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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-04-06

THE MISSISSIPPI REGIoN.-A newspa-
per correspondent.who has just made a
trip up the Mississippi, speaks as fol-
lows of the desolation of war:
"Those who remember in the years
that have passed, how delightful was a
trip on the Mississippi, can hardly real
ize the sad change in the present. Years
of war, fratricidal war, have done their
work well and the cities in embryo,
with their thriving commerce, and pref
ty villages that once dotted the banks
of the great river, are now in ruins,
their once happy people dead or in the
army, and desolatiOn utter and profound
reigns over nearly all of the great val
ley. There is not an exception below
Cairo to the Gulf-all have shared a
common fate"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-04-06

The PRESIDENT on THE MILITARY SIT
uATIoN.-The Chicago Tribune says that
some western friends were recently con-
versing with President Lincoln about
Sherman's progress, when one, rehears-
ing the chief features of the military
situation in Virginia and North Carroll
ma, inquired whether Lee might not
hurriedly join Johnston, overpower Gen.
Sherman, "and then with his whole ar
my give battle to Grant, and perhaps
defeat him 2"
And perhaps not" replied the Presi-
dent, Napoleon tried the same game
on the British and Prussians in 1916.
He concentrated his forces and fell sud
denly on Butcher and won an indecisive
victory. He then whirled round and
attacked the British and met Ais Water
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-04-06
Advertisement

PROF. CHILDs' PAISTING.-A good
number Of shares in Prof Childs' paint
ings have already been sold. The six
teen paintings, the value of which is
$40, will be distributed to subscribers
in a few days. Visitors who would see
the paintings to advantage will please
call before four o'clock in the afternoon.
Who will be so fortunate as to obtain
the highest prize, worth $500, or the
beautiful picture from mt. Herrick,.
worth 800? Price of shares, one dol
lar. Pace Of exhibition, the HERALD
Book Store.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-04-06

SECESSION FROM SEcEss1A The New
Orleans True Delta of the 10th states
that refugees from Texas have informa-
ton from home making it almost Ger
tain that the confederate officials there
are preparing to secede from the Rich
mond government and return to the
Union. The orders of jeff Davis have
been for some time disregarded and
treated with contempt, and now that
the rebellion is manifestly failure, the
Texans want to escape the final crash.
There is probably foundation for these
reports. Texas is now so isolated from
rebel control that it can without danger
throw off its allegiance to Davis.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-04-06

AID FOR WEST VIRGINIA AND EAST
TExNEssEB.-We see by the Burlington
papers that Rev. Mr.. Gather awakened
much interest in that place in behalf of
the suffering Unionists of WesS Virginia
and East Tennessee. Two hundred and
fifty dollars have already been contri-
buted there and vigorous efforts are be-
ing made to double that amount Contri-
buttons of clothing are urgently called
for.
We trust thelepeople of Rutland will
show like spirit in the matter. They
cannot exert themselves in a more
worthy cause.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-04-06

loo Bonaparte was hardly inferior TO
Lee in military talents or experien, e,
But are you sure that Lees forces unit
cd with Johnston's could beat Sherman's
army7 Could he gain his Ligney before
meeting his Waterloo when he attacks
Grant? / tell you, gentlemen, there is
heap of fight in 100000 western veter-
ans. They are good deal like old Zach
Taylor at Buena Vista-they don't know
when they're whipped"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-04-06

A HARD CAsE.-It is reported than an
old lady in Wilmington, over 80 years Of
age, lives by herself in a small house
where she was put by her son, wealthy
farmer, who lives near by, and who
took his fathers property a few years
ago on the supposition that he was to
take care of the old folks. She has had
but one dress for winter wear for ten
years. She has only green wood to
buru, and corn bread and milk for food,
and during the last winter was obliged
to lie in bed most of the time to keep
warm. 1t is hard case
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-04-06
LEES ARMY.-The Washington cores
pOndent of the New York Times says:

LEE ARMY, - he washington CORES
pondent of the New York Times says
1t has been so frequently asserted that
Gen. Lee has dispatched very consider
able force Of the rebel army at Richmond
to JohnstOn's assistance, that it has be
come almost common belief. Neyerthe-
less, it has been well known by Gen.
Grant and the Government that such is
not the case and the battle of Saturday
fully confirms the fact. Lee has sent
little or no force from his army to North
Carolina, or anywhere else. He cannot
afford it, He is too weak in numbers to
spare single regiment from his present
lines. The forces in front Of our Peters
burg lines are the same that have been
there ever since Early's corps came
from the valley, viz: A. P. Hills corps
on the rebel right; Gordon's corps,
formerly Early's, resting on the rebel
left; with a couple of divisions, one of
which is Bushrod Johnson's lying be-
tween the James and the Appomattox.
Longstreet has two divisions belonging
to his old corps on the north side of the
James.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-04-06

HARD ON MCCLELLAN. THE cores
pondent of the London Star writes from
Rome under date of March 10th, as fol
lows:
i wrote you last week that Gen.
Mcclellan had arrived here; he had not
come then, though invitations had been
given out for party for Sunday week
ago to meet him. He arrived last Sun
day. An American wag says that the
reason of his delay was, that he could
not make up his mind whether to come
to Rome or to go to Sorrento first, and
that finally he only decided to come this
way when the cOachman asked him at
Naples which station he should drive
TO-"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-04-06

PREsENrATIoNs,-Capt. J. O. Liylngs-
ton, Co. G, 9th Vermont Volunteers, was
recently made the recipient Of a splen-
did sword, sash and belt, at q cost Of
upwards Of q hundred dollars. from the
members Of his company. Lieut.. Bur
lingame Of Co. X, Lieut.. Branch of Co.
H, and Lieut.. Carpenter of Co. Dali
recent promotions-have received SINH
lar testimonials of respect.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-04-06

HowE's SCALE COMPANy.-The Howe
scale company Of Brandon have manu-
featured $4,000 worth Of scales, the
last year, and have recently made large
additions to their buildings and machine
ry, They now occupy thirteen acres Of
ground in the heart of Brandon village,
and have over two acres of floor room,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-04-06

PROFITABLE MEAsURE.-The Lyndon
Vnion says two car loads of lumber
shipped by dealer at that place were
one day seasured by the railroad COM
pany on suspicion; they then delivered
the amount billed, and had $500 feet
left.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-04-06

a." Hon. r. J. WALKER denies the
statement made in the Montreal Gazette,
that he visited Canada for the purpose
of assisting an annexation movement
with SlOOOO0,O00 of Federal money.
He says this is his fifth visit to Canada
within a few years, and it called for no
such animadversOn.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-04-06

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS W. Whipple, Esq,
has been appointed Post Master at North
POwnal The office has also been
moved from the factory village to his
store
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-04-06
Local and state Items.

School DISTRICT MRETMGs,-The fol-
lowing were elected officers of the school
districts in this village at the meetings
held ON Tuesday evening, March 2sth
District No, Moderator, George A.
futile; Clerk, j. B. Kilburn; Commit
tee, j, J, R, Randall, N. J, Green, H. r,
Dyer; Treasurer James Barrett; Col
lector, W, G. Lltchheld Auditor J. B.
Kilburn, Voted a tax of 80 cents on
the dollar with discount OF one sixth
If paid on or before the LIST OF June.
District No. lS-MOderator, Patrick
Toohy; Clerk, l., L, Whitcomb; Com
mittee, James Q. Shay, Patrick Rear
don, Patrick Toohyi Treasurer, Timothy
Spellman; Collector, Patrick Toohy 3;
Auditor Patrick Murray, Voted tax
of so cents ON the dollar, with a dis
count Of one-sixth If paid on or before
the 18th of August,
District No. Moderator, G. p. Han
mum Clerk, G., c. Ruggles Committee,
II. Q. Perkins, T. D, Manley, Meier Ed
son; Collector Chester Kingsley Aud
itor, W. A. Burnett. The raising Of
funds for the support Of the school was
postponed to an adjourned meeting in
May.
District No, 20 - Moderator Moses
Hawkes.; Clerk, Geo. II, Cheney; Com
mittee, n s. Stearns, N. l.. Davis, Sam
uel Terru; Treasurer, Geo II, Cheney
Collector, Gershom Cheney; Auditor, W.
II. B. Owen. Voted tx Of 20 cents on
the dollar
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-04-06

GEN, SCHoFIELD's "JoY GUN."-The
Kinston correspondent Of the Cincinnati
Commercial writes as follows
"Soon after our forces occupied Will
mington, stalwart, intelligent negro
called at Gen. SChOtield's headquarters
and asked to see the General He was
shown into the room, when his mis-
sion was made known. He had gath
cred together hundreds Of stout men and
marched them from the interior, by
night, through the thickets, swamps
and forests. Not knowing whether our
forces were yet in Wilmington, he left
his men behind and secuted through
himself, promising them that if the I'm
ion men were in Wilmington, he would
ask the General to fire joy gum when
they were all to come in and join him.
And now, General the negro said, i
find you good Union folks all here, and
it makes my heart dance for joy; and
won't you have that big gun fired? Oh,
master, it will make my poor old mother
cry when she hears that joy gun, and all
the men will be glad, and they will come
in here and join your army Gen. SChO-
field promised him that his Joy gun
should be fired, and the man went out
waiting to hear its echo through the
pine forests and hills. The General or
dered one Of the heaviest pieces Of ar
tillery in the fort fired its echo is still
ringing through these forests and over
those sandy plains. 1t was joyful
sound to those hunted fugitiVes, secret
ed in the SWampS about the city. 1t
called them from their hiding places,
and in hundreds they came, with strong
arms, and what is better still, with joy
full hearts-hearts willing and anxious
to do what little they could for the pow
er that had broken off their chains, and
freed them from the shackles of their
task-masters. They are enrolling their
names to-day, on the recruiting lists of
this great army Of freemen, and clad in
blue, and with Yankee muskets, they
will be foremost in the grand army now
marshaling for the death struggle"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-04-06

FIRE. - Stafford Farman's house at
Westfeld was burned on the 18th with
nearly all its contents. Loss 81 500, full
.ly insured.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-04-06

NATIONAL BANK.-At a meeting Of the
Stockholders of the Battenkill Bank, on
the 21st inst, it was voted to become u
National Association.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-04-06

MONEY ORDER OFFIoB,-The Benning-
ton Post-office has been designated by
the Post Master General as money Or
der office.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-04-06

Nor CoRRFcr.-The Burlington Times
says the complaint of inefliciency
against the officer in charge OF the atty
soldiers from Burlington who were de-
tanned at Keene N, H., over Sunday on
their way to the front, is unjust
that the officer referred to is John c.
Griffin, Dsq, Of Willistou, a Deputy
Provost Marshal, and that instead Of
taking lodgings at the hotel as is stated,
he looked well after his men: called for
their assistance ON the Commissioner Of
the Board Of Enrolment, who resides at
Keene, and himself slept in room at
the depot
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-04-06

SoLD.-The Addison House, Middle
bury, has recently been sold to E. C.
Eells of Cornwall for sl5 600. 1t is ex-
pected that the present occupant will
remain.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-04-06

THE V. R. C.-About ninety unas-
signed men of the V. R. G. arrived in st.
Adams couple of days ago where they
are to be stationed for the present.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-04-06

THE NINTH VEnMoNT.-Col. Ripley,
lately promoted to the rank OF Brevet-
Brigadier General, now commands bri-
gade Of West Virginia troops in the
Goth army corps. Capt. Qulmby is now
acting as Brigade Commissary. Major
Brooks has been appointed Acting AS
sis.ant Inspector General OF the Sd dl-
vision of the 2Gth army corps.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-04-06

In PULL BLAsT.-The Pioneer Shops Of
Burlington are again in full blast, new
boilers have been put in place of those
recently eXploded.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-04-06

these rufilans and incendiarles be ex-
cepted. If they enter the country again
let 10 be only 10 be hung.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-04-06

TIE ADDRESS AT Town HALL.-The
meeting at Town Hall last evening was
well attended, considering the short no.
tice Rev. F. j. Gather spoke for some
thing over an hour, describing in an in
terestng and effective manner, the trials
sacrifices and suherings of the heroic,
Union-loving men and women of West
Virginia and East Tennessee; and ap-
pealing to the people of Rutland to con
tribute their share towards providing
those who have lost their all in behalf Of
the Union and whose homes and lands
had been desoated, with the food and
cIothinginecessary to prevent them from
perishing. The appeal should be gener-
ously responded to.
The matter is to be presented at the
several churches Of the village next
Sunday, and those who desire to contri-
butte before, can forward their contribu-
tions to either of the pastors.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-04-06

NEw FIRM,-Messrs, Haven & Stiu.
son are now having rooms fitted up for
them in the first building east of the
Herald Block tup stairs) where they
propose TO open, on or about the 3d Of
April, choice stock of linen goods.
They propose To manufacture collars
cuffs, shirt fronts, neck,ties &c, of
which they will keep supply on hand
for wholesale, Also, all kinds of en-
broidery, quilting, plain and fancy
stitching win be done and shirts and
ladies' cloaks will be cut and made to
order and on short notice, This is to a
great extent a new business in Rutland,
and the young men engaged in II, we
have every reason to believe, will give
entire satisfaction to all customers.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-10-21
A BENEFAcTREss.

There is a woman In the public eye whose name hse
all along been associated. In cur mind, with the cyan
kee," Quack, " md "Humbug." But Il Is 30 no longer,
and we desire to wrest her name from all such suspicious
associations in all other minds. whatever notions We
may have Of womanly delicacy and ~propriety, we will
all admit that woman alone Is the Nurse-the good
Nurse-the best Nurse. whether we shall have Female
Physicians or not, is a question which must be decided
by time and principle, AID not a matter of taste. Pride,
prejudice, caprice and custom may as well behave them
selves, Tor fthere Is really . want, there will also be .
supply; II there be a ealing" there will be coming.
Nature and human society are always self supplying.
and though Art and Fashion may hinder, they cannon
prevent.
Mrs. winslow does not wish to treat yon gentlemen,
NOR does she prescribe q regimen for your wives; but
she modestly appears as a messenger OF health and hap.
piness to your infants In the cradle. Is there anything
improper in thati A Nurse Of $50 years" experience
can boldly say what is or Is not good for a babe, and
ought TO be listened 10. God speed her on her humble
and happy mission. She IL the most successful physi-
clan and most ehectusl benefactress our little ones ever
enjoyed-her doting parents not excepted. Just open
the door for hsr, and Mrs. winslow will prove the Amer
iran Florence Nightingale of the Nursery. OF this we
are so sure, that We will teach eur 'Susy" to say "A
Blessing on Mrs. W~inslow"-for helping Der 10 survive
and escape the gripping, colicking and teething siege.
We confirm every word set forth IN the prospectus. II
performs precisely what IL processes 10 perform, every
part Of it-noth.ng ess-Away with your Cordial
'Paroe ORC, drops" "Landanum.' and every other
Narcotic, s. by which the babe is dragged into stupidity.
and rendered dull and idiotic for life.
We have never seen Mrs. winslow -knos her only
through the preparation Of her Soothing Syrup for
Children Teething." II we had the power we would
make her. as shei Is. a physical savior 70 the infsntrsee.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-10-21

We have put up and sold this a~rtielefor over 80 years,
and CAN SAY in CONFIDENCE N TRuTH Off what
we have never been able to say Of any other medicine
NEVER A 1T FAILED IN A SINGLF INSTANCE TO
EFFECT A CURE, when timely used. Never did we
it. On the contrary, all are delighted with it's operr.
tions, and speak in terms Of commendstion Of its magica.
effects and medical virtues. We speak In this matter
WHAT VIZ DO KNOW, +" alter 30 years experience,
n PLEDGE OUR REPUTATION FOR TBP FULFIL
AENT OF WHAT VIZ HERR DECLARD. In almost
every instance where the infant is suffering from pair
and exhaustion, relief will be found In fifteen ortwenty
minutes after the syrup Il administered.
Full directions Tor using will accompany each bottle.
None genuine unless the fac-simile OF CURTIS A PER-
klNS, New York, Is on the outside wrapper.
Sold BY Druggiststhroughoutthe world
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-10-21
The First National Petroleum Go.

Ranks among the frs; class Companies. and 10
justly said to ne the most successful of any vet
organized. Its reputation has now become 90
thoroughly established, that no more need bs
said on that point. There are greater induce
ments aud better opporiunitie. 10 make money
on these Stocks than any other IN existence,
for any and al persons to hold
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-10-21

"we see al advertisement Ia your columns Of MRS.
wISsI.Ow'S SOOTHING STRUP Now, we never said
WORD in favor Of . patent medicine before In our life,
but We feel compelled TO say 70 yo1r readers that this 10
40 humbng-veh have tried IL, and know ID 20 be all II
claims Its probably one % the mes; successful meci-
cites OF the day, because 70 is one 81 tho best. And
those Of yo1r readers who have babies osn'tdo better
than lay IN a supply"
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-10-21
From the New York World. /

"THK FIRST NATIoSAL PETRoLKux ConP1SI
10 & frst-class organization, whose officers are Of
the highest standing. and We cbeerfully recon
mend IL to all parties desirous of purchasing re-
liable stocks. The General Superintendent il
pioneer in the Oil business. and well known "a
most efficient manager"
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-10-21

DO MOI LRT YOUR PREJUDICE TAN BETWEEN
your suffering child and the relief that viii be Absolute
y sure 70 follow the use Of MRS. wIEsLOw's S0OTH-
ING SfkUP. IL corrects scidity ofthe stomach. relieves
VINO cnolic, regulates the bowels, softens the gums,
gives restto the mother and health to thechildi
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-10-21
iSeSf. Health and Comfort 10
Mother and Child

MRS wINSLOwps SOOTHING sYRUi ioI children
t~eething. sohens the guns, reduces inflammation, al
lays all pain, and cures wind cholic. Perfectly safe In
all cases. We would say to every mother who has q
suffering child, do not let your prejudice, nor the preju.
dices Of others, stand between you and your suffering
child and the relief that will be sure-yes, absolutely
sure-tofollow the use ofthls medicine !ftimely used.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-10-21

he great popularity of Mrs. winslox's sosthlns
syrp, for children teeihing. has Induced unprnoipa
persons 10 pat up articles 70 be Used for The sane par
pose, in advertising which they have not onIy cop,eS
our advertisemsnts and notices from the press, bat have
eopled certificates and letters from clerxsusn1 a.
sthers, asxtng ether names TO eur genuine csrxfncafss
Beware ef&lfptfators 1arT cenkve g
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-10-21
[Pron lhe New YoEk Herald

News has been received ard sbundantiv con
hrmed from several sources. Of the strik ing of q
new 300 barrel Well on Cberrv Ran. above the
Reed Well, A FEw Rods IRON TEE PROPERTY on
rHE FIssT NATIONAL PETroIxus Ooxrssr
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-10-21
VERY HEART Of the OIL ReGI0N!

The l23 acres which they own on the ALE
ghany. two miles above President and only FIVE
miles from the new $50 barrel well on Pitthole
Creek. and the lease of I32 acres of the csle-
brated wilkins Tract" alone, are ample basis
for any Company, and are worth more than the
entire Capital Stock o.; the Company. There
are SEVEN WELLS now in successful opera.
ton, yielding largely. from which regular
monthly dividends Of TWO PR CENT. are being
paid to all stockholders, and there is EVERY AS
suEssor that this Company will soon be able to
pay from SIX TO TEN PER CENT. DIvI
bends.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-10-21
Prom the New York Evening E.ue...r

IrfoW TIC NeH OK Evening ExpfcseI
"Our telegraphic dispatches received to-day
from the Oil Regions, inform Us Of the striking
of q 200 barrel fowing veil on Cherry Run, SxAE
TIE FIRsT SArIosAL PETROLEUM CoxrAxrs
PROPERTY. Cherry Run Socks will be in de-
mand TO- morrow"
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-10-21
Prom The New YORK Tribune |

The FIksT NATIONAL is the name of the Pa
troleum Company whose prospectus and map
are before ne. The names which We see auoax
the Directors are ample recommendation fer
this Company, and q sufficient guarantee of ik
future management"
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-10-21

The f0lloWin Is al extract from q letter written By
the Rev. J. 3. Holm, pastor Of the PierrepOut Street
Baptist Church, Brooklyn, y. Y. 70 the Journal and
Messenger, Cincinnati. o., and speaks volumes IN favor
Of that Worlt-renovned medicine. MRS. wINSL0w's
oOTHrSG SYRUP, FOR CHlLDREN TRRTHISG:
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-10-21
Price only 81 Cents a Bottle.
The Florence Nightingale OF
the Nursery.

The following is an extract from a letter written BY
the Rev. E. z. weiser, to the German Reformed Mes.
senger. at Chambersburg, Pa:
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-10-21

DON'T FAIL T0I PROCURE MRS. wIgsLOw's
SOOTHING SYRUP, FOR children teething. IL has been
used for 30 years with never failing safety and success
by millions Of mothers for their children. II correcu
scidity Of the stomach, relieves wind chollc. regulates
the bowels, and gives rest. health and TO nother
and child Once Nc. &s Dsv street, New York.