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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-03-07
TOWN OFFICERS.

BARRE-Moderator II. c. Dwight clerk,
"A. Carter; constable, n. +. Averil agent,
l.. T. Kinney; overseer. X. s. Currier SUI
peaintendent, Il. Irving Carpenter; selectmen,
C. q Reed. J. Smaley, A. Clanin; listers,
w. c. White, A. A. Nichols, l.. f. Aldrich F;
treasurer, A. Johounot grand juror, A. Brad
ford auditors, l.. T. Kinney, G. Carpenter,
f. Il. Wood.
Raised rs cents on the dollar for town tax.
BERL1N.-Clerk, J. w. Wheolock CON
stable, n. d. Sawyer; overseer. VIM. Cum
mings treasurer and agent, VIM. Mitchell /;
supt., J. N. Pclr n; selectmen, Andrew Cum
Minis, Elijah Nye, d. Chandler. Jr. listers,
Lorenzo Black, f. Il. Andrews, Ansun Steb-
bins.
MrDDLEsxx.--Clerk, VIM. II. Holden f;
constable, Charles b. Holden overseer, c.
G. Putnam; agent, Leander Warren Sc
lectmen, A. A. Tracy, James X. Holden, ID.
Nichols listers. Benjamin Scribner, Russell
Sawyer, II. l.. McElroy.
MONTPELIER 49, Clerk, Adams Kellogg I;
constable. Robert Hargin overseor, II. Y.
Barnes agent, X. h. Keith supt., Chas D..
Swazey solectmen. Joel Foster, Jr., Jacob
Smith, Carlos Bancroft listers, William w.
Caldwell, +. Hubbard, Silas Burbank.
MoRErowN. Moderator, Uriah Howe /;
town clerk. DR.. l.. Kingsley constable, A.
G. prentiss agent, George Bulkely; over
seer, G. r. Eaton; superintendent, Rev.
Joshua Gill selectmen, Hiram Hathaway. A.
b. Freeman, John Il Howes listers, DENIM
son Boyce. j. :. Bailey, John Cushman
treasurer, VIM. NJ. Sawyer.
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MIR. sEwARD's DIPLOMACY.

By the last arrival from England we have
the diplomatic correspondence Of Lord Lyons
with Lord Russell in respect to American az
fairs, The British Minister at Washington
ha, certainly deported himself with great wis
dom and sagacity. These letters show him
to possess a large amount of practical good
sense, and no small degree of craftsmanship.
He keeps the Home Government informed Of
the progress Of events in the United States,
and it is evident that he has not shared in
the animosity o the press or people of Eng
land toward this country. His sympathies
are clearly with the United States Govern
ment.
In the light Of these letters, we regret to
see that Mr.. Seward does not evince an equal
amount Of wisdom or craftsmanship They
reveal him as reticent where he should have
been frank, and outspoken when he should
have been guarded Two or three times his
policy vas such as to kindle hostile feeling
and to endanger the amicabe relations of the
two Governments. His refusal to inform Ly
ons in respect to the Canadian Commission
ers, was ncxcusable. His order to our naval
commanders to take the British ship Peerless
If sailing under British colors and with Brit
ish papers, was without color of reason or
propuety. 1t is not by any peculiar sagacity
or di pomatic tact exhibited by Mr.. Seward,
that war between the two countries was not
preciptated long ago. Providence over
ruled his orders, and Lyons was not to be
shaken from his purpose to maintain peace.
These two things, more than the Secretary's
70 esght, have guarded our peaceful relations
with England.
Mr.. Seward has had hard and responsible
part, and we are aware that it is much easier
to crticise his mistakes, than it would have
been to have as successfully performed his
task. The publication of these letters shows
however, that il is not the wisdom OF our
wisest men, but the controlling hand of the
Arbiter Of National Destinies, that has car
ried us safely through the difficulties and
perils of our foreign relations during the past
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Gen. Lander, one Of tho most brave and
energetic of the federal commanders, has the
reputation Of being rather heathenish in his
religious notions. On recent day staff Of.
hcer caught him with a Bible in his hand,
and said General, do you ever search the
Scriptures :" Gen. Lander replied, my
mother gave me a Bible, which have always
carried with me. Once in the Rocky Noun
tains ] had only fifteen pounds Of -four. We
used to collect grasshoppers at o'clock ia
the day, TO catch trout for our supper at
night. IL was during the Mormon war, and
my men desired TO turn back. / was then
searching for route for the wagon road. /
will turn back il the Bible says so, said |,
and we will tase it as an Inspiration
opened the book at the following passage
Go on, and search the mountain, and the
gates Of the city shall not be shut agains,
you" All concurred in the definite state
ment Of the passage, and the swearing ex.
plorer once more led his men into the wild
country Of the Indians.
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GEN LANDER

The telegraph brought us Monday morning
painful intelligence Of the death of this excel
lent and brave officer, He is the second en-
inent victim who has been offered up on the
altar of that stupidity which contrived the
engagements at Balls Bluff and Edwards
Ferry. A few days before his death, he was
commended in general order from the War
Department for his skill, zeal and energy as
a leader. On the very heel Of that high APP
proval comes the announcement of his de-
cease. Peculiarly fitted by his Western pio-
neer experience, and by his intelligent daring,
for the position be occupied, there are few
among our high officials whom we could not
have better spared. 1t makes us shudder to
think at what cost of noble lives this impious
rebellion has to be extingnished. But with
help of Divine Providence, there shall be put
such an extinguisher upon it, as shall make
it infamous to all generations. II it is costly
to do il, so much the more reason that it shall
be done quickly, efectually and forever.
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For the Watchman.
FROM THE EIGHTH REGIMENT.
CAMP HoIBRoOK.


Mr.. EDrroR-SU: Appearances indicate
that the Sth is to leave its present encamp-
ment for its place OF destination The boys were
paid off last Friday, and it was amusing TO
see how many friends they had just then, aud
how eager those friends were TO assist the
poor soldier in taking care of his money. AL
most every method is resorted to to relieve
him Of all further trouble in relation to his
hard earned wages, other than to be in trou-
bic in consequence Of needing it after having
worse than fooled it away. Various induce-
ments were held out to the meu--by this and
that one-to invest sosoe Of their money in
nice looking watches, so as TO have the time
when on guard. Some with "pateut medi-
cnes," whose wonderful virtues suited them
to every form of disease, we're willing for the
paltry sum Of one dollar TO furnish soldiers
with more than four ounces of "Balsomic
Preparation. costing perhaps dime. Some
with sealed packages were ready to sell for a
quarter that which cost at least from three to
FIVE cents and others still, in their zeal to
serve the soldier. are willing to sit up nights
in order TO STIMULATE him TO deeds of personal
daring and bravery, and so generous and self
sacrificing are they in this respec', that they
will brave any danger and run any hazard.
A friend of this kind from town hard by,
was found this evening, short distance from
camp, bringing in some o! the precions bsper-
age, and having soldier with him to pilot
him through. All at once this phiianthro-
pist found himself among some half score of
scouts who had been sent out on a ioraging
expedition to secure "contraband" property (;
and they. not knowing his honest mission.
brought him within the lines. The officer of
the day, in consideration of his services, kind
ly furnished him quarters in the guard house.
The poor fellow did not seem to relish the
compliment at all, but rather seemed to feel
as the down easter" did when he got the
seat of his pants caught in a carding machine
AS though he hadn't ought to be there.
There are some sick in the hospital who
will probably have to be left for a while,
though almost all are very anxious to 90
along with the regiment. As to the time of
leaving here, it is not publicly known, but
it is generally believed to be in day or two.
We expect to go 10 New York by railroad,
and thence to Ship Island-in company with
the 7th Vermont-by water. 1t is raining
smartly now, and the snow will be very like
ly to settle great deal in the next twenty
four hours. T. p. X.
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TIE TAX BILL.

The following is an abstract Of the Tax
Bill reported to the House on Monday. The
bill, it is said, covers two reams of paper,
contains los sections. and is one Of the larg-
est Of any kind ever prepared, and on which
months Of time have been bestowed. The
bill is important to everybody, nasmuch as
everybody will be more or less affected by it.
With this abstract before them each one can
make an approximate estimate of what they
will have to pay.
The corresp ondent Of the Bos tonJourHdl tel
egraphs that paper that in addition to the items
in the following list, photographers are taxed
ten dollars each, and ginger and pepper one
cent each per pound
II provides for the appointment by the President Of
a Commissioner 81 Internal Revenue, with salary Of
5000 per auuum his Office % be in the Treasury De-
partmeut, with suitable number Of clerks. The country
10 70 be divided a. The President may dreetinto convent
ent collection districts, with Assessor and Collector
appointed by the President ot each district, who shall
have power appoint such depucs as are necessary.
The bin provides duty spruuus liquors Of 10 cents
Der gallon ale and beer 81 per barrel stem and leaf
tobacco cents per pound 10 adj when manufactured,
cents and cigars s. 10 and % cents per pound,
cotdng value lard and lnseed oil, burning fluid
snd coal OIL cents gallon refined coal oil. 10 cents
Ucr EAl1uf pet lNuI letts - uaA paper
3 cents per pound printing paper, mills per pound
soap mills per pound salt, cents per 100 pounds
sole leather cent per pound upper leather, ~ cent
per pound dour 10 per barrel all other manufac-
lures per centum ad valorcm railroad passengers
2 mills per mile Of travel communication tickets. per
cent; steamboat travel, mill per mile omnibusses,
ferry boats and railroads. per cent gross
cepts from passengers Advertisements per cent on
amount receipts annually for the Of carriages
nualy from 81 $40 according value gold watches,
81 silver watches, 50 gold plate. 50 cents per
ounce silver plate. cents billiard tables,
SO slaughtered cattle, 80 each hogs, 10 cents
each; sheep, cents each licenses for bankers, 500
aucoueers 500; wholesale dealers $50 retail dealers
ia liquors $50 retail dealers in goods, $40 pawnbrok-
crs $50 rect6ers, 500; brewers so hotels inns and
tayefns graduated according rental from - $500
eatng-houses, SlOi commercial brokers, sos other
brokers, SO; theatres, 500 citcusses, sos bowling
alleys, 81 each alley wholesale pedders 500 other
peddes from IS $50 coal oil distillers $50 income,
per deduoting the income derived from dividends,
etc. which taxed separately railroad bonds and
dividends Of banks and savings institutions, per cent
payment Of all salaries Of officers in the civil military
naval service Of the United States, including Senators
and members Of Congress, per cent egaces aud dis
buve shares Of personal property Of deceased persons
from TO per according the degree OF relation
ship and stamp duties all kinds OF legal and CONNER
cia papers all patent medicines, elegraphic messages
and all goods by express.
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VERMONT ITEMS.

u The storms of the past week have been
the most severe ever known in this State, and
news papers are chroniclelng incidents "worthy
Of note" The Caledonian says that mo
storm of late years ha, drifted like the one of
Monday" and gives the following
"The driver of the Danville stage on Mon
day night got within about mile and one-haf
of Danvile Green, when he could get his
horses no further. He put them into farm
ers barn near by and after caring for them,
shouldered his mail bag and made his way
on foot to the village. The next morning he
took his mail, and adopting the same mode
of conveyance, found his horses, which he
haruessed and drove to this place, where he
arrived in the afternoon. A man who lives
on hill about mile from this village, has a
drift in his barnyard as large as a ''forty-
foot" barn which he has been obliged to tun-
mel in order to get his cattle to water"
PERsoNAL.-Hon. A. Judson Rowell Of
North Troy was confirmed by the United
States Senate, Feb. 10th, as Commissary Of
Subsistence with the rank of Captain. Mr..
Rowell is a prominent business man and po-
ltician of Orleans County has represented
his town in the legislature, and served as
othatoI rum OiAeauS 1puht1 lui phc
He was elected Bank Commissioner by the
Legislature in 1860, and reelected at the
session of 1861.
FROZEN TO DEATH.-We learn that Mr..
- Herren, resident of North Danvlle,
was frozen to death during the great gale Of
last Monday night. He started about nine
o'clock, from Mr.. Horace F. Hartshorn's. for
his own house, about a mile distant. but be-
came benumbed and exhausted, and on We'd
nesday morning was found dead in the snow,
some distance from his home. His age was
about forty, and he leaves a family.-North
Star.
William L. Harris, of Burlington. has
been appointed first Lieut.. of Co. A, Capt.
Peck's) of the Seventh Vermont Regiment,
vice Heman Austin, resigned Lieut.. Harris
was one of the Sergeants of the Burlington
Light Guard during their three months cam
paign at Newport News, and acquitted him
self with credit.
WEEKS MAGIC CoMPOuRn-We feel thatwe are do
ing but an Of simple justicsto a highly mertorous
article. when recommend to the public Weeks Mag
io COmpound-an almost certain for those
aud obstinate coughs which occasi0ned by sudden
colds. and which. unless relieved usually terminate in
consumption. WesAy TO all who have coughs, try II and
be cured mothers who have croupy children, IL
and your little those who are Aslhmetio,
avail yourselves Of its virtues aud those who have
throats, take and be heaed-fasbargh Standard
We know from our own experience that
the above medicine is excellent for the pur-
poses named by the STANDARD, and can safely
recommend it to the public.
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HIS MARK."-A correspondent of the
New Haven Journal, in letter from Roam
oke Island to that paper, says that " in one
company of the Wise egion, out of sixty
four men but seven could sign their names,
and in another of the same legion, out fifty
eight men but FIVE were able to accomplish it..
Yet these are the men who scorn our free,
educated Northern mechanics. This war is
teaching many truths to our Southern breth-
rem, but none more rapidly than that, in Prov
ess, bravery and the gentler virtues, the men
of the North are at least their peers. Let
this lesson be once learned thoroughly and
generally, and it will do more to harmonize
the whole, and bring out of this cruel and
unnatural war relations of mutual respect
and regard, than anything else could have
done. Little things demonstrate the falsity
of our ideas aud their own. One of their
cardinal doctrines is non-intercourse in trade
with the Yankees. Since they have been a.
board this vessel they have paid to the Pur-
ser, the boat hands, and to our boys, several
hundred dollars in specie, and this not for
necessities, but for luxuries-raisins, pickles,
cigars, cider, and even Notwithstanding their
aversion to clock-peddlers) cheap Watches
If prisoners in the hands of their captors can
do these things, what will those do who have
looked with sorrow upon the attempted dis
memberment of our Union, and who will hail
with Joy the redemption of their homes from
the sway of the barred flag of secession p
Non-intercourse is frightful bugbear, but
necessity can and will kill it. But | weary
YOU"
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By Telegraph 10 the Waiehman s Journal.
CAMBRIDGE MARKET-Maroh 5

Whole number Of Cattle at market 1872 about $50
Beeycs and 80 Stores, consisting Of Working Oxen,
Mich Cows. and one, two and three year old
Prices Of Market Beef-ExtrA, s6.5s s 7 90 First
quality 1925 SEQ. Second quality 5000 6,75. Third
quality, $40 500
Working Oxen, pr pair-S00 900.
Cows and Calves.-S25 40.
Ncarlings- 90 90 % two years old, 10000 90
%; three years old, $40 % q 90
Sheep and Lambs260 at market; prices in lots 81 0C
a 50 each extra. s. 90 $50.
Spring Lambs None.
Hides, 5 - &c pr TO- Tallow, 90 6 10 DR. ID.
CAT Skins. a &c pr 10.
Pelts 81 so 2, go each.
Remarks-ihere about 500 head Of cattle this
week. including those that arrived after market day last
week Sales quick at last weeks prices and about
p To 81 cts per cwt higher than they weeks
Sheep remain without any material change in prices,
but with quick sales the supply is not greater than
the demand the low prices Of pork making the sales OF
mutton dull 10 Boston market
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GRAIN
HOPS

Remarks--An improvement is noticeable In business
Affairs which we confidently expect see strengthen
from week TO week, a. the national prospects grow bright
et. We note some significant changes ia the price OF
cotton and pork. Coffee remains the same last quot
3D. with light stock aud holders firm Cotton shows
considerable decline, the late Union victories pointing
TO supply from the South Some 1900 bales we're de.
struyed by the fire, Monday night which impars some
nrmnesst 10 the market At its close Flour is very firm
with fair demand from the trade. Corn steady. The
destruction of some 70O0j bushels by the FIRE Of Mon
day led holders 10 ask advance Of A. pr bushel Oats
arrive freely aud dullthe burning Of GO shells
on Monday, not affecting the market There is better
feeling for hides, with light stock and small receipts
Hops are sold in small quantities at quoted Mo-
lasses dun, downward tendency. In the provision
market there has been considerable excitement during
the week, closing more quiet Pork has advanced con.
sderably, and closes firm. Beef quite firm, and in fair
demand Lard firm and higher. Hogs have advanced,
and are held hrm. Batter quite ffm-choice grades
scarce and Eauted Cheese frner. Beans in fair de
mand Articles under the head " produce generally in
fair demand, at quoted rates More inquiry for herds
grass-red-top higher Sugar continues quite dull aud
prices are lower Fine fleece wool in fair demand and
held firm, but the lower grades continue dull The sales
have been lO00) lbs mostly from so 53o for fine feeess
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NJ UsIC AL TIC E -
MIR. Il. FLA l. y s,
Teacher of Music and Dancing,

(PIom Boston, formerly member Of the
Geimania Band)
respectfully gives notice that he has for the present
Gated himself Montpelier, and Is prepared to give in
stfuotion To
BRASS AND STRING BANDS.
Music selected, arranged and adapted TO any kind or
number Of Instruments, Also. will give instruction IN
all the Fashionable Dances now in use In Boston and
New York. From his many years experience he feels
confident OF giving the best Of satisfaction TO those wish
ing to be taught In correct aud proper manner The
best Of reference given 10 those requiring his services
uadrille B n II d.
ANY number Of pieces furnished for Balls, Assemblies
Private Parties, &c, reasonable terms.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.
The best Of Instruments Of all kinds furnished at the
lowest Tates. oiu-d-"
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Deaths.

In waltsfed, the 2lstinst, Mr. Ebenezer Barnard,
aged rs years. lie had been for nearly 70 years resi-
dent ~ Waitsdeld. and for than hfty years
member Of the congregational church there.
In wnamstown, Feb 2s,h. Of oonsumI on, flavilla.
wife Of j. kyland scaver, aged 20 years
In Stowe, Fab. 10Th, Mr.. Joel Huses aged - yesrs
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ATE OF vERM ONT,

- I ATE OF YER NJ o N I
~ Washington District, IS.
In Probate Court, held Montpelier. within and for
said district the 9th day Of February A. ID. 1862
An instrument purportng TO be the last will and tes
lament OF Ebenezer Barnard late Of Waitsfed, in said
district, deceased being presented to the Court by Ly
man Fish, the therein named for probate II
is ordered by said Court, that ali persons concerned
therein, be notified To appear session Of said Court.
be holden the Probate Office in Montpelier on tbs
25h day OF March, AID. 1862 and shew cause, IL any
they may have, against the Probate Of said Will for
which purpose further ordered that copy Of the
cord OF this order be published three week successfully in
the Vermont Waterman & State Journal, printed a
Montpelier. previous to said time appointed for hearing.
A true copy Of record
90g2 Attest T. r. MERRILL Jude,
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A FRIEND IN NEED. TRY IT.

DIR. SWEETS INFALLIBLB LINIMENT "a pre-.
pared from the recipe Of Dr. stephen Sweet Of Connect
the great bone setter and has been usad n hts prac
oe for the last twenty years with the most Astonishing
success. As an external remedy i is without rival
and will alleviate pain speedily than any other pre-
paraton. For ell Rheumatic and Nervous Disordcrsit
Is truly nfable and curative for Sores, Wounds,
sprans, Bruises, &c, Its soothing, healing and powerful
strengthening properties, excite the just wonder Snd
constituent NJ all who have ever given Il Trial Over
four hundred certificates Of remarkable performed
by il within the last two years, attest this fact.
See advertisement. 37s9eow
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Legal Notices.

A DMlNISTRATOR'S SALE.--In pursu-
"a anee Of license granted by the Probate Court the
whole OF the real estate Of the late Mary L. Smith, Of
Worcester deceased, will be sold public auction tho
late residence Of the diseased Friday the 2h day Of
March, inst, o'clock, p. NJ consisting Of
divided half Of the farm and buildings thereon owned by
the said deceased and Frances e. Hail. and being the
premises occupied by the said Mary L. Smith tho
time OF her decease and by Edward aud Frances e. Hall
HORACE HOVEY, Adr.
Worcester, March 6, 1862 gOg2
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STATE CONVENTION.

The Frcemen of the State Of Vermont, without respect
10 marty. invited meet IN Mass CONVENTION at
Burlington, Wednesday, the 18th Of March, 1882, for
the purpose Of nominating thirteen suitable persons TO
constitute the Council NJ Crnsors required by the Con
sution 70 he elected by the ffecmen of this Common
wealth on the last Wednesday Of March. 1852.
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stgi Attest, N A. CHASE. Register.
- ia TIE OF VERM Mt,
~ WASHINGTON DISTRICT IS

In Probate Court, held Montpelier. in said district,
the 18th day Of February, AID 1852
Moses Robinson and David 4. AyeTl, executors Of
the last will and testament OF Lebbeus Bennett late Of
Mortified in said district, deceased, present their adj
minsirauon for examination and allowance, and
make application for decree Of distribution and parti
ton of the estate OF said deceased. Whereupon, IL Is
dered BY said Court that said account and said appca
ton be referred 70 session OF said Court to be held
the Probate Office. IN said Montpelier, the 18th day
nf M4rlh A d. 1869, for hearing and decision thereon
Aud Il Is further ordered. that notice hereof be given TO
all persons interested, by publication Of the thr
weeks successfully in the Vermont Waterman State
journal, newspaper published al Montpelier, previous
to said time appointed for hearing that they may Apes
said lime aud place, and show cause II any ,hey may
have why said account should be allowed and such
decree made.
By the Court.
$500 Attest, I. II. MERRILL, Judge.