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~ fine specimen Of the "ould Irish
shintilman, }" one 0f toe ssrAle ould shtOck. -
got on bender Saturday, and with reck-
lessness proverbiel Of the Hibernian sps-
cies, told Mrs. McManus that she was -
dirthisr crayther than the pigs in Dennis
Flaherty's sty." The use Of this Offensive
similitude in connection with apsrson she
very much respected, was promptly re-
sented and induced Mrs. McManus to deal
the slanderer blow across tho bridge OF
the nose with Tie heavy end Of potatoe
mashef she Glanced to have in her hand.
rendering that useful member perfectly
useless for spectacle-service or s6elling
purposes for some time to come. and
crowned her victory by dragging him out
Of doors, swearing meanwhile thet .'no
mon should take her PRECIOUS karracter
iuto his dirthy mouth" For awhile the
victim of her rage loaded her with epithets
and declared he would have her arrested.
but nothing has been done about It up to
date. i
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1865-04-01

eo-The Deputy Collector Of this city has
seized some two thousand pounds Of tobac.
co and twelve thousand cigars for non.
compliance with the revenue Laws, and
turned them over to the Us. Deputy Mar
shall. It il thought the whole will be re-
turned to the owners again - there IL nc
evidence Of any intention to swindle thu
government, ss
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4 PoEIcn 1dATrERs.-Ap party Of boys were
arrested Monday for stoning the residence
.of NJ. Browning. and taken before Justice
wilcox who lot them Oh with light lines.
A turbulent Irishman was taken 70 jail
: day or two ago Tor drunkenness, and 1T
2tzactsd god dsal Of attention BY his In
sealting demsenot 70 the officers. Wonder
where the latter. btllies weee7
Geo. Berry WAS brought before Justice
Wilcox yssterday On The charge of threat
sening psrsonal injury to Mr.. LARSON and
ssquirsd 70 give bail in tte sum Of 1000
i r. future good behavior. He y the same
anAn who committed an assault on NJ. l.
last summer.
PoLtcs MArrEHs.-Aarah Lightfoot W.
e1aminsd Saturday for vagrancy. and ID
. ds(aalt Of 500 bail was sent to Jail.
{ ::PoLlcx MArrERs.-James Hickey, 70,
0sins language designed 10 provoke 4
besach Of the peace. was brought befors
Esquire Wilcox yesterday and fined 81 and
costs.
PoI.ICE MATrERs.-Frank SOFTEN and
Mike Murphy were arrested yesterday fol
ssaasaulting Chss. echick Last Monday nigh
4 about twelve o clock, and were held 70 bai
in the sum Of $50 to appear at tho mex
term OF the District Court. II wAs showI
that they beat their victim with club and
also fred 1t him with . pistol.
Bill Murphy Tor assaulting VIM. Yana
! way some weeks ego. got thirty days Il
jail.
Ziegsl Miller Tor endeavoring to snatcl
John NienAn baid.headed was fined ON
dollar and cogts.
A we'll dressed Cypsian calling hersel
Ida IAndsley and peelsnding to hail from
ST I1ouis, was arrested late Tuesday nieh
IN . state ofbeastly intoxicatioa md Lodge,
lin jsil. Yesterday mornings he piead gull
4 ~ and was fined go and costs.
The above cases were before Esquir
Wilcox.
~ Mr.. Wentworth, Of this city. has ex
dnibited to ~ working model Of ! newl,
Invented, sslf-adjustinR, horizontal win,
or water wheel, for which he has applie
TOR patent. We should think from . haa
:ty examination of the model, that it il
valuable invention that with It 'ithe i'd
winds" which play over our prairiss migt
be harnesssd safely and worked to advar
taee in pumping. grinding, &C.. &c.
Tho Deputy Collector Of this city hs
seized some two thousand pounds Of tobas
co and twelve thousand cigars Tor nor
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1865-04-01

- It viii b remembered Tho supreme
Court Of the State convsnes at Davenport
on Monday next
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1865-04-01

pxaeowAL.-Arthur G. Mcknight, thu
sxn,nne American orator, was in the city
s:sr2eday. He may return in few weeka
IA apoak here.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1865-04-01

~ We are told that q church not tar
from this city has q divided choir, one-half
In the gallery, the other half below. Some
times both sing. sometimes neither; some
times the choir below takes enc tune, while
the choir above takes another. Quality is
less an object than quantity, each striving
to outroar the other. Nice state Of things.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1865-04-01

RIVER Matters The stage of water in
the river remains ABOUT the same, and the
bottom lands on the Illinois side are still
overlooked, rendering it necessary for the
Flint Hills to continue her trips to Shoko-
kou. She carries immense loads at every
trip. OF course the high water does not in
the least interfere with the G. B. 4 q. r. r.
the track being higher than the water ever
comes.
The Mollie McPike, Burlington, New
Roston and Petrol passed up yesterday,
and the City of Keithsburg down.
The Consultation announces rise in the
river ct KeOkuk. .
On Tuesday there were eleven steamers
1t Dubuque, and business on the levee wal
brisk and active. Steamers were departins
for Prairie du Chen, the river being cleal
to that point. The water at Dubuque wa,
rising very fast.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1865-04-01

nrAYTED IN NBW ORLEANS.-In the
~ Of drafted men in New Orleans pub
l.hed in late number of the Tines, we
.heerve the names Of E. E. Fayerweather
"a Robert Kelsey. OF this place. They
ave been scjourning temporarily in the
ctescent City for some time past. but are
1nrolled here, and were of course ex-
amNte6.
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. ct THE BEST.

NRUIT TREES Two and half miles
IL Wet Of Burlington, Iowa, Apple Pear,
Cherry, Plum. Ounce aud Psf:immon tlseg
Grape Vines, CuErants. 0oosebsrr1N, Ever
:ss ns. and Climber baSlas Pani sn' e..
&C. Sweet Potatoe plants IN their season. All
Of IN g sold ~ f bxvn fas sasiR
4 MOTHER REDUCTION Of 81 per
IN Px1cE OF FLOUR
We are now selling a1
Hawkeye Flour. spring wheat, $50
Orchard City. winter SIS
Atlantic Cable 800
Also well selected stock Of
GROCERIES, AND PRovIsIoNs,
q Ike reduction In prices.
. uazchn-dAw2w. 7. ]. SMITH 4 90.
VOLUNTEERS WANTED.-We
Y stu want volunSobsss and ars paying
LOCAL DOUMflRo.
ae1:s; 81 g ' .ss k:s:,!!ss oo' low1 s,s Y
Gums 70 Cur osasA Reeuitng Assneyin
GG9 f0R001 block, esf
I've Vii al any Te. ss e he nm. pts.
trtCt for one half ol what Il WfN cost aftoe tho
next call, which VIII soon b ma6o, boaid0 ~.
in9 Iowa men 70 cur own credits, and prevent
thsm nom going to Illinois . ealsk Wh&e 10
looo the credits, b s
-, 's,''e as:s;ss;s:sss e: 60
| OONCORD GRAPE VINES.-Sev-
~ enl thousa.d well-roeted Wines, price Y.
rying nom . to Is Per hundred eovSened b.
quality or sixs. and quantity ogd9eod. 4 60W
Also 500 Ravlss Jannst Appls 1ssss. psico
as p03 l0Q I fs &Is ss4st4g -
SodO Red Dutch Curraut and Houghton0
100. HENRY AVERY.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1865-04-01

HISTORY OF PowEsHrEK CouNrY.-We
a,e indebted TO C. w. Condis, Esq, the
seutlemanly editor Of the Montezuma Re-
sxblscam, for copy Of the work bearing
tho above title, It is well written, we'll
printed, and will prove valuable ~ work
Of reference. II is for the interest Of the
people Of that thriving county to give it IN
attended, circulation.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1865-04-01

aeThese days are like May. The frost
IL gone from the ground, the young and
tender blades Of grass shoot up, peas
ore planted, violet is seen, the birds carol.
the ladies are putting or their spring bon
nets, and bilious people are drinking cider
and dandelion bitters. # an organ-grind-
q would only come, We should cons,der
nnS1vtn = aa&flad fact
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-02-02

FELCHvuLE DRAMATIC CLUB.-Anoth-
er entertainment will be given by the
Felchville Dramatic Club, at G. l.. Cass'
Hall, Proctorsville on Thursday eve.
ming, February I'd.
All who would wish to see a good,
moral high-toned exhibition, rarely
equaled by any amateur club should
not fail to see this.
The programme is an excellent selec-
tion, and embraces "The Serious Fam
ily," "The Chimney Corner" and the
farce of the "Irish Tutor" interspersed
with music from the orchestra, singing,
tableaux, &C.
The names of such players and sing
ers as Geo. NJ. Clark and A. White, so
well and fayorably known to almost the
entire community, are alone a sufficient
guarantee Of real merit.
The same programme has been played
six evenings in the same vicinity with
no lack of either interest or audience.
Proceeds for the benefit of sick and
wounded soldiers. K.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-02-02

A correspondent OF the Cleveland
Herald furnishes that paper with the
following anecdotes of Gen. Terry, the
hero Of Fort Fisher, the writer narrat-
ing incidents of which he was person
ally witness
Terry was resident of a small
town in Connecticut, where he formerly
owned foundry. One day, six or sew
en- years ago, he was preparing to cast
some large piece of machinery. After
the iron was melted and everything in
readiness to begin the operation, the
workmen, lsome twenty in number,
headed by big, stout fellow,) struck
and declared they would not pour the
metal. The moment was critical one.
No time was to be lest. Terry instant
ly grasped stout wooden cudgel which
lay near, and advancing to the leader
felled him with blow. The next one
shared his fate, and third and fourth
also bit the dust. The rest Immediately
bolted for the open air, thinking, doubt
less, that prudence counselled retreat.
By this time the leader regaining his
feet, Terry settled him again. Proceeding
to the next one, he accosted him thus
Now, will you help pour that iron? Il? If
not, down you go again The man
concluded to go to work The next two
followed his example. BY this time the
first man had again recovered d perpen-
dicular, and exclaimed - T. -T-Terry,
you've hurt me- We'll, sir, meant to
hurt you. Now will you help pour that
iron or take another blow? 'W-w-well,
L guess III PIP pour He Immediately
took his place in the ranks. Those who
had sought safety by flight returned,
and the piece was finished in good time
and shape. After it was done he took
them to hotel and ordered splendid
supper, at the same time saying he ought
to have killed every one Of them. This
illustrates the manner in which he
quelled a rebellion in a foundry.
again, during the exciting period
which preceded, and Immediately fol-
lowed the reduction of Fort Sumter, a
mass meeting was held near Terryville.
The Colonel was on hand with rousing
load he brought with his own team, a
splendid pair of greys. Soon a delega-
tion was noticed approaching the place,
headed by load bearing a large white
flag, with seven stars on it, or as they
termed it, peace banner Terry knew
that II the flag was permitted to enter
the town trouble would ensue, and then
he could not stand the sight of rebel
flag in Connecticut. Mounting horse
he galloped to the head of the column,
and thundered 'Haltr The order was
obeyed, Now said Terry, pull down
that flag or suffer the consequences
Instantly two or three muskets were
levelled at him, for every man and boy
in this peace delegation came. armed
with musket, club or other weapon.
The pointed muskets looked dangerous,
but Terry, perfectly unmoved, told them
if they dared to shoot, every man of
them should die. The ruff1ans, awed by
his tone and appearance, laid down their
arms. The flag was hauled down out of
sight, and the delegation entered the
town In silence"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-02-02

ANOTHER TRANSPORTATION COMPANY
The increase of business on Lake Cham
plain and the Champlain Canal has sug-
gested to prominent gentlemen of Bos-
ton, Troy, Whitehall and Port Henry,
the Importance if not the necessity of
another Transportation Company. An
organization has been effected, of which
E. e. Davis of Whitehall is President,
and W. 7. Foote of Port Henry is Vice
President. The new company is to be
known as the Whitehall Transporta-
ton Company" 1t is proposed to place
not less than three first class steamers
on the Lake.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-02-02

Mr.. ABBoTT's LEcTURR.-Ba,toy Rpt-
land Herald Il observe in your valuable
paper of to-day, a communication frem
one auditor" relating to Mr.. Abbott's
recent lecture. Some of Auditors" re-
marks are quite wise and some are other
s0iss. For example among the former we
heartily endorse those pertaining to the
Town Han, for it was patent to every
person present that the one available
stove, though red-hot was quite insult
ficient to comfortably warm the hall,
while the gas seemed to "waver between
Two opinions" whether to be brilliant or
dim. The man who usually attends to
such business was engaged to warm and
light the Hall, but discovered late in the
evening leak in the gas pipe, so that
some of the stage burners could not be
used.
Secondly we agree with Auditor"
that all lecturers should be met at the
cars and comfortably provided for dur
ing their stay in town, but Auditors
remarks can have but little force while
he significantly omits to state the cause
of this omission in the case in question.
We would say that Mr.. Abbott was
engaged some time previous to the lee
ture and the arrangement was made
with his agent, who gave us not the
slightest intimation as to when or how
Mr., A. would arrive in Rutland, or from
what direction, and we were entirely
ignorant of his arrival at all till late in
the evening, when accidentally learning
of his whereabouts, gentleman mot a
small boy as stated by Auditory was
dispatched to find and escort Mr.. A. to
the Town Hall. If ''small boy" an
neunced to the lecturer "they want you"
as is stated, it was at attacAe of the hotel
who used that style of notifying Mr.. A.
that a gentleman desired to see him.
AS Mr.. Abbott left the hall in COM
pany with a friend and acquaintance
and during conversation of half an
hour with the undersigned on the fol-
lowing day made no mention Of tum-
bling into snow drift, it is pretty evil
dent that Auditor" drew mere upon
his imagination than on his memory for
the balance of his communication.
IF "Auditor" was aware of the diff
Guilty we experience in getting good
lecturers in Rutland, and if he is friend
to education, we think he would turn
his pen to the aid of lecture getters and
not to their embarrassment.
RESPONSE.
Rutland, Jan. %, 1866.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-02-02

sIg Admiral Porter concludes his last
official dispatch from "Of Whining
ton" as follows.
We picked up a telegram from Lee to
his subordinate here, saying if Forts
Fisher and Caswell were not held he
would have to evacuate Richmond. He
says so most truly, and should not be
surprised if he left 1t any moment. We
have plenty of force to hold this place
against the Southern Confederacy. /
have two hundred and fifty guns bearing
on the narrow strip of land where our
troops are heavily entrenched. There
are vessels in the river and outside, and
we only hope they will attempt to re-
take 1t. Ten thousand men in Fort
Fisher, with the guns of the squadron,
would hold this place long time. We
find this better place to catch block
ade-runners than outside I had block
ade-runners' lights lit last night, and
was obliging enough to answer their
signals - wether right ov wrong, we
don't kn0v. Two Of tbee-ths Stag
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-02-02

Town MEETING At the adjourned
Town Meeting held on Saturday after
noon last, tn vote of the meeting held
on the 18th inst, authorizing the issue
of bonds to the amount of $4,000, for
the purpose Of paying bounties to vol
unteers on the towns quota under the
last call, was rescinded, and in lieu
thereof the selectmen were authorized
to issue town orders to an amount not
exceeding the above named sum, pay
able in four, six or eight months with
interest. No other business was trans
acted and the meeting adjourned to Mon
day next, February 9th, at two o'clock
P. NJ.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-02-02

PRRsoEAL.--Capt. Sawyer, A. @. NJ,
has relieved Capt. R.W. Clarke, at Brattle-
boro. The latter goes to Savannah, Ga.
Capt. Clarke has done his duty well and
faithfully, and no doubt will give good
satisfaction at his new station. Capt.
Sawyer has a reputation for ability and
has seen much field service.
Capt P. D. Blodgett, late OF the 10th
Vermont, now Of the Veteran Reserve
Corps, and I'd Lieut.. f. A. Page, same
corps. of Barnet, vt, are assigned to
the Company at st. Albans. Each has
lost an arm. Capt. Nickerson and Lieut..
Klmbal! return TO Brattleboro from st,
A5@Ls.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-02-02

g PgRsOSAI.-Lieut. John T. Law, late Of
U. s. Sharpshooters, has received COM
mission in Hancock S Veteran Corps.
Col. E. H. Ripley returns to the front
to-day, after very brief stay at home.
This short visit we believe. is his first
one in more than two years, his time
and attention having been constantly
devoted to his duties in the service.
In the list Of promotions to brevet
rank, for meritorious services in the
field, are the names of Captains John A.
Salisbury, OF Company I, and George B.
Damon, of Company G, of the 10th Re-
giment, to be Brevet Majors, TO date
from October 10, 1854.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-02-02

RUTLAND AND WASHINGTON RAILROAD.
The following gentlemen have been
elected Directors of the Rutland and
Washington Railroad for the year en-
suing
VIM. II. Hart, Boston, Mass.
John Prout, Rutland, Vt.
Merritt Clark, Poultney, Vt.
Thomas H. Canfield, Burlington, VT.
George F. Edmunds.
J. D. Hatch,
e. J. Phelps,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-02-02
GEN. SHERMAN ON SUBJUsATloE. "A
letter from Savannah saws.

GEN. SHERMAN ON SUBJUGATloE. "A
letter from Savannah says
Speaking of subjugatien, Gen. sher-
man has very terse way Of meeting
this difficulty. To proud lady who
said to him, General, you may conquer,
but you can't subjugate u.s. he instant
ly replied, q don't want to subjugate
you, mean to kill you, the whole of
you, If you don't stop this rebellion.'
To another, who wanted to know ofhim
how long the war would last, he said,
Well, well, in his rapid, earnest man
ner, l don't know perhaps six or eight
years, and then twenty or twenty-five
years of guerrilla warfare; long enough
to destroy this whole generation, and
then we'll begin anew In this way,
he dashes their arrogance, right and
left, to the winds, and they leave his
presence utterly confounded, and, at
least, with due respect to the Yankee
General
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-02-02

" The Richmond Enquirer of the
2lst sums up in few words the desper-
ate condition OF the confederacy
with Shermsn threatening Charles
ton, and Fort Fisher affording base for
operations in North Carolina, Hoods
army defeated in the West, and tie army
Of Northern pwgasa as TIE ooustrys only
hope aud reliance, 1t was expected that
Congress would have ere this taken
measures for the next campaisl"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-02-02

NEW JERSEY LEsIsLATuRR.-The House
Of Assembly of the New Jersey Legis-
ture on Thursday succeeded in effecting
an organization, by means of comprom-
Use between the two political parties,
making q division of the offices. The
Speaker, Clerk and Doorkeeper elected
are Republicans, and the Assistant Clerk,
Assistant Doorkeeper and Engrossing
Clerk are Democrats.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-02-02

bY- The London Times, alias Thun-
derer" alias Blunderer," is changing
it's tone regarding Northern military
operations. In its issue of the Sd inst,
it begins an editorial review of the
campaign in Georgia as follows;
General Shermans campaign in
Georgia will undoubtedly rank hereafter
with the most memorable operations OF
modern war. His principal enterprise,
it is true, proved Unexpectedly easy and
practicable, but that only reflects credit
on the d:scernment which could fore
cast the results, and 1t must also be ad-
ded that no slight portion Of this re-
markable success is due to the military
skill with which the great march was
planned and conducted
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-02-02

and Charlotte, from Bermuda, laden
with arms, blankets, shoes, etc.-came
in and quietly anchored near the NAL
vern, and were taken possession Of The
Stag was commanded by Richard II.
Gayle, lieutenant In the rebel navy, and
belongs to the rebel government. "A
number more are expected, and we will,
l hope, catch a portion of them. en-
trusted this duty to Lieut.. Cushing, who
performed it with his usual good luck
and intelligence. These are two very
fast vessels and valuable prizes. They
threw portion Of their papeIs over
board Immediately on finding they were
trapped.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-02-02

AhE GAShANSb OF IhlsONEhS--CI IOLn
a correspondence submitted to Congress
by Secretary Stanton, on Monday, we
learn that the entire subject of an ex-
change of prisoners is now placed in the
hands of Gen. Grant, with full authority
to take any steps he may deem proper
to effect the release and exchange of our
soldiers and of loyal persons held as
prisoners by the rebel authorities, This
authority was extended to Gen. Grant
on the 10Th of last October, and concern
ing it Mr.. Stanton says:
He was instructed that it was the
desire of the President that no efforts
consistent, with national honor should
be spared to effect the prompt release of
all soldiers and loyal persons in captivi-
ty to the rebels as prisoners of war, or
on any other grounds, and the subject
was committed to him with full author
sity to act in the premises as he should
deem right and proper. Under this au-
thority the subject of exchange has from
that time continued in his charge, and
such efforts have been made as he deem
prisoners. An arrangement was made
for the supply of our prisoners, the ar
ticles to be distributed under the direc-
tion of our own officers, paro!ed for that
purpose, and the corresponding ,privi4
lege was extended to the rebel authori-
ties. In order to afford every facility
for relief, special exchanges have been
offered whenever desired on behalf of
our prisoners, Such exchanges have,
in few instances, been permitted by
the rebel authorities, but In many 9th
ers they have been denied A large
number of exchanges, including all the
sick, have been effected within a recent
period. The Commissary General oe
prisoners has been directed to make a
detailed report of all the exchanges that
have been accomplished since the gene
raj exchange ceased. He will furnish it
to the House o f Representatives as soon
as completed. The last communication
of Gen. Grant gives reason to believe
that a full and complete exchange of all
prisoners will speedily be made. Italso
appears from his statement that weekly
supplies are furnished to our prisoners
and distributed by officers of our own
selection. His letter is subioined, as
follows :
"HBADoR's ARMY OF THE U. STATES,
Washington, D. c., Jan. q, 1865. !
g. Hon. E. II. Stanton, Secretary Of War
Scr: | have authorized Col. Null
ford, agent of exchange to renew ne
gotiations for the exchange of all pris-
oners now held by either party. The
first interview between our agent and
the rebel agent, Col 0uld, has already
been had. No doubt but that an ar
rangement will be entered into. In
deed, on the strength of that interview,
an exchanges limited one-is now go
ing OH near Richmond.
"Yours, truly,
"U. S. GRANT,
"Lieut.-Gen.
"P. S. We are sending supplies to
our prisoners, at least, weekly. They
are received by officers of our own Sc
lection, released federal prisoners, who
distribute them as directed. U.S,G."