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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-08-29

EIGHTH VERMONT REGIMEET,-No regi-
ment in the service of the United States is
on duty so far from home as this. Coming
from the Northern extreme of the Union, It
now biyouacs in Algiers, on the opposite side
of the river from New Orleans, its outposts
extending thirty-two miles TeSaswards, from
that point. Their miscellaneous duties have
kept them continually on the alert, and like
all the troops in this division, they have found
plenty to do in the work of reducing rebel,
lion and bringing traitors to justice ana
with this entire command may well rejoice
that their labor has not been in vaiu.-"' u
JJfIIt
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-08-29


REBEL STRENGTH IN VIRGISIA.-There
are many reports concerning the rebel strength
in Virginia but they conflict with each other
in such manner as to make truthful estimate
exceedingly difficult. We give the folio wing
extract from Fortress Monroe letter, touch
ing this subject, for what il is worth
From of the officers have obtained a statement
the number Of renuroements sent into Virginia since
pirtuuity Of obtaining the nformauon and | think il
may be regarded oorreoti ilugots division, 5000
Masruder's, 250o0i LongsIee,s p OoOi Jacksons 5,
1877 900 men-all conscrpts At Chattanooga there are
collected Of old soldiers and oonschpts $1,000 for the
purpose Of making move into Tennessee and TO operate
against buell. And force OF about $4,000 men has been
accumulated at some point near al band To operate in
Missouri General Price will lead this force, and will
RELY upon gueGrilla aid 10 swell il 10 larger size Beau
regard and MAgruder are ia comma and Chattanooga
aud will probably advance towards Memphis and Nash
vile, with Interior design against Kentucky in two
grand columns. This grand advance is likely TO take
place by the first Of September before Price waits the
gathering Of the crops before he begins his move.
Troops are daily leaving Rchmond for Gordonsville
to reinforce Jackson, and that General has nearly
hundred thousand men, II not more, to advance a
ganst Pope and essay 70 overwhelm him by force Of
numbers The rebels intend TO march against Washing
ton and hope possess that city bere the under
the late call in the 6ed and they expect To dictate
their terms from the capital itself The troops IN and a.
bout Petorsburgh 40 900 in number being transfer
red TO Jaokson's command as rapidly as possible and
his force will be greatly augmented by the latter part Of
\
Il found that he had at least 10000 men this
very moment
Out returned prisoners unanimous IN the deolAr-
alton that the rebels have three hundred thousand
troops in the Richmond armies. Their means Of form
ing estimate, however, were comparisons OF different
staements made by soldiers aud citizens, occasional
revelations from persons whom they believed to be at
heart Union men, aud the results OF their own obSerVa
tons in heing transported from prison TO another
They think that their Of information were so va
rious that systematic deception could pot be kept up
though they admit that the rebels would have strong
/ motives for attempting H.
They all unite too in the demand for more men Many
thousand are not enough. All declare that the rebels
rgidy enforcing their oonscrpt law, and that they are
bringing into the field much better class OF men than
hey had six months ago They declare that Southern
Unonism is well nghtA myth, and dwell particularly on
the way they their political prisoners from among
their Oldest and best citizens, as worse than any OF
the atrooes Bfownlow has described as praetieed IN
East Tennessee ln prison, whore oey had l4i OF
these political prisoners they we're dying a, the rate OF
fiur di, fam dsfases brought on solely by their mis-
! cradle ueAuncit.'
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-08-29

tzY1 We have seen it stated in several quar-
ters, recently that it is not the intention of
the Government to put the last three hundred
thousand troops in the field Immediately, but
to keep them as a reserve corps in the differ
ent States. The various rendezvous will be
camps of instruction, in which the men will
have fine time for the remainder of the sum
mer, receiving the same pay and bounty as
those in the field.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-08-29

How TO ESCAPE A DRAFT--The Phila-
delphia Press tells how a shrewd operator
made an "honest penny" by his inialliblo
contrivanee for avoiding the draft
One day last week, an adroit speculator,
on the fears as well as the curiosity of those
liable to military service, advertised in one
Of our city papers that, in consideration OF
the sum of one dollar, sent to him by post at
certain address, he would directly commu-
nicate an in/aHibie method by which each per-
son receiving this valuable information could
avoid the draft. As many as four hundred
letters, each enclosing dollar, reached the
ingenious advertiser within twelee hours. In
every instance, he conscientously performed
his promise, and, without delay or evasion.
communicated hot0 to eyade the draft. The
secret. which is well worth knowing, was
communicated IN tue single word-ENLtsI.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-08-29

To THE REscuE.---The Company re-
oruited in Warren, Waitsfeld, Fayston,
Moretown, Duxbury and Middlesex for
warded their roll Of los men to the Adju-
tan,'s office on Friday Aug 22d and are wait
ing orders to organize.
We may have to reckon ourselves little
behind Montpelier Company, but we think we
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-08-29

WAR MEETING AT ELMoRE

WAX MEETING AT ELMORE.
A very spirited war meeting was held at
the Pond School House in Elmore, on Tues
day, the 10Th instant and was organized by
choosing Ira Bishop, Chairman, and Charles
S. Parker, Secretary. Patriotic speeches
we're made by several gentlemen. Recruits
were promised seven dollars per month and
fifty dollars bounty by the town; after which
Abel Camp, Esq offered private bounty Of
fftJ dollars from his own pocket to the first
man who should enlist. The bid was eager
ly sought for by several gentlemen present.
Joel q. II. Camp was the first man to sign
his name. Other sums were offered and
readily taken and the meeting finally broke
up with fixed determination in every heart
that the rebellion must be put down at what.
ever sacrifice. PARKER.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-08-29


70 The readiness with which the Compa-
ny Of nine months men has been raised in
the towns of Montpelier, Barre and Water
bury is a matter Of congrat1lation from Gov
Holbrook, as will appear from the following
ttlegraphic correspondence, which speaks for
itseli
MoSTrFLha Aug. %.
TO His Ercelency. Coz, HoBrook
Montpelier, Barre aud other towns in this vicinity
have thus early raised by enlistment their quota Of the
nine months men. In Montpelier the volunteers exceed
We claim your congratulations.
II. d. HOPKINS
BRArrLEHoRo Aug. 20.
TO H. ID. Hopkins, Montpelier.
The people Of Montpelier and adjacent towns have my
wArmes thanks for their prompt and patriotic response
10 my proposition for supplying the quota n nine months
troops called Tor thee cheers in my office to-day over
your success and some dozen persons gave them with
right good will FREDK HOLBROOk.
The following compliment to the town Of
Montpelier, for the patriotic manner in which
her quota Of the nine months men were en-
listed appears in the Boston Journal. AS
these men are to compose part Of the first
company to be organized under the last call,
she may feel justly proud
MoNIPELtER. VT. ALL RIoHT.-The loyal and spirit.
ed citizens of Montpelier VT, have only comp eted
their quota Of three years but also the requson
for nine months men, with some to spare At meet
ing Monday evening the Seectmen pledged the town
pay bounty Of hfy dollars 20 each nine months re-
orut which guaranteed BY over one hundred sub
santial citizens u the town Lists opened
and on Tuesday evening the offory Green Noun
tain boys, two more than needed had been placed
thereon. Tho adi lining togns also doing well -
Ncruont viii not be- found wanting in these u,s "rhe
star that never sets shines with undmmsd radiance u
the national galaxy.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-08-29

A few weeks since farmer in Illinois
cradled three acres of wheat, and that night
his wife, not to be outdone by him. oradled
three babies. IL the war continues much
longer, premium will have to be offered for
the latter ereo--especially for boys.
A young volunteer writes homo thanking
his father for giving MIN bow legs, for a can
non ball passed harmlessly between them.
E,erything is ior the best.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-08-29
euatrbman & State Juurual.
BYB.P. WALTON.
MONTPELIER, AUGUST 20. 1862.

10 Mr.. Walton left home for the sea aboard
Thursday to hasten the recovery Of his health.
He requests US to say, since he has been una
BILE to reply to his numerous letters, that all
applications for office in the first Congress
sional District, under the internal tax law,
have been committed to the tender mercies Of
the assessor and collector.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-08-29
John Browns tq,p.ast is strapped upon his back,

"JOhn bfOwna knapeAek Is strapped upon his back,
His soul is marching on"
We were told this morning by friend
just from St. Armands, N. Y, formerly
North Elba, were John Brown lived and was
buried, that of the eighty voters in the town,
seventy have enlisted. Their neighbors and
the women agreed to gather in the crops for
those who are gone, and are doing it. The
women may be seen any day at work in the
felds.-Bariingion Free Press.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-08-29
STATE OF VERMONT.
ADJ. ASD INSPECTOR GENERALS OFFicB,
Woodstock, August 10, 1852. I

lhe captains OF the teVea companies VIII take RAJ
In the order in which they above designated.
by order of His Exceency,
FREDERICK HOLBROOk,
Governor and CODpiander-in- Chief.
PErRR I. WARHnURN,
Agjutant and Inspector General
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-08-29

August, Ibb2
Fee, Two Dollars. Paid.
Will the listers be kind enough to keep
record of certificates of disability They
will make fine list for publication one Of
these days.-Freeman
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-08-29

This is the only interest which has yet
been shown in the welfare of the sick boys,
with one exception, Mrs. Haskins, Of Brat
tleboro, who has been very attentive and con-
tributed very literally to the comfort OF the
sick in the Hospital.
l have seen many beautiful smiling faces
since our Co. came to B,-lor the village is
notorious for handsome girls-but from those
in charge Of the hospital learn that Mrs. II.
is the only one who has ever lent a ray Of
womany comfort to that abode of suffering.
If the people Of Brattleboro were possessed
Of single iota of charity, patriotism or pride,
they would not only have visited the sick to
ascertain whether or no they had necessary
comforts, but would have taken cognizance
Of the fact that the building occupied as a
hospital is a mere co,0shed aud have provided
some more suitable quarters.
Mr.. D. G. Field of Montpelier, formerly
in the employ OF l.. F. Pierce Il Co., has been
appointed Hospital Steward of the llth, and
now has charge of the common hospital Of
both regiments, giving, learn from the Sur
geon, the best of satisfaction in the discharge
of his honorous duties. c. A. c.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-08-29
CERTIFICATE.

A. B, is between IS and as years of age,
He don't want to go to the war. Thinks hs
should be so sick of it that he couldn't stand
it, Is fearful it will disagree with him. Il.
afraid of bowel complaints. think this is so.
c. D., Physician.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-08-29
STATE OF VERMONT.

The Iaptains OF lhe several Uompanies composing
regiment will take rank in the order above named.
BY order Of His Excellency,
FREDERICK HOLBROOK,
Governor and COmmander-in- Chiet.
PBTBR T. WAsHBURs,
AdJufaHf and fnsp c,or General
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-08-29

We learn that there is, in some quarterf
quite rush for physicians certificates
disability. A brief and sufficient certifcai
might be made for these laint-hearted person
something like this
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-08-29

The steamer Champion on her last passage
from Memphis was fired upon by guerrillas
Just below Hickman.
The steamer Swallow in the government
service was burned by the rebels 20 miles
below Memphis.
An intercepted letter dated Aug. s, from
Gen. Hndman to the rebel war department,
states that he has Ia, 900 well-armed infantry,
5000 cavalry and 81 pieces of artillery at
Little hook. He proposes awaiting an attack
from Gen. Curtis. instead OF attacking him
at Halena. He intends annihilsting Curtis
and then pushing vigorously for the Mississ-
i9pi river. He hss received supplies of arms
and ammunition from the east OF the Mississ-
ippl river.
Halena is to be fortified as the base OF op-
eutions. Siege guns have already arrived.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-11-01
LEGAL NOTICE.

To WILLIAM MEEKER and d. v. MEEKER.
UOU and each Of you hereby notified that on
IL the 18th day Of September, 1862 the petition OF
2. and A. MCGEE win be on file In the Office Of the
Clerk Of the District Court Of wapeo county, State
Of Iowa. asking the foreclosure Of mortgage given
by John W. Meeker and Elizabeth Meeker to said s.
and A. MCGEE upon the south east quarter Of the
northeast quarter of section five, tow nship seventy
three, range twelve, In said county dated October
18th, 1859. The said g. and A. MCGEE will In their
said petition also ask Judgment against the estate Of
John w. Meeker, deceased, for two hundred dollars
on his two notes to which said mortgage was
given.
Now unless you appear and make defense to said
petition before noon of the second day Of the
next Term Of said Court to be begun and held at OF
tumwa, In said county the oath day Of November,
1862, default will be tax against you, and judgment
and decree rendered in accordance with prayer Of
petition. WILLIAMS & HAMILTON,
AM .1w n pafi onpr
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-11-01
HOWARD ASSOCIATION,
PHIL AnEY PIIIA

BenerOient Institution established by special En-
do,omenf, torthe RekieJofthe Sick and Distressed,
afflicted acith Vi,mkent and Chronic Diseasess
aud especiaitgtOr the Cure cr DiseasescftAe Ser
udI Organs.
MEDICAL ADVICE given gratis, by the Acting
IvA Surgeon, to all who apply by letter, with de-
scripton of their dition, GAGE occupation hab,
its Of lfe &c.,) and in of extreme pc to
furnish Medicine free of charge.
Valuable Reports Spermatorrhea and OF Der pis-
eases of the Sexual Organs and the New Rene
employed in the Dspensary, sent to the AFFLICTED n
sealed letter free of charge Two orthres
stamps for postage will be acceptable.
Address, DR.. J. sEILLlS HoUGHTOS, Acting surgeop,
Howard Association, No. South Ninthstree ,Phila.
delphia Pa. BY order ofthe Directors.
EZRA d. HEARTwELL, Presidexf.
GEO.FAIRCHILD, Secretary.
April 3. 1S61-tf
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FOR CINCINNATI!
CHICAGO, INDIANAPOLIS,
CINCINNATI SHORT LINE
Rail Road.

Shortest, Quickest, and only Direct Route from Chi
cago to Cincinnati.
trains leavethe Great Central Depot foot
of Lake street, rs follows:
First train 7:45 Am, arrives at Michigan City at
1890 %, (dinner) La Fayette 5:25, {slpper Indf-
anspos Sis, PM, Lawrenceburg 1890, and Cincin-
Aati tl1:45pm,
Second Scoop m, arrive at Michigan City at 800
pm, La Fayette 2:40 am, Indianapolis ago am,
Lawrenceburg 1920 am, Cincinnati at 10:i5 am.
Passengers leave Ottumwa 300 pm, arrive at
at Cincinnati 1870 a. m.
Onyone change of cars between Chicago and Gin
cinnati.
Patent sleeping cars attached to all night trains,
and through from Chicago to Cincinnati without
change.
Throu Oh tick cts can be had at III railroad offices
Ia the West and at the company's Office corner Lake
and Dearborn streets and at the depot foot of Lake
street, Chicago.
Fare as low as via any other route.
H.J.SPALDING, Ag't Chic ago.
WIN. PowELL, Tray. Agent,
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The Pecuniary Resource Of
the Govern nm epnt.


the Government.
The question, What do you think Of Gov
eminent Stock for investment, is SO often
asked, that We may as well publish our ans
wer.
The Government has the power to de-
mand Of the States any amount Of money
necessary to sustain itself. 1t has the power
to tax all individual and corporate property
to any extent necessary to sustain itself.
The Government did, by Act Of August
8, 1891, call on the States for twenty mil
Hons, and the call was honored. The Gov.
eminent did, by the Excise Tax Act of July
/, 1852, levy upon individual and corporate
interests tax, now in process of collection,
the aggregate amount Of which, per annum
will yield two hundred millions while our
imports under the present tariff are yield
ing eighty millions per annum.
These taxes and tariffs can be, enlarged
If necessary for the sustenance of the Gov
eminent; therefore, we say, so long as we
have Government, the Government Stock
is the best security of all. If anarchy over
takes US, the question must be not what is
best, nor what is most worthless, but What
the difference ?-Thompson's New York
Commercial and Bank Note Reporter.
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Keokuk, Fl. D. M. & M. R. R.
Change Of Time.
ONE TRAIN EACH WAY DAILY.

I'm and after wedn esday, Feb 9Th, 1862 and until
u further notice, one daily train will run each way
(Sandays excepted) as follows:
leave Keokuk at 7:SO a m, arriving at Ottumwa 1245
pm, and at Eddyvihe 300 m.
Leave Eddyvifle at 1880 m, and arrive al 0ttumwa
12:45 m, and at Keokuk $50 m.
Passengers taking the Mail Train from Keokuk
at 7:3O a m, make connections with Stages at
Eddyvie, for Oskaoosa, " Desmoines, Council Bluffs
and all points west.
Through tickets, as Low as the lowest, may be had
at the Office for all points in Middle Western and
Southern Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, &c.
TICKET OPFICE-At the Depot, foot Of Johnson
street. GEO. WILLIAMS, JR.
Feb 8, 1862 Superintendent.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-11-01

The Gath Iowa regiment, from Muscatine
the 18th Iowa regiment, from Burlington,
and the 26th from Clinton, have gone to
s.. Louis. The seth regiment, from Des
Moines has been transferred to Davenport
to complete its organization.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-11-01
DIR. HALLS
RAZSAM,
Cures all Diseases
or TRe
L u n G. s
AND
THROAT.
A


Consumption, Declin.
.Asthma, Bronchitis, Vas
ting Of Flesh. .SDfttino
Blood, Nighk lS,Csnts
Wh<,0jDia9 C0uOh. Dim,
Guilty Of Breathin0. GDIGs
Coughs, MSswenx0. Pain
80 ~, "te ','oe, TntnsSsc ana
W. ~ '' ts. 1Se1 y y re lungs,
- 10 C"HVOhLED.
Halls Lung Balsam, in
all cases, gives the best
satisfaction.
Has wrought more cures
/ since ! Is introduction
than any other cough
medicine. IL endorsed by
our leading physicians az
the safest and best rene
dy now before the public.
Is safe to use among chill
dren, and yet powerful In
cases Of chronic pafmoaa.
nv disease. Brings in Ger.
ncates Almost daily OF
'ts wonuer'u' cures In all
paris OF tine country.
There Is no medicine
within ourknowledye that.
has acquired SO great q Id
wide spread popularity
In so short A spac. oftime
as DR.. H,tLf's Balsa,u for
the Lungs. Its balsamic
an d healing properties
are magical. It Is highly
expectorant and tonic
1t contains not a grain of
opium or morphi re the
narcotic and astrinpent
properties of which have
created SO much preiudice
against similar prepara.
lions.
We believe that a xa,,,i.
cine DOssessfn0 real ,nsr,
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SCOVILLsS
S arsa rina
AND
STILLINGIA,
BLOOD d LIrEf
SYRUP,


II Is highly recommen-
ded by physicians to cure
the following diseases,
having their origin In a
disordered state OF the
blood:
Scrgfut0, Iefter or MH
Rhen,n, Scdtd Hedd, Cdn-
Eer, CIcerdfiOns, ana
Entdrgemenf9ftheJ Joints
rnncerous Tn M o. 8,
kiag's Ecu, ErBstp Stds,
~. Anth0ny's FIRE, Whtte
StceSI.n0s, U . sttn ate
ErhkfsOns, Psxnf'kes on
Me race, AOtcheS, Psts-
tutes. RheUmdttsan, Dys-
pepstd, etc.; Syi1htt'tsc
ana Merc1TSdk AFFECTIONS
arc c1ref; (HtOr0sfs or
Wsfructt0ns IN Females,
EencorrheG or Whites,
are reLteped by tie use %
kASs Medicine.
The medical properties
ofSarsaparilla in conjunc.
sion with Stillingia ale
well known by all medical
men to be the best com
pound yet discovered &c
cleanse and purify the
blood, and eradicate all
humors from the system.
We have given the Re-
cipe to most physicians
In the country. that they
may know what they are
using; and will continue
10 send II by Inailto those
deslrous OF knowing the
ingredients entering into
its composition, that they
may prescribe 1t in their
practice.
This preparation stands
~ the head OF the Hist OF
remedies for cuing all dis
eases arising from inpur-
tiles In the blood or dis
eassd matter lurking In
the system.
Thousands VINO nave
used the sfiHingia and
sarsaparilla wiiltesttfy to
Its remarkable effect In
removing all impurities
from their blood, giving
tone and vigor to the
whole human frame, and
restoring q healthy action
To all the functions OF the
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-11-01

A DEMocATIc Trick The Democrats of
Philadelphia circulated handblls previous
to the election, purporting to be an address
from prominent negroes, claiming superior
ity over the Irish and Germans and advo-
eating amalgamation. 1t was dirty trick
and they did not win by it.
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PURCHASERS WANTED!

Purchaserwanted for 800 packages of Stationery
and Jewelry, lin lots of150 each) sale prices
nvoiced less 1Oper cent discount, at the Express.
Office, Ottumwa Iowa. Also Agents wantad to sellt
packets OF Stationery, with without Jewery) u
the market, at prices lower than can be purchased
elsewhere. Address with Stamp enclosed
IL. BAILEY, 1874 Court st., Boston Mass.
July II.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-11-01

One day last week a New York house
sold another firm 500, 900 worth of tea, and
took the buyers notes for the goods. This
is said to be the largest transaction of the
kind on record in New York.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-11-01

At bull fight given in Bayonne in honor
Of Louis Napolean. six bulls and seven hor-
ses were killed, The principal matador,
Fl Tato, received 81 900 for his days work,
which is higher wages than most slaughter
houses pay.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-11-01

The vote Of the Iowa soldiers, as far as re-
turned, foots up as follows: Republican,
1919 Democratic, 1889.