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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-05-19

IMPORTANT DECISION verdict has
been rendered in New York Court,
which establishes, so far as that court
is concerned, principle of marked i'm
portance in regard to the liability of
Telegraph Companies for the accuracy
OF their dispatches. 1t seems that a
firm telegraphed to their agents in New
York to sell five hundred shares of
Southern Michigan stock at the morn
ing Board, and buy five hundred Hudson
in the afternoon. The word "Hudson''
was omitted in the dispatch, and five
hundred SouthernMichigan were bought.
The result was heavy loss to the par
ties who had given the order, and this
loss was directly due to the mistake in
the transmission of the dispatch. The
result was a verdict in favor of the
claimants, thus establishing the princi-
pie that Telegraph Companies are res
ponsible, like other common carriers, for
the accuracy with which they transmit
the messages intrusted to them.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-05-19

s@" The sudden changes in the popu-
larity of our political and military
chieftains, lead to the almost mournful
inquiry, What is lasting distinction?"
There are, for instance, not many people
to-day in Boston who care to recollect
the part they bore in the spontaneous
triumph which overwhelmed Gen Banks
on his last visit here On that very day,
that favorite of The people was congrat-
ulated by a friend on the hold he had
upon the public favor. Yes, madam,
saidshe, with his grave smile, "and the
first mistake | make they will forget it
all" His prophecy proves true.-Boston
dagertiSer ~
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-05-19

4 ANOTHER CONVENTIONAL call has
been issued for a convention to meet in
Baltimore June 6, to nominate candi-
date for the presidency and vice presi-
dency. Those who have seen the circu-
lar say that it looks to the nomination
of Gen Grant, Hnt HlU
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-05-19

THIRD DtsTRrcT. - The Burlington
Times urges the nomination of Hon. G.
F. Edmunds of Burlington for Congress
from the Third district. The st. Adams
Messenger is for the denomination of
Mr. Baxter. ..es.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-05-19

The NINTH REGIMENT Ninth
Vermont regiment was at Newport Bar
racks, n. c., on the I'd inst. A detatch-
ment under Capt. Kelly, accompanied
by detachment of cavalry, had been to
Swansboro and captured rebel lieuten-
ant and twenty privates.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-05-19

The STORM OF TUEsDAY.-Durlng the
storm of Tuesday, two barns belonging
to Harvey Joslyn of Williston were
struck by lightning and burned up
solomon Walker had barn struck, two
horses killed and one injured. One of
the horses was quite valuable, being
rated at two hundred dollars. , s~,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-05-19

INCREASE OF CAPITAL. = The capital
stock of the First National Bank of
North Bennington" has been increased
to half million. ...-..
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-05-19

CHEESE FAcroRr.-Eranklin County
is to have cheese Acbory. 1t is loca-
ted near East Berkshire and will be
large enough to accommodate the pro-
duct OF about one thousand cows. One
cent per pound is the charge to those
furnishing the milk for making the
cheese. a.a-
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-05-19

LocoMoTIvEs.--Ten locomotives are
building in the railroad shops at st.
Adams, and four hundred and fifty men
are employed. about 1t.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-05-19

LADIES CovENANT.-The ladies of Ben
nington are going into the movement
against the use Of imported goods du-
ring the war.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-05-19

IEkfEruAL MoTioN.-Inere seems to
be little room to doubt that the perpet-
ual motion question has been solved by
Vermont genius. The Middlebury Reg
lister says; u
Simeon Holton under our sanctum,
has built several wheels after Leach's
invention for Messrs. Wilson and Kings
ley. 1t would be nearly impossible to
explain on paper the entire plan of the
contrivance, but general idea will be
found in the statement that the pow
er Is acquired by perpetual shifting
OF the center of gravity, so that the de-
scending side is always heavier than the
ascending side. The wheel is about one
foot in diameter and delicately hung
TO the side of the periphery of the wheel
are hung twelve arms, which extend
outward and inward. The outer arms
are weighted and when an arm reaches a
certain point in descending the weight.
ed end falls outward of its own weight.
BY series of strings the falling of the
weight is made to act through the inner
arm upon the weights upon the oppo-
site ascending arms of the wheel, to
bring them nearer to the rim and thus
decrease the gravitation on that side
That is the theory and it seems to have
great plausibility. At any rate the
wheel starts when the obstruction to its
movement is removed, and continues to
move-so far as we are able to learn in
half an hours inspection-with no 9th
er power than what we have tried to
describe, and we can give no reason why
it may not run indefinitely. The power
OF it is very small, but it is possible that
such improvements may be made as in
some degree to utilize it. ~
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-05-19

Eg Gen. Webb was not killed, as an
nounced, but wounded in the knee. He
Ia on his way to Washington. oa
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-05-19

up Hon PRIcBs--Messrs. Pond e. Morse,
of Rutland, (the Herald says) sold an OK
a few days since ut the rate of 81 IL cts.
per pound undressed. ~ Exchange.
As we see the above travelling through
the papers, it occurs to us that zone
slight circumstance" might properly be
mentioned for the benefit of strangers.
Messrs, Pond & Morse are proprietors of
Drug and Toy Store The OK sold
brought Sl.75, weighed just two pounds.
and was made of pasteboard.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1864-01-27

.g-.- r1sS Fur; the Staud9.A.
Mr. EDIroR:-In the editorial remarks Of HE Rich
mond Sentinel of the 10Th inst, find the Johnston
resolutions commented or in spirit Of unkindness,
at least Surely the time has not arrived when the
mouths of North. Carolnians and their public pres
SOS are to be- muzzledf The resolutions were
penned after mature elaboration, and when report
ed both in committee md meeting. unanimously
ndopted.. The resolutions sre true in spirit and
letter, containing stubbors facts which defy con.
tradition, and they are endorsed oy nipetsnths Of
the people Of this State. North Carolinans, the
world over are remarkable for their discretion, and
for . sagssjous discrimination between evil and
good, She will not play the part d the fooiI(p
toad and swaliow red hot coal for is pretty looEA
and he WIN expects this of her, wants proper ~
preciatian II the character of her people ~
- The Editor Of the snstast, SisA seeissnt nan.
iers and prolific pen; appears to be, fully fnbued
win tho infallibility Of Bis mAstsr and the EepsN
of Tho adnjpistratoB. h has heHever Aailsa -
show the hlsisy of <Ds rssoausioss staoash be he's
said they cnksised oocusations - veil % trussuf.
The third Is the ;xesolution upon which he hnQ
his otisdisna Il is like q cat in tAs meal tah-
tronbieouns to the rats. The fact il IN. Ar.
SensisA. you have baZtepsd your hberdee fue TIE
smiles AID patronage UR5Ubse in power. The kskd
fesolution. pfoclaims ainst Congress and The ad
uirist,atioD. Does not the record Of Rl61e 4yents
sustain II 80
Tie Ssasinsl has done injustice to. the author Of
ths rssolaueax shas power esdorsed III svsnet
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..Habeas Corpus,

.Habeas Corpus. ss..ssf ,s,ss-
The Richmond WAig Of Friday last containa the;
following notice, and the Eseminer Of Saturday
copies it. Does it mean that the writ Of Aobsds
corpus was suspended BY Congress in secret session
on the alsts If so, We may expect ct any moment
the proclamation Of, the'President announcing the
fact and suspending the operation of the civil law
as long as he may choose ~ ~
Funeral Notics.-Expjredon the Inaernipf Of Jan
uary 81, 1864 of woundsreceived 1t the hands of .
philosopher, HABEAs CoRPus, well known and
highly respected resident Of the Confe1eracy. The
deceased was native Of England, resided for some
time in the United States, but being driven thence
by the enemies Of public liberty, came to reside in
the Confederate States, where he believed every
definitely, if not forever. He was about several
hundred years old when he died. His loss is ire
parable His funeral will take place from the Office,
NJ The learned and Reverend Geo. Fitzhugh will
deliver the obituary discourse Pail Bearers, Messrs
Phelan, Brown qartrell and Barksdala Driver Of
the Hearse, Mr.: Nathaniel Tyler The frieads Of the
defunct and the public generally are respectfully
solicited to BE- present. Green Weepers, eight feet
long, and black cotton gloves dyed in the wool and
imported expressly from Baltimore will be furnish:
ed gratis at the War Department. A mounted guard
Of 1900 choice Plugs will be in attendance to pre-
serve order The editors and employees ofthe Whig,
Esansiner, Mercury, Csnfsderacy, and appeal are
warned not to modest the mourners, or in any way
interfere with the proceedings =
Insert once and send bill to Mr.. Memminger.
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WHERE ARE JUSTICE IND 81 R. Riaarsf

-
WHERE ARE JUSTICE AND OUR RiaHTSf
Nh. Enron Though have been q sn6scribst!
TO youf,papcr for several years have never asked
space IN your columns before. In tAss cosomencs-
ment Of this cruel war, was pursuadsd to voiu6s
teer oy friend who was raising company. who
warned me Of the draft and its consequences stat
ing that if wished to could not hire Substitute
when drafted. So volunteered. In few months
the draft was made and to my surprise uen were
allowed to substitute. Isaw how had been fooled,
but quietly served out my time. / was then clear
from duty being 40 years Of age, but having inquire
ed whetser substitute would clear me for the war;
aud being told yes, hired man 50 yesrs Of sge
ana put MIN in. was poor man and my friends
loaned me the funds To- pay my substitute. Con-
gress then passed the tithing law taking al had
saved to pay my debts, (and have large family
and a, no male assistant) and now upon the back Of
.n's congress requires me to 60 into service again,
there in this : Is the law constitutional e.. -.
IN the beginning of this struggle we were told
Iat we were fighting for our liberties and rights.
where are they now? Taken the wings Of the
Ino.hins-Hown away for ever unless We, as State,
ana people, rise up in majesty and protest against
sncn oppressive acts. In . few months we will
ne IN tue bands of despotism therefore now coun-
sci that something be done to restore peace, and
equality in the land. 1t is well known We have in
if they were properly consolidated and not scattered
over the country in little squads sufficient for every
defence Why then should Congress seek to force
INTO the army, men, who have nearly Impoverished
themselves in hiring substitutes, and who are
orally engaged in making bread.stufs for the sub.
sstence OF the army7 1fone of the men 90 into
the army one third into tie woods and one third to
the Yankees, will we be bene6tteds No. Can We
serve tive massers-can We obey those who neglect
the weighty matters Of honor and Justice?
Mr.. Editor, have served twelve month, 1 have
furnished substitute over 80, and when am told
that l must again buckle on my armor and 90 into
: this cruel w~, while my younger neighbors around
me are exempted without paying cent, l do feel
how can help it2-that have fully satisfied the
demands Of just government am willing to
support the government in the exercise Of its leei
Innate functions and in all proper efforts to accom-
plish the ends for which it was established. but
never can with Clear conscience sustain il in any
sncroachments upon liberty, or upon the letter and
spirit Of our institutions. AS long as it confines
itself within the sphere Of is prescribed duties
will uphold it. but no longer.
- A FRIEND re, JUSTICE.
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RICHMOND, Jan. 21-In the Senate to day highly
Important reports from the military Committee on
the subject of the assignment Of Gen. Lawton to the
discharge Of the duties Of Quartermaster General
without removing Col Myers from that position.
The report covers forty pages and sets forth that
officers commissioned under the Provisional govern
lneut without icing 70 nominated after having con-
suited the Senate on that point and beeH advised by
that body to the contrary. Il alleges that Gen.
Lawtcn has been dischargng the duties Of Quarter,
master General without authority of law; that he
has given no bond and every dollar drawn from the
Treasury on his requisition is illegal The Senate
adopted resolution that Myers is now Quarter.
master General and is required by law to discharge
the duties Of that Office and that Lawton is not au-
thorized Senate not in secret session to day.
RICHMOND, Jan. 28.-The Senate was not in SEES
sion o.day In the House the impressment, bill,
as amended by the Senate; was taken up. This bill
was first passed by the House and has been pub
lshed. The first section repealed that par: Of the
impressInent law which authorizes the President
and Governors of States to appoint Board Of
Commissioners to fix prices, and another section
specified that no impress:nent should be made for
the benefit Of any government contractor. The
Senate struck out both of these sections The House
this morning disagreed to these amendments The
Senate had added section that when local appraisers
decide the amount of produce man shall be allowed
to retain for his own use, the impressing officer
shall have no appeal from this decision. To this the
House agreed, and in this shapethe bill goes back
to the Senate. The bill that all male slaves and
free negroes between Is and so be held for service
to work, on fortifcations hospitals as teamsters
&c, was taken up. II provides that while SO en-:
poyed they shall be titled to rations and clothing,
and pay to owners of eleven dollars per month and
the government to pay the full value if slave
should be killed, die by disease or escape to the
enemy. An amendment was offered that no free
negroes engaged in raising food forage be liable
or forcbly taken. Exemptions have been made in
favor of every branch of business in the country
except the one most needed viz: agriculture, which
was debated till the House went into secret session
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1864-01-27
The Duty of the Press.

NC Duey VI sho Ic8Ss
The following remarks from the Richmond Ell.
ainer will receive the approval Of every real friend
Of tie South. Two years ago the people and the
press Of the South were as free as air. and 1t is
sad reflection that the habeas corpus should be sus
pended and terrorism and mob violence should be
resorted to in order to promote harmony among
brethren. We are all in the same boat together:
If the boat floats we are saved but if it should sink
We will all be lost A conflict between the crew
in the presence Of the enemy can only result in the
most disastrous consequences The Examiner.
says:
"Nothing is to be feared from the INDEPENDENT
utterances of the press. There is no Opposition"
in the nvidious sense CT the word There is no dis
pute about the end which is the same to every true
patriot; that there should b. much debate aboat
the means is not only natural and Legitimate bnt
eminenty useful, Nobody inveighs against the war
as unnecessary; against our separation from the
Yankees as heartrendng divorce of brother from
brother. No respectable ionthal hints at recon
'struction. Blunders in the conduct of affairs are
freely criticised, snd the fulRlment Of repeated
prophecies is often employed to give keener edge
to the criticism; but we have seen no trace of the
malignant exultation which prefers to DO in the
right like Cassandra rather than in the wrong, like
Jonah. The opposition. as it is called, may be hard
to please but the administration is harder to please
Pass bill IKE the antsubstitute bill under official
Inspiration over all remonstrance. The "opposi.
don acquiesce and merely insists that the law shall
be carried cat faithfully that the experiment be-
fairly tried-in short that the government organs
shall have their will and yet we expect our strict.
ures on the evasops Of the law to be as III received
as our objections to the bill itself The government
assumes asbold position late in the day.
1t is true-in the matter of our foreign relation.
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peacsable and unofending citizens. !, And 81 ON
leaders are Conservative, and oil who hEss call o.
z Convention, by direct vote Of the psoPlA aa-@
der these and other ominonss oifcnmstasce& srS
traitors disloyal and Hartford Convention fedaral
ists and tories. Such wanton aud outrageous in
suits as these. under all the circumstances Of the
fase and coming from the sources they do, are not
to be quietly submitted to-espeeiaiiy when so
many Of these FOES to the Rspablic hase. been,
heard tssay they are tired of republican form of
government, and wish to see . monarchy sstab-
lished. x. AGRICOLA !,
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RAbriaH: WEDNESDAY, JAN. 81, 1864

Ma REApr..-on Friday .]ast, in the Confederate
Senate Mr. Orr, of South Carolina, presented 'ns
oredent;.,s Of Hon. E. G. Reade, Of this State sp'
nointed BY Gov. Vance to fi the vacancy OCCASION
Cd bv the resignation of Mr.. Davis. Nj: Keade was
Qualified and took his seat
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1864-01-27

A soldier asks us ii a substitute in the army WIN
is over fifty years of age, will be discharged from
service when his principal, or the person VINO n'ea
him, is placed in the ranks. We presume not
There is no provision in the law for discharglng
.,,tet;tutes Service in the army is pretty mucn
,o Tho lions den-tlte tracks are all to~ards it and
but.few are seen coming oat.
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We see no notice in the papers Of any iinas act'oa
nv Congress on the bill introduced by Mr.. sm''n'
or this Slate, to exempt those principals who are
farmers or producers This is an exeellet'. '''Ae1
and would 90 far, if adopted to reconcile the coun'
trv to the late action Of Congress on the SUBSTITUTE
question.
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Jan. Is, 1884


BOOTED VINES FOR SALE..-FIvE DOL
HI LARS each for the Dorteh grape; ana 9th
srs, enc dollar each. The JET Davis grape BesunssrS
Mofgan and Dortch Cuttings Of these vines, dol
each The Dortch grape commences rpenipE about ths
18th Of August, and psofuse bessst Ciusssrs Isy
large and 6sy about the size Of the Ihis
sweetaad - far superior to tho eeooppernong q as.
Scouppernong to the Fox grape II will bear in
Or three yers. These vines may - Ut planted soe:
November until 2Uth Of March Address ], -
la J. z DORTCH, .- .te4
..'sfps Rocky Mount, y. g.
Jan g. 1884, 8-stsas. 1
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y EADY TODAY.
y EADY TODAY.
TIE RIVAL ADMINISTRATIONS:
Richmond and Washington in December, 1858.
By E. A., POLLARD, +,
Author of The First and Second Years Iof the War


By E. A.. POLLARD,
Author of The First and Second Years fthe War"
Pecatc n"centia nota oporfet ct erpsd ids.
rINIAx. - -
One OF the most extraordinary and powerful political
pamphlets OF the tmes-contaning review of the jeff
Davis party and interesting private history of the
Richmond Departments, &C., DC.
For sale atall the Riehupnd Bookstores.
Orders of the trade at the usual discount These should
be sent in early the edition is limited and great de.
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Price, one dollar Sent to any part Of the C,ufsderaoy
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"PRePnIEFuR OF CONFEDERATE REaD,xa-R oox, -.
Richmond, Va.
Jan. u, 1854. 6-Sk
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Jan. Is, 1884.
NJORTH.CAROLINA,G GRANVILLE COLIN
NJ iY In &anifx llriansl Hill ludlAr r lab4,san

I nsgy III Haa.a I I,..ap ~ ~" 'o1E' II
It appearing to the satisfaction Of the 0our That
son H0rssr JE Of the DESCENDANTS in the abHa
cause resides beyond the Jurisdiction Of this cvns ii
ordered that fsblicstion BE- made in the Worth C6us
Sandrd Tor six weeks successfully certifying the Aid
Aorner, JE, to be and appear Ct the next tern, "
said Court % be held NJ the Courthouse 10 0xa % ~
ssnaf to the sid b Otherwise tss sAie Hiibs
heard szSas and degree pro eSfssso 1ake 70 him.
Cosrtas oxfsa, Ne ins Nssd.yef hsg, 4 D., Yss&
ian; q 1ss<rf. - - = = its q.
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MARRIED.

Near Weldon, n c., on Wednesday. 2ftG inst. BY RIB.
May thsr. term Of happiness never expire,
In Chatham, the 9lst of January, BY E. Fearing.
toa Esq A.. s. LAMBERT and Miss DoLLlE T. BELL al Of
Chatham county.
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n,DMs OF THE STANDARD.

-. If the Standard hcuceforth will be iour oo'-
60, the weekly six months and six dollars for tho
."n;.wseklv six months, invariably in advance owing
condition of the currency and the uncertainty OF the
times subscriptions for longer period than 81.
will not be received. 49,
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IMPORTATION WANrED.-Mr. William Parrish, OF
Kernersve, Forsyth, in this State, requests US to
make INQUIRY for his two sons Jesse L. and .Heze-
kiah Parrish. They belong to company K. e4sh
N. G. troops Any information in relation to them
will be'thankfally received BY their father at ker
nersviue postofice Forsyth county, North Carolina
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II :. NIT true that the people Of North Caroi'na
are disposed to embarrass the common governments
or separate themselves from their co States OF ''s
hand the army or mako dishonorable o7ertures 70
the federal government All they ask is that their
,,bts and liberties shall be respected by the COM
,oon government and that the States, cooperating
with the government shall present at the same time
:, - nailed hand of war and the ungloved hand
of peace They desire that every reasonaoie anu
practicable means shall be resorted to to meet the
common enemy; but they do not believe Judging
by the past, that mere fighting will bring peace Is
there any treason in thiss We think not Are
these views even unreasonable? We think not
Then why are we so prosecuted, and why are our
.,,,o hold nm &c reconstructionists and traitors?