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The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-10-09
From the .1st Vermont Cavalry.
OFFICIAL REPORT.

The following has been handed us for publ
cation BY Adjutant General Washburn
HEADQUARTEas FrRsr VERMONT cavalry, }
GROVE CHURCH, Va, Sept. 10Th, 1868. (
z. L. WAsHBURN, ace .r.u w.. ...
Adt. and ms. Gen. of Vermont
SIR beg leave to submit the following
brief report of the part taken by this regiment.
1.-THE first and second battalions), in the recen,
operations by our cavalry against the enemy
We left our camp, near Falmouth, va. a,
one o'clock, p. M, on Saturday, September
18th, 1858, and proceeded with the division to
which we are attached to Kelly Ford. Crossed
the Rappahannock river early the next morn
ing, Sunday, 18th inst, and arrived in the vi.
entity OF Cupepper Court House, at about
twelve O'Clock M, where our cavalry were
briskly engaged in skirmishins with the enc
ny's cavalry and artillery, driving them toward
the town. 90
The regiment was Immediately directed nv
Ten, Notwithstanding division--.to
move to the left of the town, and endeavor
10 cut of portion of the enemy's force sta.
toned 10 that direction bat stream of water
running along the border Of the village, had be-
come so much swollen by the rain of the dav
before, as to render 1t unfordable. and thus
prevent these instructions from being carried
out we then received orders to charge, INTO
town, which we did passing throueh-captur-
ing eight prisoners, and one gun with car Rage
horses, &C., complete, and occupied a knoll On
the south side of the village, where the regi.
ment was subjected to very severe artillery fre
from the enemy's guns, stationed at our front
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-10-09

Hon. JOHN B. PACE, State Treasurer, appears
in excellent health, and, as they say in.the army
in" good spirits, in his Office at the State
House. MIR. PACE is very handsomely compli-
mented in the Auditor Report and he certain
ly deserves all the praise that has been bestowed
upon his'excellent management of the finances
Of the State during period when the duties
of bis office have required the highest financial
talent and the clear est and most systematic
business capacity to be found in the Common
wealth .ta.a8.e
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-10-09
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Pulmonary Consumption A Cura.
bic Disease, .-.t9.....

1r A Ca r ID .rH I.a -Heer
The undersigned having been restored to health in
few weeks, by very simple remedy after having suffered
several years with lung elton and that Dire ad
disease Consumpton-is anxious to make known to his
fellow Sufferers the means of cure.
To all who desire If, he will send copy Of the prescrp
eion useJ ree of charge with the directions for prepar
ing and using the same which they will find sure cure
for Consumption, Asthma Bronch is, Coughs, Colds
The o0y object ofthe advertiser in sending Prescrp
ton is to benefit the afflicted and spread Information
which he conceyes to be invaluable and he hopes
sufferer will try his remedy, it i'll them nothing
and may prove blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription will please address
Rev. EDWARD A. WILSON, Wilamsburgh,
Kings County,
New York.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-10-09

ADJUTANr GENERAL.-PErER T. WAsHBuRN,
theablc and indefatigable A1juta mt General, is
on duty at his Office in the East Wing of the
State Capitol. He has rooms at the Am erican
House. His health is much better than ii has
been, though his constant labor isa severe tax on
his physical strength. lie is an eminent exam.
pie Of an officer who devotes his time and hi
energies unreseryedly to the duties of his oficia
position.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-10-09

Hon. JEPTHA BRADLEY, the faithful and eff
cent Auditor of Accounts, had his Report ready
for distribution to the Members the first day OF
this Session. The Report, contains full histo-
ry of the finances of the State for the past year,
and should be read by every one. Mr.. BRADLEY
can be found at all times at his Office in the
East Wing of the Capitol.
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Vermont Central and SuIli-
VAN Railroads.
SUMMER ARRANGEMENT.
Commencing June 29th, 1868.
Trains Going south and East.

Leave Montpelier at b5 IL 80 A. NJ. and 10 SO Pm
TRAIN leaves Rouse's Point at $50 BHiing
WI ton is A M connecting at White River Junction
and Bellows Fails with trains for Boston, Worcester, &c
and with Vermont Valley r. X. for Springfield and New
York, arriving in New York at l015P. NJ.
CHICAGO EXPRESS Train leaves Ogdensburgh at $3.50 A.
M, Montreal at 600 Rouse's Point at s IS a. for
Boston, Troy and New York
Mar ExPREss TRAIN leaves OgdeRsburgat u is
Mont zeal at 345 NJ, Rouses PoiHt at On NJ, arrv
ing Boston at $40 NJ. connecting at Reilc Falls
with Cheshire 4. R. tor Boston and Worcester a1i with
Vermont Valley X. r, for Springfield and Es3 Haven
and arrivingi New York at 4eor. NJ
Trains Going North and W eat
Leave Montpelier al 4s 4. NJ. $50 A.M e.. D., and
440 P. n. H ."t
White Rve junction at H. 10 NJ, ButEs.~. -. )20 p.
for Ogdensburgh Chicago aud the West, making close
connections
MAIL TRAN leaves BOSTON at 100 A. NJ, via. Lowell
Lawrence or Fitchburg Leaves Springfield at 80 A. III
Bellows Fails at 1920 for st. Johnsbury Leton
Burlington, &c, arriving Montreal at 1890 p. N
and Ogdensbnrg al $50 A. NJ.
Pce6aAoDATioE Train leaves Nofthfeid at 6 0OAn
and Burlington, at $50 NJ for Rouses PoiRt and Mont
ra. ...
NGHC EXPRESS TRAIN lea YES Bellows Falls al gl5pM
receiving passengers from Vermont Valley r. r leaving
New YORK at $40 A, NJ, and from Cheshire Il. K.
leaving Boston a. 400 p, n. connecting at
White River Junction with train leaving Bosion NJ
$50 via Lowell at 90 p. NJ via Lawrence Leave
White River Junction at has P. NJ arriving at Bur-
lingon at 4.50 NJ, Rouses Point at 655 A. NJ Mont
real at 300 NJ. and Ogdensburgh at - P. Both
the Mail Trains and the Day Express Trains connect at
ton and the White Mountains.
Sleeping attached to both the night express
trains running between Rouse's FONT and Boston
Through Tickets fol Chicago and the West or sale Of
The principal stations.
- q. MERRILL, sup't.
st. Adams, VT, June 20. 1853.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-10-09

We are glad TO notice the election of Rev. A
L., COOPER, Of Montpelier as Chaplain of the
House. Mr.. COOPER is the Methodist Clergy
man stationed here, aud we have no doubt that
even the assembled -" wisdom and virtue " of
the State can and will profit by his ministrations
to them. ,a{ =aI a.4 ae-
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-10-09

THE CHAPLAIN OF THE SENATE The Senate,
in the reelection of Rev. L. H. STONE, of North
field, to the chaplainoy of that Hon orable Body
have assured to. themselves, during the session
deyout and excellent prayers, by most worthy
and able Chaplain. ...,s bag. .. ....... ann
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land left. We were here directed by Gen. Gus
ter, commanding brigade, to attack the force
occupying the woods to the left of the town,
and holding the road leading in the direction of
Orange Court House. Companies and | OF
the first battalion, were sent to the righs-dis-
mounted-and engaged the skirmisheIs of the
enemy's left. The second battalion Companies
b, C, II and G), under Capt. Adams, being seEt
forward charged the enemy, driving them fom
the road, and through the woods back Under
the protection of their artillery, capturing
twenty.six prisoners. The fight at this place
continued for considerable length of time,
three separate charges having been made by our
men. The force in front of the second battalion,
largely out-numbering their opponents, and be-
ing strongly supported, rallied, and gained
temporary advantage, during which time they
succeeded in removing their artillery stationed
in our front. A movement on our TANKS Was
at one time attempted, but it failed in its pur-
pose, the enemy being compelled to retire. The
repulse of the enemy along the whole line, be-
ing at this time-four o clock P. Incomplete,
they retreated in the direction of the Rapidan
river. The pursuit was continued until dark,
but their forces did not make stand before
crossing.
The commanding officer being temporarily
disabled during the engagement by the burst
ing of shell, the command was turned over
for short time to Capt. Adams.
The engagement lasted nearly four hours, du-
ring which time, the regiment was continually
under fire. We captured about forty prisoners
during the day, the enemy leaving several killed
and wounded on the field
All the officers and men did their whole du.
ty, and are entitled to great praise for their
bravery and good conduct.
Accompanying this, is list of the casualties
have the honor to be,
Very respectfully your obedient servant,
WILLIAM WELLS,
Major Com'd'g lst Vermont Cavalry.
List Of casualties occurring in first regiment of
Vermont Cavalry, Sept 18Th, 1868;
NAMES. RANK Co. REMARKS.
W .lliam Wells, Maj Wounded slight in shoulder.
G. d. Gates, Adjt. Missing.
John Henry, Private, B, Killed.
l.. v. H. haswell, Sergt. G, Wounded in the left arm
Monroe Lyford, Private, o. " !" shoulder.
Il. A. Russell, Private, /, Z" side
b. g. Chapman, sergt B, Missing
B j. Merrill, Private B "
III. P. AIdrich, Sergt. G, !"
A. Il. Hscket, Bugler, NJ,
WILLIAM WELLS,
Major Commanding, LIST. vt. Cav
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-10-09

U Gov. SMITH's address to the General AS
sembly will be transmitted to the two Houses
this afternoon. 1t will appear in full in our
evening edition to-day.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-10-09
BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE FREEMAN
T O'CLOCK A. M

FORTRESS MONROE, Oct. 8. The Enquirer
of to-day contains the following dispatch
Missionary Ridge, Oct. 5th. We opened on
Chattanooga at one A. NJ, from Lookout noun
tain. Our shells exploded in the enemys camp
as we'll as IN the city, setting fire to one house.
The enemy replied briskly from Mocassin Point
to our mortars on Lookout mountain, and teebly
rom Star Fort. The firing still continues.
Oct. E. The Tenn. river is rising rapidly.
1t las swept away the lower pontoon bridge of
the enemy and submerged the tressel bridge.
Maj. Mitchell, Chief Quartermaster in General
Longstreet's corps, died last night. There was
no firing on either side up to l to-day
Charleston, Oct g. An attack was made by
US day on the frigate lronsides, damaging
her and alarming the feet. Two of our men,
including It. Gassett of the Chickora, are miss
ing. For the last a hours there has been but
little firing The enemy's works on Morris Is
land seem to be nearly completed.
Mobile, Oct. g. The enemy S cavalry, 800
strong, with four guns, attacked Col Richard
son near New Albany yesterday. The enemy
were repulsed.
Sacannah, Ga, Oct 7. Election returns
| show Governor Brown largely ahead.
New YORK, Oct s. A special dispatch to the
Herald dated Nashville, yesterday, says, up to
this hour news from Chattanooga end Murtrees-
boro does not mention a general engagement
The two armies still confront each other IT.
regular firing on the part OF the enemy is odd
and mysterious, but not threatening
Neithe railroad or telegra communication
arc open to Stevenson, Ala.
ST.. LOUIS, Oct 8 The Democrats I,eav en-
worth special dispatch says there is much excite
ment there in consequence OF rebel advance
on fort Scott and Kansas City.
All the troops at Leavenworth have been Or
dered below, and it is stated that the militia
have been called out
Fort Scott is believed to e strong enough to
resist the attack Col. Blair is commanding
CHICAGO, Oct. s. Aspecial dispatch from st.
Paul says that intelligence brought by half
breeds to Pembina states that Capt Fiske's over.
land expedition to Idahoe has been mBssacred
| by the Siouxs. Nothing definite is given as to
the time and place, except that it took place
on the Big Bend of the Missouri river
The half breeds say that the Indians display
as their trophies guns and other articles known
to have belonged TO the expe iition.
The dispatch says that the only hope that
this report may prove untrue is that 1t may be
anothes version ofan attack upon a party of
miners, VINO came down the Missouri, accounts
of which have already been published.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8. Another party of con-
tiabands have arrived at Alexandria. They rep
resent that they were told to leave by their ow-
ners, because they had nothing to help support
them with during the winter.
New YORK, Oct. 3. The Posts Washington
dispatch says the subscriptions to the fve-twen-
ty loan have come in So largely that Secretary
Chase will not require another loan this year.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-10-09

New YORK, Oct 3. The Posts Washington
dispatch says the subscriptions to the fve-twen-
ty loan have come in 81 largely that Secretary
Chase will not require another loan this year.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-10-09

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8. Another party of con-
tiabands have arrived at Alexandria They rep.
resent that they were told to leave by their ow-
ners, because they had nothing to help support
them with during the winter.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-10-09

WILLIAM WELLS,
Major Commanding, 1st. vt Cav.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-10-09

The following has been handed us for publ
cation BY Adjutant General Washburn
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1863-12-30

II the matter of the exchange OF prisoners
the rebels have not onl, cheated us by releasing
captured prisoners from their parole, but they
have ras6Cl laws which they now admit 10 be
aagran; violations of the international code.
The Richmond ERqUirsy, which is a sort OF
oGlrial organ Of the rebel Government, In an
elaborate Article Of December 18th, ackuow-
ledgts thai the transfer of our negro soldiers
taken in var TO the state authorities, TO be
dealt will as they please, was q departure from
the rule Of ri hit as determined by all civilized
nations. Il SAYS:
We hive already shown that the low Of
Congress ior delivering ali negroes and their
white "ffceTs, captured in arlne, to state au.
thortts Tor :riai under state laws, was too
wide in It's language aud covered matter that
IL not within the proyirce OF one nation to
dictate T. another. No nation has the right
to FAY that IL enemy shall not employ in its
aimee certain C!as- Of It's people. The
composition "i urniie, is a matter belonging
exclusives ~ the authorities Of the nat !ou
!tse.t Il the Yank' rs like negro troops they
have the itght t. employ the free negroes OF the
United Std,ls n Their ARMIES, aud they have
The rlghI to dcuIdnd Tor them the proper treat
mcit u Proc IRA Of Tgr.
1t nu.4"i rUp.uys say.Y,B IL It's armies.
Retaliation irpI O. aud Jus,.Lubl, mol bet ausc
OF III EN- ~ IEcut rI IA saNhyes, but for any
acts c0muitlvI 10y the suidierS not in accord
ance with the laws Of war. su If The negroes
employed Iy thu Quilted states cUinpose II part
OF tue people OF those States, and are regular Y
mus cred Into their service; If, alter capture,
they tan ua proved gull y OF acts not recognized
as within nc rGles Of civilized warfare, they
are No. entitled to the rguts Of prisoners OF
var, Gul my be punished as bandits and rob-
bers. Aal ~ Of white tIoOps-color has uuth-
lug to do wan soldiers.
HI Ia,
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1863-12-30
TIL. Ara..aehu..t,. Color.d Regimen,

| The Beaufort Is. c. Free South, 10Th, saws,
| Ma or Sturgis Ia now at Morris Island as agent
| appointed by Governor Andrew to pay the sol
| dicrs of our Fiity-iourth and Flfty-ifth rrlri.
| menis the sums due them for the difference
between their pay and that of white soldiers.
| The whole amount due, including arrearagrs,
| Is about seventy thousand dollars. OF this
! they have made aotments to the amount of
| th rty thousand dollars, having forty thous md
dollars due them, which amount he carries to
them
A letter TO morning paper Gays the "cOlored
regiments from Massachusetts have received
the pay protlered by the Cuited States paymas.
tiers of ten dollars month, subject to a drduc-
ton of three dollars a month for clothing
They claim that they were enlisted as soldier,
and that the pay of soldiers Is thirteen dollars
month; that they are not 'laborers In the
military employment of the United States;'
and that to accept ten dollars u month would
be 10 acknowledge Tor themselves that grade
They further state that they are the soldiers OF
the United states aud not Of Massachusetts,,
aud therefore refuse To receive the three dollars
a month offered by that State"
OFFICIAL coMMESDATIoS OF NEGRO SOLDIERS
HEADQrAArNs SIxrtENrH AEMy CnEPs,
iMrHis, TLsS Dec II i-63.
General Ordsrt, No ia
The recent affair at Moscow, Tennessee has
demonstrated the fact that colorrd troops prop
cry disciplined and commanded, can and will
fight well. and the general command ny corp.
deems II to he due 10 the oilicers and men of
the 2d regiment West Tennessee iHfanrry Of
African descent, thus publicly to return his
personal thanks for their galiaLt anc succe, stu
defence of tue Important position TO which
they had been assigned, and for the manner in
which they have vindicaled the wisdom of the
Government In Glcvatiny the rank and file OF
tlIcse rrsimruts to the position of frveluen and
soldiers, By order ~
MAYOR GfSEE,L ;. A. HUptBUr
7. II. HiKIus. Assistant Adjutaut General.
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THE COURTS.
Criminal Court,



Dec. 30, Yesterday VIM. Boston, indicted on a
charge OF assault and battery, was adjudged guilty
and sentenced to pay fine OF $50, and in dsfaui,
to be committed to the common jail for the period
Of two months
VIM. Christmas was convicted Of petit larceny
and sen'ereed TO be Imprisoned In the common Jaii
for thirty days.
Samuel B. Gather, convicted Of grand larceny
and sentenced to be imprisoned in the common
jail Tor four months.
VIM. Jones WIS convicted OF assault and repist.
ing an ctHcer and sentenced to pay fine Of thirty
dollars,
Crazy West, eoiored, was con, ieted of keepi,r A
baVdy houfe.
The case o. Louisa Hays charged with keeping
bawdy house was submitted, It was ar. u,d,
however, by her 'eunGel and pi owed by several
witnesses that she had a husband and by him .ey.
children; that her huibsnd abandoned her and
compelled her to lead lewd course OF hfe ia order
to maintain her cAildreu. The Judge In eonsidera.
ton OF this fact imposed a light sentence of but
$3.50, which was and.
The case OF Jsmes sponta1itz, q German, charged
with eeping bawdy and disorderly house on d
street between Eleventh and Twelfth streets, IL ON
trial. 10 said ths! he keeps q lager beer saloon
In front and brothel behind.
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Ruripohe ts.,k endi, q december PC. 1868.
CAPTAIN John r. Page. 9Th cavalry. Missouri
State militia, to date December 81, 1868, FOL
disobedience Of ord,rs, in falling 10 report be
fore a Military Board of Examination. con
veued by Special Orders No. 22s, dated Angus,
%, 1863. from HEADQUARTERS, Department, Of
! the Missouri. he having received due motto,
from said Board to appear,
Fire, Lieutenant George l.. aochel lltt
Ml.-our. cavalry. TO date December as 1879
with loss Of all pay and allow ance.. "forylo
lation of the l4,h, 18th. and nth Articles o,
War" In signing the names of fifteen citizen.
on the muster roll Of his rompany, as enlisted
men in order TO make il appear full for the
| purpose of having IL mustered, and causing
said citizens to stand in Inc ranks of said com.
pany while being musr'red, and answer to
'"e,r rlm"s, he moving they never Ind been
enlisted; an" l"r c"nIuct grossly f~udu!ent
anu irej"u'clai 70 e"ol oFuer ana m"larS dis
ir't''''' !" "''" '"T '"o "''''' VI s"'u ci''Zehs
" wv '"''''' "u '"' muster roI' o' MS company
,h.;r .tse,ce in ,ho coi,,nn ~ 81. -.
, deserted"
flrs, Lieutenant John G. Chas, Is, Missouri
cavalry, 10 date December % lsGa ho,,nu
ahsrn,.d himself fran His command II, Tho
Dcnartr,er, or m. Nssouri in Anil ,s0s and
having b,ap orr,s,.d os d,s.r,or In pos,or
MASSACHUSETTS. In August 1868 and returned
10 HEADQUARTERS of said Department,
First Iieutcnap, Jomcs " wu.r ss- Ohio
volunteers. 10 date December "A, 1858. for being
heostlv drink In the street. or CoIrmI,ps Ob,,
Second Lieutenant V. B. 5. Reber. 2l Mis-.
souri, artillery, TO date D .cember 81. 1863. with
loss Of all pay and allowances, for mutiuy,
dlsobedience Of orders, neglect Of duty, and
dr,prtion while under arrest.
Second Lieu,cnan, August Knit.ls. 18th
New Yorl, volunteer. to date November 20
1868, for absence without leave.
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BY. TELEGRAPH.
FROM NEW YORK.
Political Strategy of the
New York Herald.
Grant Set Up to be Knocked
Over in Behalf Of McClellan
Arrest Of q British Spy With Letters
OF Leading Traitors In bis Pocket
MOVEMENTS OF SECRETARY SEW.
ARD.
.1a &C., q, &C., &c.
MOVEMENTS OF SECRETARY SEW.
.aasa .~-

Especial to the National Republican /
NEW York, Dec. 3o.-I have high authorit.
for stating that the announcement by the New
York Herald of the name Of Gen. Grant for tn,
Presidency Is not only without the knowledg,
and consent of the General, but Is decided,
against bis wishes. Gen. Grant Is not a can
didate for the Presidency.
Its understood In high political circles here
that the policy of the Herald In bringing for.
ward Grant Is to kill him off and get him out
of the way of Mcclellan, upon the mistaken
suppositlon that the Republicans will present
Grant as a candidate against Mcclellan.
The idea is absurd. Mcclellan Is q political
myth.
Tho Republican party and the people will
renominate Abraham Lincoln, and he will be
elected, and the powers of earth cannot sue
cessfully prevail against 1t.
The British officer, Lieut.. Rocks, who was
arrested here yesterday, had letters In his trunk
to Meminger, Mallory and other traitors at
Richmond. He Is genuine spy. He is now
in Fort Lafayette.
Secretary Seward arrived here from Auburn
and left for Washington this morn
Ing.
Representative Washburn leaves for Wash
Ington this evening.
Gen. Rawlings, chief of Gen. Grants staff,
Is en- route to Washington, with official dis
patches. s.P.H.