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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-06-09

re. ASHINGT0N, June o.
The debate on the new Tariff bill has
taken somewhat wide range since its
introduction, various gentlemen par
ticipated during the session of last eve.
ming. There was quite spicy en-
counter between Cox of Ohio and Blain
of Maine, in regard to the relative
amount of protection afforded their res
pective states. 1t is thought the bill
will pass the House this week.
The National Bank Bill has been sign
ed by the President.
Delegates to the Baltimore Conven-
ton are arriving here in considerable
numbers.
Capt. J. G. Putnam has been appoint
ed Provost Marshal for the District OF
Columbia, in place of Capt. Sheetz re-
moved.
1t is known by the Navy Department
that the rebels have iron clads, torpe-
does, RATS, :.bi other Internal machines
which they intend to send down the
James River against our gunboats, but
our naval officers are prepared for them,
and there is no fear of the result.
The subscriptions to the 1910 loan
to -day amount to 81, 100000
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-06-09

The RAILROAD HEARNG.-Lest some
Of our readers, who have not sought to
keep themselves fully acquainted with
the litigation going on between the First
and Second Mortgages of the Rutland
and Burlington railroad, may have mis-
understood the matter, it may be well to
state that the order of Chancellor Kel-
logg made on Saturday, permitting the
resignation of j. w. Stewart, ESQ.,, as
one of the trustees, was merely interloc-
utory, and does not, of course, affect the
main questions at issue between the par
ties. The first mortgage bondholders
are seeking to foreclOse their mortgage
and obtain possession of the road, and
it is not expected that the final hearing
upon that question will be had for some
time.
In speaking of the hearing on Satur-
day we accidentally omitted from the
list of counsel for the Second Mortgage
bondholders, the name of Hon. E. N.
Briggs of Brandon and Messrs. Dewey
& Joyce Of Rutland.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-06-09

ACQUAINTANCE RENEwBD.--Gen. Stan
nard, who was seriously wounded in the
battle of Friday, commanded brigade
in the 18th corps under Gen. VIM. F.
Smith. 1t is little curious to notice
how the vicissitudes of war have brought
together again old companions in arms
long separated When the VT. Brigade
was first organized in the autumn Of
1861, Gen. Vim. K. Smith was its division
commander, Gen. w. T. II. Brooks was
its Brigadier, and Gen. Stannard was
then Lieut.. Colonel of the I'd VT. In
May, 1862, Stannard went home to conn.,
mand the 9th regiment, Brooks and
Smith separated to assume other COM
mands shortly after the battle of Ante
tam. And now to-day, just about two
years from the time that Stannard bid
good bye to Smiths division at Cold
HarbOr, these three gallant officers,
whose esteem for one another is we'll
known, meet again near the same place,
are in the same relative military relation
they were in May, 1862, and are earnest
ly engaged in the same business they
were at that time, viz, the capture of
Richmond.
The dispatches announce that Gen.
Brooks division of Gen Smiths corps
fought splendidly, which it could not
help doing, as Gen. Brooks always sets
that example of valor to his men, which
is never without its effect in inspiring
soldiers with that courage necessary for
a successful charge. burlington Times.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-06-09

TpE BALTIMORE CONVENTION Per-
ley" telegraphed to the Boston Journal, of
yesterday, that the candidates for perma-
nent Chairman of the Baltimore Con-
vention, are Senator Foot of Vermont,
Henry J. Raymond of New York and ex-
Gov. Dennison of Ohio. All are expe-
rienced presiding officers. The Pacific
States may present Senator CONFESS.
Candidates for the Vice Presidency are
numerous, and each have their friends.
Maine of course presents Hannibal Ham,
lin. Massachusetts, men speak Of Gov.
Andrew, but will not press his name in
opposition to Hamlin. Vermonters have
Senator Foot in reserve, and several Wes-
tern delegations express an open prefer
ence for him. New Workers mention
Daniel s. Dickinson, Gen. Dix and Ly-
man Tremaine But should either one
of these be elected Vice President the
Empire State could not claim the State
Department, also, so Secretary Stewards
friends oppose the taking of candidate
from New York. Pennsylvania and New
Jersey have been pledged, it is said, to
Cameron's support, but the friends Of
Gov. Curtin are bitterly opposed to this.
The Kentuckians will urge the nomina-
ton of Joseph Holt, and it is rumored
that Mr. Seward advocates him or Andy
johnson of Tennessee.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-06-09

Gss. LEE WoUSDEp.-A Washington
dispatch states that one OF our army
surgeons, Internationally released, who
arrived In Washington from Richmond
on Saturday, reported that the rebel
commander, Gen, Robert Z, Lee, was ~
ing in that city suffering under a severe
wound of the leg, The fact was gener-
ally known in the city, but publication
of it in the papers was forbidden by the
military authorities. 1t was thought
that amputation would become necessa-
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Local and state Items.

CAsrLEroN IrEMs.-The Congregation
al Church have discontinued the usual
afternoon services and substituted In
their place the Sabbath School and Bible
class The number assembled for this
purpose is as large as when we had
preaching, and these exercises are re-
garded by all who have engaged in them
as eminently useful and profitable. This
desirable change was instituted at the
suggestion of Mr.. Foote, who addressed
us a few Sabbaths since in behalf of
Sunday schools and Bible classes, The
former afternoon religious services are
now held in the church in the evening.
The Seminarians, including teachers
and pupils to the number of $50 at least,
took grand excursion to Old Bird
Mountain on Friday last. The day was
delightful and their cup of enjoyment
was full. take 1t so from the descrip-
ton given Off Some of them said they
enjoyed 1t hugely, others immensely, and
all had good time generally.
The following young men from Castle.
ton, members of Co. b, I'd VT. regiment,
are among the heroic dead who gave up
their lives in their country's cause in the
battle of the Wilderness John Mexican,
John Freelove, Thomas Durham and Al
den Peck.
Some providing sneaking thieves were
perambulating our streets seeking what
they might steal last Sunday night
They entered the residence of Mr.. j. H.
Ransom and took $50 from his pants
pockets and put in their place some cot
ton rags. They also laid hands on about
thirty dollars worth of silver ware. Then
they made an unceremoniohs call upon
Mr. RS next neighbor, Mr.. W. Q. Guern'
sey. They took from his premises q
gold watch and chain and other valua-
| bles to the amount of S125. All of this
mischief was done without the knowl.
edge of any of the occupants of either
house. The villains undertook to make
! their way into the residences of Mrs
Jackman, Mr.. C. S. Sherman, Doctor j
Perkins and others, but were unsuccess.
full in their attempts. We know how &c
| sympathize with our unfortunate neigh,
bors, having been victim to the SAINT
species of rascality to the tune of about
hundred dollars, some four years since
This is a warning to this community tc
provide themselves with bars and bolts
Il w B.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-06-09

REINFoRcEMENTs FOR GRANT-Gens.
Crook and Averill, with their column of
brave boys, have started off on another
expedition, designed, it is said, eventu-
ally to reinforce Gen. Grant. Gen. Hun
ter's army is also in motion-its course,
this time, according to metropolitan
'ournal, to be towards Richmond. Gen.
POPE, with the army of the northwest,
has been reported on his way to join
Grant. Gen. A. J. Smith with about
twenty thousand men from the
trans-Mississippi region is on his way
to Sherman q. s,.alt, I'D the latest re-
port says he is to reinforce Grant The
<sca.teration" policy seems to be ended.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-06-09
NEW YoRK June

The Times correspondence gives a
lengthy and detailed account of opera
rations on Friday, showing that the
movement was one of the most impor-
tant of the campaign, being no less than
an attempt to push the rebels back from
their position on this side of the Chick
ahominy. The effort failed, though our
army was advanced to new positions.
The key point secured by Barlow's and
Gibbons divisions, of Hancock's corps,
was wrested from them by an over
whelming rebel reserve, posted in a
strong line of works.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-06-09

THE VERMONT WoUNDED.-A letter
from Commissioner Holbrook, dated on
the 3lst, says that the hospitals at Wash
ington have reported 225 of our men for
transfer direct to Vermont on Thursday.
He has also made application for our
men at Baltimore, "a in number, and the
order has been issued for their transfer
to this State The men at Philadelphia
will be transferred as soon as Mr.. Hol-
brook gets the lists from there, and the
hospitals they are in. ........r
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-06-09

S@~ The Richmond papers seem great
ly excited on the subject of the adjourn
ment of the rebel Congress, with the
view, as is implied, as getting as far
away from "the last ditch" as is posi-
BILE. The Examiner charges them with
cowardice, and prophesies that if they
carry out that intention the Cabinet,
President and citizens generally will fol-
low, leaving Gen. Lee to the conviction
that he has been abandoned. The Ex-
aminer recites the story Of the Roman
Senate retaining their seats in perfect
calmness while the Gauls were pouring
into the city, and the barbarians were
awed by the majestic presence of the
venerable body. 1t implores the Con-
gress not to run away" upon any mo-
ton Of adjournment until the last legis-
lative act is performed, and that, too,
with most unusual deliberation.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-06-09

Col. PRESTON. The gallant vt. Cavalry
regiment has been peculiarly unfortunate
from the time of entering the service in
the loss of officers. 1t is now suddenly
deprived of the brave and experienced
Col. Preston. Col. Preston was from
Danville, and was commissioned captain
of Co. D, in November 1861. On the
10th OF September 1852, he was made
Lieut.. Colonel of the regiment, and was
very recently promoted to the Colonelcy
in place of Col, Sawyer, resigned. He
had participated in nearly all the hume
rous engagements Of the regiment, and
always with credit to himself and bene-
fit to the service. His loss will be deep
ly felt, not only by the regiment, but
also by the whole people of Vermont. 1t
will be difficult to supply his place.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-06-09

How DAVIS AND BRAGG WERE sold"
Rebel pickets say that during sheridan's
great raid Fitz Hugh Lee thought he
had completely cut off his retreat and
sent word for JEFF. Davis and Gen.
Bragg to ride out and witness the sport
az CAPTURING the Yankees. Mr.. Davis,
sccompanied by General Bragg did
S;de ont. When he arrived, the 9ti. New
work and 18th Pennsylvania, Of Dey-
ms brigade, Torbett's division, were
dr;v,nr the rebels from Meadow Bridge.
Thav came to zee how fast the Yankees
eouid run, and behold their old Virgin.
Ssns were too Heet footed; for the Yam
tees pursued them hard. but could mol
Overtake them. 49,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-06-09

AN IRON CLAD HoAx.-We are author
lied by the Navy Department to state
that the story published yesterday in
the correspondence of the Associated
Press from Fortress Monroe, of an at
tack on our gunboats in James River by
a rebel lron-clad is undoubtedly hoax,
as Admiral Lee, in his dispatches dated
one day subsequently to the alleged fight,
mentions nothing of the kind.-Washing-
ton Republican,, Sd.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-06-09

VERMONT OFFICERS WOUNDED. = The
following officers are reported among
the wounded in the battle Of Cold Har-
Dor, June LIST:
Capt. Geo. D. Sowles, 18th Vt, arm !;
Capt. J. s. Drenan, do, confusion, back /;
Capt. Stephen Wilson, do, MORALLY 1t.
Vim. White, 10th vt. groin. :
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NARROW ESCAPE OF LEE.-A Richmond
paper says that when Hancock made his
grand swoop on the rebel army and cap
tured so many prisoners, Lee sat upon
his horse bareheaded and uttered not a
word, but looked sublime" His COM
panions shouted Gen. Lee, go to the
rearT He needed them not, but looked
abstractedly upon the struggle. Ode
pend upon your Virginiaasl" was the
next exclamation, when the former out
cries were repeated, with the assurance
that they would not fail him. His
horse was quickly led to the rear, and
his person saved from captivity. Ac-
cording to concurrent accounts Lee has
been sick ever since, and is now in Rich
mond wholly disabled.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-06-09
RUTLAND HERALD.
TUESDAY JUNE I, 1854.


We have already urged upon our cit
gems and town authorities the impor-
lance Of attending to the correction OF
.he enrolment We have received a
c,m nu,, .''nr uNon the subject from
one of our pay. c-spirited citizens, which
we make room for below. 1t will be
seen that the time has almost expired
within which this matter can be attend
ed to. Let no one fail to read the fol-
lowing or to act upon its suggestions
RUTLAND, June 9th.
Editor Rutland Herald The time In
which the names of persons enrolled for
the coming draft in this town may be
stricken from the roll for disability or
other legal exemptions, expires WEDsBs-
DAY NIGHT, as l am informed by the OBJ
liging Provost Marshal, Capt. Crane. 1t
seems that the people are not sufficiently
awake to the Importance Of the matter.
While all would have the town of Rutland
do her whole duty-all are equally inter,
ested that our quota should be as small
as possible, and yetbe just and true. IL Is
q duty that every enrolled man owes to
the town, If from any cause he believes
himself exempt, to appear at the Mar
shal's and state his case, and If he has
sufficient cause for exemption, his name
will be stricken from the roll, and the
quota of the town reduced by so much
/ am sure that in the aggregate, this
will amount to a great saving for the
town. If our Selectmen will give these
two coming days to the examination OF
the Provost Marshal's list, and to the
urging of men to come forward and
claim exemptions, where they are mani
testify entitled to it, they may be able to
save for the interests of the town CON-
mitted to their charge, much money and
perhaps good deal of muscle. | am
informed that on Tuesday and Wednes-
day the Marshal and his assistants Will
be able to give prompt attention to the
people of Rutland who may call upon
them, and no man ought to go to his
bed If he believes himself exempt from
military service, without making an
effort to have his name stricken OIL.
Remember that WEDNESDAY is the last
dan to attend to this-and If not done
before that, the non exempt have got to
stand in the places of those who should
no,o ask to be stricken from the roll
Let the matter be attended to at once
If draft is made, it is presumed 1t will
be for 100000 men, Under the call for
200, 900, the quota of Rutland was IS men.
For 100000 it would in this ratio, be 81
men. We are credited now on all calls
exactly so men in excess. On call for
the first number named above, we
should be obliged to furnish 81 men
above our present excess. | have fire.
quently called at the Provost Marshals
office and could but observe the agreeable
manner in which all men were received
and the facilities invariably given for
the proper and prompt examination OF
all claims for exemption made in good
faith.
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IL Throughout South America the

g Throughout South America the
greatest excitement prevails in conse-
quence of the invasion of Peruvian ter
ritory by Spain. In Peru very large
force of volunteers is being organized,
and it is expected that soon 100000 will
be ready to respond to the first call of
the President. In Chilli mass meetings
have been held in all the large towns,
calling upon the Government to support
Peru. At Panama the Spanish Commits
soner, while staying in the house of the
French Consul has been mohhpd
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-06-09

BLEACHING GRATIS An individual
who had taken more of the ardent"
than he could conveniently carry, yes
terday lay down to rest in this viii
lage. While in happy Inconsistencies,
his face was BACKED over with stove
backing and duly polished by some
mischief-lovers. Imagine his astonish-
ment on recovering his senses and per-
pendicular, to observe this new and
startling effect of his favorite beverage.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-06-09
OUR HEROES.
BY FRANCIS DR. HAKs sASvIsR.

Cheers Cheers, for our heroes
Not those who wear stars
Not those who wear eagles,
And leaflets, and bars;
We know they are ga liant,
And honor them. too,
For bravely maintaining
The Red, White, and Blue
But, cheers for our soldiers,
Rough, wrinkled, and brown
The men who MAKE heroes,
And ask no renown:-
Unsefsh, untiring,
Intrepid, and tue;
The bulwark surrounding
The Red, White, and Blue
Our patriot soldiers
when Treason arose,
And Freedoms own children
Assailed her as foes,
When Anarchy threatened,
And Order withdrew,
They rallied to rescue
The Red, White, and Blue
UNFOLDING our banner,
On manya field,
The doom Of the traitor
They valliantly sealed;
And, worn with the conflict,
Found vigor anew,
Where Victory greeted
The Red, White, and Blue
Yet, loved ones have fallen
And still, where they sleep,
A sorrowing Nation
Shall silently weep;
And Springs fairest flowers,
In gratitude, strew,
Der those who have cherished
The Red, white, and Blue
But, glory immortal
Is waiting them now;
And chaplets untading
Shall bind every brow,
When, called by the trumpet,
At Times great review,
They stand, who defended
The Red, White, and Bluel
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-06-09

Lieut.-Col. Henry, loth
regiment, has been promoted to be COLO
mel vice Jewett resigned, and MAYOR
Charles Chandler, to be Lieut.-Col., vice
Henry, promoted.
Col. Henry was wounded, slightly IN
the battle of Cold Harbor.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-06-09

BROKEN Up.-Thc draft rendezvous at
Brattleboro, it is reported, has been
broken up. and the officers and men
there are ordered to report to the camp
at New Haven, CT.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-06-09

U The enthusiastic correspondent
who reported, the other day, the capture
of Fitzhugh Lee, and six or seven hun
dred of his rebel cavalry, was a little
mistaken. The son of the great rebel
leader was not captured, nor were there
more than one tenth of the alleged num-
Der of men taken.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-06-09

VI. BRIeApE.-Sergt. Major Richmond
Of the 18th regulars, formerly OF Wooo-
stock, writes to the Vermont otahoar"
that the Vermont Brigade have a spien-
did reputation in the army for fishtins'
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- The widow of the late ex-presi-
dent John Tyler, has written to presi-
dent Lincoln complaining that Gen.
Wild has arrested slave owner who
had been logging his female chattels,
and the general had him tied, and per-
mittea the woman to repay the blows
with interest. Mrs. Tyler is indignant
that Virginia gentleman should have
been treated thus. 80.
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THE Troy Conference.-The NJ. L.
General Conference at its late session re-
fused to adopt the report of the Bounda-
ry Committee which replaced the Bur
lington district in Troy Conference, by
10 majority. So the District remains as
before
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-06-09

The LAST OF FREMONT.-rremont has
resigned his commission as Major Gen.
eral, and has accepted the Cleveland
nomination for the presidency.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-06-09

SHAKEsPEARE.-"Pray, madam, why
did you name your hen Macduf2" was
asked of a sentimental lady who kept
poultry.
Because, sir, She replied, Il want
her to lay on
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Harris o Snow, |, 9th, died May 80, gun
shot wound right knee; Chas. Bigelow
f, 18th, died May so, amputated thigh /;
Byron A. Bachelor, c, 18th, died Both
gun shot wound knee; Edward l..
Brown, c, 9th trans. Mt Pleasant.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-06-09

SroPPED.-The Irasburg Express died
some weeks since. There were papers
enough in that section when the Ex-
press was started, apd its attempt to
overdo the business naturally failed.
Besides, the present prices of material
are enough to kill almost any newspa.
per of tender years
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-06-09

PERsoNAL.--The name OF Hon. Asa O.
Adds of st, Adams, is in the list of gen.
tlemen invited by the War Department
to be present at the annual examination
of the Cadets at West Point, and report
upon the condition and progress of the
Institution. The examination commenc-
ed on Wednesday last.
Capt. James II. Platt, formerly of
Burlington, was taken prisoner on the
29th near the headquarters of the 9th
corps, of which he was Quartermaster.
The Messrs. Fairbanks of st. Johns
bury, have made present of 500 to the
Soldiers Aid Society of that village.
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HARDWOOD, MAY 81.

Artemus Sivuthana, l, I'd, died May
30th, gun shot wound Adrim L. Wal
ker, I'd United States sharpshooters, E,
died May Both, gun shot wound left
knee; ]. l.. Thompson, LIST U. S. sharp
shooters, f. Phila corp, J. Lacy, NJ,
18th.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-06-09
MogNT PLEASANT, MAY 81.

JAS. A. Bolton, II, Sd, Phila JIM.
Fusion, c, 4th, do Cbas. A. Davidson,
do G, do; Geo. Abbott, do, |, do; F.
Calkins, c, 9Th do W. Keeps, L, 18th,
do; Gus. Pavius Gould, E, 18th, do.
JUDICIARY SQUARE, MAY 81.
f. X Kinney, G, 9th furloughed.
COLUMBIAN COLLEGE, 3lsT.
Thos. MeHugh, F, Sd furloughed.
..sg LINCOLN, 3lsT,
Geo. f, Brown, I'd U. S. sharpshoot-
ers H.
AUGUR, 3lsT.
Albert Falk, c, 10th; sergt. VIM.
Guiman, E, 18th.
3D. DIV. ALEXANDRIA, 3lsT.
L. S. Brown, A, IL corp. L. S. Ma
lony, B, 18th.
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ARMoRY SQUARE, MAY 80.

ADDITIONAL LIST OF WoUNDRp.-Re-
ported by Commissioner HolJrook.
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FREEDOM OF SPEECH.

The convention was boisterous for free
speech, but utterly iDtolerant of all
speech against its predetermined pur-
pose. The member who had the courage
to oppose the Fremont current, even in
laudation of so popular man as Gen.
Grant, was hooted at, denounced as a
copperhead, accused of being in the EN-.
ploy Of the administration, and would
lf,yr arei 81. ii to resume his sea is.i
not the chairman, with mastery hand,
compelled from the convention some re-
spect for justice and tolerance.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-06-09

HARD SPELL.-The postmaster at
Richford, VT, received letter recently
superscribed as follows
one second falls
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-06-09
one second falls

1t was forwarded TO Woonsocket
Falls. Rhode Island.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-06-09

According to all accounts, there were
some indescribably funny scenes enacted
at the Cleveland convention. While the
mode of representation was under dis.
cussion, the following incident ivened
up thingsn;