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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-10-27

How HE WAS CoNvBRTED,-Captain
w. A. Sutherland, Assistant Adjutant
General to General Stedman, returned to
Chattanooga from captivity in Charles
ton, related at dinner table the method
of his conversion from McClellanism to
Unionism. He said he had changed his
base and was now for Lincoln-'because
during my Imprisonment the guards at
Charleston and every rebel met, with
one exception learning that / was a
democrat, electioneered with me for Nc
Clellan. That exception stole an oppor-
tunity to whisper in my ear that the
South was only holding out in hopes OF
Lincoln's defeat and assured me if Lin
coin was elected the war would instant
ly end and Internationally cease, as the
South would then see that resistance
was no longer practicable. 1 never can
and never will vote for any man at the
request of armed traitors"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-10-27

Nor THE FrREMEN.-In speaking of the
accident which happened last Thursday
night near Richmond, on the Vermont
Central Railroad, by which some volun-
teers from Brattleboro, who were return
ing from st, Adams, were injured, we
said they were "tiremen" who had has
tened to the scene of the recent raid at
the call of Col. Waite of Brattleboro. A
correspondent informs us that the fire
men did not go, and that the volunteers
in question were all from the U. S. Hos.
| pital at Brattleboro. .s
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-10-27

VERMONT MUTUAL-The following di.
rectors of the Vermont Mutual Fire In
surance Company were elected at tht
annual meeting, October 10, 1864.
Washington Co--Daniel Baldwin,
P Redfeld, Erastus S Camp James I
Thurston, Charles Dewey; Orange-B
W Bartholomew; Bennington-Henry
D Hall Lamoille-W III H Bingham
Observation-Disclosures Chaplin; Chittenden
William G Shaw; Orleans - A j
Dodge; Windsor-D C Lyman; Addi-
son--M e Sprague Franklin-Robert
j SAKE; Essex--Thomas G. Reattie;
Grand Isle-Henry G Hill; Rutland
Merritt Clark; Caledonia, A Z Jude
vine. So. .......rs -.. .,...s.a-. - .aa 4
Subsequently the board of directors
elected Daniel Baldwin, President; T..
7 Redfeld, Vice President; Chas Dewey,
Secretary; James 7. Thurston, Treas
urer. sae .ferf
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-10-27

This is the way that Commodore
Vanderbilt, who controls the Harlem
railroad, and Jerome, who controls the
hudson River road, got possession of the
Raritan and Delaware Bay railroad.
After securing the home stock and
bonds, large amount still remained in
the hands Of English holders, To OBJ
tain this agents were dispatched to Eng
land, the most profitable trains ceased
running on the road, heavy expenses
were incurred by the construction of
enormous piers at Port Monmouth, the
Raritan Bay terminus, and in hundred
other ways the receipts decreased, while
the expenses increased to such an extent
that the frightened Englishmen gladly
transferred their bonds into the hands
OF the agents, who obligingly purchased
them at their own risk. Now that they
have bought the Camden and Atlantic
railroad and are going to have through
line between New York and Philadel-
phia that shall be independent of the
Camden and Amboy monopoly emo
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-10-27


TIE MARYLAND CoSsrIrvrIos'-The
opponents of the new Maryland consti-
tuition are making a strong effort TO In
validate the vote by which it was aoopS
ed. In the Superior Court Of Baltimore
on Monday, an application was made
for mandamus directed to Gov. Brad
ford, commanding him to exclude from
being counted the votes of the soldiers
now out of the State, The court dis
missed the application, being of the
opinion that no sufficient grounds exist
ed for its interposition in the matter
The counsel Immediately filed an appea
to the Court of Appeals, and an argu
ment before the latter court was ex
pected yesterday or to-day,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-10-27

" Some southern Union men, from
Georgia, Mississippi and Alabama, have
addressed public letter to Governor
Yates OF. Illinois, on the pslitical situa-
ton. They said that what the rebel
leaders want is the establishment of a
despotict government, and that the war
must go on untii these leaders are des-
troyed or subjugated, when the. south
ern masses will be for peace and re-un-
ion. They express great fear that the
people of the North do not understand
the real bearing Of the, presidential cleo
ton, ami the necessity OF continuing the
war until the Southern conspirators are
completely subjugated.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-10-27

MILITARY Volunteer companies OF
home guards have been formed In st.
Adams, Alburgh, Sheldon, Enosburgh
Falls, East Berkshire, West Berkshire,
Richford, Franklin, and Highgate, Bur
lington has a cavalry company, which
is to be furnished with carbines or re
volvers by the general government. This
company has already appeared on pa
rade in Burlington, making a very
creditable appearance. Other towns IL
the northern part of the state are also
making preparations for selfprotecuor
against future possible raids.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-10-27

THR TEST OATH.-The Tennessee test
oath, about which much has recently
been said, was proposed and adopted by
representative Convention OF the loyal
people OF Tennessee. The President did
not NEEDLE with their proceedings.
There is no evidence that Gov. johnson
interfered with them. The latter has
only embodied the action Of that Con-
vention in q proclamation. The whole
affair is a movement of the loyal citizens
of Tennessee. And the President refuses
to nullify their action.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-10-27
SHERIDAN AND McCLELLAs.-On rea

SHERIDAN AND McCLELLAN.-On read
ing the descriptions of the battle of &C.
dar Creek, one cannot help asking two
questions. What would Sheridan have
done If he had been in McClellans place
on the peninsula, when Richmond was
within reach? What would Mcclellan
have done if he had been In Sheridans
place in Winchester on Wednesday morn
ing. One cannot help answering to the
first question, that Sheridan with his
dash would have pushed into Richmond,
and to the second, that the general who
stayed on gunhoat, smoking cigar,
during the battle of Malvern Hill, would
most probably have stayed at Winches-
ter till the retreating army reached that
place, and would then have written a
letter to the president, complaining that
he had not more troops. -PyOgidencs Jour
nal.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-10-27

THE ST. ALBANs BANKs.-The st. Al
Adams Messenger of Monday says
"Our banks are doing business as usual.
The Franklin County Bank, concerning
which there is so much doubt, is o-day
redeeming their bills. The President
Mr.. 0. A. Burton, says that all honest
holders of the bills shall meet with nc
loss, and is accordingly paying them
off,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-10-27

SIXTH RgGIMENT.-Theo original mem.
bers of the Sixth regiment, not re- enlist.
ed, their time of service having expired
arrived at Brattleboro Thursday night
They number fifteen officers and one
hundred and twenty men, and are under
the command Of Lieut.. Col. Hale. They
will be mustered out on Wednesday
next. Six companies of the regiment
remain in the field under command Of
Capt. Il. r. Kinney of Co. G.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-10-27

Eg- The food question is beginning to
be serious one at Richmond. The SEN
tinel of the 10th has doleful article on
the subject, in which it says :
money is valued by what it will pur-
chase. But hedged up and cut off as
Richmond is-cribbed, cabined and con-
fined-money can buy but little here, for
the reasons we have stated. Flour and
corn are harder to be obtained here in
adequate quantities than they are in
many Alpine towns, where the only APP
proach is by mule path. Hence they
command enormous prices and hence
the news goes out that Richmond, which
has from time immemorial set the mar
kets for Virginia, values three or four
hundred dollars as but the fair equiva-
lent for barrel of flour, and other
things in proportion"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-10-27

A Lone FACE.-A well known fire.
quenter of Third street stopped yes
terday in BARRIERS shop, close to the
North American building, sat in shay
ing chair, drew a newspaper from his
pocket, and instructed the knight of the
razor to take off his beard. The barber
was an African. He simply replied,
yes boss" and produced his imple-
ments. The customer sat down. He
was duly shaved. His face was wiped,
aud he arose, donned his coat and hat,
"How much 2" he asked, in dolorous
voice, as he adjusted his shirt collar.
Fifteen cents, boss"
"Why, | thought you shaved for ten
cents at this shop"
"Dat ars de average, sab " was the re-
ply. "Ten cents is de price Of a shave
in dis yer shop. You come in here, sab,
and read de news of Sheridans victory.
and your face got about six inches long
er dan when you come in. If your face
was like it was afore you read dat yer
news, ten cents was de price When you
commenced to read about de defeat of
Early, den your face done stretched about
four inches. OATS what makes it wurf
fifteen cents for de shave" f-lr
ON The customer couldn't restrain grin,
though he was copperhead and the hit
at him was made by a "nigger." He
laid down the fee and walked out He
was one of those gentlemen who go
their length on Mcclellan, and who, of
course, shudder at every victory of the
Union arms Phaeaelphta North Asaerica,,.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-10-27
HOOPS PoL1r1cAL FArLuRE.-It wouI

HOOPS PoLITIoAL FAILURB.-It would
seem from the following remarks OF
Js& yDsTjF.Jp b bis S5a6edf hdtahGaeg, qthat
the latter, which has turned out so mis-
erably, was undertaken in aid of the
peace party of the North
ave must beat Sherman; we must
march into Tennessee; there we will
draw from 10000 to 10000 to our stan
dard, and SO strengthened, zoe mast push
the enemy back to the Ohio, and THIS gre the
peace party Of the North an oecretioa no puny
editorial can give.n 1.a.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-10-27

BRrTIsH GuIEgAs AGAINST Us.--At the
great Union meeting in New Haven on
Wednesday, the Rev. DR.. Patton, just re-
turned from Europe, made speech, IN
the course of which he said that he had
hurried home to vote for Mr.. Lincoln
and that his haste had been stimulated
by having observed how deeply interest
ed the aristocracy of England are in our
election, and how anxious they are that
Mcclellan should succeed. He spoke OF
noblemen who freely admitted they were
sending gold to this country to influence
the election in favor of Mcclellan, oe-
lieving that his election wonld oe lS'-
lowed by peace and separation.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-10-27

Whereas, Our fellow soldier and com.
rade, Capt. Frank Ray, fell MORALLY
wounded in battle on the 9th instant,
and whereas it is the desire of the off.
GERS OF this regiment to give some ex.
preston of their feelings in relation to
his untimely death, as we'll as to offer
their sympthies to his relatives and
friends. Therefore,
ResolVsd, That in this great loss we
recognize the dispeusating hand of Him
on whom we depend for support and
consolation, always, and who "doeth all
things we'll"
Resolrsd, That during the three years
and in the trying circumstances in which
we have been associated with Captain
Frank Ray, We have ever found him q
genial friend, true patriot and q gal
liant soldier and that while we rejoice
in the brightness Of his record as sol,
der, we most deeply feel that his sud.
den death is not less loss to us and his
country than to his immediate friends
and relatives.
Resolved That we extend TO his rela.
tives and friends our deepest sympa.
thy, in this their hour of bereavement
Capt W. G. CUMMINGS,
Lieut.. g. Adjt. G. D. GATES, Com.
Lieut.. c. W. MORSE,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-10-27

A SCARE AT PLATTsBURGH.-On Sun
day afternoon about 5 O'Clock, an engine,
baggage car, and one passenger car,
with about thirty men, came into the
depot at Pittsburgh. Nobody knew
these men, and one of them gave an ex-
cuse that they wanted to know how
many cars there were at Pittsburgh
They came on the Caughnawaga Road.
A large number of the citizens armed
themselves, but made no attempt to
stop the train or arrest the passengers.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-10-27

VERMONT BANKs.-The state banks OF
Vermont present the following aggre-
gate Capital 1884 800, decrease from
last year 5000; circulation s6,O46, 1874,
increase s630,505: loans 500, 500, in
crease s2,Ss3,046; dividends S4Os 1924,
increase sl25, 2l9,-mostly made out OF
rise in government securities and the
interest thereon; taxes to United States
Government s9s,7el; surplus on hand
half a million. Three banks have no
specie; the Vermont has the largest
amount of specie, sl2,054, and the bank
Of Montpelier the next largest, sl1 ,es9 /;
the bank of Middlebury has $40, 500 and
the bank Of Brattleboro sle,354.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-10-27

How They VorE.-The New York sol
diers vote by proxy. The ls9th New
York regiment voted at Washington,
I before leaving for tine front, for national,
state and local Officers, and the bal OTIS
were forwarded by mail to the several
proxies designated by the voters. The
vote OF the regiment stood as follows !:
: Union, 4Sl; Dem. II. oas1niaaa aaai 1
1870 L
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-10-27
Locai and Ssnse Items.

ESrRRrAIs..ssr.--The ladies OF Rip
ley Female College viii give an enter
tainment of tableaux, music, &c, in aid
of our sick and wounded soldiers, on
Friday, October 2Sth, at the College.
Doors open at 7 10 O'Clock, to CON-
mence at 8 o'clock. Admission % cents
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-10-27

3l E Two years Of war" said Henry
Ward Beecher on Sunday night, "and
we have conquered half the rebel terri
tory, hold the keys Of the whole, and
have nearly. destroyed the military
strength of the rebellion in the field
All this in two years Of war" "Fo,g
years you NEAR" said a bystander. mo /"
responded Mr.. Beecher. II said two
years of scar. In the first two Gen. Nc
Clellan was in commando 1s-
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-10-27

Dr.. LrsToN.-Dr Liston of Albany
who is so well and favorably know in
this vicinity, from his frequent visits
and numerous and skillful surgical oper.
atoms and cures here, will be in Rut
land, at the Central House, for one day
only, on the lst of November next.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-10-27

DIX VS.. MCMILLAN If a traitor
strikes down the American Flag, shoot
MIN on the spot !" has become to ms a
law OF war and law of honor. saws
the Lord Dundreary of Democratic poIi-
sics "Exhwaust all the reswources of
craftsmanship, TO perswaude the indi.
vidual to lift the American Flag mn
again. But don't shoot pm. Y III.
bse.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-10-27

FIRST VERMONT ARTILLFRY.-The fol-
lowing promotions and deaths have oc-
Cured in this regiment:
Major Charles Hunsdon promoted to
Lieut. Colonel.
First Lieutenant 0 H Austin. Battery
], promoted to be Captain of Battery A.
Second Lieutenant George A. Bailey
promoted to be First Lieutenant Bate
ry NJ. ..as
Sergeant John d Sheridan, Battery &,
promoted to be Second Lieutenant of
Battery NJ. -
Commissions have been issued for
the late Captain Charles Buxton, and
First Lieutenant Dennis Duhigg; the
former as Major, the latter as CAPTAIN
which have been forwarded to their
friends q E-.- "a #--. .s4T
Private A W Lake, Battery G, died at
General Hospital. Montpelier, Sept. 21st.
of typhoid fever. b Aa-s fs
Private Henry Carpenter Battery G,
died at General Hospital, Montpelier,
Oct.l st. c. .oE So -
Private B Newcomb, Battery M
died at U. s. General Hospital, Balti-
more, Md, Oct. 4th. la
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-10-27
states as follows


The only states which are at all likely
TO give their electoral votes to- McClei-
Ian and Pendleton are New Jersey, Z;
Delaware, 8 Kentucky, Il; and posi-
bly Missouri, Il; total 80 votes. But
~ Pennsylvania is very close on her
home vote in the October election, (al-
though she is republican on the aggre-
gate vote by $4,000 or more) the copper
heads are making loud claim to that
state. Following it's course for years
past, the state will undoubtedly heavily
increase it's October majority in Novem-
Der. Suppose, however, we concede
Pennsylvania to the opposition this
gives them SO electoral votes all told.
But they may say they are going TO
carry Maryland and New York. Mary
suIuntlon by a popular vote and may
therefore be set down as reasonably sure
for Lincoln. New York gave Lincoln
10000 majority In 1860. In 1862 Sey-
mour was elected by 10000 majority,
but the state recovered from the general
gloom, Encouragement and reaction OF
that year, and in 1868 elected Union
state officers by majority of 10000.
! Since then the accessions to the differ
eIt parties have been VIGOROUSLY much
In favor of the Union side, In that state.
This is the problem then for the "demo-
Gratis J" if New York gave Union ma
jority of 10000 in 1868, withom the SOL.
diers' vote, how large a Union majority
will she give in 1854 .osM the soldiers
vote 2 Suppose, however, that we con-
cede both Maryland and New York to
the opposition. This will give them SO
electoral votes in all To these we may
add California (5) and Oregon (8,) both
Of which will go for Lincoln, and still
they have but 106 votes and require 10
more to elect. The October election in
Indiana has pretty effectually determin-
ed how that state, as well as Illinois, is
going, and we can think of no other
state which the most arrant copperhead
Will sincerely claim.
1t will be seen that in the above cal
culation, the states of New York, Penn
syivania, California and Oregon are con-
ceded to Mcclellan, while every one of
them Is certain enough for Lincoln.
Besides, Maryland will probably vote
for Lincoln and Missouri is by no means
sure for Mcclellan.
Again throw out Illinois also, and we
can still elect Mr.. Lincoln by the fol-
lowing vote: Maine I, New Hampshire
3, Vermont s, Massachusetts, IL, Rhode
Island 4, Connecticut 6, Ohio 81, Indi-
ana 10, Iowa 8, Michigan g.. Minnesota
4, Kansas 3, Wisconsin s, California S,
Oregon 3, West Virginia s, total III.
ai So much for the possibilities. The
probability is, as we said before, that the
Chicago ticket will carry at the best,
only New Jersey, Delaware, Kentucky
and Missouri. 1t is impossible to see,
now, not only how Mcclellan and Pen
dleton can be elected, but how they can
command even respectable minority |
of the electoral votes. And the reason
Is simply that the people are not yet |
ready to unite. with those who would |
give up this Union at the demand of in
solent traitors. The people have deter |
mined to save this Union, and woe to the |
party north or south that stands in their |
way. So ~
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-10-27

ARRESTS IN ST. ALBANs.-One or two
persons have been arrested on suspicion.
This suspicion is founded on remarks
that the accused have been heard to
make. A thorough investigation will
be had.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-10-27
Death Of Capt. Frank nav
HEADQUARTERS 1sr VERMONT CAyAIpv ,
Near Strasburg, Va, Oct. l3 '64

HEADQUARTERS 1sr VERMONT CAv.,px
Near strasburg, Va, Oct. 10, "a
Ba'tor R1tland Herald, Dear Sir ,-Rv
inserting a copy of the enclosed resoln
lions in your paper you will receive tho
thanks of the officers of the rirst yor
mont Our gallant comrade, Captain
Frank Ray, was MORALLY wounded by
carbine ball in the body, while courage.
ously leading his squadron in one of the
most brilliant and successful charoes
the regiment ever made. This occurred
on the 9th inst. in u cavalry battle be.
tween Gustav (Union,) and Rosser (reh-
ELL His death took place between the
hours of 2 aud o'clock the following
morning, and it has cast deep gloon
over the entire regiment. His term o
service expired two days later.
In haste,
! Very truly yours,
G. D. GATES.
| Lieut., and Adj, and
| Chairman OF Com.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-10-27

Personal---very.. A. Webster, chaplain
of the Sixth Vermont regiment. is at
home, and has been ordered to report at
Sloan General Hospital, Montpelier.
sergt. Woodbury., LIST vt. Cavalry,
captured the colors of the Twelfth North
Carolina regiment, in the battle of &C.
dar Creek.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-10-27

oo-Gen. Fremont has subscribed $4,000
to the new loan. How about the s'tinan-
cial failure" of the government lAai
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-10-27
H "The army will vote for Mcclellan

bB Inc army VIII vote Tor Mcclellan,
sir y said gentleman in Fourth aVeu
ue car, with the aspect of one set apar
by birth and education to the PLAYING OF
the jews harp and specializing In gold.
(Which army sir o. broke in an enla.
ciated soldier in earshot distance of the
copperhead; LEES army or Grants 2"
Gold tumbled- Tribune, GEs
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-08-18
HANS ENLISTS FOR A SOLDIER

Brick of the, La Crosse Democrat,
is on inhdrsan joker. and lately Witnessed
scene in Milwaukee, that We transfer
to our columns y q45v gga
The reader, must picture. q stout, big
bellied, short haired recruiting officer,
with blue cap, broad, stiff frontpiece,
short sword, blus Uniform, d size too small
and raw customer from ''faderland,"
with wooden shoes and long tailed gray
coat. The officer was after recruits for a
German regiment, and thus went for his
susceptible countryman:
"Lo dcrc, Hans be dat you ?"
"Yaw." q H
"Come nit me to be sjer man"
"Ncn w
"Yays, tohe 1t be 50 nice"
"Nein 1 gets shootsf'.
Nix! Py tam it is better as good.
1t be foon all dc vile. You enlist nit
me you gets nein hundred dollars boun-
tish y
$50 ?"
"Yaw. And you gets such nice
clothes as never vas? Shust look NIT
me "
1857"
"Yaw. And, in ter morning ven dc
trum pects il Bo gurfers compliments to
come an git your sclitarrs init him"
"SoT
"Yaw. And purity soon, bime by, dc
trum poets agin and dat ish the gtirneps
compliments to tomt eait some sour krodt
un sausage nit him. by tSinF r.
80, myuhccr ?" an.
"Yaw, dat ish so. Den purity soon.
bimc by, der trum poets, and dat ish dc
gnrners compliments to ride nit hin in
der carriage to see ycut srow or your
Katrina. AHd den you rides all over
the city NIT him and it no costs you one
tam cent. And bime by de trum peets
and dat ish de gurnel's compliments to
come and schmokc bipe NIT him And
den bime by, purity soon, right away. der
trum poets like ter tuyfaf, and dat ish de
gurnefs compliments to come and get
hundred dollars bountish. I tinhs. but
l guess not. py tamr'' .r
"Yaw! So goot!"
"Yaw. And den der general Ind do
Bresident shakes hands NIT you, and you
cat kfout nit the Presidents vrow shust
like one fighting rooster. bi tamil And
den in little vile you say de Bresident
be one nico man, and you gets anoder
hundred dollars bountishj and def Bres-
ident make t6h general NIT you, purity
soon guess. but I tink not You 60
nit me p
"Yawf'