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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-09-13

A GovERNMEST LoAN. - Secretary Chase
presents, IN convincing manner, the reasons
for subscribing to the National Loan. One
sentence of the address will be eagerly re-
membered by all classes Of the public. II is
important as to be worth transcribing in this
connection, and we therefore publish it be-
low
The yearly surplus earnings " the loyal people are es
mated By intelligent per,ons with such in
Testigzuous uioTe t-n - iJ,OaO.Jsu wAue tho well
cOnsdrred udg meat of mtny men OF the highest rank
Aad Tepute confident expectation that the war
il prosecuted with energy, courage anu sAl, u may be
brought 20 termination before the close of the neat
sprng in which event the beyond the revenue will
hardly exceed the $685. 10000 loan authorized by Con-
gres and with due eoonomy in all branches Of the pub
lie service, than the total expenditures ot Great
Britain OF France In years ~ peace
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-09-13
by R,P. WALTON.

MONTPELIER, SEPTEMBER Is, 1861
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-09-13

GES. FRENoSr's action in proclaiming
Martial Law over Missouri, according to the
Washington correspondent of the Philadelphia
luquirer, wa, in pursuance OF express instruc-
tions from the War Department and the Adj
ministration. The latter has placed unlimited
command OF men and absolute power within
the State of Missouri in the hands Of General
Fremont, aud he is expected to use both to
bring back Missouri to the position OF loyal
State.
A dispatch from st. Louis says the Repub-
lican OF that city, the leading Democratic pa
per. sui ports the action Of General Fremont
IN the following language
The proclamAtpn Of Major General Fremont. is the
most imp ftant ddcnent which has yrt appeared m the
progress n the Let it he read with careful consd
erAtun by every eitisen The prompt visiting ~ the
t.mcst prntucs ut martial law upon all rebels Wuhu
ilir established military lines the conhscatiuu u The
property of person, who shall take up against the
government. and the declaration vi Ab,plute freedom o
the slaves ~ all such persUnsi the eXreme penalties To-
be visited upla brdgeblrntrs. railroad and telrgfaph
d-stryers, isUnabe pundenre and hels and
peacedrstrn} of all Kinds measures OF the must
cItrAordnary strngcncy but the wisdom If their p"
inulE.iion by the supreme udocr uf the West,
confident will he conceded by every just aud loyal citizen
There is NO longer any middle ground or room for
traitors where the lawful government has sw j. Gen.
Fremont strikes boldly aud fe4essly The consolidated
patriotism and the bOuudess resources OF the great
irihwest at his beck Let every faithful man. by
wifd aud deed give aid and encouragement To this grand
movement hT the reestabishment Of the whole people
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-09-13

The General.in-Chief is happy tn announce hat The
Treasury Department. 20 meet future payment 10 the
tfu1 ah1ut 10 supply besides cun treasury notes n
and government Offices throughout the United States
aud unst convenient Tor transmission hy mail from of
cs and men to their families at home Good husbands
fathers AMI br4hrrs serving under the stars and
stripe, will thus have the read, AMI SAFE means Of
reviewing AN immense amount OF suffering which could
not bee reached vith coin
Ia nakin up such packages. every officer NAV lee re
lca uuu uo duubt for assistance may be need
cd hy Dis men.
Dy Comm md Of Lieut.. Gen Scott
isgned f. d TOWNSEND,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-09-13

l02 Federal prisoners reached hers this
afternoon. They we're taken by Floyd near
Gauley Bridge last week 100 belongs to
/ the Ohio 7th There are about 1000 Federal
/ prisoners here now. The weather in the
mountains is quito cool and clothing is abso-
lutely needed by many Of the soldiers. Con-
gress was in session two hours on the Sd,
and then adjourned until the third Monday
in November
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-09-13
FonrnEss MoKnor, sept. ..

A flag Of truce this morning conveyed to
Craney Island. number Of ladies wishing TO
go south.
A flag of truce from Norfolk was also
brought down with the baggage Of the releas-
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-09-13

bONiS' AhEbf ooPNs %
The Mobile Tribune OF the ID states that
VIII le men were employed in getting tho dry
dock ready to be raised at Pensacola.
they we're fired upon from Fort Pickens.-
The first was blank shot. the second SOL
id. and the third shell. The last came near
doing damage, and the men left speedily
The Tribune asks Indignantly " Is not this an
outrageous act Of war p
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-09-13

faro bank proprietor was arrested yes
,erday, il being reported that paymaster in
nle Navy, whois in custody, has been patrons
izing his establishment, making large ven-
tnres. Various other gambling houses on
Pennsylvania Avenue were closed at an early
hour last night for fear Of Government inter-
ferance.
Reports from various points on the Virgin
ia side of the Potomac represent all quiet
last night and this morning Our forces
near Alexandra found six brass six-pound.
ers yesterday buried near the railroad. They
we're taken To Fort Ellsworth.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-09-13


Intelligence from the Virginia shore states
that opposite White House Ford, near tho
Heights the rebels have heavy pickets, and
are daily expecting reinforcements to enable
them to extend TO Conrau's Ferry. There are
nov at least 600 along the line
On Friday. 1000 Mssissippians reached
the vicinity OF Fairfax Court House with 90
pieces of artillery (). Tho rebels estimated
their forces before Washington at l25,0o0
They say an attack will be made this week,
and simultaneously demonstrations are to be
made near the mouth of the Occoqusn and at
Edwards Nolsns OF White House Fsrry-,
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-12-27
Later from Port Royal.
LARGE AMOUNT OF COTTON SECURED
REPORTERS SENT HOME.

NEW YoRK, Dec. 20 The steamer Al
lantic from Port Royal the 18th has arrivs
ed. She has cargo of $4,000 pounds sea ISL.
end cotton, gathered under the Dire
ton OF the government agents by the ne
groes.
General Stevens brigade Of 1000 men
now occupies Beaufort, Lady Island, st
Ii elena and Bay Point.
Gen. Veiles' expedition has been aban-
doned.
General Sherman had issued orders that
all the reporters for the press should leave
the place Immediately.
The number OF troops at Port Royal
and vicinity was about 10000 men-4O0,-
600 pounds OF cotton had been secured
when the Atlantic sailed and would be
shipped in the next steamer. A part OF the
stone feet were al Savannah and part of
them had gone to Charleston.
400 of our men OF the 10th crossed to
the main land towards Charleston ard Sa-
vannah. They had an encounter with q
rebel force OF 1900 who reireated after
firing a vol!ey without effect.
A special to the Tribune from Port
Royal the l4th, gives rumor OF the defeat
OF Hollins and The sinking of bis ship by
the Steamer Massachusetts.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-12-27

Thomas Francis Meagher was today ap.
pointed Brigadier General by the Presis
dent, also General Palmer of Illinois.
LORD LYONS AND MR.. SEWARD.
If any correspondence has taken place
between Lord Lyons and Secretary Seward,
it has been of an informal and confidential
character, as no official communications
has passed between them with reference to
the Trent affair.
SUCCESSES IN MISSOURI CONFIRMED.
A brief despatch from Major General
Halleck to army Headquarters confirm the
truth OF the reported success OF Gen. Pope's
expedition in Missouri.
SICK AND DISABLED SOLDIERS.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 81. ISpeci1A to Cam.
mercial Ad0ertiser. - Large numbers of
our volunteer troops, some suffering severe,
ly from sickness, others disabled by wounds,
are leaving this city and returning to their
respective homes to recuperate, having long
turloughs for that puspose. Others have
obtained honorable discharge from service.
1t is generally believed that Congress, on
Monday, will take a recess until after the
5th of January.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-12-27
From Hatteras and Beaufort,
THE SCHOONER OF SENATOR SIMMONS
CAPTURED,

THE SCHOONER OF SENATOR SIMMONS
CAPTURED.
FORTRESS MONROE, Dec. l8.-The steams
er 5. Il. Spauldiug which left Port Royal
last Sunday, arrived at an early hour this
morning. She stopped at Hatteras, leav-
ing that place yesterday, and brings
mail and passengers. Every thing is quiet
at Hatteras; nothing has happened to dis
turb the usual monotony there except the
usual storms.
The schooner Charity said to be owned
by Senator Simmons of Rhode Island, ar.
rived at Hatteras on the 18th, with an as
sorted cargo, including large proportion
of whisky. She also took a collector to
Hatteras, and on arriving be procured
building from the Commissary which be
proposed using as custom house.
The Charity's papers however were very
irregular, and on the 18th instant, Captain
Warden of the steamer Stars and Stripes
took the Charity as prize to New York.
There is little news of interest from Port
Royal. The Federal troops have fully oc.
cupiend the town of Beaufort Large
quantities of cotton continued to be gath
cred and brought to the coast.
NEW YORK, Dec. 2l-The steamer Dan-
iel Webster, from Port Royal evening of
the 10th, reports sixteen vessels of the stone
feet had sailed that day for Charleston,
under escort CT three gunooats. A portion
Of the stone feet, for Savannah, returned to
Hilton Head minus FIVE vessels beached
near Iybee.
The Unadilla and another had gone
to reconnoijre the shores of Edisto Island
and the mouth Of the south Edisto river
No advance had been made by Gen. Ste
vens' brigade into the interior.
Flag officer Bell sailed to day, in the
Champion for the Pacific squadron.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-12-27
Interesting Southern News.
UNION SPIRIT AWAKENING.

FORTRESS MONROE, Dec L., via Balti-
more the 18TH Special to Herald. "A
flag OF truce just came from Norfolk. The
greatest excitement prevails in Richmond
and Norfolk in regard TO the news from
England. How the intelligence reached
Richmond, am unable to say, but they
had the news this morning all over the
South. A great many people it is said
will go against England should she inter-
fere in the affair aid demand Mason and
Sidell. The union spirit is evidently awak
ening.
FROM RICHMOND PAPERS.
By flag OF truce today we have Rich
mond paper OF this morning-we extract
from 1t the following news:
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Dec. 10th, via New
Orleans the l7th.-- ibe Bowling Green
correspondent OF the Union and Anaeyicaae
says the Yankees advance force of from
5000 to 5000 are at Green River with
some Artillery, but have shown no DISPOSE
ton to cross the river. They are repairing
the bridge.
Paducah, Kentucky, advices represent
that Humphrey Marshall is steadily advance
ing towards Lexington and meeting with
little Or no opposition.
Gentls men VINO left Paducah on the 9th,
say that the federas had oDiy 5000 men
there, IL 600 at Cairo and Birds Point and
700 at Smithland, Kentucky.
a dispatch from Frankfort dated the
OH, says that General Crittenden was at
Cumberland Gap, Saturday, with large
force and that 5000 men at Morristown
would join him. 1t Is feared that General
Crittenden will invade Kentucky from that
point.
The Brownsville, Texas, Fag OF the LIST,
gives an account OF an attack on the city of
Matamoras, by General Carvaja. He
commenced the attack On the 2OiA. Great
carnage took place and at the hour that the
Flag went to press, both parties claimed
success
General FIoyd's army has been ordered
to Bowling Green, Kentucky. The remov-
al OF this army to the far West, says the
Richmond Dispatch, leaves Western Vir-
glnia exposed to the enemy. The effect
upon the temper of the people in the ex
posed counties will be very untoward.
The Richmond EGGna5aer OF the 10th,
says we are assured that resolutions have
been introduced into Congress offering sym
pathy to the people of Mary land and urging
such measures in the conduct OF the war as
TO open the way for her admission into the
| Southern COnfederacy.
On Saturday last the Hastings Court
entered an order directing that ali tree ne,
groes be sold vino do not pay their taxes
by the January term OF said Court.
| Confederate State Bonds Of the $l5,.
| 100000 issue are quoted at 98a98L.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-12-27

New YORK, Dec. 21.--The Philadelphia
Inquirer OF this morning has a special dis.
patch from Baltimore saying news had been
received from Richmond to the effect that
Fort Pickens had opened fire on Fort Nc
Rae three times since the 22d, but with
what effect is not known. On the Both an
incessant shower OF shells was thrown into
the fort by Col. Brown. wsa
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-12-27
though not generally believed at Frankfort
KENTUCKY LEGISLATURE.

The House adopted by the usual party
vote, a resolution that Kentucky assume
payment of her portion OF the direct tax
imposed by Congress.
The Senate adopted the House resolu-
tions on Federal relations, with amendments
endorsing the Presidents action regarding
Fremont's proclamation and CamerOn's re.
port, and requesting the President to dis
pense with Secretary Cameron. Vote
unanimous On amendments.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-07-13
Progreas and Condifion OF OhIo.

The N. Y. Tribune publishes an interest.
ing article upon this subject, showing the ex-
ceedingly rapid progress which has been
made BY our State within the past ten years
and its present wealth and productions. in
the past ten years the State has produced
1000, 0O0 bushels OF wheat and the esti-
mated crop for 1850 was 22Ooo, 600. In
1850 Ohio produced 100000 bushels OF
corn. In the past ten years the increase in
horses and mules was es per cent, AMI of
cattle 40 per cent Ohio contains about 25,-
OOoOO0 acres, IS, 600, 600 of which are under
cultivation Notwithstanding heI youth,
Oh.O is already parallel with New York in
improved land, and far ahead Of that State
in arabic land. New York cultivates mead
OE and pasture, while Ohio. turns her land
into oe5n fields. In 1860 our exports were
about $50, 100000. There were csc, 600
hogs exported aud shout 5000, OOO bushels
of corn in the shape OF whisky. There are
leo distilleries in the State, which annually
produce 7so 600 barrels Of whisky and alco-
hOl of this, 450,o 600 barrels are exported,
while 8, 600 grog shops in the State can ao-
count for the rest. To these Rrog shops are
attributed about one half the murders, sui
cides and casualties committed in the State.
The mineral wealth Of the State is just be-
ginning 70 be developed. Ohio contains very
rich and apparently inexhaustible deposits of
iron and coal, which are being brought to
light Nearly one-third Of the surface Of
the State contains these minerals. In 1860
there were LOCO, 1000 bushels OF salt manu-
fsot1rOd in the State. There are 90 furnaces
in the State, producing, last year, to the val
ue Of s., 1000. There were 10000, 600
bushels Of coal mined, 1000 men being en-
pIoyed in the business.
In railroads Ohio takes the lead of all the
States, having 4, 1913 miles, while Pennsyl-
vazia has s,sT2, and New York s,l75. In
conclusion, The Tribune ssys
This exhibition of the condition and re
sources Of Ohio shows that she is an empire
within herself, 80 far advanced in wealth,
and 50 peculiarly situated as 70 be me lsura-
bly, exempt from the effects of those COM
mercial revulsiOns which have swept with
such desolating fury over the Atlantic
States. Indeed, her history proves that
while these revulsions have thinned the pop
ulation OF Eastern cilies, they have increased
hers. In every crisis from 1889 to 1857,
Ohio gained immensely in population. In
troubles such as we now experience, old COM
munities throw of swaFms of emig,ants to
new towns and new bands, there to raise the
food they are prevented by bad government
from earning here. She passed safely through
the crisis OF 1857. In that year there was
no great increase in the number ofjudgments
OF money suits, while the records of all our
courts disclosed a contrary state Of things
The financial equilibrium Of our large farm
ing population was not sensibly disturbed
d via doubtless be as fee from disturbance
now. -.s..
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-07-13
TELEGRAPHIC.
Battle Expected between Pat
terson and johnson.
GEN BUCKNER's MISSION TO
WASHINGTON
WHAT THE sECESSIONIsTS OF KRN-
TUCKY INTEND DOING,
This Mornings Report.
This Mornings Report.
WASHINGTON NEWS.


WASHINGTON, July IL.
Otis Buxton, of New York, has been ap-
pointed First Assistant Doorkeeper Of the
House Of Representatives..
Worlds special:
Secretary Smith to-day removed num-
ber OF his clerks.
The rumors that Fairfax Court House
had been evacuated were untrue; on the
contrary, it has been reinforced.
The Times dispatch says battle has or
will Immediately occur between Patterson
and Johnson's forces.
Mr.. Stevens is here with q working
model Of his floating battery. 1t has never
before been exhibited, except the original
at Hoboken.
The Herald slys: ..
Gen. Buokner, of New York, left here
for New York to-day. His ostensible oh.
iect in coming here was 10 persuade the
Government to respect the so-cslled neu-
trality Of Kentucky, and leave the State
Guard, which is under his command, and
three quarters Of the officers of which are
Secessi0nists, to preserve that neutrality,
by eiding the rebels all in their power, and
suppressing the exhibition of Union senti-
msnts or feelings in Kentucky. This part
of the mission failed. No promise could
be exaeted from the Administration that it
would not 60 to any extent necessary to
protect the Union masses in Kentucky ct
all hazards.
This was not oil of Buckner's mission.
The Disunionists in Kentucky are in q
desperate state. They dare not, without q
pretext, throw off the mask of neutrality
they have assumed. The pretext is want
ing.
Gov MagOfin is perhaps the most des-
perate Of the whole set. Unless he can find
some reason to take sides with the rebels
within few weeks, and call upon the Peo-
pie to follow him, he will be completely
gone under.
Gen. Buckner, in his interviews with
the President has not been able to worm
out Of him any expression that can be
twisted into declaration of coercion.
We shall soon find it reiterated in a
proclamation from Gov. Magofin, calling
upon the Kentnckians and rebels Of Ten
nessee to unite upon the soil of kentucky
and resist the Government.
Thanks to the Union men of Kentucky,
the rebels will find there a serried phalsnx
of armed Union Kentuckians to resist their
reasonable purposes.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-07-13


ReceiPt ofn Masked Battery by BrOwnlOw.
One day last week, the Southern mail
brought us small package, done up pre-
cisely like 3 newspaper, and about equal
in size 10 one Of our exchanges, With the
usual endorsement, BrOWnloW's Wing,
Knoxville, Tennessee" and postpaid. Upon
opening it, we found it to. contain about
half yard Of brown domestic, with blood,
and scabs on il, resembling cloth taken
from some one afflicted with small pox.
We had II burned in the front yard of our
printing Office, after handling il with tongs!
This Is the spirit Of Secession-its mode Of
Harfare-and it's sense of honor. Clever
men, heretofore high-minded, win not be
long in their ranks until they will openly
Justify even this mede Of warfare against
Union men. 81
S This attempt at oar death, BY 1.-THE plant
ing Of masked battery, manned b the
ubiauitous spirit Of Secession, entities the
coWardly villain who did il, to the honor
q being picketed N the deepest gorge
leading to he'll Eotonly 50, but he should
be required to make nightly advances upon
the ambusoedes of the Devil and every
merning Of bis life, By way Of healthful
! exersiss, he should make reconnoisance
Of the damned, having The entire control Of
the guerrilla rebels Of the inferust regions
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-07-13
FROM BOSTON.

BOSTON, July IL
The brig Iron Ranger arrived at New
port this morning, with crew of the brig
John Welch, from Trinidad for Falmouth,
which was captured by the privsteer JEFF.
Davis on Saturday, off Hatteras. They
ransaOked the ship, but allowed her to pro-
coed in consequence of her great ,draught
Of water. Same privateer captured the
schooner J. C. Warner, of New York, and
q brig whose name was unknown, 100
miles southeast Of Nantucket South Shoals.
Capt. Gernor, of the British bark Major
Norton, at this port from St. Martins, re-
ports on the 9th inst, in lat. &c. long. 6s,
having seen full rigged brig showing
French colors, which hailed the bark in
English, to which a reply was made in
French, bat they did not seem to under
stand the language, and chased the Major
Norton for three hours, but she outsailed
them. 200 men were on the foretop.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-07-13


Billy wilson's ZOunves at Fort Pickens.
A letter from Fors Pickens to the New
York Times says;
Chilly Wilson's regiment got inside the
lights on the Gath, and is now in Rosa Island.
As ] write there is battalion drill going on,
and il looks queer enough to one who has
been thirty years regular. What the
newcomers lack in elegance, however, they
make mp in mnscle. Their advent here was
a grand affair, and was as noisy as you can
imagine. Cheers do not describe the extri-
ordinary roars with which every one of our
vessels, and subsequently, ourselves, were
greeted. Islncerely doubt whether so many
Itigers7 were ever before heard in Florida.
Is il any wonder, then, that the regiment
should be the lions of the hour, The de-
barkation was something, the like caever
hope to look upon again. 'frbree cheers for
Harry Brown-tigsr.n ifThree cheers for
Billy Wilsoh-tiger.h "Fhree cheers for
General seott-tiger." aThree cheers fol
Old Abe-tiger." ifThree cheers for Mr..
Slemmsr-tiger." "Three groans for JEFF
sDavis-tiger' "Say, old handy legs, squint-
eye, them's my groceries, slPull thatld-
nigger overheard" and a thousand otheI
indescribable phrases greeted my ear from
the crowd, as the Vanderbilt hauled near Il
] let them land. HBUdH fLFtITE