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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-12-22

can go ahead. We have already c.r,.-
ed two boats In the Savannah r,vsr "
prevented their gunboats from com,ua
down. | estimate the population of a.
vannah at twenty-five thousand ana
the garrison at fifteen thousand Gov
Hardee commands. We have not los.
a wagon on the trip, but have gathered
In a large supply of negroes mules
horses, &c, aud our trains ara In 4.
better condition than when we starred
My first duty will be to clear the ARM
of surplus negroes, mules aud horses
We have already destroyed over two
hundred miles of railroad and consumed
stores and provisions that were essential
to Lees and Hoods armies. =,
The quick work made with McAlHstar
and the opening communication with
our neet aud consequent independents,
Tor supplies, disipates all their boosted
threats TO head me OFF aud starye ths
army
regard Savannah as already gained
Yours truly,
". I. SHERMAN
Major. General
The following official report was re
cefyed this evening from Gen. Thomas
HEADQUARTERS DEPT CUxsERLAsp, }
Near Franklin, Dec. 17.-8P.M. (
We have pressed the enemy to-day be
yond Franklin, capturing his hospital.
containing over 1900 wounded an
| about $50 of our wounded In addition
Our cavalry drove the enemy's rea
guard through Franklin, capturin
about $50 prisoners and dve battlt
flags, with very little loss on our sid
The citizens of Franklin represer
Hoods army as completely demoralize
T In addition TO the captures of yeste
day referred to in my dispatch of la,
night, have the honor to report Il
capture of Gen Parker and about q
prisoners of the enemys cavalry in
fight that occurred about s O'Clock la
night.
| Brig. Gen. Johnson succeeded In stri
ing him in the flank just beyond Fran
lin, capturing quite a number of prise
ers. My cavalry is pressing him clos
ly. Gro, II. THOMAS,
Maj.-Gen
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-12-22

The VoIcE OF THE SOLDIERs.--The first
number of this semi-monthly sheet now
lies before US. It's motto is, No Com
promise with traitors-Cheerful and en-
tire support of our Governmental
watchful eye on our Canadian Neigh
bors. 1t is published and edited by the
soldiers of the Sloan U. s. A. Hospital,
Montpelier, VI.
The managers state that they have no
regular editor or publishers because as
soon as soldier is well enough he is
sent to the front, thus making constant
changes. "We shall be glad to have you
write US any news, and records of SOL
diers, events in asoldier's life, &C., and
shall want to hear from all the friends
Of this enterprise, with subscriptions in
closed If possible"
They say: "We are aware that ours is
but a lane concern, but az several of US
lost q leg each at the battle Of the Wild.
erness, we hope that may be an apollo
gy."
We wish them eminent success. SOL
diers are bound to have something go
Ing on; and there might be a great
many worse things done than conduct
ing neat and spirited newspaper.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-12-22

PAssUMPsIc RAILROAD EXTENSION. -
The last Stanstead Journal learns that
movements are on foot tobring the Pas
sumpsic railroad up to the Boundary,
and from thence build three miles on the
Massawippi Valley Road to the Benson
Place. In Stanstead. The Directors have
agreed to furnish the iron and complete
the road to the proposed point when the
finds to complete the grading are forth
coming. If all parties come to the
scratch as is hoped, the cars will be run.
ming to the new terminus by next Sep
tember. sG
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-12-22

Discussion OF THE SLAVERY QUESTION
IN THE SourH.-The Richmond Inquirer
of Friday morning, the 10th, has NEST
important editorial article on the arm
ing of slaves. The editor says: "If we
are prepared to abolish slavery, it will
not be necessary to go to European ma
lions for protection. They will give us
not only recognition, but follow recog-
milton with such intervention as will
secure nationality and liberty. When
ever we are reduced so low that we can
not maintain the contest, then we can
secure liberty and nationality by the
sacrifice of slavery but until we are
prepared to make this sacrifice, it is no
use to look TO Europe for help, either by
recognition or by intervention. We
must fight through unaided either NOR
ally or physically, If we are determined
that the cause of nationality shall be
coupled with the maintenance of slave
ry."
The editor of the Inquirer goes on to
show that Gen. Lee advocates arming
the negroes as an experiment, and says :
"For us this is sufficient. Never will
we put our prejudices against his de-
liberate Judgment and advice. He is a
rash man that does. We hate, detest
and despise our enemy farmore than we
love and. admire slavery. If our liber-
ties cannot be gained but by the sacri-
fee of slavery we are prepared to make
the sacrifice and urge that sacrifice up
on our countrymen. We would not re-
| turn into the Union, If every slave could
be retained to his master, and every
guaranty that human ingenuity could
devise were secured for the protection Of
the institution. We prefer liberty with
free society rather than Union upon the
| secure base of slavery"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-12-22

Orr AND OLA passenger who ar
rived last Saturday night on the Troy
and Boston, train, stated that the delay
ofsome two hours in the arrival of the
train was owing to the fact that the 10
comotive had got off the track. While
running at a great speed the engine
probably struck loose Or broken rail,
and was thrown from the track, while
the cars all remained in position. The
engine ran about forty rods over the ties,
and crossed not less than three cattle
guards before it could be stopped. No
serious damage was done, and as soon
as possible the engine was replaced and
the train moved on.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-12-22

A FoonusH REpoRT.-One of the pro-
pellers running between this city and
New York, via Fort Monroe, reported
the U. s: Steamer Tacony ashore off
Cape Hatteras, and the yarn went the
rounds of the newspapers. We saw 1t
in the Baltimore American. Now the
Tacony went on to the bar at aatteras
Inlet, at low water. and came off on a
full hood. ~ is very common occur
renee, and the propeller herself that re-
ported the Tacony at Fort Monroe, naru-
ly ever went over the bar, loaded, with
out waiting for full tide to get her Off
The Inlet is some - miles distant from
q. .he Cape Of Storms, as it Is termed by
sailors, and these stories cause many an
anxious heart to throb with painful
emotions. 1t is so common--"this get
ting on the Swash, to occasion no
remark In this latitude, -New6e'w, N. c.,
Times. @
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-12-22

New LocoNorIvB.-A new and splen-
did locomotive has just been com pleted
at the Rutland and Burlington Railroad
Machine Shop in this village. 1t is
named the "E. A. Birchard )" was built
entirely under the supervision of Mr.. N.
L Davis, master mechanic, and is the
largest, finest and most powerful engine
owned by the road. 1t is fully equal to
the best locomotives made in the coun-
try, and reflects much credit on its
builders.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-12-22
10 West street, Nov. 20, 1854.

MosrLE.-A newspaper correspondent,
writing from Mobile Dec. 4th, says the
gunboats are lying in full view of the
city, hourly expecting orders for an i'm
mediate attack. Since enteriag the bay
the feet has been busy, by means OF
small boats, in breaking upall the chan
nels of trade to and from Mobile. Pick
ct boats patrol near the city and fortiti-
cations, nightly, and not a day passes
but what they bring of refugees from
the rebel service, and contrabands with
out number. Recently they reported
they reported the sinking Of two of the
enemy's rams-Huntsville and Tusca-
loosa ON account of being caulked
with cotton. Numbers of the rebel tor
pedoes are fshed up. They weigh about
five hundred pounds, and are ugly GUS
toners.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-12-22


The legislature Of Vermont, in ooedi-
eucc 10 the loud and earnest appeal OIL
Z pie .ad IN view OF a plllaging
and mura sruu, lcuision, enacted at It's
lqss session a mu.,,a 'sw which requires
an imme diate organization. The securi-
" and welfare OF the state maniiestly
demanded Such al enactment. 1t would
seem that i.- rGmsttlons would be
promptly and cheerfully met | learn
with surprise that in some towns II IS
difficult to fill the companies required.
Every considerate citizen must acknowl-
sdge that this law is in perfect keeping
with the constitution, and with the great
arst law of nature. The right to self
preservation is the first law Of states, as
well as of individuals. viii any OF our
citizens deny that all able-bodied men
embraced In the law owe their services
TO the state when needed for its security
and Defense Is 1t not the dictate Of
reason that they should spring to arms
when the necessity anses9 Do we owe
no duties to society," Shall we receive
the benefits it bestows without making
sny return I viii men who share in the
projection which our laws afford, who
pa, AXE of the rich blessingsof our hap
pv institutions refuse to rally around
those institutions when in peril Shame
on such base ingratitude, such bastard
Nv selfshness. Every member of civil
society should be impressed with the
conviction that he has virtually pledged
himself to lend his aid in sustaining the
laws and institutions Of the state which
have essentially contributed to his pros
perity and happiness. To violate such
obligations evinces the folly of the Irish
man who refused tobail water out of the
leaky vessel affirming that he was but
passenger--forgetting that he could
not disconnect his fate from that OF tn
shin in which he was sailing. Heavei
forbid that the fair fame OF Vernon
should be furnished by any reluctance
10 comply WIN bisS ASi"iaSihNhN' Va w.
militia law. The law has no rigorous
cruel features, but is liberal aud gener
Gus in its character. Arms, equipment
and uniforms are furnished by the state
aud the soldier paid for his fine. Wha
would be the disgust of our noble, bat
tle-scarred heroes IN the field, shoulC
they learn that the boys they left be
hind shrunk from enlisting into q mill
tia company for the defense of their ma
tive state? When those heroes return
laden with honors, crowned with lau
rels, let them find that the common
wealth they loved and cherished ha
suffered no dshonor from those who re
NAMED at home. Our little state ha
noble record, let it not be married b
any want OF manlincss, courage or pa
triotism. AT a time like this, we wan
no halfmade men-babies intuen's gal
ments,-no we want men who can stan
alone aud meet the demands which til
country and crisis make upon them,
r.. L.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-12-22

tosEEpggArE ArrAias.--The rebel sen
ate Las passed the bill for the conscrip.
ton Of negroes to work on Notifications
and % render other services to the
yebel army. All free negro men between
Ae ages Of is and so are to be conscript-
90 without exception, and receive ra-
lions clothing and SIS per month.
Slaves are to be employed at the same
wages, not more than one in five being
taken ioIn the plantation, and if they
canrot be hired from the master they
are TO be impressed. The numbers au.
sho.ized are $1,000 cast of the Mississip-
pi, and 10000 west OF the river. The
bill p-oyiscs that there shall he no con-
script.an OF negroes in any state where
hera Is u state law against it, which is
Meane to save tae doctrine Of state
rights,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-12-22

DEATH OF MYRoN WIEsLow, d. D., L.
l.. D.-This distinguished Missionary
and Oriental scholar died at the Cape OF
Good Hope, while on his way from In
dia to England. He was seventy-six
.ac> of age, and had ben 70. s.five
years In the service of the American
Board. No just conception Of his valu-
able and eventful life can be given in
this place, and We merely give few
facts cf his career.
DR.. WiLslow came from the old Wins
low family OF New England, inheriting
all their vigor OF intellect and purity Of
character. But recently we recorded
the death Of his brothers. One of them
was the late Rev. DR.. Wins!ow, Of the
Sanitary Commission, and the other
Rev. Habhard Winslow, D. D., the emil
nent divine aud author who died last
August in Williston, vt.
DIR. Winslow graduated at college
with the valedictory, and after q course
of study at Andovor, Mass, sailed In
1879 for Cey,on, where are laid the first
scenes eshis missionary career. He was
q pioneer in the work Of Christianizing
India, and no man has SO impressed that
land with the influences of truth and re-
ligious liberty - has Dr.. W;ns,ow.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-12-22

Nor A FISK SroRY.--Mr. Z. r. Camp
bell did handsome thing yesterday.
He furnished our table with good lot of
splendid brook trout. We want no bet
ter proof that he knows how to suit
every persons palate to nicely. Call
at his Dining Rooms, foot of Center
Street, and you will be equally convinced
that Campbell "knows how to do it' to
your stomach's entire satisfaction.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-12-22
Order from GEN. Dix.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF TIL
LAST, NEW York, Dec, II.


GENERAL ORDER No. 100.
The President of the United State
having disapproved that portion of til;
department general order Nc. 81, cur
rent series, which instructs all militar!
comm anders ON the frontier In certain
cases therein specified, to cross thi
boundary line between the United Stats
and Canada, and directs pursuit into
neutral territory, the said instruction
is hereby revoked. In case, Therefore
of any future marauding expedition
into our territory from Canada, the mill
tars commanders on the frontier will re
port to these headquarters for order
before crossing the boundary line ID
pursuit of the guilty parties.
by command of MAJ Gen. Dix,
D, T. VAN Du2.tsN, A. A. g.
(Offician CHAs. o. JALINA, A. u. y
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-12-22

rs. ELIZA W. FARNHAm.--The death
o. rhis indeiatigablc philauthropist and
4 Sinsuished author is announced.
She died on Thursday Dec. Is, at the
! .dence Of Mr.. 3. r. Voorhees, in New
York, at the age Of about fifty years.
Ii 1874 she was appointed matron Of
the female department Of the Sing Sing
State Prison, in which Office her kind
and judicious efforts in behalf OF the
convicts were productive OF the happi-
est results. In IS49 she accompanied
her husband to California and in 1859
she organized society for the aid OF
emigrant women, large numbers OF
whom she accompanied at different
times to the West and to California.
She published quite number of inter
estins works, the last and best of which,
entitled The Era Of Woman" was pub
ilshed about n year ago, and attracted
not a little attention. She was IA gen
erous, n0ble.hearted woman, fully I'M
pace vita the spirit OF Seif-devotion,
with strong faith in the lofty destinies
OF humanity and chfrishing an ardent
yea for whatever promised to advance
its progress and elevation.
Bar MsE IL 0ruoE.--T'he Evening
Journal tChicago) has leader in depre-
cation Of the choice OF immoral lewd,
Incorporate men for responsible public
trusts, that sc heartily indorse. A IL
centious, Incorporate, loose living peli-
tician is at once an unfit executive or
legislator OF moral, decent, selfrespect-
inc Qeople; and they arc wronged and
y med whenever such one is thrust
them. No righteous and noble
s-ass IS creditably represented by such
a man; and, if he is foisted into office
in its behalf, Ii will certainly discredit
and probably hetray i. Let blacklegs
Az paii3erefe efnv ~ os vice be
represented by tack cronies and Gus
TONERS; but let the Good Cause be rep.
resented by men worthy OF itself.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-12-22

INV 1Ohhp 81
The Commercials Washington spe0
says: ,.v concede
that Savannah must fall. IeseenR -
communication with that city nae 49, -
cut. This indicates the comp'etc 'n'e
ment OF the place.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-12-22

RUTLAND COUNTY BANK. -The direct
ors Of this bank have this day declared
a dividend of Is per cent, payable on
and after the Cd day Of January next
free Of government tax. I
JAMES MERRELL, Cashier.
Dec. 10, 1854. go
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-12-22

MnuTARy.--At the meeting held in
Town Hall last Saturday evening by the
company recently raised by Capt. Burn.
ham, the following officers were chosen
Captaie--S. Z. Burnham,
FIRST LieuteaaRt--Ghas. G. KinSman.
Second Observation-Disclosures c. Clement
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-12-22

PRECAUTIONS AGAINST REBEL INCUR
sIoNs.-An order has been promulgated
by the Secretary of State which makes
it Incumbent that all persons, excepting
those who come under the class of emil
grants, hereafter arriving in the United
States, shall show a passport from the
Consul or Minister of the State to which
they belong. This Is, of course, mainly
Intended to apply to incomers from the
neighboring Canadian Provinces. The
people of the Colonies have their own
judicial and executive, officers to thank
for the disagreeable change in the terms
Of intercourse between the two coun-
tries. The passport is very great nui-
sance we all admit. But it must be
borne with until q different sort of neu-
trality comes TO be practiced over the
border.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-03-19

Fallon's stereoptioon. I'VE tried our bes
IL resist tho auSsolisRs st Bockel Hall las
evening, bat il was no go--snd !, w,lI bs M
same way tonight again. The Slereoptoon
has got the better OF Us aud We cave a. die
crstion There is fascination in I've sngges.
,ions, ends charm 10 ifsilusory shadowS Of
the graad and olden, aud admirable bo.h in
nature and ART, which ara too pleasant TO
forsgo To ghGs upon the real scenes and
objects presented by the Slereopiicnn would
be sarcely more satisfactory thaq the faithful
reflex, while the admiration Tor the wondroua
art which IL 10 nearly miracle, would he
entirely lacking. Aud now, after urqins up.
on all our friends TO see be Stereoplison for
themselves, we pot the subject into hands bet.
ter qualified to deal with it
Letter from John O Whittier We
have been permitted to publish the following
extract written by Mr. Whittier to a gentleman
who invited him to witness the marvels Of ibat
truly wonderful triumph Of optical and chem
ical science, called the Stereoptcon the prop
Orty OF j Fallon, E,g OF Lawrence Iii
said that The evening referred TO in the leIter
is the lirst that Whittier has spent in any pub
lie assembly for many years, What his de
light was can be seen in his own beautiful
prose
u was not able to see thee after the exhibi.
tion Of the Stereoptioon bnt cannot help
thanking thee for the real pleasure enjoyed
in beholding the best works Of art, snd the
most interesting landscapes Of the old world
and the new. The stereoseoplic effect wa.
wonderfully preserved in the largely msgnid
ed pictures The statues, in particular, call
ed forth my admiraion They we're solid aud
rounded forme Of grace and beauty The in.
teriors OF Moorish aud Gothic Architecture
really seemed TO invite ones feet upon their
tesselated floors and under their sombre
arches, or beneath their graceful arabesque
galleries and colonnades. OF tho various
views presented can only refer to the ruins
Of Postum, the Rock Temples Of Egypt, the
Ford Of the Jordan Melrose Abbey, The Alps
aud Rhine-lsnd scenery, to say that they were
most excellent.
with great regard thine very truly,
"JoHS G. Wmr nER.'
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-03-19
WynkOOp's Iceland PectOral.

Diseases Of the throat rheaiAnd pnmoUary organs
are ever prevalent, inaidiOus aud dangerous The
properNes 81 medicine 70 alleviate cure and nproo
these npiRints mHst ha aKpa tOrAnt, anodvne and
invigoratng loOsening the mucua of the throat, and
mpartng tone 10 the ontire system No discovery IN
medical mastered this class OF Diseases
like Dr. wynksop's Iceland Peoto,A. II used with
Iha most Astonishing resu u ia all cases OF bronehit
inhnsnGA, who0pinE cough, dipthere or putrid sore
trost asthma. crSuP, coughs, colds, nervous irr'H
blty, &e,
The Rev J j. Potter eertihes that, ~ have used Dr
WyukOops PectorAl for several years, myself and ~
my family, for severe pulmonary eOmpleintH aud
hAVs recommended u to nauv others and have never
seen lts equal" Rev. !. J. Potter, Brooklyn n. Y.
Hundreds and thousands nj important teAttnionl'
ale could 10 produced, showing s remarkable cures
and thAt u uaVer fails
Uis appssd OF pare Iceland NSsa, Balm Of Oh.
cad, Peruvian Ralsau, hlecsmpane, smtrry, Bur.
doek, and Otper invaluable Grant and tonic In
grsiients. tits harmless, prompt and lasting. In
valids and saR4rars csnnnt afford N neglect trial
RvsrY family should have ~. 10 is remarkable Tor
Ureup. Full descriptions. rscomme ehdAtons and di
raeNona accompany each bottle.
Sold In DAy'Sn bJ ". stewart and all principal
drpRRtsts.
RsruSa a Go. New York. se2adiy
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-03-19

FrHneis Hall, per GuardiAn. Va Nancy HsmemsA 81
al. Case No, fssb, Montgomery Couay superior
Court 10 Partition.
DY virtue Of, Aod In sbsdlraos 70. the command si
ID an order OF sale made by the supsries Court Ol
Montsomery County. Ohio and 70 mo direetsd, viii
oieT Al public sale Al the door Of the Court ouse,
Saturday, dprdS = lsst,
A. tive o'clock IA u said day toe following descrbed
real estate, tO.wt The SOUTHEAST quarter Of secuoh
twenty seven (sT), toWnslhp tao ta range four (tl
r II, Ae Ia Montgomery county, OHIO, containing
one hun red aud dNy nine and slEty alE sAe huAd.
redlh acre., more or less,
SAID premises have been appraised Al my dsllnrs
$50 per and cannot sell tor lees than two hird1
0f said sppraisement
TeFms-One. third rash. one third In o1s year and
eTred payments 20 hear interest aud N ~ secured m
mortgage on the premises.
GRORdE WOGAMAN, phsrin Nest county
H. ProuTa, Attorney. masdeWawts
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-03-19
An Omission, Suggestion, and an II.

An Omission, g Suggestion, and an II.
luatration In the Journals compliments
ry "burkum' Of the Supper and Festival -
given on Thursday evening by the ladies' Of
St Josepb's Church, for the benefit Of their
Boys Sehool---it omitted TO state that among
those who shared the PLEASURES of the even.
ing was one who was a refugee from the per-
aecutions Of Rbolitionists on account Of his
political opinions lie came to Dayton, be.
cause here he knew the Democracy we're
strong enough to protect him in his right 10
free opinion. And there is no other Pgis lett
but this, for the federation Of democratic sen.
iment, aud Tho safety Of democratic citizens
whe,ever the sbolitonisls are largely in the
ascendenoy free opinion is crushed and silent
Fsnatieisn rules the hour, and mob.aw is su,
preme. As the days go by wa shall see wbai
comes Of it. We have seen enough already
however to make the very angels weep, in 9
disrupsed nationality downfall of liberty
a ''discordani, bslligerent" aud demoralised
people
BY way Of Illustrating the times aud the
aAimus Of Abolitouism, we append the follow
ing nsuse sting sentences from the Springfield
Ns0s, printed in q usghboriug city, where
"Unionism' enjoys a lawful ptsdominancs :
1t will be interesting just at this time
"White people do not Usually choose ia
mingle with the blacks they do not, Ia good
tasle, select them as companions, marry them
or live In intimate connections with them -
Neither do they with the rouRbsr class Of the
raw Foreigners, Irish which yearly invade ouI
territory But rhis Is no reason why thsy
should abuse or irample on either class =
/ though Of ia too tAe iaitsr % bsyoad CON
Parisoa ne most diSogrssabis bsstdss being
! dangerous e CUR iHaHiWiiQES