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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-08-04

FAST DAY.-Our readers will perceive
by notice in our columns that the bu.
siness men OF Brandon, have agreed TO
close their places of business on Thurs
day next. We respectfully suggest that
this is an example eminently worthy of
imitation. If all loyal men through
out the country who theoretically ac-
knowledge the existence of an overrul.
ing Providence, would take time to con-
slider thoughtfully their dependence up
on him, and would meet in their houses
of worship for appropriate religious
exercises, the moral effect could not but
be salutary. 1t would give tone to the
general feeling calm the turbulence of
passion, strengthen the hopes of the
wayering and deepen the impressions
of individual responsibility.
This not is all. We trust that there
are few, comparatively, that say openly
with the wicked ones of old, Who is the
Lord that we should serve him, or what
profit shall there be if we pray unto
him. Let us not say by our actions
what we presume not to say in words.
We have the best of reasons for believ-
ing that the united, humble and earnest
prayers of Christians will Be heard and
answered.
N. B.-We have understood that the
different denominations of Christians in
this place have agreed to have union
meeting at the Congregational Church
on the day of the Fast, to engage in ap-
propriatG exercises of worship A SER
mon may be expected.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-08-04

his eye, naturally reminding Col. J-of
his classical readings about the Cyclops
Polyphemus, "cui lumen ademptum,"
the same Davis taking the same Col
onels hand In both of his own (there he
had him) last but not least, the fact
that his bill, which amounted to over
five hundred dollars, Colonel J.
found himself totally unable 70 pay-all
these minute circumstances show most
convincingly thut the mission must
have had a real existence. What that
mission was we know not, We hope
that that will be made known tn Sep
TENDER or sooner
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-08-04
From Cairo.

OAIkOi jury oUs
Gen. Paine, commanding this district
has sent noted rebel o. Paducah into
the country to inform people that for
every outrage committed on Union cit
zens, lives and property, rebel symps-
thisers shall be treated in like manner.
Gen. Paine has directed that none but
loyalists shall trade in the district,
That no banks except those at Cairo
shall pay out money or receive deposits
without a special permit. Also to tax
wealthy secessionists a hundred thous'
and dollars for the benefit of soldiers
families living in West Kentucky.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-08-04

~ We have received pamphlet en-
titled Statement of the Suffolk Gold Mi
ming Co., Gregory District, Colorado"
1t contains about sixty-fve pages, is ell
egantly printed, and embellished with
maps and engravings. 1t gives great
amount of useful information with re-
gard to mining in general, and the ope-
rations of this company in particular.
Stillman B. All9n is President, and F.
B. Webster Treasurer The Treasurer's
office is as Congress street, Boston.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-08-04

WATER MERTING.-The meeting last
evening was called to order by the Mode
rator, Mr.. Harmon, and the notice was
read blythe Secretary, Mr. French, Va
rious matters were freely discussed, but
the principal action taken by the meet
ing was to lay on tie table the motion for
two watering troughs and a vote to
adjourn two weeks to await the result of
dam now being built by the commits
sioners.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-08-04
From GEN. sherman,

NEW YORK, Aug. !
Reliable accounts from Chattanooga
state that on the 22d the rebels attacked
Sherman seven times. The rebel loss
was over three thousand killed We
captured over two thousand prisoners.
eighteen stand of colors and over five
hundred stand of arms The total loss
OF the enemy that day cannot fall short
OF from ten to twelve thousand In the
battle of the Goth, his loss was six thou,
sand and a stand of colors
Our army is on the right of Atlanta
and in good condition.
Our total loss on the 22d was three
thousand five hundred men and ten
guns
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-08-04
Washington Items.
WASHINGTON. Aup

AsHINGToN, Aug. l,
The father of Gen, Sherman died in
this city last week
The receipts for the 7.30 loan TO-DAY
amounted to 81 SOS $50, making total
for four days of s4,S75, $50 or over one
million OF dollars per day. Only the
nearest points have yet been heard from
nor have any reports been received from
the West.
The supply steamer Bermuda will
leave Philadelphia the llth with mails
for the Western Gulf bockading squad
ron
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-08-04
Capture of Six Pieces of Artillery
Interesting from Rebel Sources.

VIEW 7 ORR, August I.
The Posts special states that six
pieces of artillery fell into our hands at
Petersburg, but it was impossible to ex-
tricate them from the ruins In falling
back our troops brought three hundred
and fifty prisoners.
Richmond papers state that Vance is
reelected Governor of North Carolina.
The rebel Gen. Early states that be
has defeated theFederals at Kearnestown
driving them into Maryland.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-08-04
State of Verm ont.
BY His Excellency, j. GREGORY Ss

BY His ExcellenCy, j. GREGORY SMITH,
Governor. A PROCLAMATION.
Whereas the President of the United
States in conformity with concurrent
resolution of the Senate and House of
Representatives, has issued his Procla-
nation at Washington, the 9TH day of
July, 1864, appointing the first Thurs
day of August next to be observed as a
day National Humiliation and Prayer"
and "inviting all loyal and law-abiding
people of the United States to assemble,
in their preferred places of public wor-
ship on that day, and there to render to
the Almighty and Merciful Ruler of the
Universe their homage and confessions
and to offer to Him their supplica-
TONS"
Now. therefore, do earnestly request
the people of the State of Vermont to
a.. 80 said request of the IT,,
dent 10 observe the days thus set apart,
and to assemble in their respective
places of worship, and there penitently
to humble themselves before God, and
to make their supplications to Him, be-
seeching Him to forgive our sins as a
people, to avert from us His wrath, to
bless us with the smiles of His counten-
ance, and to restore peace and prosperity
to the nation.
Given under my hand and seal of the
State, at the Executive Chamber, in st.
Adams, this twenty ninth day of July,
| in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and sixry- four, and of the
independence of the United States the
eighty-ninth.
J. GREGORY SMITH.
By the Governor; Samuel Williams
Secretary of Civil and Military Affairs.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-08-04
A Presentation.

- = NEWARK, n. j., July oU'
E, N. Fuller, editor of the Newark
Journal, who was arrested few days
ago for publishing an alleged treasona'
BILE article, was waited on by delega'
ton from New York this p. M, and pre-
scented with very valuable gold headed
sword cane.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-08-04

SUNsTRoKE.-Mr. Francis Liberty of
this town, while at work at haying
for Mr.. Hiram l.. Cheney, being over
come by the heat, started for home,
An hour or two afterwards a boy
found him lying insensible on the
ground; and as soon as possible the
man was conveyed home, medical aid
was called and he was soon restored to
consciousness. 1t is believed he will
recover.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-08-04
Removal OF News Restrictions.

BALTIMOKBl july -0'
Gen. Wallace has informed the editor
of the newspapers in this city that ~
formation was received last night Wnion
renders it unnecessary to continue any
longer the restrictions on the puDiies
ton of news as heretofore ordefeu, "a
cept so far as it relates to the movement
of troops in this department.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-08-04
Guerrillas whipped in Kennedy.

LOUISVILLE, July 20
The Nashville Union says that on
Monday night, Capt. Bracknal, OF Col
Stokes Tennessee cavalry, attacked
Pomp, Currys gang of guerrillas in De
Kalp county, routing and killing Curry
and five of his men. Curry was noted
guerrilla, and long terror to East Ten
neSSee.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-08-04

LONDON, c. w.

, LONDON, c. W, July 81
A FIRE Saturday night destroyed the
Crystal Block with al the stores, sc.
Loss 100000.
NEW York, Aug 1.
A fire at Centerville, Conn, Sunday
night, destroyed nine buildings, needle
factory, and other buildings. Loss
1876 900.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-08-04
Gen. Howard Promoted.

CINCINNATI, July -
Private advices from Gen. sherman
headquarters announce the asslgnlnenS
of Gen. o. o. Howard to the connlan"
of the army and department of Tenns e,
sea position made vacant by the u, -
cent death of Mcpherson. Gen. h Oa,
ards chief of staff will be Lieut.. vi
Warner, of the Seyenty-sixth OHIO W.
unteers.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-08-04

CAsTLEToN-Edit0rH Herald The Sab
bath school and bible class exercises that
have been adopted in place of the regu-
lar religious services in the Congrega-
tional Church on the afternoon of each
Sabbath, have proved thus far both sue
cessful and satisfactory. Nearly the
whole congregation, young and old, of
both sexes engage in them with appar-
ent interest. The exercises consist OF
prayer, singing, and reading a chapter,
the superintendent reading the first
verse and the whole school i'm unison
reading the next verse, and so on through
the chapter. Remarks are also made by
different persons at every session. The
following Ministers, who have supplied
the pulpit since the vacancy occurred,
occasioned by the removal of DR.. Child,
have addressed the school. Messrs. Ha-
zen of Norwich, Steele of Middlebury.
Francis of Burlington, Hooker of Med
ford, Mass, and Fisher, Agent of the
American Tract Society. These all ap-
prove of the course pursued by this
church. One of them remarked that
only one other church in the State had
introduced this system, but he thought
at no distant day it would become the
general practice of all churches.
Rev. Mr.. Francis of Burlington. after
having filed the pulpit of this church
two Sabbaths with universal satisfac-
ton, has accepted the unanimous call
of the church and society to become
their pastor. His ministrations will
commence the first of September.
DR.. G. l.. Crandall, graduate of Cas-
Teton Medical College, and for a few
years a practitioner here, has Just re-
ceived and accepted the appointment of
Assistant Surgeon in the Soldiers Hos
pital at Montpelier he entered upon
the duties of his Office August LIST.
Lieut.. E. f. Woodward, of the United
States Navy, is spending few days with
relatives in Castleton. He is a nephew
of DIR. A. L. Woodward, who be,a tho
position of Professor in Castleton Medi- |
cal College for several years, and grand
son of the late Theodore Woodward, NJ,
D., one of the founders of this College,
and was the celebrated lecturer on Sur
gerry in the Institution until his decease,
which occurred about the year 1889, !
having filled the place for more than |
twenty years. B. W. B.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-08-04

~ The Windsor Journal and all
others whom it may concern" will
please take notice that the Hon. F, E,
Woodbridge is not an ex-member OF
Congress" and that he is not, never has
been, and does not intend to be, can
didate for the office of Register of the
Treasury.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-08-04
BY TELEGR APH
THE SIEGE OF PETERSBURG
Auspicious Beginning
A Rebel Fort Blown Up.

BALTIMORE, July 81.
We have the glorious news from Gen,
Grants army, by the Old Point boat,
that the siege Of Petersburg has had an
suspicious commencement.
The news received this morning Is as
follows. The siege opened in earnest
this Saturday morning, and at daylight
we blew up one Of the principal rebel
batteries consisting of sixteen guns, and
had carried three tiers of earthworks of
the rebels before the mail steamer left
City Point this morning.
The reports OF the officers of the Old
Point steamer is to the same effect
The news is believed to be reliable. VI
HEADQUARTERS ARMY PoToMAc,
July so.
The great event so long anticipated,
namely, the explosion of the mine
under rebel fort in front of the Ninth
army corps, came off this morning at
40 minutes past fouro'clock.
Picket firing was kept up ell night
and in fact at the time the match was
applied to the mine the skirmishers
were still engaged on both sides.
A volume of dirt was thrown up ris-
ing over three hundred feet in the air
which resembled an immense fountain
OF earth more than anything else.
The Ninth army corps charged the
works at once, driving the rebels to
their second line of earthworks, taking
number of prisonerssa some of whom
were dug out of the dir, badly bruised.
These rebel prisoners state that only
about dozen remain of their regiment,
a South Carolina one
As soon as the explosion took place a
hundred and twenty guns Immediately
opened from our front, while musketry
blazed in one continuous line of fire
along the front of the Ninth and part of
the Fifth and Eighteenth corps. 1t was a
scene long to be remembered by those
who witnessed it.
The smoke from the guns soon OBJ
scured the view, and the first particu-
lars of our success were cleaned from
those who came with prisoners.
Prisoners say we completely surprised
those in their front, they" being mostly
asleep at the time The prisoners also
state that there were four generals in
the Notifications, who of course were bu-
ried far out of sight
One of the prisoners stated that they
were busy mining under our works and
in two days more they would have been
ready to blow them up. We got the
start of them, however, and it is hoped
that ere this reaches you Petersburg
will be in our possession.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-08-04

Presentation. L. E. Chittenden.
late Register of the Treas .ury, who has
for some days past been dangerously I'D
at Washington with M iammation of the
bowels, is fast hecogling convalescent,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-08-04

Coon SHEEp.-Mr. F. L. Uphau, of
Weathersfeld recently refused ar offer
of one thousand dollars for nine year.
ling eve sheep. They are the u borough
bred Hammond and wanted to oo West
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-08-04
LATER.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY PoToMAc, }

July 30-3 D. m.
Reports just in say that we nave pvp-
session of the entire first line of the rebel
works with large number of prisoners.
Our loss in the charge is severe as our
men had to cross an open field to reach
the rebels. The troops engaged were
the 9th corps with the 18th corps sup
porting them. The I'd and 5th being in
reserve.
Firing is still going on with great
fury, consisting principally of musketry.
Gen. Grant and Meade with all the
corps Generals are at the front watching
the progress.
The Heralds Potomac army cores
pondent states that the recent election
among the North Carolina troops result
ed largely in favor Of Holman against
Vance
A correspondent from James river
shows that our movement surprised Lee
who rushed troops precipitately from
Petersburg and Richmond to Deep Bot
tom, where they hold position.
All the roads to Richmond between
the James river and White Oak Swamp
are strongly defended.
On the evening of the 9th Merritt
cavalry gained an important point, but
on the morning of the 2Sth was furious
" attacked by three rebel brigades OF
infantry, and Merritt fell back upon cur
reserves, and then fired and charged on
tile rebels driving them in confusion-
At the same time heavy fight occurred
with Gregg's division, by which we lost
one gun but soon recovered lost ground
capturing some cannon and prisoners.
Kautz is in possession of Malvern Hill
Gibbons infantry relieved the cavalry
| after the above fight, skirmished with
the enemy and took up new and i'm,
portant position on the night of the
| 28th.
| The gunboat Mendoza did excellent
service in the above fight.
Lieut.. Fletcher, Goth Massachusetts,
was captured.
| WASHINGTON, July 80.
| Passengers by mail boat report thai
on Thurday afternoon the rebels in front
| of Petersburg opened fire on our batter
! les Our side soon replied and silenced
| the rebels. Our mortars also opened
fire upon the city and continued to
throw shells into it until a late hour in
the night. Several houses were set on
| fire which caused great CONSERVATION in
| Petersburg. Alarm bells could be heard
ringing for considerable length OF
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-08-04

The notorious guerrilla Quantrell is
said to be really dead. e
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-08-04

DEATH OF WILLIAM B. WHITE.--We
learn from the Troy Press that Mr.. VIII
liam B. White, widely known citis n
of Saratoga Springs died last Fiidg ',
after short illness, aged about fis tv
years. He belonged to the old finn Of
Clark and White, proprietors Of the
Congress Spring.
He saw the large hotels at their
commencement, and was among tls few
of st ong faith who believed that somo
day there would be demand for all tho
rooih 'hey couio anona' ff09 igal in
nothing, he was yet liberal and benevo.
lent, and Saratoga sustains q. 81 we're loss
in his death. He leaves an / interesting
family, consisting OF wi9 and five
children.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-08-04

The MEETING.-The Burlington Times
says that the meeting called to take into
consideration the case of substitute bro
kers, was attended by one hundred and
fifty persons. Carolus Noyes, Esq,
made some forcible remarks relative to
the impositions practiced by the bro
kers.
On motion of Mr.. Charles Miller. a
committee was appointed to take meas
ures to suppress substitute brokera ge,
ankco- operate with the Seleotmen IN
filing the quota of the town. The com
mittee consisted of twenty-on persons.
of which VIM w. Walker is Chairman.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-08-04

VERMONT AHEAD VERY ,ont hoe
!. ser number of aaivn ii approved
land than any other New England state
Of cultivated acres
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-08-04
THE REBEL RAID /!
ChamberSburg, Pa, Burned by
the Enemy.
SUFFERING OF THE PEOPLE.
BALTIMORE. ,July 2

BALTIMORE, July 81.
Prominent citizens Of ChamberSburg
have issued an appeal to the benevolent
prople of the North for aid, Contri-
buttons can be sent to John h. War
rem
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-12-14
MBRRELL &BTGLER
Have just opened large and splendid assort
meut Of
n Z w G Q . u =
at their old stand in Clearfe7d Penn a


They have the bes, assortment OF Hard ware that
has ever been brought 10 this county. which they
gi! sell at she most reasonable prices among
which Will be found a splendid lot Of cuttiery. 70
whiea they invite the special attention Of the
public
On hand assortment of heavy silyer-pIated
Forks. Spoons and Butter kEises- Of tbs best
manufacture.
a lot of pistols Of the best patterns, and other
firearms. Also general assortbe ent of pistol
cartridges; al of which viii be sold at reasona-
bic prices
They continue to manufacture all kinds OF tin
ware, brass kettles stove pipe. etc. which cannot
be surpassed Ia this section ofthe state.
They a 50 have on hand PIttsburg PIows. a
mong which are steel centre lever plows. Also
Plow castings, and other agricultural im pements
I Cook stoves. and PaTior and Coal stoves a gem
e-al assortment and Of the best patterns for sale
at reasonable prices
nishes, general assortment Glass, putty, nails
iron. and castings. great variety; Ia fact almost
anything that may be wanted by the public can
De found in their establishment and at prices that
cannot be beat
Now is the time to purchase, if you desire any
thing IN their line of business. Give them "a call
and examine their stock, and they feel assured
that you can be accommodated.
ber their establishment is or I'd Street
Clearfeld, Pa, where you can buy goods to the
very best advantage. sss.s.s~
Old silver, copper, brass, pewter and old cast
ings will be taken in exchange tor goods.
Ger "a 1888 HFRREIL 4 BIGLEE
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-12-14
NEW STORE AND NEW GOODS.

The undersigned having removed his store to
his New Building on Pine Street. Glen Hone op
posite the Union House. is now ope ming and Of
ferng to the public the largest and best selected
stock of seasOnahle goods ever offered in this
place ard neighborhood, and will be sold at pri-
ces TO suit the times.
His Stock embraces Dry-Goods Notions Hard
ware, Queens-ware, Boots. Shoes, Hats and Caps
Ready made clothing, Paints, Oils Glass. Nails
Bacon, Fish, Flour, Salt Willow, Stone and Ear
then-ware, and Stoves.
OF DRY-GO0DS, he has Cloths Cassimers. Sat
tinetts, Tweeds, Nestings, Flannels, Shirtiugs
Prints, Coburg cloth, Alpacas, De Laines. cling
hams Chintz kerchief Nubias, Sontags Nan
kin, Lawns Linen. Lace Edgings Collars Trim
mings, Brads, Walls, etc
OF HARDWARE. he has axes saws ehisels
knives and forks, locks, hinges, screws, augers.
hammers, nails, spikes, Stoves of various patterns
and sizes fat irons, etc
:. OF GROCERIES, he has coffee, sugar, moas-
ses, teas rice. pepper, cinnamon, cloves, Flour,
hams sides, shoulders, fish, etc.
OF QUEENSWARE. he has tea sets, cups and
saucers cream jugs, tea and coffee pots pitchers
bowls, plates, dishes etc.
OF CLOTHING, he has coats. pants vests un-
dershirts shirts, drawers, neck-ties gloves socks
hats, caps, boots, shoes, etc
All the above. and mum erous other articles for
sale cheap for cash, exchanged for all kinds Of
lumber and country produce
Remember, that am receiving goods weekly
from Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York and
Pittsburg, and that any goods can be furnished
Call and examine the goods and prices and sat
isfy yourselves Of the utility of buying ut
JOHN ROBS0N'S.
Glen Hope, December 2S, 1858.