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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-06-30
The Gunboats in the James River.

Our fleet in James river is three miles
below Fort Darling and ten below Rich
mond. The river is very tortuous, and
the western bank consists of a series of
rolling hills of considerable elevation
and thickly wooded. Thus far we have
prevented the erection of any batteries
on the shore in front of us, by promptly
shelling the parties making the attempt.
From the bed of the river, both above
and below this point, large number of
torpedoes have been taken, Some made
of three-eighth inch boiler iron, firmly
riveted, and containing large quantities
of powder, one having nineteen hundred
pounds. Some are anchored in the river
and fired by conclusion, while some are
attached to buoys and sent floating
down the river. AT the foot of Drury's
Bluff, which is the site of Fort Darling
also, the rebel iron clads, Virginia, Rich
mond and Fredericksburg, are lying
The first was built in the early part of
the war, and was intended to go to sea
with the rebel Merrimac, and is armored
with eight inches of iron, and mounts
eight guns. Her draught is too great
to admit of her maneuvering in the riv-
er, except at its highest stages. The
other two are lighter draft and smaller
vessels, but more vulnerable. Opposite
Drurys Bluff is another high bank, call
ed Chapins Bluff, and, this, too, has
been and still is crowned wiz batteries,
but from which, we are assured by re-
cent deserters, the guns have been NOV
ed and taken to the defences of Rich
mond. Above these bluffs there is suffi-
Gent water, until you reach the lower
suburbs of the city, called Rockets"
where there is scarcely ever water
enough to float vessels of much draught
As Rockets is some distance from the
city proper, it is doubtful if the city
could be injured by the guns of the fleet,
though it is an experiment we are ex-
tremely anxious to try. 10
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-06-30

succeeded In doing, reformed hts line -
the rear. with a regiment Of his brigade
which had not been engaged In front
and maintained 1t till night We can
hardly conceive Of circumstances more
trying for a brigade commander, but
Gen. Stannard appears to have been fully
equal to the situation.
The Tribune's correspondent mentions
Gen. Stannard as holding the advances
OF Martindale's division In the success
full assault on the first line Of works at
Petersburg, June l4th. rgrh
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-06-30

love to yop all. ! assisted In removing
him m ,"self to the nearest hospital, about
Il IL mile, distant from the, field and
there he w. as attended to but little
hope can be en-. tertained for his recovery.
He expressed so. prise and qualification
at the kind treatment which he received
and thanked us all foc our attention 10
him. He told me that n lieutenant Of
the federal army had takenehis watch
and some other articles TO forward 10
you, Trusting that the grace Of God
may sanctify TO you this affliction, l am.
Sir, Yours. ~. "a,
Gro. S BAKLa,
Peivate 18th Reg. So. ca. VO
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-06-30
Cavalry Regiment.
Casualties IN the cavaby from May 5M to
Jans Sd, 1854, xaelasise.
KILLED.

KILLED.
1t Col Addison w Preston, Danville,
June 8.
Co Capt Oliver T Cushman, Hart
land, June 3 Horace Hail. John G
French, Cavendish, both May 5.
WOUNDED. f
Major John W Bennett, Glover, leg Sc
rious.
Co. Corp VIM Hanley, leg slight,
Clarence Z Cushman, Hartland, head,
died May s, Chas L Hall, Williston, neck
slight, Seymour Conger, Rutland, face
slight, all May 5, Michael Hogan,
Springfield, thigh serious, Geo A Pine,
Willston, back serious, both Nav IL.
Co. Elias Morley Nottingham.
right leg serious, May II, Geo w Has
kell, left leg serious, Amos F Smith.
Gahford, left shoulder serious, both
81 20. G-Captain Frank Ray, Benning-
son, sloe serious, May IL, Charles II
rond, arlington, leg serious, May S,
Iheron Howe, Rupert, hip serious, Me-
dore Demerse, Shelburne, shoulder Sc
rlous, Vietal Reaulo, thigh serious. all
May IL. 90
Co. H-Sergt Zebulon Geruc. Rutland
shoulder slight June l, Mslvertin r
Claim, Hancock, leg, left in the enemy's
lines, Robert Stewart, Rutland, leg dan
gerous, both May IL, Ira C Monroe, Clar.
endon, drowned in James River Nav is
Josiah " Grape, Shrewsbury, hand, Mel,
son Laplant, Panton, arm, both June 1.
geo Mclyor, Chittenden, abdomen, June
., aied 4th, Clark w Smith, Rutland.
loot slight, June 8.
70. k-Captain Andrew J Grover, leg
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-06-30

u A special Washington dispatch
says it is positively established that the
greater part of Lees army is in and about
Petersburg. Pickett's and Breckinridge's
divisions, together supposed to be about
10000 strong, were detached by Lee
when he was still north of Richmond to
go after Hunter in forced marches to
Lynchburg. AS the latest rebel papers
received at headquarters represent Hun
ter to have passed around Lyhchburg
and crossed the James river nine miles
west of that point, their mission is not
likely to prove q fruitful one.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-06-30
ExrRAcrs FROM soLprRRs' LErr.ns

ExTRAcrs FROM SOLDIERS LErTERs.-
A soldier at hospital at Resaca, Ga.
writes to Western paper: al see my
name reported in the list of deaths at
this hospital. knew 1t was a lie a.
soon as saw it. Hereafter when you
hear of my death, write me and find out
lift is so before publishing 1t. Yours,
convalescently, Michael Butler, Co. I.
47th Ohio" .,.sos a..
Another writes;
ct regret much to inform you that
some wicked rebs, in the deprayity Of
their hearts made serious attempt to
kill me, but find myself still alive and
kicking. A mimic ball passed through
my left shoulder, and the doctors have
taken enough bone out of it to fertilize
about ten acres. shall save my arm
and shoulder. My shoulder is broken,
but my spunk is not, and l think l an
all right 08U7 ga r,4.rtsu
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-06-30

suRoIcAL.- On Wednesday, a very
large, fatty tumor, measuring no less
than twenty inches around the base and
nearly hemispherical in form, was re-
moved nom the body Of little girl of
Mendon, named Kelly, aged about six
years, by DR.. Pond OF this village, assist
ed by DR.. Morgan Of the Board Of En-
rollment The child was doing well
yesterday. TH4 f5aW .Ml fE9T IS
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-06-30

rg George opdyke denounces Thur
low Weeds late assertions about the
Mariposa and other operations as false
in every essential particular, and threat
ems to appeal to civil and criminal law
against Mr.. Weed MFR. David Dudley
Field also explains that the 100000 fee
he received from the Mariposa fund was
in stock of the company, worth only
one-quarter its par value. .ss..
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-06-30

No BEANS Pos RRzAxpAsr.-1n the
town OF Jefferson in this s,.stA- lives
beacon NJ, a very pious and er.
eMplary man. In his family, as in most
Others in that locality. baked beans t for,,.
the more substantial part Of the breaL.
fast on Sunday morning. 1t came to
be after q while that the appearances Of
this time honored luxury for the morn.
j ing repast was sort of notice to the
deacon that the duties of the Sabbath
had been entered upon On one Sab
bath morning, however, for some reason
or Other, this customary dish was omit
ted in the family. immediately after
breakfast the deacon, as usual, took hid
hoe, went into the field, pulled off his
coat, and went to work. His wife and
daughters noticed this from the house
with great astonishment dispatched
John, the eldest son, to the field to in
quire of his father why he worked on
the Lords day. On drawing near, John
cried OUT" Father, father, what are yop
doing it is Sunday, it is Sunday "Sun-
day Sunday r. exclaimed the deacon
=" that can't be- we did not have beans
for breakfast. Portland zransyspt.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-06-30
AFFECTING CoPPHRHEAD SToRY.-Says

AFFECTING CoPPBRHBAp SToRY.-Says
the Tribune: 9Te es
"Tom Florence, once a member of
Congress from Philadelphia, now edits a
concern called newspaper in Washing
ton. When Andrew Johnson was NOM
mated for Vice-President, Tom thought
he had chance; The World, in New
York, has forestalled him, in calling
Andy boorish tailor" but Tom was
not going to allow New York editor to
floor him so easily; SO he invented and
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-06-30

The EMBODIMENT LAw.-The Senate
took up the bill repealiug the three hum
dred dollar clause of the enrolment law;
Thursday evening, Senator Morgans
amendment that the draft, shall, be for
such time as the president directs, not
exceeding one year, was adopted ~
5 vote of rs to IA. sih fs4 STA
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-06-30

HORSE KILLED.-A valuable horse was
killed by a freight train on the Rutland
and Washington road near Poultney on
Wednesday. The horse was on the track
and running forward Of the engine, and
In trying to leap across a small bridge
fell In such a manner that his head be-
ing left exposed above the track, was
completely taken off by the passing
train. +f =. e,-.,., -
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-06-30

FrRE.-A farm house belonging to Mr..
s. D. Pendar, in Newport, was destroyed
by fire on Friday last-no insurance.
The loss of the family occupying the
house was quite heavy, but a purse has
been made up by citizens that will prob
ably cover it.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-06-30

A KISS A VALID CONSIDERATION A
western court. has decided thatla kiss is
a valid consideration. 1t seem that an
old bachelor offered ayoung lady pony
for kiss. The young damsel accepted
the offer, and gave the kiss /; but the
mean old curmudgeon, after receiving
the oscillatory salute, refused to stand
by his part of the contract. A suit was
therefore entered, and the jury decided
that the pony or its value should be CIV
en- to the girl, ,-as 81. l a
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-06-30

Z FATAL AccIDEKT.-Smith Hawkins, q
highly respected citizen of Georgia, re-
ceived injuries from plow handle, on
Tuesday, while at work on his farm,
from which he died the next morning.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-06-30

seg- The rush of immigration to New
York is unparalleled. Within twenty
four hours ending Wednesday noon, five
vessels came in, bringing 1924 passen-
gers, all from Liverpool. -..g... sa."
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-06-30

GEF, BRooKs.-Gen. w. TIL. Brooks,
whose name will ever be associated with
the first fame OF the Vermont brigade,
has been appointed to the command of
the 10th army corps, vice Gen. Gilmore,
relieved 80 s..,e
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-06-30

Col. Preston DIR. Minis, assistant
surgeon Of the cavalry, writes that Gen.
Custer, when ne heard of Col. preston's
death, exclaimed she was the best col
one Ii the whole cavalry corps "A
hsief but significant sentence Of praise
! nom one whose lead the gallant Preston
had often followed into the light 1901
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-06-30
THE NATIONAL DEBT.-The national
debt June Ii, 1864, was as follows

'UtDL } uIIt IA, IoO4, WAS as IOIIOWS - ~ "
Debt bearing interest in coin /, $751;, 81, 09l 50
Debt bearing interest in lawful f :,
money $40, 700, 500 IS
Debt en- which interest has ceased 370,lT0 90
Debt bearing no interest 50l, 3sS,1o Al
Total s1,-ls,395, I6s So
The annual interest in coin is $685.
672.45 in lawful money, $40, s76, 057.70.
Total interest 81, 699, 730l5. The ten
forty bonds amount to SIC, 2S9,25O the
three-year thirty per cent. notes to s11s,-
577,650 United States notes outstand-
ing to 1882, 04l $3.50 fractional currency
outstanding to s2l, 031 ,94SS5. The re-
mainder of the debt bearing no interest
consists mainly of unpaid acquisitions.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-06-30

~ In an interior town they had.
several years ago, a philharmonic Soci-
ETY. They gave sevesAl concerts for the
purpose OF raising money to defray the
cost Jrinstruments, &C., and A. Was
requested by the committee 70 sell So OH
OF the tickets to the nrsr concern. Aus
performance was to be Haydn's ,Oratorio
\ of the '.Creation," the different parts, of
course, to be taken by the ladies and
gentlemen Of the Society. A had
unusual success in disposing OF his tick
cts, in truth, some establishment was
created at the rapidity with which he
worked them of. But presently it came
to their ears that as a recommendation
to purchasers, he represented that the
performance was to be IN costnme. AS the
principal parts were those of Adam and
Eve before the fall, the committee were
i.aionant, and incontinentlv removed
our over jealous friend from Office.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-06-30

RIPLEY FEMALE COLLEGE.-The follow
ing named persons were initiated as
honorary members of M. Y. o. B. Soci-
ETY. of the Ripley Female College, on
Wednesday, June 22d) -t
Ladies-Miss L. Plymptom, Miss Hast
ings of Poultney.
Gentlemen-Rev. j Newman, ID. D., Of
Poultney Rev. G. Burdick of Sara
toga, N. Y; Hon. Warren s. Kelly Of Al
bany, N. Y; Mr.. Eaton of Washington
d. c.; G.. r. HIT of Rutland William
Granger of Pittsford Charles Ripley OF
Center Rutland. 1ft{3., e.t
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-06-30

CoRroRArIos MxRrIso.-Atthe Village
Corporation Meeting held last evening,
Mr.. s. @. Staley was elected Water Com
missioner in place Of NJ. 8. Richardson
resigned. na... IN -, ~, y
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-06-30

ADDISON COUNTY CoSvENrIoS.-T The
Addison County Union Convention was
held on Wednesday at Middlebury and
nominated the following ticket
For Senators-G. W.Grsndey, e. Cush.
man. l1E as r,f-t4c
For Assistant Judges-A. Walker, e
Everts. 7aaatl
For Sheriff.. A. Collamer.
For States Attorney-H. s. Foote.
For Judges Of Probate-H. Munsill
G. G. Tilden. Ug .-a. -usf v
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-06-30
MISSING.

rious, all May g. y I- feiafst = sd
Co, Fist Lieut. Clark p Stone OF
Brattleboro, June | LIST Sergt Thomas Z
Bartlett Brattleboro; Bugler Geo NJ
Taylor, Grafton both June Corp Geo
r Crosby Brattleboro, Cyrus s Tuttle
Andoyer both May VIM + Barnes
Chester, John Carroll, Patrick Dona-
hue, Newiane John O Pierce Putney |;
Theodore Witt, Vernon Eugene McCar-
thy, Rockingham; HerbertS Pierce, Gull
ford Cassius NJ Stickney, Chester, all
June /. tr. ..-....-..
Co. Hist 1t Emmett Mathers Fair
haven, June Stephen l. Buxton, Tin
mouth ARA p Noyes, Chittenden, all
May u, Dewitt G Falkenberg, Poultney;
Francis NJ Whalen, all June l.
Total killed In regiment, 8; wounded
SO missing So; wounded and missing
IA sun struck drowned 4; total
ll5. z'nn WILLIAM WELLS,
aaN a4aa o. 1ns' Major Com'dg,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-06-30

DEATH OF GEN. PoLK.--In the death of
Bishop General Leonidas Polk, the rebels
lose another OF their prominent war
riors and saint-delights. Gen. Polk was
a West Point student, and the inheritor
of large property, including planta-
tiOns and slaves. He graduated in 1927,
when Bishop McIlyaine was Chaplain at
West Point, and it was through the an
fuence of this prelate, then simple
clergyman, that young Polk decided to
enter the church. He was ordained a
clergyman in 1881, and seven years after
was made Bishop, his diocese including
Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana,
In l84l, these states were credited with
separate dioceses, and Bishop Polk re-
tanned that of Louisiana alone. At the
outbreak Of the war, Polk was actively
engaged in advancing the schemes of the
secessionists, and he shortly after aban-
doned his sainted robes for more active
participation in the war against the
Union. Folks military career was not
remarkably brilliant. He almost al
ways fought with Bragg, and since that
generals decapitation in Georgia, Polk
has been most Of the time at Mobile.
He was doubtless much better Bishop
than soldier.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-06-30

VERMONT MISUNDERSTANDING Jour-
nal says that the new q. 8. general hos
pital at Montpelier, is now in
oiue.' - me soldiers there
arc iioi lie. We ale bound to pre-.
sumo mat they were sent for good rea-
Ions, and glad to find them SO well pro-
vided for; but it seems hard for them
TO be sent to any spot In New England
outside of their own state. tits es
pecially vexatious to those who have
families. OF course the Vermont au'
thorities had nothing to do with it.
The contract for building the ADDITION
to the US. hospital in Burlington b.. !.
been awalac e1 &c .o Col Col. Z. B. platt and
Lemuel 5. Drew of that place. = ase
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-06-30

VERMONT OPFIoERs--A telegram from
Commissioner Holbrook to Gov. Smith,
says; ,vaG a~r as.at s,sssnt 80 ssa3
Captain A. F. Davis, Co. E, 18th Regt.
wounded in right thigh died on Sun
day I2' f 9iii ione ai 9W59
Second Lieut.. Curtain s. Walbridge
Co. A, 18th Regt, right arm amputated
died Sunday. IRE. s49a4
Second Lieut.. Stephen r. Wilson, Co
L. 18th Regt., wounded in thorax dan.
gerously- probably cannot live. ~,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-06-30

serious, Eugene Chillson, Castleton, face
slight, sadder CARMEL Pesha, groin Sc
rlous, all May 5. y A- f'iHItt t 3a
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-06-30

Pson Brownlow is in New York.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-06-30

" A REMARKABLE MARRIAaE-Miss Man.
dana Tileston, daughter of the late Cor
nelius Tileston of Williamsburg, Mass,
was marrieda few weeks since at Ok
ford, Ohio, to Rev. Calvin Fairbank, af-
ter an engagement of thirteen years.
Preparations for their wedding were be-
ing made twelve and half years ago,
when Mr.. Fairbank was imprisoned in
Kentucky for assisting slaves to escape,
and he has just been released During
all this time Miss Tileston did not relax
her efforts to secure his release. ~ .
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-12-16
PERU AND SPAIN.

According 20 the last advices from feTu, TIC
immediate outbreak Of hos.ilitios between Peru
and Spain seems to be Inevitable. The Peri'
Wan Congress ia entirely Dissatisfied with the
lcnporizing policy Of the President. and has
unanimously resolved, first, that tho Govern
ment proceed Immediately to give the necessary
instructions for the recovery of the Chincha',
and that it give an account to Congress within
eight days; and secondly, chat the President Oh
Peru shall have no power to mako any treaty
or havo any terms with the Cabinet Of Madrid
until the islands have been given up BY Spain,
OF taken by the forces OF the Republic.
Ia consequence Of these resolutions, an attack
upon the Spanish squadron OF tho CEincha
Islands was expected within few days. For
tuuatcly for the Foruvians, The best Of the Span
ish vessels, the frigGtc Triunio, has been en-
trcly destroyed 10y FIRE, and tho Spaniards had
only one other figate and seyeralgunboats LETT.
They expected soon tho arrival Of reinforce
mcnts. as another squadron Of Spanish vessels
had left the port of Montoyideo forthc Chinchas
ON the Goth Of October This is another reason
why the Peruyians should hasten to reoccupy
the Islands before the suiyal Of The Spanish
rcGnl0rccmenis.
1t appears OF present more probable than
ever that several, if not most, Of the South
American States will be involved in tie con-
nc,. Spanish papers state that the refusal OF
Chill TO let tie Spanish vessels coal in the
Gillian ports will be considered and treated BY
Spain as an act Of hostility. Chill, on the Other
hand, is determined TO carry out her policy un
ainchingly. The South American Congress
which met at Lima on the 18th o! November
had likewise resolved TO make the PeruylaI
quarrel 81 American question.
1t may be expected that the next steamer
rtom Panama will bring W tho news Of The
,,aenning Of hOstilities.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-12-16

ported that the Presidential Electors. in their
meeting en- the 9th Of December. took an in.
formal vote on the subject, and declared them
selves unanimously against it.
But although opposed to any legislation on
tho subject at the present time, many Of the
Radical leaders declare themselves openly IN
favor Of the principle, and several express. the
opinion that on that question the Radical
party OF Bissour! aloady is or soon will be, a
unit.
At all events, it seems certain that Missouri
will not he .disgraced by such Black Laws as
unfortunately still exist in some Of the States Of
the Northwest. On the contrary, sho bids fair
soon to take her place, by the side Of Vermont,
Kansas and Massachusetts, in tho battles for
universal freedom ard the equality Of rights Tor
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-12-16

THs PRIyTlya OF THE EsnoLLnESr--Super-
ysor Bgni he's sent US printed copy OK tho knoumeh'
Of tho Second and Third Wards. Ia these wards u
appear, 10 BIO more grossly ct fault fhan IL 'he INST
Although shcr vote ct tho Prs'denfis' h'ec""n was
scarcely more than hall that OF tie fiis' "adt ys'
by TN Understandable copying OF ho'si F'ss'er'' shd
the general eelstratiou OF sslois Cd boaia the snip
:n. ,ho,, su,o,crt IS swetd ~ within hundred 81
81 ~ lie First ward. Every little ConnecLent FISH
Inc yuacs which lands al Fulton MARKET contributes 70
ne,tieut. AMI ar" enrolled there.
A copy u tho Enrolnert Of Coch WGf is 20 DO sem
by mail 10 every person whose Lane aDt resuenes .
given 90 H. and Ia esse The person cpnLot o. tou1 ~
The esrrers their ahdayis win DO taken ~ that tsS
and presented 70 Tie Provost Mrshas' ~ portion Oh
tho evidence on which tho county claims redueoa On
account Of noa.residsnty