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The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1863-12-24
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The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1863-12-24
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Remedy for COUGHS, COLDS, &C., the
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Notice TO Drafted Men.
HEApoRs 0r rmE l2Tu Cos. DisT,,
Chillicothc, Ohio, July 18th, 1863.


Chllicothc, Ohio, July 18th, 1868.
DARAGRAPH ID Of Circular No. "a from the Office
of the Provost Marshal General, Is 81 far modified
az To require every drafted man claiming exemption,
by reason OF having paid the sum ot three hundred
dollars (slOUl, under section l3 " "Thc act Tor en-.
rolling mud calling out tho national forces and for
other purposes" approved March jd, lsi to present
DUPLICATE RECEIPTS from IN" receiver oIcom.
mutation money, for such amount to the Hoard oil
Enrolment Of his district IN order to receive there
nom a CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTION,
The Commissioner Of Internal Revenue IN cnch
Congressional District, has been authorized by the
Secretary OF War mud directed hy the Secretary ot the
Treasury, 10 receive from drafted persons who de-
sire II for the purpose Of exemption from the dralt
tho money above specified, ON receipt OF the sum,
the Collector 0f Internal Revenue shall give the
drancd person paying II nUPLlCATE RECEiPIS'
both copies nf those cctps shall hc delivered To the
hoard oi Enromcnt On or before tho dny the drafted
person Is required to report for duty one copy to he
rctoncdhy the said }oard;and whcnHo delivered tothc
said Hoard the drafted person shall he ehrnlshcd ny
the Board with ncerthcatc Of exemption dischnrgng
him irou further liability under the draft ly reason
aforesaid. miO. W. NoN,
Provost Marshal nnd President tho
Bonr,l Of Enrolment,
July 2363-l7.
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j. w. EWES, vi. d.,
PHYSLCLAN AND SNRGEON.

Has permanently located in tho city of Lancaster.
NFFlCE AND RESIDENCE-Cor of broadway
Dapd Wheeling III the house formerly occupied by
DR.. Wagenhals, whore he will be found day or night
unless absent on professional business.
Rcicrrnco--Dr. Bmrstler.
Lancaster, April II, 1851, II
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Wa aro personally acquainted with II. NJ. CLARKE,
E7G Nud believe him To be honest and capable. We
ch'erfllly recommend him to our friends n tho 18th
REGIMENT proper perann to attend 10 the collection
of snlcrs' CLAIMS, Back Pay, Bounty, Pensions ,kc
John VI. Coanrll, Colonel 18th Regiment o. "
VI, =. Moore, Lieutenant Colonel 18th Reg. u. vi,
A. J. Dlvis, Adjutant 18th OhOi.
Daniel Kutz.
Captain h. r. Buttcrfcld, Comdg Co. A. 18th o. v.
1ientcnnnt j. " Arney
Cdpton Ezra Ricketts,, Company r, 18th Reg.
Iicutonlnt y. O'Sullvnn.'
J. W. Stinrhcomh, Captain Company y.
A. p. Ashbrook lst Lieutenant Company D.
Wilram II Pugh, 2d Lieutenant, company B.
4. Onou, Captain Company l. nth Ohio.
leo Nnle-, lat Lieutenant, Company l. l7th Ohio
D " Rca, Captain Company X, 18th Ohio.
g. H. Collins, "a Lieutenant.
q. f. Peters, Assistant Quarter Master nth Ohio.
u. II showers, Captain Company q, nth Ohio.
Captain g. II Ripney, Company u, nth Ohio.
LiHntcnmt @. NJ. Webb, Company D. l7th Ohio.
fiou,enpnt o II. Brandt, Company G, l7th Ohio.
LANCASTER June IL, lsG}--l2f
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And win ndyise you, FREE OF CHARGE, and scnC
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EECU,ITY INSTRANCCCMPANY,
OF NEW YORK. 'm .'.,f
:

Thesccompaaies divide three .fourths Of net pronss
annually to the Policy Holders In scrip, bearing in
teest ats thereby fund.- ng the surplus and
giving Policy Holders greater security and ohsaps
nsur ance,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-12-18

mute on Public Buildings and Ground. ,,a
member Of the Committee on Pnhro -,
senator Fessenden again dtly head. tho Co..
miteec on Finance. 0'"'
In the House, Mr.. woodh,;d,o
signed to the judiciary Committee ~.
Morrill, to the second post on wsvs 40
Means ; Mr.. Baxter to the charmsn.h;n -
the Committee on expenditures in tho NJ
Department, and to the third post on The
Committee Of Elections Tbad. s,evo..
again presides over the Ways and Mean.
and Mr.. Dawes Of Mass. over elections NJ.
Alley takes the craftsmanship Of post Office.
Mr.. Loyejoy Of the District of Column.
Henry Winter Davis of Foreign Affairs. NJ,
Rice (of Mass Of Naval Affairs, Mr.. H.o
OF Pa. of Claims, and Mr.. A. w. CLARK n
Printing. We are glad to see our friend,
faring handsomely at the hands Of the SNEAK
er. He has done this delicate work we'll
BAs, &c.
The bills and resolutions heretofore po,ic.d
we're introduced and referred on MONDAY and
Tuesday--the reciprocity bills to the Com.
mittee on Commerce, although Mr.. Morrill,
desired to have his own go to the Ways and
Means.
Fernando Wood proposed commission to
go to Richmond and open negotiations for
peace, which was promptly tabled-9s to 50.
Mr.. Holman Of Nd. introduced resolution,
condemnins the notion Of state suicide. DC.
which were also tabled. 50 to "A.
The House voted to adjourn from Friday
next to the 9th Of January
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-12-18

great exertions made to save the perishing
sailors. A charge Of want Of proper care
would seem to rest upon the officers Of the
Weebawken. Some, however, have advanced
the idea that the forward overhang Of the
lost vessel has broken off. but Mr.. Hughes,
Inspector Of iron clads, thinks that cannot
be the case.
If the Weehawken is ever raised, it will
then be known where the blame, if any rests
The Weehawken had but recently returned
from Port Royal aud had an unusual quanti-
~ of shot and shell on board, which proba-
bly, settled her too far in the water. II is
calculated that when these vessels are under
water but fifteen inches, that two hundred
tons would sink them bodily, consequently a
much less weight would carry them dowa
bow first.
New orders are now enforced in this de-
patment--one compels any one coming here
for business or pleasure to pay twenty-seven
dollars.
While on shore day or two since, learn
ed that the health Of the soldiers on Morris
and Folly Islands was good there is very
little sickness Of any kind.
The prospect il that a move will soon be
made here, and new victories achieved. All
things are working we'll
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-12-18

4 The Richmond Examiner says the Union
prisoners are furnished daily with three quar-
tiers Of a pound of bacon, when the rebel
treobs in the field are only furnished one
quarter. The rebel Senate has passed bill
prohibiting enrolment Of substitutes in the
army.
Mr.. Brown, Of Miss, offered resolution
impressing all able bodied whites into the
army, requiring aliens to quit the country
within 60 days. or take up arms; to levy a
direct tax on all kinds of property, including
confederate notes, 20 make the istter a legal
tender after the expiration of six months,
aud to prohibit the buying and selling of gold
and silver, or notes OF Banks in the United
States, or United States Treasury notes dur
ing the war, under heavy penalties
NASHVILLE, Dec. Is
/ There is rumOr here that Gen. Sherman,
commanding the column in pursuit Of Long
street, encountered the rebel rear guard east
of Knoxville, and sustained heavy repulse,
in which Gen. Sheridan is said to have been
badly wounded. The rumor is not yet gem
orally credited at headquarters but is traced
to several distinct sources. Unless corrobo-
rated by dispatches from Chattanooga Of
this date, the story will be discredited -
WI 4"HtHtI reports from columbia that
the rebel deserters and citizens are hocking
20 that post ia great numbers, asking to be
allowed to take the oath under the Presidents
Proclamation, Col NJ. says in regard to the
numbers arriving, that he has never seen the
like.
New York, Dec. ! 6.
A prominent New England Senator is COM
promised by evidence, going TO show that he
received three thousand dollars for his inAu-
ence IN getting person out of the old capitol
prison, who had been confined there on
charge Of defrauding the government, and tor
rendering to the same person other services Of
similar purpose.
The Worlds Army of the Potomac dis.
patch says: The Army of the Potomac has
not gone into winter quarters in its present
location, and 1t Is not likely to do So
The guerrillas are becoming troublesome
again, having on Monday made dash on the
railroad, an captured two ofHcsrs, and part
of the guard.
The Tribunes dispatch says There is
no news that can be published from the Army
of the Potomac, which is enjoying in qnet
these pleasant December days. There is no
present prospect Of a change in commanders
That the army will again start for Richmond
this winter is highly improbable.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-12-18
From the Rockford, Illinois. Register, Dec. s.
THE LATE COL. PUTNAM, OF Ere
PORT

IOh l..
Among the heroes fallen in the recent ter
rife battle Of Chattanooga, we know of nc
one whose death is more deeply deplored thar
that Of Col Putnam, of the 93t Illinois In.
fantry; and we are confident that the country
in this struggle, has lost no Drawer, more de.
voted or efficient officer than Holden Putnam
who fell on the 25th ult. at the head of his
column while leading the most desperate
charge at the storming Of Lookout Mountain
He was man Of noble qualiie both Of
head and heart--of rare decision and energy
of character, and good and true, in all the re-
lations of life.
Col. J. was pre-eminently a selfmad man
BY the death of his father, as we are inform
ed. he was left at an early age the main sup
port Of his widowed mother and her family.
of which he was an only son. Through great
industry and perseverance, he kindly and
manfully sustained those dependent on him.
and won for himself prominent position in
his native county Of Washington, Vermont.
Some ten years since Col p removed to
the West with his cousin and brother-in.law
Hon. E. W. Blaisdell, Jr., Of this city and
settling at Freeport, formed partnership in
the banking business with Col. james Mitch
ell, leading citizen OF that place-a connec-
ton that continued till his death
In the autumn OF 1862, impelled by a sense
Of duty, Col p. entered the army, and took
command OF the 93d Regiment Of the Illinois
Infantry. His high military qualities were at
once recognized by all, and for much of the
time he acted as Brgadier General, and DIS
linguistic himself in several battles-partic-
ularly in the fierce conflict at Champion Hill.
Being in that battle selected to lead PERI
lous charge, he headed his column, and eleya-
Ting his cap on the point OF his sword, cheer
ed on his men, and in the face of a storm Of
balls aud fire, roated the rebels with great
slaughter.
Col. p. was about AZ years Of age, and a
direct hneal descendant, grandson or great
grandson), OF General Israel Putnam, OF glo-
rous Revolutionary memory, whose whole
souled patriotism and indomitable courage
were inherited by, and fully exempihed in.
the deceased, without diminution or degener-
acy.
such are the sacrifices demanded of our
bleeding country in this her hour of fiery trial.
God grant that the blood of the brave may
not have been shed in vain
We condole with the afflicted widow and
children Of the deceased and with our neigh
boring city of Freeport, in the loss Of the gal
liant Putnam.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-12-18

THE LOSS OF THE WEEHA VIXEN
We copy the following particulars relative
to the sad disaster to the Monitor Weehaw-
ken, from letter in the Traveller from the
feet off Charleston, Dec 4:
On Saturday, the 9th inst, we had calm
summers day. About midnight the breeze
sprung up IRON the northeast, and blew a
gale. The vessels that rode at anchor so
quietly on Saturday, now plunged fearfuly.
The lronsides lay about two miles from Sum
ter the Montauk was on picket; the Nahaut
was to the northeast about two hundred
yards, and the Weehawken TO the southwest
about a hundred yards Commander CAL
houn had been sent home unfit for duty a
short time previously. Commander Duncan,
of the Paul Jones, took charge of the Wee
hAwken on Saturday, the 5th inst. During
the forenoon Of Saturday Commander Dun.
can visited the flag ship. and while there the
Weehawken shipped heavy sea which en-
tered the forward batch and filled the anchor
room.
This anchor room is water tight compart-
meut with a valve under the cabin door TO
let the water 1T to the pumps, but at this
time it must have been out Of order, as the
water could not get aft. The cabin door was
closed, yet the bars which were to hold it in
its place (so as to keep the water in the an
Choir room could not be found. The officers
and men Injured to dangers of this kind,
seemed to care but little for hat was going
on. They went below and quietly partook
of thir dinner, but soon after were astonished
at the rapidity with which the water was
gaining upon them. The executive officer
commenced to pay out chain, but the hawter
pipe was soon under water, and six ich
stream came pouring in. The paying out of
the chain did not relieve the ill-tated vessel.
John Rogers was not there Presently the
cry came "she sinks !" resounded through
the vessel, and signals Of distress were made
20 the flag ship. Boats were lowered from
all vessels knowing the signals, but before
they could reach her she sunk bow first in
live fathoms Of water, carrying with her TWEEN
iy-six men and four engineers, including men
IN irons and men sick also men at work in
The engine room-supposed the whole watch
On duty at the time.
IL is presumed that when the water reached
The forward part of the boiler it made steam
20 suddenly as to suffoeate all hands in tie
'nglne room as not one who were there es.
'aped. The yeoman was picked up but died
'oon aiterward. Much credit is due Captains
Ammen and Bradford of the navy for their |
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-12-18

The Corinlh Copper company has forty
men in its employment. The mine is in the
town of Corinth, Orange County. thirteen
miles from Bradford, to which place the ore
Is conveyed for transportation by railroad.
Henry Barnard, president; ". A. Cleye-
land, Secretary-both of the city Of New
York.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-12-18

The Y. M. Christian Association, Boston,
acknowledge the receipt Of sl455 AZ from
Vermont for the Christian Commission be-
tween Sept 20 and Dec S.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-12-18

Brigadier General Morris, in whose brig
ade the 10Th regiment is, in his report Of the
engagement at Orange Grove, specially men
tions Col. Jewett, Maj. Chandler and Capt.
Samuel Darrab Of the 10Th, and Lieut. John
A. Hicks of his staff for courage and efficiency
in the action.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-12-18
MONTPELIER BOYs :

Now is the time to correct the enrolment
list. Don't wait a minute. Below we print
the Montpelier list by order Of the selectmon.
We give the same advice to all other towns.
Time expires Dec. 20.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-12-18

FULL Richmond and Underhill bad their
quotas OF volunteers raised on Thursday and
the former three over. Huntington has also
raised her quota
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Since the completion of the Message and
its rendition to Congress, it is understood
that all traces Of small pox have disappeared
from the White House.
DR.. S. w. Thayer, senior, died at Burlins-
ton, Dec, -, in the Slst year Of his age.
Rev. Allen Hazen will sail for India in a
few weeks to resume his labors at the Madu-
ra Mission.
Rock containing lead in apparently large
quantities has been taken from Bird Noun
tain south of Brandon. Preparations are being
made to test further the richness of the ore
The Washington County Court commenc
an adjourned session for the trial OF Court
cases on Tuesday.
Capt. Start wants only fifteen more men ior
the Vermont battery. See advertisement IN
the Daily Journal.
Ia Get your shaving done on saturoey'
Oar BARRIERS have very properly agreed 10 c'Os0
their shops on Sunday.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-12-18

Ia We renewedly call the attention of our
readers to the advertisement of the New
England Farmer--the best agricultural paper
for Vermont farmers.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-12-18
Civil service, S27.470.442.S7
Interest, 24.729,s4
Army " navy, 55,S45,S34 As

Excess Of receipts over
peace expenses, Sl6.397,lso 80
He also estimates on the same basis for
shs ir,rasnee asb,a essu med for 1854 and
1865, and finds an excess Of revenue in 1864
of four millions, and in s65 Of nearly tween
ty-eight millions SO touch sharply II,
Generals on the lead, and let US have the wal
closed and then we can begin to reduce the
debt.
For future supply ofrevenue, the Secretary
excludes treasury notes, remarking that it i.
clearly inexpedient to increase the amount in
circulation. An excess beyond the amount
required for payments and exchanges would
depreciate the value Of the notes, and depre-
citation would end IN worihlessness. tie re-
lies therefore upon loans, and with confidence,
counting much on the support to publ, cred
it to be given by the national currency sys-
TEN, furnishing currency Of equal value in
all parts Of the Union. If this system can be
so sustained as to lead the banks of the coun.
try to come into it and adopt the national
not doubt that through wise legislation,
sustained by intelligent popular will, and sup
ported by prudence and energy in civil and
military administration, the national currency
can be SO Appropriated in recognized value
to coin, that resumption of payment in spe-
Gle can be brought about much sooner than
even sanguine persons now permit themselves
to hope"
Under the banking act, l34 associations
have already been formed, with capital Of
Sl6,0Sl 200; and the notes for these banks
will be issued in few weeks
As to taxes tax of one fifth Of one per
cent. per month on circulation, and one twenty
NTH of one per cent. on deposits-making 2
and 2-5 per cent. per year-upon corporate
note circulation (banks) is recommended
Also an increase Of the duty on distilled spirits
to 60 cents per gallon; on tobacco to 20
cents per pound on leaf, ard from to 2
cents on manufactured 10 cents per gallon
on crude petroleum 2 cents per pound on
cotton and the repeal Of the draw backs on
tobacco and petroleum. These, it will be OBJ
served, are all internal taxes No specific
recommendations are made Of increased du-
ties on foreign goods.
The mint has not done a very large bust
ness during the last year. The coinage of
-
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-12-18

HOLIDAY GIFTs IN SPLENDID VARIETIES.
See Shuto e. Sons advertisement in this
days issue.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-12-18

A"NuNl MAhHHAl NfflHb, lst lisirct OF
Vermont, Rutland, December L. 1863
In ohedenaq-4r tho orders II the Provost Marshal
GENERAL o. tAe United States the following list Of per.
son enrolled AZ haoe o do military duty 90 the town oi
Montpelier is hereby published thar any person 80 en-.
rolled may appear before The Board NJ Enrolment and
claim TO have his nome stricken n the ist II he can
SHOW 20 The satisfaction Of the Board that is not and
Wii no' he az the time fixed Tor the next draft liable 10
do military duty accounted
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-12-18
WARNING TO DELINQUENT SUR.
SCRIBERS

We observe that the printers are tighten
ing up prices, and they are justifable for it.
Many papers in the state, smaller than tbe
Waterman and journal, are now held at high.
er than our prices. We have as yet determ-
ined upon only two things and one is to
hold delinquents to terms. We must, in self.
defence, cut off the incorrgible, and enforce
collections from them This applies to de-
lnquents on both daily and weekly lists
And for the weekly. the other thing is that
after January lst 1864 we must charge the
81 specified in our terms to all who do not
pay n advance. We much prefer to have our
subscribers settle and pay promptly, like hon
est men, as we believe most OF them are, and
promptitude is honeo,y, not only to the print
er, but from each subscriber to the other.
for when all pay, each will get his paper at
the lowest rate. Our agents and friends will
oblige us by aiding all they can in settlements
and renewals Of subscriptions We do no,
mean to have our paper deserve a whit lo,s
support than il has hitherto received.
~ The effort to purge the enrolment ii.,
by the goth Of Dec. has two importan, pur-
poses in view. One is to secure Justice 10
the districts and towns in future appor,on-
ments for draft. BY including men not
liable in the enrolment, the quota to be draft
ed was unduly enlarged. The other purpose
Is to get men on the draft, and not shadows
which could notstaud inspection. The time is
unfortunately too short, VIC fear, for purging
the rolls yet. had it been prolonged, there
would no, be time to make reports il Wash
inRton and Kv, ,hi''s" -. v''ius n,r vprrsliun
on the 9Th Of January.
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been successfully and admirably performed.
The fiscal year commenced July |, 1862,
with a balance of thirteen millions in the
treasury on the LIST Of Dec. the acquisitions
upon the treasury unpaid amounted to forty
six millions. and on the Sd of March, 1858,
this deficiency had risen to seveniy-two mil
lions but through the loan act Of March g.,
and the impulse given to the national credit
by the currency act Of Feb. rs, 1863 the
Secretary reports that in two months every
requisition was met current demands were
all paid, and full provision was made for the
army and navy.
The receipts into the treasury for the year
were 1901. l25, 674.86-psyments 1896, 1885,
$50 65; but in these sums are included $751;
0S6, 635.07 borrowed and repaid Deduoting
this sum, the actual receipts we're 1920, O39,-
O39.79. and payments S7l4,709 ,995.5s.-
The receipts we're as follows
From Customs, sos, 1859. 642 40
Lands, l67,6t717
Miscellaneous, 3,O46.Gl5.35
Direct tax, ,4S5. 1903 81
Internal revenue, $3.50, 7S795
Balon hand, June 80, 90, 1908, 1861
Total from ordinary sources, l24,443, 3l3.29
From loans. $50 266, 5S2 20
--
Total receipts, S7l4,7O0, oo5. SO
The estimated receipts for the year ending
June so, 1864, are