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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-02-27

JAuunrt 18Th, 1858
To rHs MBNBURs or Co b. ftu VT. ltE0'r
SOLDIERS ana Dear CODtrades.I scarcely tell you
Ger atnly not in fitting words,-how warmly-how
gracfuy thank you for this EXPRESSION II your conf
deuce aud kind feeling Coming nom you az this time
Ntr eighteen months u constant amid as
sieaons and scenes that have drawn closer together
than any other conpauinnshp earth bring men.
have fought us tokuow each other thoroughly andwell
accept ii, not as hallow aud unneining compliment.
out as token oi your appreciation ana ahicohs 70 ue
valued above all earthly price, 10 be treasured 50 long
God gives me life, as my choicest possession.
cannot allow this occasion to pass without the heart
felt that the affection aud confidence you
press towards me are ullyrtcpforated have only the
kindest-the teudefost feelings towards each anda of
you you have proven yourselves brave aud true mem
demonstrated that The most honorable and intel-
gent the best soldiers Together we have shar
cd the tuis and dangers OF three campaigns many Of
brave cuinrad, have fallen by stdes glorious
let as believe not ussless-sacrhce upon me altar ui
Liberty noby they fe in the thckest Of the fight and,
dop tear their memories, may the recollec-
uullf their aud thei fate incite better life
anu nohrr deeds Others smitten with disease
and death, ull but handful of original
number tugether we have participated IN all thc.terribe
realities Of and never have you been found wanting in
courage, endu auce and obedience. In danger have
never been epArAted and, the darkest hour have
ever telt could rely vpou you, and you nave aNays
justified the faith
As your commanding officer ! now take leave Of you
Such separation cannot take place without awakening
in my heart emotions 6nd u difficult to express il
sundering " ties stronger than until the time for H.
ever dreamed Of Out though DO longer your immedi
ate commander am still cnlahorer with you IN the
noble cause for which we are struggling And leave
you iu charge Of officer Lieut. A n. Nichus) yOu
have harmed love aud respect, who has also
shared with you every fatigue, every danger yoi have
ever known brave true man, To whom you owe much
and TO whom am under deep aud lasting obligations
lr ADVICE operation and assistance, aud who has Ia
bored unremittingy for your welfare need not ash
you u extend him the respect and obedience
you have always shown me. for know you will cheerful
~ and cordially give him every assistance in power
Aud that he IL nohy seconded by Lieut. pin a. whom
you have an chcer Of proven ability and courage, H.
know Your opinion as well as my own. lhank )o'
again for your beautiful present and much as prize ih
emblem itself 1t possesses its dear st value Ia the asso
clstons h wdl recall. and my knowledge Of ~
feelings which prompted you 10 its presentation. Ma
God bless you all, and all belonging you, and spar
you TO return 70 your homes and enjoy in restored uu
ion, the freedom and peace you have nOby, cell
saerihengly laoored TO restore and perpetuate.
Your sincere friend,
] JANIS II. Plat, in.
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THE REV. JUSTUS w. FRENCH.
mr. Editor The Press has announced the
decease Of this beloved man OF God, but |
have no where seen BETTING tribu'o to his
character and worth long and well knew
him. and would send You these few hints in
response to the expectation Of wide circle
Of friends, who honored him in life, and now
lament him in death.
He was born at Hatdwick, Mass, in 1898,
and graduated at Mddlebury College, in 1917,
and was afterwards a Tutor there. lie was
ten years Pastor Of the Church in Barre, Vt,
when impaired health compelled him to re-
linquish his charge.
In 1889, on the recommendation Of DR..
Bates, then President Of Middlebury College,
that be was Just the man we wanted" he
was invited to the charge of " Geneva Ly-
ceum," in Western New York In that In
stitution he devoted nine years, laboriously
and usefully, to the work Of taking young
men through the FIRST third of their course for
the Gospel Ministry, and the other learned
professions, and for other walks in life Many
in THE and other lands will acknowledge the
efficacy Of bis instructions and counsel, in
whatever Of position or Of usefulness they
may have since attained He was aiterward
connected with Literary Institutions at Al
bion, Palmyra, and Albany There hemor-
rhage of the lungs supervened, and he was laid
aside from active duty. Since then, be has
resided mostly with his children in Brooklyn,
N. Y, and in very happy frame Of mind
just on the verge OF heaven: and thence he
went ~ on the morning of the 25th Of Dec
last. saying to his surviving wie and children
-" Pray that my Christmas morning may be
in the glorious surroundings Of Heaven
His funeral, as learn, was attended by his
much valued and grateful former pupil, Rev
Thomas s Hastings Of New York. who from
childhood had rejoiced tc respect and love
him How blest the righteous when he
dies ~ aud then they buried all that wal
mortal Of my good Brother French But he
lives suh, in the remembrance and affection
Of many hearts left behind, and will long liv,
tbere-yea, and he lives TO preach the Gospe
yet in the person Of those two sons at Berger
aud Brooklyn, whom he raised with so muct
assduity and care, and consecrated to th,
work. May they long live, with more thai
their fathers usefulness and honor, to com
mend to others that Saviour and that grac,
which bore him so triumphsntly to heaven.
Yours as ever, NJ p. SoU1ER.
Buffalo, Feb. g.
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From HICKSBURGH.

NEW YoRK, Feb. 23.
The vicksburgh correspondent of the Times
gives an account of the mortality there, and
says II is owing to remissness and incapscity
of the officers and surgeons. He says that
every day since we have been here, not less
than one hundred fail to respond to the roll
call, and are carried out never TO return
The levee, ruffied into pillows by this tenn
pie OF death, is all that tells us how great are
cur losses and how fearful our sacrifice
One Surgeon had six hundred patients
crowded together in noisome negro quarters
and of these from fifteen to thirty died daily.
The weather was at times intensely cold
He could get no wood. Nobody would an
aver his acquisitions and the sick suffered
severely from cold. He had no provisions
beyond coarse army rations, and for three
days the only food given the sick was that
which was humsnely shared with the m by a
small guard that had been placed around the
quarters and had brought few days rations
with them. He was unable to afford those
under his charge much beyond sympathy
when sick, and detail OF men with pick;
nd spades to cover them up when dead.
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FROM WASHING TON AND VICINITY

WAsHtNeroN. Feb. rs.
The Secretary Of Navy officially reports
to the Senate that the disabling OF the Os-
sipalle resulted from the cutting Of the
cylinder side valves caused by the softness
of the iron which was very badly fitted.
Fourteen bulls Of vessels have been fitted
on ahis plan and have similar machinery, OF
which eight have been tried. two only giving
wAy. The trouble with the Ossipalle and
Juniata was because their builders we're Of
inexperience, and had neither proper SHOPS
mechanics or engineers.
The United States Christian Commission
had great meeting in the House OF Repre-
sentatives last evening in spite OF the storm
Secretary Chase presided. President Lincoln
sent long letter expressing interest in the
Commission. and dependence upon God. Able
speeches were made. All the speeches we're
full Of christian patriotism, and deep impress
sion was made.
Washinetons birth day was celebrated
here to-day with great display OF aaes,ring-
ing of bells and firing of salutes.
At the unanimous request Of the California
Congressional Delegation, Hon. Stephen j.
Field, now Chief Justice of California, has
been appointed u. S. Circuit Judge for that
State, vice Judge McAllister resigned.
The Times Washington dispatch states
that Gen Hooker has been in the city and
was to-day in consultation with the President
and Secretary Of War.
The eunboat Eureka, which has arrived
here from the Lower Potomac, brought up a
detective officer attached TO Gen. Sehenek $
Department. having with him large mall
containing number of letters addressed to
prominent personages in Richmond, which
was captured at Leonardstown last week, to-
Rether with the carrier, who is in custody at
that place. 1t is thought much valuable in
formation will be derived from this capture.
The Washington correspondent of the
Commercial writes that the House Commit
tee on Ways and Means hesitate about re-
ducpg the duty on paper, thus sustaining
the monopoly of the paper dealers.
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yond their capital to reasonable amount
and receive circulating notes therefor, dollar
for dollar, together with the interest on these
bonds. the bill think, would have received
the vote Of two-thirds Of the House at least,
and moreover, would be a success, financially.
for the Treasury. But no amendments we're
permitted. As the bill stands, the banking
associations will lose two per cent. Of the
interest on their capital deposited with tho
Treasurer, lin the shape Of bonds ss security
for the redemption Of their blls,) and more.
over the amount Of circulating notes TO which
they will be entitled is ten per cent less than
their capital. | think the inducement for
anybody in Vermont to abandon our present
system, and adopt this, is very small to say
the least. Yet, as any five men anywhere
can get up a bank under this bill, there may
be found enough to try the experiment, small
as s the promise ofsucc ] remember the
two attempts at free banking" which were
unfortunately tried in Vermont within the re-
membrance Of everybody, and especially Of
those who suffered by them
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FROM THE FOURTH REGIMENT
CAMP NEAR WHITE OAK CHURcH, I

STAFFORD Co., Va, Feb. 49,
Mr. Editor Through my remissness, 1t
has been long time since your readers have
heard from our regiment, but other correspon-
dents in the brigade have told nearly one
tale,-one of monotonous camp life of late,
before that of toll, danger and suffering,
crowned not with success indeed, but not
less heroic. not less fearful the strife, ending
in defeat, without the thought of Victory TO
cheer for 4 loss of the fallen. Having been
prevented from writing of it before, / may be
pardoned now for speaking particularly of the
conduct OF one officer in the battle at Fred
ericksburg, not to disparage others; yet sure
ly no cooler bravery was ever manifested, on
that OF any other field, than that displayed
by Capt James II. Plat, Jr., of Company B.
Having been ordered with his company to the
right of the skirmsh line, after having once
expended nearly all its ammunition and been
eskHpplied, he led his men out IN front OF a
battery whiting three hundred yards, where
they did noble execution till charge Of can
lister struck down half the company killing
four and wounding fourteen, when he ordered
them back to reform, which they did, and re-
tired in good order with the regiment just re-
lieved. Yet not all, for calling some to his
side, the humane Captain, skillful physician,
bound up the most dangerous wounds, thus
prolonging at least several lives, and with
the assistance he had summoned, bore away
to the hospital mile distant all who were
unable To help themselves. This was done
amid ballots flying like hail, yet, through a
kind Providence no one was harmed. As
the gallant Captain said, God would not let
us suffer while in discharge of such a duty.
As might have been expected the services
Of such an officer have been called for in a
higher sphere, and reluctantly he has obeyed
the call, for il involved a separation from
dear associates. Having been detailed as Aid
de-Camp on the staff OF the Sixth Army
| Corps, his company procured aud presented
to him an elegant sword and belt, by the hand
of Lieut. Chaplin. The subjoined address Of
presentation, and his warm, heartfelt reply,
though they may trespass upon your space,
may be OF interest to many readers, and !
therefore send them for publication.
Yours, s.
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Guattbman y stair 0uulHat.
BY h. P. WALTON.
MONTPELIER. FEBRUARY o. 1868.
FROM WASHINGTON.

THURSDAY, Feb. 10.
In the Senate yesterday, Hon, Solomon
Foote was appointed President OF the Senate,
in the absence Of the Vice President.
The House was engaged yesterday, and for
part Of to-day, in spirited debate upon the
subject o. arrests Of reasonable PERSONS
the bill being that Of the House to indemnify
for arrests under the suspension Of the habeas
corpus. Mr.. May Of Maryland spoke bitter
". almost REASONABLY, and was sharply re-
buked by his colleague from Baltimore, Mr..
Leary, and also by Gov. Thomas. The speech
of the latter was thoroughly loyal fully JUS
tif,ing the arrests and moreover the veners-
bic Governor declared that he should support
the administration and the war, even up to
the abolition u slavery II necessary. This Il
all the better, since Governor Thomas is at
old Democrat, and one Of the most Influential
men in the state. The Democrats attempted
to lay the bill on the table, ayes "A, noes LOG
The amendment Of the Senate Judge Cola
mers) was then non-concurred in, many Of thu
Republicans voting, with all the opposition
members, to non-concur-the Republicans 81
voting being DESTROYS Of a Committee Of Con
ference to amend the bill.
There seems to be better feeling prevail
ing as to war matters, based upon operation
which are to be undertaken as soon az tn
weather permits, But, in this region, tn
weather is more and more unfavorable snow
ing yesterday, and raining to-day sure sign
Of deep mud for some days to come.
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FROM THE SOUTH.
New YORK, Feb. 20.

. NEW YORK, Feb. 70.
The Charleston Mercury Of the 18th says
Gen. Beauregard has ordered the planters to
furnish him with 5000 laborers, with spades
and shovels. The same paper says we have
serious work before us. The enemy assault
so long deferred, will for that reason be the
more formidable. Every agency that human
power and iniquity urged on by devlllsh
hate can command, wall be use TO cap
ture or destroy the "hot-bed OF rebellion.
The blow that is about to fall may tie the
last we shall receive in the struggle Tor cur
independence, but it will be dealt with the
strength Of despair. The foe comes with the
avowed purpose to sack our homes and pillow
our streets with his round shot, and should
his power prove equal to his malice, that will
be no empty threat. We are ready for the
ordeal The brave soldiers who man the for
tifea.ions which belt the city on every side
are eager to meet their expected assailants
and test the value of the deiences which
have cost so many months of patient TOLL
Our mstchless little navy squadron will have
the long desired opportunity to encounter
the Yankee iron clads, aud come what may
we have the cheering assurance from our gem
eral that the city shall be held. Let each
man do his duty in the approaching hour of
our trial, and Charleston. which opened this
bloody struggle will finish it in second
triumph.
The Richmond Enquirer of the 18th inst,
says the Southern Confederacy has lately been
made the dupe Of notable imposition. 1t
was said, printed, echoed, and rever berated
over the land, that on a certain night our two
iron cads at Charleston had sunk two, disa-
and d:sPv.-I % rne r~-s "a .AV
blockading squadron off Charleston harbor.
Now we learn with pain and certainty that no
ship was sunk, none disabled and no damage
in short, done to the blockading squadron,
which, consisting of wooden ships only avoid
ed fight with onr iron clsds, and most judi
ciously, until they brought up iron-clads OF
their own, which they Immediately did.
Further, we regret to say that the Briush
steamer Princess Royal, laden with the most
precious cargo that ever entered Charleston,
had been captured the night before by Fed
ersl guuboat; that she was alongside of that
gunboat within mile and half of the shore
that the naval authorities of Charleston were
made aware of the capture, value and situa'
ton, and yet our victorious iron-clads' die
not rescue her from that gunbost, bnt allowed
her TO be carried out to sea, We would rath
er praise than censufe, but the truth must b.
told An official inquiry is to be made Of tn,
mismanagement Of the enterprise, which ma.
never be SO favorable again"
The Richmond Examiner Of the 2lst con
tains dispatch from Port Hudson Of th,
18th inst, announcing the report of the cap
ture Of the ram Queen of the West. She wa
attacked by the forti6catons on Red river
and after brisk cannonade struck her colors
Thirteen officers and the crew were captuIed
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ton, thus ssverug the intimate ties and strong assoca
tions which have So long bound You us, ~ Ia natural
aud proper Tor your brother officers and men " your
command 10 ante In presenting you s1ine testimonial
Of our confidence and regard And none seems ~ ap-
proprate--so suggestive-as that weapon which you
have borne IN our run through ng and danger
Gus campaign, thus fu atesng your bravery aud o.
htude. We, indeed can remember with pride that
though repeatedly called away RON u.s. you were always
with us in the hour VI danger, sustaining us by your
goodness and courage And when the missiles Of the foe
had broken ranks, and we had retired from the
bloody hcd was yours stay and bind up the gush
ing wound aud bear away fallen comrades. To TINS
act OF humanity would attest and 90 the consdctate
kindness you have manifested not less than TO your
efficiency aud bravery. Ia parting With ynu We feel that
arc losing attended, bfothcr MeuIofy will often re-
vert with joyous sadness TO the scenes of danger and
trial we have shared together and our hearts glow win
an honest pride IN mu'ua good name And ~ you
draw this blade in the higher service, To which you are
called you, too, will hus Il those with whom you have
been aud are still dynuhed. and II the pleasant camp,
the wsadsome marches ana the scanty fare you have
shared with them In tai vision will pass IN review
the l'tle band which gathered around you tom valley
and hillside. those whu nov rest in the quiet OF
home, the graves deeper ose,-especally those
honorcd gtavcs beyond the Rappahannuck who, maimed
these and suffering anguish in hospital the remnant
who still tod and suffer Ia the field BY the past all these
idebiihud with you in your future, whatever 1t be
and fear nota blush Tor sou, all have an interest
May you long be spared 10 WELD this sword In our ma
tons cause, and deepen the halo around your name
Signed Co. b.
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WHAT THE REBELS EXPECT.

The following account Of scene in the reb-
el Congress shows exactly what sort Of aid
and comfort the rebels expect from the cop
per-heads and other Northern men who are
now arrayed in opposition to the Administra-
ton Of President Lincoln. Is there Yer
mont Democrat who wishes to be counted in
that crowd
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PREsENTATIoNs.-Capt. Cole, of Co. D,l2th
Vermont regiment was recently presented
with splendid hat, by the members Of his
company as token of their respect. The
presentation was made by private Durham Of
Tunbridge, delegated by the Company, in
few fitting remarks. The Captain made a
handsome owledgement, and the compa-
ny separated each mutually pleased with the
other Also, upon st. Valentines Day, the
members Of Co ID, 9th Vermont Regiment.
presented Major o. A. Hale, with splendid
sword and belt, as testimonial of their re-
gard,--he having been their Captain sixteen
mons and now occupying higher position
by merited promotion.
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CINCINNATI. Feb. "a


An immense Union meeting was held here
last night at the Opera House and the Melo-
deon Hall. Both places were filed to over
flowing. Resolutions were adopted declar-
ing that we give renewed pledge TO perpetu-
ate the Union that we send the greetings Of
the Administration to the Ohio soldiers /;
that we will supporta vigorous prosecution
of the war that the Mississippi must roll
unbroken to the gulf; that submission to the
constituted laws and authorities is the only
basis of free government; that we will sus-
tain those in power, whether they please as
OF not, until others are put in their places.
The speakers were Hon w S. Groes beck,
Hon. Henry Stanbury, Governor Morton Of
Indiana, Goyernur Todd Of Ohio, Ex-Gover-
nor Wright Of Indiana, Ex-Governor Denni-
sou of OHIO, General Carey, Judge Lane of
Alabama, and others.
The meeting was continued for five hours,
One feature was the reading of the kilograms
and Letters Of a patriotic character from dif-
erent officers of the army
Gold opened in New York this (Wednes-
day morning at ~ Ia cents premium.
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OssrAS +. DoDOg.-This comoal son Of
the Muses. Is once more on his travels through
Vermont. and will give one Of his peculiar
Concerts in Vilage Hall, Montpelier. on
Thursday evening. March 5th, on which oc-
casion be will be assisted by Mr. VIM Hay
ward, whose sweet voice aud distinct enun-
citation 30 delighted his audience when no
was last here His touching rendition Of
" Mother dear, o Pray for Me" The by
ing Boy and " Come this Way, my Faith
en-" drew tears from eyes unused TO weep"
and left an impression which time will be
slow to remove, Dodge Away. draws
crowded house. and as this is announced as
his last concert tour through New England,
we are informed that he is obliged to turn
crowds away almost nightly for want Of room,
and in some instances 20 give ttco Concerts IN
one night IN The same b1R, in order to please
the multtudes that flock to hear him Those
who sympathize with the rebels, or think it
wicked to laugh, are not invited Mr. Dodge
will sing in Mortified on the 4th, and in
Waterbury on the 9th.
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IzV' A correspondent writing from New
Orleans, under date Of Feb 18th. gives the
following relative to the suppression of the
Delta its publication, however has since
been resumed, and placed under the manage
ment of Henry Green, Foreman Of the estsb-
lishment:
" II will be remembered that the Delta refused pub
Hsh Buffers first address TO the people Of New Orleans
and that he seized the paper he made it the organ for
publication Of his orders, and inrusted the editorial
after General Banks arrival the Delta editors on the
24h Of December signi6ed desire retire from the
papers and the Sd Of January Capt Clarke rendered
his resignation oommssary Of subsistence this
post. These designations have not been acted upon
Last Saturday representations made to the proper
authorities that unless the quar;ermastes bills for ad
yettising paid the Delta stop. Although the
paper has itself the only live "whe Jour
nal in New Orleans it has not been and above
muneratve popular IL Is understood that General
Banks has not considered the DetAs editorials
ponent Of his policy opinions especially in respect Of
b der No H. and the slave-abor question generally.
An editorial in Saturdays Delta with regard 10 the
pOyment Of slaves is said to have been miseprescnta-
ton Of the commanding generals views, and oaleul
ated provoke the enmity OF loyal planters. Nor has
the Delta, at all times maintained that dignhtd tone
essential in journal supposed to be "oieial" ogAn.
Personally, Brown and CLARK said 10 be he clever
est fellows in the world Capt Clark has been favored
with sh ut leave Of absence, and LeutenantCoonel
Btown's resignation Of commission has been accept
I sd"