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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-04-07

GREAT EXPECTATIONS ExPLoDED.--The
rebel leaders are beginning to find out
of how much consequence they are to
the world at large, and the knowledge,
apparently, does not minister to their
pride and self-esteem. Thus, the Rich
mond Examiner of the 2lst begins re-
view of foreign affairs with the follow
ing statement:
although not fiattering to our Con-
federate self-love, it is nevertheless high
ly interesting and instructive, to per-
ceive, in the European journals lately
come to hand, how very minute a part
our struggle for life and honor has in
the eyes of the statesmen of the
Great Powers. 1t was at one time be-
| lieved that war between the States of
North America would SO convulse the
politics and dislocate the trade of man
kind that human nature could not long
endure the continuance of so fatal a
strife. That mistake has been long
since corrected yet even now many of
us are apt to think that war SO gigan-
| tic, and battles so sanguinary, between
two civilized nations, involving, too, an
interruption of the supply Of one of the
worlds great staples Of commerce, must
surely pre-occupy the minds of the chief
commercial and manufacturing coun-
tries of the earth. We find no evidence
of any such anxiety; indeed little or no
care of any kind about us and our af-
| fairs"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-04-07

EITHER AND NEITHER.-A discussion
has been going on in the columns of the
Troy Times for some time in regard to
the proper pronunciation of the words
q either" and "neither The advocate
of the good. old-fashioned "e" sound
for the sci +" in the two words, it strikes
us, gets decidedly the advantage both of
authority and analogy, over the long 81 p"
sound. 1t is not necessary to hurry in
adopting the latter pronunciation.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-04-07
From Fortress Monroe.
FORTRESS MONROE, VA
Anil 1894

April l, 1901.
Editor Rutland Herald Gen. Grant,
Gen. VIM. f. Smith, Gen. Hincks, Gen.
Robinson, Col. Comstock, and Hon. MI
washburn of Illinois, arrived here on
the steamer City OF Albany, direct nom
Washington. The colored troops in this
department, have been reviewed by Gems,
Grant, Smith and Butler.
The rebel commissioner of prisoners,
Robert Ould, and Capt, Hatch, flag OF
truce officer, have been hofe for three
days, endeavoring to arrange matters in
regard to the future exchange of prison
ers. They came down the James River
on one of their own tugs, as far as our
picket boat, where they remained until
Mai. milford brought them to the Fort
on the Winants. They are now engaged
in settling the old exchange accounts,
and arranging cartel that shall be sat
isiactory to both sides. At this time it
is of course impossible to ascertain what
the result of this important interview
will be, but this much have been able
to learn from authentic sources, "that
the prospect is highly favorable" Ma
ny Of the obstacles that have hitherto
existed have been removed, and, rom
present appearances at this point, the
friends of our brave fellows now in rebel
hands, can build their hopes of soon
meeting them, upon firmer basis. 1t
would be matter of great qualification
10 yonr correspondent to announce a
q completion Of terms at this time but
it would prove like many other items of
news; a little premature" The flag Of
truce is at anchor awaiting orders
When the real result can be ascertained
it shall be forwarded at the earliest mo-
ment. WHIT
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-04-07

EXCHANGE OF PRIsoNERs.-A telegram
from Washington says that news from
Fortress Monroe gives the gratifying in
telligence that if the rebel Government
and Mr.. Lincoln respectively sanction
the arrangement just made between Gen.
Butler and Commissioner Ould the pris-
oners on both sides will be Immediately
exchanged.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-04-07

BosToN, April o.
Thomas r. Hamilton and AgneW
Pierce. two young Englishmen, are I'M
der arrest here, on charges of attempting
ia swindle. They purchased some $751;
600 worth of dry goods and jewelry, ana
gave checks in payment on abank where
their total deposits were less than two
hundred dollars. The goods were re-
covered
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-04-07

PrRsoSAL.-Capt.. j. B. Munson, for
merly of Co. C, 14th Regiment, has re-
moved from Manchester to Lansing,
Mich.
Hon. Barbour Lewis, native of Al
burgh, is the Presiding Judge of the
Civil Commission for the District of
Memphis, Tenn. Thos. Fl. Mcleod of
Middlebury is also connected with this
commission. .-.
AT the. New Hampshire election, an
aged patriot, named John Simpson,
whose voting commenced during the
first term of the Administration of Geo.
Washington, went from Springfield, VT,
to Lisbon to vote, unattended. 1t is
needless to say he voted for Gov. Gill
more.
Rev. David Wilson, who was for num-
Der of years pastor of the Congregational
Church in Rupert, died recently at the
residence of his brother in Hebron, N.
Y. During the years of his connection
W1bh phC SuulSh III llC w do HIGHLY
esteemed by the persons under his
charge for his many excellent qualities.
Some person in Orleans County, YER
mont says the Vermont Transcript, has
written and printed a volume of poems.
Failing to find publisher, he learned to
set type and printed it himself Failing
to get it bound, he learned how to stitch
the leaves together and bound it himself.
Poems that appear under such disad-
vantages ought to be good. The energy
which overcame the embarrassments to
which we have referred is certainly COM
mendable.
Capt. f. Dillingham; informs the Free
man of the correctness of the statements
concerning the scanty and poor rations
given to the federal prisoners at Rich
mond, and says they would all ineyita-
bly, starve were it not for the supplies
received from the North. He saw maSG
prisoners who were wasted to skeletons.
and had barely enough strength to drag
themselves about. Many were dying Of
absolute starvation, and others had be-
come 80 weak as to be unable to resist
disease, and so died of sickness and want
Of food. He very naturally is anx-
ious to get back to his old place in the
army, that he may again join in the eff
fort to utterly overthrow this accused
rebellion, which in its origin and pro-
gress has outraged every law human
and divine, and now, with refinement
of cruelty unknown to the fends of the
Inquisition, is killing its captives by the
slow torrents of hunger
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-04-07

REBEL LossEs.-A Chattanooga cor
respondent of the Cincinnati Commercial
processes to give genuine copies of rebel
official documents, showing the rebel
losses since the commencement OF the
rebellion. ....
They are stated as follows in lo6
killed l,270, wounded, 1866; prise oers
2,772, total, 1881 in 1862, kille' 4 l455e;
wounded, AZ ,2o4; prisoners, ses7e total
1885; in 1868, killed, 1921, wounded
$1,000, prisoners, 7l,.zIl, total, lsl 1872
Total killed, 2s,l47, wounded 99,459
prisoners, $3.50. Grand total, 2l7,465
/ Deaths from disease, since the commence
ment OF the wer, 10000. Total rebe
losses, SAT ,465,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-04-07
A Hill to Encourage Emigration.

New YORK, April D.
Secretary Seward has addressed let
ter to Mr.. Washburne, chairman Of the
House Select Committee on Emigration,
recommending the passage of law to
induce emigration. He proposes to ad-
vance to INDECENT immigrants sufficient
money to cover the expense of ocean
transit, and sends to the committee the
extract ola bill to carry out the plan.-..
The bill provides for the appointment oil
Commissioner Of Emigration with
three Clerks, and pledges the labor OIL
the emigrant for the repaying OF the
loan. It also authorizes a reduction OF
the tonnage duties upon emigrant ships,
and requires but one year for the natu,
ralization of emigrants. This bill Will
be reported to the House by Mr.Grinneh
of Iowa.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-04-07

i. Gen Grant, it is said, expresses
himself well pleased with the appearance
Of things in Buffers department. He
says Buffers ideas as to the prosecution
of the war are entirely in harmony with
his own. ~.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-04-07

The st. John IN. B. Globe of Thurs
day says: "The steamer this morning
took away'a great many passengers. It
is enough to make the patriot mourn to
see thesnumber of young men-the bone
and sinew of the countrywide are go
ing off to the States this spring. Can
nothing be done to keep them at home 2"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-04-07

AccIpEHT.-A son of Mr.. W II. Horton
of st. Johnsbury was seriously injured
a week ago by span of horses, he was
driving, taking fright and rushing up
the steep bank between the depot and
railroad street When the carria ge
wheels struck the bank young Horton
was thrown into the air some ten feet
or more and fell, striking with great
force upon his back, on the frozen
ground
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-04-07

VERMONT HoRsEs.-Mr. j. S. Abbott,
of South Royalton, sold to Henry Ward
Beecher, a fine pair of bay Morgan hors-
es, for 5000. Less than a year ago, there
was sold from South Royalton similar
pair for $1,000
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-04-07

sg 1t is understood that Gen. Nc
Dowell will command in California, and
not in the Army of the Potomac, and
that he will go to his post imme-
diately
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-04-07

~ Gen. Grant rntnrnnd f"o'aa ron T.
Iess monroe TO Washington on Monday,
and had long interview with the Pres
ident and Secretary of War. After which
he went to the Army of the Potomac.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-04-07
Large Fire.

NEW YORK, April b.
The distillery of j. c. Dayton q GO,
on Robinson street, was totally destroy
ed by fire to-day. Loss heavy.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-04-07

VERMONT GENERALs.-The vacancy oc-
oasioned by the withdrawal of the NOM
nation of Gen. Brooks viii probably be
filled by the promotion Of Brig. Gen.
Dodge of Iowa. Col. Grant of Vermont
has been appointed a brigadier.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-04-07
nuot,s Of the states.

New York, April o..
A special to the Post says much on
lection is made in the Senate to the pas
sage of the bill allowing the states "
fiji their quotas on rebel territory
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-04-07

BAPTIsM.-0n Sunday, the 2Sth ult,,
the ordinance of baptism was admins
tered to one gentleman and some six or
eight ladies, by Rev. A.A. Williams, at
North Hydepark. A hole was cut in the
ice, and the candidates were baptized by
immersion. ~
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-04-07

PosrMAsTER-Leo Andrews has
been appointed postmaster at Hines
burgh, vice Nathaniel Niles deceased.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-04-07

MORE BeUNTIEs.-On Thursday last, a
meeting of the voters of Morristown vo-
ted to pay 5000 to nine men who would
enlist in the 18th Regiment, and 1890
to thirteen men who have enlisted in
that Regiment without bounty.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-04-07

There are two things which we
should not borrow-trouble and a news
paper.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-04-07

sPKING.-Mud reached its climax we
think, on saturday. vehicles loaded
with the furniture of those unfortunates
who are compelled to "move'' at this
moving time, found numerous sticking
places and long refused to bulge. Yes
terday the mud began to subside little
under the influence of warm, pleasant
sun, and things were about in the con-
dition they were on the day when the
Irishman said, "It's very fine walking
overhead, man,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-04-07

NoY INTERCOURSE. - Small poX has
been prevailing to very limited extent
in Burlington and the adjoining town
of Colchester. The Times says that the
proper precautions against the spread OF
the disease were early tasen by the Sc
iecmen of Burlington. But the Select
men of Colchester, Judging by the oc-
currences of Saturday night, were a
trifle over jealous On Saturday even
ing DIR. Heineberg in behalf of the Sc
lectmen of Colchester notified the Bur
lington Selectmen that if a certain case
>f small pox near the Winooski Mill Co,
fac+o,,r was not removed before nine
o'clock the Falls bridge would be closed
10 travellers. In pursuance of this no
tice the Doctor assisted by an excited
body of citizens, proceeded to barncaae
the bridge, and kert it closed until =
A. NJ, Sunday, when the oos'ruot,ol
was removed at the instance OF ChaiVs
Lafountaine, one of the selectmen o.
Colchester. ----- .r
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-04-07

The RroT AT LEAvEYwoRrH.-The st.
Louis Democrats Leavenworth special
dispatch says:
At the election to-day the polls were
seized by mob in the interest of Nc
Dowell, the copperhead candidate, and
Mayor Anthony and many of his friends
were knocked down and beaten. The
city Marshal was assaulted and danger
ously wounded Armed men took pos
session of the polls early in the forenoon
and defled the city authorities. The
military was called on by the Mayor to
preserve order, but assistance was re-
fused. Gen. Davis, the district COM
mander, had issued orders that soldiers
at the fort should not visit the city un-
less entitled to vote, but the order was
openly violated. Gen. Curtis is absent.
Great excitement here exists, and the
best citizens denounce the election as a
farce and fraud. The copperheads are
jubilant.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-04-07

WHITEHALL.-The First National Bank
at Whitehall has organized, and will
commence doing business on the 4th
inst
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-04-07

The AMERICAN BAPTIST UNION ac-
knowledge the receipt of 1912 for do
nations from Vermont for the month of
February. This Society celebrates its
50th anniversary at Philadelphia, May
10Th.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-04-07

Wool GROWERS CONVENTION. - The
wool growers of Franklin County are
to hold convention in st. Al
bans, on the 9th inst, to take measures
to petition Congress for an increase of
duty on imported wool.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-04-07

THE FIRST VERMONT BRIGADE, Colonel
Grant commanding, is now the I'd Brig
ade in the I'd Division Of the 9th Army
Corps. Gen. G. W. Getty commands the
division, and Maj. Gen. Sedgwick, the
corps. The 10th Vermont is in the Sd
Division of the same corps, which is
commanded by Gen. Prince.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-04-07

VERMoNTERs IN LIBBY. - Capt Dill
bingham, who has recently arrived at
Montpelier from Libby Prison, furnishes
Walton's Journal with the following
list of Vermont officers, who are now in
that prison, and were well on the 2lst
of March, when Capt. Dillingham; left, to
wit:
Major Josiah Hall, LIST Vermont Cav
airy Captain Robert scofleid ditto
Capt. c, A. Adams, ditto; Capt, William
NJ. Beaman, ditto Lieut.. Eli Holden
ditto Lieut.. L. L. Stone, I'd Vermont
Infantry.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-04-07

To CoRRxsaspKsrs.--we cannot publish com.
ununioations which come TO us without the name
Snr nnhlication necessarily, but as a guaranty OF
rood faith on the par. of the correspondent
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-04-07

ATTEMPT TO Pass BAD MoNEy.--The
Manchester, IN. II, Mirror says that a
few days since couple of women at
tempted to pass at shops on the street a
bad bill of the denomination of so dol
lars on the Rutland (Vt.) Bank. On
shopkeepers refusing to take it the wo-
men refused to take the goods they had
purchased, though they acknowledged
they had other money.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-04-07

FIRES. = The dwelling house Of Mr.
Levi B. Corlis of Franklin, was consum-
ed by fire with all its contents, on the
Doth ult The loss is severe, there being
no insurance. ........
The Whitehall N. " Chronicle says:
The house and goods owned by Warner
McFerrin, ground the mountain, were
destroyed by fire on Wednesday after
noon at O'Clock Probable loss from
six to eight hundred dollars; was par
TALLY insured. ..1
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-04-14
For the Journal.


How appropriate is the following language of Vat
tel to the policy If the Northern Vandas, now dis.
turbng and threatening the existence OF republic
Whoever agrees that robbery is crime, and that
not allowed to take forcible possession of
neighbours property, will acknowledge, without any
other proof that no nation has right to expel anoh
people from the country they inhabit, in order to
settle it herself. Notwithstanding the extreme in
CAPABILITIES OF climates and soils, every people
ought to be contented with that which has fallen to their
sharee Will the conductors of nations despise rule
that constitutes all then safety in civil society Let
this sacred rule be entirely forgotten and the peasant
will quit his tbatcbed cottage to invade the palaces of
the great or the delightful possessions of the rich
The autient HelvetiaDs Disseminated with their native
SOIL burned all tFeir habtaons and commenced their
march in order to establish themselves sword in hand
in the fertile plains ct Southern Gaul. But they
ceved terrible lesson from conquerer of superior
abilities to themselves and who paid still less regard
justice. CESAR defeated them aud drove them back in
to their OWL country"
Their posterity, wise than they, confne their
views to the preservation OF their lands and live con-
tented; we'll directed and vrtuous labor counterbaan-
cling the sterility of the soil.
What wise lesson history teaches in the above al
lusion Ye YaDkee peasants of the North, will ye not
profit by it. 1t is sad but noticeable fact that when
these YANKEES officers capture town city, they i'm
medlaely select the finest houses and invade the luxu
RANT homes Of the weathest citizens. These sans
Culottes," never used to ling but matched Cot
tage at home the tolls and pers of war are nothing
to the delightful pleasure of occupying the homes of
the rcb whose doors they could have darkened
but as acqueys. ,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-04-14
Death. Of c.. plain Muss.

On Friday morniig Captain w. I. MUSE, comman-
der of the Confederate ironclad gun boat North Caro-
lina died in this town of typhoid fever.
CAPTAIN MUSE was gallant and meritorious officer
noble and high-toned gentleman. When the present
war broke out he promptly resigned bis position in
the United States Navy and rendered his services to
North Carolina, bis native State, serving in the State
navy until that was incorporated in the navy OF the
Confederate States.
Few men made more sacrifices for the cause than
Captain MUSE, his property was situated near Alex
andria and has been, almost from the first, in posses
sion of the enemy and none ,de them more cheerful
y or were more devoted to the more confident
of its final success.
On Saturday forenoon bis remains were escorted tc
the depot OF the Wilmington 4 Weldon Railroad with
naval and military honors They ware there placed or
board the to be carried Werren county for in
| torment.
The deceased highly respece ed and esteemed here
and in bearing this feeble tribute to his memory, WI
are only giving slight and inadequate expression tt
the feelings of all who knew him No doubt some one
better qualified by Wedge of the Captains bis
tory, will pay that fuller tribute which is due to hi
character as a man and patriot.
| Captain MUSE was in tie sd year CT his age.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-04-14
For the JoQrpa al,
CAMP NEAR WILMINGTON, N. c.,
April 9Th, 1864.

At meeting held by the members OF Co. r. IOin \; e.
t. (artilery) Sergt W. B. Cole was called 10 tne nan
and Seret John M Cox requested to act as
After the object of the ting had been explained o o
draft resolutions express sentiments the present
condition of our Country: eergt M Sloan Levi ohnsoL
Corpl r. w Best PIivates B. B. Hood. B. 8. Parker,
Robt Howell az. H. Johnson, w. A. Walsh, John snpes
W T. Best. J. M Bampson. The following preamble and
resolutions were submitted and adopted
true and 10y man express his opinion and avow his
in all things that concern the dignity honor
and welfare Of The State we, therefore, the members
Company F, 10TH Regt N. c. T., (a1tiilery) In puphc
citing assembled do hereby declare opinions and
sentiments of the Confederacy Therefore be
selves bound CT all honor blood and relation
ship do declare that will uphold the standard OF the
Confederate States, whose we nave taken up Voun
tariy, and unanimously adopt the following resolu'
ticns:
Resozoed That We do renew our enlistment until this
cruel aud relentless shall have been brought to
speedy termnatoD and until shall have obtained an
honorable end by this do show forth conf
dence the in which serve and1n this way
do sacredy pledge ourselves lives, property
to the service OF the country.
ReselUed That we Eve an abiding confidence in our
chief eff Jefferson Davis while he continues
present course and that do place in his keeping
lives and property in his efforts to achieve our H.
dependence. .
Resoued That 80 Soders Of the Old North State -
trate e. B. Vance, that in him recognize the patriot
soldier the soldiers friend, and the friend to the
widow and fatherless.
Resolved That copy these resolutions be forward ed
to the Wilmington journal, Fayetteville Observer and
North Carolina Christian Advocate with request to pub
Sergt. W. 3. COLE, Chairman.
Seret JOHN A. Cox, sec'Y. 2
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-04-14
NORTHERN AND EUROPEAN NEWS.

KICHAoHDi Aprh - loGi
There another heavy rain to day. The reports OF
the Yankees advancing the Peninsula credited
at the War Department.
Baltimore papers of yesterday have been received.
Gold closed in New York the 9th at III.
Lincoln has dispensed with the enrolment of negroes in
Kentucky the pledge Of Gov Bramet that the State
would furnish fifteen thousand without consumption
of the black population.
" Nothing from the Army of the Potomac, except
Of ncessant rains All the bridges the Grange
and Road danger Of being swept away
by froshets
large forage train, sent out from Batesvie, AIkan
zas, was captured last week by guerri1s.
MRsons Hall and the Winthrop House, Boston, were
destroyed by fire on the 9th.
Buckinghams majority in Connecticut is six thousand.
The Republicans have elected their candidates Ia Gin.
cinnat and other cities and towns in Ohio
In Milawaukis the Democrats were successful
The currency bill has been defeated in Congress.
Garrett Davis proposition that negro shall become
citizen of tho United States rejected by vote five
to thirty three.
European advces of the 9th state that four steel
clad of great speed about leave Lyopoo
to run the blockade.
The Health of the Pope has improved.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-04-14
Fast Day,

The observance of the day of fasting, humiliation
and prayer, for which Friday was set apart was
general here than have ever seen before on similar
OCCASION 4 sabbath-like stiffness reigued and the
cessation from business was complete
Divine service was had in the various places of pub
lie worship, and we presume addresses delivered suita
BILE to the occasion. The attendance seemed to be
about the same as is usual on Sunday There was
besides this absence OF drunkenness or dissspaon
that added much to the character of the day. During
the whole of the day we saw nothing that could be
called An exception to the rule and believe that at
night the streets were even more quiet.