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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-09-26

PAINT HUMBUe.-A correspondent OF
the Windsor Journal cautions the peo-
pie against being humbuged and
swindled by a set Of fellows who are
about painting roofs with what they
call Petroleum Metal Paint" which is
nothing more than coal tar, aud which
spoiIs the water and Continues to wash
Of, every rain; thus defeating the object
many have in putting it on, which is to
preserve the wood. The whole thing is
in his opinion base imposition.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-09-26

have for sale a large assortment Of
stoves of flrst-class and at low prices.
Every variety of cooking, parlor, coal
and wood stoves are constantly kept VIZ W
hand; also, house furnishing goods Of 3
large variety, wrought iron pipe and
fittings, and special attention paid to all
kinds Of jobblng and gas fitting. They
are located in Richardson's new block
on Center Street. Give them call,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-09-26

The town Of Windham is in an On:
usual state of excitement growing out OF
the Investigations recently made in the
financial affairs Of a prominent citizen OF
that town. The particulars IS we learn
them are as follows: Henry Pierce, s
well to do farmer, and who, previous to
this transaction, has borne an ire
proachable character, absconded on the
18th inst, taking with him several
thousand dollars which had been pro-
cured from moneyed institutions and
private institutions and private individu-
ais upon the representation that he was
endeavoring to obtain large amount OF
money for the purpose of purchasing
blooded sheep, with which he was going
to stock his farm. Parties who had
loaned him money, placed implicit conf
dence in his integrity, remained perfectly
easy until the 18th inst, when the truth
was made public that he was a default
er: Monday, letter was received By
his father which was postmarked at NIL
waukee, Wis, containing deed proper.
ly executed, conveying all his real estate
to him for security, he having signed
notes as security at the Jamaica Bank,
which loses heavily by the transaction.
One firm loses to the amount OF SlI00.
The affair is the first of the kind that
has ever occurred in Windham, and the
excitement is intense.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-09-26

WASHINGTON CoUNTY.-The Grand Jury
of Washington county has returned
twenty-nine bills, to wit abortion 1,
extortion /, larceny 10, assault and bat
terry S, rape l, perjury l, illegal voting
2, keeping house of i'll fame l, passing
check l, adultery 4, libel 1, arson /.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-09-26

AN OUTRAGE.-When the accommoda-
tion train Of the Rome, Watertown &
Ogdensburgh Railroad was nearing
Heuvelton station, on Thursday evening,
some fend threw stone at the passenger
car, smashing one Of the windows and
filling one side Of the face of Conductor
Bailey with glass. Similar outrages
have been before attempted in the same
vicinity.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-09-26

BAPTIST STATE CoNvEETIoN. - Ar
rangements have been made with all
the railroads in Vermont, excepting the
Rutland g. Washington and Saratoga
railroads, to carry passengers to the
Baptist State Convention at North
Springfield, October 1st and I'd, for fare
ons way. Return checks will be furnished
by the Clerk of the Convention,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-09-26

MONSTER CAMP MEErINd.-A monster
camp meeting was held at the Railroad
Grove in Lyndon last week. Ten thous-
and people were estimated to be present
on Sunday last.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-09-26

A VERMONT DIsTILLER INDICTED,-On
Saturday the grand jury Of the United
States District Court in Boston, brought
bill of indictment against George d.
Nelson of Burlington, Vt, for carrying
on the business of distiller in a dwell
ing house, without paying United
States tax
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-09-26

The FALL TRAvEL.-Passenger travel
this fall is more active than usual. The
railroad trains are well filled, and our
hotels are nightly crowded.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-09-26

AeRICULTURAI.-An Agricultural So
ciety is to be organized in Essex County,
q lot of Is acres has been: purchased
near West Concord village and track
surveyed.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-09-26

FIRE.-The house and barns Of Grant
Rockwell, located little south Of Al
burgh City, were destroyed by fire
on Tuesday night, with most Of their
contents. 1t is supposed to be the
work Of an incendiary.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-09-26

SWe would call attention to the
advertisement in this mornings HERALD
of Messrs. Coburn & Germain, They
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-09-26

The INDIAN HosrIITTIRs.-The decla-
ration of Peace with the Brule and Ogal-
lalla bands OF Sioux Indians is announced
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-09-26

GREAT Y1ELD.-Alfred Eddy Of Marsh
field dug 106 Stevens potatoes from one
hill,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-09-26

tain convinced that there Is no Pleas
anter place to go for a picnic.
HWRYBRIDaR."
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-09-26

MEXICAN NEws.-Our special des-
patches from Mexico city, dated the 7th
instant, state that the remains of the
Emperor Maximilian had arrived there
from Queretaro, and would probably be
placed in the hands of Admiral Tegethoff.
Mail advices by way Of Havana state
that Marquee was seen in the mountains,
accompanied by one or two men, making
his way to the sea coast. Juarez had
issued an order committing the penalty
OF confiscation under the law of August
Is, 1868. Felix Dlaz, a brother Of the
General, has published letter charging
Minister Melia with having sold provis-
ions to the French during the interven-
tlon.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-09-26

by the latest dispatches from the In
dian commissioners. Senator Hender-
son OF Missouri, and Gen, Sherman made
speeches to the Indians. Gen. Sherman
said "If you don't leave the roads alone
l will kill you, and I will give you
neither powder nor ball till yon make
peace" Pawnee, Killer, Chief OF the
Cheyennes, left the council in disgust.
The council will meet again at North
Platte on the lst OF November, when am.
munition will be given to the peaceful
tribes.
The Tth regiment OF Montana v0lun-
teers, has returned TO Camp Meagher,
having failed to overtake the Yellow.
stone Indians. They would start again
on the 9th on an expedition against the
Crows on sweetwater, a hostile tribe
which is continually committing depre-
dations. Great fears are entertained for
the safety Of a party Of emigrants on the
road from Fort Smith to Virginia City,
IS they have not been heard from for q
long time.
The Commissioners went to Omaha,
Sunday, and will separate to meet at
Fort Harker, Kansas, on the 8th OF Oc-
tober.
Gen. Sherman will return to st. Louis
by way Of Chicago.
Two hundred Apache Indians have ar
rived at Camp Grant, Arizona, protesting
desire for peace. Mail carriage in the
territory has been greatly interrupted by
the Indians. Gov. Mccormick has writ
ten to Gen. Mcdowell, imploring for
more troops, and stating that the hos
tilities Of the Indians in Prescott district
are unusually formidable and alarming
The Portland daily press., 1867-10-01
Terms Etghs Do1tarsper AMMAN, q, odranee.

ton, by James M. Scovel. This is followed nv
OeTB personal article on James Gordon Ren-
nett; Past Presidential Nominations" Num-
Der -Four, by James Parton; "The Smith Fam
ily," chronicle for the curious; "The Breach
of Promise" good story, and variety of 9TH
er entertaining reading. The editorial portion
of this magazine is always fresh, vivseious and
well written. (N.J. State Literary Union,
Newark)
The NURSERY. - The genius of Oscar
Pletsch, true friend of children, is exhibited in
three liic-iike designs in the October number
OF Miss Seaverns' pretty magazine. As delin-
Gator of the little ways and characteristics of
children we know of no artist equal to him.
Other matters in the Nursery are of the usual
excellence.
(John l.. Shorey, Boston)
Tue LITTLE CoRPoRAL for October presents
a beautiful fable of contents always original and
always popular, pure and elevaLing. Now is
the best time to subscribe for this attractive
Juvenile, the publisher offers 70 send the
N0rember and December numbers OF this near
free TO all new subscribers for 1853 that are sent
before the last day of October Price one dol
lar year. Alfred L. Seweli, Publisher, Chi
caQO ..sH
The Portland daily press., 1867-10-01
Magazines.

The RIVERSIDE MAGAZINE, for October, is
charming. The frontspiece is one of Ste
phens' best designs, illustrating in his pecu-
liarly graceful and humorous manner the mar
riage of the mouse to the bundle bee. The
other illustrations are equally good in r
way, and the dainty little designs ON the cover
change gracefully with the changing season
The literary contents of the magazine are full
of variety and interest, not only for young peo-
pie but for northumberland older folks as well.
(Hurd s. Houghton, New York;
THE HISTORICAL MAGA ZINE increases stead
lily in interest and value. In the August num-
Der, now before us, is an article by Hon Thorn
as Ewbanl1 on European Settlements in AM
erica before Columbus" in which the writer
| quotes from "work published in London by
that learned antiquary, Richard Broughton,p
in 1865, to show that st. Patrick sent his mig
sionaries to America and began his work of
| converting this western world to Christianity
THOUSAND years before Columbus was born
| According to Broughton st. Patrick sent out
| all over the world, monks Of the order OF st.
| Martin to convert the heather. we find,
| SAYS Broughton "in the old written life of 50.
| Brendan, that many of them were sent unto,
and lived in the Isles Of America, and had
been there, some eighty years, some
ninety; brought up by st. Patrick
| in his Monasteries in these parts be-
| fore. OFFS. Kentigern, who
lived on the plainest fare, wore coarse gar
ments and carried his pastoral staff, not round
and gilded, or set with pearls but of plain
wood, only bended backward, our antiquares,
even Protestants, assure us he had in his col
lege at Egu, besides others, always 365 learn
| ed, apostolck men, and sent of them unto the
Orchodes islands to Norway, Island, Iceland
| and other extern nations, . . also to
Greenland, accounted a part Of America,
and many other lands and isles of the
| East Ocean to Russia, :. and many other.
islands beyond Skautia (Scotland) even until
the Pole Artick.' Professor George WASHING.
ton Greene writes another letter in relation,t,
the General Greene controversey; Colope
Isaac Hayne is the subject of an article by
Hon. l. w. Hayne; and there are many Other
interesting and valuable In the "notes ani
queries" are several short communication,
from gentlemen in this State, referring I,
Maine antiquities. Henry B. Dawson, Morsi
sania, N. W
THE NORTHERN MONTHLY, for October
opens with a sketch of the late Wm.I, Dax
The Portland daily press., 1867-10-01

A new and most singular complication has
in the affairs OF the youthful Dominion
The results of the elections in Nova Scotia-a
brief summary of which we have already pub
ished-reveal degree of hostility to the
whole business of Confederation which sur
prises even those best informed in relation to
the matter. 1t should be borne in mind that
the question OF Union or no Union was never
submitted to the people OF this Province. The
supporters of the measure knew well that it
could not stand such an ordeal and according
ly, by the help Of wire-pulling and "Home in
fluence'-otherwise Imperial Government
patronsge-they managed to rush the thing
through the Legislature, and declared that
sufficient. The resentment fthe great body
of the people was bitter in the extreme. They
felt themselves betrayed by their representa-
tives; and in the election which has just TAX
The Portland daily press., 1867-10-01
Lot to Lease

s1IRsT rate place for Bakery. fine, deep lot
Il on India Street, near Middle. Cellar already
built, with well OF good water Apply TO
sept7d3w~ VIM. ii. JERRIS.
The Portland daily press., 1867-10-01

The whole profits OF the Company revert to the
Assured, and are divided annually, upon the Premi.
terminated during he year; and Tor which Ger
Average Dividend for ten years past SO per cent
The Portland daily press., 1867-10-01
Hat. Cap & Fur B11sin ess.

in all its branches Having made arrangements with
the largest Boston and New York houses o keep me
supplied with all the latest and desirable STYLES as
last as issued feel confident that can supply my
customers with everything belonging TO first class
Hat and Cap Store, and on the favorable terms.
honers, and shall keep all such hats as are purchas
ed at my place looking new, Tree of charge Thank
iu for past patronage, solicit continuance of the
I'M
The Portland daily press., 1867-10-01
M~#s

The object of this Patent is to prevent rain and
melting snow from entering houses from beneath
doors and windows. It has been thoroughly tested
and is warranted not to tail.
This Threshold is admirably adapted to that
much-desired style of windows called Easement or
French windows for by this invention all the disS-
ereeabe features of that style OF window are obvlat-
ed and there can be no reason now why 1t cannot be
brought into general use.
Certificates unnecessary, for all that is needed IS
to see the operation of during storm, OF to Psk
those who nave tried them.
Orders addressed to
JAMES n. FGSS,
,n jy20-d3m
The Portland daily press., 1867-10-01
One Word to the Ladies'.

Having had over ten years experience in the FUR
business, shall devote particular attention to
Manufacturing and Making Over Old Furs !
from my own personal cutting and superintendence,
and shall warrant all work. Also save my Gust ON
ers from ten 10 fifteen per cent
rzy@ shall soon open large and fresh assortment
of Furs, direct from thu Western Markets.
ALFRED III. COE,
New Casco Bank Block, No % Middle St, Portland
canfember IS u;;W
The Portland daily press., 1867-10-01
rnE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS is published
evety day. SUNDAY excepted, at No. Printers'
~ III ,noe EXCHANGE Street. Portland.

The MAINE STATE PRESS, is published at the
sare nlacs every Thursday morning at 81 2o0a year,
invariably in advance.
RATES on ADVERTIsING:-One men OF spacS1'H
ienafb al column, constitutes "squaTe."
SI5o per quare daily first week g cent? per
week alter; three insertions, or less, W;
lup every other day after first week, 3O cente' -.
Hall square, three insertions or lese 20 Genus ohe
acek $500 :: % cents per week ater, -
lfnder head OF "AMUSEMENfs, Sztu oer square
oer week three insertions or less, $1.5O.
Al NOTICES, 1.25 per square Tor the first in-
serton and 25 cents per square Tor each subsequent
ms artion.
Advertisements inserted in the "MAINE STATE
PREss' (which has a large circulation in every par
u The SIatelior $100 per square or first insertion
td 80 cents per square Tor each subsequent inser-
ton.
The Portland daily press., 1867-10-01
New Store, New Goods.
a CARD.
MIR. ALFRED III. COE.

FORMERLY of the firm of Coe and McCallar
Il would most respectfully inform the public that
he has removed to one of the now stores in
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-09-11

a BRILLIANT STREET PAGEAN Mt.
In this grand Cavaeade and Moving Picture
will appear series Of the most eaborately lin
ished Chariots gorgoously decorated Platform
Cars; artsticaly finished Cages and Dens, con-
tanning the whole Of the Geological Collection ;
the Band Chariot, Of original design and re-
splendent decoration, called the Throne of
Apollo, and a Cayacsde entitled the Crusaders
Triumph, consisting of over $50 Mounted
knights, clad in Burhished Steel Armor, with
companied by their ladies, in costumes Of Ne
aiae7al Ages, all preceding the Growing Fea-
ture of the Procession, o large Living Lior,
borne on the elevated platform of the Splendid
Tabeaux Carriage, loose unclaimed untram-
forms the Great Sensation of the Times.
Mg~P Performances at y and y p. N.
sep 1T .--rst .-. .....
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-09-11

HANDKERcu1EF FLIRTATToNs. As hand
kerchief hirtations have been Of late introduced
into this city, che following table of the sigus
in use, with their definitions, taken from the
Lynchburg News, is published for the intorma-
ton Of the uninitiated II .--. g....... -.,.
Drawing across, the lips-Desirous of getting
acquainted.
Drawing across the eyeS--l am sorry.
Taking by eeuter-Y ou are too willing.
Dropping will be friends.
Twirling in both hands-Iudiiferenc
Drawing across the cheek-l love you.
Drawing through the hands, hate you.
Letting it rest on the right cheek-lcs.
Letting it rest on the left cheek-No.
Iwriing in left hand-l wish TO get rid OF
TwrIing in the right hand--I love another.
Folding it-I wish to speak with you.
Over the shonlders-Follow me.
Opposite corners in both hands Wait Tor
D,seiug aeruss the forehcad-Wc are
Placing on right ear--Y ou have changed.
Placing on left earl have a! message for
you. = q - : =
Letting it remain on the eye--Youare cruel.
Winding round the iore6nge engaged.
Winding round third 6neer.-l am married.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-09-11
Terms of subscription Invariably in Adva1
TERMS OF ADVERTISING:

one s,a eight lines, dollar for the is, insertion
and twent y6ve cents for each subsequent Liberal
farms made with yearly advertisers. ID
Marriage Notices and Obituaries exceeding five lines will
be charged for. -. IS
communications of personal character will be chr
al for at advertisement rates g., s.it " ss.s;f
All communications be accompanied by the names "i
the authors and rejected communications return i
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ALL pAPE R, & C
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INSURANCE AGENCIES.

INSURANCE AGEHCIE6.
INCORPORATED 1872. CHARTER rERrETC Al.
INSURANCE COMPANY
OF TIE
VALLEY OF VIRGINIA.,
Winchester, Va.
Jos. 5, Carson, Prest. VIM &. Bent ;Sect'y
Cash Capital ..:,::~::;:.........Sl755,o 600,
Aggregate Losses paid in l3 years, ending July
l, 1865, $3.50, ,874.20
Losses equitablg adjusted and promptly paid
G. W. WATTLES, Agent, Alexandra,
At office Of Brent s. Wattles, Attorneys at Law
69l, Prince street
This old company insures Buildings, Mcr-
chandise, Household Furniture and Personal
Property generally, in city, town or country,
against loss o: damage by fire, on as inyorab Die
terms as other responsible companies. Ljel3-6m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-09-11

WANTED-lO00 cords of good CHESTN VI
~, ~. YAK BARK. for which will pay Sl2
Ies cord, delivered at Alexandria on the cars Of
~ sae Orange - Alexa or. Manassas Gap r. r. or
70 contract with US for 100 or 200 cords, can DO
~ ~ oy calling on us at our store No. 81, King
ISees. SIirSees. .Weshaye always on hand OAK and
nEE1aLOGK Sole LEATHER, UPPER
SN1h':AATHER, a.: of ali kinds, Harness, Bride and
SonIrtlng Leather, which we sell ut the! lowest
ns sssn prices q We. are paying the highest cash
pflces for good BEEF HIDES, dry and green
sp9-eotf O. G. SMOOT & SON.
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RAILROAD LINES.
ORANGE, ALEXANDRIA
AND MANASSAS RAILROAD.

44S sEN lsss 49 -s
On and after MONDAY, Sept. 9th, two
daily pass ger trains will run between WASH
INGTON and LYNC URG, the daytrain con-
Meeting at Gordonsvlle with the Virginia Cen
tral Railroad to RICHMOND, and both trains
at LINCHBURG with the Virgnia and Ten
nessee Railroad, for NEW ORLEANS and in
tormediate points
Through tickets, and baggage ca ecked to
Richmond and all points South and Southwest
Leave Washington daily at $50 m; and +. 10
.. M; and Alexandria at 100 a. M and 7.l5 p;
H. arriving at Lynchburg at 4. 10 p m, and
AO7 a. m, and at Richmond at 400 p m
Leave Lynchburg at +. 10 am, and 8 Is pm.
arrive at Alexandria st 4 p. m, and 6. .OO a. M
and at Washington at 525 pm. and 7:2o a. M
Passengers for points between MANASSAS
JUNCTION and PIEDMONT leave Alexan-
dria daily Sunday excepted) at 100 am. arriv-
ing at Pedmont,the present western terminus, at
T.. 40 D. m. Eastward, leave Piedmont at 1890
q. m, and arrive at Alexandra 4.20 p. m:
j. NJ. BROADUS, -
ie 15-- General Ticket Agent
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STEAMBOAT LINES.
rT@A POTOMAC
- - FERRY COMPANY
POTION AG

sT@ POTOMAC f..
- sss9zsszzsI zsI FERRY COMPANY.
WASHINGTON AND ALEXANDRIA, =
The steamboats, of the company leave each place
every hour, from an, until p. NJ, from the
compunys wharf, foot Of 7th st.. Washington,
and near foot of King st., Alexandria.
The steamer WAWASET. can be chartered
for Excursions to Glymont, or other points on
the river. "
FOR MOUNT VERNON.-The steame
@ clock, aad Alexandria at 1920! every TU ES-
DAY, TH URSDAY and MORN
ING. Returning will arrive at Alexandria
about p m. w. D. COLT,
my ST. Prest Potomac Ferry Comply.
L TRANSPORTATION LINE,
FOR ALEXANDRIA, WASHINGTON, AND
GEORGETOWN, d. G. CONNECTING G. AT
AQUA CREEK WITH TIE RICHMOND,
FREDERICKSBURG T. POTOMAC r. r.
IT, THE STEAMER EXPRESS,
sesssss Captain a. G: Nickle, leaves Bulti-
more from Pier No. S, Light street wharf every
TUESDAY, at 4 o'clock p. M, for the above
cities, and stopping at the following way points
on the Potomac: Point Lookout Piney Point
Foxwelps Wharf, Curioman Bay, Bureh's
Wharf Stones Wharf, Chapel Point, Matthias
to Fredericksburg and Richmond Smiths Pt
and Glymont Returning leaves Washington
at a: m, and Alexandria at 7 y. m. every
SATURDAY.
~6-A THE STEAMER KENEBEC,
vEg4zasssssa Captain E. S. Talbot, leaves Bal
timore from Pier 70. 8, Light street wharf, ev-
and stopping at the followinng point@ on the po-
tonac River: Mundys Point Kinsale, Piney
Point, Plowden's Wharf, Pope's Creek, Matthias
Point Nnnjemoy Stores, Aqua Creek, connect
ing with railroad to FREQ ericksburg and Rich
mond Smiths Point and Glymont. Returning
leaves Washington at q. H., and Alexandria
at L. m, every WEDN ESDAY.
Nats~ Freight Of nll descriptions carried ut low
rates. For further information npplyto
j. BRODERS & CO.,
Nn H. King street. Alexandria.
j. 3. BRYAN s. BRO,
a. NEEDHAM & Sons,
1i2, Light st. Wharf, Baltimore
.. J. G.. WATERS,
NH 7,-tf 100, Water street Georgetown.
FoR BALTIMORE.
rGs-.. The STEAMER COLUMBIA,
.szsszEi&ssggEs9 Capt JAMES HAErER, having re-
ceved Il new boiler and boon thoroughly reIt-
ted, has resumed her regular trips, leaving Bal
timore every SATURDAY, at 4o'clock p. N.
for Washington, Alexandria, and Georgetown,
stopping at Ill her former landings.
Returning, will leave Alexandria every
WEDNESDAY MORNING, a. : o'clock.
@s5~All way freight must be prepaid
N4s5- For freight and passage apply 10
NH 5-i0m B. WHEAT. Agent