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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-05-22
For the Wa,chman.
ODDS AND ENDS.

An Irishman was reading the Presidents
Proclamation in regard to aliens yesterday
a, being asked how he liked it exclaimed
" BAD luck to it Why If man only votes
or says as how he will be after voting one OF
these days. he will have TO fight whether he
is ailing or mott
Pat evidently thinks the President is down
on those having certificates.
A coppcrhead here was asked what he
thought Of Hooker's chances and replied -
" The army won't fight as they did under Nc
Clellan. The army wants general who can
lead them not send them"
Why" said a wounded soldier Mcclellan
never was seen in tha front in his life while
Hooker has led repeated charges g.
"Oh, go long" says corperhead, you've
got "nigger on the brain very badly"
Perhaps so" said the soldier, but !
have Mt " Little Mack" on the stomach, # |
had should die lir it w-old never move off. "
The A. and p has been treat
ing its readers to what it calls 4" Shakspe-
rian Comedy and Tragedy The title re-
minds me of the juvenile artist who made a
picture, and not feeling certain that it
would be recognized, wrote over it, 80 This is
Horse ' The writer evidently thinks be
is ,oit and pot Of the first liquor. 1t is
laughable to see how " he sits and bobs for
whales within the ocean Of a water-pail -
His meter does not seem to meet very we'll,
and his feet stick out in every direction. On
the whole | am inclined to think be has not
improved upon Shakespeare, and have sus-
picion that he is guilty Of " Murder most
foul"
A copperhead paper says that at a prayer
meeting IN Washington, when the preacher
asked who had faith in the Lord, half drunk
soldier exclaimed al an id if | haven't
faith in the Lord and Gen. Mcclellan, TOO !'
The same paper says the congregation said,
Amen l'
This is the first report Of "copperhead
prayer meeting" / have heard Of True they
did not m ,niiest very great piety in saying
Amen TO profanity, and sadly mixed up
human and divine things, vet if this story is
true as who shall say It is not since the
A. and p tells it. it certainly shows
move in q e right direction. A drunken
soldier swearing, and impiously coupling the
name Of man with the Eternal tiod--the
atom with immensity The assembly saying
" Amen !" And all this in prayer-meeuug
Not very hattering index Of the editors
moral basis as be eNutantly speaks Of It !;
not very great compliment to Little
Mack" but an evidence ofthe need of prayer
meetings among the copperheads.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-05-22
rnUM 1HE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC.

rhUM 1HE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC.
The Tribune has direct advices from the
Army Of the Potomac to Tuesday. All re-
ports OF movements since Hooker crossed
to the north side Of the Rappahannook, are
unfounded. The army occupies its old camp.
The troops are in good spirits, though there
is some disappointment among the rank and
file at the retreat, but no demoralization.-
Stoneman's raid has been over-rated. The
Richmond g. Fredericksburg road vas so lit.
tie damaged that it was repaired in twenty
four honrs. Our losses exceed 1900 men,
while Lee is said to admit the loss of $4,000.
Our army still outnumbers that Of the rebels.
The Worlds Washington letter states that
the indications are that the rebel army is
swinging round its left on the Gordonsville
and Richmond road to Fredericks Hill Sta
tion, with its right resting on the Fredericks-
burg aud Richmond road at Bowling Green,
thus protecting the upper end Of the triangle
formed by these roads at Hanover Junction,
sixteen miles from Richmond and giving the
rebels two Railroads from Richmond to their
army.
A private letter from an officer Of Massa-
chusetts regiment in the Army of the Poto-
mac dated near Falmouth 9th inst, says:
Although Hooker was Obliged to return
across the river, the rebels were whipped
worse than ever before, and we're unable to
follow US. Hooker has proved himself as
able TO handle large a'my as a DIVISION
lie is more highly thought of than ever.
When he rode through the various corps af-
ter the fighting had ceased on Sunday the
men were perfectly wild with excitement.--
The sky was black with caps thrown in the
air, and you could not be heard fve feet for
the cheers, and | believe every man would
have kissed him if they could have had
chance"
The Worlds dispatch says "from what |
can learn, Gen Hooker returned to retain his
present command and conduct the army un-
aided by Gen. Halleck, through another ad-
vance movement, whenever such shall be de-
termined on. This you may consider relia-
ble at the present time of writing
The Trbune's dispatch says the last OF our
wounded left on the other side of the Rap
pabannock have been brought over the river.
As good care was taken of them while they
remained in the enemy's lines as could reas-
onably be expected. Our surgeons have been
with them since Gen. Hooker crossed the
river. All the dead o. both armies have
been buried.
The truth that both officers and men to a
considerable number daily arrive from the
Rappahannock and proceed to their homes, is
regarded as an additional indication that the
army will not Immediately make a moyemen.
against the enemy.
Gen. Hooker's purposes and the designs OF
the government in connection with the war,
so far as the army of the Potomac is concern
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-05-22
FROM THE SOUTH.

The following order is published in the
Richmond Sentinel
Headquarters Army of Northern Va, May
ll.-General Order No. 62. With deep
grief the Commanding General announces to
the Army the death of Lieut. Gen. I. j. jack
son, who expired on the 10th. at SIS p. m.
The daring and skill of this great and good
soldier, by the decree of an all-wise Provi-
dence, are now lost to us but while we
mourn his death. we feel that his spirit still
lives, and will inspire the whole army with
his immutable courage aud uushaken conf
dence in God as our hope and strength. Let
his name be a watch-word to bis corps, who
have followed him to victory in so many
fields. Let the officers and soldiers initiate
his invncible courage to do everything in de-
fence of our beloved country.
(Signed) R. e. LEE,
Mai Gen. Commanding.
The Charleston Courier claims victory at
fredericksburg. and places the rebel loss at
10 600 An act has passed the Confederate
Congress establishing that the flag be as fol-
lows
"The field to be white, length double the
width, with the Union now used as the bat
tie flag to be square, and two-thirds the width
of the flag having the ground thereof red,
a broad satire Of blue bordered with white
and embazoned with mulets, or five pointed
stars corresponding to the number of Con-
iederate States,
The Courier contains the following dis
pa ohes;
Rcksburg, May THE enemy have made
no new movement this side the Big Black
river The enemy's cavalry is reported to DO
about Cayuga. A party Of Yankee cavalry
crossed at hankerson's ferry on Tuesday
night and captured a Mr.. Owen and his son,
and recrossed the river again
Fieksburg, May The enemy are using
their spades on the other eide Of the Big
Black River. The Yankees occupy Utica,
Hines County. Banks has published an or
der ia New Orleans, requiring all registered
enemies by the lst OF May to take the oath or
prep re to leave the Yankee lines by the 10Th.
The oath is far more binding and will subject
all who take it to tho Yankee conscnptlon
-Four thousand prisoners arrived IN Rich
mond on the 9th from Fredericksburg, +.
r. Blair, jr., 10 reported TO be among the prl-
soners and passengers state that the oath OF
allegiance was administered to him at his own
request
/ it is said that the dying words Of Stone-
wall Jackson we're request that Gen Eweu
mlsht DC aahlshpu !" 'uV NVN " "''
/ troops.
A Richmond paper gives full accounts Of
the wuuuding, death and funeral OF jackson.
the former leaving NO doubt that the wound
was inflicted by mistake OF their own men.
One OF hts aids was killed. another wounded
aud two couriers killed Jackson was struck
by three balls in the left arm and hand Iha
occurred after dark on Saturday evening He
had given orders to tire at anything coming
up the road.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-05-22

The Times dispatch says the 18th section
OF the conscription law to-day, received an
Interpretation on the representation of infu-
ential citizens of Illinois, that the acceptance
of $500 from drafted men in lieu of service
throughout the west, would degenerate the
enrolment measure and defeat the intent to
raise an army.
Sec. Stanton is understood to have decided
that the section was permssive, and not man
datory that it is optional with him to re-
ceiye the money or reject it. Solicitor Whit
ney ofthe War Department is understood to
concur in this view. The President is also I'M
derstood to concur in its awfulness and poll
ey. The clause of the act selling exemptions at
$500 therefore will practically be ignored
A sensation was created at Newbern NC,
By the marriage, on the morning of the 9th,
of Charles G.. Lawrence, Of Boston, a mem
Der Of the Mass. 44th regiment, to the ac-
ccmplished daughter Of Israel Dissoway, a
banker in New wborn. After making trans
fer Of his property to the bridegroom, the
father left our lines with other dsloyal cit
liens, who had been ordered south. OF
course this is an attempt to avoid the con-
scription act.
1t has been decided by competent court
in Philadelphia, that deserter from the
American army is lelon at common law, and
it he be shot by the guard of Provost
Marshal while attempting to escape, such
shooting is justifablo.
A corporal in the Goth New York res iment
lately gave birth to an infant. It was not
until quite recently that the sex OF the ror-
poral was discovered. Her husband is a ser
geant in the regiment She enlisted as a
private, and was promoted for good conduct.
The first element of improvements keen
sense OF its need.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-05-22
ITEMS FOR FARMERS

SAVE THE BoNEs.-Save all the bones A.
bout the premises. and put them in 10y. II
you would hasten their dissolution, boil them
in the ley. The bones will soften, and then
by dilutng the dissolved bones and lev with
water, great fertilizer will be the result
Bones have been shipped from the United
States to England, TO be converted there into
fertilizer The farmers Of Vermont cannot
afford TO lose the bones. Our thousands of
cattle upon thousand hills are depicting the
soil of the material for boncs and the farmers
must put that material back again into the
soil as far As possible. Il beef packing could
be well done in the state and save the bones,
it would be an improvement upon the present
practice Of sending the bones to Brighton
market and paying freight on them.
TREATMENT or WEEDY LASD.-Plow and
SOW a mixture Of two bushels Of oats and one
OF wheat, mixed, to the acre. Harrow in
one hundred bushels ofleachod ashes per acre,
with the seed then put on twelve quarts Of
timothy seed and eight pounds Of clover seed
to the acre, and roll down smooth--the ROLL
in5 being cousdctod equal to light dressing
of manure. Ordinarily this treatment will
give good crop Of wheat and oats. and three
years OF good moving, This is a plan
adopted in the Connecticut river valley Mas
sachusetts. Tho wheat and Oats ground to-
gcther win make excellent proyender, or the
wheat can be separated from the oats by wa
ter.
Trees that have been injured bv mice
can be savod by taking sucker from the
same or any other tree Of the same kind, fat
ten the ends ON one side, insert one end un-
der the bark above, and the other below,
where the bark is eaten off, the same as in
side grating that will make bridge to car
~ sar, 1,o, ,ha ,,,,,,,d ,.,,,. hiod 10
a,5. ,i,,h, ,;,h s,,;,, corer nm -,ae,in,,
way or clav cover the whole with Garth If
near enough 10 the ground If not. bind IN
with clsy. 10 protect the wound from the sun.
Put in several suckers. 10 be sure of ono or
two and If they all live. so much the better.
.. ,,..., v
core Ponu'u' o' 'ne N,In.eau ra'net
o,t.L IT,.
81 ,,.oJolhs Il ,lrh,- an on h,sb,.
.,,5 si,. rn. .,l,bnr .borId h. a,nliod
..n th. t.,..l'.s .-. ,go, mir dow ~ s.oon
a. the blossoms are of and the fruit fairly
.et The result wa. that had the satisac-
.,Go,o5 .oaar5 f,, ~, S e,no,i,oo,, uv'yo
c.'- - H. .'y ,ta-
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@ WV ....,.i,.rrtti} .rn,oi ~"
'oAL lAR 'oS 9htD NoHN - u' me corn
into a ke''c o' "a'e' anu 'Ao" 70 nea'
Fo"Y un'' ""os' reaches 'ne oo"'nB
p'n' tnen adu pau pint oi coa' TAR ior
oushel OF corn ana sur until the corn Is COW
ereu win toe 'ar' ne 'At iea,es 'he water
teAd''y ana taNes 90 'ne corn ~ 'ne corn
-PfeAu ont 10 ot{' pa7'e' is nov needed 10 nv
ior sowing ~ P'4u'eu we'' 10" 'ne corn
ln p'as'ef'--"' r. 1y'"" o'""
We presume the tar can be had at gas works
anywhere.
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boine orolifc. bardy. ouick in ma,urino. ea.i-
Nv Gltaoed and y,luable botb for wool and
c.rc,sc lie uink. Inc wool will nav for
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-05-22

I-V There is trouble again with the New
York democracy. The" Mozart faction Fer
naudo " ood's party,) have resolved to repu-
diate all who do not repudiate the late address
of the Democratic members Of the Legisla-
ture. Re,son, the address goes for sustain
ing the war Fernando would rather support
the rebels. and he begins by threatening to
''secode. with his followers, from the Demo-
cratic party True Democrats will not cry
about it. 1t would not be bad thing were
Fernando and his whole tribe sent within the
rebel lines Their hearts are there.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-05-22

The national currency is popular at the
West Irish laborers near Cincinnati refuse
bank bills and demand goonbacks. In or
binary trade Eastern bank notes are received
at par but they 20 hard.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-05-22

HEADouARTEHs DEPARTMENT or THE SOUTH.
Hilton Head, Port Royal C., Aay '63
10 Hs Free ieHfy Me GorerEor Of Alssach usets
Boston Nns.
am happy % be able 70 announce to you my
plcte aud eminent satisfaction wiki the results NJ the
gAuzatun VI negro regiments tu this Departuent. la
The hcd 800 far tried, they have proved brave, active
eudu ing and energetic frequently outTunung, by their
zeal and familiarity with the S0uthefn country the re
they have never dsgsaccd their uniform by pilage
cruelty, but have SO conducted Themselves upon thc
whole, that even our enemies though more ANXIOUS
hnd fault with these than with any other portion Of
troops have not been able 20 aege against them sim gle
violation OF any of the rules OF civilized warfare
These regiments are hardy, generous temperate, pa
ucn strictly ODE dent posses ing great natural aptitude
for arms aud deeply nbued with that religious SEMI
ment-cali IL fandtcisiu, such as lke-whch made the
soldiers ~ Cromwell iuyincblc They believe that now
is the time appointed by God Ter their dcyerauce and
under the heroic ncitemet OF this faith, believe them
capt ui showing courage and pcsstcn OF purpose
which must Ia the end eXtort both victory aud admira
ton
ln his connections am also happy announce 10
you that the preudces Of certain Of white soldiers
and officers against these indispensable allies rapidly
soficuiug fading outs aud that have opening
before n this Department, which the first Ia the
present to inaugIrate the experiment " employing
collrcd troops large opportunities Of putting them 70
distinguished and profitable
with brigade Of liberated slaves already in the field
few more regiments u intelligent colored from
The North would place this force in condition To
make extensive iucuruns upon the main land, through
he most dcnseiy populated slave regions; and from
peliu0ns of this character make doubt the most
bcnChcia results would arise
have the honor TO be. Governor,
Very respectfully
Your most obedcnt servant,
d. HUNTER, Maj. Gen. Com.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-05-22

The NINTH REGIMENT.-The St. Albans
Messenger has aletter from the 9th Regi-
ment, now at Suffolk, dated May 3rd, which
says that the place is strongly fortified, and
it the rebels make an attack they will get a
good reception. Our forces crossed the river
IN two places to-day, drove the rebels and it
is reported that they are going to hold their
position. The regiment much regretted that
they could not 60 in Gen. Stannards brigade.
The boys showed him their respects by maxi
ing him present Of a horse and horse equip
ments that cost S47j before he left the regi-
ment.
Our correspondent represents the regiment
as being in good health and spirits and are
as anxious to meet the grey backs as they
were to get the Greenbacks few days ago,
Major Halsey has paid the regiment four
months pay, a large amount of which was sent
to the State Treasurer"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-05-22

1t has been noticed in the recent Western
elections that the soldiers have voted more
generally, and thrown larger maiorities
against copperhoadism, this year than they
did lat
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-05-22

PRIsoNERs-Th n. Y. Herald gives
let Of thirty Federal officers captured by the
rebels in the recent battles--the chief officer
being Brig. Gen. VIM. Hayes. There is not
a Vermonter in the list; but, on the contra
ny, Vermont reg ment captured rebel Col
onel and three hundred men, We think Hays
isa rebel General, and was captured by the
Nermonters.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-05-22

The late military events do not seem to be
regarded by the fnanciers as unfavorabe.-
On the llth, gold in New York had fallen to
lis -, and U. S. 6s, 1881, sold for lO71-2,
and 1870 bonds from LOG IL to lO7. On
the same day the subscriptions for the 500
give or twenty years. six per cent. bonds
amounted to 50 100000.
The venerable John J. Critienden has been
renominated for Congress, ln speech at
Frankfort, Tuesday, he declared himself for
the prosecution oftbe war, "uithout an ar,ais-
tice, and regardless Of foreign Intervention, till
the rebellion is crushed. II ,oas he duty of
treemen 10 first sdve the country from The uptUt-
ed scord, and then sdve the Constitution"
Governor Curtin, OF Penn, has returned
from Hookers army, and he says he is de-
lighted with the comfortable arrangements
for the wounded. All accounts agree that
the army is in excellent spirits. 1t was not
defeated, but on the whole, the balance is in
its favor.
The rebel story that Frank P. Blair, Jr.
is prisoner, and has offered to take the oath
of allegiance, cannot refer to Gen Blair Of
Missouri He will neither be taken, nor
swear allegiance to Rebeldom-no, not on
compulsions, even.
Persons depositing letters in the POST
Office cannot be too careful in noticing that
stamps are properly applied, as delay in the
transmission of letters would thus be saved
as well as much labor to the clerks.
James Madison Cuts, ID Comptroller Of
the Treasury, whose death at Washington
has recently occurred, was the father Of Mrs.
/ Douglas, she widow of the late Senator
/ Douglas.
Francis Il. Pierpoint has been nominated
for reelection as Governor of Virginia
Union Virginia.
Andrew j. Boreman is the Union candi-
date for Governor in the new State of West
Virginia.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-05-22

A MoDEL SPEEoH H.-After one Of the hard
fights Of the Nermonters at Fredericksburg
Gen. Howe addressed the Colonel Of the Sec.
oud regiment as follows:
"Col. Walbrdge, | don't know what to
say to you Vermonters you have done Gle
gently and saved the corps
~ The Christian Commission is doing
excellent service in the army and navy. Con-
tributions of supplies may be sent to L. p.
Rowland, Jr., agent, fremont Temple, Bos-
ton and contributions of money to Joseph
Story, - fremont Street, Boston. In pack
ing boxes make none too heavy for two men
to handle and pack fluids in boxes used for
that purpose only, packing with saw dust,
straw. Indian meal, or dried apples. Send to
Mr. Rowland by mai an invoice Of each lot.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-05-22

HEADQuARrERs DEPARTMENT or THE SOUTH
Hilton Head, Port Royal C., May SO
10 H5 Free fspy fhe GorerB0y Of Mlssach usets,
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Bathing apartments and
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RULES ANDkLG
4 TIE ESTABLISHMENT CONSISTS or
j. two departments, viz: Bathing Apartments
ard Swimming School.
g. he iiathing Apartments may be occupied
at any hour during the day by holders Of sea-
son tickets or Of nge tickets.
3. The StcimmtnJ DepostEa1st will be used ex-
clusively by tree swimmers and swimming schoi-
are onis ia bathing dress during lesson hours, nd
for s.7iAmiag &C. Glare only in the presence Of the
swimming teacher. Free swimmers are those
who are able to swim once entirely around the
area with case. Swimming scholars until pro-
nounced free swimmeIs) will not be permitted to
swim without the bolt to proven, accidents.
4 by advice Of physicians the time Of remain.
ing in the water will &c limited to g teen minutes
in Spring, and ii irty minutes in sumner, and to
fifteen .ainutes in fall months.
g. At the termination of eioh lesson tho menu
Der will leave the basia at the signal, 10 make
room for others
Bathing parsments and Swimming School
will be opened every day, except sundays, from
O'Clock in the morning until 9 In the evening
Sundays from 10 SAN.
Z. he Swimming School will be drvoted ex-
clusivcly to ladies' fren6 to II AN and from 3
to u Pm. Accessible to male members from 4 to
A. n and from IL TO r. ~, ard from 70 Or n
y. PoIitc behavior is expected as well as proper
attention to the.ruies and and directions IL the
teache..
=. Any necessary alterations Of rules and regu-
latons will be posted up in he rooms.
10. -eason tickets to the bat ing apartments
and swimming school 81 90. One-haf 70 be
paid in advance and the balance NJ the end Of
ono Msnth. Single bath ticksts twenty cents-
eight for one d. Ter.
IL. Bathing dsssrss, towels, etc., will be furn-
ishea BY the 70 mbers Of the Swimming School,
aid Viii he taken ch rye Of, dried and kept or
DER, II desired, OF charge Of ten cent per week.
IL. Parents or guardians of the pupils and per-
sons introduced By the tesches are admitted -
visitors. jneI5 DIT