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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-03-08

LIST OF THE DEAD.-We have re-
ceived a copy Of the list Of Union SOL
diers buried at Andersonville, published
by the Tribune Association. 1t is a
pamphlet Of "a pages. The names are
alphabetically arranged by States, so
that any name sought for can be found
at once. 1t is record of melancholy
interest to every American, and contains
information which has been eagerly and
vigilantly sought by thousands. Price
25 cents per copy.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-03-08

A CATHOLIC FAlR:-The Catholics Of
Fairhaven intend holding fair during
the next week, commencing on Monday
evening, March 18th, and ending ON
Friday the 10th, for the purpose of
raising funds to build new church at
that place. AS the church is intended
to be beautiful one, and one which
will add beauty to that fourishing vii.
lage, it is hoped that this first effort will
be one of success.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-03-08

GARRETT DAVIS ON THE SITUATION"
Garrett Davis made speech in the SEN
ate on Friday in opposition to the con-
current resolution relative to the admis-
sion of Southern Congressman. He con.
cluded in the following remarkable
style:
SenatOrs-said Mr.. Davis-seem to
think that they have the whole power
over this matter, but they are mistaken.
The power rests elsewhere, and | an
nOunCe that this whole matter can be
legally and constitutionally settled in
ten days-aye, in one day. The second
section Of the second article of the con-
stitution provides that the President
shall, from time to time, give to the
Congress Information Of the state of the
Union and recommend to their cOnside-
ration such measures as he shall judge
necessary or eXpedent. Here, sir, is
provision in the constitution which re-
Quires the President to communicate to
the two Houses of Congress information
as to the state OF the Union, and to re-
commend to them such measures as he
shall deem Operand eXpedient. What
does this require him to do He has to
ascertain who cOmposes the two Houses
Of Congress. 1t is his right 1t is his
constitutional function to ascertain who
composeS the two Houses OF Congress.
The members Of the Senate who are in
favor of the admission of the Southern
Senators could get into COnclave with
those Southern Senators any day, and
they would constitute majority OF the
Senate. The President of the United
States has the constitutional Gruon-lt.
is his tnCtion-it is his power-it Is his
right-and l would advise him to exer-
else it. He has the right at any day to
ascertain where there are different
bodies, members of the Senate contend
ing, which is the true Senate. If the
Southern members, and those who are
for admitting them to their seats, con-
stitute majority of the whole Senate,
the President has Il right-and, by tie
Eternal he ought to cr9cjSe bat right,
.t0rth'cjh jh-t0-aa01y03g-o GHy other day, to
recognize the opposition here, and the South
ern members as a majority Of the Sen
ate.
This brought Mr.. Doolittle to the floor,
who while opposed to the resolution,
denounced in severe terms the language
of Mr.. Davis, and declared his ideas and
statements to be beyond the range OF
possibility, He further denied, under
any circumstances, the right or power
of the President to say who should OIL
should not be admitted to the floors Of
either House of Congress.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-03-08

BRAEDoN.-IU0 o. ets Institutions. LID
toy Rutland Herald Brandon can boast
of one fixed institution. 1t is "pecu-
liar" institution-a cooling, freezing in-
stitution, 1t is a frozen well. This
well has existed seven winters and six
summers. It's depth is al feet. The wa
ter is from two and half to three feet
in depth. A coat or Ice Is formed on
the walls Of the we'll the whole depth Of
the water. The ice becomes 80 thick in
winter as to render it difficult to dip up
water with common bucket. The esur-
face Of the water also freezes over every
night during the winter. Ice has thus
formed four inches in thickness in one
night, the present winter. The owner
is obliged to descend into the well, and
cut open the ice, every morning in win
ter, in or02r to draw water. As spring
advances, the suriS:sce Of the water ceases
to freeze, but the ice remains on the
walls around the water, diminishing iii
quantity as simmer advances but does
not entirely disappear; some remaining
until the next winters freezing COM
mences. The we'll yields an abundant
supply Of water.
There is also another institution in
this town, worthy OF mention L refer
to the "Brandon Farmers Club" Un-
like the frozen well, the Club is less CON
gealed in winter than in summer. In
fact, the Club freezes in summer and
warns and thaws in winter. AS "win-
ter draws on apace," it thaws and runs
together into stated meetings for dis
cussion and familiar conversation. At
recent meeting, the subject for discus
sion was "Grape Culture" AS we have
quite number Of intelligent cultivators
Of the grape, the result was spirited
| and interesting debate Some Of the
leading facts and opinions ELECTED we're
| That good grapes are surer crop than
most other fruits. Successful culture
depends upon a deep and rich soil. The
soil should be mixed and enriched to the
depth of from Is to 20 inches, at least.
The young vine should be pruned closely
the first one or two years. The object
is to secure strong and vigorous Games
for fruiting. In after cultivation, the
| vines should be thoroughly pruned each
year. The best time for annual pruning
| is In the fall, as soon as the leaves have
fallen. Summer pruning is quite essen
tial. thousand bushels Of grapes may
be raised as cheap as thousand bushels
Of apples. Grapes may be kept during
the winter months IS easily as apples
and with as little decay. Our best We
| rieties of grapes are more free from dis
| ease and easier cultivated than the poor
| er -, tive kinds Four hundred we'll
u, auoa a.. tiers were raised from one
/ - another vine bore
'"'' is O
Atty pounds of fine grapes. sucn
mere outline of the discussion. There
is evidently a growing interest in grape
culture In this community. If we mis-
take not, Brandon is bound to be second
to no town in the State in the cuItiya-
tion OF this delicious fruit.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-03-08

WALLINopoRp.-The parishioners and
friends of Rev. Aldace Walker of WAL
lingford, have lately made him visit,
leaving him a cash donation, which.
with what he had previously received
above the promised salary, amounted to
$400.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-03-08

ADMISSION OF THE TENNESSEE Con-
GREssMEN.-The Tribune's Washington
correspondent reports, upon informa-
tion from one of the reconstruction COM
mittee, that the committee will report
on Monday Ito day)in favor of the admis-
sion of the Tennessee congressman; and,
it is confidently asserted, they will be
admitted by a large majority in both
houses.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-03-08

New BRIDaE,-The R. r. bridge at
Rouse's Point is to be rebuilt another
season. Major Tenney, the competent
superintendent Of bridges, has already
perfected the plans, and it is proposed to
commence the work on it in about
month,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-03-08

Sr. ALBAEs.-Messrs. Parks e. Pea.
body, keepers of the weldon House" !"
the splendid new hotel at St. Albans,
have dissolved partnership, and the
House is at present In the hands of the
hotel company. Mr.. Parks, It Is under
stood, returns to Boston, and Mr.. Gold
smith. the clerk, has temporary charge
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-03-08

INTERNATIONAL oPY-RGHT.-Senato
Sumner has introduced in the Senate
petition from American writer's and pub
fishers, asking the adoption of an in
ternational copyright law by the
United States and Great Britain. 1t is
graced by the signatures of nearly all
OF the prominent writers in the coun-
try,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-03-08

RAILROAD ACCIDBNr.-The up freight
train on the Rutland & Burlington rail
road got of the track, last Saturday
afternoon, when some fifteen cars were
more or less injured. These are all the
particulars we have heard.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-03-08

FoRT EDWARD IEsrITUrR.-Thls In
stitution is overfowing with students,
there being some four hundred in at.
tendance, three hundred of whom are
boarders.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-03-08

The FREsHET.--A dam across the La
noble at East Georgia, VT, belonging to
Mr.. L. Davis, was swept away by the
relc. lc.ent freshet. Loss $4,000.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-03-08

which orders have been drawn is sl3,-
S57 09; of this sum 81, 300 90 were paid
for bounties, and 81 900 on old debts.
LIQUOR sALRs.
The town liquor agent reports as fol-
lows
Amount of liquor sold during the year s4,as6 10
on hand Feb. let. '66, i96 10
empty casks sold SO %
Balance in agents hands Feb
Let, 1866, 1874 ~
s4,sas s.
Amount OF liquor on hand
Feb, lat, 1865 st,S73 80
Amount ofpurchaeee during
the year, a,76S 10 1889 6S
Gross prohL 500 10
EXPENSES OF THs room.
The Overseer reports the total expen-
ses for the poor the past year, at s2,4l6
"a, OF this amount, sl,16O 9S were
paid for resident and transient poor out
side the poor house, and for the poor at
the farm 1914 so.
PRODUCTS OF THE TOWN PARM.
Forty-five tons of hay, 270 bushels
ears corn, 158 bushels oats, 385 bushels
potatoes, 30 bushels apples, 800 heads
cabbage, 10 bushels sweet turnips, l IL
bushels beans, 1888 lbs. pork, 81 lbs.
beef, 254 lbs. sugar, $50 lbs. butter.
THE TREAsURBR's REPORT.
Among the financial items reported
we find the following
Special tax collected on Grand
s List, for 1854, s41 424 O6
Cash rec. of Collector, 1890 90
Bonds sold, I'd issue 1920 10
Amount collected on Grand
List, 1865, 22,8s7 "a
Cash received on Selectmen's
Note, 1854 90
Total amount ofreceipts includ-
ing $50 % due the Treas
urer, sS3,654 86
LIABILITIES AND RESOURCES.
The total liabilities of the town are
Sll9,998 II. Of this sum 200, 90
were voted to SO Veteran Soldiers-s4OO
each.
OF the nearly $4,000 liabilities, the
following are to be paid the ensuing
year
Selectmens orders unpaid. S2,St3 Ii
OVerseer of the Poor do, do, so 15
Note Rutland County N. Bank, 1900 90
Note Savings Bank, 5000 90
Interest TO Savings Bank $50 90
Due Town Treasurer, So 25
Interest on Surplus Fund and Smith
money, $40 90
Interest on Town Bonds, 3,1S6 90
10 Town Bonds $500 eacb. due July, 1866, 5000 90
To pay So Veteran Soldiers 800 each, $500 90
Support of Poor. 5000 NJ
All o'ne' expenses" 5000 90
S35,015 81
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-03-08

The Moon SToRY.-It is now said
that February without a full moon,
though rare may come more than once
in an ordinary lifetime.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-03-08

GRANVILLE, n. Y,-The ladies fair at
Middle Granville, last Wednesday, in
aid of the soldiers monument fund re.
suited in the handsome sum of $500.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-03-08

art and Van Wrinkle. The resolution "a
merely re.afiirmation by Congress- of
its intention to admit the Southern
members when-it gets ready.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-03-08

The light of the burning well near
Franklin, Pa, which Is as furious as
ever, has been seen 35 miles In the night,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-03-08
ADMISSION OF SOUTHERN CoxGRBssMEl

Ann, ,ssIoN OF SOUTHERN CoNGRBssMEN.
The concurrent resolution in relation
to the admission OF Southern Senators
and Representatives,, which had pre-
viously passed the House, and was
passed by the Senate on Friday last, is
as follows.
ResoEaed (by the House of Rep
tives, the Senate concurriDg) That In
order to close agitation upon a question
which seems likely to disturb the &C
ton of the Government, as we'll as to
quiet the uncertainty which exists in
the minds of the people of the eleven
States which have been declared in in
surrection, no Senator or Representa-
tive shall be admitted into either branch
of Congress from any of said States till
Congress shall have declared such
States entitled to representation.
The vote in the Senate was 29 to Is.
Among those who voted in the negative
were the following: Senators Cowsn,
Dixon, Doolittle. Morgan, Norton, Stew
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-03-08

THE RUMP CONGRESS The Chica-
go Times gives Mr.. Johnson the follow
ing precious piece of advice:
And if the rump Congress shall not
speedily abandon US seditious, revolu-
tionary and l",'Sless practices-if it shall
persist IN excluding the representatives
OF eIGven states from their rightful
seats, and in exercising the power of the
Congress Of the United States-we do
not hesitate to declare that it will be-
come the solemn duty of President
Johnson 20 constitute himself the Crom-
well of the time, anu dissolve the rump
by military power"
The Chicago Times is one Of the Coop
perhead papers Of the North, which
General Grant lately said that he would
suspend if he had the power.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-03-08

ADp amount due on tax bills now in
che hands of the Collector, is $1,000.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-14

"Have you counted 'em 2" inquired -.
"All right Thirty-two, an youH make
thirty -three."
ooh, I'm not goin' in p quoth -.
"Hou ain'tf" said the man, Q horrible
suspicion crossing his mind.
mo. I'm going back to camp" said -.
"Good night"
Then, my dear Press, if you could have
seen that Infatuated door-keeper speed to the
mysterious interior of the tentl
There were at least hundred persons
crowded within iss canvass walls, all in uni
form.
"Herel Look a-here! / counted you, l
believe. Didn't count you2 Wasn't you
counted ?"
Thus he few from blue-coat to blue but
not soul owned up, and thirty men saw the
snakes and things for ''nothin'."
1t was a bad sell, decidedly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-14
"COunt ,Em.o.

Several years ago there was an annual
three days muster" of certain Western
Massachusetts regiments. held at Northamp-
ton, in this state. High private" IN one
OF the companies, was the friend wrote of /;
and jolly good times he and two or three
more choice spirits made for their comrades
in arms. Now, round about the camp vari-
Gus suffers. showmen, and other outside bar
barians, had pitched their tents, for the pur-
pose of relieving the militia of their spare
change. Of oOurse they succeeded admirably
One euening and some score of his
friends were outside the lines having q good
time. Rowing from point to point they came
upon a tent, outside which a burly man was
shouting: "Walk up! Walk! Walk right in
and see the great Kentucky gisntess, the
horse with six legs and nary two alike. the
living anacondas and the man that swallows
a sword and eats small rocks for supper-all
for ten cents ~
by Jove, boys" said -, shat sounds
good Let's 20 in"
A smile overspread the features of the
door keeper at the "fat take" before him
MANY in ?' inquired -.
"Lots! Full OF soldiers" replied the
door keeper. ITS worth the money; only
ten centsl Pass right in"
Count 'em 7" said -.
Gan right" quoth the guardian of the
show. "Psss right in. gentlemenp
And about thirty passed in.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-14
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.
March Term 1866.
SECOND DAY.
TUESDAY, March 18th.


Board met pursuant to adjournment
Present same as yesterday also Sup'rs
Hill. Wait, and Mardock, Sup'r Kimball,
chairman, presiding.
The minutes of yesterdays proceedings
were read and approved.
Bills of DR. Morehead. amounting in all to
1915, on motion of Sup'r Buffum were re-
jected.
On motion of Sup'r Hoke the following
resolution was adopted:
Resolred, That the sum of 81, 924, OF, being the
whole of the bounty tax of Cordovs township for
the year 1865, be and the same 10 hereby abated
to the treasurer of Rock Island county.
Bills of miscellaneous character were
read and referred to the proper committees.
John Bully, ESQ.,, of Rock Island, present-
ed letter to tho board from his relatives in
Europe offering to exchange merchandise of
that country for produce and merchandise of
the United States, and represented to the
board that he intends making q trip to Eng
land for the purpose of negotiating an ex-
change of merchandise between the two
countries, and asked the board to make an
appropriation of 5000. TO defray his expense,
In part, and to pay for advertising and show
ng the advantages of such an exchange.
On motion of Sup'r Stoddard the matter
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-14
ELECTION NOTICE.

BOARD OF EDUCATION. In accordance
ID with the provisions of the School Law, in
cooperating the ''Rock Island School District, -
approved Feb. Sth, 1857, and amendn Mt
thereto, approved February 22d, 1859, hereby
give public notice to the inhabitants of said
school district, that election will be held on
TUESDAY, The 9th DAY OF MARCH, inst,
ut being the 9Th Tuesday in the monthly for the
election of one member OF the Board OF Educe-
ton for the Rock Island School District, tor
three years, IN place OF William Bailey, d cea.-
ed. and one member of the Board OF Education
Tor two years, In place OF Charles Butord, de-
ceased.
Said election will be held at the Court House,
in the city of Rock Island, and the Polls will be
opened at O'Clock, A. NJ, and continue open
until 6o'clock, z. M, OF said day.
BAILEY DAVENPORT,
Mayor OF the City of Rock Island.
Rock Island, March Sth, 1866.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-14
A Scrap OF History.

The national convention of the union Ire pub
lican party was held a. Baltimore, on the 9Th of
June, 1864.
Thaddeus Stevens, then as now, was opposed
to recognizing Tennessee as state, and earnest
" resisted the admission of her delegates as well
as the nomination of Andrew johnson, maintain
ing that be was an alien enemy.
Horace Maynard headed the union lrepubli-
canl delegates from Tennessee, as he now does
the representatives elect to congress. Mr.. Ste
yens vehemently declared against the admission
of the Tennessee, stating on the floor "that the
union republican, members of the house had
unanimously declared that no such states be
represented"
The convention, however, composed of dele
gates fresh from the people and the battle-6elds
of the republic, decided that Tennessee should
be recognized as a stats and her representatives
admitted, by the following emphatic vote:
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-14
ssLoyalty.o

This much abused term has became so hack,
neyed by canting radical lips that it is refreshing
to see the true definition of it in the presidents
late speech:
repeat / am for the Union / am for preserv.
ing all the states. / am for admitting into the
counsels of the nation all their representatives
who are Enthusiastically and unquestionable loyal.
A Man who acknowledges allegiance to the gov.
eminent and who swears to support the consti-
tuition must necessarily be loyal man can
not take that oath in good faith unless he is 10y
al
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-14

STATE OF ILLINOIS,
Rock Island County, S.
OF the May term, A. d. 1866, of the Cireui,
Court of said county.
David s. Hobart.
Charles l.. Veazie Dill To ioreciose Mortgage.
& Ruth Z. Veazie.
To Charles l.. Feazie and Ruth E veazie:
Affidavit OF your non-resid ence has been fled
in the above mentioned cause, you will take no.
tice that bill has been fled against YOU. az above
described, and 4 summons issued commanding
the sheriff of Rock Island county to summon Won
to be and appear before the above mentioned
court, at the next term thereof, to be holden a,
the court house, in the city of Rock Island, in
| said county, on the SECOND MONDAY IN MAY
NEXT, to answer the said bill of complaint, a,
which last mentioned time and place, said writ
is re'urnabei and unless you shall appear at sale
time and place, and answer, plead or demur te
said bill, decree will be entered against you il
! accordance with the prayer thereof.
SAMUEL r. ALLEN, Comp. Sol.
s. P. HODGES, Clerk.
mchl4w4w.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-14

A letter has been received by Gov. Oglssby
from Adjutant General Townsend. asking for
information as to what action this state has
taken reg arding the transfer of the jurisdic-
ton OF the land and shores of the island of
Rock Island to the government of the United
States for arsenal purposes. The govern.
or has replied that no action has been
taken, but that the subject would be submit
ted to the next legislature.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-14

1--WE have taksns Atlanta, we have taken
Savannah, Columbus, Charleston, and now at
last We have captured Petersburg and occu-
by Richmond, and what remains for US to
take
An Irishman in the crowd shouts, "Let's
take a drink" The crowd disperses in vari.
GUS directions.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-14
FARM WAGONS.

NyoTWITHSTANDIN an building .
IN large number eff Pixies Peak Wagons, still
continue the bu siness oil making
THE VERY BEST FARM WAGONS,
and woulds,y to the farmers of this and adjoin
ing counties that caa supply them with any
thing they want in my line, of the best quality
and at reasonable rates. b. II. KIMBALL.
Rock Island, Jan. 20, dwtf.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-14

Sir William B-being at parish meeting
made some proposals, which were objected to by
a farmer
"Sir," says he to the farmer, 'do you know.
sir, that have been to two universities and
at two colleges in each university ?"
well sir, said the farmer, "what of that?
had calf that sucked two cows, and the obser-
walton made was, the more he sucked, the
greater calf he grew"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-14
NOTICE TO TEACHERS.

COUNTY SuPERINrEsDEKr's OFFICE,
Rock Island, March 5th, 1866.
NOTICE is hereby that will hold q public
IN examination OF applicants for teachers GER
tifcates, on Friday, the 23d day OF March, inst,
at my Office in Rock Island.
Examination will begin at 10 O'Clock A. III. ,and
close at p. NJ, precisely.
VIM H. GEST,
Co. Superintendent.
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