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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-02-15

4hE CROOhkp fICkLFS.-lO sound o
| brisk steps, directions in suDduyd tones
the carefully Iait tea table, with its chi
ia and silver all confirmed Minnie Var
rens whisper, We've got company
Aren't you glad, Dedo2 Uncle Aaron's
come. Aud fond Aunt Lucy granted
the inm0st wish OF her little heart bv
allowing her TO think herself useful on
| this occasion.
May get the pickles
Mind and pick out all the straight
| ones, my dear
Yes'm, and back she skipped with a
pIateful, so green, so hard, SO sure to be
brittle, that even fastidiOus Aunt Lucy
was satisfied.
Minnie dropped into her little chair,
watching for an opportunity to take a
step for auntie' and as she sat, grave
lines were drawn upon the serious little
face, and drew Aunt Lucys eyes to.
wards her, busy as she was.
Why did you tell me to get straight
pickles, Aunt Lucyl
ON, because they look & little nicer
for company. The crooked ones taste
as we'll.
Minnie IeIl back, pondering the idea
she could not express
Aunt Lucy
What, dear Z!
DO you love Uncle Aaron better than
you do Uncle John Didn't you tell me
Uncle John was u dear good man. Amt
they both your brothers just the same 2
Indeed they are, and l love them
both, answered Miss True, quick tears
dimming her glasses.
'But-but'-the earnest eyes, the quiv-
ering lip asked permission to go on, and
MISS True's smile granted 1t.
You have made toast and cooked
chicken, and put on the prettiest dishes
for Uncle Aaron, but when Uncle John
was here you said, Never mind, the
blue dishes are just as well and you
dldnt tell me to get the straight pickles
either But, auntie, am very sure you
told me to treas my little play mates just
alike
We'll, Minnie, l knew Uncle Aaron
was more particular about his eating
than Uncle John. He is used to having
things very nice at home, while Uncle
John is not
NHS"I CAlhCu Ill luG uFAiDie. eX-
pressive Chid'S voice. 4 know why
because Uncle John is poor. But then, |
auntie, if he don't get uice things often, |
won't he like them all the better when |
he does?'
The naive home question, put with
moist eyes and dcprecatiDg tone, was
90 much for Aunt True. She would
nave boxed pert chid's ears, but she
Minnie (would that all Of US
'onid be as wise y humbly;
Dear child, Aunt Lucy was wrong;
he loves her brothers just alike, and she
means to treat them 50, aud when Uncle
Ohm comes again he shall have nice
upper
Yes; and I'll get the straight pickles,
CO.
4 declare, said Aunt Lucy, shutting
erself into the buttery, while the four
ears Of experience outside walked
way with happy face, L declare, Lu.
linda, that child Of yours do, 8 ask such
uestions did you hear herr shall
ever see a crooked pickle again with
ut being ashamed of myself You !
lust be careful that pickle jar has !
iught Minnie more about the sin of I
aspect to persons than the whole sec |
nd chapter of James would have done T
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-02-15
Miscellaneous Items,

The Canadian canals don't pay ex-
penses. 1t costs So, 400, 900 more a year
to keep them In repair than they bring in,
"A young schoolmaster in Viola,
Minnesota, lately froze to death while
on his way to his boarding place, which
was six miles distant from the school
house.
The late report of the New York Tn.
spector OF State Prisons, shows that
while all other occupations are repre-
sented in their large number of cosvicts
there Is not single printer.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-02-15
spain and the South American Re-
publics,

Spain in her war with Chill is likely
to have most serious job on her hands,
The news of the destruction of one of
the vessels of the Spanish blockading
squadron by the Ghilians, and the sub
sequent suicide of the Spanish Admiral
Pareia, raised a storm OF excitement in
Spain, and ministry, press and people
were alike indignant A warllke adj
dress has been voted by the Cortes, and
the press of Madrid call upon France,
England aud the United States TO stand
out OF the way.
Meanwhile we learn that Peru has
joined Chilli, in a defensive and offensive
alliance, that Bolivia and Ecuador with
other Central American republics are
likely to Join Chilli and Peru against
Spain. The war now seems destined to
become one of magnitude, and events
will be looked for by all with great in
terest.
UNITED.-The Union and Freedmens
Aid Commissions have been united, and
the combined organization is called The
American Freedmens and Union Com
mission. 1t is designed to help white
Unionists as well as the freed slaves of
the South. The commission is about TO
memorabilia Congress for a grant of
three millions of dollar, be expended
in buildings for s"nool. houses, hospitals
and other rr,arposes the amount to be re-
iunu'Lu in a term of years. The commits
sion is now expanding more than $50 600
monthly, and has not means 20 do all
the work required.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-02-15

PERSONAL---VERY.. H. Holton of ia.
maica, LIST Lieut.. Veteran Reserve Corps
recently member of a court-martial az
Harrisburg, Pa, has been detailed for
duty as Acting Assistant Commissioner
in the Freedmen's Bureau, at Columbia,
s. G. 1t. Holton first entered the ser.
vice as sergeant Of Co. |, 18th Vermont
Regiment.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-02-15

DR KNIGHTS ORIENTAL HAIR
~ RESTORER proves itself the only res-
ipSl color %
Il contains neither oil, alcohol, nor any othsx
Injurious substance
II clesnses tho scalp, gives the hair a rich and
growth
-, 1t is scientifically prepared, and is indorsed bY
the most eminent medical authority
IL IL exquisitely perfumed. will not stain or
SOL INC finest fabric, and lie indispensable to the
toilet Of every lady aud gentleman.
e3H7D Buy no other. Price rs cpDta per bottle
=, repaired by DIR. e, II. KNIGHTS, Chemist,
5old by FEM 6 FUTILE, Rutland whole.
sac sac, agents. Also sold by other Druggists Ia
Rutland aud vicinity
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-02-15

REPORTED HEAVY Loss TO ADAMS
EXPRESS COMPANY, The Memphis Bul-
letin says the steamer W, R. Carter,
which exploded a few days ago. had on
board 100000 in currency which was
sent from the Assistant Treasurer ut St.
Louis to the care Of the First National
Bank of Memphis, for the paymssler to
be used in paying OF the disbauded coll
ored troops. The boat PASSED lown
late at night and the money was thu,
unfortunately permittot by mistake, Vi
in consequence OF no authorized person
being at the river te receive it to pass
by. 1t is said that the whole loss will
fall on the Adams Exrre>- Company that
had it IL charge.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-02-15

TIE RE0IPROCITY TREATY N CHrrrEE-
DEE.-At q recent meeting of the Chitten-
den County Agricultural Society, the fol,
lowing resolutions were unanimously
and enthusiastically adopted:
Reso5Ved, That we are opposed to the
reciprocity Treaty, which we cannot
out regard as UnfavOrable and unjust
10 the agricultural interests of Vermont,
since 1t allows the British North Ameri-
can PROVINCES to unfairly compete with
US, opposing the advantages OF low
priced lands, labor and light taxation.
to our high priced lands, labor and heavy
taxation.
Resolved, That the Secretary be in
structed to transmit copy of these res.
olutions to the Hon. Portus Baxter, our
representative in Congress, signed by
the president and secretary.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-02-15

MLITARY.-In accordance with Or
ders from headquarters of the military
division of the Atlantic, dated January
10, 1866, the military district compris-
ing the States of Massachusetts, New
Hampshire and Vermont, is discontin-
ued. Regimental officers, serving on the
stat at headquarters, are requested to
rejoin their proper companies and re2i-
ments. All Others, if not assigned to
other duties by orders from superior
headquarters, will repair to their homes,
reporting their address by letter to the
Adjutant General of the army, by letter,
and also to headquarters of the divis.
ion.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-02-15
DR. KNIGHTS HAIR ORES

R. KNIGHTS HAIR DRESSING.
~ a vegetable preparation for bcsutifying
and promoting the luxuriant growth Of the
1t prevents the hair from falling of or turn.
ing gray.
1t removes dandruf, cIeases the scalp, cures
nervous headache, and all those distressing sf-
iections induced by the use Of oily or alcoholic
Hair Dressings
Its invigorating properties insure luxuriaut
locks, inclined to curl, and by its persistent use
the hair is restored to bald heads when such
result is possible
IL is splendidly perfumed, win not stain OF
sou the skin or any article of apparel, and is
universally approyed-especisiIy by ladies snd
rB Buy no other Price rs cents per bottle.
prepared BY Dr.. e. r, KNIGHTS, Chemist.
Eelrose, Nass
Sold by FEHE Is FUTILE, Rutland, whole.
ssle agents: Also sold by other Druggists In
Ratlaat and vicinity. is3205eodSFeo~ir
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-02-15

BARRE ACADEMY.-At a recent meet.
ing of the trustees it was resolved that
the past successes and future prospects
OF the academy warranted an attempt
to endow the school; already about
$4,000 have been subscribed, and it is
proposed that the sum of at least slo,-
900 shall soon be raised.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-02-15

Mr.. GARRISON IN SELF DGYpYcr-
is pitiable to see the veteran leader ~,
the auti-slayory hosts compelled to de.
tend himself a9Oiust the assault, Of
such i reckless calumniator as Phillips.
Mr. Garrison appeals through the New
York independent against the assaults
Of his old associate aud says
All that assumo-all that those who
agree with me ASSUMES that. slavery
being constitutionally abolished and
prohibited, the work Of agitating for its
overthrow is ended. There is no n4pd
OF any more anti-slavery journals, anti.
slavery lectures, anti-slavery speeches
antI-savery tracts or auti.slaverv con
trlbutions. All these are happily obso-
Iete. But the work of educating. Gle.
waiting, protecting aud vindicating the
millions, in regard to all
possible rights and immunities, is not
done; it is only just begun; and in that
great philanthrOpic and Christian work
l, and those opprobiously associated
with me by Mr.. Philips. take as deem
and absorbing an interest, and expect to
participate as earnestly as himself"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-02-15
DR. LAROoKAHs INDIAN VEG

~ EIABLE PULMONIC SYRUP Cures
Coughs, Colds, WhooDing Couob Crcrn Hsth,
ma, Catarrh, Bronchitis, Pain IN the sidr' Night
o"eats, Hoarseness, to which public speakers
and singers are liable, Consumption, in its ear.
y Stays, and all diseases Of the Throat and
Endorsed by the highest medical authority,
cIergymcn Of every denomination, authors. edi,
tors, professors in our various colleges, and BY
many OF onr most eminent public men.
age, and may be used without fear Of the dan.
gerous results which follow the use of many Of
!ne Cough preparations Of which opium and
ipcCaC are the base
tie "'-' % POI 'S'
ID Dr. <. r. KNIGHTS, Proprietor, Molro-s,
Sold by FEM s. FUTILE, Rutland whole.
sac >, ., agents. Also sold by other Druggists il
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-02-15
Local and state Items.

o''roNApI VIC 'ea'n 'ha' 'nrousn
some uhaVo'osole circumstances, the
Hon, George Thompsoa will not be able
to deliver his lecture in the LAX.
course. on the 10Th inst. but that he will
fnIel bio onno,r,ront on or ahort tho
49, - ,t Trp1'"'',', . W. ""oU' e"T
n''' u "a'on neA'' Due "o''oe VIII
be given, 80 that all may have an oppor-
tunity to hear him.
GRAPE IN "IHrEH,-Acc"npanyiug
the note which We copy below, was a
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-02-15

LIB PRESIDENT AND rHB BLscKs-
Tho Tribune, in an article on the prpsi
dents talk to Fred. Douglass, gives some
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-02-15

"lHE MYSTERIOUS MAN IN GRAY. -
WI. Fleming has published u Carl
staliSs chat hr was "tbr mysterious
man il gray who called ou Senator
Wade about q month ago. lie says
that he called on Senator Wade and
that the Senator complained that while
at the Charlestown Navy Yard, he had
made statements in regard to Kansas
affairs prcjudicial to himself. While
there he opened knife and cut Off a
piece Of chewing tobacco. but he made
no hostile demonstrations. and none
were made by Senator Wade, So tel.
egraghs 'Perl-y to the Boston Journal
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-02-15

The WATCHMAN & RE- rcroD This
'0'' s'oo' A"" @ull'y Paper whose ad-
Nei 'A'e 'neH' d pears in our supplement
Vi 'o-0"y stands confessedly among the
;. journals Of the country in ability
and influence. 1t is one of the lire pa
pers, discussing in a catholic spirit the
great social, literary, moral and re-
ligious movements OF the age Its
able articles on the leading statesmen
of this country and Of England, and its
brilliant Cri.iQues Of Metropolitan
Preachers, have attracted much atten-
ton ami comment the last year.
1t announces as will be seen, a due
list OF contributors for the present year.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-02-15

Its 10 years since a man with a
middle name occupied the Presidential
chair.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-02-15

L pade that bill, although it reduc, d
me to the EXTREMIST peaury. and tbsn
.elt inc mouse, entertaining no auimo>i-
~ towards the public spirited uroprye.
tors thereof, for knew that sum men
must i've, and have their small profits
got in small way"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-02-15
VIM. A. BURNETT
s. D. WINSTON,
E, A. SMITH,
County Committee.
IS. wilt
February I, 1866.

A MIsTAKE.-By some mistake the
Weekly HERAYD of February, LIST, was
sent to few of our subscribers last
week, instead of the issue of February
9Th. AS far as we have been able to
ascertain pheye papers have been so di-
rected, we have sent duplicates. If
Others are yet without the HERALD of
Februars s, We will cheerfully supply
them, if we can ascertain who tho ORC
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-02-15

Six GRANDMorHERs.-A girl at Man
chester has six grandmothers, whose
ages range from 40 to 80.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-02-15


ACCIDENT, A painful accident oc-
CURED on Friday at the woodshed of
the r. 4 b, r. r., at Burlington. One
of the workmen had his hand severely
mangled by the wood saw, loosing three
fingers, leaving only the little finger and
thumb upon the hand. The sufferer has
been a soldier, aud now bears upon his
body the marks Of three wounds re-
ceived in action.
THs CLERGY IN ST.. ALBANs.-The
people of st, Adams have given i've do
nation visits to as many clergymen, and
the aggregate of the contributions is
S764.
RUTLAND COUNTY TEMPERANCE SOCIETY.
The aunuel meeting of the Rutland
County Temperance Society for the
election of its officers and the nomina-
tion OF County Commissioner will be
holden at the Congregational Chapel In
Rutland on Tuesday the Goth inst, at
one o'clock, p. m.
VIM. A. BURNETT
s. D. WINsLow,
E. A. SMITH,
County Committee.
February I, 1866. wilt
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-02-15

Observation-Disclosures is to have
new wadding works. the old pottery
buildings to be occupied for thai pur-
pose.
The Free Library Hall in Benning-
ton narrowly escaped destruction by fire
on Tuesday, A stove in the principal
part Of the building set fire to the floor,
and the flames had made considerable
progress before discovered.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-02-15

DANcING.-Mr. CoIby's dancing class
will meet at Franklin Hall Thursday
evening, Feb. IS, at : o'clock.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-02-15

ANOTHER FIRE IN WINDSOR The
dwelling Of Col. Hiram Harlow, Wind
sor, was injured by fire on the 7th to
the amount Of about $500.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-02-15

DR.. LIsroN.-Dr. Liston will be at the
Central House, Rutland, on the 9Th Of
March, and remain one day only. Those
Of our citizens who have trouble with
their eyes and ears will do well to heed
this notice. d1aw&w4d
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1866-03-01

The Goshen Democrat publishes a list Of names
OF Individuals who have swnded the publisher
ont o. various sumo for subscriptions and ADVERT
sing. We recognize the nsme OF professional
yOun man in the list. who "slid OUT from ihi.
locality leaving minus several dollars sor adj
verti>ing. There is no better way of bringing
these swindlers TO proper understanding than
publishing them TO the world. that the public NAV
know who they are, and mark them. We have a
few such scamps owing is. that will be properly
marked if they do not fork over pretty soon
Plymouth Democrat.
Who is the professional young man in the list
the Democrat refers tot We cannot imagine un.
less il il Doctor w. II Davenport yourc COZ
perhead mist, WHO made regular monthly visits
20 this place foe about year and half, (but who
resided at Warsaw and then departed TO parts
unknown without so much as saying good -byc, -
to hosts Of ajmiring friends. leaving sundry small
debts which he forgot to settle in lis hurry to be
OF. Among his discOnsolate friends who will
never cease 10 mourn his sudden taking off. is the
editor Of this paper. mine hosts of the Edwards
House, and the editor Of the Warsaw Indianian,
besides the editors of the Goshen and Plymouth
Democrat We propose that all who have an in
terest in his welfare make up purse and send an
eulo-y OF him to the papers in the town where he
has located for publication.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1866-03-01
Mr.. Dayi.. the II s. COMMISSIONS FIR milan,

Mr.. Davis, the U S. Commissioner for Indiana
and l. 5. Bigelow. Esq. Dep IT, 5. Marshal, were
IN this place YESTERDAY The Commissioner
came, we understand. to investigate the charges
"a inst certain pasties here for passing counter
fsis u 3 Treasury notes IL the Commissioner
after hearing the testimony against the parties
thinks it sufficient to convict them he will remand
them for trial at the next term Of the United
States Court The examinations, it expect
ed. would commence last evening and conclude
TO-DAY some time. Should the parties be held for
trial Deputy MARSHAL Bigclow will take them in
charge. and remove them to indianapolis or some
other place for safe keeping. unless they give bail.
thus relievn. this county Of the coat Of keeping
them until next court.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1866-03-01
Indiana state Soldiers AssoCia.
lion.


This as 'ociatiOn perfected i;s organization, a
indianapolis. last week. About enc hundred dele
gates were present. including many of the leading
soldiers. Gen Geo. Wagner, Gen. Kimball, Gen
Slack and number Of other gent emcn OF that or
der gave the association character. A constitu
ton adopted.
Col. Keith asked who were to be considered
members of the Association. Gen. Slack, Of
Huntington. replied, in brief speech all persons
who have been honoraby discharged from the ar
ny or navy of the United States and all who are
still IN that service; but none who left the service
OF their country to join the Sons Of Liberty or any
other Infamous organization.
Section OF the articles Of the Association, fo--
bids the Association from being perverted politi
cal or sectlrian purposes.
A resolution. introduced by Col. Robinson was
unanimously adopted, recommending support bv
each political party of such persons iOr members o!
the State Legislature rs favor a provision By law
tor a Soldiers and oeamen's Home.
On motion Of Gen. Wagner, a Committee of
one from each'Congressonal distr let was appointed
to nominate officers Of the Associ ati on for the en-
suing year under the provisions of the Consttu-
tiOs just adopted.
The following ticket. reported by the commit
tee, was unanimously ratified; President, Gen. Ma
than kimball; Vice Prcsidents-lst District, Col
James G.. Jones; 81, Gen. Walter q Gresham:
81. Col John A. Keith; 4th Col. Iri c. Grover;
9th, Gen. Themas w. Bennett; 9th. Gen. John
Coburn; 9TH, Col. John P. Baird; sth. Col. sam
uel Kirkpatrick; 9ta. Col. Isaac C. B. Suman;
10Th, Col c. Oakley; llth Cp!. VI. s Robin
son; Secretary. Col. w. II. Schlater OF Indianspo-
Ii; Treasurer, Gen. Geo. F. McGinn;s of lndi-
annapolis.
Gen kimbalI. on assuming the Presidents
chair, made pithy and patriUtic speech, which
wa. greeted with loud applause.
Resolutions in favor of an equalization of boun
ties. the enactment of a nation militia law, and di
rcciing the executive board u issue an address. 10
the soldiers of the State stating the object of the
association adjourned until the first Wedne .day of
September next. unless sooner convened By the
Executive Committee.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1866-03-01

Our nsighbor tries to be funny about circum.
stance that occurred on the 18th ult. IL app.ar,
according to the Democrat, that "a cruel conner
head sent an American citizen of African do.
scent, to Us for assistance, on that dav. who had
the misfortune TO be out of money. and whose
ears were pretty badly frosted from having 10
stand out on the platform Of car the night pr.yi
oHs, between here and Bourbon. He said lean
iank, cadaverous. silly looking chap at the depot
that was called Doc. directed him to come IN m.
Republican Office for assistance. II Doc. or any
other copperhead think they can plague us by
sending distressed Africans to us for assistance
is only proves low verdant they are We have
directed two or three strapped jour printers who
had been rebel soldiers to apply to our neicbbor
for work or assistance, and we believe in eysrv
instance ne gave them work, but it never occurred
90 us to try 10 plague him about il. Now. VIC
had mucn rather assist lovaI man with dark
skin than traitor with white cuiicIe but we ar,
aware that our neighbors take exactly the opposte
view, and therefore never expose our verdancy by
trying to get up a laugh at their expense when we
send distressed rebel TO them for helm. They
have refused to to give a cent for the support or
assistance of the families OF our brave soldiers
but rebel soldier Lever appealed to them in vain