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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-07-19

SECESSION IL CONGRESS. .-Messrs. Vallan-
digham of Ohio and Burnett of Kentucky have
taken upon themselves the championship of
the rebels in the House of Representatives, as
was evinced on Thursday by their persistent
opposition to the bills raising men and money
for the suppression Of the rebellion. With
out frankly avowing their sympathy with the
rebels, they opposed the only measures tina,
can now be resorted to to put them down, and
conclusively proved to the country that they
are at heart as much traitors TO the Govern
ment they have sworn to sustain, as is jeff.
Davis himself But we have the satisfaction
Of knowing that they are powerless for evil
except to themselves--and that Government
will receive from Congress all the power that
is requisite for maintaining its integrity and
crushing out rebellion and treason.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-07-19

"The Presidents Message being lengthy and Of little
impouanc IA oouglomerated mass Of erroneous state
mcns both before and since the taking Of Fort Sumter.
We refrain oin publishing "Spirt Offhe Age,
lPoo3,io ioek,
We are at loss to conceive which of two
things is the more apparent from the above
extract--whether the editor of the Age is the
more ignorant Of the state of the country al
the present time, or Of the proper use Of "thC
Kings English" OF the first he apparently
knows nothing; of the last the above sample
speaks for itself The spirit of the thing we
commend to the especial advocates of the no
party" regime.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-07-19

TALL ConS.-we have been shown a stalk OF corn
from the farm Of James Richardson, Of this place, which
measures over forty inches in height and is nicely
sled out. The planted ouly month since, aud
evidently had gyooiHg propensity to rise in the world"
Freeman.
TALLER CoRN.-John Casey, gardener for
Hon Roderick Richardson of this place, has
garden, which measures forty-three inches to
the top of the tasse, and was planted about
the same time Of that referred to in the Free
man. Johns corn " evidently had a growing
propensity to rise bttle higher in the
world"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-07-19
gEIatchman & State yOnrmaI.
BY Il. p. WALTON.
MONTPELIER, JULY 10, 1861.
FROM WASHINGTON.

JULY o. louls
The Speaker to-day announced the stand
ing committees of the House with commend
able promptitude. The leading post, as
Chairman Of the Committee Of Ways and
Means, was conferred on Thaddeus Stevens
Of Pennsylvania. The Vermont delegation
was assigned as follows: Mr. Morrill,, second
on the Committee Of Ways and Means Mr..
Baxter, On the Committees of Elections and
Naval Expenditures and Mr.. Walton on the
Committees on Claims and Printing Mr..
Walton succeeded in getting in a resolution
inquiring into fixing the number Of House Of
Representatives, after March 8, 1868, at two
hundred and thirty-nine. being the present
number Of the House. This viii save or add
a member to each Of the several States, to-
wit: Illinois, Vermont, Ohio, Kentucky,
Rhode Island and Iowa. / mean, of course.
compared with the new apportionment, by
which Vermont loses member 1t is ques-
tonable, however if a resolution subsequent
ly adopted, Climiting TO business connected
with the war; will not preclude action at this
session.
The last three days have been very hot
Saturday was made very oppressive by a
damp and hot atmosphere and the weather
told unfavorably upon the Vermont troops.
One hundred and thirty were excused from
duty on that day, on account Of illness. Yes
terday the report was that the men were gem
orally doing pretty we'll.
have barely time to add before the mail
closes, that Mr.. Loyeioy introduced three res
olutions, touching slavery, the fugitive slave
law, and the appointment Of Major Emory,
which by many were deemed unnecessary il
not injurious at the present, and the last was
considered by some equivalent to a vote of
censure upon the President. The votes OF
the Republicans were therefore divided, and
the resolutions were tabled, 81 TO g. It was
an unfortunate movement, and ought not to
have been made unadyisedly.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-07-19

EARrHoUAKE.-A slight shock Of an earth
quake was felt in this place, and several towns
around, about 0 o'clock last evening. Here
it was only felt as slight tremor, making
the windows TO rattle. At Winooski It was
more sensibly felt, lasting for nearly min
ute. aud in one case causing the plaster to
fall from recently plastered ceiling. 1t was
also felt in Rutland.-Frse Press of Friday.
We also noticed the shock in this place,
our office windows rafting and the whole
building being violently shaken.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-07-19

CoRREcTroS.-In the analysis Of liquors
furnished to the County agents Of this Coun-
ty, as recently published by US, No s, Brown
Sherry Wine, was reported as containing S
per cent. of absolute alcohol. II should have
read 10 instead Of IS
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-07-19
ALFRED KEITH,
GEO. WASHBURN,
NELSON RAND,
JOHN CAIN.
T. x. FOLLANSBY.
The above call for State Convention az
pears in the Patriot Of this week, with the fol
lowing comments

July otht ihuls
The above call for State Convention ap-
pears in the Patriot Of this week, with the fol-
lowing comments
"1ho call Tor a State Convention published this week
is not only in compliance with the views Of the State
committee but meets the approval of every Democrat
we nave cnnversed with on the subject Let the cali be
accepted and acted upon in the spirit IN which It is put
forth as no doubt it viii be, and opinion Is, State
ticket will grow oft that will be quite as likely
stand first second ahcr the votes are counted
September. Nominate for Governor live man, man
of he present dav and generation and one who has not
been go long candidate for nomination that IL Is forgot
ten who first brought him forward, and ID strikes the
people will be pleased to vote for him"
The general scope and tenor Of the call is
similar to the one issued by the Republican
State Committee, and under which the re-
cent State Convention was held in this place
But we have but recently heard prominent
Democrats in this place utter sentiments sim
liar to those contained in an extract from the
Free Press which we publish elsewhere in this
paper. They have said to us, "you. Repub-
licans take your own course, and we will take
ours. We shall sustain the Administration
in its efforts to put down rebellion, but that is
no reason why we should join the Republic
an party. We can sustain the Administra-
tion in its war policy and still be Democrats. "
The same difference of opinion exists among
Democrats that there did among Republicans.
Some of them are anxious to see a sort of u
MON ticket put in nomination by their Con-
venton; while others desire a straight Dem
ocratic ticket But when it comes to making
ttr suoL Tr,,cr t;ck ot tb.r,. ,r;n ba "a ,,pc b
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-07-19

~ a private letter received in this place
this friday morning from an officer in the I'd
Vermont Regimentat Washington, intimates
that there may be no hard fighting for them to
do after all. He says there are any number Of
emissaries there fEasa the rebel government,
evidently seeking for terms Of peace. The reb-
els are frightened, and he should not be sur
prised to find the wr brought to a sudden
close. But if they are determined to fight,
the Government is prepared to give them hot
work. and intimates that it will not be much
longer delayed.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-07-19
LETTER FROM NEWPORT NEWS,

The following extract we take from letter
from g. W Newcomb OF the Rutland Compa-
ny. 1st Vermont regiment, at Newport News,
to his friends in this lace:
CANT BUTLER, July 6.
] am getting little ragged but
the Captain has sent home for some new
clothes for the company, which will arrive
next week. A company OF men went out to-
day about six miles, and had skirmish with
the rebel cavalry. Our boys killed a captain.
heatenant anal private of the rebels They
we're bound on to their horses. which ran a.
way with them on their backs That is the
kind Of pluck the rebels have they tic them
selves on their horses in regular Indian style.
Our men went into a house where the rebels
had been, and found blood on tho floor and
pair Of officers gloves and a sword. The
house was beautifully furnished. but splen-
did piano had been all smashed to pieces.
have piece of it and shall bring it home with
me when 1 come.
jury 7.
1t rained very hard here last
night, but il has cleared off this morning aud
is very pleasant. Our time expires l think,
about the 9th Of August; that is about the
time we shall arrive at Rutland. We have
plenty OF good music; the new regiment that
came here in place of the 4th Mass. regiment
have a Silver Band and play most admirably
and we have also a German regiment which
has a Brass Band; so you see we are well
provided with the best kind Of music The
Silver Band | think is the best | ever heard.
Our living now is good. We have coffee in
the morning and at night and good ice watel
for dinner A ship load Of ice has Just arriv.
ed from New York. so that makes ice all right
We have new potatoes. black berries, tomatoes
dried beef, hard bread, rice and beans ais
pleny of old Vermont cheese so you see "
fare first rate. get along nicely. with th
exception Of doing my own washing.-tha
comes little tough, as never learned tha
art very thoroughly; but can mend frs
rate.
Col Phelps intention is not to stopin New
York any time, as he took the Boys from
Vermont 20 the seat Of war in good shape, an,
he wished To- return them the same and tho
they might have general good time il tho
should tarry for any length of time. thin
It is good idea, for the Boys would feel
good they could no. well contain themselves
We shall come TO New York by steamer
thence TO Albany by steamer. and rail road
Rutland. Old Father Phelps is a good ma
there Is not a man in the regiment but wha .
likes him. lie always looks out well for tn
comfort of his Boys, and the Boys would fgh
and follow him through FIRE and bullets
any are sek he is the first man to see th5
we are well provided for.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-07-19

The London Times of the 2ist ultimo pul
fishes three full sheets Of eight pages each
all twenty four pages. The impression
said to contain four thousand advertisement
of all lengths, and is the largest producti'
that has ever issued from the daily press.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-07-19
STATE CONVENTION.

a Convention will be holden At Montpelier, on wednes-
day the PAN day Of July at II o'clock A. NJ to nomn
ate candidates Tor the Offices Of Governor. Lieut. Gov
ernor, and Treasurer.
As he present condition N the country. arising from
the existing rebellion IN portion of the States demands
united action 70. the suppression Of that fehson, the
restoration forder and the maintenance of the Govern
nj and the Constitution IL is desirable that he people
assemble this OCCASION and by their deliberations give
such direction to the proceedings u the convention,
shall best brvo tho interests of the whole country aud
the honor Of the state.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-07-19

WINDSOR CoUNTY.-The Republicans Of
Windsor County held their Convention at
Woodstock on the 9th inst and nominated
the following ticket for County Officers:
THOMAS S HUBBARD,
FREDERICK G.. Robbins, s-.,.
THOMAS Z POWERS, ''"'
PROSPER MERRILL,
JOHN s. MARCY. 49,. -.
JOSEPH W. COLBURN. {H"'''a'' '"dg'''
HENRY CLOsSON, Judge Of Probate for District
JOHN PORTER, Judge Of Probate for Distact q
Hartford
WILLIAM ROUNDS, states Aftornev
LORENZO RICHMOND, Sheriff
JOSEPH ADAMS nigh BaiiiE
The Convention unanimously passed reso-
iuuons rcafRrming the principles adopted by
the Convention at Chicago opposed to the
" no party" movement of - timid politicians >;
in favor Of vigorous measures for the speed y
suppression the present rebellion; opposed
to any compromise with " traitors or terror
lists = and opposed to any alteration Of the
federal constitution which shall furnish fur.
thcr guarantees to that sum Of all viRainies
which has long proved SO fruitful of strife
and which now forms the very substratum o
the present rebellion"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-07-19


FOURTH OF JuLy IN WARREN.-We hear
Of no public demonstration in Warren in hon
or of the Fouth, but have received from Mr..
Ezra Church hens egg which he says was
laid on that day in honor Of the victorious ad-
vance OF Gen. Patterson. 1t measures s =
inches by inches in circumference, and weighs
IL ounces. The hen that can lay such an
egg has an undoubtcd rightto cackle Yankee
Doodle" and secede from further service.
T;1' The Franklin County Convention held
at Sheldon on Thursday was well attended,
and the following ticket was put in nomina-
ton, viz
CYRUS HOTCHKISS,)
s. II. STEVENS, Senators.
w. W. WHITE,
NEtsSk ! Skxt PA'OER' As.'.taat Juage..
A. J. SAMSON, Judge Of Probate
II. A BURT, States Attorney.
r. r. SHERMAN, Sheriff
AUSTIN MookR, Hugh Baihg.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-07-19

PAs AopAs, 0uiy i@'
special dispatch from Brookfeld, Mo-,
states that Smiths command occupied the
brick college building at Monroe and that p
600 rebels surrounded it and had planted can
non to destroy the building and occupants
A flag Of truce had been sent out, but it
was disregarded. Aid from the West will
reach Monroe tonight
A private dispatch from Jefferson City,says
Gen. Raines, rebel, was killed in the battle
near Carthage.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-07-19

The following extract we take from a letter
from G. W. Newcomb OF the Rutland Compa-
ny. lst Vermont regiment, at Newport News,
to his i,iends in this lace:
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-12-20

He caught her in his arms, smolherng her
musical laughter with succession of very love.
like kisses, and listened in smiling silence while
she related the whole occurrence.
He was bitterly mortified, and deeply indig.
nant at himself; but oh, it was such relIsf to
know that Cora's heart was all his own. He
forgave her the little stratagem he iorgaye hel
everything.
Pardon my foolish words, dear Cora re-
gret them more than you can ever imagine.
am sick of Miss Howe. and Dick Ainslie, too
There is only one woman in the world for whose
smile care fig, and she shall be nv pride
and care henceforth. Have your forgiveness.
daring!"
She laid her soft velvet cheek against hls
shaggy whiskers, and put her fingers on his lips
'Hush, Charley; not another word. Put
that sentimental trash on The fire, please, and
ring the BELL"
Fanny answered the sound.
"Im not at home Tomorrow, when Captain
St. Aulyn calls-do you understand 2"
ayes, ma'am;" and Fanny vanished. Cora
went to the mirror, ard drawing out one or two
little diamond-headed arrows, shook the rich
luxurlance OF her golden halr about her face.
In an instant the horrible Eugenie twist was
gone-she was hIs own radiant. sunny-browed
Cora once more.
'There'S one comfori,' she said, pausing,
with mass of shining bar still IN ber hand
sI have completely cured you of coqueiry,
haven't /, Charley?"
The reply is not chronicIed, but we think /:
was satisfactory.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-12-20
A MALE COQUETTE,
AND WHAT He GOT YIT.

Engaged to Ss narried-rea!ly engaged TO
married Goodness gracious! there's an "a
.ount of responsibility in the thing | never
canned OF before! And such giddy, reckless
ttle creature as I've always been-how can |
,er become werthy OF such a noble fellow as
Charley Warren Oh must be vvy demure
,ad steady now :"
Thus unused little Cora Clifford, sitting in the
ink shadow of the rose -colored SIlken curtains
f her boudoir. The waXen cameiias were still!
leaning in the golden curls around her brow,
nd the diamonds yet flashed on her full white
lroat. You might see deep, rosy tint on her
iImppd cheek, and a radiance beneath The
lowncast lids oil her glorious eyes, as il she
was in happy dream.
All no wonder that she forgot to lay aside
the giittering robe OF lace and azure satin; no
wonder that her tiny fingers played mechanI-
call, with that stray curl, and neglected 10 un-
clasp bracelet and necklace For Cora had en-
tered an enchanted land that evening-in :he
interval of the 'sGerman;" while they stood to-
gether in the cool conservatory, under the shad-
ow OF orange blossoms and pure lilies, Charley
Warren had told her that he loved her better
than any one else in the wide world. And the
crimson fire had burned In her cheek until the
red rose at her bosom was pale beside 1t. And
somehow her head had dropped upon hls stately
breast, aud he had captured her little white
trembling hand-and-and she couldn't remem-
Der exactly how it happened, only she was
quite sure that they were engaged to be mar
red
And she laid away the shining gems, and
parted back he: gold bright hair, and when The
sleep angel sPrInked his balmy incense on her
brow, there we. e tears on her pillow of down,
oh such happy, happy. tears
No chance for the other whiskered exquisites
now They all had TO stand aside from Charley
Warrsn's trumpha path. Dick Ainslie, Ches-
ter Howard, Frank IRWIN, even The magnificent
ST. Auyn, just from Italy, who moved down
feminine hearts ust as reaper mows down
ncd!iag grass, acknowledged With s'ghs that
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ri9inal puetrn.
NATIONAL SONG.
By j. PALMER.


Rouse! Freedom's sons and burst the chains
That bind your souls in drowsy slumber!
While waking Power o'er you gains
New strength in arms, as we'll number
Shake off the links that hold you down
Nor longer let delusion blind you
Dash from his brow the despot's crown,
And huIl Its fragments far behind yoa.
Fling out your flag and let it float
While ocean rolls its tide to oceanl
Till Freedom widest mountain note
Shall kindle all her sons devotion!
Join hand in hand and circle round
The blessed land that God has giveni
Guard every sacred spot OF ground
As angels gGarI the gates of Heaven!
from every height your flags unfurled,
In every battle fight beneath il,
Until its glory lights the world
And Peace with olive boughs shall wreath it,
Fling out your flag and let it float
While ocean rolls its tide TO ocean
Till Freedom's widest mountain note
Shall kindle all her sons devotion
Kneel by The graves where heroes sleep
Who died FOR Rreedom'E sacred sAarrsx--
While orphan sens aud mothers weep,
Swear 10 aveRge each sainted martyr.
Awake arise nor longer dream,
But eaten the spirit of the hour,
And let your swords in triumph seam
Above each base usurper's power.
Fling out your flag and let il float
While ocean rolls its tide TO ocean
Till Freedoms widest mountain note
Shall kndle all her sons devotion
".
Then yet CoIu mbia's star shall shine
Above each grove and ancient altar;
and Freedom shall no longer pine,
For meier again her hosts shall ialter.
Aloft her flag shall float for aye,
For nought on earth its folds shall sever,
And though the staff be torn away,
The colors still shall glow forever.
Then raise your flag and let it float
While ocean rolls its tide TO ocean
Till Freedoms widest mountain note
Shall kindIe all her sons devotion
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Obs 5rb unlmaster abrna6.
EDITED BY SIMON sYNTAx. ESQ.

u Friends Of education who wish to enlighten
the public on the subject of teaching the eyoung
idea no" to shoot" are respectfully requested to
ford Gazette.''
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-12-20
TELEGRAPHICALLY DRUNK.

A citizen OF st. LOUIS being brought before a
magistrate on charge OF drunkenness, the fol-
lowing dialogue took place:
Judge-"What is the charge against this III
dvidual,'
Policeman-"Cettiag drunk; completely drunk
attempting TO destroy private ProPerty,a land col
lecting crowd around him."
MIR. Erskine, (rislng painfully "Tha!'s mis-
take, calumny beyond description, was not
drunk. shall nol and will not be drunk. ney-
er drink anything but water; ask Thompson.
In order to prove TO you have my senses per-
fec,ly, will proceed to sing the Star-Spangled
Banner without missing note. Got piano
up here?"
The Judge-"Poor lunaiic!"
M., Efskine-"Indeed, that's more'n likely.
Reading the newspapers has brought me into
this stale. like to know the war news. ]
read all dispatches painted on the SUBJ ect.
That's the way lost my reason. The second
edition contradlcts the first; the third contra
diets that again,and So on. You believe you
know and you don't know any thing. You
learn all at once that what happened yesterday
didn't happen yesterday, but is.goins to happen
Tomorrow. That's enocch TO shatter the best
organized intellect. 1t produces the effect Of
mixing your liquor -you 60 swallowing, with
out knowing how mach you take.
Judge" So you have been mixing your li-
quor then p
MIR. Erskine-" No! Pge mixed my despatch
es. Oh Telegraph Telegraph you're my
ruin !"
Notwithstanding this ingenious system OF de-
fence MFR. Ersklne was sent TO work OF hii
whiskey at the station house. On bis way
thither he promised the police officer not te
read any more newspapers, and above Oil, M
more cespatches from the sect OF war.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-12-20

~Teachers of Bedford county fail not to
be present at the teachers convention, which
meets at Bedford, between Christmas and New
Year. You should ell be there,