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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-02-13
FROM WASHINGTON AND VICINITY
WAsHTNoToN, Feb. 4

wAsHINoToN, Feb. (.
The War Department has decided to ask
Congress to add tobacco to the list OF army
rations.
The fall in gold as compared with last
weeks prices and the recent appreciation Of
public stocks, are hailed here as evincing the
confident anticipation Of monied men that the
national banking bill and general financial
measures Of Secretary Chase will become
laws, check the currency imitation and inn
prove the public credit.
The currency panic is regarded here as like
ly TO be succeeded by panic against the gold
speculation.
The evidence in the Mcdowell court Of in
qu'ry case is closed. Gen. Mcdowell will
on Monday submit statement reviewing the
testimony.
The case of Gen. Buel is concluded, aud
the finding Of the court transmitted to the
President.
A Congressional inquiry into the condition
Of the army Of the Potomac is to bo institu-
ted forfhe purpose OF ascertsining wha, meas
ures are necessary to secure an unwavering
devotion to the policy Of the government.
Maj Gen. Burnside was to-day examined
by the committee on the conduct Of the war,
and was afterwards accompanied by them to
each House of Congress, where he was warm
ly welcomed privately by members.
Seven hundred sick soldiers from the army
Of the Potomac arrived in Washington Satur-
day evening.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-02-13
VERMONT ITEMS.

We learn from the Register, that young
man in Lincoln whipped his wife and kicked
her out Of bed, because she would not rise
earlier in the morning. The result was a Sc
paration. They had esild six months old
which the brute resolved to keep. The idea
of his keeping a child Of such tender age
caused quite an excitement among the citi-
zens, some sixty-fve of whom made him an
evenings visit, aud ordered him to give the
child to its mother under penalty of a
coat Of tar and feathers. He did it.
The small but patriotic town of Gilmore have
raised the sum of SS4 in cash. ana fitted one
hospital bed, with all the different articles
wanted-with several other articles that will
help to make our noble. large and brave
hearted soldiers comfortable, while they may
be suffering from sickness or wounds receiv-
ed while manfully defending our country S
rights.
The ladies Of Stowe will have fair at the
Vestry Room Of the new Church, Tuesday
eve, Feb. IS. A large quantity Of fine ati-
cles (their handiwork) will be on exhibition
and for sale. A ring cake aud oysters, will
form an " eataLle" feature Of the entertain
meut. Music-Robnson Band. Admis-
sion 10 cents.
Official returns received at tho Adjulaut
Generals office from the lst Regiment VI,
Cavalry, show, on the 3ist day of January,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-02-13

Of the Senate Committee on Finance. His
testimony as to the country banks is probably
as valuable as that of anybody who could be
selected anywhere for that purpose.
The talk is that Horace Greeley has under
taken to correspond with the French Minis
ter, on intervention for peace That is worse
than the old order-"On to Richmond" and
j am afraid will do less good Greeley is
great as an editor-does many good thing'.
Lot him stick to the press; at least until
Father Abraham gives him a call to diploma
cy. IL. @. is neither nou-eommittal enough,
nor adroit enough for diplomacy. He is too
honest and too blunt for that. He would
argue fairly and be beaten.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-02-13
FROM CHARLESTON.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. s.
The iron prize steamer Princess Royal in
charge of acting master Edward Vantyce.
arrived off Navy yard to-day. She brings
highly important intelligence both as relates
to her capture and the rebel attack on our
blockadng squadron at Charleston, showing
conclusively that there is no foundation fer
the assumption of tho rebels that the block
ade Of Charleston was ever raised by the de-
parture of the United States feet, only two
vessels out of the eight or ten having been
disabled or obliged to leave.
1t appears from statement Of an intelli-
gent eye witness that the cause of this attack
of the rebel rams on our squadron was owing
to the capture of the Princess Royal. The
captain having escaped ashore and communi-
Gated the intelligence to the enemy. The
Princess Royal endeavored to run the block
sde by way of the Beach Inlet but was ds-
covered by the pilot boat Blunt. On signal
being given the Unadilla proceeded towards
her and captured the prize without other as
sistance. 1t was then discovered that the
Captain and pilot had succeeded in getting
ashore By small boat carrying important
dispatches to the rebels.
The Unadilla carried the Princess Royal
to the side Of the Housatonic, aud lay there
till daylight, when the the thunder of guns
was heard accompanied by sharp flashes fire.
At daylight two iron-clads were seen coming
down in the direction Of Stono Inlet, towards
our fleet. They attacked the Mercedita first,
one ram struck her on the water ridge, keel
ing her over, at the same time firing a shell
which entered one of her boilers, causing the
death of three persons including gunner, by
the shot and steam. The ram then hailed
the Mercedita, and Capt. StillwAgen, lowered
one of his boats leaving out one of his plugs
allowing the water to enter it, the rebels were
deceived as to the condition of the MerceditA
believing she was laying in sinking condi-
tion. The ram then steamed towards the
Keystone State and sent shot through her
steam drum, causing the death OF 8 persons,
10 were wounded ard are lying at Port Roy
al. In the meantime the gunboat Houston
ic engaged the other ram, driving her back,
AT half past six in the morning, both rams
left the scene aud proceeded up to Charles
ton.
During this attack on our feet the Princess
Royal which lay near the Housatonic, and
which was the chief object Of prize on both
Sides succeeded in getting off. The Merce-
dita proceeded to Port Royal. escaping with
only her boilers injured. The Keystone State
was entirely disabled but was towed down to
Port Royal. Drr;ng the daytime our, block
aiding fleet are not particular as to keeping to
the station and on the day Of this assault
most Of the vessels sailed towards the Key
stone State, to learn her condition and render
her any assistance, this accoun's for their
apperant absence at the time Of the visit Of
the foreign cousuls as mentioned in the rebel
papers.
Our vessels as usual resumed their position
at dark.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-02-13

Firth REorMENr,-Capt. Crane of com
pany f, has been transferred to company X
1t. Hamilton has been promoted to tho Cap.
taincy of company F. Second Lieutenant
Wallace company X, has been promoted to
the First Lieutenancy Of the same company
vice Quartermaster Austine transferred to Co.
+. Sergeant Major Spencer has been promoted
to the Second Lieutenancy of company d.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-02-13
CAiao, Ill.,, Feb. Z.

CAIRo, ILL.,, Feb. Z.
Vicksburg letters OF the Slst ult say that
the canal project is fully adopted, and that
the largest possible force will be kept at
work night and day until il is completed -
1t must be cut the required width and depth,
IT having been demonstrated that no relianes
can be placed upon the water washing It out.
Some weeks must elapse before the compile
ton Of the work
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-02-13
THE oALvLsroN p1sAsrER.

OPTICAL REPORT OF THE COURT OF INQUIRY.
The following official report of the Court
Of Inquiry, constituted by Admiral Farragut
to investigate the Galveston disaster, is in
teresting as giving the only authentic report
~ eko, T...
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-02-13
The STUDENT AND SoHooLMArE for F

The STUDENT AND SoHooLMATE for Feb
ruary is capital number for the little folks.
1t has good stories, good pictures, good
dialogue, and pretty verses, together with in
genious "rebuses" which will amuse and
puzzle our little friends to make them out.
Published by Messrs. Galen James & Co.,
No. Is Cornhir, Boston, at sl.00 year.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-02-13
Negroes IN he Army.

The House finished this question in shape
that secured general uuanimity among the
Republicans, thanks to amendments acoeded
TO by Mr.. Stevens, ihe originator of the bill,
Cox, Allen and White, (all Ohio dems. } and
May Of Maryland opposed the bill-Cox de-
nouncing it as suicidal and infamous. -
Suicidal Really, it seems to me it would
be more suicidal to insist that the whitss alone
shall give their lives in battle, and exempt the
blacks. Why not let the negro bear his share
of toll and peril - especially when he IS ,yii-
ling l confess that do not see the "infa-
my either. 1t may appear, possibly: but it
may turn out, also, that the blacks are compe-
tent for war, brave, efficient, victorious-even
over white rebels Let them have a chance
Cox may be mistaken. CufIee may prove
more than a match for him Wilson of Iowa
and Stevens Of Pennsylvania were exceed
ingiy severe on the copperheads. Wilson
said that il they had labored half as hard
against the rebels as they have against the
Government the rebellion would be ended by
the 4th of July next. Stevens is never mealy-
mouthed, and in closing the debate he spoke
plainly. The terms of the two years men aud
OF the nine months men will soon expire, and
will take three hundred thousand men out of
the army. To supply their places by volun-
teer whites he believed is out of the question,
and mainly because men, who like the gentle
men from Maryland May are opposed to the
war, and the Democratic leaders (of the cop
per-head SCHOOL, have been spreading dis
trust among the people, and breeding schemes
Of peace through compromise with the reb-
els. Conscription would be distasteful.-
What, then : There is an immense force Of
free negroes let them be used. We are
fighting for the life Of the nation in the heat
of the conflict, the chains Of slaves have been
melted off-he rejoced at that fact and now
let us avail ourselves of the aid of these free
men in defending the country. In allusion to
the objection that the army (whites) would
lay down their arms if blacks are permitted
to fight, he said his colleague (Wrght) should
give the name Of any such man, that he may
at once be tried and inexorably shot. Finally,
he said he believed that disloyal democrats in
the North are secretly organizing, as Knights
of the Golden Circle, to seize the President
and usurp this government, but he was con-
fdent they would fail. All amendments were
rejected except Mr.. Casey's, which Mr.. Ste
vens accepted, when the bill was passed.
Ayes-S Union, so Republicans--S3.
Noes Repubs. (Hale of Pa, Horton OF
Ohio, Kellogg of Ill. and Granger of Mich. }
Is, Union, 3s Dems. 81.
The bill is as follows, and it will be observ-
ed that three points are secured lst, econo-
my, in the reduced pay of colored men; ID
the natural pride (moro truly prejudce) OF
the whites, who are not to be subject to col
ored officers; and third, security from inter
ference with slaves in the loyal states. Even
conservatives ought to find comfort in this
i bill
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-02-13

The sword to be presented to Gen. McClel-
Ian by some citizens Of Boston is now com
pleted. The weapon is of Philadelphia make,
of the finest quality in every particular, and
the mounting is enriched with gold and dia-
monds
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-02-13
FROM WASHINGTON.
BY X. ?. WALTON.

TUESDAY, Feb. 3.
AgricutHre--R Reform Fishing Bounties--
National Ourrency--S Slavery.
In the Senate. yesterday, the agricultural
question was settled by appropriating $780,
OoO Of which 800, 900 is to be for expert
menting upon fax and hemp as substitutes for
cotton. aud 80, 900 for the cultivation Of cot
ton in States north Of 36 Q 30t The exper-
iments upon fax and hemp are with view to
preparing the fibre for spinning and weaving
by machinery designed for cotton; and this
involves the getting rid, economically, Of the
bark (shives, technically speaking,J OF those
plants---a point OF vast Importance in the
manufacture Of paper, since whatever process
will destroy the silex Of fax and hemp will
be available also for other textile plants. The
appropriation by no means exceeds the impor-
tauce Of the result aimed at.
On motion Of Senator Anthony, and at my
suggestion, a reform in printing Of consider
able Importance was agreed to-requiring en-
craving and lithographiug, when exceeding
$3.50, to be done by contract with the lowest
bidder-thus cutting off favoritism and
"jobs, abuses which have sometimes drawn
largely upon the treasury. The annual on
slaught on the fishing bounties awarded to
the cod-fshers to encourage the education Of
good sailors for the navy,) was made by Pow
ell Of KY, and supported by Richardson Of
Illinois, both copperhead dems. 1t received
only eight votes. Mr.. Fessenden stated that
Maine has furnished four thousand seamen,
and Massachusetts ten thousand, for our
navy. Thus has the country been recon-
pensed for the encouragement it has given to
this hazardous business and in other ways,
! will add. There are few masters or mates
in the commercial marine who did not receive
their education in the fishing fleet Of New
England. II this nation is to lead in the navy
and in commerce, she must keep up her
schools in which the young men are prepared
for The service. The Western people are mis-
taking their own interests in their jealousy
Of New England on this question. The com
merce Of the Western lakes and rivers is
mainly in the hands Of men who we're edu-
Gated in the New England fishing feet They
are TO be found eyerywhere-in the navy,
masters Of packet ships, and captains Of
steamboats, and always at The head. Why
These mSu are doubly educated-in the dis
trict schools Of New England, and in her FISH
ing feet.-Mr Sherman reported bill pro-
viding for national currency, and Mr.. Har-
rs bill for emancipation in Missouri from
which infer that the committees finance and
judiciary have respectively agreed upon these
subjects.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-02-13

T0 By a private letter we learn that our
esteemed friend Henry NJ. Bradley, Co. B.,
10th Regiment has SO far recovered as to he
able to be moved. aud was about to leave
camp for Washington, and from thor &C home
as soon as the authorities will permit.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-02-13


from New York is hailed here with grea, sat
isfaetion. Gov Morgan has been very eff
cient in sustaining the Government in the
war, and can be relied on for patriotic course
in the Senate. 1t looks as though the reac-
ton against spurious aud disloyal democracy
has been fairly inaugura,od.
The National InteHigsneer this morning de-
elares itself decidedly in favor Of Sec. Chase's
is said the plan viii be modified, so as to be
more palatsblo to existing banks and, more
over that it is gaining friends in Congress-
If the fret is true. the last will be. The
bank interest is the strongest opponent Of the
measure.
DELAwARE--TREAsoE AND SLAVERY
The inaugural address pf GOV. Cannon is
one Of the very best that ever came from a
slave state We cannot help adverting to three
points in IT, First be fatty contradcts the
charge Of the copperhesds that the rebellion
is due to the infammatory action Of the
North saying that the facts fix the response
bility directly upon the South Again, he
gives his testimony in respect to arbitrary
arrests" about which the copperheads indulge
20 much grief. Gov. Cannon knows the men
who have been arrested in Delaware, and
why they were arrested. He is therefore a
good witness let US take his testimony;
Had strict inqusition been established, it might
hfar h.un sd
were not the only obnoxious to censure and had
justice been meed out, who have continued
al large dennuncius me government might have Oeen
properly dealt WITH not only sympathizers but actual
paftakofs in treason"
Finally: as to slavery. There are only
1898 slaves in Delaware. with population Of
80, $50 whites, and l9 $50 free blacks. Yet
this small number OF slaves curses the state
with the oHense Of slavery, and prevents the
incoming of free whites to occupy and i'm
opinion that emancipation would enrich the
state by the increased value of the land, after
paying, for the slaves. But if immediate
emancipation is adopted, the national govern
ment will make compensation and he there
fore urges the Legislature to accept the offer
when the National Government shall have
made it, His preference is to declare free all
slaves hereafter born. leaving the 1898
slaves to die out or be manumitted voluntsri-
ly by the masters in which case no compen-
sation will be paid By either state or nation.
II We are gratifed to learn that Lieut..
James S. Peck, of Co. l. 18th Regiment, has
been promoted to the Adjutanoy OF the Reg
iment With brave and manly heart he en-
listed In a noble cause. and in every position
in which he has been PLACED, from Sergeant
to an Adjutant, he nat proved an efficient
and faithful officer. His promotion is a de-
served tribute, and an honor to his native
town
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-04-16
Letter from the 9th Regiment.
Chesapeake Bay, April 5, 1865

chesapeake pay; Ap1I 0, 1oOo'
The 9th, excepting Go. G, which is left
to guard the sick, has come east. The
last detachment, Cos. B and E, with about
600 rebels left Chicago on Friday last,
and after a comfortable journey Of three
days, arrived safely IN Baltimore Monday
morning. We found some eight Or ten
inches of snow on the Allegheny mountains
and more or less all the way from there
till we got eighty miles south of Balti
more. We hope to find warm weather
somewhere, if it is not till August. Yes
terday about daylight we embarked for
Fortress Monroe, on nameless, monde
script craft, called a transport" 1t was
formerly the West Point, and was sunk
on the Potomac while running the rebel
blockade about year or so ago. 1t has
been raised and rebuilt, but the name was
washed off In the Potomac, and has not
yet been replaced. This is her first trip
and we hope it may not prove perfect
failure. We were due at the Fortress last
evening. We shall feel well. As we got
near the mouth of the Potomac, last night,
it was discovered that our boat was leak
ing badly, and we turned into Point Look
out, on the Maryland side of the river and
reached the dock just as the water was
putting our fires out. We turned the
boat up sidewise, and stopped leak, and
thought it all right, but very wisely con-
Guided to stay there till morning, and at 4
o'clock this morning we started again, but
soon found the water gaining on us and
we put back for repairs. About 10 o'clock
A. M. we started again, and now about l
P. NJ, we are making good Roadway over
a very quiet sea. We are enjoying the
trip very much, though the prospect of a
salt water bath in cold day was not
pleasant.
O'CLOCK P. NJ.
We are now nearing Fortress Monroe,
and will soon cast anchor, where we may
stay till morning before we go up the
James river We have not seen paper
in four days.
Yours ETC., B.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-04-16


hcienoy, part I'd was here introduced Here
also all the singing was good some of il
decidedly superior,
Two original qusrtettes were sung with
fine effect, especially the Good Old DAYS
Of YOre,' Certainly there were tears
in the voices that sung thus. Mrs.
Stevens, soprano, and Miss Nichols, alto,
sang with much feeling aud spirit while
Mr. Scott, with his mellow and beautiful
tenor, added richness and pathos TO the
song that could not but be Appreciated
Surely, if our professor has a patent for Is
suing songs of the superior quality Of this,
there Is no COON reason why he should not
yet DO known to fame. BY far the most
exquisitely beautiful song of the evening
was the Nocking Bird | do not scru-
pie to aver that this could not be much, if
indeed at all, improved. 1t was sung by
Mr.. Scott, Mrs. Stevens, Miss Nichols and
Mr.. Horton, with violin and guitar accom-
paniment."
"'Saored Stream a solo and chorus,
was perhaps the graudest piece rendered
upon this occasion In doing the solo on
this, Miss Curtis won for herself golden
opinions, (and it should be borne in mind,
that at the present high rates of that srti
Gle from which this adjective is derived, it
can certainly be understood only in su-
perlatlve sence.)"
"Among the other ladies who signalized
themselves, were the Misses Ross, Miss
Huntington, Mrs. Kidder, and Miss Chap
man who presided with great grace at the
melodeOn. The last piece, Battle Cry of
Freedom a glorious patriotic song, was
sung truly with will. 1t formed fit
ting close. Whose heart, indeed, does not
ardently respond to the enthusiastic, nobly
patriotic sentiment of the chorus:
@ The Union forever,
HurTa boys hurra
The Union forever,
Hurra boys, hurrai
Down with the traitor,
Up with the Star.
With the battle-cry of freedom,
Echoing afar,
Well conquer for ever.
Hurra boys, hurrap"
The OBsERyAToRY.-The Bennington
Banner says the work of erecting an OBJ
servatory on Mount Anthony will be I'M
mediately commenced and pushed rapidly
forward to completion.
Where Is the Bald Mountain Asocia-
ton
PERsoNAL.-MaJor VIM. d. Collins, of
the Vermont Cavalry regiment, on account
of i'll health, IS spending few days at
home IN Bennington.
HANDSOME PREsENT.-Rev. J. Chand-
Ter of West Brattleboro, has received from
his parishioners and friends the handsome
sum of $50 to pay off the mortgage on
his house. Lucky minister.
A NATIVE OF Nathan
lei Fillmore, father of ex- President Fillmore,
Erie Co., N,who died at East Aurora,
Y, on Saturday morning of week before
last, in the 92d year of his age, was a ma
tive of Bennington, in this State.