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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-09-06

PARDoSED. - Mr.. Ebenezer Bckfnrd ot
Montpelier. convicted sonst two years since Of
causing false papers TO be sent TO Washington
for the purpose Of procuring land warrants,
and sentenced to the State prison for the term
OF four years, and five hundred dollars fine,
has been pardoned by President Lincoln, in
answer to petition numerously signed by the
Governor and members of both branches Of
the Vermont Legislature. testifying to his
uniform good character Mr.. Bcklord was
released from confinement on Tuesday. the
9th instant, having been confined just two
years and ten days.
AT the time Of Mr.. Bckfords sentence we
gave our views OF the matter. 1t was quite
evident to our mind that the government fail
ed to secure the greatest rogues concerned in
the matter; or they slipped their necks
through the halter by becoming Government
informers. The Government believed some
great wrong had been comMitted by some one,
and doubtless thought it necessary to make an
example, 10 prevent u repetition OF the crime,
and il seemed to US. at the time. that Mr. Bick-
ford's conviction was the result Of this deter
mination,
The following is the closing paragraph of
what we published at that time
"a petit N. signed BY hnnired Of the principal
business men OF Montpelier, setting forth the high
teen uprghtness Of character and unqurslionabe in-
teiiy In which Mr.. b. had been held danng the many
years Of his residence n that place, ami PRAYING tue
Court IN view Of his uniform good conduct and fair rep
utatnn in connection with his age and health, might
have due influence in hring his punishment. pre-
sented Judge Snalley, was also similar petition
from over one hundred of the citizen, Of Windsor. But
the sentence. learn, was made up before Judge
Nelson le the Court last week u course these petitions
had effect 10 the closing scene OF this melancholy
trial"
We understand Mr.. Bickford has ever
shown himself a Christian man during his
confinement. Windsor Journal.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-09-06

WAsHINGTCN's PRAYER.-In the summer
of 1873, Washington, exploring alone one
day the position OF the British forces on the
Banks OF the Hudson, ventured too far from
mis- own camp, and was compelled by sud
den storm and the fatigue of his horse, to
seek shelter for the night in the cottage of a
pious American peasant who, greatly struck
with the language and manner Of his guest,
and listening at the door of his chamber,
overheard the following prayer from the ia-
ther of his country:
"And now, Almighty Father, if it is Thy
holy will that we should obtain place and
name among tho nations Of the earth, grant
that we may be enabled to show our gtatitude
for Thy goodness, by our endeavors to fear
and obey Thee Bless us with wisdom in
our councils, success in battle, and let all
our victories be tempered with humanity.
Endow, also, our enemies with enlightened
minds, that they may become sensible of
their injustice. and willing to restore our lib
erty and peace. Grant the petition of thy
servant for the sake of Him whom Thou hast
called Thy beloved Son; nevertheless, not
my will but Thine be DONE M Gmre' S
" Reiig Gus Opinions and Character of Wash
pgton."
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-09-06

M1LIrARY.-Lieut. Salmon Dutton Of Cav
endish, Of the late lst Regiment, has been
appointed Adjutant of the Sd Vermont regi-
ment Oliver Kidder Of lrasburg, Sd Ser
geant Of Company B, Sd regiment, died at
Georgetown hospital on the 23d Of August.
This is the frs, death in the regiment since
it left ST. Johnsbury. 1t will be seen from
the telegraphic dispatches that two more ar
my appointments have been made from Yer
mont: VIM. Smith of Orwell, paymaster,
and l. B. Bowdish of Burlington, commits
sary of Subsistence with the rank of Cap
tain,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-09-06

NHRY GooD.-The Bellows Falls Argus
says it is not in favor of surrendering to the
rebels now; but is as heartily in favor of sup
porting the Government as the WdtchmGn is.
Then the Argus is not a secession paper.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-09-06

JoHS NJ. Fish, Of Royalton, died at Pbila-
dolphia on the 10th August. He belonged
to Company e, I'd Vermont Regiment, and
was wounded OF Bull Run. His death was
oceasioned by diptheria. He was well cared
for by the Volunteer Refreshment Committed
and the New England Society of Philadelphia
and after his death, the remains were suita'
bly, prepared, enclosed in coffin and sen
home, attended by an agent OF the Committee
Mr. G. r. Fort, in whose house Mr.. FISH
died. All pecuniary remuneration was refus
ed Honor to the good samaritans of Phila
dephia.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-09-06

RIoHr ABOUT FACE !--Yesterday's report
that Col. Tyler had been surrounded and his
force captured at Summersville, Virginia
turns out to be slight mistake. His regi-
ment Of nine hundred men was indeed sur
rounded while at breakfast. and attacked by
force of thirty-iour hundred rebels; but Ty-
Ter cut his way out. doing great damage 90
the assaiants. who did not venture to pursne.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-09-06

Gen. Dix has examined the charges against
Assistant Quarter Master Belger, Of Balti-
more aud acquitted him. The charge was
that he patronized secessionists.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-09-06

EV Jacob NJ. Smalley, third son Of Judge
Smalley of Burlidgton, VT, has received the
appointment Of masters mate with the rank
Of passed midshipman on board the United
States frigate Potomac.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-09-06

TUE CnAHLEsroN BLOCKADE. cor
respondent of the Philadelphia Ledger. who
dates his letter on board "U. S. ship Van
daia, off Charleston, August 10, says that
nothing but sufficient feet ofg gun boats will
efectualy serve the purpose of the blockade
at that point. He saws:
We have constantly kept the most vigileut lookout
and have tolrd night aud day make presence ef-
irctual aud render assistance 10 the Union but
c'uld not single vessel going in OUT although
we have observed lights moving at uight and consider
able sailing 90 and fo Ia the vicinity Of Fort Sumter aud
at Cape ontn We have but little doubt these vessels
elude vigilance nght, the Of thu
precludes the possibility Of auch ring vonturug with
in l least four miles VI the shore, hence vessel of
few hundred toms. sach used In the pryateer
vice easily escape b} hugging the shore out Of
sight Thcy familiar with the is aud 30
reckless That this Is the most probable theory NJ their
managing o. the blockade and success ia riding
merchantmen. We cannot n1r could double the number
" vessels prevent hs have seen satemenis Ia New
York papers concerning the getting Of the privfcer
which imply uf confidence In the bockadng
ore well tp reflect severely upon such vessels
are here This i very unjust elias n men labnring
AS car crew are duing class who know their duty.
hHfa been ready GO a bouts 20 perform it., d,.rcgadiog
ueir PERSON ! convent nee. Why many journals per
-ist ia hnilng fault yi dlug their best
nos is terc he sigcst for this course la
frcl.uce % HaFai service. there but frN
sells serving such Immense length OF cn1st. with
qle uinhcr of insignificant bays and harbors II j.
therefore, impossible with the present force, make il
lre perfect and with al its impercctnns the enemy
can receive sut little il any, supplies from any foreign
source excepting the few prvatcers which spoken Of
lhele are NO vessels going IN or out.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-09-06
BY His Excrllency the Governor,
GTuHgE A. MERntLL,
Secretary Of Ciri and Military AGairs.

DsATH on Hon. THOMAS GLrED.-The
Freeman Of this morning announces the death
Of Hon. Thos. Glccd, at Morrisvile, on Fri
day last, Of typhoid fever Professionally
aud politically he was one Of the leading men
Of his county.
~ The Washington County Agricultural
Society has determined not to hold its Annu-
al Fair the present year. Reason the far
mers do not wish to take from the State
Treasury, which will be largely drained upon
for war purposes. the bounty which the State
holds itself bound to give if the Fais should
be held.
The Middlebury Register says: Prof Board
man has resigned the Proiessorship Of Rhe-
toric and English Literature in Middlebury
College. His resignation is accepted, and
Braiuerd Kellogg Of Cbamplain n Y, has
accepted the appointment temporarily The
appointment will doubtless be made perma-
ncnt.
Prof H. VI Seeley has accepted permanent
ly the Proiessorship Of Chemestry and Ma
tura History.
Lieut.. Salmon Dutton, OF the Cavendish
Light Infantry. just returned from Newport
News. has received the appointment Of Adiu-
tant in the W. Sd regiment and has left for
Washington.
The Philadelphia Press reports the appoint
ment oC l.. l.. Tilden Of Vermont. to be as
sistant Librarian Of Congress, vice Hinman
removed.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-09-06

Rev. JonN HouoH, for many years profess
sor in Mddlebury College, died at Fort
Wayne, Indiana, on the l7th July last, aged
Is wears
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-09-06

Gov. Fairbanks has appointed Mr.. A. o.
Brainerd, of St. Albans, Quarter-master in
the Fifth Regiment
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-09-06

Hon. David Wilmot of Pennsylvania, u.
S. Senator. is reported 20 be fatally i'll Of cam
Ger in the stomach.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-09-06
INTERESTING FROM RoLLA.

ExouANGE OF PRtsoNERs.-Col. w yman
Of the Seventeenth Illinois Regiment arrived
by train last evening from his camp at Rolla.
He reports that the prisoners taken by the
enemy have all been released, and that those
OF them who were not wounded were daily
arriving AZ Rola They come back in pitt
ful plight, having been sent off without a
morsel OF food-tho enemy, in fact, having
scarcely any Of that article to spare They
were compelled to take the oath not to bear
arms against the Southern Confederacy.'
On Wednesday, Col. Wyman released
nearly all the prisoners in his custody, some
seventy in number, without requiring their
oath or parole, aud giving each Of them five
days sustcnance Many Of them declared
that they had seen enough service for jeff
Davis q Co. and would not under any cir
cumstanoes rcjoin their comrades. Some Of
them bad been forced into the ranks.
The prisoners on each side werc exchanged
by virtue Of the agreement made to this effect
In the agreement it was understood that the
exchange was TO leave each prisoner free from
the trammol Of oath or parole.
In confirmation Of previous reports. we
learn that the main body Of McCulloch's ar
my, having been extensively reinforced, now
amounts TO about forty thousand men. and Is
gradually moving towards Jefferson City
The advance guard Of about eight hundred,
probably under Gen Rains. is at Sedalia.--
Some seven thousand are at Bolivar, several
thousand more at or near Leban, n, d the
remainder similarly divided and foraging over
an extensive section Of the state The enemy
is believed to be continually in the receipt Of
material assistance. and the expectancy Of
much more. in the form OF wagons, tents,
munitions, &c. from Tennessee and Arkan-
sas
IL is plain that a tremendous effort is max
ing to conquer Missouri for the cause OF trea-
son. Unless corresponding and superipr ex-
ertions are opportunely put forth to Illustrate
and overwhelm him, there will remain an in
cnleulblo amount Of suffering in store for
Missouri, and Of disaster for the country -
So Lous Democrat, 26th.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-09-06

ANEW PRoPHET IL UrAH.-A new Proph-
ct in Utah has just arisen to dispute with
Brigham his absolute authority over the faith
ful. His name is Joseph Morris, and he be-
longs to Weber County, near Ogden City
lie predicts the brak'ng mp Of the present
Church aulhprily, and new organization un-
der his leadership. The new Prophet has
created great deal Of excitement, and drawn
so many OF Brighams followers off, that the
latter has been mpclled to denounce him as
false prophet Brigham still claims to hold
the "keys Of deqh md heli," and he com
mands the Morrisites ito obey TIE fulness
Of my go.pcl." and gather arennd the Salt
Lake City Temple. On the other hand
Joseph prophesies that war will soon COM
mence in Utah, and that Brigham will be cut
off this year and all his posterity, and all the
leaders of his Chnrch-and that Young Joseph
Smith will lead the Saints back to the Zion
in Jackson county, Missouri
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-09-06

~ A gentleman now at Washington, and
who has very recently left Richmond, says the
secession army is rapidly becomiug demoral-
ized The delay TO attack Washington is the
cause Of much discomfort among the men.-
Gen. Johnston is anxious to undertake the
duty, but Davis and the other leading men
say that the time has not come yet. The inn
preston, however, is that the leaders of the
rebel army are afraid TO make the attempt; !;
and that the immense army of the Federal
Government will make It's feasibility less ev-
cry day Unless the attempt Is made, and the
thing done, now, the fearful odds arrayed a
gainst the rebels, they think, will assure their
certain destruction. The gentleman above
alluded to-the Philadelphia Lnquirer's cor
respondent says--states that JEFF. Davis is
rather prone to indulge in spirituous liquors,
and TO boast much while under their influence.
The Rev. Mr.. Bennett. of Lockport, thinks
that every rebel should be raped on the
head until he cries ~ see hirty-fow stars i'l
The Constellation of Liberty"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-09-06

AMENITIES OF WAR. A contemporary
has seen a letter from Richmond, Va, to a
gentleman in Staten Island stating that a
young man named Darrow, now a prisoner
there. had his lie saved by having copy of
the New Testament in his breast pocket,
which was hit by bullet a. the battle near
Manassas The ball glanced from the Testa-
ment to the shoulder and inflicted but a
slight wound. Darrow was found in prison
with the testament under his pillow, and his
good conduct and fine example have made
him, as the Richmond writer says. " pet of
the prison The Testament was a copy of
one received at the Sabbath School, and its
principles seem to have taught courage upon
the field and Christian kindness in The prison
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-09-06

A REMTNfscgNcE.-The National hteli-
seneer republishes the following notice for the
enlightenment Of those secession editors in
the loyal States who are at the present time
so sensitive concerning the freedom Of the
press. They will doubtless thank him, as
this and other like acts in he seeded States
have hitherto escaped their notice
NASHVILLE. July II, 1861.
To the editors Of tie L0HiSrihe Journal
Genilemen: On Monday next, the Committee ~ Safe
" Of this city viii search all mail matter and destroy
every of yor Journals Therefore you will please
discontinue all of them until further nutce. We will pay
YOU whatever balance you may have in very short time
Very truly, Sc.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-09-06
DECLINATIoNs, &C.

The Split Ticket Conventions are unlucky.
In Windsor County, j. A. Pollard refuses to
have his name used in that way for Senator !;
and in Caledonia Hon. +. A. Cahoon OF Lyn-
don refuses to run for States Attorney.
And here is hard Que ior the late Union
State Convention. We had supposed the
Woodstock 4 Ase at least would have looked
kindly upon it but the fact is quite the re-
verse. The Age says it was "a mix and
gather EN-, tar on de heel sort Of Con-
vention" The Woodstock Standard is also
against the Convention, saying that it consist
ed of " few fossils, discontents, and demo-
Gratis"
Finally
Mr.. TRACY DEcLINEs.-The Bellows Falls
Times of August 80, announces that Andrew
Tracy declines the nomination Of the Union
Convention, and says that it was made with
out his knowledge or consent.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-09-06

NoRrHgRN TRAlroRs The Sandy TaHey
(Ky.,) Ado,cair is very pointed in its refer
ence TO those Northern men and newspapers
who are deyoting themselves to the interests
Of the rebel.. IL says
'1he most contemplate Aunkeyism of
which we have any knowledge, is found in the
Northern men and newspapers who oppose
the prosecution Of the war for the preserya-
tion Of the Union and the suppression # trea-
son and rebellion, We hate a traitor from
any quarter of the country. but we despise
Northern men who profess 70 be for the u
nion. and oppose the war on Constitutional
grounds such men are Vallandigham Of
Ohio and Ben Wood Of New York. profess
ing to be Union men, and yet its most danger
ons enemies. They arc Mortified because Lin
coin has violated the Constitution yet South
ern traitors have violated the same Consiitu-
ton, aud these men can only express sym
pathy' for them! From such Union men
may the Lord deliver us"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-09-06
STATE OF VERMONT.
BY HIS ExoBLLENoY, THE GOVERNOR,
A PROCLAMATION.

In Te.ponse TO the Proclamation Of tho President of
the United States, do hereby earnestly recommend
70 he people Of this Commonwealth the obscfvance II
The LAST THURSDAY OF SEPTEMBER next rs %
day NJ u HUMILIATION. FASTING AND PRAYER
Let recognize the hand Of God the present naion
al calamity aud dcpnrc before Hin our and our
uona sias, which have provoked Ills righteous juda-
mems Let us invoke, with deep oonttiion, His iuerci-
iul inierposuon, and humbly besecch Him 20 remove
from the nation His chasteniug rnd'fur the Lord will
not cast oh forever but though lie cause grief vet will
merccs."
With confident belief in HE hithhilness 70 those
Who call upon Him IN sincerity and truth, et unite IN
fervent suppcaons, that c will give wisdom and firm
ness and judgment 10 our NAtiunal Administration I;
that Tie will Eu forth with armies that lie will turn
away backward the hosts Of the wicked who have con-
spred against our government; that lie will restore
Us te blessings of peace, aud override the present
sangunaIy troubles 20 advance the Of truth aud
righteousness and thus pcrpctuate national exist
ence aud prosperity.
Given under my hand, aud the seal Of the State at ST.
Johnshury, this Twcnty-sixth day of August in the
year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and
sixty-one, and of The Independence of the United
States the eighty sixth.
ERAsrUs FAIRBANKS.
BY His Excelicncy the Governor,
GEuHgE A. MERHtLL,
Secretary Of CicH and Military dGairs.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-09-06

CAIRO, H., August 80.
flag Of truce from New Madrid arrived at
the camp at Birds Point this afternoon. the
object being 70 exchange prisoners. II is re-
ported that the rebels under jeff Thompson
and Hardee are falling back on New Madrid
WAsHiNGroS. Aug. 80.
Official dispatches from the East lndia'
state that orders have been received for the
immediate return Of our squadron. One ship
will be left there, aud also on tho coasts OF
Africa ard Brazil
Flag officer Inman has communicated from
the African squadron that the rebels have
been sending circulars 20 naval officers OF
southern birth holding out inducements to
leave the Federal service and join that Of tho
rebels with equal rank. First Lieut.. Tatnal.
Of the marines. had received one Of these doc
uments.
Tho government employees have received
one-sixth Of their present months salary 10
treasury notes and the remainder in specie
Private parties have been exhibiting 10
prominent officials and offering TO supply the
army with Prussisn pesdle guns
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-09-06

FAYErTE, Mo, Aug ",
Apprehension being felt that the branch
of the State Bank here might be robbed, the
cashier yesterday sent the specie. about $780,
900. TO Allen depot on the North Missouri
railroad for transportation to St. Louis. There
the money was seized by party OF 70 seees.
sionists. led by Capt Poindexter, and carried
off Whittier it will be recovered or not 10
unknown.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-09-06

tLARkSBURG, aug oVs
The battle of Cross Roads was a mere
skirmish. Col. Tyler was posted Northwest
Of Summersville with his regiment in two
divisions. The rebels got between them,
nanking Col. Tyler, who retired with loss
Of only ! 5 men. Maj Casment. with the 9th
er subdivision numbering 400, arrived at
Charleston yesterday. Gen Robt. Schenck
is ordered to service in the department. OF
Ohtn
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-10-12
Democratic Genorals.

As the abolition sheets are laborins very
hard to create the impression that IL.
Democrats are acting in bad faith toWaGI
the government, i! .may not be amia. G,
give the public a list o. the general officer
of the army who are and were members OF
the Democratic party viz: Major Gener-
als-George b. Mcclellan, John A Dix,
Benjamin +. Butler, and Robert Pater.
son. Brigadier Generals YIN. J. Ros,
cncrans, Frederick w. Lander, Isaac j.
Stephens, Andrew Porter, George Cad,
wallader, Daniel Il. Sickles, Burnside,
Hcintzlcman, Hunter, Franklin, Lyon,
Mcdowell, Blenker, Robert Anderson,
Prentiss, Morris, Smitte, Sturgis, Swceny,
Wright, and host of others, whose names
we are unable to call to mind From the
above list, it will be seen that fully two
thirds of the general officers are members
Of the Democratic party, while fully three
fourths Of the rank and file of the army
belong to the same party. Many of the
above were warm supporters of John c.
breckenridge for the Presidency. Gen.
Isaac }. Stevens, reputcd to be the best
military man and the most scientific officer
in the army, was chairman of the Nation.
al Breckinridge Committee, Gen. f. W.
Lander, so renewed for his personal bra,
very, stumpcd the whole State Of Califor,
MIA last fall for Breckinridge. And these
are the men who are branded as traitors
by the advocates of fusion.-Star Of tho
Noyth.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-10-12

RUDE, IF NOT REBELLIoUs.-The Chi
cago Post, very decided war paper, in
noticing the subject of" treasonable" news.
papers, makes the very pertinent inquiry,
why no grand jury of the loyal city of
Boston has taken the official notice of a
newspaper there, called the Liberator,
which ever since the commencement of the
war, has kept displayed at the head of its
columns, the traitorous and infamous sem
timent, $50 uncivil to the President and
Cabinet, too,) Tile Constitution Of the
United States is a league wiM Hell and a
c0venaut uitb tie DevHm