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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-02-26

BATTLE IN UTAH.-The n. Y. Times cor
respondent at Great Salt Lake City sends
that paper brief account of considerable
battle in Utah on the 29th ultimo. 1t was
between body of California volunteers and
two or three hundred Indians, and took place
some distance north of the extreme northern
settlements in Cache Valley. 1t seems 10 have
been not merely victory over the red men,
not only route of them, but their extermina-
ton. Only about dozen of the warriors are
supposed to have escaped. Our own men, too,
suffered pretty severely. The Indians fought
desperately, repulsing first cavalry charge,
| then foot charge, and our troops finally sue
ceeded only by plunging determinedly into
| the brush and executing general slaughter.
The Times says:
Our correspondent makes some suggestion:
| urging concllIatUry Poiivy Inward our lnulat
brethren, and with them we entirely agree
Firmness and Cancellation are what are needed
| to inspire peace and since the terrible les
sous which have been dealt out 10 the lndi
aus in Minnesota aud in Utah, we trust on
Government will inaugurate a policy which
will render unnecessary any more such exam
pies.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-02-26

The REAcTIoN.-No surer indication could
be asked of the reaction setting in against th.
Vaccinations of the copperheads, than the fac
that John Van Buren, and the New York Her
aldare turning against them. Prince Johns and
the Herald's chief notoriety consists in their
always trying to swim with the current, re-
gardless of the frequent short turns it involves
on their part, and from long practice both hsr
become sagac.ous in approaching the signs
a change in the political stream, if in noly
else.
The New York Herald, which has taken
abusing the copperheads, in speaking Of h.
manner in which the Richmond papers recsv.
ed the canard that Indiana, Illinois and DIV
had determined to stop the war and MAKE
peace with the Confederates, says:
Not only do these journals scof at tie iDte-
| Tgence as Yankee canard set ahoat to ID
mischief to the South, but, assuming that il 4
true for arguments sake now, or may be here
| after, they repudiate with inefable scorn al
idea of ever uniting with the Northwest upoH
any terms. The Richmond Enquirer. for e.
| llplc-IHt SySIidi VI Sau Vi ctu' DdNio-ue-
clares, once for all, that as soon as the States
of the Northwest recall their troops the con.
federacy will be willing to make treaties with
them but 'sas TO union with them under the
old flag, or any other, they come two years too
late" That surely ought to satisfy all who
talk of restoring the Union 10y peace. Nor i
the organ of the rebel government satisb=1
with this declaration, but proceeds to Insult II
advance the people of the Northwest, should
they even come to make treaties with them.
Let the copperheads see, aud all others
the Northwest :. read mark, learn ana inward
~ digest" what rbe Icading journals of q
rebellious States say about peace, or even ire
ties with the people of thtt region.
And the Herald thus compliments the 81
gac.ty of Prince John:
Last November, it SAYS, John Van Bur
stoutly advocated, IS democratic humsuit
rian, the oferlng of the olive branch To u
rebels but with the receipt their de6a
answers, in various forms, from Richmond,
discovered that the only alternative for {
Northern democracy was the vigorous pros
cutlon of the war, anu so be boldly and p-cmD
ly toc his position accordingly. ] be i1sr81
tive extracts which we have lately pub 5oe
from numerous rebel journals fully contlu d
: sagacity Of Mr. Van Buren liz taking this 2
! sition. The rebels will not have I,eace up
i any other terms than those Of d ccmpl
thrashiug TO The che side or The other g
= even so. then, let il e. john Van Buren,
taken the only road Of safety to the Nortb'
y Democracy.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-02-26

WHAT MAY BE EXPECTED IL CASE OF G
PERHEAD AscEEDEYcY.-The following
tition, SAYS the Tribune, has been sent to
Legislature of New York. Comment is ne
less.
To the Honorable The Legisl,ttsre Ct Tie s.
Of Ne4o Yo1:
Your menorlalisfs. citZe Of the STATE
New York, respectfully represent that: Rtg
as, the present Jnon Of The iates, u
that FORMED under the articles of Comics
ton was not declared in terms 10 lie Ter1 ~
but was conditional as TO The duration des
| dent upon the good faith Of each Of lie (
tracing States; and that among ether ~
at the time of the formation OF such 2
rerlect Union" there was al imp led cove
in the Constitution Of The United S's's
merica, as a con ition precedenl Of such
ion, to MAINTAIN the then status OF the ~
the SAFE Of New York. which was tha. Z
slave TO the white man; and
Whereas, 81! CO the formation Of said Z
the Legislature has by an ACT thereof q
negro slavery in said States, md rass'o
tain other acts changing 'he social and p5
condition of the negro in the State Of :
York, and improving lie va ne Of slave n
; erty not only in the ssi state, but j
States where Slavery sun exists, 70 the
peril of the said Union
Your nemorialists, therefore, respes
petition your honorable bodies TO repeal al
, or parts of laws changing the status or y
2 ing the value Of the negro slave, either
t ST. ate of New York or any present Slaw'
8 of the Union, and to provide for any nesy
1 change IN the Constitution of the siate\
: York for the accomplishment Of aid ~
And, as IN duty bound, yoar memoriisA
y forever pray, &c.-Dated Jan. L, 1868
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-02-26

THE OUTBREAK IN PoLAND.-The insur-
rection in Poland is not nearly quelled, as the
accounts last week led us to suppose, neither is
is the Russian government successful in all its
encounters with the insurgents. The latter
have gained several important victories over
the imperial troops, and our latest advices rep
resent that the outbreak was increasing in inn
portance and scope. The most significant fact
showing this is that the Russian government
has backed down from its position on the COR
scription question, and is to release those men
drafted into the army under the new law up
to this date 1t will be recoliected that the
law gave the COVER lment the right TO seize
men 4 the cities 1.-The peasants being especial
" exempted-the government taking Its choice
Of mon and not drafting by lot. The law
went into force on the 18th Of January, and
the soldiers were busy that night and thenext,
visiting houses and dragging out their victims,
which was the immediate cause Of the rebel.
| lion These men the government has promised
TO release, and TO stop the hated conscriPtion.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-02-26

NorIcE.-Applicants from the Town Of
Rutland, claiming exemption from military du-
ty are hereby notified that the Board OF Medi-
cal Examiners for the County Of Rutland, State
Of Vermont, will meet & the Town Hau IN .
Rutland to-day, Thursday, February ze'h')
at 10 o'clock, a. M, and will continue its sess-
ION from day to day, commencing at the same
hour, until further notice.
Monday and Tuesday, March I'd and Sd.
are especially assigned for the examination OF
applicants from the towns of Wallingford and
Clarendon. Wednesday, March 4th, for the
examination Of applicants from the towns Of
Shrewsbury and Mt. Holly. Thursday, March
5th. for the examination Of applicants from the
towns Of Mendou, Sherburne, Pitts6eld and
Ira. .e
cHsaIl: F. a ADAMS, Board .ra;, Of Med 3D.
HENRY r. JONES, Rutland Co.
Rutland, Feb. rs, 1868.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-02-26

vIcKsBURG.-The reported bombar
of Vicksburg, if true, is not believed to
cate an immediate and general assault
the rebel batteries, but to be only part
comprehensive plan for the reductions Of
stronghold. Dispatches from Gen. ff;,,
army to the 18th, stated that the sucs
the new cutoff was considered certan
that within fortnight from thai dad ee,
and transports would pass through II. |
trabands were seized wherever fouu1
pressed into service, 10 cut trees, no.
stumps, and clear out obstructions. 4
400 were already atwork.
Gen. Grants plan is supposed to be to
round the enemy by gunboats to proven
treat, and then t9 take the place by re
siege operations, and not by bold dash
their batteries Y
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-02-26
Capture of smugglers with S23sOOO.' :
A Spy iaughs.

- BAItImOre, TeU. %.
Col. Schley, OF the 9Th Maryland, stationed
at the Point Of Rocks, has captured ten SNUG
glers, on their way from Richmond, with the
proceeds of heir unlawful trade in Southern
money, amounting in the aggregate to over
twenty three thousand dollars.
Merideth GIlmour, of Baltimore County, a
brother of Capt Harry Gilmour, of the rebel
-, who was arrested near this city during
the invasion OF MaryIauu i.--. September,
playing the part OF SPY, was also caught
while attempting to go South.
He admits that he has been in the rebel SER
vice fourteen months.
1t is hoped he will not meet with the same
'enency extended to his brother, who, although
clearly acting the part of spy, was let off to
resume his hostility to the Government.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-02-26
Affairs near vicksburs.

Cairo, Feb. %.
A large feet of boats left Memphis on Sun
day for below.
One of our gunboats passed into Lake Prov
idence, and found band of rebels with large
number of negroes, telling trees across the
narrow passages to obstruct the progress OF
our boats.
She shelled one company of them away.
We are assured by officers direct from
Young's point that the health of the army Is
slightly improving. ''a
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-02-26

WAR WITH FRANcE.-The Washington
correspondent of the New Y 'rk Evening Post
saws, &c the rumors which have been paraded
in certain journals, respecting the probabilities
of war with France, are known here to be
pure speculation. 2
There is not so much danger of war with
France to-day as there was six months ago
Some OF these foreign war articles are beiev-
ed to be written by men who desire either to
break down the government or to effect tn
| stock market for private purposes. am ID
formed on excellent authority, that the Stat
l. .-a no Fac ,..hotns,n~ If or,r- I'M
| mediate trouble with the French governmeni
There is nothing in the recent correspondent
between the two governments to warrant an!
/ such belief. 8g g. Fss So
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-02-26

These figures include all the white males,
Of ali .res, from the infant to the other ex-
t,eme of life, those incapable a. well az those
o.u.ble Of bearing arms. It has been report
al recently that the number Of rebels in arms
!. s2s GOO men, aud that the number w,l! be
;rcr...ed to 100000 BY the lst Of June
rhi. 5000, it will b seen, is ons-foxra Of
n. whole white male population Of the States
in rebellion, without making any allowance
uba,aver for the great loss Of life Of their able
bodied men, net less than 10000, which has
already taken place, and the portions Of their
territory already wrested from them, during
the progress Of the rebellion.
That the Southern consumption is terribly
thorough and exhau.ting, we have abundan,
evidence in the statements Of the Southern
nres,. and in the open aud desperate resist
ance which is being made to 1t in different
nar4s Of the South. So exhausting must it be.
that when the army raised thereby is melted
.wav in due course Of time, the military pow
or o. the Confsderacy, without great defeats
in battle, must be expended. But the i'm
possibility Of raising such force out of such
. yhits population, is apparent at glance
Half of such percentage was never raised
before san
II is not we'll to underrate the power Of tn
enemy; there has been enough of tina. un
doubtedly but, on the other hand, it is no
we'll to be deceived by false reports of tn
magnitude Of their Preparations and powe'
The Confederates, however, says the exchang
70 which we are indebted for the above tab
Of figures, should be prevented from carryln
> ont their work they should he beaten in til
:. field long before june, and then there woul
), he an end to their conseribing, whether the
!, ara able to raise the numbers they boast
having at their command, or whether 1t
! that they owe their successes to the skill
handling of the comparatively small tore
% they have been able to array under their bla'
70 banners.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-02-26

aEN-McCLELLAN's treatment OF Gen.
Scott. as indicated by the latter's letter to Mr..
Cameron, published yesterday in the proceed
ings Of Congress, only adds to the list of his
acts Of INSTRUMENTATION which were before
known, and which were appreciated by all
except those who are more intent upon making
| President tor the Union than upon helping
to save the Union, that President may Of
needed. We expect now to see the batteries
| Of the peace Democracy all levelled at Gen
| Scott for presuming to write such a ie''e
a,,out subordinate, who was in-subordinate
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-02-26

~ TRANSPORTATION IN Missouri
The differences between the two Houses q
Congress- on the subject has been adjusted, ana
the bill finally passed, SO as to grant nf'een
,,;l,;ons of dollars from the general govern
. r,ent. if Missouri viii bring about the COM
,,lete abolition Of slavery in her borders by
Inlv i 1855. No limit is fixed 70 the allow
anoe per slave to the owners, IS the Senate
bill At the instigation Of Mr. Sumner, proposed
An that sort Of detail is very properly left e
the 6tats.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-02-26
Mexic.p Adyice..

Washington, Feb. Is.
Judge Watts, delegate from New Mexico,
received adyices to day from Ell Paso, that the
French, 5000 strong, have captured Guaymes,
and were marching on Hermosotta, the capital
of the Mexican State of Sonora.
The reason for the invasion is stated to be
in consequence Of Governor Prescquera coufs-
eating the goods Of Frenchmen and baaishing
them from Sonora.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-02-26

THE NEGRO REGIMENTs.--The Boston
Courier has letter from Baton Rouge, which
pays a high compliment to the colored regi-
ments. The writer says: a M ss.a
9There is one of the colored regiments post
ed here. They are fine, healthy men, and we'll
drilled for the time. Many of the soldiers
from New England are very bitter against
them, and frequently insult them, but they
take it in good part. In some of our regi
msnts there are $50 on the sick lisi /; in their
there is only g." ID 4
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-02-26
Fire at Toledo

Toledo, Feb. Is.
One of the Michigan and Southern Railroad
Elevators. containing $780, 900 bushels OF grain
and 1000 barrels of -four, was destroyed by
fire this morning.
Loss about $500, 900.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-02-26
Arrival of Officers and Crew Of the
AatteraSs

ArffVNI Oh OllICers uuu OEe" % ssae
AatteraSs
New York, Feb. Is.
The steamer Star of the West from Key
West the 18th, arrived this noon
She has as passengers, Commodore Blake
and other officers Of the Hatteras, and one
hundred and two of the crew.
The bark Sallle Bousall had arrived safely
at Key West, with government stores saved
from the wr ok ship Planter. This is tie YES,
sel reported to have been captured by rebel
pirates.
ried at Key West On the 18th in the ship bor-
0diuo "A. - ~
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-02-26

VALLANDIcHAM DID NOT LEcTURE IN
BALrfMoRr.-The Lecture announced for the
evening Of the 10th inst, at the Maryland In
stitute, Baltimore, by Mr.. vallandieham, did
net como Of. because, - tho telegraph says,
unmistakable evidence dat the loyal sentiment
Of Baltimore would not tolerate his presence,
snduced the abandonment Of the lecture.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-02-26

- - NashvIlIe, Feb. 25.
Gen. Wueeler's whole force, four brieades
Of cavalry, are this side Of Columbia. Tenn,
and it Is reported that they are CARRYING
al able-bodied contabapds south. A portion
was within, four piles ef Fsnklin last night
The Feneral lines are 1t FrnakIn. There is =
large force undor Gen. Gilbert Il that place.
No team ~ appgshsnded sf n attack.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-02-26

The rebels report Forests death. Il not
believed here, however.
The railroad runs to Harpers Ferry, on,
mile this side of Franklin.
There has been heavy rain all day. Tia
river is raising rapidly ard will probably over.
flow the banks.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-02-26
THE LATEST NEWS.
Az TELEdRAPH-

essIndfans Killed ut the Battle Of Bear
..lt Lake City, Feb. "a.
II is now ascertained that $50 Indians were
killed al the battle of Bearklver slxfy escap-
ed at the commencement OF the ngnt, before
they were danked.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-02-26

In view Of the fresh reports reaching us of
the forces which the rebels have, or soon will
have, in the feld, 1t will Be Of interest to refer
again to the figures Of the last census, show
ing the white male population Of the Southern
States. We 6nd in an exchange the following
table taken from the census Of 1860:
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-02-26

- Commodoss Preble's nominatlon Tor
restoration u rank has been confirmed by N
6onato.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-02-26

The bill to promote the health and comfort
of the army was taken up and passed.
An amendment by Mr. Sumner, denying
tobacco TO the soldiers was rejected by ma
jorty of 90
The tactic railroad bill was taken up, and
after senae amendment was passed.
Inc Ihoian appropriation Till WAS then ia
ken up.
The Indian appropriation bill, after larg
number of amendments, was voted on and
passed.
Mr.. Davis introduced bill for the payment
of officers and soldiers who actually rendered
service in the army without being regularly
enrolled.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-02-26
Passage of the Consumption Riil.
HOUSE.
NoeL;n. TT AZ

Washington, Feb. Is.
The bill to organize the national forces vas
taken up. DIR. Thompson favored the bill
Mr.. Crittenden followed. The House then
proceeded to vote on amendments 1t adopted
one enforcing term of service to present re-.
bellion, not to exceed three years. Also one
providing that all persons, in time of war or
rebellion, found lurking or acting rs spies
about Notifications, camps or army, shall be
tried by general court martial, or military
commission and On CONVICTION shall suHe,
death.
With the above noticed amendments. To-
gether with one striking out from duties o.
Provost Ma shsls that To ilguirs into and no
port to Provost Marshal Geueral, all treason.
able practices.
The vote On passage was yeas lis, pavs
As.
Mr.. White from select committee reporte;
a bill appropriating ten millions to aid Mary
land to emancpate her slaves.
After some debate 1t WAS recommltted.
Recess till seven
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-02-26

PRoMorED.-Willlam J. Cam, OF TINS .own,
who enlisted as private in the United n.a'ss
army 1n em ssr asehts si in NoSsmbsr last
has for GOOD conduct and bravery, been aP.
nointed by the President and confirmed Dy inc
Senate. a. ID Lieut. OF Artillery.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-02-26

RUTLAND FARMERS CLuB.-The Club met
last Monday evening at the Franklin House.
M nv wore n sapSp5n HsSass gad .Bessg 3 sa
the next meeting, on the subjects OF ROOT oroPs '
and the different modes of preparing corn Tor
feed or fodder The subject Of horse (hay
forks was introduced to the notice Of the Club
by Mr.. Benz R Green.
The Club adjourned to hold its next regular
meet;np on the Cd Of March, at p. M, and
aiso to hold an extra meeting forthwith in the
parlors of the Franklin, for social visit with WITH
ahout half past eight o'clock, between 60 ane
20 ladies and gentlemen sat down to vel
oyster ,sss a sppsa5 with the m aan ssaa
tom to the remarks of the Rev. Norman Sea
v ,ea on the general nature and Importance Q
aoriculture, its intimate connection with com
merce and manufactures, the varied peculiar az
tsnt aud folly Of the soil.robbng system
farm farming hitherto pursued in9 this country, tn
n need Of re-enriching our soil, &C.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-12-29

A'sr. A FARM Of 342 acres, known as the "GangeH
lMlkt Farm, in Appoqunimink Hundred, New Castle
Ns H county Dell OF which about i5O acres are cleared
~ - and arabic the rest woodland. This land lies
ab0uf miles from the Delaware RarOad miles irom
Ia Station at Townsend, the distance from Black
Brd Station and ~ miles from EAson's Crosaing,
miles from Smyrna the same from Middlet0wn, and ~
miles sas4afras Village in Maryland, at the head Of
SAssafas River. The soil is sandy lOam adapted speci
aly 10 and vegetables, aso very good wheat land
The improvements nearly new and consist Of two
story Frame Dwelling House, rOntalng rooms besides
g0nl double cear Log Stable Carriage and Hay House,
Wagon house. Gra1Ary poultry house, large Cnrncrib,
bfek house and oher out buildings. Within the
past three years 1000 pnnnsls Of fencing havo been
put up most u ii new, and large portion Of II consist
ius posi- mud rail- The tract exclusive OF the wood.
lani dviiel into fields, and lies upon the sides OF
The danges Rna public road leading through the
place. the sassaras to the Cypress road, There has
te4u ST. cut upon the place thrifty Apple Orchard OF
JOY r-- VI selected trut aud Peach Orchard OF Geo
tne, the greater part Of the latter ought TO into
bearing ysarlhere ID also a small Tenant House
unmag aud good. Tie tract Is held az $40 per acre
Terms accommodating ani but small portion Of the pur-
ehas money required in cash For particulars enquire
Mes,rs. JJHN MCcLEAR soN Wilmington, Del, or
Of SAMUEL O. PATTERSON, upon the premises
\ B-lf not sold by the 10th of December, the place
wilihen be- tor reut
lAer hAs been sci out afouud the house shade trees
Vi different varieties, besides numerous fruit trees.
All', feirs Cherries English Walnut Spanish Ches.
mus Sc hept25.3m.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-12-29
An Ordinance

fEg,4g'tiM Mlasg tnr op'niag aud grating stree
Jw ug. Ug year e'gftta huRared and sirfg.three.
NnsshAs ths appropriation for opening and grading
se a ulen exhausted by of more work being
IaH"l 'H"A was anticipated AT the commencement Of
Iagsl'e be ii ordained by the City Council of Will
,ei t l. Ihat the sum Of five hundred dollars be
rn1s 'uu tiadlng streets, the same to he deducted
,n ny money now In the City Treasury not Otherwise
Passed at the City Hall, Oct LIST 1868.
JNo. NJ. TURNER,
AIi9s 3. 7. TAYLoR Clerk 'H0 oly nv HU9nui alht
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-12-29

DY virtue Of wit Of Levari racias directed will
ID be EXPOSED Public Sale, al no oil Of Samuel W
Strickland in the town Of New Castle in New Castle Hun.
1red, New Castle County, Delaware FRIDAY, the 6h
day Of January 1864, at 10 o'clock A, NJ following
described Real Estate, viz;
All that certain lot piece land situated in the said
town of New Castle bounded and described follows 10
wit ;-Begnning at corner of lot Of aad Of William
Ards deceased in Orange street thence with his line
thence Vine street twenty-sx izet eight inches
to stone stake; thence with a new line
dividing this from other land formerly Of George
Houston about one hundred and thirty feet TO a
stake stone in the side of Orange street, thence with
said street twenysx feet eight inches the place of be-
gnning containing by computation three thousand four
hundred and sxyseyen feet of land, be the
or less
Seized and taken in execution the property of John O.
King and Ann his wife t. Us. and to be sold by
LEWIS W. STlDHAM, Sheriff.
Sherlns Ofiee. New Caaila. Dec Ia. 1sba-dae IA.ta