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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1861-08-13
Hard Times.

That there is throughout the country I
general depression and want Of confidence,
IN business matters is too apparent. The
banks and financial institutions Of the
Western States we're based in great
measure upon Stale stocks. The great
! depreciation in these stocks, particularly
1 OF the seeded states has effected western
currency and finance most disastrously.-
The great business and manufacturing
centres Of the east have suffered seriously
from the reputation Of southern debts !;
and TO these causes may be added the loss
of southern trade, more general habits Of
economy among all classes, and the neces-
sary influence of our national difficulties
upon the enterprise and projects of our
bushes men.
Yet we doubt if in fact our financial
troubles are by much so serious as at first
view might be supposed. We have no
great balance Of trade in Europe against
US as in 1857. The crops Of the last and
the present year were never more abund-
ant. Our y@s4skrontain more specie than
ever before.
Our financial troubles il appears TO us
can in a great measure be traced to our
transition from state of peace to state
OF war. II is not so much a want of, as a
revolution and commotion among the re.
sources and business of the country.
Although We may not of course expect
full return of business prosperity so long
as the war continues, yet we may, it APP
pears to US, look for decided improve
ment in business at an early period. The
temporary financial disturbances will grad
nally subside; the country viii adapt it,
self to the exigencies Of the day. The
immense sums which must necessarily be
iscdby the government, are only TO a trih-
ne extent TO becxpended abroad, but are TO
&c paid out at home, where they will give
lew impulse TO our trade. That il is pos
lble with proper management for the gov
rnmeni to maintain an army OF five hun
red thousand men for yesus we fully be-
ieye. Private frugality and generosity
oward the nation must now be practiced
the republic.
Not only the lives but the fortunes Of
ur fathers were freely given to sccuve our
aiional existence. In the most abiect
nd distressing want Of money, food and J
lothing, they struggled on and conquered. \
hose were hard times indeed. We trust \
nd believe that in the present crisis
0 such scenes are again TO be witnessed. 2
ut none can doubt from the present indi-
atoms Of the public feeling throughout the 4
md, that the American people, fully alive
} the importance Of the contest, in com
arison with which the revolutionary i
ruggle sinks into insignifieanec are ready
I'D willing TO undergo any and all sacri-
'es TO ensure the preservation Of the ma
on and the triumph Of the great cause in :.
hich We are engaged. :
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1861-08-13

A RARA Avs has made his appearance 10 STAN
ford, u is said to he six feet high, very like i
man, and completely covered with long coal black
hair; one Wilbur was 50 demogalizcd by an ia.
ieryicw that he "has not been out of his hous,
sue, after dark 4" Several parties have ael from
hls unoarihly cries, A party Of sixteen attempt
Cd bis capture, but the "picket" vas paralyzcl
AZ 'he mere sight Of the creature and beat has.
y retreat lie is supposed to ike Ia a cave aud
''els upon sheep and milk
~ many years ago Ne bad rara aris ia this
Nicihl'y' He was m enormous snake, and al
'"oush "e'elieye no one ever saw tile entire coil
~ one l'ine' here is no doubt of its being at least
'""'9 ''S' ~ 'ehdh. His main occupation APP
Pea's" = y eat'hsshcen, climbing trees aud ut
wing pia'h'iNe cries assembling those of a hui
man being in distress. qis st,o1g min, was 10
climb large tree somewhere in n berry lot
where. by utering the aforcsale nlointiye erie. !,
attracted the attention Of unsuspeo;,c Lc,,,,
gaiherers; then suddenly protruding its bis head
II would indulge in the most iendish Crimaces.
eontortlonsand ashings Of the tail This ofcourse
caused the surprised berry gatherers TO flee in
disgust while the snake fairly shook his sides with
merriment He was merry snake. Query
Are berries plenty ia Stamford about his season
IF The yeata
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1861-08-13

the MANCHESTER WArm CuRE- This saniar,
Establishment, under the able supcrintcndencs o
DR.. l.. II. Spmgue, is, we are happy to know
appreciated by those who 20 in search Of thai
most valuable of all blessings Health. DR.
Sprague has devoted much time and thought /,
the healing influences Of Water, and really he
seems to have made little Bethesda in lIanches-
ter. his Electro Chemical aud Aledicatsd Baths
actually rc-juyenise nyalids; aud under his able
superintendent, bloom returns TO the check,
brlliancy to the eye and yigor to the mus cular
system Ladies may be assured that, in all eases
OF debility, from whatever cause arising, they
VIII ind speedy and permanent relief at Dr..
Sprague's Water Cure; and We will add that our
own experience justifes us in giving our testi-
mony 10 the pleasant fact that the Doctor is
scientific and successful Ply stefan.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1861-08-13

MusIcsL-Those who wish genuine musical
treat viii do well to give their ear to the compli.
meniary concert TO be given 10 Wm. S. Rogers
ESQ, at Arlington, on Thursday evening, the
10Th inst Air. rogers many friends and al.
nirers in this vicinity will have the opportunity.
We understand, of hearing some Of bis farorie
songs. We bespesk Cor the occasion full at.
tendance and an abundant success.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1861-08-13

FIREs.--Tbe store Of W. W Caldwell.
on old and dilapidatcl building IN Mont
pelier, was partially On Friday night. II
i supposed that the building was set on
fire with the design Of getting rid Of il.
4 fire broke out, Monday morning. in
The hat and cap store Of H. Lyude, bur
hng'oli bat the flames were soon exiting
uished by the engine company.-B.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1861-08-13

a fine specimen Of the radsh family, measur-
ing eighteen inches in length, and perfect in cy-
cry particular, has been laid on our table. II
was grown in the garden of David Dyer, Esq, Of
Manchester
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1861-08-13

Recommendations G, Prindlc, Of Airing
ton, has been appointed assistant engineer in the
7. y N. lie has not yet received orders but ex-
poets to serve in the blockading squadron.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1861-08-13
BESJ T. BrrlrR.

Among the arrivals a, The Equinox
House, we notice Mas. JANEs GoRpoN
BtNSrfr. aud party
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1861-08-13

In West Fairlee, few days since,
boy about L years Of age, while playing
with q grind stone, had one Of bis thumbs
caught IN some manner and broken COM
pletely of a the first joint, being held on
the under side by small lieameni Of fcsh.
--RmiaRd Hlrad.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1861-08-13

SAsDoArE.--Chauncey IIuri had nine choice
merino ewes and fine buck killed by dogs not
long since. ----Gilbcri Kenyon was thrown from
wagon en- the 18th inst, and 50 seriousl yinjureI
that he has since died.---TAe dipthcria is quite
preyaleRi among the inhabitants.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1861-08-13

BY the new time table. taking effect August
~, trains leave Manchester as follows NORTH
Mail. 1921 4 ". Accommodation. s.3eP. N.
South Mai, 80 y ~. Accommodation. S. rs
N
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1861-08-13

Tic clear unconditional Union majority
in keaineky nol -. lltaa GpG00
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1861-08-13
nANcHrsTrR. ATc. u, 1901
STATE TICKET

For Governor,
FREDERICK NOTEBOOK. Of Bmtlaoo.
foF Lieutenant Governor.
LEVI UNDERWOOD. of Burlington.
For Treasurer.
JOHN . PAGE. # Rutland.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1861-08-13

COUNTY TICKET.
For senators,
7. y. s MORGAN, Il pownal,
AUGUSTUS O. CLARK, Of Manchester
For Sheriff,
Arson BUCK, 81 Arlington.
Por States Attorney,
n =. HALL, u Bennington.
For Assistant Judges,
MARTIN MATTiS0N, II SALISBURY;
AM0Rl BENSON, a. Iandgroye.
For High Bailig,
AUSTIN +. GRAHAM, of Winliall.
For judges Of Probate,
JAMES u. MEACHAM, Of Bennington, for tn,
District Of Bennington.
HARVEY X. FOWLER, Of Manchester, for the
District Of Manchester.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1861-08-13
THE hiiCnESTER Journal.

II D. MiNER a &. 4. PIERCE.
kp1roRB
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1861-08-13

Tux NATIONAL LoAx.--The treasury
department has received adyices Of the
most encouraging character IN relation to
the national loan Of S2j,000,000. There
Is 10 doubt bot that Tic loan will MI be
taken readily.
There are said 70 be two hundred school.
maacFir Tie 3d Vermont Resiment,whieh
ll3s lu-f g0Hc @ the seat q. War.
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-12-27

The following from the Carlisle (Penn J
Herald Of the 9Th inst . will DO read With
pleasure BY tens Of thousands of the admir-.
es aud friends Of the glorious hero of Fort
Sumter:
The Rrrisr-on Saturday last, the body.
guard whieh hss been organized and eouipped
at thss plase. was psraded Tor eeview aud M
sPsctsoa by Gen. Andersen. He appeared
on the parade ground. which WAS the opeu
fed IN The rear o. the barracks. at half pass
IL. aud carefully and msnutely examined The
eompany-exprsssing himself highly grarif
81 With their personal appearance and EQUIP
nents. After the review the company Wa
dismissed ios dinner. IN which the Geseral
joined. eating heartily 81 thei beei ana bean
soup lie visited each Of their teass. sha.
kisg hands. and c~ordialiy introducing himself
10 svety one Of them. The company w.
shen drawn aF n the form Of . triangle.
When the General. Occupying : POSITION n
the area. made . sery patriotic saa feeling
address. lie sd that h feelinrs tos -
them we're these ofs fstasr -na q Chrs-si.n
Gave . description Of he scjoun N Samter
aysnS thar he would have Been sasa6~d -
The syes OF the worid n Erinx On The reh-s.
A&<At AtAt &&<< t@ttfN taft Nt<H@1 III
him Bat ne vss Instructed b. shst he call
The me-, humane and forbesrlag Govern
nsut ca The earth 70 withheld b Gre un1ll
s<<afct. he ras . Soqshern mar-bou
and reared ,here-all he ties Of Kindred and
friendship found hin = shs, secsion--aas
they had rseelled from : wise and p~arsntal
Government. and we're ao~ hs inapsacabie
saeuses. he exhortsi thea. In Their ner
eali,g. . oe sctatsed bs tie 2iuetpi<. o.
the chrstiza re.ixisa. Sc kind sna iorb~ar-
tag - helpless enenicx Les not rsrsne ara
c->osaton nNrk yo1r progress throsxh ths
ensny's soantc- Btcars y - csscr n;na,.
between la'on met ADD traitors Bat en-
ne battle 1sid shfisk not iron wear cay
Do i nsnfoliy snl ~itkons "a riisr -ga
ear eted % rec, thsru 80 lonx. IN n e.'a
When - woed rrnsw sn1 euifsse n. =.
regard he let fer tAen The cesx. a.
s,nc-t recovered frcn rs r~ceas nt.r-s.
s,ou. ca' ! stll s-sublsl from re <Fsrf. 81
10 Sos<as COS prodacei By lie eoaaaa-s
sncg ecsins Sas eouesrcDent of suntrr
Ths b@lg kaarl lsA fer lV9.ssiils. ks., o.
xs11sy nosning - ? o'eleex. zu1 tA<r Ill
- aoEt ior day Isce
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-12-27

Mr. Lane. OF Indiana. submitted the fol.
lowing resolution. which was considered by
unanimous consent, and agreed TO.
Resoiped. That the Committee on the Ju-
dicary be instructed TO inquire into the ex-
pediency OF prohibiting By law nl the aiders
and abettors Of the present wicked rebellion
from bringing suit for the collection OF debts
in any OF the courts Of the United States. and
70 report by bill or acknowledgements
Clobs.
Senator Lane has put n blow in the righ;
place, and at the right time The rebels at-
ter oonhscaiing every dollar of debt due 4
Northern men, have has the infinite impu-
dence 10 appeal 10 our courts 10 Collect
money due to them BY Northern men. We
saw a notice OF such n case hut n few days
ago. Since they have regulated our laws
ct them leel the good the Reputation will dc
them. That law oughtto be enacted at once
lad jour.
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-12-27

C'emsut L. y~aiiandighsm. r. c. trom
Ohiv. has Deen c~orspscuous N ms own state
tor years % "a sdrost. unscrupui so< pohuc@i
trick ster, Within the last te~ month- he hss
gained a wider notoriety. rom his being one
81 the txo or three member from the Tree
States. Who give countenance and virtual
adhe don 70 the cause OF rebellion ard retain
their Sea . At the close of the extra session
II the summer. he xss toasted and teasted
bv the sec~esionists Of Baltimore. and al
secession meetings in Kentueky Afterwards,
ne was announced AZ one OF their chief orators
His home Il In Dsyton. Ohio. hut his heart .
With the secession counseilors and leaders
wherever gathered. Thus FAR. it Il probable
he has avoided any indictabie o, ert act. but
be scarcely affects % disguise his afbliation
and sympathy with the sece-Sionists. So
we'll 10 his real position understood. that he
has often been the subject OF iuisoms ealogy
IN the secession journals.
Sill. vallandigham. In his position as
membs OF Congress. (i he can retain hs
rest there can serve him-elf BY a salary
and mileage 20 an mount which no talent OF
his could achieve IN professional pursuit; al
the same tine that he can. IN more ways
th4, Que. serve the rebel cause better than
be could In their lines. SO. with no real
f~sitv 20 the government. be remains IN the
House.
When the news from England reached
Washington Last Monday OF the menacing and
warIike temper Of the British government IL
the Trent affair, vallsndigham saw the op
portunity. under cloak of patriotic zeal fol
the national honor. 20 render. as he hoped
some service 70 the rebel csue. With tha'
view, Ia the very frst hour OF the sitting. b.
introduced his preamble and resolution
heretofore published. intended as a wanton
uhtimely insult to Great Britain. and. whethe
adopted or not, 70 20 abroad as such. an'
work what resentment Ii might on the othe
side OF the water.
Vallandighsm knew. as every bodv els
does. that nothing would delight the rebel
40 much ~ give them 80 much ground TO
| hopes OF success. as a war with Great Britain
he did what he could TO precipitzte IL b
preparing to ~forestsll negotiation or explains
uon. and by asserting at the outset a cehan
ulumatum.
Now, we suppose there Is no mode q
Furnishing creatures like that. The scorn {
, every man IN either House unless il be Co,
! OF the House, who is his ft yoke-fellow, G
Jesse ID. bright. Of the Senate touches M
him. The loathing and contempt OF honor.
BILE men reaches no sensibility Of his, b.
cause. OF she me, be has none.
W do not know whether there is ar
!. ! remedy for the House of Representative,
against a nuisance like this. Offensive as !
> is. aud excluded "A ne Is from the counse
. aud confidence OF the body collectively, as
e Is reputable members, he must perhaps
! tolerated asa stencil in a t~horvughfare
tolerated. ill time shall bring the remedy
Q Missouri Democrat.
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-12-27
Items from the Louisville Journal.

What rich feast the voracious fire-eaters
must have had when Charleston was burning.
We hope they didn't surieit themselves.
The rebels talk Of widening Cumberland
Gap so that Humphrey Marshall can conve-
nieutiy get through =
All those who lsse been clamorous for the
blessings OF peace are now painting for n war
between the United States and Great Britain.
We suppose they think that two wars make
4 peace just az two negatives make an sffr-
native.
The Confederate Congress has undertaken
70 relieve the sufisrings IN Charleston IN Con-
sequence OF the late awful coaisgration by
voting TO the city n quarter OF u million ot-
Confederate shinplasters.
Several Of the Editors in the South are
spfsaling 10 their Government 10 host the
black flag. and We read OF many instances IN
which tile regiments are actually hois,ing il
upon their owu authority. This should sur
prise nobody. The black fag is the aag OF
pirates. aud there NAV be a peculiar appro-
priaieness in is being adopted rs IN emblem
81 the most p~ifatcal rebellion OF modern
times.
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-12-27

PkicK's ADVANCED GrAnp-It will be re-
m~embered that the officers and o'diers OF
Gea. Sterling Pt.ce bosstsd som weeks ago:
while engaged ia rtbbing the women and
children and h~enroosts Ia the SOUTH" est
that they would eat their CHRISTMAS dinner
In ST. Louis. hese g~snfl<m<a hsu< kept fassr
rord. The sdssaeed guard 70 Are-A''
Denoeyaf.
The advance guard vas headed oy Col
Mazofan. brother 10 the renowned beraah
and c~onsi.ts Of some twelve hundred rani
and die. They are not just as free a. air.
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-12-27

NOTICE EXTRAORDINARY
y AL persons knowing themselves iHdebten TO
me. either by note or book account, are earnestly
called upon TO cope up and settle By the lst OF Jann-
cry, lisa. must and WILL have what Is due me.
and those wishing 70 save cosr will take heed 20 this
call. THOMAS n. BARR.
December o. 81 d6
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-12-27

II turns out that the editor of the Toronto
Leader, whose ferocious attacks on our Gov.
eminent have given II notoriety, ia named
George Sheppard. who wac late editor OF the
Washington Republic, late sub editor Of the
Washington Constitution. late agent Of the
.~'Brcckinridgc Central Committee" late Sc
ce~ion writer ~ Richmond.
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-12-27

THERE IL Coax IN Eorrr."-The ladies
Of Nsr-s. Southern Illinois. who are organi
zed a. soldiers aid society. themselves
gathered a lead OF corn last week. given
them oy the farmers, drove Il 20 town. and
sold Il at auction "a young lady being aue-
uoneer.) al 30 cents above the maikef price:
the money 10 20 for supplies for sick and
wounded soldiers. There's the true grit for
ron.
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-12-27

The Adjaiant General Of KeS;ncky states.
ne are informed. that Kentucky has now
twenty-eighf thousand nine hundred and sew.
" men in he Geld. and thar Gen. Buell. has
called Tor more mastering ofkcers 10 assist in
~orcanisin. regiments.
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-12-27
DRUGS.

HAVING a large Stock on hand
IL and wishing 10 reduce II as much as possible
before laying In my spung supplies, I will for the
next TIT ~ days sell any or ell Of my goods at a very
N all advance on cost.
TERMS CASH AND NO REDIr.
Wholesale buyers VII end this a rare chance for
rAEsAxa THOMAS d. BARR, druggist
December Q, 81. DIFF
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-12-27

The patrons Of this establishment and public
are Informed that the stock Of
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-12-27
Eleven Yards Each /!

We could suggest thousand or additions
articles. which ne have a full limo Of.
vel adopted % The
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-11-22
Drilling.

Sweet Amy asked with pleading eyes,
"Dear Charley, teach me will you, the
words I've heard your captain say-I
should so like to drill you."
'"What. little one, You take command.
Well, Amy, Pm quite willing; in such q
company as yours can't have too much
drilling. Stand over there, and sing out
clear, like this-'Squad, stand at ease.'"
ooh, Charles, you'll wake papa up
stairs, don't shout like that, dear please. !"
Il stand at ease, like this, you see! and
then need scarce mention the next
command that you are to give is this one,
'Squad-attention.'" @
Snow, Amy, smartly, after me, you're
sure, dear, il don't bore you?) For
ward-quick ch--halt-front-ri
dress. There now, Pm close before you.
Present arms-well it does look odd,
you don't believe I'd trife; we hold our
arms just like this, in drill without the
rife. "Now say, salute your officer"
"Oh, Charlie, for shame, how can your
! thought that you were at some trick,
you horrid cheating man you."
'Charles ordered arms" without com.
mand she smooth'd her rumpled hair,
and pouted, frowned, and blushed, and
then said softly--"As you WERE"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-11-22
Battle of acknowledgements of
the Northern Press.

A letter from Cairo, dated Friday, the
Sth inst, to the Cincinnati Commercial,
says:
Late last night the steamer Chancellor
came up with the remnant of our forces,
bringing also many who were reported
dead.
This morning the matter, on investiga.
ton, looks n great deal better, and, as
near as can find out from all sources,
our loss in killed is about $50, and about
200 wounded. The loss of the enemy
must have been very great, as they were
exposed to the full fire of our gunboats
who rained the shot upon them. We cap.
tured great many prisoners, several can
non, number Of horses, etc., but we
were repulsed and are suffering all the
chagrin and discontinue Of bona fde
defeat.
There is a general murmur of complaint
against Gen. Grant, that, after the victory
of the morning was complete, the enemy
routel, whipped off the iieid: their bate.
ries captured, etc., he should have per-
mitted reinforcements to cross the river
Immediately in front of him, and sur
rounded him with superior force,
through which our boys then entirely dis
organized, had to cut their way back to
the boats. 1t was here that our loss oc.
Cured. We were followed to within fif-
teen feet Of the gangway planks, under a
hsilstorm of bullets.
1t is impossible yet to ascertain the ex-
act state Of affairs. Other reports may in
form you better. Col. Buford was not
killed,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-11-22
NEW POSTAGE ACT,

The fol owing law has been enacted by the Con-
grsss Of the Confederate states Of America:
LETTER POSTAGE.
An Act to prescribe the rates Of Postage In the
Confsdsrats States Of America, nnd for other
purposes.
The Congress Of the Confederate sfnfes Of Asssri-
ca do enact, That from and after such period ~
the Postmaster General may by proclamation an
nounce, there shall he charged the following rates
Of postage, to wit: Fer every single sealed letter,
and for every letter in manuscript or paper Of any
kind, upon which information shall be asked for
or communicated in writing or by marks or signs,
conveyed in the mail for any distance between
places within the Confederate States of America,
not exceeding five hundred miles, five cents; and
tor any distance exceeding five hundred miles,
double that rate; and every letter or parcel not ex
cscding half an ounce in wcight shall be deemed
single letter, and every additional weight of half
an ounce, or additional weight of less than half
nm ounce, shall be charged with additional single
postage; and all packages containing other than
prisfed or writteR maner--nnd money pdckoyes ar.
iHeiuded in this cios@--shaN be rated BY ,reiyht
htcrs rated, and shall be charged the rates of
postage letters; and all 'rop letters or letters
placed in any post-offce not for transmission but
for delivery only, shall be charged with postage
ut tho rate Of two cents each; and in all the fore
going cases the postage must be prepaid by
samps and in all the letters which shall hereafter
be advertised remaining over uncacd for in
any post-ofice shall be charged with two cents
each in addition to the regular postage, both to
he accounted for rs other postages Of this Con-
federacy.