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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-02-14

The Con HOUSE, ToPPLING.--T mystery
to the recent flag of truce from the Vir-
ginia side, the bearer Of which detained sew
era days, while one or two cabinet meetings
were held, presumed to be on the subject, is
not yet removed. MIR. Forney, however,
says in letter to the Philadelphia Press;
"This much only am permitted to state that either
bearer Of the hag his documents, have lef the inn
preston that the secession conspiracy Is the Of
being crushed The leaders feel IT, and dread the
coming storm. All that Is Necessary hasten and TO
complete it is continued activity the part Of the army,
and continued confidence the part of the people la the
administration Of the general government ] gather
from authentic sources enough 10 convince that the
people Of the South will gladly seize the hrst opporuni-
~ put down their leaders and their deceiyers The
proclamation II Cobb aud roombs is the key Of the
desperation Of the leaders, and will be greeted mak the
prophecy sth scorn by the people 10 whom IL &, adj
dressed After having suffered incoucei,abe horrors for
these leaders Is II ia be supposed that they will now
nit deliberate suicide 10 please these bad men In
Richmond, the hostility TO the chiefs Of secession is 81
bitter that they in fear Of their lives and in Ten
nessee the tide is strong against the oonspraors that
nothing bat force prevents popular explosion. The
day Of reckoning rapidly approaching victory on
the Potomac would much boodshed else~here, and
bring the whole Of the usurping confederaey To It's
knees
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-02-14

EUROPEAN HosrILiTY.-The London cor
respondent of the Ncto Yo,k Times is pecul-
iarly Encouraging in his representations of
the feeling OF the English government. He
aiIirms, in his asst letter, that warlike prepar-
atoms are going forward just the same as be-
fore the settlement Of the Trent affair, and he
proceeds:
Do sou wish to know the reason why have very
honestly endeayurgd to cughteu youhat is If YOU are
ia any darkness or any doubt about il. Eugaud-po-
tcntal Engaud-all OF England that has any power TO
act IA The matter, wants ouy decent excuse inter
itre, secure The Independence " the south, open the
blockade, ana bring the war 20 sudden termination II
the North submits to her interpretations Of National law
that h all for the present. the North ressts England
goes flr recheatou VI boundaries such as will give
greater security her North American provinces She
wants good harbor on the Atlantic. Portland would
suit her very we'll She ID not saaei with the proXim
iiy of Fort Montgomery at bouscs Point Montreal.
she 1s sorry sue ever gave zap me COLUMBIA river She
wants free trade. More than an. she wants cotton
SO far as ! can see, America must either retire from
her present contest defeated ad humtsted she
enter upon the most terrible struggle which the history
Of mankind may ever record. see no other way. No
concessions, however humble, wall De Of any avail Mr.
serted In the dispatch IN which he surrendered bc rebel
com uissouers Mr Weles may order the stone fleet
be taken of the mouth Of Charleston harbor aud put
stop TO all similar enterprises the President may
der exchange Of prisoners aud conduct military oper
ations according the rules VI civilized warfare you
may do every possible thns 10 eouea1e the powers OF
Europe, bat all will not avail The Confederate Govern
mcnt viii be Acknowledged, Il IL be Ia existence three
months longer, and the southern ports will be opened by
European naNies If you do not open them with your
own.
BY strange fatality or what must seem 10 you a
strange peTNeraity, whatever is done by the American
Government Is ade to tell against IT, The solemn dec
laraons oil President Lincoln that he would maintain
the Constitution, with It's recognition and protection Of
slavery whtre eNists, have gone far TO ALLEVIATE Adolf
ton sympathy II there is movement towards ioci-
Die emancipation, II Is held mp barbaous ind fero
cion' mode Of prosecuting the war Englaud emancpat-
ed her slaves, but she pad their fair valuation.
Threaten 10 turn the slaves against their mastefs and
you denounced as monsters"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-02-14
Steamship Jrro, from Liverpool, arrived

Steamship Jaro, from Liverpool, arrived
at Portland, Tuesday Feb. H.
Mason aud Slidell have arrived at South
ampton. There we're no demonstratiou..-
The former has gone to London. aud the lat
ter to Paris. The steamer La Piotd, with
Mason and Slidell on board, arrived at South
ampton on the 29th ult. They were taken
to ST. Thomas by the RiBoldo, as she was un-
able to reach Halifax. They were received
at southampton courteously, but no demon
stration was made.
The Times remarAs that both viii proba-
bly, keep perfectly quiet, and await events
that are at hand. Although there is a large
party in the House of Commons which will
endeavor to urge upon the government a poll
icy OF interference in the American struggle,
the ENJOYS will do well 20 maintain "a master
ly inactivity
southampton letter says they complain
Of bad treatment in the prison at Boston.
Bumors were current at southampton that
the T,HcoIora and the NashpHe had been or
dcrcd away. and that the latter would proba-
bly, leave on the 3Oth The report, however,
lacked confirmation.
The Times calls for something decisive in
America, and says unpleasant complications
must arise If the present state of affairs con-
tnues much longer.
Napoleon opened the French Chambers on
the 9th. In his speech he said The civil
war which desolates America, has greatly COM
promised our commercial interests. So long,
however, as the rights Of neutrals are respect
ed, we must conine ourselves TO expressing
wishes for an early termination Of these dis
scnsons' The speech releres to the pacific
a fftl hr
nancial programme Of 81 Fould's budget.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-02-14
FORETGN NEJV,.

The steamship America, which len Liver
pool the 25th arrived at Halifax. Feb 9th.
The London Shipping Gazette says that a
iumor is current in circles, supposed to be
well informed that scmi-ofIicial note has
been addressed to the British Government by
France respecting the blockade Of the conled-
crate ports, to the effect that the Emperor
cannot longer allow French commerce to be
injured by respecting the non effective block
ade, and that ne will shortly make an official
demand to the English government to Join
him in raising the blockade, and that in case
OF noncompliance he will take the initiative.
The Emperor's speech to the Cons Legi,lahj
on the 9th was expected with great interest
under the belief that he will say something
important on American affairs
The London Times in another editorial
says, " We need not be eager to NEEDLE with
American affairs. This is time for waiting,
and we can afford to wait awhile as easily as
the North and South can afford to be looking
across the Potomac at the cost Of two mill
lions sterling a week. each Of them. If there
docs come any real cause of complaint it will
tell all the more for our present patience and
iorbearance
The london Globe editotally remarks that
" the maratime powers cannot be expected TO
respect the federal blockade unless really ef-
iccuve. The commerce Of the world cannot
suffer itself TO be despoicd for an indefinite
period under the mere paper blockades. As
to Intervention, "says the Gobc,' we may be
invited or offer to intervene, but our great
aim must be to preserve consistency with our
own principles"
In letter from Mr. Seward to Smith
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-02-14

CGNCINNATT, Feb. | y.
The Commercial says our army 10 Central
Kentucky is in motion. Cen Wilson's de
vision is marching along the Glasgow turn
pike. Gen. Mitchel's division crossed Green
river Monday morning, taking the advance Of
the main column to Bowling Green.
After the capture Of Fort Henry the gun
boats went to Florence, Alabama, at the head
Of navigation, $50 miles from Paducah.-
Every along the river they we're receiv-
ed with astonishing welcome bv numerous
Union families IN Southern Tennessee and
North Alabama, and at towns along the river.
Our old flag was looked upon as a redeemer
and hailed with shouts Of JOY.
Capt Gwynn, Of the gunboat Taylor, &C
cepted 80 men for service on his gunboat,
and says he can get men enough to man his
whole fleet. Wherever our boats landed. and
the people were assured we do not come to
des roy but "to save they had no means too
extrayagant to express their delight and their
joy.
Our gunboats captured four steamers inclu-
ding an unfinished gunboat, and burned seven
They captured large quantity of stores, and
1870 stand of arms
Special dispatch from indianapolis to the
Commercial says that two men were arrested
at Princeton, Ind, a few days since by the
surveyor of the port Upon searching the
persons, their clothing and boot-legs were
found waddcd with letters for parties in the
south, many of them from Europe. One of
them had large amount OF gold on his per
son.
Reinforcements have gone forward from
Danyile and Somerset to support Gen. Thorn
as in his movement on Knoxville
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-02-14
From MISSOURI

The news from the west indicates that the
preparations for decided blow against the
enemy are nearly completed. The forces for
this movement are nearly all concentrated at
the point from whence it is intended to move
against the adversary, and in few days the
whole command will probably be on the
march westward.
Two of Mai. Wrights scouts report that
Price had made speech o his troops, telling
them they were surrounded, that they must
fight or surrender, and that they all decided
to fight. Price is said to have been largely
reinforced from Arkansas, and to have col
lected large supplies of provisions on the road
from Springfield to Fayetteville
Capt. Wood had arrived at Waynesville
with II rebel prisoners, including captains,
taken between Lebanon and Springfield.
The following kilograms have been received
at headquarters, at St. Louis:
WASHINGTON, Feb. s.
Major General Halleck, St. Louis: Youi
energy and ability receives the strongest com.
mendation of this department. You have
my perfect confidence, and you may rely up
on my utmost support in your undertakings
The pressure Of nay engagements has prevent
ed my writing, but will do so fully in day
or two.
(signod) EDWIN NJ STANTON,
Secretary Of War
Major General Halleck Thank Genera
/ Grant, Flag Officer Foote, and their com
mands for me.
/ (Signed) GEO. b. MCCLELLAN,
Commander-in- Chiel
Two dispatches, dated 9th, received b!
Gen. HalIeck. state Gen. Curtis is south o
/ Lebanon. He had taken 20 prisoners, in
/ Guiding two captains and one quartermaster
! also quantity of -four.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-02-14

The enemy at Fort Donelson are being rap
idly reinforced, and prisoner says they are
confident they can hold the position. Trees
are being fell two miles around the Fort by a
gang OF negroes. Gen. Pillow is in command
there, with 10000 men, embracing some of
the best aitilerists from Columbus. There
are two small forts and three camps several
hundred yards from the main fertilization, and
present appearances indicate that the coming
battle will be much more desperate than that
OF Fort Henry.
special Cairo dispatch from the neighbour
hood Of Fort Donelson, reports that Gen,
Grant had surrounded the fort with several
batteries OF artillery and that it will be shelled
and surrendered on Wednesday. There are
5000 rebels in the Fort.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-02-14
AN ENPEDIT1oN UP THE CUMBERLAND
RlvER.-The Cairo correspondent of the y.
4 IrlLnnn snvs nnhnr hnln nf ~ Z

" ". HV N"ITU correspondent OF IIU "
Y. Tribune says under date Of Feb. 5
"Gen. Gtaut aud staff leh this port on sunday even
ing for tmiihland. About fifteen thousand troops len
the time and yesterday morning. Nearly
ten thousand b ad eyously been thithcr These
with the forces Paduoah, will make upward OF 80 90
men A large body Of ciyiliy and many artillery conn
pares included The destination is evidently up the
Cumberland river, and more lhan four baggage
wagons aend each regiment, quaTiefs must be looked
Tor u town. Nashville is on this river, and at the
present stage n largest boats easily reach
that city should have added that the transports
accompanied by six or eight gunboats"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-02-14

1t is stated in Washington dispatch that
the whole plan Of the Lane expedition was
agreed upon and arranged by Gen. Lane and
Secretary Cameron without previous consul
tatlon with the President or Gen. Mcclellan.
After The matter was thus decided upon, the
President was persuaded into reluctant con-
sent to it, but then only with the proviso that
Gen Lane should harmonize his plans with
those of Gen Hunter and do nothing contra
ry TO the wishes OF the latter. Gen. MeClel-
Ian never even assented to the expedition, but
disapproved of it entirely.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-02-14

RESPITE OF GORDON, THE SLAvLR.-Tho
President has granted respite to Capt. Cor
don, the convicted slave trader, till the 2lst
of February, FOR the reason that the efforts
that have been made to secure his pardon, by
creating an expectation of Communication, may
have prevented Gordon from preparing for
death. In his order, Mr. Lincoln says
"ln granting this respite il becomes my painful duty
To admonsh the prisoner that renqushing all expecta
ton Of pardon by human authority, he must refer himself
alone 10 the mercy Of the common God aud Father Of all
men "
When the order was read to him, Gordon,
although pleased with the short delay of the
sentence, seemed to relinquish all hope Of
commutaton, and his countenance wore look
of dispair which has not appeared upon his
features since his arrest
BY general order No. ~, Gen. Hunter de-
clares martial law throughout the State of
Kansas, and declares the crime of jayhaw king
shall be put down with strong hand, and
summary process.
A sheet iron breast-plate was found among
the personal effects Of Geu George b. Crit
tenden, in Zollcof'er's camp at Mill Springs
1t was sent to Gov. Morton by Lieut.. Col
Kise of the Tenth Indiana
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-02-14

General Lane will probably be made Ma
jor General
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-02-14
An editorial in the New York World Of

An editorial in the New York World of
Saturday, says
1T Ni be good news To the country, especially to
Irish felloweitzens, to learn Col Corooran is he
released FROM southern prison aud sent home within
the coming two weeks such, at least. is the
we receive ifom Washington, Secretary Stanton having
taken the mater in hand. Col CorcOrans bravery az
bul Run, whore he would not away, and his
qurni guud conduct under the t'ng circumstances
al the ovuh, have endeiFed him the whole county,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-02-14

ANARoHY N RIcHMoND.-The southern
rebellion was made in behalf OF anarchy--why
should the leaders be astonished to find the
thing itself upon them Such seems to be
the state Of society at the Confederate capital,
unless the papers at that place grossly misrep-
resent the state Of things. The Richmond
Examiner Of the 9th, in severe article upon
the dominant lawlessness, made these asser-
sions:
"The rowdyism rife in this city has become intol-
cradle and demands immediate suppression with the
high hand Acts OF brutal violence, vulgar Iuiianism
and gross indecency Of mpmentaty occurrence
lady exposed TO outrage and insult, No mans life
eyen is in broad daylight on our most public
thoroughfarees To surround knock down, hruise and
mareat has become the pastime Of the rulians that
thruug payements The evil be suppressed or
else society must surrender It's authority brute lo
lence The time has arrived for vigilance and summary
REFORM else ruanisn, theft arson, drunkenness and
murder will soon claim the city as their exclusive pre-
serve"
In another column the Examiner makes the
following extraordinary statement;
"a few nights ago, the gamblers of Richmond held
convention in this city, and after the fashion of the
BILE refgentors Of Congress transacted their buiness
in secret session. We are informed that uLe hundred
and fifty members Of the gambling aud plug fraternity
were present that hfy thousand dollars voted and
subscribed 10 fund 10 carry the next election for
mayor and that the candidate nominated likely
unite the gambling aud rowdy interests Of Richmond
uugtammatca grocer and whskcy worm Of the name
David }. Saunders. We very much Of the opinion
that, matters not speedily beiter,d in kohmoud
the gamblers plugs and the retired and unsayory wills
key dealer they propose for their candidate will be in the
hands Of vigilance committee before the date Of the next
municipal election
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Excise Licenses.

Those engaged in trading, and who have
not made application for license are requst-
ed to do so Immediately. This can be done
in person or by letter. If by letter, state
whether q retail dealer of merchandise, or
Of liquor or of both, and the amount of
merchandise sold per year. Less than a
thousand dollars of gross sales per year
does not require license, unless for liquor
That requires license no matter how small
the sales. If a tavern, state the amount of
rent per year the house and attachments
constituting the tavern rent for, or if owned
by the proprietor, what amount Of rent the
establishment is worth All excise licenses
date back to the first of September Of the
present year.
Those who wish to change their places of
business, or suspend in the Spring, or any
time before the annual license expires. can
transfer it to the party who takes the store
or hotel, but cannot carry their license with
them. The building locates the license.
BY furnishing the Assistant Assessor with
the above information, persons, who have
not yet applied for excise license, will have
blanks sent them ready filled up for their
signatures. If a firm, state the name of the
parties and where each partner resides,
together with the name OF the firm.
Direct all communications on the subject
Postage Stamp enclosed, to E. Z. Ewing
Assistant Assessor, Elkton.
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800 ACRES, MORE OR LESS,

of valuable Land, about one half of which i,
arabic, the other half is covered with
WOOD and CHESTNUT TIMBER. Tho
wood can be advanageously exchanged for
lime at good landing on the premises -
The arabic land is in good condition--wel
watercd and we'll fenced.
The soil is productive, and well ada pied tc
the growth of fruit, as well as wheat, corn
oats aud hay, and persons about engaging
in the peach culture will find 1t to their adj
vantage to give this property careful exami-
nation.
This Farm is located in an improved a nd
healthful ncighborhood, convenient TO
churches, schools and stores, and very little
more than mile distant from the Railroad
Station at North East, and is thus daily
accessible to the cities of Philadelphia and
Baltimore. 1t borders on the North East
River for near three-q quarters of mile. and
commands wide and beautiful view of the
Chesapeake Bay. Fish and wild fowl abound
in season, and there is Il good Fishery on
the premises. Fhe improvements consist of
Frame Dwelling House, with six rooms,
and the ordinary outbuildngs.
TERMS OF SALE. ---One-ha of the pur-
chase money to be paid in Cash on the day
OF sale. One half the balance in twelve,
and the other half in twenty -four months
from the day Of sale. The credit payments
To draw interest, and to be secured by the
bond Of the purchaser. with approved sccur-
ity. GEORGE EARLE,
Ilhon, ~, leGs is. Trustee,
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Correspondence.
Letter from Big Elk"
HEADQUARTERS 2nd Del. Vols.
FALMOUTH, Virginia. NOY. 18Th 1852


FALMOUTH, Virginia, Nov. 18th 1862.
DEAR EwING:-We came here yesterday
evening" believe last wrote to you from
Warrenton The day before we left that
place our Regt. was ordered out on picket
duty, and remained ont until the next morn
ing. We left Warrcnun n Saturday morning
about O'Clock. A. NJ, furnished with three
days ratons. We passed over some of the
worn out land of -. Old Virginia. on our
march here A bout two miles from this
place part of our regiment were sent ont AS
sklrmishers and TO protect some OF our artil-
lery officers who were looking for good
position to plant their batteries so that they
could shell the rebels who were on the oppo-
site side OF the river. Falmouth is a small
town directly opposite the city OF Fredcricks-
turg. Our batteries had scarcely been placed
in position when very sharp artillery fight
cummenc cd at Il range OF about two miles. -
Our regiment or rather eight companies Of
the regiment were acting as a support of the
batteries. The rebel firing was very accn-
rae, and very rapid. A number Of shells
exploded over and around our regiment. and
for 10 or ~ minutes, (while we were being
placed in positon) pieces Of shell were cut
ting trees and branches all around us. To
the surprise OF all the regiment not single
man was hurt. We soon were placed under
the brow of Il hill where we were less cx-
posed, and remained there until the firing
ceased. which WAS about dark The firing
Of the rebels was from a battery on the oppo-
site SIDE of the river, but which was silenced
by our artillery and since they first ceased
to fire, we have heard nothing from them.
The bridges at this place were destroyed
by the rebels some time ago. Part of our
brigade was the only infantry that came here.
The rest of the corps stopped about three
miles back. We laid in line of battle all last
night, and now we do not know what hour we
will have to march. Gen. Bayard's cavalry
is on our flank, securing the country.
We are all we'll, and although it is cold and
very disagreable none Of the men complain.
am writing this on a little piece of board
for table and using lead pencel for pen.
! can do no better to-day. l will write soon
again. if have an opportunity.
Yours truly, BIG ELK.
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r f NJ O V A T.!
MRS. IEEENAN


pESPFCTFUILY informs the Ladies Of
1s. Eikton and vicinity that she has
removed her place Of business from her old
stand to that lately occupied by Mr. Willis
Rn,tcr, Merchant Tailor, one door below Dr..
II. II. Mitchcll's Drug Store.
Having just received from The city a new
ard splendid assortment Of
spring and Summer B0nnets,
Ribbons. Flowers, &c, &c, she invites her
friends to call and examine her superior stock
Of Goods. which keeps constantly full by
fresh supplies from the city.
ny~A great variety always or hand of
Ladies' Spring and Summer Cloaks. Also, n
full assortment OF Ladies' Needle Work, such
as COLLARS, SLEEVES, HASDKERoHIErs,
RrrrLlNGs. INsERTINGs. EDGINGs, INFANT
BoDlrs, and REssEs DMIrY BANDS, MAGIC
EurYLEs, &c &c. Also, good selection
or LINEN, COTTON and SILK LACES.
A full assortment Of Ladies' BUTTONS for
Dresses. of the latest styles. Various kinds
Of DRESS TRIMMINGS of latest styles ::
CORDS and TASSELS. A splendid assort-
inrut Of LADIES' KIDD and other Gloves.
y good os,ormcnt of Ladies Cotton Hose /;
all cpIo.s II Skirt Braid, and n variety OF
n.'.t; t.Eey articles for Ladies VI ear.
HF'Rc0dv Trimmed Bonncts always on
l."',':. from S!.56 upwards.
Al ST vi ich will be sold AT city prices. In
,rucr 10 keep up With the fashions, new snip
Plies arc received every week from the city.
Mar ~. 1872.