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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-01-16

Letters from the 9th regiment report the
promotion Of Commissiary Sergeant Derby
to be Quartermaster Sergeant. Charles
Thacher, Of Burlington, has been appointed
Commissary Sergeant. Assistant Surgeon
Conn has now the charge Of the Medical De-
partment Of the regiment DIR. Ketchum hav-
ing been promoted to the position Of Medical
Director Of the Brigade.
On tho 20th ult., Joseph Franklin of ver-
non, celebrated his s2nd birth day by going
into the woods and chopping, splitting, and
piiog in good shape Is cords OF four foot
hard wood, (mostly oak, in little less than
SIR hours.
On the path inst. Lewis Davidson, Of
Jamaica, killed SOW one year ami seven
months old which weighed 635 lbs. She
brought litter of nine pigs last spring.
Lieut.. VIM. P. spalding Of Poultney,
formerly Of Col, 9Th Regiment, having been
rendered Lieutenancy by Col Grant, has
accepted it, and will soon Join the regiment.
On the 90 ult, Col. Sawyer returned to the
Vermont Cavalry regiment and assumed its
command. Success to him.
The celebrated Hutchinson Family is
giving concerts in the western part Of the
State.
At the last session of the Orleans County
Court only one case was tried before the Jury.
Most Of the civil cases we're settled without
trial
couple Of town paupers we're married in
Pittsford a short time ago, aged 67 and "a
years, respectively.
James A. Kennedy, Esq, late of st. AL
bans, and one of the law firm Of Kennedy
and Noble, has been nominated and confirm
ed by the Senate Consul to Guayquil.
The proceeds Of the oyster supper, given
in Burlington, Thursday evening, for the ben
eft of the soldiers, amounted to Sl4O.
At st. Johnsbury, on the receipt Of the
news that the President had issued bis Eman-
cipation Proclamation, tho bells were rung
three-fdarths of an hour.
David Chase, Of Whitingham, killed a pig
Dec 81, 1862, weighing when dressed 1876
pounds. The pig was nine months and four
teen days old when killed.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-01-16

bill is pledge to the loyal Shareholders -
the South that they are not to be sacrificed,
but rather to be treated generously and just
ly 1t holds out to them the olive-branch Of
peace, and encourages them to voluntary ac-
tion in removing the cause of the war, and
narrowing the rebellion TO limits in which it
can be handled. Let Delaware, Maryland,
Western Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee and
Missouri be promptly cleared of slavery
then the people there will have no sympathy
with rebellion, and will not have to be held
in check by our armies. We have only the
rebel States left to fight, where slavery has
been already abolished by the President. 1t
will remain for us to subdue them, and to
compensate whoever in those states own
slaves and are loyal. Theoretically. it looks
as though the great question Of the age has
been fairly grasped 1t is noble effort for
great deed God bless it Let christians
pray for it. Oh, that all the people would
turn to their God by repentance and seek the
salvation of our country from slavery and
civil war.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-01-16

QUEER.-Wm. Cullen, democratic candi-
date for Congress, has notified Mr.. Donelly
(Republican) the returned member for the
next Congress, that he shall contest his seat,
on the ground that the election is null be-
cause the soldiers were allowed to vote. In
this case the soldier vote affected nothing,
Donelly having about 2O00 majority, excu-
sive of the soldiers votes. 1t is odd that any
body should object to giving volunteer sol
diers the right Of voting. They are in the
army for limited time and special purpose,
and retain all their interest in political affairs
at home. Nay more, they are absent from
home on public service, and patriotic service.
Is is not unjust to punish their patriotism, by
cutting of their privileges Take, for in
stance, presidential election: would it not
be absurd to say that they should have no
voice in electing the head Of the very govern
ment for which they are Offering their lives /?
1t strikes US that this raid upon the soldiers
is contrary to genuine democracy, as well as
unjust and unreasonable. We observe that
the legislature of Connecticut is debating
whether to allow the soldiers Of that state to
yote---the democrats taking the negative side
OF the question. 1t is probable the decision
will determine the result of the election
Will high minded and honorable democrats
accept victory at the cost OF the gallant sol
ders We would not.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-01-16

The HARVEST WoRK OF THE HoLY SPIR-
IT, illustrated in the evangelstic labors of
Rev Edwa-d paysan Hammand- is tha title
Of new volume Of 306 pages, l. mo-, just
issued from the press Of Henry Aoyt, No. .
Cornhill, Boston. 1t is edited by Rev. p. c.
Headley, author of " Women Of the Bible,"
" Josephine" Kossuth," &cs The editor
in his preface says the design Of the volume
"is not to honor man, but God--to furnish
Christians and all friends OF reyivals. for their
own estimate of truth and duty-of evangel-
istic laboIs and the great awakenings on both
derful and blessed harvest scenes within a
few years past" For sale by Ballou, Love-
land 81 Co.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-01-16

"Perley," the Washington correspondent
of the Boston Journal thus speaks of the
efforts of Mr.. Morrill, of this State, in Con-
gress to have the old hall Of the House of
Representatives, used as a statuary hall, and
each State invited, to place in it one or more
Statutes of their famous men:
"Mr Morrill, Of Vermont has very properly moved
solution auth Ezing the President to invite each and all
OF the provide and furnish marble bronze
statues exceeding two IN number for each state Of
who have been citizens thereof, ilus.rious from
thor historic ren0wn, from distinguished civil mill
lary services, such each shall determine be
worthy Of this national clmmemOraton, be placed in
the old hall of House Il Representatives in Cap
itu of the United States which be apart so
much thereof as may be necessary, as national statu
sry hall.
This is admirable proposition The old hall Of the
House, rich with rccoccons Of the great and The good
who have therein participated ia the e slaton Of
the county, should be longer degraded into receipt
able for old chairs rubbish dirt and eobwehs ap
pltsands attract the loafes who frequent the Capitol
he spot where Henry Clay stood when Speaker he
welcomed Lafayette as the nations guest, the place
where john Quincy Adams fell, with his harness on
aud other haOwed spots, should be at rescued
from disgractfu ne ect and degraded occupation. Mr..
morrill, deserves the thanks u the nation for having
brought the deplorable condition OF this noble old hail
To The attention Of Congress"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-01-16
37th Congressional Session.
wAsniNotoS, Thursday. Jan. 8.

WAHHTNuTON, IhuTsday, Jan. 8
SENATE.
Mr. COllamrr, from the committee on post office, re-
ported against the passage Of the bill 10 allow PARCELS
bundles, &c, 70 be sent through the mails
Mr. Wilson Of Massachusetts, from the Military com.
mce reported back the bill raise volunteers for the
defense Of Kentucky. with amendment As substitute
Mt Wilson offered joint resolution giving the thanks
OF Congress TO Maj Gen Roseorans and the officers and
men under him, for gaantry and good conduct Mur
ffccsboro'.
HOUSE.
Mr. Washburn introduced bill TO promote the cfHcien
cy N The c1mmissary department Referred.
Mr. Homan moved 10 adjourn to-day, being the anniv-
ersary n the battle Of New Orleans Negatved.
MI Stevens from the committee Ways and Means
reported bill providing ways and means support the
government Referred 70 a committee Of the WHOLE
made special order for Monday next
MI stevens reported back the treasury bank bill in
irodnced by Mr. Hooper yesterday with a negative re-
commendation
The House passed resolution Of thanks u General
Butler for able energetic aud humane admnisr, ,on in
the Department Of the Gulf-S3 against IS.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-01-16

NEW tokk, Jan. D.
The Republican states that Count Mejan
has been dismissed from his post as Consul
at New Orleans, and M. Fauconnet has been
recognized by our Government.
Information from the army OF the Potomac
shows that our pickets extend from Falmouth
to King George Court House about % miles.
Contrabands agree on stating that the rebel
ineursions are nightly made below the
Courthouse for long distance, and negroes
carried away and sent South. The greater
portion of the slaves on the long neck of
land between the Rappahannock and the
Potomac have already escaped to our lines
bringing with them their masters teams md
other property. They availed themselves Of
night for their exodus. ..i.f.
A dispatch from the Army Of the Potomac
states that a Brigadier General who used dis
respectful language concerning the Govern
ment was placed under arrest by Gen. Burn
side. 8
After retraction and being repremanded he
was set at liberty in consideration of general
good character.
The Commissioner of Internal Revenue has
decided that any revenue stamps. except
property, can now be used for its value, on
any instrument, thus literally abolishing the
great variety Of stamps now used.
IL is understood that Sec. Chase will be
here Tomorrow to consult with our bankers
as to the best financial policy to be adopted.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-01-16
PnILADELPHrA, Jan. 7.

PHILADELPHGA, Jan. I.
The message Of Governor Curtin is almost
exclusively devoted to State affairs, The f
nanoes are in favorable condition. Penn
sylvania has furnished to the general govern
ment more than 100000 men since the break
ing ont Of the rebellion, besides some $4,000
who were in the service or actually ready for
il as volunteer militia under the call of the
llth Of September last, making in the aggre-
gate more than $50, 900 men. The freemon
Of Pennsy ylyania, he says, feel that in the pres
ervation of the Union and suppression Of the
most causeess and wicked rebellion that his
tory records, depends the honor interests
and future welfare of the Commonwealth
They will never tolerate schemes for destroy
ing the Government of the United States, and
for forming separate confederacies, or any
other schemes for creating confusion and ruin,
and aiding and comforting traitors who are in
arms against their country.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-01-16

The Burlington Times says of the 9s
enlisted men that originally composed Co. l,
9TH VT. Vols, there are now present with the
company but three non-eommissioned officers
and eighteen priyates. The loss of this com
pany by battle has not been so great as that
of two or three other companies in the reg
iment, but the diseases incident to military
life have thinned its ranks considerably 1t
will be remembered that this company lost
twelve of its original members, killed, wound
ed and missing, at Savage Station, and six at
the late battle of Fredericksburg.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-01-16
GOVERNOR sEYMouR's MESSAGE.

OON Ef NOh OE MODh - MEOOAGE.
Governor Seymour, in his message, handles
most Of the subject in an able manner. His
arguments on arbitrary arrests and suspen-
sions of the writ of habeas corpus are strong
aud emphatic. He also denounces the declar.
alton of martial law in State like New York,
,shs-~ -eoeiiiOli exists, as unconstitutional
and an unauthorized assumption of power,
and dwels at some length on these three
points. He likewise takes the ground that
u - the daty Of the State TO respond to all
legitimate demands Of the government for
men and money 20 crush cut this rebellion,
but does not, as for as l can learn, directly
allude TO withholding supplies He may do
/ 1t in an indirect way; Of this cannot be GER
/ tain. lie shows that the object and purpos-
es of the war have been changed, and that as
long as it was conducted for the purposes
and according to the original resolution Of
Congress on that subject, there was but one
feeling in the North. Ali were in favor Of
speedy work; but the change from that pro-
gramme to that of emancipation had caused
dissentons and divided feeling in the North.
He likewise alludes, in an able manner, to the
influence that will be welded hereafter by the
Mississippi valley, holding that it matters not
what the result of this war is, that the valley
Of the Mississippi will be united by the inter-
ests of commerce, extending from its source
to the gulf, and that they will have an impor-
tant influence over the settlement of the pres
ent difficulties.
All of the above points are spoken of at
much length. IL is decisive ia its tone, but
not as bitter as some had desired, aud much
stronger and better guarded on the important
points that many have anticipated.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-01-16
E0- We regret to learn that our esteemed

10 We regret to learn that our esteemed
correspondent "H. Nj. b." Henry NJ.
Bradley, of Co. B. 10Th regiment, is quite sick
with typhoid fever, at the regimental hospital.
Since the approach Of cold weather our friend
has been severely afflicted with asthma and
rheumatism, and from the prostration due to
this cause, it is feared his disease will assume
an aggravated character
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-01-16

NARROW EsoAPE.-Mr. Vernon Loomis
OF Montpelier, at the battle Of White Oak
Swamp met with very narrow escape from
she'll which burst so near him as to tear
the skirts from his coat although saved from
instant death, the effect Of the she'll was seri-
Gus, as it caused the blood to settle about
the spine, from which he has since suffered
extremely.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-01-16
HEADQUARTERS. CrxcrNNArr, Jan. 8.

HEADQUARTERS. CINCINNATI, JAMS.
10 Gen. Haiiect, General in Chief:
| have Just received dispatch from Major
General George @. Granger that the cavalry
force about 100 strong which he sent to East
Tennessee on the 2lst ult:, by my order,
under Brig. General II. Carter, to destroy
the East Tennessee railroad, bridges, &C.,
has been heard from.
Gen. Granger has Just received dispatch
from Gen. Carter, at Manchester, KY, stating
that on the 30th ult, be entirely destroyed
the Union and Watauga bridges, with ten
miles of railroad. Five hundred and fifty
rebels were killed, wounded and taken pris-
oners seven hundred stand of arms, large
amount of salt and other rebel stores, also
a locomotive and several cars, were captured
and destroyed.
A brisk skirmish took place at the Wa
tauga bridge and another at Jonesville. We
lost but ten men.
This expedition, as chaYcterized by Gen.
Granger, has been one of the most hazardous
and daring of the war, attended with great
hardship and privation, owing to the almost
impracticable nature of the country, the
length of the route, (nearly two hundred
miles each way and the inclement season.
The importance and results Of this expedi-
ton can hardly be overrated, severing as it
does the main rebel artery of communication
between Virginia and the Southwest.
Gen. Carter, his officers and men deserve
the thanks of the country. Great credit is
also due to Maj Gen. Granger, under whose
immediate supervision the expedition was fit-
ted out and whose long cavalry experience
was guarantee that nothing tending to its
success would be neglected or forgotten.
(Signed) II. G. WRIGHT.
Major General Commanding.
WAsHINGToN, Jan. 5.
To Major General IPrigAt, Cincinnati:
The daring operations and brilliant achieve
ments Of Gen. Carter and his command are
without parallel in the history of the war,
and deserve the thanks Of the country.
This expedition has proved the capacity Of
our cavalry for bold and dashing movements.
which doubt not will be initiated by others.
lSigued) II. W. HALLECK.
/ Geaerai-in- Chief.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-01-16

signOr Gagliardi from Italy, who was en-
gagged for long time under General Meigs in
the ornamentation of the Capitol at Wash
ington, and subsequently employed by the
Artist Mead in cutting some Of his best
works, has opened Marble Shop in Brattlc-
boro'.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-01-16
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF The PoToMAc, I
January T. 1863

Although the rebel force in our front has
been greatly reduced, and the army at Port
Royal entirely withdrawn from view, II is not
believed that any have been sent to reinforce
Bragg from this point but that they have mere
ly fallen back upon the line Of railroad for
greater facilities in procuring supplies.
Daily national Republican., 1863-08-13
WAR DEPARTMENT,

WAR DEPARrMENT,)
Provost MARSHAL GEsERAL's OrffCE,
WARRINGTON, ID. C., August 0, 1883.
CT elar No. 6s.
The following Interpretation Of the second and
thiId clauses Of section I'd Of the Enrolment act
IL published for the information and guidance Of
officers oi this Bureau, viz:
Second "The only son liable to military duty OF
a widow depend upon his labor for support"
The term only ton commonly means that there
Is but one som hence the expression "only son
liable to military duty" means one son liable to
military duty, where other sons, II any, are not
thus liable. Thus, to make a good claim for ex-
empton under this clause, 1t must be established,
ist tht the person drafted 10 the " son iisbe 10
rniiiary duy Of widow and "a, that the widow Is
dependent for support upon this particular son.
The widow may have any number Of sons not
liable to military duty as minors, over age, or
other~ iss, but II she have one son who 10 liable
and she is actually dependent upon that son, he Is
exempt.
Third. "ihe only son OF sged or innrm parents
depe. dent upon his labor for support"
This clause carries the same meaning oi the
word only, making In synonymous with one The
same construction will be placed upon this as upon
the second clause o this section.
To obtain exemption under this clause 1t will,
therefore, be necessary to establish, is, that the
aged and inhrm parents have but one son liable to
military duty; and ID, that they ale dependent
upon this particular son for support
JAMES u, FRY,
suiI-tf Provost Marshal General.
Daily national Republican., 1863-08-13
PROPOSALS FOR NAILS.
oyYicE or CHIEy QUARTEnnAsTER
CAVALRY DunrAU,

OyYfcE or CHIEy QUARTEnAATERl
TO- .''0.. CAVALRY DunEAU,
WAsHiNaroN, August 10, 1888. }
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received At this
ofhce until THURSDAY, August 18th, 1854 at
noon, for delivering At such points near the city
OF Washington. % may be designated by the Chief
Qu,rteimsster, $50 kegs Of Cut Mails, ss follows,
vIr:
500 kegs lrd Cut Nails.
900 kegs i2d Cut Malls.
$50 kegs l0d Cut Nsils f..H
100 kegs VI Cut Nails.
The above will be subject to inspection BY an
agent appointcd BY the Government.
pids must be accompanied BY the guarantee Of
two Iesponsible persons - to the ABILITY qf the
bidder to hll the contract.
The responsibility Of the guaranters to be yeri.
hed By the ofiic,al certificate OF the Clerk Of the
ccntrs.,, Will be awarded only to regular dealers
Bonds ViIl 90 required from each contractor and
his guarantors for the faithfui niins Of the con.
tract.
one half Of the above quantities will be required
days after signing the contract - -
| The right 10 resefved to reject all bids deemed
unreasonable. .AA'G''17TT
sails for Nails" and addresssdto the gssd,
| In this city. Q. @. sAWTELLE,
Chief auarterma'ter Cavalry bureau.
| Auli-st
Daily national Republican., 1863-08-13
Amusen,snss.

WASHINGTON TREATRE.-The Troupe ST.
Denis remains with us buttwo nights longer, when
they viii give way to other attractions OF nature
somewhat different but equally st,raetive. To-
night Mas Fisher will appear In two characters-
Nan, In The Good for Nothing," and Marsery, In
"Our Country Cousin" MILE hariete Ravel
will appear In her beautiful ballet Of la Bou-
auetiere;" Rosita will appear upon the rope; and
Muller will perform one OF his sxquiaits violin
selos. Tomorrow evening the "Ghost" Will be
produced for the only time. 90 saturday night the
French Spy" will be performed with an eneetive
osst OF characters, and with Miss Fisher In the
three characters of Hamef, mathilde and Osrtck.
On Saturday afternoon there Will he a day per
formancc for the OF families and those
who arc unable to attend IN the evening.
CANTERBURY HALL.-An extraordinary bill
OF attractions 10 offered at this pleasant resort for
tonight, with sn entire change Of programme
The Zanfretta Troupe, whose equals ns panto'
mlmists are seldom seen, will appear In a. rich
pantomime, entitled " "Nicodemusi" and the lovely
Corps dc Ballet under the direction OF Mons Sol
losy, will grace a new ballet, called "Ths Greek
slaye.u Mons. Alexander will go through some
novel and surprising eyolutions on the tight rope
and Miss Nellie Taylor will render several charm
ing ballads.
VARIEriEs.- complimentary benefit "a
MIR. w, T, Dulaney, rendered hia BY Messrs. Co
hart and Murphy, on witch occasion WIN BE- pei
formed mammoth entertainment All the uosrA
permAssnt n,ansgers Of our city have onsrsd theil
artistss tho Canterbury furnishtns their brilliant
sytistes, the ysriesies' company spPesFans 70
Daily national Republican., 1863-08-13
OFFICYAIl NOTICES.
n FlFjioClI AZ. 3 D 4 40
Paoyosr MSsHnkL GEstRAL't orfHE, !,
WAsmnoron, D, C., August ., 1853.

e Psoyoss MssHnxs Gr-tsAL't orrrr,
4 wAsHiHoTor, D, C., August ., 1851 }
Ciren az No 6. fASsfh Al ~" Hl# Huf HI
The following spicion Of Colonel Joseph Holt,
Jadge Advocate 0eaersl, With regard to men who
have bsss drafted, and who were abroad or A. sea
and suiaance Of omcess NJ thts Bureau, viz E,Hl
"The ciass Of petsocs referred 10, II dssefters
according to the letter OF the statute, are not 90
according to lie spts, and should not be 90 treated
by the Goverpnent. The drafted men who are
declared to be deserters for having failed 70 70.
port themselves fos duty are those who havs had
actual personal notice, OF constructive notice,
froa leaving sumnens at their last place Of resi.
denoe, that they have been drafted, and that their
attendance At the place Of rendezvous named 10
required. II IL assumed that the constructive
notice has reached the parties, and hence they
are denounced - dssertsrs for not obeyins II,
Dessrtion involves q criminal intent, and man
cansot, in the sense Of the law or with any pio-
priety Of language, be held TO have deserted .
service when he did not know he belonged 10
Ito have neglected a duty when he had no
means Of knowins that .it had been imposed
upon him. The. isw would stultify itself were
II 10 declare otherwise. Ignorance Of the law
exouses no msn, but ignorance Of facts always
does. The law obliges no man to do an impossible
thing, nor II any principle hold him respon-
sibls for not having dsns It. When, therefore, .
drafted man 10 abroad or at seaor otherwise placed
IN such circumstances as to render 1t physically
impossible for him to have had knowledge Of the
draft, and Of his duty under It, he should not be ad
vertised or treated ~ deserter. such step
would be cruel would shock the sense Of public JUS
| tice which all entertain. II such person do not
| without delay, report themselves for duty after
receiving Information that they had been drafted,
| they should b arrested A. deserters. II will b
for the Secretary Of war 10 determine how long the
public intersNS will permit the Government to
watt for the return Of this class Of persons. Tn
questis.ably the drafted men who do not, within
feasoasble lime, return to the country, 20 A. tc
enter the service should not be accepted as pari
Of the quota Of troops due from the state to which
they belong" ..rFr JAMES B. Fry,
| auit-u Provost Marshal General.