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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-07-12


letter from Vermonter, now a resident Of IL
linois, to his friends in this place
Illinois has Just passed and
is now passing through as great a financial
crisis as ever happened TO a single State. I'm
der general banking law there we're over
Que hundred Banks doing business in the
State the law required them to deposit State
Stocks with the State Auditor, TO the amount
Of ten per cent above their issue Of notes, as
security for their redemption, and their notes
had to be all signed by the Auditor and Comp
trolier Every lody opposed they were satei
If Bank wound up it was thought that the
stocks would nearly or quite pay the face of
the bills, as ten per cent. was allowed for the
fluctuations Of the market. But as the law
allowed all State Stocks to be taken at what
they were worth at the time, the consequence
was that four-ffths of ali the stocks deposit
ed were Southern State Stocks, Missouri. Ten
nessee, Virginia, North Carolina and Georgia
being the principal bonds deposited. ! think
there were but six Banks in the State based
,Choi'y on Northern bonds others part Nor
thern and part Southern, and others wh9Vy
Southern. You can imagine the result. as
secession advanced, doion went the value Of
Stocks in market; and they keep going do,Oa,
doion, dorm, and to-day there is but about a
half dozen Banks in the State whose bills
will pass and are at par. The issues of the
discredited Banks amounted TO between eight
and ten millions Of dollars, and that amount is
now scattered all over the country among the
people some of 1t is worth nothing and The
rest is worth from 70 to IS cents on the dol
lar nor; nobody will take it. This, together
with the stopping of provisions going South
at Cairo has played 80 smash with our grain
market and for The last four weeks prices
have been going dou", do'cn, dora, like Sou
thern Stocks Anybody could live here aH
summer so tar as breadstutts are concerned,
for Sc four and-siJpeHee' all an cash a tod
toaboW any joking, If they would be content
to live on corn meal. Corn in many places is
only worth - IL cents, though | believe al
the River they pay j.. Wheat is worth 60 cts.
aud the price of both " dW gong dolca.' it
will soon take bushcl of corn to buy pound
OF sugar, and two bushels 70 buy pound OF
coffee, Bot. "ho'k God we, the people
OF lH'no@, are a loyal and patriotic people
we don complain we say entorce the btoct-
ate at Cqro and everywhere else. We will
sell our corn for fre cents rather than sell it to
He5eis for one dofar We can and pti raise
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-07-12

VRaIN1A-John NJ. Carlisle, of Harrison
County, has been unanimously elected United
States Senator for the long term, by the new
State Government of Virginia, in place of R..
NJ. I. Hunter; and Waitman f. Wiley, of
Monongahela, in place OF James Mason, for
the short term
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-07-12
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MEDICAL f PSuTSp0SES.

We offer 70 the country trade and consumers, com
ple'o assortment n every variety Of LIQUORS. WINES
Sc aud would say that our experience " more than
FORTY YEARS Importers IL not only sufficient
guarantee ior The PURITY or OUR GOODS, but that
enables us 90 offer Advantages 20 buyers that cannot
be exoelca by amy house m boston. Owing tho diff
Guilty Of procuring. 10 many towns strictly pure and re-
liable article Of Liquors aad rHe, Tor medicinal and
other purpose we have or many years given special at
cntion 20 Cling orders Or rNvArE Use and consum-
will End greatly 10 ci- advantage 60 sond their or.
dcrs to US direct as employ no travelling or other
agents whatever Persons who require Pure Liquors
and pines in large small quantities may assur-
cd that all orders will receive best personal attention.
and that every article sent from our house viii be salts
factory in every respect Communications by mail will
receive prompt attention. with full and complete eata-
oguo Of goods, prices, &C.
T. ID. RICHARDS s. SONS,
81 SD state Street. boston.
Boston. April 6. 1861. 1904
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-07-12

DARRE HOTEL CoMPANN,--Notiee is
ID hereby given that the first meeting Of the BARRE
HOrFL COMPANY will be holden on the ION day OF
III, a ID 1851. hi the Town Hall, in Barre At oclk.
II ii Tor the purpose Of considering whether they Nia
ceep the act OF Incorporation granted 70 them ny tne
Legislature A. d. 1859, Of cocung Officers, making uy
laws aud otherwise organizing The corpofauon' ana
transaruug such business may be requisite
I, + ALpRlch, fsr.sn' RsSsa
r. T.. FRENCH, IN enc Art Ut
RIfIIMAN WOOD. } lncm potation
usrre Wee % 1891 NA'H""
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-07-12
BATCHELORs HAIR DYE.
rnr nEsr IN TIE WORLD.

W A. BArcHgLoR's sPLESDIp HAIR DYE Is the
Original and only Reliable and Harmless Hair Dye
known. instantaneous in its effect does not stain the
skin aud inygorates the hair mr life be careful ana
use none other than the genuine signed on each s'de Of
every box--WmLiAM A. BACHELOR. So by all respect
able Druggists and Fancy Goods Stores everywhere
Mandatory No 81 Barclay st, clae l6 Boud St. and
and 2SS Broadway New York, 5ooi
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-07-12
Your most Ohcdient servants,
SAM'L W. THAYER. Jr, NJ. d..
WALTER CARPENTER, NJ.

BuAproHD, VT March %, 1861.
To WHOM IT. NAY CONCERN - hereby certify that
| have been Commissioner Of Orange County for the
years 1880 and S6l and have procured the Wines and
Liquors with which have supplied the Town Agents VI
said County, from Charles Backman, No. 80 Front 81
New York that / have had careful analyses Of said
Wines and Liquor made by Charles +. Chandler, Esq ,
Professor Of the Analytical Chemistry. Union College
Schenectady, n. Y and that ia all and every instance
the result has been to prove them TO be perfectly pure
aud suitable for medicinal purposes.
therefore most confidently recommend the house
Of Charles Backman Co. 70 all those who prefer giving
their orders 60 honorable and conscientious men.
GEO. r. BALDWIN,
Commissioner for Orange County
WI are permitted to refer the following Commits.
soners, Town Agents and Physicians Of the State Of
Vermont and in doing guidedb by desire TO place
before the public those facts, that in themselves an
evidence that In every instance but the purest and
desirable articles in line will be offered for sale
to our customers
RErEIlE~ CTS IS. W. Thaycr, NJ. d.. Dean Of the
Medical Faculty in the University Of Vermont w. Car.
penter Professor in the Vermont University j. S.
poiroe. Agent burlington. County Commissioners -
James Mitchell, Chittendcn; Calvin Blodgett, Israel
Goodwin Alonzo Pearoe, Washington; Charles Davis
T. Sanh1rn, Caledonia; W. IL. IL. Bingham. N. H.
Thomas. Lamoille, Chester Spencer b Frsbc, Rutland,
A. n. Gilmore, Hon. George z. Baldwin Orange; Geo.
Fisher, WuhAn; Horstio Needham and Ira Clifford. Adj
olson; Hon. X. II Hoyt, Franklin County. 4557
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-07-12

GTRAYED OR STOLEN - Ga Friday
- night June 2Sh, between the hours Of aud p.m
TWO HORSES. One white Horse little chest foun
dered spawn on left hind leg. enlargement on right
Jaw had long tail. about Is years old The other,
hay Mare little oundered, ring bone both hind feet,
ha1 switch tan, and 20 about - wears old.
whoever will give information tome at Jouesvile. Vt.
will be suitably rewarded. JERRY 81 JOHNS.
Jones,lle, IT., July l, 1861. 500
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-07-12

Arwonn's QufsiNE TosiC BlrrERs,--ihe best ATo'
matte Tonic ever offered the public All Druggists
Nave " ees .aver'iaenasnt Ser '
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-07-12

/ b. PALMER g. CO., SAIL, TENT,
II. FLAG AND AWNING MAKERS.
l.. b. r. * Co. the only authorized Agents for the
manufacture Of the celebrated SIBLEY TENT in the
New England States. Address
l.. .. PALMER & co.
Brown & Lovells Wharf
sos East Boston, Mass
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-07-12
THE MAGNOLIA BALM

rEHFEcr AND COMPLETE RENEDY FoR
PIMPLES, BLOTHES.
FRECHLES, ERTPTTONS,
SUNBURN OR TAN.
This Elegant Preparation renders the Skin soft and
fresh, mpSriing 70 Marble Purity. II is most cool
and refreshing spilled tho face after exposure the
sun, and will give immediate relief TO the Stinps " In
Nothing poisonous enters into its composition
The contents Of bottle mi GIN be taken without harm
hs application e,ery "Ight for l0cek, ell cure the
o. PtNipieg
Sold eycrywhere-pIice 50cts a bottle
W. j.. HAGAN n CO., Proprietors
Troy n. Y.
l., F. Pmper. Montpelier. Wholesale Ag for Vermont.
$3.50
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-07-12
FACTS FOR CONSIDERATION.

TT See Advertisement Of Prof. l.. Miers Hair II
Nin.ratnr In annlMnr cOnmn.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-07-12

Boston. April @. 1861 % ~ state street d lili'''
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1861-07-17
1z-s~ The following is an extract from letter

~
written by the Rev, J. S. Holme, pastor Of the
Pierrcpoint Street Baptist Church, Brooklyn, n.
Y, to the "Journal and Messenger" Cincinnati,
o., and speaks volumes in favor of that world
renowned medicine, Mrs. WIysLow's SOOTHING
SYRUP for Children Tecthing: .r....
ave sec an advertisement in your columns of
Mrs. Winsow's Soothing Syrup. Now we new
or said II word in favor of patent medicine be-
fore in our life, but VIC feel compelled to say to
your readers that this is no humbug-,ce hare
tried Il, and hpo,e il TO be Hitclams 1t is prob,
ably one of the most successful medicines of the
day, because il is one of the best. And those OF
your readers who have babies can't do better
than to layjin a SUPPLY [nlO2 1y
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1861-07-17

The UNION VIoroRElk KENTUCKY
The total vote at the lcccnt election in
Kentucky for Congressrhen, was $780,
The Union vote 92,4Bo; the secession
vote, $1,000. Making thc Union major
ity 54s7eo, Keptuckywc believe is safe
for the Union.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1861-07-17
EMPLOYMENT
1875

AGENTS. WANTED.
ri We will pay from $25 to S75 per month, and
all expenses, to active Agents, or give com
mission. Particulars sent free. Address ERIE
SEWING MACHINE COMPANY, R.JAMEs, Gener-
al Agent, Milan, Ohio
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1861-07-17

HARvEsr.-Harvestiug wheat, hay, &C.,
in this county is now going on yigor-
ously. Reports are more favorable as to
quantity, quality, &c, than was anticipa-
ted few weeks since. The crop is prob
ably equal to the average. Corn, pota-
toes, fruit, DC, bid fair to be abundant.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1861-07-17

DRowNED. Lon last Monday afternoon
an interesting little girl, while at play on
the brink of the bayou on the north side
of the village, fell into the water and was
drowned. With the family, Van Hall, we
most sincerely sympathyze.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1861-07-17
Local AND NEWS ITEMS,

FouND.-Two notes, originally calling
for $500, recently found, can be had by
the owners calling at the Hardware Store
OF GEo. E. HUBBARD, Esq, in this place.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1861-07-17
Aim a Little HisA&.

| "a .|
HENRY WARD BEEcpxa once told {
story about his dog Noble" that h&
been called to our mod repeatedly within
a few weeks, by re course Of few O
our cotemporaries IN regard to this paper
This Noble according 10 Mr.. BEEch.
Err, merely fSr exercise Of his lungs, and
the display ola serviceable quality valu-
able in lis species, was in the habit Of 90
ing teacertain hole under a wall, where
sowS twelve months or more before g No
bl9' had seen squirrel, and there al said
ynole would bark until exhausted --and
~ was MOBILES" resource for pastimc.
T6seQwer Of imagination in "Noble,"
who c5sld exlemporizo tho excitement
and interestsfa hunt is fully cquuled in
the porversion osSepr thoughts and pur-
pose, by our would,bs cepsors, in tortur-
ing TO their own desires sad wishes the
heading of n local item comrnesdatogy q
the sobrety and order of our villag Sat
we Published some weeks ago, When
occasion requires, and facts sustain us,
we may call attention to the conduct of
" Our Volunteers" and we have reason
to believe las we are personally acquaint-
~ sa!;;sssa sssass liz;
and Muskegon county, that occasion will
be the engagement in the battlefield, and
The facts, the bravery and patriotism and
success Of our soldiory--for this we ex-
pect of them.
Do not attempt, We astute critics, to
furnish thoughts and purposes. beneath
yourselves as the actuating characteristic
Of our local notices. In criticisms upon
any political nrticlos we giyn. our readers
We expect partizanship atd.bias from q
partizan. Aim little higher friends!
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1861-07-17

NXTE wouldask for them (bcfore purchasing
w elsewhcro) the special attention Of Vest
makers, Dress-makers, and all those who want
light machines for manufacturing purposes.
SNGrR's No and Standard Shuttle Ma
chimes, both of very general application and ca
pacity, and popular in the family and manufac-
tory. Prices reduced, respectively from 1928
and $3.50 to $50 and 500.
SINGERS No 3 Standard Shuttle Machine for
Carriage makers and heavy leather work.
Price, complete, Sl25,
The Singer Machines make the interlocked
stitch which is the best stitch known, They are
of great speed, easily understood, simple in struc-
ture, Of great durability, adapted to the heaviest
and lightest goods are finished in the most per-
feet manner, and may be used for several years
without requiring repair. l. H.
The Standard Machines for Tailoring, Boot
and making, Harness making, Carriage
trimming, etc, will do more work. earn more
money, and are cheaper than those Of any other
maker as n gift
We have always on hand, ITcmming guages,
Silk Twist, Linen and Cotton thread on spoos,
best machine oil in bottles, etc. ,al.
DETROIT AGENcY,
IS Griswold St, opposite the Post Office.
. Letters for the above agency should be ad-
dressed I. NJ. SINGER & Co. .,t
a gzS~ Al persons requiring information about
Sewing Machines, their sizes, prices, working
capacities, and The best methods of purchasing,
can obtain il by sending TO any of our Branch
Offices for copy of |. M. Singer 4 Co.'S Gazette,
which is n beautiful pictorial paper entirely dc
voted to the subject II will be sent gratis.
/. NJ. SINGER & Co.,
45S Broadway, N. Y.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1861-07-17
THE tWsAR-
BosToN, July ID.

A French war steamer has arrived Mt
Halifax, and is waiting the arrival Of the
rest Of the squadron; they will then sail
southwark.
A gentleman just arrived from New
Orleans, reports that the rebels had n
powerful tug covered with railroad iron,
and had also built boat completely Of
iron, very sharp, with sharp point below
water line, to run down United States
vessels. .1 ...',... .ir,.
Two revenue cutters sailed last night in
search Of the privateer JEFF Darts.
] ~ WASHINGTON, July ID.
Papers seized at Port Tobacco, impli-
cate several prominent citizens Of Wash
ington.
Since the delivery of secession speeches
in Congress, traitors here are growing
bold, and utter treason in the streets. Y
1t is almost certain that the rebels are
falling back upon Manassas Junction.
From there they will go to Richmond.
The Freedom, on Saturday, went with
in one hundred and fifty yards of Matthi-
as Point, and treated the rebels TO about
twenty shells, scattering them in all dircc-
tons.
The following dispatch was received
to-day, at headquarters, from Gen. Nc
Clellan, dated, Beverly, Va, July 10:
81" The success to-day is all could de-
sire. We captured six brass cannon, Of
which one is rifled, and all the enemy's
camp equipage and transportation. Their
killed and wounded amount to fully one
hundred and fifty killed and wounded,
and at least one hundred prisoners, and
more coming in"
,s,ir BALTIMORE, July ID.
1t is reported tonight that Governor
Hicks has been shot at Cambridge, no
one can trace the report to any reliable
source.
'4 New YORK, July IA.
y The Herald has an account of the oc-
cupation of Fairfax Court House by a
thousand Maine troops and n squadron OF
cavalry. The rebels had left twenty-four
hours previously.
The TriJne's dispatch contradicts the
above, and says no such information has
reached headquarters.
pa, One of the government arlnorcrs al
Harper's Ferry has arrived, bringing the
iron moulds of the government muskets
which he concealed at the time OF the
evacuation.
'.'l The HeralPs advices from the squad
ron off Charleston, SAYS it is now impos-
sble for vessels TO run the blockade.
~ NEW York, July IA.
The steamer Columbia from Havana
reports that the pirate steamer Sampte,
arrived at Cienfuegos, bringing several
prizes. The Sumpter left the next day
with supplies of coal and water.
iA1 THE LATEST.
gsl5e WASHINGTON, July Is.
p The President has approved the Force
ELL.
be It is feared that the enemy will cross
in boats to destroy the government prop
erIy at Great Falls.
Another contraband came into CAM
today, from Fairfax. He states that TIN
rebels are all packed up and ready TO re
treat to Manassas.
ALEXANDRIA,, July Is.
The Secretary Of State has made re
clamation on the Spanish government 10
the surrender of the American vessels cap
tured by the rebel steamer Sumpter, an
taken into Cienfuegos.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1861-07-17

GE A dispatch to the Savannah
News dated Richmond, says: "The
City Council yesterday purchased the
mansion Of Louis d. Crenshaw, at cost
of $4,000, for the use Of President Da-
WIS.,"
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1861-07-17

TIE oRATIoN.-Agrceably TO promise
of last week we insert in this issue the
splendid address of the don. NJ. L. riop-
KlSs, devIivcred July 1861, at Mill
Point. We are sure it will at once COM
mand the admiration Of Pll. It's length
prccludes the appearand this week of tho
usual variety of originaEand other mat
ter.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1861-07-17
Pricc---Forty Dollars.
CER TLELG1TEH.

ri CR az TLFICATE -a
From the Rev. H. Cox, Pastor of the Wabash
Avenue M. +. Church, 10 the North western
Christian Advocate ~ at iai
SEWING MAcmISEs.--1hcre Is n great differ
ence of opinion as TO the relative merits Of the
different Sewing Machines now in the market.
have had machine ut my house for the past
two months. II Is called the FRANKLIN, and
really regard IL MS q neat and most excellent
family Sewing Machine, simple in its con-
struction that very young person may under
stand aud work II at once, with no other instrc-
ton thnn is contained in the printed circular
which accompanies ii. 1t executes the work
evenly, does not drop stitches, and when the
thread shrinks in washing and draws up the
material, the elasticity of the stitch permits the
material to BIO drawn strnight without breaking
the thread, and moreover, IL secures its own
work. l would suggest to any of your readers
who may wish 10 invest in n Sewing Machine,
get the Franklin by all means. IL. COX.
From Fred. w. Vogt, with Hoffman & Co, No.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1861-07-17
ACCOMPLISHMENTS n

Henry P. KmBALr's address is Rockford, I'll.
flower seeds, including prize Verbenas, Pctuni-
ms, Ainaranths, Gorgeous Mixed Sweet Williams,
Asters, Bartonia, French Aiarigolds, &C., &C.,
for one dime per packngc,or twenty varieties for
81, sent by mail to any address. Time for sow
ing the first and second weeks in May.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1861-07-17

quirc in regard to the working Of the "Kcy
stone" machines, purchased Of you. In answer
would say, they give the most complete salts
faction. We have had, at times, the high prize
ed Machines and haye given the Taggart & Farr
Machines a thorough trial. The Keystone sur
passes them all in every quality desirable for
either heavy or light work. II. W.V0GT.
We have, sometime past, been operating the
Keystone Machines, and agree with Mr.. Vogt
in the above statement JONI TnuMEs,,
i..., 4, ...,. 500 OGIsr MorT, -.
49,, JosEPH EBRINCER.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1861-01-09
Affairs at Forts Moultrie, iumter and
Castle Pinckney

Oar reporter visited the ,4,nd ,e.rer
day, ami found matters At Frt Moullre
progressing quietly and satisfactorily.
Tie rubbish left by tie FeerM troops
is being cleaned away, aud he torlres.
assuming defensibIe aspect Many ap.
pretended difficulties, of nature we
need not name, have been reinved .; aud
tho Volun'eer Companies onsIrtutng
the garrison are making merV over Tue
hardships OF the soldier. Sooe oi The
guns are, II is supposed, badly pjured by
the burlng OF the carriages Aavi,y pre-
walls al the garrison, and its yilani of
ticers are determined ON the curse that
guides their action.
Fort Sumter, as viewed at distance.
presents an appearance Of live activity
Schooners and barges were plying be
tween the fort and the charnI duriuC
The day. Everything seems ldndicats
active preparation.
Castle Pinckney was :einiorai IN the
afternoon by a del aclment Of tb Marion
Artillery from Fort M"utrie. uder the
command Of Captain King. Adetacb
ment Of the Washington Light hiantry
WAS transferred from the formr to The
latter place in the forenoon, thu retain
ing At Fort Moul,rie the same orce MS
first occupied il.
The garrison at Castle PinckIy con.
sists Of abont two hundred me Ten
twenty -four pound cannon are lountsd
on the Tamparts, besides some fih,n PIE
ces-a few Of which are casem ,sd-in
the lower tier. The work is well ppv,d.d
with munitions OF all kinds, anduuder
the command Of its field office, Col
Pettigrew and Maj. Ellison Cape, will
make itself felt, if need be, when u time
Games. II is far from being the i,ignifi
cant position Of which it has the puls.
lion. Although defective ons,clion
has impaired the power Of tho low, bat.
teries to considerable extent, it Is AN
effective tier OF rampant guns. hicl,,
from its eligible position, are cap,e of
much service. II is be,ond The re,h Of
The largest guns Of Fort Sumter and
commands the entire line Of wbarveand
shipping along Cooper River, and itbe
hands Of an euemy would be capas Of
doing vas, injury to the city = Charlton
Courier.