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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-10-24

That is a good old town, and, judging by the
talk of the boys, one would have then thought
that what Of them Massachusetts don't get,
Philadelphia will. From Philadelphia we
had to ride in box freight cars, and being so
very tired and sleepy It came pretty hard for
the boys.
We arrived in Baltimore at about o'clock
next morning, and encountered cold hard
rain. In this rain we had to march a mile
and a half through the streets, and then wait
in an open depot about three hours for our
officers to procure transportation. SO very
tired we're we that we fell down wherever
best we could and Immediately went to sleep
We soon awoke, eat a breakfast OF bread and
bacon and then started for Washington and
after a slow ride through lonesome Maryland
arrived here as above specifed--all tired out
We took supper in, marched to barracks IN
the northeast corner of the city, and laid down
on the floor and slept till morning, when We
marched to this camp, about half a mile from
the capitol and here we have been ever since
working very hard, in drill, reviews, camp
duty &c, &c. but we are comfortable and it
very good spirits.
We, together with the Vermont 18th ant
26th and 9th New Jersey regiments and
battery are assigned to Gen. Casey's division
ioi the defence OF Washington, and are all il
this camp. We are under marching orders
but still may remain here some time. Gu
letters should be directed to Washington
And we want you should all write us. iol
don't know how much good letters from HON
do us. They help us to keep moral, cheerful
hopeful. and brave
Surgeon Nichols has kindly furnished m
with list Of the sick of the regiment at thi
time, and it is as follows
Left at Brahieboro'
Lieut. Nelson Goodspeed, Co. @, pleursy
V. C. Babeock, Co. +, relapse from typhoi
fever.
Ziba Pixley, Co. f, fever
b. +. Warren. Co. d, fever.
John Dow, Co. II, gun shot wound, in tn
thigh received by accidental discharge Of pi'
tol.
LeH at Philadelphia IN he Union Voiunte,
Hospital
Hiram W Scribuer. Co. C, general debil
4 ty tired out.
C. f. Obitt, Co. f, feverish.
James n. Gates, Co. +, fever.
In the Judiciary Hospital at Washington.
n. F. Davis, Co. G, typhoid fever.
In Hospital IN Camp
j. n. Brooks. from Jericho, fever.
Ezra Keyes, Co. II, feverish.
We have warm days. but cold nights an
heavy dews But with good care think "
can keep quite healthy. I'm tired and so al
you, so I'll stop, though would like TO wr
much more. c..
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-10-24
SWORD PRESENTATION AT THET-
FORD

The 7th inst was an occasion of much in
terest to the citizens of Thetford, when an ell.
egant sword, sash and belt we're presented to
Capt. Horace f. Brown, Co. A, 18th Yer
mont Regiment The presentation took place
in front of J. b. Grams hotel where large
concourse Of people had assembled to wit
ness the presentation, The sword was pre-.
scented in very appropriate speech by S. NJ
Gleason, Esq. Capt. Brown responded in a
most happy manner We regret that we are
unable for want ofroom to give the speeches.
The following is the
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-10-24
FRoM WASHINGTON IND H1CINITY


Early in 1851, when the civil war seemed
pending but had not actually broken out,
Gen. Scott wrote two papers containing his
views professional aud political, on the crisis
and the rights and duties which devolved on
the Government in the momentous conjunc-
turc. One Of them has recently been pub
lished without the writer's consent. The I'd
appesed to-day, having been furnished to
the press by himself
IL establishes, in the first place, the patri-
otto anxiety Of the General-n -chief to pre-
pare for the coming storm, and his earnest
and repeated efforts to prevail on the Govern
ment to garrison and secure the Southern forts
against every possible attack And discloses,
in the second place, the causes Of his failure,
which 1t is no evident resulted from the in
decision Of President Buchanan, who was,
doubtless, misled by treachery in the Secre-
tary Of War, il not in other members Of the
cabinet in whom the head Of the government
reposed misplaced confidence.
The HerAld's Washington dispatch says
the preparations for forward movement are
becoming almost general. 1t is urged with
an earnestness that never has been equalled,
The argument is used that protrsotion Of
our present inactivity will ruin the country.
The Times special Washington dispatch
contains the following
An interview of Gen. Halleek to-day with
the President in the presence of the Secreta-
~ Of war is significant of events which can
not much longer be delayed.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-10-24

EV The Vermont Second and Fifth Reg
iments we're at Chambersburgh on the 18th
inst, whittier they were sent some days be-
fore to operate against Stewards cavalry raid.
The boys say thai the people about there are
very kind and have given them many good
meals of victuals
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-10-24

Gen. Schofeld sends the intelligence that
the enemy are making for the Boston Noun
tains
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-10-24

10 The rebels acknowledge defeat, and
the loss of five thousand men in the late bat
ne at Corinth
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-10-24

In the recent rebel raid on Lexington we
killed from to 10 rebels and wounded | 5.
We also captured and paroled $50 rebels
John Morgan left Lawrenceburgh yesterday
morning with about 1900 men closely pur-
sued by Gen. Dumont's forces which have
captured from so to 100 Of his men.
Ats this morning, 800 or 400 Of Morgan's
men at Cox's Creek captured federal train
of 81 wagons, 81 Of which were loaded. They
carried off the wagons and those having
charge Of the train, except Lieut. Barr Of the
Oath Ohio. in command, who escaped. The
wagons belonged to Gen. Woods division,
and we're coming to Louisville. Morgan
then vent towards Bardstown. and about
daylight captured another federal train, the
number OF wagons in which is unknown.
Thence Morgan went to Boston with the
supposed intention 70 burn the railroad bridg
and there the rebels shot Thomas MARROW o
Nelson County, Ky. after capturing hin
Gen. Dumont was near Lawrenceburgh il
pursuit Of these rebels and only 80 minutes
from their rear. There is nothing new from
Gen. Buells and Bragg's forces tonight
Gen. JEFF. G. Davis. who killed Gen. n ell
son, has been released from arrest and order
ed to report for duty al Cincinnati. and LEFT
here this evening
One hundred and fifty rebel prisoner from
Frankfort and Lexington, and three hundred
paroled federal prisoders have arrived here
They left at o'clock Monday morning, an'
~ 2 o'clock his morning had had nothing q
eat. Morgan having Destroyed all the captur
~ DIVISIONS that he could not carry away
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-10-24

The unfinished business Of the morning
hour, the consideration of the resolutions Of
Mr.. DOrr, was continued.
On motion Of Mr.. Dorr, the first resolution
was referred TO the special committee Co con-
slider the abolition Of the Council, and the
second to the special committee on enlarging
the Office OF Senators and Representatives,
the less frequent sessions Of the Legislature.
and for smaller number Of Representatives.
On motion Of Mr.. Reynolds, the vote by
which the following resolution, offered ny
Mr. Rand, was laid on the table, was recon-
sidered
Reso'rea That in the opinion Of this Council. tt is
ine2pedicnt under existing circumstances, TO call Com
veuron % act any proWosed amendment to the Com
sutuuou Of this Stale
The resolution being up for consideration
considerable discussion was had on the expe-
diency OF its passage
Mr.. Rand moved TO amend by striking out
all after the word Resolved and insert the
following
Resoiued That in the opinion Of the Council Of Cen
such absolute necessity Is Contemplated by
the Constitution n this State exists require or Jus
uy the calling Of Convention TO alter amend the
Adjourned
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-10-24

A JoKE,-The Rutland Courier asks -
"Will the Legislature of Vermont, like that
of Illinois, pass law this fall prohibiting
the emigration of negroes into this S tate--or,
will they wait few years until the darkies
outnumber our white population :" Is Cain
a sad joker, OF btaek-gaard in earnest
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-10-24

A ~ Massachusetts,, Connecticut, New York
and Pennsylvania cannot furnish their quotas
for the army without drafting. Vermont,
with few less number of lighting men in
proportion to population, filed her quota by
volunteers. We have right to brag, and
brag we will. Hurra for Vermont
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-10-24

~ Gen, Brooks, OF the Vermont brigade,
had a tooth pulled under peculiar circumstan-
ces. See graphic account of our correspon-
dent in the Fourth. Brooks is son Of Ohio
and a grandson OF Vermont. His father was
a Montpelier boy.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-10-24
WEDNESDAY,. Oct. %.

w hpN tNbAA . OCls -
The Council was called TO order by the
President az o o'clock. Prayer was offered
by Rev Mr.. Lord. The minutes Of the last
meeting were read.
MI Churchill Mr.. Edwards and Mr. Hard,
members Of the Council, appeared aud took
the oath.
The President made appointments on com
mittees TO fill the places made vacant by the
death Of MIR. Cahoon.
The resolution offered at the last session
by Councilman Dorr, being 10 order, 1t was
laid on the table.
A resolution concerning the expediency Of
amendments to the State Constitution was,
on motion, laid on the table
On motion Of the Councilman from Rut-
land, Mr.. Dorr, the resolution offered by him
at the last session, and just laid on the table,
were taken up for consideration. Mr.. Dorr
made few remarks concerning his resolu-
tion, urging its adoption.
Remarks werealso made on the subject By
Mr. Edwards, of Orleans.
Adjourned.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-10-24
COUNCIL OF CENsoRs.
ADJOURNED SESSION.


The Council Of Censors, agreeable to ad-
iournment, met at the Court House yester-
day forenoon at 10 o'clock, the President.
Hon. Leonard Sargent in the chair
The clerk, w. II. II Bingham called the
roll, the following answering to their names:
Leonard Sargent, Horatio Needham, Jas
per Rand, H. II. Reynolds. Burnham Mar
tin, s. NJ. Dorr, J. A. Prentiss, Ira Good
tin, w. II. II. Bingham.
The President announced quorum pres
ent.
The Councilman from Rutland, Mr.. Dorr,
announced the death Of Hon. Edward A.
Cahoon, member of the Council. Mr.. Dorr
in making the announcement spoke briefly Of
the deceased. His death occurred on the
7th ult., at his residence in Lyndon. His
short personal acquaintance with Mr.. Cahoon
had satisfied him of his high character for in
tegrity--his marked ability and discrimina-
ton, and that real goodness of heart which
always distinguishes the courteous gentle
man. The Council Of Censors has lost one
of its best and most valuable members--so-
ciety one OF it's highest examples. and orna-
ments, and the Bar Of the State one of its
most clear, comprehensive, and mothodical
minds. In conclusion, he offered the follow
ing RESOLUTIONS -
/ Resolred, That the Council Of Ccnsors have heard
with painful regret the death Of Hon. EDwAHu A.
CAHOoN, member Of this body from the County Of CAL
edona aud that in his death realize that have ost
Of most valuable members-oue whose couuaels
always wise and prudent whose comprehension
quick, clear and methodos, aud whose intercourse
always that ~ the agreeable and polished gentleman.
Res0ired, That tender 90 the family aud friends of
Mr. Cahoon, heartfelt sympathy Ia their gfea be-
reayement, and that while feel aud know that no
words Of dspel the gloom and sadness Of am-
y ties forever dissolved hope that the bright record
Of we'll spent and the endearing memories that cluster
around his name, will DO something mitigate the sor-
rows OF those Who mourn his loss.
hcsOfred That these resolutions be entered upon
Journal at length and copy atestcd by President
and Secretary be transmitted % the family ~ he decreased
Remarks in high eulogy OF the deceased
were made by MessTs. Needham, Dorr, Mar
tin and Reynolds.
The following letter was read
LYNDON, VI, Oct oh, 1862
To the HoN LEONARD SARGBANT,
FreiideHf ~ he C0tuci} Of Ccnsofs
SIN "A disease which has recently assumed type
fatal in is character compes 10 inform you of my
inability attend the adjourned session Of the Council
az Montpelier the 2ist inst. The leads
me 20 resign the position held az member OF said
Council and 90 restore 20 the public uniuhod %
generously bestowed.
With respect, remain. your obt servant
EDWARD A. CAHOON.
The resolutions then passed unanimously
The President was authorized to notify III,
Governor of the decease Of Mr.. Cahoon
The Council then, as a mark OF respect tc
the memory Of the deceased, adjourned I'll
this Wednesday morning.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-10-24

posed in addition the arming and cqupping fifty COM
panits az the expense " the state.
The resolution 90 commit 20 the committee WAS reject
ed.
Mr. Miller Of Wiiston then moved to lay the rcsolu.
lion the table, and make 1t the special order Of -
O'Clock this agreed TO. yeas 70, nays 65. On mo-
ton Of Norris Of Hardwiok, Adjourned.
nrt
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1862-10-24
General Cass on the Procln M
uIiOts, .H


Col. T. A. Eastman, " letter TO the
editor Of the Chicago Tribune, details a
conversation with the venerable Gen.
Cass, which we append:
1 told Gen. Cass that had always adj
mired aud supported him as a Democrat,
hut perhaps he would not regard me as a
democrat now, as had pledged my sup.
port 10 the present oillccrs OF the Govern.
ment, and to ali the war measures. lie
replied, "You are right. The Govern
ment is right. Iouyoung men must sps-
tain it,"
Invited thus to continue the convt rsa-
iiion, said: but approve OF the eman-
cipaiion proclamation aud all. Tho old
patriot responded promptly, so do L.
Ater a few minutes spent in curyersI-
tion upon general topics, he came back
TO the Proclamation Ggain. He rbservcd
that whether ar not the President Lad the
constitutional right to free the slatcs.the
Presidents friends did not strengthen tic
measure by claiming TO be constihi-
tional.
81 do not dcny,r he said, "thut thrrr is
that In the Constitution to Justify the
act, but the circumstances of the ccuntry
clearly justify IT,"
lie did not fcarits egcct in the South:
he only hoped it would prove effcctual.--
He could not understand how any old
democrat could have any sympathy with
tho South, and he hoped that II there are
any persons in the North, who would
ever consent to a separation, they woald
not be permitted TO have any position oil
Influence"
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1862-10-24
dlcn. .IInilccn ana ,hr prc.ldcnt.


We arc permitted Ia stute. uron the cr-
tiority ~ gentlemen holdrr in,m-.n
personal rcittiou with Gen. ilallcck, Pre-,
cislcy W lat position ho takes IN rorver.
saticn, with respect 10 the princlplce NJ
Prcsicont's Proc clymation Ger. II. hoLis
that tho controlling miiiivsry ncccsst-
that wc shold deprive the cnemy Of th-
labor by which his srmics arc subs s,p.l
is cltnr aud unqualified; that irdccd u il
impossible to subdoc the r. hcllion while
such on army di laborcrs as III, slave. o,
the enuth eOutruc rr5duccs gprplics fcs
the fighting army IN the irld. OF tho
three millions aud halt of slaves, Cos.
llallcck conn utcs that At lousitown mil,
liohs nre to-day Practically. employed ia
tho wUrhs OF the rcbellion whcsa clir--
tive strength is crafty incrcrstd by thn
superior rrrtuclYcness of the southern
climate aud soil. so grcoiy ,hoi, a. 4,
rreved by statistics, the lobur Of pirl rrt
murc thUn siNtcvn years OF ore IN The
south, rnitnccs tl,i-ty por cent mor' thar
thai Ut thorrugn & ID band IN The Nortl,
Taking these lartJ into cons,d,ratior,
Gen. llJllrck say. that, In military
aspect he lins HAD no doubt on the dnos.
tion siucc the brllnn essrmtd liza
lprrscpi loradistlo rrorortiets, and hts
ntyfr warcrcd from thu belief, that if We
would conquer tho south It's black labor
must b. iRkcn NDm il,
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1862-10-24
The Greatest AdyeUisITcr Oi oar
Gay-A rive ypHitCe in Shiun.

Gay-A rive yUHisCe in China.
A Shnncac (China) rrcspondent Of
the New York Herald, writing on July
Goth, gives Lively sketch Of the course
Of Cur OF the grcntust 0dYeItuors OF mod
efn times, and ono whose history reads
like the Arabian Nights. He says that
two on three years Ego, coasting vessel
arrived at Shuneae, having a mate nam
cd Frederick Wgrd, who wCs n green,
boyish looking fellow, with O tough hor,
dy constitution, md cn eye that showed
him TO have plenty Of determination and
pluck. lie had in his possession a suit
Of clothes, aud six Mexican dollars. He
is now, at moderate estimate, worth as
many hundred thoncand, aud ell earned
by his adventurous spirit. He had been
IN Nicaragua with Walker, and in the
Crmea aud had se,n the world generally.
At the time of his arrival at Shunghoc,
the country was 10 rebe lion, as indeed II
has been from timo memorial. The
Government held Shanghnc aud the reb-
els held Sonkong, city thirty miles up
, the Norsung river strongly walled and
fort fied, and huying deep ditch filed
with water outside the walls. The Gov
erument was fearful that the rebels would
come down from Sooukong some fine
mornging aud capture Shsnghae. The
impcrilisis could not take the latter city
but they wanted II taken and would pay
handsome prico for having the job done.
Ward offered to take the contract for
forty thousand taels. His offer accept.
cd and in few days he he'd taken tho
city with Chnse force which he had
drilled for the purpose. Then he want
ed to take onolbor city few miles be-
yond ard permission was given hin. lie
went as far as the walls aud fell, shot in
three places. lie soon recovered and
found himself promoted 20 Chinese
Colonelshp md made a Msdarin. He
then married a Chinese wiic and this
still further increased the eonidene, Of
the Government in him, The English
officers ut Shanghnc became jealous OF
him and having invited him on board
one of their vessels, put him in irops as
All American. He was let Off on show
ing that he was Chinese subject and
afterwards won tho rcspect and frierd-
ship Of the English aud French officers.
Then the rebels came down In u furious
demonstration against Shanehac. Ward
repulsed then handsomely with his Chi
pese army and forthwith he was pro.
moted to a General and made a still
higher Mandarin. Ais next ofltr Is to
put down the entire Chinese rebellion,
for which he wants ten millions OF dol-
lars ard has prospect of getting it,
If this isn't Yankee enterprise and and
activity, what would be.
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1862-10-24
rIn, tm surrcrY.

DR.. David p. Smith, Surgeon Of the
United States Army General Hospitals at
Fairfax, Va, writes to The Springfield,
Mass, Republican, that The lint so boun.
tifuly furnished by the people Of the
North, YVES Of the greatest value to near
ly four hundred Of the most severely
wounded at the Battle Of Bull Run. The
Doctor says Of his experience at Mill
Springs, Phtfburg Lauding ard Cor.
inth: +, s-a. Il
"C.Sil Sursorp IS f1t different from
military surgery. a ghast'y wcund treat
cd in tho clmlortablc wards Of the Mas
sqehusetts General Hospital, or, b, tier
still In the magic comlort aud quietness
ofh0mc, requires almost no dressing
The case is lar different with US. Pro-
fuse suppnration chanctcrizes every
wound, small or grcat, Lying on tho
battlefield day after day, aud starving at
that, daes not promote unionrby first in
tGntion.
No, something must be provided TO ab.
sorb Tho proiuse discharge ard Il is far
better that something be. az pnirrita ting
TO tie skin ns possible, rather than Il
shonld be a stiff bandage, or, ns some sug-
gest, oakums qet those who rlske this
iast proposition Try by actual experiment
the comparative cemiort Of skirt of fine
muslin aud one ofnegro cloth. Have a
wound yourself, and ycu'll be for the soft
uniritetiug lint 10 be placed under Il, 10
support the limb and receive the dis.
charge. Military surgery is not harmed
In day, and you must hewsre lest yenr
theories teud greatly to your patients dis.
comfort,D III
The Doctor admits that lint is some
times used y tho injury or the patient,
but that is the fnult Of laundering sur
geons Onc not ftha lint. aDT1
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1862-10-24
stmnrt,s TkiId Rnid.

When Stuart passed entirely in the
rear of McClollan's army to the White
House, upon the Pamunky, aud destroyed
an immense amount of Government
stores, the rebel land was jubilant, the
loyal land indignant, and the officers OF
the army mortified aud profuse in saying
ii could not be done again. VIXEN the
same Stuart made another raid in the
rear of our army. this time outwilting
Pope and capturing all his private papers
and baggage, aud destroyed trains OF
stores and provisions, there was another
gapo Of astonishmcnt on the part OF all
Northcrncre, military or civil, and the
rebel cbicltain was dared to s'try that
again" lie accepted the challenge, ,ant
the latest raid to Chamborsburg shows
how well he carried IL out. TO those who
are not familiar with the localities where
he has repor;ed as being, at the dif.
ferent stages Of his route, il is sufficient
to say he crossed the Potomac above Nc
Clcllan's army, passed entirely and rap
Idly around its rear, and rccrossed the
Potomac into Virginia b,low Mcclellan.
II was feat worth bOastng of, and we
must not begrudge the rebel papers the
g.orilication they will make over it. One
objrct was to procure horses and this was
done to the number Of two thousand or
moro.
Another, and probably the greater OBJ
joct, was to fall upon and destroy great
quantity Of stores which were stored at
frederick. This part of the plan was
frustrated by seading to that point suf-
fcient guard to protect the place and
stores.
We hope. il Smart keeps on doing
This sort of things, the "bagging" which
has been SO often prophesied will soon
begin.
Late dispatches give some additional
particulars regarding this aIldlcious cxpe-
diton. Stu rt's retreat was even more
loisurcly than the first accounts madet.
His men stopped an hoIr on the Mary
land side Of the Potomac to feed their
horses in the cornfelGs. Pleasanton's
cavalry arrived at the river TN hour be.
forehand; but having ridden seventy
eight miles, were too much exhausted to
effect anything. The infantry, mean.
time, were crossing from coolesyille, six
miles away, but before they arrived Sin
art was gone. He sent bantering mes
sage TO General Seth Williams, Die.
Clellan's Adjutnnt General, and other
old friends, aud is reported to have told
The people at the ferry chat he had fooled
the whole party, but had not succeeded
in doing all he designed, not having cap
tured or destroyed the government stores
at Frederick, or burned the honocacy
bridge. -- ,J
A dispatch to the Cincinnati Gazette,
says: -,-..,r ~,
at is belle eyed that the rebels have
been reinforced at least twenty. FIVE
thousand since they crossed She Potomac
masing the present effective force as
large as when they invaded Mary land. =
TIE overture, of which Stuart made the
prelude, IL not yet played We are wait
ing to know whether Leo means to at
tempt 70 turn McClsllap's right flank, or
to MACH on SigeL or to retreat. Opin-
ions vary.