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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-01-21
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The Terrible Calamity I'm Chill.

An extra from the office of the Patria.
Valparaiso, of Dec. 10th, contains the
following particulars of the recent ter
rible calamity at Santiago, Chilli, on the
Sth ultimo:-- s..
We write under the shadow of n dis
tressing public calamity. On the sth
instant fire occurred in Santiago the
fatal results of which are without a par
allel in the history of the nation. Two
thousand persons, for the most part fe-
males, were burned to death within an
hour! -.. .i
This horriiying event occurred in the
church called the Compania, from its
having once belonged to the Company of
Jesus, the Jesuits. The Sth instant was
the festival in honor of the immaculate
Conception of the Virgin Mary, and the
evening was set apart for the climax of
the ceremonial
At an early hour in the afternoon the
audience began to assemble, and in such
numbers that before dark, persons had
to return home, unable to obtain room
within doors. A short time after half
past seven the illuminations were LIGHT
ed. The splendor of the pageant may
by estimated from the fact that there
were 10000 lights. OF these 5000 were
paraphene lamps; one of which expio
Died, and the calamity SO universally de
plored then ensued
1t is reported that the fire commenced
in transparency that represented the
half moon, connected with the pedestal
OF the Virgin and as the building was
covered with decorations composed of
tissue, gauze, and painted canvas the
flames spread with inconceiyeable rapid-
ity oyer the face ofthe grand altar,
mounting to the very roof. During
these moments the scene in the body Of
the church was one of panic-stricken
horror that completely battles and defies
all attempts at description. 5u
In an instant the crowded assembly
was overwhelmed with CONSERVATION
Those in the center perceived the pro-
sless of the flames first. while those
nearer the doors, hoping the fire would
be extinguished, were unwilling to risk
losing their places. The consequence
was, that those from the center, rushing
to The doors, came in mass upon those
near the doorways, while yet seated or
kneeling on the floor. a-s s.1.,.
The latter were unable to rise in con-
sequence The former fell over them; the
next behind fell over these, and so Gin
until about the doors a wall of human
bodies, entangled in one anothers' dress
IS, completely choked up every avenue
OF escape into the street. The fire mean
WLHf was progressing overhead as if
tilro9Sp Under. The paraphene lamps
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-01-21

THE CROPS IN VIRGINIA. Rich
mond Examiner Of January 18th says
I'VE regret to learn that there is very
little prospect of any considerable crops
being made this year in several of the
fertile counties in Southwestern Vir-
ginia. The largest farmers in this por-
ton of the State-Campbell, Roanoke,
Charlotte, Bedford, &c.-have pretty
generally furnished substitutes and de-
voted their time to the production of
large quantities Of meat vegetables
breadstutfs and forage. In view of the
late enactment rendering them again Ii
able to military duty, and the conse-
qaent impossibility of attending to their
plantations, these men have as rule
hired out their field hands to railroad or
manufacturing companies, or sent them
to the cities and towns to be there en-
ployed. No corn crop will consequently
be made, and but comparatively small
extent of land has been put in oats or
wheat. What little will be raised this
year in these productive regions will
principally be under the superintendent
of the few old or disabled men, unfit for
military service, and will hardly suffice
for home consumption, leaving nothing
for the support Of the army, which has
heretofore drawn abundant supplies of
provisions and forage from these coun-
ties. 3a Efitf1A FAT
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-01-21

HoMELEss.-The Troy Wing OF yester-
day states that about IL 1-2 o'clock the
preceding night, Troy policeman found
a poor woman with one babe in her
arms, and another child but little older
at her side, wandering about without
the means of protection from the storm,
to say nothing of the commonest COM
forts. The woman with her children,
was conveyed to the Station House,
where fire anda decent bed were FUR
nished. She stated that she was the
wife of volunteer in the United States
service, who had been wounded and was
lying i'll at hospital in New York. She
had been able to get only as far rs Troy
on her Journey home-which the Wing
believed, was in Burlington, Vermont.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-01-21
the armyi We now quote from the

the armyl We now quote from the
Richmond Enquirer Of the 10Th inst
1.-THE Senate, yesterday, passed the
House bill, putting in the army all who
have furnished substitutes. This If the
men proposed 10 Be pat III sabmi0 will cur
tail the effective working force of a num-
Der of public institutions, whose names
are familiar as household words to the
public. In this category are embraced
the railroads of Virginia, whose execu-
tive officers can now hardly keep them
running In good order, by all the means
ut their command an V0giaia railroad
iron is nearly teorY ost aud 80 are the men
te0kiAg them"
Notwithstanding all this, the bill
mentioned passed, and it passed after
such significant discussions as the fol-
lowing -
"If the pending bill becomes law"
said Mr.. Orr OF South Carolina, who
questioned It's legality, there win be
great difficulty in executing 1t, by rea-
son OF the decisions of the courts in sew
eral of the states. We must acquiesce
in the decisions of the courts, or resort
to measures which he was not prepared
for" A Senator from Missouri (Mr.
Clark, representing constituency
wholly beyond the action and control of
our laws, replied, in urging its passage,
that Gin regard to the action of the
courts, steps may and should be taken
to remove the subject beyond their ju-
risdiction." The Senator from Missis-
sippi (Mr. BROWN goes further I'VE
should not defer our legislation to con-
suit the views of every state judge-to
ascertain whether he will overthrow it
or not by his judicial decision. Wehave
high duties to perform. Let us perform
them without reference to state judges.
There was q remedy against the inter
ference of the courts, in the suspension
of the writ of habeas corpus"
The Wing says
"rhe general talk among those who
have substitutes in the field Is that the
action of Congress will destroy public
confidence in the good faith of the Gov
eminent, and the consequence will be
that the financial promises or obliga-
tons of the Government will, ere long,
fall below par. Already, it is under
stood, holders of Confederate bonds are
putting them upon the market, to be dis
posed of at any price"
The last puzzle for rebel solution, presen-
ted by these late Richmond papers, which
wehaye space to notice, is this: Matters
are coming to such pass that the ne
cessity is discussed of establishing anil
itary dictatorship to quiet the restless
people. But the people lin some setions)
say they will not submit to dictator
ship 1t will only increase the popular
restlessness.
There is no longer necessity thathorth-
| ern journals should labor to demonstrate
the straits to which rebeldom is reduced.
The rebel newspapers have taken the
trouble of their hands.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-01-21

EXTRAORDINARY NAMBs--What odd
names some mortals are blessed with
We heard of family in Michigan whose
sons were named seyerally, One Stick
ney, Two Stickney, Three stickney +;
and whose daughters were named First
Stickney, Second stickney, and so on -
The two eldest children of a family in
Vermont were named Joseph and Anoth-
er; and it has been supposed that should
they have any more, they might have
named them Also, Moreover Notwith-
standing, Nevertheless. Another family
actually named their child Finis-sup-
posing it was their last; but they af-
forwards happened to have daughter
and two sons, whom they called Alden
da, Appendix and Supplement.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-01-21

RUTLAND County AGRICULTURAL Soci-
Rrr.-The annual meeting Of this Socie-
ty was held at the Court House yester-
day afternoon. The report of the Com
mittee on Field Crops, and the report of
the Treasurer were received, and Com
mittee was appointed to revise the Con-
stitution, when the Society adjourned to
meet again in three weeks, viz on the
10th day Of February next.
The official report of the proceedings
OF yesterday will be published in the
HERALD tomorrow.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-01-21

IMPORTANT EXPEDITION. The cores
pondent of the New York World, says,
regarding the reported expedition from
Hilton Head, S. c., that its destination
is not disclosed, but it was variously
conjectured that it might be Savannah,
Mobile, or an attack upon Charleston in
the rear from some point. The expedi-
ton is declared to be of great magni-
tude and fully equal to the task before
it. One important feature connected
with it is that large negro force is to
accompany the expedition, which will
be landed at various points where they
can make occasional raids and bring to
their ranks the slaves who largely
abound in the interior.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-01-21

Army LossBs.-The New York Times
states that the average annual loss of
the British army during the Peninsular
war was one hundred and slrty.fee out OF
every thousand, of whom l13 died by
disease or accidents In the Crimean
war, the British army lost in July, Au-
gust and September, at the rate of t,eO
hundred end nn,ety-three out of every
thousand, of whom SO per cent. were by
disease During the next three months,
their loss was at the annual rate of fee
hundred and eleeea out of every thousand,
seven-e ighths Of which loss was by dis
ease. During the three months follow
ing, their loss was at the annual rate of
nine hundred and t,celce out Of every thou
sand, of which 90 per cent. was by dis
ease. On the other hand, our armies, up
to the middle of last May, had lost only
at the annual rate of ffty-three per thou
sand, and only "A per cent. of that loss
was by disease and accident ....
This exceedingly small proportion Of
losses in our armies, is attributed in a
great degree to the efforts of the SAM
tary Commission, in caring for the sick
and wounded and this will give us a
better realization Of the grand results of
the noble and unprecedented work the
Commission is performing, and Of the
benefits derived from the contributions
SO generally made to it throughout the
country.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-01-21

ENGLAND HELD REsPoNslBLR.-Secre-
tary Seward, in a letter to Minister Ad-
ans which appears in the published cor
respondence, under date of October 9th,
says - we. ..
"The United States do insist, and must
continue to insist, that the British gov
ernment is justly responsible for the
damages which the peaceful, law abiding
citizens of the United States sustain by
the depredations of the Alabama, that
vessel having been built and fitted out
in British waters. The Secretary OF
State cannot, therefore, instruct Mr.. Ad-
ans to refrain from pressing the claims
which he has now in his hands.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-01-21

FRozEN-A few weeks ago Festns G.
Rand of Cambridge went to Fairfax and
" imbibed' so as to cause his falling
out by the way" home, and was badly
frozen in his hands and feet. He has
since lost both feet--one being taken off
at the ankle, and tn other at the instep,
leaving a part of the heel. Ii is though,
that one hand must be taken of at the
wrist, and the other at the last joint Of
the fingers.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-01-21

AcCIDBNT.-Niss Helen Adams, Sister
off. S. Adams, Of Burlington, met with
severe accident Tuesday morning
While standing by an open window in
the second story of Mr. Adams house
she leaned forward TO speak to boy
below, when, unfortunately, losing her
balance she fell to the ground, distance
of sixteen feet She was picked up in
an insensible condition. but though Sc
verely bruised she received no injury of
o dangerous character
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-01-21

IMPORTANT DEoIsIoS.-The Supreme
Court Of Massachusetts have recently de
cided in the case of Wood vs. Bullens,
that the plaintiff in an action upon a
promisory note payable on demand in
specie, can only recover Judgment for
the amount of the face Of the note and
interest thereon, although he offers to
prove that at the time when payment Of
the note was demanded specie was worth
q premium above par.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-01-21

Coin IN THE wEsr,-A gentleman re
Gently nom Milwaukee states that, at
Fort Smelling, on the Let of January, the
spirit thermometer indicated a temper
allure of so degrees below zero. Every
thing in the cellars about Milwaukee
and Chicago, that was capable OF freez-
ing, was frozen. Prairie chickens were
frozen to death on the trees cattle
trains that were blockaded in the snow,
for day or two, on their arrival at
Chicago, had cattle frozen to death in
every car When our informant left, the
snow In the vicinity of Milwaukee was
upwards of three feet deep, and the
drifts were fifteen or twenty feet high,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-01-21

GARRETT DAvIs,-A correspondent of
the Cincinnati Gazette, writing over his
own signature, says he heard Garrett
Davis, in the presence of other Kentucky
citizens, whose names he gives, say -
Gentlemen, am now satisfied that
since Lincoln has defined his war poll
cy, your liberties are in more danger
under this government than under JEFF.
Davis government"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-01-21

FIRR.--At about six o'clock Monday
evening an alarm OF fire was given in
Montpelier which aroused the village in
q few minutes The cause of the alarm
was the explosion OF kerosene lamp,
which was being filed by Mr.. Fisher,
while burning, in the front shop Of Fish
er & Cos. extensive silver plating estab-
ment on Main street. The lamp burst
Ing in all directions the fire quickly COM
municated throughout the room and
but for the presence Of mind and almost
superhuman efforts of those nearest the
scene, would have proven very destruc-
tive. .....
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-01-21

LAKE NAVIGATION. - Navigation on
Lake Champaign is now confined tdShe
ferry between Burlington and Port Kent.
The steamer Boston continues to make
daily trips, connecting at Port Kent with
stages to Plattsburgh.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-01-21

SToLBS.-The Vermont Central Rail-
road Depot at Burlington, was entered
on Monday afternoon and $50 In postage
currency stolen from the money drawer
of the ticket Office.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-01-21
sR
WHAT

The above enigma, which should be
studied out and practiced by all who
wish to begiu the new year Alright, we
saw posted in one of the stores of this
city. That no one may lose the benefit
OF it, we give the explanation; Gland
over what you owe "--Po-tsvoaA Caro7i;-
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-01-21

NEW SLEEPING Cause.-The Wason man
ufacturing company of Springfield, Mass.
are now making five sleeping cars for
the Troy and Boston through line via
Rutland.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-01-21

NEW HorELs.-The first day the sub
scription books of the new hotel COM
pany were opened at st. Adams, SIC. 600
were subscribed.
new hotel is to be built at Water
bury the coming spring, and 81 1000
has already been subscribed for that
purpose.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-01-21

"A young lady out west, who lately
coIllded with an ice-bound sidewalk, re-
marked as she assumed perpendicular
position, "1'll have man to hang on
to before another winter"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-01-21

go ANOTHER SEA FIGHT.-The Portlanders
have got up another sea fight in a fog
The Argus of Tuesday morning says
that on the forenoon of the preceding
day, about 10 o'clock, two steamers were
seen off Spurwink, Cape Elizabeth, be-
tween Bluff and Stratton Islands, and
both fired several times, apparently at
each other. Some dozen shots were ex-
changed, when one steamer apparently
made for the other. This is the account
given by q gentleman who was at Spur
wink and witnessed the firing, though
the smoke and fog prevented him from
seeing the movements Of the steamers
distinctly. ao 70 nsuI q ysis8 ~
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-01-21

IMPORTANT TO THE SIXTH RssIMgNr-
The re-enlisted men OF the Sixth Regi-
ment of Vermont Volunteers. with the
exception of Co. II, will report AT their
several places of rendezvous ON the 9th
of February, instead of the Ind, the
Secretary of War having heightened
their furloughs four days.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-01-21

PosTPoNED.-The Social assembly ad-
vertiSed to take place at the DANNY
Hotel is postponed to February 10Th,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-01-21

TEMPERANCE LRAGUE.-A temperance
league, TO enforce the prohibitory lieuor
law, has been formed in Burlington.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-01-21

LOcal aud State Items.

ONE or THE DopaERs,-" Lieutenant
Brink" has lately fourished his little
hour" In Brandon and vicinity, creating
sensations generally, and inspiring I'M
utterable emotion particularly, In the
hearts OF "fair women" lie was dress
ed in u new uniform, with shoulder
straps attached, and hat with appropri-
ate ornaments. He also wore constantly
Colonel's sword which with the belt
and sash must have cost at least forty
dollars. On Friday last Capt. Il, j.
Ormsbee who is connected with the
Provost Marshal's office, saw this gay
Lothario Of Lieutenant in Brandon, and
as he happened to know him Of old, he
thought 1t entirely proper 10 ask few
questions. Lieutenant Brink in ne
ply, stated that he enlisted as private,
got elected lieutenant, receiveda COM
mission from government, and had been
presented with this sword and uniform
by the company. He had as he said,
issued large amount Of clothing, made
application, and obtained guns and
ammunition, had given furloughs to sol
dicrs-and finally concluded he would
like t1Iough himself He accordingly
obtained one, which as it is curiosity
of literature" we here present reybatim
r kterat.M
1.-THE bearer hereof 1t. Brink, first
Regiment of Vermont Cavalry Vol, aged
81 years, five feet ten inches high, -
complexion. dark eyes, dark hair, and
by profession farmer; born in the
county of winser State of Vt; and en-
listed at Rochester, in the county Of
Winser, State of Vt, on the 81 day Of
November eighteen hundred and 50, TO
serve for the period of three years, is
hereby permitted to go to Rochester, in
the county Of winser, State of Vermont
he having received furlough from the
fourth day Of Janary TO the 20 day Of
Janary 1854, at which period he will
rejoin his company or Regiment at Stem
bourge (Stevensburg y Va. or wherever
it then may be, or be considered de-
serter. Given under my hand at Wash
ington DC this fourth day Of Janary.
1864.
ftn1 Suyyar Co
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Col. Swyer { SAWYER
1t Cavley
" GShington Dc

Commanding the Regt."
Lieut.. Brink" declined Capt. Orms-
by's polite invitation to ride, and in
company with friend in sleigh made
rapid raid through the streets and
across lots. Capt. Ormsby set ont in q
vigorous pursuit, and his horse being
the better runner of the two he succeed
ed in taking him captive.
Yesterday he was examined at the
Marshals office here He owned that he
was private, and said that he bought
his " furlough Can officer does not Ne
ceive a furlough, but leave OF alb
sence") from fellow in camp, who sold
them for twenty-five cents. He had re-
ceived from government S75 bounty and
one months advance pay. With this
money and his town bounty he had
probably bought his outfit. Capt.
Crane gracefully received his sword, re-
moved his straps and hat ornaments, and
ordered him to Brattleboro from which
place he will probably be sent 10 his
regiment in Virginia as deserter,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-01-21

Ice is three inches thick at, Rich
mond.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-01-21

g sae9boiaE s;d bHn z5g'G
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-08-31

pEACE!pEACE on any terms with Th1mas
/ Davy, who gave information to She officer,
that sold pound Of butter, 70 one OF my
neighbors, on 5undny, the2lst inst. MI. DaVy
heing the only witness. however, testified that
fS soId ON. one ponnd Of Butter lie said be WAS at
his store door aud stopped the boy, who tod
him that he got the butter at my store f tt
this wicked offence, was brought before Hls
therefore ! Offer my stock Of goods at cost, in
Guiding my lease, good will and fixtures: and
Household AMI Kitchen furniture; Fnrnished
Rooms, Cooking and Par!or Stoves, Beds enc
Bedding The lease has years and a.; months
to run, at rent OF S150 per year: 4 MS IS one
nation enquire at the store, No 10, south 10Y
al street. aug 24-lwl j. ThO MA5.
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sggHE exercises If MISS MARKS SEMI
/ NARY will 5e resumed on V9dnes9uy, tie
ST. Of SeptsnsJsr. A. we improvement Of the
students IS greatly promoted by ou11nenciIlg
with the Glasses It is essential as far rs IS prac~
ticable) that all should be present at the OPEN
ing Of the FuI; Session. Former pupils desiring
TO return vii! please makean early application:
Miss NJ. homes 20 have efficient aid and will
spare no pains IN the faithful discharge Of her
oneryus and responsible duties. Particulars
given upon application at her residence, IA,
King street. aug l9-tocta
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rn PREVENT SICKNESS
pT1RTFY THE 3 L GOD!

NOTHING is more wholesome at this s. tlz :13
y Of YEAR. than gentle purgative l. VIII
nur;fy the blood and digestive organs, and ena-
bie the system the better to endure the ware
season 70 come For this purpose we ., Wou4 "a
trv box Of Prof. Wundr&n2's Vegetable Pl5ls
or Powders. which have proved so sanitary the
cast two seasons, to al who tried them 49,.
For sale at most Druggists. See adyertlse~
n,ant IN another coIuun ap A>-2n
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A TT + n r I Q n /!

NOW is the time for all who wish 70 buy
u their FALL and WINTER BOOTS and
SHOES. 1 have-a fine stock Of BOOTS and
SHOES of every description and qual1ty, suit
abIe for Ladies, Gents, Misses, and chldren,
rghich will be sold cheap. Call at No: sc, King
straet [aug 25-tf] JNO. I. EV ans.
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YEvHE duties of MISS NJ. T. SIMPSONS
i SCHOOL Will be reslsmed OF Monddy:
September 9TH, at the Friendship Engine House,
on = fired street, between King am tGnce
streets. aug 3{-tE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-08-31


x,a,a,1an No minated By the Chicago conyention.
dispatch from New York states that Sen
MAGELLAN was to day nominated by the Dem
e,,tic Convention, at Chicago, for President
1 the TThiled States. On the first ballot he
,oce;ged one hundred and fifty two votes.
Fsom the Army Of the Potomac.
The Northern Associated Press dispatch
from the Army Of the Potomac, dated On
Monday says that the losses in The fight Of
Thursday will now foot up thirty eight hun
dred He saws the loss Of the "a corps will
not exceed an aggregate Of 800, according TO
the official statement. The Confederafes are
using the Wei lon railroad below Reana's Sta
don, and running their supplies thence 70
TO Petersburg by wagon.