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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-09-21

signers of the ordinance of secession.
Over 90 original Union men have been
removed by Gov. Wells, to make room
for as many original secessionists.
These statements are made by LOUISIANA
ans, who are now at Washington, ask
ing for the removal of Gov. Wells.
Henry SchonAeld who came to this
country from Hesse Cassel when he was
fifteen years old, lately returned to Ger
many after 81 years absence, and was
arrested as a deserter from the Hesse
Cassel army. He is regular citizen of
this country has taken the oath of allie
glance, and served in our army, and his
treatment was altogether unreasonable
and shameful. The trouble is that there
is no treaty between the United States
and HeSse CasSel. Mr., Schonhelds
name has been placed on the lieSSe Cas-
sci army rolls, aud they tell him ne
must serve two years. There ought to
be q remedy for such cases.
The State Convention of South Car
olina, in session at Columbia, ON Satur-
day, passed an ordinance repeating the
act of secession. There was no debate
and no applause. Three delegates voted
nay David l.. Wardlaw of the Able
vile district was president of the con-
vention. The New York Herald's cor
respondent says the convention repre-
sents the rebel army, and the members
were all original seCeSsionists. The
Charleston Courier calls on the Conven-
ton to follow the example OF Mississippi
and declare slavery abolished and adopt
the constitutional amendment.
Eight of the ConviCts confined in
Auburn prison effected their escape on
Friday evening through hole in the
wall which they had succeeded in dig
ging without being deteCted-taking as
a starting point, sort of unused cup
board, which was so situated as to form
Il cover for them. The prisoners were
discovered by the guard when but a
short distance from the walls, who fired
upon them, killing one, named Conlon.
Another one of the prisoners, Frank
Martin, was soon overtaken, who turn
ed upon the officer and threatened to
kill him with knife which he had in
his possession. The officer drew re-
volver and fired the ball penetrating
the Convict's heart, killing him instant
ly. Four others were captured by the
various prison officials, thus leaving but
two who succeeded in making their es-
cape. Their names are Geo. Wilson and
Albert Cummings.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-09-21

From the N, Y. World, last Sept)
The only merit we can discover in this
Baltimore ticket is the merit OF consis-
tency; it is all Of a piece the tail does
not shame the head nor the head shame
the tail. A rail-splitting buffoon and q
boorish tailor, both from the backwoods,
both growing up in uncouth ignorance,
they would afford grotesque subject
for satiric poet who might celebrate
them in such strains as Dean Swift be-
slowed on Winston or Ditton, or Aristo-
planes on that servile demagogue, Hy-
perbOlus.
From the N. Y World, yesterday
We confess we cannot read without
emotion, as his (JOhnson's audience
could not hear without emotion, the no.
bic lines in which he disclaimed the
vindictiyeness and asperities which have
been unjustly attributed to him, and
opening his heart in the confession of a
peculiar tenderness for the land of his
birth, appealed to those whom we have
fought and prevailed against to come to-
gether about the old affairs, and rebind
the bonds Of unity and peace and good
will. The clear perceptions, the sound
political principles, and the generous
temper which dictate language like this
from the Chief Magistrate, are to-day
the best hope of the country
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-09-21
RUTLAND HERALD
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1866.
Massachusetts.

There is little opportunity to mistake
the position of Massachusetts, upon the
question OF negro suffrage In the "recon-
struction" OF the Southern States. She
demands unequivocally that the politi-
cal power in those States shall be con-
fined TO the loyal men, without distinct
ion of race or color. Senator Sumner
demanded, in his address before the Re
publican State Convention held at Wor-
cester last week, "iDlpartial suffrage,
without distinction of color, so that
there shall be one equal rule for all men,"
Gen, Butler declared before the same
Convention that what the true Union
men insisted upon was that the qualih-
cation of voters shall be equal, adding:
Upon any theory the President and
Congress have full power in their own
hands. Let them refuse State any
political power to give any representa-
tives their seats who have been elected
by an exclusion of any portion Of the
loyal citizens of their district from the
polls in consequence of a constitutional
provision Of State during the existence
of slavery, made when no such consid-
cradle class Of citizens existed, and the
matter will be reformed by the States
themselves, and Just and equal qualih-
cation of voters, applicable alike to
black and white, will be provided"
And Col. Bullock, the Conventions
nominee for Governor, said
"At this moment, one Of the qualities
and one of the necessities of that Civili-
cation is expressed in the claim for loyal
suffrage and loyal suffrage only Zap
plause) in the States recently insurgent,
without inequality of race or color, re-
newed applause respecting only the
dignity and rights of human nature, and
respecting not at all the lingering traces
OF the institution that has fallen before
the genius Of emancipation" APP
plause,)
These and like expressions were re-
ceived by the large Convention with en-
thusiastic demonstrations Of approval.
The resolutions adopted by the Conven-
ton were not quite so explicit on this
subject, but were intended to enforce the
same idea. They affirm that
No test can be made or encouraged
which will admit to the elective fran
chise rebel soldiers and traitorous poll
ticians, and at the same time exclude
loyal men of equal intelligence !" and
they declare that if any such tests are
" incorporated into the new Constitu-
tons of the Southern States Congress
Should rectyy the abuse"
The demand of Massachusetts, for "im-
partial suffrage without distinction OF
race or color, so that there shall be one
equal rule for all men" is democratic
and right; but the proposition, made by
all the speakers and conveyed in the
resolutions, to exclude from seats in
Congress the representatives of those
Southern States which do not conform
TO this demand, involves question of
constitutional power which bids fair to
make the next Congress a memorable
and exciting one.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-09-21

THE SOUTHERN SPIRIT. - Louisiana
has Military Academy located near
Alexandria, 1t owes its origin to the
Hberality Of the General Government,
and it is the institution of which Maj,
Gen, W.T.. Sherman was the first Super
fntendent, This Institution was lately
reorganzed, and the New York 1'0'eS
states how it was done. The claims OF
the former loyal professors were set
aside with Indignation and their places
filed with three reJN MqjorS, just from the
Confederaey. The place of Superintend-
ent (Sherman's) is LETT open for Con-
federate General, Bragg or Beauregar1 y
Two Of the Major Professors nave dis
tinguished themse'',, es as commanders
Oh paVterle., IN the Confederate service.
Among tnem is Major West, formerly Of
the United States Army and graduate
Of the United States Military Academy
at West Point. The last, ifnot the least,
is the late Chief Engineer OF the Con-
federate Trans Mississippi Department,
far-famed for his reconstruction of Fort
De Russey, which was taken by Gen.
Mower In less than three hours.
The exhibition of such spirit as the
above is not calculated to encourage the
disposition which generally prevails al
the North to treat the lately rebellious
Southerners with lenieney and kindness
Much is said of the duty of the North
to be forgetful and forgivlng Of the
past and magnanimous IN its welcome
to returning rebels; all which is well
But would it not also be well for thu
Southerners to manifest on their part g
spirit worthy OF such treatment, Tht
sincerity of the prodigal sons repent
ance had something to do with hi
warm welcome home again.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-09-21

Ex-REBELs.--It is a curious study to
note the whereabouts of distinguished
rebel eXlles. Breckenridge, late rebel
Secretary Of War, has turned up in Can
ada. His secesh colleagues in the United
States Senate on the eve of the war are
now scattered to the four winds Of Heay-
en-Mason an exile in London, Slidell
in Paris, Benjamin in Cuba, Green and
Polk (of Missouri) the Lord knows
where, Toombs en- route for Mexico or
Brazil, Hunter asking permission to
leave his country, Luke Gwin (of Cali
formal dancing attendance upon Maxi
milan, Mallory (of Florida) q prisoner,
Nicholson (of Tennessee) begging tor a
pardon, and Wigfall straggler on the
road from Texas to Mexico; while JEFF
himself, with his Canadian colleague of
Jake Thompson, the consequential Glenn
ent c. Clay, is snugly housed in For
tress Monroe The beauties of this
Southern Confederacy as thus suggested
to breckenridge in Canada must be very
interesting.
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Local and state Items,

LRcTURRs,-Our citizens who have so
literally encouraged the 81. A. X" Lee
ture Course, will be glad to learn that
the society has already secured the SER
vices of Miss Anna E. Dickinson, DR., J.
G. Holland and Ralph Waldo Emerson.
Wd hope 10 few days to be able to
announce the entire course.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-09-21

TRIAL OF EMERSON ETHERIDGE.-The
Nashville Dispatch says Hon. Emerson
Etheridge will be tried by court martial
at Memphis in few days. He is charg-
ed with melting the people to rebellion,
defaming and holding up to infamy Gov.
Brownlow and President Johnson, and
desecrating the name and memory of the
late President Lincoln.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-09-21
Fenn 81 futile.

WE HAVE JUST RETURNED
From New York and Boston with large stock
of Drugs, Medicines Fancy Goods and Toys, 70
which we would invite your attention. There
has been quite an advance within few days,
and our large stock was bought previous to the
rise Call and see US Remember, only a.
FEM & TUrTLE'S
Rutland, Sept. ID, 1865.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-09-21

Pun. Doos,-It appears that during the.
rebellion the quotas of public docu-
ments for all the States were printed by
Congress as usual and laid aside. They
will now be distributed.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-09-21

A FiRsT-RArE NoTIcE.-The Norfolk
Post says Of one Of the democratic can
didates in New York State;
AThe choice of General Patrick will
please that gentlemans many friends in
Richmond, who admire him for his want
of patriotic virtues, and for his great
love of the notorious Winder.n
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-09-21

S The following States vote on ne
gro suffrage this year: Connecticut,
special election, Monday, Oct. 2; Wis
consin, Minnesota and Iowa, at their
regular elections. The question was sep
arately voted upon in Colorado, but the
result Is not known.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-09-21

ARREST OF A SUPPOSED THIEF.-Yes-
terday morning officer Pruyn, of
the second precinct, arrested a young
man named VIM. F. Keller, from Bran
don, Vt, on charge of robbing a conduc-
tor on the Rutland & Washington Rail-
road at Saratoga, of $50 in federal cur
rency. 1t seems that the conductor Wis
tied Troy on Saturday, and coming in
contact with Keller, the latter accom-
panied MIN to Saratoga, where the two
INDUCED in liberal rotations, not of
spring water, but of an article whose
effect is less happy though more exhiler-
ating. The conductor charges Keller of
having relieved him of his money.
Keeler put up at the Tre:::",ont House,
where he gave his christian name as
Charles, but to the officer he represented
himself as VIM. F, He is now in Jail.
Troy Whig.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-09-21
From the N. Y. World, Yesterday

A LITTLE HERO.-A short time since,
two brothers, aged respectively thirteen
and seven, sons of poor man named
Cain, obtained the use of a small boat
in which they went OH voyage of dis
covery from Mission street wharf
While within the shelter of the shore
the little navigators glided over the
smooth surface of the bay, as young
life glides down the great tide of time,
without impeachment. After while the
usual evening breeze sprang up, and the
little fellows were exhiliarated at the
pleasure of flying before the wind till
want Of skill in the management of
their craft caused it to upset, when, the
instant before happy children, as the
alloy Of their pleasure, had to struggle.
for life. The larger hoy, with the cour-
age and nerve of a full-hearted man,
seized his little brother with one hand,
and with the other held ON to the cap
sized boat, and thus they were rapidly
drifted out upon, the rutfied bay. The
little boy lost his courage-he was but
d child, ana Complalno,. vi coId--the
waters chilled him. His noble brother
held him closer to his. bosom to warm
him with the fire of courage and fra
berhal love, that bla2ed wfthin--even in
Vnose perilous circumstances For
heS4rly three hours, they drifted on and
on in the cold, cold water-the elder boy
holding the younger one in his arms
till he died Of the effects OF cold and
fear, and he held his icy corpse in his
embrace for hours, till the steamer Mer-
rimac, which happening to be passing,
saw the boat and made toward it, when
the boys joy at the thought of being
rescued from certain death caused him
to relax his grasp of the body Of his
dearly loved brother, when it sunk as a
stone beneath the water.-Saa Francisco
| Elm.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-09-21
7 AIDES, that Lilly White has come
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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-09-21

SALE OF HORsEs.-A sale of some
thirty colts, most Of them three or four
years old, took place at St, Adams yes
terday, '......
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-09-21
Futile, cav a 90.

WE HAVE JUST RECPIvpS
00o.,u From New York, and Paper MN. ~
oeed'ngly large invoices ali grades 81 '1''' IT,
ENVELOPES,
NOTE PAPERS.
LETTER PAPERS,
FooLsCAP PAPERS,
LEGAL CAP PAPERS,
BILL PAPERS,
DESK FURNlTURg
STEEL PENS. WRAPPING PAPEp,
and every thing in
PLAIN AND FANCY STATIONERY LINZ
Larger Stock than ever shown before in D..
land, 70 which the attention OF wholesa's IVY,
retail buyers is invited. aug
Rutland Sept IS, 1866. dkw.,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-09-21


MAsoNIC.--At the annual communica-
ton of Jerusalem Chapter No. of
Royal Arch Masons, held at Vefgennes
Sept. 18th, 1865, the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year;
NJ. E. Ira Clifford, High Priest
f, Samuel Brooks, King.
f. Geo. F. SkiG Scribe
Comp. Simeon Holton, Captain of the
Host.
Comp. L. H. Stow, Principal So
iourner.
Comp. Martin F. Allen, R. A, Captain.
Comp. Henry L. Sheldon, Treasurer,
Comp. Charles J. Soper, Recorder.
Comp. II. G. Horton, Master Of the Sd
Veil.
Comp. Ira D. Fletcher, Master of the
I'd Veil.
Comp. N. J. Allen, Master of the 1st
Veil.
Comp. Jacob Dewey Sentinel.
AT the annual meeting of the YER
gennes Council No. 2 of Royal and
Select Masters, held at Vergennes Sept.
18th, 1866, the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year.
M. f. Henry L. Sheldon. It. |, G. NJ.
E. Simeon Holton, R. l. G. NJ.
E. Geo. F. Skiff I. G. M.
Comp. Charles J. soper, Recorder.
Comp. Charles D. Earl, Treasurer.
Comp. Wilson D. Wright, Principal
Conductor
Comp. L. H. Stow, Captain of the
Guards.
Comp. II, o. Smith, Marshal.
Comp. NJ. Phinney, Steward,
Comp. Jacob Dewey, Sentinel.
SEVERE STORM UPON THE LAKR-Two
BOATS SUNK.-Monday afternoon, be-
tween five and six O'clock as the steam
er Ethan Allen was towing Is boats,
loaded with lumber and grain, bound
for Whitehall, a heavy storm struck
them about one mile north of Port Kent,
and when near Port Kent nine boats
parted from the tow, and two were sunk,
loaded with lumber, and one went
ashore, with a woman and two children
aboard, where they remained all night
on deck, the waves dashing over them,
and were not rescued until yesterday,
nearly chilled to death.
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7 TOPOGRAPHIC PICTURES Og
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all sizes, for sale by
FUTILE, GAY & co.
Rutland, July "a, 1865. dtf
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-06-03
The Foss1I HAS ARRIVED There q

The Fossil HAS ARRIVED There ar
rived in the city Of Virginia, yesterday, a
fossil Of what was once nsan-a verita-
bic, old Bohemian, from the salt and al
kali regions Of the Desert; he says his
name is Parker (but we don't believe it),
and claims acquaintance with every de-
cent man he meets. He says he fed for a
month past on the fossil elephant on the
Desert Eve believe him), and has been in
toxicated on alkali 1--WE believe that, too y,
that the dessert Of his dinners have been
horned toads, rattlesnAkes, and long-tail-
ed Lizards 1--WE believe this, for he looks
like y. He intends to "feed" at some
restaurant in Virginia and we feel it due
to the proprietor Of any hash-house who
may be enterprising enough to advertise
in the News to beware Of this hungry
skeleton, for he will eat him out Of house
and home, unless he is charged ten prices.
He has plenty Of money-aye, we might
say he has diamonds in New Truckee
District-that is, as soon as they are
Matched. eve saw this animal on c
street this morning-and shall publish
some of the fabulous tales Of prospective
wealth, in the shape Of silver bricks, gold
bars, pig-lead, etc., in some other number
Of the NEws.) .........
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-06-03
GOLD HILL WATER WORKS.

The services which the Water Works
have rendered at the recent fires, have
made them the pride Of our Town. Even
those who were most sceptical OF their ef-
fciency are now loud in their praise.
They have undoubtedly saved to our
town many times their cost. BY the service
they rendered at the fires Of May 26th and
the one Wednesday night. At the former
fire, without their assistance, the Exchange
Hotel would have been completely de-
stroyed, and nothing but the most strenu-
Gus exertions, aided by good fortune,
could have saved the buildings contiguous
to it, from suffering the same fate. The
FIRE which got started Wednesday night
would have destroyed the principal part
Of the upper portion Of the town. and
done thousands upon thousands OF dol
lars of damage. Our people have feel
ing Of security since the two last hres,
which 1t was not possible for them to en-
Joy before; and they can now retire at
night without fear that the screeching
steam-whistles will start them from their
sleep to find the town mass OF flames.
For liability, for convenience, and Tor
efficiency, our provisions against fire sur
pass any town on the coast. The works
are strong and yet so simple that they are
not liable to get out Of repair. Ihe
stream thrown from our hose Is 30 large
and so constant, that the fremenl when
once they make the assault, can advance
into the burning building with = confidence
which cannot be derived from fire en-
CINE. The experience which our town
has lately had has shown that it takes our
6remen much less time to get to work
and less time to deluge burning build
ing than those who have to run to FIRE
with an engine. The town may rest in
security as long as the water-works are
kept in repair and our hremen continue
to act 80 promptly. When the Hose
Company which is now organizing pro-
cures a hose-carriage and supply Of
hose, and when the residents Of the lower
part OF town organize and equip another
company, as for their own benefit they
certainly should do, circumstances must
be unfayorable indeed il fire ever breaks
out anywhere in the town which win do
much dAmAGo. fsgz
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-06-03
DEATH OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN,
MS FFFEOT IN EUROPE.


The news Of the assassination Of Abra-
ham Lincoln appears to have been received,
on the other side Of the Atlantic, with al
most the same tokens Of unfeigned regret
which accompanied its announcement to
the people over whom he was the Chief
Magistrate. Crowned heads and common
people, peers and paupers, representatives
and constituents, merchants and mechanics
all were shocked At the tragic death Of
q man whom they had learned to respect
for his virtues, and honored for his integ-
rity. Even rebel sympathizers forgot
their friendship towards the South, and
sincerely regretted the death Of man
who was disposed to be magnanimous
and merciful towards the enemies Of his
country. On no other occasion has the
death Of an American President been SO
universally noticed by foreign govern
ments and peoples, and although greater
interest may have oeen awakened because
our late President was fouly murdered
while administering the responsible duties
Of his high Office, nevertheless, the feelings
excited by the news Of his decease pro-
claims how truly Abraham Lincoln, as
President, was respected by those who
affected to despise our Republican form OF
government. The common people feel as
il they had lost friend and representa-
tive man. The ruling classes knew that
the political power Of our people was
vested in man who would have welded
it wisely, undisturbed by the clamors OF
those who sought to compicate our al
fairs with foreign nations; hence, kings
and councillors trusted Mr.. Lincoln, and
regret his loss as an international calamity,
the effect of which no statesman is able to
foresee. All this appears to us hopeful
sign for the future. 1t proves that the
American contest was being looked upon
abroad as the solution of one OF the
mightiest problems of this or any age. 1t
shows that Emperors and Kings-Auto-
cratic or Constitutional rulers-wcre inn
pressed with the Importance Of testing
the vitality Of Government founded upon
the will Of the governed" Their doubts
are now dispelled. They can see clearly
the power Of the people, and will heed, in
tire, the warning they have received.
Henceforth the American Union will be
the goal towards which the oppressed
peoples Of all nations will turn for deliv-
erance from the burdens imposed BY des-
potic rulers, 10 whom Mr.. Lincoln's
Proclamation Of Emancipation will no
longer seem like the L" Pope's bull against
the comet" It will become q living,
breathing notice to every crowned head
that " all men are endowed by their Crea-
tor with certain inalienable rights; that
among these are life, liberty and the pur-
suit Of happiness"