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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-11-29
RUTLAND HER AID
THURSDAY, Noyg.-'hN - 1885,
erlieth Congress,
.ortieth Congress will be air

.ortieth Congress will be almost
Duplicate of the present or thirty
ninth Congress, 50 far as the House OF
Representatives is concerned. The Re
publlcans will then as they do now, have
40 members to A copperheads. This
heavy odds in our favor will, no doubt,
be further increased by several contested
memberships. In the Senate we shall
have net gain of three members, viz ;
two from New Jersey and one each from
Pennsylvania and California, while to
Offset one of these we lose one in Senator
Cresswell of Maryland. The political
division of the Senate stands AZ Union
lists to % Johnsonites.
The members Of the House from each
State stand as follows:
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CLAIM CONTESTED Lieut.. Alexander
Lovett is about to contest the claim of
Col. Baker for that portion ofthe reward
offered by the government for the cap
ture of Booth assigned to the latter
party. 1t is understood that he has AZ
fidavits from Gen. Augur and others
that he furnished the Information which
led to the capture of Booth and Harold,
and that Baker refused to give him
pass to leave the city at that time, but
appropriated the information to his own
benefit,
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BREW 4 Pearson.
lust FROM MARKET !

GREAT BARGAINS.
10000 Yards Cloth French Doeskins,
for So per yard, Castor Beavers, Broadcloths,
Cloaktng, &c, in large variety.
CLOAK MAKING.
We keep constantly on hand large stock of
Beaver Cloth, Cloakings &c, and have engaged
one of the best Cloakmakers in the country
We are ready to Ill all orders In that line at
prices that defy competition.
WooLEN STOCKINGS.
We have over 1000 Doz Socks for sale for %,
%, 40, so and 20 cents per pair, according to
quality.
Boots and Shoes constantly on hand.
Fancy Goods, Buttons. Hoods, Nubias Shawls
Pins, Thread, Combs, Brushes, Handkerchief,
&c, in the greatest variety.
All kinds Of goods received and sold on com.
mission.
IRON BEDSTEADS on hand in great num-
beTs.
DREW d PEARSON,
Auctioneers.
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"Jes' sol EXACTLY Single said;
they were there every time" If he felt low.
ley in the morning, he took Plantation Btters;
if he felt weary at night, he took Plantation
Bitters; if he lacked appetite, was weak, lau-
guild or mentally oppressed, he took Plantation
Bitters; and they never failed to set him on his
| pins square and firm,
Few persons want any better authority; hut
a. some may, just read the following:
lowe much to you, for verify
believe the Plantation Bltters have saved my
life.
REV. w, II, WAGNER, Madrid, N. y"
*E* have been great sufferer from
Dyspepsia, aud had to abandon preaching,
The Plantation Bitters have
cured me-
REV. c, A, WILDWOOD, New York City.
had lost all appetitc-was so
weak and enewated could hardly walk. and
had perfect dread of society. The
Plantation Bitters have set me all right
JAMES HEIMINWAY. St. Louis Mo-
The Plantation Bitters have cured
me of arrangement of the Kidneys and Uri-
nary Organs, that distressed me for years. They
act like a charm,
&C. MOORE, "a Broadway, NY.
Mrs. o, Nj. Devoe manager ofthe Union Home
School for Soldiers Children, says she has Civ
en- it to the weak and invalid children under her
charge, with the most happy and gratifying re-
suits We have received over a hundred reams
of such certificates, but no advertisement is so
effective as what people themselves say of good
article. Our fortune and our reputation is at
stake. The original quality and high character
of these goods will be sustained under every and
all circumstances. They have already obtained
sale in every town, village, parish and hamlet
among civilized nations. Base fmitators try to
come as near our name and style as they can
and because good article cannot be sold as
low as poor one, they find some support from
parties who do not care what they sell Be on
your guard. See our private stamp over the
cork
P. Il. DRAKE, Is co, New York City.
Saratoga Spring Water, sold by all Druggists.
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EuRopE.-The dispatches from Europe
Tuesday state that French minister of
Foreign affairs is preparing "note" on
the Mexican question, which will be con-
ciliatory towards the United States and
will not object to recognition of Presi-
dent Jaurez. The Emperor has invited
the King of Prussia TO visit Paris. A
new Russian loan of seventy millions
forms has been placed on the English
market. Five-twenties were quoted in
London Tuesday night at 20 IL.
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HoSoRs TO CoNGREss.-Severai politi-
cal clubs at Washington have united in
the project for public welcome to Con-
gress on the 1st Of December, and a
large number of Republicans from Mary
land will be present. The meeting will
be Of the nature Of general celebration
of the republican victories in the late
elections. There will be procession of
soldiers, with republican and other dele
cations, and a mass meeting, with adj
dresses by a number of distinguished
speakers Gen. John A. Logan will de-
liver the welcoming Grafton. A banquet
will be given In the evening at which
radical Coagressmen will be guests.
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SERVED Hm -Slidell, the once
famous rebel Minister to France, and
one of our most active enemies In Eu-
rope, recently applied to the Govern.
ment for pardon through Mr. Bigelow,
Minister of Paris. The reply of the Gov
eminent was that no intercourse or cor.
respondence Of any kind could be held
with Mr.. glidsI.
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1t is most delightful Hair Dressing.
1t eradicates scurf and dandruf.
1t keeps the head cool and clean
1t makes the hair rich soft and glossy.
1t prevents hair turning gray and falling off.
1t restores hair upon permanently bald heads
This is just whist Lyon Kathairon will do
1t is pretty-it is cheap-durable 1t is literally
sold by the carload, and yet its almost incredi
BILE demand is daily increasing. until there ia
hardly country store that does not keep it, or a
family that does not use it.
E. THOMAS LYON, Chemist. n. Y,
Saratoga Spring Water, sold by all Druggists.
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The CONSTITUTION SET TO MUsIC.-A
Paris journal states that a composer
and pianist known in New York and
Boston has set the American constitu-
ton to music. This strange oritorium
was lately performed before a selected
audience, and though it lasted for sew
eral hours, it was received with enthusi-
astic approval.
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AauA DE MAGsoLIA.-A toilet delight. su.
perior to any Cologne, used to battle the face
and person, to render the skin soft and fresh, 10
allay inflammation, to perfume clothing, forhead-
ache, &e, 1t is manufactured from the rich
Southern Magnolia, and is obtaining patron.
age quite unprecedented LISA favorite with &C
tresses and opera singers II is sold by all deal
ers, at 81 in large bottles, and by Demas Barnes
Il Co., New York, wholesale agents.
Saratoga Spring Water sold by all Druggists.
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Who would not be beautiful? Who won1d NOT
add to their beauty? What gives that marble
purity and dSstsngue appearance we observe upon
the stage, and the city BELIEF tits no longer a
secret. They use Hagan's Magnolia Balm. Its
continued use removes tan, freckles, pimples and
roughness, from the face and hands, and leaves
the complexion smooth, transparent, blooming
and ravishing. Unlike many cosmetics, it con-
talns no material injurious to the skin. Any
Druggist will order it for you, if not on hand at
30 cts. per bottle
W. E. HAGAN, Troy, N. Y, Chemist.
DEMAS, BARNES q CO., Wholesale Agents,
New York.
Saratoga Spring Water, sold by all Druggists
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of sword-maker's art. The scabbard,
which is of gold, as is also the hilt, or at
least the guard, is ornamented, not pro.
fusely, but most tastefully, with devices
emblematic of the naval profession and
of Southern agriculture.
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ENIRE! FIRE.!

The Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Gom
pany of Montpelier, Vermont, having now ~ ~
in successful operation seventeen years WltnoTT
ANY ASSESSMENTS, is prepared to insure d"sai
ing houses, barns sheds and outbHildings, st ~
personal property in like buildings, from 10 y
IS per cent. cheaper than any other company u
the State.
No. of Policies in force, II, 422.
Amount of property insured, 81, II
premium notes in force, 'ag,e55o Z !;
Net cash surplus, ohoIs !"
Having taken the agency for this compapp g.. =
all the towns in Rutland county, except Dt@Ii
don and Sudbury, propose to devote my Win Win,
time and attention to the business Q, lns nee,
for said company, and hope TO be able 70 nc, ns
the wants of the public in this department
better than if / made it secondary ousi ds.ir.
ANY person residing in the above count ~ ~ I'd
Ing to be insured anew, or change tne X
Policies, by giving me day or two's noti .as q
letter, will be attended to without delay ar,
as cheap rate as if lived in their own IN Nv
JOHN p. SPAULDlNG, 81
Rutland. Sept. 10, 1866. l4oaN
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OBITUARY.-Stephen S. Reyes of High
gate, for half century a resident of
Franklin county, and prominent as a
merchant and politician, died at his res
idence on Monday evening, November
10Th, 1866, in the 80th year of his age.
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Heimstreet's inimitable Hair Coloring is not a
dye All instantaneous dyes are composed of
lunar caustic, and more or less destroy the vital
lty and beauty of the hair This is the Hair Col
orlng, and has been growing in favor over TWEEN
" years Itrestores gray hair to its original
color by gradual absorption, in most remarka-
bic manner. 1t is also beautiful hair dressing.
Sold in two sizes-5O cents and Shy all deal,
ers C. HEIMSTREE,r rbor,i,.
Saratoga Spring Water, sold by all Druggists.
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GOOD HUNTING.-W are informed that
Messrs. Joel and Lemuel Davis of Ches-
ter have this fall caught forty seven
raccoons, besides shooting and trapping
various other kinds of game.
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byGen. Fremont has sold the South
west Pacific Railroad to the Southwest
Pacific Company, corporation created
by the General Assembly of Missouri.
The consideration is 100000. This
will not retard the progress of the road,
but rather enhance it.
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LYONS EXTRACT OF PURE JAMAICA GINGER
for Indigestion, Nausea, Heartburn. Sick
Headache, Cholera Morbus, Flatulency. &c
Where warming stimulant is required. Its
careful preparation and entire purity makes it a
cheap and reliable article for culinary purposes.
Sold everywhere, at 50 centsper bottle. Ask for
"LYoN's'' Pure Extract Take no other.
Saratoga Spring Water, sold by all Druggists.
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-Max-not Maretzek, but .imiliaa-is
said to be about to appropriate for his
own use "seyeral valuable old paintings
snd other Mexican relics" One would
think that he would hardly need any
memento Of Mexico.
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SURGIcAL.-Dr Osman of Manchester,
took from Mrs. J. Doyle, of East Dorset,
who has been sick with the dropsy for
about a year, an ovarian tumor contain
ing sixty pounds of water, last Wednes-
daY.
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The LAST REVOLUTIONARY PENsToNER.
The forthcoming report of the Secre-
tary Of War will show that there is but
one revolutionary pensioner living,
namely, Samuel Dunn, who enlisted in
New Hampshire, but lives in New York.
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Heimstreet's inimitable Hair Coloring la
been steadily growing in favor for over tweIg
years. 1t acts upon the absorbents at the ROOF
of the hair, and changes it to its original colo
by degrees. All instantaneous dyes deaden ami
injure the hair. Hemstreet's is not dye, BIZ
is certain in its results, promotes its grown
and is a beautiful hair dressing, Price 50 cents
and 81 90. Sold by all dealers.
Saratoga Spring Water, sold by all Druggists
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GLE. The Kerosene oil dealers of
Middlebury have published an agree
ment to draw no more oil for their Gus
toners except by daylight, on account
of the danger of explosion. They are
either very nervous, or what is much
more likely sell very poor article.
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THE NAvY.-The Navy Register for
1867, not yet published, will show that
Of the six hundred vessels belonging to
our navy at the close of the war, two
hundred and ninety-four were in the SER
vice last week. About all the useless
vessels have been sold. On the list now
are sixty-three iron. clads, six frigates
and sixty.five ships Of the line. The
government makes the following CLASH
flcation, the rates referring to size rather
than to the quality of the vessels:
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MINERAL DIsCovERY.-Hiram Foster
of lrasburg, claims to have discovered
a bed of mineral paint on his farm, the
supply being apparently inexhaustible.
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LYoN's EXTRACT OF PURE JAMAICA GINGER-
for Indigestion, Nausea, Heartburn, Sick Head
ache, Cholera Morbus, &c, where warm, gen
ial stimulant is required. Its careful prepa-s
ton and entire purity makes it a cheap andr
able article for culinary purposes. Sold every
where, at 50 cents per bottle.
Saratoga Spring Water sold by all Druggisi;
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Antonio Barbararia, deceased pea
nut vender of st. Louis, left a fortune
OF $4,000, which he made at little
fruit stand.
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OVER MILLION DOLLARS SAVED! Gentle
men Il hada negro man worth 81 500 whotoo
cold from bad hurt in the leg, and was useless
for over year. had used everything could
hear Of without benefit, until tried the Mexi-
can Mustang Liuiment. 1t sooa effected a per
mancnt cure. L. L. DOWNING,
Montgomery, Ala, June II. 1859
Il take pleasure in recommending the Mexi-
can Mustang Liniment as a valuable and indis-
pensible article for Sprains, Sores, Scratches of
Calls on Horses. Our men have used it for
Burns, Bruises Sores rheumatism, &C, and all
say its acts like magic" J. W. HEWITT.
Foreman for American, Wells. Fargo's and
Harden's Express,
1.-The sprain of my daughters ankle occas-
toned while skating last winter, was entirely
cured in one week, after she commenced using
your celebrated Mustang Imminent.
ED. SEELEY,
Gloucester, Mass, Aug. /, 1863
1t is an admitted fact that the Mexican Mus
tang Liniment performs more cures in shorter
time, on man and beast than any article ever
discovered. Families, liyery-men and planters
should always have it on hand Quick and sure
it certainlyis. All genuine is wrapped in steel
plate engrayings, bearing the signature of G. W.
Westbrook, Chemist and the private U S. stamp
of Demas Barnes 4 Co over the top.
An effort has been made to counterfeit it with
a cheap stone plate label. Look closely!
Saratoga Spring Water, sold by all Druggists
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WHAT DID lT?-A young lady, returning e
her country home after few months sojouT I
New York was hardly recognized by her friend,
In place of rustic, flushed face, she had soft
ruby complexion, of almost marble smoothAes:
and instead of % she really appeared but i
She told them plainly she used Hagan's Mag1c
liza Balm, and would not be without it, Any
lady can improve her personal appearance ycl
much by using this article. 1t can be orde,ta
at any Druggists for only 30 cents.
Saratoga Spring Water sold by all Drugsis.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Stannard has
recently appointed L. II. Gofr Esq, of
st. Adams, inspector of customs at that
place.
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DR. NJ. GOLDSMITH.

Late Surgeon and Brevet Lieut.. Colonel /. ;
Volunteers, formerly Professor of surgery ].
Castleton Medical College, late Protesso
of Surgery in the Kentucky School of Medicin1
has returned to Rutland, VT where he VIII Te
sumo the practice of his profession.
Office at the BARDWELL HOUSE.
nOy16d&Wtf
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Aqua DE MAGNoLIA,-The prettiest thing
the sweetest thing, and the most of # form.
least money. It oycrcomcs the odor Of per.r
ration; soltcns and adds delicacy to the .kh
is delightful perfume allay- headache So.
inflammation, and is a necessary companion ~
the sick room, in the nursery, and upon the
let sidc-board 1t can he obtained everywhl-
at one dollar per bottle
Saratoga Spring Water, sold by all Drugs..s
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In the first rate are placed the vessels
OF $500 tons and over.
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All who value a beautiful head of hair, az
its preservation from premature badness aE
turning grey, will not fail to use Lyon 5 celebr.
ted kathairOn. 1t makes the hair rich, soft an
glossy, eradicates dandruf, and causes the hal
to grow with luxuriant beauty. 1t is sold eI
erywhere. E. THOMAS LYON, Chemist, y \
Saratoga Spring Water, sold by all Druggists
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;. T,-l60.-X.-The amount Of PhutaaoE
Bitters sold in one year il something startlir.
They would fill Broadway six feet high from ta.
Park to 4th street, Drake mandatory is ore
of the institutions in New York Its sailr.g
Drake painted all the rocks in the Eastern STATE.
with his Cabalistic -. T.-1SGO.- ." and ,-rl
got the old granny legislators topass a law 'prr
venting disfguring the face of nature" VIII,
gives him monopoly. We do not know h0a
this is, but we do know that the Plantation B.
tiers sell as no other article ever did They a.
used by all classes OF the community, and ar
death on Dyspepsia-certain. They are very l
vigorating when languid and weak and s cr,,.
appetizer.
Saratoga Spring Water. sold hv all Drnnri...
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A UcTIoN.
THE PRICE IN EVERY CASE WILL BE
AS LOW AS THE VARIETY is LARGE.
DREW g. PEARSON.
Eov23d&wtf
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In lifting the kettle from the fire l sCaldrd
myself very severely hand almost to crt.e
The torture was uubearable The Me-
lean Mustang Linment relieved the pain almos
Immediately. 1t healed rapidly, and lett YER
little scar. CHAs. FOSTER,
APO Broad street, Philada
This is merely a sample of what the Mustang
Liniment will do. 1t is invaluable in all Gaze,
OF wounds, swellings, sprains cuts, brni.e.
spayins, etc, either upon man or beast.
Beware of COunterleits. None is genuine
less wrapped in fine steel plate engravings, bA,
ing the name of G, W. Westbrook, Chemist az.
the private stamp of Demas Barnes 81 Co., New
York.
SARATOGA SPRING Mater. sold by all Druce...
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A UCTION.
OVERCOATs,
From 80 to $4. The largest variety at
DREW 81 PEARSON'S.
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VEGETABLE KINGDOM.
/ We have such confidence In its merits ..,
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The PrOprietOrs offer The
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NJ IIlIN-N IINIIN MN ~ III
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bring back the hair to its original color p-
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II is an entirely new scientific discovery ,.,,
tive agents in the
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It the SlcmIAS HAIR RENEwEE does NOT of.
IN al cases when used in strict
2OrdanCe with our instructions.
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Ill tain
VEGETABLE sICILIAN
HAIR REVIEWER.

rhe Old the Young, the middle aged unite a
praise
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hEEP the HAIR FIR q FAILING arp
II oeauSSs the scalp, ana makes the Hair
NOFT, LISTROLS, AND SILEFN
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We have such confidence In it, merits ..
are so sure 1t will do all we claim for Ii. TIM a..
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A UGTION.
WOOL MITTENS.
The largest variety at
DREW & PEARSON'S.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-30
THE TESTIMONY OF GENERAL LEE

We devote much Of our space to-day to
full report of the testimony given by
General Robert e. Lee, before the re-
construction com mittee of Congress, in
regard to the present loyalty of the
south. The General explains in the
outset that since the close of the war he
has lived much in retirement and has
not mixed with the politicians, and gives
evidence mainly of a negative charac-
Ter. He DECLARES that so far as his
knowledge extends nothing like SEN
timent of hostility to the United States
government exists in Virginia; that
there are no com limitations or conspira-
cies having that end in view that the
people, though disappointed aud sad
dened by the result Of the war, accept
that result submissiveIy, and are only
looking now to their material interests,
and that the surest and speediest means
of reconciling the people to the govern
ment and making them its cordial sup
porters is to extend to them equal politi-
cal rights with the people of the other
states. AS to the negroes he expressed
the belief which he says be has always
entertained, that the state would be
much better without them, and he repu-
dated the idea that cruelties were pur-
posely inflicted on federal prisoners of
war. With regard to the outbreak of
the war the General reiterates his opin-
ion that the appeal to the sword was
brought about by the action of the poll
ticians ofboth sections, and that had the
great mass of the people understood the
situation they would have avoided 1t.