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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-12-29
Guerrillas Routed.
WASHINGTON. Dec

WARRINGTON, Dec. 70.
Early this morning party of guer-
rilias OF Whites command attempted
to cross to the Maryland shore near
Muddy Branch. They were discovered
by the pickets of the LIST New Hamp-
shire cavalry and were driven back one
Of the guerrillas was shot dead. Major
Andrews who commands at that point
is in nightly expectation of raids, now
the canal and river are frozen over, and
has accordingly strengthened his picket
line.
Several days ago portion of our
cavalry secuted as far up as White
Plains, on the Manassas Gap Railroad
Ar coming upon large bsnd o. auer-
riilas, a fight ensued. The latter were
routed with the loss of one Major, one
Lieutenant MORALLY wounded, and If
teen prisoners taken by our troops.
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Frem the Army Of the Potomac.
WASHINGTON, Dec. %.

A letter from the Army of the Poto-
mac says: Quiet continues to prevail.
The weather is such as to prevent any
movement if intended. A large number
of officers are going home on furlough.
Among those who left this morning are
Gems. Gregg, Potter, Ayres, Bragg and
McAllister with members of their stats.
Lieut.. Col. Osborne, division inspector
on Gen. Crawford's Stat, q valuable and
efficient officer, goes home this morning,
having been mustered out after serving
over three years.
Three more deserters are to be hung
o-morrow-John Smith, William Mil
Ter and George Bradley, all Of the 9th
New Hampshire.
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The whig of the 22d has an article on
the dark days of the Confederacy. II
says Hood has been badly defeated, but
he can learn lesson OF endurance from
Early. II his defeat proves worse than
1t has been represented 1t will be the tirst
instance during the war.
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WASHINGTON. Dec. %.

WARRINGTON, Dec, 3.
The Government received q despatch
last night from Gen. Grant at City
Point, announcing that the Richmond
papers of yesterday contain an official
despatch from Bragg to JEFF. Davis,
dated at Fort Fisher, New Inlet, N. c.,
Dec. 81, as follows
1.-THE entire fleet of the enemy is in
sight, but cannot operate, The weather
continues bad. We are able to hold
Wilmington"
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be good and sufficient Propidsd, That saii
guardian or COMMITTEES shall fiie in the orphans
court in said District the official certificate OF the
Judge OF the court from VIII oh such committee
has given sufficient bond 10 account tothe minor
or lunale for al payments 80 made AID pro-
rided t,ather That IN all cases the evidence Of
the appointment and authority OF such Commit
tee or guardian shall be first recorded in the Of
nee Of the orphans court in said Distrie-
Approved March s, 1864,
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IPunLIo-No. 20 !
7
AN ACT 10 constitute Parkersburs. in the state

AN ACT 10 constitute Parkersburs, in the State
Of West Virginia, port Of delivery,
BE IL enacted by ne Senate and House Of R,prs-
ssntatipes Of he Unitsd States Of Ameriea "a CON
0reSs assembled
That Parkersbu'g, in the State Of West Viz
gnia, shalt b., and Is hereby, constituted port
Of delivery. vithn the oolleoti IN District OF New
Orleans and there shall BE- appoin ed a surveyor
Of customs 20 reside at said port, who snail, IN
addition TO his own duties, perform the duties
and re Give IN. AIRY AM enrollments pre-
scribed BY the act 81 Congr - approved on the
second OF Mach, eigt teen hundred and hirty'
one, for importing merchandise INTO Plttsourg
Wheeling, and other PLACES.
Approved March IL, 1864.
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LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES,
Pass.d AZ n. First Session Of the Th'rfv's'ghm
Congress.
fPunI.Ic-Nn. l6.l

lPunIic-No. l6.
AN ACT TO provide for the protect on OF over
land emigration TO the States and Territories
Of the Pacific.
Bs,lrs,oipsd by tAs Strats and Hesss " ksrrsss~-
tsilpss Of lAs Un,ita Ssaf1 q A"'sI1sa :" o0"t'"
ansmbled - a.
That, for the protection OF Cmgrants oy me
overland route 10 the States and IerIitoii OF
the Pacific, tho sum Of forty thousand dollars
be, and the same is hereby, appropriated OUT OF
any money in the treasury not otnefwise hpPro.
priated, 20 be exper ded under The dir eton OF
the Secretary of War; Prorided, That ten thou
sand dollars Of said appropriation shall be APP
Piled 10 tie protection OF enrgrants ON the reute
from Fort Abcrcrombie by Fort Benton, anu Ine
fafther sum of ten thousand dollars OF said ap-
,pro pristion shall be applied TO the protection OF
emigrsnts on the route from Nio6rarah,, on the
Missouri river, by the valley Of the Ntoorarah
and Gallatin, in Idaho
Approved March 3, 1854.
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The Richmond papers of yesterday
state that on the 23d, twenty-six ves-
sells Of the Wilmington expedition re-
appeared. The dispatch Of Gen. Bragg,
as published in the Richmond papers is
as follows
WILMINGTON, Dec. %.
Twenty.six vessels Of the federal neet
reappeared this morning.
There has been no change since my
last dispatch. This is the latest intelli-
gence received from that expedition.
lSigEed> EDws n. STATION,
Secretary Of War.
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STEAMER GOLDEN GATE,

Savannah River, Dec. 81 FMS
10 Lieut. Gen. U. s. Grant
have the honor to report that have
just returned from Gen. Sherman's head
quarters in Savannah. I send Major
Gray Of my staff as bearer of dispatches
from Gen. Sherman to you, also a mes
sage to President Lincoln
; The city of Savannah was occupied
on the DIST. Gen. Hardee anticipating
the contemplated assault, escaped with
the main body Of his infantry and light
artillery on the afternoon and evening
OF the Goth, by crossing the river to the
Union Causeway opposite the city.
The rebel iron clads were blown up
and the navy yard burned. All the rest
OF the city Is intact and contains 10000
citizens, quiet and well disposed The
captures include eight hundred prison
ers, one hundred and fifty guns, thirteen
locomotives in good order, one hundred
and ninety cars, a large supply of am
munition and materials Of war, three
St ners, and thirty-three thousand
b. OF cotton safely stored in ware
b 5es. All these valuable fruits of an
almost bloodless victory have been, like
Atlanta, fairly won. / opened commu-
nication with the city with my steamers
to-day, takir~ 49, 49, ."rpedoes we
could and passing safely over others.
Arrangements are made to cle.r the
channel Of all distractions,
Yours, &C.,
JIG. FOSTER,
Nfc,
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sentat,ues Of he Tinted States Of Aneriea in Com
oyess assembied.--
That il shall be lawful for any person, appoint
ed the committee of a lunatic, or the guardian of
. minor or lunatic. nv the proper authority in
any State or tne United States, to
institute and prosecute to final Judgment any
suit or &C ion in the courts of the District Of
Columbia az he might h,ve done ii his authority
a. such guardian or committee had been derived
from the proper tribunals of said District; and
such committee guardian may in the same
manner collect and receive any sum of money
due to such lunatic or minor, and may by deed,
duly executed release and convey to any party
entitled to the same, whether by purchase or 9TH
erwise any lands or estates situated in the Dis
trict of Columbia, the property Of such lunatio
or minor, or TO or upon which such lunatic or
minor may have a claim or mortgage, in the
same manner OIL he might have done IL his au-
thority had been derived from the tribunals of
said District PROVIDED, That such committee or
guardian, before sking any conveyance of real
estate or release Of claim, or mortgages thereon,
shall file in the orphans court Of sad district the
ofhciaI certificate Of the judge Of the court from
which such committee or guardian derived Its APP
pontment, that he has given a sufficient bond to
account to the minor or lunatic for all sums OF
money received by virtue of the authority con-
ferred by this act.
payments heretofore made in the District OF Co
Ium bia to the committee CT guardian Of luna
ito OF the guardian Of q minor duly appointed at
the domicile Of the lunatic or minor out of the
District Of Columbia, in the United States, shall
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-02-29

An Advance to tho Rhine Frontier Look
I'D For.

An Advance to tho EtnIme FrOmehSh ASOOA~
ed For.
Paris Feb l2) correspondence OF Londen Times.1
Tho freedom OF the press the debates 10 the Senate
are at this moment, however, OF shghs considerston
compared with the aspect Of AFFAIRS In the North To
public intense anxiety as 70 the conduct Of sh0
French government the complications, which seem 70
increase every day-almost every hour hcy who per-
keep out Of them do conceal their fears now That
Will not be possible for her to do We hcar on prOeeU o.
sending corps ddrn,ee the eastern frontier spoke
days ago OF the Marsha whose advice the Empey0
wished 70 have. IL IN said that the provailtn4
opinion OF those high authorities 10 Tint 0tY
OF assurances will be given that nothing menac
Ing Ia meant to Germany, but yet Germany win NOS
hear OF II without some emotion. While tho Germans
dsnember neighbor TO complete their frontier, they
can hardly complain OF France wishing 10 round herB Oh
aso.
[Paris Deb 10y correspondence OF London Times.1
Napoleons sdviaers tempters urge that II, in
stead OF being divided hitherto, Germany W
ceGtraied under the power IL direction OF Austria
and Prussia the only counerpose for France against
two great Powers an riDg probably the senti-
ments towards her, viii be in Tho complete
and they seem 10 have repudated but on tho
solid basis or nationates Italy, no is told, 10
ready and awaiting the first signal from Paris TO perfect
her nncatoD Poland still struggles on with tho hope
OF her complete reconstruction while a Scandinavian
kingdom and confederation or the Danuban States
would give France vast advantage over Russia and
Germany Treaties being torn in pieces as thoy are
each Power has right 10 look to It's own interests.
Such the reflections which said to often to
the kmperors mind, and which are not always kept
secret from who approach him. What thoy may
end in il ia hard say His Majesty Ii known 70 hes-
except when the carrying Of II oul il proved 70 be
impossible
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The Latest Markets.
MONEY! MARKErg.

LONDON, Feb. lS--Evening
Colsos for money, 90Xc. Ole Illinois Central shares,
"a . 22 discount; Erie shares, 90 ca.
LONDON, Feb. ~, 1864.
Consols after official hours yesterday closed at 81 X
The Paris Bourse closed heavy Saturday. Rentss,
66r. 35
FRANKFORT, Feb. 10, 1854.
The Bank Of Frankfort reduced s Of discount
10 per cent
ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. -, 1854.
the bank rate liz reduced to pcr cent
LIVERPOOL MARKETS.
LIVERPOOL, Feb. 13-Evening.
The sales OF cotton o-day 900 bales, including
1000 spectators and exporters The market b un-
changed.
Breadstufns very dull, but steady.
Provisions were quiet and steady.
Produce quiet and steady.
HAvRR COTTON MARKKF.
HAvRH, Feb. ~, 1854.
The cotton market opened hrmer; but closed inactive
and tending downward. Sales Of the week 1900 baDee;
stock "a 900 bales New Orleans tres ordnairs soar o.
bas 8lH.
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Ensls1 diplomacy Denounced on
the Continent.
Dsslsh Cruisers Capture o PussiaR Vessel
OF the English Coast.
Speeches Of Earl Russell and Lord Pal.
Derston ON the Seizure Of the Rams
and American Captures at Sea.
TIE AMERICAN PRlvATEERS
Ass Aes 10.

By the Asia at this port, have from Europe TO
No 18th Of February The points OF the intelligence
appeared 10 the HERALD yesterday morning Our special
correspondence from London Paris and Berlin with the
compilation from English hles given to-day, contain
very mpor liant and interesting details.
APrussian equadronconsisting OF the steamer Preus
soher Adler A. Commander Kass; gunboat Basilisk, 2
Lieutenant sehan, and gunboat Bits Lieutenant MAX
-which had put into Caaiz from Malta 70 COAL left
NE 25th Of January FOR the Baltic.
Paris letter OF the 18th inst 10 the London Ne,cs
says.-
viii probably surprise you 70 loarn that Maxzini 10
ssdered for trial (renoye) before French assze court
D0ch however, s the statement of French journal An
Indictment has been framed against Mazzni as accom-
Rce Of the four Italians Greco mperatori frabucco and
Asio, IN plot against the Emperors nfe. French
pronounoing awful sentences against them even en-
lsudlng TO death But such mere mockery
- whenever she accused party chooses 70 appear he
snstlod 70 O new trial.
me Haymarket theatre London Was closed on The 9th
~ In consequence Of Mr. sotherns inability 70 per.
Sn he having fallen from hs horse and dislocatsd biz
collar bono
On datss from Japan are " December II, and they
9ns Vie Information that The Prince Of Datsums had
yasa the Indemnity demanded Of him on account q The
nnrdes Of Nr. Richardson with this md tbs 1inss's
svn assurance that he will do his best 70 discover ths
n4derers and bring them 70 Justice Colonel Neao the
hah representative, has expressed himself satisned.
von the West Coast Of Africa learn That trade Was
seped at the Oameroons me horrible practice Of human
0snnse had been resumed. From Bonny We learn that
- trade Of several supercargoes IN the river had been
spped by King People, owing 70 shelr resisting bis de-
0aas fer Increased the shipping cape Coast
asas report that Ne Ashantses continued N
wy excited, turbulent state
Letters from Mazgan and Tanger report that great
Suotion Of life and property had been caused Morocco
~ the explosion Of magazine containing 400 suinals Of
gunpovdsr We are glad TO learn (says the Gibraltar
&s0~ics) that no fears for the safety Of Sr Moses
hoatenore need be entertained this account since the
ascAent happened before hts arrival In the susan's
0pisal.
hero Galway steamer the 1otb OF ebruary
NE steamer Pennsylvania loft Liverpool February
= for Now York.
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German Proposition TO Recognize the
Duke OF AuRuafenburR.

BY letters from Frhnkort We learn that The HAWAIIAN
Minister der Pfordten, 70 in the Federal
Diet, on the 9th instant
J. That Prince Frederick Christian August OF Scheswig
Hosten Sonderburg Auguetenburg be recognized the
legitimate Duke OF Holstein.
q That the authorization gwen by Duke Frederick
WIN Of Hosten TO the Privy Councillor Won Moh ION the
2ls OF November 1882 TO represent him in the Bund be
deposited in tho Federal archives and that an authentic
copy OF the same be given 10 that statesman.
g. That the suspension Of the Hosten ''voce," which
decreed the 2Sth Of December 1863 be done
with and the right TO vote for that duchy given to NJ
Won Mohl
That the right to take resolutions respect Lauen
burg be reserved
g. That the foregoing resolutions be made known the
former (nansh Minister for Holsein and and
also to the Privy Councillor Won Mohl.
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suer and for The orners and builders separately de-

ienders.
brief preliminary discussion took place, the result Of
which that the defenders agreed 20 put In minute
OF denial setting forth that the Information bad In
law and untrue in fact and throwing themselves on the
counirynamely, by appeal 70 jury Mr., Gordon, Tor
the builders, who have lien bond the vessel for
part OF the price, which would be defeated by forfeiture
OF the ship said there several objections which oc-
CURED 70 them and which they hoped have oppor
tunty Of stating, either preliminary debate tho
relevancy or ON tho trial before the Jury Mr.. Clifford
for The crown said the defenders put their pleas
could not pledge himself 10 any particular COURSE but he
could them that obstacles would be thrown
the way OF fair trial Lord Ormdae said that perhaps
II might be desirable that the preliminary points should
be 10 some extent opened upon whether they
could DO disposed OF al once whether the whole
shoad not 70 to the jury.
The case was then adjourned till Saturday.
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z. O. Pearson's Bankruptcy.

TO TIE EDITOR OF THE LONDON TIMES.
In reference the letters Of the assgnees published
your paper Of this day and Of Monday beg behalf
OF Mr. Pearson TO send you extract from the
writer.
To the statements there made Mr.. Pearson adheres.
he mas never said that Of his assanees engaged
or connected with him in blockade running
All tho vstaous Indignation which they have displayed
u ensroly unnecessary. Your obedicDt servants
HARRISON LEWIS, Solicitors for Mr. Pearson.
"a OLD JEwRy, Y. G Feb. IL, 1854
Mr.. Bagey--Now Mr.. Haii Is one OF your assign
eesp Yes
Did be supply the powder shipped board your shipss
Yes
And Mr.. WestmoYeland 70 another OF your gnees.
Did he insure the veesesp e insured vessels.
Only one9 Only one, think.
And the fourth assignee ia Mr.. Samuelson Was he in
terested IN the ships employed IN this American tradet
He was little
Then all these gentlemen who tho assignees
connected more or less with these adventures TO Anne
rca2 Yes.
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on Thursday, the case Of her kaiessy's advocate
against John Fleming and others, claiming The vessel
Pampero seized in The Clyde on 10th December last
under tho Foreign Enlistment act was called AZ Edin
burg, before Lord Ormidalc, sitting No Judge in Ex
chetuer A. In tho case Of the Alexandria the n.orm
ton contains ninety eight counts setting forth the 10
and act equipment fitting out and hing Of she said
vessel that might be employed In the service OF the
Confederate states order 10 commit hostilitIes against
tho United States tho two hostile parties being dos ena
ed md sbe intent and act Of the equipment described
the different counts in great variety Of ways In con
elusIsn tho Information prass for Judgment os forfeiture
Of me chip lie tackle, apparel furniture 10 There vas
large bar appearance being madc for tho crown n uuv
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cert with the governments OF France Russia and sws-
den, and In concurrence, believe with Aus,rla have
suggested such arrangement 10 Prussia We 90 pos
know with what success. (Hiear, hearl
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THE AMERICAN QUESTION.

The Vanderbilt and saxon.
The London Times has article the Parliamentary
debate upon the by the federas Of certain British
ships It treats the alleged murder board the bark
Saxon most serious case and says any negligence
demanding and urging the punishment Of the crime will
be abandonment OF the protection which the state
owes it's subjects.
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The English Pursuit OF the Alaba ma /.
A POWERFUL STEAMER ABOUT TO sAII-eHE MAY
BE A CorsoRT FOR THE PIRATE.
from IDudOu Times Feb


Il WINS currently reported Change at Liverpool on
Wednesday afternoon that in few days the fastest
screw steamers a0oat would leave British port on
cruise after the Alabama This new steamer has been
purchased and beng fitted out at she expense Of
two nrst class English houses-one In London and the
other In this town-both Of whom have suffered heavily
10 consequence Of the dspredatons Of the famous Coincide
rate cruiser The vessel s expected, win steam
three or four knots faster than the Alabama ever could
DO besides being much stronger and when armed carry
ing guns OF such . eabre and construction that tho
chances Of the Alabama being able 10 cope with her will
be hopeless. She will be commanded by man who
has already gained much notorety In connection with
ocean navigation, and in whom Captain scmmes Wi, ind
foe worthy or his steel" The mission OF this new
steamer while will DO chiefly 70 hunt and catch tho
Alabama will also be directed against the other Ccnfed
crate cruers-Georga, florida, Rappahapuock fsbould
the later &c. 70 sea and Tuscaloosa Already barHs
have eft England with Goals for tho new oomer,p
which will DO discharged at two ports which this
vessel vii mako her rendezvous. This steamer, Of
course viii act In conjunction with the federal cruisers
now on The lockout for the Alabama We my here re
peat this action on the part OF British merchants
BY heavy combined and personal loeeee In tho
destruction Of neutral eoods in American bottoms and
also from the fact that hitherto all Oh efforts OF the
federal navy 70 capture the Alabama have boon frucss
Tho Manchester Brams~sr asks, Can this be another
Confederate dodgef"
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Returning soidiers-Relief tor East Ten
nessec.

Boston, Feb. ", 1907
Re enlisted men from New Hampshire regiments, num-
bering four hundred and ny arrived here last night and
proceeded to Concord to-day BY special train
Private subscriptions for the suffering people o. Fs'
Tennessee now amount ~ 1000
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Lord Palmerston ON American Naval
Captures.

During debate the subject Of federal American cap
lures sea, the House OF Commons the 18th inst
Lord Palmerson said hope after the discussion which
has taken place the honorable Member for Horsham will
press for these papers The greater part OF the papers
for which he has moved relate TO questions still pending
or discussion between the two governments and
stated by honorable and learned friend the A.
torney General, injury parties concerned would
from the premature production OF the parers moved for
We have heard this evening the cuckoo cry frequently
urged this House by those who like general assertions
the habit OF bullying the weak and trucking the strong
entirely deny u. The government ANXIOUS on all
occasions the rights and vndcate the honor OF
the country whatever be the method adopt accom-
pish these objects think IL right however, 70 state
with regard TO the government OF the United States
what has indeed been already stated BY my honorable.
and learned friend the Attorney General-that we
hav TO marua heQuty and Independence Of the
tribunals Of the Unef States which have 10 try questions
such hoee under discussion and II 10 but due
the government OF the United States say that they
have invariably received Representations spirit
Of equity and Justice And In proof OF thsfo sh0o hat
when had strong Of ressonsy0nce justice has
done 10 BY ne United St0es-T need only refr 70 Me
case Of the frent- Hear, hear" andIa laughn which
the government Of the United States very handsomely
rights they did deny Therefore think II prejudi
cia the good understanding between the two govern
mente which on good terms, that we should here
cuee foreign government OF what ia not guilty, and
express instruct OF s equity and fairness when nothing
has occurred 20 justify US In making these imputatons
Hear think only right, IN regard 70 he gorernyent
dud rtbnal Of the United N0tcs to declare that such accu-
snf,ows ara t and thai nofAtno has occurred
rant hc,a (Cheers.)
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Our Panama Correspondence.

PANAMA, FEB. IL, 1853.
The Pacific Mail Steamship Company's steamer 81.
Louis, Captain Hudson, from San Francisco the Sd
instant, arrived this morning at seven O'Clock She
brings two hundred and eghtytwo passengers and the
following enormous shipment OF treasure-the heaviest
hat has arrival Tor n verv long time
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THE LATEST NEWS.

REsDsBuRo, Feb IL, 1894.
The Danes on the 10th were posted abou, an hours
march from Duppel.
LIVERPOOL, Feb. 10, 1854.
is stated that Prussia refused the armistiee pro-
posed by the great Powers.