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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-05-16

JBrF, DAVIS CAsR.-The Washington
correspondent of the Boston Journal
says that the friends Of Jefferson Davis
are making last effort to secure his re-
lease by the President, as they are ap-
prehensive that If brought before Judge
Underwood he will be tried by jury
partly, II not entirely, composed of
colored men, and will grace the "sour
apple tree" about which so much was
sung by the boys in blue "as they went
marching on" The unreConstructed
rebels at Richmond are equally troubled,
and the newspapers of that city are very
severe in their criticisms on Judge I'm
derwood's charge to the Grand Jury,
Even the Richmond Wing, which sym
pathizes with the Republicans to some
extent, denounces it, awe have no hest
tation in saying that certain Of its allu-
sions to this city are the most wAntonly
mendacious and brutality libelous that
ever came from the bench OF a civilized
country. They sink their author be-
meath the fellowship Of the lowest jail
birds. 1t is impossible to give express
sion to the scorn and contempt which
every honorable man must feel for the
depravity of heart that can engender
calumnies so vile. John NJ. Bolts is
foreman of the Grand Jury on which
there are thirteen other white men
and five colored men. In Virginia
juries are selected by the marshals or
sheriff, and not drawn from boxes or
names selected by other officials. A
special dispatch from Richmond says
that Jefferson Davis is to be brought
before the court on Monday, but
that Judge Underwood says that he
shall not proceed with the trial until
Chief Justice Chase arrives.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-05-16
Local and state Items.

GusoRR's GRAND CoNcRRr.-The con-
cert given under the direction OF Mr.. P.
s. Gilmore at Town Hall on Tuesday
evening was success In every respect,
and Judging from the frequent applause
with which the performers were greeted
by the audience, we think few concerts
have given as much satisfaction TO Rut-
land people as this. The executions OF
Camilla Urso upon the violin were, with
out exception, the best we have ever
heard, while the singing Of Miss Gran
ger was rich, sweet and melodious. The
instrumental performances OF Mr.. Ar
buckle and Mr.. Hamann were also unex-
ceptionable and well executed, and drew
forth many manifestations OF pleasure
from the spectators. We hope we may
again ere long have the pleasure OF
witnessing the performances OF this
talented troupe.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-05-16

THB CRBTAN REvoLUrIoN.-We have
been favored with private letter from
an intelligent Greek gentleman, dated
Alexandria, Egypt, April 14th, which
gives quite an encouraging view Of the
prospects of the Greeks in Gambia. The
writer says that the whole of the island
of Gambia is now in possession of the
Greeks, except the fortresses and the
towns which they command. Engage
ments are of daily occurrence; but are
undecisive in their character, it being
the policy Of the Greeks to tire out the
Turks and exhaust their resources by
prolonging the contest; and the Turks
have not troops enough to venture on
any very decisive actions; and besides,
the Turks could not hold the island, If
they should take it, without q fleet,
which they have not.
In every skirmish, however, the Greeks
are said to have come off with advan-
tage; but the Turks take their revenge
by their brutality towards unarmed
men, women and even children. The
writer says that the Greeks will not give
up the contest for ndependence-or ra-
Their annexation-so long as there is a
man to carry rife.
1t will be gratifying to our readers to
learn that the American Consul, Mr..
Stillman, had been up to Bethimno, on
board the United States corvette sta
toned at Susa, and distributed biscuit
and money to the poor Greeks in that
town. For this the writer says: 1.-THE
whole Greek nation thanks and blesses
the powerful humane nation that sent
their aid to the victims of the most
brutal despotism."
The Greeks have two fast blockade
runners, capable of making Is to 10
knots, the Panhellinion and the Ar
cadian, which are doing good service.
They easily break the Turkish block
ade, and not only carry volun-
teers and all sorts OF supplies to
the island, but take off large numbers of
females and children-a hundred, and
even $40 at trip. These little steamers
are well armed, and are ready to fight If
necessary. The Arcadian carries crew
of 1925 sea-lion Greeks" and six rified
Armstrong guns, from the wholesome
fear of which Turkish frigate has been
known to run. The writer says, If the
Greeks only had four frigates Gambia
would be theirs within q week.
"If there comes European wal" he
adds, Russia very probably may take
Constantinople, and the Greeks will
seize the opportunity of giving some
thing back to the Turks. God ruin
England humble France strengthen
America, and give good will to Russia
If all these happen we may see better
| days,"-Bostos Traveller.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-05-16
Washington Items.

R. Barnwell Rhett of South Caro-
lima is at Washington collecting mater
ials for history of the rebellion, which
he is writing.
Maj. Gen. Joseph Hooker has re-
ceived leave of absence for one year to
go abroad, and Gen. John c. Robinson
will command the department OF the
Lakes in his absence.
interior Secretary Browning is rap
idly recovering. The New York Herald
printed his obituary on Tuesday morn
ing. Agricultural Commissioner New
ton is about again.
The registry Of Washington is COM
pleted; there are 1880 voters on the
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-05-16
Crimes and Casualties.

AT Wlnona, Mimi, recently, man
while kneellng down TO pray ina Catho-
lie church, was garroted and robbed by
two Iutilsns.
Polly Haskins o! Camden, Ohio,
claims to be lis years old. That Is a
pretty large claim, but we shall not OBJ
ject to 1t II old Father Time allows it.
The secret of a haunted" house out
West has just been discovered. A child's
whistle was used in the fastening OF q
rafting window In an out-of-the-way
room, which made strange noises on
windy nights.
On Saturday last the Glover Hill
Mine, near Richmond, Va, in which
great number OF men were killed by an
explosion few weeks ago, was opened.
There was twelve feet depth OF water in
the mine. No bodies were found.
A son of Jacob McDuffee, Is years
old, recently OF Lawrence, Mass, was
caught by shaft in saw mill, in
Whltefeld, on the 18th ult., the shaft
revolving at the rate OF $50 times per
minute, and before the gate could be
shut almost every bone in his body was
broken.
The Lynchburg 'Virginisn says that
q person named Willie Price died short
time since near Marksville in that State,
at the age Of thirty years, who occu-
pied a cradle up to the day Of his death,
being then mere infant In physical de-
velopment. He was always fed with
spoon, and had to be carried about in
the arms OF his friends.
On Monday afternoon dog seven
teen years of age belonging to Mr., VIM.
W. Parsons Of Rockport, left the prem
ises Of his owner, and deliberately
walked to the breakwater, a distance Of
mile, and jumping over, swan with
his head under water until life was ex-
tinct, thus committing suicide. The
dog was nearly blind and quite infrm,
A bit OF sharp practice has been
going on at Hudson, N Y. A man con-
tracted to purchase farm. The forfeit"
was $500. A few weeks subsequent to
this transaction third party came and
offered the original owner an advance OF
$500 for the farm. The seller "backed
water" and paid the forfeit, when pur-
ch aser Number two didn't want to
buy" Several parties have been duped
in the same manner within short
time.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-05-16

PROLIFIC. - Mr.. william Rogers Of
West Topsham has a eve sheep which
brought and raised eight lambs in twen-
ty.one months, and one sheep thirteen
years old which raised him twenty-six
lambs. He has also one sheep which
brought one lamb in January, 1865, an
other in June, and third in March,
1857, This spring twelve Of his sheep
brought him thirty-six lambs. He
wants to know If that can be beat.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-05-16
RI fLANp HERALD.
THURSDAY, MAY 2, 1865.
Our Southern Seabonrd.

There is no teacher OF geography so
impressive as war, and the heroic ex-
PLOTS OF our navy during the rebellion
gave us a new and vidid idea OF the ex-
tent of our Southern sea coast. Profit
ing by the knowledge thus gained, and
in view of the probable success OF the
efforts to re.orgsnize the rebellious States
on a loyal basis, renders 1t probable that
the citizens OF the North will eventually
be protected in their right to emigrate
South, without being subject TO repeated
outrages and meeting the fate OF the
unfortunate Northern men who were re-
Gently murdered in Mississippi, and from
this fact increased interest is attached
10 Southern resources. One OF the
greatest natural advantages otthe South
ern States is their extensive sea coast
and long navigsble rivers. Every one
OF the unorganlled States has front on
the ocean or the Gulf Of Mexico, except
Arkansas, and that State has the Mis-
slsslppi River on the east and is traVersed
by other navigsble streams. More than
one-half the Atlantic seaboard lies south
OF Maryland and Florida, Alabama, Mis-
sissippi, Louisiana and Texas possess an
immense sea front on the Gulf.
When we consider the well-known
historical facts, that the various En-
perers of Russia have fought and con-
trived to gain a free outlet on the Medi-
terranean sea, and the strong grasp
with which Great Britain has chung to
Malta and the Straits OF Gibralter, we
can appreciate the reasons why the older
nations prize so highly solitary harbors
upon the ocean. We know how much
Italy has always gained from her PENN
sular, and how much Greece owes TO her
Archipelago and solves the problem OF
adventure awakened In Portugal and
Spain, which has led TO the discovery Of
new continents and the founding OF new
empires which have wrought such q
revolution in the destines OF the human
race. Holland too, in guarding her ter
ritory and fighting the sea with her
dykes, has learned to traverse its tides
and enrich her soil with the choicest
fruits of foreign commerce, and England
is largely indebted for her high rank
among the nations of the earth, to her
ocean boundaries which enables her to
send forth ships to every country and
make her the mistress Of the seas. In
consideration OF these facts we can fully
see the advantages arising to US in the
future from the sea-coasts stretching
around our Southern boundary, New
Orleans, Mobile, Pensacola, Savannah
Charleston, Port Royal, Hstteras In
let, Roanoke Island, Albermarle Sound
Fort Fisher, Hampton Roads, Fortress
Monroe, associated with the names
Farragut, Bragg, Dupont, Baker ant
Others, form an imperishsble page Of GU
countrys history. The theatre wher
tn ese exploits were rehearsed furnishe
stage for the grandest drama reserved
for the future history Of our race, and
their capacities are improved, they vii
become the centers Of commercial sc
tivity on this continent.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-05-16

AMERICAN LOCOMOTIVES WIN Com
MEDAL AT PARrs.-"Carleton" the cor.
respondent of the Boston Journal an.
nounces the gratifying and important
fact that our American mechanics have
carried Off the first honors in the de-
partment of locomotices-the gold medal
having been awarded to the locomotive
america" contributed by the Grant
Company OF Patterson, N, j. There
was stiff competition for the honor,
France, Austria and Russia having each
several machines, but the America"
outshone them all and took the gold
medal.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-05-16

ward, and Mr.. simmonds slowly laid
himself on his breast on the grass, with
his head close TO the hive. The honey
soon attracted the bees nearest to it,and
a slow movement OF the bees took place,
till at length the swarm gradually gath
cred itself under and within the hive,
except few patches OF bees, which, In
walking away, Mr.. Simmonds easily
dlsengaged from his dress with his hand,
and made them join their companions.
Mr.. Simmonds thus escaped from not
only very disagreeable but a perilous
situation. 1t occupied two hours from
the time that the bees alighted on their
master 70 the time OF his release.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-05-16

The BURLINGTON Posi- CFFICB,-Our
friend Bigelow, the "fat contributor" to
the columns of the Burlington Times
has assumed the duties Of Postmaster
in that city, and announces his occupa
ton OF the Office as follows in the Times
of yesterday morning: "Geo. H. Bige-
low, proprietor of the Times, recently
appointed Postmaster of this city upon
the recommendation and through the
friendship of Senator Edmunds, and
other Congressional and judicial friends,
took possession of the office yesterday.
The Postmaster takes this occasion to
express his thanks to his friends and
fellow citizens of all parties, who so
heartily urged his appointment, and
only hopes that in the discharge Of the
duties of his Office he will prove himself
worthy of their recommendation. To
our brethren OF the press, throughout
the State, who have so kindly noticed
our appointment, we also touch our
hat
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-05-16

PARIS ExPesrrIoN.-The silk depart
ment is that par excellence, which attracts
the most attention in this corridor; and
this, of course, is seen under the best
conditions in the French department.
First, one comes upon cases filled with
the most beautiful skeins Of silk threads
and fbres, so glossy and delicate that
you would almost think it corn Sill, and
tinted with every possible color, But
the centre Of attraction is the space de-
voted to the display OF the Lyons silks
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-05-16

Our TERRITORIAL AcoUIsIrIoNs.-The
following is list;
l. The purchase OF Louisiana and the
Mississippi Valley, in 1903, from France,
for s15,O0O,0O0: $3.50
. The purchase Of Florida, in 1919,
from Spain, for $4,000 600.
The annexation of Texas in 1S45.
a The purchase of California, New
Mexico, and Utah, from Mexico, for sl5.-
600, 900, in 1S4o.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-05-16

ONE MORE LARGE EGG.-Mr. Wheeler
Nelson Of Hubbardton has presented US
with an egg, recently laid by one Of his
hens, the dimensions Of which egg are
8 IL inches In circumference the longest
and IL inches the shortest way, and
which weighs over ID ounces. A
pretty good.slzed egg.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-05-16

Foe BoUED.-The steamer Canada be-
came fog bound on Lake Champlain
Monday night while running from
Pittsburgh to Port Kent, which occa-
stoned considerable delay, and she did
not reach Burlington until after II
o'clock,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-05-16

A CARD.-I wish through the columns
Of the HERALD to acknowledge the re-
ceipt OF seventy-fve dollars from the
Travellers Insurance Company of Hart
ford, Conn, through their agents,
Messrs. Prindle & Burnhsm, for Injuries
received by railroad accident, April
9th, and the amount has been paid me
this day, May 9Th.
JAMES M. PUTNAM,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-05-16

Presentation. James McShafter
native, and formerly Secretary Of State
of Vermont, is mentioned among the
prospective candidates for Governor in
California.
Edmund H. Bennett of Taunton,
native Of Manchester, son Of Hon. Milo
L. Bennett, it is rumored will be ap-
pointed reporter OF the decisions Of the
Supreme Court Of Massachusetts.
On Tuesday the first church in
West Springfield, Mass, voted to extend
call to Rev. II. NJ. Grout of West Rut-
land, to the pastorate of that church.
MIR. Earl J. Wright of South Dux-
bury, is among the recent graduates of
Union Theological Seminary, New York.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-05-16

FIRB.-The tannery of VIM. B. Has
seltine in STAFFORD was destroyed by
fire on Sunday week, together with the
dwelling house Of the owner. Loss
$1,000 on the tannery, without insur-
snce, and $500 on the house, insured
for $500.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-05-16

BUTTgR.-Butter sold in the st. AL
bans market on Tuesday for 20 to 26
cents per pound. Not much was
brought in.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-05-16

LrDIow.-Mr. Royce Of Rutland has
taken the contract Of building the
bridge in this village, furnishing ma
terisls and performing all the necessary
work except painting, for s2,150.
On Thursday evening, May I'd, Mrs.
Edward Wilder Of Ludlow fell through
a trap door or "scuttle hole" over the
SHE'D at her residence and broke three of
her ribs and was otherwise badly bruised.
She fell distance OF about eleven feet
and struck upon stone door step. Mrs.
Wilder is now comfortable and improv-
ing as rapidly as the nature OF the case
will admit.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-05-16

MUSICAL CONVENTION. A Musical
Convention and Festival OF four days
will be held at Stowe, Vt, commencing
May 81, under the direction OF Prof, II.
s, Perkins OF Boston.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-05-16

8. The purchase Of Arizona from
Mexico, for $4,000, 900, 1854,
8, The purchase Of the immense Rus
sian possessions, rnnning down on the
Pacific coast from the North Pole to
ffty-four north latitude, at which line
II strikes the British possessions.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-05-16

COOP FIsHlNG.-Our townsman, Mr. J..
Durham Green, on Monday last, went
fishing and succeeded in Dragging" SO
fine trout, weighing 6 ga pounds.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-05-16

KILLED BY LIGHrNING.-Two weeks
ago Monday afternoon, during the
heavy thunder storm, Henry Hunt OF
Hardwick was struck by lightning and
killed, with one of his oxen, while
blowing in the field.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-05-16

The Club shall be known as the Clip
per B. B, G. Of Castleton, Vt. 1t is ex-
pected that match will soon take
place. Exercise day, on Saturday after
noon of each week.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-05-16

SUDDEN DEArH.-John Scruton of st.
Jehnsbury was found dead in bed on
Sunday morning.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-05-16

CAsTLEroN.-A Base Ball Club has
been organized in Castleton with the
following persons as officers
New-York tribune., 1867-08-13
THE STATE or TRADE.

Nptr Aug l2-Cottou closed que sales 50 bales Lo" hddng
q, a. Re,,lpt, tor DAYS, lD6 bales - -. . 49,,
Ga Aug l2Cotton fair demand sales2JO bales Mid
,un1 Ann Al Zoe Receipts PA bales ,,,.
OEIEAss Aug iCotton quiet; sales $50 bales Low Mddng
DC receipts 96 bales Louisiana Suaars quiet bat nr Tth gnt
VAR Mo du quoted 4od5Sc Flour duh and unsettled super
spe nominAv 5Od ~ So; Choice sl3dS4 Corn Declined o
Yeow and Mixed I'll l5Q T 20; White 81 23d 81 S Oan de
rped Sd9O the whole Pork quiet holders ASKING Pc
@25 IS m Round Bscon-Shouders III ulc (ar Shes
ai6ic Hams 022se LaTierces lJse kegs lite on & is
Sterling Exchange, lS 9lNi NewYOrk sight EIsnAIse 'u
premium. - o. ,-.1- -. n l.l.s. Md
ding 26a26lc Receipts 2l0 baeL -. ~. ,,t
WiIsNGToS n c. Aug l2-Spins Tnrpehtne quiet Al 'Jte.
Rosip-No, so active; sales at 81 60dSl .- - A.
AreusTA Ga Aug 2CotOL market sG and prices are hFn
sale, Al 26c. Mddings , g.
Nv PE ANosco Aug filming stocks egar Savage
e4lO. Gould Garry $500 Yellow jacket SlOo hal aud Nor
cross 5000 Crown FONT 39 legal Tenders rnehaIgsd
LouIsvGLE Aug 2TObs ecosAles OF ~ hhas eS % or ght
6 So Wheat advancing sales at sl saga Corn dull at for
and Oas-New e 10 bnk and bc Tor Old Mess
PorL s23 so BaonSh ooders 3tc Clear Sides, lo packed
Lard In t.ces l2ie Ra Whisky ~ bond, Joe Cotton, Z+dloc
al IN ost. 5a6Oo Flour steady superhne, 80 O@ts Mess
Porn ss3 sdS6 Bacon unchanged Clear Sides lSAs LAu
Ss,c,oo Aug l7-Pour que,; Spring Extras $40 Sdso @
Wheat steady No Winter He'd % 056S2 01 Sprnr Red 81 ~
81 s6 No at 81 S29$i "a Corn quiet az oEc ic IN
S. for No ard sld5iie for quiet and steady q % IN
Ior aud vi d98c for No Barley quet a. 70.
store Pork $2 Lard dull ltc Beef Cattle a9m ~
30 for nfst eless steers Lave hogs fairly active Rr 800
6b Pou 800 Wheat 900 Aash Corr 10 900 SS Sa'n wp
ll5O Hogs Shipmens-&,5OO bbls Flour, loo"' 'u' '
l88 % 100 bush. Oats 49,, yx,h.., hs. IA.
ToLEDO, o.. Aug l.-FoaI QUIET White heaHAA "u'S W.
New-York tribune., 1867-08-13

OUARANTINE.-The Health Officer Is very
rigid in the enforcement OF the sanitary r ere are are
AZ present In the Upper Bay the Following named Vessels
dschargng cargo into lighters saa MarV Anna and
the brig Isabel, from Havana brig uhdhe from ia!an
ras; bfigs Oliver Cutter ana Henry & iye az
ton The brigs jeremiah Ford, from santa cruz anu te
canos from Matanzas are aeeG a ayestoS New
Orleans Aspnwal, and ST. Thomas are at iemel
Quarantine tor PSrt au Prince Galveston and In
dlanoa Texas discharge their cargoes IN the pei DAY
Her Mestys war steamer honnd Sor aax ar
rived In the Lower Bay yesterday hiOrhg shor vi VI I %
and water. As one OF the crew haa ueu d,ned NJ
Lower Quarantine. There are no cases OF
hospital Illinois, all the patients having oe0o"0
conyalescent -, A,
THE PAIISADES.-The women OF the Al
nine M T. Church will hold their second Harvest HONS %
Festival Wednesday at Closters LnnuS h IN NAV no
sades opnosite YonkeTs. The pronts Whlci 'nay % To
derived nom this entertainment are TO be applied 10 ,o
erection of the new NJ T. Church edlnce on the v
frn5sh music Visitors reach the Palisades oy t tas
the Northern Railroad OF NewJersey 20 olo re Hudson
Pyer steamboats stop YonkeIs each way: AZ "a ~
boat will leave Brooklyn uon Ferry lsS az os for CioseP
anding returning before dark. Also, steam sea"Tod ndtng
leave Yonkers 10 convey passengers u
hourly during the day 80 ,,i
wuTIAN,S BRtDGE.-At 81 o'clock p. m;
vesteiday as Michael Gallagher and t, Richard II, w Haa
were stepping from The Albany SsfH freght train
Bridge ey m bSdv Injured that they died soon after
Roth were residcuts Of Fordham'
DO," ~ vopK UARBOR.-The double tuneted
NEW olOnt,in receIsy purchased for the French
Goverpment which put back TO this port IN distress s
h ready 10 proceed on her journey In afew days
WINFIELD, l.. I.--Yesterday, the Syosset
r ain on the Long Island Railroad was thrown nom the
I a. vas delayed ~ hours No person was seriously
injured 81 - Ct. o.
pFDFORD.-Th Westchester County Court
- Dnnerol ~ ssious viii commence work this morning
O 9th yery heavy criminal calendar, embracing aDou
thirty untrIed bills OF indictment