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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-09-29

The advertising dodge that Mr. Tho
Thumb had become a parient is a hoax

The advertising dodge that Mr. Thos.
Thumb had become parient is hoax
DIR. Henry Niles, who went to Ohio
from Vermont 40 years ago, died lately.
A "Wear-your-last- Winter over coat
club has been formed in Boston. Sixty
to one hundred dollars is the price of
overcoats in that city this Fall.
The National Intelligencer, long gen.
erous feeder at the public crib, has been
cut off its pap, and must shift for itself
now, like the rest of us independent pa
pers.
The Injunction on the New Nation
newspaper in New York has been re-
moved, and Gen, Cluseret will edit and
publish it as an administration paper.
Our frontier foe is half Indian and
hall, rebel. Sioux killed on the Big Blue
river the other day, proved to bea white
man with red hair, after the paint had
been washed of. SOD 81
Over three thousand rebel deserters
have already availed themselves Of
Grants proclamation assuring them of
Il SAAASaA RANeSSoiOH alN CuipiOy tuCHt.
The various New England railroads
show an increase of gross earnings for
the year 1854, but the enhanced cost of
running the trains, with the advance in
the cost of locomotives, cars, the govern
ment tax, &C., will make the net result
about the same as in 1863 e44
AT the last sale of wool in New York
the price dropped twelve per cent. The
bidding was not spirited, and of the
quantity sold q large proportion went
into the hands of New York brokers. g
The Evening Post suggests that
Gen. Jubal Early will now want to
change his Christian name, because it
would be unreasonable to expect him to
be so Jnbal lant now as he used to be-"
The president is reported as justify
ing the removal of Surveyor Andrew of
New York by the fact that "there were
too many holes in his skinner" The
ex-suryeyor takes his removal very kind
ly, and is going to stump New York for
Lincoln and johnson.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-09-29
Loca, and state Items.

Fatal .AccIpENT.-O Saturday eve
ming Mr., Jas. Grady, Of Centre Rutland,
went in. search of strayed cow, and on
yesterday morning at about Z O'Clock,
his dead body was found lying across the
track of the Rutland and Burlington
Railroad, not far from the Centre Rutland
Depot. The body was horribly mutilated,
and from the position and condition in
whichit was found tits thought that both
the night trains must have passed over it
Mr.. Grady was an Irishman, about 3s
years ofage, sober and industrious man
and leaves family.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-09-29

THE FIREMEN's PARApR.--If the editor
of the Courier will take the pains to in
quire of some member OF Engine Com
pany No. l, he will probably ascertain
that it had on in the outset, 600 feet of
hose, as stated in our columns. In re-
gard to the trials, we learn that No. 2,
was somewhat ahead in the I'd as stated
and No l in the 3rd, if there was any
advantage to either side. The trials were
not entered into seriously or with any
view of making them decisive test
either way. II is enough that both com
panies are excellent ones and a great
credit to the village.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-09-29

HORSE SrEALING.-R. p. Pollard Of
Plymouth, had a horse stolen from his
barn last Saturday night.--A man hired
a horse and buggy at ]. H. Phelps liv-
cry stable at Bellows Falls, last week, -
go to South Charlestown. Suspicion was
aroused after he left and man was sent
to follow him. Instead Of going to
South Charlestown he went in quite
another direction, and was tracked
nearly to Newport, N. H., where he was
overtaken, and gave up the team.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-09-29

YANKEE NosHuSs.-The noshun tha'
skeul houses are cheaper tan stai''
prisons.
The noshun that menare better COZ
10 raise than anything else
The noshun that a people who have
brains enough kant be governed by any
body but themselves. t
The noshun that If you kant make a
man think az you do, try to make him
do az YOU think 0W flEs1 rll
\ The noshun tAat the United States Is
liable at emmy time to be doabled but
aint liable at enry time to be divided.
The soshun that Uncle Sam can
thrash his own children when tia need
1t, ,-.yf Ii y i,asr q
The noshun that the Yankees are a
foreordained rase, and kant be Kept
from spreading and striking in, emmy
more than turpentine when it wance
gets luce,-Josh Bill1sJs. .r...,.i ~ ,5b
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-09-29

FHE "SToNRwALL BRIeADE.r-This eel.
ebrated rebel brigade was recruited in
the Shenandoah Valley, and composed
principally Of the sons of wealthy plan
tersiresiding in the neighborhood of Win
Chester, strasburg, Harrisonburgh, and
staunton. The brigade which had dwin-
dled down from 5000 to less than 1 900,
was pretty much all either killed or cap
tsred in the fighting last week in the
shenandoah Valley. 1t ID said that the
brigade has absorbed, since the war be-
Gan, over 5000 recruits.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-09-29

."SrRAws. The book-traders took q
vote at the trade sale in New York,
Wednesday, with this result-Lincoln
48, Mcclellan Z. .,st
Fifteen hundred Minnesota soldiers at
Fort Smelling have sent in their presi-
dental v6tes-12O0 for Lincoln and 400
for Mcclellan.
The sixth corps-the boys who are
winning the victories in the Shenandoah
valley-recently voted for president, and
the footing was, Lincoln $1,000, McClel-
Ian 1000. What campaign documents
they are sending us from the feld!
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-09-29


CAPTURES AND LOSSES AT BERRVyILLR
A special dispatch to the Tribune,
dated Harper's Ferry, Sept, % says
We have captured over $50 commits
stoned officers, of various grades from
Lieut.. -Colonels down. i, ..
The rebel loss in the late fight win
amount to third OF Early's force
He lost nine general officers three kill
ed and six wounded Generals Rhodes,
Lomax and Goodwin who were killed,
were reckoned among the most efficient
officers in the rebel service. Rhodes and
Goodwin, particularly noted for their
dash, the esprit dc corps of their commands
fnlly attested their efficiency as com
manders Their loss will be severely
felt in the rebel army
The number of rebels killed in the re
cent battle, and buried by our forces, is
over 500 All have not yet heen buried.
Some of the captured rebel officers of
cavalry requested permission for their
men, who were prisoners to 90 out and
bury their dead. OF course the request
was denied. They wanted an opportu-
nifty to escape. Thirty wagons laden
with necessaries and luxuries, and four
| hundred hospital tents, each capable OF
accommodating ten men, were sent from
here last night, under escort to Win
| chester. That noble institution, the
Sanitary Commission, will send thirty
| five wagon loads of supplies to the front
! to-day, together with a numerous corps
| of nurses and attendants.
Our losses in. the fight will not be less
than 1000, and may even go beyond
that figure. The enemy's grape and
canister told fearfully on our ranks
and in the repeated charges made by
our men the losses were severe.
The Union loses may be summed VI
as follows, according to the correspon
dence of the New York Herald
Sirth Corps--Kiiled, three hundred ant
and fifty; wounded, eleven hundred.
Nineteenth Corps-killed, two hundred
and seventy five; wounded, nine hun
dred. h
Aymy of Hest PUyiaia. tw'
hundred wounded, six hundred.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-09-29

hRFFER FROM THE ELEVENTH REGIMENT,
The fighting Of September l3M. The Bel.
lows Falls Times publishes letter from
Capt Chas. Buxton, of the 11th VT, da-
ted at Clifton Farm, Va, Sept. 14th. He
says: ' al hte1a ha2 &8
"We went out on reconnaissance yes
terday to the front of our lines, about
six miles to the Opequan river, where
we found the Johnnies in force. Got
there about II A. NJ, when our brigade
massed in the woods and took dinner.
Our front lines were then shout one and
one-half miles ahead, and when We got
there brisk skirmishing was going on!
with both infantry and artillery. At
about o'clock the Johnnies opened On
us with artillery, and the shells came
into our camp in good style. The flrst
went over the trees. The next came
square into our ranks and wounded 1t.
Bedell of battery d, in the leg, breaking
it above the knee, and 10 had to be am
putated. He was also slightly wounded
in the hand. The same shell also broke
Hiram Smiths arm and leg, and his leg
was amputatea below the knee and his
arm. above the elbow. These amputa-
tions were both performed by our sur
geon, DR.. G. B. Park, Jr., the best sur
eyno., 50, tL s.AA1sJ, Guy 'vPiniVii.l Thoco
were all the casualties in our regiment.
There were two men killed in the corps,
one in the 4th Vermont and one in the
o3d New York We returned after dark
to our old camp. Our trophies were ose
South Carolina ,ega,soat eomplsts, being one
colonel and fifteen other officers and one
hundred and seventy three man. don't
think these men look as well as some Of
the prisoners taken before. They are
smaller, some OF them mere boys. We
took one citizen. Found him in bed,
said to be sick. Found a large lot Of
ammunition in his house and we there
upon made him get up and come with
US. Our front lines are very near the
rebs, so that the videttes on both sides
could talk without raising their voices
very much, and we get Richmond pa
pers,
a The rebels gave some rousing cheers
for Mcclellan. think they feel better
about his nomination than the Union
army does. Our regiment is not re-
duced much yet. 1t now numbers 1928
men. Battery has 152 men, We have
had some recruits lately. We miss
Major Flemming very much and wish he
was back with US.
| want to see the North 60 in this Fail
and elect Lincoln, for think he will
/ hold the rebels to what he says, and will
carry his point. We get our mail now
once in three days, and are about eight
cen miles from Harper's Ferry.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-09-29

TIE 9TH VIA letter from Bermuda
Hundred reports the 9th Vt. Reg't at that
place on the 18th inst. . The regiment is
in the 1st Brigade, I'd Division, 18th
Corps, Army of the James. = =.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-09-29

The DISASTER ON THE PENNSYLVANIA
CENTRAL RAILRoAD.--The disaster on
the Pennsylvania Central Railroad,
proves to have been positively fearful
The morning being cold, fire had been
built in two OF the passenger cars and
the doors then locked. The stoves were
upset by the collision, and the cars were
soon in flames. Many of the passengers,
finding the doors locked, endeavored to
get out Of the windows, and were thus
mangled and MANNED for life. Probably
more than thirty were crushed or burned
to death, but in most cases their bodies
are utterly consumed, and cannot there
fore be recognized. OF the conductor
nothing could be found except his ticket
punch. Some of the bereavements suf-
fered are terrible. One woman lost three
children, who were burned in the car
Her aunt was also burned. One poor
boy, who was badly injured, lost his
father in the flames. Many parents lost
their children, and their agony exceeds
the power of words to picture, 5ie
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-09-29

lg- There were prayers at Gen. Sher-
idan's headquarters, Monday morning,
before the fight, and the hymn lined out
by the chaplain was the one beginning
.Early-my God without delay
Ne haste to seek thy taee'' g
which was sung with animation and de-
votion, but before he could finish the
verse. orders came to advance at once.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-09-29

VoTE ON A RAILROAD TRAIN.--A presi-
Dental vote was taken on the Central
railroad, in the train from White River
Junction to Bellows Falls one day last
week. The men voted Lincoln 40 Nc
Clellan Is. The ladies were still strong
er for Lincoln the vote standing, Lin
coln to only Ii for Mcclellan.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-09-29

Jacob Estey's ''institution" at Brattle-
boro, for making melodeons is In "full
blast" employing from As to so work
men, and turning out from 25 to 80
finished instruments per week.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-09-29

CAsuALTIgs.-The only casualties In
Vermont regiments thus far reported -
occurring in the battles of last week In
the Shenandoah valley, are Major Dill
bingham, killed, before noticed in our
colurnns Capt. l.. D. Thompson, Co.
D, 10th, killed, and I'd Lieut.. David g.
Hill, Co. f, wounded.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-09-29

war into Kentucky aud Tennessee, and
desolate the homes of hundreds and
thousands of good people, who only
asked to live In peace at their old homes,
and under the Government OF their in
heritance, But these comparisons are
idle | want peace, and believe 1t can
only be reached through Union and war,
and ! Will ever conduct war purely wish
a view TO perfect and early success. b
But, my dear sirs, when that peace
does come, you may call on me for any
thing. Then will l share with you the
last cracker, and watch with you to
shield your homes and families against
danger from every quarter Now, you
must go, and take with you the old and
feeble; feed and nurse them, and build
for them in more quiet places proper
habitations to shield them against the
weather, until the mad passions Of men
cool down, and allow the Union and
peace once more to settle on your old
homes at Atlanta. Yours, in haste,
w. T. SHERMAN, Maj Gen.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-09-29

THB SKcoHD DIsrRIoT.-In the Second
Congressional District there were only
twenty eight men wanting and draft
for that number took place last Mon
day.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-09-29

MosBY WoUNDED.-Ina skirmish in the
neighborhood of Centreville, Va, a few
days ago, the rebel guerrilla Mosby was
wounded. He received pistol ball in
the mouth, passing through the back
partof the jaw. Another ball struck the
butt of his pistol, and glanced into his
abdomen, infiicting severe wound. In
formation has been received that he was
carried in a critical condition to Rich
mond. ,,t3 e,7
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-09-29

SHEEP.-Mr. II. Chamberlin of Bran
don, recently purchased of J. 0. Hamil-
ton, of Bridport, three. bucks for the
sum Of sll00. lisi
NJ. G. Roundy OF Springfield, recently
sold to Twitchell & Sessions of Middle
bury, twelve eve sheep, such as he chose
to select from his flock, for one hundred
dollars per head one yearling eve for
$3.50. Wiley & Bosworth OF Springfield,
sold to Mr.. Wheat of Putney, oneyear-
ling eve for 5000. user 8at--
Mr.. A. C. Etheridge Of Burke, has sold
from six sheep this season, sixty-six
dollars worth Of wool and lambs. The
six sheep raised eleven lambs which
were sold for flfty dollars, and the wool
for sixteen dollars, making eleven dol
lars, per head for the sheep, and the
sheep left, into the bargain. III
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-09-29

z A SUCCESS. The Musical Convention
at Chester last week was q success
Prot. Bakers method Of conducting it
was especially complimented. ia
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-09-29

THn RouHrH REomENr.-The members
Of the 4th Vt. who have not re-enlisted
are on their way home, in charge Of It.
Col. Pingry. The citizens of Brattleboco
are preparing TO give them . reception.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-09-29

a9' Among the notices displayed at
Mcclellan pow-wow in New York, was
a 'To Your TENT, 0 ISRAELI"
A correspondent Of the Tribune asks
whether this referred to Benjamin, the
Rebel Secretary of State, or to Belmont,
chairman of the National Democratic
Committee
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-09-29

A BEAR CAUaHT-Frank w. Cooledge Of
Plymouth, caught bear on the noun
tain in that town few days since
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-09-29

The BoUNTIEs.-It is stated that Adjt.
Gen. Washburn has decided that all the
members of the Seventh regiment who
have re-enlisted to the credit of Rutland,
apply on its quota under the last call for
five hundred thousand men. We learn
also that there are some sixty others re-
enlisted to the credit of this town, maxi
ing altogether one hundred and ten. Q
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-09-29

THAaKsGIvING.--We are requested to
notice that services of Thanksgiving and
prayer will be held tomorrow Tuesday
at the Advent Chapel West street. to ac-
knowledge thus pablicly the goodness
and mercy of God in recent temporal and
spiritual benefits bestowed upon those
worshipping there. Elder s. G.. Mathew
son Of Castleton, and Elders M. Bat
chelor and H. F. Carpenter of Rutland,
will be present. Hours of servic, / P. NJ.
and at in the evening. W H
An invitation is extended to all.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-09-29

REBEL NRws.-A gentleman who came
from Halifax in the last steamer has q
Wilmington N. c. paper of the 18th,
containing flaming account of Lees re-
capture of the Weldon Railroad, his de-
feat of Grant and capture of large num-
bers of Federal prisoners. The paper was
sent to Halifax by blockade runner, to
be sent to ENGLAND by the first steamer,
to bolster up the rebel cause abroad.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-09-29

NEW USE OF GEoLosY.-The late Dean
Backland is said to have been so inti-
mately acquainted with the properties Of
all the geological Formations of England,
that being one night belated, and not
knowing where was he alighted from
his horse, took up a clod OF earth and
tasted it. He Immediately exclaimed,
"Uxbridgew and proeesded. on his jour-
ney. ,rg f.le 1tg eSeE5e Man
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-09-29

IL Gx.-Gov. Dennison of Ohio, it is
supposed, will be Postmaster General
Blairs successor.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-09-29

fNsrALsArroy The Rev. Lewis Fran
els will be Installed over the Congrega-
tional church in Castleton, on Wsdnes-
day, the 2sth inst. The public services
will be held at O'Clock P. NJ, sermon
BY Rev. w. H. Lord, of MONTPELIER.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-09-29

The only effective Peace Commission
ers - Grant, Sherman, Farragut and
Sheridan.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1864-07-30
The War in Northern Virginia.

The Western part of the State and Balti.
more city were full of rumors on Tuesday
to the effect that the Rebels were again in
vading Maryland The reports since have
been so confused and contradictory that it
is almost impossible to ascertain what are
the true facts. The only facts of which we
are certain, is that after the Sixth and por-
tons of the Nineteenth Army Corps, which
had been in pursuit Of the retreating Rebels
returned to Washington, the Rebels turned
back and attacked General Hunters forces
which still maintained the pursuit. That we
were worsted in the fighting may reasonably
be concluded from the fact that our troops
retreated on Harpers Ferry, and that Mar
tinsburg was again on Monday occupied by
the Rebels.
1t was reported that Capt. Shows Mary
land Battery had been surprised and cap
tured, but there is no confirmation Of the
report.
Col. Mulligan was severely wounded and
taken prisoner.
With regard to the strength of the enemy,
the most reliable estimates of the entire
force composing the recent raiding column
do not make it more than $4,000 or II 900
men. It is now believed that this column
has been reinforced to the extent of 10000
or 1000 men, making the whole strength
of the Rebel force now in the valley and
upon the border Of the Upper Potomac. %
600 or 10000 men of all arms. This force
is understood, in well informed quarters, to
be under the command of Gem A. P. Hill,
Gen. Early having, it Is said, been obliged
to retire from active duty on account of his
wound breaking out atrcsh and he has, it
is understood, been assigned to the com.
mand of the Richmond district
As to the designs of this Rebel force now
on the borders of Maryland flor it is be-
lievcd that up to this time they have not
crossed the Potomac, at least in any force.)
all is conjecture. The most probable view
IS that they will attempt an extensive raid
into Pennsylvania, and by making great
show of strength endeavor to force General
Grant to send away more of his army from
before Petersburg In confederation of tho
opinion expressed as to the strength of the
Rebel force, Gen. Crook reported that the
Rebel line of battle confronting him extend
ed four miles.
As to what Government is doing cannot
be particularly spoken Of. 1t is known,
however, that General Wright is moving
rapidly towards the Upper Potomac with all
the available force at present at his COM
mand. The entire command of all tho
troops, including those under General Hun
ter, has been given to this able General, and
he probably is by this time in position to
give battle to the advance of the enemy,
with a force sufficient to cope with any that
the enemy can possibly have.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1864-07-30
l.)ie0.

HAMBLY.-On the I'd of May, 1864, at
Durango, Mexico, NJ. CLAYTON HAMRLY,
elder son of Thomas G. and Amelia E.
Handy.
TUITION Friday, July 22d, at U. S.
Hospital, at Fortress Monroe, of wounds
received in battle, Sergt. JONI D. TUFT,
of Company l, 9TH Nd. Vols, aged 81
years.
ALEXANDER of apoplexy,
at his residence, in Elk Neck, Cecil co. {,
on the I'd inst, JOHN L. ALEXANDER, ST.,
inthe 4Sth year Of his age.
~ Baltimore papers please copy.
SOWERS.-Killed in front of Petersburg,
Va, June 10Th, 1864, WILLIAM H. Sewers,
Co. G, md Reg. Del. Vols, aged "a
years. He was good and dutiful son,
and kind and aff'cctionate brother.
In youthful pride he left his home,
His country to defend;
And gave his life a sacrifice,
This wicked strife to end
Oh! can think my son is gone,
A son that was so kind and dear;
Oh! can it be so loved a one
My saddest heart no more will cheer.
Kiss for me my little brother,
Kiss my sisters loved so we'll;
When you set together, mother,
Tell them how their brother fell;
Tell to them the story, mother,
When | sleep beneath the sod,
That died to save my country,
All from love to her and God.