Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-03-14
FROM WASHINGTON.
MONDAY. March 8.


10 no obstacle. He was wounded at Balls
RluF. and his death was occasionod by the
sound, although the disease developed was
congestion Of the brain. 1t is great loss.
This news, and the prevalence Of another
snow and rain storm, make all things gloomy
.,ain. omitted two bills Of great impor-
lance passed by the House last week the
homestead bill, aud bill prohibiting the ar
nv from being employed in slave-catohing
There is no land bounty for soldiers, but sol
diers may take the land on paying the $40
provided by the bill. Moreover, every sol
der who has served in this war less than
three years is to have a cash bounty of $50
The existing law gives cash bounty Of 500
to soldiers who serve during the war.
FRIDAY, March 7, 1862.
The President commenced the week by
honoring the heroes who have distinguished
themselves on the battle field therein re-
sponding to the impulse Of every loyal and
generous heart. happened to be at his Of
fee early on Monday morning, on business,
and found him at work on the list Of new Ma
jor and Brigadier Generals, &c. &c. Most Of
them received their promotion for meritorious
services, but one case was marked excep-
ton. mean that Of Andrew Johnson Of
Tennessee While his commission, or any
other honor might well be given for loyalty,
z agacity, the highest courage and large sacri-
,.fv . ,f f,fsF .trb
AZ a need Of honor as a mode Of necessary
( lard most important service The President
Z vas reluctant to take him from the Senate
and was reconcled by the suggestion that in
winning back Tennessee to the Union he
would win back the illustrious Senator. John
son goes 20 Tennessee to reorganize the gov
eminent Of it as a loyal State. and thus TO re-
store il to the Union AT first and for time
the State must be held and ruled under mill
tary control. until civil power can be safely
restored None so fl as Senator Johnson for
that. He goes with a military commission
60 restore civil power that is his great task
Il is al example Of what may be expected in
every rebellious State as fast as the military
power gets the control, and | suppose is TO be
taken as the FIRST step in the Presidents plan
for the reduction and paedcation Of the Union.
Yesterday he sent to both Houses a message
the importance Of which will hardly be appre-
cia,ed a, the first glance. It's, if may be
allowed to guess, step number two in the
Presidents plan Of restoration and pacifca
ton. 1t touches the right spot for genuine
4 pacifcation it goes to the root Of the rebel
lion and by aiming at the root, it aims to
cutoff rebellion for all future time 1t touch
es slavery. Very little is said about it yet,
even in private consultations or conversation
The breadth and depth Of the proposition
have not yet been measured, and its precise
relations to what measures may follow, or
what are ~ tuisOw, etu aio- ~. ,--.s---.--I
1t is clear, however. that the President means
TO have the slavery question disposed Of some
how. He suggests voluntary State emanci-
. patton, with compensation by the Federal
government; and this appeal is direct to the
border States. These States have nearly all
been rescued from the rebels. He also sug-
gests that if the remaining rebelhous States
continue hostile, the war must continue, and
that whatever incidents and ruin %
"may seem indispensable, or may obviously
promise great efficiency to,oar3s ending the
struggle, MUST AND WILL CONE. think he
means to say that, somehow or other, slavery
'o,t get hurt While Congress, and even the
Republicans. are disagreed see Senate debate
on the coufscation bill, | regard these move
ments Of the President as being very import
ant, and hope they are opportune.
Among the army officers promoted by the
President is Capt. Closson Of Vermont to be
Major The Senate has confirmed him; and
also VIM. Smith (of Orwell) as additional
paymaster in the army, and II. julius Rich
Ardson (of Montpelier As assistant paymaster
in the navy.
The funeral services (of Gen. LANDER yes
terday were very imposing and affecting. As
the body was brought from the house OF Sec
rotary Chase, it was received with a dirgs
from the band which thrilled every heart and
brought tears from the eyes Of thousands
Landers character as a soldier may be read
in the annexed brief speech
iiis last public promote Private Cannon Tor
his bravery Bloomefy Gap, and his last public speech
was the following the presentation Of colors to the
sixy-,iy Ohio Volunteers, Colonel Candy. the 22d
Of February
You have asked me ia present To you this rcgmcnta
hag-his emblem of the hopes prayers aud devotion Of
those at home. Do not soil such memories, do be-
tray such trust Let no mean dastardy act disgrace
the fcrYo which IL represents, the high faith which in
the donation Of this banner follows you battle You
may think that Il is only required Of YOU fight; that
some bright morning with this gallant flag flung out
bands playing national airs, drums beating the
ehSarous onset. you to be led 10 victory. Soldiers
much more Is demanded Of you. Remember that your
adHeTsaiies are your fellow citizens Burn dwellings,
irigten no women and children Go 10 battle with no.
bic thoughts, high motives and the Consciousness thar
the Of your General upon you Bear the march
steadasty, obey orders ohcerhy, have small hickrr
ing amongst yourselves Let the holy phrase comrades
In battle, you to live 10 respect and to bear with
each other Within the last twenty four hours one gal
liant private has been promoted for bravery before the
enemy Therefore have faith In yourselves and Will
md you opportunities and that you rewarded.
Fellow soldiers Of the Sixysixth regiment transfer 10
you, in behalf OF the donors, their gif-ths flag Never
desert IT, Rally around it while you alive II shall
wave you when dead and II each one Of you
TO live thousand years. believe that you ind no
nobcr opportunity TO die than beneath its folds for ber
aud the rights Of free government, and the cause il
represents"