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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-01-17
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For the Waterman.
A DREAM.


/ dreampt II, dreampt il and who will blame'
The thought Of dreamer no law can tame
As the wind blowcth where and when Il will
10 dreams ali unbidden the mind can I'll
And such is their nAtutc. thef marvellous art,
That sound moral truth they will often impart
drcamptit the world tina, had Travelled SO FAST
Rolrd back 70 those old fairy times n me pusN
Mhcn beasts. birds and reptiles could well understand
The language employ "a by each different baud
Those were roody ia days, and much we complain
They could not, or did not, forever remain
An Eagle and serpent that long had been friends,
Pursuing rs brethren the same kindred ends
BY chance disagreed, and war soon arose, ~
And bites were exchanged for least threaten hlowsl
For the Serpent cunning and hdmiul Of wrath,
And he lay with his coils IN the noble birds path
Meath the graceful Palmetto he laid through the day,
And whenever an EaElct chance vcntur'd that way
A rattle-a spring--just little aside,
And the poor iortur'd victim in agony died
While the mother look on In her mcasutclcss grief
And yet quite unable to afford il relief
Think not that the Bird was too weak I'm the strife,
For one goodly stroke would have ended ihc lic
OF the Serpent, who carried along with Dis pride
A dcath-spot quite plain n Die long scaly side
And John Brown had lust shown hc wondering world
How the whole kissing tribe might TO ruin De- hur'd
And the Eagle well knew IL, and yet turnd away,
Tor a compact she'd made long before the ahrayi
That taons and boak she would never employ,
Gainst the spot that would surely the reptile destroy
Aud the Eagle could not Tor It's life comprehend
That the season for "compacts" had come TO end
So the Bird auuercd round in fearful dismay
For its hopes and lis feathers fast dropping away
All the 'snewso Of war were diminithing fast.
Aud none could expect them much longer 90 last,
While The old "Consiiulion compelled he To wait
To the closing around OF her motcilcss fare.
And saw her at last as she turn'd from che eight"
And mono can describe such ritiMl sight,
While the proud Serpent hiss'd 30 dou,iou and glcc,
"ucuuc Bird you're Ton spn for % combat win me-
ou could fight Just be we'll with YONG neck boo trap.
And the hifsng rose high like Wild fcnIi-b -c,cain
Tin ia terror woke, to hud --a dr'aW'
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-01-17
VERMONT STATE AGRICULTURAL so
CIEIY


The annual meeting OF the Vermont State
Agriculture! Society, pursuant to notice daily
given, was held at Bellows Falls, on Friday,
January Sd, l862.
The President Hon II Baxter, being alb
sent, Hon. Edwin Hammond Of Middebury,
called the meeting TO order
On motion of Mr. Chase Of Lyndon, voted
That committee of hye be appointed to re-
port list of officers.
The following resolution was offered by Mr..
Jackson Of Brandon, and passed unanimous.
ly;
Whereas, Il has been represented by divers
parties in the newspapers of this State and
elsewhere, that the horses in the Cavalry
Regiment are a good rep esentation Of the
breed Of Morgan horses in this state and
whereas it is well known that our first class
Morgan horses readily sell for from two TO
four hundred dollars, and that the horses of
this Regiment were purchased for one hun
bred dollars aud less therefore, with the
view Of correcting this impression, which is
not founded in fact, it is Resolved, That this
Society denies that the horses in said Regi-
ment, to any considerable extent represent
the valuable breed Of Morgan horses, to which,
as producers, we have turned our attention
the last fifteen or twenty years.
Mr.. Needham of Hartford introduced the
following resolutions, which we're unanimous
ly adopted
Resoived, That the Vermont State Agricul-
tural Society express its most cordial interest
in the success of the Bill introduced in the
Federal Congress by the Hon. Justin S. Nor
rlll, securing to the several States portions Of
the public domain for the establishment Of
of State Agricultural Colleges, and that we
have good reason to believe that the interests
Of Agriculture would be greatly subserved by
the passage Of said Bill.
ResolVed, That the thanks of this Society
be rendered to the Hon. Justin S. Morrill, for
his determined industry and zeal in behalf OF
this great educational measure.
The following officers were elected for the
ensuing year
Presdeat--H. Henry Baxter, Rutland.
a Wee Presidepts-Edwin Hammond, Middle
bury; J W. Colburn. Springfield Henry
Reyes, Newbury; John Jackson, Brandon.
recording and Corresponding Ssereory-
Daniel Needham, Hartford.
Treosarer-J. w. Colburn, Springfield
Disedom-Frederlck Holbrook, Brattlebo-
ro' 4; H. b. Chase, Lyndon II. S. Morse,
Shelburne d. r. Potter, st. AL ans Henry
G.. Root, Bennington; David Hill, Bridport;
John Gregory, Nor,hd Id; Elijah Cleveland
Coventry; Nathan Cushing, Woodstock Geo
Campbell, Westminster.
Resoived That the next annual Fair be held
? at Rutland. on the OH, ION, lth and 9Th
days of September next.
Voted, That the meeting adjourn without
; day. DAN'L NEEDHAM,
Rse'g and Cor. Sec.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-01-17
WAR ITEMS.

FRoM MEMPHts.-A gentleman recently
rived ftOm Memphis communicates the fol-
wing to the Philadelphia Inquirer
Provisions are growing very scarce, aud
ANY articles have reached starvation prices.
Office is one dollar per pound tea four dol
US flour twelve dollars, and bacon thirty
,nts per pound Gold ia at premium Of
,rty pr Ct, and rarely to be had at that The
ommon currency is Confederate treasury
otos, payable six months after the establish
rent of the independence Of the Southern
onfederacy. He says the idea prevails a.
iong the rebels that Gems Buell. AMI Halleck
ill move their forces stimuli ;aneously against
ioving Green aud Columbus. lie says the
eople of the South are owing very impa-
cnt, and must soon be involved in brois a
ioug themselves Their condition is daily
rowing more distressing and intolerable.'
SYMPATHY Win rHE REBELs.--Ihe Free
'ress furnishes the following:
Our readers may remember the capture Of a
ohoouer off the coast of Maine, several
,eeks since, containing supplies for the rebels,
hich was to run the blockade at Charleston.
his schooner was loaded at Montreal with
iunkets and medicines. An agent Of OUT
government was anxious 20 buy the blankets.
at was Informed 10y the Canadian merchant,
nat they would rather sell to our Southern
lends Very we'll. said he, "if that is
he case | have no offer to make for them
Ne can probably get them cheaper than tc
'uy them This proved TO be the case. The
choonor slipped away-not unuodccd how
yer-was met by 4. $ cruiser on the
cast, and the blankets are now warming the
Massachusetts, volunteers.
An attcmpt was made to blow mp the Man.
sion House, in Alexandria, Va, on Wedncs
day night. This was formerly occupied as
hotel. but now as a hospital. A barrel had
been secretcd, filled with powder and project
lies. and "a fuse was found extending from
there to the stable IN proximity to the com
busubles, Luciler matche, and Chinese crack
els had been plentiully distributed. The fus,
end, at the stable, had actually ignity, bu
this act was fortunately discovered by Tho
guard, and the slow fire cxtinguished. Blu
for this vatchlulncss and prompt action no
only would several hundred lives have beer
lost. but other casualties would have resulted
The National Sanitary Committee repor
that the average number Of men CONSTANT
sick in regiments from the several States j
,y E.IlYt,..
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-01-17
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4 NEW DISCONERY.-THE ASCAh-
Y ides or Pin Worms, the removal of which has
bated the skill Of he most eminent ply sicans and uni
versay considered by them yond the reach q
dciuc, are entirely expelled from The human system by
the OF
DIR. p. q. GoULD's PIN WORM SYRUP.
A Cure warranted in every case
Relief afforded DO euty four hours,
This Syrup Is purely vegetable preparation, harm
less with ihe youngest child
SYMPTOMS Intense itching. biting and distress in
the lower part OF the aud about the seat (oten
mistaken flr the Piles disagrccahe sensation In the
epgasrc region lower part of the bowels rsstessness
ehness starting and screaming in the sleep, faint
ing, and not unhequenty spasins OF hts
CArrfoN The genuine has the name, " Dr. g.
Gould's Pin Worm syrup" in each bottle, his portrait
aud fac smile n bis signature on the wrapper
HRRVEY q MOORE, Sole PToprietors
Address GEO e. GOODWIN Co, II and "
Marshall st., Boston, Mass, General Agents for New
England -
~ Sold by Druggist generally. 1891
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-01-17

We offer 90 'he country trade and consumers, COM
pe'" assortment ofr,cu variety q LlQUoBS, WINES,
Sc and would say chat our experience n more han
FORTY YEARS az Importers m NOT oul, sufficient
guarantee iur uie PURITY OF OUR GOODS hut that
it enables offer Advantages 20 buyers that cannot
be cxccled by any house Zoo Boston Owing 20 the difh
Guilty Of procuring n many towns, strictly pure aud
liable article % Liquors and VINES for medicinal and
other purposes, have FOR many given spo al at
tention 20 filling orders nr PRIyArE UsE and consum-
ers will find 10 greatly their advantage 10 send their or
ders 20 direct, employ travelling or other
agents WhAtty1r. Persons who require Pure Liquors
and Vines ia large small quantities, may rest assur-
CT that all orders viii receive best personal attention.
and that every article from house will be- salts
factory boo every respect Communications by mail viii
receive prompt attention, with m aud complete eaia-
ogue Of goods, prices, &c
I. %. RICHARDS SONS,
~ 80 state Street, Boston.
Boston. April 6. 1851 1924
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-01-17

A dense fog set in at New York Sunday
corning, rendering navigation impossible.
he different ferries only run one boat each,
nd those irr, guIauiy. A number Of vessels
Glow were unable to come up. aud outward
ound craft were obliged to lay at the docks
among the latter are the steamers Baltic and
'1hal0bG, with the Massachusetts, cavalry on
GARD, but they have steamed up, and will
all as soon as the tog rises. The Norwich
Dat reached her pier at an early hour,
The American telegraph office, l3j Broad
ay, was considerably damaged by lire and
alter Friday evening, the Ere originating in
heater. 1t injured the lower floor to the
xtent of $4,000. The wires were not in
ired.
Tieisury notes are at 4 per cent. discount I;
xchanse on New York IL per ct. premium.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-01-17

The lsrue rate in Ohio regiments is owing
10 their cNp1sure in Western Virginia. and In
Illinois regiments to their exposure in Mis-
souri,. But O., general rule, sickness pre-
walls more in regiments which were raised In
far northern and highland districts, which
have been brought down to the coast
The Savannah News notices that among the
late arrivals iu that city from Cuba. is a large
box of beautifully prepared lint presented to
the soldiers of the confederate army. by a
number of the scnoritas OF Havana. The
lint is drawn Iu threads four or Eve inches
long, from tue finest lrcn fabrics is white
as driven snow and soft "a. down. Il is put
up in neat little hanks, and tastefuuy tied
with colored ribbons Tho lint was made
AID contributed by ID number Of the first
ladies of Havana. and i. sent as a testimonial
of their heartfelt devotion 10 the confederate
cause.
A IEBHHiE FATE FOR JEFF.-At fcsti-
val ON some occasion among the soldiers inMis-
souri,, one of them from Adrian. offered the
f'i'e'~."o ~~,--~-r@"i .--"ti",-nt which is
printed M Missouri paper from which we
i.c U,-i.-,r,g t. .,..,,. ,e.,,.f,,, ,,., ,.,,
without comg,.- ruddr ma, thar boat ard contents
De- ,"''.o"el n mas 'a 'ae ,A'iN sA.'oged ny
,U tbc door oes,. ana ne g., l,i. aud frtaer may
he.e rh"n'd 70 tae a1'h ".N e.fr,r % h'il and a
-. III, H., - So, ,pa
iI-.L'1-., ,., ID
So. ,I..o5 IA e,.J ,l. ~
3... '...,.'t...,, III, ham. - ~ IT,.
,ii r..l,.t.d sa.,,h ~,
cent b Be.bee. late Confederate bearer Of
disDatcbe. fo Eorone Tbo Nassau author
itie. forced the FJgmL,a,, out Of the barbor
to coal. which ,,yo the EUa U4tLy an on
poimnity to escape
The following resolution was offered in the
New York Assembly ON Thursday;
Resorc5 ina, while Inc state of Sew York 5. in IA
'pl W W., ,i 1I ,r, ,,' s.,
share ~ 'neo aud means" fr that purpose shs !. a,
"pp,ga TO ','' ID, '.'l 9,l' senator, ana
,oaatng the abolition Of slavery tae emancipation Of
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i.,;'.e L.,, ''',''i ia;, e,o- '''' ''1
-, ,.. MT, .a.,.
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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-01-17

10 The Democratic State Convention Of
Indiana met at indianapolis on Thursday, and
was largely attended. Resolutions and a
platform were reported and adopted, which
set forth that the restoration to power of the
democratic party can alone preserve the union
They declare that the present civil war has re-
suited from the slavery agitation, and the con-
sequent organization of geographical party
in the North, producing its counterpart in the
South, of secession, disunion, and armed re-
bellion, aud condemn the course Of the repub-
lcans in the last Congress for the rejection
Of all peace resolutions, and assert that peace
and harmony would now reign had the party
in power shown the same desire to settle our
internal difficulties that it has exhibited to
avoid war with England.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-01-17

DR., Dixi Crosby, nominated by the repub-
licans for he office of railroad commissioner,
in New Hampshire, declared in a speech ac-
cepting the nomination, that he cast his first
vote for Andrew Jackson, and he had been a
democrat ever since lie had been a Brock
inridge democrat, because he thought by his
election the Union might have been preserved
for time longer, but since the fall of Sum
ter he had been a national democrat, and
when the choice was offered him between the
disruption of a party and bis country, he went
for his country.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-01-17


- The Secretary of the Treasury is the
most puzzled and anxious man in Washing
ton Everybody else is buying immensely,
and making contracts, which millions only
can pay, but he is expected to find the dol
lars for all the extravaganza of the other De-
partments and their numerous agents. lie is
in the habit nowadays Of speaking very bold
Is az to the extraordinary disbursements which
he is called upon to make and has no hesita-
ton in declaring that large proportion is
wasted in fraud and poculation, while another
great share is expended idly by reason of neg
ligence and gross inattention.
Mr. Fessendens speech last week started
quite fever in the War Department, and or
ders have been given to stop the great leak
caused by having authorized, at an expense
of half million EACH forty more cavalry reg
iments than Gen. Mcclellan has any use for
Mr.. Cameron has made contracts for Sl7,-
600, 900 worth Of ordnance, in regard to
which the Bureau, in the Department hay-
ing that business in charge, know moth
ing whatever. Last week another contract
was made with parties in Cincinnati for 5000
tons of shot and shell, in regard to which
also there was no knowledge on the part of
that Bureau All these things, and many
ulhNINs rHNNlHH 0iHiltHi pi"lNuHlfltH VI VIC
part of public functionlry, are awakening
spirit of investigation aud anxiety which
will develop itself shortly by such action in
the Senate, as must cause his retirement from
the public service.
Since the LIST Of November the expenses OF
the Government have been over twelve mil
/ lions of dollars week. and fifty millions OF
/ dollars month is triAe more than Uncle
Sam is able to pay. 70 be sure, this has not
been paid in cash, but it has been incurred
and must be paid, and when the day of settle
ment comes, it is feared that nobody will be
able to furnish the circulating medium. 1t is
indeed time that the race Of extravaganza anc
speculation should cease, and that all the pres
ent enormous expenses which are not neces
sery for the vigorous prosecution Of the war
should at once be stopped. - Wash. Cor. Bos
ton TraUeHr.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-01-17
ALI QUIET ALONG THE POTOMAC.


"An quiet along The Potomac uey SAY,
''Fxecpt, now aud then, stray hak't
is shot. ns De walks uu his beat i0 and f.o.
By rihemm hid in che thicketi
'Iis nothing prilate or two, now aud tlan,
Win no. count iu lhc news % the battles
Not at officer lost. only one of Tire men
Moaning Out, ail auue, the death rattle
An quiet along the Potomac 20 night,
Where the soldiers lie pea efuly dreaming;
Their tents IN the rays Of the clear autumn mlOn,
Or the Eight of the watchfrc, are cleaning,
A uemulous sight as the gentle night wind
through the fitest lcaycs suidy E. creeping
While stars up above. with their ai'trriug eyes,
Keep guaid-fui the Army is sleeping.
There's only the sound If the lonr sentry, tread,
As be tramps from the rock 70 fhc founiaiu,
Aud thinks Of the Two IN thc low ttul dlr-bcd,
Far away IN the cot on the mountain,
His nusktt falls slAck-his face. daik and grim,
Grove gentle with memories tender
As he muitrrs prayer for the children asleep
For their mother may Heaven def nd her
The moon seems to shine just as bright a, then,
That night when the love yet unspokeu
Leapcd up 10 his lips and when Low murmurod VOWS
Were pledged TO be ever uubrokcu
Then drawing his sleeve roughly over his eyes,
He dashes of tears that are yelling,
And gathers his gun closer up 10 It's place.
As ITO Keep down the heart swelling.
He passes the fountain the blasted pine Tree
The i0otstep il tagging and weary
Yet onward he goes through The broad belt NJ light
Towards the shades Of the forest so dreary.
Hark was h the nightwind that rushed the leaves
Was 1t moonlight so wondr1usly flashing
IL looked like nfe--" la MARY. good-byef
And the life blood is cbbing and FLASHING.
An quiet along the Potomac Tonight,
No sound save the rush Of the river;
While soft falls the dew the face Of the dead
The picket 3 on duty, forever
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-01-17

In an address at Albany Monday evening.
Col. Mullgan announced that the recons rue
ton Of his Irish brigade had been completed,
and that he was on his way to Chicago, to
lead them again to battle--a declaration which
was received with yoeiierous applause.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-01-17

Tho girl stood on the steamers deck
White men in arms stood thick around;
Aud from Jacinto's threatening sides
A score Of cannon on her frowned
She babe them ltaye her father there
She challenged them 20 do her hurt
She madly laid her bosom bare,
And fcarlessl, exposed hor-shiftl
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-01-17

OF the New Orleans DeUd gives en- account
Of a select dinner party to Cen Boauregard,
at which he made the following remarks
On the 2lst Of July, at about 8 IL o.
clock, perhaps 4, it seemed to me that the
victory was already within our grasp. In
TACT, up to that moment. had never wavered
in the conviction that triumph must crown
our arms. Nor was my confidence shaken
until at the time have mentioned. ! observ-
ed on the extreme left at the distance Of
something more than mile a column Of men
approaching. At their head was a flag which
| could not distinguish. Even with the aid
of strong glass ! was unable To- determine
whether it was the United States flag or the
Confederate flag. At the same moment re-
cei,cd a dispatch from Capt Alexander, in
charge OF the signal station, warning me to
look out for the left that large column
was approaching from that direction, and that
it supposed to be Gen. Pattcrsons command
coming TO reinforce Mcdowell.
At this moment, ] must confess, my heart
failed me. came reluctantly 10 the conclu-
sion that, after all our efforts, we should az
last be compelled TO yield to the enemy the
hard-fought and bloody field ] again took
the glass to examine the flag Of the approach
ing column, but my anxious inquiry was I'M
productive Of result; could mott tell to which
army the waving banner belonged. At this
time all the members Of my staff were absent,
having been dispatched with orders 90 various
points. The only person with me was the
gallant officer who has recently distinguished
himself by "a brilliant feat of arms-General,
then Colonel, Evans. To him communicat-
ed my doubts and fears. / told him / feared
the approaching force was 10 reality Paucr-
sons division that ii such was the case J
should be compelled 20 mll back upon our
own reserves, ana postpone tlil the next day
d continuation of the engagement After
"tiher reflection, directed CoL Evans to
proceed Co Gen. johnston VINO had assumed
him Of the circumstances Of the case, aud to
request him Go have The reserves collected
with all Dispatch and hold thom in readiness
10 support our rctrograde movement
Col Evans started ON the mission thus in-
trusted to him no had proceeded but short
distance when it occurred 60 me 20 make am
other examination Of the still approaching
dag To had now come with full view. a
sudden gust Of wind shook out its folds and
/ recognized the stars and bars of the con-
federatc banner. 10 was the hag borne by
your regiment .herc the General turned to
Col. Hay, who sat beside him. the gallant
7th Louisiana, and the column of which your
regiment was the advance was the brigade Of
General Chen Colonel EARLY. As soon as
you were recognized by our soldiers your
coming was greeted with enthusiastic cheers,
regiment after regiment responding to the
cry. The enemy heard the triumphant huzza;
their attack slackened they were in turn
assaulted by our forces, and within half an
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-01-17
DhNTIsTRY.-The long established den

nENTISTRY.-The long established dem
tal Office oceuped for many years By the Kbourns,
and more recently by DR. N Newton, j. nov and here
aher TO be occupied by A. HAWLki
DR HAWLEY. after u practice Of several years, the
last wear in connection with DR. Bruckway hiss taken
alone aud Intends permanently To occupy the above old
and well known Dentai Office over Langdon's store
Main Street
As DR. II intends this asa permanent residence he
only pledge his beet endeayoTs 10 please and hopes
10 make each operation letter Of oommendaton O. ON
ers. Rely ing his ability, he only tender his o.st
efforts please Al all events, he viii be found AZ his
Office al reasonable hours ready Ia do his best 4'z