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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-12-20
~ A Washington letter in the New York
Post communicates the following interesting
intelligence

Mr Joseph Holt is on a visit to his home in Ken.
lucky and has written letter here warmly approving
the passage N resolutions in the House Of Repfesena
son and Slidel In precisely the situation that the
rebels have placed Colonies Corcoran and Wood lie
says that the only way Of nmidatng the rebels is to
show them that the legitimate governments Is In earnest
aud il Pnnfsh treason. lie further writes that the
people of Kentucky sre heart-sok waiting Tor onward
movement Of the Union troops In Kentucky II is no Sc
cret that Mr. Holt also asks for advance here lust as
soon as the Generalin Command considers IL prudent
moYe onward. The political Interests Of the country Mr.
olt wrss demand more active work by the government
troops This is the story told By almost all Kentucky
and Wnesseo now here. They assert that il will
be impossible 10 keep up the public sentiment in either
o those states TO the right pitch favor Of the govern
ment unless some advance be made.
President Lincoln most fully symplthizes with this
view ofihe subject Mr. lIots letter, alluded TO above
was communicated to him, and he ayowed bis opinion
Freely that MI Holt was right. He also stated that he
had frequently expressed this opinion Gen Mcclellan
II is we known IN government circles here that the Pres
our troops Gen Mcclellan admits the proprety of such
movement and onJ asks that he may select his own
time for IT, as he will be guided solely by desire to save
life aud make victory nearly certain
Senator johnson Of Tennessee here aud spent sev
cTal hours with Mcclellan Saturday, urging upon him
the pToprey Of pushing the Federal column Of troops
down into East Tennessee 10 the relief Of the loyal poo
pie there He Is u have another interview to-day upon
the same subject The hearost sympathy is felt for the
loyal men Of Tennessee, but the which prevent
immediate advance upon Nashville purely military
These reasons will probably exist months henoe
they certainly will not in the spring.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-12-20
WHOLE NO. 2S79.

scrye iree country Tor free men n he eould infe e
pU Of thc people into all The departments qf The Cor
erHaeHi the to0ud soon end
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-12-20

SENATOR SHERMAN ON THE WAR.-Sen-
ator Sherman Of Ohio, in the debate on Mon
day on the subject Of inquring into the dis
asters of the war, threw out some important
remarks, as appears by tbe following con
densed report
'Mr sherman of Ohio concurred with tho Senator
from Maine, but thought the inquiry should be con
hned 10 disasters Of but should be general inquiry
into the whole conduct Of the Many orders have
been given which might be inquired into One officer is
said TO have refused TO take any cotton II so II wrong
aud another is said have refused receive slaves In
camp and one high official Of the Government the Ad-
Jutant General has been travelling the country 10
pick up scraps 0f testimony which not worth any
the country are full Of enthusiasm bet here s not so
lie knew that In many departments Of the Government
impedmens had been thrown In the way Of the progress
Of the army He would record his solemn conviction
that before the ceased slavery would almost II
entirely cease to exist but the should be carried
without any reference to the subject Of slavery to pre-
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-12-20


To the question "what shall be done with
the negroes" the Springfield Republican re-
spends:
"Ihs question usually involves the assumption that
something extraordinary must be INC with them. Bat
~ not the practical and proper simple and OBJ
ynnsf The South cannot spare it, Aborng population
me NEGROES are needed 20 raise cotton, sugar rice aud
tobacco The South is now very sparseiv ncpulated
Take away her four million workers and she would soon
become desert But this will never happen The South
is congcnia 20 the negro and II i not flr slavery
there very few negroes would emgratc the cold re-
Rious ~ the North. Why should the negroes remain
20 the SOUTH as the free cutyatos of is soil The ab
anrd idea that tlcc negro will not work. long ago
exploded The change from slave frce labor will bring
many other great changes Ia M train aud the negroes
N eventually become proprietors oi the soil will aspire
20 education and higher social position, aud ultimately
70 voice IN me government under which they live and
the proud and lazy white aristocracv of the south,he
natural enemies Of democratic institutions and n al ms
efial and social prngresil die and be forgotten
These changes viii constitute mi lhty social revolution
but II will be gradual and safe one aud Il will save the
south from the horrors Of Hsurrection and serve var
which must eome az some time Il slavery is le to work
out its own destiny"
WHAT rHE President IS SAID TO Say
We give for what it is worth the following
reported declaration of President Lincoln,
taken from the Washington correspondence
Of the New York Herald, viz
Hc on Saturday evening. uttered the following
words. Emancipation would be equivalent 90 John
Brown raid on gigantic scale Our position is sur
rounded with sufficient number of dangers already. Alb
oliiion would throw against Us. rrevocably the four
States n Missouri kcntucky, Virginia and MARYLAND
which it Is costing the uaion such efforts regain We
have our hands full s and II there 10 be such
suicidal legislation. might well cut loose at once
and begin taking up the arteries prevent our bleeding
70 death My Informant has given these words that
memecr them, and thinks they ave exactly what he
said"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-12-20

give no speculatious as to congressional
matters, The future is too, indistinct and
in any event perhaps silence will be the great
est wisdom. 1t is a kind OF wisdom for which
Congress never was distinguished and yet
think II never needed il more than now
In Congress and in the army we need more
doing and less taiking-more work and less
play.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-12-20

Making an aggregate of estimated ex-
pcuditures nf 4J5
On the other hand the estimated re-
ocipts arc
From customs, lands,
and ordinary sources, S45 $40 COZ 90
From directtax, 200J0.Ol0 90
From internal duties.
including income $4,000 OO1 20
Making an aggregate Of estimated re-
-coipts " ej
And leaving a balance to be provided for
of 27o
-
The whole amount required from loans,
fore be thus stated
For the fiscal year 1862, under existing
laws OH
For the fiscal year 1862, under laws to
be enacted 200
For the fiscal year 1868, also under
laws 70 be enacted $40
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-12-20

ans, may there
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-12-20

Making a total Of actual end estimated
expenditures under existing and asked
appropriations "
From which deduct actual and esti-
mated receipts, as above stated
Making an apparent amount for which
recourse must be had TO loans
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-12-20

To the question "what shall be done with
the negroes" the Springfield Republican re-
amanda.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-12-20
Christmas and .FeaU Years
e RI H GIFT LOTTERY
FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE LOUISIANA yOLUN-
TIERS AND THEIR FAMILIES,

The undersigned have undertaken organize superin
tend Lottery 10 be drawn for the benefit of the Louisiana
and families solicit patriotic cooperation
of the citizens Of New Orleans of Louisiana in the
| following scheme DO
ls committee, composed of the undersigned shall from
the fourth to the twenty first day of December present. with
the exception Of SundayB) daily attendance from
o'clock A. to O'Clock P NJ, at the St. Louis Hotel ZEN
trance Royal stree for the Of receiving
Of every descriponely trinkets books objects of art
ornament use, which shall constitute prizes to be drawn ns
hereinafter directed each article with the maine
Of the donor nless otherwise nstructed book
| for the inspection of visitors.
I'd Each donaton thus received will be appraised by tho
committee who shall Issue lottery tickets of such
appraseen which shall be sold each and prizes
drawn by unsod tickets shall be sold auction for benefit
| of the fund. '..'f
3d. The articles thus collected shall arranged for exhibit
ion and constitute Bazaar for daily Sundays ex
cepted) The charge Of entrance to be twenty cents
4h From Christmas Eve every successive evening
excepting Snnday until New YEARS. partial
the Lottery shall take place the donations being divided
equally practicable both regards Species into
parts corresponding with the number nights through which
the drawings to be continued Prizes be
after the close of the Lottery.
5h Tables of refreshments will kept by ladies' and an eff
Gent orchestra retained.
9th The proceeds of the tables
and Lottery will be appropriated the purposes se forth
such manner and form to the committee shall ad
| yisabe ,r.t.., .h..
1t is thought that this undertaking will with entire
cess as Affords by the Of objects already the
possession of the donor graceful showing to our sb
sent soldiers that in these days of estvy they and their
not forgotten and by the of tickets
Lottery to friends home n the place of ordinary
Christmas New YEARS. gifts the chance winning prizes
good cause which they will surely prefer receiving gifts
nnhallowed by such associations,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-12-20
A,Com,nittee of Five,

ACommittee Of i've gentlemen fol ned for the urpo Of
maturing aphu to relieve the families Of our absent and de-
ceased volunteers In wants and necessities embrace u the
poVislops OF the numerous bee associations in midst
The committee proposes to receive applications from '-
vdnas Or families to act guardians families Of al ent
and deceased volunteers whose duty shall visit them
furnish them with fuel and, liz sickness TO procure for
them medical aid also to direct and them to obtain the
benefits OF societies instituted aud for the purpose
supplying them with food and clothing. ~
The application for guardian be addressed to the Com
mWsee OF Fve through the postoce giving name and n
denee messenger will deliver written reply dese
enc or more families be asked the closest prox
y to the residence of The applicant The guardian will be
nstea with copy Of the eon OF the family to the committee
showing The name Of the company and number the regiment
% which its absent protector belongs The COMMIT tee will in
vestgae the claims and tuthulnss pc toner should
the guardian decline in the family appropriated to h. or
her. an immed ate notice to that effect resi- ctfuy uu
The ne essy and benefit OF institution of this kind are
twood. In the first place. there W benevolent ope
in New Orleans whose highest pleasure in acts OF charity
bnt Withheld from the complete and personal epioy
ent OF 1t from apprehension of mposure from native
modeNy of obtruson ia the disrts ohes Hence their
charities I'd broadcast through the medium of societies
which, from the miscellaneous Lharae of their applicants
cannot separate the worthy from the unworthy.
IN the other hand there is pride in the power y of
families which shuns exposure and makes them rather
seanty of lrequted labor ge- rough pe cd of
hope in perjury than pesmt them their lite ne1 to
,eek ask relief To these aardan would be angel L.
tor. the blessing recip ocal.
None but ladies to act visitors Gentlemen propos p
henss yes guardians will pie give the mamie of the lady
10 whom the petition shall be addr sssd, on their DE-, .
The committee pledge nvioate crey of It's acts and ii is
nconditonaly required of the guardians in theirs.
The committee is elf sustaining and neither ire ror,
receive contributions. d20 2ptf
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-12-20
Soldiers Cg0tEasssa.
NOTICE FROM THE COVER son TO HOSE PIE
PAIRING IT

am now endeavoriDg to furnish eyounesr Troon.
Louisiana with suitable winter clothing and having
uniform suits OF wooden cloth and Suitable undeclother IL ~
distributed among them an informed that the patriotic ,
Of several parishes also engaged similar
for the benefit Of their companies If these contributions
clothing are sent by them directly to their several copDna
without my being of the quantity and kind sent and M
companies supplied great confusion waste viii be the
sequence.
soldier can only certain quantity of clothing II
Of great importance that each soldiers shall
good substantial WOODEN SUITS possble but It alan
important that there be among those unn
ing them in order to avoid sending double supplies to
panes.
therefore urgently recommend the citizens Of tie copnr
parishes to send to in this city such supplies of clothing
they prepare with explicit directions to the commands
Individuals for whom they intended will take cara
that they reach their destination The clothes should be boxe
baled and directed In New Orleans with the
of the for which they intended marked on H. and
statement sent 10 of its contents that may not dun
cate the articles.
respectfully the newspapers give publicity to ,bs
suggestions, in consideration of the objects be effected
TH0S. o. MOORE, Governor.
New Orleans Aug II. 1861. auls ao,y
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-12-20

M HEADQUARTERS LOUISIANA LF6roy
i=I AS New Orleans Dec. Is, 1861.
1.-The Beauegard Battalion being now composed of eight
companies as follows Orleans Cadets D. Orleans Cadets
Company b Davidson Guards Carondeet Light Infantry Ed
ward Thompson Guards Pickwcks Clay Guards wallace
Guard, is hereby formed into Regiment. sa.r.l
1.-THE commissioned officers will assemble at No. 70 Camp
Street on SATURDAY the 2fs ins att O'CLOCK for the pur
pose of electing feld officers e-N g.
Hl-Major j. S. Mueur, of Chasseursa Pied and George
R. Fodick Brigade Inspector will preside at said election and
make returns to Brigade Headquarters according TO law
By order Of
NuAA AuGUsTIN, Colonel Commanding
" A. Fospick, Brigade 1nspe: tor d20 2p2t
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-12-20
sass s4Ppeat for Small firms
10 The
CITIZENS OF LOUISIANA AND ADJOINING STATES,
NEW ORLEANS. Aug. Il, 1861

NEW ORLEANS. Aug. Il, 1861
Having been appointed by the Secretary Of War an agest
collect receive and purchase small the Confederate
saes deem 1t necessary and eSpeden to make known the
fact as generally possible the secure cooperation In
work which needs be done quickly Citizens and patriots
Your Government asks for the many thousands TRIED
that lie unused In your houses Recent experiments have
proven that of your fine Double Barreed Shot
with the improved Mimic ball more than match for the
much talked Of Mimic Muke Then bring them forth and
place Them upon the altar of your counys liberty that thew
may at once be consecraed 10 the noble Christian de-
tense If objection be made sending away your and
be urged that MAY need he home the reuly a. that
the ute way 10 prevent the necessity of using them home
is 10 place them in the hands Of the many thousands Of brave
who chatting with anxious desire to stand as
OF fire between you and the invading foe If this answer he
deemed neoncusTe then the reflection that those high in an.
thor those In whose Judgment all have confidence and
wno is but fair to presume know well our necessities both
at home and on borders have mature debe ration In
augurated this movement should be sufficient guarantee for
the wisdom utility and patriotism of the service you are called
on to perform Thea desire short war speedy peace
and an acknowledgment of independence honorable TO
Selves place the disposal your Government
As you desire 10 strike terror the hearts those who are
plotting our sUhiugaon and destruction be known that
the trusty Rifle and the death dealing Shot Gun which ven
nave hitherto SO highly PRICED are to take part next con
fict rendering If possible victory complete than wax
their defeat and route on the plains of Manassas
My instructions contemplate that shall send forth into our
more popuou regions assistant agents. charged with the dptv
ofcolectng and forwarding to proper points, all the
thus obtained 1t may bs we'll here state that any one who
wishes to do though he visited by an Agent can
greatly facilitate this work by sending any guns be hss or
command to my address, Of Robert Pkn No. Is Camp
street, New Orleans. n
BALLARD s. DUNN,
Agent for Collecting Receiving and Purchasing Small Arms
for the Confederate States. aul3 apf
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-12-20
Aid for our Troops i'm Kentucky and yir-
1-.s &fnfR,

Dr. LeRemonde the agent Of Army in Kentucky and
virginia leaves on Friday Bayou Teche to obtain conbp
Mons hav been detained owing receipt of goods from
Texas TO be Immediately forwarded
Blankets oyeleoats Garments Dried Fruits Oranges
e' eu army STAND greatly in need Of Messrs. Arthur
Co are the agents receive these articles Benoist s
receive all cash donations We every true souheIper
VIII contribute his mite to the relief of Volunteers They
expect and with Justice those that remain at home should d
tdose who fgh; their bGt.les na a,,f
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-12-20
KNEPINts up ATs5sEaRANcEs.

4 une OF the most ridiculous things yet done b,
the Lincoln Government at Washington is \
sttempt to keep up the appearance of its authorit.
IN North Carolina, Tennessee and Eastern Virginia
j To do this, delegates have been admitted &c tht
4 Federal Congress from these States, who have ne
more right there than they have in the British
i House OF Peers. 81 S
Il 1t seem that the Yankees who landed at thu
ssndspit at Cape Hatteras, OF the North Carolius
\ coast, proceeded to establish what they call
Il Provisional Government for that stat,. The,
taFe pretended to hold q Convention, which Con
vsntion, assuming to act fo- the whole State, ha.
| repealed the ordinance Of accession adopted BIZ
ne regular Convention. has elected Governor
(who rejoices in the name of Marble Nash Taylor,
| and mas taken steps to send members Of Congress
to the Federal House Of Representatives. Ont
fellow, who could not wait, has already appeared
Ia Washington and claimed seat--a Yankee ad
venturer named Charles Henry Foster, who mar
RED Southern girl whom he afterwards deserted
and who is known throughout Eastern yirgini,
and North Carolina as most accomplished scoun
drel and thief.
Of al the farees that ever were played, this
North Carolina business is about the richest. Fhis
= Provisional Government has been organized
by the Yankee marauders, the only North Caro-
linians concerned in II be;no 4 e. Isherner along
the coast. who are genera,,v ! n,osf IGNORANT and
depraved set, living from hand to mouth, and car
ing little what sort Of Government they live under,
Or whether they live under one at all. Afew ad-
venturers like Foster may have been mixed up
with them, and these are the people who attempt
TO speak for North Carolina and to overthrow the
legal Government Of that State The Administra-
ton at washington, in its desperation, recognizes
this burlesque upon State Government, and gives
II the countenance Of its authority! Ii a Mexican
greaser, an Indian, and dozen allieators were to
set up a Government on one of the uninhabited
islands OFF the coast of Louisiana, and claim to
have snperceded GOV. Moore and the Legitimate
authori4 es the thing could hardly be more rdicu-
lous. Y w
So, also, q delegate has presented himself in
Washington from the extreme counties of Eastern
Virginia, and claimed seat in the House Of
Representatives. We do not believe that event.
farce Of an election has been held there, although
something Of the sort may have been done by the
Yankees holding Fortress Monroe. But this man
has been welcomed at Washington and will be
allowed his seat. OF course, his only object is the
pay and provend, and we would be glad il many
others Of the same sort could be admitted from the
Southern States, as thereby the Federal Treasury
would only be the sooner exhausted. We would
suggest that If there be any needy loafer in New
Orleans, who wishes to earn three thousand dollars
year without trouble, he 90 On to Washington and
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-12-20

FIRE.-The following from the Atlanta Inteli-
gencer Of the 18th shows the feeling of suspicion
and watchfuiness aroused in other places, ana is
not unworthy of consideration in our own com.
munity:
We earnestly caution our citizens to look out for
nfe, and 10 examine well their premises ere thew
retire for the night 1t is evident that incendarss
are at work elsewhere in cities not far distant, and
watehtniness here is absolutely necessary. Our
city police should be on the eTt, else who knows
what an boar may bribe lorth2 Aousekeepers.
watch well your premise.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-12-20
Relief for the, Sufferers by the Charleston
Fire.

The following gentlemen will act Committee receiv
contributions for the sufferers by the il Charleston
South Carolina
DIR. B. q. MOSS 100 CarondeIet street
H. W. CONNER 4 CO., 80 Carondelet street
N. B. PROTHRO, 81 Carondeet street.
lo + GLADDEN. & SEIXAs, 1859 Grayier street.
W. A. ELMoRE, Exchange Alley.
NJ NJ. SIMPSON, las Common sreet
HENRY s.. HALL, II Fulton street.
GEO ". LOGAN, 81 Carendelet street. To-. "
- o.,r W. B. TULLIs, Perddo street., s--
-. L. +, SIMONDS, Union street.
THos. G. JENKINS, Grayier street. ola 2ptf
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-12-20
EyCeegaae Eibr0Y.lE.

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TERMS OF Observation-Disclosures of either SEX three
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dis 2plm -.aa .. - Superintendent
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-12-20
ORfciaI-By the Governor.
HEADQUARTERS LOUISIANA MILITIA
ApJUTANT GENERALS OFFICE,

"5.. HEADQUARTERS LOUISIANA MILITIA, }
-'Hs ApJUTANT GENERALS OFFICE,
.yt. ,,1S New Orleans, Dec. a. 1861.
1-A organized Volunteer Companies uniformed or not
within the limits Of the First Division attached to any Re-
gmeh will proceed Immediately organize Baaons and
Regiments, on or before FRIDAY the 2h ns and when
thus organized will report to no L. Lewis
Commanding First Division.
HAL Companies having furnished by the State not
complying with this order in the time above specified their
arms will be taken possession of and placed the the
Companies conforming this ORDER and those Companies
complying will take their place in the Militia organized
into Regiments
HIFrom and after this date the rules regulations gov
ernng the army Of the Confederate will govern the Vol
unto Corps of the First Division and will enforced by the
officers in command.
1V-Naor General john L. Lewis, Commanding First Di-
vision is charged with the execution this order.
r=- 81. By order of -....
...ts E.. -.. .. TH0s. o. MOORE,
--..- Governor and Commander in Chief.
.np.-a NJ. GRIVOT,
die 81 Adiutant and Inspector General.