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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-09-11
LETTER FROM PRESIDENT LINCOLN
TO THE
UNION MASS CONVENTION,
A NpriHghoif II Hiaois
Executive MASstoS. Washington,
August 81 1868.

] august olf lopo
! Hon James & C1nkhny.
| My DEAR sra Your letter inviting me to attend a
mass meeting of unconditional Union men 90 be held az
he capital Of Illinois the third day Of September has
been received IL would be- very agreeable thus 10
meet my old friends at my honr, but cannot just
now be absent from This city 80 long visit there
would require.
The meeting is TO be of all those who maintain uncon-
diuonai devotion t0 The Uuuui and sure thar my
old political friends will thank for tcndcriug as Do,
the Nations gratitude Go those other noble whom
no partisan malice or partisan hope can make false 90
/ The Nations lifc
There are those who are dissatisfied with me To such
would say You desire pface aud you blame me that
we " not nave on lut how can we attain % There are
ION by force of arms. This am trying % do are u
inr ltyou are, far agreed if you ore not
iof a. second way is 60 give up the Union. / am
aiainsi his II you are you should say SO plainly lf
you are ho of force, nor yet fo dissolution there only
RENAME some imaginable compromise. do not boliree
mat amy compromise embracing the maintenance Of the
Union BE- nov possible. AN ih learn leads % de
| rectly opposite holitf
The strength Of the rebellion a m its rniary--it, ar
my. That army dominates all the country and sll the
any man or within that range u opp siuon o that
eFmI BE- simply nothing fit thc present because such
side % compromise II one were made with them To
Illustrate suppose refugees fr1m tue South aud peace
men otle North get together in Convent and frame
ana proclaim compiomise embracing restoration of
the Union ln what way can that compromise be used
70 Keep Gen Lees army out of fennsy lyauiai Cen.
Meadcs army can keep Lees army out OF Pcuusy Ivanl
DO paper compromise 90 which the controllers % Cen
ees army are not agreed eaa al al affect that army
Ia an effort Al such compromise would waste time
which the enemy Wonld improve 90 our disadvantage,
-aud that would be- alL
compromise be effective must bo made either with
hose who control ne rebel army or with he people hrst
liberated from the elimination of that army 6y tie sue
cess oi our army Vow allow mc t1 assure y0I that 200
F0rd ur iufHaiIl from thr rebel afny rr 70. auf OF
The men controlling it il relation any pc4re oom1ro-
mise. has ever crmr fo nay ku1wicige ur belief All
charges and tul4uons to te curt.,f, afc d.e,.,,'
ODD I."I If.. +. O..
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-09-11

New Orleans letters contain little iniorma-
don. The steamer Gertrude, on her way
from New York, captured sbel steamer
from Havana for Mobile, with a valuable car
20. and took her to New Orleans.
Everything in New Orleans, according to
the Herald's correspondence, indicates a
movement of the army, Gen. Heron who
nad taken passage in the steamer Morning
Star. had his furlough revoked, and nearly all
.he reQimen,al officers have left the city for
he field.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-09-11
Gaatcbman y stair DourHal.
BY Il. +. WALTON.
MONTPELIER. SEPTEMBER II. 1858.
NoRrnrrELD.-G. NJ. Fisk was returned

NoRrHFrELD.--G. NJ Fisk was returned
representative by one majority only. 1t ia
said his right to seat will be contested, on
account Of Illegal votes. There is certainly
remarkable difference between the number Of
votes cast in Mortified, and the number Of
persons enrolled for the draft. However, in
a town which furnishes 80 many oopperhesds,
it is reasonable to suppose that many are
more anxious to vote against the government
than 10 fight for it. So much the worse for
the credit Of the town
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-09-11

A special dispatch from Cincinnati to the
Tribune says Gen. burnside is supposed to
be AZ Cliuch River His march across the
Cumberland mountains was very exhauslins.
His column consists mostly of cavalry and
mounted infantry, A strong body Of infan-
try from Gen. Rosecrans' army was to have
Joined him at Clinch iiver Tho headquar-
ters Of the Army Of the Cumberland are still
at Stevenson, Ala. Only portion Of the
Army has crossed the Tennessee river. -
The forces on the south side will shortly
destroy the Georgia railroad, Braggs line OF
communication. All movable public ana pri-
vate property is being carried ,ut Of Chat
tsnoogs,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-09-11

A headquarters Army Of the Potomac dis
patch to the Times gives the following de-
tails of the destruction Of the gunboats Sat
telite aud Reliance Gen. Kipatrck's force.
consisting of cavalry and two batteries Of ar
tillery, reached King George Court House,
and drove in the enemy's piekets Tuesday
evening. A brigade OF rebel infantry, under
Col. Lowe came on this side OF the river at
Port Conway. During the night they fed
across the stream. Had they shown fight.
they would probably have been csptured.-
Gen. Fitzpatrick then wa ted several hours
for the appearance Of the gunbos,s, but they
not arriving and fearing the enemy might in
teriere, he ordered the Elders battery 20
open. which it did at two hundred yards,
and the Satellite was soon in a sinking condi-
ton.
The Reliance was soon rendered worthless,
and both are now so nearly destroyed that
they cannot again he so repaired by the enc
my as to be useful but for the slowness of
the naval authorities tue vessels might have
been retuken without damage.
Guerrilla operations in our rear continue.
A mail party Of eight was attacked on the
road between Warrenton Junction and Hart
wood one day last week, aud four of them,
including the mail, captured.
member Of Gen. Kilpatrickt body guard
was killed two day ago by guerrillAs. whsp
the whole guard obtained permission TO hunt
the gusrrillas. They have not yet returned
and their success may be known by the num-
Dor of guerrillas suspended from tall trees on
he line Of their march,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-09-11

ITEMS FROM REBEL NEWSPAPERS
The Richmond Despatch of Aug 20 con-
firms the death of John B. Floyd. Diseases,
jaundice and ty?nus fever. The State flag
was placed at half-mast in honor Of the de-
ceased.
At Atlanta, Georgia, the price Of newspa-
pers is now So per month, and 20 cents per
single copy.
The Augusta (Ga.) Sentinel gives an evil
dence of ireachery in the rebel ranks in the
fact that one Of the Dig guns sent from Rich
mond to Charleston was spiked when it
reached It's destination.
The wheat crop in the South for 1868 is
estimated at 50 millions of bushels against 81
millions in 1860. This estimate includes 35
millions in Virginia, Tennessee, Louisiana
and North Carolna-disputed territory
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-09-11
VERMONT ITEMS.

j. O. Holden, of jamaica haI four fat cows
killed by lightning on the lth nit.
81 900 w. Central First Mortgage bonds
broogh, s4 - per cent. in Boston, Sept :;
and $4,000 Second Mortgage bonds brought
% per cent
Capt $. L. G1odsll, of Brandon, has pur-
chased, since February lass, between four and
FIVE thousand horses, mostly for the govern
ment. The prices paid averaged Sll0.
The freemen OF Bradford voted at town
meeting, on saturday last, to pay all drafted
and accepted men $3.50 each, and those who
90 themselves $500,
Dr. Benz. Walton, formerly of Montpelier,
is a surgeon in the navy.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-09-11

votes cast in Mortified, and the number Of
persons enrolled for the draft. However, in
town which furnishes so many copperhesds,
it is reasonable to suppose that many are
more anxious to vote against the government
than to fight for it. So much the worse for
the credit Of the town.
CALAis.--ln Calais, the cute oopporheads
held their caucus early, and put pair Of can
ddatcs into the field, as, If possible, to di-
vide the people, and prevent an election Of
representative on the first ballot; trusting,
OF course, to succeed finally by truck and
dicker. A clear majority Of more than forty
for the Union candidate over all others ruined
these fine calculations, aud demons strated that
the old democratic town Of Calais is too pa
triouo TO be cheated by shams, and too wide
awake to be carried by trick
TorsuAM.--On a severe contest Topsham
gave small Union m jorty for Governor
The oopperhead- threatened a riot we un er-
stand, and 10 was deemed best to adjourn the
meeting without eeciing representative.
The town was nJt represented last year
Essrx CouNrY.- The Freeman counts Mr..
Folnnsby o. Maidstone as copperhead. -
Mr. +. was in town on Friday and Indignantly
deuied this mpunuon. Mr. Woodman Of
Brighton is also a steunch union man. In
deep we lea chat Brighton gave only three
votes TO Redfeld. Probably every member
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-09-11

very manifest change of public sentiment
is shown by tho recent election Of Governor
in Alabama. In August. 1861, Thomas II.
Watts and John Gill Shorter we're the candi.
dates for the Office of Governor, when the
latter, promineat accession leader, was elect
ed by large majority over Watts, who was
a Bell-Everstt whig. In the contest winch
has ust taken place, the same men were can,
didates. In So counties Watts received % :
232 votes and Shorter 6342.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-09-11

Speaking of artists, our countryman Powers
demands our large sympathies in his present
deep mourning for the untimey death of his
daughter, lately deceased at Florence. Good
il is to know and record here that the sculp.
tors long alsence from home and bis constant
triumphs abroad have in no atom weakened
the thorough vigor Of his patriotism. am
not at liberty, as ! wish l were, to signalize
here a striking, solf-sacrifeing proof of mis- un.
shaken faith and ready work in the good
Union cause. gentleman just from Rome
tells me pleasant instance of a generous ar.
tistc sympathy there with our present trial
Of Freedom. Castellani the rightly ceobra-
ted Roman lapidary and oldsmth-banished
because of the intimate connection be ween
his trade and the expenditure Of strangers
gold in Rome--does, so my friend tells me,
persistently sell his works of tasteful skill and
beauty at some twenty per cent below ordi.
narily fixed prices to all Union.American pur-
chasers, on the gfound that such is his con
tribuuon 10 the general cause of Freedom. 49,
Paris Correspondence Of The ~ Y Tribune.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-09-11

The United sta es dispatch steamer Alex
ander just arrived from off Charetton, reports
that Fort Sumter was perfectly demolished,
but the rebel flag was stl floating over it,
Gen Gilmore dug ont and captured seventy
five men from their riae.pits in front OF Fort
Wagner last Tuesday Everything is pro-
gressing favorably.
The steamer s. r. Spauldng arrived here
at nine o'clock last evening from Off Charles
ton She reports AS having left Morris Island
on Monday last, and that a severe storm had
prevailed fol several days, making it very
rough where our fleet lay, and stopping all
naval operations.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-09-11

TorsuAN.--On severe contest Topsham
gave small Union m jority for Governor.
The copperheads threatened riot, we un er-
stand, and it was deemed best to adjourn the
meeting without eeciing representative
The town was o., represented last year.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-09-11
Again; in the Patriot of September 23,
1859, Mr.. Eastman published the following
from the Woodstoek Age, with approval:

" "coNTRMPrIBLE rRIoK.--A State Ticket was pro-
cured aud circulated in of the towns in this county,
with the name Of John Wright omitted candidate
FOR SIDE Judge aud that Of John White substituted
John White was Of course, myth, far this ticket
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-09-11

lhe following is Gen. Gillmore's reply--a
oriei notice Of which has been published from
the rebel papors--to Gen Beauregard's com
manication' which has already been printed
at length:
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-08-12
AGRICULTURAL scc1ETy.

CURwEHSVILLE, August 8, 1868.
In accordance with previous notice, meet
ing of the Executive Committee Of the Clear
ield county Agricultural Society was held a;
the Public house of Mr.. Mason, in Curwens
vile. Josiah r. Reed, President of the So
ciety presiding.
/ Executive Committee all present. On mo.
tion of Hon. J. d. Thompson,
Resoired, That this Committee complv with
the request of the Society as expressed by
resolution unanimously adopted at its last re
nlar meeting, held at Clearfeld on Monday
evening the 18th day of June, 1868, request
ing the Executive Committee to make all the
necessary arrangements for the holding of its
Sd Annual Fair on the grounds prepared for
that purpose. Also,that said Fair shall be he Id ,
commencing on Tuesday, the goth day of Oc
! tober, 1863, and continue four days, namely
Tuesday, W Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
(the Goth, 2lst, 22d and 23d days of Oct. 1869
provided persons having stock on exhibition
shall be permitted to remove it on the third
day of said Fair by applying to the Executive
Committee.
The Executive Committee would also state
that since the last Fair, the track upon said
grounds has been very much improved, and
persons desirous of riding UT driving on said
track can do so by calling at the house of Mr..
McGaughey for the key to the grounds.
The Committee would also very respectfully
suggest to the members of this Society, that
in view of the benefits to be derived by their
more intimate associations upon such an oc-
casion, and exhibition of the products of the
farm, the garden, and the shop; and with
prospect OF bountiful yield of those grains,
seeds, plants and fruits, &C., that have con-
tIibuted TO make their former exhibitions so
successful, and as the Committee have entered
upon their arduous duties and pronise to con-
tlnue them daily with all their zeal and abili.
~ in perlecting the necessary arrangements
yet they feel the necessity of ca ling upon each
individual member of this society to respond
and come up 10 the work nobly. The time |
Tor prrperation is now. Let each one begin |
at once, and not stop to say .smy articles and |
animals are not as good as my neighhors.' |
And now, while the crops OF wheat, rye and |
oats are being harvested, call in your neigh
bor, and let him measure your field, and when /
You have thiashed your sheaves and measured |
your grain, send in your certificate or list of |
articles, and have them placed upon the books, |
bringing specimens of the articles on exhibi- |
ton, and thus compete for the prizes which
are made with disposition to hberality.
The premium list will be Published next week
The Committee then compared and settled
the accounts Of The Treasurer and Secretary
and adjourned TO meet at the house of Josiah
K. Reed in Lawrence township, upon the cal
oi the President. j. r. READ, Pres't.
d. F. Z zwEnER, Secr'y.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-08-12
VALUABLE LUMBER PROPERTY.
ASSIGNEE,S SALE.

The subscribers offer for sale two contiguous
tracts of well timbered land situate in Morris and
Snowshoe townships, counties of Clear6eld and
Centre, State of Penna known as the Saw Mill
and lumber property of A. II. & J. Schock, cor
tanning in all S61 acres and l46 perches One tract
thereof bounded by lands of Francis Gurney. and
others. in the warrantee name of John Mich olson,
containing 433 acres and 153 perches. The other
thereof situate in the townships, counties, and
State aforesaid. bounded by lands of Jonathan
Nesbit, and others in the warrantee name of
Francis Gurney. containing 433 acres and 1853
perches. The buildings are composed of a Steam
saw mill capable of cutting two million feet of
lumber year, a large two-story dwelIi house,
three or more tenant houses. and large barn, &c.
From so to 100 acres of said land cleared and
in good farming condition. The tract on which
the Steam mill is situated, will be sold seper
aely together with the other tract to suit pur-
chasers. Sale to take place at the Court House in
Belefonte, at 10 O'Clock, P. M on Wednesday Goth
August, 1863
TERMS OF SALE-One half of the purchase ION
ey to be paid the delivery of the deed, the res
idue to be paid year thereafter. with interest
to be secured by bond and mortgage on the prom
ises. B. +. HIESTAND q JN0 KLINE,
Assignees of A II. d J. Sehock
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-08-12

- ERs.-The County superintendent hereby
gives notice that he will meet Teachers Directors.
and friends of education at the places and dates
named. at o'clock, a. In.
Brady. Bloom Union, AUg 3lst, at Luthersburg
Lumber City, Ferguson Penn, September Ist, at
Lumber City
Bell, September ID at Bower.
Burnside, Chest & New Washington Sept 3D. at
New Washington.
Knox and Jordan, Sept. 4th, at Ansonvilie
Curwensville and Pike. Sept 9TH, lat CurwensviIIe
Graham and Morris Sept Sth. at Kylertown.
Decatur and Woodward, Sept. 9Th, at Centre
Beccaria and Guelich Sept. 1Ith, atGlen Hope
Girard and Goshen, Sept. 14th. at Surveyor Run
Covinston and harthaus, Sept 10Th. Mulsonburg
Huston and Fox, Sept 18th, at Hickory Kingdom
Lawrence and Clearfeld. Sept. 2lst, at CIearield
Positively no private examination will be held
except at the written request of three directors of
ing. or to fill cancies C. b. SANFORD
CIearfed. July % 1855 Co. Supt
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-08-12
MERRELL q BIGLER..
Have just opened large and splendid assort-
ment of
n T. w loon &

a.
They have the best assortment of Hardwa tn at
mas ever been brought to this county which thew
VIII sell at the most reasonable prices among
which viii be found splendid lot of CUTLERY to
which they invite the special attention of the
public.
On hand assortment of heavy silvef-plated
Forks. Spoons, and Butter knives. of the best
manufacture
A lot of pistols of the best patterns and other
firearms Also general assortment of pistol
cartridges; all of which will be sold at reasona-
BILE prices
They continue to manufacture all kinds of tim
ware, brass kettles stove pipe. ETC.. which cannot
be surpassed in this section of the state
They a so have on hand Pittsburg PIows A.
mong which steel centre lever plows Also
Piow castings, and other agricultural implements
Cook stoves and Paror and Coal stoves a gem
e-ai assortment and of the best patterns for sale
at reasonable prices
Coal OIL Coal oil lamps, paints oils and yar-
nishes, general assortment. Glass, putty, nails
IRON and castings, great variety; in fact almost
anything that may be wanted By the public can
be found in their establishment and at prices that
cannot be beat.
Now is the time to purchase, if you desire any
thing In their line of business Give tLem call
and examine their stock and they feel assured
that you can be accommodated
Remember. their establishment is on I'd Street.
Clearheld, Pa. where you can buy goods to the
very best advantage.
Old silver, copper brass pewter and old cast
lngs will be taken in exch ange for goods
May 10, 1868. MERRELL & BIGLER.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-08-12

Read tte totkowtng list Of goodsam profit thereby,
CheGpl FOR THE IADIEs Goods
CLs1 Always on hand large stock of La I,ls
CbaPl dies goods-such as Coburg Cloth lI,, Soogs
| CI.aLri Alpacas, De Laines Ginghams, ISI
| CLronnI Prints, Chintz, Kerchiefs Nu- SS
Che1pI ' ie''' "io'es' eOo- Goods
Cheap FOR GENTLEMEN, Goals
Chem Always on hand Black, Blue. Brown (Ioods
Cheap and Grey Cloths Fancy and Black Goods
Cheap Casimercs, Sattinets. Cassinets, iG;oods
CAeapl Tweeds, Plain and FancyVest- Goods
Cheap ings. Shirting, etc.. etc etc. Goods
Cheap kEADY-MADE G00ds
Cheap Such as Goats, Pants, Vests Under Goods
Cheap shirts, and other Flannel shirts, Goods
Cheap Boots Shoes, Hats, Caps, Neck GooAs
Cheap ties, Gum Boots and Shoes.and Goods
CaeGp avariety of other articles. Goods
C,fte@P HOUSEHOLD GOODS JooIS
Cheap S,ob &c ITnbIa,obod "a pIoaoh al Goods
SHte1P Muslins CoIored Muslins, Linen trooas
S1np and cotton table cloths, Oil cloth, I"ogs
SIP Linen and hemp fowls. oo"S
SIp pets curtains, fringe, etc Coo5N
CIsap HARDWARE, &C. Goods ooas
Cbsapi If you want Nails or spikes. Manure GooJs
(rheapl other forks. Saw-mill or other S.ooJs
CLeapl saws, Smoothing irons, Locks, Gonds
(,h,ant Hinges, ETC.. 60 to Mossops GaoJs
ChsnnI where you can buy cheap Goods
Cheap IF YOU WANT Goods
Cheayi Knives and forks Butcher Knives, Goods
Cheap Shoe and Stove black ing. Manila Goods
Cheap and hemp ropes Ink Paper Goods
Cheap Pens, Powder, Shot Lead, Goods
Cheap etc, buy them AT Mossops. Goods
CAeap IF YOU WANT Goods
Che1p ShoeiL Last or Pegs. Palm or Fancy Goods
Cheap Soap, Starch, Wall Paper OF Win Goods
C1edP dow Shades Lamps. Lamp tubes Goods
Ete@p or Wicks, coal OIL etc go to Goods
CheaP t,4P Mossop's cheap cash store. goods
SnsaP SIne@P If YOU WANT Goo1s
GIp ood extra family Flour, White or CI LUG
GbsaSl brown sugar, hams shoulders -ooSs SoS
I,L.ani sides, coffee; Imperial, Young oos .S
TIap Hyson or black tea, buy them Gooys GS
1,bsap at Mossop's cheap for cash LIT LIT
Cheap IF YOU WANT IGoods
Chem Taliow candles, fine or coarse salt, IGoods
Cueapi Syrup molasses, cheese, dried Goods |
Cheayi apples peaches, winter or So Iroods |
Cheap do crackers, call at Mossops Goods |
Cheap where You buy cheap. Goods |
CAeap IF YOU WANT Goods |
Cheap Port wine for Medical or Sacramen- Goods |
Cheap tai uses. Sw ct wine, old Monon- Goods |
Cheap gahela rye whisky, Cherry Goods |
Cheap and Cognac brandy. buy at Goods |
Cheap Mossop's cheap cash store Goods |
C@f0p If YOU WANT Goods |
Cheap r ,;sens FIGS prnras or dr;aa cu. Goods |
Cheap rant.- 6lbarts eraou, no.,n -. Goods /
Cheap gronn5 nuts cand;es r innor;. Goods |
GnPl or Liquorice root, buy them Goo1s
I1seapE HIpE at Mossop's cheap and good. Coo9s
1rnsapl If YOU WANT CT /
Chsan To buy any other article cheap be GooJs I
lrhsapl to go to Mossop, for he sells GooJs
Ckeani cheaper for cash than any other GooJs
CheGpl Pefsou IN Sieaineio county Goods |
heap november u IDOL apZf oS- Goods
ipprooed country produce Of eeeyy Kind taken at
the usual marAet prices ia ezctaugs for goods
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DIED:

DIED:
In CIearield, Aug. 9th. of Dysentery. EDITH
BoyNroN, daughter of Joseph and Nancy Jane
Birchfield, aged years and 81 days.
We would not call her back. o no,
Although we mourn the sweetest rose
Plucked from our garden bower,
A sunbeam botted from our sky
To gId the lonely hour
We miss the voice of song.
brow no frown that wore,
A fairy footstep. from the hall.
That must return no more
We think of all her bliss
The angel robe she wears;
So early called to soar above
Earth company and cares,
And how her warbled hymn
In exstasy doth rise,
There with the eyes of faith we see
Our darling in the skies.
Cleseheld, Aug H. 1863. MOTHER