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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-09

COMMENCEMENT AT NORWICH. - The
forty fourth commencement of the Nor
WITCH Military University occurred on
Thursday, August 2. The graduating
class, which numbered 81 on entering,
showed only four members at the com
mence ment exercises. The new class
will muster forty young gentlemen. The
Grafton before the Alumni was by Col.
Daniel Needham, of Boston, formerly of
Queechy, Vt, and was an able and ap-
propriate effort. The poet, Capt. Curtis,
U. s. A., failed to appear. After the
graduation exercises honorary degrees
were conferred as follows:
A. B., upon Lieutenant George A. Con-
verse. o. S. N.
A. NJ, upon Col. Joseph Stedman, of
Jamaica Plain, Mass, and Col. Henry o.
Kent, of Lancaster, NJ II.
D. D., upon Rev. Samuel B. Shaw, of
Rhode Island, and Rev. t. S. Brown, of
New York.
subsequently to the exercises in the
church, there was drill in infantry. ar
tillery, and sword exercises, on the
green in front Of the celleee buildings
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-09

TRG PRUsSIAI STRATEGIsT. Tine young
Prussial7 Princes have had the credit Of
gaining the brilliant victories against
Austria Dub yhe followingextract from
the London T!mEs' correspondent shows
that there is an ola head and a good one
to plan, as well as yoaHg hands to exc
cute for Prussia -
Count Won Moltke has retired to his
quarters, and is closeted with his maps,
making new plans for the further pro-
gress OF the campaign, and for the &C.
cupation OF Vienna. This skillful strate-
gist, who has been the chief director of
the movements by which the three Prus-
sian armies, starting from three differ
eut points, were collected at the neces-
sary hour on the field of Koniggratz, has
never, except at that battle, appeared in
front OF the armies Some distance in
the rear, sitting calmly at his desk, he
has traced on the map the course of
his troops, and by the means of the field
telegraph, has flashed his orders to the
different generals in more immediate
command with such skill and foresight
that not a movement has failed, and ev-
cry combination has been made exactly
at the right moment. A quick, light
blue eye, high forehead, and well set
figure, mark him an intellectual and en-
ergetic man, but though quick in action,
ne is so prudent in discourse and SO
guarded in his speech that from this
quality and his wide knowledge of Eu-
ropean languages, he is known in the
army as the man with seven tongues.
Careful and laborious, he has worked
with his own hand and himself calcula-
ted almost every detail in the operations
in which he has taken Europe by sur
prise from the lightning rapidity of his
strokes and the tremendous consequences
of his dispositions, before which the
Austrian army has withered away al
most before it was gathered together,
and which have won for him from his
countrymen the title Of the first strate-
gist in Europe.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-09

PETROLEUM FORMED FROM SEAWEED.-
This theory Of the formation OF rock oil
has recently reen advanced by Professor
Wilbur of Hamilton, Canada West. His
idea is that petroleum has had its source
in marine vegetation, just as coal has
been derived from terrestrial plants.
Few persons have an adequate idea OF
the immense growth of seaweed in the
depths of the ocean. After their term
of growth was completed they became
detached hoated off, and finally sunk to
the bottom. 1t is received opinion
among biologists that this portion OF
the North American continent had once
been the bed of a saltwater ocean. The
ocean floor, as must be remembered, was
not level, but had throughout its whole
extent deep hollows and rising ridges.
1t was, of course, in these deep hollows
that these seaweed deposits would find
their last resting place, after long toss
ing about in the waves and ocean cur
rents. In this way it would come to
pass that they would not be evenly dis
tributed over the bottom, but only in
those hollows or pockets. Meanwhile
the deposit of solid stratitied rock or
what afterward became such, was going
on, and after untold ages these masses
of seaweed became covered to various
depths. He considered it no very unrea-
sonable or unscientifc suPposition that
these masses Of oily, carbonaceous mat
ter should, under the circumstances,
take the form OF oil, OF liquid hydro.
carbon. They had seen that oil existed
in and was distilled from coal, which
was conceded to be the remains Of ter
restral vegetation. There was, there
fore, nothing violent in the supposition
that petroleum, so exactly like coal oil
in its properties, has been formed from
marine vegetation The vegetable origin
| of both is indubitable.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-09

"BEHAvIOR OF THE RECONSTRUCTED. -
A large Duvall (democratiC) meeting
was held at Louisville KY, Friday even
ing, at which three cheers were heartily
given for General Lee, after an eXtrava-
CANT eulogium on that officer by one OF
the speakers. The anniversary of the
Battle of Bull Run was celebrated at
Woodstock, Va, on the Dist ult., by the
ringing of bells, firing OF cannon and
other noisy demonstrations. The agent
of the treedmen's bureau tried to get the
demonstrations stopped by the authori-
ties, but the latter said that the people
were free and must do as they please
The battle of Bull Run was celebrated at
Savannah, Ca, the rebel flag was hoist
ed and the rebel national airs played
The ostensible occasion was a tireman's
muster, but the demonstrations were of
the rebel order almost entirely.
A Memphis dispatch Of the lst lust,
says that white school teacher, arriving
there the night before, and intending to
take charge of negro school a short
distance in the country, was m0bbed by
party Of from twenty to thirty men,
and ordered to leave the city instantly.
Two policemen were among the mob
The teacher packed up and took boat
for Cairo next morning.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-09

PERsoNAL,-John G. SAKE, Esq, ar
rived in town yesterday, and went north
on the afternoon train to attend the
commencement exercises at Middlebury
College during the present week,
Hon. f. L. Woodbridge was in town
yesterday on Il short visit, and went
home on the afternoon train over the r,
& B.R.R.
Among the degrees conferred by the
Corporation of the University of YER
mont at the Commencement was that of
A. B. in course, on Prof S. S. Cutting.
of Rochester N. Y. Prof. Cutting had
already, years ago, received from the
University the honorary degrees of A.
NJ. and D. D.; but the Corporation de-
sired, says the Burlington Times, that
so true a friend of the institution should
be fully enrolled among its alumni, and
accordingly have given him the Bache-
| lor's degree in the course which he al
most completed there, and as of the year
| (l837) in which, had he completed his
course, ne would have graduated.
/ Mayor Thatcher, of Albany, N. Y.
Who has been stopping at the Vanderlir
House, Manchester, took from BOuru
Pond one day last week, eighteen pounds
of nice trout. The Journal thinks the
Mayor knows how to throw the fly.
Truman H. Stafford, the young astron.
omer, and director of the Chicago OBJ
servatory, has been elected an associate
OF the Royal Astronomical Society o
London. He is a Vermonter.
The report of the late commence
ment at Burlington, in the New Yorl
Times, makes sad havoc with the names
OF some Of the distinguished partici
pants in the exercises. Prof. Torrey il
spoken Of as Prof. Toaeg, Judge Benedic
is announced as "Hon. W Geo. Benedict
of New York." Judge Culver is "minis
ter to Ecuador" Hon. Robert S. Hal
figures as "Henry Hale, ESQ., of New
York, and Dr.. Sheddas "Rev. DR.. Shee
deCt'
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-09

A political ARRAY is also reported In
Madisonvllle, Rails county, last Satur-
day, ending in the death of three men
and the wounding of nine Others. There
were two political meetings held near
the village, about mile apart-one
conservative, the other radical. After
the adjournment several radicals at
tempted TO take from the throat OF
Young man red aud white tie, which
they regarded as 4 Dadge of disloyalty.
The young man reslstad. His friends
came to his aid, and general fight en-
sued with fire. arms. The result was the
killing of one conservative, named Dick
inson, and two radicals, and the wound
ing of nine men.
A bloody ARRAY occurred at Macon,
August l, growing out of political dit
fiiculty between Thomas Gilstrap for
merly a militia captain, and Jas. Tibbs.
Gilstrap drew revolver, but before ne
could fire it Tibbs shot him through the
left breast and in two,places in the legs
After Gilstrap fell, he fired promiscu-
ouslv in the crowd, and during the melee
revolvers were freely used by several
persons. A man named Dubladen, an
ipofiausiva citizen OF Illinois, was in-
stantly killed. George Nichols, city
marshal, was seriously wounded while
trying to arrest the parties. Tibbs and
another man, name unknown, were also
wounded. Great excitement prevailed
and business houses were closed,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-09

The CROPS IN NERMOST.-The hay crop
in Vermont will probably be twenty-five
per cent less than last year, For two
weeks the weather has been unfavorahle
for securing il. Corn is backward, but
looks well. There is a promise of an
abundant yield of potatoes Oats and
wheat are looking well, though it is
feared the latter will be affected by the
weavil and the rust. The yield Of APP
pies will be small, though larger than
last year. The farmers are getting rich,
though they grumhle because wool
brings only fifty cents per pound. But
with all their grumhling they have no
sympathy with the Johnson movement,
which creates hardly ripple in the State.
-Trarelier.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-09

''EMERsoN 5 INTERNAL REVENUE GUIDE"
is an octave volume of 328 pages, re-
ceived at our sanctum from the publish
ers, Samuel Bowles & Co.. Springfield,
Mass, containing al the internal reye-
nue. laws Of the United States, codifled
and arranged in their appropriate places,
with all amendments substituted for
sections or parts Of sections repealed,
together with decisions, rulings, tables
Of taxation, stamp duties, and much
other valuable information touching in
ternal revenue. Price, bound in paper
$50. in muslin, $500,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-09

CANADIAN AFFAIRs.-Great dissatistac-
ton still exists over the result of the
campaign on the Niagara frontier. The
recall of Gen. Napier to England Is asso-
ciated with the matter, and it ia al
lowed that he has been recalled for in.
competency. Another Fenian move
ment is looked for in the fall, and al
ready preparations are making to call
out the volunteers, in order to meet the
coming emergency. Col. Peacock, Of
Ridgeway notoriety, is now the COM
mander of the forces in Western Canada,
because of the recall of Napier.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-09

a large concourse of spectators Witness
Ing the evolusions,
The trustees have entrusted the ques-
ton of removal Of the college TO some
other locality 10 the discretion of the
faculty. 1t is said they are AS yet unde-
termined what to do but It is not i'm
probable that the college will remain
where it now is A fund OF SlOOOOO
will be raised If possible, for the use of
the institution, aud with that II will be
in much better condition than 1t now
is, whether there is removal or not. A
new President is wanted, Rev. DR..
Bourns having resigned and the friends
of the college are endeavoring to tlnd the
right man for that important place,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-09

ARRAYS IN MIssoURI.-hn sffray took
place on Saturday in Lexington, be-
tween the editor OF the Lexington eau
casisn and nan named Turner, for
merly of the Union army. The EDITORS
name ID Poole, and be charged Turuer
with horse thieviug Turner demsnded
q retraction, which Poole refused, and
Turner drew q pistol. Poole was armed
with a stick, aud the two cliuched.
Turner fred two shots Intellectually and
Poole then got the bes. of it, knocking
the pistol out OF Turner'S hand. The
latter retreated, and Poole picked up the
pistol and fired twice at Turner, the last
shot taking effect in his groin, infiicting
severe wound.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-09

BRIDGE BURNED.-Two hundred feet of
the railroad bridge from Hog Island to
Alburgh Springs, on the Vermont aud
Canada road was destroyed by fire on
Friday night The fire is supposed 70
have been caused by sparks or cinders
Of the midnight freight train. Connec-
tions are made with little delay by q
ferry, and the damages will be repaired
in a few days.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-09
One Of Them.

Gen. Chambers, notorious lighting
rebel, whose hands are yet red with the
blood OF the slaughtered patriots OF
Fort Pillow, Is one of the delegates to
the Philadelphia Convention from Ten
nessee. He made speech recently,
from which the following is an extract:
at was not for Southern aggrandize-
ment that the South entered into the
late revolution; it was not an effort OF
her politicians 10 was not the work OF
him who to-day is pining in prison AZ
Fortress Monroe. He was not ashamed
to say that he loved him then, and waS
bold to say that he lOeed him no,c. Loud
cheers He is the greatest Of hPtng states,
men, Fec hare eper been his equals Cheers
We are perhaps aOto IN the midst Of another
yevolution, and it becomes every one TO
stand with his armor on. Republican
institutions are now trembling in the
balance. There are two grand opposing
ideas which brought on the late war
individualism and Capitalization. We Of
the South struck for 11diridu0l liberty but
Capitalization overwhelmed as, and c'iddngers
the liberty Of the tchole country. Our ques-
ton went into the court of war, and
was argued and decided against us, and
we have submitted like good citizens.
We have submitted to a Governor not Of
our own choice been insulted by our
former slaves, and lost four thousand
million dollars worth of slaves, greater
than the war debt oil the North. And
ought they to call upon us to pay their
war debt ? We see, however, glorious
sunset in son of Tennessee. Johnson
has struck for US.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-09
Local and state Items,

Police CouRT.-A man named John
Cox was arrested and brought before
Justice Smith on Saturday, charged with
having in his possession a pocket-book
containing sS5, which Mr.. George Mus
sey lost a few days since. The evidence
against Cox was entirely circumstantial,
but was such that Justice Smith bound
him up in the sum OF 500 to appear for
trial. The bail was furnished.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-09

Aqua DE MAGSoLIA,-A toilet delight su
perior to any Cologne, used to battle the iace
and person, to render the skin soft and fresh, To
allay inflammation, to perfume clothing, for head
ache, sc, 1t is manufactured from the rich
Southern Magnolia, and is obtaining patron
age quite unprecedented, Itisa fayorite with ac
tresses and opera singers, 1t is sold by all deal
ers, at 81 in large bottles, andy Demas Barnes
& Co., New York, Wholesale agents
Saratoga Spring Water sold by all Druggis,s
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-09

"Jes' or'-"Exaoty' Shingle said
they were there every time" II he felt "ow.
ley in the morning, he took Plantation Bitters
if he felt weary at night, he took Plantation
Bitters; II he lacked appetite, was weak, Ian.
guild or mentally oppressed, he took Plantation
Bitters; and they never failed to set him on hi.
pins square and firm.
Few persons want any better authority bat
as some may, just read the following:
lowe much toyou, for verify
believe the Plantation Bittcrs have saved ms
life.
REV. w. II. WAGNER, Madrid, n. \"
q l have been great sufferer from
Dyspepsia, and had to abandon preaching
The Plantation Bitters have
cured me
REV. c. a. WILDWOOD, New York CITY
Ihad lost all appcttc-va. "a
weak and cuer,atcd l could hardly walk ana
had a perfect dread Of society The
Plantation Bittcrs have set me all right
JAMES HEIM1NWAY, s.. Louis No.
The Plantation Bittcrs havccurei
me of a arrangement of the Kidneys and Ur
nary Organs, that distressed me for years Tler
act like a charm.
&C. MOORE, PSI Broadway, ny
Mrs. Q. NJ. Dcyoc, manager ofthe Union Hon.
School for Soldiers Children, says she has Civ
en- it to the weak and invalid children under he.
charge, with the most happy and gratifying re
suits" We have received oyera hundred reams
of such certificates. but no advertisement is SO
effective as whatpeople themselves say ola good
article. Our fortune and our reputation is a.
stake. The original quality and high characte-
Of these goods will be sustained under every ana
all circumstances They have already obtained
a sale in every town, village, parish and hamle.
| among civilized nations Base imtators try to
come as near our name and style as they can
and because good article cannot be sold S,
low as a poor one, they find some support from
! parties who do not care what they sell Be OF
your guard See our private stamp over tas
! cork
PHI DRAKE, II CO, New York City
Saratoga Spring Water, sold by all Druggist,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-09

GEgAr WgsTBRs RAnwAY.-The work
of laying a third rail the entire length
of the Great Western Railway, Canada,
Is progressing vigorously, and several
sections along the line are already con-
pleted. Within short time the transit
of Through freight by the narrow gauge
cars will be accomplished without tran
shipment from the Western States to
New yor6.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-09

RECONSTRUCTION" IN LOUIslANA.-New
Orleans dispatches received at Washing
ton say that there is a general exodus Of
Union men and Northerners, and uni
versal feeling of Insecurity for life and
property.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-09

SECOND CONFESSIONAL DIsTRICT-The
Convention Of the Second Congressional
District is to be held to-day at White
River Junction. The Bratteboro Php-
nix (MorriII pager, thus advises it what
to do
To avoid a contest between Judge Po-
land and Mr.. Morrill,, and TO unite the
various and conflicting opinions in re-
gard to the candidate for Representative
from this District, let the friends Of Mr..
Poland withdraw his name from the Sen
atorial ticket and Offer him as candi-
date to fill Mr.. MOrrill's place in the
House, and the thing is done. In this
way we shall retain in Congress the ser
vices of both these distinguished men,
and harmony and good feeling will be
secured in the district.
The other Morrill, papers in that District
are generally advising the same course.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-09

BoUNrIEs.- The Pay Department is
not yet paying bounties under the equal
ization act, but is awaiting the action of
the board of officers appointed by the
Secretary of War to prepare regulations
for carrying into effect the provisions Of
the act,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-09

THIRD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT. -Ev-
cry newspaper but one in the Third Con
gressional District favors the nomina-
ton Of Judge Hoyt OF st. Adams, for
Congress.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-09

NEW DEPoT.-We learn that new de-
pot is to be built at Eagle Bridge, N. Y,
for the accommodation of the Rutland
& Washington and Troy & Boston Rail
roads at that place.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-09

WOUlu respectfully duuuuutc 10 tue PVupiN
OF Rutland and vicinity; and all whom II may
concern that although have not advertised for
two years, I have recently added large Ware
Room 10 my FurhltuFe department, anu am
constantly receiving ne" auul'ons u my cN'
leHsNe stoCN VI
FURNITURE.
fs a. ,a e.oI chairs chairs mar
Tor chairs ottomans, lounges, piano stools,
center tables, (marbie and wood tOps) what
nOts, iron and wood hat trees, black walnut and
chestnut chamber sets, with and without mar,
bles, painted and grained chamber sets, all
styles secretaries, bureaus, all kinds, black
walnut chestnut, oak, eutternut, cherry and
pine top extension ta0Ies, common uIhlhg
r aDrS crh rH any @p St 0 b.c sor
ing and swing cradles office, large arm, swing,
nurse and misses chairs OF every description,
night cabinet, children high, table and low
chairs, all klnd7, toi!et tables, WASH stands,
teapoys, work tables, hght stands, black walnut.
chestnut, ana common lo"el RACKS, ana nearly
Every laIlG'y ol l9lu'teIe III US. A'so' Snlt'
sH eHGt9loI any 1o,tU to It,
beds both uphoIsterrd and nor, feathcrs, feather
and hair pillows bolster mattrcs-ce for cribs
and cradles.
l.r.-.,,u,.
NAhfEIo AND Oil CLOIhS.
Cocoa and straw mattiugs. velvet, wool-bordcf-
ca anu OH CoIh rugs, Oh ctoth STAR covers, table
bossa,i,s '' 0'o'HS' "'us'''S anu ''4't'
,,TppoDu
r,.,.r- ,.,f..... - -,
- n, hin'' '''..I ~ iuIo anu gait carved
s,'-a P',,r ", "a, o. u 'Np anu iGeuu N"iuCl anu
S0''''i'G ~; l ",l mirror Pale9 an
6s, 5t ~ Az" 'Hc la So7' anu
'''' "S 9>r1l' '.,,cu .,' y.
NhONh MEM AND OLAHo WAKE
ever offered in this State. In addition to several
patterns OF white granite ware, | have com
plete assortment OF Imperial Partisan Granite,
nearly equal to the pure French China, and at
aaII the cost. Also, large stock OF FRENCH
80 ot i 5i. l i''," % ~"
mi eotz or sjn,Ia riec@. 80
-
PAPER HANGlNGS AND BORDERS.
Hand Slammed Cold mocbin. ollie sst;ns
white blanks. white grounds, brown blanks,
taiCy nrGoo%lG9 sIuC =m,s, n2uIyp PtPer Cl
nrtr r''T P'P0' '''
"77'' 'i'' II ~ - ..--.-
CLOTH lNDON SHADES.
CuTialh H1tuTes, curtain ana picture CORDS
ana 'a7seLs' 10 DC Iouhu III TIE STATE
JAPANNED WARE.
Fancy painted toilet sets, foot tubs chamber
mon nest PtTnIs snice trunks tea troTs lIif.
trays. tumbler draipers. dust pans C0ffne and
taY c1nnistors sngar hovns mrs CO.. g.
A II
nNi n H'-'1H " AMI
Gomez pots, tea pots, table casters. mug, la
dies spoons &C
TABLE CUTLERY.
Silver plated dinner and dessert knives. Ameri-
can ana hngllsn ivory ana ruDoer nahGIed DIN
fnrs "u Ill fnd oG to hlEss an9
L ioIho' an Niue 'aIFe's anu s'eei pulChef ana
Oie'u Ali'es'
WILLOW WARE.
Fancy work stands, ladies and misses rocking
chairs children high table chairs. stool chairs
cradles. music stools. office baskets, cIOthe.
baskets, market baskets, &C,
WOODEN WARE
Tubs nails keelers. hale buclxets -,,bi,o ord
nainted-bale b0xes nest boxes wash hoor ~
mon sticks round bowls Chonninc treTs'
kneadng boards, clothes pins, grain measures.
butter tubs, barrel covers, &C.
,,pe r.,-,,r,,,,-,,
LAMPS, LANTERNS, &C.
Best bronze parlor lamps, marble base parlor
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-09

Il is a most delightful Hair Dressing
1t cradicates scurf and dandruf
It keeps the head cool and clean.
II makes the hair rich soft and glossy
It prevents hair turning gray and falling Of
It restores hair upon permanently bald heads
This is just whist Lyon Kathairon will DO
It il pretty-it is chcap-durable. Itis literally
sold by the car load, and yet it, almost incredi
bic demand is daily increasing, until there Is
hardly country store that does not keep it, ora
family thar does not use it,
Z, THOMAS LYON, Chemist. n. \.
Saratoga Spring Water, sold by all Druggists
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-09
NEWMAN WEEKS
CtRoCKERY s. FURNITURE WAREHOUSE.

JROChERl q Z NNIIJNE ANbIIUI u.
would respectfully announce to the people
of Rutland and vicinity, and all whom 1t may
concern. that although have not advertised for
two years / have recently added a large Ware
Room to my Furniture Department, and am
constantly receiving new additions to my cX-
tCnsiVe stock Of