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The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-08-05
The " No.Party Convention.

This Convention met at the Village Hall as
per call, and was called to order by j. W. Ellis.
On motion, Lewis Chamberlin of Plainfeld
was chosen President, and Adams Kellogg Sec
rotary.
The call for the Convention was then read by
the Chairman, and Charles Dewey, George
Nichols, E.,E. French, Gilman Huntley and s.
Is. Colby, appointed Il Committee on Resou
tons.
On motion voted that a Committee of TWO
from each town be appointed to make non1na-
tons for County officers, and to confer with any
other Conventions in regard denominations, &C.
Adjourned till afternoon,
AFTERNOON.
The Convention was ably addressed by Add
son Peck, w. q. Ferrin, l.. L. Durant, and
others.
The Committee on Nominations made the
following report, which was accepted and adop-
The ticket is the same as thai nominated by
the Republicans The County Committee con-
sists of Geo. Nichols, j II. Thurston, Lewis
Chamberlin, II. X. Slayton E. E. French, ILL.,
Durant, and e. Dling ham
The Committee on resolutions submitted the
following Report.
Whereas, A gigantic rebellion exists in the
Southern portion of the United States, against
the constituted Government of the Country; and
whereas, such rebellion, without any justiiabIe
cause or plausible pretext, aims to overthrow
the system handed down to US from the Revolu-
tlonary fathers, and set up in its place over
large part of our common Country new and
hostile system therefore without surrendering
or abandoning our previous political principles
or opinions we do.
Resoloc, That in this turning point in the
tim Is 1pStipv tho ;v, 1,,tr Of
every citizen, without distinction of party or
creed, to uphold the permanent authority of
the Constitution and Laws Of the United State
against all opposcrs, and in every part of the
Country.
Shat We earnestly protest against any cOmpro-
mise with treason in any form, and against any
suspension OF the vigorous exercise of the pow
ers OF the Government in restoring the complete
and undlsputed sway of our Constitutional ru-
lers and the laws in every part of the land,
until that end is reached, and the folly and in
tatution ofrebellion in free Government for
ever put to rest.
And we further Resolve, that i'll view of the
Importance OF concentrating and inviting all
friends OF good Government into one unbroken
front TOR defence, we recommend that in select
ing candidates for public Office and trust all
party preferences be disregarded, and reference
be had only to the ,celfarc safety and honor of
our distracted country.
The report Of the Committee on Resolutions
was taken up and adopted The following res
oluton was then unanimously adopted
Resolced, That the thanks Of this Convention
arc hereby rendered to the Hon. Calvin Fuller
ton for the magnanmity shown by him in de-
clining to accept the nomination for Senator for
this County, thereby making self-sacrifce for
the just purpose of the union of all loyal men
in the ensuing election.
The Convention adjourned. sine die.
LEWIS CHAMBERLAIN Pres
ADAMS kELLoG, Sec.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-08-05

The members Of Congress have been paid their
last month s salary within fifty dollars in gold
and two hundred and fifty dollars in the 2 years
per cent treasury notes. -.
The employees in the other department Of the
government are hereafter to be paid in the same
description of paper.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-08-05

1t now appears that the flag of truce sent to
recover the body of Col. Cameron, was refused
because the communication accompanying it was
objected "To whom it may concern and not to
the Commander-n- Chief of the Rebels. If 9th
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-08-05
GREEN MOUNTAIN FREEMAN, AUGUST 6, 1861

time or paper to argue the matter after judg-
ment. 1t hasn't at all, however, changed our
opinion in respect to the Importance and value
of Republican principles, and we shall still adj
here to and advocate them as heretofore.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-08-05

la compliance with the above request of His
Excellency, meeting of the Board of Medical
Examiners will be holden at Bellows Falls, on
Thursday afternoon, August 18th, 1861.
SAMUEL W. THAYER, JR., M. D.
Chairman of the Board
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-08-05
Lamoille County Convention.

The Republicans of Lamoille County are in
vited to meet in Convention at Hydepark, on
Thursday, August 18th, at 10 O'Clock A. M.
for the purpose of nominating candidates fol
County Officers, and doing such other business
as may be deemed advisable.
l.. D. NEWTON, Republican
G. W. HENDEE, Co.
g.. S. PARKE, Committee.
Johnson, July 20, 1861.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-08-05

The bill to confscate property, used for in,
surrec,iopary purposes, which had before passed
Il Senate, was passed by the House Saturday.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-08-05

The two Houses of Congress have fixed upon
Tuesday the 9th inst, for final adjournment.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-08-05

HAVING CHOSEN OUR CAUSE WITHOUT GUILE
AND WITH PURE MOTIVES, LET Us RENEW OUR
TRUST IN GOD AND GO FORWARD WITHOUT FEA
AND WITH MANLY HEARTS.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-08-05

Harris is reelected Governor of tennessee.
Drafting has commenced in Virginia. 20,ooo
are wanted.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-08-05

In making the report Mr.. Durant stated that
the Committee at first nomins ted Hon. Calvin
Fullerton for Senator, bn, that he declined. and
Mr. Dillingham; was then put upon the ticket.
The national Republican., 1861-07-17
BY TELEGRAPH.

Harrisburg, Jaty l6.-Colonel Biddle, com.
manding the Pennsylvania reserve, lately en-.
camped at Cumberland, occupied New Creek
Bridge, Maryland, on Sunday, by order OF Major
General Mcclellan.
Colonel Kane, of the same brigade, occupied
Piedmont, and Captain Erwin took post at New
Creek Village. The enemy precipitately retired
upon the approach Of our forces. Captain Tay.
lor's company pursued and captured the enc.
mys wagon and field plunder.
On Monday morning the enemy attacked
Captain Ervins position, but was vigorously
repulsed, leaving two men dead and carrying
away some wounded. There was no loss on onr
side.
The national Republican., 1861-07-17
WAR ITEMS.

We have advices from the scene of Col Sic,
gels battle up to the llth, Ben. Mccullough
was in the light with bis Arkansas troops.
Gov. Jackson and Gen. Price were present,
but took no active part. Gen. Rains's son was
killed. The rebel list of dead will be between
six and seven hundred. A detachment of one
hundred of siegels troops left at Neosho had
been captured. The State officers wanted
them shot, to which Mccullough would not
agree. There had been no second battle.
Preparations were being made for movement.
TIE REGULAR MEN.oF.W following
table shows the number Of regular men.of:war
now employed in the blockading service, with
the number Of guns and men on board each
vessel, and the tonnage;
The national Republican., 1861-07-17

A NEW Amy TRuNK.-Au invention has re-
Gently been patented, and the article Ia now on
sale here, which promises to be of great use to
army officers, for whose special benefit it was
got up.
1t consists OF new army trunk, adapted to
camp life, and comprising within itaef ample
space for clothes or any other articles required,
and so constructed as TO be transformed into
comfortable couch, lounge, or seat, with mus
Quito net attached, or an oil-cloth covering, If
necessary, 10 shed rain. Thus It combines with
in itself an officers whole requirements and muet
contribute very greatly to his health, comfort,
and convenience II can be put up or taken
down In two minutes with ease When closed,
makes compact, mediun-sised trunk, capable
of standing any wear and tear. Can be sent for
ward in advance Of the tents, and, being water
proof forms tent Of itself, impervious to rain,
when no other Is at hand 1t Is the most useful
sPpendsgs for q campaign that we have seen,
and the possession Of one ought to be a sine qua
non with every officer The advertisement of the
agent will be found In another columu
July l3-lw
The national Republican., 1861-07-17
ADVANCE ON rAIRFAX COURT HOUSE
DETAILS OF THE MARCH.


The various regiments over the rrer, with u
few exceptions, struck their tenis yeGterday
afternoon, aud took up tbs line OF march, with
those that left the city, for Fairfax Court House,
where they expected to 'ncamr last night.
The various roads leading thereto from the Po.
tonsc were, in consequence, greatly enlvened
during the entire day. The following are the,
routes observed by The Respective columns on
their march thitherward: ."
On the road just beyond Arlington Heights,
leading toward Fairfax Cou,t House, large
bodies of men were moving all the afternoon.
Among them were the sixty.ninth and eighth
New York and the New Jersey volunteers.
Early iu the morning the siege train was sent
out on the road, each gun drawn by ten horses,
followed by number Of wagons, containing
all the necessary implements and large quan-
tity of ammunition. n..y.. ..
The scence on the Columbia Turnpike Road
was unusually interesting during the brisk
movement Of the two Rhode Island regiments
over the road, one Of which regiments was COM
msnded by General Burnside, who, it is said,
was observed marching with his column on
foot Five hundred cavalry and mounted
battery preceded the line.
In this division were also SheIman's battery,
commanded by Capt, Ransom, and the West
Point battery, Capt. Griffin. '. 20
The Ellsworth Zouaves moved up the lines
Of the Orange and Alexandria railroad at an
early houron foot. Later in the day, two trains
loaded with soldiers moved over the same road
The brigade, under Col. Howard, consisting o.
Vermont regiment and the third, fourth, and
fifth Maine, broke camp in the afternoon
The brigade comprising the Michigan regi
ments, under Col. Wilcox, was also IN motion
Up to nightfall, We we're not app,ised of tht
movement Of the Ohio, Connecticut, aud secont
Maine regiments, posted near the extreme right
on the line adjacent to Fairfax Court. House
The third regiment of infantry, with three hun
dred marines from the barracks took up thei
line Of march, it is supposed, just in the rear o
the Rhode Island brigade.
The national Republican., 1861-07-17

nRS, LOCKWOOD L DARRELL are prepared
- to insert TEETH on VULCANlTE BASE
a new and improved mode. When made on this
plan, they are comfortable to wear, and much
ches.Ie: taan any other. Also, Teeth ipsoTted on
Gold Plate, and all dental operstans OF any kind
that may be desired. Office rooH, No &, in the
a1suus sRd aay SntL s,lsct fsL I5
The national Republican., 1861-07-17

With the exception Of the Grst Iowa regi,
nent, the men wete armed with riled muskea
The artillery of Gen. Lyon consisted of four
brass pieces---one IL and three 6.poupdera-
one 24.pound howitFer, and one iron e,pounder
Gen. Lyon maintained strict discipline among
his troops, and was becoming very popular with
the Missourianst Chicago Tribune, 1871
The national Republican., 1861-07-17
JOSEPH SHAFFIELD'S
bALTIM CONFECTIONERY,
Nv 36s SizM a., IetsSssn q and II sts,
WASHINGTON, D, @,

TlkESA CAKES every day Candies Of ali
J. Kinds; Wedding oakss, Fancy cakes, Pyrs-
mids OF sll kiEds and siass, Charlotte Russo,
Blanc Mage and Jslliss, made to order. PsI,
ties Suppeis, Bsils, kXeursionss Weddings, sni
utLsr entertainments, furnished On the most rea
ssuahie totms lee Cream and Wstsr Ices, 81 20
poi 2aian fsL l6-tW
The national Republican., 1861-07-17
CHIET Assn QuARrERMAsTEh's OFFICE,

WdShMgton, o. O., July 4, 1861.
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this
~ Office until IL NJ. on the l6Lh inst, to furnish
(20,0o0) twenty thousand bushels Of oats, to be
delivered at the railroad iapot or at G street
wharf, Washington. D, c., on or before 3Oth day
of July, 1851.
The oats 10 be received by weight at the rate
Of (a2) thirty.two pounds to the bushel, and to
be put up ln good substantial sacks of about two
bushels each, free Of additional cost to tho Gov.
ernment
Tho bids to be endorsed Proposals for Oats. /"
Good and sufficient security will be required for
the fulfiment of the contract
The Assistant Quartermastet reserves the right
to reject all bids that may be deemed too high
Payment to be made when all the oats are de-
delivered. D. H. RUCKFR,
july 6--ti Asst Quarteruiaster II. 8 A.
The national Republican., 1861-07-17
D0NNELLY'S UNION HOUSE
AND
WINE ROOMS,

44s rHiRTSENTa STREET, NEAR PHRs AvEVuS
WASHINGTON, d @
Choice Sleeping Apaitraenta. LJ tho Day.
Week, or Month
july A-8m
The national Republican., 1861-07-17
$25 Reward.

7 0ST near the National aul browns Hotel,
IL four Treasury Notes Of $50 of the follow ing
numbers 3s4, 3aa 396, and 2ss, endorsed by
Samuel Helm, D. A. G. s and dated July 3, 1861
The above reward will be given, ii returned TO
John Farley, Esq. l3s sIeet, first ward.
La
The national Republican., 1861-07-17

RuNoREp INDIAN TRoVRI1s ~ lkiiow
AEDlCINE.--On ths morning of July 4, Agent
Galbralth held council with the Indians, at
Yellow Medicine, and told them to sppea, at
four O'Clock that afternoon aud receive their
provisions. 1hey cspe at the hour, but none of
the chiefs, except "Staniing Buffalo" coude.
acePded to receive the proportion allotted tc
their several bands. The old can of the
Innktons, that the land ocded BY the treaty of
lsal belonged to them, was set up, and they
claimed anIuities for the last seven years. They
refused to receive anything, and every Ipdisa
who was not classed as soldier le,t tae ground.
One Of the soldiers who remained hred his gun,
pointing 1t parallel with the door OF the ware,
The national Republican., 1861-07-17

STOP AT THE right place, and buy your
~ Clothing, furnishing Goods Hats, and Caps,
at No. $50 SeS0ntA atreet, Opposite the Post
Office fab 2s-om
The national Republican., 1861-07-17

GENERAL LToN's ARNY---The following is
the force with which Gen, Lyon marched from
Boonyille, July Sd, in quest of Jackson
First regiment Miasouti Volunteers pas
Second regiment Missouri volunteers, six
companies go
Seventh regiment MissoUi, voldutetrs,
four companies 'G2
Pioneer detachment %
Artillery detachment l5
First regiment Iowa volunteers 96l
One company "a infantry, U. & A "A
One company I'd artillery, II. 8, A %
Fourth artillery recruits 93
General service i9
-
Inial 1.C
The national Republican., 1861-07-17

street and the avenue, threw O stone at the
driver Of an omnibus, who refused to take in
soldier, the omnibus being full. Lieut.. Bright
Immediately arrested him and took him before
Justice Clarb, at the gHardhouse, Who imposed
on him a hns.
IAREN DowN,--rhe portrait OF John Tyler,
which has so long hung In the rotunda Of the
Capitol, has been removed by order of the Su.
perintendent Of Public Buildings
kEdovEp.-James Wise, Of the District Of
Columbia, first class (Sl,2OO) clerk in the
Census Bureau has been removed
The locomotive and tender No. lG2, sunk in
tn, Potomac, near Alexandra, we're raised by
Messrs Hustled i Krqhl, submarine engineers,
No. 4 Broad street, New fo,k. The certif.
cate Of A. Carnegie, Esq, assistant manager of
military roads, speaks highly of their skill and
| energy, and recommends them 10 all parties
requiring similar work lt'
Delaware, says the Delaware Gazette, was
never more likely to reap 'bountitul harvest
than now. The hay in abundance has been
all saved, Much Of the wheat in Kent ans
Sussex is already down in New Castle it will
be harvested this week and next. The yield
is good while the prospect for 4 heavy crop Of
oats ia great. =.
The more prudent of Mr.. Mars secession
friends assert that he has gone TO Richn nond to
see about getting back that cargo of coffee
which the pirate Holins seized on the Chesa.
peake and carried into the Rappahannock, and
which is said to belong to one of bis clients o
Mr.. Wright, Of Rio de Janeiro resident in Bal
| timors.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1861-08-03
Estete or Augustus mograve.

DB virtue Of an order Of the Probate Court Of
ID King county, ". T., made at its July term,
Ieoi. notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, the
2,ih day Of August. will proceed to sell in Seat
tie. ". T., at Public Auction, to the highest bid.
der, the DoaatiOn Land Claim Of Augustus llo-
grave, situated ON the Duw amish river, I'VE miles
from Seattle. Said claim contains one hundred
and sixty acres Of land. over twenty-five Of which
IL in cultivation. There is also much other good
bottom land easily reclaimed. Any person desir-
ing good location for farming Or stock-growin9
would probably find il TO their advantage TO At
tend. Terms Of sale made known AT the sale.
Dated, Seattle, July 30, 1861.
3s:wi1 II. BUTLER, Administrator.
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MEDICAL TESTIMONY.

The following recommendation is from one of the
Oldest physicions in New London, Conn:
Messrs. A. b. l. d. SANps:--Gcntlemcn:-- Your
Sarsaparilla has been very extensively used In this
city and the neighboring towns, and so far as my
knowledge extends uniformly with success. In 4
great variety of diseases Of long standing, and Of
very distressing and dangerous character, which
have resisted long list Of remedial agents, II has
been uscd-in many Of them with complete sue-
cess, and in all with decided benefit. II IL regard
cd by the medical profession medicine Of grea
efficacy in numerous class Of diseases, such ~ ins
vetcrate constitutional complaints, when the eys.
tenn has been long disessed;n cases Of long stand.
ing; In obstinate diseases of the skim IN eneebicd
conditions of the system; in chronic absccsses At~
tended with protnsc discharges; diseases Of tAs
bones; obstinate ulcers chronic pulmonary afFec-
tions, enlarged glands and various other malaaies
connected with = depravcd state Of the system.
It's 10 usually followed with improvement Of ap.
petite and Digestion increase Of strength and hesh
better rests Mt night, the production Of Z more
healthy state Of mind, and complete restoration %
health. Truly you're, 91
wN. STERNE. Mn. ~
s Prepared and sold by A. 3. + D. SANDS, vhole-
sale druggists 100 FULTON street, corner Of William,
New York. axes So 81
For sale BY n. Jonssos = Co., snd REpxoros
Co., San Francisco; TIcE Corsix, Narysvilie,
R. n. NcDoxALD Co., Sacramento; and drug
gsts geneferally.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1861-08-03

(Continued from the Fosesr and De~oevat Of Nay
3ist, 1861.
TEnRiroRy o. wAsnIxerox,
County Of Thurston.
In the District Court Of the Second Judicial Dis
trict.
A. n. 4. Blanchet
Fred. A. Clarke and George y. Clarke.
TO GEORGE d. CLARKE:
YOu are hereby notified that 4. ". \. Blanchet
has filed q complaint against you and Fred. A.
Clarke in said court, which will come on 10 be
heard al the first term Of the court, which shall
commence more than three months after the 18th
day Of April, 1861. and unless you appear at said
term and answer, the same will be taken as con-
frsscd, and the prayer thereof granted. The OBJ
jet and prayer Of said complaint is to. obtain
Judgment against you for the principal and inter-
est Of two promissory notes made by you and said
Fred. \. Clarke to the plaintiff at Cowlitz, Lewis
county, on the 9Th day Of July, 1859. amounting
in the whole TO the sum Of seven hundred and
sixty-6ve dollars and two cents, together with the
interest accruing, and the costs Of this suit.
HENRY u. NcGILL,
Attorney for Plaintiff
Olympia. April C, 1861. 3l:i2w
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tcnts from The various Hospitals have procured
the celebrated Asti- Rkewmatie Cordial and NssltA
Rsi'rasise, Manufactured By DR. ApoLPnus, Of
San Francisco, and in the use Of which every In.
dIviduai has found . speedy and permanent cure
amongst the thousaads II Pessoas who have uscd
this invaluable rsnsAy wishia The last few months,
every one Of thsa have sxpssienesd the most ben
nc'al results. The immense sale Of this NssiA
R..'oratre Is indlsputable proof Of it, SUI erior
emcacy. Thoes whe have suffered worse than
death from Rheumatic paiss, experisscs speedy
aud edectual relief ftoa 10 use, cad arc daily
sending their gratsial acknowledgements 70 The
eaterprsine aad seisatiAe proprietor" For sale
a. Wholesale aud retail By ba, u. ApoLpsrs, snd
BY RrDpiSoros I Co., Agents,
San Frs,~is-o. March 1861 an.w3.
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A Card.

r WILL leave for the Atlantic States, on or
about the LIST Of September next. During my
sojourn will be prepared to attend to all BUSH
ness entrusted to my care with promptncss and
dispatch.
Those having War Scrip, or bonds for such, can
have them converted into cash, payable at New
York, San Francisco or Olympia Charges mod
crate and to suit the times.
For further particulars inquire Of
A. FRANKEL,
At the store of Lightncr l. Frankel.
Olympia, July 81, 1861. 37:tf
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1861-08-03
NOTICE.

TTVHrS is to notify all whom it may concern that
application will be made on behalf Of the
heirs at law, to the Register and Receiver Of the
Land Office at Olympia, on Monday, the 18th day
Of July next, for certificate Of title to the dona-
ton claim of William Holmes, deceased, late Of
Lewis county, Washington Territory.
A. N. POE,
Attorney for the Heirs At Law.
Olympia W. r.. June ~. 1861. s?ws
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1861-08-03

MAJ Mr.. Dallas, Ex-Minister to Eng
land, in All address at Philadelphia, said:
"Come veal or come woe, ! shall stand
unaltelably by the flag of the American
Union, the whole Union and the Union
forever"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1861-08-03

IMMIGRATI0N.-We sec it stated that
seventeen hundred wagons are Ell route
for this coast.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1861-08-03
1.-THE Water-Cure Journal and Herald of
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