davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-04-03
VERMONT ITEMS.

Crosby Park Miller, son OF Hon. Crosby
Miller Of Pomlret, has been appointed to a
cadetship at West Point He enlisted in the
18th Regiment, serving in the capacity of cor
poral, but in consequence Of his appointment
has been houorably discharged from the ser
vice He enters West Point in June,
The Washington correspondent of the Rut-
land Herald says that Capt Cyrus r.. Crane
Of Brdport, VI, has been recommended by
the Vermont delegation for Provost Marshal
OF the first Congressional District. It. Col.
A. C. Brown of Montpelier now Of the 18th
regiment, as Assistant. and DIR. Morgan of
Bennington as Surgeon of the enrolment
Board, under the new CONSUMPTION act.
On last Saturday evening, as Mr.. Esty, a
citizen of Springfield, VI, was passing
through dark shed connected with the hotel
he was seized by the throat by some rufhan,
knocked down and robbed Of one hundred
and sixty dollars. He was found senseless
one hour afterward, and has recovered. An
hknNt tlAAAIuf MI h0hhNtNNr Ahe VeNh aaAN9h-
ed on suspicion Of being the guilty party.
Punishment has promptly followed the cul-
pable remissness in duty that led to the sur
prise of our pickets on the Ok road, Feb. 26.
Capt. Hunton, lst Vermont cavalry, on Gen,
/ Heintzelman's endorsement that he was en-
tirely unfit to be an officer, has been dismis-
sed the service.
| Much excitement has arisen in Windham
| in regard to an alleged case Of cruelty toward
little orphan girl in the care of T. c. Rand
Legal proceedings have been instituted against
him.
| f. II. Ripley, who went out as Captain oi
Co. b., in the Vermont Ninth, has been pro-
NOTED to the Majority of this regiment.
G. Avery, a young man Is or 20 years old
with half dozen aliases, hailing from New
Hampshire, hired team on the 18th instant,
of Ryland j. Mack of Haverhill, to go, as he
said, to North Haverhill After trying in
vain to sell his team at several places on the
road he went to ST. Johnsbury; and leaving
his horse at the Passampsic House, hired an
other Of Mr.. Remiok to go, as he said, TO Sa'
lem. The next heard of him he was offering
Remick's horse for sale in Canada for $780,
Detective Sheafe Of Derby Line, sent word ia
him that he would take the horse at that price
Youngster took the bait at once, and coming
over the line, Mr. Sheafc arrested and lodged
him in jail at St. Johnsbury, whore he is no"
awaiting trial for double trespass.--CaIe
DOMAIN,
II, II. Thomas. formerly of Vermont and
graduate OF Middlebury College in the ela's o
1861, has been appointed Adjutant OF the stt
East Tennessee Volunteers. His regiment II
at present near Nicbolasville, KY, ready t'
receive the rebels in their proposed raid.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-04-03
THE POWER OF IDEAS.

The following touching and felictous illus
tfation Of the power Of ideas, was given by
Wendell Phillips 10 speech 10 New York
81 was told to-day story so touching in
reference TO this, that you must let me tell t.
1t is temperance case but il will illustrate
this Just as we'll. A mother, on the green
hills Of Vermont, was holding by the right
hand son, sixteen years old, mad with the
love Of the sea. And as she stood by the
garden gate one morning she said Edward
ihey tel me--for never saw the ocean-that
the great temptation Of seaman's life is drink.
Promise me before you quit your mothers
hand, that you will not drink And said
he, (for he told me the story,) Il gave her
the promise and went the broad globe over I;
Calcutta and the Mediterranean, San Francisco
and Good Hope, the north pole and the south.
/ saw them all in forty years, and never
saw glass filled with sparkling liquor. that
my mothers form BY the gsrden gate on the
green hillside Of Vermont, did not rise up be-
fore me and ,o.dag & the aga Of sixty, my
lips are inuoog u tse taste OF liquor" Was
not this sweet evidence Of the power OF a sin
gle word Yet that was not half For"
said he, "yesierday there came into my
counting room a man Of forty years, and asked
" Do you know me ?" mo" "Well, +"
said he, i was once brought into your
presence on shipboard you were passen-
ger the captain kicked me aside you took
me to your berth and kept me there until
had slept of my intoxcation. You then ask
ed me il | had mother. said had never
known a word from her lips. You told me
Of yolrs at the garden gate. and to-day | am
master of one OF the finest packets in New
York, aud came to ask you to come and see
me-" How far that little candle throws its
beams That mothers word ON the green
hillside Of Vermont o, man be thankful
for the mighty power Of single word -
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-04-03
FROM WASHINGTON AND VICINITY.

WAsHINGToN, March 26.
Gen. Ullmann has had, for several days,
protraeted interviews with the President and
Secretary of War. 1t is understood that i'm
portant movements are under discussion.
A large number of invalids have recently
arrived from Belle Plain, on the Rappahan-
mock. Seventy-two OF them have been placed
in the Douglas Hospital.
A letter from Stafford Court House, dated
the 18th, says some 10 rebels disguised as
civilians, were discovered yesterday hovering
near our line of scntinels, and were captured.
They were nearly all armed with revolvers,
but whether they were regular Confederate
soldiers or guerrillas banded together for
some special purpose, has not yet transpired.
cavalry picket has been fred upon, and
one man was wounded, recently.
Some days since, cavalry picket was cap
tured, it was presumed by guerrilla party.
Such parties are constantly in our neighbor-
hood and our cavalry has suffered not lit
tie by them.
The Times Washington dispatch says -
Late last night the telegraph brought an
answer to the request of the government for
information from the Mississippi. Accord
ing to this dispatch, the only vessel of Farra-
CUTS feet, which has been heard of by our
forces opposite Vicksburg is the Hartford.
Rebel kilograms from Vicksburg, however,
say that the Monongahela passed Fort Hud-
son in her company.
Tho statement in some papers relative to
supposed disaster to Gen. Banks must have
been furnished by the same person who en-
deavored to sell similar information to the
agency of the Associated Press in this city,
some ten days since.
A delegation, comprising seven chiefs of
the Ute Indians, have arrived in Washington
for the purpose Of making a treaty. They
are wild, and, like their immediate predeces-
sors of the plains. came by invitation of the
government. These Utes, by arrangement,
travelled here separately. The Committee Of
Indian affairs will doubtless meet with such
success in his stpulations with the savsges as
to render il more safe to travel to the mines.
An official dispstca from Gen. Saxton re-
ceived at the War Department confirms the
heretofore reported success of the negro expe-
dition to Florida under Col Higginson and
Montgomery
The Herald's dispatch says there is no re-
liable foundation for the report that the reb-
els have very large force in the Shenandoah
valley. Gen. Halleck believes that the report
was started by the inhabitants with view to
stampede the troops in that vicinity.
Its well to state that dispatch dated the
18th inst, from Gen. Banks himself, repres-
ents him in good health. and makes a very
different mention of affairs than a disaster
would prompt.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-04-03
TO THE LOYAL CITIZENS OF THE
UNITED STATES.

The times are full of important movements. The ma
tons are restless The political institution Of
country the perfect and sacred that has
devised, are Reroey asailed,
Armed bodies Of rebels under the control Of what is
called 'The Southern COnfederaoy, insulting
flag and murderng fellow citizens, our fathers
aud kindered.
Base men, vile partisans, above MASON & Dixon's
Line encourage these bloodstAned rebels Both must
bo pa doon Not star must be allowed to break away
from the National Galaxy. Our civil, religious and
cal rights must be maintained unimpared. These OBJ
jects require combination and action, True patriots
should be known. Here, under the shadows OF the Cap
itol within view Of the marble that speaks Of WASH
ington, and the bronze that tells Of Jackson, they
should have common place Of meetng-a place ded-
ieated TO the unity Of the Nation Deeply impressed
with these sentiments, a"UEIoS LEAGUE" has been
established at No 4Sl, Ninth street, I'd hoor Of hyons
Building.
Al this room will be found pledge for the signature
Of residents as well as visitors and also newspapers,
books aud pamphlets. At times II will be envened by
the melody aud roll Of patriotic songs and music
Come patriots, enrol your names ana proclaim your
deesaon Of traitors and your love Of the United States
Of America. Come and at the selected spot warm the
national ervor Of your hearts and by the swell Of your
numbers encourage the heroes Of the batte-helds Of
freedom.
We aim to keep regularly on file all newspapers Ane
periodicals favorable 10 our countrys cause Loyal
editors earnestly solicited to send us their journals
for this purpose copy the above, and urge persons
visiting this city to call At our rooms,
d. REKs,
OcTAvIus KNOTT, g,..,,,,r.
j. s BRowN, : ro'ars,,,s,
MARTIN BUELL.,
Wn. Y. BAscONn
Washington City. ID. O., March IL 1858.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-04-03
FROM NORTH OAROLINA.
FonrREss MoNRoE, March ?

FORTRESS MONROE, March ~.
The enemy attacked Wing6eld, on the Cho-
wan River, and were repuisod. Their force
consisted of the 49th North Carolina Regi-
ment, and guerrillas, under Col Brown
Lieut. McClane. with part OF lst North
Carolina Vols, took refuge in blockhouse,
where they defended themselves successfully,
and after fight of an hour and half beat
the enemy off.
Gen Foster came up the next day from
Plymouth with three companies. -Four com
psnies OF the llth Penn. cavalry we're sent
from Suffolk by Gen. Peck.
Col. brown succeeded in passiag the Cho-
wan with part of his force. The remainder
were attacked near Ellenton, and dispersed
after a short resistance. Our troops we're
hunting them up in the swsmps.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-04-03
FROM THE MISSISSIPPI.
New YoRK, March 25.

NEW lokk, MMch 20.
Special dispatches are very barren Of news
this morning.
The Tallahaichie correspondent Of the Herald
gives an account of the attack on Fort Penn
berton by the gunboats DeKalb and Chilli
cothe, on the 18th inst, in which the latter
was struck thirty-four times, but without ma
teriAl damage. The DeKalb was struck
about dozen times, and had one man killed
aud five wounded The day previous shell
from the rebels exploded in port-hole Of the
Chillicothe, killing three and wounding
eleven The attack was to be resumed on
the 18th. The rebel General Tilghman is in
command Of Fort Pemberton. Our forces
have erected small land battery to cooper
ate with the gunboats.
Later news from vicksburg confirms the
arrival of the sloop- -of-waf, Hartford, and gun
boat Albatross, at the mouth Of the canal on
the 29th. An officer from on board had ar
rived at Gen Grants headquarters, bringing
dispatches.
Reports from Greenwood, Miss, to We'd
nesday afternoon state that the fght had not
been renewed. Both parties we're making
active demonstrations.
The rebels were mounting new guns and
otherwise strengthening their position.
Boats will pass into Lake Providence as
soon as the current in that direction permits.
The Commercial has dispatch from Mem
phis to the following effect
Last Saturday night another barge, con-
tanning 1000 bushels Of coal, foated past the
batteries at Vicksburg safely, for the use Of
Admiral Farragut's feet.
The Memphis Bulletin Of Wednesday says
that three Of Admiral Porter's feet have
reached the Yazoo River by the SunAower
route, and have reached Greenwood.
The Mercury has special dispatch from
Cairo to the effect that the rise in the Mssis-
sippi has flooded the peninsula and there are
! 5 feet Of water in the cutoff.
A fleet Of six iron-clads and 30 transports
passed through carrying $4,000 men. They
are to operate with Admiral Farragut, and
though their destination is kept secret it is
thought they will attack Port Hudson.
A dispatch was received by the Navy De-
partment from Admiral Farragut dated below
WarIenton, Miss, March 25th, in which he
says that about 10 miles above Grand Gulf
he saw the wreck of the Indianola on the
right bank of the river. She was partially
submerged, and her upper works shattered.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-04-03
GIN. Mc'oLERNAxD's LETTER.

"BEFORB YICKsBuRG, Feb. % 1868
II Ion. JoHN VAN BUREs;
'An extract from your late speech has just come
der my notice IL has the clear old democratic ring
strkingy with the spurious emenAtions Of
latterday democratic mposters that cannot forbear
hail IT, Il reminds Of the better days Of the demo
cratic patty when, under the inspiration Of Jackson and
your father Its hOasted watchword 'The Union
Il be preservedr Responsvey to that sentiment
upheld the Of both those magistrates 10 the extent
of my ability and the sacrifice Of home and all endear
ments, and am now bearing arms, amid disease aud
death against armed enemy who would desecrate il.
Northern peaoe-mongers, who would dshonor that
sentiment by proclaimug armisee in the face Of
rebeliious and defiant enemy but add pusalanmiiy 20
treHchery, an truly you eucrge'icaly say, will be
carried away 4 not ~ the i9fren; II public opinion,
eventually BY force of arms =
Your oir4h isrrrnrt. ,
.4fr A. MeCIRRrhFtu' 7
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-04-03
FROM TIE SONTH WEST.

Seven Of Admiral Farraguts steamers run
the blockade Of Port Hudson. After COM
ing up the river short distance, all but two
returned, and have probably gone to the
mouth of the Red River.
General Banks had not come up to make the
land attack, when the fleet ran the blockade.
The Jackson Appeal of the 18th says that
General Banks has failed to make land at
tack, and that Farragut went in alone and
passed the rebel batteries at Port Hudson at
night under terrific cannonde.
The Mississippi had been burned to the
waters edge. Thirty of her officers and crew
had been captured.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-04-03
FROM THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC
HEADQUARTERS Army OF THE PoroxAo, !
March 26

March 26.
Gov. Curtin and party spent the day in
visiting the Pennsylvania troops in this army.
Gen. Burneys division was reviewed. The
Gov. made some stirring remarks to the SOL
diers, which were enthusiastically received.
Gen. Sickles entertained the party after tho
review. The Governor then visited the Ger
man regiments from Pennsylvania in Gen.
Sigels corps. Numbers Of the Pennsylva-
MIA troops whose terms will shortly expire
express their determination to the Governor
to re-enlist for the war.
The troops were called out at moments
notice as the Governor approached each camp
and passed them in review. He arrived at
headquarters this morning, and expressed
great admiration for the efficient and perfec.
discipline Of the army. Tomorrow he visits
the other divisions. He'will probably remain
two OF three days longer.
/ A letter to the Times dated Headq quarters
Army Of the Potomac, says the rebels dur
ing the week past, instead Of falling back from
the river, have been increasing their forces by
the addition Of several regiments, and that
balloon Reconnaissance have established the
fact that preparations are constantly arriving
from Richmond. OAe of our Generals with
the army of the Potomac, estimates the whole
number Of the army opposite at 100, 900 men.
The Tribune has the following special dis
patch:
Stoneman's Station, Va, March 25.-Re-
ports come in thick and fast yesterday to the
effect that the enemy was in force on our right
flank. but investigation proved that there was
no cause for alarm in that dissection, only
few scouts having been discovered.
The real cause of the excitement was the
appearance of several bodies of the enemy's
infantry on the South side of the Rappahan-
mock at Banks and United States Ford, with
an evident purpose of preventing our troops
from crossing the river at those points.
Our correspondent stated a day or two
since that furlougts would be continued as
by regulation. now learn that they will be
temporarily suspended at certain times when
ever the exigency OF the service require il.
A circular issued yesterday suggests that
the presence of ladies is no longer necessary
or profitable and immediate hegira of crino-
line will ensue
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-04-03

" AS rHET SHOULD BE,"-is phrase pecu-
liar to Woolson, Tailor, whenspeaking ofgar-
ments made by him, and is equally truthful
when describing his recently reftted, hand
somely painted, and well-furnished rooms,
which have heen filed with new goods, just
adapted to the season, and were opened to the
public on Thursday. Woolson is host in
himself, and with his superior skill is sure to
give 4" fits" Don't fail to call on him.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-04-03

FENCE BRBAKERs "A Scotch Parson gives
an infallible rule for the security of weak
fences. If the offending animal be a COW,
keep her all day, feed her we'll, mix her thor
oughly, and then send her home ifa horse,
put him into a cart at once, and set him to
work. After that the fences were always
good.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-04-03

tV' By an order from Maj. Gen. Wool, alb
sentees from the army, in Vermont, have on
ly till the first of April in which to report to
VIM. Austine, at Brattleboro'.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-04-03

A REBEL HENS NEsr.--We were shown
this morning specimen of Rebel grape shot
At the surrender Of Island No 10, large
quantity Of long and short range ammunition
fell into our hauds, and the specimen shown
us is fair sample of what the rebels use in
their so-called yankee body walkers"
This Hens Nest" has been presented to
the State cabinet, by Mr.. C. c. spaiding, re.
Gently from the department Of the Tennessee.
II can be seen for few days at the Post of.
hce. Call and see IL.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-04-03

Fell overheard from the steamer "Minnc-
sofa" and drowned, at Hickman, Ky, on
the evening Of February 26th, Mr.. Fancis l..
O'Reiley, Of St. Louis, Mo, and clerk in the
Quartermaster's Department under Capt.
Charles w. Lyman, A. @. NJ. Expressions
Of heartfelt sympa,hies we're made to his fam
lily by his brother clerks, among whom are
VIM. p Redheld, and A. G. Bradish Of
Montr elier
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-04-03

Governor Bradford has issued a proclama-
ton warning all Maryland soldiers absent
from their regiments without leave to join
them under penalty of arrest and punishment
as deserteTs, befora the lst OF April.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-04-03

~ Quartermaster N. A. Taylor, 18th Yer
mont Regiment, arrived home this Thursday
morning, on a brief furlough. He is looking
finely and brings a very fattering report OF
his regiment. The boys were never in better
spirits than at present, and are for putting this
thing through regardless of "pcace men or
rsSels. He believes that if the boys could
be allowed to make brief visit home, at the
expiration Of their present term Of service
enlist, 80 earnest are they for aiding in the
suppression Of this rebellion.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-04-03
TUESDAY. March "a.
Deaths of Vermont Soldiers.

Deaths of Vermont Soldiers.
The following deaths have been published
Harlan p. Ross, Co. A, llth Vermont.
James w. Joslin, lIth Vermont.
Gen. Stoughton.
One of Geu. Stoughton's men has been par
oiled and returned to Washington. He re-
ports that Stoughton is in Libby prison,
and suffering many hardships. But in or
out Of prison, he would suffer hardships at
Richmond The rebels themselves are suffer-
ing and were it not for the encouragement
they receive from Northern copperheads, they
would ere long surrender.
A rebel stronghold to be attacked
The Chronicle of this morning contains the
following-lhe only item of important news /;
I'VE learn through private sources that our naval
Beet preparing % attack Of the suonghod OF the
febels Precisely what point will assa IL is not prop
fr for us TO state We may be permitted, however, 10
pay that the bombardment, when shall take place, vii
p success ofhis there is no doubt The officers N
command do not allow themselves 20 entertain the idea
~ failure Every needed preparation will be made and
e'ey precauton will be taken in advance 40 that sue;
ecss will be certain and final. The loyal country viii
Boon have rejoice in complete victory over the
Pc at an important point"
AbSentees coming w,
Under the liberal but firm Proclamation Of
the President, allowing absentees and desert
ers to be restored without punishment, if they
report themselves at rendezvous on or before
thc first Of April, large numbers have already
reported themselves here. In five days
200 recruits and drafted men, 900 GONZALES
Gents. 3O5 furloughed men. so stragglers,
~ exchanged prisoners, 80 paroled prison
ers' 1875 citizen prisoners, il6 deserters, and
a66 men in detached parties, have been re-
eeived at the soldiers rest in this city,
BIG sHEEP.-Geo. A. Gilman Of Marsh
Weld, had a two-years old cossett weather
which he sold last week to Droyer Flint oi
West Randolph, for $40. The live weight
q the sheep was 2S4 pounds If any one
hfs anything heavier in that line, we should
oe glad to hear from them.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-04-03

~ A correspondent Of :he Bosten Jour
nal sends copy Of a letter written by mer-
chant Of Waterbury, Feb. s, 1914, in which
the following prices are offered for wool F;
Common wool, of good quality, clean and
well washed, rs cents one half blood do,
81 three-fourtbs blood DO, 81 ,25 to 81 so +;
seven-eights and full blood, 81, so to 81,
The merchant informed his correspondent
that if the wool could not be obtained at the
above prices he might 20 higher
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-04-03

EY We give below the official list Of stamp
duties as corrected by the Comm ssioner Of In
ternal Revenue. The hrst column contains
the rates for notes payable on demand. Notes
or drafts for twenty dollars or less require no
stamp:
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-04-03

I0' Ira S. Gray, son Of Rev. Ira Gray Of
Waterbury, is reported wounded and missing
since June 80, 1862.