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PRovosT MARsEAL's OFFICE,
18th CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT,
Wllliamsport. Pa, July l5, 1863.

18TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT,
Wllliamsport, Pa, July 10, 1868.
VEvHE FORM OF AFFIDAVITS TO BE USED
4 to establish exemption under the proyi
sions of section , of the act for enrolling and
calling out the National forces, &c. "a re hereby
published for the information Of the public.
FORM %.
Certificate Of exemption for the Son Of a Widor,
or Of aged and iatirn Parent or Parents.
l, the subscriber, ---, resident Of
county. State o., here
by certify that !, being liable to military duty
under the act of Congress "for enrolling and
calling out the National forces, &c. approved
March 3, 1868, am the only son of---a
widow, Tor of------, an aged parcnt) de-
pendent upon my labor for support,
We, the subscribers, do hereby certify that
the above named--iS the only son of a
widow Cor of aged and inirm parents) depen-
dent upon his labor for support.
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Personally appeared before me--the
above named---, and --, and
seyerally made oath that the above certificate
is correct and true to the best Of their know
ledge and belief --
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FORM %

Certificate that t,co members Of tie family Of the
person liable to draft are already IN the naitita-
gy service Of The United States.
We the subscribers ers-anj-, res
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Justice Of the Peace.

Z
Justice Of the Peace.
Dated this-day Of, I86
Note 1.-The first Of the above certificates
must be signed by the person claim 'ng exemp-
ton, and the second by two respectable citi-
zens (heads of families) residents of the town,
county or district in which the person resides,
ard sworn to before magistrate.
Note 2.-Ths certificate is to be used only
in cases where the labor of the person claim
ing exemption is actually necessary for the
support of the persons dependent on him. The
exemption does not apply in cases where there
is sufficient property to yield support, and the
necessary business for collecting the income
can be transacted by agents, trustees, or the
like.
FORM 26.
Certificate Of Parent that he or she desires one
Of his Or Ter sons exempted.
/, the subscriber, the father for moth6r) of
--and- residents of --
county, State o. hereby certify that
am aged and infrm, and that am dependent
for support on the labor ofmy two sons, above
named; and that | elect that my---son
shall be exempt from the operations
Of the act of Congress, ..for enrolling and call
ing out the national forces" &c approved
March +, 1863. ---------
We, the subscribers. do hereby certify that
the above named--is aged and iuirm,
and dependent on the labor of-sons for
support. ----
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Comfy. State Of

lu6nJS OF I----, ----OUUHtyi ptat0 UI
-, hereby certify that two members OF
the family and household of --- comfy
and State above mentioned, are in the militia
~ service of the United States as non-com-
missioned officers, musicians or privates.
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Personally appeared before me, the above
named--, ,and--severally made oath
that the above certificates are correct ard true
to the best Of their knowledge and belief
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Personally appeared before me, the above
named --and---, and severally
made oath that the above certificate is correct
and true to the 1est Of their knowledge and
belief --
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Justice Of the Peace,

Dated at -, this-day of -, 1856.
NoTE This is only intended to apply
where the members of the family claiming
exemption reside in the same family, If any
of the members reside elsewhere, and have
gone into the military service of the United
States, no exemption ON that account can be
claimed =
NoTE 2.-This certificate must be signed by
one of the parents, if there be any if not, by
two respectable persons (heads of families)
resident of the same town, county or district
with the person for whom exemption is
claimed
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FORM %.

Certificate that the person l'c5Ie to draft Is tie
tathsr Of motherless children, ,alndcr tsceJue gears
Of age, dependent on his la6or for support.
/, --, the subscriber being liable to
draft in the service of the United States, he e.
by make affidavit that l am the father Of
motherless child, under II years ofage, Rnd
dependent upon my labor for support.
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Local and General.

rA. Gold is 81 cts premium in New York.
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FE'HE CONFESSIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Il ofan Invalid. Published for the benefit,
and as warning and caution to young men
who suffer from Nervous Debility, Premature
Decay of Manhood, etc, supplying at the same
time the means of self-cure. By one who has
cured himself after being put to great expense
andinjurythro' medicalhumbug and quackery
By enclosing post paid addressed envelope
single copies may be had of the author.
NATHANIEL MAYFAIR, ESQ.
Bedford, Kings county. y. Y.
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Justice of the Peace.

JLelIGt OF IIC tdCt.
Dated this---day of--lSG-.
NoTE.-The first certificate must be signed
by the person claiming exemption, and the
second by two respectable persons (head5 of
famiIies) resident in the same town, county
or district with the person for whom exemp-
tinl1 Is rlairnn1
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LUCIEN BIRD
Executors Notice.

" = '---I-| LUOILN DIhD.
BrookIand, Pa, June 25, 1868.
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A TTENTION, FAITHFUL SOLDIERS,
IN WHO HAVE BEEN HoNoRABLY DISCHARGED.
YOUR COUNTRY OFFERS YOU DISTINCTION.
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osWAYO REGULATOR
SUbelesaIe or Retail
FOR THE TINES MUCH LOWER THAN

III AVING formed connection with some
Ill of the best jobbing houses in New York
we shall her after keep full stock of Goods
and shaW 5ays UNDERSELL THE MARKET
and o. ost Goods viii save you fifty per CT;
and on many, much more.
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FORM sc

Certificate ef Exemption on AccoHnt Of Unsata
JleHess of1ge.
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Dissolution of Partnership.

E0STAR'S VERMIN EXTERlIINATOR at
~ STEBBINS'
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Administrators Notice.

AALaLEDls5fStOf7s Notice.
EETHFREAS, letters of administration on
w the estate Of Thqdaeus Darliag decd late
Of Allegany township, Potter Co, Pa. have
been issued to the subscribers in due form of
law, notice is hereby given to all persons
knowing themselves indebted to said estate to
ma Ike Immediate payment; and those having
claims will present them, duly authenticated.
FOR settlement.
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WASHINGTON, D. C. June II, 1863. J
NoucE.-The following will be published
as a hand-bill or notice, by every District
Provost Marshal, with such alterations as he
may think particularly suited to his district.
The object being to hasten and encourage en-.
listments in the Invalid Corps.
JAMES B. FRY,
Provost Marshal General
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opposite u. /. GlaSsmlre 5 doleI,
CoudarSnart Pa
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-07-28
Second District Convention.

The District Convention met at White River
Junction, on Tuesday afternoon, and was called to
order by Col. Asa Wentworth, Chairman OF the
Committee and at suggestion Of the Committee
the Convention was permanently organized by
the election Of the following officers:
President, Gen. John W. Phelps, of Windham
County.
Vice.P Presidents, Hon. d. L. Lyman, of Wind
sor, Hon. VIM. Hebard, Of Orange, and ]. X.
Colby, Of Caledonia.
Secretaries, A. N. Swain, Of Windham County,
and George @. Chamberin, Of Orange County.
Gen. Phelps, on assuming the duties Of the
chair, briefly thanked the Convention for the
honor conferred.
Hon. A. 7. Hunton, Of Bethel then addressed
the Convention in which he spoke OF the faithful
manner in which we had been represented by our
present representative, and concluded by moving
that the Hon. Justin 5. Morrill, be nominated for
reelection by reclamation.
Hon. Calvin Morrill, from Caledonia County,
seconded the nomination, aptly remarking that
as Mr.. Morrill, had declined a reelection, they
rust draft him into the service, and under such
circumstances be did not believe be would decline
to serve.
Mr.. Il. Q. Redngton, Of St. Johnsbury, follow
ed in a similar yein
The President then put the vote, and Mr.. Nor
rlll was unanimously nominated by reclamation,
aaid much applause.
On motion Of Mr.. Henry of Chester, E COM
mittee Of three was appointed to invite Mr.. Nor
rl to address the Convention, and Mr.. Henry,
Hon. Calvin Morrill, and Hon. Hampden Cults,
were appointed such committee. The committee
retired, and soon returned with Mr.. Morrill,, who
was received with the most hearty cheers. He
addressed the Convention for about thirty min
utes, strongly against the rebellion and in favor OF
using all our resources to put it down, including
the use Of slaves, in whatever manner they might
be made the most useful.
On motion, the old District Committee were re-
elected as follows
Asa Wentworth, OF Bellows Falls. w. C..
French, of Woodstock, +. C. Redington, Of St.
Johnsbury, and c. C. z. Baldwin, Of Bradford.
The Convention was then briefly addressed by
Mr.. Henry. of Chester, Mr.. Rsdngton, OF St.
Johnsbury, and Mr.. Cuts, OF Brattleboro.
Judge Colburae moved that the District Com
mttee be instructed to call future Convention
some time in the month Of June, which motion
passed by unanimous vote, and the Convention
then adjourned.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-07-28

The 18th REGIMENT.-CoL. RANDALL, with
many Of the field and staff officers of the 18th
Regiment, and Captains Coburn and Slayton,
arrived in town las! Thursday evening at 0
o'clock A large gathering Of the people o
the village and the adjoining towns was at the
depot, including quite sprinkling Of the Thir-
teenth boys who came in that morning The
train was greeted, on its arrival, with hearty
cheers. There was no formal reception Of the
officers, tho programme determined upon pre-
viously having been abandoned on account Of
the unexpected arrival Of the soldiers the morn
ing before. Fifteen guns, however, were fred
and the eager crowd compelled Col. RANDALL to
appear on the balcony Of the Pavilion, and sa.
luted him with rousing cheers, to which the
gallant Colonel happily and briefly responded
returning thanks, for himself and regiment, fol
the spontaneous and hearty reception. Th,
multitude then insisted on calling out Lieut.
Albert Clark, who appeared and made q shorl
and handsome speech, interrupted with much
applause. After this, the crowd dispersed, and
the officers partook Of supper gotten up BY
Boutwell,, which passed of pleasantly. The Of
fcers are looking we'll, and could but DO pleased
to receive such marks Of the high esteem ii
which they are held at home. No man car
havaa more certain prospect Of favor and honor
among vermOnters in this vicinity than the fact
that he belongs to the brave Thirteenth Yer.
mont, who, on the bloody fields of Gettysburg
shed such lustre upon themselves and the State,
and it is fitting that the gallant officers and men
of that noble regimen, should be welcomed home
with all the honors that can be shown TO men
who, in the hour Of severest trial, have proved
themselves true descendants Of the Aliens and
Warmers Of our early history.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-07-28
The Death Of Jonathan Shepard.

Our fathers where are theyP Do they live
foreverp No, the silver cord must at length DO
loosed--the golden bowl broken-the pitcher
broken at the fountain, or the wheel broken at
the cistern. Then shall the dust return to the
earth as it was and the spirit to God who gave it.
One after another, the now thinly scattered
band Of our first settlers, are all fast passing away.
OF the earliest pioneer settlers Of Montpelier,
JONATHAN SHEPARD went to his long rest, Sun
day, the Goth inst. One more, Thomas Davis,
now only remains.
JONATHAN SHEPARD was born in Hayerhil,
Mass, June Sd, l772 aud at the age Of q came
TO Montpelier, where, for the first two or three
years, he was in the employment of the first set
tier, Col, Jacob Davis, being constantly engaged
with Others of the Colones band Of hardy labor
ers in clearing up the lands now constituting the
site of our dourshing village. After few years,
he married Miss Burdick OF Waitsfed, who
died Of the spotted fever in 1906 and few
years subsequently be married the widow OF the
late William IIutchins, many years since deceased.
His first pitch was on the lands afterwards
known as the Slloway farm, near Henry Nuts.
Soon selling this, however, he purchased the
well known valuable farm, lying around the
mouth of Dog River, which he held till few
years ago when it passed into the hands Of his
son. George c. Shepard, Esq. While carrying on
this farm, he became the occupant Of the Hutch
ms, or Farmers, inn, which, to the very general
acceptance Of the public, he kept for nearly thirty
years.
Mr.. SHEPARD was never known as Office
holder for though often offered them, he uni
iormly declined all offices.
Mr.. SHEPARD was man Of much decision Of
character,-of great energy, Of fine business ca
pacites, ond from the first has been among our
most active and enterprisng citizens and by
these qualities be accumulated a very handsome
property. And what is more, be was an honest
man, ever regarding his word as good as his bond
and ever dealing open.handed and Justly with
all. lie was the kindest Of husbands and fathers
good neighbor aud good citizen. lie lived
uprightly, aud died Christian, leaving an I'M
blemished record for the grateful contemplation
Of his descendants.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-07-28

DENOMINATION OF Hon. JUSTIN S. MORRILL,
The Convention at White River Junction, the
2lst inst, did itself great credit, and the second
district and the whole State an excellent service
when it renomnated Hon. Justin s. Morrill, as
candidate for Congress. MIR. Morrill, has al
ready served bis constituents eight years, ant
they have but shown Just appreciation of hi
eminent fitness for the place, by this unanimou
re-afirmation Of their judgment that he is thu
best man for their representative in the district
lie has made for himself reputation not bound
ed by his district or State, by diligent, faithful
and honest devotion TO the best interests of tn
State and Nation, and by the exhibition Of rart
ability which has placed him in the first rank o
legislators, and won for himself the highest con
sideration from all loyal sections Of the country
The district and State cannot afford TO lose the
services Of such man. MIR. Morrill, was not
candidate, had explicitly declined a reelection
and the field was open to all new candidates for
public iavori but the people Of his distrc! did
wisely in refusing to discharge him row. Such 0
mark Of favor and confidence is not often be-
slowed upon public servant, and very rarely de-
served, but in this instance ishonouble alike tC
Mr.. Morrill, and to bis constituents.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-07-28

MoRoAN's RAID.-The late attempt Of Nor.
gans guerrilas to invade Indiana has, as our read.
ers are already informed, come to grief. 1t may
not however, be quite as well known what glo.
rious uprising Of the people it caused. Morgan
did no, find The people asleep, nor supplied aud
stunned with fear. Gov. Morton has Just issued
an address to the Legion" and minute Men
OF Indiana, in which be says "Wthin forty.
eigh. hours from the time the call was issued (or
citizens to defend the S.ate) no, less than sixty.
four thousand men bad rendered their services
and were on their way to places Of rendezvous,
while many thousands more were preparing, but
were notified To remain at home. Within three
days thirty thousand men, fully armed aud organ
lied, had taken the Geld at various points to meet
the enemy"
II was by such spontaneous ou,pOurings Of the
people Of Indiana and Ohio, tina. the rebel thieves
were hunted from cover to cover for five hundred
miles and scattered or captured. An army Of in.
vades would have q sorry time Il they should at.
tempt 10 bring the war home to the free Western
States.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-07-28
For the Freeman.
" NV Friends.

II man is really known by the company he
keeps, what shall be said of the Governor OF New
York. With what feelings will the third, or
fourth--aye, the second generation, read the un-
paralleled barbarity Of those wretches who had
the license and countenance Of the Governor, and
be compelled to now that he was th'ir ances-
tor "You stood by me said The noble Govern
or. EYES, yes, and we will" respond the de-
mons, whose hands are reeking in innocent blood,
still loaded with the spOils of an asylum for or
phans. AMY Friends!" Fitting friends for all
who in these times sympathze with traitors and
rebels. Their blood must have 'crept through
scoundres" ever since the food. rejoice that |
was born before it was possible to be compelled
to own ancestors numbering such among friends
My Friends !" Are there not some Vermonters
aspiring to the same rank What legacy 10
their children Will their children's children
rise up and call them blessed ? Who would not
even rather be the despised, outraged, tortured,
murdered black victims OF "My Friends" than
the des"ecdants OF such menP What terms are
adequate to express the barbarous neanness Of
such creatures in human form Men they are not
in any sense. Then to sneak away for fear Of the
draf-what patriotism what nobleness Of soul !
What will such beings think Of themsslvesp what
can others think Of themP degenerate sons Of
degenerate sires !" we leave them to their iniany
and feS! some relief in the idea that we are not
compelled to call them My Friends"
L. s.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-07-28

ADJUSTMENT OF QUoTAs.-The Boston Journal
says :" A letter from the Provost Marshal Cen
eral to Governor Andrew contains an important
decision. Before the original apportionment Of
the draft precise statement Of the number Of
men furnished by each town and city in the
State was furnished to the Provost Marshal by
the Governor, but no attention was paid to the
town and city surpluses thereby indicated.
Now, however, the case Of such cities and towns
is met by provision that where towns have al.
ready furnished surplus Of men over their quo
tas, On order will be issued discharging from
the service on the present draft number equal
to the surplus proved to have been furnished
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-07-28

From Windsor County.

WOODSTOCK July ~, 100.
EDIToR FREEMAN The draft is progressing
slowly in this district, under the management Of
Capt. Gilman Henry, Provost Marshal, and DR..
O. p Frost, Surgeon. The names for Windham
County were drawn on Monday the 18Th inst.
Among those drafted, notice Daniel Kellogg
IT,, postmaster Of Bratteboro, Rev f. L.
Bass Of Bellows Falls, and Rev. L. S. Morse, oil
Wardsboro.
The draft for Windsor County took place on
Wednesday the 23d. The town hall was filed
with interested ones, but oil were quiet and
good natured.
Rev Horace W. Worthen, Presiding Elder
of Springfield district, Rev. Reuben w. Har.
low, of West Windsor, Rev. VIM. II. Wight OIL
Barnard, Rev. Alonzo I. Deming of Bridge
water, and Rev j. W. Chickering, of Spring
Geld, were drawn. notice, also, the names OIL
DR.. McCollom, Of Woodstock, Dr. Osburn, o.
Felchville, DR.. Belknap Of Rochester, Norman
Paul, Esq, Of Pomlret, and Luther o. Greene
postmaster of Woodstock, and editor Of Wood.
stock Standard
A good story is told Of Hon. Prosper Merrill,
a Windsor County Senator. 10 consideration
Of the payment Of $50, ,he insured Dr. }. P.
0sburn against the draft. He was present on
Wednesday, and when all but five or six had
nIdrawn, was rubbing his hands and feeling
good generally about the escape Of the Dr. but
the Dr., was drawn within two OF the last.
ALIoUs.
P.S. Orange County will not be drawn for
a week or ten days, if we may judge by the
time which elapsed between the drawing Of
Windham and Windsor Counties. The present
prospect is that not hundred men will be OBJ.
tanned from Wndham County. A.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-07-28

TuE ATLANTIC MONTHLY; August, 1868.
Boston Ticknor 4 Fields.
This number is attractive and seasonable.
AN American in the House of Lords" by +.
wayland, Jr, admirably sketches the appearance
and some OF the distinguished members Of the
upper house Of the British Parliament. The
article on" Theodore Wnthrcp's Writings" is
genial and appreciative " Debby's Debut
isa story, pleasant and uuexciting enough for
summer reading. Ike Marvel continues his
gossip, under the head Of wet.weather
Work, " and Hawthorne adds to his admirable
English sketches, one on Civic Banquets.'
showing how John Bull dimes in public. Arassiu
discusses The Geological middle Age" Gail
Hamilton in Side Chances at Harvard Glass.
Day." in her slashing way "pi,ches into -
many things she dislikes about venerable Har-
ward and one Of its annual entertainments
Judge Woodbury. Davis, Of Maine, discusses the
A" Political Problems and Conditions OF Peace. u
The poetry and the reviews are quite up to tho
atlantic standard.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-07-28

A SnnEwD TRlcK.-The bowling mob Of last
week espled major Of volunteer regiment
alone in one Of the avenues, and gave chase. He
ran, but the ruiians gained upon him, until final.
ly he looked for convenient shelter in order 10
save bis life. Just ahead Of him was butchers
shop, INTO which he turned, divesting himself Of
his uniform coat and throwing II under a snll.
SEEING long knife and cleavsr, the major fell
Of work quietly upon piece Of beef, cutting and
carving II with grea. composure. The foremost
ruiians soon rushed in, demanding 10 know
where that officer was !" but the volunteer
butcher who by this time had got himself prole,.
sionaly bloody, had seen no officer. The mob
believed him, turned away, and wen, raging nm
the hill in seach Of new victim Bs. Ia cool vi
major was mfe.--Nm York Pea, WV
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-07-28

The following is an extract from tie address
of Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes, before the
Alumni Of Harvard College:
"Yot again, o Brothers this is not the hour
Tor sorrow. Month after month, until the months
became years, we have cried to those who stood
upon our walls Waterman, what of the
night They have answered again and again
The dawn Is breaking--it will soon be day. =
But the night has gathered round us darker than
before. AT last-Glory DO to God in the high
est AT last We ask no more tdngs OF the
Waterman, for over both horizons East and
West bursts forth in one overaowing tide Of
radiance, the ruddy light OF victory y