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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-03-02

LIVING IN WASHINGTON Mr.. q. &.
Holloway, one Of the editors Of the In
dianapOlis Journal, in a letter from
Washington says 1t costs from S75 to
500 per month to feed and lodge in q
respectable boarding house in Washing
ton, but the cost may be decreased some
what by sharing your room and bed
with Others. There is not much variety
in Washington boarding. houses, and
one may be taken as a fair type Of the
whole. The beef may be tritie tender.
er in one, but the coffee Is sure to be
worse. A dinner III q Washington board
ing-house is just about the most solemn
and dismal affair you could well imag-
inc; the landlady is model OF stiffness,
rigidity and decayed gentility. Scarce
ly word is spoken during the enter
tainment, and every movement is con-
Quoted with slow and measured Tegu-
larity, as if each boarder was a curious
ly constructed wooden autOmatOn. They
are particularly careful to eat everything
with the fork and hence, as some Of the
substances to be eaten are nearly liquid,
the meal Is protracted.
Being seated at the table, when il
comes your turn-which, when you are
half famished, seems a long time, if you
happen to be located at the foot Of the
table--a tallow- colored African female
leisurely approaches, and, in deliberate
and measured tones propounds the in
quiry if you will have beef or pork. Sol
| EMMY you reply that you will, and de-
signate your preference. If you take
beef, you will wish you had taken pork
and II your choice falls on pork, you
will wish You had taken beef.
The cookery throughout is execrable
Beef burned to q crisp on the outside
raw within, and so cOhesively solid that
1t might be used to iron clad the turrets
Of monitor; potatoes so hard and
soggy that they might be fired through
several thicknesses of the beef. Dinner
usually comes Off about five O'Clock, il
being the Washington fashion to have
but two meals day.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-03-02

CARB--The enterprising citizens Of
East Wallingford and vicinity recently
extended an invitation to Rev. J. P.
Farrsr, the former pastor of the Baptist
Church In that place, to visit them. Be
lieving that he had not received sufi-
cient remuneration for pastoral labors,
they concluded to give him benefit,
and on Thursday evening, Feb. 18th, q
large number three or four hundredl
assembled In his behalf at Mr.. Cutters
hall. There was a cordial interchange
of friendly feeling, and all seemed to
enjoy the evening. One hundred and
eighty dollars were collected, which
liquidstes sll claims besides leaving g
large margin for q generous donation,
The company vas favored with singing,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-03-02

REBEL News IN BRIEP.- Galveston,
according to Havana letter, is use
less to the blockade runners, as gun
powder and guns are as cheap there as
at HAVANA, and there Is no cotton to
bring back.
The Augusta (Ga) Chronicle advises
the people Of that city to resist the burp.
ing of cotton by the military forces Of
the rebels.
The re-oCCnpation of Suffolk, Va, By
the Union forces is announced.
The proposal to exchange 10000 Union
prisoners at Wilmington by the rebels is
believed to be scheme to delay the cap
ture or evacuation OF that place.
The Richmond Examiner says that
private property of any kind or formo
must not he considered III connection
with the means to be used to carry on
the war TO the securing Of the lndepend'
ence OF the COnfederacy.
1t is asserted that the Virginia SOY
diers are determined en- aaa,ss not to dght
off "the sacred soil" and that they will
desert to man rather than follow Lee
out of their own State.
The Richmond Enquirer says the value
of the rebel paper dollar in that city @
the present time is only two cents u
specie.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-03-02
.F1am the Bridge port, Conn. Standard. }

IRON the Bridgeport, Conn. StAndarG.I
LIFE AND TINES or SIR WILLIAM JONI
SON, BART, Superintendent of Indian
Affairs, Residing among the lroQuois
during the Middle of the Last Cen
turv.-By William L. Stone.
We have lately had the pleasure Of
reading some Of the proof sheets Of the
above forthcoming valuabl" and exceed
ingIy interesting work. The author,
william L. Stone, ESQ, of New York, is
the son of the late William L. Stone,
who for twenty five years edited the
New York CONNER cial Advertiser with
marked ability. The lamented colonel
spent many years in collecting the ma
rerials for this work, and which, since
his decease his gifted son has worked
up into the shape originally Contempla-
ted by his father. This work, in con-
nection with the life Of Brandt and Red
Jacket. the we'll known productions of
Colonel Stone gives the only connected
history of the Six Nations, and their
relations with the British government
from 1874 to 1924 The work to be APP
preciated must be read. The author has
received the most flattemng testimoni-
ais and subscriptions from such names
as Bancroft, Jared Sparks, Generals
Scott and Dix, Edward Everett, Cover
nor Seymour, President Lincoln, ex. Gov
ernor Fish, Right Rev. Bishop Potter,
and, in fine, from the best men of every
rank in the country, The book will
comprise two volumes octave, and will
be handsomely printed on good paper,
with a portrait on steel Of Sir william
1t will be furnished to subscribers at
$6 in cloth binding. This work, filing
an important link in American history
will form most valuable addition to
the library Of the historian, the student,
the divine, and the general reader,
Subscriptions received by futile, Gay
q Co. Rutland.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-03-02
scenes in "a Provost mar.haI,s OfsIc.

The mysteries of "a Provost Marshals
oulee are rarely understood. Here IL ,
lear from the secret history of one n,
them, IN Baltimore. 1t is said To he a.,
Curate bya trustworthy gentleman. WIZ
ought 10 know, The Provost Marshal
in question has since been removed
After the examination and acceptapc.
Of substitute, the question was nless
antly proposed, John Schmidt ba~.
you got watch % No, sir" was tbs
meek reply, Vat You say You have Nc
watch How for do You expect to %
on guard, and know the times midouts
watch Here Hans, get out of de sac
one OF them fine silver back action
watches mid Two faces, for Sl676-vorth
dwice de moneys Schmidt, you've got
de greatest bargain in your life" And
the money was qRictly deducted from
"Schmidt's" dues.
Smith was followed by Brown. have
yor got watch, William Brown 2" Yes,
sir" and one is produced OF liberal gold
en- proportions Vat dc divil you dc
yid watch IN the army You no of
Ger to have n watch Hans, give W.
liam Brown five tCllars for his old, COP
per-yashed watch, vlch is not worth halt
de money, Il II vas gooJ silver watch
! would give six tollars Brown, de
regulations am very strict on dem
things and it is goot l saw de watch be
fore you go away to de army "
Brown, dis gentleman say he have
found YOU are the only support of a vi0-
owed moder and is entitled to de 5000
bounty You fought your mother vac
dead Now never mind vat you fought
Don't you say a single word, because you
know no more about it you see than
about dGvatch You come along mid
me to the Office, and sign de paDers.
Youll only hab to Glib me $50 for pre-
pairing dem and 800 for me to GID the
other man for finding out about the
mOder dat you fought was dead
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-03-02

News FROM EUR0PB.-The Nova SEQ
tian from Liverpool on the 9th and
Queenstown on the 10th arrived al
Portland yesterday with two days later
news
The Paris correspondent OF The Times
says that when Count MERCER was re
called from Washington, our Govern
ment was given to understand the en-
bassy would be left vacant till the En-
peror of Mexico had been recognized by
President Lincoln. 1t is believed that
in consequence no minister will be sent
from Washington to Paris.
The Queens speech had been discussed
in Parliament, Lord Derby commenting
with bitterness en- American affairs, and
Earl Russell explaining that the Ameri-
cans had cause for the notice terminal
ing the treaty as to the States, on ao.
count Of the attempts Of Confederate
pirates. Some proposed amendments IL
the House were rejected
The disagreement between the Prus.
sian government and the chamber Of
deputies continues, and new measure
IN reference to the PruSsian army, which
has been introduced by the ministry,
will be met with an expression of regret
on the part Of the deputies. No recon
Citation is deemed possible.
In the RappahannOck case the aCquiS
tai Of Rumble calls forth the disapprc-
val of the press. and q demand for this
amendment OF the Enlistment Law.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-03-02

TEMPERANCE IN CoEEFcrICUT. - Tss
Bridgeport Standard says that the
Grand Division Of the Sons of'Tempsr'
apce for the State Of Connecticut were
in session in that city on Thursday th'
% inst. that the order is meeting VIE
encouragement; that the Bridgeport a.,
vision Is in fiourishing condition; aEu
that the cause of Temperance seems y
he looking up. Rev. J. Simmons Of tR 10,
citv Is the Grand Worthy Petrisrch 10
the State. e
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-03-02

under the direction Of Mr., Eddy, Ga
teacher OF vocal music) and also with
speeches nom several clergymen present,
The gathering was characteristic OF
Vermont, and will long be held in pleas
ing and grateful remembrance by the
donors and FORMER pAsroR.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-03-02

BIG OTFER.-D. w. Percy, of North
Hoosick, N. Y, has been offered S. 900
for the celebrated ram owned by himself
and another party. They paid $1,000
for him when a lamb, some two years
ago. Verify, wool is King now-a-
days.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-03-02

lNsTANcE or SABBATn KEEPING uEDKK
TEMPTATION. $500 When ThgOphilus Par
sons that giant OF the law, resided IL
Newburyport a merchant, who had o
very Important case respecting which
he needed immediate advice. upon which
he mast act on Monday, rode TO New
buryport on Sunday, and began to stats
his case to Mr. Parsons.
IS Op, " said Parsons, = Will not hear
another word TO day
"Bnt ! must he back to Boston tc-
night"
Very we'll, You can 20 and get your
advice OF somebody else. I viii not at
tend to business on Sunday"
The merchant pressed his case to no
purpose, Finally Mr.. Parsons said,
"Thus much viii say to you without
knowing your case or charging q fee
Do you wish 10 know about the law OF
it, or the justice Of it's
about the law only for the moral
right aud wrong are plain enough
Then said Parsons, 'if you viii
take the responsibility OF deciding what
course is morally just and right, / viii
take the responsibility Of holding that
course to I've the legal one"
The merchant acted accordingly, and
found himself IN the right.
This seems to us an admirable 10
stance of keeping the sabbath in the
spirit of the command. The merchant
received just rebuke, and also funda
mental lesson concerning Christian leg
islatiOn, such as might appropriately
be taught from the pulpit.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-03-02

PRonorBp.--Col. z. n. Ripley of the
Ninth Vermont has been appointed and
confirmed brigadier general by brevet,
to date from Augustoist, 1865 He has
been IN command of a brigade more or
less for some time past, and Is very
pJpulAx aud capable officer.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-03-02

John Quincy Adams disputed the
critic who said the moral Of OthellQ was
to beware of jealousy, and insisteT tte
moral is that q white woman must not
marry d colOred man.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-03-02
miscellaneous News Items.

Hall Columbia appears TO be Gen.
Sherman's favorite tune in South Car
DINA.
This is the great race week for the
city of Charleston, S. c., but the race
came off week in advance this year.
There was no session Of the New
York sock board on Wednesday, and
the gold room was closed. Prices were
steady on the street, and gold sold at
200 IA a 2.001-2.
The New York Express is to be sold,
In order to settle suit brought against
the Brookses by Stephen 7. Clark, one
Of its owners.
Among large amounts OF army con-
tracts awarded at Baltimore, on Wednes-
day, was one to W. MaCOmber, Boston,
for is 900 gallons cider vinegar, at 43
cents per gallon.
The following significant inscription
in large letters, was displayed in trans
parency over the State Department at
Washington last Wednesday ght:
Peace and good will to all nations,
but no entangling alliances and no for
eign intervention"
"A domestic in Springfield, Mass,
startled the family in which she was en-
ployed, by declaring that she had the
aiptheria, and the priest must be sent
fer at once, because she was going to
die without delay. She could feel the
diptheria in her throat and could see 1t.
It turned out that the girl had just dis
covered her palate.
The clothes of man who died OF
small pox at Providence, R. l., the other
day, were buried to prevent infection.
| A negro dug them up and took them to
an auction room, where they were sold.
By handling the goods, the auctioneer
took the disease and died. The negro
was arrested and fined three dollars and
costs.
"A remarkable case Of honesty was
| manifested in Louisville the other day.
| The Board OF Enrolment of that city
received notice from Jacob Schuster, q
grocer of that city, stating that he had
| been exempted from former draft on
account Of Blienage, but that having
since taken steps to become citizen, he
desired his name to be placed on the ca
rollment list.
AT present there is a soldier at the
| Chestnut Hill, Hospital, Philadelphia,
who has not slept single moment for
! fourteen years and six months. This
may seem incredible, but, nevertheless,
| ia true, and can be verified by number
Of persons. The individual is an intel
ligent man naturally, and has the benefit
of moderate education. His name Is
| G. D. Sanders, Orderly Sergeant OF Co.
@, 18th Va. vols.
Gen. Butler and his Congressional
reyiler-" Jim Brooks both graaua
ted at Watervile College. The former
is u native OF New Hampshire, and the
latter Is q native OF Portland, Me. Re
port has said that Butler paid his way
in college by bottOmirg chairs, and the
Mail once stated that, whatever might
be the fac in relation to this statement
it is beyond question that while in Col
leee he did a large business, in raising
CAIN
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-03-02

A Hr. Archer has>been sent to the
Ohio penitentiary for marrying three
wives. "Insstiate archer, could not one
suffice 2"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-03-02

REBEL SCHEMEs IN ENoLANp BROKEN
UP "A letter from London states that
the contract made bv m English manu-
facturpr 10 furnish 100000 Enfield rifles
for the rebel government, To be paid Tor
with blockade run cOttOn--a bale for
each rlhe-hRs been knocked on the
head. There ere no buyers of rebel
scrip, and the price attached TO it Is
merely nominal. The holders know that
they could not realize any value for
tn, se cotton bonds. Virginia bonds are
at 40 per cent. discount. The holders
Of certain rebel securities have hopes
that the North, II the rebellion Is sub
dued, will recognize and pay the rebel
bonds. They viii soon and ont their
mistake. A LsndOn correspondent of
the New York Herald says that, while
no one will touch the rebel paper, United
States bonds are going up daily. Sales
are constant and large, great quantities
being purchased for Germany. Other
good American securities are advancing
In price also.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-03-02

With one or two exceptions, | think
these agents have discharged their trust
as well as we could expect, considering
the infirmities of human nature.
The aggregate Of their sales for nine
months, as they have reported them to
me, supplying In some cases the def
cheney In reports by an estimate Of my
a,x,v, avn nc fo1IOuc.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-03-02

COMMERCIAL COLLEGE LRcrUBE,-rhe
Rev. George e. Bancroft, late chaplain
of the Panama Railroad Company, gave
an interesting lecture last evening at
the Town Hall on Life, Manners and
Customs in the tropics His descrip-
tions Of people, animals, plants, climate,
manners and customs were very graphic,
entertaining and instructive 1t is a
matter o. regret that the audience was,
for some reason, very small, Dut those
who were there enjoyed treat
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-03-02

C4rrlB.--A large lot Of beef catte ar
rived in town yesterday, and were kept
over night by Messrs Owen, Chafiee and
others We understand they came all
the way from Illinois, by the way of the
Michigan Central aud Grand Trunk rail
roads rta 0gdensburg and Rouses
Point and are destined for the New
York market. There were PROBABLY
two or three hundred head and they
were fine looking cattle
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-03-02

MELANCHOLY AFFAm.-A letter in the
Providence Press, from member OF the
Third Rhode Island Cavalry, stationed
at Napoleonyille, La, says that on the
18th ultimo, Lieut. Albert W, Clapp, OF
Co, I, OF that regiment was sent out
with his company TO make q descent on
some supposed residences few miles
from headquarters, and after arriving AT
their destination Lieut.. Capp disposed
his forces surrounded the place. and
gave orders for his men to fire on the
first or any man they saw leaving the
house, after challenging aud in the ex-
citement and darkness he was marked
out as the victim Of his own orders. He
was the first mar seen leaving the build
ing. and after being challenged twice
and not responding, Corporal Clifford of
CO, b acting upon orders proved hut
too faithful and fired, the ball taking
effect In Lieut. Clapps head, killing him
Instantly. Clifford stands acquitted Of
all blame in the matter
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-03-02

Making a total Of eI6.T44 IS, as the
aggregate sales at the fifteen agencies
during the nine months. The former
agent at Fairhsven applied for a renewal
of his commission, but failing to get res
pectable recommendations, was refused.
The high price Of liquor has undoubtedly
operated to some extent to diminish the
amount consumed, and should judge
that throughout the county there is
generally little more interest than Is
ordinarily felt on the subject Of temper
Rnce, Is. d. SBLpEN,
County Commissioner.
Brandon, Vt, Feb 81, 1856.
After general discussion by many Of
the members present, upon various SUBJ
jvcts connected with the temperance
cause In Rutland County, the Conven
tion adjourned without day.
JOHN HOWE, JR, President.
8. D. WIEsLow, Sec. pro. ten.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-03-02

- When the rebel Senator FOote
was at Winchester under guard, he spoke
very freely concerning matters in the
Sontederacy. He said there were sew
eral members OF Congress and large
majority Of the Southern people. who
thought JEFF Davis despot and that
in his Foote'S opinion no one at the
South, even including Davis himself cx-
pected to succeed 10 establishing rebel
Confederacy, but AZ the last moment the
rebel leaders would be missing, and sub
seQuently turn up in some other part o!
the world
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-03-02
Rutland 90. Temperance society.

Pursuant TO call by the Executive
Committee, the Goth annual meeting OF
the Rutland County Temperance Society
was held in the Congregational chapel
in Rutland, on Tuesday, Feb. 2lst, 1865
James Barrett, Esq, Of Rutland, in the
chair.
The meeting was opened with prayer
by Elder Howard, of Rutland.
The Secretary being absent 5. D.
Wiuslow, of Pittsford, was elected Sec
rotary pro te"l.
John Howe Jr., b. s. ChattertOn and
L. A. Smith were appointed by the chair a
committee to nominate officers for the
year ensuing, and also County Com
missioner.
The committee on nominations made
the following report, which was adopted.
For observation-disclosures Barrett, ESQ
of Rutland.
For Vice Presidents-John Howe, Jro
of Brandon; c. NJ. willard ESQ, OF
Castleton; Col. A. Allen, Of Fairhaycn.
Secretary-B. w. Burt, of Castleton.
Executive Committee-W. A. Burnett,
Rutland; s. D. Winslow. Pittsford f.
A. Smith, Dandy.
County Commissioners. D. Selden.
Brandon.
James Barrett, by his request was eX-
cused from serving as President, when
John Howe, Jr., was elected President,
and Henry Clark, Esq, Of POulmey, ell
ected Vice President, to fill the vacancy
occasioued by the election of John Howe,
Jr., as President.
The County Commissi oner made the
following report, which was accepted
and ordered printed;
| REPORT or THB COUNTY COMMISSIONER
POR RUTLAND COUNTY.
When accepted the nomination &c
the office of County Commissioner, [ III
tended, In case l was elected, to visit
each town in the county which applied
for an agency, and by personal investi-
CATION seek out the best man to be found
for the Office Of town liquor agent, and
afterwards, by personal effort and inter
course, keep him toned up to the faith
full discharge of his duties but the pre-
carious state of health of q member OF
my family, eventually, when summer
came: ending in death, prevented my
carrying cut this intention, and I was
obliged to make the appointments &C
cording to the best light l could get by
correspondence and casual inquiry, l
appointed no one who was not well rec
commended My appointments were as