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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-12-07

PoLITICAL,--The Connecticut republi-
cans are uuCOmmonly we'll agreed to
nominate Gen. Hawley Of the Hartford
Press for governor. The papers and
the leaders all seem to be for him; he is
likely to be put before the people with
out opposition; and to be carried into
place by jealous and enthusiastic can
vass. The compliment is not only a
deserved one, but the decision is also
wise. The Connecticut republicans
have been running in the conservative
"rut" a good while; and trial of such
progressive, earnest sincere and sound
radicaism as Gen. Hawley stands for,
is not only the "fair play" of turn
about" but will probably be found to
give their organization new life and
power, and add to their popularity at
home and their influence upon the poll
tics of the Nation. Gen. Hawley has
ever been a consistent vigorous anti
slavery nan, and friend to equal and
impartial suffrage. 1t was not under
his lead, or by his consent, that Goa
necticut refused her intelligent citizens
the right of voting.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-12-07

GEN. FITZPATRICK delivered lecture
before an immense audience in fremont
Temple Boston, last Thursday evening
his subject being "The future party of
the country" He put forth radical
views, and said of the future party:
"It must be patrlotic-not patriotism
as a catchwOrd, but the patriotism
which had met and subdued treason
against the country; the patriotism of
Lincoln, Seward, Stanton, Grant, Sher-
man, Dix, Butler, Banks, Sheridan and
Others the patriotism of Andrew John
son, who holds the destinies of the cGun-
try in his hands. He did not believe
that Johnson had forgotten or would
disregard the promise oc freedom made
on the steps of the capitol of Tennessee,
or his language since for the punish
ment Of treason. That party also
should be progressive, and above all,
truly republican in idea, and democratic
in all its operations. When this coun-
try shall have forgotten to act upon the
principle of justice, humanity and truth,
it will have parted with the secret of its
greatness"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-12-07
Miscellaneous Items.

AT Baptist fair in Chicopee,
squash sold for $40
The hungry politicians in New York
are alarmed at the belief in Preston
Kings existence. .
Our government has twenty war
vessels in the neighborhood OF the Rio
Grande.
-Wirz's gohst is a regular attendant
at all the spiritualists, meetings now
held throughout the Southern States.
Halls Journal Of Health is arguing
the proprlety of married people not sleep
ing together, but in adioiaing rooms.
Nonsense
Rev. DR.. Storrs' church at BROOKLYN
took up "a contribution, Sunday, amount
ing to $4,000, for the city mission and
tract society.
"A widow has obtained verdict of
$1,000 against the Pennsylvania Rail
road for killing her husband with cow
catcher.
The Rocky Mountain News tells of
an enthused young Missourian who eu-
logizing the beautyof his gal, said, ,'I'n
be doggoned if she amt as pretty as a
red wagon"
"A Paris letter states that in a new
play Of Sardons one of the characters
wears dress which cost $l400, and the
costumes of the four female characters
together $4,000.
-Figeac, once one of the prettiest ac-
tresses in Paris, has started haberdash-
cry business, and upon the day Of open
ing there was religious ceremony per-
formed by priests, the whole establish
ment and it's contents being sprinkled
with holy water.
The venerable father of Gen. Grant
is the recipient Of marked and respect
full attention. On being questioned once
as to the early characteristics of his son,
he replied: "Never saw him show his
grit, when boy, but once, and that was
trying to break a vicious colt 1t was
tough fight, but the colt had to sur
render"
Van Amburg the lion tanner died OF
the congestion of the spleen. During
his eventful life he made many narrow
escapes in coming in contact for the first
time with wild animals. On one occa-
sion tiger made most savage attack
upon him, tearing him so badly that a
portion Of his bowels protruded. He
tanned the animal finally and made him
great pet.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-12-07

DEATH OF A PATRIoT.-William Con-
way, Il native of Camden, Me-, died at
the Naval Hospital in New York on
Thursday last, in his esd year. In 1861
he was q sailor in our navy, having
then served over forty years as an en-
listed man. In April, 1861, he was sta
toned at the Warrenton (Pensacola) ma
val station, Florida, and was the man
whom the traitor E. B. Henshaw of the
old navy ordered to lower the United
States flag on the secession of the state.
Mr.. Conway, in reply to. this order, an
swered that he couldn't do it," The
order was repeated more positively.
Lieutenant" answered the old sailor,
81 have served under that flag for forty
years, and won't do it," The rebel Off
Ger did not insist. Shortly afterwards
Mr.. Conway was sent North and remain
ed during the war. He received from
the citizens OF San Francisco gold
medal commeadatory of his gallant con
duct on the occasion referred to, and
this he had-on his person at the time of
his death, together with letters from
Secretary Welles and Gen. Halleck,
praising him for his devotion to the old
flag. ta' A.H.tH
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-12-07

The SCENES OF LEES SURRENDER
TOTAL DISAPPEARANCE OF THE FAMOUS
APPLE TRRE.-The Richmond Enquirer
says
"A gentlemen Just from the Appomat-
toX Court House, informs us that there
is nothing let of tho enrlo ~aSer
which General Lee surrendered but q
red hole in the ground, and it is feared
that unless the hole is fenced in, that
also will be removed by curiosity seek
ers.' 1t is subject worthy of notice,
too that the apple tree alluded to was
the largest tree in the would, being at
least forty times the bulk of the cele-
brated California oak, which was about
the size of the citidel in Ham.
About nine hundred and seventeen
cords of this apple tree have already
been distributed over the United States
in the shape of walking canes, fishing
poles, umbrella handles policemen's
clubs, work boxes, sewing machines,
writing desks, vest buttons, corks,
charms, lead pencils, pen handles, tOddy
1uddlers. tooth picks, tobacco pipes
and snuff boxes. The number Of per-
sOuS IellCtU!hS III IheSS fefolC ueeuS, iS
estimated at about twenty million,
which is equivalent to the number Of
rebels killed, wounded and missing in
the late war, according to the published
statements of the Northern newspapers
from statistics gathered at the time.
In fact, this apple tree enjoys as wide a
circulation az any bogus medicine, and
but for the fact that Gen. Lee didn't
surrender under any apple tree at all,
it might be appropriately placed, photo
graphically, among the historic ar
chives of the country, ss the greatest
tree in all history
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-12-07

tYFurther correspondence between
Mr.. Adams and Earl Russell, concerning
British violations of neutrality, has been
published. Mr.. Adams withdraws his
consent to refer matters ia dispute to
commission. Earl Russell admits vari-
GUS violations of neutrality, specifying
ship after ship equipped by British sa,J !
jects and then asserts that in each in
stance the British Government prompt
ly used all the means in It's power to
prevent these breaches of neutrality.
He takes the ground that when tie Gov
ernment has done that, it es.lnot be re-
quired to pay damages. and asserts that
this has been the rr.,,e of the U. S. Gov
ernment. This seems to leave nothing
in dispute brit question of fact i. e.
whether the British Government did do
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-12-07

SHEEP RAISING IN TExAs.-Mr. II. J.
Chamberlain, who has had five years
experience iu sheep raising in Texas un-
der the most unfavorable circumstance
writes from Ascutneyville, Vt, that the
statement that everybody 'in Texas who
has sheep wishes to get rid of them, and
that every wool-grower in the country.
without au exception, was ruined by
the immense morality of their sheep in
the last few year" is wholly incorrect.
He is a citizen of Texas, and has visited
various sections Of the State, and he
does not know t'an individual. instance
where an intelligent, energetic business
man, who has been permitted to attend
to his fiocks of sheep, has failed Of sue.
cess"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-12-07

The NEW YORK HoTRLs.-The New
York evening Post contradicts the re-
port which has been circulated that the
hotel keepers there contemplate an adj
vance in their rates. Nothing of the
kind has been contemplated, and the
proprietors will be pleased when they
can reduce their rates to the old figure.
The charges at first class houses is 81 so
a day, but in some excellent hotels it is
81 90 day, and the range includes
rates as low as three dollars in well
kept houses. .t..
Travel has decreased very much, and
though the first class. houses are full,
they are occupied principally by per-
manent boarders.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-12-07

VoT1NG.-The experience and observa-
tion of our soldiers in the South so far
cured them of prejudice against the ne
gro as to consent that he shall be Free
but not sufficiently to allow him to
vote. This fact, which has been shown
in several recent elections, is again
made apparent in the votes of Wiscon-
sin soldiers still in the service, as fol-
lows
Republican 852, democratic 151 ;. for
equal suffrage 246, against it 1893.
This shows that nearly all the repub-
lican soldiers voted against giving col
ored men the suffrage in their own State
The fact is not pleasant one, but it is
a fact.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-12-07

SoTs HERNERs roa Bp.u
Wo. We from Rio Janeiro state that ad-
~ aovo and party who went to Rr. . Coi.
49, assItlate for lands for some. siy III 70
useo az southern planters, had r,a. .nI, nun
an an enthusiastic reception. Tho.p. bes Win
o. the project. iurtnerance
By all means let .heD'. go-no. on,v
,n ara nunulsd' ,,.n put sixty thousand, ftbere
$50 sle 80 nn Navy ny VINO Wa.nt to co. Whoever
aoasn -" u NoFJes s.e SO disguised with
,in, shJ P.ospeci IS q, 81 u eedom and equality of
:, .s b;ttduaa iul aa .nen in this nation, or SO
eniol,terea =. 9i., against the loyal portion OF
its inhabitants for having oyernou,..sd y,
the rebellion that they prefer to eSrs-
trlate themselves rather than to live NM
DER the same rule with them-esr he
wiIi sonr sne CIV" 1en
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-12-07

LUDLow.-Fhis place appears to be
thriving. New buildings are constantly
in the process of construction, and new
branches of business are opening. Dur
ing the past year, Mr.. William A. Pat
rick has built an Iron Foundry, and
quite recently, two enterprising young
men, Messrs. John and Carlos Warner
have erected large machine shop,
which will soon be in operation.
A steam engine of ninety horse
power is being put into the Ludlow
Woolen Mills, and the working capacity
Of these mills is. to be nearly doubled
They will soon be among the largest
establishments Of the kind in the State.
The Telegraph Office has recently
been greatly improved, new apparatus
has been placed there, two sets of wires
have been put up along the road, and
our friend, E. W. Smith, at the Ludlow
Station, is now and hereafter to be reck-
oned among the "First Glass" operators.
Tenements are in great demand, and
rents and real estate have been very
much enhanced. AS it respects good
order, good neighborhood, sobriety and
industrious habits, we suppose the Lud-
low village will not suffer in compari-
snn with ptber manufacturing villages.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-12-07
I.ecaI and state Items.

The WBATHER,--We continue to have
remarkably mild and pleasant weather.
Yesterday the atmosphere was very
smoky, the appearance of the sun dur
ing the day being very similar to its APP
pearanoe in the months Of August and
September during thu dry spell.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-12-07

P1oUs AND GEEERoUs.-The Lyndon
Union says Alfred Darling, native of
Burke, one of the proprletors of the
Fifth Avenue Hotel, New York, has
made proposition 10 the people of
East Burke, to purchase the Baptist
Church in that village, and lease it to q
Congregational Society just formed
there. The original cost Of the church
was $1,000, and the Baptists having
lost their minister, Elder Godding, have
signified willingness to unite with the
Congregationalists in the formation of
a Congregational Society. Hence they
offer the church lor sale at half its orig
inal costs 81 800 Mr.. Darling proposes
to pay for the church, and give a free lease
of it to the new society with the pro
viso that the pew rent shall always go
towards the support OF the Gospel. Mr..
Darling has been abundantly prospered
in his worldly affairs. AS his wealth
increases, his generosity becomes more
abundant, which is an exception to the
general rule. The pious people OF East
Burke will bless his name for all time
to come. a. 4..=-r ssa
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-12-07

AoeIDEET.-As Mr.. Charles Watson
was engaged in braking up wood train
on Friday last at Bellows Falls, the brake
gave way, by which means he was thrown
off the train, and his collar bone
was fractured, DR.. Allen of this place re-
duced the fracture, and the patient is
now doing we'll
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-12-07

NoTIoB.-Mrs. S. HELEN Mathews, Me
dium for Tests, and Clarvoyant exam.
nations will remain for few days at
the House of Newman Weeks on Evelyn
street. She will receive visitors from 10
to II Am and 7 to 9 P. NJ. Terms for
each person SOC.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-12-07

HENRY WARD BEECHER.-Many persons
have been more surprised than we have
been at Mr.. Beecher's recent express
ions of sympathy with rebels, and def
erence to their feelings and wishes. Mr..
Beecher has noble nature, but it is
nature inclined to extremes; and he has
also, in writing and speaking, the bad
habit, perhaps principle, of exaggerating
for effect his real opinion and feelings.
while the multitude applaud his pi-
quaint, amusing and we'll meaning ex--
travagancies.
A few years ago, we listened with in
terest as he was discoursing at one Of
the May anniversaries in Boston. AL
at once he checked himself in strain
of remark in which the hyperbole was
the prevailing figure "Now you will
say this is overdrawn, extrayagant
Very well, L know that as well as y0
do. But you of Massachusetts are
calculating people, and like to ma
good bargains and profitable discou1
so from one of my statements you Is
make, as am speaking, a deduotio vi
twenty-five per cent. while from ant nt
you will take off fifty, and from ap )the
seventy-fi five per cent. Very we'll othe
and make your discounts; and go 0
you have made them ALL then bef whe
that the result you arrive at tsp assure
what I mean But if | warf recisel
barely that, who would listen to say
what impression would m nae, O
make 2" y word
We give Mr. BIS words wit
Grafton, as nearly as we hout exag
them. Such men must be + now recall
all due consideration of the ddged with
tendencies. Let no one h, rhabits and
that Henry Ward BeecheI I'VE any feal
Lloyd Garrison is growir or William
cause of freedom ana ] g cold to the
Right Way. iumanity-IH0
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-12-07

FLouR.-There is no kind of reason
why flour should cost more in Rutland
than in New York city. Take Schenec-
tady as the diyerglng point, and the diff
ference per barrel, in the transportation
cannot be five cents either way yet
brands of flour that sell in New York
forS9.50, are sold in Rutland for sl450.
Five dollars profit, on each barrel Of
flour Is little too much, even in this
time of paper currency. Previous to
the late war, quarter OF dollar profit on
each barrel was considered good busi-
ness. The confusion arising from the
various grades, designated as certain
brands together with combination Of
the dealers, is the cause of -four being so
much higher here than in New York
city, or even In Boston. All -four ought
to be inspected and the different grades
irrespective of the mills where 1t may
be ground at-numbered as No l. No. 2,
and Nos, as per quality. Then the pub
lie could not be imposed upon either as
to price or quality while by the pres
ent system, we learn, not one-half the
flour is inspected at all.-R,slasd Courier.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-12-07

EXCITEMENT AT CONCORD, ". H,-Wm.
II. Homer, returned soldier, charged
with an infamous outrage upon a girl
ten years of age at Concord, n. H.,
about three weeks since, was arrested
in st. Albans, Vermont, on Wednesday,
and had preliminary trial Thursday at
the police station in Concord. He was
brought face to face with his victim and
plead not guilty. To allow the accused
to get counsel, the court adjourned over
to ten o'clock Thursday. As Homer
was conveyed to Jail in the evening an
indignant crowd gathered about the
carriage, shouting, chang him, hang
him." and at the same time threatening
to take him by force from the officers Of
justice. ..ese.. .....,s.
Homer, who had shown braZen con-
fidence in the court room, was much dis
mayed when surrounded by the crowd,
and crying "Don't, DON'T" he implored
them to let him have trial. His en-
treaty was granted and the accused was
for the time unmolested. .-E. .... ..5.....-
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-12-07

sgThe courts at Detroit have de-
cided that it is Illegal for a man to go
into Canada and wear back new clothes
without paying duty on them and such
offenders are TO he put through here
after.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-12-07

4" "STRucK ILE.n-Two men Of Lem
ington, named Fuller and Wiley, enter
ed the house of Widow Morrison of Ca.
naan, and carried off large trunk, con
tanning 1000 in specie, and $1,000 in
currency. The thieves were pursued by
the awakened inmates, and were arrest
ed while endeavoring to conceal their
ill-gotten gains in hay-mow. They
stand IA right smart chance" for State
Prison discipline,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-12-07

all it could to preserve neutrality. There
can't be a war on a question which any
justice Of the peace can settle on hearing
the testimony.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-12-07

DEATH FROM CEL -
night, Stephen o. Park oRoFoRM - Last
Davenport &c Parks, a. ., OF the firm OF
cidental Insurance genus Tor the Ac.
Broadway, was foun, company, 469
the Mansion House. aead IN his bed in
Mr.. P. was recently where he boarded.
came home on ~ in New, York. He
Feeling unwell, he anursoay morning.
and went to bf ie'inea 10 his room
times on Thursaa "a. The girl several
evening tried t ", yesterday and last
locked, the key ON M ,s uoor ana found it
titled the pro nriotn .ne inside. She no.
burst open an6 NJ D. Inc door was
chloroforn t. kerchief saturated with
habit of us ! MS nose. He was in the
sleep, Core ing chloroform to cause u
who held ,ner Gillespie was notiseS
made q 10 an inquest. DIR. Boulware
dict of th1 mo,fe@l examination. Yer.
obioroso1 Jury--Death from inbalinn
insured IN H. II is said that his life WAS
,Adtay. -1'0a'ts Annex of Sat-
Daily national Republican., 1865-04-22
Delegations Calling Upon the PrssI-
dent.

This morning At eleven o'clock the eiti
Iens Of Vermont, headed by the non. Mr.. Colby,
Register Of the Treasury; Col. Hoibrook, Gen.
Thomas, Judge Chapman, Or. Baxter, Mossrs.
Lyman, Blad", Dana, aud many Of tho arst cIti
called upon Prcsident johnson, at his once, In
the Treasury Department.
Hon. Mr.. Colby, On behalf Of the Vermont
delegation, addressed tho President and pre- {.
sontod the delegation. He said the citizens of
Vermont now in this city hItd called to assure
him thAt he might look with confidence and hope
10 the citIsns their STATE who had been trained
from childhood 90 love aud obedience, aud that
they would stand by him In every effort to main q.
tain the Union and the supremacy Of tho law.
President johnson replied In an appropriate
manner, stating that Il was great happiness to
receive their kind assurance Of love aud adshty
to the Governments
The delegation were soverAlly introduced 10 the
President, and cordially received by him.
The female employees Of the Treasury Depart.
msnt were thon received by tho President, aud
kindly welcomed by him, They numbered over
three hundred, and represented the employees Of
the Secretary once, Trrasurers once First aud
second Comptroller, Third aud Fourth Auditor,
Comptroller Of the Currency, and the Registers =
once
The President was presented with three beau q.
tiful bouquets--the hrst by Miss Emma L. McGil
the second by the ladies Of room No. SO, Rsdemp.
tion Division. In the boquet was card bearing
the following words, handsomely written
ITO ovR PEgIDENr--May Angels of the Lord
encamp around about thee. "
Daily national Republican., 1865-04-22
Army Of the Potomac.
Jshnsien's Army DsnOralIssd.
Dispositions Of the Sss,ral CdTa Of n,
army Of the Potomac
THE NINTH CORPS COMING TO
WASHINGTON.

Information from the Army Of the Potomac
TO the goth instant, states that an officer had
Arrived there from GoldsbOro' who reported
that Johnston $ army was completely demoral.
lied and negotiations were going on for its
surrender. New dispositions Of the Army Of
the Potomac have been made.
The ninth corps are relieved from guarding
the southside railroad, aud are ordered TO
Washington. Their place is be taken BY
the ffth corps. The sixth and second corps
have, Rs yet, received no orders, but are
hourly expecting to be sent to some Promi.
nent post.
Wednesday was a solemn day in the Army
OF the Potomac. All work was suspended, Il
being the day Of the funeral Of our lamentod
President.
Daily national Republican., 1865-04-22
MIR. Johnson's beginning.

Our new President marks his advance to
the high and responsible position to which he
has been called in the providence Of God with
tronchAnt but fitting words. lie has been
called upon 10 reply to great many delega.
tiOns whom the sud circumstances Of the times
have brought to Washington, to reply on the
spur Of the InOmsnt, without premeditatiou,
and to words Of similar import addressed 10
him by the several speakers; and II win be
admitted, we think, by all, that he has re.
piled with singular decision and yet with
singular discretion Mr.. johnson has been
accustomed to public office, and has long been
u skillful debater, which may account for the
mere rhetorical facility Of his brief speeches;
but We see in them more than readiness aud
fertility Of tonguei We see in them Arm
mind, earnest convictions, a clear perception
Of his momsntOus responsibilities, and Of the
need Of the calmest and maturest judgment
in the discharge Of thsm.-N 7, EveMiNg
Post