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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-03-25
FROM WASHINGTON.

March % Secretary WclIes has written the
following warm acknowledgement OF the services
rendered by the gallant Lieut.. Morris and men
OF the Cumberland
NAVY DEPARTMENT, March 81.
SIR In the calamitous assault of the armed
steamer Merrimae upon the sloop Cumberland
and irgate Congress, on the 9th inst, which
were comparatively helpless, the Department
has had occasion to admire the courage of your
self aud the officers under tho most disastrous
and appalling circumstances, boldly fighting
your formidable assailant exposed rs you were
to an opponent secure in his armor while at.
tackng the Cumberland.
The gallant service of yourself and the brave
men OF the Cumberland on the occasion, is
Jointly appreciated by grateful country, and
the Department in behalf OF the Government,
desires to thank You and them for the herosm
displayed, and the fidelity with which the flag
was defended
Yours respectfully, &c.
GIDEON WmLys, Scc'y of the Navy,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-03-25
Deafness Cured /!

The following certificate from John A. Child, ESQ Of
Hydepark, is very complimentary to Or. Lghthilrs
skill. Dr. Lghthill will be at the American Hotel, Hyde
park on the 7,h April remaining tin the 18TH where
those afflicted with diseases Of the Eye, Ear, Throat or
CAtarrh--lseases he makes speciality ofshoud con
suit him
HrpEPARy, VI, February Slh 1860.
This "a to certify that have been dear IN one ear for
the last four yeas, aud the present winter the disease
became very much and Affected The hearing u both
my ears Ia the early part q January last put myself
rudyr the treatment Of Dr.. n. highthiu AMI now NY
hearing iscntrey aud fully restored good as ever Il
was rccomm nd an persons afflicted with deafness 70
avail them setKes OF his services,
tsigued) JOHN A, CHILD
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-03-25
t0ur War Corrs,po ndenee.)
From Berdans Sharp Shooters.

WASHINGTON, March 20, 1862
The Sharp-Shooters are about moving at last
after living here six months The % Regiment
went yesterday, and the LIST have orders TO march
this morning at 10 O'Clock The Sharpe's rifles
have not yet arrived, but we are armed tempo
rarily with Colts revolving rifles, with the sol
emn assurance of the officers and Ordnance De-
partment that they will be exchanged for
Sharpe's as soon as the latter can be procured.
\ letter from the inspector OF arms, now at the
Sharpe rifle factory, says he thinks they will be
ready by the 2Sth
Our destination for the present is --,
where We shall probably stop awhile.
The sick are getting along well, and the wealth
er is fine and the going tolerably good
Yours, &c, W. w.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-03-25

George Francis Tran, the high pressure Yam
kee, who has figured England in building street
railroads, and making American stump speeches
lately had a public discussion wita sacessio1ist
in London. Mr. Train wound up his final
speech, one night, as follows 4" The secession
ist made one statement about southern courage
which must raily. This Is the same old brag
that one southerner is equal to three or ioor
Yankees, and SAID that be himself was good any
time for two (IIear) Now, Mr. Chairman,
if have weak point that is strong. that is
the point (Laughter)-and if you will suspend
the rules aud send out for pair Of gloves, !
will soon prove to you by f,cts-whilo he uses
words-that there is one northerner, at least,
who viii make as short work Of him physically
as he has done intellectually" cloud and
continued cheers and laughter) The cha!leng-
ed party became the challenger, but Mr. Train :,
proposition, however, was not accepted and
during the excitement created by the novel offer,
the question was adjourned until Wednesday
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-03-25
MONTPELIER MARKET, March Is

PRoyrslow.-Buttcr, IS to IS. Cheese, 5too Lard
y. Talov, 10. Dried Apple, to To- Eggs, l. cents
Potatoes 30 to IS. Beans 25a2tO Maplesugar to 10
Peas SIPS to so
Onons-sl.OO 90. Apples-t350 TO 90 per Dbl.
FLora- superfne, 5OOExtra $3.50 Extra Family 600
Double Extra 6,25 to 6,;5 : Superior, $50.
GRAS AsD HAY.-Corn, o TO- 0at, 80 to co. HerdsgraY
seed 10000 200 per bushe Glover 10 to per pound
Hay, SO, 20 ss,.per ton. Rye, IS to 10.
MsoELLlSgoUs-Dry and green hard wood, 2,25 to $50
Shingles 1900 to 100. Wool-common 40 to So Bark.
~ 80 per cord Nails 1926.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-03-25

BAD FOR THE Cow,-The editor of the Scho-
harie (N. Y.,) Patriot thinks the Federal Gov.
eminent represents the locomotive. and tho Sc
ceding states the cow in the following story
When George Stephenson, the celebrated
Scotch engineer, had completed his model of a
locomotive, he presented himself before the Br-
fish Parlment, and asked the attention and sup.
port OF that body. The grave NJ. P's, looking
sneeringly at his invention, asked
" So you have made carriage to run only
by steam, have your
" Yes, my lords.
:" And you expect your carriage to run on
parallel rails, so that it can't 60 off, do you 9"
" Yes, my lords.
4" Well, now, Mr., Stephenson, let us show
you how absurd your clam is Suppose when
your carriage is running upon these rails at the
rate of twenty or thirty miles an hour, if you re
exrayagant enough to even suppose such thing
possible, COW should get in its way. You
can't turn out for her-what then -
" Then twill b, bad for the cow, my lords. ~
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-03-25

BLACKwooD's MAGAZINE, American Edition
New York, Leonard Scott & Co.
The February number Of this work has
been received. Its contents are
CaxtOniana-A Series of Essays on Life,
Literature, and Manners Wassail-a Christ
mas Story.-Conclusion Physicians and
Quacks Captain Cutterbucks Champagne
"A West Indian "Reminiscences Conclu.
sion; Chronicles of Caringfcld--.Sa Salem chap
el.-Part ; The Origin oil Language-An
Excellent New Song; The Defence Of Cana.
da Augustus WcIby Pugin.-Note.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-03-25

THE subscribers having ren appointed by thr Honorable
L Probate Court Tor the District Of Washington commits
slnnets, Ia rectvf, examine aud adjust all ras and
mAnds ntnll persuus against the estate OF Nlu Morse
late Of Norihneld, said district deceased. represented
insolNrn aud The Term u months FROM lab day OF
March, sb2, being allowed by SAID court the cred
itnfs Ui said deceased Ia exhibit aud prove then Ie-
spccivr alms before Give not CO. thai viii attend
to the duties at appointment the dwrln -housr Of
Martha Morse, IN Notthheld In said ,t,itd On the 1t
Thursdays Of June and September neat al O'Clock N lie
Afternoon on each OF said days.
MOSES ROBINSON. o.,
WV. NICHOLS, ""'
Mortified March la'h, A. II. 1869. 3aafn3
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-03-25

March %. The steamer Vanderbilt arrived
from llatteras lllet last night. Immediately
after the occupation OF Newbern an expedition
u Beaufort was started
The place was evacuated, however, before our
troops approached Fort Macon was blown up
by the rebels and .he steamer Nashville burned
on the day Gen. Burnside occupied Newbern.
Sixteen thousand troops were on the road be.
tween Goldoboro and Newbern
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-03-25
Nrs. q. III. Waydcn'N E.tate.

THE subscribers, having been appoint ed b, The Honor
bic Probate Court iotthe District Of Washington com
missoncts, to receive examine. ana adjust rlaims and
demands Of all persons, against the estate of sarah n
Hayden late u Montpelier, In said District dereastd
day OF March, 1862 being allowed b. said conr,
To The creditors Of said deceased, To exhibit and
Prove their respective claims before US Give notice. that
Ne viii attend TO the duties Of our appointment at lhr
Office Of Ilcaon& Reed In Montpelier In sud district on
The pa day Of April aud Of September neK at 10 O'Clock
In the forenoon, on each Of said days
JOSEPH A PRENTISS, lc.,
CHARLES u. SWAsEl, '0""'s'
Montpelier, March -, A. u. lsta. 3Aifwa
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-03-25
Meteorological Observations. 1852

NEW Muslc.-We have received from the
publishers, Messrs Oliver Ditson and Co. Or
Washington Street, Boston, piece of music,
by W. o. Perkins, for Winters beautiful song
" We wait beneath the Furnace Blast" /, j,
arranged as a song and quarlette. The song,
We believe, is the one which the Hutchinson,
sung across the Potomac and which led to their
expulsion from camp.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-03-25

In Montpelier March 18TH Mrs Harriet 4. Alexander,
aged 80 years aud months,
In orange, March 1th, Of heart disease M Nathaniel
Iilotson, aged 50 years
In Topsham the 9th inst Of canker rash Ayress J
only child Of John A. and Betsey Nils aged years
months, aud days.
In Eno,burgh, March %, Elihu only Of Psrker and
Polly Hendrick, aged 10 years.
In Burke Dec 18th, Julia 5. Heach, wife OF William
Pierce, aged ~ years
In Burke, jan 10th, Lucinda s. Clogston, wife ofwm.
Cray, aged is years aud months. Also Jan. 18th an
infant daughter Of the same.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-03-25
Allen jacks Estate.

hB subscribers having been appointed by the Honua-
biz Probate Court fntthe Disuctof Washington, COM
niissonets tOreceve etamine and adjust all cla and
demands Of all persons sgain- the Estate II Allen Jacks
late OF Woodbury.. In said district, decreased, represent
ed insnvent, aud the term Of eli mouths from lsh
day OF February 1902, being allowed by ,ld COu to the
creditors VI said deceased TO exhibit ana prove
tive claims before tive notice, that VIII attend To
the duties ot our appointment al The dwelling house late.
y occupied by said deceased In WOODBURY. said dis
ric on the 3lsi day Of May and 18th day Of August
al o'clock IN the afternoon. each OF said days.
JACOB WHITE. ,,
PHlNEAs WHEELEG, 'o"'" w.
Woodbury., March Is A. u. ls62. :tlhfNa
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-03-25

New YORK, March %. A large number Of
applications were made to day by North Caro-
llnI4ns to the War Department who desire to
return to Their homes, from which they have
been driven By the Infamous spirit Of the REBEL
ION. Secretary Stanton will ssuo an order that
the Military Governor of Washington may issue
passes to 60 South on satisfactory evidence of
the loyalty of the persons desiring them.
The celebrated DR.. Merritt, the picket shoot
er, has been taken on the Occoquan and brought
to Alexandria
The Tribune dispatch says the Navy Depart
ment has ordered the builders Of the Monitor
Messrs. c. G. Bushnell y Co., to build SIX more
iron vessels similar in construction, but more
formidable They are to carry two ID, instead
II inch Dahgren guns. The pilot house is to
mounted on top Of turret and will be candle
snuher (ex.iugulsher2 = shaped.
The mail protection will quite likely be a
good deal thicker than the Monitor. lis not
unlikely that dozen vessels similar TO til,
Monitor will be contracted for
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-03-25

BEAuREoARp now appears to be in command
of the rebel army Of the Mississippi, with his
headquarters at jackson, Tenn, from which, on
the 9th inst, he issued an order to his army
He finds ying as easy, evidently, IN the Missis.
sppi as on the Potomac, as be unblushingly as
serts that up to date the loss of tho rebels in
killed, wounded and prisoners, is about the same
as that of the Federal forces.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-03-25
BOSTON MARKET. March rs.

FI0dr-Wsstern, 5000 % b,1j.
rork-prme, $1,000 to Hoo Mess :l4,joalt
Beet, 1880 to 1900 Lard, to OF. Hams to y.
Butter, u to % Cheese tos Eggs l7tol7. Potato.
4j to % Dried Apple tos.
WOOL saxony fleece, 50 to 81 American FuliBIood "A to
IS Half blood - to i5i Common ~ to a.
Corn--03 to So. Oats 49, Rye $3.50 Herds Grass Seed
2,25, Clover 90 q Z. perlb. Hops IS a 20.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-03-25
YANcgY NOT cArTrRgp.

New York, March n Key West letters have
10 doubt Of the non-capture Of Yaneoy.
Consul of Havana sent word to Capt. Rldgely
that Yancey was aboard the schooner Mallory
subsequently captured by the Water Witch
The mate Of the Mallory says Yancey sailed the
day before her on the schooner Break of-Day fol
Mobile
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-03-25
Farm for sale,

TIRE Subscriber offers TO sell his farm situated in the
westerly part OF East Montpelier four miles from
Montpelier Village on the County road leading from
Montpelier To Hardwick, containing forty one acres OF
good rich smooth land, good fences, we'll divided into
moving, poNng, aud pa'taring, gued sugar orchard
OF U0trrrs, good dwelling house. wood shed. good
barn and harnshed and ohe mug buildings &e with Food
running sprnr water In the house aud barn yard Aso
a Blausimta's shop, aud about eleven acres \ wood
Hand. Lkff hAiia
Fast Nontpelitr, March "a, 1862. s.6sa.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-03-25
FROM WASHINGTON.

Painful rumors have been afoat for two days
affecting prominent officer IN the civil depart
ment Of the Government Weare promised the
denouoment, this week
1t is not true that the steamer Vanderbilt has
been purchased By the Government to be altered
to an iron clad vessel. She is merely chartered
for transport.
The commanding officer at Fort Craig writes
10 the Government that he has no doubt Of being
able to hold that Fort
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-03-25

WAERE IS YANeEY While our adyiees r..
port iancey at Key West, prisoner, intclli.
gence has been received at Nashville. that he j.
at New Orleans advising the South to retalac
on France and England, by stopping the culd.
walton OF cotton.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-03-25
rRnM rnRrRRss MONROE

March %. A flag Of truce brought back a
French officer from Norfolk. No news or pa
pcrs received, Fifteen miles Of the telegraph
wire was under-run this morning. The Merri-
mac is still undergoing repairs at the Norfolk
Navy Yard
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-03-25
YRon MAsnINGrok.

March %. Col. Segur representative elect
from the Accomac district arrived here this
morning and confirms the intelligence of the
destruction OF the prSvateer and Fort Macon by
the rebels
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-03-25

WASHINGTON, March 30. 1t asserted as the
general prevalent opinion IN naval and military
circles, that by this time the national banner
floats over New Orleans, and it is believed that
our mortar fleet attacked the rebel fort at the
Rigolets with two days after the departure from
Ship Island OF the steamer bringing the latest
Intelligence from that point
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-03-25
Eira,nian Wanted !,

| AN noW wishing IT, employ fmman mas hbta good
knowledee Of his AIDE, and that la an respects pos.
scsses exemplary habits, 10 whom vl ,nsf reod en-.
enlargement it application h. made s.ep
Il. :. FATE
Hydepart, March :, 1852. essiIf
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-03-25

CAIRO. March 81 The latest adyices from
Island No. TO- and later than those rought by
the despatch boat which arrived here at o'clock
this morning, state that the position of the
gunboats and mortars has not changed Firing
is kept up at intervals to prevent the enemy
from strengthening or repairing their works.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-03-25

William Brown, of the Mackerel Brigade n .
Y. V. NJ, writes from Manassas 4" We have
met the enemy, and they are hours-ahCad of
u.s.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-03-25

The Union feeling is reported strong at Iii elk
man and Memphis, and daily increasing all
along the Mississippi.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-03-25

Fine English Carpets from auction IRE adver
tsed in our paper, by the New England Carpet
Co., of Boston.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-03-25

Refugees from East Tennessee are docking by
thousands to Cumberland Gap, to ioin the Fed.
eral army in its advance into tennessee.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-03-25

Capt Ericsson says it is an error to assume
that the power Of the Monitor was fully tested
during the contest at Hampton Roads. The
power OF the guns alone was tested with guns
of such caibre as the structure cas Didde 10 5eay
the Monitor would sink the Merrimac or the
Warrior in the first round
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-03-25

While engaged in the siege Of New Madri ID
Gen. Pope had to send two miles for water for
his men. lie established battery and jO00
men at Point Pleasant below, SO that the re-
treat of the rebels down the river was prevented
and they had to cross to the Tennessee shore anl
take 70 the swamp.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-03-25
SECOND DESPATCH.

WINCHESTER, March %.
p. NJ. have just come IN from the very
front OF the battlefield miles out We have
achieved a complete victory over Gen. jackson,
taking two guns and caIssous, killed at least
1000 and wounded twice a. many oar loss is
large. out probably not over $50 killed and
wounded. Our men did we'll 4 great many
mu-ke's V, re taken The enemy il in tull re.
frn1f
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-03-25


Top ~ We have tins day achieved a go-
rioua victory over the combined forces Of Gems
jackson, Smith and Longsueet The battle was
tough. within about four miles OF this place
1t ragged from one-bai past 10 i. NJ until
dark. The enemy strength was about 5000
The strength Of our division was not over 5000
Oar los, IN killed and wounded is not ascertain
90, but i, heavy The enemys loss is double
that Of our. We have captured a large mum
Der Of prisoners some guns, and the ground is
strewn with the arms they have throw away
in their flight The cavalry is still IN pursuit
OF the retreatIng rebels The particulars can
not be accurately ascermined until daylight
A Union meeting was held yesterday in Fair.
fax Court House Speeches were made by Chas
ii. Upton. j C. Underwood and others Raso-
buttons were adopted expressing thanks to Pres
idont Lincoln aud Secretary Seward for their s4-
gacity and wisdom in managing our domestic
Affairs and appealing to Gov. plerp)nt to order
az early election iJr county officers
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-03-25

Michael Ilerran of Danyille, recently frozeto
death Cause-rum The Burlington Free Press
says that Joshua Milton, while ATTEMPTING Ia
reach his home, became exhausted in the snow
drifts, and no assistance reached him ill he had
become SO frozen that his life is despaired of
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-03-25
Nathan 7nOrSc'S Estate.

PHlNEAs WHEEIEG, comm
Woodbury., March Is \. II. 1862. :t1bf,
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1862-05-10

months supplies, large amounts Of
ammunition, &c.
Fort Craig has been virtually
abandoned,-Canby is trying to
concentrate his FORCES but by this
time it is thought he has been de-
feated by Gen. Sibley, whose plan
it was to fight the enemy in detail.
The enemy fought. desperately,
we having to charge them for sew
eral times before they fed. At the
last charge they were completely
routed, leaving over 800 killed and
wounded on the ground. 1t was
since ascertained .., ,hat their loss
was over 700.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1862-05-10
From the San Antonio Herald-EItra.
LATEST FROG FORT JACKSON.
An UNPARALLELED B0MBARDMENT!!
Small Damage and loss to the Fort
FIRH sLACKEnIs.
Two Mortar Boats Sunk and Steamer Disabled!

The following dispatch was re-
ceived in this city to-day from q
prominent officer in Fort Jackson
M FOEr JACKSON, April 20 half.pasts sp.x.
The cnemy's fire has very much
slackened. He has fired 10000
pounds Of powder, and over 1000
tons Off iron. | have never heard of
such bombardment. There is no
such recorded in history. Our loss
is five killed and ten wounded.
The firing is now very slow. All
his mortar vessels are out of sight
behind point of woods. We sunk
two yesterday and disabled steam
er.
RICHMOND, April 20.-The Senate
has passed the House bill appropri-
ating 81, 100000 for the construction
Of II Railroad between Texas and
Newt Orleans. Also passed t h g
House bill providing for the organ
izaticn Of partisan rangers.
Reported Plans OF the Enemy.
MEMPHIS, April 21.-There is q
report here, Oh the authority of ad-
vices from the west, that the Feder-
al troops from New Madrid are pas
sing round by Cairo up the Tennes-
see river, to reinforce Grant, to the
number, it is believed, Of 10000
men.
The Confederate prisoners cap
tured at Island No. III have been
taken North.
1t is reported here that the Fed
eral General Slegol is dead.
Heavy rains have fallen here for
the last tour days. Inc country is
flooded, and military movements
are held to be impossible,
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1862-05-10
Cotton Manufactures.

We have often had our attention
called to the exhorbitant prices de-
manded for cotton fabrics and yarn,
manufactured and spun in this and
other Southern States since the be-
ginning Of the war, With the raw
material more abundant and cheap
er than it has been tor years past,
cotton cloths and yarns have more
than doubled in cost, not value, and
complaints loud and deep reach us
from every quarter against these eX-
actions OF the manufacturer. We
ask why is this? Will the manu-
tacturer explain, and, if he can, re-
lieve us from the necessity Of set
ting him down as an eXturtioner,
and denouncing him as such. We
should be pleased, however, to hear
before We strike, though we doubt
much whether torbearance on our
part, in this matter, may be justly
esteemed q virtue.
We are pleased, however, to see
it announced that the Georgia Fac
tory" and ATHENS Factory" have
reduced the prices OF yarns, o8na-
burgs, shirtings, &c, and that sol
dierS' families are 80 be supplied at
wholesale prices. The arrangement
Will g into effect on the 1st proXi-
mo. What the reduction will be,
we arc not advised, but trust that it
will meet the just expectations OF
the people. Live and let live should
be the governing rule in these try
ing times Drive the speculator
and extortioner from his baneiul
and the South will the
sooner achieve its Independence
.AtlGntG Mtetiigencar.