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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-04-04
FROM WASHINGTON.
MARoH %, 1862.

MARoH %, 1862.
This week has been as the last, in Congress,
devoted almost exclusively to the slavery
question (in this District) in the Senate, and
to the interminablc q hope it will not prove
TO be also the intolerable) tax-bll in the
House. In both Houses, ! am sorry to say,
much time has been wasted in debate that
was beneath the dignity Of the subjects.
The pest in the deliberations Of the House is
Buncombe. Many members are more anxious
to be apparently Fright on the record" for
the eyes Of their constituents, than they arc
to he really right. Hence multitudes of
amendments, to be talked about in many
speeches. and never to be adopted For this
reason the taS-bill lags, and the House is
now but little more than half through the
bill in committee. A motion TO tax manu-
hcturcd cotton has failed by two votes, and
to-day the tax Of five cents per pound on I'M
manufactured tobacco has also been stricken
out, and the tax on manufactured tobacco
raised from five to ten cents per pound The
rule Of the bill ia not to tax agricultural
products hence these results.
] can give you no information on war mat
tiers, beyond what is authorized by the War
Department through the telegraph On Sat
urday las. attempted to visit the Vermont
brigade, and, after hounderng in the mud
until was perfectly satisfied, had to give it
up The brigade left their camp on Satur-
day for what point do not know, and could
not tell if did.
The novel event Of the week is a meeting
Of Democratic members Of Congress, with a
view to a reorganization Of the Democratic
party. 1t is perhaps sufficiently significant
oi what that party will be, when | add that
Vallandigham Of Ohio is chairman Of the COM
mttee on resolutions So far from regret
ting the public organization Of such party,
I think it desirable It is better TO have it
open and aboye-board than secret, not to say
trcacherous. And then l should hope it
would be followed by well defined line be-
tween this sort OF Democracy and the Re
publican party, embracing among the latter
the loyal and trusty Democrat. of the North.
The disloyal will find a more congenial home
elsewhere
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whole number " Cattle at market 70s about coo
bcctes aud les Stores, consisting Of Working Oxen
Nuch Cows, and one, two and three wear old
Prices N Market Bccf-Exua. Sc 25 81 90 First
quality 5000 600 Second quality 81 90 $50. Third
quality, S4UOa425
working Oxen, pr pair.--Sl00 1870.
] Cows aud Calves-s35 AZ
Yearlings-SO 90 90 % two Years old slT 90 AIS
Ni three years old $40 o. a % co.
sheep and Lambs2i35 market; prices in ots a. 80
a 4 90 each extra, -, 50 $40
Spring Lambs None.
Hides, ~ a 6 pr 10. TAllow 6 a6l.Q rlb
Calf Skins, 3 &c pr h.
Pelts. ~ IS a 2 90 each
kBNA lts-lhere was large stock al market to-day
The cattle were Of much better quality than last week
Sales we're quick especially for Fast week Prices rang
cd uomnally 25c per cwt higher, but when compared
with the quality Of last week rather lower There
was number Of River Cattle sold as high as 81 per cwt
from that down TO SO 2j per cwt
Sheep sold a slight decline on last week Quite
good proportion Of them sheared and sell lie or
To- lower than those with the wool on
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ErgaI nutitts.
n A. GRANTS ESTATE.

We State Of Nemont-WashingtonD District, ss
In Probate Court holden At Montpelier in and for
said district, on the llth day Of March, AID. 1862
Abel s. Williams, administrator the estate Of
Or,amus A. Grant, late Of Mortified, in said dis
tfc deceased makes application to said court to extend
the time heretofore allowed him TO pay the debts due from
said and TO render his administration account I'M
I'LL some future day Whorcupon il is ordered by said
that said application be heard At The Probate office
in Montpelier, on the sih day Of April A. d. 1862 /,
and IL is further ordered that notice be given all per-
concerned by the publication OF this order in the
Vermont Waterman and State Journal printed Mont
peer three weeks successfully, before said hearing
By the Court.
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In Montpelier, March 81, Of consumption, klsifA H.,
wife of Mt. Junas q. Han, aged 30 years.
ln Montpelier the 18Th inst MIS-, Harriet A. Al
eAandeT, aged 80 years aud months
In Bradford March 20, Mrs Cynthia n, vile Josepsh
In Koabury, March 2S, Mrs Abigail shipman, wife Of
Rev o. shipman, in the 6lst year u her age. .
In Barre March az, Mercy, aged Q years. March 81,
Cl,a aged II years, daughters II John n and ANNA
Wilson.
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A STRANGE STORY FROM MASAssAs.-A
farmer residing near Centerville states that
in January last a number of regiments were
quartered near his house, among them one
from kentucky. and when the time OF their
enlistment expired, they unanimously resoly-
ed to return home, and accordingly stacked
their arms and we're preparing for start,
when their further progress was arrested by
the appearance of an Alabama and Tennes-
see regiment who we're ordered to reduce the
Kentuckians to submission, and compel them
to remain. The Kentuckians seized their
arms and desperate fight onsued, in which
many were slain on both sides, and their bo-
dies were buried where they fell. the graves
being yet visible. From this spot the mutt
neers retreated short distance. threw down
their arms, and each drawing his bowieknife,
made desperate charge upon the two regi-
ments the fight was terrific, in which more
than 100 were killed, and they too were bu-
ried upon the field of slaughter. At last the
brave kentuckians we're subdued
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mo UNION SEWING MACHlNEL
Marriages.

In West Rochester, March %, by Rev. |, b Smith
M John Copley aud Mis- Sarah J. Parker all u W. X
IN Nauhhcld March 49, Mr.. Benjamin Cuthbert
Maittu aud Miss Laura Sargent Of koKbnry-
la West bradford March n, Mr. George W Martin
Of bradford, and Miss Anua 1ibbets Of Wet Farlee.
h. Fast Calais, March 2s, BY Rev l. e Dwiuen, Mr.
Lewis U. Leonard and Miss hoftense j. Cole, both oil
CAlais
In Dare March. Mr.. Spencer s. Dovse Of Plauhed,
n Il and Miss Susan Nichols 81 Barre March 20. Mt,
Marshali o Lawrence aud Mns Mary blanchard
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BATCHELOR's HAIR DYE.

THE BEST IN THE WORLD.
W. A. BArcHELoR's SPLENDID HAIR Drs Is the
Original and only Reliable and Harmeless Hair DYE
known. Instantaneous in It's effect does stain IN .
skin, and nygorates the hair for life Be careful and
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every hox-WmLIAMA A. BATcuELoR. So by all respect
able Druggists and Fancy Goods Stores evorywhere
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HARD TIMES COFFEE. III trying

lizard TIMES COFFEE, - The trying
L L times and the high prices of Coffee has demanded
that good Substitute should be found for pure Coffee
and HE Manufacturer II the Hard Times Collie has
corded foo the invention Of article which meets the
quifrnents n the times, aud which the Mass State A.
siicr Dr Hayes pronuuuccs free fon Any lreteruus
substance Il is sold very low price, and l., IN TACT
about Equal 10 pure Cutee,
Manufactured 10y II, d NEWHALL. Manufacturer Of
Coffee Spices and Cream Tartar 30 South Market ~,
Boston. TRY ll-Nou can get pound Of any grocer
ia Montpelier.
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LOTTERY SCHEMES.
OFFicE on HANcocK 4 Co..
Bankers and Lottery Dealers. Wilmington, Del

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We do not by any means desire to persuade you into
ss agents To se o bS oie IS muGh 70 OF, mSJss,
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propose to make you the following liberal and exiraord-
send as sIo current ,o,,, fr ton eor.ecn,y, eighth.
IN ,e enclosed magnificent scheme vhch We have
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THE CONFESSIONS AND EXPERIENCE
or AN INVALID

Published FOR the benefit aud As waning and cav
ton TO young men who suffer from Nervous Debility.
Premature Decay, Ne5 supplying the same time the
means of SefCufe. BY who has cured himself after
being put 10 great expense through medical imposition
and quackcry. BY enclosing postpaid addressed
ygope, sNGtE curIFs may be had OF the author Ma
IuANiEL MAYFAIR, Esq, Bedford, King County.
New York
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- T ATE OF VERM MONT +.

- T ATE OF VERM IT =,
- WASHINGTON DISTRICT, SIS.
In Probate Court, held Montpelier within and for
said District the 18th day Of March, A. d. 1852.
An Instrument, purporting 10 be the last win and
Testament Of Rubby Abercrumbe, late Of Middeser in
aid district deceased, being presented the Court by
npehesd u, tAs executor thersin named for Probate
IL is ordered by said court that all persons concerned
therein, be notified 90 appear session Of said
be holden at the Probate Office in Montpelier, on the
Sth day Of April A d. 1862 and show cause any they
may have, against the Probate Of said Will for which
purpose il is further ordered that copy OF the record Of
this order be published three weeks successfully in the
Vermont Waterman & State Journal, printed Mont,
pclier, previous said time appointed for hearing
true copy Of record.
1894 Attest T. r. MERRILL Judge
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JOSHUA lAwRENCE's ESTATE

~ State Of Nermont--Washngton District, IS.
In Probate Court, holden at Montpelier on the 18th
day of March. A. ID. 1862
John Lawrence, executor Of the last will and testament
Of Joshua Lawrence, late OF Planfed in said district
deceased makes application to said court with the
sent and appreciation in writing Of the deviees and ega-
OF said deceased residing in this State for license
sell the real estate OF said deceased in this State o-wi
The Home Farm of said deceased representing that the
sale thereof would be beneficial 10 the devsees and ega-
Of said deceased and those interested in his
Whereupon, IL Is ordered hy said that said appl-
cation be referred to the Sh day Of April, A. D. 1862
cision thereon and, il is further ordered that all per-
interested be notified hereof by publication Of
tce Of this application and order thereon, three weeks
successfully in She Vermont Waterman State Journal,
printed Montpelier before said time OF hearing that
that they may appear at said time and place, and II they
cause, object thereto.
by the Court.
90 81 Attest " A CHAeR R.ot.t.,
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III
''Hard Times COFFEE q" This substitute for the more
expensive kind Of Coffee has been analysed chemically
and mcrosoopioay aud found TO be free from deleteT
Gus substance IL also corresponds in composition with
the manufacturers statement Respectfully,
A. A. HAYES. NJ 10, State Asaycr.
rs Bo,lsioa street, Bnstoa, %, 1882 sSu4
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YANoEY The reported capture of Yam
cey by our blockading feet is now proved
false, by his positive appearance in New Or
leans, where he delivered a speech on the | 3th
Of March, the following synopsis of which APP
pears in the Huntsville, (Ala.) Aduocate OF
the 10th:
MIR Yaucey is decidedly OF the opinion that the
South has friends in Europe, and that the North is
In a similar condition. lie says there is very strong
prejudice IN all uf Europe against the SOUTH in
quence Of erroneous Impression which prevsilu in
reference the institution Of slavery There many
persons 10 Europe who consider the Southern people
semi iytfd, aud believe that negroes raised upon
the plan that stock is There is no disposition to inter
fere in American affairs.
The blockade enables the British holders Of the great
staple (cottonl 60 realize an immense advance upon its
cost consequence OF the scarcity Of the article The
holders wealthy ew who have the Of the Gov
erument. Another reason for interfering with the
blockade the belief that the scarcity Of the article
and the remote prospect Of obtaining supply from this
country would create such demand for the East India
cotton to increase It's culture to very considerable
extent.
Another reason, in Mr.. Ysnesys opinion. Why Euro
peAn powers will not interfere in American affairs, the
hope and belief that permanent dissolution Of the
United will weaken nation Of whose prosperity
aud greatness they had become jealous They hope 70
the rotTaced until both divisions are involved
in uinous debt aud hang over them like an incubus for
years to come.
lie inclines to the opinion that England and France
would interfere TO prevent reoonsuuotion Of the
Union than for any other purpose. And he believes
that unless their starving operatives, engaged IN the
manufacture Of cotton fabrics, compel them 10 interfere
they will stand aloof until they The South is about To
conquer its Independence or fail in the attempt he
hope Of the recognition Of the Confederate states
by either Of these powers until the Of one OF
these events In view of these facts, MIR. Yancey is Of
opinion that might as veil recall our commissioners
from Europe, and await the action Of foreign powers
wait until they propose negotiation aud recognition
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FAM lily DH T. COLO RS.
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Soars Dresses, Ribbons, Gloves Bonnos. Hats Feaih
ers, KID Gloves Chdren's Clothing, and all kinds Of
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A SAVING OF EIGHTY PER CENT.
These dyes mixed in the form 4 powders, ooncen-
uated thoroughly tested and put up In neat pAcka
ges For twenty-five cents you color many goods
would otherwise cost five times that The pro-
is simple, aud any the Dyes with per
feet success Directions inside u each package.
Manufactured by HOWE < STEVENS, 25e Broad
way, Boston. -
Wholesale Agents IN Boston, WEEKS POTTER,
GEO q GOODWIN a. co CHAS. V. POOR . co
G1for sale by Druggists generally in every ely and
town. AdOo
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Thomas IL. Garfield of Burlington, Assist
ant Superintendent of the Government Mill
tary Routes, has been rendered and accepted
the position Of Clerk and Treasurer of the
Champlain transportation Co.
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A NJ ERlCAN HOUSE - BosroN,
"a Is the largest and best arranged Hotel in the
New England States is centrally located, and easy Of
from all the routes Of travel II contains all the
modern improvements, and every convenience for the
comfort and accommodation u the travelling public
The sleeping large and well ventilated the
suites Of rooms well arranged, and completely fur
nished for families and large travelling parties, and the
house will continue to be kept first class hotel in
every respect. LEWIS RICE, Proprietor.
Boston Jan. 1869. inSHI6
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~ It is said that Bushrod Johnson is re-
fused a command aud treated with contempt
by the rebels for breaking his parole at Fort
Donelson. Let them see him properly su'-
pended and we will be satisfied
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10 Robinson Tempeton and Heman A.
Hancock have been appointed Justices of the
Peace in Worcester in place of Edward Hall
and Truman p Kellogg, resigned.
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ISe "Artemus Ward" whose witcsms
have given him such wide notoriety, is to lee
ture at Village Hall. in Montpelier, on satur-
day evening next
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ANTI SLAVERY OPINION IN TENNEssEE.
The Nashville correspondent Of the New
York World, giving an account Of Emerson
Etheri ge's late speech at Nashville, makes
these interesting statements about the anti
slavery opinions Of Tennesseans
n This war 8, protrsctcd exclaimed Mr. Eheridge
then cortscaton and emancipation And SHAREHOLDERS
shook him by the hand afcrvard and said amen have
heard and seen enough here 20 convince that Ten
nesscc is beyond any border the slavery Ques-
ton, unless b. De Delaware. have been told by large
slave owners that they would be ghtiy glad O. get rid
~ the institution. They spoke To- praise Of president
Lncolns late message They in favor of It's e1per
imeut One gentleman said. was born among slaves;
uursed by them, brought up with tlcm. and have
always owned them, but confess Co you that / am
thoroughly sick II the whole institution. When this
Army came called my negroes together and said If
you have any notion ~ leaving me have only re-
quest 70 make leave altogether and forever
stop nowhere within my reach. II YOU M around
here IN take you back and fig sou n you get out
Of NY sight l not stir step after YOU. Sir he
uuucd, the owner is the slave iu the border states
Free white labor ia the best flr all concerned Upon ex
pressing surprise al such sentiments told they
we're nothing unusual in this state
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A BOLD EXpLoIr.--A correspondent of
the st. Louis Democrat who is with the feet
at Island No 10, records daring exploit by
Federal officer. He says:
"In a former letter wrote Of a contemplated attempt
the part Of Lieut. Allen, " Company G, 27h Illinois,
spike the guns Of the upper rebel fort this place,
christcned have been tpd, Fort Polk This bold
task undertaken last Friday night, when the Lieu
tenant in company With four other men, dropped down
in skiG aud iound large body Of rebels at work
stIuctng platforms for supporting cannon The Lieu
resolved to be totally disappointed and, land
ing, very conlly approached sentinel who was pacing
parape al the lower extremity Of the fort and repre-
senting himself brother rebel remarked will re-.
eve you from duty now, SIR The rebel guard weafied
and thankful moved OFF 10 his quarters when the Lieu
tenant spiked the "a FOUNDER at the lower part Of the
fort which served with such accuracy against US on
Monday. The proximity ~ the laborlng rebels would
suffer him prosecute an, further work which had
already proven him q daring ihser."
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SLAVERY IN THE DGsrRtCT OF COLUMBIA.
We have been waiting for several days in
anxious expectation Of being able to announce
to our readers the passage of the bill now be-
fore the Senate for the emancipation Of Slave
ny in the District of Columbia. We are as
sured by all the reports that reach us that its
final passage is sure, by a large majority, and
we can see no possible coed to result from
the endless talk about it. Arguments have
long since been exhausted the power Of
Congress to act in the premises is unmis-
taxable, and the country is waiting to welcome
the day when its national capital shall be de-
clared free from the blight Of slavery. The
question is stripped of all constitutional OBJ
jections OF the barriers OF local law. None
can object but those who would uphold the
institution at all hazards and in spite of all
arguments. If Congress desires to evince its
Willingness to give substantial aid, wherever
it is in its power, to the proposition of Presi-
dent Lincoln to emancipate the slaves by COM
pensating their owners, there can be no bet
ter place to begin the work than in the Dis
triot of Columbia. Let us then have the pas
sage of the bill at once.
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Successful Reconnaissance up the vii
mington---Rebels as usual Fleeing.

A private letter, dated on boaad the Sernin-
ole, says the Seminole, WydHdot and Nor,0ich
under command of Capt. ellis, senior officer,
proceeded up Wilmington river, arriving
within mile OF the battery. They dispersed
tho robel cavalry by oholl. Tho battosies
were then shelled, and the rebel forces, eav-
ing everything behind, even their dinners,
Capt ellis landed, hoisted flag on the ram
parts, and another was hoisted on the rebel
headquarters by acting Master Steele. The
batteries were destroyed, dwelling being
spared, which was afterwards burned by the
rebels. The batteries were well built and
mounted ten guns. The squadron returned
to Warsaw Inlet
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Intelligence has been received here from
Richmond, via Baltimore, that the rebels
we're sending their tobacco to the interior,
towards Danyille and Farnsyille, and beyond
Petersburgh.
1t is added that private citizens have no con-
troll over cotton and tobacco, the military hav-
ing assumed charge of them.
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THE MERRIMAc.-As some considerable
anxiety has been expressed lest the rebel
monster, the Merrimdc-she is called the
Tuginia by the rebels-should be more sue
cesslul when next she comes out Of Norfolk,
we will say that the utmost confidence is ex-
pressed in the ability Of our naval forces at
Fortress Monroe to cope with her. What the
preparations arc, are gradually leaking out
and ind their way into the newspapers. In
the first place the Monitor has been strength
ened and important changes made in her pilot
house. so that it is thought that she alone
will be able to contend against her more for
midable adversary. But to make sure of the
utter destruction Of the Merrimac other yes
sells have been fitted out. The Naayatuck, a
small vessal designed to illustrate some OF the
advantages of stevens floating battery,is lying
in wait to cooperate with the Monitor. The
ocean steamers Vanderbilt and Arago have
been armed with strong iron prows, and are
now awaiting the appearance of the Aerrimac,
to try upon her the experiment of running
upon her and sinking her. The practicable
ty of such scheme is illuTated by state
ment in the Boston Commercial Bullitin
"Ifthe Miaaesota, or any other vessel OF the same
sire should run bows with speed Of twelve knots
hour. striking the Merrlmac on her broadside, she
would sink As for instance, in 1888 the ship Cot
uabian, so tons, lying at Damons wharf Charlestown,
parted her bow ha SER and swinging with the tide
bows against Chatestovn bridge and il through.
In 1871 The ship Eli whitney, Of 400 tons coming up
the harbor with her three topsas SET three quarters
Of her len3th into the end OF Long wharf In 1852 a
ship going up ~ the Docks in Liverpool became I'M
manageable aud run into the stone pier head, moving
the stones twelve thirteen feet, and doing but
comparatively little damage TO the ship We believe
there and skill enough navy dispose Of
the MeIrimac II she ventures out Of Norfolk"