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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1861-08-27
Patriotic Meeting at Mackyille.

Mr.. EDITOR Perhaps some Of your readers
would like to know where Alackylle is Fol
tho information Of such, will just say that il
is a small, lourishing village in the town Of
lIardwick situated one mile south Of South
Hardwick village, ON Nichols brook. which
drains the waters Of Nichols and Long ponds
INTO the Lam0ille river, afJrIing one of the
best water powers in the State and is desirable
location for energetic mechanics and tradesmeu
1t is inhabited by an enterprlsing and patriotic
people, as you will see by the following
On Saturday, the Eth inst, there vas gen
cral gathering around a splendid dag taft. pre-
yiously erected, and under a National Flag
eight feet by twelve manufactured by our own
" ladies' fair, } to do honor to our Country and
its brave defenders After few Introductory
remarks by the Chairman OF the Flag Compa.
ny, the following sentiments were scyeraly
read and responded 20 by the Woodbury. can
non and the hearty cheers Of the audience, in,
terspered with National gccs, performed By
the glce club, among which wuc, The Star
Spanged Banner The Flag Of our Union, Ny
Native Land, &c, and also patriotic song, by
Prof. Lcayett, OF Connecticut, sung in com
mendablo style.
orr CouRtry-The land we love. May tho
dark clouds that ovorshadow ts5on be dispcllet
by the sunshine Of peace.
Onr National F0iuahcS-Goyal and brave
may their success be equal to their valor.
.NtW Eag'aad-Thc birth place of Freedom
but shall never be its burying. ground.
Vormoat-Iho star that shines brightest in
the midst OF clouds
The Green Mountain IoinicefS-The descend.
ants of Ethan Allen; they will apply the beech
seal to all traitors
MackoMc-Tho youngest of three sisters
(villages), but the first welded to the Union
match fit to be made.
The Ladies Of MdckrWe-W orthyo of ouT high.
est praises and best affections. We will never
desert them while their beautiful stars adorn
our banner
Finally, Success 10 the Stars aud Stripes, ana
dcah 10 all traitors
After singing the closing gce, as the sun re
tired IN the west, we were notified by our vigil
ant scout that the South llardwick Guards were
approaching the village. Upon this announce
ment the ladies and gentlemen present, under
the direction OF the Marshal, +. Q. Henderson
proceeded with instrumental music, and dis
playing beautiful banner, to escort the Guard
into our village, After spending happy houl
in playing ,sae soldier =" by the light of the sill
yer moon" and listening to pertinent remark
from Mossrs. Burke and Hathaway, Of Soutl
Hardwick, we babe each other " Good Night,
determined more than ever, trust to . gh
on and fight ever for the Union and FOR tn
cause OF universal Liberty. b.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1861-08-27

ONO STATE ElEcToN.-llon. j. Scott Harri.
son, lhe candidate for Lieut.. Governor of the
Union Democratic Convention, has declined the
nomination. lie says in his letter of declina-
ton
1t seems to me that this is not the proper
time to arralgn the Administration for errors o
policy and that it is neither the part of wis
dom nor patriotism to assal the Government.
when the enemy IS laundering at the gates of the
Capitol. Let us first settle the great question
of Country or no Country, Government or no
Government, Union or Disunion and having
accomplished this great work Of duty and patri,
otism, We will have ample time to inquire into
these alleged delinquences of our rulers and
If We find them wanting in the Jefiersonian re.
quirements for office, let them be condemned by
ycldict of the people.
| certainly owe the Republicans, as parfy,
no debt of political obligations, and yet do
not lesitate to say that the Administration has
my warmest sympathics in its efforts to put
down this rebellion, and am in favor of doing
this effectively and permanently in peace if We
can, in war if we must"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1861-08-27

70 The CITIZENS Of Vermont
An emergency has arisen which demands the
active and prompt co operation Of every lover
Of his country, in efforts to raise and organize
troops for the aid and protectian Of the general
Government.
In view Of imminent danger, an earnest call
has been made upon the Executive, by direction
Of the President Of the United States, for the
two Regiments which, under my general order
Of the 9Th inst, are being cnlsted-requestng
that The troops may be forwarded to Washing
ton with the utmost dispatch
Deeply impressed with the Importance Of tho
crisis, earnestly call upon the citizens, and es.
pecally upon the young men Of the State, to
enrol their names at the several recruiting sta
tons for the service of their country. Vermont
has never been delinquent when called to defend
the honor Of the national flag, and at this crit
zeal iunctHro, when our invaluable institutions,
our dearest privileges, and our national exist
ence even arc imperled, let it not be said that
the Green Mountain State was among the last
10 lily to the rescue
ERASrUS FAIRBANKS,
Governor and Commander in-C Chief.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1861-08-27
Governor and Commander. n-Chicf.
Frw EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, !
st. Johnsbury, August 10, lS6l. !
GENERAL ORDER.

The several recruiting officers commissioned
to enlist volunteers for the 18th and 9TH Reg-
monts are required to use the utmost dispatch in
filling up their respective companies to be held
ready for immediate service
Such officers are further required to make
daily report to the Commandcr-in Chief by mail
or telegraph, Of the number of men enlisted,
that at the earliest day practicable an inspection
may be made and an election Of officers held by
the AdJutant and Inspector General
Recruiting officers failing to enlist sufficient
number Of men for foil companies, will hold
themselves in readiness to be called into head
quarters with their men prior 10 such inspec-
ton and election Of officers.
BY Order OF the Commander in. Chief,
GEORGE 4. MERRILL.
Secretary Of Civil and Military Affairs
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1861-08-27

TnE IrN MILLION LoAN-The several Boston
banks have agreed to take their respective
shares o the ten million loan to the Government.
The aggregate capital of the banks is S3S, OBI
200, and the per oentage to make up the above
loan will be % SS-lOO per cent
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1861-08-27

MuNlrlcENr DoNArloN.-It was ANNOUNCED at
the late meeting of the Alumni Of Yale College,
that the Scientific Department of that lnstitu
ton had received during the collegiate year a
second donation of $4,000 from Joseph r..
Sheffield Esq, of Now Haven The course of
education in this Department is essentially that
of tho Polytechnic Schools of Europe, aud is de-
signed to fit young men for commercial and 9TH
er practical pursuits, as well as for the direct
applications Of science.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1861-08-27

Adyces from llayti TO the sth inst, represent
that a formidable conspiracy to overthrow the
Government by the pure blacks, had been discoy-
cred Several arrests had been made
Intelligence from S. Domingo represents the
inhabitants reconcilcd to the Spanish Govern
ment, as it gives them stability in place Of re-
bellion and revolutions
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1861-08-27
about Passports.

The State Department to day (the 23d) issued
the following ex panatory notice
The regulation Of this department Of the 10Th
inst, on the subject Of passports was principal
" intended to check the communication of dis
loyal persons with Europe. Consequently pass
ports win not be required by ordinary travellers
on the lines Of railroads from the United States
which enter the British possessions. If. how
ever, on any special case the transit Of person
should be objected to by the agent Of this gov
eminent on the border, the agent will cause such
person to be detained until communication can
he had with the department in regard to the
case. w. II. SEWARD.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1861-08-27
BOOK, JOB
:3!nhlElfl Hl lPlfl 1N!Cl llNGl.
JOB 2G1H9IIg

all It's Branches neatly and promptly executed
the cheapest rates.
tT All orders should be addressed to
Q. ". WILLARD, Montpelier, "
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1861-08-27

st. Johns N f., August 20. Steamship
Canada, from Liyernool was Intercepted by the
news yatch of Cape Race yesterday.
Political news is generally unimportant.
American affairs claim undivided attention.
Mr., Russell, in another lcttcr to tho Tme,
on the battle of Bull Run, asserts that there
were no daring deeds on either side and no des.
perate struggle, except by those who wanted to
get away.
The Daily Naos defends the Northern army
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1861-08-27

The Rebel troops ia Missouri are reported to
be increasing in numbers daily
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1861-08-27
NJ BLAIR,
Postmaster General
The Blockade.
FoRTRfss MoNRog, Aug. q, }
via Baltimore. Aup D. {

FORTRESS MoNRoE, Aug. q, !
via Baltimore, Aug p. {
Tie Quakr CITY has been purchased by the
Government, aud after undergoing repairs at
Old Point she will resume her position off the
capcs
The sl0oY of war SdroaHdh is at Newport
News blockading the James river.
The Panbroie has arrived from Boston and
viii at once take part in the blockade.
Boston, Aug. y. The Government has
purchased the barqucs W. 6. anderson and
Ehm Alien, for bockadiug purpose, at d cost
of $50 600.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-09-24
FINSEGAN. =. ). ALLEN. l.. W. HART
FINNEGAN, ALLEN & HART.

4 TTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT
n LAW, Independence, Buchanan Coun
ty, Iowa.
Will give strict attention to all basineis -,
i to their care. Office in the BOOK STORE
near the bridge
Any and all business pertaining in any way
to Lands or land business, promptly attend
Il to. [scp25.y
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-09-24
JED LAKE,

4 TTORNEY IL COUNSELOR AT LAW
~ Land and General Agent independence.
Iowa. Will give prompt attention to all pro.
sessional busine entrusted to his care. Money
loaned and investments made on reasonable
terms. Office on Main street over VIM. &. Nor.
ris's Jewelry Store.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-09-24
Ill. C.. IIEMENWAY.

A TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT
~ LAW, Independence, Buchanan County,
Iowa Office in Wilcox's Block.
Will practice in the Courts of Buchanan
AND adjoining Counties, and attend promptly
to all business connected with his profession
Aug 49, 1851 Uy
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-09-24

Is. LEW is
JAMESON & LEWIS,

4 TTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT
"A Law and Notaries Public, will practice
in the several Courts of this State, will give
strict attention to securing claims, making and
forwarding collections, paying taxes, examin-
ing titles, aud all other business entrusted to
them profa ssonaly. [3-2ltf
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-09-24
J. S. WOODWARD,

4 TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT
IA Law. General Land Agent and Notary
Public, Independence, Buchanan County.
Iowa. Will practice in the different Courts of
this State. Also attend promptly to securing
claims, making Collections, Paying Taxes,
Conveyancing, dc.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-09-24
BUSINESS CARDS.
JOHN G. HOUSE, M d.

DHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Office,
l. over p. g. Wilcoxs Store. Residence,
Green Street, ID house below Walnut north
side, (former residence of ID. S. Dunham) In
dependence, Iowa.
August 9th. 1861. ly
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-09-24
DIR. II. H. HUNT.

nFFERS HIS PROFESSIONAL SERv-
NJ ices to the citizens Of Independence and
surrounding country. Office on Main Street,
in Union Block, with w. e. Morris, where
or at his Residence, on Court Street. opposite
c. T. Laavit's-he will answer calls Mt all
hours of the day or night. fapl459-ly
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-09-24
w. CHANDLER,

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE OFFICE
- over Keller e. Burpee's Furniture War,
Rooms, Independence, Iowa.
Feb &c, 1861.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-09-24
w. G. DONNAN,

4 TTORNEY 4 COUNSELOR AT LAW,
n Land and General Agent and Notary
Public, Treasurer & Recorders Office Indcpep:
.dence, Iowa.
Is prepared to attend with promptncss to all
business pertaining to his Profession. Especial
attention given to Collecting, Conyeyancing
ipaying taxes, Examining titles, dc. ie6- 81
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-09-24
RANSOM BARTLE,
B A N X E r
ZEAL ESTATE & LAND WARRANTS.
Independence Iowa.

r ANDS BOUGHT g. SOLD, AND ENTER
IL ed on Commission, Exchange bought and
sold, at current rates, Sight and Time Drafts
.n Eastern cities, Money invested on Joint nc
eount, Notes and Bills collected and proceeds
emitted to any part of the United States. at
current rates of exchange. Liberal accommo-
aations to depositors
April =. le6l
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-09-24
I. NJ. PRESTON,
Marion, Linn CO
PRESTON & HORI

4 TTORNEYS 4 COUNSELORS, indie
"A pendence, Buchanan County, Iowa.
Office N. Il, of Montour House, up stairs, 3
ioors East of Lee, Leavitt & Moore's Law
Office. Oct. ID 1869.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-09-24

j. NJ. IlORD.
independence
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-09-24

DR. FL s. CHASE
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-04-25
Yillage of CassUille
Tom 4 N. Range Weat Glen HaUsa.

hf ofsw or Of Sc or 10 lot 1 Of Sec.
20 as end of fraction hfof 80 or
al lot no. IL of Sec. 10
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-04-25
LANDS FOR SAFE
MURRAY LANDS FOR SAL

November lst, 1890. Grant County NJ,
TOs0n :, E0r,h Range s. g.,,
VIZ ofNw14 See 81 whofswHs
TevWs, Raages. ''
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-04-25
WANTEDl
TIMBER AND PRAIRIE
Land for Sale.

The subscriber offers for sale IN lots tosuit pus,n
and the most li0elsl terms AZ to payments ana w. \.
following lands all lying and either sas a
Military road, in the Town of Wingville, GfAAl v'Sh
Wisconsin.
See. 8, Town 8, Range west--040 acres
M OF Sec. n, Town 9, N. Range West--osg,i ~"
W1sofSec is, Town 8, N. Range West--sSsv 10y.
Sw1< of Sec. p, Town o. N Rangel Wet-lvAe ""
ETA fnwZ Of Sec %, n. 6, N. X. Wv q@
For particulars inquire of rhos. j. Green w y
WingyiIls, or Al. d. Wills on the premises, agsn0
Mpes White, Baltimore, Nd. r.a.
The property IL situated two miles west OF M, v.
so fairly divided between prairie and timber, Ans
f etly adopted Cor farming These lands are ocAsr
the highest parts of the county but CONTAIN ss
ing springs and water may be had ana where 's'F
Wingviile, June 18th, 1860. FV
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-04-25
DELINQUENT LAND LIST.
DELINQUENT LAND LIST. -srArn
WISCONSIN, Grant county.-ss.
TREAsURER's OFFICE,

notice Is HEREBY GIVEN, to all whom it may
eoncern, that viii on the second TUESDAY Of May
A. D., lS6l at the Treasures Office in Lancaster, the
O'Clock, A. a., and four O'clock r M, Of said day. and
the next succeeding days thereafter sell at public Aue-
t0n much Of each Of the following described Tracts
Of Lands and Town Lots, situated in said Graut Coun
", may be necessary for the payment Of Taxes In
ferest aud Costs aid Charges thereon for the 1850
which may remain due and unpaid on the said second
Tuesday Of May, A. D., 1851 -
g5pn i, North, Range ], Wes--Hazsl Green.
DESCRIPTION. DESCRIPTION. SEC
Z n offs x Of Section 10 VIZ ofne1z OF mex and
40 acres ma Of neM Ill liz as ss4 Of Gek q
"a inwh Of seq Y aa's in sea Of nsJ4 %
giuags Of Upper Hazel Green.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-04-25
| FINE OLD HOMESTEAD
For Sale.

loner my well known farm in the To.,
saleall or IN parcels; ii divided howssa. fol'shs
parcelea as TO make two or more nice bom.s sH9 liza
farm there are several tracts, as follows laA
100 as on E. side of SEA ofSec IS To.
NEA sWAS Of Sec. Is, Town 3, RAM s d . RaHuh
ia OF NE5A u See. n, lown B. Raugs
E1a Of VIVA S1s olSW1S OF Sec M r.. ---
The above includes $50 acres the hoo ss.' ''4aSs,
ciudes tns Buildings, $50 acres are uni W Uacs H.
On the farm il tolerabe good orchard ~ cultivation
plenty OF timber. Tue house ami b, so'u and
ings--tath rexira, and there are several , sVa oua'
buildings used as shops, stock-olds a.
perfect repair. A"e -inA "a
would also like to sell with the farm ,ha.,..,
arm implements which selected win ,1' s'oA aat
and expense from time to time Anon II Auea ss
tnents arr most OF the approved kind, n lupe-
Der anu names TOO numefeas to ul,a,tion s-sa'
DESTROYS 10 go 10 Cal iornia 1 am NM ,,....n,
even atsacrince, the accumulated proier,e low
" years as iariner-the lands benz M ~ ~ 'ss4'
early IA when Que had his pick any wherein ,sA
Tue property is situated sbout ms. pas as Vapy'
village p folosi, nine miles from Laacas,v, ma ,
a lays drive of the railroad Ial
pOtOs, + hruary l. 1851 W wptcun
33w9stf ""'Sn'
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-04-25
FARM FOR SALE,
Also, Stock & Farm MACHINERY.

inc SUBSCRIBER oHers iJr sale all or part Of lis firm
known as
THE EAYRES FARM.
situated the Lancaster and Potosi State Roads fan,
mites trom the latter, and eight miles from luz lorO
village.
All parts Of the property are we'll watered with spH0
and brooks, and plenty vi tinberS0 acres in meaes
and 40 ia cuitlyatl0nlhe snlre half-sectou under
fence. The buings are good aud roads leading th,s
from in all directions.
lie proposes selling l20 acres off the west end q
less, would sell tie cast half VITA buildings Or lie
whole property including also the stock anu larm IDA.
cuinery. The stocs includes ~ head Of cattle Ia
saeep, with horses, hogs &c all of superior breeds
The pro erty viii be sod low, part cash. part on line
Tue property il well kuown ia oil ps.ts Ol the county,
References, II. Vac Week, Jamestoan; Gea. kountrs
Piatteville; Henry pascn, Patch Grove, Or J. Aka
BAroer, Lancaster. For particulars inquire VI Pc.
prietor IN the premises, or AZ this ohce.
JOHN N. EAYREi.
Potosi, January rs, 1861. S!.a
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-11-19

tho Of contabands scarcely bereed
upon IT is quite probable that at different times some
have been sent within lines for the purpose OF max
ing false Statements but in this instance the crcum
show that nothing Of that kind could be contem
plated Cornelius Of his own accord, and says
he would rather die than 60 back to Old Virginia BE
very bright apparently beter informed than the mao
rty OF slaves speaks well and fuently and is COMMUNE
catve only when inquiries made and information Is
requested from him; in fact he Is an elegant spool
Of what il generally known as an "nte
ligent negro Cornelius was the servant OF Captain
Baden Tayloo, Of Colonel Carey's Thirtieth Virginia
regiment which has been stationed at Marlboro Point In
Stafford county Virginia. Fredericksburg, but which
is now believed to have moved to Matthias Point. The
Captain is son OF Colonel Tayioe. who member Of
the Richmond Convention, and who has another son
Poinset by name-captan OF tho "s.p~-J I-"--- A.
Ming 81 p0ruer Guard, which is at the battery
at Transport Each Of them has farm the banks Of
the Rappahannock river, about twenty miles from Ma
thas Point. Captain Bladcn Tayloes company went into
camp on the goth Of May on place called Mt Ida,
his brothers. farm. After remaining there week. he
went to Hampstead, nine miles from Matthias Point
About week after they joined at Hampstead by
Captain Godin's company from Carolina county Virginia
About the LIST Of June both companies Matha
Point, but ordered to encamp three miles back
the woods be out Of the range the shells from
the foa They had pickets out day and night watch
the operations the Potomac The negroes the neigh
borhood were employed in throwing up rife pits and the
soldiers finished them. They working at those
earthworks the day Captain Ward was killed. He was
shot by man named Andrew Pitts Of the Spoy Grays
organized in Carolina county, Virginia. and armed with
sharps rifles, the company numbering fifty at that time.
Pitts said to be the best shot in Virginia, and was
constantly practising at marks After he had killed Capt
Ward, the best shots in the company would try their
skill with him. One day fifty fired at mark, and
he proved himself superior shot to any OF them.
But he is dead He died about the 18th
of October, Of typhoid fever, in the hospital in
Fredericksburg. There only two companies at Ma
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-11-19
HERALD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER TRIPLE SHEET

thias Point at the time Of that engagement while only
took part in it, The other company back In the
woods and could come into the open fields without
being hit by shells Three days after, shell from
the Pawnee killed rebel There was rumor then that
Union soldiers intended to land at that place Coonel
Buckenborough's regiment Immediately ordered to
the Point together with Captain Walkers battery, which
has six pieces Of ed artillery Those are the only guns
they have had Matthias Point They cast at the
foundry in Fredericksburg hundred hands have boon
at work in the foundry which has been in operation day
and night since the OF the rebellion For
mery whites employed in the foundry but as most
Of them have gone the negroes do the work. Foul
days before the battle Of Bull rum the entire force
at Matthias Point ordered to Manassas. Captain
Walkers artillery arrived two hours before the conflict
closed and II had been said by that had it arrived
two hours later the rebels would have lost Manassas
The infantry did arrive till the battle All
his horses and ten Of his killed. The thirty
two pound Parrot gun captured at the battle Of Bull
IS now in Captain Walkers battery. After remaining
three days at Manassas Captain Bladen Tayoes compa
ny to join Colonel Carey Thirtetb Virginia regi
ment at Marlboro Point. month ago the regiment was