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The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-06-12

STATE CONyENTioN.- We
take it for granted that the entire ticket OF last
year will be renominated Gov IIolbrook has
held the Office but single year, and according to
the usage adopted in our State is entitled TO a
second election. Lieut., Gov. Underwood has
hello the Office two years, and OF course has no
claim to third election, But, we think, in Or
der to avoid confusion in the nomination OF fu-
ture State tickets. he should be retained. Lieut..
Gov. Underwood is an able presiding officer
one OF the best, it is safe to say, that has ever
occupied the char in the Senate.
MIR Page has proved himself every way COM
petent and faithful Treasurer The Office of
Treasurer is one of great responsibility at this
time, and we doubt the expedierey OF changing
it. The Montpelier Freeman
moves the nomination of the entire ticket-Hol-
brook, Underwood and Page. We cordially
second the motion 81. Adams Messenger.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-06-12


PzRsoNAL.-Maj. Proctor of the 5t.i Vermont
Regiment, was in town yesterday, w ednesday }
He has leave Of absence from his regiment on
account of il-health. He is evidently improv-
ing, though it will require few weeks more OF
our bracing mountain air to restore him to per,
feet health
Col. Stoughton, of the 18th Regiment, has
been presented. by the officers of Co. H.. with a
dress sword.
Hon, b. D. Harris, of Brattleboro, mas re-
seivcd the appointment of Assistant Quarter
master in the regular army.
jeff Davis has Just decrecd a new and sweep
ing CONSUMPTION, forcing into the rebel service
all whites anu mulatto males between the ages
Of 20 and S.
ADDISON County a Mass Convention Of the
Freemeu Of Addison County Will be held at
Mid ebury, on " ednesday. the 18th OF June
1862, ut ! clock A. N to nominate cdndl-
dates tor County and Probate Offices to be sup
ported at the ensuing election.
All WHO are i'll favor Ut sustaining the FEEDER
al dogetnmont in Us efforts 10 suppress the TX
sting rebeIga, by every moaos tnat ie necessa-
% that ant' aye luUtcd to attend.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-06-12

L"ray, June 10, via. Washington, JUNE J,
Col. Carroll, Comman1ing tue fourth h,;,,,
consisting OF the Sash and llth Penp.vI,s''@''
7th Indiana and let TlrgInla, toge,bs, ,S"'
1000 strong, reached Port Republic On sand
reconnvlsered, found the enemy In town .os
had d skirmlsh. lac concluded to hold .hs H.,
and ordered it to be burned and put ,ur.
position, c"nnonadlDg it at six, A. NJ. Sund,a
He was opened upon by some ~ heavy gro.
placed IN position during the Night Oa, "a,
ces tried TO reach the bridge repeatedly to jes
troy it but were met by storms Of bullets nd
had to retire. A large cavalry force ,y.a,
and attacked our troops while thet, infantry a,
lowed. Our men opposing them a. evvrv Ven
often driving them back with heavy loss. Bss''
the umbers alter Gen Tyler brigade a,,,vaa
were 80 much lnte. ior to the enemy, it be,up \.
least , ~ /, that 1t vas impossible TO hold N.
position, and We were compelled TO tall back
our boys lighting every step OF the way. ats
tai ling back some three or tour miles, bJsy :,
cavalry were cent to attack US, but were -ec.,
sd IN such Il manner ~ to compel them to .eun
when the engagement "nded, having !ass-d !.
hours.
Our loss in killed aul wounded is not know,
but II is large, as 10 also that of tbe saegg
We lost Large number OF prisoners.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-06-12

Asrl-ToBAcco.-Iho New Hampshire Con-
ference, at ile late session, took stringent &C.
ton against tobacco USERS. The Conference
recorded with shame laat more than twenty
of its 'uclnbers !udulged III he filthy habit.
After strong preamble, it resolved TO dis
coun'cnance its use in every audabc way, to
admonish the member, using it, aud to admit
none to membership gho arc addicted 10 it's
habitual use
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-06-12

ST Louis, June /. A gcnslsma1 Just .:ya
Corinth who 10 conver.ant Ulh matters there
SAYS that Gen. Buel with $4,000 troops, oubra
clny two DIVISIONS Of his own and all Of lieu
Pupe's forces, was al Gunsown IN hot pursuit.
of Bishop polk's rebels. Gen. W T. Sher
man. division is repairing the bridges on ,7e
Memphis and Charleston ralIroad, between CO
rlnth and Grand Junction. Gen. Woods d
vision on Bnel corps Is repairing the hr!1gs
on Buy Bear Greek, 20 MILES east # lorintu
Gen. Thomas with about 5000 troops, is at To-
rlntb, renovatlng the town 80 that !: laaT II
used as u t.abllaton lor troops
Generals McCiernand Anl " alate al
Purdy with about % Vee troops. lie .,lta
IRON Goliath to jackson thence - Grand I42
ZION. Is being rapidly repaired, and commar,s
ton is expected to be "pened with Colunbg.
ky., in day or Two, atordlng an lmpOra0
and speedy route for transportation Of 'upp.@
Eleven Locomotives have heeu captured ST dlfy
cut points. tour of which are in running o'l''
aud lie balance are being rapidly repaired.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-06-12

NIw YORK. June Ii Winchester et;-r, I.
the ia and 9Th INST. STATE that I'll" moVe'0eaH
of Banks army IS mucn retarded by al6n va
ther potomac and Shenandoah rivers ProHaE-
ing supplies reaching THEM. Both rail ant
graphic Communication are very defective.
Returned PRISONERS say jackson 'orce ''T'
duced almos to starving point. suD'i7t'ng
TWO crackers per day \ large number ct ,'''.
prlsoner are here 1uder ch4rgr Il Capt C0T
we'll, OF the ID Mass
jackson avowed he had JAILED. attrIbu.!os
failure to non-arrival OF Longstrest and >nEH
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-01-22

BRITISH SOLDIERS LANDED IN MAINE.-By
permission of Mr.. Seward, the steamer Hiber-
MIA landed her cargo of British soldiers at
Portland, Maine. This policy on the part OF
the Secretary, says the Chester delaware
county, Republican, is wise and prudent, and
will rebound to his credit among all right
thinking men. 1t shows that we have no ami
mostly against England. The ten or twenty
thousand men sent by the British Government
into her ewn provinces, on this side of the
water, can do us no harm. We number our
soldiers by hundreds of thousands, and we
have no fears that England will offer any in
dignity to us, with the handful of men she
may send to Canada. Mr.. Seward was right
in permitting the landing of these troops on
our shores, and his action will strengthen the
hands of the friends of our Government, now
in Great Britain, who have strenuously urged
upon those in authority there the fact, that
we have no unkind feelings towards the peo-
pie of that country.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-01-22

FIGHT AT FoRT PJCKENs.-The Confederate
batteries at Pensacola having repeatedly fired
at our small vessels, Fort Pickens opened on
the Confederate steamer Times, which was
landing stores at the Navy Yard, on the 1st of
January. The rebel batteries responded, and
firing was continued till evening, Fort Pick
ems firing the last shot. The rebel guns were
we'll aimed, and most of the shells burs. be-
side the Fort. Only one man was wounded,
however. One of our shots made a large
breach in Fort Barrancas. In the evening
our firing set Warrington on fire. The confa-
grafton continued all night, and the place was
still burning on the evening of the I'd, when
the Rhode Island left. The fire was seen at a
distance of 80 miles at sea.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-01-22

CoSFIsCATIoN BLL.-Mr. Trumbull's bill to
conf1scate the property and free the slaves of
tho rebels, reported a few days since in the
Senate by the Judiciary Committee, will prob
ably be adopted as the most feasible of the sew
cral plans now before Congress. The bill au-
thorizes the President of the United States
to make provision for the transportation, col
onization and settlement in some tropical
country beyond the limits of the United
States, of such persons of the African race,
made free by the provisions of this act, az may
be willing to emigrate, having first obtained
the assent of said country.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-01-22
BY SAMUEL ]. ROW .
CLEARFIELD. PA, JAN. %, 1862.
HON. JOHN PATTON.


In the present extremity of the coun try, the
people of the ssWild cat District have good
reason to be thankful that they have such an
efficient and reliable Representative in Con-
gress, as the one whose name heads this par
ragraph. At Washington City, Gen. Patton
enjoys an enviable reputation-that of being
an active, energetic, straight forward man, who
means ,cork, not talk, and who has accom-
plished more than any new, ard quite as much
as some of the old Members. On the great
question of the day, he has no concealments
to make. The preservation of the Union and
the maintenance OF the Constitution he regards
as paramount objects. In the language of an
eminent and popular military officer, he holds
that ssthe Government must go on, and what
ever is in the way of its progress must get out
of it or abide by the consequences" The
milk -and water so.caled conservative" pol
ticians, will doubtless descry him as an ultra
list but the time is not distant when every
Representative who takes this position viii re-
ceive the concentrations of all who are truly
loyal citizens. Brave, un1nching spirits are
needed at present, and among these Gen. Pat
ton occupies no secondary position.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-01-22
INTERESTING WAR NEWS.

A flag oftruce took to Norfolk on the 18th
number OF released prisoners, and then pro-
ceed up James River, about nine miles above
Newport News, and met the steamer from
Richmond with $50 released prisoners. Two
others had escaped from prison and got aboard
the boat and were concealed by their comrades.
One of them evaded examination by jumping
the guards, whilst the other detected and
taken back. Al of the prisoners were conval-
escents from the hospital. About twenty had
crutches, and dozen had to be carried on
board, some on cots. All had been wounded.
DR.. Higginbotham accompanied them, and
the men were loud in their commendation of
bis uniform kindness to them, and after cor
daily grasping his hand gave him three cheers
They then saluted the old stripes and stars
with burst of enthusiasm that brought tears
to the eyes of many, waving crutches over
their heads on their way back. The wharyes
and embankments at Newport News were
thronged with people, greeting them with
cheers, also the Cumberland and Congress.
A gentleman, formerly of Linn, Mass,
reached Chicago from New Orleans on the
18th. He had passes from Georgia to pass
the rebel lines at New Madrid and Columbus.
The general opinion was that our troops,
were bound for the Tennessee river, and the
people in many sections expect the direst ca
lamities to befall them in the coming strug-
gle, but as far as possible take no sides.
heavy reconnaissance was made on the
16th by Gen. Grant and staff, with Osband's S
cavalry, resulting in getting reliable informa-
tion of all the routes leading out of Columbus
towards Blandvile and other towns. The
party went within six miles OF Columbus, but
no rebels were seen. They travelled over 40
miles in six hours.
A gentleman from Columbus reports that
U. S. war steamer fired into French war
steamer which was trying to run the blockade
at New Orleans. Our steamer fired II shots
into the French vessel. She was afterwards
taken to Ship Island, and was loaded with 200
bales of cotton.
The President received private dispatch
on the 10Th, confirming the report that the
rebels had abandoned Roanoke Island in Al
berma:le Sound, and that they had also aban-
doned the city of Yorktown.
Four deserters arrived at Cairo from Oolum-
bus on the 10Th. They report 40 900 rebel
roops at Columbus, Kentucky.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-01-22

THE INDIANs.-The Cherokee Indians having
become equally divided on the question of 10y
atty and rebellion, are now fighting among
themselves. The loyal party-headed by John
Ross, who has for so long time been their
faithful chief-recently gained two victories
over the rebels. The Cherokees at first en-
vinced strong desire to remain neutral in
regard to the present disturbances, and the
Government was disposed to allow them to
maintain such position, but some wicked
and unscrupulous emissaries of JEFF. Davis
went among them, and succeeded in getting q
large number to forswear their allegiance to
the Government that has fostered them, and
the result is that they are now engaged in
slaughtering each other.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-01-22

THE REBELS ABRoAD.-It is reported on
what is considered good authority, tha at the
Southern agents in France and England are
proposing to negotiate for recognition on the
basis of commercial treaties highly favorable
to the interests of those Powers, and the grad
aal abolition Of slavery in all the States of the
so-called Confederacy. How much longer
such proposals will be refused on the other
side Of the Atlantic, may depend much on the
activity or delay of our army.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-01-22

A CHANGE IN THE CABINET.--The Hon.
Simon Cameron resigned the position of Sec
retary of War on the 14th and Hon. E. NJ.
Stanton was designated by the President as
his successor. In referring to the resignation
OF Mr.. Cameron the Harrisburg Telegraph
says: tsThe report created great sensation in
political circles, but among the immediate
friends of the distinguished ex-Secretary OF
War, 1t is well understood that he occupi ed
that position with great reluctance, and that it
has been his determination for long time to
retire from that Department as soon as he had
accomplished all the good IN his power, for
the immediate organization of the army and
the future success of the struggle to crush re-
belion. These ends having been accomplish
ed Gen. Cameron felt constrained to return
his PORTFOLIO to the President, and ask to
be relieved of the immense labors and respon-
sible duties of the War Department. Before
that resignation was accepted, Pre- sident Lin
coin pressed on the acceptance of Secretary
Cameron, the post of Minister to Russia,
made vacant by the resignation of Cassius NJ.
Clay. In consideration of the manner in
which the position was rendered, and fhe wide
field it presented for the exercise Of great a.
bilities and experience, we understand that it
has been as cordially accepted by Mr.. Came
ron as it was rendered by the President"
OF the appointment of Mr.. Stanton the Tele
graph says: "The appointment of the Hon.
Edwin NJ. Stanton as the successor of Gen.
Cameron in the War Department, must become
very popular, notwithstanding Mr.. Stanton is
so little known to the mass of the people. He
is a man of the most commanding ability, of
the largest and most comprehensive views
and opinions, and in every respect fully capa-
bic TO administer the War Department with
the success and the vigor which distinguished
its details during the past nine months.''
Mr.. Stanton is a lawyer by profession. He
resided for some time at Steubenville, Ohio,
but for many years past he has been a resident
of Pittsburg, in this State. He was called by
Mr.. Buchanan, at the close of his Administra-
ton, to the office of Attorney General, and
was superseded on the incoming of the new
Administration, by the appointment of Judge
Bates. He is classed among the Union Dem
ocrats, but has been little known as politi-
clan, having devoted his life almost entirely
to his professional calling.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-01-22

New YORK LEGIsLATURE.--Resolut were
reported in the Assembly, in favor of Congress
levying direct tax to defray the interest of
the entire Indebtedness of the National Gov
ernment, and that said tax be made permanent
and be increased yearly, whenever an increase
of the national debt is duly authorized by law ;
that the people of the State of New York will
cheerfully cooperate with her sister loyal
States and the federal government in willing
submission to all burdens necessary to be in
Cured, and that by adopting the policy here
indicated the government will commend the
confidence of all persons having money to
lend, and be able to obtain all the fiscal means
needed for vigorous prosecution of the war.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-01-22

LOST CAsrE.-Lieut. Maury who was so long
under the pay and patronage of the Govern
ment and who then used his opportunities to
aid our enemies and ruin his country, was not
long since proposed as a candidate for the
somewhat coveted honor of being chosen a
corresponding member Of the French Institute.
His claims were referred to Committee of
eminent savans, who reported unanimously
that the public reputation of Mr.. Maury was
not such as to entitle him to any such distinc-
ton. This reminds us that Benedict Arnold
was regarded with contempt and scorn, even
in England, after the war was over. So with
traitors always.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-01-22

REBEL Boar BURNED-Tbe Mount Vernon,
stationed off Wilmington, N. c., arrived at
Fortress Monroe and reports that on New
Years night she burnt light ship which was
being fitted out for gunboat, under the guns
of Fort Casswel.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-01-22

ALARMED. The Richmond Dispatch says that
large part of the Confederate troops were
enlisted for six months, which term is about
to expire, and that it is sstrick to which Nc
Clellan looks for their destruction - to let
their time run out and their places be flled
with raw recruits before he moves. Thereup-
on frantic appeal is made to the ssheroes of
Bethel, Bull Rum and the like to re-enlist.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-01-22

A NEW RAILRoAD.-It is stated that epgin-
GERS are now making surveys for a railway
route, between Washington and some point
on the Northern Central Railroad, the inten-
tion being to construct this as portion of
new line from New York to the Federal capi-
tai, avoiding the cities of Philadelphia and
Ralfiuore
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-01-22

The United States Agricultural Society has
repudiated National Exhibitions. as interfering
with State Societies, and has prepared a pre-
mum list for cotton, fax and hemp crops in
the Middle and Northern States, the awards
to be made in each State by the Society.
From statements made, it is certain that large
quantities of cotton will be grown In the Mid
die States next year.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-01-22

The Richmond Examiner says that there are
brokers in Richmond who are quietly using the
underground railroad to make collections in
Richmond on Northern account, in defiance of
law, and hints that prominent financial ind-
vidual of that city is likely to be detected in
the business of collecting interest on State
bonds in his own name for Northern parties.
The Examiner threatens to ssblow" if the
business gees on.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-01-22

THE RIGHT SPIRT.-The late Grand Jury of
Pittsburg, in their presentment delivered TO
the Court of Quarter Sessions, SAYS that ssthe
tax which may be created by this unfortunate
rebellion we will most willingly bear, even un-
to the last shilling of our hard earnings, rather
than be conquered or sec our constitutional
rights invaded by traitors.''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-01-22

There are said to be sixty seven rebel fam.
lilies at the Donegan House, Montreal. and on
the receipt OF the first news from England
concerning the seizure of Mason and Slidell
so joyful were they that supper was given by
them at the house, costing ST 900.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-01-22
A New Lot of Goods.

HNIE UNDERSIGNED having taken the so.r
Il of merchandise of the late frE1 of Pa,to.
Nipple Co., have just added a fresh supply -
SEASONABLE GOODS,
comprising Groceries, Drugs, Quecnsware.
Boots and Shoes, Clothing Muslins, De Laip.,
Prints Sattibets, Flannels, ETC., which
they yffer at low prices
FOR CASH OR READY PAY.
Grain. PORK, Shingles and Boards, taken in ,,.
change for goods. We respectfully ask a shar,
of patronage. Call and examine our sscs
Curwensyilc. Dec. H. NIPPLE & FAT'ST
n b. The accounts OF Patton. Ripple 4 Co ar,
in our hantts. sa6 we hereby notify person. bs,.
ing unsettled accoens 60 call and settle the same
as we desire TO have the BOOKS closed
December ~, fS6l. NIPPLE 4 FAUST
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-01-22
NEW FIRM AND NEW GOODS,
JOHN G. JERRED F. IRWIN.

The undersigned give notice that on the 18th A.
pril they enterod into partnership in tho mercsn-
tile business in Curwensville. and that hereafter
the business will be conducted by them jointly
der the name and firm of John & J T. Irwin.
They inform their customers and the public in
general that they have received from the East and
opened at the old stand, large and varied stock Of
SPRING AND SUMNER
GROCERIES, QUEENS
WARE, HARDW ARE, &c, &c,
specially adapted to the wants of the community,
and will sell the same at the lowest cash prices.
Also, large assortment of Boots. Shoes Has
and Caps of the latest styles and best quality. all
of which they intend to sell at reasonable rates.
Also, extensive stock Of the most Fashionable
READY-MADE CLOTHING.
at prices to suit the times. Now is the time 10
purchase. Call in examine our stock before
you purchase your goods, and we feel confident
that we can supply you with all kinds of goods.
mt as low prices and on reasonable terms rs You
can procure them elsewhere. Give Us trial
JOHN IRWIN
May 30, 1860. JERRED F IRWIN.
n. y. Persons indebted 70 the old firm re
quested to call asd settle. may 30.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-01-22

MATS so.-A sensible Manchesterpoliticia
suggested to the Duke of Newcastle that it
would be cheaper for the English government
to ship all the unemployed cotton factory
hands to the south of Europe and feed them,
than to fight America. The Dukes reply is
not given. st.i-
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-01-22

A factory girl at Manchester, New Hamp-
shire, committed suicide upon receiving in
telligence of the death of her sweetheart, who
had enlisted in one of the regiments from that
State. Poor girl-she was only seventeen
wears old
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-01-22

CoNFIRMED.-Hon. f. NJ. Stanton was con-
frmed as Secretary of War by the Senate
and Hon. Simon Cameron as Minister to Russia.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-01-22

Lord Lyons lives in royal style at Washing
ton. He is unmarried, and only forty five
years of age. His bachelors hall is one of the
best furnished houses in the city, and his plate
is more costly by half than that used in the
Presidents house.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-01-22

The Charleston Mercury recommends the
shooting OF slaves who refuse to follow their
masters. That would be constitutional, we
suppose. These rebels are great sticklers for
constitutions.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-01-22

The rebels brand their deserters with hot
iron on the left hip, impressing deep in their
skin the letter D. They then shave their
heads, give them fifty lashes on the bare back,
and drum them out of camp to the tune OF the
Rogue's March.