Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-03-27

Mallory, Menzies, Dunlap, Wadsworth and
others, are too timidly conservative Con
servatsm that is dangerous.
SATURDAY, Macrh 81.
Army matters
A long list Of officers dismissed, who have
explained and been restored to service, APP
peared this morning; but regret that no
Vermonters appear in the list. There are two
Who should defend IL they can. Lieut.. Col.
Joyce needs no defence, es he had com
mitted no offence, and was dismissed
by mistake, after he had resigned. OF course
he il not in the list Of those who can be re-
stored on proper explanations. The 10th
Vermont regiment is suffering considerably
from typhoid and pneumonia. an afraid
there is something wrong in the location OF
habitation Of that regiment Weather still
bad, showing smarty. The cold is remarks-
bly, unreasonable for this latitude
Financial.
The only bonds now issued by the Treasu-
~ Department are the iye-tweuties 81. e.
redeemable at the pleasure of the Treasury in
May, 1867. or May, 1887. Interest six per
cent, payable in gold semi-annually. Either
coupon or registered bonds furnished cou-
pons most convenient to the holder. The
demand recently has been large. Jay Cooke,
loan agent, announces that two millions were
taken in the six days including yesterday. on
which day 500 900 we're taken. suspect
large amount was taken at the Treasury, in
addition. These bonds are issued at par, for
green backs, and the interest is arranged on
the coupons. The Treasury has given notice
that five per cent. interest will be allowed on
temporary deposits with the treasury. or sub
treasurers.
The Rebel Talk Of Peace
Is humbug, just to encourage the copper
heads and traitors of the North. But were
it serious. il is inAdmissible. Iudepen'
dence is inadmisable the possible sur
render Of Washington city, implied in article
2. is inadmissible; the partition of property
especially the public lands, is insdmissible
and the division Of the debt is impossible
creditors must not consent; the restoration
OF conisca,ed property would be imprsctica'
BILE and the free navigation Of the waters o.
the Mississippi river and the Chesapeake bay
would open the way for free fights The
truth is, there are no natural boundaries be.
tween the North and the South, and therefore
the border States would always oe in troubl,
and the two nations frequently at war. The
citizens of Vermont are citizens Of the United
States, having personal rights and claims il
every state aud territory. VIII they surrender
them, with the chance Of frequent and cost!
wars. or will they maintain their rights, anC
settle them forever, by but ono thorough wa
now | believe the rebels are we'll nigh worr
out. The following are the terms talked o
by the rebels, but not offered; anu they viii
not be offered until the rascals are thoroughly
cowed. Then the Federal Government will
dictate its own terms, and compel acceptance
The recognition Of the independence Of the confed
crate States.
2 The withdrawal Of all military force from the State
OF Missouri ken'ucky aud Maryland. and the deteIml
nation Of their political dsslnies efi TO the popular wi
Of each
3 fair partition Of public property and habilitie
81 the United States existing ~ the date Of the form
alton of the government Of the Confederate States be
tween the parties.
The restoration Of eon6scated. scquestrated an
other private property taken against the usages
including debts or their value 10 the owners.
The concession n the free navigation 81 the Mis-
sssippi rver and Of the of the Chesapeake Bay
From Richmond.
Three hundred Of our men, late prisoner
in Richmond, reached Washington yesterday
Most of the clothing and other articles sen
for their relief, was stolen by the rebel Off
GERS. There is ''chivalry" for you. On tn
other hand, the rebel prisoners sent fror
Washington to Richmond we're well supple
by our authorities. quote from the Chron
icle part of the report Of the returned pris
oners:
The guard OF the [rebel prison smuse themselves
standing their muskets on end In the lower story, an
firing at random through the floor above them. One
the prisoners Just arrived had his toes shot of by que
these accidents" aud several others we're severed
wounded and killed. When an explanation OF the'
accidents was asked none could be given.
Gold in Richmond Is bought eagerly AZ the fate OF nv
dollars confederate money for one In gold and u
bills OF State banks not much better. Greenbaei
are much sough, for They sell IN the prison At the raj
dollar for three, and outside at three dollars al
sixty cents. -
An agent comes around every day and buys all he ca
Law his hands on. He always has some special purpo'
for the money some friend wants 10 send money Nor
OF some other friend wants to smugge goods throug
the lins Flour IL impressed by the confederate go
eminent at Sl7.00 barrel, when II is sold atpnNa
sale for $50 barrel.
All Of provisions are proportionatey high al
the suHeriDgs OF the poor are almost indesoribAhe
these things gradually creating profound dssatl
faction with the confederate government It's imposs
BILE describe the delight which these prisoners feel
breathing free air of the NORTH aud being able ON
more speak their sentiments without fear Of being ba
onsled or shot by brutal minion Of the slave
public"
Important TO Pdtentees.
BY act Of March 3, 1868, Congress enacte
as follows
SIC g. aud be Il further enacted, That every pate
shall be dated Of day not later than six months aft
the time at which 1t was passed and ae"ed and noti
thereof sent to the applicant or his agent Aud ~
final fee for such patent be not paid within SIX mont
the patent shall be withheld and the invention there
described, shall become public property as against
applicant therefor, Provided, That IN all cases wht
patents have been al owed previous 20 the passage OF
the said sa months shall be reokoned nom the "a
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