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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-01-19
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RUNAwAy,-A pair OF horses attacbI
TO = sleigh and belonging 20 MIR Blu
tnm ofothis village ran through Mer
chants Row Monday forenoon came
in contact with another span alta, he'd
to load Of wo4d were thrown down
by the collision gol mp rls against a
telegraph pole on The depot grounds,
one horse going one sid, q. tsr Uu.r aud
the other the oEner whey Que 9,as agam
thrown down and left with the slrigh
while the other continued ON his waycls
until he arrived "a. the bare where he
belonged
SUPPER OF NIcKwAckErr ENolSg Co
An Oyster supper wae given AZ the
Franklin House Monday Is Nick
wackett Engine Company bv uouQlohr
B. Page, on the occasion Of his retiring
from the Office Of Foreman of tho CON,
Yany Besides the members of the
company, there were present the Officers
Of Washington Engine Company aIu' o.
the Hook and Ladder Company. the VII.
lage Trustees the Fire Warden> and
Chief Engineer Of the Fire Department
the Water Commissioners and other in
vited guests. The company assembled
after doing justice TO a good supper
listened a toasts and remarks. Short
speeches were made by Messrs Page
Everts. Weeks Chester Kingsley G A.
Merrill, James Barrett Veazey cain.
Chase. Dunton and J NJ Merrel 1t
was very pleasant social affair and
the company dispersed a, the seasons-
bic hour of ten
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-01-19


From the highest SUBMITS there is an
unobstructed view over hundreds Of
square miles Of elevated Qorests CLAD in
robes Of everlasting green, Srom which
these mountains derive their alamh
Their general features as viewed from
these submits present a continuation Of
undulatio2s. deep depressions. high
swells and rounded tops along their4n-
tire distance, Cr&ggy precipices, naued
rocks and Doulders are not frequent.
The covering Of these SUBMITS consists
Of thin back soil spread over with
mantle % bright green moss throughout
the year. Along their base and slopzs
are dense forests heavily timbered with
beach, birch and maple up to an eleva.
ton Of about two thousand feet, where
these and other deCiduous trees begin to
give way to the evergreen spruces. The
flow Of water from eff these sheds otter
| being divided East aud West is some
what remarkable in the features Of n.y.
drology.
They fow n opposite directions the
former in a southerly course tGBLOng Is
land Sound and the latter in a northerly
detection to the river st. Lawrence.
Hence the difference of gra5e Of thesgen-
eral land surfdce is visibly exhibited.
According to my meteorological OBJ
serVatioDs here during the summer
months the most prevalent courses of
the winds as observed by tie clouds in
motion are northeriy and southerly
along the direction of the Green Noun
tain chain.
The greater quantity OF yapor con-
ocnsed by the cooler atmosphere over
these elevated forests, causes clouds to
form rapidly over their tops. Tlso pre-
cipitation from these suddenly formed
clouds is therefore more abundant on
these mountains than over the valleys
below, as frequently noted in my daily
observations "Rains on the mountains"
Consequently their perpetual green at
tire has for ages been preserved from
the flames that have occasionally spread
over the bordering hills below dusNg
an extreme dry summer
Pastures and cultivated lands along
the slopes may be observed in summer
to retain their moisture much logger
than in the valleys below, as their vege-
tationi readily demonstrates during
dry season.
The upper surface Of the thin sell
which covers the rocks is constantly re-
newed by the wash and deposit OF mir
eraI and vegetable substances from
these upper forests
Plants and cultivated vegetation now
mature here with considerable success,
up to an elevation Of about two thousand
feet, which in former times it was sup
posed could not exist and outlive the
long duration of the winter SHOWS
In the beginning Of winter these cIe-
waited situations become snow-clad much
earlier than the eastern valleys along
Otter Greek: consequently tlp o2enetql-
ton Of ground frost is retarded before
| ahe extrelGe Gid temperature of winter
| approaches
In the spring these higher grounds re-
tain their covering Of snow 50 much
later as to render tneir vegetation more
secure from occasional late spring
! frosts.
JOEL W. ANDREWS.
Albany, Dec. 31st, 1864 o
Shrewsbury Peek oon mp BarolgetrI4
profile furnished for the RutlanCb County
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-01-19

CAPT. Il, II. THoNAs is visiting bis
parents in Brandon Tor i few days, pre-.
vtous to returning to Vast Tennessee
The Captain is a graduate ofMiddlcbuy
College studied law in the Office Of
Hon. +. n, Briggs Of Brandon, ana was
located at Chicago az thr time Of tie
outbreak of the rebellion He ,"ateret
the service as Adiutant Of an Illinois
regiment, and is now A A General on
the staff Of Gen, Carter Provost Mar,
shal Of East Tennessee. Having been
'i~r"sehrd 10 Washington on business
he now makes his first visit to Vermont
since the war commenced His numer
Gus friends will Civ him warm wei.
come.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-01-19

rOJal, 90
70 this list sbould GDe added large
amount Of small arms, caissons. camp
equipage, &c, captured of which we
have no particular estimate.
The federal loss in killed, wounded
and missing during the same time is
given Chiefly from official estimates) at
1000. We lost no cannon or wagons.
Two general officers only were very
sliglaiy wounded none killed Of cap
tured. 0 900
Hoodss now IN position where he
has no perfect line Ct railroad communi-
cation in ony direction, and Thomt@ is
preparing to destroy what there IL left
Of HIN.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-01-19

Murdered BY GUERBtLLAs, - Scrgt
Oliver H Blanchard of Sherwood
Mich formerly Of Proctorsyille,V Vt was
murdered in cold blood on the 26,d Of
November, by rebel guerrillas, He Ne
longed to the 25th Michigan regiment
and was captured with others in TED.
ncssee Some Of those captured he2ge
for their lives, hut Blanchard stood 4rn
saying to them, "a man has but ORE TO
die; if that is your intestion, Shoot az
soon as Won please Two Of the noud
Der who were 4st4 for dead, revived, auT
escaped again int, the Union camp
from WHOM the facts were learned.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-01-19

Killed and wounded
Before the battle of Franklin 100
At the battle Of Franklin, 1000
At Murfresboro, 100
In battles OF Nashville, $500
Since the battle of Nashville, 1000
Total killed and wounded l0,700
Prisoners taken
Before battle of Franklin (officiaI,) 100
At battle of Franklin 842
At Nashville, 1st days fight 2002
Second days fight 4440
Prisoners taken since, 1000
Total prisoners, 1884
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-01-19

FATAL BOILER EXPLOSION We Itsn
by special dispatch hat the boiler Of
the engine which runs the machinery of
the Pioneer Machine Shop in Burlng-
ton. exploded at about 8 > o'cIoch YES
terday morning. Seven persons were
instantly killed and four others we're
wounded three Of hem badly The rg-
gipe house was completely demolished,
The loss is estimated ar S250 and
two hundred and nifty men are thrown
out Of employment FOR the tine being
The following are the casualties.
KRied,-Patrick Farrell, Assistant En'
Giueer George Iarrick boy Edward
Tnle, boy; Antoine Allahan. Edward
E. Fletcher Eugene G. Fletcher Jo1H
SEER.
H'omd<d.-Char,es WEIGH John Dele
mand; Edward Fay and a boy oamed
Lamaine.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-01-19

Making the total rebel loss in killed,
wounded and prisoners, 20,084.
The number of rebel general officers
killed was g. wounded 8 captured S;
total 10,
The captures Of cannon are given as
follows, by this correspondent
At Murfreesboro 3
In arst day s fight at Nashville IS
In secoud days fight at Nashville 81
Since battle Of Nashville, 5
Total captured in battle, Sc
Abandoned by the enemy in their
retreata and sent to the reay 70
-
Total 90
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-01-19

Shrewsbury Peek oon my BarolgetrIe
profile furnished for the RutlanGs County
Map, pui2&he8 in Philadelphia in 1858,
is nowo designated Killington, and The
Ellington Of that day is now designat-
ed pico. The elevation of Shrewsbury
on that map oby misprinH 1866, should
read 4.31N.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1865-02-16
$4,000 PER ANNAUM

IN this impending crisis, to re-organize
for the moment the military strength OF
the State and bill was Introduced to
"Promote the efficiency Of the Home
Guard We are not informed Of the spe-
cific items OF the bill but the amend
msnts introduced, soon disclosed the OBJ
ject really to be, to "promote the aeJfcaea-
cy of the Home Gaard.'
One member proposed to exempt War
dens of the Poor. Another, to exempt all
county officers. Another, to exempt over
seers of roads and patrols. Another, the
Mayor and Commissioners and police of
Raleigh Another, those OF Salisbury,
Wilmington, de-, &c. Wherenpon, 4Nr.
SAINT. +. Phillips proposed to exempt all
the mayors, commissioners and police Of
all incorporated cities, toooas, ualloges, and
crossroads sn the State. Upon being in
formed that there were no incorporated
crossroads, Mr.. Phillips withdrew that
part Of his proposition. What became of
the bill, amid the display cf harlequinism
which ensued, it was impossible for an in
telligent observer to discern.
IT i. stranger had happened suddenly on
this assembly !; and had been told-"this
State is at war; large portion OF it is oc-
cupied BY an invading enemy many,
many of its people are destitute refugees,
exiled from their homes, and the same en-
emy is threatening its vitals and these
are they who arc legislating for its de-
fence-this stranger would have at once
said, your people have sent adaots to take
care o. their safety.
We defy, from the productions of his
tory, any scene bearing comparison with
that OF Monday, in the House of Commons.
Confederate.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1865-02-16
DESERTION FROM GEN GRANTS
ARMY - -s{~6 st
Ai3A1Y

A letter from the army of the Iotom ac
to the New York News, says:
.sThe people OF the North havevery lit
tie idea of the large mum bers OF tdesertions
daily occurring from our ranks, the ma Or
ity of whom, being 81 ubstllntes or conscrlpts
90 over to the enemy and claim, the ben
efits Of the order issued last summer by
Gen. Lee, offering them Subsistence and
transportation to enable them to reach
their homes. A day or twoAsince, no less
than forty men are said to have deserted
from one regiment salone;s and scarce q
highs passes during which. d a~nuInber are
not found missing. We. certainly loose ten
for every one we get, s.eseaoa ssp
Death Of Gen. J. Il, Wsnas,.--- We re-
gret to learn that this Distinguishes y officer
died suddenly at Florerce, South Caroina
on Monday night, the, 9th instan t. about
the time when the cars left for this place.
He vas probably travehng upon some
public business. We hare no particul lars,
but are inclined to believe that tire Gener-
al died OF appoplexy.. 20 &aSs so..ass
g. The deceased was natiyesofs Mary and.
and an officer sofatthes old armyaa When
the war broke outahep prospptlyb cast his
fate with the South. and, adlersdisto her
fortunes with unabated zeal and tdelity
up to the time Of his sudden and alnented
death. = W7I Jou71t15.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1865-02-16

should exist within the United States, or
any place within its juridiction, and Con
gress should have power to enforce the
amendments by approximate legislation.
VI all correspondence that preceede d the
conference herein mentioned end leading
to the same, you have been informed.
lSiguedj A H. STEPHENS,
r. N. T. HUNTER,
j. A. CAMPBELL.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1865-02-16

brought mp in scarlet embrace dunghils
They ravlshed the women Of Zion and the
maids IN the cities OF Judah. They took
the young men to grind, and the children
fell under the wood. The Joy of our heart
ls ceased our dance is turned into mourn
ing. The crown has fallen from our head
wo unto us that have sinned."
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1865-02-16
CoURr House BURNED-Tne Court

CoURr House BUKNED.-Tne Court
House in Ashevllle was consumed by fire
ON Saturday, the 28th ult. The fire sup
posed to have been accidental. 1t origi-
mated ia the cupalo, where there was
town clock, on which repairs were being
made that morning. Some other build
ings, we learn, were also consumed. The
Court House was probably the finest and
largest one in the State.
A SAMPLE OF SAVANNAH RULE.-We
find in the New York Commercial the fol-
lowing paragraph, which will show how
delig htful the Yankee rule in Savannah
is becoming:
GA Sav vannah belle stepped off the side
walk the other day to avoid walking un-
der the American flag, which hung in
front of an officers headquarters. Gen.
Gearv, military commandant OF the city,
immediately gave orders tothave her prom
enade back and forth under, the hateful
symbol for an hour, as a warning for SINH
lar Offenders" ,s..1s
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1865-02-16
REPORT OF OUR COMMISSIONERS


The following report of our Peace Com
missioners and letter from President Da
vis accompanying the same, was laid be-
fore Congress on Monday tbs 9th lust j:
To tho Seaaate and House of Represeaata-
t1res Of the Confederate States:
l recent y received written notifca-
tion which satisfied me that the President
OF the United StatcA WAS disposed to con-
fer informally with any unofficial agents
that might be sent by me with view to
the restoration of peace. requested Hon
A. II. Stephens, Hon. r. NJ T. Hunter,
and Hon. John A. Campbell, 20 proceed
through our lines and hold conference
with Mr.. Lincoln, or sucn persons as he
might designate to represent him. | here
with submit Tor the information ot Con-
aress, L report OF the eminent citizens
above named, showing that the enemy re-
fused to enter into negotiations with the
Confederate States, or any Of them separ-
ately, or give to our people any ether
terms or guarantees than those which a
conqaeror may grant, or permit US to rave
peace on any other basis than an unton-.
ditional submission to their rule, coupled
with the acceptance Of which, is the ac-
ceptal:ce of their legislation, including the
amendments to the Constitution for the
OF all negro slaves, and With
the right on the part OF the Federal Con-
gress to lcgislate on the subject Of the re-
lation Of the white and black population
Such is, rs I understand, the effective
amendments to the Constitution which,
has been endorsed by the Congress Of
the United States
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1865-02-16
RATES OF ADVERTISING.

Two boLLAR. square (of fourteen lines or less)
for the first and dollar for every additional in
sertion. Regular advertisements charged accord
No contract.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1865-02-16

INCIDENTS OF THE PEACE M1ss1oN.-Our
commissioners were not allowed to leave
the boat at Fortress Monroe.
AT o'cleck on Friday morning Lin
coin and Seward met them on board. The
interview lasted nearly three hours, result
ing as stated in yesterdays telegram.
In the course of the conversation, Lin
coin stated that Blair's visit 10 Richmond.
SO far as it contemplated any arrangement
OF peace, was without his approval.
Lincoln and Seward both incidentally
admitted a probability of complications
with foreig nations, but professed to be
able to suppress the rebellion in time to
meet them.
They were very courteous towards our
com nlssioners.
Lincoln related several anecdotes. In
parting he said: GOOD bless YOU" Mr..
Hunter asked to be remembered to all old
friends North.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1865-02-16
PUBLISHED WEEKLY
j. w. "A i 8 p "A U G Ell.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.

IEN DOLLARS YEAR, Or FIVE DOLLARS FOE
SIX MONTHS. The rates for clubs are the same,
and NO diminution frem these rates will be made.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1865-02-16
To TIE President Of the CON-


SIR Under your letter OF appoint
ment OF the 25th, We proceeded to seek an
informal conference with Abraham Lin
coin, President Of the United States, upon
the subject mentioned in your letter. The
the 3Oth inst, on board a steamer anchor
ed IN Hampton Roads, where we met
President Lincoln and the Hon. w. H.
Seward, Secretary OF State Of the United
States. 1t continued for several hours,
ed from them that the message of Presi-
dent Lincoln to the Congress OF the Unit
ed States in December last, explains clear
terms and conditions and mode of pro
ceediug by which peace can be secured
to the people and we were not inform
ed that they would be modified or altered
to obtain that end. We understood from
treaty or agreement looking to an ultimate
by him with the authorities of the Con-
recognition OF their existence as a separate
power, which, under no circumstances,
would be done, and for like results that no
from the States separately, and that no
extended truce or ar,nistice, as at present
advised, would be granted without satis-
factory assurance In advance OF u com
,plete restoration of the authority of the
Constitution aud laws Of the United States,
over all places within the States OF the
Confederacy-tlIstw whatever consequences
may follow re.establishment of authors
ty, it uiust be accepted and individuals be
subject to pains and penalties under the
Law . of the United States. They might
rely upon very liberal use OF the power
confided in him to remit these pains ane
penalties If. peace be restored. During
the conference the proposed amendments
to tie Constitution, as adopted on the 31st
were brought to oar mind. These amend
,aeuts provide t,atl'eitber slavery Or in
voluntary eervitude, except for. srltne,
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1865-02-16
THE ORIsIs-HoW MET. e

The Iegislasure, In it's last moments,
be thought it, that II might se OF import
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1865-02-16

Not Surprising.-A telegram from
Richmond states that it is understood that
Vice President Stephens will return to
Georgia to canvass the State for vigor-
GUS prosecution Of the war. He says the
only hope now left for the whole South is
in strong arms and stout hearts.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1865-02-16


Iuke Care Of y oar Confederate Honey.
We think that the period of superbun-
dance of Treasury notes is near IT'S close.
The amonnt in circulation is to be limited
to one hundred and fifty millions, instead
of five hundred millions. as it was not long
ago; and that hundred and fifty millions
is to serve not only the purposes of trade
but the requirements ot the people to pay
the enormous taxes which Congress is
about to levy. It is SAID those taxes will
hereafter amount to seven hundred mil
lions of dollars a year--that is, the full
amount annually required 70 support the
government in the prosecution OF the war,
until the yankees shal! be willing to make
peace. 1t would be unwise, of course,
and evon unjust, 20 threw all the burden
Of this upon the Present, if any part of it
could be postponed to the Future but
that cannot be, for the people do not buy
extent, and it would not only be useless
but absolutely injurious to issue more
Treasury notes. The government has but
the Issue of Treasury notes, the sale OF
bonds, and the collection OF taxes. The
two first having been exhausted, the third
only FCtn6lltS. 1iG tdAcS Will UC AlSil
very high. But, as heretofore, the people
will pay them cheerfnlly. They are the
price Of Liberty, and it is better to pay
that price than to allow the yankees to
take ali and to take our liberty along with
that all.
What we desire particularly to impress
upon our readers now, is the fact, that it
will take the whole alne,unt in circulation,
four times each year, to pay seven hund-
red millions of dollars OF taxes. Proba-
bly, large portion vii, be made payable
il, kind, anj not in money but still there
will be SO mnca remaining to be paid in
money as to create use for all the Treas
ury notes tina: most people can command.
What will be the consequences An in-
evitable scarcity of currency, its certain
appreciation, and al equally certain de-.
probation OF the values of all other
things. Those who have been scatter
ing their treasury notes as i they were lit
tie better than so much waste paper, and
thereby damaging the cause Of their conn
try, will have abundant opportunity and
leisure to repent OF their folly aud want OF
patriotism Vest Democrat 4s.hs fe@ =
THE CRIsIs-HoW MET ess -
The Legislature, ia it's last moments,
be thought it, that II might se OF import
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-04-15

Three Trains Daily,
sgH EXCEPT SUNDAY.
From Columbus, in connection with Trains on then
LittIe Miami a. Columbus & Xenia
L'g5T Railroads. ...
81 sr.. %. FIRST TRAIN. n1...a F..
NIGHT EXPRESS Leaves Columbus at $40
NJ Will stop at Delaware, Ashley, ,Cardington,
Gilead, Gallon, and at all stations north OF Gallon
SECOND TRAIN. .ugf'oi 'an
NEW YORK EXPRESS-Le Leaves Columbus at
l025 A. M. Will stop at Delaware, Cardington,
Gallon, Crestline. Shelby, New London, Wellington
THIRD TRAIN.
MAITLAND EXPRESS-Leaves Columbus at 24o
p M Will stop at all stations south of Shelby, and
at Shiloh, New London, Wellington, Grafton and
Berea. - ~ ,tc.'l Ev al! IQaI
CONNECTIONS.
At Delaware with Springfield Branch for Spring
field and all points on that road.
oasO Railroad for PittsSurs Rhilsdeipha and Bsiti
At Shelby, with Ssndusky, Mansfield and Newark
Railroad for all points on that road Also, for Tole-
AT Grafton for Toledo and Chicago. II:
At Cleveland, with Lake Shore Railroad for Erie.
Dunkirk. Buffalo, New York and Boston. w ~
Patent Sleeping Cars are run ON all
i Night Trains to Chicago, New
ot.. York and Boston. W
saBaggage checked through to New York and
Boston, via Cleveland; also to Philadelphia and New
York, via Crestline. " +
fN 20 a'C RETURNING: .''
Night Express arrives at Columbus at 4eoA. M.
Cincinnati Express arrives at Columbus at 900
p. M. ,Fert goor.ft Hi TO-: .umH
Columbus Accommodation arrives at Columbus at
910P. M. ul7e xxx. '.ft
Fare as Low as by any other Ronte.
Ask for Tickets via Crestlineor Cleveland, oi p
Il. 3. FLINT,
.,g7 .t Sup't., Cleveland Ohio.
.-I.s- JAMES ,PATTERSON5
Agent. Columbus. Ohio;
Columbus. November l. 1854, '.,..'- +,