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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-12-22

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MONDAY EVEN'G, DECEMBER %.
F1RE.-Yesrer3ay afternoon between two
and three o'clock, fire broke cut IN the BRICK
dwelling house, (ovned by E. $. Huck, Of
Washington on St. Asaph street, few doors
below Duke which consumed the upper por-
ron Ct the building and the roof and attic OF
the adjoining dwelling ewned and occupied by
Mrs Deborah SStabler The house IN which the
ire originated. was taken by the Military au-
thorities several months ago and used as a SOL
diers barracks for some time, but has been re-
Gently occupied as quarters Tor "contrabands,
and was hv the careles%ness Of some Of these, set
on FIRE. Mrs. Stabiers house was considerably
damaged by water also, and much OF her fur-
niturc injured There was no insurance on.
the property, TheGoyernment steam engine,
and two Of our engine companies were active
on the occasion.
THE SEVENTEENTH VIRGINIA REGIMENT
None Of the members of the l7th Virginia
regiment were injured in the recent battle OF
fredericksburg. NIessrs. B. G. White, ".
II. Bacon, j. T, Mills Harrison Appich,
Robert j. Taylor, Edwd, Baldwin, Robert
Kidvell, and all the Old Dominion Rifles were
we'll and al Of the 18th are safe.
Epu1B1T1oN FOR THE BENEFIT OF Sick
AM WOUNDED FEDERAL SOLDIERS. -There
IS to be grand Equestrian and Musical Enter
tainment at Nixon>s Circus, tomorrow after
noon and night, for the benefit Of the Sick
and Wounded Federal Soldiers,
For THE Z. S. CONGRESS. 1t Is stated III
the National Inteiligencor that Lewis McKen
zie of this place, ';isearnestly pressed by hume
rous friends to permit himself to DC placed
before this Congressional district candidate
Tor Congress- at the election to be held on the
3lSt inst
THE -EATHER-Since Saturday has been
very cold, although it moderated somewhat
yesterday; on Saturday night the Potomac W2s
frozen aom shore TO shore, at this place, with
thin ice, which broke up in the course OF the
day: Hunting Creek was frozen across; much
ice is making, and navigation is somewhat I'M
peded, though the ferry boats between Wash
ingtou and Alexandria continue to r','.
(7AHELEssSEss OF CONTRABANDs- MUCK
comnlaint exists as to the carelessness Of con
trabands, - in this place: who are quartered
about in different parts Of the town, and fears
are entertained that they will cause farther
destruction Of property
p0r-T7pv very cons1erah b. ouanfitv of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-12-22

Those Of our subscribers who are not called
upon By the Carriers for their weekly dues,
would oblige us by leaving the same at the
Printing Office, or at No "A, South Royal
street.
There is decline in the price Of rags IN the
Northern markets. The outrageous swim
die, - in the present price OF paper, IS COM
mented on everywhere.
JOB PRINTING, neatly aid promptly exc
cuted at the Alexandra Gazette office, over
French Book Store, King street The low
est rates for Printing of all descriptions
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-12-22

CAnELEssSEss OF CoNTRABANDs. Much
con1nlant exists as to the carelessness Of ''con-
trahan1s, - in this place, who are quartered
about in different parts of the town, and fears
are entertained thar they will cause farther
destruction OF property,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-12-22

EpH1BITIoN FOR THE BENEFIT OF SICK
AMI WOUNDED FEDERAL SOLDIERS. -There
is to be grand Equestrian and Musical Enter
tainment at Nixon>s Circus, tomorrow after
noon and night, for the benefit Of the Sick
and Wounded Federal Soldiers,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-12-22

Printing paper that formerly cost US 50: IS
per rea1n, We now have to pay $40 per ream,
for--vhich, we take il, shows that we ought
to lie paid for every paper We print.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-12-22

PoULTRY.-A very considerable quantity Of
poultry is for sale in Gown, for Christmas
,imes, but the prices are TOO high, and ali who
study economy buy as little as possible: re-
duction in prices, we believe would be advan-
tageous to sellers as we'll as buyers
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-10-10
FROM THE ELEVENTH REGIMENT

FoRT THAYER, Washington, Sept. 2S
Thinking perhaps our friends in Vermont
would like to hear from us through your pa
per l will write few lines for their perusal.
The weather has been beautiful ever since we
left Vermont and the boys are generally in
good health and fine spirits.
This morning at daylight we were ordered
to pack our knapsacks, strike our tents and
be ready for march the report is we are to
be separated into seven squads and occupy
seven different forts from fort Lincoln TO fort
Slocum distance of five miles.
Officers and soldiers seemed to regret that
they must separate just as they were ready
to drill in earnest. but no doubt it is for the
best, as those occupying the forts are needed
in active service. In regard to our living al
though it is not such as we get at home, it is
as good as we can expect we hear fault
found among certain class, but think the
more reasonable are satisfied.
Capt. Templeton is very kind to his men
is very active in looking after their welfare
The care manifested for his men has been
noticed by members Of other companies and
highly spoken of the same may truly be
said Of the Lieutenants.
Although time passes very pleasantly here,
we often think of the good old homes we
have left in Vermont. We are willing and
anxious to remain until this wicked rebellion
is crushed but rest assured the boys of
Co. l, will not spend their lives in this part
of the world, for the green hills Of Vermont
those beautiful farms, those maple groves arc
far more attractive than anything we have vet
seen in the land of reboldom. s.HF
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-10-10
WAR ITEMS.

correspondent of the World gives the
following account OF the charge of the de-
tachment of the Vermont Cavalry at Ashby's
Gap
The LIST Vermont had been in the advance
all the while, and It. Col. Preston seeing the
rebels in front, with G, B and H companies,
amounting in all to 60 men, charged upon
them. The rebels stood, and at short pistol
range, discharged several volleys at them
The Nermonters drew their sabres and charg-
ed upon them. Capt. Perkins gave the 1t.
Col. in command Of the rebels severe wound
with his sabre upon the head. A rebel held
his pistol close to Capt. Perkins head, and
shot him dead The captain had been fight
ing well and died bravely. Lieut. Colonel
Preston received flesh wound in the arm and
Lieutenant Adams was seriously wounded IN
the chest The rebels were driven over the
summit of the mountains, and some Of our
party saw the Shenandoah river beyond
A special dispatch from Washington to the
Herald furnishes the following, which is i'm
portant if true:
The Surgeon Of the 9th Vermont Regiment
arrived from Winchester, which place he left
on Wednesday. lie says the rebel army is
very much demoralized, and that for want of
guard the Provost Marshal at Winchester
could not arrest thousands OF stragglers who
were going down the Valley.
The sick and the baggage Of the army we're
being sent south, and indications of a retreat
were prominent. The people of Winchester
were nearly starved out, and declare that they
Will gladly welcome our army The want of
supplies compes the retreat Of the rebel army.
A poor fello,v ,pbc h.J ho,h III L.. 49,.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-10-10

One person, us the cars left, had no time to
bid his friends farewel--but as the cars star
ted, went at 'doube-quiok' through the
crowd. neither looking to the right OF left,
and thanks to kind fortune, reached the juno
ton and the train in season. Does it not
seem too bad to leave ones friends without a
word of encouragement. We arrived at
White River Junction at noon, and by fore
sight Of our officers, we diued on crackers and
cheese, Of which an abundant quantity had
been previously provided. The meal was
relished, aud the spirits Of our boys revived,
and they looked only at the bright side OF
everything-consequ we we're enliyened
by songs. &c. As we passed between the
/ foot Of Mount Ascutney and the waters Of the
beautiful Connecticut, gathering clouds be-
spoke a rain-storm, but happily it did not
overtake us. We arrived at Brattleboro at
about half past o'clock, p. m, quite wearied
with our long ride. We marched then to
our barracks about mile from the village
We are Company |, and the 4th company OF
the line. Last night we appeared on "dress
parade, after which Company received
their blankets and canteens. To-day is our
rogimental Jinh-day--we are to have our
guns, the latest improved Springfield Rife,
our battalion drill, &c.
The 18th Vermont are encamped to our
right and expect to be mustered in Friday
There are only barracks enough for two regi-
ments and frames for these arel but just made
and it is rumored that the 18th and 18th
will be ordered Immediately to Washington,
that the other three organized regiments may
60 into camp here.
Our officers, both staff and field are much
liked. Our Colonel is most busily engaged
every momen. Of his time, in forming the
regiment, and soon every man will learn his
duty all respect and love him and are profit
ing 10y his lucid explanation Of every office
and duty. We would not exchange him for
any officer Vermont has sent out, for his ac-
knowledged bravery and long experience
makes him The man we wish to follow.
Col. Randall has appointed;
Hiram Shattuck, Drum Major
John b. Langdon, Jr., Regimental Post
master.
Those who direct letters to this regiment
should do it in the following style
Co, 18th Vermont Regiment
Taking care that the letter of the Company,
the number of the Regiment and the State
from wich it came should be legible and
written in full. Company are in excellent
health and spirits, and probably wish to be
remembered soon by their correspondents in
Montpelier. In haste. j. b. l..
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-10-10

The FATE OF SLAvERY.-The Baltimore
American, which does not consider the issu-
ing the emancipation proclamation a judici-
Gus movement, says nevertheless -
For all the evils of war which curse the
land, it must be remembered that slavery
aUo,Cs its responsibility, it proudly claims
it-as we have said-and let none marvel,
therefore, a seeing blows dealt at it where
ever they may seem effective. The time for
trihing is past-and while men may speculate
profoundly ON primary cause and effect, on
what this or that clause Of the Constitution
may permit in dealing with men who defy il
altogether, slavery is being pushed to the
wall to perish there. As we have long since
shown, it did not perish in legitimate man
ner in Mexico, but it persisted as the conse-
quence Of revolution, and so it is destined to
perish here. Its iate-as matters tend--will
be told in the words of another revolutionist
to those who would vindcato past preroga-
tives viii you never forego argument with
men who wear swOrds p
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-10-10

The rebel seal or coat Of arms, as adopted
by the senate. is thus deciphered I'm the
foreground confederate soldier, in the po-
sitlon OF charge bayonet in the middle dis.
lance, woman with child in front of a
church, with both hands uplified in the atti-
tude of prayer; for a background a home
stead on the plain, with mountains in the dis
lance, beneath the meridian sun, the whole
surrounded by wreath composed of the
stalks of the sugar cane, the rice, the cotton
and the tobacco plants, the margin inscribed
with the words, Seal Of the Confederate
States of America, above, and 'Our homes
and constitution beneath"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-10-10

10 The Chinese wall around the trade of
the country" which we arc told was erected
by Congress in the passage of the present
tariff would seem to be pretty easily scaled,
or pretty easily penetrated. The utter pro-
hibitory duties do uot seem to keep out the
prohibited articles. The receipts into the N
Y. custom house are enormous. The con
sumption of the articles formerly free, but
not burdened with high duties, does not
seem to have peroeptibly to have fallen Off
In fact the predictions of the free traders
have been signally disappointed, and the ex-
pectatons of those who framed the new reve-
nue. system as signally INDICATED 49, PROM
demo- jon MAJ.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-10-10

How THE EMANCIPATIoN PROCLAMATION
WILL BE RECEIVED IN EURoPE.-The kind
of European reception which the Presidents
Emancipation Proclamation is destined to re-
ceive, is, we conceive, pretty fairly foreshad-
owed in article in the leading London
journal an extract from which comes to us
by telegraph from Cape Race. Commenting
on the probability of such measure the
Times trusts that Mr. Lincoln will refrain
from an act which will be at once a crime and
a blundet, which will in no way advance the
national cause. but only deepen and render
eternal the hatred between the two sections. ="
This is, doubtless, very much the view which
the tribe of European oarpers and critics will
take of the proclamation. 1t will not make
them a whit more friendly or more fair To
suppose it would do so would be to ignore
the very obvious fact that they are hostile on
principle. 1t has suited their purpose, for a
twelvemoDth back, to represent that we were
quite as much in love with slavery and quite
as anxious to preserve it as the rebels them
selves. The proclamation will drive them
from this position, but they will then turn
round, and like the Times, vituperate the act
as "a crimo and blunder.' We trust Mr..
Lincoln will not deceive himself by discount
ing any very large amount of European sym.
pathy on account of his Emancipation decree.
for II he does, we fear he will lean on a bro
ken reed .-Nci0 York Times
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-10-10
rHIRrEENrH vERMoNr REaIMENr

bNAiiLrbOhO' W., Nct' l, 1907.
DEAR JOURNAL Again | find myself
able to contribute to your columns from a
military position, and always combining my
self to the faoisi Intend to keep you thor
oughly posted ia regard to the movements of
our Regiment.
The Montpelier Company was ordered into
camp Tuesday. The parting at the depot
seemed 70 be one Of sadness,--but words at
parting cheered them on to the performance OF
their duty, aud many felt thrill of pleasure,
that they we're able TO 90 forth and show
themselves true patriots in defense OF Their
c unify.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-10-10

In some circles in New Orleans feeling
in favor of a cessation Of the war is spread
ing The initiative has been taken by sever
al Catholic clergymen, and solemn high
mass was celebrated on the Goth inst. at the
cathedral to implore Of the Almighty the re-
establishment of peace and cessation Of the
calamities now desolating the country. A
peace sermon was preached by the Rev Faith
or Jourdan, and collection taken in aid OF
the INDECENT of the city.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-10-10

Every soldier should keep in his knapsack
card, upon which should be inscribed his
full name and address, with his company and
regiment. Last week two cases occurred in
Alexandria, in which soldiers were brought
from the battle feld-one i'll and the other
wounded-both too low to obtain these par
ticulars from them. They died, and tho hos
pital authorities were deprived Of the oppor-
tunity of apprising distant relatives or friends
of their decease.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-10-10

No MORE FURLoUGHs.-An important or
der has been issued from headquarters Wash
ington forbidding the further granting of fur
loughs to officers on account of sickness,
except on Surgeons certificate that the fur
Tough is necessary to save life or prevent per-
manent disability. This order will prove a
powerful astringent on the prevalent looseness
among officers.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-10-10
IMPORTANT TO THE AFFLICTED

IMPORTANT TO THE AFFLICTED
Il DIX. DOW continues TO be consulted at his office,
Nos. and Endcou street, Boston, all diseases Of a
PRIVATE OR DELICATE NATURE.
By long Of study and practical experience Of
unlimited extent, Dr. ID. has the qualification ofpTe
sentng the unfortunate with remedies that have never
since he first introduced them, failed 70 cure the nos
alarming cases Of
GONORRHd3A AND SYPHILIS.
Beneath his treatment, all the horrors Of yenerea and
impure blood lmpoteny, scrofula, Gonouh9a Ulcers,
pain and distress IN the regions Of prOcreaOn, nham
nation OF The Bladder and Kidneys, Hydr0cee, Access
es, Humors frghtful Swellings, and long train Of
horrible symptoms attending this class OF disease are
made to become as harmless the simplest ailings Of
hid.
SEMINAL WEAKNESS
Dr. d. deyotes great part Of his time 10 the treatment
OF those caused by and solitary habit which
ruins the body and mind, uniting the unfortunate in
diVdua for business society. some Of the sad and
melancholy effects produced by early habits Of youth are
Weakness Of the Bvck ana Limbs, Dizziness OF the head
Dimness Of sight, Falpauon Of the heart Dyspepsia,
Nervousness, arrangement Of the digestive functions.
symptoms OF Consumption, &C. The fealfll effects on
the mind much 10 be dreaded loss Of memory con-
fusion OF IDEAS depression Of spirits, evil forebodmgs
aversion Of society, sedisust, midty, &o among
the evils produced Such persons should before con
tempatmg mauimony consult physician " experience
aud be az ouev restored 10 health aud happiness
fAutnis Who wish 10 remain under Ia. DoW'a treat
ment few days weeks will be furnished with plea
SAINT rooms, and charges for board moderate.
Medicines sent 10 all parts nf the country with full
directions for use, receiving description of your
Dr Dow has also for sale the French Capottes warrant
ed theroest preventative. Order by mail Three for ST.
and red stamp.
April, 1862. 9547
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-10-10

The rebels detain Major Atwood OF New
York at Richmond and refuse to exchange
him till he returns portrait Of Gen. Wash
ing,on which he took from the house of Lewis
Washington near Winchester
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-10-10

A Bangor paper says that pig lately
walked into tailor's shop there and before
he was noticed by the proprietor, made his
way toward the cutting b. ard ATTRACTED
doubtless By the smell of cabbage" in that
locality
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-10-10

Christopher Beckwith, Of Huron County.
Ohio has II sons. About a year ago they
cast lots to see which one of their number
should stay at home. The lot fell on Charles,
being the youngest. Thereupon ten enlisted.
When the last call was made, Charles, the
last OF the boys, with the consent of his pa
rents, enlisted, and is off for the war.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-10-10

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