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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1861-02-01

lie .ab0v" Is L portrait Ui DIvIG -1cSrr"rv OF
Napier township, who on the 3lst OF August,
1888, made affidavit before Justice Gorley that
he was treated for the cure Of Cancer by three
physicians Of Bedford county. and BY DR.. New
Ton ofthe Eclectic College in Cincinnati, Tor q
period Of nearly eight months, Notwithstanding
which, his lip. nose, and ereyy portion Of las ieU
cdeeit lcas entirely eaten array He had given up
all hope, when he heard oil the "Blood Searcher,"
and was induced 10 try it. Four hotties cured
him, and although sadly disilgurcd, there IS no
question but what this Invaluable medicine saw
ed his life. The full particulars Of this remark
able cure may be seen in circular, which can
be had Of any o.! the Agents.
We also refer to the case Of Nancy Blcakncy
Of Elderton, Armstrong county, Pa, cured of
Scro!nla. after being unable to get out of bed Tor
three years.
To The case ola lady in Ansonvlle, Clearfrld
county, who was also afflicted with Scroiula in
its worst form.
To the case of George Meisol, residing in
Carrolltown. Cambria county. Pa who was so
baily afflicted with Cancer that it cat his entire
nose OH. ard his case was worse, if possible, than
McCreary'S.
The particulars of these cases-every one of
which was cured By the use ofthe Blood Search
cr-lnay alSo be found in a circular to be had Of
any Of the agents.
r. NJ. LEMON, Proprietor.
Laboratory for the manufacture and sale. near
the Pa. Railroad Depot I4oilidaysburg, Pa.
DR.. Geo. H. Keyser, Wholesale Agent, Pitts
burg, Pa.
Sold in Romney by .--
W. II. LEFEVRE.
Sole agent for Hampshire Co., Va.
R0mUev anri 81 1860
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4RQMNEY
CLASSICAL INSTITUTE.
A MALE AND FEMALE SCHOOL.
REV. ]. NELSON, 4. NJ, PRINCIPAL

"
YgNHE Fall and Winter Session OF tnls ocHooi
g will begin on the first Moadny o. Sep1eMoei'
1860, and continna for ) months. ne fIi" .
pal having purchased from the Literary SocleI{ !
the buildings. known as the Konnef CiassIca'
Institute, thus securing to himself the ehtite
management and control of the Scnooi. hopes 10
be able to offer to discriminating Puollc' Tue
benefits Of a sound, thorough, COMPREHENSIVE
system of education. He hopes by st1'ct a.
tenfion TO his profession, and by lie thorougn
method of training the minds OF youthLIpupn
which he chiefly relies for success 10 ontalh tlle
confidence and patronage Of all those WHO cts're
to have their children Thoroughly ta3ght' !"
reasonable time, what they attempt 10 learn;
Pupils can enter at anv time, and WHO oe u.
charg ed from the time Of entrance 10 tie eno VI
that Session. No deduction will be made' eA-
cent in cases of protracted illness. 49,.
Payments to be made cHy-one nall at
the middle o. the session, the balance al Iheenu u
TERMS PER SESSION OF FIVE MONTHS.
Highest Grade, SIG Primary. 50
intermediate, II Ancient Languages .
Lowest, s Modern Lam y
Music on the Piano taught at Professors
charges, provided suitable number Oh PuP'iS
shall enter this department. :,
For further particulars see "Clrcular'
Romney, Va, July 13, 1860.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1861-02-01

PoLirIcAL ptSTINC-IoN.-The late FIRE.
derrick Troppcll, Que Of the ahless lawyers
in the State, was a candidate for the State
Senate. Old Boo Triplet, dissipa,ed but
jovial character. meeting NJ. TropRell At
the bar-rooni Of The principal hotel, reques-
ted loan Of ten dollars.
Dob" says Mr. Trorncll, you have been
borrowing money o. NE several times be-
fore lend you any more, want to know
whether you are going to vote for ne or
aot?'
Triple, putting en- oSc oFhis good-ratur-
el smiles. replied,
Fred. fa0mriGl,y am with you, but po-
MicaNy am agiu YOU"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1861-02-01
The enterPrlslng proprietor OF
Rcmrev, anril y, 1850

CHESTNUT GROVE WHiShEl,
Crhe purcst Medicinal Agent ever l;nown.)
has furnished the community Stimulant. Pure,
Health!ul and Invigoratng. at the same time
mild delicious beverage. lfis calculated to do
away with the vile dru%ged stuff that is paimed
Oil on the community, and which is Injurious TO
body and mind. In addition TO the certificates
beneath, he has received a Diploma from the
STATE AGRIcULTURAL SOCIETY, and addition
al testimony from d.: JACKSON, of Boston, who
tes;iies under oath 10 lis absolute purity.
CERTIFICATES.
Philadelphia, Sept. 9th, 1858.
We have carefully tested tie sample Of Ches-
nut Grove Whisky which you sent us, and find
that it contains none Of the Poisonous Sub-taace
known as TuSil OIL, which is the characteristic
and injurious ingredient Of the whiskeys in
general use. BooTH, GARRET & CAMAc.
analytical Chemists.
Nelc York Sept. Sd 1853.
have analrzed sample of Chestnut Grove
"biskey. received from Mr.. Charles Wharton.
Jr Of Philadelphia and having carefully tested
it, am pleased to state that il is entirely free
irc:n poisonous or deleteriouS substances. 1t is
al unusually pure and fine favored quality of
whiSkey. JAMES r. CHILToN,
.4aal%iicq! Chemist
Boston, NGrca 7ih, 1859.
! have made chemical analysis OF CONNER
cial SAMPLES OF Chestnut Grove Whisky, which
proves 10 De free from the heavy FuSil Oils. and
perfectly pure and uHadulterated. The fine fla
yor OF this W-hisliey is derived from the Grain
used in manufacturing il. Respectfully,
\. i. HAYES, NJ. D., STATE ,9ssaycr,
No. Is. Boystoa street.
For Sale By c. WHARTON.JR. -
Sole Principal Agent.
No ll6 !Talaut Street Philadelphia.
March ,, lS60-ly.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1861-02-01
VHEEIER & WILSON'S
SEWING MACHINES.
METHODIST Book CONCERN, I
eco Mulberry street, New York.


DIAN BROTHER: Being in constant receipt
ofinunir;es from our brethren, respecting Se'r,
inc Machines, with requests to recommend aDd
purchase, we have, in conjunction with some
lady friends carefully and thoroughly examined
the various machines. of practical value for fam
ily sewing. and find those made by The Wheel
'er + wilson Manufacturing Company, 2O5 Bal
timore street, TO fully combine the essentials OF
a good instrument. and such as we can CONT
IDENTIFY recommend.
They are now furnished to MINISTER'S ana lot
cha ritable purposes, at the reduced prices
Having seen so favorable results frcm their use,
in our own and the households Of our friends,
we are DESTROYS that thei' benefits should be
be shared b. all our brethren, and hence have
interested ourselves in their behalf.
With best wishes. vonr brethren,
.abe! SifrenS, Thomas Carlton,
JqmeS FIoy, J. Porter.
Daniel Wise, j. Benz. EdocardS,
Darid Terry: H'm. Il. Cor.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1861-02-01
FEA destitute woman called on q Ger

TFA destitute woman called on q GER
tain family for something to cat. \ few
diuner remnants we're pat in her basket,
and having small bag or FELLOWSHIP in
her hand, she WAS offered as much corn
meal as would Ill il. No, na'aG; !" WAS
her offended reply, I an poor enough, God
knows, bat cant go corn meal when |
come 10 tiat, | mean 70 Starve."
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1861-02-01

EE-"In my time. Miss said a steru
Aunt, the men looked at the somea's f.
ccs instead of their ankles,
"Ah but M dear aunt" replied the
young lady, "you see that the world has
improved. and is more civilized than it used
to be. 1t looks more to the understanding.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1861-02-01

ga garrulous fop, who had annoyed
by his frivolous remarks, his partner in the
ball roon,, among other empty things, ask
ed whether, she had ever had her ears
picrced?. Me- vas the reply, but have
often hsd them bored
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1861-02-01
OFFICE OF THE

Wheeler & wilson Manufacturing Company.
ECONOMY or SEWING M.7CHiNES.
The Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine
Company has prepared tables showing BY actu-
al experiment Of four different workers, the
time required to stitch each part OF garment by
hand. and with their Sewing biachine. Ire
superiority of the work done By the Machine,
and the heaIthlulness Of the employment. are
advantages quite as great as the saving OF time
Subioined, is summary OF several cCthc tables:
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1861-02-01
DICKINSON 4 M'D0WELL'S
CARRIAGE MANDATORY.

THE undersigned successors Ia n. W Rich.
ardson, aud late OF the firm OF Dickinson l. Scan
En is prepared to furnish the public. as formerly.
with
Family C"rri"gcs. B"ro"ch's, r. chu@"y'.
B"ggics dc &c,
OF every description. finished in the most Gle.
giant style. and Of the best materials. Tho'.
looking for Carriages, &c. will study their own
interest by calling. as il appearance and dnra.
hity our work will compare !avorably win That
from the mos; c, lcbratcd Eastern manufactures.
liayin. greatly increased the facilities OF i''1
old and well known Factory. and being prepaf
ed to offer extraordinary Inducements TO n!l who
NAV wish torurchasr, We respectfully invite tho
public aud tho patrons Of our predecessor 10 sIVe
us n call, feeling confident from our long and
practical experience in the business that wr VIII
be- able 10 suit the tastes and meet the wants Of
the riding public.
GJ.REPAlRING done with nca'n"s' and die.
patch. DlCklASoN \ McDo"ElL
Winchester, Sept -, lSG0-ly.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1861-02-01
BV MACutTE. By INN

Seams ofanv considerable length are stitched
ordinarily, at the rate Of ward minute.
W. MERRILL, Agent,
205 Baltimore Street, Md.
Nav Is, IS60-ly.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1861-02-01
Sixth Year of the Enterprise.
ca RID.

CARD.
Hrring purchased the spacious Iron B"ildtng'
No 1870 Chestnut Street, and fitted ii up r'h er-
cry convenience TO facilitate my business PGrfLcn-
Etrly that branch dcr0ttE TO Country Oit-
DERS; and barring larger capital than any o.
tier party inrcsied in The business, l am no'c Pre-
pared to offer greater advantages, and better SytS
Man prer TO my customers.
I,r,H furnish any booI; of II moral character
nublished in the United Suites, The regrlar retail
price IF ,rhich is One DollGr or upwafds. and
rire present tooyik from 80 cenIs 10 l0l dollars
,rih eqch booL and guarantee 10 gire perfect sat
istycyiou. us am determined 10 maintain the rep
uIcaion eIready bestowed upon my establishment.
Strangers risitiag Philadelphia are 'nr'icd 10
Gull und Judge for Themselves. q EVANS.
If YOU WANT ANY BOOKS
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1861-02-01
VALUABLE GIFTS
WITH ROCKS AT

GEOREE~G. EV A n $
Oyiqinul Gjf'3ses Enterprise, the Lar
qcst in the Void! Permanently Lo-a-
tedat439 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1861-02-01
JuIs0ns PAS are he Br:t Pnmedy in rri,i-
cncr Gt;. He EaIIu:rinG Compldinis:
GREAT FEMALE MEDICINE!

F.r7,.. -ho r.!u. EesI!h. .Loum neTer be without
f,r. TflI, 7rr prr,r Tie tsi, rsR.n.e oss.ruetonf
O. II; ku..s erais-e tie Kin Of At pirp!e<, ID ehe',
.rii bring tie rich color q! health 10 !hs pale cheek. y
e. The rsn,s ari iirrt. Of Which these Pills are
rTyi-. iiscoyefci 10 Eery 'arpfi"ns way an"s
,tr T.-uraa, :.;lc ri !tIrigu es 10 Gexro &c: TIE
r,sr.c AZ unr az,; and ypu VIII read With delight,
AZ very interesting arcoun: contains o! tae "GgLI1
GEr1;c.as' Gf Tie Az:.s' sE sz.si1 ~ l..4ktEt
observe.-7.> iannnia ffTs, Plb GTs pa az , N
E..s;fJ T,r,->- EIrk Esz s-ininS 20 rif. ard RecI
nf - es,. y; z Al sosrin>. hqu ls< stsHaiHre II
q L JEUJC.. 4 60. IN .GtL Lz. -
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1861-02-01
aassgit $40 8nmor.
STaAY THOUGHTS pENNED.

Things worth Having. a still tongue
in backbiting company.
The Right Spiri,.-To be abused and not
lose your temper.
Birds Of Passage-Gossipring women.
Cold Looks.-GoiDg into q nelgnoor
house when you are not wanted
A Warm Reception.-Beiug embraced
by a man who has FIRE arms.
Rather too Bad Telling lady VINO
trails her dress on the street that she
is taking an extraYagant way of grinding
it shorter. -.
Telling arunkard that the rattle Of his
tongue in the company of ladies IS IKE
CLristy's "Bvaes" play lug in Hover gar
den. :.
Hard Service Living at boarding
house where you have only hard cEuSts 10
bolt and bones to pick a! meal times.
Civil Service Living at boarding
house where the lady thereof is not always
grumbliug at the appetite Of her boarders;
A dry Truth The cup OF sorrow
contains worse drausht than pint OF ale
Bics.ipA.-A wife Who's stranger to
tee parties and dry goods stores.
Children who do not bring you trouble
Tv 60 to bed in good health and get up
the same.
TO cross Broadway without being knock
ed down by a stage and lifted up by po-
licoman.
Love Toasts May cross roa's in lovers
walks never lead to cross words 10 their
conversation.
May cupboard ccurters Always hnd
stroag locks aud empty shelves.
May money seeking courters hear the
sound of scolding tongue oftener than the
ring of half eagles.
Freaks of Nature old maid with
orange blossoms in her hair and young
miss of ten with an engagement ring on her
finger.
\ Planetary Discovery.-The Dog Star
is found to be of the Isle Of Skye breed.
Dead Weights "A wild son in Pious
family.
A wife who is fonder of the bottle than
the teapot.
Sunday-with some people.
Acc0mM0datiCn DiiiS 10 q sure htePet'
Wives eyelids, who have to 81, up at
pighs for their truapt husbands.
Not worth Having The gift of CAB.
a Puzzle for Rarey flaming the night
mare.
Bad Tempered Iron A nail that turns
again when it's struck.
4 Real Wiie>Awake The eye Of the
law.
Court Mouruing.-A belle looking black
at her beau because he smiles at another
belle
Mental Desormity 4 crooked temper. !
Bodily Deformity Setting up ones
back at nothing, aud being always beut on
mischief
Blusb.-.A color that oneht TO come 10
some peoples faces much oEteucr than i;
does.
Evergreen People who are fond of fiat
terry & cannot see when they are laughed at
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1861-02-01
WATCHES.
WATCHES
Watches of all the celebrated makers IN the
world. The AMERICAN WATcH, which tor
REPAIRING
C.. E. GRAVES ,

Watch work done in the best manner by one
or the most sIiillful workman in the Valley OF
Virginia Don't forget the old stand doors
North Of the Tay Tor Hotel.
Winchester, Va, April 30, 1SG0
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1861-02-01

since, iu the county Of Penohscot, there
lived man, By the name of H, whose
greatest pleasure was in tormPniing Others;
his own family was generally the butt Of
his sport.
One cold, clustering night he retired to
bei at an early hour-his wife being cb-
sent. Some time after she returned, and,
finding the deer closed, dsmanded admit,
lance.
HTho are you ? cried H.
You know well enough who | am let
me in, it's very cold
.Begonc! you stroliog yagabond, want
nothing Of you here
But I must come III.
WHATS your pane?
You know my uama-it's Mrs II.
'Begoue Mr. H is likely woman, and
never keeps such hours as this
IL you don't let LIE in, | will drown my
self in The we'll
DO If you please he replied.
She took up a big log plunged it into
tbe we'll, and returned to the side Of the
door.
Mr. II hearing the noise, rushed from
the house to save, as he supposed his
drowning wife. She, at the same time,
slipped into the house and closed the door
after her. H., almost G@&ed, in turn de-
mandea admittarce.
Who are you ? she demanded.
You know who | anu let me in, or |
shall freeze
'Begone! you thieyish rogue, I don't
want you here
But I must come in
What is Jour name%
You knew my name-it is H.
Mr.. H. is very likely man be don't
keep late hours
Suffice it to soy, she, after keeping him
in the cold until she was satisfied, opened
the door and let him in.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1861-02-01
z INDSEY'S IMPROVED
Dy.l1E2 GnanGNSa.

! or The speedy. eradcaI, and elfrc'naI cure o!
of ALL DISEASES arising from Nj
PURITY OF THE BLOOD.
This medicine has wrought the most miracu-
lous cures in desperate cases OF
Scrofula Camcerous formations
Cutaneors Diseases Erysipclas, Boils
Pimplas on the face Sore Eyes
Old, stubborn Ulcers Scald Head
letter affections Rheumatic Disorders
Dyspepsia Costiveness
Jaundice Salt hhcum
Mercuriai Diseases General Debility
Liver Complaint Loss Of Appetite
Low Spirits Foul Stomach
TrtnaI" COMPLAINTS aid all diseases having
their origin in an impure state Of the Blood.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1861-02-01
IMPURE RLOUDI

1'ie hnm, is the life aud Wien any foreign or nnhrah
raiter gets m:,cl with L. il Is ~ once distributed u
every NJ th. dr Every nerve feel. th4 poison,
nn nj tie rit' organs quickly COMPLAIN Tie stomach
will mol ars the h-I perfectly 1hr liver ceases To
sunccney u bile. IN. nc.inn Of d.. heart Is
w-ak"n-i ami 20 :.e circulation Is h-bl". The lungs
brcnuc ciosg"d with III" pHi"rnnus n,a,'er: lrnce
c.uch-an all from s!gh, inquiry al the fountain.
head "f lic--!he Bo-!i Ar !: you had thrown sone
-artb r instance IN pure spring, from which ran
iinY Iivrt in q E,lnutrs tho wi'io eDuT,e OF the
,;r.,r, i-.c,,r. Gtrrb-I all, di.colorci. ~ quickly
doe, impure btn Ia part and lssss itS sting
,:,i, AZ IS-aCe- become DLs;ruc-d, AMI unless
The "l-trucii" j. renvc tie lamp OF LIFE die.
1r,c pill, nu: only purify the blood, bat r-grnoai. AZ
u "cre,on- o. the holy; iry .r' therefore, uprirai-d
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1861-02-01
CURE FOR BILIOUS DISEASES.

LIVER Compliant, SicI Headache. Ec This Anil Rii'11
MEDICINE rxf~i- tn Tie blood iTc hha!-n seeds 81 de.
c.>. arpl r.rrr- all the finds aud sec.-ns pure AMI
Gu-n CLEARING AMI r--useaiiny tie vital organs.
TT-as4nt indeed. l. il 90 rs, that abb" 10 place
within your r-arh a medicine Ike the ''NDrsTtiS lisa
Irits" liza, viii ps.- directly 10 the afflicted parts,
through t- bio,. amI GgiiS .: the bsiy, and
the sufferer 10 brighten E.i the lalh Of beauty Ird
hral'i.
k..in,,,.. L,;N, nre ID, Eel Plni1tI,t in nri,I-
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1861-02-01
JEEe s O.s"!S
Mountain Herb Pills.

ANpTk. pr"s"r! you with perfect likeness Of
T"zurp n rirf ~ tribe 81 the ttrkngr Az,rc Satiub
that nnc- ruled Mexico You will End full account NJ
him And hi p""r" in our Pamphlets AMI Aimanacs-1
br hal gratis. rum the AGENT. fI- ihc-e Pills
Tho ln,-ui"r ard manufacturer 81 JGds"n's Noun
tain "ib rms, has scnt the greater part 81 Lis III" in
travelling, having VISITED nearly every country In tie
w"rEl II" spent over siS years among the lTan' 81
the Rocky Mountains an! IS Mexico, aud i,-~as thus ilat
ia" MursTII> lTRH l'Iiis'' Uncovered. very
interesting of Nj. adventures there you will nud
in or A!rrntc Hr'l Pamphlet.
Il ,,h..l.cL tact tIl.t all li.cAse. ari:e hnu
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1861-02-01

GEORGE E. LEPs. Proprietor.
New Creek Station, Va, Dec. 2. 1859.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1861-02-01

TO THE CARRIAGE. UslNGPUBLIC.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-06-07
AN APPEAL FROM THE MEDICAL
ROARD-

To ruE LADIES We call upon you for
more aid. You have already given what you
love the most--your husbands, sons and bro
theirs, with your own hands buoked on their
armor, and by your own courage aud devotion
kindlcd high and noble zeal in the breasts OF
those sent forth. Much more remains to be
done and will continue duty and obligation
while our soldiers remain in the field, in the
way Of supplying essentials in the Camp and
Hospital Much will deyolve upon private
individuals to prevent suffering amongst our
brave boys, which can be accomplished only
by relief organizations inteligenty con-
stituted and ordered to "A combination Of eff
forts and results.
We hope Relief Associations will be
formed in all the large towns in the State for
supplying the Hosp al Stores for which
provision has not yet been made. For those
desiring information Of what is wanted we
give you the following
APPROPRIATIONS
BASuAGEs, (with1ut sc,tgcs, and hrnnki--assort
ment and prnpoftouate numbers ri each variety requi
odt
dol. one inch wide, one ysri iaus.
" two aud one half inches wide three yards long.
l " three Tour
IL" l6ree.and-haf FIVE
Iivr. .erapcd and ra,clci. in equal proportions.
Otn Lr>EN ASD CuuoN CLurH, without seams and
sfIycrt-. for c0nprosscs.
ltf,o PADS and cushions.
Coltos BArriso and Cotton waddinp Fiudflas an,
SAuntEus s1tK. skcin. vayci and wound on cards
HooK-BtsDrus BOARD for spIut., 4 by Us inches
ftru FLANNrt. boo The piece.
SEWING Nrrplrs, assorted 600 casesi Linen Thread
tape 1nd scissors.
Auursrs PLASTER, Camel Hair pencils. oiled silk
oiled cotton cloth lnda Rubber and suiiA lcrcha cloth
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-06-07
THE VERMONT REGIMENTS

We understand that the Governor received
a telegram from Gen Scott yesterday, order
ing the Second Regiment Of Vermont V, lun-
toers to Washington Immediately The Regi-
ment will, therefore, undoubtedly be mustered
forthwith into the United States service here.
and proceed to Washington as soon as possi-
bic. Adj. Gen Baxter was in town yester-
day morning inspecting the State Fair Grounds
and selected them as the place Of muster.
No better location could have been chosen.
The grounds are exceedingly dry, and in eve
ny way commodious.
The Rutland Herald announces that Gov.
Fairbanks will shortly order the Third Regi-
ment into encampment at 81. Johnsbury.-
Burlington Times, Jaae An,
~ The Second Regiment has been order
ed to rendezvous here on Thursday next. It
will doubtless march next week
Gov. Fairbanks has appointed as Colonel,
Capt. Whiting. of Michigan, who has been
the agent OF the Fairbanks at the West. lie
Is graduate Of West Point, and has served
in the regular army Huntington Times
George j. Stannard, Of ST. Adams is to be
Lieut. Colonel ; c. II. Joyce, of Mortified,
Major; Perly p Pilkn, of Eas; Montpelier,
Quarter Master
" Il. A. Morse, Quarter Master Of the
First Vermont Regiment, has been promoted
to Brigade Quarter Master Of the furcss now
stationed at Newport News.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-06-07

June THE correspondent Of the n. Y.
Tribune speaks Of Senator Foot of Vermont
as General Foot, and says he will intro
duce a bill, at the extra session, authorizing
the President to I'LL existing vacancies in
West Point Academy by appointments at
large by the President
Secretary Cameron says the war will not
close until the causes for it shall have been
removed.
Gen. Butler has three hundred and fifty
negroes at Fort Monroe and more arc con-
stanty coming.
The Charleston Mercury calls the Yankee
troops, now threatening the South, tin ped
dlors" It is true that the Yankees have,
generally, in their visits South, peddled tin,
but we guess they mean to peddle lead this
tmo.--LouisvHe Journal
SmrNENr OF CorroN NORTH PRoHIBrr-
En.--An act passed the Secession Congress
previous to adjournment, prohibiting the ship
ment Of cotton from the Confederate States,
except through the soaports Of said States
Jpne JEFF Davis, Wighll and Toombs
are at Richmond.
The Union troops we're received with en-
thusiastic welcomes in Western Virginia.
In Missouri, the rebels who once agreed to
peace are rebelling again.
Stephens of Georgia .the rebel Vice Presi-
deut,) says jeff Davis will command the reb-
ell army in person Hope it is true, and that
he may be taken Sin person by Gen. Scott.
The rebels call Gen. Butler olive Yankee
Doodle The best thing the rebels have
done yet. Butler Is Just that