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The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-16
L.. wv. lsidcsaTOck's Estaae.

t+tseroN DISTINCT, S. at Montpelier, within ami for
said District on the Dist day of March, A. D. 1862.
N DUSTIN BLISS, Administering the Estate of Lu-
ther w. Hitchcock, late of Cabot, in said district de-
cea ed presents his administration account for settlement
Ehcrcupnr that he same he referred to the
22d div oi Anvil D. 1862 the Probate Office, in said
Mnntpeier for examination and allowances and that all
concerned be notified hereof by the publication of this
pele. three weeks euccessively may be- that
they may appear end at said time and place. if they see
cause, object thereto. BY the Court
327fw3* Attest 7 r, MERRILL, Judge.
STATE OF VERMONT, In Probate Court, holden
WASHINGTON RfsTRICT I at Montpelier, the 18th
day of February, A. ID. 1862.
/, III BRUCE, Administrator, with the will annexed, OF
G. the estate of Sunluei H. Athe,ton late Of Duxbmy,
wilt the and appreciation in wiring OF the ega-
ices and of said ceased, for license to sell the
whole of real estate of said deceased representing
that sale! Of of SAID estate is necessary TOR The
aInen of the of said decea ed and of ad
,y,usttion Of said estate. and that part OF said estate
caun be sold without jury to those Interested IN the
gs:ainder thereof and Ihat the sale of al the real
Late of sa deceased would be beneficial to those inter
es:ed in siid estate:
Whereupun il ordered by said Court that said appsi.
ca ion be fefre6 The 22i day of April, A. ID. 1862,
at the Prostate Office in said Mnnipeler for hearing and de-
cision thereon and it is further ordered that all persons
interested, be notified hereof by publication of notice of
this apuoon and order thereon ,h rec weckssucceSsve
Ter befon said time of hearing that they may appear at
said time and place. and they cause object thereto
By order Of court.
337 Attest, r. Il. MERRILL, Judge.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-16
GREEN MOUNTAIN FREEMAN APRIL l6' 1862

D E n T S I K L
I have located in
MONTH LIER,
PERMANENTLY as a DENTIST,
in the rooms formerly occupied by DR.. NJ. NEWTON
OVER LANGDoN's FLOUR STORE.
To the peop: of Montpelier and adjoining towns
wish am we'll prepared to perform any operation
in Dentistry, at
REASONABLE PRICES.
insert teeth on Gold Silver, Cheopasc. Platina,
Continuous Gum,) and Vucante or Rubber plates.
Of the Rubber cannot speak too favorahy having used
it the entire satisfaction of patrons and myself for
number of years 1t is lighter, stronger easier kept
clean free from taste durable and easily repaired
than any other kind of plate work Teeth filled with the
various materials for filling insure their preser
vation Extracting done with and children teeth
| regulated.
Of the many letters of recommendation from friends
in Wndham and Windsor Countess will give but two
| three:
DR.. John NJ. Comegys has pracced as Surgeon Dem
fist in this village for the last several years He has been
the dentist for myself and family and also for the 1ns
tuition under my charge. The subscriber believes him
we'll qualified, and cheerfuy recommends him to those
WIN. Il. ROCKWELL, MD.
sup't vt. Insane Asylum Brattleboro, Aug 49, 1861.
after years service. am highly pleased with them
and would not part with them for any amount of
L
all who may be unfortunate TO be deprived of their
natural teeth. know of work equal to in skill,
durability and finish. esteem you, in the practice Of
your profession, public benefactor.
Respectfully, ]. S. LEE.
| So. Woodstock, June 10, 1857
Office " flows Falls Argus" March 20, 1860.
For several gears have had dealings with DR.. j. NJ.
Comegys and have always found him to be upright,
hgi-minded gentleman, who would be valuable addition
to ,he citizens of any place. As professional man-on
which point can also speak from eXperence-he stands
second none being fully of Dental science in
all respects.
| HIRAM ATKINS, Editor Argus.
DR.. J. n Comegys has practced Dentistry here during
the past several years. and have frequently had occasion
% consult him in behalf of patients under my charge.
He has without exception. in all the branches of his
business and in the delicate and difficult
giving the fullest satisfaction to ladies' from the lar
ges cities of the Union like New York, Boston, Philadel
pha. New Orleans who frequently declared to me that
DR.. G. treated them full we'll, and perhaps with more
attention. than their own family dentist.
! CIV. GRAU, MD,
Physician at the Wessehoeft Water Cure institution.
! Bratteboro, Aug. 81 1861.
will refer to Philip Wells, Cashier Bank, Bratteboro
Il. Kirkland Esq, F. II. Fessenden, ESD, and c. w
Horton, NJ. D., of Rratteboro G. D.. Perkins, Samuel
Wood, Schuyler Horsngton, and Dr. |. buchanan of
Woodstock
will! all of my work and my prices shall be
| moderate JOHN NJ. COMEGYS.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-03-15
For the Standard.
DIR NEXT GOVERNOR


Mr.. EDIToR: Why such iidgcty anxiety on the
part of certain characters of the per secession
party stripe to know who is to be the next Cover
nor of North Carolina? 1t would be rather hard
problem to solve Just now, to tell who will be the
candidates even. | think however, the anxiety of
these gentry may be relieved in some degree, by
telling them who the people will not have to rule
the dcStinieS of North Carolina. First, they will
not have foreigner secondly, they will not have
q Yankee; thirdly, they will not have a Secession
ist Of the South Carolina school, And that there
NAV not be any doubt who is meant under the Bird
head, we will define the term by remarking, that
the people want no man to preside over the desti-
MES of the State, that made the election of Abe Lin
coin the occasion for breaking up the government.
The question very naturally occurs to the mind of
every man, who will the people have to rule over
them They want man whose name is tower
of Strength-an honest, competent MANA man Of
sterling integrity and iron will, that knows his
whole duty, and dare do ia man that will shape
his course in reference to the good of the State and
country, and not in reference to his personal ag-
grandizement. They want man that understands
the machinery of the government-they want a
man that can comprehend his whole duty at a sim
gle glance-they want man that will keep the Of
ficers of State both civil and military their posts
and hold them to strict accountability for their
conduct, and not permit them to Swagger about the
country villages towns and cities, saturated in
whiskey, with cigar stuck in their mouths. 1t
won't do, gentlemen-there must be change, and
that speedily, or we doomed people. You
have fought the Yankees often enough around the
ire-side and in the whiskey shops. Lay down
your cigars, break the whskey bottles, and return
to your posts, and that speedily. Attend to your
duty rs did Washington, Jackson and Taylor and
success will crown your efforts upon every battle
field We want statesman. Let US cast about,
and see if the can be found that will meet the
emergency as a peace offering to the no-party Sc
/ firil
the name of the Hon. William A. Graham. Will
the gentlemen accept the name, and thereby give
one evidence least of their honesty of profession
and patriotism? j. 7. L.
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England and the Confederate States.

The British Minister Lord Lyons in letter nm
der date December Is, 1861, thus expresses his
opinion of the Confederate States. Our readers
will be struck especially with that portion Of the
letter winch we have printed IN taicS:-
This overweening notion Of their own in,p6r-
lance may lead to very serious Inconvenience, if
they should succeed in establishing their indcpcnd
ence. Our need of their cotton is quite great enoug
to render it extremely desirable that should hc
on good terms with them, and encourage any diSpO-
sitOn which they may show to place their CONNER
cial relations with US on mutually. advantageous
footing. We might be willing to consider that a
quarrel with them would give us no means of anne
liorating the condition of their slaves, while it
would bring great deal of hardship and suffering
upon vast numbers OF our own working people.
But still 10 mus erer he repUgHatt to AR feelings
to be in intimate rcldtiJns a0iM u confederation
formed OF the aCoued principle of perpetuating If
not erteading, Slarery Unless tie seeeJing States
can be induced to act Nth moderation upon the
question Of Sidr6ry they may rouse feeling Of IN
dignation md horror IN Great Brit0ia aohich 'oiH
oUeypO,cer all considerations Of material interest
OF this many of their leading men in the present
movement do not seem to be aware. Some Of them
even talk openly of reviving the AFRICAN slave
trade" An attempt actually to do this would, it
may be supposed, be at put down by the unit
ed force of the Northern States, Great Britain, and
of civilized Europe But on the other hand, 1t
might be extremely olucult 10 OrinS any Oh Tue
slaveholding States to renouncc in principle, the
right of trading in negroes, or to induce them to
enter into any treaty engagement on the subject.
Anv such engagement would be regarded by them
as an admission that they were in the wrong on the
question on which their contest with the North has
infamed their passions that they have lost sight
of all reason. How could they bind themselves not
to extend to larger number of Africans the bless
ngs of the institution of American slavery, which
they hold to be ordained of God for the happiness
and improvement of the negro race? 1t is to be
| apprehended that we shall have very considerable
difficulty in placing our relations, commercial or
POLITICAL on satisfactory footing with people i'm
/ bucd with such sentiments, immense as is the i'm
/ portance to us of procuring cheap ana abundant
! supply of their staple commodity"
Mr. Yancey, in of his letters to E9rl Russell,
says that the Union was not dissolved on account
OF slavery, and argues to prove that the black Re-
publicans have pledged themselves to guarantee
slavery forever in the States! 4" lie says that the
cause Of disunon the financial or tariff policy
! of the federal government
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To the Rescue. North-CaroIiniansI

Is there no man in North Carolina who can rouse
the large number of property holders in this State
who as Yet have not gone into the war, to the i'm
mneut dangers which threaten them? Is there no
man among us, hot in the army, who could lead to
victory a "foriorn hope?' No man capable of be
ing put at the head of the 10 10000 men in the
State not yet in the field but who are able to fur
nish their own horses, arms and equipments, and
who might be induced to get ready at once to make
a dash at Burnside so soon as he attempts to move
into the State? Where is the man? There are
several in the State who have the genius and the
sense and the courage to do it. Let them come for
ward to the rescue.
In short period, we fear Burnside will attempt
to land from 40 to $4,000 men at some point in
this State force his way into the interior to crush
they hope to do Tennessee. Shall we sit still
and allow it? Never, never. The Confederate gov
eminent will do what it can to ward of the blow.
Our State militia will rally to the rescue, but we
fear the force which we can bring into the field at
Short notice is not enough Besides cavalry mount
ed men will lie much needed Now, how many
men III this State, in each County, who are good
riders, Gole to furnish thcmselve with horses and
arms-say doube-Larrel guns rifles or SINCE shot
guns, Or pistols and sabreS, or u pike, also with
camp equipage-arc willing to join the Legion
of Honor to get ready at once, organize in each
County, and to unite under some chosen able lead
CT, to lash at the enemy when he makes start
We need this volunteer force, who will serve with
out pay, for month or two at time, to assist the
regular forces and the militia to repel invasion at
any point There arc no doubt or 30 900 such men
in the State. These, with the regular force of the
government, would be sufficient to drive the enemy
from our soil at any time. Rally, friends of the
State. Begin to stir the matter, and organize ii
your several Counties at once. Let the press stil
this matter. 1t is VITAL if not absolutely necessary
to prevent the overrunning Of the State 10y the
Yankee hordes
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THE RIGuT SrIElr.-A friend m Alamance writes
us as follows. This is the true spirit which should
actuate every man in the State able to oear arms.
The hesitancy and unwiliingness of many Of those
to volunteer, who so ready to fight and die be-
fore the war came upon us, has done immense dam
age Now is not the time for any true North Carroll
Man or Southerner to hesitate or frame EXCUSES
We must light-fght iercely or be conquered
Our correspondent says:
81 am proud to say, that old Hlwfelds still main
tains the spirit Of rs. Although we were almost
to a man opposed to secession until forced upon us,
we united as one man against Lincoln and
his Northern hordes. Every man, young and old,
will leave home and ALL if necessary, to defend our
SOIL"
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Forestyille, March 10, 1862.
For the Standar,

For the Standard.
HARNETT Co., n. c., Feb 6, '62.
EaitOr Of the Standard:
SIR: have not seen you since the fall of Roam
oke Island. | should have written to you before
now, but have been confined to my room ever
since | reached home. | understand the Virginia
papers charge the North Carolinians with coward
ice. This is I'm ust and mean The first account
of the battle was given by men who ran from the
Island before the battle was ended and think they
knew nothing about the matter, except that they
ran with all their might | was placed about $50
yards in the of the ratification, where could
see every thing going on on our side. There was
portion Of Wises Legion sent to the left flank TO
watch the movements Of the enemy in that drec-
ton. Soon saw SIX men coming from that d-cc,
ton. When they came up to us, | hailed them
| They said they belonged to WiseS Legion. This
about an hour before we abandoned the breast
works. These men went towards Nays Head and
| suppose they reached the place in time to join
Gen. Wise and his Legion, on their rapid march to
the CaCal Bridge, which they reached, making
about four miles per hour, notwithstanding the
General was said to be very i'll. The march ap-
pears to have been good medicine for the General,
tor when the picket guard reached the Canal bridge
he was able to curse them until he almost blue.
Now did the pickets act cowardly? | answer, no.
The picket was taken from Co. l. 3lSL regiment Of
Cape Fear boys, and sent to the lower end Of the
Island, where they remained until the enemy had
landed and cut them entirely off from the main
army. They had to CONE up and surrender as
prisoners, or take a boat and 20 to Nays Head
This they did, and made their way to the Canal
: bridge, where Gen. Wise took their guns from
them, ard cursed them for every thing mean-
Now, if these men to be branded as towards for
leaving, where will Gen. Wise stand? | heard
while in Raleigh that the guns intended for the
3lst Rest, in Raleigh, and had been for some
time. | suppose this is not true-for was sent to
Raleigh twice 10y the Colonel of the regiment, and
applied for the guns, and failed to get them.
G. Ii. C..
In relation to the guns muskets referred to by
our correspondent, we will state that about the
time the battle of Roanoke Island took place, or
most probably few days before, some boxes were
placed in the Rotunda of the Capitol, supposed to
contain arms addressed to Col Jordan, Roanoke
Island The fact was talked about, especially as
Col. JOrdans regiment was known to have defec-
tive arms, while good arms had been furnished to
other regiments formed after his was and in day
or two the address the box that was on top
'cas planed off. Who had the planning off done We
10 not know, but it was clear that some one was
trying to hide his tracks.
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The Second North-Carolina Regiment

Our correspondent "iSytciae," has given
account of the fight between the Merrinac and the
Yankees, which, however has been anticipated by
the telcgraphic and newspaper accounts. The
friends of the second regiment will be glad to hear
from it. Our correspondent says:
"Our regiment Is still enjoying good health and
we eager for opportunity Of testing brave
ry. Our recent reverseS have 5y no means diScour-
aged us. We expected them. We had been so
successful at first that we became careless, and neg
ccted too much to impore the aid of Him who alone
gvcth victory Our regiment is without
chaplain, and we have no opportunities whatever of
attending divine worship. Whose fault is this? |
think it very hard indeed that the poor soldier who
has left the comforts of home and braved the dam
gers Of the battle field should be deprived of hear
ing the word Of God preached. Soldiers are expos
ed to many temptations, and every regiment should,
By all means, have a chaplain to admoniSh them"
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Mr.. stephens, sugs e

The Richmond correspondent of the Charleston
Mercury makes the following statement:
Vice President Stephens, at the formation Of
the government, urged that hundred or even two
hundred millions worth of cotton should be pledged
in Europe for armor clad ships completely manned
and equipped, by means Of which we could have
bid defiance to the Yankee navy"
The suggestion indicates the strength and sound
ness of Mr.-Stephens judgment. If the Confeder-
ate government had made ample provision, as every
consideration of policy and prudence dictated, for
iron clad ships, arms and ammunition, no Southern
port would this moment have been blockaded and
Fortress Monroe and Fort Pickens would now have
been in our hands, Whether President Davis re-
fused to act upon the suggestion, as the NercuTys
correspondent AYERS, we know not, but we are sure
if he could recall the last twelve months, he
would have them in short order The whole mis-
fortune Of inadequate supplies doubtless, is at
tIibutable to the shOrtsighted policy of "peacea-
able secession"
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SOecIal MESSAGE.

President Davis has sent in a special Message to
Congress with such official reports as have been
ccived of the fight at Fort Donelson also one ac-
companied by the official report of the first days
naval battle of the Merrimac.
The President says the report of the battle of
Fort Doneson is unsatisfactory that it is not stated
whether reinforcements were asked nor is it DEM
onstrated that it was impossible to save the army
by evacuating the position and that he has suspen-
dcd Gems Floyd and Pillow from command to await
further orders. He wishes to know upon what au
thority or principle of action, the senior Generals
abandoned responsibility by transferring the CON-
mand to junior officer. The country would like
to have the matter explained, no doubt.
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For the Standard.
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.

At regular meeting Of the Muunt Energy Lodge, No.
40 held March st 1867 the following resolutions were
proposed and adopted:
WHEREAs, it hath pleased the Almighty Disposer Of
events his infinite wisdom, to remove from midst
venerable and worthy brother EDWARD Bullock aged
SIS years, IL months and 10 days. Therefore,
Res0ved That deeply sympathiZe with his bereaVed
family and relatives in consequence Of this sad alction
but at the tme would solsce them and OURSELVES
with the pleasing and inspiring reflection, that though we
have sustained an irepaabe loss yet it is his eternal
gain"
Rsored That in the death of brother Bullock Masonry
has lost ardent and unyeldng advocate the Church
4 most exemplary member; the country very worthy
and highly respectable citizen
Resnred That token of sincere regard aud very
essential for deceased and family will wear the
usual badge OF mourning for thirty days.
Reshosi, That copy of the above resolutions be sent
70 the family of the deceased and also the North Caro-
lima Standard for publication. with the request that the
Sgirh Gf tie dye and BsGticak Rec'ndrr cupy -
BENJAMIN HESTER. y
RUFUS BOBBITT,
COLEMAN WHITE, Com.
FRANKLIN MOSS,
JAMES b. FLOYD, .--.
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TUSCALOOSA, Ala, Dec. 5, 1861,


Gen. THos. j. GREEN:
Dear Sir-Dr. Garland, President of our State
University, has placed in my hands your letter to
him of November 8, with the request that | reply
to it.
The presence of nitre in tobacco is we'll known,
and is principal reason of the plant proving so
exhaustng toland. The nitre could unquestionably,
be extracted, and used in the manufacture of gun
powder. In order to extract it, it would only be
necessary to chop or grind up the tobacco, steep it
for some time in water, (using the same water for
several successive portions of tohacco,) and boil
down the strained land perhaps clarited) liquid IN
iron pot until the nitre CTyStaizes on cooling.
But fear that tobacco is altogether too costly
material to be used for making nitre upon large
scale, the quantity yielded by the plant being rea-
lively quite small.
The plan adopted during the wars of the first
Napoleon, to which you aude, is thoroughly prac-
teal, and l earnestly hope that our Government or
private individuals will adopt it, if this war is to
continue much longer. -...
The only draw back to the method in question is
that it requires several months for the completion of
the process.
Refuse animal matter, Tor vegetable matter OF
certain kinds,) containing nitrogen, is mixed with
old plaster, Cor carbonate Of linas) the mixture,
formed into banks mounds, protected from rain
but exposed very freely to the air, and from time to
time turned over. After several months the mass
is leached with water, potash (wood ashes,) added,
and the liquid boiled down until the nitre will crys
taliZe on cooling.
1t will afford me much pleasure to reply to any
other questions that may suggest themselves upon
this subject, and am, sir
Your ob't servt,
J. W. WALLET.