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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-10-28
Congressional Districts.

The subject OF re-d,trlctlng the State in such
manner as to put Washington County into a
District to bich it naturally and geographl-
cally belongs, we are glad to know is, at least,
engaging the attention OF the members OF the
Legislature. There seems to be some oblection
to change, but mainly, we think, arising from
personal considerations affecting those who
think the proposed change would affect the
claims of one man, or another man for an cleo
ton to Congress. All are agreed that the pres
ent division of the State into districts had no
justification at the outset, except the necessity
Of overcoming the Democratic majority IN W ash
ington County, by to largo Wing maJjritles in
Rutland and Aooloon Counties But, while con
Tossing this to be so, thus practically admitting
that Washington County is out OF place where
it now is, the fact that it has suffered this in
justice for the last ten years is urged, practical
ly, as a reason why it should remain with the
Counties on the other side of the mountain:
for the next ten years This is the only az
gument that can be advanced in favor OF the
present geographical division Of the State into
Congressional Districts, division which would
never have occurred to any one lad il not Deeu
for the political necessity Of the dominant party
n the State We submit that this not suif-
cient reason for a continuance Of the wrong.
We have at former time given some positive
reasons why Washington County should be pai
into district where it would be practicable and
convenient for the lreemen to meet the citizens
Of other counties in the district, in convention
THIS becomes necessary Is the people, and not
the politicians, are to have the control IN nou
mating candinaes for Congress. And whll'
there is nov no need Of putting any county il
one district or another on account Of It's p0lit
cal complexion, we trust the Legislature will SEE
the Importance as well as absolute fairness, o.
putting Washington County into the District
to which it would have been assigned clever
years ago, il it had not been for the politicians
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-10-28

PERSONAL The Speaker, Mr.. Smith, We'd
nesday forenoon, called the gentleman from
Morrstown, Mr.. Hendee to the Chair, who pre-
sided through busy Session, with marked
dignity and ability, meeting every question
promptly, and making no mistakes. This is by
no means an easy task, as any "green hand
can ascertain for himself by short trial.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-10-28

Counterfeit Fives on the Bank of Orange
County. W., are In circulation-the bills are
well executed and bear date January l, 1861
refuse all Elves OF that date.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-10-28

GENERAL STATUTEs.-The Legislature are at
work in earnest with the revision of the laws,
and are making very good progress They are
contenting themselves with letting well-enough
alone, and SO are not attempting to do much be-
sides making verbal alterations which will serve
to make the meaning more clear and precise.
This becomes something Of a labor on account
Of many errors and inaccuracies which escaped
the notice Of the Committee on Revision, but
from present appearances a session Of six or sew
en- weeks, at iarthest, will be sufficient to com
pete the work The other legislation OF the
session is well advanced, and the House have
already shut the door against the admission Of
any more bills The present week will forward
business very much,-as much, certainly il well
used, as the whole session thus iar,--and if made
a tcorhiag p.ak viii finish up half the work
shlch there is any need Of doing.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-10-28

RMRoADs.-The railroad interests in the State
are in agitation this session TIE application for
a charter for parallel road tom Castleton to
Rutland has set the elements in motion, and
disturbed somewhat the harmonious and consol.
dated action Legislative of the various roads
in the State. Those desirous Of a charter for a
road from st. Johu'bury to Island Pond, have
taken advantage Of this troubling Of tie waters,
and have put their bill again before the leglsla-
tive ; and we are told that an influential in
tercst which opposed this application last fall
is not now hostile to it. Whether either Of
these applications will succeed il ism now easy
to say, although as an independent proposition
it would seem that the State would be justified
in giving charter for road any where where
capitalists would furnish the money to build
one.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-10-28

The Council of Censors adjourned ,inc die this
Saturday morning.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-10-28

HAVING CHOSEN OUR CAUSE WITHOUT GUILE
AND WITH I1URE MOTIVES, LET US RENEW our
Trust IN GoD AND co FORWARD WITHOUT FEAR
AND WITH MANLY HEARTS.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
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nR LII. sCHENCK,

ma. J, II. sCHENCK.
IL This distinguished Ply
sician, whose briiAnt ard vide spread T.putstIoa
has been acqulred by HE erninently successful
treatment OF Consumstlon, even IN GASES vhlch
have been regarded AID pronounced lncurebie By
No. ili EIGHTH STREET,
few doors AbO re
pennsylvania AVENUE.
WdShIRstoH City,
On WEDN ESDAY, the 18th May.
For consultation and to examine the condition OF
His great ex ,erienoe. derived from long and ex-
tensive Practce, oss stuty and devotion 20 his
profession together with the assistance of the per-
lungs are made, enable MIN TO detect the slightest
symptoms OF disease.
HIS three great medicines, his PuLMONIC
STRIP, SEA WEED TON 10 and MANDRAKE
PILLS have been as widely celebrated a. RENE
dies for diseases OF the Lungs, Liver and Stomach
As bis own reputation IN the msnst emert and cure
of patients suffering under these diseases.
call upon him es aboys. For an examination OF
the lungs with the respiCometor his charge il tbrss
dollsrs; but for ordinary sxtmlnauon aid a1vlce
Without that instrument no ekarget IS made.
DIR Schenok would feel gratefdi TO shoh patients
a. have been benefited by his treatment If they
would call on him during his visits 10 their cities
ana oertIfy, bJ iIten statements, to the benefit
they have reserved. Besides being crest satls-
faction to him, such cettifcs'es tend TO inpert
confidence 10 hundreds of 81 q Jrers from SimilsI
diseases. who need only faith IN DIR. Schenck md
his remedies to Jet be saved.
Persons can be directed TO his rooms by calling
ct his agents 3 b. WAITE, corner 7th street and
Louisiana avenue, where also oAn be found q full
supply of his Medicines. 26-2ts
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IL The REASONABLE reply Of Gov Andrews,
OF Massachusetts, to the call of Government for
more troops, Is with the single exception of the
RspH6IieaH Of this city, which paper styles it
<'noble,'') condemned in the most unqualified
terms by the press Of the country.
The New York Times republican, wishes sTt
could be found compatible with courtesy to the
state of Massachusetts,, and with ths profound
admiration which the whole country must feel
for the heroic courage and loyalty Of her sons to
excuse Gov. Andrew from raising any more VOL
uateers 70 aid In preserving the Union and put.
ting down the rebellion"
The Philadelphia Inqxirsr republican, draws
the comparison between "his miserable exhibi
tion Of political hue kstering side by side with
the generous, whole hearted, ringing responses
of Pennsylvania, New York, Rhode Island, ILL.,
nois, and other States" and also Contrasts hi.
noisy, meaningless, "hifalutin" proclamation of
Sunday night Tin which he calls out the whole
militia OF the State TO meet In Boston Common
On rae seLt day, because GsH. Basks has been az.
fGeked. and to relieve and ayenge hsi, brethren J
with the prompt and business like responses Of
The other States named.
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Further by the Kangaroo.
GREAT BKITAIy


The news Of the capture OF New Orleans, re-
Cetved per Caunda, was the occasion Of much
aurPrlse and disbelief, but coming from Southern
sources, 1t was generally argued there was no
room for doubt. 1t produced no influence on the
cotton market.
The Times gays IL is a hard blow for the South:
great triumph for the North; another proof that
the North can do more harm to the Confedt rates
than the Confederates can To them. The Times
asks how 1t will effect England. II saws the
American Ministers at London and Paris are told
TO assure the Governments that plans are being
matured fer a m;tiga alton OF the blockade and
this promise has been made from time to time in
Paris some weeks past, as we can well under
stand, with what srcceo or desire on the part
of the Federal Government to fulfill It,
IL the Federals possess New Orleans there Is
Of course, an end TO the blockade Of that city
There Is only one thing wanting that cotton
should come down. IL the Southern pIsnter,
be got to relieve the Manufacturers; but IL the
obstinate planters remove or destroy the stocks
or refuse TO brin G them down, IL 10 hard to say
what one has gained by the capture OF New Or
leans The capture IL creditable to the skill of the
North, and is also an 1t IN in the revenge Of thu
Federals. But II the city is now to be bfockaded
on the land side by the Confederates, the Time
thinks the gain will not be much by this mltga
tiOn OF the blockade.
In another article. the Times SAYS IL is vain Il
DENY the importance OF the event, but II thu
toutherners mean what they say In their loud talk
ing, which the Times rather questions, they car
never be conquered.
The Herald declines to believe the fall, bu
admits that II true, II would be signal triumph
for the North.
The Morning Post also doubts It, and thinks, /
confirmed, IL will not seriously affect the fortune
OF either party, although a serious loss to tb,
South. II says the utter hopelessness OF tn,
struggle Is more apparent at each successive stage
The Daily NsteS says there 10 no good reasol
Tor doubling the capture, and regards Ii Of grea
| importance. II highly enlogizes the consummat
skill displayed by the North in this matter.
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The Feeling ut the Nsrth.

The call Of the War Department for additional
troops to meet the existing emergency has met
with an enthusiastic and prompt response Gov.
Morgan has ordered the 5th New York artillery
and 7th regiment, New York State militia, to
leave for Washington, and they are on the way.
The 9Th, nth, 37th, list, and 25th regiments,
New York State militia, to follow without delay.
motion from different portions Of the State. The
old 9th, which was attacked In Baltimore, forms
a part Of the force which would leave Boston
last night. From Philadelphia regiments are
also preparing to move. s
The Philadelphia Press of this morning says
The recent reverse Of the Union soldiers In Viz
gina and the proclamation Of the Governor Of the
State ordering the militia into the field, has
caused an intense excitement thrcug bout the city
Yesterday the city presented an appearance SINH
lar to that which marked II when the frst requf-
sition for IS 600 volunteers was issued by the Pres
ident., The headquarters Of the Reserve Brigade
and Home Guards presented an unusually inter-
/ esting scene. Both places Were filled with OH
GERS, who, in obedience to orders, had drawn up
| carefully prepared statements Of the number OF
| available men under their respective commands;
| and judging from the great Interest manifested
| and the large hosts Of our citizens who will
ling 70 shoulder the musket, we have no doubt
l that Philadelphia alone could furnish the extra
number Of troops necessary for the present emer.
l gency. The whole city has q military aspect
During the day more than the usual number Of
individuals clothed in military costumes NIGH
have been seen pushing their way through the
| crowded streets Numerous proclamations call.
Ing upon the various companies to assemble al
l their armories, were posted around. The local
police telegraph was put In use, and message af<I
/ message Of a warlike character was rapidly SEN
| over the wires. Every enc, although confident
| that there was no cause to fear, acted promptly
l and with will.
The Inqsiysy says:
The Reserves report four regiments, with an az
Il gregate Of two thousand men, ready to march Il
| Washington in thirty-six hours; the Home uard!
1 will have one full regiment Of one thousand men
| IN marching order at the same time, and the CITY
1 Troop and Union Artillery have also rendered
/ their services.
From Harrisburg we are advised that tender
| of troops are made from all quarters, and com
handing officers are pouring into that city In
l large numbers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-05-27

MILITARY ARREsT.-We learn that Mr.. VIM
III. Ofuu, venerable citizen Of Monfgomery
county, Maryland, was arrested at his home on
Friday OF last week, by order Of Gen. w ellsworth
the Military Governor Of this District and lod ged
IN the Old Capitol az 'prisoner Of Statep
IL seems that this gentleman had by due process
81 law recovered a fugitive slave belonging &c
hlm under the laws Of Maryland. On the ground
that thls slave had received "milit.ry protec.
.en,. zen Wsdsworth sent file of soldiers into
montgomery county, about twenty three mile.
rom Warrington, 70 demand the restitution OF
the person returned by the civil authority charged
Win the execution OF the fugitive slave law. As
Of his removal to another par. Of Maryland. th,
owner, Mr.. Ofutt, was arrested in his stead and
brought TO this where, as before said he wa,
impTisoned at the "Old Capitol buildino %
Mr.. Montgomery Blair, the Postmaster Gene,
al, becoming aware Of the facts, and BEING an
priced Of the es.imable character Of Mr. Off1t =,
Also Of Lis approved loyalty, imm. diatsly prc
cured bis release from the custody In which b,
was held -IHfsHigsHesy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-05-27

VIsIT OF THE PRESIDENT TO FRBpERIcKsBURG
President Lincoln, accompanied by Secretary Of
War stanton and Captain Dahlgren, visited
Washing ton conveyed the party to Aqua creek,
from whence they were taken by railroad to Gen
McDowen's headquarters opposite Fredericks.
burg. The occasion was made gala day. Flags
were displayed from the steamboats, and shipping
at Aqua creek. Several regiments were reviewed
oy the President In the afternoon Mr. Lincoln,
accompanied by Gen. Mcdowell, Gen Patrick,
ana BODY guard, rode through the streets OF
rteoeflcksburg. The President was greeted by
.ne uoops and many Of the citizens with great en-
Inuslasm; Many apostles of secession were un-
e1Pecteoly anorded view Of their ssboss,n the
Iepiesennnve OF the loyal people Of the United
states national salute was tired by one of the
batteries In talmouth. The President al party
returned late In the evealng to washi ngton. THE
President seems To manifest the Greatest Interest
in the welfare aud movements Of the arupv and
his presence amongst the troops is certainly yery
inspiriting. W
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THE EXCITEMENT IN BALTIMoRE.-The Bait.
more American Of to-day says that the excitement
yesterday, arising out Of the defeat Of the First
Maryland Regiment, was almost as intense an on
Sunday BY O'Clock, a crowd numbering about
500 persons had collected on the sdewalks and
streets in the vicinity Of North and Baltimore sts
any undue excitement
Mr. WIN. L. Montague was chased into the Sun
ONCE, and was only saved from injury by the DO
lice. John h: Morgan and Jas Hammond were
assaulted aud seaten by some of thu crowd
A detached party from the main crowd left
Baltimore street sboat this tune and proceeded
up Feyette street, where an individual was soon
after chased into the drug store of Mr.. Cookery,
but not before several persons became engaged In
fight John III. Ing, Esq, went to the assist
ance OF one OF the party, and received blow on
the side o: his face.
Mr.. Ing ran 10 the Criminal Court In highly
excited manner, and walked to the desk where
Sheriff Sparks was sitting and immediately de.
manded that he should proceed out to the street
and quell the riot. This unusual course induced
Judge Bond TO IeprOve Mr.. Ing, who alleged as
an excuse for his precipitate manner that the dan
ger was Imminent.
The crowd then returned TO Baltimore street,
where there was still great crowd who were
bent on having some manifestation made by the
secessionists Of more devotion to the Union than
previously.
committee on flag displays was then an.
pointed, consisting Of about fifty persons, who
proc eeded to the office of the MARYLAND News
Sheet; then to the Maryland Institute; thence TO
the establishment OF John III. Weaver, undertaken
on Fayete street, thence along North street to the
establishment Of Egerton Reyes; thence to the
store Of Messrs. Magraw & Rooms. Returning
they passed up Pleasant and out Charles street
Atall the places named the committee Demanded
the display OF the American flag; but ths strong
force OF police following them prevented the
commission of any act Of violence.
The committee demanded that flags should be
displayed from the Offices Of the San, Republican
dHd German Correspondent. The request wa,
II cd wit NV III ha p.rtfe
In the eastern section Of the city there was no,
the same regard paid toproperty Us in the central
portion nor to the procfvities OF the parties as
| sailed. A number Of persons whose LOYALTY Is
undoubted, were badly beaten. Mrs. Upton wal
| struck while trying TO assist her husband to es
| cape. The police was increased by the addition
OF two hundred special policemen. Toward eve
i crowd mostly dispeIaed - -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-05-27

ME-. ED:Ios: The public having been made
aware some time ago that nv loyalty had been
lmpugnsd before the Investigating Committee of
tue House Of Representatives, deem II proper 70
publish the following certificate for the perusal
OF persons unacquainted with me. The action OF
the Coumltte referred to took place, an under.
stood, On the 22d Of March
Very respectfully, dot LEEcH.
Housk OF REPRESENTATIVES,, MAY Is, 1852.
u. ID L, LEEcH. Esq, Sir am directed by
we committee Of Investigation Of the House Of
Representatives, (Hon John r. Potter, Chair.
man, 20 inform you that, upon q examination
II the charges, together with the counter testi.
inony, introduced in your behalf, they have or.
dered the same 70 be erased from the records q,
the Committee and finally dismissed.
Very respectfully, w. z KENNAusH
Clerk Of the COMMITTEE
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LATE NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.
FROM BANKS COMMAND.
ALL QUIET UP RIVER.

BY dispatches received this morning at the War
Department we learn that affairs are quiet In the
vicinity Of Ilarper's Ferry.
4 message from Gen. Banks, dated one O'Clock
this morning, says that Captain Collins, Of the
Zouave dc Antique, has brought his command
into Hancoc X, having two killed
A later dispatch from Gen. Banks says that all
10 quiet at Williamsport.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-05-27
Ernm Port Wright.

CAIRO, May &c BY an arrival from the feet'
we learn that flag Of truce went down yesterday,
to exchange prisoners, the receipt for whom was
signed by Gen. Villiplgne, commanding at Fort
Wright.
TIE appearance are that the fort has been great
ly strengthened.
Several new batteries are to be constructed
mounting twenty one guns, several Of them oil
heavy Calibre.
The rebels are still at Fulton.
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Departure Of the New York Seventh.

NEW YORK, May 26-The New York Seventh
Regiment, Col. Leaerts, left at 10 O'Clock to.
night. There Were about 900 men in the ranks
They were attended to the boat by thousands OF
their friends, and the march down Broadway
was perfect ovation. The Fifth Regiment lef
Fort Hamilton to nig ht also left for Washing ton
An intense feeling prevails here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-05-27
Troeps from Boston.

BosroN, May 26.-The 3d Regiment Col
Parker, left for Washington at O'Clock this eve'
ming. The old Boston battery Artillery will
leave early tomorrow morning. over 5000
troops appeared on the commons this afternoon
ready for service, and the number will be largely
increased tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-05-27
The Exhuming Of Bodies at Williamsburg
Prohibited.

YORKTOWN, May 3l.-To Major Jones, Prorost
Marshal: The General commanding directs me
to advise you that he has issued an order forbid
ding the further exhuming Of bodies by the
friends of those killed at Williamsburg.
Very respectfully, your servant,
CHAs f.. FEAsB, Lieut. and A. D. c.
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o PERsOSAL.-MajOr Gene'ai F. sigeI, U. S. A.;
Big General Gilmore, u. 3. A.; Brig. General
&c Sullivan, U. 5. A; Brig. General C. Schurtz
u 5 Al General McDowell's STAFF, are at VIII
ards. General Mcdowell Is also In the city.
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Our Troops Fired upon by the Women o.
Winchester

OUR SICK WOUNDED IN THEIR COUCH.
BALTIMORE, May 26 Reports from Williams
port say that as our troops retreated through Win
chester, the women fred upon them with pistols
from the doors and windows and that the sick
left In the hospitals were most brutality treated
and some of them wounded.
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SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE Re-
y oeiyed at the Mayors 0fiee until II 90 ock m.
on TUESDAY, the Sd day o. Jane next, for 4 Q
the oasal to the north side Of + street north, and
tho construction of new one oil larger dimensions,
work to be constructed upon such levels and no.
oordng to plans and specifications prepared By the
the Commissioner of the Western Dlstriot and
two assistant commissioners. Persons DESTROYS
OF lroposlns can examine plans end epecihoatlons
NJ the Surveyors Office and obtain 81 inform alton
necessary for proper understanding Of the work
to be executed. RICHARD WALLACE,
m I'D lint q Eep Mayor
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wHAIGEN. 10. JOHNSTON MEANS To DOTH
Petersburg Express says:

Ic<fsourg Express says:
We hear from gentleman who left the army
al 10 O'Clock Tuesday afternoon, that Gen. John
ston's vanguard was only one mile this side Of
Nsw-kent Courthouse, but the impression
seened to prevail that he was retiring. New
Kent Courthouse II % miles from Richmond,
ana were Mcclellan defeated at that point, the
70 retreat in the direction Of Yorktown before
reaching which they would be captured or cut to
pieces. It was thought not improbable that Gen.
Johnston would tender the Young Napoleon
battle.
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Popular Demonstration at Hag.rs.owr

Popular Dem9neuBton NJ Hdgerst0wn,
NId-A Secession Newspaper Office De.
sfsyed.
BALTIMORE, May "a There was the same pop.
ular commution in Hagerstown, on Saturday
night and Sunday, Is In Baltimore, during which
Secession newspaper ofice was destroyed, and
prominent SecessOnists punished very severely
In all parts of the town where they were found