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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-06-26

Lieutenant Col Dillingham;. Of the sih
regiment VI Vols, writing to Adjutant Cen
eral Washburn, from Port Hudson, under
date Of June 4ih, gives the following list OF
killed and wounded in the regiment on the
attack upon the enemys batteries on the 27th
of May. He says, "the regiment was as
usual in the 'front.' aud as usual, behaved
nobly. We now hold the outworks with two
hundred yards Of his entertainments, and are
engaged as 'sharp-shooter',' standing guard
over bis artillery to pick off the gunners and
prevent its use"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-06-26

Lieut.. Col. Albert V. Coburn Of the reg
ular army, whose sudden death at St. Louis on
the 18th, inst. has been announced, was a
Vermonter, native of Rutland County. He
was member of Maj Gen. McClellan's staff
so long as Mcclellan was in command. aud
was then transferred to the staff of Maj. Gen
scho6eld. These positions attest his high
reputation as an officer.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-06-26
INVALID CORPS.
PEAoE.

The term Of enlistment Of invalid corps
is for three years. unless sooner discharged
The corps will be re required to perform all
duties within the limit Of their physical cap
acity, but for convenience of service they will
be selected for three grades Of duty. The
most able bodied and capable Of using musk
et will be assigned to companies Of the first
battalion, those who have lost hand or an
arm to the second battalion, and those who
have lost leg or a foot 90 the third battalion.
The two last will be armed with sw ords.-
No one will admitted 10 the corps whose
previous record does not show he is me ritori-
ous and deserving. Those faithful soldiers
whose physical infrmities are too great TO J.
nit of their being Of any service, will receive
pension and bounues as provided by law. No
pensions, premiums or bounty will be allow
ed for enlistment in the invalid corps. They
will receive all other pay and allowances au-
thorizec by law excepting the increased pay
for re-cnlisiment. 1t is thought that there
are from 10000 to 30 600 soldiers now per-
forming such duties as could be discharged
by men under the provisions Of the act Great
ing the invalid corps Besides, it is believed
that there are over $50 600 soldiers who have
been discharged for disabilities, many, how
ever, Of the slightest character. Col. r. II.
Rush is in charge Of the iureau apprc pria:ed
to this business, under the general direction
Of Col. Fry, Provost Marshal General.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-06-26

THE TROUBLE IN JAPAN.-The barque
Eldridge has arrived at San Francisco with
Japan dates to the llth of May. AT Kama
gawa there we're thirteen British ships of war
'wo Dutch war vessels, the flag ship Of the
French Admiral and the American steamer
Wyoming. The English Admiral had de-
manded Of the japanese Government large
indemnity and the surrender Of the murder
ers of Mr.. Richardson, falling which, France
and England would declare war against Japan.
The japanese had nearly all left Kanagawa.
All the merchant vessels had been detailed
there to take on board foreign residents in
case war ensued, which was considered quite
probable.
Private letters express great fear that all
foreigners must speedily leave Japan. The
French and English fleet are determined to
commence hostilities unless the japanese Gov
ernment accede to the demand Of England be-
fore the 26th Of May. The American Min
ister was endeavoring to reconcile matters
Eight American merchant vessels we're await
ing the result Of affairs at Kauagawa on the
lth Of May.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-06-26

New York is responding with great promp-
titude to the new call for troops. Three reg
iments left New York City on the l7th, the
famous 7th regiment leading for the third
time. New York had fourteen thousand mill
tia men in readiness to march, Gen. McCel-
Ian is at Albany assisting in the organization
of the militia Very good.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-06-26

An old lady in New Hampshire has an
apron which has cost already over s7oo.' 1t
is part of the wedding dress Of her mother /;
Of silk, costing 81 per yard more than hun
dred years ago Adding compound interest.
the cost is as stated above. We have an old
piece OF silk, being part Of the wedding dress
Of a great-grand -mother, who was married
:. ahnnt 1130.n
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-06-26

A, the Agricultural Meeting OF members
of the New Hampshire Legislature, DR.. Geo
B. Loring eulogized the Morgan breed OF
horses as being unqualled by any other for
breeding purposes in New England So New
Hampshire admits that Vermont is at the
head. That is the fact
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-06-26
VERMONT ITEMS.
The Addison County Union Convention on
Thursday made the following nominations for
County officers:

The Addison County lniOn Convention on
rh,,.s3., mad. the f,llowiog nominations for
C...,,, oHo,r.
d. HoLcovB. s,,rk.boro. S..,,,-,
6iIvFR 6a A' svIri Ses ~ Haysn. HS ,,n, ,.,..
ABEL wi MALh5Raie agae "R4iusSf Rai,Sf S5,,,g
q $. FooTE; M,d5'eeq[y. -, SO, Z A. Arqr"'y.
HAeVEY MCNslLL. Bd.ioI 1,t,., of Probate.
o. ilLpHN' N'a'e'0''
Assignees and others holding orders '0' al
io''rd pay o' toe Eleventh Nes'l''",' 1's |'
'ueu '"a' returns n''s
"''0" ''1 ~ P'''' 4'1 -,
prepared 70 pa! '"s sums '''' ~ 80 '@
al way
Ine l't vermont n4''e'y '0'' 'ou' 'N A,,''D
and "ouhueu at 'ne ''11N' oa.''0
i''l''"' ~ IT,.
'o""' "'''''' wy W ''''
ARMSTRONG N3''P1'''' ,,',.I. "1',''I' -
N'''' o'''s '.''a''' ''''
,..-
u' recruits ia -''" Fo'' "o" .s.. "',, w. ''',.
''''"' '' '','',I ','' 80 .,.,,,.
|c'..7 r.... c,lo,,s
',1'.,....ia C.a.d. ~. ho o,re.,ed
..l3..l.. ..,i,b a.. ,..ortsrs Il is no, only
csw,,dly ram away. but dangerous.
o,,.4 n,;,,y ,f srsoo q,
,t., 1..,,.;ll. County Court
luto.tbe nroper,y burned was that of his
vie. the Cour, lTadge Peck considered the
a, onlv ~bigb mi,d,meapor." and fined the
,,i.ooor sloo and Gusts. remandine him to
iau till paid.
n.,oon i,oho,, Anne. an ostimable citizen
ofNaocbcs,er died ON the 9,h. inst. of ipiu-
ries received from a culuvator. The cultiya-
TOT struck rock. throwing the handles 20
severely against the body Of Mr.. Ames as to
cause his death
The Wool Growers Of Vermont are to have
meeting at Rutland on the first day Of the
State Fair, Sept, Sth. which will be address
ed by Henry $. Randall OF New YORK.
S " BENJAMIN and Geo. III. Wells of
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-06-26

A BRILLIANT RAID BY Col. MoNTaoN-
ERYs CoLoRED TRooPs-One Of the most
brilliant raids since the department Of the
South was created, hss just been successful
ly made by Col. Montgomery of the ID South
Carolina Upon information obtained from
negroes who came in from the main land,
Gen. Hunter came to conclusion that he could
I'LL one Of his negro regiments without going
to Florida, and that the rice swamps. but a
few miles from Beaufort, would give him the
required number Col. Montgomery was or
dered to embark two hundred picked men
from his regiment. and with the Harriet A.
Weed, John Adams, and the Sentinel, pro-
ceed up the Coosaw River. effect landing,
and penetrate the main land at least 25 miles.
Col Montgomery left Beaufort on the Sd,
and effected landing without serious Difficult
ty. Putting a few men into two deserted
forts and some rife pits which the rebels had
recently occupied, he so managed as to de-
ceive the enemy, who had three regiments
strong, causing him to precipita'ely retire.
The moment the rebels retired the negroes
came hocking into our lines from plantations
by hundreds.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-06-26

KILLED.
CorpG Joseph o. Kimbau. Mouistovu, Co.
Corp'l Holva Sargent, Highgaie, A.
David NJ George Troy, 3.
Henry Buttcrfeld Jr Topsham, d.
Geo L Wedgewood, Bethel. r.
Edward Ducharme, 50. Albaus, r
Geo Battles, Brainuec, q.
Dennis Ryans, New Orleans, g.
Sergt Chas Bartlett Townshend, H.
Wilbur =. Bouker Peru, u
wouNDEp.
Moses Lurue, Trov A.
VIM W kiusiey, Fletcher. A.
John B Chaycs, Cambridge, A.
Geo hemick, Calais. A
capi, Henry Foster, wsitsae.d, c.
Corp WI Jones, Whcclook c.
Hrnry Page Troy, G..
Chss Colin. New Olesns. G.
Chas Boodfy, Richmond, G..
Nathan 7 Jay, st. Johnsbury, G.
-lhas A Newman, Barnet. G..
Robert Morse, Barnet, q.
Andrew J Keith, Troy, G.
Newell Il Il Adams, Newport, c.
lst Sergt Nat kobie, Bradford. d.
Mason b jenkins, Fairicc, d.
Asa s Emery Gro'on, d
Edmond J. wheeler. BrAule10ro, ID.
Norbit Lahas Bradford, d.
Francis Y Snow Sharon. 4.
Chas Smith, Worcester. E.
Ira H0lucs. Woodbury. f..
Chas A McClussy. 81 Adams. 2.
Thomas IA Hinohy. Bakersfield. r.
L'man kvens, Nershirc. q
Paschal Bissuuette, knxbury. O..
Con Carmody Nes Orleans G..
Amos l. jenkins, Landgrose. II.
Cyrus NJ. White. Watdshoro, Il.
James Frasooia Brasher City. II.
Geo Bishop, Maub0y, /
Henry Bal6win, Dover, l.
VIM n NiIshV WpstmHre. X
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-06-26
MORE TROOPS FROM VERMONT
PERHAPS

We copy the annexed items from the Brat
tleboro PhGnix, presuming that although the
statements are not technically official, they
are nevertheless given by official authority;
MrIIrIA CALLED For "A query has been
made to Governor Hobrook from the Secre-
tary Of War with view to raising several
regiments Of six months men 70 meet the i'm
pending invasion from the rebels These
men if raised in the shape ef volunteers, will
receive the state bounty, and be exempted
from the draft for three years We are in
hopes that the rebels will be knockt into fin
ders before any more troops from Vermont
are needed but il the call is made, the re-
sponse, we doubt not, will be Immediate
Fortunately we have the machinery for rais-
ing troops all ready for the work. ample bar
racks prepared for hem, and the method Of
procuring arms and supplies thoroughly un-
derstood The wheels are creased and all
ready for the start.
The Secretary Of War telegraphed to Gov.
Holbrook. on Monday evening, to know how
many troops could be furnished from Yer
mont, should a special call be made on him
by the President, for six months service un-
less sooner discharged, and without bounty,
and to be credited on the draft from the
STATE. The Governor replied that probably
one regiment Of volunteers could be raised in
thirty days, aud two more in sixty days, un-
der the conditions named Tho Secretary
remarked that it was important to have the
largest possible force in the least time.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-06-26
STATE OF VERMONT.

QuARrEh MASTER ORhbhAL = NffiVh'
Bratleboro, June Is, 1868
To the people Of Vermoati
All packages Of sanitary Stores for the use OF the sex
and wounded soldiers sent my At Brateboro ~
will be transported free II charge Each package should
be distinctly marked as follows, viz.
Hospital Stores,
From - name Of Town Society.
Care Geo. +. Davis,
Or. NJ. Genl
Brattleboro VT.
II there is no express direction, they will be forwarded
at once to the New England Womans Aid Association,
o. Summer Street. Boston unless there should be a
special call by our State agent in Washington for the
Psrmont Sod,srs-or by Of the Military Hospitals
In the state.
II parties sending contributions wish them aeknow-
edged the Of the town person sending should De
distinctly marked on the package and II should DC ioi
lowed BY letter directed the same as the package
GHo. r. DAVIS, Qr.M. Gen.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-06-26

Besides Gen. Heuons army Of 5000 men,
it is reported that 1000 under Gen. Vandever
have gone to reinforce Grant.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-06-26

Col Montgomery brought off with him six
hundred thousand dollars worth of chattel
property, has destroyed fifty dwelling houses,
has demonstrated beyond all question that
negro soldiers will follow wherever brave
man dare lead, and that the slaves on the rice
plantations of South Carolina are earger to
reach our lines and the male portion of them
to enter the service of the Government in the
capacity Of soldiers.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-06-26
CoNrUMACIoUs TAXPAYERS.

Collector Baxter has instituted proceedings
against two contumecious persons in this dis
trict for non-comph ,nce with the federal ex-
else law. Mr. Edward Watson,a merchant tai
lor Of 81. Albans, has been prosecuted for re-
fusing to make any returns to the Assessor
as manufacturer He has uniformly and
rudely refused to make the required returns,
notwithstanding the opportunities, persua-
sions and threats Of the officers and the ad-
vice Of his friends, disputing the legality and
equity of the law. Penalties already accru-
ing against him amount to s 500 with costs;
10 which $500 more each month will be ad-
ded while be stands out. Watson is known
as a copperbead, having had something of a
contest with the men of Captain Chambers
company in the 10th regiment last summer,
for having said, as was alleged, that he wish
ed they might all be shot
The other case is in Burlington, arising from
the refusal of James Duffy, keeper of cara
yansary on the Williston pike, TO take out a
license to sell liquor. James is one of those
Irishmen, so rare, that thinks he has right
to do what he peases. lie made an applica-
ton for license but neglected to take it out,
passing in contempt all notices served on him,
and telling MS Irish associates that they were
great fools to pay their money for licenses,
&c. Since the prosecution has begun. James
has cayed,' and discovered that he was tde
fool in standing out, not the men that paid for
their licences. Little sympathy does he get
from the lrshmen he used to laugh at for
their folly They say with satisfaction " jim
my will learn that he does not know every
thing. g."-Tmes.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-06-26

The Newpor, News says Nallandigham
has it in his power to prove himself the no
blest Roman, the purest patriot Of them all,
by declining the nomination for Governor,
and presumes be will do so. Bnth will not
do it: so he is MT the noblest Roman Of
them ALL The fact is, be has been fishing
for the nomination for months Now our
guess is that when Charlie has fshed patient
ly for, and finally hooked, a big trolt, he will
do any thing bu. decline to haul him to hand.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-06-26

Gov Gilmore Of New Hampshire is very
modest for the Commander.in-Chief Of the
army and nary Of New Hampshire. He con
iessed in a speech the other day that his mill
itarY experience is very limited though he
had dim recollection that he once attended a
training, duly armed and equipped, and wus
dismissed from the ranks for throwing stones
at the captain. Ii is evident the Governor
should drop the sword and get "a pocket full
Of rocks" That is the ammunition for New
Hampshire
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-06-26

The Argus repeats the whoPper about sui
ph uic acid, 1t is very odd that we neve
heard of such thing before. Doubtless
somebody is troubled, with both acid, and he.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-06-26
CHrcKsAw Bayou, NEAR !

There ia increased cannonadng this morn
ing Logans division is reported to be en-
gagged. The enemy is resisting our advance
on the central portion Of the line. 1t is
thought the rebels are expending the remain
der of their ammunition before the final ca
pitulaton. Johnston is fortifying the east
bank Of the Big Black
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-06-26

Rev. o. S. Senter. recently of Vermont,
has prepared a new series Of excelent Rules
for the Soldier and Plan Of Christian
Brotherhood for the Army" Both llte
things in print, but adapted to work out
vast deal Of good for soldiers and for the
country. The plans have been published in
Philadelphia for army use.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-06-26
gaatrbman " STATE Suutua..
BYE.P. WALTON.
MONTPELIER. JUNE 2e. 1853.

MONTPELIER. JUNE 2e, 1868.
The rebel raid into Pennsylvania is saucy
and daring, but doubles intended to divert
attention from more important movements Of
Lees army-or 80 to divert our forces from
the neighborhood Of Washington as to per-
init him TO gain foot-hold there. We think it
a desperate movement, and more likely to re-
suit in strengthening the Union forces than
in any material advantage to the rebels
Pennsylvania invaded is infinitely stronger,
in a military sense, than she would be II un-
disturbed by the enemy. When danger is at
the door, every man has an interest 10 resist
ing it. Said loyal Democrat the other day
81 am willing to see the loyal states invaded,
for then their people will unite thoroughly for
: the war, aud put an end to the rebellion. -
! He reasoned we'll. Pennsylvania cannot sub
NIT to be oyerrun nor can New Jersey,
New York, and Ohio permit it. as their turn
would come next. We expect the result will
prove that Lee has made a mistoks
Amasa j. Parker. Geo F. Comstock, and
James Brooks, oil Of the New York anti-war
party, are advertised as attendants at the
Democratic State Convention here on the
Goth and the Argus introduces Mr.. Brooks
to the peace democrats OF Vermont as follows
hon James Brook. is editor of the New York Rx-
press formerly isadng nhg organ, aud s one Of the
o1dest orators in the country
1t requires much boldness to oppose the
IL - q. W Rp
war ana the Government IN Nerm nt' we
/ congratulate the Argus for its truthiulness in
/
this matter Why not be as truthful in
- .ht.
otuer thlhgs
---------
Gov G1,,ote ~ Ney U.r,sbire ia verv
: modest for the Chief Of the
p,
army and nary of New Hampshire. lie CON
Tossed in a s,eecb tho other a,v that his mil
tary experience is very limited, though he
had dim recollection that he once attended
training. duly armed and equipped. and wus
dismissed from the ranks for throwing stone,
at the captain. Il is evident the Governor
should drop the sword and get "a pocket full
Of rocks" Tha, is tho ammunition for New
HamDsbire
---------
Inc newport news says 'aiahu' gham
blest Roman, the purest patriot Of them all,
by declining the nomination" for Governor,
and presumes be will do so. Buth will not
do it: so be is MT the noblest Roman Of
them all. The fact is. be has been fishing
for the nomination for months Now our
guess is that when Charlie has fshed patient
ly for. and finally hooked. big trolt. he will
Al .nv ,b;r,, ho.. d.,l;oo p, b.nl hi,,. ~ hand
D. % s ... w..
u.,p
s-,5..-" ..pI- CA.;.,,..
p...t..to.I g. H. - p.,L r,Io
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-06-26
The following is the proclamation Of Gov
Pierpont of Western Virginia;
PROCLAMATION.


The commandants Of regiments and COM
panies of Virginia Militia, will Immediately
call their companies and regiments together to
be held in readiness to 20 10 the field at an
hours warming, and will provide such means
as shall be effective in giving immediate no.
tiee to all. Arms aud equipments will be
furnished at the several places Of rendezvous.
The or eremies Of our liberty and and prosperi-
ty are again threatening our peaceful homes
Citizen soldiers stand by your iresides and
defend them against the common foes OF
free government, make every available spot a
rifle pit from which to slay the enemy. You
know the roads and the passes, show your
selves to be worthy Of your sires, who gave
you the nestimable blessings Of freedom and
independence.
(Signed) +. II. PIERPONT.
FORTRESS MONROE June 81.
Richmond papers of the goth have been re-
ceiyed, They say that the city of Darien,
Ga, was burned by the federals, on the ! lth
inst. and is now one plain Of ashes. The
federals also captured the schooner Pet, which
was ready to sail for Nassau. with a cargo OF
cotton.
Vallandigham has run tho blockade from
Wilmington He is going to Nassau thence
TO Canada.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-06-26

The Union State Convention OF Ohio, has
nominated John Brough, an old Democrat
and great ayorite with his party in the
State. Loyal men anticipate great triumph
over the Vll4ndiyhan party through
thi, nomination. The Convention was very
unanimous aud enthusiastic The following
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-06-09

The ST. Joseph Herald of the 2lst ult.
gives the following description of The Ope-
ration Of mob law in AtohisUn, Kansas,
from the relation Of an eyewitness:
An old man, named Kelsey, was recent
" murdered. Some ten or twelve men
have been arrested for the crime, some Of
whom hn ve been hung by the citizens Of
Atchinso0. Tuesday afternoon, about for
ty Of the Aichinson people were in the
street, accompanying a cart containing
two men. The cart was driven about
quarter Of mile from the town, and halt
ed under an elm tree. The tWa men were
Dinioned, two ropes we're titd limb Of
the tree, and the men were jOsAbout to be
launched into eternity, when a gentleman
put a motion to the crowd, which by that
time numbered about one hundred and df-
ty, that the prisoners be allowed ten min
utes in which 10 say whatever they de-
sired.
The motion was sustained by the citi,
zens, and an old man arose from the cart
and related all the facts connected with
the murder Of Kelsey, insisting that he
was forced to 60 with the gang which
murdered him, and that he was innocent Of
all intention to murder. At the close, 8
resolution was offered that the hanging be
postponed GIr Sstutddy, and thar new
trial be granted TO the old man. The eul-
prit whose name was Mooney, was crying
bitterly, but one-half Of the crowd cried
"Hang him hang him u while others cried
WTake him of" The crowd rushed TO the
cart and carried off the old man, and final
l. cot hin, bock n iaiI The Young man.
McCarty, was promptly swrng up-neTer
having been tried for the crime. McCarty
escaped to Missouri few days age, but
was captured and carried back to Atchison,
Monday night.
AS our informant was leaving Atchisoni
the citizens were holding another meet
ing in the streets, at which it was resolved
to hang Mooney, and the crowd had rush
ed to the jail to carry out the resolution.
These are terrible times
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-06-09

The Medina Gazette publishes a letter
from the 1854 Ohio, dated five miles South
Of Somerset, Kentucky, May Slst, saying
that for some time the regiment has been
engaged on picket duty on the extreme ad-
vance. The letter says:
ave attempted quite raid yesterday,
but was only partially successful At
midnight the whole regiment was called up
and marched down to the ford "a mile and
half from the camp with the assurance
tRat we were to cross and give our neigh
bOrs q visit, if they did not run away
Our cavalry first crossed, with the inten-
ton I suppose Of driving in their pickets,
till they fell back upon reserve Of con-
siderable force then retire rapidly, draw
ing the gTeasers after them into the am
bush we should leave ready for them. But
the ID Ohio cavalry boys seem TO have
done the thing too well. After capturing
some piekets they drove the force near the
river almost to Monticello, where their
main body is encamped, frightening them
SO badly that when our boys turned to re-
treat pursued a short distance. have
not learned the number Of prisoners cap
tured, but understand it was nearly hun
dred We had no casualties"