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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-11-17
BALTIMORE, Nov, II,

BALTIMORE, Nov. IL.
The American has dispatch dated
Roanoke Island, November I'd, wherein,
after an account of the destruction OF
the rebel ram Albemarle by the brave
Lieut.. Cushing, 1t gives the following
particulars of the recapture of Plym-
outh, N. c., by the navy.
Lieut. Cushing has accomplished q
great deed, and been the cause of reliev-
Ing quite number of good, loyal North
Carolinans from distress and starvation.
After this was done the fleet under com.
mander Macomber proceeded up Roanoke
river within short distance of tho
town, when he come to some Obstruc-
tions, and after exchanging few shots
he returned. rsH
On Sunday, the 30th, the fleet pro-
ceeded to Roanoke river, through Mid
die river, above the town, and shelled
Plymouth with telling effect.
On Monday morning commander Ma
comber steamed down the river, follow.
ed by the remainder of his feet, and
while passing opposite the town gave
the rebels shell, grape and canister to
their hearts content. Macomber then
landed about 100 men from his ship, in
charge of Lieut.. Dewey and Paymaster
Louds, and they Immediately charged
upon Fort Bateman and carried 1t, cap
turing about 40 prisoners.
The rebels finding things rather toe
severe, evacuated the town Immediately.
We captured 40 pieces heavy and Il
pieces light artillery, together with
large quantity of small arms.
The road leading out of Plymouth, a.
far as we have been, was strewn with
muskets, haversacks &C., showing that
the rebels had made complete STAN.
pede.
The whole garrison did not have stores
enough TO last them twenty-four hours.
In the engagement one of the rebel mag
azines was blown up by our guns and
its explosion set fire to the town. All
the buildings on Water street were de-
stroyed.
The town is now in held by our gun
boats and small land force commanded
by Col. Wardrop.
Glory to Gushing for SO brave an act.
and glory to commander Macomber for
following it up and relieving q large
portion of North Carolina.
The above intelligence was given By
Lieut. Longworth of the I'd North Caro-
lima Union volunteers. ES
We learn that nine of the men who
accompanied Lieut.. Cushing are prison.
ers together with Paymaster Swarm.
who was wounded in the shoulder
Masters Mate Weeveman, who was alse
one of the party was killed. 1910
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-11-17
RUTLAND AND BuRLseros RAILROAD,

RUTLAND AND BURLINGTON RAILROAD,
Under the new time table which goes
into effect ON the Rutland and Burling-
ton Railroad this (Monday) morning,
the running of train to Burlington
and Montpelier leaving here at 9 o'clock
A. NJ, will be discontinued.
7Ais morning, however, special train
will leave Rutland at that hour, 70 A.
NJ TO arrive at Montpelier at $50 p.
NJ, for the accommodation of those
wishing to be there this afternoon fare
one way.
For the time of arrival and departure
of trains on this road under the new ar
rangement, see advertisement.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-11-17

COMPLIMENT. TO CANADA.-We give in
full the RESOLUTION of Mr.. Nicholson of
Walll'. .gford, unanimously adopted by
the House, Nov. 10.
ReseIved, That in the aid, in the main
teinance of peace and quiet along our
Northern borders, afforded by the en-
lightened action of the Canadian Au-
thorities during the great ordeal of our
national election on Tuesday last, we
recognize not only worthy spirit of
neighborly comfy, but a manifest ap-
probation upon their part of the impor-
tance of our Union triumph to the we'll
being of the whole race of man.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-11-17

THE ST, ALBANs RAID.-The Montreal
"ltaess doubtless tells the truth in the
following paragraph
The raid on st. Albans has probably
prevented very much greater mischief.
To it may, In fact, be attributed the gen.
eral preparation for similar contingen-
cies, and the perfect peace and quiet
which have consequently prevailed
since. In this point of view, what was
looked upon at the time as a calamity,
may have proved vely great advantage
TO our neighbOrs.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-11-17
Local and state I,eaass.
Vote OF Rutland County.

In the following table will be found
the complete official returns of the votes
cast in the several towns of this county
last Tuesday. We also give in the table
the vote of the same towns in the presi-
Dental election of 1859:
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-11-17

FIRE. = We are informed that the
house, recently built, of Mr.. Kingsley
Osgood, about three miles out of the
village, was burned up, together with
quantity of wood in IN adjoining
shed, on Sunday last. The fire was first
discovered in chamber, and is suppos-
ed to have caught in some way from the
stove pipe.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-11-17

Too BAp.-The Washington cores
pondent of the Tribune doubts the re-
port that Mcclellan has resigned his
commission as Major General, for the
reason that all his powers of resigna-
tion must he occupied just now over
the election returns
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-11-17

ACCIDENT. - While many of the citi-
zens of Cabot were engaged firing sa-
lutte in honor of the election OF Lincoln
and Johnson, the gun went off Will.
loading, and badly burned and injured
Mr.. B. J. Lance and Harvey Doy,, also
the hand and arm of Simon Heath SO Sc
verely that amputation below the elbow
was necessary
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-11-17

LADIES FAIR AT BRASpoN-The La
dies Fair held at Brandon on Thursday
evening was great success in every
respect. The ladies were indefatigable,
the visitors had fine time, and the
proceeds amounted TO the very hand
some sum of ss75.00. Good for the la
dies of Brandon.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-11-17

THANKsoIvKs.-Gov Smith has ap-
pointed Thursday, the oath inst, as q
day of Thanksgiving. 1t will there
fore occur the same day as the National
Thanksgiving.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-11-17
Gain on majority,

The opposition vot Of the coaasy was
divided in 1860 as follows: for Douglas
1348 (more, alone, than McClellaa gets
now; for Breckinridge 116; for Bell
23; scattering l.
In the state election of 1868, the total
Union vote of the county was 1892;
democratic l,0l6. In 1864 (September
election) Union 1868; dem. 1,l20::
Union majority, Sept. 1853, 1875
Union majority, Sept. 1864, 2,549
Union majority, Nov. 1884, a,53S
Whether therefore, we compare the
vote of last Tuesday with the preceding
presidential election, or with the preced-
ing state elections, we find most COM
mendable progress of the county in the
right direction.
Ana what is true of the county is true
of the town of Rutland, her Union ma
jorities standing as follows;
Lincoln's majority, 1854, 800
Lincolns majority, 1850, POT
Gain, 1873
Union majority Of town Sept. 1853, 289
Union majority, Sept 1854, 1888
Union majority, Nov. 1854, 800
And with two or three exceptions, the
same may be said of all the other towns
separately. The greatest change is per-
haps in Mendon, which in 1860 gave q
majority of 10 against Mr.. Lincoln and
now gives majority Of So for him. In
1860 only 65 votes were cast in the town
and in 1854, 50 votes. In proportion to
population, then, Mendon may challenge
comparison with any other town of the
state, we think, for Union gains. We
might particularly notice other towns,
but the table above given will speak for
| itself.
The labors of our democratic cotem-
porary of this town do not seem to be
| generally appreciated.
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CHrcAco. Nov ~

CHICAGO, Nov. Il.
The Evening Journal has returns fkou
all but four small counties in IDinoia
which foot up majority for Lincoln Of
$4,000. The Republicans will have a
majority of 18 In joint ballot In the Le-
gislature. They have also elected II
Congressmen out OF IA, which Is q kain
of6. The same paper has as6ufSSoeG
that all the Republican Congressmen al0
elected In Iowa
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-11-17

MIDDLEBuRY COLLEGE. - The public
debate Of the Philomathesian Society of
Middlebury College will take place at
the College Chapel, Friday evening, Nov.
Is, commencing at ] O'Clock.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-11-17
California, Oregon and Nevada.

ST. Louis, Nov. IL.
oan{eiTf an{eiTf2.atchcs .atchc from the Pacific coast,
Joseph papers say that San Francisco
gives Lincoln 5000 majority, and 1t u
estimated that California will give Lin
coin 25000.
Oregon and Nevada are also claimed
for Lincoln by 1000 majority.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-11-17

A vAeRASr.-A suspiciously acting
chap was arrested at Brattleboro, cleo
tion day, under the new vagrant law,
and failing to give any particular ac-
count of himself, was sent to jail at
Newfane.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-11-17

CHANCE TO GET PINE OH PAINTING.
Prof. Childs advertises thirteen Oil
Paintings, representing Vermont and
White Mountain scenery &c. for sale. The
value Of the paintings is estimated at
s220. This value is divided into 220
shares at one dollar each, and the pur-
chaser of one share is entitled to one
chance in the distribution of the paint
ings. The paintings can be seen at
Lewis & Fox's store in this village. For
further particulars see advertisement in
this mornings paper.
Work OF Co. f, 1sF U. S. SHAKrsHooT
BRs.-A letter from member of Co. F, 1st
U. 8. Sharpshooters, gives US the follow
ing result of the vote of that company
on the 9Th inst. 81
For Lincoln, aa- %
Mcclellan, O.
Lincolns majority easily calculated.
The election was. conducted, says our
correspondent, by Michael Cunningham
of Middlebury; A. w. Bemis Of Jericho;
NJ. V. Bronson of Rutland; Ozias San
ford of Middlebury and Stephen B. Flan-
ders of Clarendon
The election in the army passed off
quietly. The rebel officers had threat
ened, according to the statement of de-
serters, to makes show of fighting all
along the lines to prevent our soldiers
from voting, and help McClellsn's chan
ces of election, but our s.rmy showed
too strong front for any serious de-
monstration on thej, mart.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-11-17

NEW DIRK, NOV. IL.
We learn from Little Rock, Ark, that
Capt. White, of Steers army, on the 2Sd
ult., after a hard fight of four hours.
captured an entire rebel train Of thirty
five wagons, two hundred horses and
$1l 900 in rloney, and scattered to the
mountains the force accompanying 1t.
This train had probably been sent ahead
of the min portion of his retreating
army by Price, with the design ofTsav-
ing 1t. geW
a Fort SMITH, Ark. Nov. IL.
Gen. Price turned Westward from
Cane Hill, Ark, on the 4th inst. On the
9th, Gen. Thayer moved a force up the
North side of the river from here, for
the purpose of attacking Price, but fear
ing Gen Cooper would move toward
Fort Smith with rebel force of seven
thousand men, he thought it best to
return there. Gen. Thayer can hold
Fort Smith against Gems. Price and
Cooper united, having plenty OF sup
plies, ARTILLERY and amunitions8r
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Illinois Central Railroad.
In rEI "A, +, E
TRAINS LEAVE DUNLEITH:

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Mistellanp.
Romance Of First Love.

Some years ago there lived in the
city of London an opulent Jewish
banker of the name Of r. As rich
men usually have, the subject of the
present sketch had lovely daughter,
rejoicing in the scriptural name of
Sarah. As Sarah reached the age of
womanhood, her beauty, coupled with
her fathers wealth, drew to her feet
many suitors. Only one, however,
could gain the prize. and that was H..
the son of a rich Polish nobleman.
But when did the course Of true love
run smooth 2" II. and his father be-
came mixed up in one Of the many
revolutions that have occurred in Pc.
land, their estates were confscated,
and they were obliged to Gee for their
lives. With the fight Of HIS riches,
r. discovered that his intended son.in-
law would not do, and so told the
young people. The lovers separated
with vows Of eternal consistency, ii.
emigrating to this country. and Sarah
remaining in London. But. as tie
copy-book says, "out of sight ont Of
mind" and so in this case The sea
had rolled between the lovers fol
about year, when rich sutton pait
his address to Sarah, who accepted
and married him. H. was almost dis
tracted when be heard the news, bn'
reflection came to his aid, and he con
soled himself by also marrying. Year,
passed on. the husband of Sarah dice
last year, leaving her widow, PENN
less, and with eleven children. In tho
meantime the wife of II. had died
leaving him eight children. When ii
heard Of the ahject condition of bis
first love, all his old affections return
ed. He pictured his Sarah poor, and
with large family dependent upon
her, which resulted in his sending for
her and her children. After mutual
reiterations of unchanged affections
the marriage day was fixed, and o,
Sunday the parties were married by a
Jewish minister. They numbered one
hundred and four years between them
the lady being fifty years of age,
with traces of her former great beau.
~ still existing, and the husband be.
ing 81 years old. The newly married
couple have grown mp family of 10
Olive-branches to Irvine around their
domestic hearth-stones.
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Let not disease destroy your constitution boitl,
0; my PERIODICAL DROPS, and You will be satisfied
that am no imposterrell your afflicted friend hat
stored the bloom Of health your checks and thereby
confer favor more valuable than gold For painful 81
scanty Meustruaton II i just the thing have in
my mind an instance Of lady who had been suffering
from painful Menstruaton two three years, combining
her 10 her room each time. She had applied to
eminent physicians without relief When one bottle o
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Rail Roads.
e- - TIIFTglETTzT1 rTITfTTTTTTT{I1 g.IyTyITTFTHr1
- .s,s.,s..,t;tis ~
Dubuque g. sioux City X. X

On and after Monday, Oct II sGi, trains viii run
as follows:
Leave Cedar Falls Freight $50 A. NJ and 900 A. NJ,
=" Uassenger,) $50 A. NJ, arrive in
Dubuque / so +. NJ. ,..s + .s... .....|..|
leave Dubuque, (Freight,) ZOO A. N. and $3.50 A. NJ
:. q (RsserGer 1880 A. N. arrive at Ce-
dar Falls 3:3OP. NJ
passenger car accompanies each freight train
The trans stop 10 minutes at Manchester for refresh
ments.- at- '3E8'h asElt. .'. ss.I - h@f Hh
81 CoSNsfTioNs-Stages leave Earvle on the arrival
Of the ears from the East Tuesdays, Thursdays aud
saturdays, Tor strawberry Point Brush Creek, fayette
West Union, DEBORAH aud st Paul and from Manchester
on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for strawberry
Point and the north. ..... '. r...
Stages leave Cedar Falls daily for New Hartford, Ap
ington Island Grove, Ackey, Hardin City, Iowa Falls
Alden Waller, Webster CITY, Fort Dodge and Sioux City
also for Janesvie, wavery syracuse Nashua Bradford
Charles City and Minnesota f. -.r.....,.
GEORGE YOUNG, Superintendent
= IA. PINTO, General Freight and Ticket Agent.
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contamination is variously caused by mercurial
disease, low living, disordered digestion from
unhealthy food, impure air, filth and filthy
habits, the depressing vices, and, above oil, by
the venereal infections. Whatever be its origin,
it is hereditary in the constitution, descending
from parents to children unto the third and
fourth generation !" indeed ii seems to be the
rod of Him who says, "I will visit the iniqui-
ties Of the fathers l,pon their Children" The
diseases which it originates take various names,
according TO the organs it attacks. In the
lungs, Scrofula produces tubercles, and finally
Consumption in the glands, swellings which
suppurate and become ulcerous sores 7 in the
stomach and bowels, arrangements which pro-
duce Indigestion, dyspepsia, and liver COM
plants on the skin, eraptive and cutaneous
affections. These all having the same origin,
require the same remedy, viz, publication and
invigoration of the blood. Purify the blood,
and these dangerous distempers leave you.
With feeble, foul, or corrupted blood, YOU can
not have health with that =" life of the flesh I"
healthy, you cannot have scroiulous disease.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1864-12-01

Spirit Visions.
ny MISS ElizAmTa ,. coIR.
Soft and loving hands are toying
With my raven locks tonight,
Asin DAYS long since departed,
When life wore loves tinting bright.
All around me gentle voices,
Tones that thrilled my Utmost soul,
FIJI with Joy my lonely bosom,
As back the waves Of mem ry roll.
Sweet words Of love, ecstatic music,
Revives the hopes Of long ago;
Enraptured my fond heart would listen,
Lost to sense of pain or woe. a#s H"'
Bright, eager eyes on mine are gazing,
Reading the thoughts that burn and glow,
Sending the blood in joyful currents
Ger brow and cheek and lip of snow.
Fond hands have clasped my own with fervor,
Ljps murmured vows of constant truth,
Strong arms seem sheltering from lifes sorruw
And guarding all my blissful youth.
Life wears bright and gorgeous splendor,
Thus circled round by present love,
The heart keeps time to sweetest measure,
Our Joys resemble those above.
But. ali there comes a rude awakening
Unto lifes real, stern and cold,
Crushing the flowers our hearts had nurtured
Wringing the soul with grief untold.
Prairie Glen, H., Noe. %, 1854