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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-12-13
Our Armu Correspondence.
Correspondence Of the watchman1
FROM THE FOURTH REGIMENT.

Camp Griffin Faiifas County,
virginia, Nov u, 1861.
Mr.. EDiroR: Amid the duties of last
week, was unable to find time to write you
OF passing events, aud at this late period will
only give them a passing notice You have
doubtless, ere this received full particulars
Of the grand review Of Wednesday last, at
Bailey's Cross Roads, by the General in Chief
and President 1t was a grand sight TO be-
hold, the army Of the Potomac, marshaled by
brigades and divisions, and one to waken a
soldiers enthusiasm, to gaze upon the Nations
Chief and General as they rode swiftly be-
tween the long extended lines. But far less
spirit stirring was the homeward march Of ten
miles, with weary limbs and often with sore
feet, though what we had seen might repay
even these On the following day several reg
ments, with compliment Of artillery, went
out 70 cover a foraging expedition, though at
FIRST there was eager expectation Of an engage
ment. Most Of our regiment marched TO the
northward Of and beyond Vienna, at least
eight miles from camp. the latter part Of the
distance through pine woods, in quite tract
Of which we halted from three TO four hours
while several companies were depluyed be-
yond the wildwood as skirmishers. The enc
my were represented drawn up in consider
able force at two miles distance, but we were
unmolested and retired quietly, when hun
drod wagons had been loaded with forage. 1t
was tantalizing, however. to be so near and
not permitted TO strike blow at the foe, even
though prudence would restrain from It, At
ter rapid march back to camp, most OF the
way in the darkness of the evening, and a
nights rest, we were called out in the morn
ing to take our turn, by regiment, on pickets.
This, after we we're posted, would have been
a rest to us, and indeed was such through the
day Friday, but early Saturday morning rain
set in, from which we had no shelter but our
blankets. We struggled 10. in the morning
rather wet, but clear day served to prepare
for comfortable rest at night. On the
whole we endured the extra service of the week
very we'll, though some who were unwel gave
out, and some were laid by with sore feet.
On Sunday morning we had light fall Of
snow, the first of the season, which whitened
the ground and lay several hours after sun
rise the next morning. The ground is frozen
in quite crust every night lately, and tho air
seems winter like, even at midday. To-day
a cold, sleety rain is falling, and we seem bid
ding adieu, for time, to the sunny South"
for rough Indictment winter. For aught that
is apparent we are likely to winter in or near
our present position. with such preparations
for comfort as we can make poor at the best.
Having already seen some of our strongest
and best men languishng and dropping away
by disease, the most sanguine must look for
ward to a winter here with something like
even though hope may predom-
mate. Our regiment, on Monday. received
their pay up to November first, thus enabling
b. ~, prgvffla nit
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-12-13

THE BRIGHT SIDE OF WAR.

linz bhlO1l blDE VI WAR.
Poetry has reached the truth, while science
and common-sense have missed it, It has
distinguished-as. in spite Of all mercenery
and feeble sophistry, men ever will distin-
guish--war from mere bloolshed 1t has
discerned the higher feelings which lie be-
meath its revolving features. Carnage is ter
rible. The conversion Of producers into de-
stroyers is calimity. Death, and insults to
woman worse than death--and human fea.
lures obliterated beneath the hoof of the
war-horse-and reekng hospitals, and ruined
commerce, and violated homes, aud broken
hearts-they are all awful But there is
something worse than death. Cowardice is
worse. And the decay Of enthusiasm and
manliness is worse. And it is worse than
death, aye, worse than hundred thousand
deaths, when people has gravitated down in
to the creed that the 'wealth of nations" con-
sists, not in generous hearts-"F Fire in each
breast and freedom on each brow" in nation
al virtues, and primitive simplicity, and he
roic endurance, and preference Of duty 10
life Dot in MEN, but in skill, and cotton,
and something that they call "capital. -
Peace is blessed Peace, arising out OF chari-
ty. But peace, springug out Of the cslcula-
uons OF selhshness, is not blessed. If the price
to be paid for peace is this, that wealth ac-
cumuate and men decay, better far that every
street in every town Of our once noble coun-
try should run blood
Through the physical horrors Of warfare,
Poetry dscerned the redeeming nobleness. 49,
For in truth, when war is not prolonged. the
hndling of all the higher passions prevents
the access of the baser ones. A nation split
aud severed by mean religious and political
Discussions, suddenly feels its unity, and men s
hearts beat together, at the mere possibility
of invasion. Aud even woman. as the au-
thor Of tho History Of the Pcnn,ular War"
has we'll remarked, sufferer as she is by war,
yet gains in the more chivalrous respect
paid to her, in the elevation OF the feelings
excited towards her. in the attitude of pro-
lection assumed by men, and in the high calls
to duty which arouse her from the frivolous
ness and feebleness into which her existence
is apt to sink.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-12-13

THE CANADIAN DErFNsEs.-The Toronto
Leadger, which has pursued a very unfrieud-
ly course toward the United States since the
rebellion broke out. thus CONSTITUTES the mean
ing the recent military movements in Cana
da
"These proceedings. under the eve Of tho Command
oriuC Chief not designed Cor pstmc. They Indicate
more plainly than words the light In which Lord
PaImersnn and his colleagues view the relations Of
England toward The Northern States They prove that
the menace " Secretary Seward is interpreted Alright
the other side Of the They show that the calm
Judgment " the rulers of ENGLAND. che danger of collie
sion has passed from possibility Go a probability
and that for the worst pupngcucy England Is resolve
ed 90 prepare. Canada ought mot hesitate IN iis
spouse The crisis calls flr more than an uncertain
sound "
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-12-13

II is stated that our gunboats can easily
proceed within very short distance of the
Charleston and Savannah railroad, land a
force and tear up miles Of the track. When
sufficient reinforcements shall have reached
Port Royal, large force could be placed up
on the main land and il is believed that
either Charleston or Savannah could be cap
tured. without much reference to the forts
constructed for the protection of those cities.
The telegram r. I'm Nashville the Sd, say,
Floyd has fallen back to within thirty miles
of the Virginia and East Tennessee Railroad
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-12-13

PRFsIsTENT YoUNo LADY-For several
weeks says the Washington correspondent
Of the New York Times very beautiful and
interesting young lady called daily upon the
Secretary of State to intercede for her lover,
who is one Of the State prisoners-he having
been arrested three months since, while CON
veying dispatches to the rebels. After much
importantly by the lady, a great deal of cor
respondence with her lover, the latter agreed
to her to take the oath of allegiance, and AN
officer was sent to the old Capitol prison to
administer the oath On its being read to
the Gagged lover he objected to taking it, stat
ing that he objected to part OF it. On be-
ing asked what part, he stated that which de-
MED him the benefit Of "any mental reserva-
ton" as one OF its conditions.
Major McNett, who has been under arrest
several days, at Courtland, N. Y, on Tues
day was shot by Col. Green while attempting
to escape from the guard house. He was not
dead Thursday evening, but there was no
hopes of his recovery.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-12-13

GEN. FREMONT Schuyler Colfax, NJ. c.,
from Indiana, is out with another defense Of
Gen. Fremont. He concludes by saying that
all the charges against the General, cannot
impair the following facts
/. That he had the statesmanlike foresight
while in Europe, at the very commencement
Of the war, to urge that he might purchase
100000 rifles and 100 riAed cannon at peace
prices-that he did buy. with the meagre
means at his command, rifles for Sl3. for
which twenty are now paid, and sabres at IS,
now selling at Sc.
2. That his abused Body Guard gave us,
at Springfield, the most brilliant stroke OF
the war, up to that time.
8. That his soldiers. who, If they had be-
lieved the charges against him must have de-
spised him, retained enthusiastic confidence
in him 10 the last.
A. That he left his army further South, on
the % of November, than any other army OF
the Union.
5. That it was headed in the right direc-
ton Southward-frst, to whip or dispense
Prices army before it could be reinforced
and then TO march towards Memphis.
g. That he left Missouri, but lately so ra-
vsged by rebel risings, more tranquil than
Western Virginia or Kentucky, and every
Railroad in the 81 te running its entire e1.
tent.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-12-13

i~und Nervous Disordcrs.
For all Of which il is a speedy and certain remedy and
Of Dr. stephen Sweet. of Connecticut the famous bons
setter and has been used 10 his practice for more han
twenty years with the most astonishing success.
Is m AHsriator Of Pom, it b. unuenlrd By any pre-
pafauon before the public of which the most skepcal
may be- convinced By q single trial
This Lirimeut will cure rapidly and radically Rhs.-
uatir Diordcs of every Kind and n thuusand. u ass
where e has been used j. has never been known Co fail
for Neuragia, t viii afford immediate relief in every
ease however distressing.
Il will relieve the worst case Of Headeis in three min
utos and is warranted 20 do b.
IoottGohf also 10 will cure instantly
fo, NoroHs Dcbihty and General Lassitude arising
nom mprudcnce or excess this Liameut most happy
aud unfang remedy Acting directly upon the nervous
Tissues, % strengthens ana reyi,hcs the system and re-
stores 10 90 elasticity and ,igor.
for Fes. As an external remedy. claim that it Is
The oe'f known and we challenge the world produce
equal livery victim of this distressing compliant should
give 1t trial for it will not fa 20 afford immediate
Iiei and in majority OF eases will affect radical
clumsy and Sore Throat sometimes extremely ma
lgnant aud dangerous. but timely application Of this
Linment viii never fail o. cure
spraiHs are sometimes very obstinate and en- argcnent
Of the joints Is liable occur neglected The worst
case may be conquered by this Lnimeut three
Br,,i,es. CUT, Hounds. Sorss. t7sers. Burns and
Neaias yield rcad, 20 ihe wonderfully healing proper
ues Of DH. SWEETS lNFALLiRLE LtNINESr. whom used
according 10 directions Also, chbains. Frosted Fe.
aid Insect Bites and S,iigs
kreyy Horse Oionr should have this remedy At hand.
l9 us timely use AZ che hrs appeal OF Lamcncss viii
eiectuay prevent those formidable Diseases which al
horses are liable and which render many otherwise
Z valuable horses nearly worthless.
over four hundred voluntary Testimonials the won
derfu curative properties Of this niment been re-
ceiVed within the last years and many Of them from
persons ia the highest ranks Of life.
CAUTION
To avoid imposition. observe the Signature and Like
ness OF Dr. stephen Sweet label and also stc-
phcu Sweets nhiile ldnineutf blown iu the glass q
each bottle, without which none are genuine.
Il for sale by all Druggists Price 3 cents
RICHARDSON q co..
sole Proprietor, Norwich c.
/ For sale by T. T. SMITH, Montpelier, General A.
gent for Vermont and hy dealers eser where. 81 SO
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A NEW DISCoVERY.-TH ASCAk-
"a des or Pin Worms the removal Of which has ever
oahed the skill If he eminent physicians and uni
rsay considered by them beyond the reach II me-
dieine are entirely expelled from the human system by
the Of
Dr. y. G. GOuLD's PIN WORM SYRUP
Cure warranted IN every case
Relief afforded ~ tsenty-fonr hours
rms syrup Is purely vegetable preparation, harm-
less with the youngest child
SYMPTOMS Intense Itching biting and distress IN
the lower part ~ tho recum and about the seat omen
mistaken for the Piles, disagreeable sensation in me
epgasnc region OF lower part uf the bowels rostessnes
wakenlness, starting aud screaming in the sleep FAINT
ing, and not nnrequenty spasins or FITS,
CAurioS.-lhe genuine has the name, DR.. o.
Gouds Pin Worm Syrup" in each bottle, his portrait
aud fac smile Of his signature on the wrapper.
HERVEY a MOORE, Sole Proprietors
Address GEO. GOODWIN Co, II and IL
Marshall st., Boston, Mass General Agents for New
England.
~ sold by Druggists generally 4oW
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-12-13
DECISIONS IN Pension CAsEs.

DARiplO4Np IN / EN olON OAoEo.
l. soldier discharged on account of a
disease under which he was laboriug when he
entered the service, is not entitled to a pen
sion.
?. Actual rank in the line regulates tho
amount of pension, and not brevet rank
This rule applies to aid-de-camps, adjutants,
and others
All Invalid pensions commence from
the time of completing the proof in the case.
widows or minor child's pension common
ces from the day Of the death of the husband
or parent
4. If an injury results from the fault OF
the soldier, he is not entitled to pension
5. A soldier is always in the line Of his
duty when he is not under arrest, in coufue-
ment, on furough, or absent without leave.
although at the moment when wounded or
disabled) no particular and active duty may
be devolved on him.
6. widows pension ceases if she mar
ries. The minor children if any, are entitled
from the day Of the marriage.
7. No one, while in receipt Of pay or e.
monuments as an officer or soldier Of the ar
my, can be placed on the pension list The
pension will not commence until the party is
dis harged.
3. A minor disabled in the service does
not loose his right to pension, although he
may subsequently have been discharged be-
cause of his being minor.
8. A seaman was taken prisoner, and at
tempted to escape, for which he was severely
punished by the enemy, and thereby disabled
1t is held that the disability was contracted
while in "the line Of his duty,' and for which
be is entitled to pension.
10. The pension of minor child ceases
on arriving at the age of sixteen years.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-12-13

his elixir has been extensively used hrouahout mos,
OF New England and Canada rhe last six yeafs and
Wherever introduced has given universal satisfaction
II loosens the tightest cough
II causes the patient TO ralse freely.
~ cures the Group Immediately when given IN season
II relieves the worst cases 90 Asthma at once
II ailays fever aud pain and produces rest at night
Let all Parents who have chldr5u oubicct 20 GROUP
procure bottle OF this kxir at once and keep in the
mouse ready 70 give at moments warning.
Read The following evidence from some OF the most
prominent citizens of Vermont
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-12-13

Charlotte, Vt, Jan. 10, 1869.
nave used Dr. Whites Elixir in my family during
the last two years, and lind it the best medicine have
ever used in cases Of Group, Coughs ana Colds
A. 4. STONE
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-12-13
CONSUMPTION CJRED, IF TAKEN IN
SEASON

West AlbuTgh Vt, July 2s. 1855
Or Baxter Sir-l have much reason to believe thai
through ne blessing Of Cod your Elixir saved me from
conhfmtd Pulmonary Consumption
DAVID MARVIN Mini.ter of the Gnsnel
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-12-13

NJ N 7tI7T 10 . ' % VA % 10 I0OU.
Dr; Baxter Dear Sir--l know the benefits N usiny
Dr' WHITES Elixir by my wife, Of my children and
neghbofs In cases Of Coughs. Colds Group and Ash.
ma II has proved very beneficial aud those who have
usedlt would not be without il on any consideration
JOSEPH MARSH, Congregational Minister.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-12-13
GROUP CURED.

:, 81 AIbans, VI, Oct 10, 1850.
my htie daughter has been subject TO attacks OF
Group have always found DR.. @ Whites Elixir TO
relieve her at once and would be without In nv
family on any account. HORACE JENISON 4
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-12-13

,,, ~ baxteri Dear Sir--My wife has used Dr. n O.
Mmte tlixir' prepared by YOU for Lung Conulaints
WIN when she has been affected for several Years ana
mas louna all that it is recommended to be some a,
ouI nesho'fs have also used ii with much benefit
,eI u one OF ne best medicines for Lung Com plants
JAMES c. HoUGHTON, Cong. Mini,ts,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-12-13

tast NcthCI, ", July ON, 1901.
have an only child which was attack ed With mem
bfanous Group We gave her Dr. y @. Whites Elixir
and to the surprise Of all, gave her immediate relief
ZOPHAR NlNTDN
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-12-13

Burlington, VI, Jan G, 1860.
rms is 10 certify that have used Dr. n. G. White
EhAif IN my family. and hnd It to be an excellent medi-
cine for Code, Coughs, &c.
LUClUS HOLBROOK
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-12-13

- =, ~ 10 " JAZZ t-lll I1UI.
nave used Dr. White Pulmonary Elixir ia my fam
y the last two years. and have found it the best medi
,ne that have ever used for Coughs Colds and sore
imoats' EDGAR MEECH.
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ABSTRACT OF THE REPORT OF THE seer
TARY OF TIE NAVY.

A
III LII, an W luh NAN A.
II. uuuss p' we navy dntng lhe pa't summer nave
len l"Euatu hs lheuikehl ports anu coast
my % any me lusuuu les J." plo.eel our MAJ
, W., I ~, C 800 IA pllAI. p. tI'NV.' N'sAelS
e pu. py the OunieueIaeSi anu 10 ANe p'.t n CON
soH C1r1 ' m ~ ~ ~ 'f t III XIV W. avn.
~ Nlpna' nuu 'hc po'soi ule h"cUu uiaul,tf
OF we 9cc,ea', ct tnS NaS kfes detailed
uahelon o the manner In ""eh these "'anoHs d"ues
~" 49, 80 PV'lulu," - 3.
NJ 49, nave oerh suns IN yer ''oA' met on we
the barbars at en- ,s, ,1 ,nd "1''' w o' 'UNN Jul
/ ''S ia nai ,, AZ OnS', st sno savannah
one hundred aud my three 'e,ses' a. various SIZES
nave oIen captured since Tue institution o he "oekadc
"I ~ ~, ,eIn II. aSS,',p''ns 70 ,ul tle "'cN sue
i S'' eAp.uu2iS Scei 1t srS.ns' p'"h'U aver re
ed an th h, noi, 20 h I,'''l ~ "n9 "''o'IS
hJ ,ns ~ pS S ~ We saoNIu Auu se1 me
/ "a A. ~ A. y" C aP -; wv" W" NUAI'
arn,y and Profe.sor oSo,der HAM, ~ , - %, ,n
""u i'0''s0' N'N""u'' ""0"'' ." 'nc '"''' sur
Tn so,r.,,r, .,.o,,. ,to, H.. oH... II ~.
~, ~ SeuIe'a1 tvpolts t1a' rtsE NHIeei a. II fo,e'
~ th navy hau olBahl@e1 an ehoeht hfNa loTcc IA the
MiSSssissllp alAliaIY 10 the army
VI ptNateers ihe report states mat such OF those
strckea b.srncd or svnS ri,h m ,, ~',t soon
~ .s,s,,, 80, - ;L A's p,.oh VI ol'.i
led 10 nass The RrootI, ,S was p, ~ t
80. 'o "a ~, IN piu4Ngn 'n uoeSa"ng one o. ,h'
snse ~ sn' "as no'eu W pro'e9u on her pratt
,a tuy aBe an ihNes'liSunh 9" thS "hoie occurrence
la, been ordered by the Department
- AZ ,s sIs' ii VIC eot u' Ant WHHe'
=" .srtH,ns hason any oltue'l ne says admirably
, Inc prompt sn9 decisive ae,i N OF capt Wilkes on
w 1 .,su aua igveeu lne enPu"uc approval
VI one bspat,,h'u. anu u 700 generous ifpeafanet
va .Nhl9d py MN IN nov capturing Tue Nessel Whel
nNu 'hese Ieoe thissaes on eoau' may m view oil
e pg'a a., ~ anu VI Tvs pAIoue mouNes' N'
excused nut y must by no means be permitted TO con
su'ut Pitoepen ne,eaeI ior we ueaiment OF en'
ease 81 similar 'ltAeuon OF neutral Obligation ol i1regl
vessels ehsaged IN commerce o, the carrying trade
I NY VIZ, gu We ~" o Mafcn ny N COMMITS o,
ana az Inc service o. 'he secretary OF me Navy only Il
.usseIs carving ''o guns ana % men lhere arc
o-aay, IN 'onnl's1n' 20 vessels, CARVING 29)i guns
little more than eight months Besides this, there vii
De is.ay, very shortly huy'~o new steamers pecui
ron codp " s''u 'U9' '"''' o' ""''h ar
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-12-13
A THRILLING PROPHECY.
now PAINFULLY AND RAPIDLY IT is BEING
ruILTIILTD.

now PAINFULLY AND RAPIDLY 1T is BRING
FuLLFILLED.
In last February Alabama seeded That
brave old man, Senator Clemens, who had,
until then, breasted all the storms Of wild
fanaticism, and chung to the flag of our Union,
yielded to the popular clamor, and unsheath-
ed his sword in a cause he hated, and one he
knew could not succeed. He wrote the fol.
lowing TO friend -
1--WE are out we have bid adieu to the
stars and stpes, and abandoned the high pri-
vilege of calling ourselves American citizens.
] am not ashamed TO confess that could not
restrain my tears when the old banner, which
/ have followed through so many dangers,
was torn down and the flag of Alabama rais-
ed IN its place. ] cannot restrain them now
when am writing but the deed is done-a
new era has dawned, and all that | can prom
Use is that no effort shall be spared on my
part 10 prevent it from becoming an era OF
disgrace. If we are not involved in a war
we soon will be. There is no hope Of peace;
and he is but little better than a mailman
who dreams Of long exemption from invasion.
shall meet it when it comes as soldier
should, and fight through it as long as a hope
remains. When everything is lost, as ! fear
II may be, unless wiser counsels should pre-.
vail than those which have heretofore directed
us, shall drag my body to the nearest bat.
tle-feld, and lay down life which has lost
its value"
How swiftly has his prediction been veri.
fed. Ere the echo Of his voice. pleading to
the fanatics to stop had died away, the
cry rang out, to arms. A State then prosper
Gus is now bankrupt; all the horrors Of war
are upon them, business ruined, and in ad-
dition TO the restless nights they pass for fear
Of a servile Instruction, they will wake some
morning and hear the roar of Union cannon at
Mobile. The battlefield will be near to the
home of Senator Clemens, and unless some
unseen hand shields him, his prophecy will
be fulfilled to the letter !--Bahtmorc Ameri-
can.