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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-11-27

The army correspondent of the New York
Herald says the impression now prevails a
mong those best informed that the gangs of
guerrillas who are prowling about the country
between our army and Alexandria are not
Mosby's or Whites men, but deserters from
our own ermy-rascas who have enlisted
simply for villainous purposes, and now find
an open field for their operations. They are
we'll mounted and roam the country with i'm
punity, readily scattering at the approach of
danger and rallying at given signals. Know
lug fully the organization of our army, and
being dressed in Union uniforms, they enter
our lines with impuniiy as Union cavalry
men. They never destroy property OF dam
age the railroad, but seize any unluoky person
who appears to nave any valuables about him
and carry him Off When at cafe distance
from our lines the prisoner is striped and rob
bed of his clothing and valuAbles aud then
turned loose. Suffers, puWeyors, and that
class of men are the coveted prizes of these
highwaymen, because these are known usually
TO carry considerable sums OF money. The
gangs frequently secure several thousand
dollars in single raid, which makes the bus-
mess highly profitable.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-11-27
Bishops defense of slavery.

THREATENED RAID.-Considerabl excite
ment prevailed in Burlington and St. Adams
on Saturday, occasioned by reports that body
oil rebels were marching On Fort Montgomery
at Rouses Point, with the intention Of taking
that stronghold. All sorts of ridiculous ru-
mors were current, chief among which was
the removal of the funds Of the Swanton and
St. Adams banks to this place. That raid
was paned by the rebels in and about Mon
treal there is but little doubt, but as ample
preparations have been made for their coming
their efforts will come to naught.
On Friday information reached Gov. Smith
and Collector Clapp that prominent secession
lists in Montreal were overheard to say that
they had made plan to come quietly through
the 'hambly canal with some armed boats and
capture Fort Montgomery. Having made
this their base of operations, they were then
to destroy the telegraph wires aud the draw
bridge at Rouse's Point, after which they were
to move up the Lake and burn and plumber
Pittsburgh and Burlington AS one of the
desperadoes said, Wen take million of
dollars out of the Yankees, any way" On
receiving this information, means were imme-
diately taken by Gov. Smith to communicate
it to the Superintendent of the works at Fort
Montgomery, who soon had its guns well
manned and we can assure the rebels that
they will experience a warm and disastrous
reception should they attempt to carry out their
designs. Gov Smith, Gen. Washburn, Col.
Thomas and Collector Clapp, were in consul
tation on Saturday at st. Adams, and every
means will be taken to defend our borders a
galnst any such attack as the Canada secess-
ionists proposed. This is probably the last
OF the scare" though raid was doubtless
a part of the proposed operations along the
Canada line, of which Jobnson's Island was
to be the first demonstration. harrington
Times
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-11-27
gaatrbman & State Juuinal.


WAR MEETING IN RoYALroN.-Colonel
Thomas, of the sth VI Regiment, who has
been detailed by the War Department, to de-
vote few weeks to the recruiting service in
his native State, lectured last evening to
large and intelligent audience, in Royalton.
The church in that village was opened Tor the
occasion, and the rapid and complete manner
in which it was filled, showed that there was
no want Of interest in the subject Of the
speaker Hon j. S. Marcy called the
meeting to order. and Hon. S. Moore was
designated to preside. For two hours and a
half Col Thomas able arguments and ear
nest appeals in behalf Of the cause now near
est to the heart Of every loyal person, held
the anxious attention Of the audience and
the evidence was unmistakable, that his ef-
forts were producing an impression that would
result in materially aiding the object in view
the recruiting Of more men for our army.
The quota Of that town under the last call is
twenty-nine and that they will be forth COM
ing without resort to draft, there is not a
doubt. Col. Thomas pursues very ingeni-
GUS and telling line Of argument in his
speeches and has an appropriate word or IL
lusuatiou for every imaginable obstacle in the
way Of the recruit In dealing with that
deuded and disoyal class, who never find oc-
casion to say a word in favor Of the govern
ment. in its efforts to crush the rebellion, but
who on the other hand, are full Of apologies
for the rebels and under the delusion that
they are democrats !" are making their way
down to postority through the same dark
passage which has been travelled by the Tories
Of the Revolution, the opponents Of the gov
eminent in the last war with England and
all other traitors in all other times, he did
not spare the Greek Fire The Col. gets
good range on these vipers, and though
they may be encased in copper, they are toe
cowardly not to vince under his whitening
rebukes.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-11-27

Three regiments of the Invalid Corps were
recently reviewed By the President, and pro-
scented soldier-like appearance. Quite a
large number were minus an arm, and some
companies were only armed with swords, the
men not being able to handle muskets. They
looked well in their lghtblue uniforms, and
can but be Of great service, by performing du-
ties which now detain able-boded men from
the front. Large Numbers of good soldiers
are now re-enlisting in the Invalid Corps and
in The Veteran Corps, while whole regiments
in the service are re-enlisitng for the war
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-11-27

The only one Of four IONS OF Gen W. X.
Strong Of New York not in the army, who is
farmer in Missouri, was drafted and tele-
graphed to his father to know what he should
DO. The General replied " Go fight for
your country until the rebellion is crushed"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-11-27

'''eu up ior their reception. About l2s mo.
lave already volunteered in tbis b.,,..
arge number of whom arrived in town H.,
vening. The remainder will all be -
o-night. This battery is composed Of rcIap
men, and is under the command of con, n
neo II. Start. formerly oftho Third vo,mas,
Regiment. For the present, until hov NV
recruited to the maximum number. tho h.,
cry will be drilled in infantry tactics.
The company recruited by Can't s +
Brown, st. Adams, numbering 100 men b,,.
received their arms and are now ready r..
active duty.
Warner Hartwell and George Smith. who
broke Jail at st. Johnsbury on the l4,h ms,
since which time they have not been bea,d
from. Smith was deserter and Har,w,u.
thief The same night these prisoners e.c,.
ped, A bel Henry o. St. Jlhnsbury had avail.
liable horse stolen. An other prisoner vho
was with them, arrested for arson, refused In
leave under such circumstances, remarhi,.,
that he came in at the door, and when he wen,
out be should 90 through the same opebio,
Prosper i. Fa'es Of Brandon, a mere s,ri,.
ling Of boy. but possessed of the Green
Mountain pluck, the color bearer Of the b,,.
terry, but then ecling as cannoneer No. g.
armed with printing wire aud tube pouch
succeeded in capturing a six foot rebel armed
with saber bayouet, and brought him to Port
Hudson, a distance eff fourteen miles. 6,
which he was promoted to corporal.
Competition seems to be doing good ihir,
for friend Earle Of the lrassurgh Standard
We notice that he has lately added largely 10
his stock in type and has new press. These
are evidences Of prosperity which show tina,
the people appreciate his efforts, and tba,it is
no easy matter to run him out, not even
to " Dixie" May bis success continue.
At Jackson. La, Aug. 3D., Lieutenant Over
after losing section Of the % Vermont bat.
terry. by having their horses killed and being
deserted by the infantry, being himseifso Sc.
riously wounded that he could not leave the
field, ordered every man to look out for him.
self.
His Excellency. Governor Smith. ba. an.
pointed Edison Kemp, Esq, advocate. Of Dun.
ham, Causda East, md Samuel w Foster.
Esq, advocate Of Knowlton Canada, Com.
missioners 60 take dispositions, &c, m tds
province OF Canada.
Charles j. Meade, has been detailed. from
the Office Of the Adj and Inspector Gcn,r..
ana stationed at brat'ieb'ro- for the purplo
OF receiving all f'efn'' that may be Forwarded
rom tue various recruiting districts IA this
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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-11-27
'ITGzEN

WIDE AWAKE MoRETowN. The War
Meeting at Moretown, yesterday, (rhursdsy)
was an enthusiastic and happy affair. q. T.
Eaton, Esq, was chosen to preside, and A.
c. Winship was elected Secretary. Truman
Parker and Chas. Lscomb we're appointed to
notify Col, Thomas Of the organization Of the
meeting, when he was introduced and receiv-
ed with cheers. He spoke at some length,
and his speech was in every way character
istc of true patriot, and full Of devotion to
the Union. At the conclusion Of his re-
marks he urged the young men to enlist,
whereupon several came forward. May the
neighboring towns follow this example and
let the good work prosper.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-11-27


NoRrHFTEID-Deputy Recruiting Officer
Carlos w Williams left town this morning
for Btattleboro' with recruits-raised since
the issue Of President Lincoln's last call for
1000 men to fill up old regiments. We
have completed our deficiency under the draft
to I'll new regiments and have a surplus Of s
to apply upon any future call.
Seven recruits for the Light Battery, now
filling up at Montpelier, left here on the mail
train last night.
Our people are all astit about raising our
quota, and the work Of recruiting goes on
briskly under the direction Of DR.. George
Nichols and C. W. Williams, Esq,
The patriotic and chivalrous Col Stephen
Thomas of the srh Reg VI Vols, has kindly
consented to address the citizens of North
field and vicinity, on the subject Of the War,
at Concert Hail. on Friday evening next. AZ
is we'll known, Col. 7. used to be a Demo
crat. and was one Of the first men of the party
in this State, but when his party left him, at
the Inauguration Of this unholy rebellion, he
had the alternative presented to him to gowith
his party and give his support, or sympathy
at least, to the South, or like a loyal and law
abiding citizen to stand by the Government,
come veal, come woe 'ris useless TO say
that he has done the latter, and most 'plon-
didly too And his deeds are known 20 us
alto our country lie has sacrificed prop
erty and the comforts Of home, and exposed
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-11-27

cannot tell The amount Of casualties. but
our loss is not heavy. Gen. Hooker reports
1000 prisoners taken beside which small
number have fallen into our hands from Mis-
sionaty Ridge.
(Signed) Gro. II. THOMAS, Maj. Gen.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-11-27

WELL DONE THErFoRD.-Capt. Start
informs us that he enlisted six men for the
Third VT Light Battery, at Thetford Hill, on
the evening of the 10Th inst. Their names
are G. Q. Carey, II. 7. Closson, II. T. Hardy,
N. W. Smith, q. NJ. Moore and b. NJ. Clay.
They are among the first young men of the
town, and three or four of them are from
Dartmouth College,
Thetford pays bounty Of $3.50 to men
who go into the Vermont regiments or this
Battery.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-11-27

The town of Rutland has voted fee hundred
dollars bounty to actual residents of that town
who shall volunteer for the old regiments,
and three hundred doliarS TO non-residents.
The town Of Middlesex has voted bounty
Of S2l5 to volunteers, and ten men have al
ready enlisted. East Montpelier has voted
5000, with a fair prospect of filling its quota,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-11-27

A Charleston letter says the Nof'n ~"
Northwest sides of Sumter are apparently
good as ever,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-11-27

GoDtY's LADy's Book for December is a
capital Christmas number.
PE1ERsoN's, too, abounds as usual with
illustrations.
- Our subscribers who wish to club for
magazines are reminded that now is the time.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-11-27

RIoHMoND.- Col. Randall had large and
enthusiastic audience at Richmond on the eve
ming Of the 10Th. Co. f, to the number Of
so or more, turned out aud gave their old
Col cordial reception. The Jericho Band
was in attendance. After being briefly intro
duced by Arson ]. Crane, Esq, Chairman of
the meeting, Col. Randall made a 6rst rate
war speech, which was loudly applauded.-
Rev. j. w. Hough also occeptably addressed
the meeting. The spirit of the meeting was
excellent, Richmond will easily make up her
quota.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-11-27

1t is announced that the government mas
that no further exchange Of prisoners shall
take place till the rebels agree to exchange
the officers and soldiers of the colored regi
ments taken by them. The government is
bound by the highest moral obligations to
see that this class OF our forces is treated in
all respects like any other troops IN the ser
vice. The rebels threatened to t-eat tbs Of
icers as criminals and to sell the men into
slavery. and as far as the government has
been able to learn, they have rigidly executed
the threat. Thus, says the Washshington
Star. nothing whatever has been ascertained
of the fate of such of eur offcers command
ing colored troops as were captured at Mill
ken's Bend, Charleston and Sabine Pass. II
alive, the rebel authorities have them some
where immured in secret dungeons, not hav-
ing even pretended to bring them to public
trial under their State laws, But the i'm
preston is irresistible that they have b,er
murdered, as no traces Of them can be found
SO, also, is it clear that our colored soldiers
cap ured by them have shared the same fac
OF been reduced to slavery, the latter being
most probable.
The President has ordered that the sterr
law of retaliation shall without hesitation b,
enforced, to avenge the death of the frs
Union soldier of whatever color whom thu
enemy shall in cold blood destroy, or sell ia
to slavery,
Passengers who arrived tonight from III,
Army OF the Potomac, represent our forces a
occupying the same position they have hel,
for week. Nothing Of public interest ha
been received through this special messenger
Yesterday Col. Lowell in his pursuit o
guerrillas in Loudon county come up with
much larger force than usual. apd giving then
battle succeeded in damaging them most es
sentially, capturing a large number of pris
oners, horses, &c.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-11-27

A Morris Island letter Of the goth, in spea'
king of the reason why Fort Sumter is nv,
taken, says; ut is bes; that the people o.
the North should no longer entertain the lG9S
of our taking Fort Sumter, since | am ao'
to state, with GO d authority for the s. H",
ment, that it is not the purpose OF Gen u','.
more to take it. His batteries bear upon on,'
two faces o. the work. The rebel guns emu.
lade our face, and can bring direct hre "
bear upon all the others. II we with ou'
guns can compel the rebels to evacuate' theI
with their batteries could easily make u W.
hot to hold us. 1t is not the site oil ro''
Sumter that is valuable to us. The des.iSs
ton of its armament was what was most uo'
sired. That was long since accomplished ~.
Now let the ironclads go in and complete '"'
work of the harbor.
A Charleston letter says the Nof'h anu
No,thwoat stdps Of Sumter are appaiNHf'
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-11-27

1t was published here to-day and telegraph
ed North, that the Army of the Potomac had
commenced an advance on the enemy. Gen
tlemen who arrived from the front tonight,
are entirely ignorant of the alledged move
ment The announcement was premature.
The Union. [volume] (Georgetown, Del.) 1863-1866, 1863-10-23
Che #eekly atHipm.

Finger-rings and folderols may do well to
look at, but they add nothing to the value of
wife-all young men know that. Ifyou
know how to talk, do. it naturally, and do not
be so distressingly polite as to spoil all that
you say. Ifyour hair is straight don't put
on the curling tongs to make people believe
that you have negro blood in your veins. If
your neck is very black, wear a lace collar,
but don't be so foolish as to daub on paint,
thinking that the people are SO blind as not
to see it; and if your checks are rosy, don't
apply pink saucers for deception, and become
the gossip of the neighborhocd.
Finally, girls, listen to the counsel of your
mothers, and ask their advice in everything.
Think less of ffashion than you do Of kitchen
duties-less of romance than you do of the
realities of life-and instead of trying to catch
a beau, strive to make yourself worth being
caught by them.
The Union. [volume] (Georgetown, Del.) 1863-1866, 1863-10-23
A Fashionable Bonnet.

IF coming events cast their shadows be-
FORE" it will be worth while to keep hook
out for the indications of what we may expect
to see in the way of bonnets. Already has
the vegetable world been well nigh exhausted
for the fruits, the foliage, and the flowers un-
der which the tall gothic head dresses of our
bellies have lately been tottering. Now there
is tendency toward geological ornature of
the bonnet Birds of Paradise were once the
fashion of our grandmothers milliners are
now busy with the introduction of the hum
ming bird to the heads of society. 0fcourse
the live humming-bird has not yet been adj
ded to the attractions of the new fashionable
bonnets, though there is no good reason why
it should not be. In South America it is no
uncommon freak for the beauties to beiewel
their dresses with live fre-hes put up in lit
tie glass cases., and the effect is stated. to sur
pass that of the finest diamonds. Why does
not some enterprising milliner contrTe bon
net with little cage upon the pinnacle of it,
containing real, live humming-birds There
is only one drawback to the idea. Fashion
is always liable to be overdone, and if one
belle is seen abroad with live humming-bird
bonnet on, we may expect to see rival beau
ty out some morning with cage of canaries
upon her head. Then the period of the
mocking-bird will probably arrive, and there
is no guessing where the thing would stop.
At one of those wild fancy balls lately given
by the Empress Eugenie, who seems to be
little eccentric aloud dress, $ lady appeared
in the character of forest with live owl
tapping about upon her head. Natural his
tory will be a more fascinating study than
ever, should this kind of thing become the
mode, when every belle will be professor of
ornithology, and every bonnet a monograph
of birds.
The Union. [volume] (Georgetown, Del.) 1863-1866, 1863-10-23
Girls who want Husbands.

Girls, you want to get married, don't you 7
And, what natural thing it is for young la
dies who have such hankering for the stcr-
ner sex 1t is a weakness of woman, and for
this reason she is called the weaker SEX
Well, if you want to get married, don't, for
conscience sake, act like fools about it. Don't
go into a fit of the nips every time you see a
hat or a pair of whiskers.
Don't get the idea into your heads that you
must put yourself in the way of every young
man in the neighberhood, in order to attract
notice, for if you don't run after the men, they
will run after you. Mark that.
A husband hunter is the most detestable of
all young ladies'. She is full of starch and
FUCKERS, she puts on many false airs, and she
is so nice that she appears ridiculous in the
eyes of all decent people. She may be gene
rally found at meeting, coming in, of course,
about the last one, always at social parties,
invariably takes the front seat at concerts
She tries to be the belle of the place, and
thinks she is. Poor girl You are fitting
yourself for an old maid, just as sure as the
Sabbath comes on Sunday. Men will firt
with you and fatter you, Simply because they
love to do it; but they have no more idea of
making you wife than they have of COM
mitting suicide. If l was young man |
would have no more to do with such fancy
than l would with a rattlesnake.
Now, girls, let Nelly give you piece of
I. IL, ~ .hn
that if you practice it you will gain the rep
utation of becoming worthy girls, and stand
a fair chance ofgetting respectable husbands.
1t is well enough that you learn to finger the
piano. work embroidery, study grammer, &C.,
but don't neglect letting your grandma or dear
mother teach you how to make bread or get a
meals victuals good enough for king. No
part of house-keeper's duties should be ne
elected; if you do not marry wealthy hus-
band, you will need to know how to do such
work, and if you do, it will be an advantage
for you to know how to oversee a servant girl,
and instruct her to do these things as you
would have them DONE In the next place,
don't pretend to be what you are not. Alice
tstion is the most despicable of accomplish
ments, and will only cause sensible people to
laugh at you. No one but fool will be
caught by aifectation-it has a transparent
skin, easily to be seen through. Dress plain,
but neatly. Remember that nothing gives a
girl so modest, becoming and lovely appear
ancc as neat, plain dress. All thefiummery
and tinsel work of the dressmaker and milli-
ncr are unnecessary.
If you are really handsome, they do not
add to your beauty one particle; if you are
homely, they only maze you worse Gentle
men don't court your faces and jewelry, but
your own Gear selves,