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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-08-07
LEAvENwoKrH. AUG. 8.

"SAAhf aug. o.
Capt. Harvny at Westport, learning that il
was the intent on Of guerrillas to attack a
large train which left Kanzas City for Santa
Fee, in the latter part Of July, started in
pursuit with one company Of Kansas Volun-
teers. He overlook the train. and finding
that II bad been robbed started in pursuit OF
the robbers, when he came up with compa-
ny Of the 9th Kansas regiment, who had
come from Santa Fee to meet the train. Zach
supposed that they had found the enemy
Capt Colegan drew up bis men in line Of
battle and ordered a charge A severe fight
ensued' and many were killed and wounded
before the mistake WIS discovered.
LouisyILLR, Ky, Aug 3.
The election for State officers passed of
4. hieIly to-day. branlette's majority over
~icklfe ior Governor is 23. 500 The neigh.
boring districts, as lar as heard from, give
large Union victories.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-08-07

PROVOST MARSHAL GENERALS OPFICE.
Washington, d. c. July ~, 1865.
His kXcellsncy, tRBOERCK HoLnRuOK Governor State
Of Vermont, Montpelier VI.
SW--Ihe nrolment Act only provides that in assign
ing TO the dStyCtS of the number OF men 20 be
furnished theefrom, the p esdcnt shall take into con-
sldeiauon the number OF volunteers aud militia furnish
ed by and from said State and the period Of their service
&c u however it shall be made to appear to the Pro
vust Marshal General by the Governor OF any State that
particular tovns 10 which quotas have been assigned
have heretofore actually furnished a surplus Of men
over their quotas an order will be issued dischA-ging
from the service OF the United States number Of men
called into service by the present draft from said towns
equal To the surplus proved have furnished here
tofore Towns will thus get credit actually for their ex-
on formercals.
The number Of men thus discharged from the service
will be added 70 the next subsequent quota Of the Co-
gfess,onai District to which said towns belong.
am, sir, very respectfully, your obedent servant,
(Signed) JAMES u. FRY,
Prouost Ma shall General
The several towns named below have heretofore
furnished a surplus of men for three years service
in the army Of the United States, over their re-
speotlve quotas of all troops called for by the
President Of the United States and the amount
of surplus thus furnished by each town, and for
which such town is now entitled TO credit accor-
ding to the terms of the communication from the
Provost Marshal General, is stated against the
name OF such town. In computing the surplus,
for which the several towns are entitled to credit,
the number OF men furnished for three years SER
wee, and also the number of men furnished for
nine months service have been considered, and
the whole reduced to three years men, according
TO the rule prescribed by the War Department,
regarding four men for nine months service equal
TO one man for three years service
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-08-07

PorAroEs--The first potatoes grown in
this country we're from seed brought from
Ireland by Scotch Irish who emgratcd from
the old country in l71s and in 749 settled
in Londonderry, n. II. The, were first rails
ed in the garden Of Nathaniel Walker Of An
dover, and gradually, but slowly, found their
way into general cultivation. They are first
mentioned in Newbury in 1882; in Lynn in
1888 In 1887 Rev. Thomas Smith, Of
Portland, says, "there is not peck Of poia-
tees in the whole Eastern country" SO late
as l7l0, if any person raised so large a guam.
uty as five bushels, great was the enquiry
among his neighbors TO know how he could
dispose of the enormous quantity Nc,obuvy-
port Herald
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-08-07
FROM VA SHtNU ron AND VICINITY
WAR BULLETIN.

! Official.
WAN DEpARiNESr ADJ'r. GINS. orrfoE,
Washington, July 81
General Order No. 233.
The following order Of the President Is
published fot the Information and government
Of all concerned.
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
Washington, July 80.
II is the duty Of every Government to give
protection to its citizens Of whatever class,
color or condition, and especially to those
who are duly organized as soldiers in the pub
lie servic. The laws of nations and the
usagos and customs of war 40 carried on by
civilized powers permit no distinction as to
color in the treatment Of prisoners of war,
as public enemies. To sell or enslAve any
captured persons on account of his color and
for no offence against the laws Of war is a
relapse into barbarism, and crime against
the civilization Of the age.
The government of the United States will
give The same protection to all its soldiers,
and il the enemy shall sell or onslsye any one
because Of his color the ofTense shall be pun
isbed by retaliation upon the enemy's prison.
ers in our possession. II is therefore order
ed that for every soldier Of the United States
killed in violation of the laws Of war, rebel
enslaved by the enemy, or sold into slavery,
u rebel soldier shall be placed at hard labor
on the public works, aud continue at such
LABOR till the other shall be released and re-
ceve the treatment due to prisoner Of war.
(Signed) ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
BY order Of the Secretary Of war,
Il. ID. TowNsHEND Asst. Adj. Gen.
The Herald's dispatch says abou, ten days
ID L 4 r
arrested at Brentsville, party en- route for
Richmond upon whom were found some very
important documents from this city, addressed
TO JEFF. Davis as President Of the Confederate
States.
Among them were accurate maps Of all the
Notifications and defences of this city, and
description Of the character Of the works.
the number OF guns in each, and strength Of
the garrison Also statement that the rolls
would be sent by a different route.
1t is not known what rolls are referred to-
The documents have been filed in the War
Department, and the matter is under invest-
alton.
WAsHtNGroN, Aug. 8.
Drafting for the District of Columbia ON
FENCED this morning. A large crowd was in
Tendance. who we're remarkably orderly. -
intense interest was everywhere manifested.
The delegates of the Christian Commission
II this city with wagon. four horse team,
torres, &c, were captured by Mosby's caval-
while stopping to feed at Fairfax. a dis.
atch from Gen. Patrick announces their re-
apture and safe arrival at his headquarters
The draft in four out Of seven wards in
Washington has been completed. 1t en-
braces 2600 whites and slS colored men
among the drafted are three clergymen and
many members OF the City Council and sew
yral telegraph operators also, reporters,
1rinters, lawyers and representatives of all
lasses Of business.
A party of drafted men attempted yester-
day to escape from tho city, but woro appre-
pended as deserters.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-08-07

Some weeks ago we reported some perfor-
mances Of prcfessed spiritualist, stating that
II was claimed that the spirit OF an Indian
girl was the active agent, but that we could
not determine how the things were done,--
whether by natur. forces, spirits, or devils.
In fact our conclusion was, not what Il is, but
" ,ohat IS It ?" The editor Of the Freeman
has taken a long time 10 come to the conolu-
sion that the performance was trick, and Of
course that the medium with her confederates.
if she had any, was guilty Of fraud. The
editor of that pepper is not responsible to us
for his opinion, so we shall not quarrel with
him about it: but we do suggest that he has
very%tratgely misrepresented us. We ex-
pressed no opinion as to the power in this
case whether it was human or spiritual, natural
or de vilish. We saw difficulties in either
hypothesis, and we do still
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-08-07

NOZZLE LETTER FROM THE PREstDENr.-
A postmaster from Illinois having neen killed
in our army al Nicksburg, there was some
competition for his Office but President Lin
coin endorsed the application in behalf of the
deceaseds widow. and afterward wrote to the
Postmaster General as follows:
EXECUTIVE MANSION, Washington, July a, 1868.
Hon Postmaster General. 81 Yesterday little en-
dorsements OF mine went you In cases Of Post
mastcrshps sought for widows wdose husbands have l-
len in the battles Of this These occurring on
the same day, brought me 20 reflect more atentiyely
than had before done 90 wha, Is fairly due from us
here ia The dispensing of ptronage toward the Who
by lighting battles bear the chief burden Of saving
our country Ny conclusion Is that. other claims and
qualifications being equal. they have the better right
and ih is especially applicable 70 the disa led soldier
and the deceased soldiers family
Your -bedient servant,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-08-07

The Bellows Falls Times says that Col C..
B. Stoughton's wound proves more serious
than was supposed on his arrival home, and
for more than a week ne has been closely con-
fined to his bed in darkened room. Seyersl
eminent surgeons have examined him, but do
not seem TO agree as to the extent Of his in
jury. A, all events it is very severe, and the
loss of one eve seems 200 probable if, indeed,
the other can be saved, which is now strong
ly affected in sympathy with the other side
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-08-07

A paper published in the Turkish language
at STEAMBOAT, contained lately an amusing le',
ter from moLLah, dated at the Cape OF Goo"
Hope, reviewing the manners and customs =
the Christians 10 that colony, and spse'al'!
abiding to the religious Discussions among
them. Their priests, he says all sdvooa'su
different creeds, and as 30 their bishops, 'oue
Colenso actually writes books against his o""
religion"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-08-07

Georg1 Washington, when President in
1890, recommended CONSUMPTION as the best
mode to raise a large army. His plan en-
braced an enrolment Of all persons between
eighteen and sixty years Of age, in three
classos-frst, between g and 81, second be-
tween 81 and As, and third, all over as The
persons thus enrolled we're to be formed in
sections Of twelve then draft Of one man
from each section was to be made, and the
eleren not dra'on mere to pay The dratted man.
1t will be seen that this was far more sweep
ing than the existing consoription act. How
lucky for Washington that the copperhead.
of those days had been banishtd as tories
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-08-07
EIeHrH VERMoNT.-We copy the follow
ing list of casualties at Port Hudson from the
New Orleans Era of July rs:

John Is Shager, b, leg john A Ryder X, right knee
Langmaid A, right leg Corp S Sargent A. bowels ;
Vhas slal'man L, left hp Keith c. elbow Robert
Morse, G, wrist ~ NJ Foss b, elbow; J K Robinson.
b, shoulder Shaye d. legi Chas Collins c shoul,
der l. jenkins, II eh breast. d d Fairbanks X
len side tobey D. neck II Page, G, band and
shoulder q Bates !, knee; WIN Silsby. X thigh; G
Battles, G, side lroiscoir II, left foot Charles
Smith great toe Joseph Baveby b. finger; DANIEL J
Goyey b, right arm Samuel Guthrie b, right leg VIM
Horn, b, over left Eye; VIM Kinsv A. borh legs and
back Moses Lurue K len breast; Sergt Chas A Mo
Clusky, +, right shoulder Thomas II Henehy f. right
iooti Lyndon Jenkins II, EFF breast; Lyman B
Evans, o. right leg Henry II Holt. B c White H.
shoulder Carlos Barnes, b Paul Bassnet, G Chas
boodry, Y NJ BoyntOn, A, elbow Eber Pond l. neck
mortal VIM Petty, c, thigh.
Thomas Armstrong f. LIST VI battery, skull fractured
The New York Herald states that the De-
mocratic National Committee men of the
North, (both Douglas and Breckenridge com
mittees,) are about to meet and organize the
democratic Presidential campaign on the fol-
lowing plans
the democratic party thus united upon war platform
Copperheadsm is 10 be denounced and resolutions in
avor OF me integrity OF the Union 70 be adopted The
responsibility Of the recent riots In resistance 10 the
draft is TO be placed where It rightully belongs The
present administration is TO be ignored and no comment
whatever Is 20 be made upon It's action. The negro
QUESTION Is also treated with utter silence The leading
democrats who will take part in this movement are con-
Nnoeu that no suggestion they offer will have any
weight or influence with the present administration, and
they ere agreed therefore, TO conhne themselves 70
marking out Of programme Of their own, by which the
two wings OF the old democratic pa " will be cnmple
united and strong bid made for the support Of the
seahyes q other parties throughout the loyal States
ms movement is Of great political importance The
meeting is not intended to be public, bat plan Of opera.
tons to be agreed upon which shall settle all dieren-
ces and bring together, upon PLATFORM all the dem-
ocfats of the loyal States.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-08-07
FROM THE SOUTH


The Richmond Wing of july 81, has the
following
Montgomery Ala, July 29.-The funeral
services of VIM l.. Yancy took place from
ihe Presbyterian church this afternoon.
The Richmond Wing of Aug. says, John
b. Floyd is lying very i'll at the residence of
his mother, and is not expected to recover
The Richmond Wing of Aug. l. has be,
received here. 1t contains the following dis.
patches
Charleston, July 3l.-Cummings Pon, was
severely bombarded yesterday morning, com
nencing about 10 o'clock. The l-onsides
and two Monitors were engaged. The bonn
nardment lasted till about p. NJ. when the
fleet withdrew The batteries Gregg and
Simpkins. Wagner and Sumter responded to
The enemys fire. Two men were killed and
me wounded at battery Gregg. The battery
not materially injured. There was no FIR
ng on James Island to-day, and very littls
Srom Fort Wagner. Beauregard visited the
James Island works to-day.
Charleston, Jdy 3l.--A heavy lombard
ment commenced at day break on the enemy 3
works from Fort Wagner, and continued till
two p. m. when it ceased
Richmond papers con tain the following:
Weldon, July 20.-To Governor Vance: A
party of Ransoms brigade met large force
t the enemy about three miles from Jackson,
tnd after an engagement lasting four hours,
tirove them back. We are pursuing them.
Five companies Of the oath alone engaged
khem. Our reinforcements came up, but were
pot needed. Our loss was 2 killed and less
Than 10 wounded, most of them slightly
Goldsboro, July 20. TO Coz Vance A
dispatch which has passed this office to head
quarters at Kinston, states that our forces met
the enemy, p miles below FIT. Branch yester-
day and after fight Of four hours repulsed
them. No particulars are given.
Kingston, July 29.-To Coz. Vance The
Yankees were repulsed below Williamson
and returned to Plymouth They were also
repulsed below Weldon and retreated, how
far do not know
Signed J. G. MARTIN, Brig. Gen.
Passengers by the Petersburg train yester-
day evening report all quiet at Weldon.
The Richmond dispatch of Aug. LIST, con-
tains the following:
"YICToRY IN LOUISIANA"
"As partial relief from the unwecome
news which we have been receiving from the
South, we have now the intelligence that ouI
forces have gained decided victoryin Louis
lana. The President has received a dispatch
from 1t. Hardee stating that Gen, Dick Tay-
Tor has had general engagement with the
forces under Banks, and that he had complete
ly routed them, capturing 900 prisoners"
The Richmond Enquirer of the LIST says,
Gen. Neal Dow will proceed on trip to Mo-
bile this morning, escorted by two officers OF
the Confederate Police. We are not inform
ed OF the purpose of sending him there.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-08-07

The Potsdam On. " Courier says the
weather in that region is dry and the hay
crop short Quite the contrary here. In
fact with the crop large, weather wet, and
laborers comparatively few, it will be hard
work to save the crop in good order.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-08-07

The notorious Judge McCunn, Of one Of
the New York City courts, recently under
took to discharge on habeas corpus person
accused Of larceny opposed to be one Of the
mob; whereupon the Supreme Court has de-
cided that McCunn had no right to issue the
writ Of habeas corpus.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-08-07

Vallandigham sins against knowledge,
tempted thereto by ttJs devil of party. As
proof of this fact, we Ply the following res-
olution, which Vallanbigham proposed in a
Democratic meeting at Dayton, Ohio. in De-
cember, lS47.
hesoiped That whatever opinions light have been en-
tetaned Of the orig necessity justice By the tories
Of the Revolutionary var by the ederalsts Of the late
war with England, by the wings aud aholitionists
OF the present with Mexico the fact of their ooun.
uys being engaged in such ought have been suf-
heient Tor them and 70 have precuded debate that
SUBJECT t successful termination of the and that
IN the meantime the patriot could have experienced no
dieuly Ia recognizing his place the side OF his
n.y. ana could never have been Induced TO yield either
physical or moral aid to the enemy.
If patriotism required every man to be on
the side Of bis country IN the Mexican war,
which certainly involved no danger to the
perpetuatlon of the Union, how much more
does It require it now. But Vail. and the
oopperheads now range themselves with 'the
tories of the Revolutionary war and 1.-The
Federalists Of the late war with England"
he being himself the Judge
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-08-07
FoRrREss MONROE, Aug. 4.

iht Notiulh flIslnlah contains the iolioW-
ing
SaviVe HR, dug. 3.--News has been re-
ceived here of the cavalry expedition under
Col. Spear. They proceeded to Jackson, / .
miles from Weldon, where they met the enc
my in strong force. Our advance made a
splendid charge on the rebel advance and
drove them back, capturing seventy prisoners,
Our loss was two killed and three wounded.
We captured 100 bales of cotton and ] 90
horses.
LOUISVILLE, Aug. 4.
The election returns from all parts of the
state indicate a decided Union victory. In
that part of the state which was considered
doubtful. there is a large majority for the
Union candidates.
CINoIHEATI, Aug 4.
Clay and Smith are certainly elected TO Con.
gTess from Kentucky.
WHEELING. Va, August 4.
The Western Virginia Legislature, in joint
session to-day, elected W. T. Wiley and p.
g. Van Wickle, United States Senators.
MEMPHIs, August 4.
Col Hatch has driven richardson's band OF
guerllas, 1000 strong, out Of Mississippi and
has turned his attention TO Gen. Pillows
forces which are in the neighborhood Of Paris,
Tennessee. Pillow is reported to have crossed
the river at Paris on Sunday last, with six
regiments.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-08-07

STATE OF VERMONT
ADJurANr AND INSPECTOR GENERAI's OFFICE.
Woodstock Aug 3, 1868.

The following communication, addressed to the
Governor of this State by the Provost Marshal
General, is published for the information of towns
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-08-07

Vermont has been honored by naming a
new war steamer " Winooski," which was
launched at Charlestown navy yard July 81.
This ship will carry ten guns. Tonnage / =
100 length 24O feet, breadth IS and depth
IL feet inches. The depth shows that the
vessel is designed for river service
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-08-07

We have stated that Gen. Geo. C. Strong
was born in 1883 He died July 80, 1868,
aged 80 years, months and Is days. This
would bring his birthday on the 18th of Oc-
tober, 1882
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-08-07

Judge Cadwallader of Phisdep hia, has
given the opinion that the payment of $500
clears drafted man during the term of the
7rait-that is, for three years, or during the
rebellion.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-08-07

Over 1000 emigrants arrived at New York
during the week ending Wednesday. The
total number of arrivals thus far in the yeaI
is more than double that of 1862.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-08-07
GEN. LOGAN OF ILLINOIS.

OF the Democrats fress the free States in
no one who was more thoroughly and zeal
ously party man, or more ready to frater-
nize with pro-savery men, than Gen. Logan
Of Illinois. He was the peer Of Vallandig.
ham. But he has been fighting the rebels in
the field, and learning what the rebellion
means, aud to that fact we attribute the pat
riotism for which he is now distinguished.
He is in Illinois, on rurlough, and in every
town he is gladly welcomed and forced to
make a speech. We quote a specimen, being
the speech made at Carbonate, July 80.
Gen Logan said he had disposition discuss poll
tics. He was not politician and thanked g I'D for il.
lie only wanted to consider what good for the
try. When the war is over, We can ask " Who is the
villain that has caused il =" Now the house is on FIRE
and we must put it out We should ask who began
the at this time The President forced A. Try
step 70 take measures 10 carry the on; yet some
cried that il unconstitutional We oaght the Mex
leans because they made the government; and u
that war was constitutional why not this He rd'
cultd the sentmenalisn Of those who objected to the
war because the war was against brethren He was
apologst for the President but would stand By him
in all his efforts 10 put down the rebellion II he sent
elephants South TO trampe the PEG lie down there All
the exgenees Of ike this could be forseen and
provided for by the Constitution. The President was
H.
thus unconstitutional JET Davis must be right lie
defended and explained the CONSUMPTION act, and de-
nouueed the New York riot II the leaders were hung
on the first tree, would have more mobs. He had
seen men smile when we were whipped and frown like
angry clouds when victorious but he expected
they ud all do themselves the justice be trait.
ors coount Of the nfamy they would bring their
families. We must be for country right ~ wrong.
man who was not for this government would hate heay-
en- II he lived IN IT, He showed how ridiculous was the
peace cry and said the only way peace sound
y thrash the rebels and they Wonld hack hum-
bic need be; and this whipping they would get sure
as there was God in heaven He spoke Of the condi-
ton OF the government at the time Of the breaking
Of the rebeon--the arms nearly all shipped SOUTH
With these disadvantages what had been achey-
ed. With regard to the proclamation, II the rebels
wanted niggeTs let them stop fighting. IL the proca-
nation wrong, let them lay down their and ap
peal TO the courts II the question lef the women
and children Of Mississippi aud louisiana they would
say that they wanted no negroes for The rebel ar
my had demoralized them and ours had made them no
better The institution would be bless whether they
gained Independence not
The General spoke three hours, completely carrying
his audience with him. Many times he affected them 10
tears by his hearty and manly defence Of brave sol
is At the close Of the maVlag three fousing chsers
were gwen Tor tue Union and Areo for General Logan
and series Of resolutions passed. Aboat three
thousand persons were present.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-08-07

Sscond Congregational District

/ loi the second and third Districts we publish
only those towns which are of interest to our sub
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-08-07

H' iVhh' huBuHt o.
A Charleston litter Of the 3lst says the
last day of July passed away with everything
promising success, though not perhaps as soon
as some may wish. All things are working
oil