentucky.
One of our forage trains was attacked by
fifty guerrillas, who were beaten OFT by the
teamsters and the guard.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-03-19

Cincinnati, March IA

CInc1nnatl, MATCH II
Private advices have been received from
Gen. Rosecranz's army which give the most
gratifying accounts of its condition. The men
and officers are in high spirits, confident and
cheerful. They are well clothed, well fed,
splendidly armed, and have comfortable quar-
tiers.
Forging parties have been exceedingly sue
cessfal
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-03-19

The PEW. NEW TERRITORY OF ARzos,
ne resident has organized the Tarrte..
os ose s of Arizona, by the ann5in.nsas.
n lui corps Of civil officers. The S,aaa s
tha oanla' that has given very few soldier - -
Terr;t ar. ought to De called on to garrison the
which - II IS a good standpoint from
poleon n, v,,se ~ !ne operations of Louis Ma
base from winch to move to the ra1;s very good
ionists in Western Tens. 's''s' q un'
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-03-19
NEW YORK MARKETS.

FLoUR-The market for Western and State Flour is
quite languid, and the low and medium grades are
l0c lower The general arrivals light, but the
settled market Gold and Exchange checks business
Trade brands dull and heavy
The sales are 300 bbs. at,