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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1861-08-27

BENNINGTON CoUxTY.--.Hessrs Editors -
Many tax payers and persons interested in the
prosperity Of this part Of the State were glad to
sec from advertisement in your last issue, that
the question of establishing the public business Of
this County at some common centre, was to be
presented at the next session of the Legislature in
Montpelier.
The present arrangement Of half shires is in
convenient, expensive and yexatious. An en-.
lightened policy has abolished them in every 9TH
err County in the State 10 those who travel by
the Rail Road the Court Houses are now incon-
venienily situated, and the expense in time and
money in reaching them from the nearest Rail
Road station is about the same that would be ne
CURED "a going from either station to Arlingt0n,
or SALISBURY, or North Bennington, Iteeriain-
" needs no argument to show that the geograph-
ical centre of a County can be reached, twice a
year, by private conveyance with more ease thln
the extremes of the County, each alternate six
months. II the question could be presented To-
day as an original one il would have but one side
And i'll could ever he Invested Of local and pri-
yale interests, there would be but one voice in
the County, and that would be in favor of con-
yenient centre, which would prevent delays and
postponements in suits, economist the time aud
expenses Of the officers Of the courts, parties and
witnesses, and materially reduce the current ex-
penses Of the County. II matters little whether
the centre be SALISBURY or Arlington. In these
times of business depression and augmented tax
alton for the support of the General Government,
in putting down treason and rebellion, economy
will be necessary. Ifthere are any valid reasons
against the proposed change let them be fully stat
ed to the people Of the County. Let us have a
fair and candid discussion Of the whole question
IT. .r#asa. -frr rHg A. n O.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1861-08-27

The subscription % lhe proposed bali
million rcliei tHnd FIR soldiers families II
New York city, has reached the ameuni q
S2g6, 900. Tho committee Is nov pay.
ing oai $1,000 per day
Another NEWSPAPER OrpIcY MoB.
nEp-CoNgRrssMAN ELrcr BuGNrp II
ErfIGF.-E aston, Ia, Aug IS. The Of.
lice Of the Ssaiiaei newspaper. which has
been advocating peace and compromise.
was Quilted tonight hy a mob Col. John.
son. Congressman elect. was burned IN a.
igy, and made 20 show his colors. In.
tense excitement prevails.
The uiouists and seccssiouist. 81 Pet.
us county Mo-, have met IN conference
and agreed 70 cessation Of hosiities,
each party 10 disband, except such a are
in the SER, ice Of the United States.
BY a collision on the Mississippi river.
"a cage containing Dan Rice's trained
rlinoceros was knocked overheard. aad
Tie animal, valued AZ $4,000, was drow-
ned.
IL was the son of the late congressman
Boteler of Nerginia, who was fatally woun-
ded at Bulls Run. The father is under
arrest at the headquarters Of Gen. Banks,
charged with reasonable conduct.
Major General Butler has been author.
lied 10 raise a division OF five thousand
men in Massachusetts, and is to be grant.
cd leave Of absence 10 superintend in
person the organization Of the division
Gen. Butler will have full power to thor
oughly appoint the new division. provd.
ing il does not cost more in Massachusetts
than il would cost elsewhere.
ANECboTE or VALLANpIGHAM- Pre-
vious The attack on Sumpter the noiori-
Gus diIt.eater of Ohio made boast that
the first regiment that left Ohio to fight
the South would have TO pass over his
dead body. Ii so happened that the lst
Ohio regiment went from his district, and
marched past his house. When close up
on il the regiment halted and the Colonel
said ''You are now TO pass the dead body
Of Vallandigham; let every man hold on
to his----nose" which they did till all
had passed.
TRATToRs.-The New York Hralfs
Washington correspondent gives a table OF
the number Of traitors now in the different
departments at Washington, and adds that
the statements "will be borne out, and more
than borne out, to the minutest figure, by
the report Of the Potter Committee, which
will soon be published, and which show an
amount Of secession treason in Washington
which has hitherto been suffered TO 60 un.
rebuked, that will be perfectly staggering
to all Union men," The following are the
figures:
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1861-08-27
OUR TRUE POSITION.

The disaster a; Bulls Run and the
course Of recent events in Missouri have
aroused the people Of the North TO a re-
aliza.ion Of the magnitude Of the present
contest. To suppress The rebellion il will
be necessary 10 call out the entire resour-
ccs Of the North in earnest and determ-
ined action. The war must become the
all-cngrossing subject Of the thoughts, the
hopes. the prayers and the labors Of the
people. Every citizen must constantly
pu, to himself the questions, Am ! doing
everything that ] can i there no fur
Their sacrifice for me to make for my coun-
Try We esnnos forget that our national
existence and our dearest hopes are all in
volved IN the solution Of the mighty prob
lem before us. We are engaged ia a
struggle in which the ds,iiaies o: The
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1861-08-27

Mr.. j. J. Bailey has been appointed by
Capt Weston agent TO superintend the
target shooting in Rutland of such persons
as wish to enlist into the Vermont Com
pany of Sharp-Shooters. Until the arri-
val of Capt. Weston in this place, trials Of
shooting will be had at the usual place, on
each week day, commencing at 10 A. NJ,
and continuing until dark.--Rmldnd Her
aid, Aug. 26h.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1861-08-27

This correspondent says in conclusion {;
81 give you these facts with no eaptious
spirit Of fault finding with the administra-
ton, but with the hope the investigations
Of the Potter Committee viii inaugurate a
new order Of things, and that the admins
tration from this time hencelorth viii 20
forward with the single purpose Of not on
ly crushing treason open and ayowed and
in aims against the government, but OF
crushing it at its fountain head--the CAPT
tai of the nation. A few of the many trail
tors at Washington singnally punished
would, in my opinion, be equal TO a signal
victory on the battle field"
CLosNG THE PoRrs BY PRocLANA-
TIoN.--The telegraph reports that the
Secretary Of the Navy is in favor Of i'm
mcdiately closing by proclamation all the
rebel ports. Ii occurs to US that it is a
matter Of very little consequence whether
this is done or not, unless the proclama-
ton is issued from on board of men-ot-war
stationed off each point and at short inter
walls along the coast.
We earnestly hope that the government
will not commit the error of trusting n
single point in any controversy or difficult
~ which may arise, TO its theoretical right
10 close IFS own ports. If that right is as
clear as the day, it is not safe TO depend
upon it in such a matter, or to trust TO any
argument less convincing than blockad-
ing fleet. If we have an effective block
ade, we know the ground on which we
tread, and what we have to expect. II
the matter is rested upon any claim Of
right, that may be denied and discussion
may prove synonymous with defeat
Boston Adrertiser.
JosEPH HoLT-ln case Mr.. Cameron
should retire from the calinet,the general
voice seems 10 name Hon. Joseph Holt as
his proper successor. ii would be not n
little remarkable if Mr.. Holt, who has al
ready twice received place 10 the cabinet
on other than political grounds, should n
third time be called upon by his country.
This time too the call is in such terms and
under such circumstances that TO have
lived TO receive il is sufficient rewared
for the widest ambition.
Coop ADyIcE.-The Washington cor
respondent Of the New York Evening
Post gives the following good advice to
the readers Of special Dispatcher
The public will do well to be on IFS
guard against false reports respecting the
conduct Of foreign governments and for
eign ministers here. The story Of sharp
passage between Lord Lyons and Mr..
Seward, was made out Of nothing, and the
pretended sayings Of Prince Napoleon, or
any Of bis suite after their visit to Manas-
sas Junction are incorrect II is sutIi-
eient reply TO all such stories that Lord
Lyons i a gentleman and Prince Napo-
leon a man Of honor. Keep probability
in view, and the public will know where
10 draw the line. or nliai Washington
ncws 70 reject and shat % believe.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1861-08-27
State and other Items.

FOURTH VERMONT REGlMENT.-Ihe
following appointments have been made
by the Governor for the 4h Regiment.
L. II, Stoughton, Bellows Falls, Colon
ell; II. n. Worthen, Bradford, Lieut.. Colo
mel; J. Halsey Cushman, Bennington,
Quarter Master; DIR. Samuel j. Allen,
Hartford. Surgeon Dr. Willard A. Child,
Castleton, Assistant Surgeon.
L. & I. Fairbanks & Co. Cf St Johns
bury have secured large contract for the
manufacture Of harness irons for artillery
use for the government, and they are en-
ploying their whole force in getting out
the work.
r. ]. Richardson, teller Of the Vermont
Bank at Montpelier has been ordered to
The navy yard at Brooklyn, for examina-
ton in reference to the post of assistant
paymaster in the navy.
Capt. L. A. Todd of Brattleboro, of the
I'd Regiment Vermont Volunteers, has
nearly recovered from the wound received
in the battle of Bulls Run, and will return
to active service next week.
FIRE IN HUNTINGToN.-A barn be-
longing to Mr.. Wilson Phillips in Hunt
ngton was burned on Monday evening
last. The Larn was filed with hay and
was fred by some children carelessly
playing with matches. No insurance.
Over sixty men have already been en-
listed by Il. b. Sawyer,.of Hydepark, for
the fourth Observation-Disclosures.
We learn that on Monday night, the
10Th inst, fellow stole from the Hotel Of
j. X. Hyde of Sudbury, watch valued at
Sl20, and $50 in cash. The thief is in
custody.
The New VERMONT REGIMENTs.--Two
regiments, the fourth and fifth, are TO be
mustered as soon as possible. 1t will be
seen by the order Of the War Department,
published to-day, that reinforcements are
wanted at once. Gov. Fairbanks has al
ready prepared to arm the new regiments
with the very best weapons to be had.
Enfield rifles have been purchased to
supersede the smooth bore muskets Of the
"a regiment. nc III dirp VIII nav Iii
field rifles, already purchased and the
9th will have the Springfield Minnie ri
fes Of the LIST regiments. We observe
that New Hampshire also has raised her
quota Of men to five regiments. Vermont
was a little ahead Of New Hampshire in
getting off the first regiment. Green
Mountain Boys! put yourselves 10 the top
Of your mettle and keep out Of the way Of
Molly Stark. A little ahead boys.
- Hatchmai & Journal.
II is estimated that ninety five thousand
new troops viii be at the national capital
by the middle OF next week. Forward to
Washington
GEx. ANDERsoS's DEPARTMENT
Kentucky and Tennessee have been con-
stituted the Department Of the Cumber-
land, under the command Of Gen. Robert
Anderson.
DEATH OF DR. DANA or BRANDON
We learn that Hon. A. G. Dana, NJ. d.,
died at his residence in Brandon, on Tues
day last.-Rmland Herald.
REsIGNED.-We see il stated that Lieut.
John Howe, OF the Castleton company,
Second Vermont Regiment, has resigned.
Tie New York Herald says there are
now l4S known seeessionists and rs sus-
pecied persons in office at Washington
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1861-08-27

Bio BALLooNISe!--Last Saturday evening,
the bran new EQUINOX balloon made its first as
cent from Manchester, amidst the frcnzicd cheers
Of soldiers, citizens, and the public generally.
This amazing Air-Bubble was constructed BY
Doctor 4. W. Brown. Of New York II was Is
feet long, 81 feet in diameter, and was formed Of
different colored tissue paper. As soon as it was
released from ierre frma it took a south easterly
course, and rose to the height Of 5000 feet. II
came down east Of the Green Mountains We
subjoin Letter from our special Reporter, who
accompanied Doctor Brown IN his Krial voyage:
EDIroRs MANCHESTER consolidating been
specially commanded by you to accompany DR..
Brown 10 the skies, proceed to give an account
Of the sky-larking We left the front Of the
Equinox House at half past six P. NJ. In the
words Of Tom Moore, -" We took fight to HeaY-
en- that night, and lef the ladies Of Manchester
behind u.s. That was the painful part Of the
affair. cousolei myself with the hope that in
the sky might meet with some CHER angels-but
didn't We had not gone far, when my hair
caught FIRE, and became light-headed, a fact
which vii account foF the air-am scsre-um style
Of this letter Like other gentlemen Of the
press, hare imbibed soms--but never was 50
higs hefcre hsld ca tightly. though not al all
fight The effect on looking down from cur lofty
position vas curious. can best describe !, By
saving that Il sas SO eff-orfy ISL sensation pr.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1861-08-27
NOTICE.

To those Of our subscribers who receiv-
ed the Journal a day later than usual
last week, we desire to say, by way Of ex-
euse, that our last weeks edition reached
the number of t'genty-tsoo hundred, and it
was impossible to get them out on time
We shall delay the next issue of the
JOURNAL till Wednesday the 4th prox.,
in order to give our readers the election
returns. We ask the several town Com
miitees TO forward us the full returns in
their towns so that they may reach us,
~ithoa fail, Tuesday night.
We give this week list Of market
prices in Manchester, which we shall con-
tinue in future issues.
We trust our friends and correspondents
will not fail TO send US every item of local
news, which may be of interest 10 our
readers.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1861-08-27

STATE FAIR.-The eleventhannual fair
of the Vermont State Agricultural Society
viii be held at Rutland, on Tuesday, We'd
nesday, Thursday, and Friday, the 10Th,
18th, 18th, and 18th, Of September next.
The premium list, rules, and regulations
have been neatly printed in pamphlet form
by L. j. McIndoe ofWindsor. Their pub
LEGATION has been delayed by the all-absorb-
ing interest felt in the war, and the exer-
tons rendered necessary on the part of its
President, in organizing our regiments and
putting them into the field. We under
stand It is the intention of the managers Of
the society to make efficient exertions TO
have this coming fair interesting and attrac-
tive. Swecpstake premiums are offered
for the first time by the society-S50 for
the best stallion, and s25 each for the best
bull and the best buck. The other prem
iums are materially different from those
Of last year.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1861-08-27

wnrld are 10 h. decided and ihe sooner
wc exchange, a. = people. the habiis and
deucanos of peace Cor ghose ef war. he
sooner ps hal Gna our.elxes ia rcadincss
to srn1er more caectual asl 10 the great
events whsch ere about 10 iranspire.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1861-08-27

The thirty-sccond anhGal meeting of
the American Institute of Instruction COM
menced in BraitIeboro on Wednesday, and
continued till Friday night The attend
ance was large, and among those present
we're distinguished educators from nearly all
the Northern States. The exercises con-
sisted Of discussions Oh educational topics,
and addresses from teachers and professors.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1861-08-27

Brvsn ssaHel he rresies; sliil au5 eaarase q
piiatlng ihe naleoa. sss proved Bis iailahis ae-
aasintaDoe with Gaa he was vilsy also. Sad
be. g Tbs BslIeoa i PcSssus, bat can tame
&. fsr kpsw an about Rerry-aca air We
came dows 70 slls world, much faster than ssne
f,lks come dean Is DE world and Tia, i an |
know about IL JoHx GousrouHA,
Special Reporter.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1861-08-27

TnE THREE MONTHS MEg.-~-The
Washington correspondent Of the New
York Evening Post says that nearly two
months ago the best Of evidence was laid
before the War Department that the plan
Of Jefferson Davis was to wait for the with
drawal Of the seseniy-fye thousand three
months men, and then, before new recruits
could take their places 10 strike AT the
weakest point This was the plan Of Me-
Culloeh in Missouri; and he thus managed
to accumulate three times our force near
Springfield. For several days 10 come he
viii outnumbcr our forces opposed 10 him,
but the tide il rapidly turning, and BY De-
,ober, the rebels will be outnumbered 81
every point. This, at least, i The opin-
ion o. our brsl military authorities.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1861-08-27

AT the State Convention held at Mont.
pelier, on the oath inst, the following nom
nations were made: For Governor, AN.
DREW TRAcY, of Woodstock Lieut.. Gov
LEVI UNDERWOOD, of Burlington Treas.
urer, J. L. THURsToN, Of Montpelier.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1861-08-27

ssrnArn EvrNtxG SoN0s DURING this sea-
son. there have bcch some delightful sabbath
evenings IN ihe paslor u the Equinox House
And. after "ihe cares q the week are gene past
how pleasant to Sit ca a Sunday evening, aud
listen to hymns beautifully sung ~ children.
Their voices. 80 angelic, remind enc II The music
q the skies. We have never spent mere profta-
bic times than, when. with hne player on the
piano. and crowd II Children round her, SIC
sat, as Shelley says, thisiing yet for more
melody. Not Gully do ihe children sing. but the
others join heart aud voice ia the glorious hymns
Of Bishop, kenn aud Heberi-of Cowpcr, Isaac
Waits, Charles Wesley. Byland, Parsons (vho
wrote the finest hymn in all chronological hisio-
ry,) and the host Of the other sweet singers Of
Israel.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1861-08-27

Firm REGIMExT.--We learn that l..
A. Grant, Of Bellows Pals, is appointed
Major OF the 9Th Regiment VT Volunteers,
DR.. William p. Russell, Of Middlebury,
Surgeon, and DR.. Henry G. Shaw, Of
waiis6eld, Assistant Surgeon.-RutiaRd
Hsral9
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1861-08-27

APPomTMEST.--llon.M NJ. dawley has been APP
pointed by the Governor, Agent for the town of
Manchester, under the provisions Of the act Of
the Legislature passed at the extra session, pro-
yiding for the families Of citizens Of Vermont,
mustered into the service of The United States.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1861-08-27

An EGG-srRAoRDiNARY EdG.--We have now
in our Office q monster egg, measuring l-2 in
ches one way, and Ia the other. 1t was laid
by hen belonging to George Barnard, Esq, Of
Dorset, W., and is the finest specimen Of a hens
egg we have ever known.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1861-08-27

The cost Of conveying regiment, With
all ils appurtenances. horses, wagons, and
baggage, from Boston 70 Washington y
about $1,000 certainly not an cxtraSa-
gaai Tvire.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1861-08-27

A DESERVED CoNruNEST.-Th confermcnt &C
the degree q Doctor Of Divinity at the late Com.
mencsment of Alllebury College, upon cur es-
teemed townsman Rev j. D. Wiekham, was
just tribute 10 his accomplished scholarship and
exemplary conduct Few men ia the State have
done more than Mr.. W. for the advancement Of
the cause Of education and morality.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1861-08-27

CENTENNIAL Town FESTIVITIES. Pawlet cele-
braied her one hundredth birthday on Monday,
the 2Gth inst. Poultney is TO do likewise Sept.
Dist.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1861-08-27
STATE TICKET

STATE TtthLI
Far 4orsTper.
FREDERICK HoLBRo0K. og Branleloyo.
F0r Lieutenant Governor,
LEVI UNDERWOOD. n Baruagoa
For Treasurer,
JOHN D. PAGE. II Ruilanl
COUNTY TICKET.
For gensiou,
EMS. MORGAN, u PowBsli
AUGUSTUS g. CLARK, q Manchester
For sheriff,
ANs0N BUCK, II Arlington
For States Attorney,
NIB. HALL. Of Bennington.
For Assistant Judges,
MARTIN MATTIsoN, q Salisbury
AMOm BENSON, q LandgroTe
For Nigh Bailia.
AUSTIN Il. GRAHAM, II Ninhall
FOR Judges q Probate,
JAMES Il. MEACHAM, u Bennington, for ia
District d Bennington.
HARVEY X. FOWLER. o. Manchester, for sh
District Of Manchester
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1861-08-27

A IIoP AND FINE HoP-roRrUNTY.- This
TUESDAY EVENING" there will be a Hop at the
Equinox House. II win be considered Fancy
Dress Ball, but let II be distinctly understood
that every lady and gentlemen may suit their
own faacics as to costume.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-09-12

fDnxFTNG.--6ev@al Of tho most influen.
tial papers in The east and nest. are urging
the Government to resort to drafting to
raise the number of troops wanted. We
think ourself it should be done. The
Democrat Of this place. which knows. Of
course. whereof it sffirms. says the rebels
have larger army than we have. II this
be so. the Government should resort to a
dfah Immediately. The rebels have done
this thing and it is said an immense num-
Der. 100000. are encamped in sight OF
Washington. while we have scarcely 10O.-
900.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-09-12


ANOTHER CoNraxY GoxE FROM Mar
sHALh.--0n Tuesday afternoon Capt. Con.
fer's company. numbering between forty
end ifsy fine looking men. left here on the
cars for Laporte, intending to go to camp
Jackson Capt. Confer. we understand.
has considerable military experience. hav-
ing served his country in the Mexican war.
and win doubtless prove an able and gal
liant leader. Second Lieut.. Korp. was one
Of the three months volunteers. in Co. l.
9th Rey't. We could not ascertain she
name Of the LIST Lieut. This company has
tenu recruited in the northern part Of this
county When IL Is filIei mp we Will en-
,ieavor to .btain list Of the officers and
men for publication. and also Of Capt. Ca
sey's and Capt. Johnson's companies.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-09-12
Election Notice.
STATE OF INDIANA.l.

M.nsnALL Cousrr, Is.
I. HEZEKIAH r. PERSHINC, Clerk Of the
Circuit Court. in and for said County. do hereby
certify that 1t Annual Election 70 be held ct che
usual places for holding elections in said County,
on the second Taesisy, the eighth day of October,
1861, persons 10 ill the following Offices are 10 be
voted for BY the voters thereof. to-wt: Recorder,
Coroner. Commissioner and one Surveyor for said
County; also, Ole Justice of he Peace for Center
townships one Justice Of the Peace for German
townships one Justice Of the Peace for Polk town
ship, and one Justice OF the Peace for Bourbon
township
Witness my hand and seal of said Court,
L. s. affixed at my Office in Plymouth, this 10Th
day Of September, 1861.
II. X. PERSHING. Clerk NJ C. C.