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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-03-09

SECRETARY STANToNs REPoRT.-SeC-
retary Stanton, after waiting three
months for Gen. Grants report Of last
summers campaign, sent his report to
Congress on Friday without it, Gen.
Grant not having had leisure to write it
up. The report recapitulates the mill
tary events of the year, all Of which are
already familiar to the public, and the
general features of the years record are
considered as highly satisfactory and
encouraging. The veteran enlistments,
amounting to over 10000 men, are
spoken of adding greatly to the efficien-
cy of the army. The arrest of deserters
and stragglers has been pushed will
vigor, and SO, 1892 were arrested between
October /, 1868, and October l. 1864
On October l, 1854, the veteran reserve
corps consisted of 764 officers and 49,,
738 men. The report states that a ger
eral exchange of prisoners is now going
on, and each prisoner has a furlough of
30 days as they arrive at Annapolis.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-03-09

GEN. GRANTS OPINION OF THB WAR
The Quincy, en-, Herald publishes an
extract from a private letter written by
Gen. Grant to his old friend and school
fellow, Hon. Isaac n. Morris. The let
ter is dated Headquarters Armies Of
the United States, City Point, Va, Feb.
Is, 1865, and was written not dictated,
by Gen Grant himself. The following
is the extract, which will be read with
interest
Everything looks to me to be very
favorable for speedy termination OF
the war, The people of the South are
ready for it if they can get clear OF
their leaders. 1t is hard to predict
what will become of them-the leaders,
whether they will flee the country or
VIII ther the people will fOrcibly depose
them and take the matter in their own
hands. One or the other will likely oc-
cur if our Spring campaign is as sue
cessful as have every hope it will be
Yours, truly,
U. S. GRANT"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-03-09
Miscellaneous Items.

Judge Smith is still unwell, and
thief raiders case has again been post
poned.
The rebels are busily engaged in i'm
proving their torpedo defences of James
river.
A letter from Charleston SAYS that
great number of the torpedoes sunk by
the rebels in the harbor there were filed
with sawdust by man who was hired
to load them. He was Union man Of
course.
Miss Harriet Lane, who presided at
the White House so gracefully during
Mr.. Buchanan's administration, is WIS.,
iting Mrs. Bergman, the wife of the
Belgian minister at Washington, and il
one of the bellies of the city.
1t is told of Edward Everett that
within few years he had paid princi-
pal and interest of physicians bill
against a deceased brother, that had
been standing over thirty years, and was
accidentally brought to his notice. The
physician had not asked or expected
payment. " The memory of the just is
blessed" a Il ..e. r.s. ~.
The Syracuse Journal wants New
York to set apart some SO miles square
of the Adirondack and John Brown, re-
gions in Northern New York for state
park. It would make a grand place for
recreation, and would render these un-
cultivated tracts mucL more desirable
nlaces of resort than now. The expense
yvouId he trifing to the state and reim-
bursement would be easy from the sales
of licenses for hunting and fishing and
building hotels.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-03-09

SAD AooIDRNT.-Last week q lad nine
years old, son of John Tierney, residing
on Sugar Hill" in Wallingford, had
been looking for eggs on the scaffold in
the barn, and was returning down the
ladder, when his foot slipped, his coat
catching upon one of the rounds, tear
ing from it all the buttons except the
one at the neck, and leaving him sus-
pended in the air. When found' by his
parents, life was extinct. as
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-03-09
su1o1DE.-willard Sumner, of Hart

SUIoIDE.-Willard Sumner, of Hart
wellville, (Readsboro,) committed sui
eide by shooting himself in his house
on Friday the Oath ult. He took down
his gun and told his little boy he was
going to kill himself. The boy ran to
neighbor's to call him in to prevent it,
but before he returned the deed was
done. He apparently placed the muzzle
of his gun under his chin and fired it,
tearing his head to pieces in frightful
manner.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-03-09

s-R" The first exhibitions of poetic
genius are generally rather striking.
An editor gives a few specimen verses
of poem which he cruelty rejected
g had dreem,
| thort | was alone, aloney
Oh it did seme
So sad ava from home, from home.
My he'd upon my hand
lent, lent;
My Use upon the sand
I bent, | bent.
thort Of other days:
And things, and things
Of happy, childish plase,
And strings, and strings
This is neither so bold in conception
nor so affecting in conclusion as the fol
lowing:
Poor Jonathan Snow
Away did go
All on the ragen name,
With other males
All for to ketch wales
g. mere come back agen.
The wind bloc hi,
The billers tOSt
All hands were lost,
And he was one,
A spritely lad,
Nigh 81"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-03-09

SOLDIERS RBLIEF.-The number of
Vermont soldiers, sick and wounded,
who have been aided, fed and clothed,
at the New England Relief Association,
the headquarters of which are at 1914
Broadway, New York, is 3367-between
April 9th 1862, and September lst
1854. The number of New England
soldiers aided during the same period is
90 O1S
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-03-09

The RETURNED REBEL PRIsONERs.-
Parties from Richmond say that the ex-
changed rebel prisoners arriving there
do not relish being sent directly into
the field, as they are, without fur
lough Murmuring could be heard on
every side, and the remark was often
sullenly made, "If | can't get a fur
Tough, I'll take one" One man says,
Sherman has got past my home now,
and if | can get behind him I'll take
good care not to get in front Of him
again" Another manifests his dissatis-
faction when the scant rations are doled
out, by remarking sulkily, "I'll get bet
ter fare than that at Point Lookout"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-03-09

BRISK BgsINEss.-Some of the substi-
tute brokers around Island Pond have
been doing brisk business at running
men out of Canada. by slowing them
away in freight cars on the Grand
Trunk Railroad and locking them in.
Six deserters from the Victoria rifles
were lately discovered in that condition,
and were afterwards put in" at Lewis
ton, Maine, by a broker who cleared
$4,000 on them, at least, such is the re-
mort
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-03-09

DIED OF WOUNDS. - Lieut. James FL.
Thayer, son of Col. Ezra and Thirza
Thayer, of Marlboro, died at the officers
hospital at Marietta, Georgia, October
8th, 1864, of wound received at Allan
ia on the 18th of August, 1864. He be-
longed. to the 18th Wisconsin vclun-
teers, and was a good officer and noble
man. His age was 81 years.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-03-09

THE SEVENTEENTH VERMONT. - Sur
geon P, O'Meara Edison, Seventeenth vt.
Volunteers, has been mustered out of
the service under the order permitting
all officers to resign who have seen
three years continuous service. He was
Assistant Surgeon of the 1st Vermont
Cavalry until the organization Of the
18TH .%
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-03-09

Southern Presbyteries. Remembering
these things, l went out from that hum,
Bile dwelling with my convictions deep
ened that this is Gods war, that he is
on the side of the meek and lowly, the
poor, the despised and oppressed, and
that this nation is passing through the
fire to cleanse it from sin, and to meet
with retribution for its crimes.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-03-09

PENSION FUNDs.-Mr. Kellogg, PEN
sion agent, has received the requisite
funds for paying the semi-annual In
stallments of pensions due on the 4th
inst, and is hard at work paying of the
pensioners.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-03-09

ST. PATRIoK's DAY.-The HibGrnian
Society of Burlington are making prep
ations for duly celebrating the approach
ing festival Of St. Patrick's Day, on the
18th inst
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-03-09

DEBT.-The floating debt of the town
Of BrattlbOro in excess of all available
resources, and including probable ex-
penses of the year ensuing is 26,200.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-03-09
Local and = tate Items.

BURoLARY.-The bed 'oom OF MIR. Mar
shall II. Burgess of St. Adams, was
entered on Thursday night last-an en-
trance being effected through g wi2dow
and four hundred and fifty dollars sto-
len from his pantaloons poe ket. The
thief has not been discovered.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-03-09

THE EXTRA SEssIoN.-PersOns wishing
to attend the Extra Session of the Yer
mont Legislature to be held March 9th,
will be carried on the regular trains of
the Rutland and Burlington and We
mont Central Railroads to Montpelier
and return for fare one way.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-03-09

RE1EAsBD-James Livingston, arrest
ed on suspicion of being concerned in
the St. Adams raid, has been released.
The Paine Brothers were having their
examination on Friday afternoon last,
before Justice Soule, at St. Adams.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-03-09

SHEEP SALR.-Mr. Albert Hubbard OF
Whiting recently sold so breeding ewes
and three buck lambs to e. @. Edes Of
Cornwall and A. Campbell of Middle
bury for $4,000.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-03-09

Our IN THE CoLD.-A butterfly was
caught in Caledonia County, this State,
on the 25th ultimo, when the thermom-
eter was 10 deg. below zero.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-03-09

TRE VERMONT CAvALRY.-TheV Vermont
Cavalry broke camp few days ago,and
doubtless ere this are far on their way
down the valley with Sheridan, who
started on grand raid early last week.
Lynchburg is supposed to be his desti-
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-03-09

RBMovING-Mr. ]. D. Kingsland is re-
moving the rolling mills and nail facto-
ry machinery at Keeseville, recently
purchased by him, to Burlington, where
conformity with other proprietors, he
will carry on an extensive iron business,
giving employment to large number
of men.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-03-09

Mr.. MoRRILL's FLANK MOVEMENT
On Thursday last, the civil appropria-
tion bill being under consideration in
the House, an effort was made to thrust
into it provision for large increase
of pay to members of Congress. Mr..
James C. Allen, (dem, } from Illinois Of
fered an amendment approprfating so
much as may be necessary to pay Sena-
tors, Representatives and delegates, an
addition of one-third to their present
salaries. Mr.. Morrill, of Vermont moved
an amendment to the proposed amend
ment, to the effect that no money should
be paid under that provision until the
proposed increase of salary shall have
been submitted to the constituents of
the members, and respectively ratified
by them. OF course the members
thought it would not look well to reject
that proposition, so Mr.. Morrilrs
amendment was adopted, and the erejec-
tion of Mr.. Aliens amendment so
amended was the inevitable conse-
quence.--Burlingto Free Press.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-03-09

kEsIaNRD.-Col. Tracy, I'd Vt. Vols,
has resigned in consequence of disabil-
ity arising from wound received at Ce-
dar Greek.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-03-09

NATIONAL BANK.-The White River
Bank, at Bethel, is taking measures
to change from State to a National
Bank.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-03-09

AccIDBNT.-Geo. W. Blake of Fairfax,
slipped and fell on Main street, st. AL
bans, the other day, and after getting
up, a surgeon with some trouble proved
to the incredulous man that his leg was
broken.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-03-09

Ia On the occupation Of Charleston
by our troops, in the office of the
Charleston Mercury was found the fol
lowing paragraph in type, ready for pub
fishing in the columns of that sheet, but
which had never received ink:
"There are no indications that our
authorities have the first intention of
abandoning Charleston, as I have ascer-
tanned by careful enquiry"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-03-09

FUTURE TRIALS BY COURT MARTIAL
The amendment to the civil appropria-
ton bill offered in the House of Repre-
sentatives by Henry Winter Davis, and
adopted, is to the following effect
That no person shall be tried by
court martial or military commission in
any State or Territory where the courts
Of the United States are open, except
persons actually mustered and commits
stoned, or appointed otherwise by law,
in the military or naval service, or rebel
enemies charged with being spies; and
all proceedings heretofore had contrary
to this provision shall be vacated, and
all persons not subject to trial under
military authority shall forthwith be
delivered over to the civil authorities to
be proceeded against in the courts &C
cording to law"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-03-09

A SOUTHERN SLAVE ON THE NEGRO SOL
,1ER SYsTEM.-R. NJ. T. Hunter, Presi-
lent pro TEN. of the rebel Senate, the
Richmond Sentinel of the 9th ultimo
ays, received a letter from negro, Of
which document the following is an ex-
ct copy
Feb. 20, and say I hope you all
will pass the law to arm the negro and
Law YOU do that We do inten to fight
wu all and we have made up our minds
% do it when every you will give US
rms
ne Yankeeis our friends and you all is
our enemy and give, us arms and we
will rase war right here and do you
think we would fight again one friends
for you all no never would do So
And thenegro is no friend to the white
nan and if this all want you to give
ne my arm and will fight you all and
Ihave 200 all read to jine me to help ur
down the rebellan We will join the yam,
KEGS to help them and We do not inter
to fight for you all and you may dc
what you will we do not inten to fight
and we do inten to die for our friends
and the u. s. flag"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-03-09

TEYNEssEE.-The Constitutional cleo
tion was held in Tennessee on the 22d
ult. and a vote of over twenty thou
sand cast for the abolition of slavery in
the State. Gov. Andrew Johnson on the
9th proclaimed the amendment duly
adopted and henceforth part Of the
Constitution. He adds.
"a new era dawns on the people
of Tennessee. By their solemn
act the shackles are struck from
the limbs of more than two hundred
and seventy-fve thousand slaves. The
whole social system is reconstructed on
the basis of honest industry and person.
al worth Intelligent enterprise and
free labor are alone wanted to clothe
the State with IA richness and beauty
surpassed by none of her sisters"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-03-09

sg~ By virtue of the Constitution Of
Delaware, Gov. Salisbury, President Of
the Senate, becomes Governor of that
State for the unexpired term Of Gov.
Cannon.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-03-09

probably nothing been done by Ameri-
can troops so offensive to the feelings of
the natives Of conquered country as
was perpetrated when the first negro
soldier stepped up to one of the scions
of the chiyalry here and asked him for
light. But things like this you
know, must be, after famous victory, "
as the uncle Of little Peter Kinney judi
Ciously remarked.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-03-09

The New SECRETARY OF THE TREAS
URY.-According to general expectation,
the President has nominated Hugh Nc
CUlloch, for the last four years Com
troller of the Currency, to be Secretary
of the Treasury. Mr.. McCulloCh was
born in Kennebunk, Maine, in 1909, his
father having been extensively engaged
ir,shipping He entered BowdOin Col
lege, but in consequence Of some infrm-
ity in his eyes he was obliged to leave
before graduation. After his sight was
restored, he kept school a short time
and then studied law. In 1888, having
finished his professional education, he
started for the West, and settled at Fort
Wayne, Indiana. After praCticing law
for time, he became cashier of a bank,
and finally his financial reputation
placed him at the head of the State
Bank of Indiana, whose affairs, even
through the panic crisis of 1857, he
managed with invariable skill and sue
cess. There he remained till called to
the comptrollership Of the Currency.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-03-09

Struck LIE, Among the numerous
remarkable strikes" in Petroleum in
terests, the following cases which came
under the observation Of friend are
cited as illustrations, showing what
produces the "oil fever"
A young man now living in NewYork
receives an income of $4,000 per day
from his property in Pennsylvania,
which q short time since could not have
Been sold entire for $4,000.
Mr.. Watkins, the coil prince, has an
income from petroleum property
amounting to about $4,000 a day. A
mere boy who by some chance invested
500 in an oil company which was for
tunate, is now receiving over $500 per
day. His first venture was less than a
year go.
Two gentlemen who bought some
and in Pennsylvania nearly four years
ago, for few hundred dollars, have
This year realized as many hundred
thousand from the investment, and re-
Gently, through large investments in
The stock Of the New York and Con-
necticut Petroleum Company, whose
1ands are located near their own, have
made a second stride, and are probably
,o-day worth over million dollars.
1t is such astonishing instances as
hese that stimulate the oil fever
| thousands of bubbles and bogus com
hnies are on the market, and it is well
Or people to be careful that they under
tand what they invest in, for it is tc
)e remembered that where one makes
'ortune, many lose their all.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-03-09

IMHoRTaNT REVENUE DECIsIoN.-Mr
Rollins, acting Commissioner of Intern,l
Revenue, has decided that all bonds is
sued by state, county, city or town Of
GERS, for state, county, city or town pw-
poses, are exempt, as are all official m
struments executed by state, county,
city or town officers, in the discharge of
their official capacity.n
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-03-09

The Canadians are writing to EIg-
land for big appropriations for fortifica-
tions, and don't want any troops with
drawn from the Provinces. Is 1t Yam
KEGS or Fenians the Canadians are GET
ting afraid Of
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-03-09

PRRsoNAL.-Col. W. W. Wells, LIST Vt.
Cavalry, has been nominated Brevet
Brigadier General.
First Lieut.. Thomas Noonan of the
9TH vt has been sentenced to dismissal
from the service.
Hon. ]. P Kidder, of st. Paul, Mime
sofa, formerly Of Vermont, has been ap-
pointed associate judge for the Terrific
ry of Dacota. He was democrat in
Vermont, but has been on the right side
during the war.
The n. Y. Tribune awards high but
just tribute of praise to Representative
Morrill, for his able efforts in blocking
the various attempts to push bills
through Congress, increasing the pay Of
members.
Lieut.. Col Edward W. Smith, former
ly of st. Albans, has been relieved from
duty on Gen. Ords staff as Adjutant
General, and assigned to duty in the
the same relation at the headquarters Of
the 25th corps, Maj. Gen. Godfrey Welt
eel commanding.
First Lieut.. Chas. S. Shattuck, 9Th vt
Vols, Mark H. Wooster and Lucius E.
Smith, both of Vermont, have been
nominated to be commissaries Of sub
sistence with the rank of Captain.
VERMONT CENTRAL -RAIRoAD.--The ap-
pointment Of Assistant Superintendent
of this road has been conferred upon H.
H. Locklin, Esq, who has acted. as tick
ct agent at St. Albans for some time
past. Mr.. Elliott, of the late firm of
Rugg & Elliott, st. Albans, takes Mr.,
Locklin's place as ticket agent.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-03-09
THE CHARLESTON COURIER.

There was rather a humorous scene
at the office of The Charleston Courier.
The editors had run away, but the bust
ness man remained and hoped to save
his property. Col. WoodfOrd called at
the Office at an early hour ana the fol
lowing conversation took place
Col. W" Whom have l the pleasure
of addressing, sir?"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1865-03-10

Ar,s-Mcssr, Andersen, Barksdalc, Datson,
na,ior plnndC,rd Bradley, II. w. Bruce, Carroll,
C,:rk Clon,nn. Conrad, Dardcn. DE Jarnctte. Dick
;rsan' u,pre, Elliott, Ewing, Funston. Gather,
rnoir GRAY. IIau'y, Johnston, Keetla, Lyon. Ma
.,h"n' Marshall, MeMuilin, Menees, Miller, Moore,
Murray, PtrKtls' He'"' S''"p'o"' '"e'A' 1'f'
Trip,ctt, Where.
A'T~SM essrs. Atkins, Baldwin. Branch, Cham
hn,, Colvar C,uikshank, Fuller, 0holson. Ui'mer,
T,.,;dre Hatcher, Herbert, Holiday NJ. Leach,
r % Leach, Logan, McCallum, Ramsay. Rogers,
s.x,op. J. NJ Smith, Smith Of North Carolina,
Turner, wickham. Wilkes, Withersroon, Mr.
Speaker
Mr.. Lyon, from the Committee on
WAYS and Means, reported bill for tho
relief Of the Exchange Bank at Norfolk,
which was considered and passed.
Mr.. Chrisman, Of Kentucky, offered
\ bill ITO authorize prisoners Of war to
fund treasury notes." which was amend
ed and passed. The bill provides that
one hundred dollar notes in the hands Of
prisoners Of war on the 1st day of July,
1854, may be funded within ninety days
ancr exchange in four per cent. bonds.
Mr.. Marshall reported from the Com
mittec on Military Affairs bill "to pre-
vent the improper communication Of
intelligence to the enemy" in lieu of thu
bill referred to that committee. The
bill was considered and passed.
On motion Of Mr. Rogers, of Florida
tho House took a recess till ha!l-pas
seven o'clock this evening.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1865-03-10

SENATE.
[EXTRA SESSION. !
THURSDAY, March Q, 1865.


At II o'clock the Senate was called tc
order by Mr.. Johnson, of Bedford.
Mr.. Dickinson, of Prince Edward, Of
fered resolution, which was agreed to,
providing for the adjournment of the
Senate, when it adjourns to day, to Sa-
turday next, in conformity to the procla-
nation of the President setting apart
the 10th instant as day Of fasting and
prayer.
4 communication was received from
the Governor, complaining Of the cnor
nous charges made by the Danville rail-
road for the transportation Of State salt
from Danyille to Richmond, and also
citing other instances Of indifference to
the States interest shown by that Com
panv. Referred to the Committee On
Roads and Internal improvements.
The following bills were read the third
time and passed:
House bill providing for arming the
civil police Of Richmond.
Senate bill providing for the relief OF
VIM. ii. Mansfield, sheriff of Spotsylya-
MIA county, from the payment Of eleven
thousand dollars, State taxes collected,
which were stolen from him by Sheri>
dams raiders in June, 1864.
House bill providing for the relief of
VIM. E. Herndon.
The bill was reported upon the petit
ton Of the wife of the beneficiary, who
was member elect to the General AS
sembly Of Virginia, but subsequently
lost his mind in consequence Of wound
received in tho service Of the Confede-
racy, and has been, therefore, deferred
from appearing in his seat. 1t calls for
allowing the whole per diem compensa-
ton of the session to be paid out of the
treasury for the benefit of Mr.. Herndon's
family.]
On motion Of Mr.. Dickinson, of Prince
Edward, the joint resolution introduced
by him yesterday, providing for extend
ing the session of the General Assembly
twenty days from and after Tuesday
next was taken from the table, read the
third time and passed-yeas, 80; nays,
none.
On motion of Mr.. Hunter, the Senate
resolved into secret session.