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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-08-14
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non on which Ae Coud'eA'ion Act O Congress was ba-
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against him, or bis property 9ql 'hW While till living
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itis believed that h amers Of the Constitution meant
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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-08-14
VERMONT ITEMS.

DROWNED. Carlos J. Bancroft, very
promising boy Of eleven summers son Of Carlos
Bancroft, Esq, Of Montpelier, was accident
ally drowned, while bathing with two other
boys Of his own age, at the "Sand Bottom"
on the North Branch, on Thursday, Aug. 9th.
This sudden and great calamity comes with
deep afFlction to the hearth-stone of the
stricken family, and commands the sympathy
Of all our people for tho sorrowing house
hold
Lewis w. Delano Of East Hardwiok, son
Of /. II. Delano, Esq, Of Hardwick, died at
Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Friday Aug 7th.
aged about 35 years. Mr.. Delano was man
Of thorough business and moral integrity, was
held in high esteem by his townsmen, who
have repeatedly called him to fll responsible
town Offices, and in whatever position he occu-
pied whether in coundng-room or social circle,
he was aGable and commanded the respect Of
all Mr.. Delano has been out Of health for
some time and had bat recently gone west
among friends hoping to regain his health.
But alas! he has passed to his restl
FATAL AccIDENr.-While some seventy
men we're at work in the Marble quarry Of
Adams g. Allen at Rutland. on Thursday last
some fifty tons OF loose rocks overhead gave
way and fell down about fifty feet, killing one
man Immediately, and injurng three others
A few small pieces Of rock fell down mo-
ment or two before, which caused most Of the
workmen to run, but the deceased pat Dom
nelly,) being lame could not get away as
quick was found with two large stones on
the top Of him, weighing over five tons Had
not the men been timely warned by the fall
ing Of the small detached pieces most of
them would have certainly been killed.
Wogruy lmrArroN.-The patriotic li'tle
children Of Plainfed initiating the noble ex-
ample OF the scholars in Philadelphia brought
each present fer the sick and wounded sol-
dicrs, on the last day Of school This de-
monsuates the teaching Of patriotic benevo-
leuce, aud tells well for the children
The Vermont State Prison a, present con-
t,ins 70 conyicts, six being females. and near
lytwo thirds Of the whole are French and
Irish Thirty dozen scythes are manufactured
daily. For ten years past, the entire expenses
of the Institution have been met by the in
come
Mansfield Mountain is as popular as ever,
as place of summer resort. Large numbers
of guests from the cities are stopping there,
IN addition 10 numerous visitors from difer-
cnt parts Of the State.
Col. Walbrdge states that his regiment
d" the bully old Dad Vermont, '-rcquires 2so
men to f1Iit up to the maximum number,
and that 1000 are required for the brigade
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-08-14

forbid the absolute forfeiture Of real estate,
though the resolution above referred to does
forbid it. Probably he construes the prov s.
ion Of the Constitution as prohibiting confs-
cation Of property after the death Of the own
er. SO if traitor be executed OF die before
confiscaton, the real property would go to
the heirs. The Constitution in this case at-
mits these different interpretations, with
plausibility for each.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-08-14
FROM CHARLESTON


The bombardment near Charleston was
more spirited on the goth. The federals
were erecting their new batteries within 600
yards Of Fort Wagner. Our new batteries on
James Island was causing them much annoy
ance. Two thousand more federas had been
landed on Folly Island. The Yankees had
captured three blockade runners. Parties
from Middleton represent the condition Of the
people as horrible They having nothing to
eat.
FLAG SHtP AUGUSTA DgNsVony
OF Morris Island Aug g.
All here are confident Of success The
grand ball will be opened in the course of the
week, and it will be the most furious fRht of
the war. Moving buoys have been located
from each of the Monitors, and the Ironsides
is within 500 yards Of Sumter. That Sum
ter will fall, is, think, as certain as .he day
of attack will arrive.
The enemy are az work erecting batteries
on James Island, but we are putting IN bat
teries to command them also. There has
been but little cannonading to-day, but some
OF the Monitors will 60 in tonight to harrass
the enemy. The guns Of the naval battery
which is to be the advance battery will be
erected tonight. Yesterday 500 prisoner.
were captured by four companies of "the
lost children" in the rear Of Folly Island
They showed but little fight and after receiv-
ing two volleys laid down their arms. There
has not be a dozen guns fred to-day. The
enemy has been very quiet evidently finding
that they have been wasting great deal Of
ammunition lately
The sea is very calm and the weather very
hot, but all are hopeful and confident of vic.
The arrival pf 4
en- new spirit to the troops
A Hilton Head letter OF the 5th to the
Times, says the preparations for renewing the
attack on Fort Wagner are progressing as
rapidly and favorably as could be desired
There is not an officer or private in the en-
tire department who is not sauguine of the
fall Of Fort Wagner on the renewal of the as
sault. The same buoyaut feeling is also
shared by the naval officers many of whom
are positive in their belief that Charleston
will be in our possession before the close of
the summer months.
Within the past three days Gen Gilmore
has added numerous and heavy guns to his
line of attack, and the uncoasing toll day and
night OF the men upon the trenches indicates
that work Of different character will soon
commence. 1t would perhaps be superfuous
to add that reiniorcements have been arriving
at Morris Island since the late fight, so that
the strength Of the enemy. when the next
battle occurs, will be severely tested.
A private letter from Morris Island, dated
Aug. 5, says it is Just reported here that
reinforcement Of between 1000 and 5000
troops have arrived outside, and that they
are to be landed on the South end of Folly
Island to night.
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A CONVICTION UNDER THE TREA-
SON ACT.

On Wednesday last, in the Circuit Court
Of the United States, sitting at Louisville,
KY, Thomas G. Shacklett, indicted for urea
son against the United States, was found
guilty and sentenced by the Hon. Bland Bal
lard, presiding Judge, as follows;
You were arrested at or near your home
not in arms-away from the lines of the
enemy, and have been brought before the
civil tribunals OF your country, to have your
guilt or innocence adjudged. You have been
found guilty, and the enormity Of your Of
fence would justify the intliction of the high
est punishment known to the laws. In all
other countries the laws, it is believed require
judgment OF death to be pronounced against
all who are found guilty of treason. But our
good government, in the exercise of that mag
nanimity which has always characterized il.
and in view of the different degrees of guilt
which the Judgment Of mankind does and
will attach to those who melted and set on
foot this war, and those who we're their in
struments, has vested in the courts discre-
ton, and authorized them to pronounce either
judgment Of death or imprisonment and fine.
In the exercise Of that discretion, and under
full sense of my responsibility to God and
my country, have concluded to spare your
life, but the magnitude OF your crime demands
that your punishment be severe. The judg-
ment which | approve, and which the court
now makes is, that you be imprisoned and
confined in the jail Of Jefferson county, in
the State of Kentucky, for ten years from
this day that you make your hne to the u
nited States by the payment to them of &c.
600, and that your slaves be free,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-08-14
MSoELLANEOUS DLSpATCHES.

FORTRESS MONROE, Aug. 8.
The expedition that left here on the 4th
inst, under the direction of Maj. Gen. Fost-
er was accompanied by the turretted iron
clad Sycamore and the gunboats Commodore
Barney and Cohassett. They proceeded up
the James River aud when within seven miles
OF Fort Darling, at a point called Dutch Gap,
torpedo was exploded under the bows of
the Commodore Barney, by lock string con-
nected with the shore. the explosion was
terrific.
II lifted the gunboats bows ten feet out Of
water, and threw a great quantity Of water
high into the air, which, falling on the deck,
washed overheard fifteen of the crew, among
them was 1t, Gushing the commander of the
We ,sel Two sailors were drowned, all the
rest being saved. Gen. Foster was on board
the boat when the explosion took place. The
enemy then opened upon them from the shore
with | ? FOUNDER field piece. The Commo-
dore Barney was penetrated by fifteen shots.
besides great number Of muskets balls, but
not man was injured except the paymaster,
who was slightly wounded by splnters. The
gunboat Cohasett, received FIVE l2-pounder
shots, one Of which passed through her pilot
house and instantly killed her commander.
Acting Master Cox, striking him in the back.
CAIRO, Aug. 5.
The steamer Ruth, valued at $4,000, was
burned last night at midnight, at the foot Of
Island No. l. She was bound for Helena.
and had on board egh, paymasters and their
clerks, with 50 ,600, 900, to pay Grant army.
The papers, all Of the books and all OF the
government funds were lost. altogether sbout
thirty lives. Ninety-nine head OF beef cattle.
100 mules, 400 tons of oommissary and sut-
lers storss. aud 100 tons OF private
freight, &c. were lost. The Are is believed
to be the work OF an incendiary in the interest
of the rebel government.
An effort was made to FIRE tbs naval de-
psttment night before last.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-08-14
FAST LIFE AND SWIFT DECAY.

THE ONLY COUNTEBCHECK
The times ia which we 1--we teen with
wonders. Nothing seems imr lssibe /;
for the impossiblities of one year be-.
come the commonplace events of the next
Lightning presses, instantaneous communl-
cation between the most distant points, aud
innumerable inventions for COMPRISING vast
amounts of business into small spaces OF time,
aud for curtailing the process OF production
ami manufacture, are among the maryels Of
this marvellous era. Under sach ciIcum-
stances. we may truly be said to live fast
life But whether the whrl and rush by
which we are borne along is really conducive
to our happiness is another question.
Certain it is, that the average duration Of
human life is decreasing in the midst of this
excitement. The modern phases, of disease
seem to puzzle and battle the faculty, and
with two remarkable exceptions, viz, HoL-
LowAY's Pills ana HoLLowAY's OINTMENT,
no medicines appear to make the desired inn
preston upon internal or external disorders.
These two celebrated remedies are said, how
ever, to be accomplishing the most wonderful
cures throughout the length and breadth of
our land. Liver complaint and diseases Of
the stomach and bowels, which in majority
of cases are produced by oyer-exertion and
oyer-excitement in business, yield to the Pills
when all the resources of the druggist and
apothecary have failed, and erupuye aud scrof-
ulous complaints seem to be equally under
the control of the Ointment, We congtatu-
late DIR. Holloway on the signal success Of
bis great medicines in this country. From
what we know of the man, we have no doubt
that the profits derived from that success will
afford him far less satisfaction than the
knowledge of the good his remedies have eff
fected N Y american.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-08-14

child's eyes--those clear wells Of thought
what on earth can be more beautiful Full
Of hope, love aud curiosity they meet your
own In prayer, how earnest in JOY, how
sparkling; in sympathy, how tender. The
man who never tries to oompanionship of a
little child has caIelessly passed by one of
the great pleasures of life, as one passes by a
rare flower without plucking it or kno wing
its value - Mary Hoyen.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-08-14

~ Persons requiring the services of a
Dentist, will find 1t to their advantage to call
on DR.. J, NJ. Comegys. Rooms in the block
sn4nning North Branch on State Street.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-08-14
FROM THE ARMY or THE POTOMAC

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The following proclamation has been is
sued by Gen. Meade:
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PoT9MAo.
The numerous depredatioLs committed by
citizens, or rebel soldiers in disguise, harbor-
ed and concealed by citizens, along the Orange
and Alexandria railroad, and within our lines,
call for prompt and exemplary punishment.
Under instructions of the government, there
fore, every citizen against whom there is suf-
/ fcient evidence of his having engaged in these
practices will be arrested and confined for
punishment, or put beyond the lines.
The people within ten miles of the railroad
are notified that they will be held responsible
in their persons and property for any injury
done to the road, trains, depots or stations by
citizens, or guerrllas or persons in disguise,
and in case of such injury, they will be i'm
pressed as laborers to repair all damages.
II these measures should not stop such de-
predations it will become the unpleasant duty
of the undersigned, in the execution of his in-
structions to direct that the entire inhabitants
of the District or country along the railroad
be put across the lines and their property
taken for government use.
(Signed) GEO. G. MEADE,
Major General Commanding.
The deprodations having been continued,
number of citizens suspected or known to
be complicated in these transactions have be IN
promptly arrested.
The Horalds Washington dispatch says il
is reported that Gen. Meade has twice pre-
sented his resignation as Commanding Gene
raj, and now insists upon its acceptance. Ru-
mors in military circles are to the effect that
Gen. Grant will succeed him. Arrangements
arf being made for organizing the Army Of
the Potomac, by which new commanders will
be put in the field, and the material OF the
corps changed. Conscripts are daily arriving.
aud being assigned to regiments in the front.
Last week out Of 500 OF this class sent to ths
9TH corps, 299 were substitutes but one indi-
vidua being drafted man.
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eaatrbman Y stair Oournal.
BY E.P. WALTON
MONTPELIER, AUGUST IA. 1868.
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THANKSGIVING ExERClsEs.

lHANkSGlNlNG EA AEkClSES.
The services at the Brick Church, in obser.
vance Of the call of the President. we're con-
Quoted by Rev Mr.. Cooper Of the Methods,
society. Following the organ voluntary, the
choir sang the following anthem, the three
last verses of which were selected from DR..
Holmes Army Hymn
soJo-The God, who 10 our Fathers suoscr gave
When wandering In the wilderness
BE He our refuRe,-Hc alone can save
When dangers rise and foes oppross.
TO Him our applications lct us raise
To Him our country's welfare bring;
10 Him wcN pour our songs pi gra eful praise
His name ADORE His mercy sing.
CHoEus-O Lord of Hostsl Almighty Kngi
Behold the sacrifice we bring
To every arm Thy strength impart.
Thy Spirit shed through every heartl
God u OIL Nations Sovereign Lord
ln Thy dread name draw the sword,
We IN fhe starry fnr high,
That hils with light our stormy ky.
Prom ueason's rent. from murders stain
Guard Thou its folds 900 peace shall reign,
Til fort and 6ed till shore and sce
Join our loud anthem, PHAIsE TO THEEi
Rev. Mr.. Cooper then read the Procama-
ton Of the President, and the l36th Psalm,
and offered feryent and appropriate prayer.
After the prayer, the congregation united
with the choir in singing to the tune Dundee,
the hymn commencing
Zion rejoice and Judah sing
The Lord assumes HIS throne.
Hon. c. w. Willard followed in patriotic
aud eloquent address He contracted the
state Of the country and Of the public feeling
and hopes the last Of June and the first Of
July, showing how from the depths of des-
poudency. the nation was lifted by the sue
cesses Of the Union arms to the heights Of
joy. He spoke Of the grea, victories in the
West, which bad again given the Mississippi
river to the Union, and opened hat national
highway TO the vast commerce Of the great
North-West
He then paid a tribute to the soldiers-the
heroes living and dead-and especially 10
those from Vermont, who had won those bat
ties for US, and under God saved the nation
He finally spoke Of the march Of ideas-
the publication which the nation was under
going, aud expressed the confident hope that
the fire through which we we're passing would
consume the elements Of strife. and that in
the future, Christianity, Education, Liberty,
and Law. would be the golden band which
would hold the States together, in perpetual
fellowship and unity
A collection for the benef, Of the Christian
Commission. which has been doing such a
noble work for our wounded and sick soldiers
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WOUNDED
Major VIM Wolls, slightly w uerbury,
Ca1t Oliver Cushman, y, 10 face aeveroly Hart
land.
Capt Henry Parsons, L. in side severely, st Al.
bans
Capt II NJ Page co Gin face sabre cut. Cab't
Lieut. = Cheney, co Q, in abdomen. Washington
Lieut. Gilbert stewart, co. q, In side, Clarendon
Lieut. = II Cald cell co L. in neck and arm.
Private VI y Bliss. 60. 4, 10 leg, Milton.
Sergt Samuel Uflrd, co. b, in shoulder.
Sergt Hammond Hull co. b, ia hand.
Corp Hannibal Jcnne, co. Is, Ia head sabre cut berk
shire
Private Mitchell sherros co d. in arm, sheldon
Kh Hibbard, co B, in groin Canada
Corp Marcus Rice co c, in head, sabre cut
Private WIN Masoa, co G. in shoulder, amputa'ed
Private PhHandcr A Preston, co. @, in shoulder,
slightly
Private James 7 Reed, c, in head sabre cut,
Bro kheld
Private Thomas May, co. c, in head, sabre cut,
serg, Joseph " Bailey, co. r, 10 arm, Royatop.
sergt Jarvis Wentworth CO. r, in arm, Tunbridgc.
Private MAJOR Gould 60 e in arm, Springh cid
Henry Geryois co +, in head aud arm Brat
Corporal Douglas Edmuuds, co F, in head and arm
PlaiuAeld
Sergt Lindsay Msgoon, co u. in arm, clMendou,
Corporal Geo W Gofton II, Ia breast, Wallingford
Sergt Emmet Mather, II, in wrist, Fairhayen.
Private James Riley, co IL, in arm, Rutland
James Stone, co II, in thigh.
George Eyefson, co II, In shoulder, Castle
ton.
George S spsaord, co l., in arm, Salem.
James Greayes, co |, in leg, CTAhshuTy
Aar Oher, co I, in hand, Mouistown,
SerRt Jonas Rice, 90 X, Ia les.
Corporal Hazard Bennett, co X, In shoulder.
Private Hiram upper, CO X, in shoulder, Underhill
Charles LApham, 90 X, both legs amputa,ed.
Sergt Seymour X Woods 90 h. w shoulder, EAnion
Corporal George Spsuy, 10 L. leg ampuiatsd St
Albans.
Corporal Robert Posnger co l., leg fractured. Col
chester
Private Timothy Keeie. co L, finger amputAtsd, Col
oh ester
Private Edgar woleott 60 l., In face Colchester.
' josiah fobes co l., 10 face, slightly Colohes-
ter
II h Nash, 60 L, in leg Colchester
lhomss Mcclure, co NJ, In thigh, burho eton,
Total Wounded a.
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Victory again is bringing
foxft.,.t- .orr.utrrf-r-

The entire exercises were highly aPpropri-
ate. The music under the direction Of Mr..
II. d. Hopkins, was highly complimented by
all.
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