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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-05-17
THE WAY THEY TREAT VERMONTERS
IN VIRGINIA.

Charles Gaylord whose parents, formerly Of
this town, now live in Derby, has lived for
the last three years in Richmond and Peters
burgh, Virginia. Unfortunately for him, in
that latitude he was Union man, and, with
others, assisted Union men in avoiding the
secession mats. This became known to the
secessiousts One night some twenty-five or
more of these rebels broke into his room,
bringing with them a musKot and a secession
uniform and told him to enlist and don the
uniform of the rebels, or suffer the consequent
ces,-the consequences Of "a refusal he knew
was TO hang up to the nearest tree, or be shot
Gaylord put them off by telling them if
they would leave the muskot and uniform, in
the morning it should appear all right
In the morning the uniform and musket did
appear all right in the back gard under his
window, but Gaylord didn't appear lie in
company with one or two others made his
way by the shortest route to Norfolk, thence
to Baltimore, where he was arrested as
spy, his baggage examined and he sent back
to Norfolk, there examined again and released.
He came to Baltimore and after endeavoriug
for two days to leave the city to come north
he went to Marshal Kane to get pass :
/ Kaine told him he was in the hands of the
mob and dared not grant him pass. This
was day or two after the Massachusetts
troops weSe assaulted in that city,
Finally he succeeded in getting by the
guards, and by walking to Havre de Grace, a
distance of thirty-six miles, was enabled to
pursue his journey home.
On arriving at Derby, being anxious to
join the Vermont troops, be was advised by
Hon. Porus Baxter to join the Green Noun
tain Boys, at Montpelier, which advice he
was nothing 10th to follow, as it was the very
town in which he was born. Mr. Gaylord
has united with this company and though o
a quiet and geutemenly bearing, looks as /
he was both willing and able to march bach
, to Richmond or Norfolk and introduce thu
" Boys"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-05-17
ITEMS

Nay 9.-B J. Tossing has returned from
trip to New Orleans. He says there is a
strong Union feeling in the South yet, which
will be felt when the government is able to
back it up,
A Washington correspondent Of the N. Y
Commercial Advertiser says the vigorous
measures of the u S. government awe the
rstors. JEFF. Davis is in trouble with the
inouey-lenders, those who have contributed
beiug alarmed for the safety Of their money
On the 9th Of April ten thousand pounds
oi power were safely removed from St, Louis
arsenal to Illinois.
Tennessee has seeded if the people raiify
the act on the 9Th OF June.
arkansas seeded on the eth inst.--60 to /.
Warren Leland, of the Metropolitan Hotel,
Il Y, offers to lead the Vermont Regiment.
The regiment has an experienced leader
Leland would make a capital FEEDER BY the
way, he is Vermonter all over, of the Aaron
Leland stock.
a Montgomery paper states that three
thousand men have asked for commissions as
privateers If 60 many are granted. there
will be many pirates hung.
The 7lstN Y. regiment holds prayer meet
ings at Washington on each Wednesday and
Sunday evening.
The Maryland Legislature voted unani-
mo1sly, on he sth, against calling eonven-
tion.
May lo.-John Brown jr is after Harper
Ferry; not with negroes, but with white
folks.
The Illinois Legislature sung the Star
Spangled banner, renewed the oath Of allogi-
Ance, formed themselves into a military com
pony, and then adjourned without day. One
Of the members is so years old.
Senator johnson is making Union speeche.
in Tennessee,
The bills Of the Sanford bank, Maine
were thrown ont az Boston on the 9th
Commodore Stewart. now 81 years Of age
says, he is " as young as ever 20 fight for hi,
country, and only wishes they would give him
chance
A Mr.. Bates Of Pendlcton, Ohio, % years
Of age. has enlisted himself into a company
and taken eleven sons with him
Hay 1.-The Pennsylvania Quokers ar,
fully up to the war mark.
Gen Beaurcgard's official account of tn,
For Sumter affair repeats that none Of tn,
rebels we're killed. and only four wounded.
The United States troops we're cheercd OF
their march through Baltimore.
At Charleston, butter is IS cents pound
and the cattle are suffering for want of hay
The rebel troops at Harper's Ferry fn'
hard picking, and levy on the citizens for food
whereupon the citizens arc getting sick o
secession.
Michigan has provided for ten regiments
and a loan Of s 600 600.
The Vernon, Regiment attracts great at
teution at New York.
New Jersey raises four regiments, an,
makes loan Of $1,000 900.
6iore oiin9-Msior Rhett, paymaster il
the army has seeded, leaving debt agAins
himself OF $40 coo.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-05-17
STATE AUTHORITIES vINDIcArED

W. AhfAH ~ ANNl ~ hb"A'
FRIEND WALTON The First Regiment Of
Vermont troops left here at this morning, to
go on board transports at New York for Fort
Monroe, Va.
I regret to see that some false statements
have found their way into your columns in re-
laton to the delay of these troops, and the
understanding between the State and the
General Government, and most Of all, be-
cause such misrepresentation copied into
other papers, only serve to bring discreditup-
on the State.
So far from these troops being delayed by
any action Of the State officers, or there be-
ing any want Of understanding between the
Executive and the War Department, the fact.
are precisely the reverse and that ours First
Regiment is now en- route for the Scat Of War,
/ while other troops are remandcd or kept IN
rendezvous, the State is directly indebted to
the energetic efforts Of the Executive, whose
only fault in this matter seems TO have been
that he deemed it most important to secure an
order to move the troops at an early day, and
uHimportant to inform the sidewalk committee
Of his plan of operations in advance Of action
You were perhaps aware that no more
[ three months enlisted troops were to be recey
| ed, and hence the order to " keep the troop,
in their place of rendezvous = and only
through especial personal effort, overriding
all red tape, was the order secured for the
First Regiment to 90 forward.
do not write as "your own correspond
ent,' for enough has been said from RutlaDd
but it is t0icted just now to put our State an,
Executive in a false position and as fnoc
beyond a peradoeatare that SO Gar from on
hour having been wasted, the troops have ac
tually been /orcarded in advance of all posi-
biities, under any other than the precise eoprs
adopted by the Executive #
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-05-17

from the Rutland Daily Herald, Thursday, Mayo
THE MUSTERlNG AND DEPARTURE
OF THE VERMONT REGIMENT.
! Yesterday was day of uncommon inter-
est in Rutland. The people for some time had
been expecting each day that an order would
be received for mastering into the U. S so
vico the First Vermont Volunteer Regimen,
encamped at this place and all had been in
eager anticipation in view Of the event.
1t was announced in the mornine that Lieut..
Col. Rains, of the u. s. Army, would muster
| the Regiment into the service of the United
States, at 4 o'clock p m. Long before She
hour arrived, very large number Of the peo-
/ pie Of this and the adjoining towns gathered
upon the ground Of Camp Fairbanks, to
witness the ceremony Of the inspection and
mastering of the Regiment
/ The ceremonies and incidents Of the occa-
sion were Of a highly interesting and iupres-
sive character, and clicited the ivelest interest
Of the multitude on the ground. Before the
ceremony Of mastering the troops into service
took place, the Reginont was drawn up in
line. and presented, by Gov. Fairbanks
| through their commander. Col. Phelps--with
the National Colors, and the Regimental
/ Standard.
The Governor said-
Col PHELPS -l consider myself fortunate MAT I'm ihf
selection Of COMMANDER for this Regiment nave eecn
aolc t1 secure the services oi gentleman whose on2
experience in the United states Army. whose tuea an'
well known patriotism, aud whose nigh moral "of'h'
] enlucnty quaiiy hin TOT the posuon'
And have great pleasure in commencing 70 your con
hdence aud esteem the gentlemen whom have ASSOCIATED
withyon as Field oflrcrsgentlemen mighty esteemed a.
/ citizens, and known a efficient officers.
now olaee under yonr commSnd ths gallant Reeiment
composed Of companies detailed from the Uniformed
5'e @, 'e 'sre lrcsg , 'd
teeued and beloved by their fellow citizens at home an
worthy Of he confidence and regard of their suPe OF
,5,t bat auci,ta yot on iTpises when eni
upon you the daty OF being them father well
eommaa9eI III Iafoe % and lsaea' % .hSy VIII ioo~ & "ne,
ssnd t6em.
The pleasing duty now devolves upon me Of present
bss c,, VI ' r % & g''g1 ,ai' go anJ sv5o s
les ihe high and patriotic principles that have ever char
aeef1e4 T. 'l'it.ns ~ your hand. ,uppor,ed BY thes
orcd nor t6e STATE Of Vernon, d.ssrac,d.
But sr charge you to remembcr, that this Gag reI
ts. ',S ',a ''' o ,' ,,ipl p" ''' rD
bIcm-'ac stars and stripes. vermont claims 20 sep.
rate natieoa'i'y iier r'1,ns c,gr lo'ai 20 the up3
nations pcri ray IN the,r sr.nata r the prescrya,o
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-05-17
WOULD LIKE 10 BE LET ALONE.

WOULD LIKE TO BE LET ALONE
So would Catalnc have liked in former a.
ges, and Bristol Bill in modern days Ras-
cality Of all grades would be both pleasant
and profitable. if this only prayer of its de-
vout moods.-this all it asks could be
granted in consistence with the common veal
Secession would be like sailing with the wind,
or like swimming with the tde,-a waiting,
buoyant process altogether. If in answer to
JEFF Davis suggestive hint, it could be let
alone Instead Of that it must be made ac-
quainted with a rope $ end or spoken to with
the cannon's mouth-not left alone any more
than sparks among shavings or near a gum
powder magazine. The Inaugural Of Mr.. Da-
Wis is not 50 Illuminating as most productions
Of the Southe-s prese. ltia in stylo ard tope
fair, scholarly production, rather apologize
than boasting, Disgusting fear for the present,
but hopeful Of the dim future; calculated,
however, to lead his constituents into still
deeper dousiou, and false in premise as it is
in conclusion. He casts a gloahng eye over
the map, taking in with comprehensive gaze
all the border States which are as good as in
his grasp, while he revels over the rich fields
of conquest in the distant South. Coercion,
once deprecated and protested against, is now
considered out of the question; that a united
sentiment Of any force should exist anywhere
when the Union is dissolved by so many Sc
cession ordinances, does not appear to enter
into his head-nor that this Government /,
established on any base which win not mel
away suddenly before the volatile and stormy
elements which have been conjured up. Al
he asks therefore is, that no farther batterie'
be thrown up, and that the winds and waves
should be permitted to beat where they will
But there are many millions Of people in thes,
parts, who. without a dissenting voice, have
decided that this prayer cannot be allowed
that they will no longer stand still, but move
onward in solid column, and oppose theil
breasts to meet the shock, clearing up o
the atmos phere before long may be, We
hope, without rashness, safely predicted. if
while weakness is so conscious of its strength
strength is not deluded with the idea that i
has no points of weakness.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-05-17
Gaattbman & State JournaI.
BY y. p. WALTON.
MONTPELIER, MAY II, 1861.
THE REBELLION.

We have heard it asserted that the people
Of the South feel conscious of the same right,
and that they are in the like position as their
forefathers in the days Of the revolution.
But if they feel so, it Is not so. Two cases
could not be more Numerically opposite
The Southern movement has not the moral
dignity of revolution. In the eyes Of all
christcndom it will be considered treason
and rebellion Of the most criminal kind. The
people of the American colonies were from
the mother country. They were permitted to
elect .heir own magistrates, and found no
hindrancc except f'ow e,savagc foe, in the en-
/ Ijoymeut Of those rec Institutions which they
mcnt, three thousand miles away, from whose
arbitrary policy they had fed into the wilder
ness. attempted to stretch long arm over
the ocean, and to tax them without represen-
tation, they rose as one man, while posterity
has confirmed the justice of the principle for
which they fought 1t was a revolution bas-
ed upon grounds the most holy Il did not
sweep men into its ranks by the force Of ter
rorsm, and violate the first principles of that
/ liberty for which it professed to contend 1t
was spontaneous pledge Of life. Ct fortune,
and Of sacred honor. 1t was not passionate
outburst, but a deep calm, earnest movement
Of irresistible power. 1t was not the off
spring of petty jealousy or ambition, Of a de-
sire to rule or ruin, but Of a determination to
maintain and hold what it had been already
possessed Of at so much sacrifice. The Mont
gomery Congress is composed of different
stuff 10 does not even represent the people
at home; and humane and advanced civiliza-
ton, the world throughout, look upon it with
contempt 1t has discarded the shallow pre-
texts on which it first met, aud relies solely
or the stupendous yillainy Of a plot. The
mask falls from the faces Of the conspirators
They hope not to produce better state o
things by success. They know that the bur
dens Of the people will be immensely aggra-
va,od by a change.
They have to complain Of no bad faith on
the part ofa government which they have
themselves SO long controlled. The eonsti.
tuition, by whatever hands administered, ha.
defended their rights. With more Ignorance
in their mid with fewer elements of mora
power or ofa healthy prosperity, they have
contriyed, owing to the course of politics, tc
monopoliLo the posts Of dignity and honor
and now they have inaugurated rebellion
not for liberty but for slavery, not for th'
greatest good OF the greatest number, bu
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-05-17
WAenINeroN, Nm !

The President, by general order. directs
all officers OF the army, except those who en-
tered the service since the lst of April, to
take and subscribe anew the oath of allegi-
ance to the United States
1t is calculated that at least 800 900 yolun-
teers have rendered their services 10 the Gov
ernment.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-05-17

- "A Private Correspondent of The In
dependent. writing from Washington, gives us
the following interesting incident:
"A member of Worcester company was
introduced to me as a man of Ptack he
received orders at IL IL O'Clock on Mon
day night that his company would move fol
Washington at a. m. At 3 o'clock he call
cd for the young lady to whom he was en-
gagged. in carriage, and they immediatel,
drove to clergyman's and were married. A
4 o'clock he left with his company. He is
handsome young fellow, OF whom his new
wife may well be proud.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-05-17
WEST RANDOLPH AcApEMY.

The examination closing the Spring Term
Of this institution, was held on Wednesday,
May 8th. The exercises gave pleasant evi-
dence of the thoroughness of instruction, and
excellence Of discipline, which mark a good
school 1t was manifest that the teachers
have been earnest and faithful in their work,
and have had much success in awakening a
corresponding spirit in their pupils. The
textbooks had been thoroughly studied, but
had not been allowed, as is too common, to
conhne and sthe the thought and life of the
classes. 1t was noticeable that Reading, in
particular, had received judicious attention
of which it too often fails.
The programme Of the exhibition in the
evening was entirely original. The declama-
tions were manly in tone, and all the pieces
were penetrated by patriotic and christian
spirit every way becoming to the place and
the time. The music, vocal and instrumen-
tai, was excellent. The singing of the Star
Spanged Banner by Mr.. James Stone ol
Mortified, one of our patriotic volunteers,
stirred all hearts and mostened many eyes
with swelling emotion.
Friends who were present must have felt
that the school, under its present manage
ment, Mr. Geo p Beard, Principal, and Miss
Mary j. Carleton well worthy Of confidence
and generous patronage. | am sure | may
speak for them confidently, in commenting
I it to the public.
The Summer term will commence on Mon
( day, May 20. DELTA.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-05-17

~ Mrs. Elizabeth Cady Stanton has writ
ten to her husband, Hon. Henry B, Stanton,
IN this city, that their two eldest sons, Daniel
Csdy stanton and Henry B. Stanton, jr.
have, with her appreciation, volunteered fol
the war, and that she regrets that her three
Youngest sons are not old enough to follow
the example of their brothers. Mrs. Stanton
is the grand d-daughter of Col. Livingston o
tue Revolutionary army-Iribine.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-05-17
STATE OF VERMONT.


ADJUTANT & INSPECTOR GENIs S OFFICE.
Rutland May 9, 1861.
Information from Washington indicates that
the enlistment of volunteer troops from this
State must be for three years, to conform to
the rule adopted by the Government. You
will delay, therefore, any action under your
commission for enlsting volunteers until you
receive further orders from this office, which
orders will be issued Immediately on receiv
ing definite information from the War De-
partment.
BY order of the Commander-in-C Chief
IL. Henry BAXTER, Adj. d. hsp. GenH
BlsHoP HOPKINS FOR THE UNIoN.-Bish-
op Hopkins in a recent letter recants the doc
trnes which he put forth in his former let
ter. wherein he labored to prove the right of
secession, and persistently advocated compro-
mise. lie now says in his letters
am ON principle fast friend Of obed,ecc 70 fhe Cor
eramcpt aud opposed anything ike rebellion against
constitutional authority II is one thing ta Try what can
be- done for peace while peace seems possible and IL is
trrmne, an :, ne sgs,rsa nt II ihe land to which,
whether ghi or wrong. eg good ctzeg is Fnjunod to
submit him self unlsssss . eaes WA.A Involve d.
rect breach Of the iawH Noi tia ceffety IS mot the
case aoo The South has struck sac Bow Of actual
aggression und il woui be bard 20 1laue The Govern
ncnt for which fhoweyer 1t might have been avoid
ed some months aRol now seems inevitable"
A SourH-sfDE V1Ew.-IRe Ns,o York Er-
amiaer Baptist mentions a letter from the
owner of between two and three hundred
slaves, a man who is not able to accept the
modern doctrine as to slavery. lie writes
u should be reioiced to gain my living
and the support Of my family, for the rest Of
my life, by the labor of my hands, if could
thus gain the freedom of my slaves. How
can men talk of slavery being moral and
/ Christian institution The lie is in theii
right hand They know it is just the reverse
and it is almost an impossibility to preach
Christ faithfully under it. Oh, Lord, deliver
thy people from this awful curse OF one
thing am convinced, that slavery is wrong
and pray God TO hasten the day of its eman-
cipation, and will do all ! can to further this
object but these views l cannot express
aloud. The Union is most ardently to be de
sired, but | cannot help feeling that should
much prefer dsunon, If by il there could b,
any adyaIcement made toward abolishina
slavery. | would willingly become poor, tC
give my share in this property up. Only
think Of upholding Italian liberty, while d
poor slave is beaten because he prays, which
was lately done on place not far from u.s.
My tongue, for some time past, seems tied
and cannot speak for Jesus. Glarng IN
consistency stares me all the time in the face
and the words die in my heart without utter
ance. ! hardly know what to do but pray
and to this intend to give myself with mor'
earnestness than ever have yet"
Great freshet in Maine, May sth, destroy
NIttss fla hrtl
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-05-17
COL. ELLsWORTHs ZOUAVEs AT A
FIRE
WAsnINaroN. Thnrsdar.

WAsHfNaToN, Thursday. May 10.
This morning a Ere broke out in the small
hotel adjoining Willard s, raging furiously,
and threatening the destruction Of Willard's.
Col Ellsworth ordered one hundred Zouaves
to assist in extinguishing it. The order was
followed by nearly the whole Regiment Jump
ing the windows Of the Capitol and scaling
the fences. They could not enter the engine
houses, and broke down the doors, taking out
the machines, and reached the spot before the
city fremen were awake. They worked like
heroes. performing wonderful feats of agility
uud bravery. They formed pyramids on each
others shoulders, climbing into windows,
scaling lighting rods. and succeeded in two
hours in saving the whole structure. Will
lard treated them handsomely and says that
without them everything would have be lost.
This has made the regiment very popular a.
mong the citizens. They destroyed nothing
unnecessarily, and nothing is missing Of all
the great mass of property moved into the
streets, which they guarded. For want Of a
ladder, two Zouayes held another down from
the caves, while he, with his head down, play
ed water into the burning building,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-05-17
YERMoNr REGIMENr AGAIN.

We see by the kilograms that our Regiment
is at New York, on its way to Fort Monroe.
Less than three weeks ago this fine body of
men were engaged in their peaceful ayocations
without a thought Of war. Now they are five
hundred miles from their homes, ready to do
battle for their country and Government
That they will do some work for this end no
one acquainted with the material of our Green
Mountains can doubt They are a tough,
muscular, enduring set Of men, and will out
last almost any other troops in the field
To our impatience it has seemed a long time
that this regiment has been in starting. Now
that they are in the field, we are compelled to
acknowledge that no slight dispatch has been
used by the authorities of the State in their
enrolment, equipment, and mastering into
service. A cool aud dispassionate Judgment
will award great credit to the business capac-
ity OF the Governor, Adjutant and Quarter
Master Generals. 1t is not easy to create a
regiment in a week, and provide it with all
its furniture. Our officers have done well
let us be content. We wait now to hear from
our soldiers, confident that in every emergen'
cy they will do honor to the State.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-05-17
THE BOTTLED BEER VIEW OF Sc
CESSION.

To THE EDITOR OF THE B0SToN DAILY
ADVERTISER People sometimes ask who is
going to subjugate who, and how they are to
do it; aud what will be the relation of the
subiugator TO the subjugated then; Here Is
the bottled beer view Of the question, from
the "Political family receipts "A soon as
there is any sign Of rising among the rebels,
cork up their ports and frontiers hermctieally,
aud then wait You cannot hurry the business.
You must traH and iet them fermem among
Themselves. There will be a pop here and
there, or a broken bottle, but no natter
The general ferment will be on the inside.
Only see to the corks, aud when tho beer is
lively, let them up a little, and ease quietly
out of the country such Of the windy dema-
goguts as are expelled from within. The
whole thing will izzle out, aud the rebels
,hough they may naturally feel stale and per
haps a little sour, will be as Hat as their sub
iugators' can desire
But dooare ho,o yoa stir zap the bottles '0'1
a sharp stack You cannot stop the troth with
your thumb, and the chances are that you ano
your friend will both be the worse for the ex
pertinent