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The Van Buren press., 1866-10-05

tE- We have span Of horses" said ths
economic, on our farm that support them
selves without any cost"
"Why, how is thatg" exclaimed lis
tcner.
why, one is a saw-horse and the other 9
clOthes-horse."
The Van Buren press., 1866-10-05

"A man in Indiana got divorce
from his wife because she went skating
against his wishes. lie concluded to let
her slide. ai'ei 'HHL
The Van Buren press., 1866-10-05

Why has clock bashfu appear.
ance? Because it keeps its hands before
its face.
The New York herald., 1866-05-28
rIIE TURF.

LrAsHloN couRsE.-rROrrfNG -PuRsH AND
slako Of ~ Monday, May ~, al n NJ r rnle bea,s
best three Ia I've q. Prcar enters hi y Napoeon H. 10
wAon; j. ~ Whetson enters q e. Clarence, to Wagon
ow.sr enlaras Paddy, 10 harueas.
FASHION TRACK, LONG IsLASp.-oN MONDAY
X May % al O'clock, parse Of 500, mile heats best
owner name. b. m LADY Jones; owner names Maid t6e
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-09-06

to the violence of q mob, and murdered
as Gen. Sheridan has said, by the mayor
and police of New Orleans. The insa-
tiate spirit of slavery, surviving its own
nominal destruction by the constitution
OF the land, has been permitted by fed
eral authority TO break forth with new
violence, and massacre our fellow citi-
zens, without even the preteIt of excuse
which used TO be pleaded when slavery
had legal existence. II this state of
things shall not quicken our sensibility
and conscience, know not what will.
By the ordination of divine Providence
the blood of Massachusetts has sprink-
led the affairs of sacrifice in all our his
torc stages. IL becomes our duty to
accept the instruction and apply it. To
us, among whom he lived till he went
forth on his mission OF mercy, the blood
of Horton cries and pleads as to his own
kindred. 1t solemnly appeals to us to
be faithful in the cause of the rights Of
human nature for which he laid down
his lie.
have the honor TO be, with great
respect and esteem, very truly your ODE
dent servant
ALEXANDER H. BULLOCK.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-09-06
Local and state Items.
Republican Town Caucus.

Pursuant to the call of the Town
Committee, the Union Republicans OF
Rutland assembled at the Town Hall in
West Rutland last evening, for the pur-
pose of nominating a suitable person to
be supported by them for the office Of
Town Representative, at the election
next Tuesday also to nominate Justices
of the Peace for the ensuing year.
The meeting was called to order by
Geo. A. Tuttle, Chairman of the Town
Committee, and on motion, Capt. VIM.
R. Gilmore was chosen chairman and
Chester Kingsley Secretary,
On motion of d. S. Chatterton, JOHN
PRoUT, Esq, was re.nominated for Town
Representative unanimously by accla-
nation. His nomination was received
with great applause, and when order
was restored Mr.. Prout addressed the
meeting in few earnest and well-timed
remarks.
On motion of w. C. Dunton, a com
mittee of ten was appointed to present
a list of candidates to the caucus for
Justices of the Peace, and also a Town
Committee for the ensuing year, The
committee made the following report,
which was adopted:
For Justices Of the Peaee-J. j. R. Ran
dali, w. H. Smith, P. Howe, R. B. Bar
ney, J. E. Maney, W. H. B. Owen, Fl.
H, Dyer, c. K. Williams, D. B. Hum
phrey, ]. S. Patch, J. B. Proctor, N. P
Simons, Sylvester Jones, Newman Weeks
and II. II. Smith.
For To,0n Committse-George A. futile,
R. C. Thrall and E. H. Ripley.
J.E. Manley, Esq, then addressed the
meeting and introduced the following
resolution, which was adopted:
Resolved, That for the perpetuation of
Freedom and unity, secured at such a
cost Of life and treasure, it becomes the
duty of every freeman to rally at the
polls on the coming election, and attest
by their votes the value and power OF
Republican institutions, and guarantee
for future years their existence and in
fiuence.
The caucus was also addressed by
Messrs. c. C. Dewey, s. NJ. Dorr, Martin
G. Everts, Redfield Proctor and W. c.
Dlnton, upon the political questions of
the day, and the interest with which the
Republicans of other States will look
to the verdict recorded by the freemen of
Vermont at the polls next Tuesday.
On motion, the caucus adjourned to
meet at the depot grounds in Rutland
on Saturday evening next.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-09-06

TEAM SroLEN.-A horse and wagon
belonging to j.. II. Skinner was stolen
from the shed of the Methodist church,
in Derby, while meeting was being
held, on Thursday evening last. Pursuit
was made, and the thief was found at
Waterloo, c. E., where he had offered the
team at the low price of sl25, and had
been arrested by the authorities there,
on suspicion. G. W. Skinner, who was
10 pursuit, succeeded in getting the team
aud b. little sharp practice secured
the thief, no particular opposition being
made to surrendering him up. The
party returned to Newport by steamer
Sunday evening, where an officer was In
readiness to secure the thief. The name
of the thief is Don. A. Hyde, a young
man. who has several times before been
.rraigued for various crimes.-Nsseport
Krprsss,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-09-06
TotaI

UNIVERSITY OF VERMoNT.-The Fresh
man class in this College is larger than
any one for some years past, it exceeding
twenty il number.
The chair of Analytical and Applied
Chemistry, will be filled during the COM
ing year by Prot. Chas. Blake of Provi.
dence, R. l. Mr.. Blake is graduate of
Brown University of the elias of 1856, a
gentleman Of fine talents, who has been
for four years qualifying himself for
his profession in the best schools of Eu-
rope.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-09-06

LIBEL SUITs,-Portus Baxter, candi-
date for reelection to Congress from the
Third district, has brought libel suit
against the Burlington Free Press, lay
ing his damages at $4,000. 1t is stated
that he has also procured writs to be
prepared for service on the Burlington
Times and on Hon. Daniel Roberts, both
for libel. 1t is presumed that the suits
will be dropped as soon as election is
over,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-09-06

FUNERAL OF REV. J. W. HORTON
Funeral services over the remains of
Rev. Mr.. Horton, murdered by the mob
in New Orleans, We're held at fremont
Temple, Boston, on Wednesday, and
were attended by most of the clergymen
of the city and large number of others.
Rev. DR.. Eddy, Rev. Baron Stowe and
Rev. S. F. Smith took part in the i'm
pressive services. Gov. Bullock sent the
following letter, which well expresses
the general sentiment and spirit of the
occasion -
My Dear Sir: I deeply regret that an
enga cement which requires my absence
from town - morrow will prevent my
acceptance OF the invitation OF the CON-
mittee of arrangements to be present at
the funeral services of the late Rev. j.
W, Horton, and address those who may
be in attendance.
If it were in my power to be with you
I might well deem silence to be the most
eloquent tribute | could pay to his men,
CRY, and the most impressive lesson to
this community. His death speaks to US
all. The pail that covers the battered
remains of this minester of the gospel
needs only to be lifted, to awaken emo
tons OF shame and horror, and to in
struct us In the duties of our time. He
fell martyr in the cause of freedom
and the rights of man, himself innocent,
unprovoking, abandoned by government
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-09-06

THE PATENT METALLIC CLOTHES LIEE
is the name of new article to which
the attention of housekeepers is called.
The superiority of this line over the old
sort consists in its never stretching,
rotting or breaking. 1t has been thor
oughly tested, and universally proves
satisfactory. Cramton & Dunn have it
for sale in Rutland. See advertisement
in another column.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-09-06

ExANIsATIoN OF JONES AND FTTzPAT-
RtcK.-The examination of Edward P.
Jones and James Fitzpatrick, charged
with the murder Of James Grace at
nShingle Hollow" on the 23d inst, was
commenced at Troy, N. Y, on Wednes-
day last, but the requisite number OF
witnesses not being present, the exam
nation was postponed.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-09-06

Z" The Rebel, or, as they call themselves
Conservative leaders, are telling their
adherents to behave themselves, or at
least keep up appearances, until the State
Is turned over to their rule. This is all
that keeps down violence fer the time
being.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-09-06

rg- The correspondent of the New
York Times, who first sent out General
Sheridan's dispatch in its mutilated
condition, denies that he committed the
outrage, bat afIirms that he forwarded
it precisely as it was furnished to him at
the White House. The question now is,
who did it?
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-09-06

The FENIANs AND THE PREsIDENT.-
In consequence of the course OF MI.
johnson in not according national pro-
lection , Fenian prisoners in Ireland,
the Stephens wing Of the Brotherhood
decided not to pay him any mark of re-
spect on his visit to New York on
Wednesday,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-09-06

FARE ONE WAY.-The Western YER
mont Railroad will carry persons at
tending the New England Fair at Brat
tleboro for fare one way.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-09-06

II VERnER has just received and
LIZ rs now offering for sale the largest stock
Of Children's Carriages in town, he has all
styles and prices, from the cheapest to the best.
Call and see them.
April IS, 1855.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-09-06
w A N T + D.
LIFE, GROWTH AND BEAUTY.

LIFE, GROWTH AND BEAUTY.
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ing iserig0rate, strengthen
and Jesgthen the hair. They
act directly atpon the roots
of the hair, supplying re-
qatiged aoatrishment, and
natural color end beauty
returns. Grey hair dSsGp-
pears, bald spots are coc.
cred, hair stops falling, and
tu1etri0nt gr0acth Is the re-
salt. Ladies and Children
Witt appreciate the delight
fell fragrance and ssichs
glossy appearance iaapGrfa
ed to the hair, and no fear
of soiling the skin, scalp, or
most elegant Aead-dsess.
Sold By ali Drusgisss.
Depot 1893 q 200 Greenwich St. NJ.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-09-06

PBRsoNAL.-Dr. Middleton Goldsmith
of Louisville KY, formerly of this place,
is now here with his family on a visit,
at the residence of E. Foster Cooke
ESQ.,
Among the brevet appointments
confirmed by the Senate during the last
session of Congress, are the following
Capt. Dunbar Ransom, Sd V. S. Artil-
lery. to be Colonel for gallantry at Fred
ericksburgh and Gettysburg. Lieut.. Jo-
seph A. Campbell, 4th U. S. Artillery, to
be Major, for gallantry at second Bull
Run and at Antietam. Maj. Gems. VIM.
P. Hazen and J. A. Mower, both Yer
monters, are to be Colonies Of colored
regiments of Infantry, to be added to the
regular army.
THB VERMONT AND SHAFTsBURY BAP-
list AssoCIATIoN.-This body met at
Middletown on the 9th inst. Rev. J.
Goadby, D. D. of Poultney, was chosen
Moderator and Rev. G. P. Frenyear of
Ira, Clerk. The sermon was preached
by Rev. D. Beecher of Pawlet. The IF
teen churches composing this associa-
ton, reported 20 additions by baptism,
which is % more than last year. The
various meetings which lasted until
yesterday noon, were characterized by
harmony and were in all respects very
pleasant.
Besides the ordinary routine of bust
ness of such bodies, there were several
excellent sermons preached, speeches
made and good resolutions passed. One
of the latter recommends to the Con-
vention, which is to meet in October at
| Saxton's River, the employing of four
extra missionaries, three for the North
! ern part of Vermont and one for the
French Canadians who are increasing in
this State. The people of Middletown
were very attentive to the delegates and
! deserve great praise for their generous
hospitality. ST. CYRAN.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-09-06

DRY YOUR TEARS.-Persons suf-
ferinp from any disorder or disease, no
matter of how complicated a nature, by for
warding a written statement OF their case, can
be treated as efficaciousy as if present in per
son. Strict confidence observed. Terms very
moderate. Testimonials from all quarters OF
the Union. The late Surgeon General of the
Army says, II have the utmost confidence in
DR.. Evans ability" Address, DR. CHARLES
EVANS, $40 Broadway, N Y.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-09-06

SLArE.-The following amounts of
slate were manufactured at and shipped
from the following places via Rensselaer,
& Saratoga Railroad during the year
IQeS.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-09-06

DERSONS PREMATURELY GRAY
Il Can have their hair restored to its natural
cslor by using
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REVIEWER
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All who use it are unanimous in awarding it
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tant, and without a rival in restoring gray hair
to its natural color Beware of counterfeits
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other. Price S1.00 Sold by all druggi
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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-09-06

COMMITTING NEW-Of great i'm
- portance to those married or about to be
married. Address, -
DIR. CHARLES EVANS,
649 Broadway, New York.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-05-22
Interesting DEVELOPMENTS.

Some revelations Of very interesting
character are being made, touching the
workings of the Freedmen's Bureau iu North
Carolina. Certain New England philan-
throplsts, who have secured positions as
agents ofthe Bureau, have been making
handsome thing out Of their positions at the
expense OF the unfortunate darkey, who has
found that enamel patton means merely a
change OF masters. aud the existence of
slavery under new form. The mudus
Operandi OF these Bureau agents is very
slmple; they have 4 partner who works a
plantation; 1t IS their province to see that
the freedmen work; II they do not they are
placed III the chain. gangs and set to work
on the planters plantation. The effect Of
the system is to enable the agents to get
their plantations worked for nothing.
Stores, clothing, &c, sent to the agents Tor
distribution among the freedmen, are sold
or given in exchange for labor on their plan
tatlOns. How the negro is treated personally,
the following incident, related by CORES
pOndent, will show:
Col Whittesey, the Assistant Commits
sl"ner controlling the State, is running one
OF the finest cotton plantations in North
Carolina, III connection with the Rev. Horace
James, formerly II Massachusetts army
chaplin. This farm is stu lted in Pitt county.
The following little circumstance will show
how official position is pruStituted to private
gain: n dirkey WAS discovered stealth. from
james store. He was brought before james,
who acts as an agent of the Bureau without
pay in the county in which he is planting,
was convicted aud sentenced to dig bitches
on James farm. While undergoing the
sentence he managed to escape and made for
the river. james called 10 him to surrender,
| and as he did not DO so he fire at him. The
man dropped out of his canoe and has never
been seen since. The case was referred to
Colonel Whittlesey, James partner and the
assistant Commissioner of the State, who
replied that, the affair took place at night,
and as the body Of the man had never been
found, it was not certain the shot took effect.
Therefore no further action was calle,i E,r.'
The negro. it will be seem has not prof cd
by change of masters. lie fluids the New
Highlander harder ta>kma<ier, with IL more
! cold bloOdel indifference to his fate than
ever the Southern Shareholder exhibited.
The negr" will have better cause than the
white man t" thank Andrew johnson for
vet"In% the bill which made the Freedmen )
Bureau perpetual institution. Gen Howard
chief of the Bureau is. we see, in New York.
sreechmaklng at anniversary meetings; he
would be better employed ln"kin. after his
rascally agents ut the South Bro0kIYm
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-05-22
MARYLAND RADICALS.

The disunionists of Maryland--the follow
ers of Stevens and Sumner, arc getting into
pretty snarl over their efforts to fatten at
the public crib, and are fast splitting their
party. That most pompous and empty headed
individual who is styled Gov Swan has left
the ranks of the obstructionists headed by the
poor little Thomas, of Baltimore, and gone
over to those who have been of the tolerablv
moderate class, and as he takes with him from
the sinking boat all the baggage belonging to
the State, his detection is seriously felt-in
the case of the american, has acted as an
emetic. The Thomasites may be very sorry
to part With their Governor, but surely there
can be no rejoicing among those whose COM
pany he seeks. The Governor is not great
man outside the State house and the imposing
mansion on Franklin street. and as there is
very great difference of opinion on this score
between him and every body else, his aid will
not be valuable to his new allies. Ex-Gov.
Bradford, who is noted for having once in
long political life made good speech, chow
Swami envies him y has gone over too Mr.
Price, the ablest man of the party, and the
truest gentleman of them all, was the first to
turn away from the miserable concern, and
give his aid to the party of the President, and
asquad of lesser lights are also shining on the
sanie path; hence wall is heard all over the
State, and the radical leaders are mourning
for their followers, because they are not
What is the meaning of this? Tie answer
is given by the people, who are everywhere
rushing to the side of the President, and are
announcing with their potent voice tha. the
Union is restored, that peace has returned to
the land, and that the government must be
again given into the keeping Of white men,
and such as believe that the white man is,
and must continue to he. the superior of the
negro; that they will have no more of the
negro>wOrshiping fanatics who are now ruin
ing the country, but that the government must
return to IFS former purity. and be admins
tered according to the Constitution.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-05-22
WHO BROKE THE 1,ocKp

In the neighborhood of Wiltshirc's school
house in this county, there is little nest Of
radicals, who are not far behind Thad
Stevens in their meanness. Chief among
this little cOterie is Anderson the late reg
lstrar OF this township, and Sam. Lindsey, a
kind of nOndescript, who aspires to the
dignity of School Commissioner in that
neighborhood, although it is questionable
whether he can write his own name legibiv
or whether he has ever paid ten cents of
school tax since he was christencd. But
Sam, is u radical. and this atoncs for all
other OF his many delects-if not with white
people generally-with his party at least
Sam is a lOudmOuthed religious professor
apparently Jealous as a chrisiian-but good
judges have always regarded him rather as
sounding brass and a tinkling cymbOl," and
as possessed Of no great depth of religious
feeling. On Sunday night week, not salts
fed with the regular ministratious of the
gospel at that appointment, Sam determined
to have radical preacher to blow and strike
for the people of that locality. The minister
invited, we have learned, was the Rev. Mr.
Richardson, Methodist, of Harpcrs Ferry,
man who is said to be possessed ct some
amiable traits of character: (but by way Of
parenthesis we advise him to be little more
select in his company.) Anderson went for
the key Of the house, but before his return
Sam or some of his party, forced the door
and gained an entrance. The facility with
which this was done has led to the SUPPOSE
ton that this is perhaps not the first lock
forced by these parties. Who knows to the
contrary?
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-05-22

and still remain, unrepresented in Congress.
1t is common interest of all the States, as
well those represented as those unrepresented,
that the integrity and harmony OF the Union
should be restored as completely as possible,
so that all those who are expected to bear
the burthens OF the Federal Government shall
be consulted concerning the admission at new
States, and that in the mean time no new
State shall be prematurely aud unnecessarily
admitted to participation in the political
power which the Federal Cove; nment yields
nut for the benefit of any individual State
or section, but for Ct common safety, well
fare and happiness of the whole country.
ANDREW JOHNSON.
Washington, May Is, 1866.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-05-22
LOCAL MISCELLANY.

CORPORATION ELEcrIoN.-Our citizens
generally participated in the corporation cleo
ton h:ld on Thursday last, and quite spir>
tied contest was manifested as between the
friends of the respective candidates, and their
name was legion. Capt. JOHN AVIS was Sc
lected as Mayor, R. H. LEE, Esq, Recorder,
Thomas Rutherford, Benjamin Tomliuson,
Heroine O'Banuon. VIM. N. Craighill, II.
N. GalIaher, John G. Weller and William
HINES. Councizmen. All good men, who
will, We are sure, have the best interests oi
the people and the good of the corporation
alone in view.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-05-22
CONSERVATIVES CONVENTION.

According to previous notice the Con
s,rvative Voters of this County met in Con-
vention in Charlestown on Saturday last.
The convention was very harmonious one,
aud we judge from the sentiments expressed
in the meeting that the Conservative party
in this county intend giving their opponents,
tho Grads" a severe "tussle" for supremacy
on Thursday next. The gentleman nominated
for the position of Superintendent of Public
Schools is one every way qualified and VIC
hope that he may be triumphantly elected.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-05-22
TEE COLORADO VETO.

President johnson has given another check
to Congressional ra!icaliSm by his veto of the
bill admitting Colorado into the family of
States, and it will be seen that he uses the same
reasons for this interposition us was given in
both his former negativing messages The
attempt to make State out of this Territory,
having some six or seven thousand voters,
was such bold dodge on the part OF the rad
icals to secure sufficient vote for i,upeach
mcnt and other party purposes, that no one
could mistake it, and all the true friends of
the Union will rejoice in the action of the
President. As the bill passed the Senate by
less than two thirds, we suppose that the veto
will be sustained
The boldness, frmncss and craftsmanship
of Mr. johnson is making him the most pop
uIar man the country has known since the
days of Andrew Jackson and the people, ed
ucated and uncducated, are acknowledging
his unfailing devotion to the Union. and the
value of his policy, With unauimity rarely
if ever before exhibited, and bless God that
he has been placed at the head Of the Gov
ernmcnt.