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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-03-28
r 5. ARMY AND NAVY SUPPLY

- AGENCY AND CAMP EAPhENS
10 Merchants Manufacturer Hrti~oys and 10 those
irNhiHg 10 torWdra goods PactgQas 20 me Camus
Of The bmoH Hiuary stations and Nara Posts Of tie
Coast and GUJ,
Having secured especial privileges for visiting the De-
partmens both Of the army and navy for the purposes
NJ introducing and selling the Departments, Military
s@rekeepersi Commlssares, QuateTmasters, suffers,
Omcers and Soldiers, Navy Agents and Paymastcrs OF
the Navy, all articles required for the use. convenience
comfort aud necessity both Of The army and navy we
have organized the above entitled Agency Camp and
Navy Express with its Headquarters or General Office
located in the City Of Washington.
Under this organization, entirely complete and extend
ing through all the Departments both Of the army and
Navy we offer TO Merchants, Manufacturers and Invent
tors unequaled facilities IN saving Of time readiness Of
sale and the many expenses unavoidable through the
usual channels Of sale to the Departments Military Sta
tons and Naval Posts
Those wishing 20 avail thoms Ives Of the advantages
Of this thorough, organized system Of agency can do
by forwarding samples uf their goods address by
Express, and prices, explanations, &c by letter.
foods and ackages for the Camps aud Naval Posts
sent TO onr care viii be prompt delivered Letters Of
inquiry Wlll meet With prompt attention.
All Goods Wares and Merchandise, Of whatever
tuTe ordered by this Agency will be paid for deye
~.
uTGood agents, well referred ruth small means, can
ind profitable employment in this organization. few
wanted.
orrloe No 2lI PENN. AVENUE opposite Will
lard's lloteD WASHINGTON.
REFERENCEs;
Geo. Law, York, Senator Wilson. Boston,
Moses GIineu " Adams Express Co
Shefln Brothers, =" Phila
Ad ms Express Riggs & Co (Bankcrs) Wash
Erastus Corning, Albany iugtou
40 Alexander Cummings, Philadelphia
~ North Chase,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-03-28

News From CULLPEPPER "A correspon-
dent of New York paper in Virginia says
that contrabands, like the magnetic needle,
"incline 10 the pole, and make fast time to-
wards the regions explored by Sir John
Franklin. He lately accosted one whose
very intense blackuess commended him as a
genuine, unaduterated scion of Africa :
"Where do you hail from" "Culpepper
Court House. sab" "Wbat news do you
bring :" Nothing, massa, 'cept dars a man
lost a mighty good niger dar this mornin'
and | guess he dun loose some more fore
night"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-03-28

No MORE LETTERS FRoN THE ARMY -
The writing of letters by soldier in the Army
OF the Potomac, now on the road TO Rich
mond, is prohibited by an order from the
headquarters Letters written just before
the march was commenced we're detained
three days or more at Washington before they
were dispatched Northward. How long this
rule will be nforced it is impossible to say
Those who have friends in the army and re-
ceve no letters will understand the reason
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-03-28

REBEL DELusIoNs.--A correspondent of
the New York Post, who is with Gen. Banks's
column, writes from Berryville, Va, as fol-
lows
" An intelligent clergyman with whom ] conyersCd as
sures that great many Of the inhabitants still
Union AZ heart but that they do not dare 20 show it,
Their property would certainly be cuudscaed If they did,
and we defeated and themselves driven into exile
or hung Beside, the stories Of the poverty and the
weakness Of the North universally believed that
they think it quite impossible should remain here
long protect them II they ont n their colors
Ignorance and 0cduy must have been painfully prcva-
lent to give such impression Of the North uuyer-
sally exists That manufactures are all STOPPED,
mobs riot in the streets and the greatest desttuon
prevails all through The North every one believes
One Of the wealthes ladies' in Chnrlestown regular
T. V,asked me very Indignantly oad Of contra
bands went by 70 Harpcr's Ferry if didu't think we
ought TO be ashamed NJ ourselves taking away those
poor people from their happy homes and selling them 10
Cuba expressed my Ignorance Of such disposition
Of them when she assured me that il and inform
cd that the government meant pay the Of
the in that way. This lie has been indusously
circulated that most Of the blacks, and many NJ the
whites, fully believe IT, aud denial Of 1t satisfies them.
so it is in regard to the reports Of the character NJ
troops Wherever 90 we find the Inhabitants expect
ing but pilaginB pluuderng, rivshng Are aud sword
These stories universally believed and la the
whole history Of the the federal troops have
mied altogether outragcs which would balance the
ment Of Mr. STROLLER at Martinshurg the rebel treat
meut Of Union men az Harpers Ferry"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-03-28

The Philadelphia publisher Of DR.. Kane's
works has offered Parson Brownow $4,000
for the copyright Of his proposed book, giving
IN account of his fuHcIings.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-03-28

NOVEL PAYMENT or A BET. &C., A letter
from an officer of a Massachusetts, regiment.
now in Virginia, relates the following facts
concerning the payment of a wager under
singular circumstances. When the national
forces were compelled to leave Ceutreville.
last summer, Mr.. S., the representative of
the New York World, made a wager of good
dinner with DR.. g. Of Centreville that the
Union troops would return to that place in
less than year When our forces reached
that town, last week. Mr. S. was am 7ng them,
and called at the house of his friend, the Doc
tor, where he found a note addressed to him,
stating that be would find the dinner prepar-
ed, with four servants to wait upon him
Sure enough, the table was spread with roast
turkey, sweet potatoes, and the luxuries Of
the season. and four negroes guarding it to
prevent any person psrtaking but the person
intended. The black LEFT to guard the feast
said, "Massa gone into the country but gave
special order that no enc else should cat but
you who had won the bet Of him. Trans
cript.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-03-28

n EFT THE VERY BEST.
PRICES AS LOW As THE LOWEST-WORK-
MANhHIp LNEQUALLED.

:
GAGE, PORTER & CO.'S SAWS, manufactured AZ
Fshcrsye y. H., after many years in all parts "
the country admitted 10 be the BEST in the market
Having made many Improvement in their works, they
continue 10 manufacture the BEST or CAST STEEL
SAWS OF an kinds. Also, CAST STEEL WHIFFLE-
TREE SPRINGS, warranted superior to anything in
use
Saws repaired iu the best manner. Orders repaired IN
the best manner. Orders by mail express promptly
answered.
c. GAoK GBo poRrFR,
J. c. GAaR, I. X. GAGB, n. NJ. RoLFB.
Fshersyille, NJ irch I, 1862
The above Saws constantly on hand, aud for sale at
manufacturers prices, by n. Z. BROOKS.
Montpelier VI March /, 1864 2SEO
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-03-28

Before six o'clock on Saturday morning the fight com
mcuced hy salute from our batteries on the extreme
battalion Of cavalry had been sent TO the support o Col
Carr, while Gen. Sge was moving up 10 fresh position
on the ridge near Lcetown The enemy was unprenarrd
for sudden and vigorous an assault and hd after a
short and suircss resistance. Gd Price, IL appcrrs,
mmauded, and was unable to Diako his troops stand
the FIRE Of the vaiorOus Sgol Thfg ran leaving four
pieces NJ artillery behind hen and fifth an erwards
taken in the pursuit The enemy therefore being
turned by the eft flank, Gen. Sigc pushing boldly after
him An hour moro spent u coniesiiug the pos
session ofa snot on MIR. Cooks farm, when thc enemy
zen back 10 the hollow. pause ensued, when the right
under Gen Davis. moved along, and ffcr sharp fight
Of half hour, In which the rebel Con. Mcintosh was
killed. tho heat retreat Cross Timber Hollow
The whole line then ordered forward. The rebels
attempted to make stand on the next hill but our
tillcry played upon them with disastrous effect.
The enemy the road near he tavern refused be
moved. Gen Ashoh with large column Of cayalry,
was sent round 10 ouhauk them when another despe-
ate conflict ensueo between nnr cavalry and the Texas
aud Louisiana troops The Indians also took part in H.
but beyond their shtieks and wells their influence
felt Gen Asbnih received wound In tho arm while
chains, spkes pieces of bar iron. and solid shot twas
evident ihathis canister and shells exhausted. And
batteries on the right ordered Co the front
Taking position within five hundred wards, they pour
ed In incessant shower Of grape canister and she'll for
twenty minutes general hayonct charge WINS then
dered and our whole line rushed down the valley and as
ccnded me opposite hill A cheer went up from our men
they delivered volley after volcy INTO the enemy's
ranks The rebels cheercd also, and il evident they
wcre twice our number, from the noise they made.
TuE RNEMY's RIGHr cESTHE nRoKHN--rHP PANIC
Gen sigrl carrying everything before him on the
ey'reme lef. II evident that the nP running
and our men, catching the inspiration n the moment
rushed on IN nuysuit and before o'clock the rout
complete To the westward Of Pea Ridge there was a
wide strip Of timber which had been blown down by ire
meHdnns hurricane the previous summer Across this
a"nh ~ uprooed trees, which werr larger and donser In
nc low lards tho enemys cavalry and ery attempt
81 10 ttrat, and merotssy pfhcd with shfil
lhc p'nc was overwhelming aud their defeat decided
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-24

psy The Rebel aucounts of the escape OF
the iron clad boat Arkansas from Yazoo River
are, of course jubapt. The vessel is doubt
less formidable foe-f, 200 tons measurement
and powerfully built and armed. Van Dorm
reports that she ran through a dozen OF the
Union vessels, that two of them struck their
coors, and one mortar boat disabled and
burned The Arkansas lost ten killed and
fifteen woun led, but except that her sraoke-
stuck was riidled the boat was not much irf-
inred He adds that all the Union vessels
save one sloop-of war moved off 10 escspe tie
dreaded ram We have received, via Cairo,
the Union account 1t seems that, hearing
o. the intention to run ont the Arkansas, the
gunboats Carondelet and Tyler aud ram LAT
caster went up to find her. They came sud-
denly upon her at bend, and a sharp fight
ensued Tae channel being tao narrow for
maneuverng our boats dropped down stream.
the Arkansas following. At the bar, where
the Yszoo enters the Mississippi the Caron-
d;et closed in and attempted to board but The
Rebels kept the men off wlhhot steam Both
vessels grounded tho Rebel soon got of, but
the Carondelet was fast fer an hour The Ar.
kansas FASTENED down the river, Keeping up
fight with the Tyler Strangely enough, the
gunboats Of the aeet did not have steam mp,
and the vessels were scattered 80 that firing
was impossible without risk of hitting Our own
boats. Such as could do so fred upon her.
shot from Com. Farragut's boat went into
her larboard bow Our feet was very little
injured One man was killed on The Benton;
seven killed and nine wounded on the Tyler
three killed aud three wounded on the Lancas-
ter-total, Il killed, Is wounded.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-24

A New GENERAL-IN CHIEF The New
York Tribune says it is now positively known
that the President, under the advice of Gen.
Scott and with the acquiescence of Gen. Nc
Clellan, has called Major, General Haleck to
Washington to act as Generalin- Chief of the
armies of the United States. He will have
control of interpretations in the field, thus re-
lieving Secretary Stanton of some of bis official
burden, the civil business of the War Depart
ment having come to be extensive and ardu.
ous for any one man. This change in the mil
itary command of the army explains more
clearly the flying visits of the President to
Gems. Scott and Mcclellan.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-24
Important from Gen. Pope's Army.
Occupation Of GordonsviIIe by
the Union Troops.
WRsHIsoros. July l8, lss,


We feel at liberty to state that yesterday.
portion of the army of General Pope entered
the important town of Gordonsville, Va, on.
opposed, and dolly destroyed all the Railwa,
paraphernalia at that point, the junction Of
the Orange and Alexandra aud Virginia Cen
tral Railroads.
Three fourths of the troops munitions and
supplies of every description. for the rebel
army at Richmond OF necessity passed through
GordonsviIle by rail.
The blow is, therefore, a most important
one more especially as it is the FIRST of u series
which we trust will do more to cripple the
efficiency of their (rebeD Richmond army thsa
aught that has yet occurred.
A letter from Warrent1n says that our
troops are all 10 fine spirits at the prospect OF
active operations. Mention is also made OF
An important position already occupied, The
psople of Warrenton are represented as cour
teous to our troops, aad the ladies, though
rank secessionists, treat them with dgni6ed
politeness.
The Warrentou White Sulphur Springs.
recently infested by rebel scouts, were passed
yesterday by detachment of our cavalry
without opposition.
Reports exist in camp, in rebel authority,
that Stonewall Jackson is at Stanton, pre-
pairing for another visit down the valley. He
will not have an undisputed march.
The command of General Hatch is reported
to have penetrated as far as Rapidan station.
on the Virginia Central Railroad, seventy four
miles from Washington.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-24

E9- On Sunday the Louisiana, brought to
Baltimore about 400 discharged Union prison.
FRS from Richmond. Stories differ as to their
treatment; tome say that all were used as we'll
rs the res onrces of the Rebels warranted /;
others complained of being starved; they had
paid 25 cents apiece for potatoes and tomatoes
and could not obtain supply; they had paid
25 cents. silver, for single canteen of water
-one officer had bought $40 worth at that
price for distribution among those suffering
A captain of the regular cavalry lay six days
on the battlefield, his wounds undresSed, aud
then paid farmer $l00 to take him to Rict-
nond. Our letters say that the temper of our
army is all fight, every man biting ready to
march upoa Richmond. Appended to these
| tiers is a list of deaths of Union soldiers at
Richmond, and of sick and wounded taken
from Gaiues's Mills
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-24
Pennsylvania in the Battle before Rich
mond,

Occasional" the Washington correspon
dent of the Philadelphia Press, pays the fol
lowing tribute 60 Pennsylvanias gallant
sous. who stood day after day, for nearly a
week, agains, the embattled hosts OF the enemy
and saved the army from annihilston =
Our sons and brothers had sh, wn their blood
in South Carolina, Tennessee. aud Louisiana
but it was left for the FIVE DAYS ON THE Pen
INsULA 20 try aud prove their metal That
field, at ones the bloodiest and most glorious
of the war, called out their greatest qualities
Who shall tell the whole tale of the PENNsYL
vANIA REsERvE>? Did they not aid to save
the trembling fortunes of the hour Did not
the volunteers in that mighty division fulfil the
expectations Of their leaders aud their friends?
Of nearly ten thousand men, three thousand
are killed, wounded, or captured
When can their glory fade'
O, the wild charge they made
All the world Wondered
In truth, the battles Of the Peninsula were
battles in which Pennsylvania reaped fine
crop of fame The autumn, so compensatiug
to the husbandmen elsewhere, saw the ripen.
ing grain of Virginia ngethered and uuhous
ed bu. dear old Pennsylvania gathered a
harvest of glory from these broad acres
Black died at The head of bis regiment Our
beloved Biddlc, that gallant aid of Mccall
who saw the Reserves in their glory eight
moths ago, in all their pride and strength,
perished in the bitter ami bloody conflict
Mccall bimseIf, gentleman and soldier, is a
prisoner OF the rebel IOeman. John +. Rey,
noids, OF Lancaster, young general, is lost
possibly to friends and the country. His ap-
pearance in the great fight of Monday last in.
spired bis men with new courage as he rode
along his lines inspiring his soldiers The
erect and handsome Gosline is gone to bis
long home. General Meade is stretched On
after a career of renowu-the severe diSeiplin-
aran, the practsed warrior, and the soldiers
friend. 1t was a Pennsylvania Hein,zelman.
OF Lancaster, who famed like an aveuging
angel before the infuriated columns of til
rebels. 1t was PENNSYLVANIA. Franklin, of
York, who won such bloody Iaurels in the on
fIct of Tuesday. 1t was Pennsylvania,
George B. Mcclellan, who ruled over and
directed this series Of conflicts with Treason.
All our regiments behaved nobly Colonels
Ii. G. SickIes, Joshua T. Oven, T. G. More,
head. j F. Ballier, w F Small, Neill, Wis.
tar, Williams. and the rest. performed prodi
gIes of valor, and deserve, rs they will receive,
the thanks of their grateful cuntrymen
Great old State ! She is not only honored
in the work of her own regiments in this illus
trous campaign, but in the courage of her
sous whom she has contributed to the regiments
OF other States.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-24
War Meeting In Troy.

In pursuance of previous call, the citizens
Of Western Bradford assembled in the village
of Troy, on Tuesday afternoon last, 18th inst,
for the purpose of devising means for raising
more volunteers to aid in putting down the
rebellion. At 2 o'clock. P NJ, the large pro-
cessiop, headed by the Springfield String
Band, and the Canton Brass Band, repaired
to Longs Hall, where the meeting was called
to order by f. SMITH, Esq, 10 few we'll timed
and patriotic remarks, at the conclusion OF
which he nominated Hon. o. MERcuR, as
President of the meeting; A. G. LUMBARD, OF
the Troy Times, and s. W. ALvoRD, OF the
Bradford Argus were chosen Secretaries
After an eloquent and appropriate prayer by
Rev. T. SHEARDowN, Judge MERcR was called
upon and addressed the audience in bis usual
earnest and argumentative style. Although
his speech was entirely impromptu, it was
brilliant effort, and was highly appreciated by
the large and intelligent audience.
F. SMITH, Esq, offered the following resolu
tion, which was responded to by G. L. WARD
ESQ, 10 neat and patriotic speech
Resoved That we hold it to be the duty Of all loya
men to stand by the Union in this hour of its trial.
unite their hearts and hands in earnest patriotic efforts
for maintenance against those who are in arms against
it to sustain with determined resolution, our patriotic
President and his Administration in their energetic
efforts for the prosecution of the war and the
ton of the Union against enemies at home and abroad
to punish traitors and taeson with fitting severity ano
to crush the present wicked causeess rebellion SO thai
no flag of dsunion shall again be raised over any
portion of the Republic That to this end we invite the
cooperation of all who love their country in the
endeavor to reenknde throughout all the States snch
patriotic fire will utterly consume all who strike al
the Union of Fathers and all who sympathize wifi
their treason or paliate their guilt
F. SMITH, Esq, being called for, addressed
the meeting in an earnest, impressive manner
urging determined effort on the part of onr
people in suppressing the rebellion. At the
conclusion of his remarks Mr. S. offered re-
solution, that O committee of seven be appoint
ed to solicit volunteers in the western part ol
the county. The Chair appointed the follow
ing persons said committee, Hon. V. NJ. LONG
F. SMITH, COL Trad WILSON, CHARLES Fl
CHASE, STEPHEN HARNESS. DR.. r. q. ROCK
WELL, Hon. J. F. LONG.
Pending the appointment of the above com
mittee, Mr.. HERDA, of Elmira, n. Y, being
present was called for and came forward and
spoke for few moments in mastery and
eloquent manner.
Mr.. G. L. WARD, then offered resolution
that he (Mr. W. be permitted to contribute
one hundred dollars to be distributed among
the first 20 volunteers who should be accept
cd from this county, under the new call, and
that every body else be permitted to do the
same thing
The resolution was adopted with great en-
thusiasm. In response to the resolution, the
| following donations were made
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-24
On motion Of Mr. Mcclure the Convention
nroceeded TO make the nom miDations.

proceeded to make the nominations.
NOMINATION FOR AUDITOR GENERAL.
.O1 motion of M. Woods of Mifflin. Hon
Thos. L. Cochran was unanimously nominated
as the candidate for udtor General
NOMINATION FOR SURVEYOR GENERAL.
The Convention then proceeded to select a
candidate for Surveyor General, when the fol
lowing gentlemen were placed in nomIna'
tion
WIN. S. Ross, Of Luzerne county.
P Shannon. of Allegheny county.
Jonathan e. Meredith of Allegheny county
Pending the bultottihg, the names of Messrs
Shannon and Meredith were wi hdrawn, when
on motion, the nomination OF Mr. Ross was
made unanimous.
Mr.. Amey moved that the delegates pro.
ceed TO neme one gentleman from each Sena.
torial District to constitute the State Central
Committee.
Mr.. Mcclure offered the following as q sub.
sthute
Resotr,d, That State Central Committee
be appointed by the President of this Conven.
ton to consist of one member from each Sena.
torial District, with the additional members
of Harrisburg, Lancaster aud Pittsburg, and
four additional members in the City of Phila.
delphia.
After considerable debate,
The amendment of Mr. Mcclure was disa-
greed to and,
The question recurring on the original mo.
ton, it was agreed to- after being modified SO
as to authorize the President of the Conven.
ton to appoint the chairman of the committee
A motion was made and agreed TO, that each
member Of the convention be taxed the sum
of fifty cents to defray the necessary expenses
Mr.. DAVIS offered the following, which
was unanimously agreed to:
Resotued, That the thanks of this ConVen.
ton are due to the Hon. John G. Kuox, for
The able and impartial manner in which he
has presided ov=r this Convention.
Ia pursuance of the resolution, the mem
bers of the Convention then proceeded TO
name gentlemen from their respective Senu
toral districts to form the State Central Com
mttee, but as a humber were not prepared
to submit such names it was directed that
they should be handed to the President after
the adj ,urument of the Convention.
The publication of the list, therefore, is
withheld until it is complete.
On motion, the Convention then adjourned
sine die.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-24

sG- A Union man, escaped recently from
Richmond, says the Rebels had about 900,
900 men there before the late battles
Beauregard was there, sick. Our Gems Nc
Call and Reynolds were neither wounded, but
were in prison. Fort Darling was being
strengthened by iron-plating the batteries q
whole division IS there to protect it from as.
sault. Jackson's forces had gone North, it
was thought to make another raid in the
Shenandoah Valley. All the guns captured
from Mcclellan, % in number, and mostly
light pieces, had been broken up to recast-
Not single siege gun was taken.