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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-11-08

How THE NEGROES WERE MADE SOL
DIERs AND How THEIR FREEDOM CAME
Gen. Butler in a recent speech at Roch-
ester, N. Y, gave the following interest
ing account of the manner In which the
first negro regiments were raised for the
Union army during the late rebellion:
Let me say word to Democrats who
don't believe negroes should have been
armed. Where and when do you suppose
was the first arming of negroes in the
war? In February, 1862, Thomas 0.
Moore, rebel Governor and commander
iu-Chef Of rebel forces in Louisiana or
ganized two regiments Of COlored SOL
diers, differed by colored men, and
drilled in the same field with white Con
federate soldiers. These were the first
negroes seen since Andrew Jackson or,
ganized two regiments of negroes for the
defense of New Orleans. Well, in May
1862, Farragut came up the Mississippi
into New Orleans, and the Union forces
occupied the city. The commander was
threatened with Beauregard's rebel
army, which the inactivity of Mcclellan
left free to go where they pleased, and
he applied to Washington for reinforce
ments. The reply was returned that none
could be spared from the defense Of
Washington but that New Orleans must
be held at all hazards. The last sen
tence was superfuous for holding New
Orleans at that time was like holding a
wolf by the tail 1t was not very pleas
ant to hold on, but il was mighty dan
gerOus to let 90.
The commander sent word TO Presi-
dent Lincoln: Every well since you
cannot send troops to reinforce New
Orleans, we must call on frica for help"
The commander thereupon examined the
order of Thomas 0. Moore for organ
iZing the two Confederate negro regi-
ments. He inquired of some OF the ne
grOes who had served in them, aud they
told him that they had never intended.
to shoot any Union soldiers, and only
entered the rebel army because they
were forced to do so, Glow long will
you need TO raise two regiments ?" TEN
days" The commanding General then
took the original order of Thomas D.
Moore, struck out the word "Coufeder-
ate" and inserted Omitted States" army,
struck out the name of Thomas 0.
Moore and inserted the name of Benia-
min F. Butler, and the thing was done.
Then he sent word to President Lincoln
that New Orleans was safe, and If any
danger was apprehended to the govern
ment at Washington, that it had better
be taken down to New Orleans, and the
negro troops would preserve it from all
harm.
The commander did this with much
fear and trembling. He knew that only
a few weeks before General Hunter had
been removed for attempting to arm
negroes. He therefore sent one of his
aids to Washington to report to Mr.. |
Lincoln what had been done. When Mr.. |
Lincoln heard the report he accepted |
the conclusion with his natural frank |
ness and directness, and said every |
well the blow is struck the slaves are
in arms, therefore they, with their
wives and their children, are free" Then
the preliminary proclamation
Of freedom in September and the crown
ng act in January, 1868.
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WILD Cats KILLED.-A fortnight since
Charles Whitney caught d wild or woods
cat on or near South Mountain, in Bris-
toll, with trap. The animal had gone
into the top OF a tree with the trap,
chain, and clog, the whole Weighing ten
pounds, and Mr.. Whitney went up after
it, hoping to capture it alive by means
Of lasso fastened upon a pole, but d
desperate resistance prevented that, and
he was compelled to shoot it just as it
was about to spring on him. The back
and sides of the animal were Of an iron
grey color; and the belly orange, with
dark spots. 1t measured four feet from
head to end of its tail, and was possessed
Of great strength and activity. On Mon
day night Of last week Mr.. w. trapped
another of these animals near the same
spot, this one being some inches longer
than the other, and more savage ami
nal to contend with. These animals
are quite frequently met with on or near.
the Green Mountains, ESPECIALLY on the
Western side, and are generally known
as wild cats. They resemble the lynx
in their habits, their sustenance being
gained by preying on birds, squirrels,
and other small game.
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PoLITIcAL.-The contest in the ninth
New York district for member of Con-
gress promises to be closer than in any
other in the city. W. A Darling is the
Republican and Fernando Wood the
Democratic candidate.
Ben Wood has declined the Mozart
nomination for Congress in the fourth
New York District, which unites the
"Ring" upon John Fox, in opposition to
Hon. Horace Greeley, the Republican
Candidate.
The Republicans of Delaware are
thoroughly organized and alive to the
interests Of the nation. They mean to
elect their entire State ticket, and gain
one congressman on Tuesday next.
Complete returns from West vir-
giOia place the Union majority in the
State at trife over nine thousand.
"A caucus Of the members elect to
the Pennsylvania Legislature as to the
prospects of the candidates for U S Sen
ator shows this result: Curtin 80, Cam
eron IL, Stevens 7, Grow 7, doubtful 10,
Forney nary one
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GEY. SHERMAN's ENDORSEMENT OF
ANDY.-The Boston Journal learns that
Notwithstanding all the johnson boast
ing about the letter from General Sher-
man, which was said to indorse "my
policy" it turns out that the letter was
written last February, probably before
the famous 22d speech, and certainly be-
fore the veto of the Civil Rights and the
Freedmen's Bureau bills, the Philadelphia
Convention, the Presidential tour and
the whole swinging round of the John
son circle. When the letter was written
President johnson was pretending that
his policy was merely an experiment, to
awake the judgment of the peoples rep
resentatives--it had not become the most
offensive illustration of the zone man
power" which has ever been seen in our
national politics. Truly, the Executive
faction must be hard up for Endorsements
when they can make such an ado about
letter written nearly nine months ago.
The President might as well claim his
own nomination for the Vice Presidency
two years ago as an Endorsement of his
present attempted betrayal of his party.
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of the town of Pontotoc. Miss. the

OF the town of Pontotoc, Miss, the
founder, Gen. Mackin, says :-"In one
month after l laid out the town, 1 sold
eighty thousand dollars (sS000O) worth
OF lots. In two months l put up at a
hotel ; good log houses, with brick chin
neys, to accommodstl 400 persons with
board and lodging; stable-room and lots
to accommodate 400 horses. In three
months after the laying off of the town,
there were Is stores and 80 groceries,
Property changed hands to the amount
of 100000 per day for four years. Such
a place was never seen before by the
eyes of man, and will never be seen
again."
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missioners were removed, as he hoped
aud believed, they would be, there was
much TO be done. Many changes were
to be made before next Tuesday-the day
OF election" He had the audacity TO
urge this indecent haste in behalf Of
$4,000 DISTINGUISHED people of Balti-
more" though they were disfranchlsed
by the Legislature of Maryland for dis
loyalty. But Gov. Swami needed no
urging. From the first, it is apparent,
be had made up his mind that the COM
missioners should be removed, and no
evidence in their favor could have
changed him. His own words have
made IL plain that the trial over which
he presided was farce and mockery-
that these men were not summoned to
Annapolis te be tried, but to be con-
demned.
The charges had to be made before
next Tuesday, and they have been made.
The new commissioners may be trusted
to take care Of the interests of the four
teen thousand disfranchised people of
Baltimore" next Tuesday and the a.
900 friends OF the Rebellion may be
New commissioners, new Judges of
Elections, new police, will have con
troll of the polls, and Baltimore under
their rule will send twenty one members
to the Legislature pledged to vote for
Thomas Swami as United States Senator
from Maryland. This is the meaning Of
the removal Of the commissioners-to
wrest the State from the Union men
who saved it from rebellion, and make
the Legislature the tool of one mans
political ambition.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-11-08

ADJUTANT GENERAL WAsHBURN.-We
recently alluded to the reception of the
Adjutant and Inspector Generals report
for the present year from Mr.. Washburn,
the late Adjutant aud Inspector General
of this State, and an examination of the
document has convinced US that it is
one of the most able and best compiled
State documents we have ever had the
pleasure of perusing. Itcontains q COM
plete roster of all commissioned officers
in service during the entire war, and an
alphabetical index to the same; shows
all changes in the 9TH and 9th regiments
since date Of last report, Jail other regi-
meuts having been mustered out pre-
vious to this report; has a table Of
"erratas" in all previous reports, to-
gether with the list OF all the battles in
which all Vermont organizations have
been engaged, and table giving a final
statement Of the troops in the various
regiments, as well as complete record
and history of every soldier who left the
State in Vermont organizations during
the late war, except seventy-oue who
were unaccounted for up to the date Of
the report. Altogether the document
evinces such knowledge of the subject OF
which it treats as Adjutant General
Washburn, from his long connection
with the affairs of that Office, alone
could give to the public. Holding, as
he has, the position most prominent in
the military history Of the State,
throughout the greater portion Of the
rebellion, he has discharged its arduous
duties with a faithfulness and willing
ness excelled by none and equalled by
few officers holding similar positions in
the States of the Union, and has made
himself hosts of friends in this and other
States, who regret his determination to
recede in time of peace from the position
he so acceptably filled in time Of war, and
seek the shades Of private life.
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being George e. Bridge and George Il.

being George L. Bridge and George H.,
Perry, The count stool for Bridge 2l57,
for Perry 1885, skunks counn 20 each,
red squirrels 2 each, and other game l..
A good supper was given at the board.
ing house kept by g, IL, Smith, after
which the vanquished oheered the vic
tors, and other demonstrations of salts
faction with the result and showing the
good feeling which prevailed were in.
dulged in.
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BOLD RoBBERY.-A short time since,
the dwelling of Mr.. Levi and Miss Ma
hala Codding, an aged single couple re-
siding in the eastern part of Waterbury,
was entered and nearly six hundred dol.
lars in United States bonds and legal
currency distracted therefrom. No
definite clue as to who the perpetrator
was has yet been found,
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PERsoNAL.-Mr. John K. Williams,
of the last class at Andover, and a grad
uate of Middlebury College, has accept
ed the call of the Congregational Church
and society of Bradford, to become their
pastor; and will commence his perma-
nent ministry next Sabbath.
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THR VERMONT MUSICAL JouRNAL,-The
second number of this monthly Musical
publication is received from the publish
er, II. L. Story, Burlington. 1t is
double the size of the first number, and
contains a fine song entitled The Poor
Wandering Boy" and much interesting
and readable matter.
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WANTED IiMEDIATELY.-Under this
head the Tribune advertises for ia
foreign war, to save the administration
of Andrew johnson from present ruin
and ultimate infamy."
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EARMS FOR SALE.

Several large Dairy and Sheep farms, with o.
without the stock on them, varying in prices
from $4,000 to $4,000 each. Also one small
farm of sixty acres, beautifully located in vii
lage; price $1,000. And one of 100 acres, two
dwelling houses, plenty fruit, convenient to
Schools and Churches, price only $4,000 Terms
of payment made easy.
Now is the time to see them before snow
covers the ground. Full particulars given upon
application to the undersigned at Wallingtoro
vt. FRANKLIN POST.
Waliingford. Oct. q, 1866. DAWN
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The funeral of Miss Fanny Sew
ard, daughter of the Secretary Of state,
takes place at Auburn, n. Y. to-day.
1t will be attended by several men,
bers of the cabinet, as well as deputa-
lions from the army and navy, and from
the public departments in Washington.
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SQUIRREL HUNr.-A squirrel hunt
came off last week at South Woodstock
with fifteen men on side, the captains
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DHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS.

Come and see the new stock and styles before
purchasing elsewhere.
FUTILE, GAY e. co.
HERALD Book Store.
Rutland, Sept. rs, 1866. d&wtt
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Local and state Items.

REAL ESTATE CHANGE,-We learn that
John w. Cramton, Esq, has purchased
of Mr.. Caleb BufTun his dwelling house
on West street, paying therefor the sum
of $4,000.
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A GENTS WANTED
n TO CANVASS

For new Historical Engraving, entitled
4 COUNCIL OF WAR IN 1861.
This is a subject Of great historical import
ance, it being the representation of very IN IN
portant and deeply interesting scene wnICp
ginning of the late war.
There is scarcely family in our country m
will not, earlier or later, desire copy OF 1A-'
great picture. ,,,e.s
Intelligent, active males or females, VIII hLo
this one of the most rapidly-selling Engraylns
vet published. Exclusive territory given IN 81
cases.
For fall particulars, send for circular.
Address, j. b. BURK o. ~
81 Asylum street, Hartford COM
octl9d&wlm*
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nR. WOODS DYSENTERY COR

n ~. W OUDO d DILN UIt 7 NVIN
~ DIAL. The greatest blessing to mankind
for the cure Of all Bowel Complaints. Test
mony can be shown where has saved hun,
dreds of lives, and in mosta-- asses with single
dose. 1t is warrantedtr all cases of sum
mer complaint, such as olera, Cholera Nor
bus, Cholic, Dysentery Group, Pain in the
Stomach and Bowels. just try one bottle, only
25 cents, and you never will be without bottle
in the house. Sold by all druggists. Prepared
by o. T. Woods, Bellows Falls, Vt.
dtt&s&w3m.
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SHEEP FARM FOR
- SALE.

From Four hundred to Five hundred acres
land situated in Stockbridge and PittsdelG.
three miles from Pittsield village, sloping
south and southeast; Apple orchards and three
good Sugar orchards, dwelling house, five barns
and sheds, and Cider Mill. 100 acres of meadow
and meadow sufficient to keep go cows, which
with good cultivation may be largely increased
An abundance of pure water, both for farm and
convenient to buildings.
For an enterprising farmer it is the best
chance to make money in Vermont. Terms OF
payment "a easy as could be reasonably asked
for. Apply by letter or personally to
NJ. q. EVERTS,
Rutland, Vt
Rutland, Oct, "a. 1856 d1w&w43tf
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G.. 3.

1865. ~ - 1865.
ALIENS CONGRESS BITTERS are con
posed Of some sixteen different roo..
and banks; alse the prickly ash berry. tn
compound i6 preserved by the addition Of pU-
old Bourbon Whisky. There are no bitters e
tant which viii restore appetite sooner, GU,
heartburn and dyspepsia, purify the blood, r.
novate and strengthen the system, equal to
these bitters. The prickly ash berry is know
to be great preventive Of the Asiatic ChoIeg4
and also other diseases peculiar to the summe.
season. These bitters are put up in cases Of OFT
dozen quart bottles each. No family shOud b.
without bottle. WILLIAM ALLEN, mana-
tacturer and proprietor, Fort Edward \. y, &c
whom all orders should be addressed.
For sale by all druggists. feb1d&Wly'
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hOCTORS, Heads of Families and
~ all willing TO buy Medicines, will ana
complete stock OF pure Drugs, Medicines ana
chemicals at the Drug Store on Center Street
FEM Il FUTILE
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fem & Cutie.

-
fem 4 Cutie.
hOCTORS, Heads of Families and
II all willing 10 buy Medicines. will ana
complete stock OF pure Drugs, Medieines SnS
Chemicals at the Drug Store on Center Street 'U
FEM 4 FUTILE,
DATENT Medicines.-Large Stool
Il direct from the Manufacturers, at
---.------ FEM & TUTrLEs.
MOULD you be free from the iIIs
nature y heir 70, take DIR. Boyoe's ia.
mic Bittcrs. Sold by all dealers In Medicine
FEM & FUTILE,
,Propretors.
CLOTHES, Hat, Hair, Tooth ana
" Nail Brushes at FEM & TUTTLE'S.
DERFUMERY, all of the best kind
L at FEM y TUTTLES
DORTE-MONAIES, Pocket Cuttj--
Il ry and Razors at
FEM & TUTTLE's
VASES, nice assortment a. at
FEM Il TUTTLE'S
pABB Us Concentrated 1--we at
ID FEM u TUTTLES
DYE ooLoRs at at. . -, ...
L FEM n TUTTLEs
THE above goods will be sold loo
f0r cash. Do not ask for credit.
Respectfully yours,
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DATENT Medicines. Large Stool
l. direct from the Manufacturers, al
FEM n TUTTIF,S
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MOULD you be free from the ills
w nature j. heir to- take DIR. Boyce's IA
ntc Bitters, Sold by all dealers In Medicine
FEM d FUTILE,
Proprietor
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1t an entirely new scientific discovery. com
biuing many Of the most powerful and restor.
tive agents In the
VEGETABLE KINGDOM.
We have such confidence In its merits. anl
are so sure il will do all We claim for it, that rs.
b1Nr
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DORTE-MONAIES, Pocket CuttL-
Il ry and RazOrs at
FEM & TUTTLFnS
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VEGETABLE SICILIAN
HAIR REVIEWER.
ITS EFFECT Is
VI IR ACU LOUS

The old, the young, the middle aged un.ts "a
praise
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" Asses, nice assortment at
FEM Il TUTTLE'S
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DERFUMERY, all of the best kind
L at FEM y TUTTLE'S
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PABB Us Concentrated 1--we at
ID FEM ~ TUTTLE'S
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$1,000 REWARD

If the SICILIAN HAIR REVIEWER does not gj>
satisfaction in all cases when used in strict al
COrdanCe with our Instructions
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CLOTHES, Hat, Hair, Tooth ana
" NMl Brushes at FEM & TUTTLES
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But all this evidence had no effect
upon the Governor. His manner OF con-
Quoting the trial was extraordinary.
After laying great stress upon the fact
that the commissioners refused to &C
knowledge his jurisdiction and appear
before him, when Commissioner Hindes
did appear, he declined to examine him
or his statement At the outset OF the
trial he made the astonishing announce
ment that, he intended to finish it by
Wednesday, and that the moment he
was satisfied he should make his decision
even without waiting to hear the whole
of the evidence. This was drum-head
court-martial, and not trial. Mr.. La
tyobe, counsel for the prosecution, insisted
that the case should be closed without
delay, as Time pressed, and if the COM
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~ FEM ~ TURTLES
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PROPOSALS. roR LxrTrR BALANCES
Posi- orrlcE DEPARTMENT,

Nsehington, u. y 0gfo Ger zStl lsi6
seAled Proposals viii be received q this Dspa1t.
H.r until the 18th DAY OF DEOEMDEH
EEAI AZ II O'Clock noon. for furnishing LIT
Ikh bALAsSkS for the OF the POST Office,
IN The tnited States. for year. from ara after
" -, CAY % Decenber next, vi the following
lst. balances capable OF vel Ching chit ounes.
pots weight. 10 he graded Down to an aTt-
ounces " these, IL is uppos Cd so to cvo will
I'd Balances capable OF WEIGHING ,~o nou,s.
Avoirc U pois weight. 10 be graded down 70 h.if
ounsss of these, IL Is suPposed 80 10 100 will be
required. #.- 'Ir. III 70
P.rfeet correctness. and strength and dur.bi,itv
~ilI be required n the Bs'snces to 10 furnisse1
SAMPLES of each dsseri ptiou of Bslauces ISsf
accom- pany each bad: and he bidder who nav Oh
tain the contract will be resuir ed 10 farnisb Bal
arees orcered, Of quality Ia al respects equal to
Esch Balance must be we'll and securely packsa
IN boz Cor trans portstion. and red free ~
all expenses u the DEPARTMENT. at the Blank
Agency OF The Peel Once Department. at wsss :
raEtOn. ID. u where the same will be aressted
II iouUd 70 be perfect, aud e9aai 81 the nipfes
ksch be der Get IN rbih with has PRO pssHls exi
dtsce CT hi- ability TO conrly With his bid
Two sufheFest surstfes viii be required 90 con-
tract.
fsiiure to fur i.h the Balsrces q. contracted
t-rr ptenoflV The furptshisg Of tn 80 ~ a. I'm.
fe'io- cu.lity wi be eoI, lie red suiiiisnt enses
Ter the forfeiture OF the ccnrrsrt.
Proposals. must - endorsed the epyeloeo
Proposals for Letter Balances. and direst-d 81
the Iirss AssistaKf Postmastsr General. Wsshins.
% q isvsu ts.-1- PStnsster eessS., &
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Virginia News

A meeting of the Lynchburg stockholders m
The National Express Company was held on
Monday evening, az winch 10 was determined
that they would pay no more acquisitions until
all the stockholders hs We paid equally. They
also desire that the affairs of the company be
wound up as speedily as possible.
In the town Of Union, Monroe county. West
Va. ON Friday, the 9Th instant, Nj Cyru.
Newhn-ta Northern mar,f Comm on weifth's
Attorney for that county, shot citizen bv the
name Oh Shirley.
HUEnjeutt returned Ia Richmond from the
NOrIh on Monday, and had public raeen,j1 IN
from the negroes AT the African Church
There were several thousand negroes present.
Hupnicutt spoke.
Mr.. W. Van Meter, from Southwestern yir-
gina, dealer in cattle. was a victim of the
confidence game, on Friday last, PLAYED by
Two Baltimore sharpers, 10 the time of 5000
Quite pressure Is row made from Virginia
for pardon under the amnesty cIause, under
The idea that Congress will annul il at the
coming session. - -
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"A NEW PowDER.-A new explosive mixture
called "Poudre fontaiBe." used in the torpe.
does which Were tried against the hull of the
Sauban, has been employed an blowing up the
old quzys OF one of the basins al Toulou now
IN process of extension. A mine charged with
hye kiiogrammes of the powder exploded with
snch effect that a charge of one hundred kilo-
gramfnes OF the ordinary gunpowder would
nave eaused less destruction. The charge was
Porpos+ly small one, and the engineers con-
gratnlated themselves on having commenced
go cautiously. singular result OF the ex-
plosion was the killing of quantity OF fish
Inc worsmen picked mp seventy or eighty
pounds weight Which noated on the surface
OF the water The same phenomenon had
been remarked from The action of the torpe.
does