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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1861-06-11

TEACHERS INSTITUTE. The Teachers Institute
for the County Of Bennington will be held at Ar
lington, on Friday and Saturday Of the present
weeks and desire that every school in Mauches-
ter shall be represented at the Institute by its
teacher. The law provides that the two days ac-
tually spent by any teacher in attendance upon
the Teachers Institute, while such teacher is en-
gagged in teaching school, shall be considered as
time lawfully expended in the service Of the dis
trict where such teacher is employed. ! am au-
horized to state that the people Of Arlington, with
their usual hospitality, will provide entertainment
for all the teachers who may attend also that
conyeyances will be provided for all the teachers
Of Manchester both going to and returning from
the Institute. And as the time spent at the In
stituto is counted as if spent in school, the enter
tainment hospitable, the conveyance free, and tho
place where the Institute is held near home, |
hope that all the teachers Of Manchester will avail
themselves Of this opportunity. Carriages will
call at the residences Of each teacher early on
Friday morning carly as IL O'Clock.
]. b. HoLLlsTER, sup't
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MEssRs. EDrrons Through the medium Of
your Journal, | wish to call the attention Of the
boys and young men to the laws against shooting
or killing small birds, or destroying nests; the
penalty for such offence is one dollar fine for ar
cry ogeuce, and we are fearful that the law will
be enforced unless that barbarous practice il i'm
mediatey stopped. Reflect what a cherries
country that must be where there exists no feash-
cred songsters to cheer the sight Or salute the ears
bf the traveller no sQirrel sporting and eambol-
ling BY the way side. Reflect and give way to
The kinder and more humane promptings Of
feeling heart, and spare the innocent beings 50
kindly sent US By kind Providence Z.
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JAMAICA Our friends upon the other side Of
the Mountains, at Jamaica, have practically
demonstrated their patriotism. Three Of their gal
liant young men have enlisted for three years, in
the Company formed at Brattleboro, already
accepted BY the Government as part Of the Ind
Regiment from Vermont and eight others have
enlisted in the Company formed at Ludlow, which
has also been accepted as part of the same Reg
iment, A goodly number for a town Of less than
1000 inhabitants. But they did not stop there.
Upon days notice the citizens Of that town by
voluntary subscription furnished each soldier with
a Bible, and $40 in cash
Since then, they have organized Volunteer
Military Company, under the laws Of this State,
with full ranks the officers Of which were chosen
on Saturday last, and are as follows -
Capt. NJ. v. Congdon lst Lieut. H. II.
Wheeler End Lieut. Il. S. Waterman Ensign.
], D. Webster; Clerk, +. E. Kellogg 1st Ser
geant, w. W. Fish End do, David Ball Cd
DO, Willard Shepard 4th do, A. P Clough !,
5th do. Isaiah Howard lst Corporal, VIM. II,
H. iIolton Ind do, s. Il. Howard Sd DO,
Elon johnson 4th DO, J. B, Cobb
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srtrr cDNYrNrl0N

Msas conruifscn e tho frpemcn q Vermont
vii b. bsld II Maaipelierou Neiuealay, ihe 18th
day a lgns inst. ii J i 9'clsat 4 y g nomi-
nate candidates fr Governor. Lieu; Governor,
asd Treasurer, 70 II supported Is the ensuing
election an pho are IN ayor Of Supporting tho
Constitution and the rnian. and q sustaining the
Federal Gofcrnment ia its efforts 70 suppress re-
bfliqu ahi pat iown treason. are cordially in
ritei q attend
HENRY BAXTER
J GREGORY SMITH, RtFgtiIeau
~ W CLARKE, STATE
GED G. SHEPARD, Cq4msslct.
A. JunS0N ROWEfL,
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LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

CouNrY Counr The June term was opened
Tuesday morning, June 9Th Hon S. c Kellogg
pcsding, assisted BY Hon, Amor Benson anu
Ihn Martin Mattison
An impressive prayer was offered by the Rev.
"a Andersoni the presiding Judge proceeded 70
csc instructions to the Grand Jury relative to
violations Of The criminal laws
Al the opening Of DE Court IN Tie afternoon,
Newton Stone, lst Lieut. IN the Bennington COM
pany was daily admitted aud sworn in as an at
torney
Au unusually large number Of new cases we're
entered. Tile only case in which jury was cali
ed was that or n Chandler rs A. p Graham
This was an action on a note, for about the sum
Of twenty-five hundred dollars; the defendant
having filed plea in offset, by leave Of the Court,
withdrew it and offered to show. under the gener-
al issue, that at the time the note was given as
settlement Of large accounts between the parties
and that at the time Of its execution ii was agreed
that If there was any mistake in the sum Of the
amount found due the plaintiff, that it should be
deducted from the note; and that there was mis-
take in favor Of the defendant large enough to IL
quidate the note. But the Court refused to adj
NIT the testimony, and the jury were directed to
return verdict for the plaintiff for the amount
Of the note and interest thereon.
On Friday morning two prisoners were SEN
fenced on their own pleas; one for five years i'm
prisonment in the States Prison, for an assault
upon his wife with intent to KILL The other being
an alien, and ignorant at that, received The min
imum punishment for bigmay years imprison-
ment. Friday morning the Court adjourned TIL
Monday morning
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enc vast camp AN tie trains iulo Bich.
nloud arrive iulI 81 soldiers A molefa'e
computation would place them rs large a.
i50o per DAY. They are wen drilled aud
wcll armed resolalg and defiant luall
thv depois from Richmond, troops arr to
be seen. They aro al all The Stations and
all The cr0ss roads.
It's quite difficult 70 ga an estimate 81
tho mea at the Junction, Grca, secrecy
Is observed. An csc sharp and unspale
ing is kept GA all men WHO arc hooking
about and are not knewns and any IT,
qairies are attended with personal danger.
The leaders keep their own counsel, and
The men know very little IF the proposed
movements.
Boauregard is az the junction and leads
the movements. Most Of the troops work
ia the night, and il i done with silence
But all things indicate concentration and
an immediate aud vigorous attack.
The troops are not wilhoutih elements
Of religious enthusiasm. Most of The com.
manders are ministers. One company 4
commanded by a clergyman WHO some
months ago was Moderator Of the presby.
terry that met in this placc--who preached
while he was here, and assisted NJ the COM
munion. lie has under lis command 80
men who are members OF his CHURCH..
Nor Is this solitary case.
Men can be found IN the tents reading
the Bible, and the voice Of prayer and
praise goes up frequently from the tents.
In one Of the cities through which an
the troops pass on their way 10 Richmond,
a daily Unios praycr-meetng is held. II
is conducted not unlike the Fulton-strcet
daily meeting The conversion Of souls
is the theme Of prayer Men pray TO be
guided in the right way, if they are wrong
in the present contest. Requests are
made for praycr-and the conversion Of
the impenitent are announced.
The Old School Presbyterian Church
could as well have taken open aud deci.
ded Union ground as the time policy adopt
ed. The South will meet with the body
no more. So the men shy. The Church
South viii follow tie State, and The men
south OF Mason's line regard the thing as
done.
All things indicate an immediate move
mont. Delay viii ruin the South. They
viii not wait to be attacked, but will hast
en- on the conflict. They believe II will Be
short, but decisive. Our Government
must be prepared for sudden aud terri
bic blow. II win come as The whrlwind.
II will beat as the tempest. But our
trnnns are rnnlN
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FRFDEnIcK Nh. I'M

htGRty y.
Frederick Mp. juno Z.
An intelligent gentleman just from Har.
per's Ferry reports that JEFF. Davis was
expected there tomorrow. There was 4
complete state of preparation for an at.
tack which is eagerly expected.
He represents the indications not al al
layoring the rumored evacuation. New
troops are constantly arriving; 1900
reached there last night from the interior
Of Va. Provisions are abundant and tho
men cheerful The strictest discipline Is
maintained.
Our informant was not allowed to speak
to the soldiers except in the presence Of
officers.
Six or eight deserters from Chambers
burg reached there to-day and several yes
terday. He represents that there are
1900 troops there.
BALTIMORE, June Z.
The Quaker City had captured another
valuable prize, and the Harriet Lane had
also secured small sloop.
On Wednesday night a steamer from
Norfolk with flag Of truce brought 10
Old Point Comfort $50 ladies and children
refugees They say many more are
coming.
HAGERsTowH, June z.
The advance brigade Of Federal troops
under Col. Thomas, reached Green Castle.
thirteen miles south Of Chambersbureh to.
day This column is expected 10 reach
here tomorrow night
-Four brigades are TO be pushed for
ward rapidly. The first column will prob
ably encamp at the fair grounds, one mile
below here on the Williamsport road
That another column win be pushed south
is confirmed
Everything looks like decisive action
within a short time On the Maryland side
Of the Potomac towards Haper's Ferry.
The rebel pickeis still ocdipy the posi-.
lion opposite Williamsport Ferry. To-day
i il reported that the rebels have The
Shepardstown bridge mined ready 10 blow
up.
WAsnINeToS, june Z, 1861.
a trip to the interior If the Old Domin-
ion is not unattended with some peril
But il can be made, and safely TOO, as This 4
letter VIII show The whole country
from Richmond q Nsua a. Junction, il
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Thursday.

FoRT MONROE, June 6.
This morning the Harriet Lane OK.
changed about fifty shots with the Pig
Point battery nearly opposite Newport
News on James River She received
two shots and had five men wounded, one
Of them severely
The Harriet Lane was about three
iourths Of a mile from the battery, The
seven embrazures Of which disclosed
heavy pieces. Two Of the Harriet Lanes
shells burst Immediately over them.
CHAMBERsBuRGH, June 6.
Clinton Rench a wealthy secessionist,
was Shot last night by Union man for
uhering reasonable remarks and talking
Of whipping any Union man.
CINCINNATI, June G.
A special dispatch from Grafton 10 the
Gazette, says that American flags are fly
ing along the whole route between here
and Wheeling. Ohio troops are guarding
the road.
A large number Of secessionists recently
arrested are taking the oath Of allegiance.
Col Kelly ia much better.
Nearly 1000 troops are here and at
Phillippa.
WAsHrNGToN, June G.
A large number Of letters have been
received here destined to Southern States
and stopped Gold has been seized on
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad as con
traband Of war.
JEFF. Davis was ffty-three years old on
Monday. He was born Sd Of June, 1908,
in that part Of Christian county whichnow
forms Todd County, Ky, but was removed
in early childhood 10 the territory Of Mis-
sissippi, his father settling near Woodyille,
Wilkinson County.
New YoRK, June 6.
The following regiments are at Newport
News list Vermont 81 Massachusetts,,
9Th, 4th, and 9th N. Y. Volunteers.
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Saturday.


The Commercial says;
We are glad 10 be able on undispnlable
authority TO state that the latest dispatches
from our diplomatic agents Ire ii lie hieh-
est degree satisfactory, 30 much SO indeed,
in view Of the last six months, as 10 be
truly gratifying.
From Prussia, our Government re-
Iceiycs assurances that 70 rebellion against
so mild and beniiicicnt Government "a
that Of the United States will receive any
sanction or countenauce whatever from
Austria. While dissatisfied with ana pro-
testing against the appointment Of Mr..
Burlingamc, il gives equally warm MS
sufances OF her interest in the welfare Of
the Union, and her determination 70 giye
no countenancc 10 The rebels. France Il
cordially with US, not only in word bat in
deed. Also, were we in any dancer Of
needing her assistance, and what, eonsid.
ering now generally an opposite opinion
has obtained here, Il The most agreeable
news, the last dispatches Of Mr.. Adams
our Minister TO England announcing that
the British Government is now MS wen
disposed towards us as we can desire.
The ministry has given to Mr.. Adams
the most friendly and cordial hearing. and
rebellion henceforth, will find no symnalby
at the Court Of St. James.
NEW YoRK, June 8.
1heRunboat Daylight. left last night for
the bloekading squadron
II Is rumored that Henry A. Wise Is in
rapid decline.
A letter from Cairo says Gen. Prentiss
is impatient 10 march down the river.
Special dispatch to the Post gays Col
Segur, owner Of alarm near Fortress Mon
roe, where General Buffers forces eneamp-
ed reports the Union feeling as growing
remarkably. A vote now would show
decided majority in favor Of the action Of
government.
The steamer City Of New York has been
chartered by the Government, rs tender
TO the Gulf squadron. She carries n full
cargo OF coal.
Reports from Key West, state that
volunteer company has offered is services
TO the Onion. A Union Mayor and Coun-
ell have been chosen Army wagons, hor.
SEES, mules and equipments continue to ar.
rive in large numbers and are Immediate
ly sent TO their destination.
Bosrog, June 3.
The following il an extract of letter
from an old and distinguished officer 9th
United States army to private ia this city:
JOHANNESBURG, june jth.-IeWc are
here now with fifteen regiments, not yet
fully equipped, but all eager for q conflict.
Dur destination is Uarper's Ferry, and in
! few days we shall advance TO that neigh
)orhood, when either a retreat or sharp
conflict awaits the rebels"
WASHINGTON, June s.
A skirmish occurred al Hampton last
light, between the pickeis Of DURYEA'S rec.
ment and party Of rebels. The pickets
we're driven IN, when the Zcnayes made q
lash at the rebels, Selling ono hundred
nuskets. The enemy fed before any pris-
'ncrs could be secured.
The Union sentiment Il gaining ground
apidly in the neighborhood 81 Fortress
fenroe.
II is believed that an attack by The fed
raj forces on Harper Fcnysill not take
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NAsniNeT0N. JUNO Z. 1861.

a trip to the interior Of the Old Domin-
ION Is moi unattended with some peril
But i can be made, and safely too, as This
letter vii show The whole country.
from Richmond % AIsua - Junction. il
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RtBbfirGu
STATE
Ca4mtAtG
New Orleans daily crescent., 1861-01-11

The following resolution, referred to in the for
going report, was read:
Mr.. Beggs moved that the said resolution be
referred back to said committee Con Police and
Healthy Lost.
Yeas: Messrs. Beggs, Hall, Magioni Patterson
and TOledano-5.
Nays: Messrs. Beebe. Davis, Dupr6, Hodgkns,
Leefe, seicshnaydre and Shepherd-7
Mr.. Patterson moved that said resolution be
laid on the table, subject to call. Carried.
Yeas: Messrs. Beggs, Dupre, Hall, Magioni,
Patterson and Toledano-6.
Nays: Messrs. Beebe, Davis, Hodgkins, Leefe
and Seicshnaydre-5.
RoIce3 That permission be and is hereby granted
NJ Farrell TO erect cotton pckery his promises
tevee street between Orange and Richard provided
the be erected in accordance with existing
to remain during the pleasure Of the Council and
provided further, that the said cotton pickery
oneatton within iry days after The pa.tNge of this rGsou
ton,
On motion Of Mr.. Beebe, the Board adjourned
to Tuesday next, the 18th instant, at O'Clock
P. NJ.
JOHN E. HOLLAND, Secretary.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1861-01-11
II. BEEBE.
JAMES DAVIS.
Y. +: SEIGsHNAYDRE

Mr., Hall moved for reconsideration of the vote
by which the resolution granting permission to P.
l7S Julia street, was adopted. Carried.
Said resolution being read, Mr.. Hall moved that
the same be referred back to the Committee on
Police and Health for further action. Carried
Yeas: Messrs. Davis, Dupr6, Hall, Hodgkins,
Leefe, Magion, Patterson, Seicshnaydre, Shep-
herd and Toledano--l0.
Nays: Messrs. Beggs, and Beebe-2.
The following resolution, referred to in the fore.
going report, was read On motion, the rules were
suspended, said resolution read a second time and
unanimously adopted:
Rsolred Thai permission bo and is hereby granted 10 John
FEendensein to erect steam engine his premises in the
fatae bounded by Philip FGon Snruparn ard Chippewa
streets Fourth District provide Tho be eeclet in accod
ahce with existing ordinances and TO remain during The peas
ure Of tie Common Council
New Orleans daily crescent., 1861-01-11

d2s CIT V. DUPLEsSIs Comptroller.
CPECIFICATIONs FOR THE CONTRACT
~ ~ for furnishing 70 tue city five miles Of c&s tG o. pipes wi
to he delivered on the levee in front Of the city f M ST. Pre
street The United Saes Barracks and from St. Joseph
ne mile or $50 feet when laid of thirty inch pipe
ID Two miles, or 56O feet when laid, OF twenty inch
3D. Two miles lO56o feet when Ibid of twenty inch pine
i Three thoSan! four hundred and eighty feet
5h Three thousand nneyve feet more or less of six
OH twenty pieces of thirty inch pipe with twelve inch
~ ThiEtyx pieces of twenty four inch pipe with
H. Thirty pieces of twenty inch pipe with twelve inch
Oh Ninety pieces Of twelve irch pipe, with six
7Gs One and sshyw9 IL "sh SSS. T"2ss
18th. Eight thirty inch elbows.
18Th. -Four pieces thirty Inch curved pine.
& & Sme SGs y ffss na s c Sf yaSS % ins for bolts
I6h Two seacting valves for mouths Of elton pipes
I5h. Two srainers Or seiyc cap: over suction valve;
18th. And iron castings for chimney pedestal and ue
nectons between chimney aud hniline OF sch form
@ n By % @ o Sa ss se be
Al piece Of pipes n gha,sbers eleo%s valves etc not
Of the work. shall be fanished by the contractor with
Tie init inch pne shall twelve length ore inch in
thickness aud enlightened wi projection bands and formed
Te neh pip shall be twelve feet in Length one
form form ID IS Tspastnted no plan,
quarters Of an inch thickness strengthened with proiccs
baPSs @ and an S 9nS nno as & s ,nf on 9 tss % H N ~ and
eiehhs Of inch in thickness stTeng hoHed with projecting
bin'll and formed t5 rep.esG41ed 1t en- The p!en
branches shnl be -four feet S inches ia Length one inch n
and inch thickness, aud fos1ned the
The thtyss pieces OF ,wentyour inch pipe wi twelve
iGEh haGche % es pr III LIT M lncrGS @ " estG one incl in
md one ireh in thickness and formed as represented on III
The 'hirysix psces ef twenty inch ppe With twelve inch
and inch in thickness, and formed represented
New Orleans daily crescent., 1861-01-11
STATEMENT OF PROBABLE EXPENDITURES OF THE
asURNEYoRiS DEPARTMENT. FOR THE YEAR 1851

DRAINING.
fof running ths draining machine of tks First
; aad plansde streets, ps resolution $58i 800 %
For running the draining machine Of The Second
ana tne NV Canal Is psr resolution sssS. 1900 Co
For running the draining machine of the Third
Seetiont comprised between EspIAnAde and @
- Wolf $500 90
FOR running the draining machine Of tho Fourth
Section comprised between the New Canal
ana The upner limit d the city, per reBOln
ton 4S4 90. ....E.. 5000 20
for the erection OF draining machine the
Third Section. 1t the intersection of London
venue and GenllN Road. rs per resolution
H,OG0 W
Foe hetepairs Of the draining machines Of The
econdSeciion, locatedRti the junction Of Bitn-
Vile street and Bayou ST. John, as perTesolu.
tion 54i.... -. 1900 O1
For cleaning aad digging the Hagan Ayeape Ca
Cana, IS pc; CONTRACT gitb i oowaad .ss 1900 90
For cleaning and digging fhe Canal street Canai,
ssid Sat no! - ~ sPpsossd; 10000
Foe cleaning and widening the Claiharpe Canal,
eonssst ed b@t not pt ~ $3.50 90
For clesnlp.s and digging the Aepomene Canal
s tei toia BIT 'fg' ae ss 7oooo
For cIeaulpg and digging the Claiborne Canal
sofl oi egdsfs, BIT contact ci not yss said. 1000 %
New Orleans daily crescent., 1861-01-11

\
For the construction OF turning bridge acrcss
Canal Carondet at aIarais street. as pcr
tract with Louis Surg, $500 90
WATER WORKS.
For the erection of an ir- u building per
tract with Lurgess 4 Bennett the cion of
pumps MS per contract with Ghas. H. Waldo,
The furnishing Of pipes. pei contract with .
J. X. Duncan; the laying of said pipes, the
furnishing OF pipes, as per resolution 1916, and
the laying of the same, Probable amount re-
qured in the 1851 2Q0C00 o.
PROJECTED IMPROVEMENTS,
For making commencement OF improvements of
the CITY 10000 %
For purchasing square of ground hounted by
Claiborne, bourbon. Union and PROSPER
streets, and making public square of the
l5,O00 90
Total ota.,..,.......,,,,,..,.. .,....,..... $3500l 90
-.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1861-01-11
J.MILTON RELF. Street Commissioners.
Per e. ". Core Clerk.
Mr. DuprG, Chairman of the Finance Committee
offered the following report which was read and

offered the following report which was read and
unanimously adopted
The Finance COMMITTEES have the honor report follows
December 60 informing ihc Council sndry bids by him
received for supplying the City Work House with meats from
the 10Th January 1861 the 3lst December 1851 inclusive
they recommend that the bid of s. H. Fuontowit sns and
nacks &c. chucks and rounds 4c beef all accept
well the security by him offered The necessary reso
luton is therefore presented for adoption.
. Upon preamble and resolution authorizing the Comptro
the Treasurer in favor of widow GuStave a
farrandere thousand doa s:avOraby The crcum
stances case o-wit the astardly murder of her h
band while in the performance of The duty police officer
the city, still fresh onr minds and warrant your com
mttee Ceiv the appropriation of the mentioned
g. Upon the petition Of N. Frchon farmer of the Poydras
Market and Michel of the Magazine street market
asking TINT the omission in the Nnrke Ordinance relation to
the to be paid for stands STALLS be
ed. FAyoraby.
The necessary resolution is therefore presented for adoption
l. resolution pay snnGry bills, duly examined M
proved is herewith presented and its adoption
p r,1vs s16n tad
New Orleans daily crescent., 1861-01-11
COMPTROLLEEs---OFFlCIAL,

mo. 5329l
RcOcs That the Comptroller be and he is hereby authorized
to adudcNte to tho lowest bidder after sixty days notice
official journal, contract for furnishing and delivering the
city agreeabv specifications Of the Surveyor five miles
80 inch east iron pipe for TIE Levea WaerWors said
adjudication 10 be subject the approval rejection of
Common Council.
Signedl LEA F. BAKEWETI,
President Boord of Assistant Aldermen.
Signed j. o. NIXON,
President Board of Aldermen.
Approved August 3, 1860,
Signedl JOHN Il. MONROE Mayor.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1861-01-11

,
LOUIS II. PILE City Surveyor
NEW ORLEANS December Is leG0.
STREET COMMISSIONERS OFFgCE,
City Hall, New Orleans December Is 1860. {
Honorable the ChRi man of the Finance Committee:
Dear SI beg leave send You the following my estI
mate OF the expenses n this Department Tor the year
meMrirE Jnnnnrs l, 1851:
New Orleans daily crescent., 1861-01-11

GECOND DISTRICT POUND-yVns brought
~ the Second District Pound OF BnvG and Gal
Streets estrAy-
One gray Horse, about II hands high--no marks
One brown Horse about II hands high. white nose, white
spot on forehead, white spot side hind feet white
Which If claimed within five and the expenses
thereon paid will be sold at public auction said Pound
SATURDAY, January L., 1861, at 10 o'clock A. N.
New Orleans ,Iuury 5 1861
G. l. FAYsSoUX, p'ty Street Commissioner.
Registered january 5, 1861.
ALFRED A.. DUCROS,
Clerk Of ComptrOler.