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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-05-31
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INVA SION or VIRGINIA.
SEIZURE OF ALEXANDRIA.
COLONEL ELLSWORTH SHOT.
INVA SION or VIRGINIA.
SEIZURE OF ALEXANDRIA.

WAsH1NeToS, May "a.
movement Of United States troops upon
Alexandria this morning was fully arranged
Yesterday; FIVE regiments receiving orders
for a movement toward that city, simutane-
ously with Ellsworth's Zouaves crossing the
river IN boats, while the New York 69th Reg
iment made a detour by land
The city was quietly taken possession of,
the stars and stripes raised and secession
flags pulled down
While Col Ellsworth had the Secession
flag belonging to the Marshal House wrapped
around him, he was shot by the proprietor,
named Jackson, who was instantly killed by
private ZOuavc.
This was the only fatality that attended
the capture Of the city, though the reports
are numerous that others were killed but
such reports are erroneous.
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DEATH OF A VENERABLE PHYsI-
CLAN

Died in this city May l7th, Dr. Nathan B.
Spading. at his residence ON Central street,
OF the indrnities of old age, being at the time
Of his death little rising of 81 years. He
was born in Ashburnham, Mass, and studied
medicine at Lempster, this State, and prac-
ticcd successfully m Randolph, Montpelier
and Hardwick, VI.
1t ever affords us pleasure to chronicle gem
uino acts Of goodness in others; and on this
occasion we can speak personally, as for some
years the deceased was our family physician
aud one in whom we bad the greatest conf
dence. In bis profession be was ever distin-
guished for kindness of heart, dispensing a
like his professional skill to the rich and the
poor. Much Of his practice was gratuitous
to those who had no means to pay
1t is pleasant to pay passing tribute to
the worth Of his wife, the mother of his chill
dren. Sophia Fiskc of Brookfeld, VI, who
was an cstmable lady, endowed with quail
ties Of intellect and a heart which endeared
her to a wide circle of friends She died in
1874, aged 81 years.
lie was living with his second wife at the
time of his decease, with whom he had lived
for the last sixteen years. She was widow
Hasetine from Draout. who during his last
lllutes was dNAluNhhh ih hti hAuAAf ANN0lltlchN'
aud did much to smooth his passage to the
tomb
Out of a family Of eight children, only
three arrived to adult age. Mary Ann, a
young lady Of feryent pety, was possessed OF
considerable genius as writer, being connec-
ted ior some years with the best religious
publications of the day, among which was the
1 Christian IPotchmdn and Reflector. She, too,
/ like her sainted mother, passed away like a
bright meteor, rejecting Christian virtues
which will forever live in the remembrance OF
those who knew her best.
Two Of the children Of the deceased are
well known in this community-Mr. George
+ Spalding for some time past connected
with the Boston Irarei'er, and Mrs. Il. b.
Merrill whose husband is connected with the
! Commercial bulletin.
Among the last desires of the deceased
was. that he might live to see the "Stars and
Stripes recognized by every State in the I'M
ion. Manchester imerican
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-05-31

Perhaps there is not a man in Vermont taxi
ing up the weapons Of war with feelings Of
great pleasure or revenge. Not father. son,
or daughter (as the daughters are going too,
is leaving a peaceful and loved home, for the
canvas spreading MISUNDERSTANDING home en-
doarments for the exposures Of the battle
feld,-to bring joyto single malicious and
rcvengeful soul.
From every hill and valley in the Green
Mountain State comes a shout for the men
OF war, and the hearts Of our people respond
--rcady, ready but this perfect union Of
sentiment and feeling springs not from wild,
reckless excitement aud senseess clamor, or
the desire TO take vengeance on their despe-
rate deluded and rebellious countrymen.-
This would be contrary to the spirit of our
Institutions and the education Of our people.
Nothing but the demands Of Justice, humani-
ty and right could ever have given birth to
such an intense, deop-seated, uprising and un-
c3nquerable commotion and patriotic zeal, as
is stirring our whole people, and which has
already knit their hearts in bond of nnion
as strong as the ties Of life, love and liberty.
Although the North has tolerated orpres-
sion and violence that deserved the visitations
Of the plaques Of Egypt, and has neglected
20 use her influence as she ought for humani-
" although she had allowed our national
prosperity TO dwindle under curse, with
hardly a murmur--it was her loyalty to the
government, her forbcarance her love Of
country, that stiAed the just Indignation of
free people; but when the cabas of the South,
--the Montgomery traitors, and hundreds of
thousands Of rebelious aristocrats and slave
holders plan the destruction Of our govern
ment, with the most wicked assaults, even on
their own people, and attempt to infest our
seas with Internal pirates, then it is that
the people Of the North as a unit rush from
shop aud farm to meet The rebels crush re-
belHon, free the people, and save the govern
ment And in this contest Vermont will send
her bravest hearts and most willing hands,
70 hurl the thunderbolts Of her power against
those who are guilty Of treachery and treas.
on. Even though terrible are the judgments
inflicted for the tolerance Of oppression, our
hardy sons iear not the trials or the death Of
the soldier.
Ills sweet, indeed, 70 close eyes
With those we cherish near,
And waited upward by their signs,
Soar some calmcr sphere;
But. whether on The soaii0ld high,
Or in the battles van.
The hitesi place where can die
i where he dies for man Z"
q 2. SMITH
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THE REpUBLIc NOT GONE.

The Boston Post concludes long article
on the correspondent Of the London Times,
Mr.. Russell, in these terms.
But we cannot drop him, until we refer to
his final co ciuson in his last letter, for it is a
sad one. He gravely says that whatever
may be the result of all these diverse actions,
the GREAT REruBLIc Is GoNE 2! Had he a
slight thrill of arstocratlo pleasure in pro-
nouncing these words = half smothered sat
isiaction that would become Palmorston, or
a Derby, or any other representative Of the
old British school II not, why such haste
in announcing such a conclusion Has he
fated better 40 the hands of English Lords
than Jared bis brothers Of Ireland, Graitan,
Sheridan md Burke and does he so willing
ly outstrip them in the race for loyal favor as
to forget that liberty which they so devoutly
worshppcd: We ask Mr Russell to write
another letter, and tell what the freemcn Of
the North have done to write and tel, Eu-
rope that they have done what no nation or
people in Europe could do that they calmly
watched their Southern brother in his turbu-
lent discomfort believing that he would soon
see his folly and his danger that while they
watched. they still pursued the peaceful oc-
cupations of life, aud had faith that when
that discomfort burst into the thunder Of can
non against the sacred flag. the next day lalf
a million o. mon, ireemen, were ready for the
field 10 rebuke that turbulence, and yet to
take that brother by the hand when he had
once again returned 20 his loyalty. No, tbe
Great Espuihe Is not gone, and o wH not go,
,o'ti ioog after The celebrated Ne,c Zeoimder
hl. sat nppa q brok,H arch OF London Bridge
and sketched the ruins Of ST. Paals"
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THE SHOOTING OF COL. ELLSWORTH.
Full Particulars.

A special dispatch to the Tribune gives tho
following additional particulars of affairs at
Alexandra "Col. Ellsworth was shot dead
while descending the stairs Of the Marshall
House with a secession flag, which he had
torn down from staff on the roof. The
murderer was instantly dispatched by f. +.
Brownell Of Troy. private in company A,
Ellsworth's regiment. The Colonel was shot
between the third and fifth Iibs, shattcring
fourth rib; the slugs entering lett auriole Of
heart destroying all integuments with which
they came in contact. The other charge of
the gun, double barreled one, entered the
wainscotting, near him. He fell on his face,
only exclaiming, My Cod The blood
gushed from his wounds with such proiusion
to drench the entire passage
A few seconds afterwards he uttered low
moan, but his eyes were intantly fixed and he
had ceased to breathe.
He was laid upon bed in a room near at
hand, with the rebel flag stained with his
blood and now a trophy of his glory about
his feet
Tho man who killed him was James w.
Jackson, keeper of the Jackson House. He
was shot through the head and then run
through the body by sabre bayonet, by the
same soldier. His wife presently discovered
the fatality, and approaching the body, utter
ed most agonizng cries, and although treated
with the utmost consideration that could be
offered her in her misery, she remained a long
time in the widest frenzy. The house was
in the utmost confusion. Lodgers darted
from their rooms. but were held in control by
four or five Zouaves, who accompanied the
Colonel, and who at once established and
maintained order. It was long time before
reinforcement arrived, and it was almost
thought VIC might be hemmed in by the num-
Der of persons in the house, which was con-
Siderable but the trepidation was too great
for any organization and nothing Of the sort
was attempted. think the Zouaves. mad
with grief would have been little disappoint-
ed il there had been.
A later dispatch says, that Alexandria is
taken and will be held The first Michigan
regiment entered the town about o'clock,
an hour after the appearance of the Zouayes,
and captured body OF cavalry, who at first
demanded time to consider their surrender,
but were forced to yield their arms without
delay.
Another dispatch says 1000 U. S. troops
breakiasted in Virginia this morning. The
movement was as successfully executed as it
was skillfully planned
About half past one o'clock this morning
six companies Of the District Volunteers, in
cluding the National Rifles and Turner's step
ped from the Long Bridge upon Virginia soil.
The secessionists took TO their horses heels
Nothing else ho tile was seen until they ar
rived at Alexandria. The vanguard was com
manded by Gen. Stone, under whom Captain
Smead lead the center Adiutant Abbott,
and Lieut.. Stewart led the right wing They
stopped within half mile Of the town, wait
ing for the main body. Thus less than 500
men invaded Virginia and had eight miles Of
the Potomac Hills. Soon the New York 9th
and sth regiment 70 lowed by two New
1 Al. T.l 4 y
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From the Green Mountain Freeman.
PATRIOTIC MEETING OF THE LADIES
OF MONTPELIER.
WrDNrspAY. MaY 2

WEDNESDAY, May %
In this time Of our Country's peril, while
the South, utterly reckless Of consequences,
and infatuated by blind folly. are cruelty
striving 10 sever the bonds Of union which
so long have held as brothers the several
States Of this great Republic. it behoovcs us
of the North to stand by our friends in this
hour Of impending peril, let the result be
what il may.
Most nobly has Vermont responded TO her
Country's call, proving that the spirit which
once animated their fathers Of '76 is not lack
ing in the Green Mountain Boys of 6l.
Montpelier being about to send forth her
fine Company-the Capital Guards zeal
Gus in the good cause the ladies Of the village,
ever ready to render assistance when needed,
held a large and enthusiastic meeting at the
Town Hall this afternoon, to make any ne
oessary arrangements for their comfort and
support while in the service Of their Coun-
try
The meeting was FIRST called to order by
Mrs. J. A. Page, and the following officers
chosen.
Mrs. A. KEITH, President.
Mrs. DIR. DEWEY, Vice President.
Miss l.. J. BRADSHAW, Secretary.
Committee on Resolutions ---Mrs. Eastman,
Mrs. C.. Bancroft, Mrs. Ballou and Mrs. A.
f. Keith
Direciors-Mrs. J. A. Page Mrs. r. Rich
ardson. Mrs. d. l.. Fuller. Mrs Chas. Reed,
Miss Mary Langdon and Miss Marsh.
Coiectors.-Mrs j. w Clark and Mrs
Thurston.
The meeting was briefly and appropriately
addressed by the Captain Of the Capital
Guards, who gave many instructions con-
cerning the real wants Of the soldiers what
would be most desirable for their true com
fort in marching. &c
The meeting then adjourned until Thurs
day morning. ten o'clock
On Thursday morning the following resolu-
tions were introduced and unanimously adopt
ed
T1ereas Civil War exists in the United States. and
our husbands and brothers responding to choir
County call 90 in thcir brothars-in un the tDu
ed field iu defense Of the Flag II the Uuion,L
Hef0Ired That emf wing we DO The protection aud
blessings uf the best Government earth. sl it 90
assist soldiers u maintaining and uphHldng De gene
eral Government at any and every sacrifice, however
great
Rss0lrca That though we part with them iu sorrow,
yet we bid them 60, and give them ouI words Of cheer
and cucouragemeut assuring them Of our prayers Tor
their safety. welfare, andsucccss. And wc will cou-
o. day work with hands supply the cap
al Guards with such Hecessaries and comforts they
may need during the campaign.
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WASHINGTON COUNTY TEACHERS
ASSOCIATION

The next meeting Of the Washington Coun-
ty Teachers Association will be held at North
field on Friday and Saturday June 7th and
Sth.
Superiutendents of the Common Schools in
the County are requested 10 invite the Teach
ers Of the respective towns to attend, aud
they are also solicited to be present, and take
part in the discussions.
ORDER OF ExEBcIsEs.
Friday Forenoon. Organization at 0 o'clk
Discussion--To what extent, and in what
way, should Physical Exercises be introduced
into our Schools
afternoon. -Essay-Miss +. A. Howe.
Lecturc-Rev T.. Ballou
Discussion--ls it expedient for Washing
ton County to establish, tho coming autumn.
a Teachers Institute to continue two weeks,
for the purpose of giving our Common school
Teachers more thorough training in the art
of school teaching
Egening.- .-Lecture--J. S. Adams, Esq
Secretary Of the Board Of Education.
Saturday afternoon. Dlsoussion-W What
standard of qualification should the Superin-
tendents Of Common Schools, in their exami-
nation Of teachers. adopt,
Miscellaneous Business.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Essay-Mrs. Ii. +. Fiagg
Lecturc-Rev. c. c. Parker, President of
the Association.
The Sessions OF the Association to be in
Howe's Hall.
The Superintendent OF Mortified says -
" We hope to see large attendance.
j. b. SPAULDlNG,
w. G. HOPKINS, Directors.
d. d. GORHAM,
Barre, May l3, 1861.
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THE UNION FEELING N KENTUCKY.

NEw YORK. May "a.
A letter from an intelligent gentleman in
Kentucky says that the Unionists have an
immense numerical majority, and will fight to
maintain their connection with the Union
They would delight TO see Major Anderson
posted at Louisville under some satisfactory
pretext, with 10000 men under him, every
man of whom would be volunteered in Ken
tucky.
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missouri STATE TROOPS ORDER
Ed TO DISBAND.

The State troops at Jefferson City, number
ing about 1000, were ordered to disband yes
torday by General Price. At first they re-
fused, but it is believed they will quietly dis-
perse and return to their homes.
A ten inch howitzer, an eight and half
inch mortar, three hundred rounds of cartrid-
ges, ball, shell, canister and shot were shipp-
ed from the arsenal Yesterday for Cairo.
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Mais Cut or IN Virginia.

" NAHHINWIUNf NHl TT = ~
Numerous wagons, with camp equipage,
are passing through the streets to-day TO the
Federal troops in Virginia
Nothing of peculiar note has been received
up to this hour from Virginia.
Postmaster General Blair prepared an order
to-day disseminating the transmission Of U 5.
Mails in Virginia and other seeding States,
and annulling all contracts for the same
Tennessee is excepted from this order, for the
reason that the State has not formally seeded.
The mails for the South from Washington
were stopped at the crossing place, by FEEDER
al troops, and were returned 20 the Post OF
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OFFICERS OF WATERBURY, COMPANY
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION IN AsHE

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION IN ASHES.
Mr. EDITOR This place is the scene OF
the most fearful confagraton / ever witness
cd The alarm Of fire was given about half
past eleven this forenoon. The portion Of the
shop occupied for manufacturing pegs caught
fire near the roof An effort to work the
stationary FIRE engine proved unsuccessful.
The wind was blowing strongly from the
south, and soon the extensive shops former
ly occupied by Lathams for making cars we're
all in flames The force Of the wind carried
portions from the burning buildings, and the
conhagration spread rapidly, taking in its
course the Passumpsic Woodshed, the Cen
trail Engine House, Depot, both freight and
passenger. including Post Office, Telegraph
Office, and other smaller buildings in connec-
tion, embracing two or more loaded fIeight
cars Lymans store house, on the north side
of White River, was consumed.
II was with the utmost difficulty that the
Passumpsic bridge was saved, and the juno
lion Hotel. The unoecupied shop here has
long been used as general store-house, and
was full Of machinery and various kinds of
valuable property, only portion of which
was saved The fire is still raging but we
think it will not spread farther. The loss Of
property is immense. n. b. Stafford Esq,
who owned the Latham shops, had no insur-
ance 1t must prove the ruin Of the business
Of this place. Yours truly,
A. WEBSTER.
White River Junction, May "a, 1861.
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W HOLE NO. $3.50.

ceeded but three blocks when the attention
Of the Colonel was attracted bv large secos-
sion flag, flying from the Marshall House
lie entered the hotel, and meeting man in
the hall. asked who put that flag up ?" The
man answered, A" don't know am boar
der here" Col Ellsworth, Lieut.. Wisner,
the Chaplain Of the regiment, Mr.. House a
volunteer aid, and four privates went up 10
the roof, when Ellsworth cut down the flag.
The party was returning down stairs. preoed-
ed by private Brownell. when, as they left the
attic, the man who said he was a boarder, but
proved TO be the landlord, Jackson. was met
in the hall, having double-barrelled gun,
which he leveled at Browuel the latter
struck up the gun with his musket, when
Jackson pulled both triggers, and the con-
tents lodged in the body Of Ellsworth.-
Brownell, with the quckness of lightning.
leveled his musket at Jackson. and fred
The ball struck him on the bridge Of the nose
crushing the bone and skull, killing him in
stantly As he fell. Brownel bayoneted him.
Ellsworth's remains, after fitting ceremo-
nies here, will be taken to Mechanicsyille,
New York.
The Michigan Regiment, accompanied by
two guns Of Shormans Battery and a compa-
ny Of u. s. Cavalry, marched into the street
They were saluted by the whistle Of loco
motive, and the train moved off, conveying, as
is supposed, mos. of the secession troops A
company Of 35 horse was taken. The Michi-
ganders proceeded to tear up the rails leading
out Of the city. Other detachments did the
same elsewhere.
Gen. Scott and Secretary Seward we're at
the Long Bridge when the troops filed over it.
The next move, it is reported will be upon
Harper's Ferry. The Ohio troops are here
cooperating with column of Gen. Mellow
ellis force on the other side. No secession
flag or patrol can be seen from the White
House.
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"a Kenluckn LeqIsIatare. :

FRANKFoRr, Ky, May "a
The Senate to-day passed resolutions de-
claring that Kentucky will not sever her con
nectons with the national government nor
take up arms with either party, but will arm
herself for the preservation Of peace within
her borders and rendering her services as me-
diator to effect just and honorable peace
The Legislature has adjourned sine die.
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White River Junction, May "a, 1861.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN The following APP
pears in the official proceedings of the Cana
dian Parliament at Quebec;
NoiIcr or MorIoN Mr. Ryma--on Thursday next
Inquiry Of ministry whether The government aware
that m territory II the State of Vermont, Of the u
nted States Of America, has been invaded by armed
force from this province aecomp niod By persons Ia Of
fre one of whom is adviser of her Meiesys repre-
ia this province. aud what steps, Il any they
intend taking in order to bring the viosoTs of intcma
unnal law 10 justice
Nobody in these parts, so far as we are
aware, has heard Of this alarming affair."
Who knows about any Invasion Of Vermont
from Canada - Burlington Free Press.
1t is hit--and a pretty good one--at q
couple Of Canadians who recently risited Is
land Pond for the purpose Of lighting duel
One of the pistols wouldn't go off. but the
ra-sias did without tr'"9 h't
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VIRGINIA TO THE NORTH.

VIRGINIA TO THE NORTH.
Thus speaks the sovereign Old Dominion,
To Northern States her flank opinion
FinsT.
MovR NOT FfNGHR. lis coercion,
The signal FOR our prompt dispersion.
SECOND.
Wait. M ] make my fll decision
Be t Tor union or division.
THIRD.
II declare my ultimatum.
ACCErr NY TERMS. a. I shall state 'om.
FOURTH.
Then. l'll remain, while I'm inclined to,
Seeding when / have a mind %.
-LuteiFs Living Age.
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Board or MEDICAL EXAMrNERs.---Th
Executive has appointed DR.. S. w. THAYER,
Jr.. of Burlington, Dr. L. L. PHELPS, Of
Windsor, and DR.. SELIM NEWELL, of ST.
Johnsbury, Commissioners to examine those
whose may offer their services as Surgeons or
Assistant Surgeons for the Volunteer Regi.
ments now organizing under recent act OF
the Legislature
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The New York Post learns from the best
authority that it is the opinion Of our chief
military men in Washington that the South
ern rebels are half beaten already, and that
Gen Beauregard himself deeply regrets his
present position, and that he has written a
letter to that effect
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Col. Ellsworth was a native Of New Eng
land, and was educated at West Point Go
ing from thence to Chicago, his military spir-
it induced him to join the company of Zou-
aves, Of which he was the commander In
February last, President Lincoln invited b m
to join his household, and this carried him to
Washington, where he intended to enter the
civil service; but the war induced him to
change his determination, and lie at once
proceeded to form a Zouave Regiment Of the
New York Firomen. 1t is needless to say
that this Regiment was warmly attached to
him, and that his death by assassination will
nerve them to terrible vengeance upon the
enemy. Col. Ellsworth was bat twenty-seven
years Of age.
This early and sad death gives a thrilling
shock all over the North. 10 Montpelier the
flags arc hung at half mast, and Mr.. French
dressed the post-offioe in mourning
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BALLooN FOR THE WAR.--John La
Mountain, the eronant, has offered his seryi-
ees, for the purpose Of reconnoiiering during
the present war. The utility of these modern
appliances in warfare, was proved in the late
ralian campaign.