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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-05-09
VERMONT ITEMS.

THE VERMONT CAYALRY.-ls st Lieutenant
Charles II. Tompkins of the 9th u. $. Caval-
~, at present Captain and assistant Quarter
master at Annapolis, has been appointed Col
onol of the lst Vermont Cavalry, vice Col,
Holiday deceased, and be has been specially
detailed by the War Department to this new
command. Col Tompkins is a son of Gen.
ID. ID. Tompkins, u. S. Quartermastcr at New
York City, and grandson Of the late Gov.
Tompkins Of New York. lie will be re-
membered by many of our readers as the
Lieut.. Tompkins who made the gallant dash
at the enemy at Fairfax Court House, last
summer, with squad of cavalry. lie is a
brave and accomplished officer.
Capt, f. b. Sawyer of Co. l, has been pro-
noted to Major of the Vermont Cavalry, vice
Mai Bartlett resigned. No better appoint
ment could have been made.-Ph@nir.
PERsoNAL-Presden Lincoln has good
idea Of the bravery Of of Green Mountain
Boys. lie told Adjutant General Washburn
30 the other day That excellent officer i'm
mediately replied appreciation from such Q
source will be worth forty rounds of cartridges
to our boys in the next battle"
A new passenger depot for the Vermont
Central railroad is to be erected this season
at Burlington, on the quay The building
will be Of brick, l75 feet by 60, two stories
high, and is estimated to cost $4,000.
To- Sylvester Stafford, Of Brandon, wal
sho; in the right siie by lifting gun from
wagon, the hammer being caught in the sid'
Of the wagon, causing his death in shor
time.
Ferry boats ATE for the present used neal
Brattleboro as substitutes for the bridge
across West river and the east channel of tn
Connecticut, destroyed by the great ireshet
Walker Linsley Of Cornwall, now 80 year
OF age, and able to read without spectacles
has within eight weeks pcrused the whole Bi
hl" besides a daily newspaper
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-05-09
NATIONAL FREEDMAN'S RELIEF AS
ISOLATION OF THE DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA

A new state Of things exists in this COM
munity, and important events seem to be ra-
pidly approaching. The blessings of free
dom are springing up in the path Of war Of
rebellion and treason. The contrabands in
this District are already numerous, and their
numbers are constantly increasing, as others
come in from ad AGENT rebel State of Virginia,
some fleeing from rebel masters to avoid be-
ing sent farther south others escaping from
the want and privation now being so severe
ly felt in those portions of the country de-
vastated by the rebels themselves, or by con-
tending armies
They are Of both sexes and of all ages,
from the tender infant to men and women
grown gray and feeble in slavery. They flee
to this District in all the wretehedness and
poverty incident to their former condition as
chattels, hungry, and in rags, their whole ap-
pearance piteously appealing for succor. lg-
norant of the world, long trained to conceal
ment and deception, they are fearful of every
white face until assured of sympathy and
kindness
II is work Of true philanthropy and
christian benevolence to relieve the wants and
eduoste the minds of this people--children of
that God who hath made of one blood all
nations Of mem = and for this purpose this
Association has been formed. 1t proposes to
act in harmoney with the Government of the
United States, but to do much which the
Government does not and cannot well under
take, viz: to furnish them with clothing, tenn
porary homes, and employment, to teach them
to read and write, TO give them such advice
and counsel as they may need, and bring them
under moral and religious influences.
To this end the Association solicits from
tho friends Of this oppressed people contribu-
tions Of new clothing suitable for men and
boys of this class oalicoos, shirtings. fan
nels, and garments for women girls, and in
hnts ; and money to aid in carrying oat tho
objects above set forth. ,g.
The Office and Depository Of The Associa-
ton is at No. Is Four-and-a Half street, one
door south of DR.. Sunderland's Church.
Packages and money may be sent by Ex-
press or otherwise to the Treasurer, ]. w.
JAysE, Esq, Washington. u. c.
Washington. ID. c., April, 1869.
II. HAMLlN, President.
J. VAN SANTvooRp, Secretary.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-05-09
GEN. WIN. f. SMITH.


The pros and cons as to the alledged drunk
ness OF Gen Smith at the battle of Lees
Mills are being freely discussed by news
papers and newspaper correspondents We,
OF course, have no means Of arriving at the
truth Of the matter save as reports reach US
from those in the best situation to know -
Our correspondent b., who is in position
to know something Of the truth or falsity Of
them denies that they have any truth in fact,
and is quite severe on those who have given
publicity to what he pronounces false reports.
1t is a fact that some who at first credited the
stories now believe their falsity. Ifthey are
false, Gen. Smith and his friends have a right
to be indignant, if not revengeful If they are
true, the sooner they are proved so and the
General removed the better. We pass no
judgment but refer our readers to the testi-
mony of our correspondent.
p. S. Since writing the above, we find in
the Congressional proceedings the following;
Mcssrs. Morrill, Of Vermont. Biddle OF Pennsylvania
and Noorhics of lndanialhe fist having risen 10 per
soua explaualion-madc remarks eXcuipating General
Smith FROM the charge Of drunkenness.
MI Washburne OF Illinois defended Gen. Grant from
similar charges.
ought to be le to the military authorities IL the riot act
were read dispensing Congress the army would get along
much better, (laughter)
As Mr.. Morrill, was the first to prefer the
charge in Congress, and is now the first to re-
tract it, we infer that satisfactory proof must
have been received by him that Gen. Smith is
- Ill b,
pooed to soften some parts of his letter.
The following letter addressed to Senator
Foot is said to be signed by all the Vermont
Colonels who were in the action of the 9th
ult, as well as by Capt. Ayers, Chief of Ar
tillery in Gen. Smiths Division;
CANP N rnE Field OPPOSITE
LEES MILLS, Va Apni %, 1861.
Hon s Foot, U. :. Senate.
SIR We, the uudersigued, officers commanding
troops in the field in General Smiths Division on the
day Of the late action Lees Mills the 10th inst, hay-
ing the remarks Of Mr. Morrill, Of Vermont n the
House Of Representatives the 23d inst which he
states that the commanding omo'f OF uat day was IN
state OF inoxicauon, and otherwise rejecting on him.
and knowing that the statement and reflections are with
out foundation in Truth, and that Mr. Morrill, must have
been imposed upon take this of uniting in aud
communicating this distinct denial
~ E. A. Eldridge, Esq, of Warren, has
received letter from his son, James Ell
dridge, who was taken prisoner at Lees
Mills. dated r chmond Va, April 10, in
which be says that he was taken prisoner Of
war on the 10th, and that two others were
taken with him--Taylor and Elliott, of Co.
d. He says Capt. Drew, of the I'd Vermont,
is with them, aud is well and in firm spirits,
and doing all he can for the prisoners. lie
knows nothing OF tho fate of his Company
or the others engaged On the 10th, as he was
on the advance
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-05-09

A DARING ADvESIURE. - A few nights
before the Connecticut left Ship Island, infor-
nation came to our feet that tho rebel vessel
Fiorida-one Of those smart little steam craft
which are SO fond Of running the blockade
was up the Appalachicula river, ready to sail
out the next day. The captain of the sailing
bark Pursuit was dispatched to capture her,
and went by night little distance up the
river. All was still and dark There were
no lights on the shore, and the rebels, II a
round, were too fast asleep TO hear the cast
ing OF the anchor of the sloop, and the em-
barking Of her crew in small boats. With
muiiled oars they proceeded swiftly up the
stream. until after running some two miles,
they came IN sight Of the little town Of APP
palachicola, and the dark black hull Of the
steamer lying near the wharf. Every thing
was quiet. Swiftly and surel , and so still
that they could hear the night insects
chirruping on the shore, the Union sailors
in their little boats neared the steamer
A moment more, and they were on her deck
The vessel in its iancied security was almost
deserted, though laden with cotton and ex-
pectng to run the blockade in a day or two.
Only the engineers were on board, and they
were asleep till walked up by our men. Deem
ing u oest 70 make tue most Dl the new dHaltS'
these gallant engineers consented, for a con
sideration Of S2O0--federal, not confederate
money-to sail the steamer out to the Union
fleet. She arrived out in safety with the P,E-
sut, and was sent to Key West as Union
prize. There is reason TO believe that the
good cotton shippers of Appalachicola were
both surprised and disgusted to find that their
vessel and cargo had disappeared in a single
night. as mysieriously as Aladdin's palace
The Florida was new merchant steamer,
built recently at Mystic, Ct, for the company
OF the parish of Atchafalaya.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-05-09

The MOUNTAIN DEPARTMENT. - The
Wheeling Intelligencer has an article in re-
spect to General Fremont's department, in
which il states that he has been necessarily.
delayed in the organization of his forces, and
in the following paragraphs indicates that he
has important work to do and the means 10
do it with
we are not at liberty II course to speak in reference
20 the number Of troops in the mountain department.
Suffice say that II is much greater than many peo-
pie suppose Some four five brgad generals have
commands within IL The combinations which viii be
made dependent operations within Gen. Banks
department and tn general requirements OF the service
along the line of the Potomac and Rappahauuock.-
Geneta Fremont may any time be ordered TO act In
conjunction with the movements that look towards Rich
m0nd OF he may be left 70 pursue operations within his
department. For the present he is doing busy
work. have stated, with gueras and local rebels
Of all kinds General Shenck, for instance Is securing
the country thoroughly he advances up through Har
dy and Pendleon counties. We have understood that
he has complete lists Of all the grades and classes Ct local
rebels that infcs that country and that when one IS
brought before him, he knows just at once what to do
with him General Mlroy is active all the time. Near
ly every day he bags kills lot Of these villains, and
his troops fast reducing the country to condition Of
security for life and property There is line Of opera
tions from the Kenawha valley through the Big Sandy 10
Cumberland Ford. True, that line is not heard much
from these times but II Is very important line not
wi,hstanding The portion Of country through which it
extends has been badly used by the rebels The peo
pie have been GemOrazed owing To the doubtful tenure
By which has alternately been held by forces and
by the rebels Order and peace being restored along
this line, while the time the troops threaten the
Covingon and Stanton Railroad and also the Virginia
and Tennessee road. Under the restrictions now upon
news mere outline Of operations in great depart
ment like that Of the Mountains be satisfaotory
We make these notes. however to- day, TO let our read
that there is large military business going on
in what has been considered merely nominal depart
ment We greatly mistake matters il some very great
military Achievements do not occur within its limits
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From the Rutland Herald.
WHO SHALL BE SENATOR.

1t is not our desire to give prominence at
the present time TO the discussion Of the Sen
atorial question. The unanimity with which
Mr.. Foot, the present incumbent has been
recommended for reelection by the Press
throughout the State, may be said to virtual
ly put the question at rest, and to render any
further discussion unnecessary.
We allude TO the subject at tho present
time, merely for the reason that a corTespon-
dent Of lPaloH's Daily Journal has seen ct
TO oppose the recollection of Senator Foot,
upon the ground that he has held the Office
long enough, and TO recommend Hon. 10y
all c. Kellogg Of this town as his successor
Under ordinary circumstances, and in ordina-
ry tmos,-(in other words, we're there no
peculiar reasons existing why the State should
return Mr.. Foot to the Senate, the sugges-
ton Of the name Of Judge Kellogg in con-
nection with that honorable and dignifod
position would give us the greatest sausfac-
ton, and command our heartiest support.
He is man every way ft TO wear the robes
and to bear the dignities Of the Senatorial
position. Judge Kellogg is in the vigor Of
mature manhood lis endowed with rare in
tellectual qualities, and possesses judgment
that scarcely ever fails, in any emergency, TO
conduct to correct conclusions. With man
ners simple and artless, and habits as pure
as those Of childhood itself, integrity
that is unblemished even by the supicion Of
a stain, and possessing comprehensive views,
(the result of political study and wide inter-
course with public men, which eminently
beft the solid statesman, he would reflect
credit upon Vermont in the United States
Senate or in any other position to which he
might be elevated.
But we have the best Of authority for say
ing that Judge Kellogg has heard his name
mentioned in connection with the Senatorship
with much regret He would be exceedingly
panied to believe that any one could think he
is engaged in any intrigue for the office, or
that he has any personal desire for it. He
does not desire to be considered a candidate.
We have no authority for announcing in
whose favor his preference runs, for in his po-
sition it would not be expected that he would
be otherwise than reticent. If we were al
lowed to express an opinion, we should say
that Judge Kellogg in common with the great
mass of the people of the State, expects and
desires the re election of Senator Foot. But
in stating this we speak wholly from conjec-
ture. In regard to the use of his name in
connection with the office of Senator, we do
feel authorized to say that it has been done
without his knowledge. He belongs to that
worthy class of eminent men who do not
seek office, and who accept it when bestowed
with an honest and sincere distrust, but with
an equally honest and sincere purpose to per-
form with fidelity the duties which it imposes.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-05-09

Al the timo of the arrAal OF Gen. Twiggs
at New Orleans, after his treason TO the U.
5, government, portion Of the city was IL
lumated. northern gentleman congratu-
lated merchant of that city upon the bril-
liancy OF his display upon that occasion. at
is very WE'LL" remarked the merchant, but
bark, in your ear,--this is nothing to the il
Illumination which we will make il these di-
vidsd states shall once more be reunited.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-05-09

Gen. Prentiss surrendered himself person
ally to private Simons, of Capt. Bethe's COM
pany, Of the 22l Tennessee regiment at the
battle Of Shiloh, who conducted him To Col.
Framan. The Colonel, receiving his sword,
returned it and introduced him to his regi
ment When the regiment discovered the
quality of their capture they vocferously
cheered him. Gen. Prentiss graciously ac-
knowledged the compliment by dofing his
hat, and in the politest manner possible said;
Boys. you have a right to shout, for you
have fought like tigers"
On Wednesday succeeding the battle OF
Pittsburg, Gen. Prestss and 1886 Union
prisoners passed through Memphis. The
men we're in good spirits, and kindly treated
by the inhabitants, particularly the Irish and
German women. Citizens contended them
selves with waving handkerchieis and looking
the interest they dare not openly express.
Prentiss made Union speech to his men,
and the citizens oheered him. Provost mash
al L. d. McKissock bade him remain silent.
Prentiss told him he had four to one more
friends in Memphis than he (McKissock,) and
said to the citizens, "Keep quiet O. few weeks,
and yon will have an opportunity to cheer
the old flag TO your hearts content Our
soldiers sang the Star Spangled Banner, Red
White and Blue, Happy Land OF Canaan, and
Old John Brown, as they were starting ON the
cars for Tuscaloosa, Ala, whero they are at
present confined.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-05-09

SHARP SHooTING.-The Burlington Times
publishes the following incident from pri-
vate letter received by a gentleman in Bur
Company, Berdan Shardshooters. We have
not noticed it before in print. The letter is
dated Camp Winfield Scott April 20.
"Whe Of our Sharpshooters picket the 9TH
day he heard the rebels talking about stealing Of
big guns and he came In aud told Gen Porter about
it, The Gen Immediately ordered out two brig
AIDES TO watch the gun but TO keep back ia the thcke
and also ordered the picket TO fall back without hrng
Well about midnight twelve Of the long ears over
drove in the pckcts looked the proyery aud then
returned 20 their lines
Two regiments then sailed forth the big gun.
They were all ranged around it when sprang
forth from their ounoealment and fred into the rebel reg
mens Their loss was 200 killed and many more badly
wounded"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-05-09

The Washington correspondent Of the
Philadelphia Ledger makes further state
ment of the breaking up of the plan of the
campaign in Virginia, which is important if
true, and shifts the responsibility Of the es-
cape of the rebels from Manassas (if that
was misfortune) from Gen. McClellan's
shoulders. He says:
"The pushing Of Banks across the Potomac done,
it is alleged in the face Of decided opposition the
part Of Gen. Mcclellan II may be safely mention
ed that it part Of MeClean's plan 10 move on to
Richmond while the enemy still Manassas, and TO
cut them off and capture them. When he found that
Banks TO be made independent Of him, aud sent
the Potomac he protested against IL, pointing out
that such measure would result in the immediate
uaton Of Manassas, and that the plan Of the campaign
would thus be altogether broken up, That event has
Justified the prediction"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-05-09

Four deserters from Fort Pillow arrived at
the Aotila Sunday morning, and reported
twenty-five more in the swamps opposite. A
tug was sent for them. They say tho confed-
crate army at the fort ia greatly demoralized,
whole companies refusing to do ordinary mil
itary duty. Large numbers of soldiers are in
irons their term Of enlistment had expired,
and their officers wished to compel them to
serve two years longer.
10 The commissioners appointed under
the recent emancipation act for the District OF
Columbia, held their first session Tuesday
Several petitions were filed, and during the
morning thirty or forty persons waited on the
board for Information regarding the mode of
procedure
The National Igteliigencer says that tho
speech delivered by Mr. Collamor on the sub
jeet Of condscation in its relations to tho
Constitution aud the success of the war, Is
admitted on all hands to have been MASTER
ly exposition of the grave questions involved
in the legislation proposed under this head
Gen. George b. Crttonden, son Of Hon.
John j. Crittenden, and brother of the Union
Gen Thomas l.. Crittenden---has resigned his
commission in the rebel army on account Of
bad trctment. and. it ia stated. will ssttle in
Texas.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-05-09

fast newspaper. His grey mare, on the
10Th ult,. trotted half mile on the Fashion
course, in l minute and II seconds, with a
wagon and driver weighing $40 pounds.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-05-09

"a The Ship Island correspondent of the
Lamoile Ne,osdealer writes as follows respect
in the death and burial OF George N. Wiley,
who worked in this Office for several months
previous to his departure for the war:
"On Thursday morning, the hneenth day from New
York performed the mounl rites OF burial at
Mr. George \. Wiley, (he who formerly worked in
your oihoel member Of the Mortified Company, hav-
ing died suddenly the night before. His body, with
heavy weights placed the feet, sewed up in his
blanket and placed upon board end NJ which
placed the side Of the vessel projecting over the 9TH
end being supported by two Of the sailors, while the
Rev. Mr.. Townsend Of Co. Z, offered an appropriate
prayer. The end of the board then gently raised,
and the body slid off, and Immediately sank beneath the
swelling waves there 10 remain till the day when 'The
sea shall deliver up the dead that therein "
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-05-09

GEN. SroNE,--The President sent mos
sage to the Senate on Tuesday, which was
not read in open session, saying that be caus-
ed the arrest of Gen. Stone on sufficient
grounds, and was alone responsible for it,
The reason stated for the absence Of a trial,
is that the witnesses and officers who would
take part in the trial are now in front Of the
enemy Gen. Stone will have a trial just as
soon as it is compatible with the public inter-
ests. a
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1862-07-11
Notice.

THE UNDERSIGNED INTENDING TO MAKE
Il change in his business on the first of January
next will dispose of his stock Of goods at exceedingly
low prices until that time for cash, or to punctual
customers. My object is to turn as many goods as
possible into cash, giving the purchaser LIBERAL
bargain for his money Il. w. BONNEY
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Notice.

THIs Is TO CAUTION ALL PERSONS FROM
J. trading for Note given to Mr.. N. z. Black for
about two hundred and seventy dollara dated the
early part Of the present year, and signed by .uth-
erland Lemond and James Dunlap"-the said note
having been lost and since settled, by new paper
1t given for the hire Of Phil and Charles for the
year 1861. EW BONNEY.
December 20
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T>O BUY, FROM 5000 TO 10000 LBS. DRIED
Il and green HIDES, for which we will pay for
green Hides from to 10 cents per h., and for dried
June l3 MARONY, BOSWELL BRO
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Final Notice.

TNHOSE WHO ARE INDEBTED TO JOSEPH NJ
Il GAYLE, and JOS. M. GAYLE 6 CO., are again
notified that the notes and accounts of the said firms
are in the hands of W. L. DEPAss, attorney at law,
for collection and unless settled by Return Day. they
will be positively put in suit
November 15
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Notice.
WE WILL SELL GOODS DURING 1862 FOR
w cash only. No books or memorandums will be
will be kept No goods will be allowed to leave the
store until fully settled for. No orders will be filled
unless accompanied By the cash. This notice is in
tended for one and all and we very much hope that
no one will ask to depart from this rule as we are
determined to adhere to without respect of persons
Dec 20 3m MARONEY, BOSWELL BRO