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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-02-13
HINTS FOR THE SEASON.

BE sure and cover the bits Of your brides
with leather, to prevent the frost from maxi
Ing the mouth of your horse sore it is down
right cruelty to put an iron bit into horse s
mouth on cold morning If you doubt il,
bit yourself some day, when the mercury
stands s to 20 degrees below zero.
When you cut India rubber, keep the blade
of your knife wet, and you can then Gu, il
without difficulty.
We have heard Of and tested great many
kinds Of waterproof blaeking for winter
boots. Let us tell you what we have tried
for two winters, and found to be the best ar
ticle that we know Of. When your boots sfe
stitt, and you think need oiling. wash them in
CASTLE soap suds-oil before the leather dries
(you may use blackball or any kind of grease };
have a saturated solution Of gum shellac in
alcohol anybody can make it, as all there is
to be done is to dissolve in pint or half
pint Of alcohol just as much shellao as the
liquid will take up, and apply this solution
with a sponge to the oiled boots In two OF
three minutes the shellac will dry and harden
and you will have coating on your boot
through which the water cannot by any posi-
bility penetrate. Try it, reader.
On Friday last we prepared single upper
leather boot in this way, and, notwithst and-
ing he went about in the "slosh" during the
day, we had perfectly dry feet at night
Bruaswick He.) Telegraph
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-02-13

from Volunteer Regiments into the regular
service in direct opposition to the rules and
articles Of war established by congress mos
% and 23' for the government Of the armies
Of the United States. A memorial was
framed, directed to the Senate and House at
Washington complaining Of this grievance,
and asking that it may be remedied, signed
by all the Officers of the 9th Vermont and
Goth Illinois each Of which have been seri-
ously depleted by the obnoxious orders.
Senator Foote has introduced bill for their
repeal and we sincerely hope he will be sue
cessful. J. o. l..
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-02-13
FROM WASHINGTON IND VICINITY.

NEW York, Feb. 8.
The Times Washington dispatch says that
Gen. Burnside offers TO receive command oil
bis old army corps and fight under Hooker.
He positively asserts that he will not remain
IN the service without a command, holding il
to be the duty Of every man holding a com.
mission 20 give bis time an energies to the
cause Of the government.
Gen. Hamilton, it is said, has received as.
surances that Texas expedition will shortly
be fitted out. which will have for its object
the reclamation Of the State to the Union
The chief command will probably be given tc
Gen. Butler, Gen. Hamilton having a subor.
dinate command.
A bill is to be introduced in Congress re.
quiring all colored persons made free by aci
Of Congress or in any other way to enter the
military service Of the United States.
WAsHINoroN, Feb. 10.
A. Norton Of Col Bakers detective corps,
lsst night seized 1877 cases Of boots 10 tran
stu across the Potomac from Leonardstown
Maryland designed for the South. The
goods and smugglers were sent to Washing.
ton.
That much contraband trade is still carried
on there is not much doubt Notwithstanding
the frequent arrests OF the parties engaged IN
il.
The Senate Military Committee on the bill
reported for that purpose have recommended
thirty Majors Generals and seventy Brigader,
in addition to the present number in the army
The Tribune's Washington dispatch says
the joint committee on the conduct Of the
war is prosecuting with rigor and effect the
inquiry into the insubordinate influences
which persuaded the President to counter.
mand the order of Gen. Burnside to cross
the Rappahannook and renew the Frederick
burg fight The investigation has alread J
included the influence OF Cabinet officer
with the unwarlike Generals.
1t is understood that yesterday the Prcs-
idcnt nominated Brigadier Gen. Phelps to be
Major, vice Ex-Governor Morgan, Of New
York, resigned, and dating his commission
so that he will rank all the volunteer Maj.
Generals in the service except General Dix,
Butler and Banks
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-02-13
FROM NEW ORLEANS

A New Orleans correspondent, under date
OF the ID inst, says that movements hav,
been made west Of the Mississippi within tn,
last few days, which, if not Of great imp,r
lance in themselves, are undoubtedly prelimi
nary to greater and more important operation,
in the vicinity. On Wednesday last, Capt
Williamson and Lieut.. Perkins Of the unat.
tached cavalry, with force of u men, anC
IS of them cavalry men, aud | 2 from the gun.
boat Albatross, moved from Donclsonvill,
against the enemy, who were terrifying Al
the Park place on the Grosstete, about &c
miles below Baton Rouge on the opposite
side Of the river.
The expedition had with it a howitzer, and
coming on the enemy unexpected to then
soon scattered them, and captured 10 or Il
prisoners. The rebel Notifications and rife
pits were completely destroyed, as were also
the camp and, stables and considerable quaint.
ties of ammunition, blankets, rations and
equipments fell to our hands. On our side
there was no loss. The expedition was
complete success. Gen. Sibly is in command
of the rebels in the Grosstete, and is expect
ing an attack from our forces. Perhaps he
will not be disappointed
Col. Neal Dow is at New Orleans expecting
a command in the advance
The rebels at Port Hudson, are continual
ly strengthening their works. and say if they
defeat the federals they will shoot all the
Yankees in New Orleans.
OF military movements near New Orleans
nvthiug could Oe made public. Gen. Banks
Is still busy planning his campaign.
The troops at BATON Roune are being
thoroughly drilled.
The steamer Warrior, from New Orleans
End, arrived this a. m. Among her passen.
gers is Count Meian the French Consul Al
New Orleans. No demonstrations have ye
been made on Port Hudson. There is moth.
ing from Galveston.
Gen. Banks had issued an order ex planato
~ Of The Presidents Proclamation, which or
der disappoints many who thought that lu-
gilne slaves would be returned to thei
owners in that part of the State exempted b,
the terms of the Proclamation.
The editor of the Delta has been rebuke,
for attempting foreshadow the action OF Gen
Banks. Everything was quiet in the city -
Col. Thorpe, has been presented with
service of silver by laboring men Col
WILDER succeeds Col. Deming as Mayor.
The steamer Gen. Williams struck a snai
while on route TO the forts and sunk. Al
hands saved.
Al o'clock last evening, off the Wood
lands, the North Star collided with the steam
err Ella Marley, striking her forward of tn
wheel on the starboard side, crushing he
boilers. She sunk in twenty minutes.
The first assistant Engineer, three iremel
and three coal beavers were lost, supposed L
have been scalded to death. The rest of tn
crew and passengers were saved and brough
10 this city on the North Star
Some forty ladies and children we're anon
The passengers on the Ella Marley, who wer
saved from their beTths, but lost all thei
clothing and effects, leaving them in desti
tute condition. 1t is said that there was n
lookout on board the Ella Marley at tn
time of the accident.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-02-13

money, and the cordial sympathy Of the peo-
pie. We must make sacrifices. or the coun.
try will be lost. Away, then, with miserable
party jeslously and party chickering's. Let
us look to the army and navy, and strengthen
them let us encourage every soldier in the
field to become a hero for his country let
us strengthen such other in the daily cultiya.
ton Of patriotic sentiments and let us never
for single day forget. that upon all we do
and all we suffer for our country, we need
the Divine blessing.
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THE SOUTHERN CHURCH IN THE IN.
SrlTUTlON.


The clergy of the Episcopal Church of the
confederate States, in the course Of their pas
toral letter to the laity. say:
"I' is likewise the duty Of the Church to press upon
the Of the country their obligation as Christian
men, 81 10 arrange his institution not 20 necessitate
the violation OF husr sacred relations which God has
created, and which cannot, consistently with Chris
tan duty annu The stem u labor which prevail in
Europe ana which ave- Ia many respects, moro severe
than ours and arranged prevent all necessity
the separation Of parents aud children and NJ husbands
and wives AMI very little upon our part would
rid the system upon which about plant our ma
tional life, Of these unehrisan features 1t belongs es
pecialy tn the Episcopal Church urge proper teach
g upon this subject for in her fold and in her congro
slaveholdcr Of the country We rejoice 10 be enabled
say thar the public sentiment is rapidly becoming sound
upon this subject aud that the Legislatures Of several Of
the confederate States have already taken steps toward
this contamination, Hitherto have been hi derodby
the pressure Of Abol,onism that we have thrown
of from hateful and infde PEE thence we should
prove To the world that faithfu to trust and
the Church should lead the hosts Of the Lord in this work
Of justice and mercy"
Does not this admit in effect all that ADOLF
tionists have ever charged against the system
ofslavery, and yet Abolitionism is called ''that
hateful and infdel pestiience" which the South
has just cast off. They admit the charge,
and then denounce those who make it, Let
these seceeding churchmen go on in their
work of preventing the sale of parents and
children, husbands and wives" and they will
soon find that the institution ''on which they
are about to plant their national life" will have
been knocked from beneath their feet. Adopt
this plan, and slavery has received its death
blow. Never in the whole action of slave
holding churchmen has the divine institution
received such a wound, as from these Episco-
palians of the seeded States Washington
ChrouicIe
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-02-13
Our Armu Gorrfsponoenrf.
FROM SECOND VERMONT BRIGADE.
BAND, SroUoHroS's BRIGADE, CAsEY's Div.
FAIRFAx CoURT HOUSE,,
Dec % 1862
ONT BRIGADE.

Dec. 20, 1862.
Sunday morning clear and pleasant.
stepped out this morning and looked away to
the North as far as the eye could reach but
the blue horizon shut down many leagues this
side Of the ones | love. The mind stops not
where the mountains rise and tower their
lofty peaks to the skies, or broad rivers that
flow along with majesty between the contend
ing armies, and forts with ordnance that speak
forth in thunder tone" stop, mortals stop"
just beyond stand a long line Of pickets---
men with shining bayonets--to halt and
check poor suffering mortas, worn out, sick.
discouraged, anxious to get home to die with
those that love them. Alas, they are doomed
to disappointment, for soon he hears ringing
out on the still night air, Halt who goes
there ? He falls upon his knees, and in
agony, prays for that wife and those loved
children that he knows he can never see
again this side Of the spirit world. He must
suffer for desertion. This is not fancy for
heard just such case the other day. But
as | was saying, the mind can rise above all
these distractions and visit friends hundreds
of miles away. All orr tea and coffee is
made in iron kettles and tastes rusty.
think there is good deal here to make men
SICK but they have got us. We had an or
der last night to be in readiness to march in
fifteen minutes, but we did not march. They
are having fight about thirty miles from us,
at Dumfries Landing. We expect to be or
dered there soon, but may not, l cannot
write more now He.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-02-13
JANUARY 20.

OANUhh1 AOs
Well, we have just come in from our morn
ing Seronade to the General. 1t is like June
this morning, and rains some. 1t is delight
full weather; il we could have such climate
in our own loved home, how nice it would
be; but we are having and uncommon winter
here they tell mo. | don't go out in the
field much, but stay close at home it we 20
out cur ears are greeted with screams Of buz-
yards and the everlasting lonesome croakings
of ravens. Such sounds tend to increase the
gloom that naturally hangs over us in this
land Of desoation and dearih Happy New
England May she never feel the tread of the
war-borse on her green fields, or be marked
with the track of ponderuus wheels that bear
along the ordnance of destruction Oh, |
love peace +; would to God we might have it
now hope when we return to our loved
friends that peace will be in all the land but
see no bright spot beyond the dark vale that
has been cast over this happy people. Pray,
Christians, pray; now is The time to pray
If you have faith exercise it now. DO you
not see that prolongation Of this war must
ruin our once happy and prosperous nation
Put forth every effort that will help to put
down this rebellion. Yonr sou, brothers,
husbands and friends, are being slain by
thousands every month; while you read the
news pass it along-retire not to your soft
pillows to sleep as sweet and unconcerned as
though there was no sorrow in the land do
you not know in yonder cottage the heart
broken signs Of fair young wife disturbs the
midnight stiffness, as she bewails loved
companion. who fell with other heroes at
Fredericksburg II our cause is just, an /
we all believe it is let us turn out in mass
and put it down. We have men enough at
the North to do it in few weeks, il thoy
would come out. Why then do we prolong
it; it is better for great many to stay away
from home a few weeks, or months even,
than that part should forever. II it is the
policy to fight it dow, and | see no other
way--the North should be up and doing; it
is time think.
am looking forward to happy reunion,
when can sis bJ mh swn 6rosidc, surround
ed by group that is all the world to me.
He.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-02-13

George Francis Train was arrested on Sat-
urday, in ST. Louis, by the Provost-Marshal,
and given the choice Of leaving the state or
going to jail. He chose the former slterns-
tive.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-02-13
1uattbman " stair Ouurnal.
BY r. P. WALTON.
MONTPELIER. FEBRUARY IS. 1858.
COUNTY TEMPERANCE CONVENTION

The friends Of the Prohbitory Liquor Law in the
County Of Washington hereby notified and request
ed to meet at the Cour, House IN Montpelier sa,ur-
day. the l4h day Of February neIt II O'Clock A. NJ,
for the purpose Of nominating suitable person as cam
didste for County Commissioner for the ensuing year
and to uonsaet any other business deemed necessary
when met.
ELI BALJOU,
JONAS ABBOTT,
r.. S, NEWCOMB, Co. Com.
JEREMIAH CARLTON
l.. G. wHEELOCK.
Montpelier, an. rs. 1868.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-02-13

NHINAOUl IIIsl TtU, 7.
A special Cairo dispatch from Memphis,
announces the arrival Of the steamer Adeline
from Yioksburg. The ram Queen OF the
West ran the blockade Monday morning at
daylight. A bundled heavy siege guns open
cd on her as she steamed past A rebel
steamer also opened fire upon the Queen,
which ., Piled 70 aud crippled The rebel steam
cr, The Queen was under Gle three quar-
tiers of On hour.
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FROM TENNESSEE.
MuarRrnsnono', Tenn., Feb. 6


10 MOI, Gen, HaAeek, Gsneral-in- Chief:
The rebels Wheeler, Forrest, Wharton anC
Woodward made an attack on Fort Donelsor
yesterday, at 2 Z, M, with 1000 men and {
pieces of artillery. We had 800 men in the
fort, under Col. A. c. Harding. The rebels
charged the Notifications several times, but
were repulsed by our artillery and infagtry
with great loss.
The enemy, as usual. before and after the
fight demanded surrender, and offering to
spare life if accepted, NC, Col. Harding re.
piled that he was ready for all the oonse
quences.
The enemy's loss in killed was over 100
in prisoners 800.
Col. Lowe, from Fort Henry, is pursuing
them, and others are sent to intercept then
retreat.
Our loss was 2 killed and 80 wounded.
(Signed) w. 5. RosEoRANs,
Major General
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-02-13

NOTICE Particularly the new terrltofleH'-
This table bears equally upon another point
and that is the health of the several States
because, as the new states aud territories
have very large preponderanee of males, OF
middle age and in the full vigor OF their
strength, so should they have much smaller
proportion of deaths than the old states
Deaths reaps the largest harvests from tho
extremes of youth and old age. When the
mortality tables shall have been corrected
by this statement, Vermont will be found
in her right place-among the healthiest OF
states, if not the healthiest in the Union.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-02-13
NASHVILLE, Feb. 8.

NAshNlLLE, req. D.
The expedition under Generals Davis and
Morgan sent in pursuit of Forest and Whee-
ler's retrealing force, returned this evening
Seven miles this side Of Charlotte we captui
ed thirty prisoners, also Col. Carroll and
Maj, Rumbrsnt of Forests staff. A number
Of psymasters have arrived, and will soon
commence paying off the troops. Trains will
run to Murfreesb oro early this week.
Our forces entered Lebanon, Tenn, on the
9Th instant. They captured some six hun
dred rebels, most of them being men Of Nor
CANS command. Many field officers were
taken. Among the prisoners was Paul An
derson, yiolont rebel member Of the State
Legislature of 1860 and 1862. He was an
original seoessionist and one Of the earliest
advocates for Southern Confederacy. Over
one hundred wounded soldiers reached here
by The cars from Murlreesboro tonight. A
number of paymasters left for the front this
morning. The first train for Murlrees boro'
will leave here tomorrow. The river is fall
ing though it is raining heavily.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-02-13

A new Locomotive has just been turned
out from the Vermont Central Railroad
Works, named after the Master Mechanic OF
the road, f.. f. Perkins, Esq, which is "a
perfect beauty" and as good as it looks. II
is run between Bellows Falls and St. Adams
as passenger engine,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-02-13

Washington, Jau. 81 1853 (
IL being reported that various parties have obtained
money from invalid soldiers under the prelense u
is hereby given thAt certificates Of disability Tor discharge
to soldiers IN general spta and camps only given
BY the surgeon in charge Of such hospital camp and
the obtrusvr Efforts Of persons claiming TO be special
agents reard instead Of hasten the preparation Of dis
charge papers. All soldiers "aintd against giving
money on such plea 20 sny person whatever.
By order OF the Surgeon General
u
The Chattanooga Daily Rebel. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1862-1864, 1863-07-16
Napoican's Great Battles.

conpG cisoB between the results OF some of Nap,-
cons great battles with those more recent times
would establish the fact that the modern m-
provemcnis.ln lire arms aud ordnance iar from in
cressng the mortality Of war have rather tended to
diwinsl the numser of its victims.
Thus at Austerli z. Napoleons army amounted q
10 600 men, OF whom only IS 600 engaged the
were completely beaten with a loss OF 10 900 killed
aud wounded, eight Asener lis and 20 600 men prison
ers and ls0 pieces OF cannon and all their artillery
killed and wounded.
:, Jena aud AveTstadt-both of which battles we're
ou hit simultaneously by the txo main divisions OF
Va olecn's army the 'Prnssan army, over Zoo 600
Str ing, was almost snaihilhted. The reneh killed
or wounded 20 coo men and capured 40 GOD prisoners
800 pieces OF artillery and 60 standards with loss To
themselves Of only 4 500 killed and wounded
At wagram, where both annie, we're ca aal In mum.
be-. 200 600 men and l00 eces Of artillery were
brought into action with loss OF about so U0u men
killed and wounded on both sides, the victory being
won by Napoleon.
The battle OF Eya1, which was fought by the French
with NJ Otu men AMI $50 gups against 6OG0 PrussianS
with 4bO guns. was of the bloodeet on record.
About so go erished and both sides claimed the
yictsry.
At Borodino the Russians lost 81 600 men out Of
l30 0D0, whilst the French, who had cny 100 OoO
Engaged, won the field with loss of 30 900.
The most kigantic struggle OF that period and of
history the tn days battle before L.ip,c be-
tween The allied forces OF Russia Prussia and Aus.
tia zoo ,00G strong, with 400 guns aRaip.t Name
leon : army Of leo 600 men and 500 pieces Against
,bee tremendous edds the French fought with unpar~
alleed heroism. aud might had carried the day
Dat TOT tre ueitclion OF the saxon and Wurtembnrg
troops yho at the most critical period OF the battle
went to the allies and turned their guns against
their former comrades. The total loss the French
during the three days Sighting 60 000-that OF
the allies so 600 total loss Ito 600 men, OF 4GO eco
engaged.
The carnage at Waterloo dso very great in pro.
poriien to the numbers engaged Napoleon had 81 :.
900 men and 240 guns, Wellington ~ tOO which were
sweled to A3u coo towards evening ny the arrival
OF the Prussisns The French loss was so 900 killed
the English, Dntch and Prussan armies lost over
900 men. beside five generals aud thousand
officers OF all gradas. at is almost certain says en-
Jomiui, who fought with the allies, that Nap
would have renamed master OF the field but for the
arrival OF Gi 900 Prussians in his rear" The EnRsh
however had stood the brunt OF the aght and got all
the credit OF victory which oLly secured to them
by the arrival oi Blu cher.