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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-03-31

BUTTER FIFTY CENTS A PoUwD."--
What's the remedy Stop eating it or
eat just half as much. Many have SO
resolved, and mean to carry out their
resolution, until the price falls, which
price, by the way, is the result of CON-
binations and speculations as well as
paper currency. Men who never earned
dollar in their lives by labor are now
in the market buying up all the produce
they can lay hands on, with view SIM
ply Of getting rich. There may not be
human law for this, but it is against
Gods law of charity.-N. Y. Express.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-03-31

ALBANY TO BosToN.-The Albany Eve
ming Journal says that tho Troy and
Boston, the Rutland and Burlington, the
Cheshire, the Fitchbnfgh, Rutland and
Washington, and the Albany and Bos-
ton Railroads will enter into an agree
ment whereby continuous and through
connection shall be secured from Albany
to Boston over those roads. For this
purpose, a track will be laid from the
track of the Northern road, in West
Troy, over the bridge into the Depot at
TROY.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-03-31
BRIGANDIsM.-The Hydepark News
dealer c0ptains tho fnlIoxu;pr

DhiuANDisM.-AHe HyQep8rK News
dealer contains the following
On Friday of last week, the 18th inst,
Cornelius Baker. of Johnson, while on
the way from Montgomery to Belvidere,
at about s o'clock in the evening, wien
about half way through the mile
woods, was accosted by two men in the
road just ahead of him, and ordered to
stop. The night was very dark, and the
place very lonely, and fearing that the
reason for which he was ordered to stop
might not be such as he would approve OF,
he struck his horse SO as to get out Of
such company as soon as possible, when
one of the men said to him with an oath,
You VW stop and made an effort to
seize the reiRs. the other saying "ru
blow your brains out, if you don't STOP"
and at the same time swapping pistol
at him, which however missed fire.
Young Baker said in reply, Blow, and
be id" Urging his horse, he got by
them, when two shots were fired at him,
one whistling in disagreeable proximity
to his ears. After passing the ruffians,
they muttered something, but being in
a hurry, Baker did not stop to learn
what, and left them to try the expert
ment on some more willing subject.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-03-31

sg- From the dispatches of Fleet
Captain Pennock, from Cairo, to the Ma
Wy Department, it appears that the reb-
els did not get possession of the city of
Paducah, being driven off by three gun
boats which lay at that point. Only a
portion of the city was destroyed, and
that was done by the shells of the gun
boats. The rebels lost very heavily, and
finally retreated southwark. Gen. A. P.
Thompson (rebel) was killed. Forests
force was reported at $500 men.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-03-31

The PoRT ROYAL SLANDER.-The Rev.
Mr.. Billings clears himself from all re-
sponsibility for the wicked and cruel
slander perpetrated against the noble
and self-denying women who have de-
voted themselves to the education of the
emancipated slaves of Port ROYAL by
Copperhead newspapers, in thefollowing
letter, received yesterday:
To the Editor Of the NJ Y. Tribune.
SIR: The atrocious calumny upon the
lady-teachers at Port Royal originated
last fall with the Manchester On. H.)
Union, a sheet too mendacious and vul-
gar to merit even contempt. The asser-
tion of the N. II. Patriot, that l "con-
firmed" the lie, is maliciously false; as
not word or hint has ever escaped
my lips to that effect.
Nothing but the foulest political ven-
ON could have induced such libel upon
noble class of women, engaged in a
noble work. 1t is humiliating to feel
obliged to deny the gross and disgusting
falsehoods of an INSCRIPTIONS press
The mulattoes of the south, it is well
known, are compelled to acknowledge
paternity with the "chiyalry" - their
misfortune more than their fault.
L. BILLINGS.
Brattleboro, VT, March %, 1864
We now call upon the Manchester On.
H. Union, and the Concord On. H. Pa
triot, to produce, if they can, any other
authority for the Infamous falsehood
they set afloat. And we demand in the
name of justice, of the New York Her
aid, and other kindred sheets which
have helped to circulate it, to .republish
| this emphatic denial of the Rev.. Mr.,
Billings. Let us see if for once they can
be shamed into common decency.-N i.
| Tribune.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-03-31

out as the thmg grows tedious | will
close with
A CHEF DoUvRE
or Mrs. Foley, who writes to Isaac, her
patriotic husband of prices infantry. /"
Il speckt yu almoste must hev dide
this winter the kold hes ben orfuller
then ever seen in my life befour, and
provisions is nifty scarce, jest wish yu
wood kun HON an tend tn rasin yore
off spring, provision ant heer to be gott,
spin fur eyry mouthful me an yore in
nocent babes gett to eat, nobody wont
tax Confed munney no more fur nuthin,
now Ike i'll jest give you piece of my
mind an that is fur yu to kun HON an
tend yore family befour they starve, you
jest let the seceshers fite it out eff they
want tn, have writ you fore times and
ant herd but wonst shuddent wunder
eff WI was killed now at this time NV
attn, evry boldly is goin over to the
feds. Yu just KUN HON, they all take
the oath and get commisaries rite off HI
eet, eff oil the fules that's left there fam
lilies an fitein wud cum home then pese
would kun rite OFF"
But enough of this to enable you to
judge Of the general tone of sentiment
and spirit prevalent among the people Of
Arkansas. 1t is evident that they are
tired of the war
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-03-31

PROCLAMATION BY THE PRESIDENT
President Lincoln on Saturday, issued
his Proclamation explanatory of his Am
nesty Proclamation, and specifying that
the latter does not apply to the cases of
persons, who, at the time when they
seek to obtain the benefits thereof by
taking the oath thereby described, are in
military, naval or civil confinement, or
custody, or under bonds, or on parole of
the civil, military or naval authorities
or agents OF the United States as pris-
oners OF war, or persons detained for Of
fenses of any kind, either before or after
conviction, and that on the contrary it
does apply only to those persons, who,
being yet at large and free from any ar
rest, confinement or duress, shall yolun-
tarily come forward to take the said
oath with the purpose of restoring peace
and establishing the national authority.
Prisoners excluded from the amnesty Of
fered in the said proclamation may ap-
ply to the President for clemency like all
other offenders, and their application
viii receive due consideration.
The President also authorizes
every commissioned officer in the
United States service, either naval
or military, to administer the oath
of allegiance, and imposes rules for their
government, in the premises.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-03-31

CAsTLEToN ITEMs.-The twoyears' able
and acceptable pulpit ministrations Of
the Rev. Dr. Hawley in the Methodist
Church terminated last Sabbath, and
after being paid the full amount of his
salary he was cheered with surprise
presentation Of well filled purse con-
tanning between sixty and seventy dol
lars; well deserved testimonial from
his many friends.
Josephus Sheldon, young man from
Fairhaven got into a freight car here a
few days since to go to Rutland, and
when the train was some three miles
east of this village, he fell from the car.
The accident occurred out of sight of
any house. He worked his way to the
nearest dwelling, where he was cared
for. Medical aid was called at once, but
that offered him no relief. In three days
he died. Ayoung wife mourns his early
and untimely death.
j. s. Benedict, Esq, made sale of six
sheep from his superior flock, one day
last week, for the handsome sum total
of twelve hundred dollars. Mr.. b. is
one of the most successful sheep-raisers
in this vicinity. M a
Mr.. Azariah Griswold selected fifty
from his flock and sold them for one
thousand dollars. The above were all
sold to Western men.
MIR. II. Ainsworth was offered high
figure for some of his high bloods, but
refused to accept it at present.
u M
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-03-31

IAN explosion in the refinery of the
New York Coal Oil Company at Hun
ter's point, L. l., occurred on Thursday
evening. James Noonen entered the
room where the oil is refined, with
lighted lamp, when instantly an explo-
sion occurred, and the building was set
on fire. NOonen was burned to DEATH
The damage will reach 1000. The
chemical works adjoining, Of Langman
& Co, were consumed.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-03-31

PRoTRAcrED MEErING.-We are re-
quested to give notice that Elder Miles
Grant will hold meetings in the Advent
Christian House at Castleton from the
evening of March 29th till April 9Th,
when Elder Edwin Burnham independ-
ent Evangelist, will commence labor in
the same place, continuing until April
18th. The public are invited.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-03-31

CoAL-The price of coal is likely to
remain high this season, owing to the
greed of the transportation companies.
The Reading Railroad has issued cir
cular, stating their opening tolls for this
season are to be 81 per ton-an advance
of over fifty cents on last years. Their
receipts last year were over six million
dollars, and with this addition to their
rates they will, no doubt, exceed ten
millions this year.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-03-31

HOSPITAL SuPPLIEs.--The Army CON-
mittee of the Young Mems Christian As
sociation acknowledge the following do
nations from Vermont, all of which have
been Forwarded to their proper destin-
alton:
Dorset Soldiers Aid Society, Dbl.
Derby Center l box.
Dummerston, box.
Morrisville Soldiers Aid So. box.
montpelier, box.
Orange, box,
st. Albans, 5packages.
st. Johsbury So. Aid So'ty. 3 boxes.
The Army Committee is acting under
the auspices and in full cooperation
with the United States Christian Asso-
citation.
Will not the friends of the soldiers in
Vermont help them in this work.
Warm blankets, shirts, drawers, quilts
vests, brandy, wine, condensed milk and
food, and dried apples, are urgently
needed
Joseph Story Esq, No. fremont St.,
is Treasurer, to whom money can be
sent.
L. P. Rowland, Jr., Agent at the
rooihs of the Boston Young Mems Chris
tian Association, No 5, fremont Temple.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-03-31

CONTRIBUTE TO THE SANITARY CON-
MIssIoS.-The following is copy of a
letter written by Gen. Dow:
LIBBY Prison, RICHMOND, Va,
Dec. 7th, 1868.
DEAR SIR: This afternoon | had the
pleasure of receiving your kind note of
the 23d of November.
hope the people will not make con-
tributions for Libby prison. BY so do
ing they will be likely to send here far
more supplies than will be needed.
Whatever the people may choose to give
let it be given to the United States San
itary Commission, which will send to us
everything that we shall require, and
nothing will be lost or wasted. The San
itary Commission will distribute its ben
efactions intelligently, at the points
where they will be most wanted.
Will you please have the above pub
lished in Boston, New York and Port
land.
am very well, and in excellent spirits.
Remember me kindly to all my temper
ance friends. am more earnest in the
good cause than ever, if possible, and
when the war is over, which will not be
far of, shall 60 to work as earnestly
as ever. NEAL Dow,
Brig Gen'l U. S. A.
H. K. MoRRRL, ESQ.,, Gardiner, Me.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-03-31

sgAn affray occurred in the streets
of Auburn, N Y, on Saturday afternoon,
between an armed squad of the Invalid
Corps patrolling the streets and a num-
Der of the veteran soldiers belonging to
the 18th Regiment of N. Y. State Volun-
teers. Two Of the 18th Regiment were
shot dead, and two severely wounded.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-03-31

sgThe Ohio House has passed reso-
lutions instructing Ohio Congressman
to favor the immediate abolition of
slavery everywhere by Congressional
amendment to the Constitution. The
same branch of the Legislature has ap-
propriated 100000 for the defense Of
Ohio from invasion.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-03-31

WHITE CLAY. = Mr.. Lafayette Lyons
has purchased of the Elwell brothers,
in SALISBURY, a White Clay bed on
their farm, paying for the same some
$500. The clay is of the very finest
and whitest quality, and Mr.. Lyons
will at once set about working the bed,
which contains an inexhaustable sup
nlv
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-03-31

PosTPoyEMENT.-We learn from our
exchanges received since writing the ar
ticle in this mornings paper, on "The
Baltimore Convention" that our State
Committee which met at Montpelier on
Thursday last, expressed themselves in
favor of postponement of that Conven-
tjon F-nN Nf4
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-03-31

I Gen. Mccallum, Government su
@i,n'elident OF Railroads, on SATURDAY.
sOoA possess.on OF all the unfinished To-
comotlves at the Portland, Me-. eompa.
nys works. They were all untinisbed
(Canadal Company. ''"nu iiunA
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-03-31

e IL is reported that Gen. Philip
sherman, for long time in command of
. division OF infantryin the Army of the
Cumberland, has been appointed to the
command of the cavalry corps of the
army OF the Potomac, to succeed Cen
Pleasonton. 'oA'
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-03-31

sg The Wheeling (ya.) Intelligencer
learns that several prominent rebels, re-
siding at Berkley Springs, in Morgan
county, have been arrested as hostages
for the return of Senator Bechtol and
Delegate Wheat, recently captured.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-03-31

nation of disastrous battle toOur for.
ces on the Goth ult. Our men are in
good spirits taking the defeat rs q mat
ter of course, and hoping that better for.
tune may attend the next engagement.
1t is said the Sanitary Commission
sustained itself well. IL furnished AZ
that was upon the field, no provision for
the battle having been made by the Med
ical Director. We met and provided for
the first wounded, and carried the last
of the field, and when told by Gen. Sey-
mOur that If we remained, to secure the
last load upon the cars, we should bo
captured, our men took the chances, got
the men upon hastily constructed
platform, moved q few miles, and the
engine giving out, the 54th Mass, those
left after covering the retreat, and their
slaughter was terrible, seized the ropes
and dragged it twenty y-three miles into
Jacksonville, our Relief Corps accompa-
nying it.
1t gratified me subsequently, to be ad-
dressed by high official, Your Corps
has sustained the reputation of Morris
Island
Sanitary stock is higher in this mar
ket than gold in New York
We are entrenched in Jacksonville,
and this p, m, all our pickets have been
driven in. Probably fight tonight or
tomorrow. Be assured we shall do
well. Signed,
M. NJ. MARSH,
Chief Insp. San. Com.
Southern Department,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-03-31

Senators Wilson, Sumner, Cola
mer and Revcrdy Johnson, are among
those who will speak ia favor of pro-
nioi'ine slavery by constitutional
amendment.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-03-31

FIRE.-The dwelling house and wood
shed known as the Twist Place in
Weston, belonging to James Abbott, and
occupied by Jared L. Bolster, was de-
stroyed by fire on Wednesday, the 10th
inst, between one and two o'clock in
the afternoon. AS the wind was blow
ing a perfect tempest at the time, but
little of the household effects were
saved.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-03-31

SUDDEN DEATH. - We are sorry to
learn that on the afternoon of Wednes-
day, last Mr. Joseph Pitkin, well
known and estimable citizen of Fairha-
ven, while in the store of Messrs. Adj
ANS & Allen of that place, fell to the
floor, and on reaching him the clerks
discovered that life was extinct. Mr..
Pitkin was upwards of seventy years of
age.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-03-31
LEGAL ANA state Items.

PERsoNAL.-The Vermont Transcript
truly says that "all our exchange papers
regret that +. A. Chaplin, Superintendent
of the Cheshire and Rutland and Bur-
lington Railroads Is to leave Vermont.
He Is spoken of as an agreeable and
popular Superintendent Mr.. Chaplin
assumes the superintendence of the New
York and Harlem Railroad next month. F."
Rutland people, among whom he has re-
sided, will especially regret Mr.. Chapin's
absence, and he will carry with him to
his new field of labor their warmest
wishes for his continued success and
prosperity.
1t is stated that Rev. Daniel 7. Tay-
lor of Castleton has prepared for the
press history of his native town,
Champlain, Clinton County, New York,
in which he has embodied valuable
memoranda of the early history of Al
burgh, Isle La Motto and other sections
of Northern Vermont. This history will
embrace biographical notices and other
matters of permanent historical in
terest.
John Judson, who died in Hunting
ton on the 18th inst, first came to that
town in 1916, where he was subsequent
ly chosen to, and up to within year
or two filled, successively, nearly every
Office within the gift of his townsmen.
He was Constable 16 years and Repre-
sentative 4 years.
George Copley who was murdered re-
Gently in Idaho Territory, was a former
resident Of Morristown in this State
He left wife and child.
The Rev. L. Z. Barnard, recently of
Georgia, Vermont, and of wife whipping
memory, has left the ministry and gone
to studying law.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-03-31

Dr. Marsh, the writer Of the letter, Of
which portion is given below, is the
Chief Inspector Of the Sanitary Commis-
sion, In the Southern Department.
He Is nom Montpelier, and with his
estimable wife, has been most jealous
and useful laborer among our sufferers
before Charleston and at varioms other
points in his Department.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA.
March l. 1854.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-03-31
RUTLAND VT THURSDAY MORNING. MARCH aI s6l

have many Others to the same effect
but as the thing grows tedious l will
close with
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-03-31
Interesting Extracts from Rebel Cor.
respOndemce.

A correspondent of the Cincinnati Ca
zette writes from Duvall's Bluff Arkan.
sas, March 9th, as follows:
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-01-04
THR.CITY.

KILLED By SESJNEL-0n Saturday morning about
o'clock, a sentinel at the Safe Peri.eDIiary-a
member Of the Public Guard, named VIM. A. Godsey-
observed man approaching his beat under the east
wall Of tho encoeue. He hSed the man, who not only
failed 10 give my answer, but continued to ADVANCE
Godsey then levelled his muske and fred oausog the
almost instant death of the intruder who proved to be
sn ex-inmate of the Penitentiary, named William E.
Johnson H. had been twice convc ed and sen; the
Peniendary-he first lime for grand larceny, the sec
ond time for bigamy Wills: serving his last term, he
was transe red 70 tho shoe department Of the nsti!u
ticn, and made such favorable impression upon the
ladies who repaired thher to have their foOtsy ootses
measured, ihs. number tthem signed petition to
Governor Lstcher for his pardon. The pardon
granted, and New Years Day johnson released.
On Saturday he killed. An inquest was held over
the body, and verdict rendered declaring tina. the
shooting was justi6able. -.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-01-04
YANKEE ATROCITIES-LARIRS LY IReMs.

YANKEE ATROCITIES-LARLES IN IRONS.
Tlc "a KEGS de- Gea- Wild made raid into Cam
deE a-d Pasq,oAak eluats NOEsa CArOliRs, with white
and negro toogs. rs caused Confederate solder to
be hanged near EEa5e:s City u0dsS We plea hat he
was guerilla, go,vithsandng he latter are eOmuis-
stoned and leeogl z13 by Gov YaIce as part Of the
Sac force CT North Carolina. O1e os bis negro rOl
dies captured ~ our men, and he ook two ladies'
Mrs. Weeks and Kri. Aus6sn Of Erzabsth City, and
h,d them as hostages for the saioy Of this African
Capt 81 O.t Of she gueras, notified by Wild that
the Ia ties would be Ieltsd the negro was treated,
evaatO h'nsiag. Tlsy we're kept in Handouts undl
taken 10 NOolk, vhes5 they KEEP in prison, under
a negro guarL We state, on tbs authority OF a mem
Der Of Congress fom North CsrOlal that when he Ia
dis taken 20 Norfolk, tie arms OOne o. hsm was
Bleeding fson the t'ghsoeH ofta5 cords With Which
they boacj. u sierra BY wh;oh the COW
Ardly mO1s'eF eaa be captured, sd no measure ty
WI CD the a5o.itoa demon m,y basmads to regsrdthS
ordnary ussgcs c'yEz. I'd warfare y.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-01-04

"6UILTT. OR NoT GULtr."-The Richmond cores
pendent OF the Atlanta Inellgencer says that the au
thor o!the PrEe aoEy being published in the Mag
noHA" CT this city, entitled "Galty, not Guilty" s
0ha'hs Dinitry Esq, refugee irOmNew Orleans, son
ofIhe well known Prof Dimity, formerly U. S. Minister
TO Nicaragua aud Costa r Ca, aud nov a principal
clerk in the Post Office Department Of the Confederate
Government The story is says the Iateligencer, Ger
tainy, as far have read ID of the beat that
has appeared in any literary paper for years TIE
thor may We'll be proud Of the distinction which IL will
CoIfer upon him in the literary world.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-01-04
CONGRESSIONAL.

II he Senate SATURDAY rssOludOn OF thanks to
Gen Robert L.e a.d las ,fi,s.s aud men Of hia
eoumaad, for seryics ,en5srgd 70 he country in
1858 -. va una mousy adopted. A bill from tie
Fnares Commit co Fff-rd mech ree5ed relief 10 the
clerks employed in tie Executive Department, was dis
sussgd as sons l-rg but before being disposed Of the
Senate went in o Executive session
TIE House passed e:giusl bill providing for tie
appointment O. an Assistant Secretary Of the Treasury
for the 'Trirs Mississippi Department Meet Of the
time VS. con umed 10 debating biiIsePored from tie
Committee on Miitsy Airs prOvil.Rg fOs PlsciDg in
The military service persons claiming to DO eiEsnI Of
tis United States, pending which, the House az
i3Urne3.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-01-04
WINTER OPERATIONS OF The ENEMY


Ire maiu ann Is Of both the Abol tionis!s and tie
Co 'Cds5a-y ere reported u be maxi preparations to
90 ato Winter quarters bu tie i1dc .tiOus appsr 10
favOrihe i'm ressOn a the eueay vii cont;ru olive
O2s-a.icrs a q, tai points the Southern eeAs.-
Thess operations vii proSsby 30 confined 0 tie coast
Of N,r.h aud South C.r-hna.
Pspss Of tie former Safe rspgsssn that tee Yankee
forces in tie PaHlco and Ab5marle regOas have been
largely increased vi,hn ssOss time though their OBJ
jects End pr. paal hsvs yet been clearly de-
velsptd. L IS ruao-ei ths. they reiDfcIeing at
NeWbern, .Wssh'rgo1 and Norfolk vita cavalry and
mounted infantry eih The purpose probably, Of raids
in Il n,esior TIE close of the port Of Wilmington,
or Change Of programme for the capture Of Charles
tea may b. tb,ir object. bu il difficult 1t this stage
o. mat ers 10 tOreses VIA. Isis
Let the people Of those gaant States be fra ard the
au hori,'es vglen. They eve cur sympathy, aud We
are assured hat ,tc Co fe5erlie autboEues viii ma
fat i; whenever l is demanded in q substantial form