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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-02-27
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In Montpelier, Feb "A. by Rev. Isaac McAnn. Mr..
solomon X Dexter and Miss Mary Sophia McCrillis,
both Of 'repsham.
In Calais. BY Rev l.. warren, Mr.. Oromel Steward
and Miss Hannah Ellis.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-02-27

BOSTON RROK Frs BOARD.-Stocks,
ID Bonds and Government Securities purchased and
sold ut the Brokers' Board
We oonhne our transactions strictly to the execution
Of orders commission.
american cold and Siiter.
Foreign Goid ana Siiver,
Demand Notes and Uncwrem Money,
purchased at our Office, 50 State Street, Boston.
BURNETT. DRAKE 4 CO..
Bankers, stock & Exchange Brokers.
GErERAL RBFgRKvcEy - Edward Tyler, Cashier
Suffolk Bank Henry shed, ksq, Cashier Bank Mu-
tual Redemption, or any " the Boston Banks Mont
peher, A. Page Esq., Cashier Vermont Bank. 4U.52
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-02-27
THE EARLY PHYSICAL DEGENER-
IL ACY OF AMERICAN PEOPLE.

Phy'icia" to the Troy Lung and Hyyien's Iast'tras,
TIosuse Causes OF Early Physical Decline Of
American people the cause OF Nervous Debility. Con-
sumption and MaTasmus.
W This work is Of high moral tone written In ohaste
yet thrilling language, aud appeals directly To the moral
consciousness OF all Parents and Guardians especially
detailing scientific aud reliable Md and cure
IL viii be sent BY mail receipt of loo go cen,
Stamps.
W Parents and Guardians fail not % send and OBJ
tain this book
W Young Men fail not TO send and get this book.
" Ladies you, too. should At once secure copy Of
this book.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-02-27

d. g. Field, Hospital Steward, 10th Yer
mont Regiment, has returned home, being
quite sick.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-02-27
ATE OF yER'M ONT

~ WASHINGTON DISTRICT, IS
In Probate Court held Al Montpelier in said Dis.
trict, on the llth day Of February, A. d, 1868.
Horace Holden. Executor Of the last will aud tesla
mcnt Of William Y Holden, late Of Middesex in said
district deceased presents his administration account
for examination and allowance and makes application
Tor decree " distribution and partition " the Of
said deceased Whereupou, It is ordered by said Court
that said account and said application be referred 70
session Of said Court TO be held at the Probate Office in
said Montpelier on the iih day Of March, d 1868,
for hearing and decision thereon And is further order
ed that notice hereof be given 10 all persons interested
by publication Of the three weeks successfully in
the Vernon, Waterman and state Journal a newspaper
published Montpelier p,tyious To said time appointed
for hearing that they may appear at said time and place.
aud show cause, any they have, Why said
should not be allowed. and such decree made
by the Court. Attest,
394l T. X. MERRILL, Judge
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-02-27

To Lieut.. Geo. s. Robinson, Co. c, 18th
Vermont, arrived home Tuesday evening,
having resigned the service.
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BRANDRETH's PILLS.


THEY CURE DYSPEPSIA, REDUCE. LRSsES
AND EXPEL THE PRINCIPLE OF DISEASE.
DK. THOMAS X. H,t.RD, Of Portsmouth, Rhode
Island. says That twenty years experience with
this medicine confirms his belief that in very few cases
would The Physician services be required II Brandrelh
Pin. were promptly used in ihe early stages Of disease
j Cook publisher Of the Banner, at Bennington,
", says .-"Bnndrsth, Pills cured me Of Dyspepsia
when every other means had failed, and va, actually
given up by nay physicians and friends
The testimony is given by n DLfss ESQ, the
well known citizens u iliAmsbutgh and thousands Of
others
But their merits well known in full doses there is
no surer puruau,e smaller they act gentle
stimulus curing c1sivcuess and purifying the blocd
They are every day curing thousands Who were deemed
incurabI, until this blessed medicine used Pdnc
pal Office, 29I cANAL STREET New York.
Sold by l.. r. PIERCE 3 Co, No. H. State Street.
Montpelier, VI and BY all respectable dealers in med
enc $40
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BACHELORS HAIR DYE.

THE Hf0I IN T NE WVINI3I7'
VIZ. A. BAroHBLoRs Celebrated HAIR DYE produc-
color not 70 be distinguished from nature-warrani
ed not to niure the Hair In the least; remedies
effects Of bad dyes aud inygoraes the Hair for life
GREY, RED, or RUSTY HAIR instantly turns a
splendid Black or Brown leaving the Hair so and beau.
tful Sold BY an Druggists, &c
az The Genuine is signed WILLIAM A. BkroHELoR
on the four sides NJ each boz.
FACTORY. No. 81 Barclay Street,
Late 10 Bond St. and 233 BroadwsyJ New York.
02.54
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PRoMorIoNs.-The Rutland Herald con-
tains the following list Of Commissions that
have been issued in the Sd, 9th and 9Th Yer
mont regiments, since Februsry 2nd, as fol-
lows
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CHAPpED HANDS, FACE, LIPS, SUN

BURN, &c.--Oertain and Immediate Cure.
HBGEMAN & cos cAMPHoR ICE WITH GLY-
CERINE, fused according to the directions will keep
the hands soft in the coolest weather Price 81 cents
Sold by Druggists. Sent by mail receipt Of 80
HEGEMAN 4 CO. Chemists & Druggist,
2S-3m. New York
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-02-27

SYMPTOMS or COINS A Cold Is usually accom- panied
with weight and pain in the head, oppression the
chest, and some difficulty OF breathing sense Of full.
ness aud stopping at the nose, watery nhamed eyes
soreness and rawness Of the throat coughs pains about
the chest cold hyernRs succeeded by transient Pushes
ofheat humoi from the nose, throst and lungs in con-
sequence Contamination Of the membrane Of these parts
and from internal fever and often difficulty Of expeco.
ration. In all such cases, Madame Zadoc Porter's Gu
ratiye Balsam will effect immediate cure See adyer-
tisement in another column.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-02-27

APTBR an extensive practise Of upwards Of twenty
years. Patents Ia the United States
also in Great Britain France. and other foreign countries
Caveats Specifications, Bonds, Assignments, and sli Pa
Pers Drawings for Patents, executed liberal terms,
and with despat,h. Researches made into American
Foreign wOrks determine the validity utility VI
Patents inyentonsand legal other advice render
ed IN all matters touching the same Copies Of the
claims Of any Patent furnished by RENTING One Dollar
Assignments recorded at Washington.
1he Agency is only the largest in New England,
but through inventors have advantages for securing
Patents Of ascertaning the patenabty Of inventions,
unsurpassed by, " not UNNECESSARILY superior to, any
which be offered them elsewhere The Testimonials
below given prove that is successtul al the
Patent ODSce Than the subscriber and Is the
best paot " adudHfd9eI and ability he would add that he
has abundant believe and prove, that
office Of the kind the charges for professional
services moderate The immense practice OF the sub
scfber during twenty years past has enabled him ael
cumu collection Of specifications and official
decisions relative TO patents.
These besides his extensive library Of legal and
uhanea works. and full accounts Of patents granted in
the United states aud Europe render him able beyond
question: TO offer superior facilities for obtaining Patents
A necessity Of journey to Washington to procure
patent aud the usual great delay there, here saved
inventors
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ttaiIfK laH ms
DIR. 4. @. GoULD's

DIR. T. G. GoULD'S
PIN w ORM RUP
is the first aud only remedy offered the public for
the eeotual removal Of the Ascardes OF Pin-wo rms
from the human system The high reputation it has
tAblshed in the last two years. and the fact that 1t fast
supersedng all other remedies is the best ties Of
its gr b. merit
1T AFFORDS RELIEF IN TwENTY-FOUR
HOURS AND AN ENTIRE CURE is WARRANTED
when taken according to directions, with accompany
each bottle.
This Syrup is also valuable family cahartie.
be Away used when physe is required, especial, for
children. II eorrcots the secTetods, gives to the
stomach and bowels, assisting nature in her efforts 10
restore health ia purely Of Vegetable Extracts and
always safe and reliable.
c. HERVRY, Sole Proprietor
sold in Boston by ESQ c. GooDwIs & Co ~ Mar
shall Street. aud other Wholesale Druggists. silly
FRED f. SETH aud l. r. PIRHos. Agents
Montpelier. Vt
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-02-27

RemaIks-Busincss has been fair during the week
and the general tendency Of price, has been In favor n
buyers. Cotton very firm, and higher Fish "a good de-
maud with slight advance Flour hrm, with moderate
demand Corn y'ry quiet. Oats hrm aud higher b ef
hrm. P0k IN m 'dtrAte demand Lard steady. Hogs
arriving ireelywihou change Butief hfn. vi steady
demand. Cheese stea y Beaus firm. Grass seed II.
better demand Sugar very quiet wth d1wnsard tend.
cucy. Fleece aud pulled WOO, very dsm and a Our
thef advance OF Dc pr 10 has taken place The
transactions comprise SO 90 bs a, from Is gOc In
Guiding considerable lots ~ foe fleece at 81 a S5.
and 10 some Instances atS5 w., aud pulled from
So a g1o pr no.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-02-27

- 7 4 7 y . ' y X NJ . n 7 :.
~ RANDOLPH DISTRICT IS
In Probate Court holden at Randolph the 18th day
Of February, A. D., 1868.
Ebenezcr Bass. administrator Of the estate Of Elisha
Flint, late NJ Wulianstown, in said district deceased
makes application % said court for license sell AL
OF the real estate OF said deceased representing that said
sale in part is necessary for the payment OF the debts
Of said deceased, and that part thereof be sold
alone without injury those interested in the
Whereupon ordered by said Court that said sp.
pcaton come under consideration and he heard on the
lth dY NJ March, A. d., 1868 the Probate Office in
Brookheld and il is further ordered that all persons
interested be notified hereof By publication Of notice
OF this application and order thereon, three weeks
cessyeY in the Vermont Waterman and State Journal.
printed Mont polier before said Of hearing that
they may appear said time and place. aud, II they
cause, object thereto.
By the Court
4042 Attest, j. Il. CLEAVELAND Judge.
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THE GREAT ENGLISH REMEDY
SIR JAMES cLARKE's
CELEBRATED FEMALE PILLS,

" II ~ ~ - II n ~ ~ II II M a IL n Lbs.
Prepared from prescription Of Sir j. Clvks, NJ ID,
PhyHetan Extraordinary 10 the Queer.
This invaluable medicine lie unfang in the cure Of all
those painful and dangerous dssases to which the ma.
constitutions il SUBJECT. II nodeAtes all excess and re-
moves all obstfuctOn., and speedy cure may be relied
on.
TO MARRIED LADIES
is peculiarly suited II will, in ,hor, time, bring ..
the monthly period with regularity.
Bach bottle, price One Dollar, bears tn. Government
Stamp VI Great Britain, to prevent countsrfsiu
CAUTION.
These Ps should not b taken BY females Sprins s
FIRST THREE MONTHS Of Pregnancy, a. they
sure to bring Mscarriage, bW al AIRY other FIN.
hey are safe.
Ia all of Nervous and Spinal Affections Pain ID
the Back and Limbs, Psgue on slight eIertion Pspita
ton Of the Heart Mysteries and Whites these Pin. viii
effect when all other means have failed aud al
though powerful remedy do not contain iron oaomsl
anthony. or anything huftful to the consultation.
Fun directions in the pamphlet around each package.
which should be carefully preserved.
Sole Agent for the United States ard canada,
JOB MOSES, (LAts l. c. Baldwin a Co.)
30S2is Rochester. Mt.
n. B-8l 90 and postage stamps enclosed to any
authorized Agent, will insure bottle containing 80
Pills, By return mail. Sold BY ali Druggists.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-02-27

~ A private letter from gentleman
formerly Of this vicinity, now resident Of
Alton. Ill, thus speaks Of affairs 10 that
State:
"Can not Vermont spare us few thousand entcrpris
ing young farmers and mechanGs,meu whose domestic
Affairs will not admit Of their entering the army, hut
men who are willing TO here and purch property
snd help US hold these devish copper ads Ia check
We hope to keep them quiet but open conflict will not
surprise u.s."
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-02-27
ORDINANCES OFPloR WAR DBrARrARsr,
WAsHISGros, JanuN-y a. 1868 (
PROPOSALS FOR FLANK HOWIT.

PROPOSALS FOR FLANK HOWIT-
HERS.
Pro osals will be received this office until clock
p NJ, the 27th II February next for furnishing one
hundred or less "a FOUNDER castron Howitzers, for
about i76 lbs, aoh and drawings exhibiting their di.
mansions can be- seen at this office, the Unitod
States Arsenals. The 20 subject the regular
United States insp. otion and proof aud are be
received and paid for except such pass inspection and
proof, and are approved bya United States Inspect
or, to be designated By this Office Payments will be
made certificates Of inspection and receipts, be
given by the Inspector and forwarded this office
Bidders wall state tue number Of HOszefs they pro-
pose deliver mot exceeding hundred) the place Of
Manufacture and delivery aud the price per pound for
the finished Howitter, aud bid will be entertained
unless be rom founder regularly engaged IN the bush
mess, satisfactory evidence Of which accompany
the bid Any bidder obtaining contract will be qnrrd
TO enter into bonds with not lees than two suees, in
the penal II ten thousand dollars, for the faithful
mIhmen Of his contract In all respects The bonds must
be oknowcdged before Judge OF Court u Record,
and the bondsmen must be- certified by the Judge of a
District Court Of the United States or Ordnance n
hcer Ia charge " United States Arsenal. TO be worth
the penal sum II the bond and above all liabilities
The rghi Il reserved % reject all proposals II the
prices deemed high or IT, Tor any caue it's not
deemed Tor the public interest 10 accept them.
Proposals. viii be sealed and addressed 10 BHzadier
General James W Ripley, Chief Of Ordnance. W ash
iugOn ID C and will be endorsed proposals tor Flank
HJwitzrrs" JAMES W. RIPLEY,
eoptfeb27 Brigadier General, Chief or Ordnance.
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SAVE YOUR SILKS, RIBBONS &c, &c
HRGEMAN co.'s CONCENTRATED BEN
ZINE removes Paints Grease Spots sc. instantly
cleans Gloves, silks, Ribbons, We. equal TO wilho'
injury the most delicate color fabric. Only rs cen
per bottle sold by Druggists
HRGEMAN@ CO., Chemists Druggists,
sS-sm New York,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-02-27

THE SAFEST AND BEST
Preparation that be used upon the Hair for impair.
ting to IL a natural shade Of brown or black, Is
CRIsrADoRo's HAIR DYE.
Il correcis the bad effects Of other dyes noushes the
Hair seasuy applied performs s work i'tantansou'iy,
aud is presence. to the observer. remains an
IMPBNETRABLE SECRET
Manahcturedpy J CRusrADoRo, Astor House, New
York Sold every where, and applied by all Hair Dress
ers. Price, ST. 81 so and IS per boz. according u
size SS4
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A MEXICAN and FOREIGN PATENTS
r.. II. T. ID d Y.
SOLICITOR OF PATENTS,

Late Agent Of U. s Patent Office, wa,6ugtOn, Cund.r
the Act Of 1887
IS STATE STREET. OPPOSITE KIRBY STREET.
BosToS. MASSACHUSETTS.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-02-27

CHRIsrADoRo's HAIR PREsERvATIvE,
invaluable with his Dye it impars the utmost soft
ness the mos, beautiful gloss, and great vitality to the
Hair.
Pdee 30 cents ST. aud 81 pet bottle, according size.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-02-27

TESTIM MAILS.
Il regard Mr.. EDDY Of the most capable asd
suecessjui practitioners, with whom have had official
intercourse
CHARLES MASON,
Commissioner Of Patents
II have hesitation in assuring inventors that they
employ person competent and tyustoorfhv
and capable Of putting their applications in form
at The Patent Office"
EDMUND BURKE,
Late Commissioner of Patents.
"Mr Il. H. EDDY has made for me THIRTEKN Appll.
cations, all but OF which patents have been grant
ed, and that is pending Such unmistaksble proof
Of great talent aud ability his part leads
mend all inventors to apply 10 him TO procure their
patents, they may be Of having the faithful
attention bestowed their and very reasonable
charges" JOHN A. TAG0ART.
During eight MONTHS the subscriber, in Of his
large practice made tciee rejected applications,
THIKrEEs APfBALs, EvBRY ONE Of which decided
in his tapor, BY the Commissioner OF Patents.
X. II. EDDY.
Boston. Dee. 10. 1862. 32H
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Special Autitrs.
IE SOLDIERS rRrE PRIFNnr

THE SOLDIERS TRUE FRIEND!
For over forty years Doctor Holloway has been sup
plying ali The Armies u Europe with hi, PIms 4 ONT
MEN, they having proved themselves only Medicines
ableto cure the worst Of Dyseutey Seurvy Sores
Wounds and Bfuisea. Every kuapsack should contain
'hrm Only rs cents per Box Pot
sAnRB curs, Gunshot Wounds, aud all other kind. Of
Wounds also Sores, Ulcers and Scuryy. heal safely and
quickly under the Soothing inflo of Holoways out
mcnt. Il heals to the bone. that the wound
opens again. Soldiers, supply yourselves. Only % cts
per Pot
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4Harkets
BOSTON MARKET.


wHOLEs ALE PRICES
THunsDAY Feb. 10, 1868
ASHES. PRODUCE.
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EcoN oMYIs WEALTH!
he BEST and CHEAPEST Household REMEDY
in the World.
MADAME zADoC PoRTER'S
G REAT COU & II NEEDY

NApASg EApoc PoRrEs's CuRs-
tive ht'sttn - ssrr tnt-d N used
nrcordinL 10 the directions, 10
cur IN all cases Confhs, Colts,
Wholplng Cougi. Asthma, aud an
an ctionf Of tn Throat and
Lungs.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-12-14
TELEGRAPHIC.
[SATURDAY NIGHTS DIsPATCHEs.I
NEWS FROM REBEL SOURCES.
Heavy Firing at Charleston.
Senator Foote Attacks JEFF. Davis.
The Cabinet Sustains President
Lincoln.
More Vessels for Blockade Duty.
Another BlOokader Captured.
LATER NEWS FROM TEXAS.
LATER NEWS FROM TEXAS
FROM FORTRE IS MONROE.

FoRTREss MONROE, Dec. u.
The Richmond Enquirer Of the 10Th and
11th have been received, from which we
Obtained the following:
CHARLESTON, Dec. 9.-This afternoon
the enemy opened fire on the city and
threw eight shells into it. Fort Moultrie
snd the James Island batteries returned
the FIRE, silencing the enemy. Five build
ings were struck, but no persons were in
jured.
RICHMOND. Dec. yesterday the Sen
ate passed a bill prohibiting the employ
ment Of substitutes in the army.
In the Rebel Congress on the 8th, Mr..
Foote, Of Tennessee, in a speech, said that
the President never visited any Of our
armies without doing them injury. Never
has he visited any of our armies but what
it has been followed by disasters. he
charged him with having almost ruined
the country, and said he would meet his
champion anywhere to discuss il.
CHARLESTON, Dec. 10.-The enemy she'll
ed the city between 10 and II o'clock last
night, and from 9 to o'clock this morn
ing. Twenty shots were thrown.
Our batteries opened heavily upon the
enemy during the shelling Of the city.
SECOND DISPATCH
We have kept up constant fire to day,
thus driving the enemy's working parties
from Gregg and Wagner.
No firing Of any account to-day on Sum-
ter, and no shelling Of the city.
BRIsToL, Dec. 1O.-LongstreePs forces
are in line Of battle at Rutledge. His rear
is skirmishing with the enemy.
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WASHINGTON ITKsIs.

WASHINGTON, Dec. l3.
The Chronicle to-day publishes s rumor
which it is not able to verify, bat believes
to be true and not improbable, to the effect
that Alexander h. Stevens and five others
had come down to Fortress Monroe on 3
Flag Of truce boat with proposals ofpeaee.
That they asked to be received in their off,
cial capacity as Commissioners Of the
Southern COnfederaey, but their request
Was refused.
Inquiry was made this morning in q
quarter where such fact, if Il existed,
would probably be known, but nothing has
been obtained eOndrmstory Of the rumor.
II any commissioner or person aoiinE
By the authority Of the rebel government
has made visit to Fortress Monroe it was
on business connected with the exchange
Of prisoners, which for certain reasons is
more probable than the rumor referred to.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-12-14
FRnn NFW YnRK.

NV YORK, December l3.
The Heralds Washington dispatch re-
marks that rebel Commissioner was en-
route to Washington, to propose terms Of
peace.
Efforts ass being made to add areginsut
Of volunteer artillery to The Regular
Army.
All Indiana prisoners in hospital who
have arrived at Washington are to be re-
moved to Indianapolis. -
The Heralds Fort Monroe letter Of the
1lth, states that General Butler had ad-
dressed note to rebel Commissioner
Ould, accompanying package Of vaccine
matter, for the relief of Union prisoners
effected with small pox on Belle Island,
and that he received a courteous response.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-12-14
FROlI AN FRANCIsnn.

San FRAzcILco, Dec II.
News from the Wrecking party engaged
in searching for treasure where the steam
er Golden Gate sunk last year Is to the
effect that four more boxes of treasure
have been recovered. Search will be con-
tinued while the favorable season lasts.
TIE Los Angeles Vigilance COMMITTEES
have taken another prisonse from the pos
session Of the sheriff and hung him. He
had been convicted Of an sttsmpt to kill,
and sentenced to ten years confinement in
the penitentiary. Previously be had COM
mitted murder and confessed his guilt
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-12-14
The Chesapeake Gone to Sea
Their Force Much Reduced.
One Provost Marshal killed,
FROM BALTIMORE.

BALTIMORE, December Is.
The following dispatch was resolved
this forenoon, dated Fort Monroe December
18th, to c. G. Fulton, Of the Baltlmors
American:
Please give noticJthas the rebel al
thorities decline recefEing anymore pack
ages or provisions for the Union prisoners,
so that parties interested may refrain
from forwarding any more goods to this
point.
(signsd) BIZ BUTLER,
Major General Commanding.
Rev. Mr.. Torrance, who went to City
Point with DR.. G. c. Bsrksley, returned
this morning. He had an interview with
Captain Hatch, who was sent from Rich
mond to meet him. He informed him Of
the above decision Of the rebel government
and gave, IS reason therefor, what they al
legged to be an imputation on their honor
BY the press and government authorities
that they were not delivering the goods for
Warded, in good faith, to the prisoners and
asserted that Of his own knoWledgs the Of
foers in Libby prison, from the immense
supplies they received, could set table
from the stores on hand, equal to any hotel
in the United States. He admitted there
had been some Irregularities in the sup
plies at one time, but the officer who had
been guilty of neglecting prisoners had
been promptly relieved and punished.
As to the bad condition Of the prisoners
returned to Annapolis he said they were
extreme cases Of consumption, sud that It
was grave error on the psrt OF the au-
thorities to have allowed such prisoners to
return For the present nothing will be
received but letters and enclosures Of
money, and Southern money had better be
sent