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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-11-23
miscellaneous Items.

"A wounded bird always futters.
Coy. Andrew has effected final ad-
iustment of the war claims OF Massa-
chusetts against the General GoVerh-
ment, -e ------.--
James ?. Howes an old citizen of
Brooklyn, committed suicide on Mon 4
day night by shooting himself through
the heart. M
Governor Hamilton of Texas writes
to the President that he expects to call
State Convention in December. -
"A desperate affray occurred near
Cincinnati on Monday, in which a wo-
man was killed and one man seriously
injured.
Judge Twigg, at Nashville, on
Monday, refused to grant writ of
habeas corpus in the case Of Dick Nc
Cam.
ALL knowledge of the reported
emeute on the Maine frontier Is denied at
Department headquarters.
The North Carolina Committee were
recently at the White House, but failed
of an interview with the President on
account Of Cabinet session.
-Au inveterate bachelor gives as
reason for not getting married that he
wishes to preserve his good opinion of
the gentler sex.
BY the new fire alarm system in
New York no bells are rung, but each
engine company will be informed by
telegraph in its own house Of the local
ity OF the fire. ...
BY order of the Secretary of War,
the name OF Fort Richmond in New
York Harbor has been changed to Fort
Wadsworth in honor of the memory of
Gen. Wadsworth, killed In the battle of
the Wilderness.
An exchange describing a celebra-
ton, says "The procession was very
fine ana nearly two miles in length, as
was also the prayer of DR.. Perry, the
chaplain"
-"Mothar,n said little square built
urchin about five years old, "why don't
! the teacher make me monitor some
times? can lick every boy in my
class but one"
General Burnside is building a rail-
road in the oil regions, ten miles and a
half long, which is to be completed in
ninety days. Seven hundred men are
employed in the construction.
The apple trade of the present sea
son puts into the pockets of the farmers
of Michigan not less than a million and
a half dollars. The trade this year has
assumed a greater importance than ever
before. The prices paid have ranged
rom SO to "a so per barrel.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-11-23

GThe famous Miss Augusta st.
Clair who lectured in Rutland a short
time since, and was arrested and bound
over to the County Court,--a notice Of
which appeared in the HERALD at the
time,--has, it seems been doing" the
people Of Albany. The Troy Times
says; -s=.. a.
"0ur Albany neighbors were beauti-
fully sold on Saturday night by female
lecturer, calling herself Miss Augusta
st. Clair, who filed Tweddle Hall to
overfowiug She was advertised to lec-
ture on "Love and Matrimony," aud
distribute $500 worth of presents, melo.
deons, expensive jewelry, etc. The lec-
ture was given, the presents were not.
In their stead, few cheap rings, SOME
of iron, with hair pins and curtain
knobs, were passed around. The audi
ence were indignant. In the tumuH
women were trampled under foot aud
waterfalls smashed. But for the police
a riot would have ensued. Commission-
or shepard and Superintendent Allen ar
rested the lecturess and her agent aa
common swindlers."
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-11-23

BEAUTIES OF THE LICENSE SYsrEN.-
We clip the following delicate n'crceas
from the Troy Times of Saturday. We
might take a similar one from the same
paper every week, if not every day.
Could the same be said Of any place Ia
this State or any other in which the
Maine Law is in force? .....-.s
POLICE CoURT-Bgore Justice Neay.-
Dennis Riley, drunk; Jail 10 days.
John McGarley, drunk; fined ten dol
Michael Garvin, drunk Jail 10 days.
Peter Drum, drunk Jail 10 days.
Bridget Smith, drunk let OF.
Louis X. Johnson, drunk jail 10
Michael O'Connell and Oliver Delair,
drunk; jail 10 days.
Mary Kelton, drunk Jail 10 days.
Henry Brewer, drunk let OIL.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-11-23

TORONTO. Fenian excitement
reached fever heat Ia Toronto on Lat
Wednesday night During the day, Gen.
Napier, commanding the troops there,
was warned by government officials T.
be prepared for an attack of the Pcniaul6
before the next morning. and immediate.
ly military preparations commenced
and all through the night the streets Of
the usually quiet town resounded with
the rumble of artillery wagons, the clat-
ter of cavalry, the clanking OF sabres
and the tramp Of infantry. The place
is described as presentipg almost the
aspect of besieged city. cannoniers
standing by their pieces, riflemen lay
ing on their arms, and civilians sleeping
or walking the principal thoroughfares
with pistols and bludgeons in their
hands, In momentsry expectation of Tie
sudden apparltion Of the invisible Fem
ian army. Morning, however, dawsed
without the dreaded spectre having mao
its appearance. The citizens have oo4-
seauently breathed more freely sinAj
but the military preparations TO meet y
attack are continued
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-11-23

DEATH OF LIEUT.. JOHN L. McGINNIs.--
Lieut.. John Z. McGinnis, Co. C, 9th Vt.
Vols, formerly of Rutland, died at Ports
month, Va, Nov. 10th, at which place
that regiment is now stationed. Lieut..
McGinnis, though quite young, had risen
from the ranks to First Lieutenant, and
possessed superior qualities as a soldier.
The following resolutions were adopted
by the officers of his regiment at meet
a.4-, IAiss UIOaUu
V1ereas, By the sudden interposition
of Divine Providence, our companion
and fellow officer, Lieut.. John E. McGin-
mis-, has been removed from us by death,
therefore,
Resolrsd, That we bow with humble
submission to this dispensation, yet
bear with painful feelings the sad real
ity of parting with one so young, so
promising, who had endeared himself to
US by his genial, prompt and sympathet-
ic manner, and we will cherish his mem
ory with the fondest recollections.
Resolved, That in the death of Lieut.
McGiuuis, the service has lost good
and efficient soldier one whom we had
watched with pride as he rose from the
ranks to the position he occupied at the
time OF his death, and time cannot efface
the pleasant recollections Of our inter-
course with him during our struggle in
support Of the banner of freedom,
Resolred, That our heartfelt sympathy
is rendered the parents and friends Of
! the deceased in this sudden and painful
bereavement and that out Of respect tC
| bis memory we will wear the usual
badge Of mourning for the next thirty
days.
Resolved, That q copy Of these resolu.
tions be transmitted to the parents Of
the deceased, and also to the Rutland
HERALD for publication.
f. L. BRowNELL Capt. co. G.
E. W. BIRD, 1st Lieut., Co. A,
G. G. CHAMBERLAIN, lst 1t. & a. Adj,
Committee.
Camp 9th Vt. Vols, Portsmouth, Va,
Nov. 18th, 1865.
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Local and state Items.

GRAMMAR AND HIGH SoHooL.-The ex-
animation of the school under the charge
OF Mr.. Newland, commences to-day at
nine o'clock, and will occnpy three days.
This forenoon classes will be examined
in Eaton's Arithmetic, English Gram
mar, aud French, In the afternoon,
commencing at half past one o'clock,
classes in Elementary Algebra, Book
keeping and Xenophons Anabasis will
be examined. Each recitation will oc-
oupy one hour and the classes will be
called in the order given above.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-11-23

THE RESURRECTION IN JAMAICA. The
negro iusurrection in the parish of st.
Thomas ia the East, which at one time
threatened to involve the whole island
with nameIess horrors, has been brought
to a sudden close. On receiving notice
of the outbreak, the military authorities
took prompt and most efficient measures
to put it down. A strong force was at
once marched to the disafected region,
and on its appearance there the insur-
gents abandoned their attempt, threw
away the arms they had collected, and
gave themselves up. a large number
were Immediately put on trial and sum-
msrily executed, the commander OF the
expedition having neither time nor incli-
nation to take them with him. 1t is a
note worthy fact that the master spirit
of the revolt was white man, mem
Der OF the Assembly, who for the sake
of gratifying private pique, used his
| influence to create disaffection among
| the negro population. The insurreetion
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-11-23

PERsoNAL.--J. p. benjamin, says the
Picayune, writes to his friends in New
Orleans that he has been received and
treated with great kindness and gener.
osity by many of the prominent states
men of England; that he is awaiting
the legal term Of residence to quality
him for admission to the English bar, in
order to resume the practice of his pro-
fession in London or Liverpool, and that
he manages to support himself very COM
fortably by giving counsel and legal aid
to his friends and Others in regard to
legal matters in this country. d+ya
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-11-23

tg Gen. Joseph E. Johnston, who
was at one time a leading General in the
rebel army, has been stopping at the
New York Hotel. He is about engaging
in the express business in the South,
and visits New York to perfect certain
business arrangements. At times the
sos disamt General is surrounded by those
who hold peculiar views on current top
les, although he evidently aims at main
tanning strict reserve, accepting the
present course Of events as the natural
result Of peace and reconciliation.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-11-23

When Mr.. Beecher purchased the
place few years ago, there was scarcely
fruit tree of any value upon 1t. Nee
there are $500 choice fruit trees, most
of them already beginning to bear. He
has erected a large model barn, but "a
yet occupies the humble cottage wA1hh
he found upon the place, though he has
made important additions and improve.
ments. uu
Mr.. Beecher is converting the place
TO great extent, excepting an extensive
lawn in front of the house, into Ght
and vegetable farm. He has nearly an
acre filled with Delaware and Iona
grapevines. And as the trees are small
yet, he has raised among them this year
between seven and eight hundred bar
rels of onions.
Around this little cottage, Flora rdgns
in all her glory. There is the greatest
prosusion of the choicest flowers, ana
the whole atmosphere is redolent with
their sweet and mingled perfumes.
The barn and outbuildings are well
stocked with fine oxen, horses, Ohoice
breed cows, swine, fowls, &c. This au,
tumn Mr.. Beecher has been making sew.
eral improvements in the draining OF
his lands and otherwise greatly adding
to the value and attractiveness of the
place.
The influence of farm conducted like
this, though all farmers may not be able
to adopt all the Improvements that have
been made, must be of the greatest beus
eft to the agricultural and horticultural
interests of any community. And Mr..
Beecher is really benefactor to all the
farming, as well as religious interests OF
the country Correspondence Of the Bsstcss
! IrGvaley.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-11-23

FIRE.-A barn with about 30 tons Of
hay belonging to Mr.. Dennis Wheeler of
Sudbury was burned about : o'clock
Thursday night Nov. Is. That it was
the work of an incendiary no doubt ex-
lists, as the barn was some one-half mile
from any dwelling and there was no fire
in the neighborhood. In consequence
OF the great number Of incendiary fires
and the wanton destruction Of property
in different localities, the people are
getting somewhat excited.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-11-23

DEMOCRATIC PHILOSOPHY. A Demo
cratic contemporary, speaking of the re-
cent election intelligence, says its re-
ceipt reminds him of the story Of an old
farmer whose little boy came to him one
morning and said:
Father, the old black sheep has
brought pair of twin lambs
Good that is the most profitable
sheep ever owned"
But, father, one of the lambs is dead, "
"All right, my son, the other will dc
better"
"But both Of them are dead
"It's just as well the old sheep will
get fat now"
"But, father, the old sheep is dead
too"
II am glad of it, she was trouble
some old thing, always the ring-leadel
Of the flock"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-11-23

MExICo.-The news from Mexico is
important. Monterey, city of about
fifteen thousand Inhabitants, has been
captured by the Liberals. The Liberals
have large force in front of Matamoras
which, they claim, is entirely at their
mercy, and can be taken whenever they
choose to make the attempt. 1t is said
they have offered the United States
troops, who will join them in capturing
the city, four hours of unrestrained
plunder; but this is not credible. An
Imperial transport has been captured on
the North Rio Graade by Capt. Sinclair,
of the Liberal forces, formerly q Lieu
tenant on the Alabama. The transport
was handed over to the United States
authorities at Brownsville, who placed
a guard over her. A Liberal force was
marching on Bagdad, which city was
defended by strong detachment OF
French troops.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-11-23

a TEMPERANCE REVIVAL IN ENGLAND.
The Lord Mayor of London recently
presided at meeting of the National
Temperance League. He was supported
bv several members Of Parliament, and
other gentlemen, comprising seventy
one physicians and surgeons, siXty-two
aldermen, ninety-three bankers, mer-
chants, &c. This League is based upon
moral suasion, aud is in fact an imta-
tion of the Washingtonian movement
which was Instituted in this country
some years ago, and was productive of
great good, The English reformers pro-
pose to deal with this question in prac-
tical way, and to wean the working
people from indulgence in intoxicating
drink by showing them how much they
will improve their condition by abstain
ing from its use. It is not proposed to
accomplish by legislation what the ex-
perience of years has shown is at best a
mere covering of crime from public
view, but it Is hoped that the ak will be
laid at the root by convincing the masses
that happiness is to be found in temper
ance, cleanliness and regular habits.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-11-23

VERMONT.
hold within my hand, dear friend,
The vithered rose leaves you have sent,
PLUCK ed from that far-of grass-grown grave
To which their fragrance has been lent;
And l have kissed them o'er and DER,
And wspt upon them tears like ram,
In thinking what our lives have held
And what they ne'er may hold again
The vanished hous for you and me
Had less Of pain aud teverish fears,
We bo'h recall tier smiles and Joys,
Yet have few menirits of their tears;
We walked enchanted paths, with those
Who blessed our lives a thousand fold,
With such tenderness OF love,
AS far outvalues gems or gold!
But ali dear friend, the times are changed;
Disease has sacked us, till our fate
Seems TO be only la'iently
To ''to serve with those who stand and wait;'i
while some we love, who as a crown
o bliss unto our lives were given,
Have left our earthly shores, TO join
The song the anglls sing in heaven,
Aud can we thins it very strange
That your de At sister whose short lite
A living poem brssthsd, with strains
or the suolimest music rife,
was early led of God, to climb
The hills Of everlasting rest,
Before single shadow fell
Upon the path her feet had pressed
She was a child Of Poesy,-
And tuned to singing notes her Tyre,
While the rapt soul that swept its strings.
Trembled with sweet, seraphic fire;
But He who knoweth all our ne eds,
And seeth not with mortal eyes,
Called her to sing newer song
In the full light of Paradise!
So 1 shall come again to you
Ere autumn's sun hath ceased to shine,
But an unspoken grief will lie
Upon your aching heart, aud mine,
For we both loved her We shall weep
To think how freRrsnt roses bloom
Above the sweetest gift our lives
Have yieldedto the voiceless tomb
Yet God will comfort us His love
Will gu de US safely through land
Shadowed by WEAKNESS and tears,
To where the saints and angels stand,
And she waits for US! o, how sweet,
And joyful will that meeting be, ..
With paipsand partings swallowed up
In Lfe,--and Immortality
DELLA L. CALDWELL
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TEYAs.-We have interesting news
from Texas. Provisional Governor
Hamilton is soon to issue an order for
the election of delegates to State Con-
ventiou. 1t is said that orders have
been received from Washington not to
muster out any more troops, nor to sell
any more government property until
otherwise directed. The German inhab-
itants of the State are preparing to
plant cotton extensively, and to raise 1t
by their own labor On the northern
frontier, the Indians are exciting great
alarm by their frequent incursions.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-11-23

seems TO have been well-planned, and
but for the premature uprising caused
by local disturbance, It might have
been far more disastrous than it was.
The dlsafected region was still under
martial law at the latest advices, but no
further danger was apprehended.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-11-23

s5g~ A story is told about Rev. Robert
J. Breckenridge, who was temporary
chairman of the Baltimore Convention
last year, and the late Thomas E. Mar
shall of Kentucky. Both wishing TO
establish reputation in early life, meas-
ured lances with Henry Clay, and, of
course, got the worst of it. A few years
afterwards the two met-the latter he
ing on one of his customary sprees. The
lawyer exclaimed to the divine: "Ahl
Bob, it was an unlucky day for US when
we tilted against the Great Harrys IL
drove me to the bottle and you to the
pulpit, Bon; but I've stuck I'D sight
closr to my text than you have to
yoursto >-
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-11-23

VIsIr TO HgERY WARD BEEoHRR's
FAHn.-This farm ia at Peekskin, West
chester County, NJ Y, about two miles
from the railroad station. 1t contains
40 acres of excellent land, and is pleas
antly situated with southern aspect,
commanding an extensive and most
charming panoramic view OF the Hud-
son River, and the high and surrounding
ustains, such as no one knows better
how tn appreciate and enjoy than the
rural-l0ving owner himseH.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-11-23

Tax WEATHRR.-Snow fell yesterday
enough, probably, to make a depth of
tive or six inches, If it had not melted.
As it is the hills and fields are white,
but the roads are in an uncomfortable
state of muddiness.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-11-23

WooL.--A letter from Buenos Ayres,
dated six weeks ago, says it is estimat-
ed that the yield of wool this season
will amount to S7,500,000 pounds, or
$4,000 tons. This year has been the
best ever known for sheep raisers, the in
crease being estimated at forty per cent.
Business was somewhat dull on account
OF the war -Ls~s SEUav aUuIvEvy wac GA
pected during the month of October,
Rains had fallen freely, which had been
very beneficial, and had dispelleu all
fears of an unreasonable drouth.
A great amount of wool is now await.
ing purchasers throughout northern and
central Texas. Many of the wool grow
ers are anxious to sell out.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-11-23

CoRN.-Mr, William Eayres Of this
town has left on our table half a dozen
splendid ears Of twelve rowed Indian
Corn of his own raising. The average
length of the ears is upwards Of eleven
inches, with the other dimentions in full
proportion.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-11-23

NEW MUsIC.-A Mothers Last Prayer,
Meditation for the Piano, composed by
George A. Meitzke; also by the same
composer, The Utica Polka,
The above are for sale by E. n. Mer-
riam Of this place.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-11-23

Inasmuch as the real disturbing cause
has been efiectually and forever removed,
would 1t not be well to let by, cones be
by-gones Z Let each party yield q tacit
agreement TO a general treaty Of aRnes-
ty, and so far as may be, pass over in
silence all those matters calculated to
engender strife. In this view of the case
we confess we have felt inclined to re.
gard with indulgence the proceedings
of the late Episcopal Convention. We
cannot but regret that there should be
such feeling in existence as to render
Mr.. Binney's resolution of thanksgiving
inexpedient. But as there was an evil
dent desire on the part of members both
north and south to return to each 9TH
er's frate;nal embrace, and as this reso.
luton 10 the opinion Of large majority
OF those who were best qualified to
Judge. was likely to prove an apple Of
dscord, we cannot find it In our hearts
to censure them for keeping it out.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-11-23

LITuoaRAPHs.-We have received from
L. Prang & Co, Practical Littograph-
ers, l59 Washington street, Boston, some
very beautiful photographic card pic
lures. which we think cannot fail to
amuse both young and OLD. They can
be found for sale on reasonable terms at
the book store of Tuttle Gay & Co.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-11-23

NEwsPAPoRIAL NoTICB.-The Christian
Watchman and Reflector, published by
Ford, Olmsted & Co., Boston, is one Of
the best religious papers in the United
States. 1t is high toned, patriotic, reas-
onably conservative, and truly nation
al in it's character. 1t is the acknowl-
edged organ of the Baptist denomina-
tion throughout New England, and is at
the same time of such a character that
it serves a good purpose for any relig-
ious family; in fact 1t is now taken quite
largely by members of other denomina-
tions. 1t numbers among its cores
pondents, both foreign and domestic,
some of the ablest writers in the Eng
lish language. We can cheerfully rec
ommend it to the patronage Of all who
would like to take good religious and
family newspaper.
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For the Rutland Herald.
In Msmoriain.

EnIoATRD TO MISS LIBsE BoIEs, wALLlNoBoRp,
VERMONT.