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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-04-21
WASHINGTON, April 10.
SENATE.

Several private bills were passed.
Mr.. Sumner presented a petition from
Alps citizens praying for the abolition
of slavery.
The Senate on motion of Mr.. Sherman
took up the substitute for the bill pro-
hibiting speculation in gold and ex-
change Mr.. Sherman explained that
the object of this bill was to prevent
gambling in gold Messrs. Sherman and
Fessenden offered the gold bill. Mr..
Coleman opposed it as partial in its
provisions.
HOUSE.
Mr.. Wilson, of Iowa, again asked and
failed to obtain consent to offer a resolu-
ton providing for night sessions to tran
sact of business.
Mr. Beaman, of Mich, from the con-
ference committee on the disagreeing
amendment to the bill providing tenn
porary government for the territory of
Montana, made report recommending
a concurrence in the Senates amendment
striking out the qualification of white
voters and substituting every male citi-
zen of the United States and those who
have declared their intentions to become
such.
Mr.. Holman moved to lay the report
on the table The motion to lay the re-
port on the table was yeas, 66-nays,
81.
The House then disagreed to the re-
port by vote of So against SO.
Mr.. Holman moved that the House
adhere to its amendment.
Mr. Beaman moved that the House
insist, and ask another Committee of
Conference.
Mr.. Webster, Of Maryland, moved the
following instructions
"And that the Committee of Confer
ence agree to no report which author
ICES to vote any other than free white
male citizens, and those who decla.e
their intentions to become such"
The question was taken on the in
structions of Mr. Webster, and they
were passed by yeas rs, nays 81.
Mr.. Beaman's motion for another Com
mittee of Conference was then adopted,
with the instructions as above.
Mr.. Alley, Of Massachusetts,, from the
Committee on Post-0ffices and Post
Roads reported a bill authorizing the es-
tablishing of line of ocean mail steam
ers between the United States and Bra
zil. Mr.. Alley showed the Importance
Of the measure. Messrs. Pruyn and
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-04-21
TERRIBLE CATASTROPHE.
New York, April

NEW York, April 10.
The U. s. steam gunboat Chenango,
outward bound, when opposite Fort
Hamilton, at O'Clock this p. m, sud
denly exploded her port boiler, blowing
up the decks, and severely scalding all
connected with the engine department.
Thirty three in all were blown overheard,
but subsequently recovered, badly in
jured. One has died, and the remainder
are in very critical state. Many OF
them will probably die.
The United States revenue cutter
Braux being in the vicinity Immediately
repaired to the scene of the Disaster
Physicians from quarantine were sent
to Chenango.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-04-21
The Fort Pillow Massacre.

WASHINGTON ApTII II.
Three OF the negroes were buried
alive by the rebels at Fort Pillow, max
ing five in all All were wounded but
one, and he was forced to help dig the
pit, and then thrown in and covered up.
Chalmers said to a federal officer that 1t
was the intention to show no mercy to
homemade Understanding southern
ers in the Union armyand negroes-but
genuine Yankees would be treated as
prisoners of war.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-04-21

Service over the remains of the late
A. A. Lovett, superintendent of the Peo-
pies Line of telegraph, took place this
afternoon, and were conducted by Rev.
DIR. Osgood. A very large number of
the friends of the deceased were present.
The remains were forwarded this eve
ming by the land route for Boston, es-
corted by deputation of operators OF
the line, from this and other cities. The
final ceremonies will take place at Bev-
erly, Mass, where the remains will be
inferred
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-04-21
Riot in n Rebel Brigade.
New YORK. Anril 10.

NEW YORK, April IL.
Richmond papers report riot in Gen.
Warford's Georgia brigade, at Brisal,
Tenn. Recently, some 200 members
being dissatisfied with the quality of their
rations, the store Of the oommissary was
plundered. The provost guard fired upon
them, killing one and wounding five or
six. The rest escaped with the plumber.
A number had since been arrested, and
would be sharply punished. The men
were armed only with stones.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-04-21
Rebels Taking Amnesty Oath
Heavy Robbery.

Of. LOUIS, ApTII To.
The Democrat has several dispatches
from the Red River. Gen. Banks army
left Grand Ecove on the 9th, and the boats
last out of Red River reported the fleet
within 100 miles Of Shreveport.
Several hundred Union prisoners have
reached our lines from New Orleans, to
be exchanged for like number of rebels.
Hundreds were taking the amnesty oath.
The q. S. Express Co. was robbed at
St. Joseph, yesterday, of thirty thousand
dollars.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-04-21
Rebel Mail Capitalization ICiti.
iZens taken Prisoners,

CAIRO, April 10.
The steamer Lady Pike, from Mem
phis, 10th, passed here to-day. On the
4th inst, Capt. Phelps, of the gun-boat
No. 26, captured rebel mail carrier near
Crockett's Bluff, Ark, with FIVE hundred
letters from Richmond and other parts,
and 10000 percussion caps for General
Prices army. The letters contain official
communication for Shreveport, and a con-
siderable sum of federal money.
A squad of rebels recently captured
Representative Clark and the Sheriff of
Kansas county, Ark, and carried them
off. They also burned lot of cotton,
and arrested seven cotton buyers, whom
they let go after robbing them of S40,-
900.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-04-21
Later from Memphis.

MEMPHIS, April II.
There il not much said, but there is
general gritting of teeth among officers
here when the massacre of the brave
garrison of Fort Pillow is alluded to-
Several officers have been heard to say
that unless Government takes retribu-
tive steps they will consider it their
duty to shoot every man Of Forests
command they meet and take.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-04-21
Fire In Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA, April ~.
The Adamantine Candle Works of G.
n. Grant g. Co., % d and Hamilton SITS.
we're entirely destroyed by fire this p.
N. Loss S10O O00--mostly insured.
The firm done an extensive business
shipping $1,000 boxes candles per
month to California. Eighty men are
thrown out of employment.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-04-21

A special Washington dispatch to the
Post says Gen. Grant returned to the
army, and should good weather contin-
ue for a few days longer. important
news may be expected.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-04-21
ARRIVAL FROM MEMPHIS.
No Appearance of the Enemy.
CAIRO, April I6

CAIRO, April Is.
The steamer Glendale, from Memphis
arrived yesterday morning the 18th. She
passed Fort Pillow late in the evening.
There was no appearance of the enemy
and the river is all clear. Nothing re-
mains of the Fort but ruins The Glen
dale brought up $50 bales of cotton for
CINCINNATI. She brings no papers or
news from below. A number of steam
ers are LAYING here for the South,
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wAsnrsoros, April 10.


SENATE.
On motion of Senator Howard, reso-
luton was adopted instructlng the Com
mittee on the Conduct of the War to in
quire into the Fort Pillow massacre, aud
whether Fort Pillow could have been re-
inforced or evacuated and that said
Committee be instructed TO report at as
early day as possible,
Earnest speeches were made by Messrs.
Howard, wilson Johnson, CONFESS and
Grimes in favor of strict measures of
retaliation man for man, or two FOR
one
The Senate then took up the bill TO
provide for the collection of direct taxes
in the insurrectionary districts as re-
ported from the Judiciary Committee
The amendments We're agreed to- The
bill was laid over, and the Senate pro-
ceeded to the consideration of the bill
prohibiting speculation in gold and for
eipn exchange, which, after discussion
was passed by vote of % against IL.
HOUSE,.
In the House the consideration Of the
bank bill was resumed, and, on motion
of Mr.. Fenton an amendment was
agreed upon to the effect that the CAPT
tai stock Of the banks under the ac
should be liable to taxation by thu
States at the same rates as that imposed
upon moneys in private hands, provided
| that no State tax should be imposed OF
any part of the capital stock of such as
ISOLATION which might be invested il
United States bonds deposited as Sc
curity for the circulation. The bill wa
then ordered to be engrossed and read
! third time.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-04-21
important SION, Kentucky.

CAIRO, April H.
Another demand was made this p. IN.
for the surrender of Paducah, giving
one hour for the removal of women and
children. Capt. Hills declined to sur
render, and prepared TO meet the antici-
pated attack.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-04-21
More Guerrilla Operations.
CAPTURE OF UNION OFFICERS
LOUISVILLE, April Is.

Benefits guerrilla gang, on Thursday,
captured at Madisonville, Gems. Shackle-
ford, Dacher and Moen, the Provost Mar
shall of that place, and several citizens, all
OF whom were subsequently, released.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-04-21
the SOUTHWEST.
REBEL RAMS BLOWN UP.
SHREVEPORT EVACUATED.
New YORK, April IA,

NEW YORK, April H.
AN z, Nrrer of the LIST has a re-
port III. ., reoels had blown up the
rams Shreveport and Missouri, to PIE
vent their falling into our hands and
evacuated Shreveport
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-04-21
WASHINGTON, April 10.
CpHAnD

. The Pacific Railroad bill was reported
with important amendments.
The disagreement on the Montana
Territorial question came up but was
not disposed of before the morning hour
expired.
The General Appropriation bill was
considered, and after few unimportant
amendments the bill was passed.
The bill for the repeal of the Fugitive
Slave Law was called up and read q
third time, and the yeas and nays on its
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-04-21
the RED RIVER EXPEDITION.
SEVERE UNION DEFEAT.
The Federal Loss Over 1000.
The Rebel Loss Heavy.
OUR ,SIDE REINFORCED AND
THE ENEMY CHECKED.

CHICAGO, April 10.
The Evening Journal publishes let
tiers from the Red River expedition, CIV
ing the details of severe Union disaster
at Pleasant Hill, De:oto Parish, La. Our
cavalry of the Sd and 4th Div, of the
18th army corps, after hard-fought bat
tie, were put to route by a largely superb
or rebel force. Gen. Stoneman was in
command of the movement. The nine
teenth army corps finally came up and
checked the enemy Our loss was over
two thousand, the enemy also lost heavily.
Gen. Ransom, who dhmanded the Sd
and 4th divisions, was wounded in the
early part of the fight. The Chicago
Mercantile Battery lost all its guns and
four officers and twenty-five men. The
letters of the Journal are dated Grand
Ecore, on the 10th and llth inst
SECOND DISPATCH.
CHICAGO, April 10.
The Journals letter from Grand En-
core, 10th inst, says our cavalry has been
driving the enemy for two days, but In the
forenoon of the 9Th, sent back word for
infantry supports.
Gen. Ransom in command of the Sd and
4th division of the 18th corps was ordeLed
to send forward brigade and he did SO.
At noon he followed with the 4th division,
after advancing about miles from where
the Sd division of his command and the
10Th corps were encamped, the rebels made
a stand, and our line, consisting of only
2400 infantry, formed in belt of woods
with an open field in front and the enemy
in the woods on the other side.
Gen. Stone, of Balls Bluff fame, chief of
Gen. Banks staff, was on the field and
took direction of movements.
Gen. Ransom was in favor of advancing
only in force, but his wish was disregarded
After skirmish across this open field fol-
about an hour, the enemy advanced upon
us in overwhelming numbers, estimated at
10000 strong.
Gen. Ransom got all the available troops
to the front and opened on them.
Soon all the cavalry gave way and the
infantry fell back. In a few moments the
enemy pressed up closely. The panic o
the cavalry so demoralized the army thai
| the retreat became a route.
The General did all in his power tt
rally the men, but finding it impossible
! without reinforcements, made every effor
to save the artillery.
While endeavoring to get the Chicago
Mercantile Battery off safely, Gen. Ran
some was severely wounded in the leg
Capt Cyrus Dickey, his adjutant, wa
snstantly killed.
Our loss was heavy-probably 20O0
While the 4th division was falling bach
in disorder, the Sd division, numberin!
only 1900 men, came up and was imme
diately routed. Finally, the 10Th arm,
corps, with 1000 men came up and forme'
in line. They checked the enemy and hell
them until we got all the trains off excep
that of the cavalry.
The whole army is falling back here
where it must wait to re-organize befor
proceeding further toward Shreveport.
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passage ordered, when debate sprang
up, and an adjournment was effected
without further action on the bill.



In the House the Internal Tax bill
came up in the day session as the spec
ial order and very forcible speeches
were made in its favor by Messrs. Nor
rill, of Vermont, and Stebbins, OF New
York The discussion was continued by
other members, but no progress made
In the evening session the Raritan
and Delaware Bay Railroad bill came
up and was postponed for two weeks
The House passed the bill for bridge
over the Ohio at the Falls near Louis
vile.
The bill for the reconstruction of the
Government Of rebellious or seeded
States was taken up, and Messrs Gar
field James c, Allen and Smithers spoke
at length, when the House, at 10 O'Clock
adjourned.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-04-21

Gold.
NKw York. April 20.
Gold closed at 1853.
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Kassan made a few remarks in Its sup
port. After further debate the bill was
passed ..f
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-01-12
FROM THE EST.

FROM TENNEssER.-The Atlanta Confederacy
has been favored by Captain Adair, OF Forests
staff, with the following private despatch from the
Gennral:
SENAToBIA, December 31:-I have returned
with three thousand men for arms On my way
out met the enemy and fought them four days
and repulsed them each day with heavy loss to
taem My loss was light.
n B. FORREST, Major GenI.
On Wednesday, Champ -Furguson, the guerrilla
with small force captured part of the train OF
the Yankee cavalry division on the march from
McMinnville to Sparta. g
From GEN. LONGsTR EET's ARMY.-The Rich.
mond Wing has intelligence from the army under
Gen. Longstrees up 10 Wednesday evening. His
headquarters are at Russellville, and the army
have received orders to make themselves as tom
Portable possible for the winter. Active opera
tions are believed to be at an end for the season.
and no movements being made by the enemy
that threaten the resumption of hostiites for the
present.
The Wing also learns, reliably, that Maj. Gen.
MeLaws has been relieved Of his command, and or
dered to report to the A6jt General at Richmond.
The order relieving Gen. claws, does not impnsn
his courage capacity, as is understood, but is
based on disagreement between himself and Gen.
Longstreet.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-01-12
FROM VIRGINIA,

RICHMOND, January 8-A telegram from Gen.
Lee announces the capture, in Hardy County, of
l25 cattle, l25 mules, and 200 prisoners. The
dispatch does not state who commanded the forces
making the capture.
q ORANGE c. H., Jan Snow fell to the depth
of four inches last night. Weather midcr to-day
and snow Disappearing Blankets aud overcoats
needed for soldiers. No military movement OF
any kind.
RICHMOND, Jan. 9.-At auction sale yesterday,
Confederate eight per cents, long dates brought
liz to III; seven per cents, par; 100000 loan
coupons, 1873, cotton loan bonds, 1855. All bonds
aud stocks sold for full prices
RECEPTION OF GEN. MoRGAN.-Gen. Morgan,
lady and staff arrived at Richmond on Friday last
from Danville. He was received at the depot by a
committee of the City Council and escorted to the
Ballard House, where a number of distinguished Of
icers and civilians awaited his arrival. The next
morning Gen. Morgan, accompanied by the Mayor.
was escorted by battalion of infantry to the City
Hotel, in front of which an immense crowd had as
sembled At noon, Morgan introduced to the
concourse by the Mayor. He came forward amid
prolonged cheers, and said:
.'Fellow- citizens. thank you for this reception,
and hope my future career will prove that am not
unmndful of the honor you have done me. Again
| thank you for the manifestation of kindness
Brief addresses made by Gems. P Hill. J
E 3 Stuart, and others. Cen Morgan then
escorted to his Hotel, where immense crowds hocked
to see him. He is in fine health and spirits
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-01-12
LATEST NEWS.

There is no news of much Importance from any
direction. The main armies are all in winter
quarters, waiting for warmer weather and better
roads. Our troops are said to be in fine condition
and ready for hard fighting in the Spring
1t is expected that there will be active opera.
lions in the Eastern part of this State before the
winter is over In some of the north eastern coun.
ties Beast Butler is expressing THO white people
with his negro troops in an outrageous manner.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-01-12
MA1RIED,

In this county, on the 3lst nit, by John P. Ross,
Esq, Lieut. j. c. Todd of Compeny g, 34th N @. Regi-
ment, 10 Miss Hannah l.. Todd daughter of Mr. 8. Fl.
Todd--all of Meekenbrg county.
In CASTOR county, the 2otb Hlt., by Saml. Black
Esq, Mr. A. G. Carpenter to Miss Catharine Pasour. =
In Dayie county, the LIST ult, DR.. Wln. L. Brown
of MQcksville, to- Miss Mary L. Cain
In Rowan county, on the Goth nit Mr. J Kimball
to Miss Gheen.
At Union c. H., s. c., ON the 18th ult, Col James
a. Goss of Spartanbirg, to Miss Fannie A., daughter
of Rev. Vim. J. Langdon, deceased, late Of the N q
Conference
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-01-12
PROVIDENCE ACADEMY.

The exercises of this School will be resumed Mon
day, January llth.
Terms per session of twenty weeks:
English Branches, $50 90
Classics and Mathematics 40 90
Students will be charged from time of entrance till
the end of the session. but those entering within three
weeks of the beginning of the session win pay from
the commencement. For further particulars apply TO
the Principal. +. Z. KUYKENDAL.
January IL, 1854 3tpd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-01-12
CHARLOTTE FEMALE INSTITUTE.

The next Session will begin Wednesday, Jany
27h and continue twenty weeks Board, per session,
$500; Tuition $50. The ornamental branches an
extra charge.
Each pupil will furnish her towels, table nap
kins and ring pair of sheets, pillow cases Que
counterpane and drinking cop. For circular address
REV. r. BURWELL,
Jan IL, 1864 At Charlotte, N. c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-01-12
TAKEN UP

And committed the Jail of Mecklenburg county, on
the Sd instant, negro who says he is free, and
that he came from Florida, and has been working in
Charleston and Columbia, S. C. He says his name is
jim REID. He has free papers, and 1t is thought
he is runaway slave. He is about % years old dark
complexion, and about feet 10 inches high. II any
one claims this negro his property, he is hereby
notified to come forward, establish his claim, pay
charges and take him away r. N. WHITE,
Ian ~ 1864 If Sheriff.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-01-12
OBITUARY.


On the 9th of July 1863 from the effects ola ound
received the battle of Pa the first OF
july William H. McQuay, in the 9th year Of his age
He member of company Il, 18th n. g. regi-
ment A better soldier in camp could not be found a
drawer young the writer never behed any field
of coEhict-in a word, he performed all his duties
manully. He among the first to stand forth in de-
fence of the South He was a kind afectionate duti-
full son, beloved By all who knew him. few months
before his death he gave himself to God though he
possessed of as much flia affection as any boy
ever knew. He WAS beloved by all his Officers aud
comrades in camp, and long, long will he be remem-
bered among his soldier boys that he left behind.
Though he died among strangers and had no relative
sooth his dying moments: though he died in faith,
his remains lies numbered with the dead Gerys
burg Pa and though young he died a patriot aud
n christian and now enjoys holy rest In that land
where war and pain aud suffering is neither felt
feared.
Nv hope for future years Is fed,
For OH a son much loved is dead;
That noble, cheerful, hopeful boy,
On whom built my hopes of JOY
hope on him in age and fears,
To lean for help in future year,;
But now he's gone and anu left,
Like many others, sore bereft.
He's gone and oh, it pains my heart,
To know that thus we had to part;
ThatI could not beside him stand,
And press. his brow with my own hand.
Twas thus when far yea far away, ~.
To.battles strife he fell prey;
No relative by his bed,
No mothers hand to raise his head.
We think of thee now thou art,
Though hard, oh hard from thee TO part;
Wen think Of thee till called to meet,
Around common mercy seat
What peaceful hours once enjoyed,
How sweet their memory still;
Butthey have left aching void,
The world never fill.
Then Lord support me every day,
And let me ne'er fofget TO pray;
That when die I'll die forgiven,
Aud that I'll meet ny con in Heaven.
pdl AfaHSo.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-01-12
FROM CHARLESTON.

News from Charleston up to Saturday states
that there was firing between the batteries of
any consequence. The position of the yankee
feet is unchanged. The yankees find the taking
of Charleston rather hard job.
1t is stated that our government expects Will
mington to be attecked soon.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-01-12

ANOTHER ROBBERY We learn that week before
last, two men went to the house of w. D. Byram. in
Union county. and ROBBED him of $1,000 in Confed-
crate money and $40 in gold. They went to Mr..
Byrams house after night and called TO him TO open
the door; being admitted they demanded his
money. and. in order TO get it. smashed trunk to
pieces and took the amount mentioned above, which
was all Mr.. Byram had.
The persons who committed this robbery, and
others of similar character recently, supposed
to be either ieserters or skulkers who evading
military service. If enrolling officers and militia
officers were little more vigilant they might get
large number of recruits for the army and rid GER
tain neighborhoods of lazy worthless and danger
Gus class of meA. Every man within the conscript
ago, either in town country. should be made to
show the why he is not in the army. No
good citizen ought to object to producing his ex-
emption papers, or giving satisfactory evidence
that he is exempted.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-01-12

TRAIToR's FATE.-At the commencement of
the war. Emerson Etheridge of Tennessee. a south
ern man, took sides against his people and country
and went with the North In order to pay him for
his treason to his native land the first Yankee Con-
gress under Lincoln's reign elected Etheridge clerk
of the House; but they have now thrown him over
board and elected a straght-out abolitionst in his
place. Consequently he has been writing letters
to a Chicago psper abusing the Lincoln administra-
ton. Emerson's pay small, but his masters
think he ought tdFbe satisfied. Such is the fate of
traitors.