Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-07-18

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BRADLEY FISH, Ira, Senators.
JOHN JACKSON Brandon.
ALANSON ALLEN, Farhayen, I A.,t L,d,,,
BARNES FRISBIE, Mddletovn, 100 ''""y'''
VIM. NJ. FIELD, Rutland, Sheriff
EZRA EDISON Mendon, Hagh BoiW; ~
A. l.. BROWN Rutland, Jndgo Pro5atc toy District
ALMON WARNER Casteton, Judgs Of Probate for
District qf Fairharen
The following resolutions we're adopted
Resolred That in the momcntous crisis through which
county is passing, when her institutions and very
existence al stake believe and affirm it to be the
duty Of every to sink the mere Partizan in the Pa
trot therefore, cordially welcome to our ranks all
those, o whatever former political proclives or assoca-
ton who in favor Of the Union and the Constitution
interpreted and eXpounded by its immortal Trainers,
and Of giving hearty and earnest support TO all such
measures shall be deemed by the National Admins
aton, in its wisdom, necessary TO put down the pres
ent unholy rebellion
Resoired, That we endorse and approve the leading
measures Of the National Administrations and pledge
il sympathy and support in its efforts
suhdue rebellion and to put down and punish treason,
and to establish the Constitution and Laws throughout
the National borders and we will yield It respect in d
rect proportion TO the vgor and power it exhibits in the
present struggle
Resoirod That cordially approve Of the action Of
the Executive Of this State, in offering to furnish ad
ditonal quota II troops from Vermont upon the requis
on Of the President to aid in putting down the rebel
hon, and restoring the Constitutional authority of the
Government and we pledge ourselves, as communities,
and individuals to do whatever lies in power 10
fulfill this patriotic proer Of our Chief Magistrate
BENNINGTON County. The County Con-
vention for Bennington County was held at
Arlington on Wednesday last. The follow
ing nominations were made
L. n. s.MoRGAN, I s.,,o..
| MYRoN CLARK, '''"''''
N. uN SGH A'''ta"t Judges.
| LEANDER POWERS sheriff
! H. T.. MINFR, States Attorney.
| DAVID c. WHEELOCK, High Baiif.
yTnN Il; 1ntnnnston' dges Of Probate.
CoUNTERFEIrER ARRESTED. On the eve
ming Of the Sth inst. young man calling
himself Knights, passed through Waterbury
passing five American quarters - one in
place-which were soon found to be counter
felt. Information soon reached Sheriff Brown
who Immediately started in pursuit, and b,
fast driving overlook him at Richmond wher
he waited at the Hotel until he passed on
more quarter. The officer then invited hin
to show his money, which he coolly did--al
the good he had, and not producing the look
ed for kind. Upon being searched, four quar-
tiers were found, which he declared were al
he had but further search in his wago
brought to light fifty more and eight halves
Knights was taken back to Waterbury befor
Justice Smith, plead guilty, and was boun
over to appear before the next County Cour
and money to secure the desired amount an
was discharged late in the evening of the 9Th
knights had with him a woman, said to b
his wife Said he belonged in Hayerhil
Mass, but had come from Maine, by way
White Mountains, since he left home, Ho,
=, much Of this was true may be uncertain.
The FOURTH IN GRoroN-Sad Casual
n ties. The festivities OF the day in this plac
closed in sadness, occasioned by the death c
' three persons, drowned during pleasure rid
on the pond in the west part of the town. -
Two of them we're residents OF Groton-Mi
A. Hooper and Miss Elsie Goodwin-th
other was Mr.. Avery of Topsham. Tn
party consisted of four persons. one of whom
, was fortunately saved when on the point @
| sinking the third time. It was some time be
fore she became conscious. The boat wa
c leakey. A boy was also sadly injured in III
D face by the bursting of gun in the village
- There was also young man drowned a
I Hayerhill corner, n H., on Sunday, the ct
inst, and also lad at Newbury on Monda
G evening, the 7th. a
a The Rutland Herald gives the followin
q important information from the 9Th Regiment
& Mrs. Emily Keller, Of this town, who's
, husband is in the Middlebury company lB
9th Vermont Regiment, arrived in this yillag
y yesterday, having left Harrison Landing o
: Sunday afternoon. She has with sever
!, other ladies been in attendance upon the sic
! and wounded and is acquainted patticularl
r With all that relates TO the aforesaid compan,
= She assures us that the reports in relation /
y the losses in the 5th Regiment have bee
7 greatly exaggerated. It was positively ascei
, tanned before she left, that only 205 were Kill
= ed wounded and missing. with prospe,
that stragglers might come in to reduce n
number Of the latter,
A The FOURTH Al WINDsoR.-C. Hubbar
> and s. Tuxbnry, Of Windsor were serious
/ injured by the premature discharge OF car
# non, while they were in the act of loading i
: The Sabbath schools Of this place enjoyed
IA worry pleasant and appropriate celebration
= the day, but the unfortunate accident meI
> toned above, had no connection with the
u exercise.
j. Gen. VIM. +. Smith was confirmed as Brir
II adler General by the Senate on the 9th ms
It We are informed by an officer of the Sd Vei
= mont that Gen. Smith acted as tue command
2 er Of corps during the late battles, an
manifested much skill aud good genera
it ship in handling the troops in his comman,