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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-06-07
THE LATE SENATOR DOUGLAS.

Few mon have had more jealous political
friends, and none more bitter political foes,
than Stephen A. Douglas but in Vermont
especially, and throughout the Free States.
his death viii be the occasion Of universal
sorrow. His talents were many, his power
great; and though from the habits Of West
orn life his Vermont vigor and virtues were
materially impaired, he had enough Of them
LETT to make him altogether the strongest man
of his party and in the main valuable man
for his country. lie was the leader Of his
party, and his position and personal ambition
tempted him to labor for himself Benton
was not more an egotst than Douglas: yet
Douglas, like Benton, at the last redeemed
himself by unquestonable proof Of true pat
riotsm. Let us bury his faults in his grave,
and remember only his virtues The flags Of
Montpelier ftly stand at half mast for the loss
Of an houorod son of Vermont, and strong
and loyal man
The following order on the death Of Sena-
tor Douglas has been issued from the War
Department
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-06-07
Mr.. Iaoms Presented to the queen.

WAsHtNoroN. June 3
Our Minister to England, arrived in Lon
don on the 18th Of May. In expectation Of
his coming, an arrangement had been made
by Lord John Russell to receive him on Tues
day, and for his presentation TO the Queen on
Thursday. Lord John Russell was however,
out of town, caused by the death of his broth
er, the Duke of Bedford, and Mr. Adams was
presented by Lord Palmerstou, Everything
attending TO the reception is understood to
have been marked by entire cordially and
friendship. Important dispatches from the
state Department here reached Mr. Adams on
the 9Th, and he Immediately arranged for an
carly interview. The attitude of the British
government. it is believed, bias not yet been
decisiyely ascertained 10 the satisfaction Of
the administration at Washington
From France or elsewhere there is nothing
new.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-06-07

LEAP FOR LlFE.-At the Gre on Monday
morning Thomas Armstrong leaped from a
window to the ground with his youngest child
in his arms distance about thirty feet Arm
strong was not seriously injured, but the
child fell upon rock and was considerably
bruised. The burns, however, are the most
dangerous. Armstrong says he leaped from
the window because he could not find the
door The child has since died,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-06-07

The Bwiin9ton ScaGnd intmates that if
the Republicans do not choose to cotton to
the democracy, they will see who icU lose By
Il. A threat, is it The Republicans "ose;"
If there is Republican in Vermont who is
disposed to quit, now is the very time to do
it. When the great work Of the Administra-
tion is to fight traitors, none but the thor
oughly and heartily loyal are wanted in the
ranks. The fact undoubtedly is, however,
that there is not Republican in Vermont
whose faith, zeal, and hope have not been
confirmed by the course Of the Republican
Administration not one who will not reve-
rently say Traitors are out, and loyal
men in-the Lord be praised -
HYDEPARK, June 3, 1861.
Dear Patchman God bless you for keep
ing the REPUBLICAN FLAG aAoat Such will
be the sentiment Of this County
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-06-07
VERMONT POLITICS.

The Republicans to hold State Convention AZ
Montpelier. Wednesday June g. and they propose 20
take u dcmocrats-to vote for them, Of course No,
gentlemen ur one object TO that We have never
cast republican vote, never shall but willing
takc mp the sword every democrat u.s. 10 support
the puvcrs that be- according 20 the Constitution
The black republican powers that wautto be-, must do
their own voting. There is democratic party-Iyood
stock Age
So see supposed it would be- the no party
cry to the contrary notwithstanding. Those
who wish to 60 in with the Age to continue
the democratic party, certainly ought not to
be denied that privilege. As for the rest, if,
under the peculiar circumstances of the case,
they deem it their duty to give hearty sup
port to the Administration in its present par
amount duty of resisting treason and sustain
ing the Constitution. Union and Government
they eau consistently, and ought cheerfully,
act with the Republican party. The call OF
the committee opens the door, and the higher
call Of patriotism is" Walk in
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-06-07

LATE FROM THE NEW DAHOMEY
Dr. Martin Mcqueen, young man, notiyc
of Boston, Mass, who was graduated at the
Surgical and Dental College of New Orleans
year ago, and who has since resided at San
Antonio, Texas, arrived here on Saturday af-
tcrnoon, on his way 10 friends in Rhode Is
land. He left San Antonio, on the evening
of the 4th inst. arrived at New Orleans on
the morning of the l7th, proceeded thence to
Mobiloa and Montgomery, Alabama, and north
ward through Tennessee and Kcntu ky TO the
Free States as rapidly as circumstances would
admit
lie was obliged to leave San Antonio with
in "a hours, for having said TO Mr. Nixon,
one Of the editors Of The Neiy Orleans Pc1y-
upe. that the sentiments Of speech be had
made at that place showed him to be a rebel
and traitor Several shots were fred at him
by ncensed rebels, and threats were made to
hang him, and it was only through the inter-
cession of leading citizens who were his
friends that he was allowed until the next day
to leave town. He was not allowed to bring
away his personal property, not even his sur
gical and dental tools
At San Antonio, the day before he came
away he saw woman from Boston. Mass,
stripped naked in the public streets, tarrod
and icatheicd, and rode ON @ rail around the
public square, with Palmetto flag bound
around her head. and "a negro on each side
a crowd of white devils conducting the orgies.
The same week, one Charles Stubborn of 1ay-
erhill, Mass. and Francis Kitder Of Lawrence.
Mass, had been hung by the mob. The
" crime of these victim. of the chiyaly was
that they had expressed Union sympathics.
Mni.rI. 1.,.s..I
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-06-07

The Rev. Mr.. Balch, formerly Rector OF
t. Bartholomew in New York, who some
mes visits Burlington, in officiating in his
hurch at Newport, KY, omitted the prayer
or the President of the United States. lie
as escorted out Of church by the congrega-
on, who without delay hoistod over the
uilding the American dag
JED. II. BAXTER. NJ D.. a son Of Hon
'oRrus BANTER, has been appointed Assist
It Surgeon in Col Fletcher Webster's Reg
ment OF Massachusetts,, which has enlisted
Or three years.
ANorHER NEw PAPER.-The Manchester
'ourndi is the title of new paper just star
I'd in Manchester, VI &. A. PIERCE is the
roprietor, and H. 4. MINER and G. A.
IERcE the editors.
Seri't Major CHAs. G CHANDLER, Of the
irst Vermont Regiment. has been unon
ously elected Captain Of the Ransom Guards
ST. Adams, in place Of Goo. q. Hunt, re-
3 igned Major Chandler has long been active
military matters, in st. Adams, and will
axe good Captain.
to A gentleman from Fortress Monroe
rites to the Boston Traveller in high terms
the Vermont Regiment. lie says they are
tler drilled than were the Chicago Iouaves.
FLAG ron THE GREEN MouNrA1S
oYs.-Natiyes Of Vermont now residing in
is city, intend TO present a stand of colors to
Vermont Regiment soon to arrive here
I'd for that purpose have got up dollar sub
cripiion. Mr.. b. injury. Cashier Of tn,
merican Exchange Bank, is Treasurer of the
ind.-N Y. Tribune.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-06-07

BOSTON, June 5.
A Washington despatch to the Traveller
says the official report received at the War
Department to-day states that Col Kelly,
who was wounded at Phillipi is not dead
and though severely wounded is likely to re-
cover.
Several American vessels are reported to
have been captured at Galveston, Texas, and
arred into New Orleans as priyateers.
large force moved fom here in the di-
rection Of Manassas junction last night by
steamers and from the city. -Four steamers
left here last night with troops and cavalry
IN a secret service.
From 5000 to 1000 soldiers crossed over
from Washington into Virginia last night
\ battle at tho Gap Junction is expected
Don to take place unless the rebels should
ontlnue to retreat,
The District Militia have been ordered out
n service The military movements here are
unusually active to-day.
NEW YoRK June s.
A Washington despatch 10 the Post saws
nat several members Of the Maryland Legis.
,ture visited Richmond and Harper's Ferry.
lubless for the purpose Of comforting with
re rebel leaders.
Private Foley, late of the United States
rtillery, will be hvng on Friday.
dispatch To the Commercial says that the
'cretary of War has ordered an armament
the naval brigade.
Some Of the Federal troops, encamped on
re other side Of Patomac, are suffering sew
ELY in consequence Of the heavy rains last
ght and to-day.
1t is understood that Gen. Scott don't APP
rove Of the landing of force at Aqua
reek, as he regards that post as of no very
cat strategic importance.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-06-07
BY TELE@ APH
VERMONT wArclmAN q JOURNAL.

Accidrpt to n memlcr ofhe Lud'ow Company
lrpLow, June ..
young man named Adams, was shot in
the thigh last evening, by the accidental dis
charge of a revolver which Alonzo Moore, a
member Of the Ludlow company Of volunteers,
was exhibiting to him. II is said that he will
recover, although the ball has not been ro-
moved Moore ran a distance Of three miles
for a Doctor, and is so exhausted that his life
is despaircd Of
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-06-07

RuMoRs -Rninor has it that there is to be People
Party formed in obi State. and that Frederick HuhropN
Of Bralchot0 and Stephen Thomas OF Orange County.
20 be the candidates Tor Governor and Lieut. Cover
nor Now not selfish as to desire both nomi-
10 be selected from this side NJ The State though TO
the men might not have an objection would there
fore suggest that the Lieut. Governor be taken from She
East he is, and that Hon Wyllys Lyman Of Bur
lingon be the nan Be'o'rs rails 1rqm.
Stephen Thomas is of the Douglas wing OF
the democracy, and WHY'S Lyman Of tho
BrecA enridge wing, SO it would seem that il
tn Republicans shall attempt to depart from
the usual course Of nominating their own men,
they will at once adopt the quarres Of the
democracy. Better let them alone. Who
ever come to the Republican camp, whether
of one stripe or another, let them stack their
arms and come as friends
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-06-07

REMOVAL OF rnI ENrIRR REBrL GoyERN-
NEST TO RfcHMoNn A Montgomery dis
alrh Of May ~ in the New Orleans DeitG
Gays:
fse affss of sl the departments o. giyeii
ca, a his f,Tnoln ~ aeluk aud the business will
asf,sft ~ .vrd0 I'D a. hielnord. vhitner ali the
hrajs Vi borcana AID their assistants have gone
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-06-07

SINGULAR FREAK OF LIUHrN1NG.-Mr.
+. w. Smith, of Ludlow sends us an account
Of a somewhat singular freak Of lightning,
which "came off at his residence at about
o'clock on Monday morning May 27th. lie
says As stood. at the sink, where the water
is supplied from spring by means Of lead
pipe, | was startled by report like the firing
of a pistol, accompanied by fash which
completely filed the room with sparks, Civ
ing the appearance Of a fantastic shower of
fire. At this instant the room began to be
deluged with water. Upon examination it APP
peared, the lighting had taken a fancy to
make visit in that dire ton, coming in, as is
supposed at the open window. 1t made its
first appearance on the water pipe where it is
fastened to the sink by wire, melting hole
through the pipe it followed the wire making
a round 3-S inch hole through an inch board
lined with zinc. 1t then lraversed the length
Of the sink and descended into the waste ipe
until it reached a wire ON which a stove-ppC
is suspended from the ceiling and which hap
pened to be in contact with the pipe, whcr
the lightning made another hole through tn,
pipe melting of the vine. and then left, with
out further signs of its presence. 1t is sal,
by person who happened to be locking "a
the window Of the room at the time, that tn
room appeared to be full OF light blaze. /
had no particular effect on me, although with
in a foot of the explosion. -RpHand Ahraid.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-06-07

JHAMDfRsDUH GH, june 2.
Gen. Patterson and staff reached here to-
day 10y special train, with McMullin's rangers.
Il d, certain that portion of the force here,
will occupy Fede lex within a few days
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-06-07
MILIrARY INTEILIoENcE IN RRIEF

MILITARY INTELLIGENCE IN BRIEF.
Letters from the ordnance department make
il improbable that the MIME musket can be
obtained for the mex, Vermont regiments at
present. The pattern of lS42.-U S. smooth
bore,-which ten years ago was considered a
first class arm, can be had for troops going
into actual service but there is no excess of
them for the use Of Home Guards" We
mention this last fact, as we understand the
governor has been applied to to supply arms
for the drill of Home Guards This cannot
now be done
Difficulty is experienced by some comman-
ders of companies in getting their men board
ed for the amount allowed by the State, which
is the government ration-30 cents day :
but it will be overcome, and at the same time
learn the raw recruits economy, by messing to-
geher-one Of their number acting as com
missary.
The question is often asked, what is a ra-
ton Answer ga ID. Of pork or bacon or
| Ia lbs fresh or salt beef is on bread or
-four, or 10 % Of hard bread, or IA lbs
corn meal, and at the rate, to 100 mon, of s
quarts of beans or peas or instead thereof
10 lbs. Of rice lbs, coffee. 2 lbs. sugar. 1
OTIS. vinegar, l - rts. tallow, Ia lbs. ada
mautne or 10. sperm candles, lbs soap,
and , lbs. of salt.
Equipments, with the exception Of guns
will be ready for the two next regiments next
week. Caiedonian.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-06-07

THE HABEAs CoBPUs QUBsr1oN.-Both
at Baltimore and St. Louis, the U. s. officers
have refused to deliver up traitors on wrts Of
habeas corpus, and in both instances the Judg-
os have decided that the civil is superior to
the military authority. Chief Justice fancy
admits that the writ may be suspended in
time Of war or rebellion, but declares that
this must be done by Congress and not by
the Executive. This is fair construction Of
the ,Cords Of the Constitution, but in the re-
cess Of Congress defeats its purpose,--th
purpose being to prevent the use Of the writ
for the protection Of enemies Judge Story
intimated this view Of the matter, and in re-
peated instances, beginning with Burr's re-
bollion, the writ has been disregarded by the
military commanders, with the concurrence Of
the President and Congress. Genl Wilkin-
son at first respected the writ, until one Of
the persons he had arrested had been dis
charged by the Court, when he refused fur
Their respect TO IL and threatened TO arrest tho
Judge Jefferson approved Of his course;
the Senate passed bill 90 suspend the writ;
but the House refused either TO pass the bill
or to condemn Wilkinson and jefferson so
in fact their course was acquiesced in. Gen.
Jackson pursued the same course in Louisa-
ma and at the time Of the Whisky rebellion
in Pennsylvania the writ was suspended.--
Now, in consideration of the necessities Of
the case. and of preccdcnts and TO anhcipa-
lion ,f ti,. ,.,.gtt,rr,o. d, g ft,porn.s irr.tn
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-06-07

What do you think Of the idea Of dsband-
ug the Republican party, in order to give
ur democratic friends the disposal of the
fices, as a reward for not taking the trait
rs part in the fight, said one Republican
another, in the street Yesterday.
81 don't 90 ii, was the reply. My ans
'er to such a modest request, would be like
iutlers to the rebel slaye-owner who sent to
'ort Monroe for his niggcrs LET the dem
rats come in and take the oath Of allegiance
hepary and they shall share in the spoils,
OF otherwise. ~ Free Press.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-06-07

I1VS' The blockade, K appears, has already
been extended to Texas. A letter from Gal
weston, Texas, dated May, 10, says:
" learnt yesterday that all our ports are
tiockaded The government vessels fred in
to and stopped couple of southern vessels,
and our ardent southrons are as hot as fire
about it. We have got two forts on the
beach, built Of sand bags and barrels and
seven or eight pieces Of artillery. Every
thing is very dull here at present, and every
one out OF employment"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-06-07
FREE GOVERNMENT.


About these days the Southern papers teen
with articles di.uuug upon the freedom and
prosperity Of the Southern Coniedoracy, when
it shall have frcediiself from be odious tram
mcls which bind il unwillingly TO the hated
North. Worc eithor argument or Illustration
necessary 20 clucid4to the sort OF freedom en-
ioyed 10 Che seeded States it could readily De
found IN letter written by Senator Mason To-
the people of Virginia, a few days since, in
view of the then approaching election TO rau-
fly or reject che ord'nanc. 90 secession. After
setting forth his rci-9us why the ordinance of
secession should not be rejected, he proceeds :
"Ifitbe asked what ave chose 70 do, who 60 ih,reou
,g.ne.- e',n1t ,o,e -'n'lale Nugna Com 'ae Unit
dny alike require. ,b,t thsy iiad noi ~. oa he g1c,-
hon-tH'y refaia such opinions mlr MUST LEAVE
Gus KIN" Oh voting Is vac ohly N'n" tha' Is
Tolerated ~ tna ooutn' TINS Is the on'y iree-
Goln Oh SPeecn' 'o'on ana op,n'3n 'nat Is az
lowed IN the carrier stages OF the reoeIilon
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letter from California. Mr.. Parks Ben.
ni,s,on coo,,, I'LL.
c
'-'"' '0oi
Hos. LHAsrrs FAIHnANKs, oorefn0r 81
frn0"f-Mf btaH SIR; have g thank
tne fonl Express i'r me pleasing intelligence
that my native state mao, by unanimous vote
OF the Legislature appropriated men and
money TO and the Administration IN the pro-
lection OF The Constitution against the foes Of
Che country.
l know the Green Mountain Boys, ike
their ancestors 10 the revolution will be
ionna FACING CHE enemy Alihoogn nearly
sN thousand miles removed from Vermont
look with great Interest TO anything Chat re-
'H'e' 70 Nef on nef Aonof' ana o.t'y' jn4 hrr
'9Hh love Vermont nud her people. and
take pnde 20 being counted among her IONS.
~. Enclosed you "ii. ma q check for Ono
Thousand Dollars winch the state of Yer
mont W0ul please accept as my contr button
towards deraylng ihe expenses of fitting DOT
her sons Tor battle ar supporting ihe families
~ 'uS'e VINO may l"' 10 'no ae'en'e OF The
with me mI confidence in tho .oocos, If
the right. ann. very truly YOURS.
r. w. PARK.
L 5 California is sound on the Union qacs-
ton.
ExpcrTrvp orFfcr ST Jouxsprsv
June 1861
SrR:-lt gives me measure 10 acknovledge
the recent Of vour natriotic Letter NJ ,6e
l2tb plt enclosing cbecl for ono rbon.
sand Dollars. as your contribution m the
State of Vermont. towards defrayinp the OK
pensos of fitting out her sons for the service
of the country
In behalf Of the State Of Vermont think
you for this muufcent gift. which | assure
YOU will be appropriated In accordance with
your wishes.
The motives which have prompted Won 10
this praiseworthv act. and tbe patriotic septi-
ments expressed in vour letter command nv
high appreciation. and will meet sincere re-.
sponse from the hearts of all Vermopters
Respeetfpuy yo,rs
ERASIUs FAIRBANKS.
T. w. PARK. ESQ
San Francisco. Cal.
Ana hero oo,ros o ,,o,..,,. e.ou. p.-i.-l
~
''e"' q" D''''' o'!' anu r'eu
hlllnss woodstock BOY
AMERICANS IN LONDON.
TRAFALGAR SoUABE,
LONDON, May IL, 1851.
Extract from private letter received BY the Persia
VI, Hehry stevens saw MI wilson, our
ne" secretary oil legation last night was
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-06-07

70 Tho Louisville journal publishes the
following letter. with the remark that the
writer is known, and that " Mississippi has
no truer or purer or more substantial citizen
than he -
MISSISSIPPI, May, 1861
DEAR StRs: The Conf dcracy takes charge
Of the mails after this month therefore we
may see the journal no more. | sometime
since informed you that one Of our leading
men, who was in the convention, said he had
been humbugged Another complained OF
all power alias freedom being grasped at
Montgomery. They would not venture to
give their opinion as matters now stand; they
dare not, The few, by being organized, ha e
finally and fully tied the hands of the many.
Read the history Of Alexandria of old, and
you will see the history Of the Conlederacy
as it will be, adding that the Coniederacy will
have fallen from more freedom to more de-
spotism.
The secessionists are carrying out the prin-
ciples and wishes of the abolitionists. Likely
negroes could not be sold here at $500 in
good money. Negro traders are as scarce
here as in Boston.
! see you are trying to keep out of the
suck 1t is said there is place between
Heaven and He'll called Paradise. The Union
is Heaven. If you keep out of the suck you
will be in Paradse--we are in He'll
| give my opinion as Southern man, born
and raised in the South. | never had a rela-
ton who lived in free State. No man in
Mississippi has larger proportion Of his
property in negroes than | have, yet am
now of the opinion that we had better have
given up every negro We owned than have
gone into secession.
As / may be mobbed for expressing an
honest opinion, will not give my name only
as A SOUTHERN MissIssIPPIAN.
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>SM4MN y

Col. Kelly was MORALLY wounded, and has
since died Several others Of federal troops
were slightly wounded.
New IoRK, June 3.
special Washington despatch to the
Commercial says it is discovered that the reb-
els have frequent communication with this
city by the way Of the Relay House and
Horpers Ferry.
This spy business will be stopped and
some Of the parties will be suddenly punish.
cd Tonight it is reliably said second at.
tack is to be made on Fairfax Court House
The force will adequate TO the emergency
The troops are eager for the contest.
1t is positively asserted that at Cabinet
meeting on Saturday it was decided to make
further requisition Of $4,000 troops, to
serve during the war
A special despatch to the Post says General
Banks will be ordered TO a command at Balti-
more or to Fort Monroe, to cooperate with
Gen. Butler. In the latter case, Gen. Butler
will superintend the offensive operations
against Norfolk and Richmond under the d.
rection of Gen. Banks.
BALTIMORE. June 9.
Gov. Hicks this morning demanded and re-
coiyed the muskots of the Baltimore CITY
Guard-lj9 in number. Half of them wcr,
conveyed to Fort Mcieury.
WAsHINoroN. June 4.
Accounts have been received here confirm
ing previous statements OF the fight az Phil
lipi, twenty miles from Grafton in Western
Virginia
The rout of the enemy was complete. Th'
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FoRTREss MoSRoE. June 2
One-tenth OF the Vermont Regiment are on
the sick list--mostly from the measles.
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pATRI0TLc NERMONTERS-

Athome and abroad, fat and near, we hear
Of patriotic Numluter. Here is a cheering
letter from California Mr. Park is a Ben
nington County boy.