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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-07-25
WHOLE NO. 291O.
IRON WASHINGT0N AND 1OfNITK Y

From JVASHINGTON AND WCTNfT y
Among the last acts signed by the Presi-
dent was the one authorizing the issue Of post
age and other Government stamps as curron-
oy, and prohibiting banks and other corpora
tons from issuing notes below the denomna-
ton of one dollar for circulation
a general order has just been issued that
in organizing new regiments Of volunteers
I Governors Of States are authorized to APP
point ia addition Second Lieutenant for
each company who shall be mustered into the
service at the commencement Of the organiza-
tion, with authority TO muster in recruits as
they are enlisted
Any recruit, after enlistment, found OBJ
yiously unfit for service by medical inspec-
ton, shall be discharged, and all expenses
deducted from the pay Of such secoid lieu
lament. Any officer thus appointed is only
entitled TO be paid on muster and pay roll Of
bis company, and il falling to secure an or
ganized company within a reasonable time
designated by his Governor. his men will be
transferred to some other company, his ap-
pointment revoked, and ne discharged with
our pa unlcss bis Governor thinks proper 20
give him position in the company to which
his men are transferred. Recruits will be
sent TO the rcgimenial rendezvous at least
once week. lffound unfit for service by the
surgeon, they will be discharged forthwith.
As soon as the organization OF a regiment
is completed it will be carefully inspected by
the mastering officer OF the State, who will
see that at least the minimum number Of each
company is present No abscntees, unless in
the hospital, will be counted Officers will
/ be mustered into the service only on the au-
thority Of the Governors Until the regi-
ments are organized and the muster rolls COM
/ pleted, they will be under the exclusive con
/ troll Of the Governors Of States. and all re-
quisitions for quartermaster, medical and
ordnance stores, and contracts for subsistence,
will If approved by them, be allowed, and
not otherwise.
1t is believed that Gen. Ilalleck will soon
reach Washington. but the character Of his
business has not transpred.
Gen Slxtou at Beaufort, in a letter TO the
Secretary Of War, reports the success of vol
untary negro labor at Beaufort.
A cavalry Capt. from Hat,hs command ar
rived Saturday, bringing prisoners Of the %
Virginia cavalry, whowere captured at Madi.
son Gen. Ewells troops are reported to be
at GordonsyIle, number not stated Gen.
Pope recent orders arc received by his troops
with enthusiasm, but the citizens here have
terrible long faces.
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FROM GEN. McOLELLAN'S ARMY.

! FROM GEN. McOLELLAN' s ARMY.
The Times army correspondent. under date
Of the 18th, states that the position Of the
main body of the army, near Harrison's Land
/ ing, remains unchanged, Yesterday a squad
ron Of the 9th U s. cavalry went mile be-
/ yond the pickets for the purpose Of prevent
ing the surprise Of fatigue party. The enc
my's pickets we're discovered half a mile in
advance. For upwards of two hours the two
parties sat quietly on their horses watching
each other, until the enemy became exceed
ingly restless and showed signs of hostility.
The 9th allowed him to advance few yards
and then gave him a volley from their car
bines. A few shots we're fred in return by
the rebels who turned about and gallopped
off. No one injured on our side. The enc
my lost three wounded and one taken prisoner.
At night the pickets were posted on the
line occupied by the cavalry, consequently
our piokets advanced one mile. The main
force Of the rebels is not less than fifteen
miles from our extreme line, which would
locate them on the Trent and Gains Mills,--
the former of which is on the West end the
latter on the East Of the Chickahominy,
Our new base Of operations will lead to our
approaching Richmond. Va. from an other
quarter than that of Mechanicsvilc or Fair
Oaks. The public will readily perceive the
direction most likely to be taken by the army,
the only questions IS, when will active opera
tions be commenced; The people at the
North are as competent as myself TO judge Of
what is required to hasten forward the aus
picous moment. Give us reiniorcements,
and we will give you Richmond Reinforce
ments have arrived, but do not fear replc-
ton The more men we have, and the soon
er they join US the better it will be for them
selves, and the country and the cause.
/ A flag Of truce went up Thursday from
Turkey Island Creek, having on board Gen.
Dix, who went TO meet Gen Hill for the pur-
pose OF making permanent arrangement
for an EXCHANGE Of prisoners. The interview
was highly satisfactory, but no conclusion be-
ing arrived at, flag of truce will return to
day, when Gen. Lee will be p esent.
Everything here is remarkably quiet. The
health Of the troops is gradually improving.
/ The federal soldiers who were wounded and
taken prisoners during the battles of the sew
en- days, are now being released on their pa
role by the rebels to be exchanged at future
/ time
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The convention was largely attended, was
enthusiastic and generally harmonious. The
usual custom of selecting committee 10 re-
port the names of candidates was dispensed
with, and the nominations we're made by ac-
clamation and unanimously. After the grace
ful withdrawal of his name by Lieut.. Gov.
Underwood there were no differences of o.
Union as to who should be nominated. The
men whose names head our column were The
unanimous choice OF the convention and will
be elected unanimously by the freemen Of
Vermont.
The resolutions reported by the committee
express, at least as far they 60, the con
victions Of every man who was there, what
ever may have been his party antecedents.--
They heartily sustain the general policy OF
the administration, recognize the paramount
importance Of supporting the government by
men and money, and go for the vigorous pro-
seoution Of the war until the rebellion is
crushed out, traitors punished, the Union re-
stored and the Constitution everywhere re-
cognized as the organic law of the land. Mr.
Willard offered resolution end0rsing speci-
lcally some of the measures of the admins
tration, As the resolution reported by tho
committee was general endorsement, some OF
the convention deemed the amendment as at
least unnecessary and invidious. warm and
exciting debate onsued which at one time
threatened to destroy the spirit of harmony
and conciliation in which the nominations
were made, But the storm subsidized the a
meudment was carried by majority satisfae-
tory to those who feared the convention would
not be recognized unless their earmark was
upon it the resolutions as amended were
agreed TO and with cheofs the convention
adjourned,
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IRON GENERA1 p0pES C0MnAND.


A letter from Warrenton says that our
troops are ali in fine spirits at the prospect Of
active operations. Mention is also made of
an important position already occupied. The
people of Warrenton are represented as cour-
teous to our troops. and the ladies though
rank sccessonists, treat them with dgnihed
po,iteness.
The Warrington White Sulphcr Springs,
recently infested by rebel scouts, were passed
yesterday by a detachment of our cavalry
without opposition. Reports exist in camp,
on rebel authority that Stonewall jackson is
at Staunton, preparing for another visit down
the valley He viii not have an undisputod
march.
AJstract of GEN. Pope's Orders No 5, 6 and 7.
Hereafter, as far as practicable. the troops
of this command will subsist upon the coun-
try in which their operations are carried on.
Vouchers will be given to the owners, stating
on their face that they will be payable at the
conclusion Of the war, upon sufficient tesu-
mony being furnished that such owners have
been loyal citizens of the United States since
the da;e of the vouchers.
No. 8. Hereafter in any operations of the
cavalry forces in this command no supply or
baggage trains wi be used unless so special
ly stated. Two days cooked rations will be
carried by the men, and all villages through
which they pass will be laid under oontribu-
ton as heretofore stated. Whenever the or
der for the movement Of any portion OF this
army eminates from these headquarters, the
time OF marching and that TO be consumed in
the execution of the duty will be designated,
and no departure therefrom will be permitted.
No. relates to the depredations of the
.l..1a -ls.1s . flr,t, Il,
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MESSAGE OF THE PRESIDENT.


Felloo Citizens Of the Senate
and House Of Representatives,;
Considering the bill for am act 10 suppress i'm
surreclion, 10 punish treason and rebellion, to
foze and conf-cate the property Of rebels and for
other purposes, and the Joint resolution cNplaua-
tory OF said act, as being substantially one,
have approved and signed both. Before was
informed Of the passage of the resolution, had
prepared the draft of a message stating objections
20 the bill becoming law, a copy of which draft
is herewith transmitted
(sigued) ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
july 9TH, 1862
Feiior Ciiigens Of the House Of Representatives.;
herewith return to your honorable body. in
which it originated, the bill for an act entitled
"an act to suppress treason aud rebellion, and
contscate the property OF rebels and Tor other
purposes together with my objections for ITS be-
coming a law.
There is much in the bill TO which perceive no
objection. Itis wholly prospective and 1t touch
es neither the persons or property OF any loyal
citizen, in which particular 1t rs Just and proper
The first and second sections provide Tor the
conviction and punishment of persons who shall
be guilty OF treason, and the person who SHAH M
cite set ON foot, assist engage in any rebellion
or nsurrectioh against the authority OF the United
States or the laws thereof or shall give aid or COM
fort to any such existing rebellion or Instruction
BY fair construction the persons within these
sections are not TO be punished without regular
trials in duly constituted courts, under the forms
and all the subordinate provisions OF the law and
of the Constitution applicable to their several
cases. To this perceive no objection, especially
a. such person would be within the general par
doning power, and also within the special pro
vision for pardon aud amnesty contained IN thl'
act.
II also provides that slaves of persons condsca
ted under these sections shall be free. thinb
there is an unfortunate fonr of expression rather
than a substantial objection Ia this II IS start
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-07-25

We commend the example Of Mr. French
to others who are similarly situated with fim.
Our men Of means and Of influence must 'pu,
their hands to The work, and urge on The re-
crults. and it should be done Immediately:
MONTPELIER, July II, S62.
Mr. EptroR-DEAR SIR: Being situated
so that / cannot leave my business without
much sacrifice to myself and fam ly. and feel
ing it to be a duty that | owe to my country
in It's hour Of peril, danger and distress when
our glorious old flag is to be tarnished, when
our Government and our institutions, that
have been handed down TO us by our ancestors
the best Government that ever was made
are endangered | feel as if ! must do some
thing to sustain our country, our Government,
our nationality. Permit me, therefore, to make
through your paper, this offer; To the first
twenty-five men that will enlist fol the war
in this town, within the next thirty days,
will pay each Of them five dollars, when the
Regiment shall have been mustered into the
service Of the Uuited States.
Yours truly,
JAVrs q FREyCU
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Nortl6eld-C. n. Carpenter, w. c. Woodbu-
~, I. a. Miles, j. w Brown. Freeman Thrcsli-
or, Reuben Smith. VIM Densmore
Ptainfeid-D. Mould. Ersstus Batcheldcr, John
Perry
R0rbury-A. A. Smith. A. Ladd, W. j. Sim
onds, o. w. Orcutt, H. G.. Ellis.
lPdagfeid-lI, +. Thomas r. w. Green, +.
Bushnell, II s Campbell
Watebpry-T S Gaayes, NJ c. Stewart, Geo.
w Moody.
Wooddnry-A. Town, A. l.. Wheatlcy j BEN
jamin, l. Jewell Ainsworth
Horeeeto--ll. $. Johnston, A. G. Crinc NJ.
NJ. Harris, A. r. Hancock, j. +. llll.
On motion of n. A. Taylor, Esq, the Conycn-
tion adjourned
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FIom lAo MIIN.luIy nes..ter.

The Convention at Montpelier, on We'd
ncsday of last week, was well attended. In
the matter of nominations there was entire
unanimty being made by acclamation, with
ont dissenting voice, and We have no doubt
that the ticket presented will be as cordially
accepted by the people as by the convention.
There was, with many, the feeling that Mr..
Underwood should be continued another
year, thus bringing the usual two years term
OF Governor and Lieut.. Governor together,
but the handsome withdrawal by Mr Under
wood of his name left the question Of nomin-
ations entirely unenoumbered, and only one
result was looked for or desired by anybody.
The fourth resolution, which was introduced
by Mr.. Willard Of Montpelier, was discussed
with great spirit the question being the ex-
pediency of passing such resolution at that
time. The correctness of the sentiment it
conveyed was not contested. If the commit
tee on resolutions had reported il, its passage
would probably have been undisputed. 1t is,
we think, to be regretted that a contest of
that kind should have occurred, and with
this view, when it was apparent that such
must be the result we thought it in bad taste,
to say nothing of policy, to press resolution
the passage Of which moiety OF the CON
vention d not approve.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-07-25

REcBUirINa.-We learn that Robinson
Templcton, recruiting officer at Worcester,
opened his office on Tuesday morning, last
and this Saturday morning he had sent the
names Of twenty-six recruits to the Adjutant
Generals office and others are already on the
roll-not all from Worcester, but from the
towns in the eastern part of the County. The
average highth Of these men is five feet nine
inches. Mr.. Dillingham;, at Waterbury, has
already enlisted about twenty men. This is
doing well for the County, but let the work
be hurried up as fast as possible. Who
would not glory to see the Tenth Vermont
Regiment on the road to Washington, the
first to follow the Ninth : Let Vermont
keep the precedence which she now holds.
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signcdl ]. c. HINDMAN, Mai. Gen.


Special dispatch TO the Herald
The rebels are reported to have evacuated
Murfreesboro. The killed on both sides is
not over So Gen. Dutlield is severely if not
mortally wounded, but is now under good
care. The citizens buried the dead Of both
Union aud rebel soldiers. No private resi-
denccs we're destroyed. Enlistments have
been going on moderately. The city is be-
yond all danger.
FoRT SooTT KANSAS, July s.
A message from the Indian expedition near
Fort Gibson in the Indian territory as ar
rved.and reports that detachment had sur
prised Col. Coffeys command of from 500 to
coo rebels and captured all their mutations.
camp equppage &c. Thirty rebels were
found dead on the field Mcguire. the noto-
rous half-hreed commander OF the rebel la
dians, wastsken prisoner.
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There is one boy, the youngest, left at home
waiting patiently and hopefully for the time
when he too shall be old enough to "arm for
the Union" What town can furnish the
record Of more patriotic family, When
whole families are cheerfully given up in de-
ienso Of our liberty. who will say that this
wicked rebellion cannot be put down
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-07-25

AMNESTY TO RErENTANr REBELs.--The
Washington correspondent of the New York
Times says it Is understood that President
Lincoln is about to issue proclamation Of
fering amnesty to all citizens Of the Border
States who have engaged in the rebellion, who
shall lay down their arms and return to their
allegiance within given time. This course
will be pursued in all other States as our ar
mics advance, and persistent rebels will be
made to take the consequences. 1t is under
stood that the President will, in the same
proclamation order all the Generals in the
field TO make use Of the slaves Of rebels in
whatever way shall best conduce to suppress
the rebellion.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-07-25

IHE PRESIDENT AMENDMENr no THE
+ CoNF1soArioN BILL.-The process 10y which
the president procured the modification Of the
confscatiun and emancipation bill by means
Of a supplementary resolution ut ongress,
was at least novel. Senator Clark Of New
Hampshire introduced the resolution, with an
intimauon that rs passage would uhvuuc the
presidents objections 10 the bill. Ii had
previously been understood by some of the
senators that he would veto the bill because
he believed Unconstitutional. IN not limiting
the ioi leiture of the real estate of traitors to
the period of their own lives. The resolu-
tion fixed this limit. But there was storm
IN the Senate before it passed, the radical re-
republicans uniting with the radical pro-slav-
cry members in opposing the resolution Mr..
Sumner, however, supported the resolution,
saying that although he disagreed with the
president, since the emancipation of the slaves
of rebels were conceded, he was satisfied
Senators Lane Of Indiana, King OF New York
aud Wade of Ohio we're very severe on the
President for taking this indirect mode o
procure modification of the bill. Mr.. Wade,
with his usual violence, -aid it was disgrace
fll. He wanted no bacA-kitchcn way Of do
ing business, and no more things of the same
sort. There seems to have been no reason,
/ however, for this outbreak of passion lhe
New Hampshire senator had learned the pres
idents views, and to save time ana labor
prepared the resolution as the readiest means
of accomplishing the object, and so it proved,
as it passed both houses at once. There was
no ground for charging the president with an
intention to dictate to Congress, and it did
not come from the opposition side, but from
tue exasperated republicans, who seem to
think it their mission to destroy confidence
in the president, to what good purpose il
puzzle them to tell.
In the same general line of party impolcy
was the speech that followed, from Senator
Chandler Of Michigan, exposing what he con-
sidereded the mistakes Of the war. and which
if it were listened to and received as truth
could, have no other effect than to stop en-
listments and close the war at once by the
recognition of the independence Of the con
federacy Fortunately, Congress is now
through, and the president and the generals
will be able to go on with the war without
their annoying fire in the ear.-SPr'n9feto
Republican.
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Thirty-seventh Oongress--1st Session
WAsuiNoroN, Wednesday. July l6.
SENATE.


SENATE.
Mr. Wilson reported back from the Military Commit
tee the bin authorizing he raising of volunteer force
for tho defense " Kentucky and asked 10 be discharged
MI Davis called up the bill. urging It's passage.
Messts Wilson and Collamorc opposed IT,
HOUSE.
The bill prohibiting the conhnom ent of soldiers In the
Pcuitcntary u The District uf Columbia was passed
Mr. White q Indiana from the select com on gradual e.
Emancipation. reported bill providing that whenever the
President shall be- satisfied that Deawa Maryland,v Viz
gius, Kentucky, Tennessee and Missouri have adopted
measures for cnancipatng slaves throughout either all
or those satcs shall be the duty Of the President assist
ID 10y the secretary NJ The treasury prucurs aud deliver
- such states Ave pr c. United States bonds equal the
vAluarHu uf slaves according t1 the census OF 1860
provided u0 compensation i8 90 De made % any State
which has aided n thc present rcbcion or 10 any
amount oi bond, be- delivered shall not exceed in the
aggregate one hundred and eighty millions for the pur
pose Of setting the slaves beyond the limits Of the United
at the discretion n the President.
The benefit of this act Is not 20 any State fail
ing 20 pass law Of emancipation within years from
the date of the passage o this act and providing for
tire aud complete em sncipation within twenty years Il
amy state after having oycd bonds aforesaid shall
recommend or tolerate slavery contrary The of
cmsncPaton t shall refund 10 ihe United States ~ che
principal and interest paid on account Of such bonds
Referred 90 the Commitice ~ the Whole, and 10000
copies ordered TO be printed
wAs,vorov Thursday July II.
SENATE.
The Senate convened AZ 9 o'clock
Mr. Wright entered personal protest tus the pub
lratpu Of portions oi the evidence before the committee
ON Che conduct NJ che war.
Mr. D1oiltflc reported with Amendment, the bin 90
iahi,b Bureau o Emgratuu. lts object is thc iulc-
pendent emigration aud settlement and colonization ~
pcuplo of African who may desire tu Migrate 90
ohrf couuires lt appuiuts Cammissioucr Of Misra-
uou. CLERK aud two Assistant Clerks.
HOUsE
Various messages received from the Seuatc con-
ccfuug the passage ~ certain bills.
tac speaker signed numerous enrolled bills.
Ihe 5 to divide Michigan into judioi, district, wa.
passed.
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wASHiNGTOre COUNTY MASS CON
VENTION

The Convention assembled at the Court House,
in Montpelier, July 10, "a half past ten O'Clock
in the forenoon, and was called to order by Mel
son A. Taylor, Esq who read the call, as follows
Mass Convention Of the Frcemon of Washington
at clock Ia thcforenoon. flr the purpose Of noni
mating candidates lJf county officers be supported at
the next annual election
All who in favor 0i sustsiuing the Constitution
and thc Union and heart supporting The National Ad-
muiatfauon tu is r1orts to suhduc rebellion to put
down aud punish ucason and Go maintain the Cunsti-
tuition and Laws n the present crisis of ihe country,
cordially Invited 60 attend,
iiii0a 60 c0nminso, % p.b 60 Committee,
GEO NICHOLS, n. A. TAYLOR.
JAS 4 THURS rON. C.. W.. II DWINELL
II. oLAYrON G. n CARPENTER,
LEWIS CHAMBRHLiN, W b. ORCUrT,
b. pfLLiNGHAM, q. J.. WATSON.
l. J.. DURANT
Is, HOLGtsTER, rt
LOOMS PALMER.
D. c. A. RICHARDSON. 80 Nom"''.''e'
Montpelier. juy aih 1862
J.. L. Durant Esq.. Of Waterbury nominated
Dr. Julius Y Dewey OF Montpelier as permanent
Chaiman, and lg was elected. MIR. Dewey on
taking the Chai.-a Fgcd the indulgence.
G. w Willard lad A. &. Brown, were elected
Secretaries.
Carlos Carpenter Of Barre Alvin Bradley Of
Roxbury, Addison Peck OF East Montpelier, and
Joseph Poland of Montpelier were elected Vice
Presidents The Vice Presidents then took their
seats with the President
Mr. Ihurston oi Montpelier moved that a com
mitcc of two FROM each town Dee appointed bv
Che towns to nominate ticket Tor County officers.
Mr. II. j Slaytou moved 10 amend SO the COM
mittoc shall consist oi three from each town.
The amendment was opposed hy Mr. Thur-ton
of Montpelier and supported by II E. ilollistcr
of Marshdeld, G. n. Caperter ESQ., of North
Held. j.. l.. Duraut. Esq., OF Waterbury
llr. George of Calais then moved 60 amend che
motion as it now stood by making the number
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GGlatrbman & State 9ournal.
BY r. p. WALTON.
MONTPELIER, JULY 25, 1862.
A PATRIOTIC FAMILY.

Mr.. Hazacl Benson Of Worcester, W., has
six sous and one son-in-law in the army Of
the United States, all Vermont Volunteers,